In the darkness at the end of the corridor, several tall and slender figures slowly emerged.

They were dressed in tattered sackcloth, wearing bamboo hats, holding umbrellas, and chains were draped around their waists, creating a jingling sound with each step, occupying the entire corridor, and exuding an intense sense of oppression.

The apartments in Youma Community, although old, had a ceiling height of about 3.1 meters.

These figures, holding black oil-paper umbrellas, were nearly touching the corridor ceiling, completely abnormal for human height.

Just by the sight alone, it was clear they were not humans.

Ring ring! Ring ring!

Sun Yan pressed tightly against the wall, not daring to make any movement. Facing these mysterious visitors, he felt a sense of dread.

"These are... Yin Messengers seeking lives!"

As they passed by him, the figures gradually disappeared into the next end of the corridor along with the black mist, and only then did Sun Yan incredulously realize.

Throughout history, there has been the concept of the Underworld.

When a person's destined lifespan ends but, due to various reasons, they have not yet died, the Underworld will send Yin Messengers past the Ghost Gate to the Human World to claim lives.

To capture the souls of those whose lifespans have ended and take them back to the Underworld, maintaining the balance of worldly reincarnation.

Sun Yan had read about such accounts only in the "Mountain Chasing Manual" before, but never imagined he would witness it in reality tonight.

The distinction between Yin and Yang is clear; Yin Messengers rarely come to the Human World. Seeing those Yin Messengers wandering with umbrellas earlier clearly indicated they couldn't find their target.

"So, someone in Youma Community is fleeing fate and escaping longevity!"

Sun Yan pondered for a moment, immediately understanding the reason behind and feeling extremely shocked.

Shocked firstly that the Yin Messengers' reach could extend to North America, and secondly that someone in Youma Community is evading death and prolonging their lifespan.

What is fleeing fate and escaping longevity?

From birth, humans have predetermined lifespans; some may be 22, dying young.

Some may live to 108, granted longevity.

Life and death, Yin and Yang are inherently complementary opposites; one must die eventually for balance and the cyclical nature of existence.

However, some humans refuse to accept the nearing end of their lifespan, attempting to defy fate and prolong it.

The righteous path often involves cultivation, training, and ascending to become immortal, hoping one day to break the hundred-year barrier of mortal lifespan.

While some take ill-conceived shortcuts, employing various methods.

They either hide from the Yin Messengers when lifespan ends or borrow another's life for their own use.

Essentially, it's all about 'escaping' and 'hiding,' leaving even Heaven powerless.

This is fleeing fate and escaping longevity.

Exiting the woman's body, Sun Yan gently patted a little boy's forehead, causing two strands of green smoke inside him to exit through his ear orifices.

The little boy, who had been trembling and convulsing, finally calmed down.

Opening his eyes, he looked at his mother and said aggrievedly, "Mom, I'm so hungry."

"Let's go home. Mom will make instant noodles for you. Be good; next time, don't run off alone looking for food, okay?"

"Yes, I've remembered."

Watching the woman lead the little boy away, Sun Yan looked down at the offerings placed at the Card Master's doorstep.

"Was this intentional or accidental?"

...

After several days of staying up late for exorcisms, Sun Yan had basically cleared the surrounding area of the Youma Community from any traces of Evil Spirits.

For these Evil Spirits that had been rooted in Youma Community for unknown years, Sun Yan wouldn't hesitate upon encountering them; he would directly eliminate them.

No Evil Spirit could escape Sun Yan's pursuit.

With the Evil Spirit situation alleviated, residents of Youma Community could immediately feel the difference in their living environment.

Waking up each morning, neither suffering from sore backs nor leg pains, and no longer experiencing sleep paralysis.

Even going out to work was full of energy, and looking in the mirror no longer showed the reflection of another person.

Through the elderly within the community spreading the word, the Earth Shrine placed by Sun Yan in the corner of the plaza became a celebrated hero.

Every day, countless residents came to respectfully offer incense, and even people from nearby communities heard about it.

They crossed several streets, specifically coming to offer incense at the Earth Shrine, hoping that their community would also receive protection.

Rental house.

Sun Yan lay on the sofa, holding his cellphone and chatting with friends from the Folklore Association.

[Zhao Chuan Yi (Buy peace talismans from me)]: Master Zhou, how is Wang Heqiang, whom you sent to the hospital for treatment last time, doing recently?

[Zhou Haidong (Vice Chairman of the Folklore Association)]: His situation is quite mysterious. He was trapped in the Chen Family Village for thirty years; after so many years, his wife and children had long since moved away. Now he's alone and miserable, so I arranged accommodation for him.

[Deng Lan (Divination and Fortune Telling | Wonton Group Purchase)]: Was Wang Heqiang the one you mentioned was rescued from that mysterious land where the opera was performed?

[Zhou Haidong (Vice Chairman of the Folklore Association)]: Yes, while inside, he appeared to be in his thirties, but as soon as he left, he aged several decades.

[Profound Wisdom (Opening Light | Requiem | Blessing)]: According to Chairman Zhou's description last time, I went back to research in books, and I can confirm that the place you mentioned should be the Land of the Profane.

[Zhao Chuan Yi (Buy peace talismans from me)]: Land of the Profane? What does that mean? Great Monk, please elaborate.

[Profound Wisdom (Opening Light | Requiem | Blessing)]: It's actually quite simple. The Land of the Profane exists within the world but is different from the worldly realm. Ancient texts document that wherever great power or spirits appear, certain areas can transform into the Land of the Profane, existing between Yin and Yang. Have you heard of Grotto Heaven? Some Grotto Heavens are famous yet never found; they also belong to the Land of the Profane, existing within the world but inaccessible to the average person, often understood as a kind of barrier.

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