Chapter 210

Chapter 210: The Sudden Gap

Before them stretched total darkness. Though it should’ve been daytime, the world had plunged into nighttime in an instant. The only light came from a massive golden fissure in the ground, its spiderweb cracks radiating outward like something had shattered the earth.

From above, the cracked ground glowed like a golden web, illuminating swarms of translucent ghosts – more than they’d ever seen in the Grievous Spirit Forest. Spirits kept pouring out of the central hole like crowds during Spring Festival travel rush.

What’s happening?!

You You gaped as the Soul Beast already worked furiously. He summoned dark energy to weave complex formations, trapping ghosts in a glowing net. Dozens of clones materialized, each grabbing spirits that dissolved into black strands absorbed into his body.

These… are residual souls?

Even with clones, the Soul Beast couldn’t keep up. Ghosts overflowed his trembling net. "Feng Rong, help!" You You cried.

Nodding, Feng Rong transformed into a blazing fire phoenix. Red lotuses bloomed across the sky, their petals showering the ghosts. But unlike before, the flowers couldn’t purify them – many petals passed straight through the spirits.

"Useless!" Feng Rong landed, frustration etching his face. "No resentment in these souls. My true fire can only contain them temporarily."

You You watched the Soul Beast’s clones flicker and vanish under the onslaught. "How can we help?"

"Seal… the gap!" the Soul Beast grunted between spirit captures.

They flew to the glowing chasm. Bone-chilling cold seeped from its depths. You You’s mind raced through sealing spells. "Feng Rong, can you-?"

"Let her!" The Soul Beast appeared suddenly, clones gone. He tapped You You’s forehead. Information flooded her mind – not a spell, but something deeper. Rules. Understanding struck.

Nether Chaos.

This was no ordinary hole but a rupture in the Nether Realm’s reincarnation cycle. These were purified souls awaiting rebirth, prematurely spilled into the Human Realm.

Following the Soul Beast’s guidance, You You plunged downward. Power surged through her palm as she shouted: "Nether Domain Seal!"

Golden light erupted from her. Cracks healed like closing wounds. The massive hole shrank to a dry pool within minutes.

"Done!" She waved up triumphantly.

As Feng Rong and the Soul Beast descended, the remaining ghosts floated calmly. "Can you return them?" You You asked.

The Soul Beast nodded, then-

Gurgleeeee!

You You and Feng Rong stared at his belly.

…Again?