172: Rebuilding the country, a lifetime of underworld...

Chu Mo was startled and gave him a strange look before saying, "This resentment will definitely grow stronger, but I'm afraid that if they go, they'll each turn into Ghost Kings, stirring up a bloody storm in the island nation, and eventually becoming bloodthirsty, disowning their relatives, and creating even more slaughter..."

As soon as he spoke, Ning Haocheng, who was clinking glasses with the Seniors, paused slightly with his wine glass.

What? Create even more slaughter?

Are those words you should be saying?

Have you committed little slaughter yourself?!

Cao Qing expressed his confusion. Wouldn't destroying an island nation like this and creating a group of Ghost Kings for their side be more beneficial for establishing the Underworld?

Why not do it?!

Chu Mo paused and said, "Let me put it this way: their current soul bodies are very pure. Cultivating Ghost Cultivation Techniques is far more effective than gaining strength through slaughter!"

"Besides, I don't know what kind of Heavenly Dao exists in your world! If there's too much slaughter, their cultivation of Ghost Cultivation Techniques might even trigger Lightning Tribulations..."

As he was speaking.

The heroic souls, who were still clinking glasses and drinking with Ning Haocheng, all floated over.

"Comrade Chu! We are not afraid of death. In the past, they used various cruel methods against our Dragon Kingdom. Now that we have the ability, we naturally must retaliate in kind, an eye for an eye."

Chu Mo gently shook his head, refusing them.

Zhao Haibing, Director and others also put down their barbecue and came over to persuade these Seniors.

"To all the martyrs, this is a new era. The grievances of the past will not be forgotten, but now is not the time. When the time comes, the country will definitely take action..."

"Not the time? When will it be the time?" A hot-tempered soul pushed its way forward, came before Zhao Haibing, Director, and said in a tone like educating a child, "Little Zhao! When I was fighting, you were probably just born.

"Do you understand the pain of our generation? Have you experienced that kind of despair and powerlessness?"

He paused and looked behind him.

"Now that we have strength, one phrase, 'it's a new era,' makes us wait for the opportunity? I'm telling you, we can't wait!"

"Those with backbone, follow me! Let's go take revenge together!"

Zhao Haibing, Director was both anxious and angry in this situation, stomping his feet in place.

He couldn't persuade these enraged Seniors with reason, and their seniority was there; in front of these Seniors, he was like a grandson.

To subdue them by force, if it were at the beginning, when these Seniors had just been summoned, he might have been able to overpower them. But now, these Seniors had consumed so many nourishing items, their strength had reached B-rank, and some had even reached A-rank.

As soon as he made a move.

He'd be beaten into a pig's head.

Go home, lie in bed.

And he might even be visited in dreams by his own parents and grandparents, for a mixed family beating.

Just as Zhao Haibing, Director was at a loss, Chu Mo suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

"Everyone, listen to me!"

"Comrade Chu, are you going to stop us?" The leading heroic soul stared directly at Chu Mo.

They all understood clearly.

This seemingly young man in front of them actually possessed heaven-shaking abilities.

Otherwise, the dishes he prepared wouldn't have instantly elevated their strength by several levels.

If he were to act.

They likely wouldn't be able to leave.

"Everyone, I know the pain in your hearts, but doing this will entangle you in karmic blood debts, and in the future, you might even be struck by divine lightning!"

Chu Mo clasped his hands together, trying to persuade them.

The gentle breeze stirred a wisp of dark hair on his forehead. The young man's face was extremely tender, yet it carried a righteous aura.

"Alas." They sighed faintly, "Comrade Chu, we naturally understand your good intentions, but there are some things we must do. However, rest assured, we will not implicate anyone, we will not expose our identities, and if we encounter unexpected situations, we will choose to self-destruct our soul bodies..."

They had already made the worst-case scenario plans, in case some expert on the other side captured and interrogated them.

At worst, it was just death!

They had already died once anyway, so they weren't afraid to do it again!

"Everyone, I understand your feelings, but you have other missions."

Other missions?

Now that the Dragon Kingdom was one of the top nations in the world, and foreign enemies dared not easily invade, did they still need them?

Confused gazes converged on Chu Mo.

"What can we do? What should we do? We are merely lonely souls from the old era. The new era has no place for us. The only thing we can do now is to eliminate future potential threats."

"Everyone, this is our country, and it is also your country. How can there be no place for you? Don't forget, your descendants are still living on this land. If they dare to disown their ancestors, then pull down their pants, hang them up, and spank their bottoms!"

"Hahahahaha..."

Hearing Chu Mo's words, they all laughed happily.

These words indeed calmed their restless hearts somewhat.

Perhaps, it was time to go home and see if their little brats were studying hard and becoming people who contributed to the country...

If they dared to be traitors, then they would spank them. If they were incorrigible, they would spank them until they changed.

After the emotions of these heroic souls were appeased, Chu Mo got to the point.

"In this evil world of five turbidities, Hell is empty, vengeful spirits are reviving, and the human realm is like Hell. I wish to reshape the Underworld, establish the laws of the underworld, and oversee all the deceased souls in the world."

"Everyone, are you willing, for this magnificent land, for your descendants, to once again take up arms, to quell the chaos of this era, and to protect the lights of countless homes!"

Chu Mo stood quietly in front of everyone, his posture incredibly tall and proud.

The entire scene was silent.

The wind stirred the bright red banner.

His words just now tugged at everyone's heartstrings. They all looked at the young man with an extraordinary temperament, speechless for a long time.

Even Ning Haocheng and Cao Qing were in a dazed state at this moment.

They were stunned by these words.

The person in front of them seemed to possess a unique personal charm.

His words were so convincing, making people unable to help but surrender their hearts to him.

"Rest assured as you protect this land. Your wishes, I will fulfill for you!"

"This karmic blood debt and slaughter, you cannot bear. I will bear it for you!"

The young man's resolute gaze surpassed everything.

Everyone was lost in thought again, speechless for a long time.

After a long while, everyone straightened their somewhat hunched postures and bowed to Chu Mo.

Not only these heroic souls, but Zhao Haibing, Director and others did the same.

Cao Qing and Ning Haocheng also bowed with reverence, joining everyone.

Chu Mo returned the bow.

He said.

"To create the underworld, protect the human realm, overlook mountains and rivers, guard the lights of countless homes. Even if no one recognizes me, I will still walk the Dao of man and mend the deficiencies of Heaven!"

They said.

"We are willing to follow Senior, to recreate an era of prosperity, to protect generations of descendants and thousands of miles of land. Even if we die, we will have no regrets even after nine deaths!"

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