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Unknowingly, Song You had followed the State Preceptor through the entirety of Ghost City.
The city itself was entirely within Mount Ye and about the size of Yuan’an City. However, the surrounding smaller mountains also contained connected spaces, as did the vast underground caverns and fault lines—these, too, were part of the Ghost City. At this moment, Song You was following the State Preceptor deeper into the underground sections.
“I noticed in the ledger that the ghosts are categorized into five levels,” Song You remarked.
“It’s a temporary measure,” the State Preceptor replied, “designed to facilitate the management of Ghost City. It will be refined in the future. Every ghost who arrives here undergoes a thorough evaluation of their deeds. Under the Karma Mirror, there are no lies, and they are categorized into five levels accordingly.”
“How are they divided?” Song You asked.
“If a person was truly virtuous—of outstanding moral character—and has never knowingly committed any wrongdoing since reaching adulthood, they are categorized as first class. These ghosts may hold official positions in Ghost City,” the State Preceptor explained.
He continued, “If someone committed minor errors or caused minor harm, but not to the extent of committing a crime or creating serious consequences, they are categorized as second class and may work as clerks in Ghost City. Those who bear sins or unresolved crimes from their mortal lives are placed in third class, and their transgressions must be settled here.”
“And the fourth and fifth classes?” Song You inquired.
“If someone committed grave crimes—heinous acts of great evil—but not to the extent of warranting death, they are categorized as fourth class and must serve penance and face punishment in Ghost City,” the State Preceptor explained.
“As for the truly irredeemable—those who committed...
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