Chapter 986: The Law of Reincarnation
Chapter 986: The Law of Reincarnation
Stars shifted and constellations turned.
Several years swiftly passed.
During these years, the cultivation world seemed exceptionally lively.
Even a homebody like Fang Xi could hear many major events of the cultivation world from Qingfeng and Mingyue, who occasionally went out for provisions.
Currently, the righteous and demonic factions were locked in conflict, and countless ancient demon lords had emerged into the world. Among them, the most terrifying was Liang Yin, the "Blood Sea Divine Monarch" of West Kunlun!
Rumor had it that his "Blood River True Art" was an authentic Heavenly Demon technique, and he had almost ascended to the realm of a Heavenly Demon back then!
Alas, he was ganged up on by the Shushan School's Sect Master, Ling Chan Tong Zi, and a host of righteous experts. Not only did his ascension to Heavenly Demonhood fail at the last step, but even his undying demonic body was severed by the "Chun Jun Jian", nearly causing his soul to scatter and preventing him from entering reincarnation.
Fortunately, his life-preserving techniques were top-notch. At the critical moment, he abandoned everything, leaving only a wisp of his true spirit to escape as a Blood God Child. He then possessed one of his own disciples, only to return with a vengeance, vowing to fight the Shushan School to the death.
Their "One Hero, Two Clouds" were even more renowned throughout the martial world for their formidable magic power and ruthless methods.
Even some ancient demon lords and grand masters of heterodox sects, if their disciples or followers provoked them, would be summarily slain. Not only were they killed, but afterward, the "One Hero, Two Clouds" would even bring their pure yang treasures to demand accountability from their masters' sects. If there was any refusal, they would be beaten to death!
Indeed, many demon sect and evil faction experts fell at the hands of "One Immortal, Two Clouds". Even those whose wickedness was not severe were severely punished, some even forced into reincarnation, and might even end up joining the Shushan School as third-generation grand-disciples in a future life. . .
However, all this turmoil had nothing to do with Fang Xi.
After all, he had no disciples or followers, so there were no burdens or hindrances to bring trouble to any sect he might belong to.
Even if the "One Hero, Two Clouds" came knocking on his door to kill him, he would simply laugh and send each of them into reincarnation with a single sword stroke, just to let them know that those who walk too many night roads will eventually encounter ghosts.
But with the divinatory abilities of the Shushan School's various elders and the Sect Master, they would certainly not let those three juniors come near Qing He Shan right now.
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“Reincarnation. . . transcending life and death. . . it truly inspires longing. ”
Inside the quiet room.
Fang Xi sat cross-legged, his hands forming a seal like a wheel. Within his grasp was a black-and-white mottled pill.
This pill possessed nine orifices, with black and white radiance circulating. From time to time, wisps of air would drill in and out of the nine orifices, truly wondrous.
It was precisely the "Nine Revolutions Life-Death Reincarnation Pill"!
Every spiritual herb used in this pill was extraordinarily rare, some even long extinct.
Moreover, because its refinement process greatly defied heavenly taboos, the pill tribulation was bound to be severe.
In the current cultivation world, it could already be considered out of print.
If those rogue immortals of heterodox paths saw it, they would surely be green with envy.
Especially for those whose foundations were damaged, their 'furnace and cauldron' incomplete, or who had taken a wrong path, if they could obtain and consume a "Nine Revolutions Life-Death Reincarnation Pill", they could directly reincarnate. They would even be free from the confusion of 'innate amnesia', possessing a karmic foundation accumulated over lifetimes, ensuring their next life would be superior to this one, perhaps even holding the hope of ascension!
Mo Yi Yi and Yun Shan Shan had also received immense favors from Fang Xi, which was why they were too embarrassed to ask for it.
However, for Fang Xi, the most important aspect of this "Nine Revolutions Life-Death Reincarnation Pill" was the wisp of reincarnation aura within it, which allowed him to comprehend the Dao rhythm of reincarnation, and subsequently condense the Law of Reincarnation!
At this moment, after a long period of meditation, the hand seal he formed suddenly changed.
In the void, the Laws of Life and Death converged, forming a slightly illusory black and white seed!
A prototype of a Life and Death Dao Seed!
“Indeed, the Law of Reincarnation can be considered a superior form of the Law of Life and Death. My Law of Life and Death had already reached the realm of condensing a prototype Dao Seed, and now, by entering reincarnation through life and death. . . it is finally complete. ”
Before Fang Xi, the Life and Death Dao Seed instantly dissipated.
In its place, a grey thread of law appeared!
This thread of law was extremely profound, imbued with the meaning of life and death cycles, forming a ring shape.
“My comprehension of the Law of Reincarnation has finally reached the introductory stage. . . ”
A thread of law, a chain of law, a materialized law, a prototype Dao Seed!
