Chu Yuan looked at Ye Ling with excitement, his eyes already red, unsure how to express his gratitude.
He never imagined that after deceiving Ye Ling, he would still receive Ye Ling's protection!
What kind of kindness was this?
Chu Yuan trembled and said, "Your Majesty, I truly..."
Ye Ling waved his hand, "No need to put on such an act. You are more useful alive than dead. If the Xu Organization truly seeks retribution from you, I'll deal with them all at once, saving me the trouble of finding them one by one."
After learning about the Xu Organization's nature from Chu Yuan, Ye Ling had grown to detest them immensely.
If the Xu Organization had abducted Su Ruoxue to test Ye Ling back then, and if Ye Ling's strength had been insufficient, falling into the trap of the Xu Organization and the Dark Shadow Hall, wouldn't Ye Ling have ended up in Chu Yuan's current predicament?
The mere thought of that possibility made Ye Ling unable to feel any goodwill towards the Xu Organization.
With that said, Ye Ling tossed Wu Xue, who was in his arms, out. Using his demonic energy, he reshaped an adult body for her, then used runes to simulate a soul, supplementing Wu Xue's deficient soul.
Chu Yuan watched Wu Xue, now an adult lying on the ground, open his mouth, about to ask Ye Ling what he had done. Ye Ling said, "I have supplemented her deficient soul and simultaneously severed her connection with the part of her soul held by the Xu Organization. Wu Xue is now an independent individual, and you no longer need to worry about coercion from the Xu Organization."
"Sup-supplemented her soul?"
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Chu Yuan was filled with shock, unable to believe that Ye Ling could accomplish such a feat!
What kind of ability was this?
Ye Ling then examined Chu Yuan again. After a moment of thought, he ultimately reshaped a body for him and used the same method to sever the connection in his soul with the Xu Organization.
However, Ye Ling still held back a hand with Chu Yuan, planting a mark within his soul.
After all, Chu Yuan had a prior record. Although Ye Ling, because of Yuan, did not intend to make things difficult for Chu Yuan, it did not prevent Ye Ling from guarding against him, lest he betray him a second time.
Of course, Ye Ling did not hide it from Chu Yuan and stated directly, "Chu Yuan, I have planted a mark in your soul. That mark will merge with your soul and be eternally imprinted in the depths of your soul."
"In other words, you will forever be driven by me and unable to betray me. The moment you conceive a thought of betrayal, that mark will burn you to ashes, understand?"
Chu Yuan respectfully bowed to Ye Ling, expressing his gratitude, "I understand! Your Majesty is willing to give me, a sinner, a chance to be reborn. I have already decided to follow Your Majesty for eternity. Even if Your Majesty had not planted the mark, I would never betray you!"
"That is for the best." Ye Ling looked deeply at Chu Yuan, then withdrew the barrier and met with Meng Po and the other two outside. Da Feng Novel Network
Meng Po and the other two were stunned to suddenly see two more people within the barrier. However, they did not say much, only respectfully saluting Ye Ling, "Greetings, Your Majesty."
"No need for formalities."
Ye Ling waved his hand, glanced at the three, and asked, "I finally have time to ask you, what are you doing in the Ten Thousand Nether Mountains?"
Upon hearing Ye Ling's question, Hei and Bai Wuchang then remembered their original purpose for coming. They slapped their thighs and quickly said, "Oh dear! We almost forgot the crucial matter!"
"Your Majesty! The disappearance of the nether energy from the Ten Thousand Nether Mountains has caused immeasurable impact to the Netherworld! We came here intending to ask Your Majesty about the situation, as these Ten Thousand Nether Mountains are of great importance..."
Looking at the anxious expressions of Hei and Bai Wuchang, Ye Ling glanced at the sun shining into the Netherworld, and his mouth twitched. He finally remembered this matter.
Indeed, after the incident with the spirit-devouring energy and the allied forces of the Immortal Realm, he had almost forgotten about it.
Although in the long run, the disappearance of the nether energy from the Ten Thousand Nether Mountains would cause the Netherworld to transform back into a world like the Immortal and Mortal Realms, and Earth might return to the Primordial Era because of it.
