Building a sect from scratch.

Chapter 178 Ghosts Die and Become Demons
"According to the book, '魙' is another form of existence. Not all ghosts become '魙' after death, just as not everyone becomes a ghost after death."

Lin Muning said.

In the Realm of Return to Nothingness, there has never been an absolutely standard answer to the question of what causes ghosts.

Most cultivators believe that ghosts are the souls that leave the body after a person dies. After the life soul dissipates, the remaining two souls and seven spirits will leave the body. Then, because there is no physical body to protect them, the seven spirits gradually dissipate. When the seven spirits are gone, the two souls will also perish.

Of course, this is just one explanation, and it doesn't fully explain why some people become ghosts after death while others don't.

As for "魙", it is more like the "ghost" in the folk legends of Earth.

It is said that after the "ghost" dissipates, it will be "reborn" on the land of the Nine Netherworlds and exist in the form of a spirit. This is called "魙", which is sometimes also called ghost. Most of the time, evil ghosts in the general sense also include "魙".

Because "魙" is a pure condensation of yin energy and resentment, it can be seen or sensed by cultivators. Even ordinary people will feel uncomfortable if they get too close to "魙", and staying in the same room with it for a long time will make them sick, which will then affect their life soul and lifespan. Therefore, "魙" is also called "魙孽".

Zhongzhou Jinli had only a superficial understanding of '魙' because he had worked with Lin Muning on bounty missions for the local government. However, seeing that the others seemed completely unfamiliar with it, he patiently explained, "Actually, we haven't found any clear explanation of '魙'. We only know that after a ghost dies, its yin energy and ghostly energy gather in the Nine Netherworlds, becoming '魙'. This thing is very similar to a ghost, but it seems that cultivators can see it, while ordinary people can't, and ghosts are especially afraid of it! So, the most classic exorcism talisman in talismans works by drawing the character '魙' to scare away ghosts."

Bai Chenxue thought for a moment and concluded, "So, '魙' is good for us humans?"

This question left both Zhongzhou Jinli and Lin Muning somewhat at a loss for words. Lin Muning could only say, "I don't know. We've only ever seen ghosts, not monsters."

Bai Chenxue sighed: "I've never even seen a ghost!"

Jia Xiaoren complained, "Well, who told you not to participate in big events? Last time, that limited-time battlefield was full of all sorts of ghosts, and you didn't go!"

Bai Chenxue put her hands on her hips and said deliberately in a fierce tone, "Who gave you permission to speak! You disobedient teacher!"

Jia Xiaoren grumbled, "Hmph! I've recovered now! It must have been due to the environment around the Gray Sand Eye! Besides, what kind of disciple tells his master what to do! You unfilial disciple!"

Shen Yun was still concerned about the Gray Sand Eye incident: "So how did you deal with the ghosts? Wasn't it said that Gray Sand Eye was full of ghosts?"

Zhongzhou Jinli said helplessly, "We've only taken on three ghost-related bounties. Two of them disappeared on their own within two days. For the other one, we just drew a ghost-repelling talisman and stuck it on the door, and that solved the problem. We didn't even actually encounter the ghost!"

Bai Chenxue began to worry: "What should we do this time? Draw a bunch of exorcism talismans?"

“I think…” Lin Muning said softly, “I think that with that number just now, even the exorcism talismans probably wouldn’t be effective… You don’t know, there were so many! They were densely packed! At least a hundred!”

"If all else fails, just go for it!"

Jia Xiaoren suggested.

Shen Yun asked, "How exactly do you mean by 'reckless'?"

Jia Xiaoren asked mysteriously, "Did you participate in that limited-time battlefield?"

Lin Muning and Zhongzhou Jinli exchanged a glance and shook their heads. "We were players in the third closed beta test." "We missed it..."

Jia Xiaoren waved his hand and asked, "It's okay if you haven't participated. You must have seen the screenshots and discussion threads about that limited-time battlefield on the forum, right?"

This time, the two nodded in agreement.

"I've seen this before!"

Zhongzhou Jinli also asked, "It seems they also made some kind of rocket launcher?"

"That's right! But the main point isn't the rocket launcher... well, okay, the rocket launcher is indeed a key point, but the more important thing is—"

Jia Xiaoren deliberately dragged out his words, and seeing that everyone had his attention, he continued smugly, "More importantly, the monsters in that timed battlefield were all kinds of ghosts and corpses! So let's review which method was more powerful back then!"

Zhen Junzi, unusually, did not argue with Jia Xiaoren. Instead, he chimed in, "That's true, but it seems like rocket launchers can sweep everything away, right?"

Jia Xiaoren shrugged: "But you have to apply to the elders to get that thing! And using that would be a huge waste of its potential, wouldn't it? We couldn't see a single ghost in the Gray Sand Eye just now! That means even if there are a lot of ghosts there, they might all be weaklings."

Bai Chenxue suddenly realized, "That's right! We only heard sounds! We didn't see any ghosts at all! That means they weren't evil spirits!"

Even Lin Muning and Zhongzhou Jinli realized what was happening. Lin Muning even suggested a possibility: "Do you think it's possible that those are all wronged spirits? That they are all victims? Didn't you say that a man-eating BOSS used to live there?"

Zhen Junzi said, "Hiss...it's not impossible..."

This leads to the point that in the Realm of Return to Nothingness, the difference between ghosts is greater than the difference between humans and dogs.

Like ordinary people who, after death, have their souls leave their bodies and become ghosts, they are too weak and can usually only last for a few hours. If they have any important attachments, they might be able to last a few more days.

During this period, ghosts are almost unable to interact with the living; in fact, the yang energy of the living can harm ghosts, thus accelerating their demise.

These ghosts are invisible; they may only appear as a blurry, illusory figure at night when the yin energy is at its peak.

However, if it is a fierce ghost, an evil ghost, or a ghost with a stubborn obsession, it will solidify itself due to its resentment and become visible to people. Some ghost kings who have already caused trouble in one area can solidify a part of their "body" as a means of attack, such as sharp claws or fangs. Even more extreme ones can touch real objects, wear armor, and be no different from living people!

Therefore, everyone was quite frightened by Lin Muning's shout of "It's all ghosts!" but now that they think about it again, they feel that something is amiss.

Upon hearing everyone's guesses, Jia Xiaoren immediately puffed out his chest, exaggeratedly adjusted his collar, and confidently declared, "I'm already cultivating immortality, why would I be afraid of ghosts? Come on, let's go back and take another look!"

Bai Chenxue rolled her eyes: "I'm not going! I'm afraid even though I cultivate immortality! You go yourself!"

Just as Jia Xiaoren was about to mock his apprentice for being timid, Shen Yun suddenly said, "Wait, the game's official team has responded! It's about that emotionally upsetting thing!"

The content regarding ghosts and demons is original and should not be applied to other novels or works.
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