Yin Changsheng looked at Luo Tian expectantly and said:
"Don't worry about that. If I survive the tenth tribulation, I will be an unprecedented tenth tribulation celestial immortal, and I will be considered a peerless figure wherever I go."
The underworld is in dire need of rebuilding right now, hiring me will definitely be a good deal for you!
Luo Tian looked at the expectation rising in those lazy eyes and felt that something was wrong.
When did Yin Changsheng, that scoundrel, become so eager to become a ghost or god?
After passing through ten tribulations, the calamity will be averted, and the immortal's lifespan will surely be greatly increased.
While he may not be as old as the heavens, with Yin Changsheng's level of cultivation, living for hundreds of thousands or even millions of years would definitely not be a problem.
Giving up being a proper immortal to become a ghost or god—that's a truly unusual thought process.
Suddenly, a sentence Lilith had said in front of them yesterday flashed through Luo Tian's mind, and he couldn't help but ask:
"You want to become a ghost or god? It's not because Lilith said that ghosts and gods have a lifespan far exceeding that of immortals, is it?"
"Ha~ha~ha~!" Yin Changsheng forced a stiff smile, waved his hand, and said:
"How could that be? I'm just a little interested, nothing more!"
The more guilty Yin Changsheng seemed, the more certain Luo Tian became.
Luo Tian was speechless. He never expected that just because of Lilith's unintentional remark about the long lifespan of ghosts and gods, Yin Changsheng would give up being a proper immortal and want to come to the underworld to become a ghost or god.
"I can only say that he truly lives up to his reputation as the Old Ancestor of the Way of the Dead. As long as he survives, it doesn't matter whether he's a human or a ghost, right?"
Looking at the expectant Yin Changsheng, Luo Tian, feeling somewhat weary, stroked his chin, and an idea suddenly came to mind.
"Alright! I can reserve a position for you among the ghosts and gods, and it's a very important position in the underworld."
Yin Changsheng's face lit up with joy, and he was about to thank Luo Tian when he saw Luo Tian's slightly mocking expression. A bad feeling immediately rose in his heart.
"What exactly is this position of god or spirit?" Yin Changsheng asked cautiously.
"Is it the Four Ghost Emperors? The Ten Kings of Hell? Or the Civil and Military Judges?"
It couldn't possibly be the Black and White Impermanence, or the Ox-Head and Horse-Face, could it?
Luo Tian glanced at Yin Changsheng in surprise and said:
"You seem quite familiar with the ghost and god system of the underworld."
Yin Changsheng gave an awkward smile, while Yin Changyu rolled her eyes, clearly dissatisfied with her own pathetic state, and said:
"These are all the questions she asked the Emperor of Fengdu throughout the day. I guess she was already preparing to make her demands of you yesterday!"
Yin Changsheng didn't seem to mind that his avatar had been exposed, and solemnly addressed Luo Tian:
"I've heard that the only decent positions available to the gods and spirits in the underworld are these. As the ruler of the underworld, you wouldn't try to fool me with those obscure, minor divine positions, would you?"
Yin Changsheng tried his best to flatter Luo Tian in order to gain some benefits for himself.
"My demands aren't high. Right now, the positions of the Four Ghost Emperors and the Ten Kings of Hell in the Underworld are still vacant. It shouldn't be too much for me to strive for a divine position, right?"
Luo Tian glanced at Yin Changsheng in front of him. With Yin Changsheng's Ninth Tribulation Celestial Immortal realm and his research on array formations and talismans, his value even surpassed that of an ordinary Golden Immortal.
In the current state of the underworld, the position of one of the Ten Kings of Hell is more than enough.
However, Luo Tian would not do as Yin Changsheng wished.
With a wave of his hand, Luo Tian said with great pride:
"The Four Ghost Emperors? The Ten Kings of Hell? These positions are fine for you, but the Four Ghost Emperors and the Ten Kings of Hell are busy with countless affairs of the underworld."
Especially since the position of Yama (the King of Hell) is easy to offend people, one wrong move and a monkey with a stick might come knocking on your door. Are you really sure you need these positions?
Upon hearing the word "trouble," Yin Changsheng hesitated.
She wanted to obtain a position as a ghost or deity for the sake of longevity; she herself would find it troublesome to actually rule the underworld.
Seeing Yin Changsheng in this state, Luo Tian immediately pressed his advantage, saying:
"Don't worry, the position I've reserved for you may not have much power, but it's definitely no less than that of the Four Ghost Emperors or the Ten Kings of Hell. It has an irreplaceable and unique position within the entire underworld system!"
Moreover, once you secure this position, not only will few in the entire underworld dare to provoke you, but even in all the heavens.
Upon hearing this, Yin Changsheng was immediately tempted and said:
"There are such positions as ghosts and gods? What are they called?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Tian patted Yin Changsheng on the shoulder, looking very optimistic, and said:
"This position of spirit or deity is called... Meng Po!"
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"Meng Po? Does that name sound like a ghost or deity?"
Yin Changsheng frowned slightly, feeling somewhat puzzled.
The knowledge she obtained about the origin myths was incomplete, and because of the existence of the White Bone Bodhisattva, the Xuanhuang Great World had no complete underworld system at all.