Returning to the Primordial Era might not be a bad thing, but after hundreds of thousands of years of development, the Netherworld had already evolved a corresponding ecosystem.
The billions of Yin souls living in the Netherworld, as well as the reincarnation and transmigration of souls from the Mortal and Immortal Realms, all relied on the nether energy of the Netherworld. Now that the nether energy had disappeared, it would inevitably break the balance of the Three Realms, causing countless casualties.
As a representative of the Heavenly Dao, Ye Ling was naturally unwilling to see a world's ecosystem being rashly altered. Moreover, it was quite good for the Earth's Three Realms to maintain balance.
Realizing that there were still subsequent matters to attend to, Ye Ling also said to Meng Po and the others, "Leave the matter of the Ten Thousand Nether Mountains to me. You first take the Forgetful Soul Branch back and help me handle Yang Qi's affairs."
"After he wakes up, help him reincarnate according to his wishes. Wherever he wants to be reborn, he can be reborn there. Whether he wants to retain the memories of this life is also up to him to decide."
Speaking of which, Ye Ling separated another wisp of demonic energy and sent it to Hei Wuchang, instructing, "Remember, no matter what he chooses, when he reincarnates, inject this wisp of my spiritual power into his body, maximizing his intelligence, emotional quotient, and cultivation talent."
Hei Wuchang took Ye Ling's demonic energy, his face filled with envy, "Your Majesty, aren't you being too good to Yang Qi? Allowing him to choose his reincarnation and even retain his memories... Won't Yang Qi be overpowered in his next life?"
Let alone the freedom to choose reincarnation and retain memories, just the blessings Ye Ling specifically bestowed upon him made Hei Wuchang want to reincarnate as well.
Born with such blessings, as long as he didn't mess things up, he could easily become a prominent figure in the world, leaving his mark in history. If he developed well, he could even ascend to the Immortal Realm and attain sainthood!
In this world, not everyone could have their lives customized like this.
Ye Ling smiled at Hei Wuchang's envy, "Yang Qi has helped me a lot. This is my way of making amends for him... He has suffered enough in this life. Don't mess it up for me."
Seeing Ye Ling's instructions, Hei Wuchang dared not be negligent. He carefully put away Ye Ling's demonic energy and assured, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we will arrange everything perfectly for Brother Yang Qi!"
"Mm." Ye Ling nodded, then bestowed some power upon Hei Wuchang, Bai Wuchang, and Meng Po. "All of you go back, do as I've instructed, and don't disappoint me."
Feeling Ye Ling's blessings, Hei and Bai Wuchang were filled with surprise and excitement, "Yes!"
As for Meng Po, she looked at Chu Yuan and Wu Xue, who was lying on the ground, her expression complex.
She opened her mouth, as if wanting to say something but hesitating.
Seeing the emotion in Meng Po's eyes, Ye Ling seemed to realize something and said to Meng Po, "You don't need to worry about Chu Yuan's safety. With me here, he is very safe."
"Also, let me introduce them. The woman lying down is his wife, Wu Xue, and the young man beside me is his child, Yuan."
"Wu Xue, and Yuan..."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Meng Po trembled slightly. Her eyes dimmed for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure, bowed slightly to Ye Ling, and smiled, "Thank you for the reminder, Your Majesty. This humble girl thanks you."
Hei and Bai Wuchang were confused, "Thank you for what?"
They didn't understand why Meng Po would thank Ye Ling just for introducing people who suddenly appeared.
However, Meng Po did not explain the matter. She immediately called out to Hei and Bai Wuchang, who were still bewildered, and led them away from the Ten Thousand Nether Mountains.
Seeing Meng Po's slight dejection as she left, Chu Yuan couldn't help but ask Ye Ling with some confusion, "Your Majesty, Xiao Meng she..."
Ye Ling gave Chu Yuan a look, "The problem you left behind, you resolve it yourself. Yuan, take care of your father. I will repair the Ten Thousand Nether Mountains."
Yuan glanced at his father, who was still full of confusion, and smiled. Then, he bowed to Ye Ling, "Yes, Master."