Zhongli spoke of the Soul Spirit Plane, not the Undead Plane. It was just a difference in name; the plane itself remained the same.
Upon hearing this, Di Tian and Xiong Jun's eyes twitched, and their bodies trembled slightly.
Creating a plane! Yet, the Martial God spoke of it so casually!
"When the soul spirits wish to form contracts with humans again, they can go to the Soul Spirit Plane and re-establish their contracts with humans," Zhongli said nonchalantly.
Those who heard this were deeply shaken, finding it hard to express their thoughts.
"Can... can I see it?" Gu Yuena tentatively asked. She was eager to witness the future home of her people.
As long as the environment there was even slightly better, she would accept it.
"No problem. Once everyone is settled, we can visit the Soul Spirit Plane."
"Thank you, Zhongli," Gu Yuena said, turning her head to look at him. A strange emotion flickered in her beautiful eyes.
She didn't know what this emotion was, but it made her heart feel incredibly warm.
"It's nothing," Zhongli replied instinctively.
Di Tian and Xiong Jun: "..."
Well, well, "it's nothing" indeed!
Is this the Martial God?
So natural, without a hint of pretentiousness.
Is this the power of the Martial God?
Gu Yuena was momentarily stunned, feeling somewhat numb. She suspected Zhongli was showing off, but she had no evidence.
Even at the peak of the Dragon God's power, such a feat wouldn't have been easily accomplished!
The appearance of the Golden Path also piqued the curiosity of the residents of Liyue.
When they saw Zhongli leading a few "people" and hundreds of spirit beasts toward Liyue, they were momentarily taken aback.
Those who knew some inside information, especially those who had seen the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, suddenly understood!
"Soul spirits! These must be soul spirits!"
"Is the Martial God promoting soul spirits now?"
"What are soul spirits?"
"Soul spirits are..."
Those who knew a bit about it explained the concept of soul spirits, a special kind of entity.
Hearing this, all the spirit masters in Liyue were thrilled!
Who wouldn't want to have one or more soul spirits?
They could be used as spirit rings and fight alongside the spirit master, making them utterly trustworthy companions.
On the Douluo Continent, betrayal among companions was all too common, yet there was little one could do about it.
Most spirit masters had their weaknesses and needed companions to compensate for their shortcomings. Thus, spirit masters on the continent usually traveled in groups of three to five, or even seven or more.
As long as interests weren't at stake, everyone could get along harmoniously. But once interests were involved, betrayal became the norm.
The emergence of soul spirits could change this!
Having a few powerful soul spirits could significantly reduce the likelihood of betrayal.
In a short while, the group arrived at Liyue Harbor, which was vast enough to accommodate hundreds of spirit beasts without feeling crowded.
Next to the harbor was a large, open clearing that Zhongli had casually created.
After settling the spirit beasts, Zhongli took Gu Yuena and Di Tian to the Undead Plane, also known as the Soul Spirit Plane.
When the two saw the full extent of the Soul Spirit Plane, they were left speechless.
"Zhongli, these trees..."
They looked so familiar!
Weren't these the trees from the Star Dou Great Forest?
Could it be those seeds?
"I placed a piece of Life Gold at the core of the Soul Spirit Plane to accelerate the growth of the trees," Zhongli explained without hesitation.
Hearing this, Gu Yuena and Di Tian's expressions changed.
The reason the Lake of Life was called the Lake of Life was because beneath it lay a massive piece of Life Gold!
This Life Gold was used to heal Gu Yuena.
Yet, Zhongli had used such a precious resource to improve the environment...
"Life Gold, huh..." Gu Yuena murmured, her mind racing.
She had already decided to reincarnate and start anew, completely free from the influence of the Asura God's power. For her, Life Gold was no longer as crucial.
"For the sake of the spirit beast race, how can I let you spend so much?"
"I still have some Life Gold left. Consider it compensation."
With a wave of her hand, Gu Yuena produced a piece of Life Gold the size of two fists and handed it to Zhongli.
Seeing this, Di Tian's face showed a hint of pain. This was Life Gold!
He opened his mouth but ultimately said nothing.
Zhongli had willingly used such a treasure for the sake of soul spirits. If the spirit beast race didn't show some gratitude, wouldn't it be a joke?
This piece of Life Gold was only a fraction of the massive piece in the Star Dou Great Forest, so the forest still retained its Life Gold.
Zhongli looked at Gu Yuena's serious expression, stroked his chin, and then accepted the Life Gold from her.
In his hands, this item would indeed be more useful than in hers.
Suddenly, Zhongli seemed to remember something. His expression remained unchanged, but a glint of light flashed in his amber eyes.
If he recalled correctly, among the spirit beasts that had arrived was the Golden Tortoise!
That creature had taken a hefty bite out of the Life Gold. Its teeth were incredibly strong!
With a wave of his hand, the Life Gold disappeared.
Seeing this, Gu Yuena offered a pale smile.
"Zhongli, there's one more thing I need your help with," she said, cupping her hands in a gesture of respect, her eyes filled with determination.
"Go ahead."
"I plan to transform and then merge with Xiong Jun and Di Tian to vigorously promote soul spirits..."
Gu Yuena laid out her entire plan. In her eyes, Zhongli was a god worthy of trust. Otherwise, she wouldn't have come to Liyue to reincarnate.
"During my growth period, I hope you can lend your support."
Hearing this, Zhongli was momentarily stunned but then nodded.
This was Gu Yuena's own choice, and he respected it.
"I won't let you down," Zhongli promised. He was also curious to see how Gu Yuena's early reincarnation would change the Douluo Continent.
Without the influence of the Golden Dragon King's bloodline and Tang San, she wouldn't still be a love-struck fool, would she?
In the original timeline, ten thousand years later in Douluo Continent (Douluo 3), Di Tian had been the one carrying the burden, yet he couldn't change much.
The Spirit Beast Sovereign had abandoned her race for the sake of love...
"Is love really that wonderful?" Zhongli wondered, feeling perplexed.
He suddenly remembered a girl with wide sleeves. It had only been a verbal agreement to fight other gods together, yet she had taken it upon herself to form an alliance...
"Morax, with my wisdom and your strength, we can achieve many unimaginable things!"
"Morax, seeing humans happy, do you feel a sense of fulfillment?"
"The Dust and the Stone have merged, becoming one. From now on, they will be called the people of Liyue."
"If humans can merge, can gods do the same?"
In a flash, Zhongli seemed to understand something.
"Could it be that Guizhong likes me?"
"No..."
Zhongli quickly shook his head. The idea that she liked him was just one of the many illusions humans had. It must be a false impression!
He and Guizhong were merely comrades and friends.