Miyashiro's explanation dispelled the hidden thoughts in everyone's hearts.
In the world of Naruto, after death, as long as the soul is not bound by sealing jutsus like the Reaper Death Seal, it will remain in the Pure Land, with no need to worry about rebirth.
However, in Teyvat, the speed of reincarnation for souls after death varies; some are fast, some are slow.
For example, when previous Directors of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor died, they didn't linger in the realm of rest and rebirth at all; they reincarnated directly.
As for souls with lingering obsessions, they would gradually forget what they held onto under the erosion of time, quietly disappearing.
In this situation, the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu performed by Miyashiro was actually very limited; Miyashiro had almost no chance to use it on the strong individuals from Teyvat's history.
Otherwise, if Miyashiro had reincarnated all the Gods and Dragon Kings who died during the Archon War, he would have had the capital to directly confront the Heavenly Principles.
Zhongli, who had witnessed all the operations of the Impure World Reincarnation, seemed to have thought of something and asked seriously, "Regent, there's something I want to confirm: Is the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu you used considered forbidden knowledge?"
forbidden knowledge!
As soon as these four words were uttered, Ei's face instantly changed drastically, and she scrutinized Miyashiro with a critical gaze.
This was not because Ei was overreacting; it was mainly because forbidden knowledge was simply too taboo for them, The Seven Archons, to the point of striking terror into their hearts.
Back then, part of the reason The Seven Archons destroyed Khaenri'ah was due to forbidden knowledge!
His sister, the previous Electro Archon, and the previous Hydro Archon both perished in that terrifying battle.
Miyashiro shook his head: "Rest assured, this does not belong to forbidden knowledge."
Zhongli was silent for a long time, then finally sighed and said, "If Akasha Pulses had known this technique back then, he wouldn't have lost his position among The Seven Archons and his own life, all for the sake of resurrecting Nabu Malikata, dragging his divine kingdom's people into darkness with him."
Miyashiro always felt that Zhongli's words had a deeper meaning.
Zhongli wasn't actually sure if the Impure World Reincarnation jutsu belonged to forbidden knowledge, but he at least informed Miyashiro of the terrible consequences that arise from using forbidden knowledge.
Akasha Pulses, the most powerful God of Wisdom in the Sumeru region, possessed black technology from an ancient civilization, and his divine kingdom was incredibly powerful.
Unfortunately, in order to resurrect the goddess he secretly loved, the Flower God Nabu Malikata, he did not hesitate to dabble in forbidden knowledge.
Ultimately, the terrifying forbidden knowledge erupted in Akasha Pulses's divine kingdom, and the once glorious divine kingdom was thus destroyed.
The cost of this outcome should be enough to alert Miyashiro.
At this moment, Hu Tao, who was nearby, asked in a deep voice, "Regent, using the bodies of the living as vessels to imprison the souls of the dead—this technique is too cruel and goes against the balance of yin and yang in the world.
Although I understand the significance of Lady Chiyo to you, General and Regent, in Inazuma, I am merely an outsider and should not express my opinion on this.
However, as the Director of the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, I must remind the Regent that this technique must not be abused; this is, after all, the world of the living.
During the Archon War, corpses littered the land, lives were devastated, diseases spread everywhere, and death frantically corroded our world of the living.
At that time, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor emerged, and as insignificant humans, we spent a long time pushing death back.
In short, the Wangsheng Funeral Parlor, through the efforts of seventy-five generations of Directors, restored the balance of life and death and clearly defined the boundaries."
Zhongli nodded slightly and said, "The Director speaks wisely.
Generally speaking, a technique itself has no good or evil; it is the person who wields the technique who imbues it with good or evil attributes.
I trust the Regent's character, but if the Regent teaches this technique to others, I cannot guarantee that person will use it for good.
Resurrecting the dead is a common delusion among people, and to achieve this goal, many are willing to give up a lot.
Therefore, I hope the Regent can strictly limit the use of this technique and also restrict its spread.
At least within Liyue, the dead revived by Impure World Reincarnation are not welcome!"
If an ordinary person had uttered the last sentence, everyone would have scoffed.
However, among those present, it seemed that apart from Hu Tao and the newly reincarnated Chiyo, everyone knew that Zhongli's identity was that of the most ancient and powerful Lord Rex Lapis.
His words, therefore, carried significant weight and exuded authority.
Miyashiro: "Mr. Zhongli's words, Miyashiro will certainly bear in mind.
Although this technique satisfies people's delusions, it ultimately desecrates the souls of the dead.
I have long defined this technique as a forbidden jutsu in my heart and will not pass it on to outsiders.
Please rest assured, Mr. Zhongli."
Zhongli: "The contract is made; those who break it shall suffer the wrath of the rock.
Since that is the case, the Director and I shall take our leave."
With that, Zhongli took Hu Tao's hand and left the Grand Narukami Shrine without any hesitation.
Miyashiro watched their departing figures and couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
It seemed that this time he had thoroughly offended Hu Tao, and offending Hu Tao meant offending Zhongli.
He wondered if this incident would affect the relationship between Inazuma and Liyue.
Chiyo, sensing the strange atmosphere, hesitated and asked, "Did my resurrection cause trouble for those two?
They are, after all, my benefactors; wouldn't this be somewhat inappropriate?"
Miyashiro, however, took a more open-minded view; since the Impure World Reincarnation had already been used, so be it.
Miyashiro: "Miss Chiyo, you don't need to worry.
Their Wangsheng Funeral Parlor in Liyue specializes in business with the dead, emphasizing a peaceful burial.
Your resurrection means one less customer for them, so they're naturally unhappy.
If I resurrected enough people, their Wangsheng Funeral Parlor would probably go out of business."
Chiyo: "Is... is that so?
Then they are quite good, giving the deceased their final dignity."
Miyashiro: "Miss Chiyo, don't overthink it.
That your soul could remain in the world for over four hundred years through a fortunate coincidence, and that Ei carefully preserved your right arm for centuries, is what led to today's outcome.
It must be said, this is a mutual fulfillment for both of you."
As Hu Tao and Zhongli departed, the oppressive atmosphere in the Grand Narukami Shrine also dissipated, and the people of Inazuma were all immersed in the joy of Chiyo's resurrection.
Everyone held a lively celebration in front of the Sacred Sakura at the Grand Narukami Shrine, as a welcome feast for Chiyo.
At the celebration, Ei held Chiyo's stiff hands, speaking intimately.
However, her gaze occasionally drifted towards Miyashiro, who was sitting with Shenhe and Eula, her eyes full of tenderness, as if they could wring out water.
Chiyo, seeing the emotions revealed in Ei's gaze, couldn't help but smile faintly; as someone who had been through it, she had some thoughts in her heart.
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