The Hehuan Sect cultivates alchemy; my senior sister helps me refine alchemy throughout the world.

Shen Yifei examined the Yin Commander token from all angles. "Senior, this token says 'Passage to the Underworld,' does that mean anyone who isn't alive can enter?"

The old tortoise sensed something was off about his words. "What are you trying to do? You're not thinking of trading your life for your mother's soul, are you?"

Shen Yifei put the token into his pocket. "Didn't you say that the Netherworld energy harms the physical body? Then I'll leave my physical body outside, pretend I'm dead, and my soul will enter the Netherworld. The Netherworld energy can't even spare the soul of a dead person, can it?"

The old tortoise's beady green eyes widened into yellow ones. After a long pause, it slowly spoke, "You actually came up with this method? Do you know that if your soul can't leave the underworld, you're a dead man!"

Shen Yifei chuckled upon hearing the old tortoise's words: "Senior, my life is precious, how can I die so easily? Don't worry, I know what I'm doing."

The old tortoise knew she couldn't dissuade him, so she sighed, "Alright, since you've made up your mind, I'll tell you everything. There's a River Styx between the Underworld and the Human World, and the ferry crossing is at the Netherworld Beach at the end of the Falling Star Sea. Once you reach the Netherworld Beach, take the Underworld Commander, and a Netherworld ship will come to pick you up. Once you're on the ship, remember one thing: no matter what the people on board say to you, don't respond. The boatmen on the Netherworld ship love to chat with the living, and before you know it, they'll have exhausted your lifespan."

Shen Yifei nodded: "I'll remember. Once I'm on the ship, I'll pretend to be mute."

"Also, after you enter the underworld, if you want to find your mother's soul, you must first go to the Looking-Homeward Terrace on the banks of the River of Oblivion. There are judges of the underworld guarding it, and your mother's soul is imprisoned there. But the Looking-Homeward Terrace is not a place you can just enter. You must first obtain a pass to the underworld called the 'Reincarnation Token.' Without the Reincarnation Token, you won't even be able to touch the edge of the Looking-Homeward Terrace."

Where can I get a Reincarnation Decree?

"There's a city in the underworld called Ghost Gate Pass. It's the liveliest place in the underworld, where all sorts of people gather. The Reincarnation Token is hidden there. As for how to get your hands on it, that depends on your skills."

After the old tortoise finished speaking, he sighed, "I've told you everything I need to tell you. Once you succeed, come out immediately."

After saying that, the turtle slowly retracted its head into its shell.

Shen Yifei felt that this old tortoise was even more thoughtful than his own mother, fearing that something might happen to him. In fact, he was very grateful to her.

Shen Yifei watched as the old turtle's massive body slowly sank to the bottom of the sea. Suddenly, the old turtle's voice came from underwater again, "Remember, don't be greedy for women!"

Looking at the remaining bubbles on the sea surface, Shen Yifei's gratitude towards the old turtle vanished instantly.

He cursed inwardly, "Who do they think they are? What time is it? Still lusting after women? What kind of women haven't I, Shen Yifei, seen? Do you think I'd let some underworld woman bewitch me? Besides, why would I bother with female ghosts?"

At this crucial moment, Liu Mengli was indispensable. As soon as the old tortoise disappeared, she emerged. "Master, I didn't expect this little turtle to know you so well. But she's right. Our trip to the Underworld is to find our mother's soul. Don't go looking for any more romantic entanglements."

Shen Yifei gently patted her on the back, "Don't talk nonsense, I'm not interested in female ghosts."

Shen Yifei told Liu Mengli about his plans.

His soul left his body, but his physical body remained in the Cauldron of All Things.

Liu Mengli thought it was feasible, since the Cauldron of All Things was already in Shen Yifei's sea of ​​consciousness. With his soul leaving his body, the Cauldron of All Things would also travel with him.

If something unexpected happens, at worst, everyone's souls will wreak havoc in the underworld together.

Liu Mengli became more and more excited as she spoke, as if this trip was to reclaim the underworld.

Inspired by Liu Mengli, Shen Yifei also became full of confidence for his trip to the underworld.

Ultimately, no matter where you go, everything comes down to ability.

His divine sense had become much stronger after the battle with the Soul Devouring Demon King.

After the soul leaves the body, although the cultivation level will decrease slightly, it should be enough to reach the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage!

After Liu Mengli finished explaining her conquest plan, she suddenly remembered something. "Master, you need to make preparations before going to the Underworld."

What do I need to prepare?

Liu Mengli chuckled and said, "First, we have to ensure your physical safety."

"I can keep it in the Cauldron of All Things at any time. As long as you don't have any designs on it, no one else will touch it!"

"Oh, Master, why are you looking at me like that? Why would I bother fiddling with a lump of dead meat... Ugh, ugh, ugh, why did I have to say such unlucky things..."

Shen Yifei was amused by her. "I'll tell Ye Ling about my physical body later."

Shen Yifei understood what Liu Mengli meant.

There are now two worlds inside the Cauldron of All Things, and a small backdoor has been opened.

If someone were to take advantage of the situation and possess Shen Yifei's body, it would be a real problem.

Ye Ling hasn't revealed her cultivation level since taking the pill, and Shen Yifei can't tell either.

There shouldn't be any problem leaving my body with her!

Having resolved the issue of her physical body, Liu Mengli continued, "Master, since our souls are going to the Underworld, shouldn't we strengthen our souls beforehand...?"

As soon as Liu Mengli opened her mouth, Shen Yifei knew what she wanted to do.

She just wants me to serve her, for the sake of spiritual cultivation.

However, doing your homework before entering the underworld might actually save your life in a critical moment.

After discussing the physical body issue with Ye Ling, Shen Yifei and the others took turns practicing dual cultivation of their spiritual senses.

Everyone realized the importance of the problem, so no one dared to be careless in the slightest.

Only Liu Mengli, after cultivating both spiritual and physical senses, insisted that Shen Yifei work overtime again.

Shen Yifei also took the time to help Hai Xue'er and Mo Ran digest the pill. However, the pill was divided into three portions, and one portion was enough to make the two of them exclaim that they couldn't bear it.

Fortunately, with Shen Yifei's timely guidance, the two were able to digest and absorb the information smoothly.

With the foundation of the original dual cultivation of spiritual consciousness, everything proceeded so naturally.

Before we knew it, ten days had passed in the blink of an eye.

Shen Yifei felt it was time to go to the underworld.

Having arranged everything, he left his body, crossed the Falling Star Sea, and arrived at the boundary between the human realm and the underworld that the old tortoise had mentioned.

The River Styx! The Beach of the Underworld!

Shen Yifei's soul stood at the ferry crossing of the River Styx, with an endless expanse of black water beneath his feet. The surface of the water was calm, without even a ripple.

"This place is really creepy," Shen Yifei muttered, patting the Yin Commander in his arms.

"Master, how does it feel to have your soul leave your body?" Liu Mengli asked from inside the cauldron.

"This feeling, how should I put it, is like standing naked in the street. How about it, why don't you come out and try it?"

As soon as she finished speaking, Liu Mengli's consciousness appeared beside Shen Yifei.

She took Shen Yifei's arm and said, "Master, I'll cross the river with you naked in a bit."

"Where is your physical body?" Shen Yifei asked.

"Xinghe is watching, Master. Ever since she found out you were going to the Underworld, Xinghe has been looking depressed for some reason."

"When we get back from the underworld, we'll find some time to talk to her. I've also noticed that Xinghe seems to have something on her mind lately."

As the two were talking, a small, dark boat sailed toward the ferry.