Chapter 2, The Yellow Turban Warriors

Fortunately, the buoyancy of the water is quite strong, and there is no need for Yue Chengwu to exert himself; a force naturally lifts him upward. The waterways within the Heavenly River are winding and filled with numerous undercurrents, making it difficult to discern the directions. Yue Chengwu, carried by the waves, drifted east and west in the waters of the Heavenly River for more than half an hour before he felt his body lighten and emerge from the surface. After taking a few breaths of fresh air, all the peculiar sensations on his body vanished. Yue Chengwu felt invigorated, agile, and filled with boundless energy, as if he had been given a new body. He wiped his face, only to find his hands completely dry, as if the water had not touched him at all.

Yuecheng Wugong respectfully replied: "I am a virtuous person sent from the underworld to the heavenly court as a Yellow Turban warrior. I do not understand why there is no one here to guide me. I am at a loss as to where I should go."

Then... I will choose the Yellow Turban Warrior!

Judge Li meticulously recorded the choices of the various spirits in the case files, and only then did he lead these ten individuals on their journey through the Six Paths of Reincarnation

Yue Chengwu glanced at the lake, realizing that he had become exceptionally robust. The somewhat pale face he had maintained in the office had also taken on a more resolute appearance, with distinct angles and a newfound air of heroism.

The old fisherman, hearing his polite inquiry, raised his head and asked, "Oh! Where are you from, and what do you intend to do in the heavenly realm?"

After being transformed by the waters of the Heavenly River, the body and spirit of Yuecheng Wu became extraordinarily robust, having grown at least over 90 centimeters in height, with muscles bulging, making him a true powerhouse among men. With every gesture, the mysterious force of water and fire within him would respond. With each step he took, that force would gently ripple in his dantian, generating two streams of scorching warmth that would travel down to the soles of his feet, allowing him to easily leap seven to eight meters with remarkable agility. The Heart Star Palace was indeed not far from Mirror Lake, and soon he found the location. With each step he took, that force would gently ripple in his dantian, generating two streams of scorching warmth that would travel down to the soles of his feet, allowing him to easily leap seven to eight meters with remarkable agility. The Heart Star Palace was indeed not far from Mirror Lake, and soon he found the location.

Yue Chengwu took the roll of yellow cloth and a fist-sized stone handed to him by the old man. Just as he was about to express his gratitude, the old man ignored him, raised his fishing rod, closed his eyes, and leisurely let down the fishing hook. Yue Chengwu thought the old man had a peculiar temperament, so he bowed respectfully to show his appreciation and then walked towards the direction of the Xinchendian as indicated by the old man

Yue Chengwu felt somewhat helpless; he was a senior white-collar worker in a multinational corporation in the mortal world, yet unexpectedly, after death, he had to take on the role of a laborer. From being among the elite, he had become one of the underprivileged. Although he had the opportunity to immigrate to the heavenly realm, he was relegated to menial work. Life in the mortal world is truly unpredictable. However, without the worries of birth, aging, illness, and death, there might be a chance to learn some magical skills. Well, I might as well consider it as going abroad for work-study.

Upon being startled, Yuecheng Wuyi suddenly felt a sense of confusion regarding the path ahead in the library, leaving him somewhat at a loss.

As soon as he stepped out of the ancient gate, Yue Chengwu felt his feet soften, as if he had stepped into a cotton ball. The wind howled around him, soaring upwards. He did not know how long it had been, when suddenly a loud sound erupted, followed by a great rush of water, and his head became wet. Above him, a river appeared, blocking his path. He was unable to control himself and, in an instant, his entire body plunged into the water at the bottom of the river.

After he emerged from the water, he waited for a long time but saw no one else coming up, nor did he notice anyone around the lake. Yuecheng Wu felt quite puzzled and thought to himself: "Having ascended to the heavenly court from the Path of Merit, there should be someone to guide me. Why is this lake area so empty with no one around? Where have the others gone?" He swam with all his might to the shore and walked for several miles before he spotted an old man sitting under a large tree, dressed in ancient robes and wearing a tall crown, his appearance serene and dignified, quietly fishing. He was overjoyed and asked, "Elder! May I ask where this place is? How do I get to the heavenly court?"

However, what he did not expect was that the Hall of Heart and Mind was so vast. The entire Hall resembled a small city, consisting of more than ten buildings. Among them, the largest main hall was more than ten times larger than any sports venue on Earth. The hall was not desolate; scattered throughout were piles of books and materials, and many people seemed to be engaged in some kind of debate.