These were the different states of a cultivator's comprehension of laws.
Even Mahayana cultivators might be able to condense a thread of law.
For Fang Xi, who was already an Earthly Immortal, this was somewhat lacking.
“But this wisp of law power is different; it is the Law of Reincarnation! ”
“In the True Immortal World, reincarnation is not manifest. . . comprehending it would be thousands upon thousands of times more difficult, even practically impossible! ”
“Only in this Great Thousand World, where reincarnation is relatively easier. . . could one barely achieve this! ”
“My comprehension of the Law of Reincarnation can be considered unique and unparalleled in the True Immortal World. ”
Fang Xi twirled the thread of law in his fingers, lost in thought for a moment.
Although reincarnation was not manifest in the True Immortal World, it didn't mean there was no reincarnation!
The best example, naturally, was his grand-niece Shui Lingxin.
As to whether she was the reincarnation of Wei Yi Xi, Fang Xi was now mostly certain.
‘It's just that reincarnation isn't manifest in the True Immortal World, so achieving reincarnation is incredibly difficult. . . As for retaining one's foundation, Dao arts, or complete memories from a previous life, that's even more of a pipe dream. ’
‘This wisp of the Law of Reincarnation in my hand, in terms of effect, is comparable to half a 'Nine Revolutions Life-Death Reincarnation Pill'. It also has the ability to protect a cultivator during reincarnation! ’
‘If used in combat, once an opponent's true spirit is wounded by this law power, they would likely immediately fall into reincarnation, becoming pigs, dogs, or cattle, unable to wash away their karma for three lives and three generations. . . Even if they were reborn as a human later, they would be an idiot! ’
Fang Xi brought his right index and middle fingers together, picking up the "Nine Revolutions Life-Death Reincarnation Pill".
The pill's wondrous mysteries had already been fully comprehended by him, so it was of little use now. He immediately flicked his finger.
The pill transformed into a black streak of light and fell into the "Life-Death Dao Embryo".
With the aid of this pill, the "Life-Death Dao Embryo" instantly opened its third spiritual aperture, which had been on the verge of opening.
Following that, the fourth and fifth spiritual apertures opened!
It barely stopped at the sixth spiritual aperture, but had opened most of the way through it.
“I still have one more spiritual aperture to open to reach the seven-aperture realm. . . However, if I continue to refine it day and night with the 'power of the Laws of Life and Death' while forging my sword, opening the seven apertures should be effortless. ”
“If I enter reincarnation again in the future, this flying sword will have a solid foundation, no less than that of ordinary pure yang treasures. ”
Since comprehending a wisp of the Law of Reincarnation, Fang Xi had vaguely sensed the omnipresent cycle of reincarnation throughout this world.
His confidence in his previous plans had also grown stronger.He then put away the "Life-Death Dao Embryo", took out his Innate Primordial Magnetic Disk, and began comprehending the primordial magnetic sealing arts on it. . .
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Shangyong Prefecture.
“Brother Yan. . . ”
Zhuo Yi Fan and Yan Jia called each other brothers, walking out of the restaurant together.
“Brother Zhuo, you are too polite. If you encounter any difficulties in Shangyong Prefecture in the future, do not hesitate to come find me. . . ”
Yan Jia's cheeks were slightly flushed.
Ever since the Young Master left, all the gang factions had submitted to him, making him a martial arts potentate in Shangyong Prefecture.
Now, with his position, his demeanor had changed; he wore a purple robe embroidered with gold coins, and kept a neatly trimmed mustache, exuding an air of great dignity.
“Naturally. . . ”
Zhuo Yi Fan, with a smile on his face, saw Yan Jia off. Gazing at the boundless night sky, he suddenly sighed.
As a famous knight-errant of Shu, Yan Jia's 'three-legged cat' skills were utterly beneath his notice. All his current actions were merely a case of 'the drunkard's true intention lies not in the wine'.
Back then, he had, due to a single misguided thought, missed his immortal opportunity. Watching Cui Fei Fei cultivate immortal arts, she was soon able to unleash various wondrous spells, and her martial arts greatly improved. A single leap would cover dozens of feet, easily surpassing the martial world's legendary 'nine zhang and nine' limit, and she possessed numerous transformation abilities and unfathomable divine techniques. He truly regretted it beyond measure.
Coincidentally, due to a restriction, Cui Fei Fei could not reveal the details of her cultivation method, which led Zhuo Yi Fan to believe she was deliberately hiding it. In a fit of pique, he left on his own to seek his own immortal opportunity.
Alas, after several years, he finally understood how rare immortal opportunities were in this world. Even when he encountered several sword knights, they looked down on him, let alone imparting any cultivation methods.
Only then did Zhuo Yi Fan realize how great an an opportunity he had missed at the Old Crow Monastery. He felt as wretched as if 'five poisons were gnawing at his heart' every day.
