Chapter 638: The Temptation of Increased Spirit Power

The next moment.

The Paper Person controlled by Wang Ping'an opened its mouth like a gaping maw, emitting an attraction far stronger than Guimen Guan—by an unknown multiple.

Among it, a faint terrifying aura leaked out!

The warrior ghosts that had been clawing and lunging from all directions seemed to sense a raging flood, their faces and eyes filled with unmistakable terror.

Don't be fooled; although most of them were now consumed by hatred, the danger of death forced them to regain a sliver of reason, and they immediately noticed Wang Ping'an's gaping maw.

They could clearly feel that the danger of death they experienced came from the perception emitted by Wang Ping'an's gaping maw, and they also sensed the terrifying attraction radiating from it.

A warrior ghost that charged at Wang Ping'an headlong was swallowed whole by his gaping maw before it could react; it could clearly see the fear on the ghost's face before death, and no amount of struggling could let it escape.

Seeing this, the other warrior ghosts realized, their inner hatred instantly dispelled by fear, and as they tried to dodge the terrifying pull of Wang Ping'an's gaping maw and slip into Guimen Guan, a "Boom!" rang and the previously open Guimen Guan slammed shut.

'Want to run?'

Wang Ping'an looked at these warrior ghosts—both human spirits—no, all ghost spirits. Seeing Guimen Guan close, they quickly reacted, trying to flee from all sides; even as a wandering soul, it was better than being devoured, soul scattered. He sneered, then immediately leapt forward.

Countless pleading faces were devoured one by one, turning the warrior ghosts into energy that enhanced his Spirit Power.

He.

He is not a man who seeks total extermination; rather, he is a very kind person, otherwise after killing the warriors he could not have summoned Guimen Guan for them.

Although through Guimen Guan he can obtain Merit, he reduces half of their sins for these warrior ghosts, which is a great kindness to them.

Yet these warrior ghosts, ignorant of gratitude, still cling to the hatred of being killed by him, forgetting even the benefits of passing through Guimen Guan, and still seek revenge.

He is a top‑notch good person, but he is no saint.

Since these warrior ghosts want death, he naturally must grant it.

Ding! You used skill: Soul Devour, devoured a warrior's soul, congratulations you received reward: Spirit Power +14!

Ding! You used skill: Soul Devour, devoured a warrior's soul, congratulations you received reward: Spirit Power +11!

Ding! You used skill: Soul Devour, devoured a warrior's soul, congratulations you received reward: Spirit Power +13!

……

A cold, mechanical voice after another echoed in his mind, and the displeasure on Wang Ping'an's face, far in the Le Family, gradually faded.

After all, he 'kindly' summoned Guimen Guan to perform Soul Salvation for these warrior ghosts, yet those ghosts didn't recognize his kindness, and even prevented him from gaining Merit.

Moreover, it could not satisfy his desire to know whether there are further proficiency levels beyond the Greater Attainment Realm for the skill.

Hearing the system's notification sound in his mind, he could clearly feel his Spirit Power rapidly increasing, which gradually dispelled his inner displeasure.

Devouring a massive number of warrior ghosts gave him Spirit Power gains none less than ten points each, quickly breaking the hundred‑point limit on his Spirit Power.

It was the only one of his attributes to reach three digits, and now it surged to two or three hundred.

If this continues, once his other attributes also reach three digits, his Spirit Power will break into four digits. As his Spirit Power grows, he can clearly feel his control over this Paper Person advancing dramatically, and he vaguely senses he can simultaneously command multiple Paper Persons in battle.

He just doesn't know how many Paper Persons he can control at once, but when he has free time, he'll try.

'No!'

In Wang Ping'an's mind, a thought quickly surfaced: from now on, when killing enemies, he would no longer perform Soul Salvation, but directly use the skill: Soul Devour, devouring their souls to boost Spirit Power.

As his Spirit Power surged, he clearly felt the benefits all around, causing this notion to arise involuntarily in his mind.

However.

He quickly dispelled this idea, because currently many talents, skills, and cultivation methods still require Merit; he has many ways to earn Merit, and the Merit gained from performing Soul Salvation on the dead is also substantial, one path he cannot abandon.

Not to mention.

He cannot, merely because his Spirit Power is increasing, resort to killing others and devouring their souls, even though he firmly believes that those who die by his hand are all bad people.

As the saying goes, Heaven has the virtue of preserving life.

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Bad people.

Sin unpardonable, dying by his hand is justified; he acts on Heaven's behalf, but devouring another's soul, denying them even a chance at reincarnation, is not a good deed and will incur divine retribution.

Not long after.

Wang Ping'an dispelled a series of thoughts in his mind, ideas that supported killing bad people, devouring their souls, and boosting his Spirit Power.

And also thoughts opposing killing bad people, refusing to devour their souls, instead giving them a chance to reincarnate, while still earning Merit himself.

He quickly made his decision!

Wang Ping'an solemnly thought to himself: 'Unless the other party seeks death themselves, if possible, I will perform Soul Salvation whenever I can; even if they have committed all evils, Yincao Difu will still deal with them!'

"Ding!" "Ding!" "Ding……"

Wang Ping'an, having made his decision, prepared to leave, for the tasks were already done; Zhu Xing's background had mostly been tested by him, and when later there is a chance to remind his junior brother, or when his junior brother has mastered his skills and prepares to seek revenge on Zhu Xing, he will stealthily stay by his side.

Suddenly.

A series of beautiful zither sounds drifted to his ears!

'Where did that Evil Cultivator come from, daring to commit evil here in broad daylight?'

A pleasant yet unusually cold voice sounded. Wang Ping'an turned his head and saw in the distance a woman in white riding a deer, playing the zither. She frowned slightly and thought to herself, 'Another meddlesome person!'

'How do you know…'

Wang Ping'an instinctively transmitted a thought, but before his words finished, 'Bang!' a sound rang, and the Paper Person he controlled instantly shattered into pieces.

(End of Chapter)