She might have heard of the Four Ghost Emperors and the Ten Kings of Hell, but even Lilith, the Emperor of Fengdu who was forced into the position, wasn't very clear about them, let alone Meng Po.
"Is this Meng Po very strong?" Yin Changsheng asked Luo Tian.
"It's not a matter of whether she's strong or not, she's just a very special kind of ghost or deity."
Her position is unique, a crucial link in the cycle of reincarnation; even a Golden Immortal must bow before her.
Yin Changsheng's eyes lit up slightly.
"As an ancient deity concerning reincarnation, she possesses extremely special authority, and no reincarnated being can escape the restrictions of her authority."
This is reincarnation, the authority bestowed upon her by hell, its power unimaginably high.
Yin Changsheng's eyes became even brighter.
"Moreover, Meng Po's place is located in the center of the underworld, which is an absolutely safe place. No matter if you are a god or a golden immortal, you cannot step into that place of reincarnation without permission."
Yin Changsheng's eyes flickered slightly, and he began to waver.
Seeing Yin Changsheng's excited expression, Luo Tian revealed his final trump card.
"Finally, and most importantly, Meng Po's duties are not complicated, in fact, they are extremely simple. She can easily complete them by simply raising her hand every day."
This position could be easily handled even by an elderly woman, so it would pose even less of a challenge for you.
These words finally swayed the resolve of this lazy and cowardly man, and Yin Changsheng quickly spoke up:
"I want this one! I want this position of Meng Po, the goddess of forgetfulness!"
Upon seeing Yin Changsheng agree, Luo Tian immediately announced:
"Once you survive the tenth tribulation, you will become Meng Po of the underworld!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the authority of the Lord of Mount Tai manifested in this underworld.
The entire underworld began to tremble, roaring from the surging Yellow Springs where countless souls remained, the sharp voices seeming to cheer for the return of a vital deity.
The murky waters of the Yellow Springs can wash away the sins of the departed souls, but the sins in their memories cannot be eradicated. Only Meng Po's soup can cleanse everything, allowing them to embark on the path of reincarnation in a pure state.
In Fengdu City, Yin Changsheng seemed to see a huge wheel slowly turning in the void, and her true spiritual radiance was imprinted on that huge wheel.
Suddenly, a spark of inspiration welled up in my mind.
"That is... reincarnation!"
However, that cycle of reincarnation only appeared for a moment. By the time Yin Changsheng came to his senses, the cycle of reincarnation had already disappeared without a trace.
Yin Changsheng subconsciously reached out and covered his chest, a dazed expression remaining on his face.
"I...I've become a ghost or god?" Yin Changsheng murmured in confusion.
Luo Tian reclaimed the power from the Lord of Mount Tai, a smile on his face as if he had finally found a savior, and said:
"No! You can only become a true Meng Po after you have passed the tenth tribulation."
Seeing the smile on Luo Tian's face, Yin Changsheng felt a tightness in his heart, as if something was not quite right.
But now that we're already on Luo Tian's ship, jumping ship is obviously not an option.
Focusing his attention on Meng Po's position as a deity, Yin Changsheng couldn't help but frown and say:
"Doesn't the name Meng Po sound too old? Can we change it to a name that sounds younger?"
For example, names like "God of Mencius" or "Woman of Mencius" sound much better.
Upon hearing this, Luo Tian's eyelids twitched, and he looked at Yin Changsheng speechlessly, saying:
"Return Meng Nu? How about I replace her with Meng Jiang Nu instead?"
Upon hearing this, Yin Changsheng actually began to think about it very seriously.
"Meng Jiangnu? This name sounds quite pleasant, at least better than Meng Po."
Luo Tian really had no way to deal with Yin Changsheng, who was so eager to take advantage of the situation, so he could only say with a serious expression:
"Meng Po holds a position among ghosts and gods; how can her name be changed so easily?"
"Besides, given your age, it's no big deal for you to call Meng Po (the goddess of forgetfulness)."
Luo Tian thought that revealing Yin Changsheng's age would sting him.
After all, age is a taboo subject for women. A bunch of old monsters keep claiming to be eighteen years and tens of thousands of months old, and Yin Changsheng is probably about the same.
However, as it turned out, Luo Tian had underestimated Yin Changsheng.
Upon hearing Luo Tian bring up the topic of age, Yin Changsheng raised her head, her pretty face full of indifference, and said:
"So what if you're 50,000 years old? Countless people in the Xuanhuang Great World want to live to 50,000 years old but can't even do that!"
"Back when I was still in the Yin Clan, a large number of self-proclaimed geniuses, fairies, and demonesses tried to compete with me and trample me underfoot."
But now, fifty thousand years have passed, and most of the once illustrious fairies and demonesses of my generation have already passed away.
Those who were lucky enough to avoid the tribulation of becoming an immortal still had a place to go after their souls returned to the underworld.
However, those who were neither here nor there generally perished in the calamity shortly after achieving the True Immortal Realm.
As he spoke, Yin Changsheng stroked his chin, seemingly trying to recall something.
"If you think about it carefully, it seems that the only female of her generation who is still alive is a princess from the Tai Shi Immortal Dynasty."
The last time I heard her name was when she survived the fifth tribulation of the Golden Immortal realm, and the Tai Shi Immortal Dynasty hosted a banquet in which many forces from all directions came to offer their congratulations.
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