Jiang Lin had been guarding the entrance to the Ghost Domain for three days when he suddenly felt a fluctuation emanating from within.
He looked quickly, only to find the Ghost Domain gradually dissipating.
Faintly, he seemed to hear a voice.
"Thank you, my journey ends here."
His mission as a human had concluded.
His duty as a deity was also due to be brought to a close.
In that instant, many chaotic fragmented images flashed through Jiang Lin's mind.
Images of humans becoming deities, of auspicious omens descending from heaven.
Images of reciting the three thousand laws and three thousand prohibitions for deities.
"Come to the Celestial Realm."
Images of someone inviting him.
Later, images of having to transfer to the mortal world for recuperation.
Images of being shrouded in dark mist late at night, struggling internally.
"Why should I do this for them? No, I won't!"
"Without me, this world will continue to turn…"
Jiang Lin knew these were Wang Mu's memories.
Deities, too, were not truly devoid of emotion or desire; they too would have moments when they wished to abandon everything.
Jiang Lin clasped his hands behind his back, quietly observing it all.
Whether these images were a result of his power going berserk, or a desire to leave something behind.
He was there to bear witness.
…
An hour before the commotion in the Ghost Domain.
Fu Jie, Qi Yang, and Han Sisi obtained Wang Mu's burial address from Principal Zhou.
On the black tombstone was a photograph of Wang Mu wearing glasses.
Perhaps it was taken just after graduation; he looked somewhat youthful and spirited.
In front of the tombstone, a bouquet of white flowers swayed gently in the breeze.
Fu Jie squatted down and said, "Wang Buque, how could you be so capable, to actually conjure a Ghost Domain?"
"A Ghost Domain is one thing, but you specifically pulled us in. Are you holding a grudge?"
"Holding a grudge is one thing, but you had to set up a hellish quiz mode. Now we're stuck with tutoring every day."
He said, "Before the college entrance examination, we'll definitely be pushed to pass the line.
The underachievers are rising, are you happy? But it wasn't you who brought this about, so what are you happy about?
You always lectured me, lectured me. Let's see how you lecture me now."
*Slap!*
Qi Yang and Han Sisi, one on each side, slapped Fu Jie on the shoulder.
"Did you put poison on your mouth when you went out?"
Fu Jie mumbled, "Should I have put honey on it?"
Han Sisi suddenly said, "Teacher, I have money now."
In her first year of high school, her grades were quite good.
By the second year, her family faced difficulties, and money was urgently needed.
She had wanted to drop out and work several times, but Wang Mu pulled her back.
"You have no diploma and no strength, how much money can you earn? You'll just be wasting your chance to study."
"The best way to earn money is to invest in yourself now, to make yourself more valuable."
"Listen to your teacher, endure these one or two years, take the university entrance exam, and I'll help you apply for financial aid."
One or two years, even working would not earn much money, nor could it change much.
But learning knowledge could change many things.
Han Sisi looked up at the sky, "The school said we helped with publicity this time, and they'll give us a bonus."
"If we pass the college entrance examination, they'll give us another incentive bonus."
So, Teacher Wang, you don't have to worry about me secretly running off to work anymore.
You also don't have to come looking for me at the late-night work shop anymore.
A gentle breeze swept by, and a few petals fell from the bouquet.
Thank you, Teacher.
What you did for us was more than enough.
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With the obsession dispersed, the Ghost Domain also vanished.
Jiang Lin took out a small cyan porcelain bottle and collected all the power that had flowed out from the Ghost Domain.
This was one of the requirements for a special-grade mission, and the small bottle was also issued by the mission center.
As for what it would be used for, Jiang Lin wasn't entirely sure.
Confirming that the Ghost Domain had left no trace, Jiang Lin glanced at the tranquil campus not far away and left.
Upon returning to the Underworld.
The staff at the mission center were somewhat surprised to see him.
So many days had passed; they had thought they would need to execute the third plan…
A forceful execution.
"The mission was completed very well."
The staff member took the small bottle, examined it, and said to Jiang Lin.
Jiang Lin thought for a moment and asked, "What will this collected power be used for?"
In his understanding, even if this power was left unattended, it would eventually return to heaven and earth.
"It has many uses."
The staff member smiled and said, with a gentle expression, words that were quite terrifying:
"For example, to research similar Ghost Domains to be used in various assessments within the Underworld?"
Moreover, not all power transformed by special-grade missions could smoothly return to heaven and earth.
This part, the staff member did not say.
Special-grade missions inherently possessed many unique characteristics.
The viewers in the live stream were astonished, their bullet comments flying by:
"Is this a devil? Is this a devil?"
"Hahahaha, I can't stop laughing, truly worthy of the Southern Palace."
"I just want to know what the ghosts in the Southern Palace are feeling right now… Damn, who hit me?"
"...? Upstairs, are you okay? Maybe it's an ancestor, you should prostrate yourself first?"
…
At the same time, following this Ghost Domain incident, a stir was also created in the mortal world.
Principal Zhou, where Fu Jie and the others attended school, was under considerable pressure because the six students had fallen into a coma, and the cause could not be determined.
He had lost quite a bit of hair during those ten-plus days.
Some parents even took the opportunity to stir up public opinion online, demanding this and that.
One moment they talked about the students' physical and mental health, the next they questioned the teachers…
It wasn't just Fu Jie and the others who had a difficult time; Principal Zhou also had a tough period.
And now, the reason for the students' comas had been found.
After waking up, they were not only unharmed but had also begun to study proactively.
They could make a final push before the college entrance examination.
Now, Principal Zhou could finally stand tall, and his hair stopped falling out.
Those troublesome parents also immediately fell silent.
Principal Zhou paid no mind to the petty troublemakers and directly began to rectify school discipline, also increasing the support for impoverished students.
Speaking of which,
As the former school bully, Fu Jie's leadership in studying had indeed influenced some students.
However, Principal Zhou's goal was not just that.
If he was going to do something, he would do it big!
He would use this Yin World Live Stream to eradicate certain problems once and for all.
Principal Zhou saw it clearly: it doesn't matter if your family is rich or powerful…
I don't care, I'll report it directly to the higher-ups!
Were there few people with power and influence in the live stream?
When the higher-ups intervened, let's see what else they could say.
The Yin World Live Stream had already created all the necessary "momentum" for them; now all that was needed was the east wind!
— A school is a place for learning!
Don't let anyone try to interfere and cause trouble!
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Cemetery Mini-Drama.
As Fu Jie and the other two left the cemetery, they suddenly made a gesture.
One foot was lifted, both hands were extended to the left, and their heads were lowered.
"Study hard and strive for progress every day! We'll come to see you again after the college entrance examination scores are released!"
Well… Teacher Wang, don't get impatient and come find us early.
It would be terrifying.
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(ps: The underachiever Ghost Domain has truly come to an end. Actually, Mushroom quite likes this Ghost Domain…)