Revitalization of Spirituality: My Front Door Leads to a Miniature Universe

Huff, huff, huff.

It was a deathly pale face, and the red robes fluttered as the cold wind breathed from its mouth, brushing against Gu Yuan's neck. He lay on his side without moving, as if he didn't feel it.

The female ghost stood up, pulled out a large wooden stick from behind her, and as if that wasn't enough, pulled out another one, one on the left and one on the right, as if she wanted to smash the former into mincemeat.

But the moment the wooden stick fell, ten thousand divine rays suddenly burst forth from Gu Yuan's body, and a dazzling ancient tree rushed out, emanating terrifying energy fluctuations that stabilized the area.

The female ghost trembled, trying to turn into nothingness, but she couldn't, and stood there stunned for a moment.

"I finally caught you!"

Gu Yuan slowly stood up, looking over with a resentful expression, rubbing her hands together with a ruthless smile, as if she wanted revenge.

"Calm down... calm down... my little darling, it's me... your ancestor."

The "female ghost" was intimidated by the former's imposing aura. She waved her hands and explained, her voice becoming old and hoarse, no longer the same as before.

Gu Yuan ignored him and wouldn't listen at all. He was only focused on getting revenge for being beaten with a stick. He raised his golden fist high and then brought it down heavily.

The silent space was suddenly filled with a sound like ghosts wailing and wolves howling, the real kind.

The "red-clad female ghost" screamed as she was beaten. Ordinary punches were ineffective against her, but Gu Yuan possessed the power of incense, and each punch left a charred mark on her face.

"Kid... your ancestor is joking with you... stop now."

The "female ghost" was completely convinced. She wanted to escape but couldn't, as this space was frozen in place by the Chaos Star Tree.

"You perverted bastard, you actually dressed up as a female ghost to scare me, and even hit me with a black stick! Today I'm going to beat you to death, you transvestite!"

Gu Yuan's anger intensified, and his fists rained down like raindrops.

Originally, I thought the other party was a "female ghost," but I didn't expect him to be a cunning old fox. He was a bit bloated with a fat face. He was in his early thirties with long flowing hair and was dressed in red. He looked like a complete pervert no matter how you looked at him.

"Kid, don't think I'm afraid of you. I just don't want to ruin our relationship."

The fat transvestite whispered, raising his bruised face as he spoke, his eyes filled with sincerity.

Gu Yuan chuckled, revealing a kind smile. He blew on his fist and then punched it hard.

The beating lasted for more than an hour before it stopped.

"Tell me, who exactly are you?"

Gu Yuan grabbed the former's collar and pressed him for an answer.

"My little darling, I'm really your ancestor."

"Ahhh, stop hitting me, bro, bro, bro... you're my ancestor, okay?"

The fat transvestite's face was swollen like a pig's head, and his eyes were filled with misty tears. He looked miserable and was beaten beyond recognition. He spoke in a trembling voice, "I have really forgotten who I am... Now I am just a spirit... I only remember that I was a person from the Jin Dynasty... responsible for guarding the Taishan Fujun Temple."

"The Jin Dynasty?"

Gu Yuan muttered to himself, a look of astonishment on his face. The dynasty the fat transvestite mentioned was about two thousand years old... He didn't doubt the other party... because only that dynasty could have cultivated such a superior breed.

"What kind of existence is the Temple of the Lord of the Underworld...? Why are you inside my finger bone?"

He wasn't really concerned about who the former was; he just wanted to verify some of his own guesses.

"The Temple of the Emperor of the Eastern Peak is the residence of the Emperor of the Eastern Peak... As for why I became like this... I don't remember very clearly."

The fat transvestite spoke weakly.

Gu Yuan was speechless; asking was pointless... Enraged, she slapped the former a few more times before continuing to ask, her mind reeling with shock, "If that's the case, then... where did the Great Emperor of Dongyue go?"

The Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak is a legendary immortal... the God of Mount Tai, who governs life and death, separates yin and yang, rules the human world, and oversees the underworld. He is the messenger between heaven and earth, and the ruler of the underworld!

Such an existence... could not possibly disappear easily, yet it is nowhere to be seen in the human world, existing only in legends. Now, to hear it again from the mouth of an old ghost who has lived for nearly two thousand years, how can one not be astonished?

"I don't know...maybe they're all dead."

The fat transvestite spoke calmly, his expression turning serious. He was no longer joking around, and a hint of sadness even appeared on his face.

