The Ninth Lady is a rebellious person.

Fengya had forgotten how many years he had cultivated. Becoming a ghost immortal required the right timing, location, and people. He never expected that the right person would be Lang Jiuchuan, a girl he had only known for two or three years. Yet, the two of them were able to entrust their lives to each other.

But fate is the most elusive thing, and it doesn't matter how long it takes. Some people have known each other for most of their lives but still lack a little trust, while others, after only two or three years, or even a year or two, already feel that meeting and getting to know each other is a blessing from three lifetimes.

Perhaps it's a karmic connection from a past life.

Fengya wouldn't bother to investigate seriously; having a few close friends is enough. He was overjoyed to have met Lang Jiuchuan in his ghostly life.

Since she dared to entrust her soul to him, how could he not help her protect her?

However, he never expected that his words would come true. He told her not to underestimate human nature and to be wary of her master. And what was the result?

After realizing that the soul left with Lang Jiuchuan had moved, his soul trembled for a moment as if it were being torn apart. After seeing her tragic scene, he felt that he was completely out of control.

It was a self-destruction of her soul! How could she be so ruthless to herself!
Ignoring the ghost general's advice, Fengya rushed over.

When Fengya finally reached the imperial mausoleum, which was protected by layers of restrictions and blessed by the imperial aura and national fortune, he was already shaken to his core by the overwhelming dragon's might and righteous energy. But what truly broke him was seeing the vibrant girl imprisoned on the altar, lifeless and devoid of any vitality.

That bastard isn't ruthless to others, but he's extremely cruel to himself.

Fengya forcibly tore open the Gate of Hell, using his own soul power to gather her dissipating remnant soul and send it into the Underworld. This act also attracted Judge Cui.

“Feng Jun, now that you have cultivated into a ghost immortal, you have transcended reincarnation. You forcibly interfered in human affairs and even used your own soul power to help her gather her soul. This action of yours is against the will of Heaven, and you are defying fate for her. As a result, you will be stripped of your immortal status and suffer divine punishment. Neither the Yin nor Yang realms can tolerate you,” Judge Cui said with a frown.

Fengya said, "A mere ghost immortal is nothing more than a ghost spirit; if I don't want it, I don't want it. If the Yin and Yang realms can't tolerate me, so what if I fall into the Void Realm? Wherever I cultivate, it doesn't matter."

"Why would you go to such lengths?"

"I once advised her not to open her heart to everyone so readily, to be more cautious, lest she be sold out without even realizing it. But human relationships are so strange; even though we've only known each other for a few years, I just can't ignore her. Perhaps I committed some unforgivable sin against her in a past life, and now she's paying the price." Fengya gave a self-deprecating laugh, staring at the figure on the altar, his ghostly eyes bloodshot, filled with chilling anger. He then changed the subject, saying, "That Grand Preceptor could drive her to this point, willing to self-destruct to escape this shackle. If she can truly be reborn in the future, what won't she accomplish? I'll be waiting!"

Judge Cui said no more, "If you dare to accept divine punishment, then be prepared. I will send her away..."

“Nine Netherworlds.” Fengya interrupted him, saying, “Sending her into the Nine Netherworlds will allow me to cultivate my original soul power there, which will be better for her soul’s condensation and recovery. Once she’s recovered, you should have mercy and send her back to the mortal realm to settle scores. Don’t worry, with her comprehension, she won’t cause trouble in the Nine Netherworlds for too long.”

This is to force Judge Cui to go along with the corrupt practices.

Judge Cui snorted and said, "Of the three souls and seven spirits, two souls and five spirits will enter the Nine Netherworlds, while you will take one soul and two spirits to the Void Realm to nurture. Otherwise, if your soul is complete, she will be eager to seek revenge, which would be a waste of all your efforts."

She dared to self-destruct her soul, so what wouldn't she dare to do? If she recovers and returns to the mortal realm, she'll recklessly seek revenge against the Imperial Advisor, who could easily kill her.

Returning to the human world, not everyone is born with a Daoist body like her, possessing exceptional comprehension. Without sufficient self-protection capabilities, merely surviving is the best course of action.

A person's true nirvana depends on the right time, place, and people; her path is still long.

Fengya had the same idea. He knew her personality well. If he really let her have both ends, she might target this dog of a national teacher first. Right now, she was still being ambushed even at the Foundation Establishment stage. If she were to be reborn in the future with only an ordinary body, how could she take revenge?
A pearl will always shine; she is so intelligent, she will eventually find herself again, little by little.

Judge Cui glanced at the altar, his gaze falling below it. He suppressed his divine sense and led the remnant soul into the Netherworld.

There are some causes and effects that he cannot interfere with!

Fengya felt the same way. He wanted to take Lang Jiuchuan's body with him, but the oppressive aura of the imperial mausoleum was both repelling and intimidating him. If he didn't leave, he would only suffer losses.

"You will break these shackles yourself in the future!" he murmured, protecting the shattered remnant soul as it disappeared.

Upon leaving the imperial tomb, before they could even enter the void, divine punishment was imposed.

Fengya tried to force Lang Jiuchuan's remnant soul away, but she, even shattered, remained stubborn, clinging tightly to his soul. *Crack!*

Purple lightning descended.

That's it.

Fengya used almost all of his soul power to resist the heavenly punishment that threatened to annihilate him in the mortal world. Until the last bolt of lightning struck, Lang Jiuchuan's remnant soul emitted a pearl of light that landed on his head. The light grew brighter and brighter as he silently resisted the lightning punishment.

To fight against Heaven, to contend with Heaven.

She was determined to fight for this little bit of livelihood, including his share.

Fengya laughed, and before the thunder could strike, he and she fell into nothingness, severing themselves from the Yin and Yang realms.

In the Void Realm, he sent the remnant soul to the Seven Lotus Soul-Nourishing Lamp, using his own soul power to nourish it until it gradually condensed into a phantom image and then slowly solidified, waiting day by day.

He only truly breathed a sigh of relief when someone from Tongtian Pavilion arrived one day.

With her return, the world will surely be bustling again.

However, the excitement came one after another, and she fought against the heavens time and time again.

Her path of cultivation was fraught with thorns and hardships, as if she had gone through eighty-one tribulations. Fortunately, she finally reached the Great Dao.

Pi La.

A deafening purple lightning bolt struck and then slowly dissipated, interrupting Fengya's memories. He stared intently at the person shrouded in purple aura in front of him.

She walked over step by step and stood in front of me.

Fengya looked you up and down and said, "It takes twelve years to go through a cycle. You have returned to this skeleton and settled here to cultivate. You have passed the Heavenly Tribulation and achieved immortal bones and divine status. You have truly been reborn and will ascend to heaven soon. Congratulations."

Lang Jiuchuan's eyes shone with golden light as he looked at him and said, "You participated in saving the world, cultivated great merit, and escaped the void. Given time, you will also be able to reach the pinnacle of immortality."

After she finished speaking, she transferred a wisp of pure primordial soul power to him, which took root on the ground before Fengya could refuse.

"What are you doing?"

"If I become rich and powerful, I will not forget you." Lang Jiuchuan smiled and walked forward, only to have a voice carried on the wind: "You deserve it."

Her rebirth was aided by his power; now, it is time for her to give back.

No thanks, no sentimentality, just a simple sentence, yet it speaks volumes.

Fengya chuckled; this man's temperament was truly as consistent as ever.

"Where are you going?" he asked, looking at the person walking ahead.

"Times have changed, it's time to go back and see the world."

Let's see how the mortal world she saved is doing, and then, say goodbye! (End of Chapter)