There were souls that did not perish even after death, and they were called ‘the souls in hell.’

“I have just one request. Please send me to the spiritual world, Master,” Joshua asked as if he was begging.

Seon-Hu imagined Joshua sitting on the throne of the spiritual world. He could visualize a faint image of Joshua sitting restlessly, surrounded by the dead. Of course, it was true that the throne of the spiritual world could not be left vacant, but Seon-Hu found it difficult to readily grant the request.

Joshua needs to be surrounded by things that are alive, not dead.

It did not have to be limited to humans. It could be nature, or even art—anything that could provide inspiration for living. If it came to the throne of the spiritual world, there could be many suitable candidates besides Joshua.

There are others who could take that spot.

After contemplating, Seon-Hu finally opened his mouth, “Is the spiritual world your only option? Joshua?”

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The giant planet had a vast land covered only in reddish-brown soil. There was no trace of life, and it was just a mere passage to the spiritual world.

As Joshua moved toward the entrance of the spiritual world,...