"What benefits are there from gathering those remnant souls into the Eighteen Layers of Hell, aside from enhancing one’s strength?" Lin Yuan pressed for answers.

Lin Yuan believed that after acquiring the Divine Country, its function went beyond just a mere boost in power.

Indeed, just as Lin Yuan had anticipated, the dean continued, "Those souls are fragmented and ignorant. When you gather them into the Eighteen Layers of Hell, they won’t resist."

"You can use the power of the Eighteen Layers of Hell to help mend their shattered souls and transform them into Yin Soldiers of the Eighteen Layers of Hell."

"Once they are completely transformed into Yin Soldiers, their strength becomes your strength, their insights into the Dao become your insights."

"It’s like having countless people assisting you in cultivation."

"Come to think of it, the battle between Wu Nengsheng and the World Honored ended up benefiting you..."

Under ordinary circumstances, Lin Yuan’s Eighteen Layers of Hell could only house creatures weaker than him.

If they were stronger, it would be easy for them to break through his Eighteen Layers of Hell.

Now as a Tier Four, his Eighteen Layers of Hell could only accommodate beings of Tier Four and below.

In fact, even beings of Tier Four couldn’t be housed too heavily, or it might cause trouble.

However, the remnants in the Ten Thousand Mountains are different.

These remnant souls, affected by Wu Nengsheng and the World Honored’s battle, have completely lost their physical forms, and most of their souls have dissipated.

Only a few fragmented souls wander aimlessly in that area.

Given this perfect opportunity, Lin Yuan certainly wouldn’t let it pass.

Thinking of this, Lin Yuan immediately bade farewell to the dean and prepared to go to the Mysterious World.

This time, Lin Yuan left in such haste that he didn’t even say goodbye to his women.

As he departed, Lin Yuan only saw Jian Bing in Emperor Dragon City and asked her to inform the others that he had successfully emerged and was heading to the Mysterious World on an urgent matter.

After a brief conversation with Jian Bing, he went to the Mysterious World.

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...

Now.

Mysterious World.

Ten Thousand Mountains.

It should not be called Ten Thousand Mountains anymore.

Due to the battle between Wu Nengsheng and the World Honored, a third of it was directly destroyed.

The continuous mountains stretched ten thousand miles, now reduced to only sixty or seventy thousand miles.

Now, it ought to be called Six Thousand Mountains, or Seven Thousand Mountains.

Of course, the names Six Thousand Mountains or Seven Thousand Mountains should not be mentioned in front of those ancient beings in Ten Thousand Mountains.

Currently, those ancient beings in Ten Thousand Mountains are almost driven mad with anger.

Such a wonderful place of seclusion was so utterly ruined.

Moreover, their secluded lifestyle was disrupted simultaneously.

Wu Nengsheng and the World Honored’s battle turned tens of thousands, even hundreds of thousands of creatures in Ten Thousand Mountains into remnant souls.

Not to mention many of the remnant souls were previously Tier Four, Tier Five, or even Tier Three experts.

It’s not just Lin Yuan who has his eyes on these remnant souls!

Many others are also targeting these souls.

In the Mysterious World, countless demon fiends and ghosts excel at refining demonic magical artifacts.

These countless souls are perfect raw materials for such creations, aren’t they?

With the remnant souls scattered within Ten Thousand Mountains, they could easily refine some Ten Thousand Soul Banners and still have surplus.

Those eyeing the remnant souls are just a fraction.

The majority are focused on the remnants of three treasures: the Human Seed Bag, the Mud-made Alms Bowl, and the Golden Alms Bowl.

With Wu Nengsheng and the World Honored perishing, these three treasures must also be damaged.

Yet, even broken, they are considered precious treasures for Tier Three, and certainly for some weaker Tier Two.

Moreover, if they can be damaged, they can also be repaired. If successfully restored, they might regain their peak-era powers.

Due to these three ultimate treasures, many experts from the Mysterious World came drawn by the prospect of treasure hunting.

The long-standing silence of Ten Thousand Mountains was completely shattered by the battle between Wu Nengsheng and the World Honored.

As more treasure hunters flood into Ten Thousand Mountains, the ancient beings hiding there became anxious again.

Where there are people, there will be disputes.

The more people gather, the more conflicts arise.

With the growing number of treasure seekers, inevitably, some old enemies encountered each other here.

When enemies meet, naturally, sparks fly.

Thus, fights are unavoidable.

Clashes between Tier Three and Tier Four are manageable, all within controllable range.

But if Tier Two starts fighting, Ten Thousand Mountains might truly suffer.

If someone gets driven by madness, mimicking Wu Nengsheng, staging a martyrdom, Ten Thousand Mountains might truly cease to exist.

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....

Meanwhile, deep within Ten Thousand Mountains, its ancient inhabitants gathered for a meeting.

"Let’s clear the scene and drive them all out!"

"We can’t let those riffraff disrupt our peaceful lives," declared a sturdy Minotaur.

The ancient beings dwelling in Ten Thousand Mountains were predominantly of the demon race, with this speaking Minotaur evidently being an Ox Demon.

"If we clear the scene directly, it might incite public fury!"

"After all, amidst the battlefield ruins lie the remnants of three ultimate treasures, clearing the scene might trigger suspicions of us hogging them," remarked another Tree Demon.

The many demon race beings debated but couldn’t reach a consensus.

Everyone agreed on clearing the scene but didn’t want to resort to overly aggressive means.

After all, among those treasure hunters were also Tier Two powerhouses, and using overly aggressive tactics might trigger a fight.

Their aim for clearing the scene was to prevent battles between Tier Two powerhouses. Starting a fight with them just to clear the scene isn’t necessary.

Once everyone had spoken, the Bai Ze Divine Beast slowly opened his mouth and proposed, "I suggest expelling those at Tier Two or Tier Three strength, permitting only Tier Four or below to enter."

"For those Tier Two powerhouses wishing for the remnants of the World Honored and Wu Nengsheng’s treasures, let them send their juniors to claim and seize."

"Any personal grudges, let them dispatch family members and juniors to settle inside."

"That area has turned into ruins; it might as well become an arena for them to fight, live or die, that’s up to them."

"As long as only those below Tier Four battle within, the aftermath of the fight won’t spread outside no matter what."

Bai Ze Divine Beast’s words quickly gained everyone’s approval.

This is an intermediary solution, which those Tier Two powerhouses judging by their treasure hunting motives could likely accept.