He also harbored a foolish obsession, thinking that since Fang Xi was from Shangyong Prefecture, he would come here to inquire. He actually found Yan Jia and other former subordinates.
Now, humbling himself to befriend them, he naturally thought that once the time was ripe, he would instigate Yan Jia and the other old-timers to seek an immortal opportunity at Qing He Shan. He could also blend in among them, and this time, no matter what Fang Xi said, he would agree without hesitation!
However, such a plan was very likely to be 'flowers in a mirror, the moon in water'.
Zhuo Yi Fan also knew this, and couldn't help but inwardly lament his own ill-fated destiny.
Although he had seen immortals several times, he ultimately failed to obtain an immortal opportunity.
Just then, a muffled thunderclap suddenly echoed in the sky, and a strange light flashed in the east of the city.
Even if others saw it, most would assume it was a meteor.
But Zhuo Yi Fan, having dealt with sword immortals and sword knights often, immediately had a thought: ‘This. . . that seems to be the sound of sword escape. . . ’
He stealthily moved to an secluded spot, immediately performed his qinggong, lightly leaped onto a roof beam, and then rushed towards the source of the sword's hum.
Before long, he saw a white-robed sword immortal, his lapels stained with blood, collapsed in a deserted house.
A struggle immediately flickered in Zhuo Yi Fan's eyes. . .
...
“Ah! ”
Peng Xi Fan cried out, opening his eyes.
“Esteemed Immortal has awakened? ”
Zhuo Yi Fan quickly leaned closer, joy appearing on his face: “Esteemed Immortal's external injuries have been bandaged by me, and I also had you take a life-preserving spiritual pill from my family's legacy—the Snow Lotus Toad Pill. How does Esteemed Immortal feel? ”
Peng Xi Fan silently circulated his cultivation, feeling that several blocked points of true qi had slightly improved. His expression softened, and he then looked at Zhuo Yi Fan.
Zhuo Yi Fan did not recognize him, but he recognized Zhuo Yi Fan as one who had slipped through the net during the martial arts assembly, and later risked returning to help his friend, thus deserving the appraisal of 'loyal and courageous'.
“I. . . am much better. ”
“Esteemed Immortal, why have you come to this state? ” Zhuo Yi Fan asked again.
Peng Xi Fan thought of something, and his face turned ashen: “What a Shushan School, what a Xin Hongyun. . . I will not rest until I have my revenge on you all! ”
His sect was merely a heterodox one, far inferior to the Shushan School.
Recently, the second-generation disciples of the Shushan School had been roaming the world, punishing evil and promoting good. Even major heterodox sects like Meishan and Zhushan, if any of their disciples committed evil deeds and were caught, would be thoroughly disgraced and punished.
Peng Xi Fan had originally secretly applauded this, but then his own sect suffered misfortune: a rebellious disciple emerged, and when he was committing evil, Xin Hongyun happened upon him and settled the score with a single sword stroke.
That would have been fine, but this woman actually pressed her advantage, coming directly to their sect. One of his Martial Uncles, being a bit hot-tempered, tried to use a grand formation to teach her a lesson. Unexpectedly, she took out a magic treasure, brazenly broke through the formation, and slew the Martial Uncle with a single sword stroke!
Peng Xi Fan's sect naturally could not tolerate this, so they collectively attacked. . . and were then swept aside by Xin Hongyun's single sword, suffering heavy casualties.
Even he was grazed by the edge of a sword light, almost perishing entirely. He then fled to the mortal world, collapsing in a deserted house, where he encountered Zhuo Yi Fan.
“I am being pursued by powerful enemies. Your help today, I will engrave it in my heart. I can teach you a sword technique that will guarantee your unparalleled mastery in the martial world. . . ”
Peng Xi Fan silently adjusted his breathing for a while, then looked at Zhuo Yi Fan and spoke.
Zhuo Yi Fan immediately knelt down, kowtowing repeatedly: “I do not want sword techniques. I only seek immortal opportunity. I beg Esteemed Immortal to grant me passage to immortality. ”
“I can barely protect myself, being pursued by enemies. How can I guide you? ”
Peng Xi Fan gave a bitter smile.
“If Esteemed Immortal has nowhere to go, how about this humble one guides you to a place where you can temporarily hide? ”
Zhuo Yi Fan's eyes darted, and he immediately suggested: “That Qing He Shan was once a blessed immortal land, occupied by 'A Sword of Shu'. I once had a few encounters with that Old Immortal Fang. ”
“A Sword of Shu, Daoist Fang? ”
Upon hearing this, Peng Xi Fan's face lit up with joy: “That Daoist Friend has formidable magic power and is an old acquaintance of mine. I could indeed seek refuge with him. . . ”
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