The horse-faced guardian of the Six Paths of Reincarnation let out a loud shout, and with a powerful sweep of his arm, pushed open an ancient, massive door. This door was adorned with countless cloud patterns, appearing gray and desolate. Judge Li urged several times, sending the ghosts of Yuecheng Wu and others into the door, and called out loudly: "Wishing you all a smooth journey; this official respectfully sees off the new officials of the Heavenly Court!"

These individuals seem to represent every dynasty; some are clad in long robes, others in battle armor, some wear wide-sleeved robes, while others don warm clothing. Their accents vary from south to north, depending on the person, yet they all speak the same language

The old man replied, "Some have cultivated to become immortals, and naturally, there are also demons who have achieved their goals. On Fengzhou, there are often beings from the lower realms who mistakenly enter; there are even more demon beasts than humans." The old man pointed south and kindly indicated, "Just a short distance south of this Mirror Lake is the Heart Star Palace. Those with great magical power who wish to leave Fengzhou and ascend to the Pangu Continent can only do so there, as it is the sole passage to the Pangu Continent. The Heart Star Palace exudes a righteous aura that demon beasts dare not infringe upon. You should go there first; you will surely find someone to inquire."

Ten miscellaneous servants of the Heavenly Court, having been reborn through the path of merit, entered the Heavenly Court, verified their true identities, confirmed without a doubt, and set forth!

The waters of the Milky Way seemed almost alive, infiltrating through the various orifices of Yue Chengwu's ears, nose, mouth, and eyes, permeating his skin and pores, causing him great distress. Fortunately, as a ghost, he had no need for breath and could not truly die. Once the water entered his body, it immediately changed its nature, with the water igniting a fiery reaction, as if countless flames were ignited, clashing and swirling, creating an unbearable heat, as if it were intent on turning Yue Chengwu to ashes

Oh! Oh! Oh! So you are a being from the lower realm. You have come to the wrong place; this is beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, in the vicinity of the Pangu Continent, specifically in one of the Eight Divine Continents, the Wind Continent. It is a distance of one hundred thousand and eighty billion miles from the Heavenly Court, quite far indeed

However, he also had no choice. Judging from a human perspective, the work of the Yellow Turban warriors is labor-intensive; unlike the company cleaners who are always busy and rarely have a moment of leisure, nor do they have to bend over backwards like hotel waitstaff to serve others. Their status is somewhat higher, which he can accept, and at most it is just a bit more laborious, but their actions are relatively freer.

The other eight or nine ghosts, both male and female, had the women choose the wine servers and the men select the cleaning officials. Only one, a robust man with a full beard, dressed like an ancient Han, was willing to work alongside Yue Chengwu. Yue Chengwu deliberately glanced at this man several times, pondering whether he was an actor who had encountered an accident during filming. Although these individuals were also ethereal, they appeared more refreshing than other new ghosts. He wished to engage in conversation but was unsure of what to say, and with his mind occupied by thoughts of how to reach the Heavenly Court, he ultimately remained silent. Yue Chengwu deliberately glanced at this man several times, pondering whether he was an actor who had encountered an accident during filming. Although these individuals were also ethereal, they appeared more refreshing than other new ghosts. He wished to engage in conversation but was unsure of what to say, and with his mind occupied by thoughts of how to reach the Heavenly Court, he ultimately remained silent.

Yue Chengwu had never imagined that even after death he would take the wrong path. Upon hearing the words of the old man fishing, he was immediately taken aback and exclaimed: "Are there still monsters wreaking havoc in this Wind Continent?"

The place he emerged from was a vast lake, with picturesque scenery, and the landscapes on both banks resembled a fairyland. Occasionally, a few birds would swoop by, their feathers splendid and unlike anything found in the human realm. In the distance, the mountains rose in layers, and now and then, a couple of small, boulder-like floating islands drifted across the sky, covered in trees. The clouds raced silently, completely contradicting the normal world he envisioned.

The crisp sound of cracking echoed repeatedly, and the originally ethereal body unexpectedly developed a hard skeleton, flesh grew, and the strange energy of water and fire coexisted within, circulating through the meridians, winding around several times, and finally settling in the dantian, coiling into a ball of scorching energy, causing the Moon City to burn with smoke rising from within, unbearably hot

Is this the Heavenly Court? It truly is different from the mortal realm

The elderly fisherman looked at him with great interest and said gently, "Young man, since you are here, you might as well settle down. This land of Fengzhou can also be a place of peace. I will give you two items that will ensure your safety in case you encounter any monstrous beasts."