Chapter 750: Soul-Calming Art

"This... what is going on? Is a woman's soul imprisoned in every statue?" Ying Tianya asked in surprise.

"These are not statues at all; they were refined from living people!"

Jun Tianya sighed softly and explained to everyone what Ye Yuan had discovered, sending chills down their spines.

This method was far too cruel. What kind of person was the master of this cave dwelling, to commit such heinous acts?

"No wonder these women's seductive power is so strong. With such overwhelming resentment, ordinary people probably couldn't withstand it, right?" Ying Tianya remarked in astonishment.

"What method did this kid use to actually dissolve these women's resentment?" Pei Wenqiang exclaimed in surprise.

The crowd was startled, realizing that Ye Yuan's methods were utterly extraordinary.

With such cruel means, the imprisoned souls were filled with resentment, leaving only the option of complete annihilation.

Yet Ye Yuan, using some unknown method, not only freed these souls from their bodies but also made each one of them perfectly calm.

"If I'm not mistaken, he should be using the soul secret technique 'Soul-Calming Art'! But to have cultivated the Soul-Calming Art to such a level is truly incredible!" He Shuming suddenly said.

"The Soul-Calming Art? How is that possible? Such an extraordinary method is just this low-level Soul-Calming Art?" Pei Wenqiang asked in disbelief.

"Any technique, when cultivated to an extremely high level, becomes incredible, but few can achieve it. Ye Yuan's Soul-Calming Art has probably reached the state of returning to simplicity! He simply tries to communicate with these women, getting them to let go of their resentment, and then they can transcend."

Among these people, He Shuming was the most knowledgeable about soul secret techniques, so he had the most authority to speak.

The Soul-Calming Art was a relatively basic soul secret technique used to pacify the dead. He Shuming also understood this technique and was quite accomplished in it, so he could tell what Ye Yuan was doing.

The Soul-Calming Art Ye Yuan used was vastly different from what ordinary people used, but the familiar soul fluctuations could not deceive He Shuming.

What amazed He Shuming was that Ye Yuan used this technique effortlessly and with ease!

Ye Yuan's communication with these women's souls carried a mysterious and unfathomable power.

He Shuming's evaluation of this power was only two words: conviction!

No matter how great the resentment contained in these women's souls, they would calm down under Ye Yuan's persuasion.

Once the resentment dissipated, these shells could no longer bind them, and they vanished into thin air.

Soon, Ye Yuan had freed all the maidens, and dozens of faint shadows appeared in the square.

A woman in yellow suddenly stepped forward, curtsied to Ye Yuan, and communicated with him: "All my sisters' souls are weak. Mei Xuan, on behalf of all sisters, thanks the young master for the grace of rebirth!"

Ye Yuan, having just freed them, knew that this woman in yellow was named Qin Meixuan, and she currently had the strongest soul among them.

Of course, this so-called strongest was barely enough to communicate with Ye Yuan's soul. Only Qin Meixuan had a slightly stronger soul, barely capable of communicating with Ye Yuan.

Their souls had been imprisoned for ten thousand years, already weakened to the point of dissipating at any moment. Once separated from their bodies, they had no power to resist.

"Alright, the restrictions on you have been removed. From now on, you are all free. The past is gone; you should enter reincarnation on your own," Ye Yuan said indifferently.

Ye Yuan knew that these women all had stories, but so much time had passed that the ones who had trapped them back then were likely now reduced to dust.

Qin Meixuan, however, shook her head and said, "Young master, we sisters have already discussed it. We have decided not to enter reincarnation!"

Ye Yuan frowned upon hearing this and said, "I saved you because I thought you were all ill-fated. Though you have done hateful things, you also have your pitiable aspects. If you persist in your delusions, don't blame me!"

Qin Meixuan was greatly startled and quickly shook her head, saying, "Young master misunderstands! I mean, we sisters wish to stay by your side and serve you!"

As if afraid Ye Yuan would refuse, Qin Meixuan quickly added, "Although we sisters are now in spirit form, we were at least at the Formless Realm in life, far stronger than those people! Once our spirits recover, I believe we can be of some help to you."

Ye Yuan was rather surprised by Qin Meixuan's decision.

For a spirit imprisoned for countless years, the greatest relief was to enter reincarnation.

Yet these women would rather stay by his side than enter reincarnation.

Ye Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "Do you have any unfulfilled wishes?"

"This..." Qin Meixuan hesitated.

Ye Yuan snorted coldly, "Hmph! Do you think I am easy to deal with? Or do you think I would tolerate a group of people whose backgrounds I don't know?"

Ye Yuan knew these women were no saints in life; they only seemed pitiful now because they were too weak.

If they recovered their strength, who knew what they might do!

So he did not bother to be polite with them.

Qin Meixuan was alarmed and said, "Meixuan didn't mean that. Actually..."

Qin Meixuan suddenly switched to telepathy: "Actually, we sisters were all captured from various places by that demonic priest back then, and among us was an elder sister. To curry favor with the Violet Abyss Evil God, the priest gave her to him as a concubine. She was as kind to us as a mountain; without her, we would have long since perished. Though we know she must be dead, we still want to see her one last time."

Ye Yuan frowned slightly, but a storm raged in his heart.

These women had lived through the Age of Gods!

The Violet Abyss Evil God they mentioned must have been a Divine Realm powerhouse!

Ye Yuan kept his composure, but his heart was pounding.

In this era, no one was indifferent to the words 'Divine Realm,' not even Ye Yuan!

In this life, aside from killing Ji Canglan, Ye Yuan's greatest wish was to pursue the elusive Divine Realm.

Qin Meixuan, unaware of Ye Yuan's inner turmoil, continued, "Moreover, we sisters are truly grateful to you and wish to repay your great kindness, which is why we want to stay by your side."

Ye Yuan said calmly, "Very well. You may enter my spatial artifact first. Later, I will refine a Soul-Nurturing Banner for you to dwell in."

Qin Meixuan was overjoyed and said repeatedly, "Thank you, young master! Thank you!"

With a wave of his hand, Ye Yuan collected them into the spatial artifact.

In front of so many people, Ye Yuan naturally would not use the Heavenly Tower. Even a Divine King would covet the Heavenly Tower; Ye Yuan knew the principle of not flaunting one's wealth.