Wang Sheng, after arriving at Yuntian Star, directly headed to its central hub.
This time, he wasnât just here to test the Soul Purifying Seaâs ability to cleanse resentment; it was more about its connection to the reincarnation system.
He intended to establish a simple "reality-hell" link.
Yuntian Star was a suitable experimental subject.
He needed to take his time.
Due to the emergence of resentment, Yuntian Starâs civilization has evolved from its initial dispersion to complete connection.
Yuntian City is the center for handling all matters.
Even at the highest decision-making center, the atmosphere was exceedingly bleak.
"Thereâs no hope at all... The evil spirits are terrifying; they canât be killed, only suppressed, yet they keep growing stronger, and using their power comes with enormous cost. Itâs essentially a total disadvantage; about forty-five percent of places have fallen, with countless others potentially falling at any moment."
Even the highest decision-making levels were so dispirited, which made Yuntian Starâs situation imaginable.
"What can be done? The evil spirits appear without warning, affecting the entire world in mere decades; itâs too tough to deal with!"
"Is waiting to die the only option?"
"Perhaps we could wait for the Heavenly God to save us, but this isnât a disaster we can handle." Yuntian Star also had a natural worship belief, though the statement was mere sarcasm.
Decades of immense pressure have long erased any hope in so-called gods.
Everything now relies on oneself.
"Not entirely hopeless, after all, we can control the evil spirits..."
"What kind of hope is that? Itâs mere survival, once the Guardians die, the evil spirits will return even stronger, just a different form of delaying."
"Weâre not any safer; we might die at any moment."
Over these years, theyâve come to understand the evil spirits quite well.
A consensus was basically reached.
The evil spirits canât be destroyed, at least not with their current power, which is the root of the despair.
"No matter what, we have to keep fighting; what if an opportunity arises..." someone encouraged.
"Right, canât exactly give up and wait to die."
A few words raised the morale slightly.
Just as they prepared to discuss the next agenda, a sudden voice appeared: "Do you wish to return to the beginning?"
After all, in the core decision-makers of Yuntian Star, they were few, and had become quite familiar through long collaboration.
Upon hearing an unfamiliar voice, their immediate thought was that a special evil spirit had invaded.
Constantly alert, they were quick to show a battle stance.
A surge of resentment instantly erupted from them, terrifyingly, enveloping the entire meeting room, all directed at the source of the voice.
Yet before they could attack, they found their bodies confined, as if frozen in time.
"Attacking without warning isnât the best approach..." the voice came again, as a figure appeared.
This figure was Wang Sheng.
At this moment, the decision-makers of Yuntian Star were exceptionally shocked. To enter the top decision-making level wasnât just a matter of administrative ability; their martial prowess was top-tier too.
And now they were easily confined.
What level of power did this person possess?
Soon enough, they realized the confinement was lifted.
"Calmed down now?"
By this moment, the decision-makers of Yuntian Star had regained their composure, not daring to act recklessly.
After a few exchanged glances, one stepped forth and said formally: "Senior, what orders do you have for the Elders Council?"
The Elders Council is Yuntian Starâs decision-making body.
Despite his unclear identity, with such power, they had no choice but to treat him respectfully.
Of course, he hoped inwardly that such a strong entity could change the situation.
Wang Sheng was direct, saying: "Youâre the Great Elder of this planet, right... As I asked earlier, do you wish to return to the past?"
"The past?" The Great Elder was somewhat puzzled, not even noticing "this planet."
"To a world without resentment, and where everyone returns." Wang Sheng explained directly.
"Of course we want that." Though the Great Elder didnât grasp the latter part, he answered without any hesitation; itâs likely what every being on Yuntian Star wanted. Soon he realized, with anticipation in his eyes, "Is it really possible?"
"Naturally, it is. But youâll need to cooperate with me on some tasks. Successfully done, I can take you back to the past, the resentment will vanish from this world, and even the dead can be resurrected."
Wang Shengâs mastery over the power of time was profound enough; for a star as weak as Yuntian Star to undergo total retrospection and resurrection of all inhabitants was of no pressure to him.
Upon hearing these words, all members of the Elders Council were taken aback.
"Eradicate resentment?"
"Resurrect everyone?"
Neither of which they could understand.
Even felt it was a foolâs dream.
Seeing the Elders Councilâs skepticism, Wang Sheng simply demonstrated through actions.
"I recall your Third Elder died a few days ago... If thatâs the case..."
Wang Sheng waved, and with Time Retrospection, quickly pinpointed when the Fifth Elder appeared, then resurrected him.
Soon, the Fifth Elder was resurrected, his memories began correcting.
"Iâve come back to life?"
The Fifth Elder was deeply unsettled within, quickly realizing heâd caught the attention of someone formidable.
After surveying for a moment, he swiftly assessed the situation.
"Grateful for your resurrection, senior, willing to serve you endlessly in gratitude!"
Regardless, itâs best to align oneself with the powerful.
He had no doubt, that the resentment they struggled with was a simple problem to resolve for this level of strength.
Wang Sheng accepted the gesture, then said: "Your companions seem distrustful, you should explain."
Soon, the Elders Council began exchanging thoughts.
After a quarter hour, the Great Elder once more approached Wang Sheng, now with even greater respect, and eyes filled with hope.
The other elders wore similar expressions.
Upon confirming the Fifth Elderâs identity, they understood Yuntian Starâs hope had arrived!
"Senior, what instructions do you have? As long as the resentment on Yuntian Star is dealt with, weâll spare no effort."
Such remaining hope, they wouldnât let slip away.
Seeing this, Wang Sheng smiled, saying: "What I need you to do is simple, capture the resentment using my methods..."
If this experiment succeeds, it wonât just resolve the resentment issue, but also complete an extremely important section of the soul system.
Otherwise, they wouldnât bother so much.
This amount of resentment, he could handle effortlessly.
Yet for the greater importance, strategic planning was required.
...
Meanwhile, after arranging tasks to clear the Devouring Sect cultivators, Central Stars shifted focus to another urgent matter.
Resentment.
The rampant resentment was damaging various worlds in the starry sky comparably to, if not more than, the Devouring Sect cultivators.
Moreover, compared to the sect, resentment was more stubborn, far harder to clear.
After deliberating for some time, Central Stars still resorted to reporting to various top-ranked Saint Emperors.
This matter was too risky for them to make hasty decisions.
And soon enough, top Saint Emperors convened within the Virtual World.
"You must be aware of why I gathered everyone, the Devouring Sect poses no major threat, but the matter of resentment requires immediate resolution, does anyone have any plans?"
Yuanhua was still the one presiding over the meeting.
After he spoke, Long Yue and Star Beast Ancestor refrained from responding immediately.
This certainly was a significant issue.
Thus, he turned to Wang Sheng, saying: "Wu Sheng, you were the first to discover resentment, and the one who sealed the resentment within the Kongxiang Star Domain; youâve had the most contact, do you have any special insights?"
Facing Yuanhuaâs inquiry, Wang Sheng didnât avoid the question, stating: "You three should be aware Iâve left Central Stars with the purpose of finding a solution to resentment; and now, some leads have emerged..."