"How could that be? I clearly saw what appeared to be the underworld and reincarnation beneath the Fujun Temple..."

Upon hearing this answer, Gu Yuan's body visibly trembled. The legendary immortals were immortal and indestructible... let alone the Great Emperor of the Eastern Peak who ruled the Netherworld.

"From the time I guarded the Temple of the Lord of the Underworld... he has been a legendary figure... perhaps tens of thousands, or even hundreds of thousands of years ago, it is impossible to investigate... if it weren't for the blood essence on the stone steps... it is too terrifying, even I wouldn't believe that such a figure ever existed."

The fat transvestite recounted her story in a slow, deliberate manner, her expression somewhat somber.

Gu Yuan didn't say anything but pondered inwardly. From the former's words, he understood that even the fat transvestite couldn't confirm whether the Eastern Peak Emperor had ever existed; it was just a guess.

He then asked again, his eyes filled with confusion, "If the Eastern Peak Emperor doesn't exist... what about the cycle of reincarnation beneath Mount Tai?"

He believed that the other party, having guarded the Fujun Temple for so long, must also know about the existence of that world.

"I'm not quite sure myself... The reason I guarded that place was because I was entrusted by someone. Someone once told me... that it is a great evil, not true reincarnation. That's why I was turned into a clay figure, leaving only a lingering remnant."

The fat transvestite whispered, letting out a long breath, a mixture of reminiscence and sadness.

Gu Yuan was horrified. He knew better than anyone how terrifying clay figures were; their physical bodies alone were incredibly powerful, and that was the result of years of hard work.

This small example shows just how terrifying and powerful the fat transgender person must have been in their heyday, yet they still ended up looking like this today.

At the same time, they felt the terror of that underground world, but their curiosity only grew stronger.

After hesitating for a moment, driven by curiosity, Gu Yuan asked again, "You just said that the underworld isn't true reincarnation, so what is it, and how was it formed?"

He was somewhat bewildered. He had clearly sensed endless death energy through the crack, and even saw the River Styx... yet the former said it wasn't real, which was simply incomprehensible.

"Child...excessive curiosity will kill you. Some things you will know when the time is right."

The fat transvestite didn't continue speaking, but instead gave a cold smile and refused to answer.

Gu Yuan initially considered using threats, but ultimately gave up. Even if they found out, it wouldn't change anything. In the end, she uttered a soft whisper: "The great evil you speak of, will it one day see the light of day again?"

"Haven't you already seen it?"

Upon hearing this answer, Gu Yuan's heart skipped a beat. The fat transvestite's meaning was clear... the crack had already appeared, and the time for it to see the light of day again was not far off.

"I shouldn't have asked."

Gu Yuan now understands what "curiosity killed the cat" means. The more she knows, the greater the pressure seems to be, and she feels somewhat lost about the future. Her mood is complicated and heavy.

If that's really the case... then who could withstand such a disaster? The world might become a hell on earth.

After all, even the fat transvestite who has lived for over two thousand years is already crippled and certainly no longer able to suppress him. And currently, there is absolutely no force on Earth that can rival his strength at his peak.

"Little darling, don't worry... You seem to have good potential. With my guidance and hard work, you might become a spark... There's hope for you to survive."

The fat transvestite seemed to sense the former's worries and offered words of comfort, patting Gu Yuan's shoulder with his large hand and smiling brightly, though his face looked strange and somewhat frightening.

"What is a spark?"

"Look, you're asking again."

The fat transvestite shrugged helplessly, which earned him a sharp eye roll from Gu Yuan.

"Forget it, getting stronger is the only way forward now."

Upon learning the former's identity, Gu Yuan did not continue to make things difficult for him. She simply warned him not to disturb her and then prepared to leave the space.

As he was putting away the Chaos Star Tree, the fat transvestite grabbed his arm and exclaimed, "How can you have something like this... It... It... How did it reappear?"

The former's voice trembled, and he could barely speak. His eyes were fixed on the Chaos Star Tree, and his body trembled uncontrollably, whether from astonishment or excitement, it was hard to tell.

"What's wrong? Do you know him?"

Gu Yuan turned around and stared blankly at the former, asking a question.

"It looks a lot like that legendary ancient tree... Although there's only a one in a billion chance, I still suggest you throw it away immediately. Give it to whoever you have a grudge against, and don't keep it with you."

The fat transvestite's face suddenly turned ugly, and she backed away a great distance, not as if she were lying.