Sages Take Their Seats! A Grand Debate on Offices of Reincarnation!
When Lin Shen's small figure, like a happy little cannonball, plunged headlong into that "super Water Park" that embodied the life's work and imagination of three ancient overlords.
This grand talent competition, World Creation by a sermon and arguably the most intense and competitive event since the Primordial World, has finally come to a perfect end.
Ancestral Dragon, Yuanfeng, Primordial Kirin exemplified the meaning of "your grandpa will always be your grandpa" through their actions.
They precisely bypassed the low-level appeal of flexing muscles and directly targeted the timeless universal truth of "eating, drinking, and having fun," delivering a Dimensional Strike worthy of being recorded in the annals of Primordial World.
This combination of tactics completely won over Lin Shen, leaving him Divine Soul captivated and oblivious to everything else.
On the altar, the Three Pure Sages watched their disciples frolicking in the water, each with a different expression.
The Tongtian Jiaozhu stroked his chin, his eyes sparkling with inspiration. He felt that the path ahead on his road to becoming a "Play Sage" had suddenly become clear.
Stimulation is merely a superficial phenomenon.
Service is the core!
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The Yuanshi Tianzun remained seated, his expression seemingly calm, yet a hint of detachment rooted in the Great Dao flickered in his eyes.
In his view, these were all illusions and bubbles meant to please mischievous children, destined to burst.
He firmly believed that only his "Primordial World Sandbox," representing the creative power to control all things and set rules, was the ultimate form of entertainment and the only destination for Lin Shen after he grew tired of these shallow games.
Taiqing Laozi merely glanced calmly at the radiant "treasure mountain".
He took out a perfectly round pill from his sleeve, surrounded by nine-colored rosy clouds, and flicked it with his finger.
The pill silently pierced through space, as if transcending cause and effect, and landed precisely in Lin Shen's mouth, who was bubbling in the water, melting instantly upon entering his mouth.
"Shen'er, you're tired from playing, have a candy."
Lin Shen felt a sweet sensation melt in his mouth. Instantly, he felt his Divine Soul, which had been swollen from being soaked in the warm pool water, become incredibly clear and pure, as if all the dust had been gently brushed away by the most tender hand.
The pool water around him, the water and fire transformed from the Daoist essence of the Ancestral Dragon and the Yuanfeng, became even purer under this invisible force. The subtle karmic force generated by the large number of living beings in the water instantly vanished.
This is true non-action.
This is the vision of Sage.
Amidst this wondrous atmosphere of laughter and undercurrents, the figure of Hongjun Daozu appeared without warning in the center of the Dao platform.
He looked at Lin Shen, who was soaking wet but whose face radiated the purest joy in the world, his eyes filled with doting affection.
But serious matters are serious matters.
"Alright."
Hongjun's voice was very soft, yet it seemed to be the breath of this world.
The moment the words fell, all the noise in the Water Park —the roars of dragons, the cries of phoenixes, the sound of flowing water, the laughter—did not come to an abrupt end. Rather, it was like the rising tide meeting an invisible dam, gently and firmly smoothed over.
He flicked his sleeve.
An irresistible yet incredibly gentle force of the Great Dao lifted Lin Shen, who was playing with a small dolphin formed by the water current, along with the dolphin that was still wagging its tail, and steadily returned it to Taiqing Laozi's embrace.
The next moment, the magnificent Water Park began to "melt away".
The water flowed backwards and returned to the Blood Sea, the flames flew backwards and turned into nothingness, and the treasure mountains slowly sank into the earth.
Everything returned to the original deathly stillness and crimson of the Netherworld Sea of Blood, as if the grand celebration just now was merely a dazzling dream.
Lin Shen smacked his lips, seemingly still wanting more, but he nestled obediently in his First Master's arms. He knew that Grandpa Hongjun was about to say something extremely important.
Hongjun's gaze calmly swept over everyone present.
The Three Pure Ones, Nuwa, Fuxi, Jieyin, Zhunti, Kunpeng, Minghe, the Demon Emperor, the Founding Ancestors of the Three Tribes, the Eleven Ancestral Witches...
All the top predators in the Primordial World's food chain are here.
"Reincarnation has been established; the underworld should emerge."
Hongjun's voice shed all warmth, transforming into a declaration of the will of Heaven. Each word was as heavy as Primordial Divine Mountain, pressing down on the Divine Soul of all living beings.
"This is the pivotal point for restoring the Primordial World order, and also the opportunity for you to divide your merits and establish your lineage."
"Today, right here, we will decide on the affiliation of the officials in the underworld."
Boom!
These words instantly shattered the previously peaceful atmosphere!
On the shores of the Blood Sea, the air grew thick and sticky. Gazes collided in the void, no longer probing, but a naked confrontation, sparking flashes of light at the level of laws.
It's here!
The real highlight has finally arrived!
Reincarnation of official positions!
These four words represent not just a title, but actual control over the Primordial World cycle of life and death! They represent the endless flow of fortune and merit in the boundless future!
Whoever can get a bigger slice of this gluttonous feast will have a greater chance of winning in the great calamity to come!
"Cough cough."
The Saint Zhunti the first to act. His perpetually ailing face was now filled with the most sincere and fervent smile as he took the lead and bowed in respect.
"Dao Ancestor, Teacher!"
"The concept of reincarnation is precisely for the purpose of liberating sentient beings from the suffering of samsara. Our Western Teachings, which take the Saving All Sentient Beings as their foundation, share the same origin and complement the concept of Great Dao of Reincarnation!"
As he spoke, he gently swept the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree in his hand across the void.
In an instant, a vast Buddhist paradise unfolded behind him with a thunderous roar!
That pure land is not filled with empty scriptures, but rather with scenes of billions of souls living, working, and cultivating themselves. Their faces show no pain, only peace and liberation, as if they have found their final resting place.
"In my humble opinion, the Underworld should rightfully be under the control of the Western Paradise! My fellow disciple and I are willing to swear a solemn oath to the Heavenly Dao, to purify the souls of the deceased day and night with the supreme Buddhist Dharma, and help them be reborn in the Pure Land! This is an immeasurable merit..."
"Nonsense!"
A cold rebuke, devoid of any anger, yet like the shattering of ancient ice, was both serene and majestic.
The Yuanshi Tianzun slowly opened his eyes, his body surrounded by swirling Auspicious Cloud and countless streams of Jade Purity Immortal Light, which transformed into countless Order Divine Chains composed of runes in the void!
"The Underworld is the place that governs reincarnation, rewards good and punishes evil, and maintains the order of heaven and earth! How can you possibly fool us with some illusory illusions?"
His voice was one of absolute reason and fairness.
"Such crucial junctures of heaven and earth must be governed by the most rigorous, just, and precise laws!"
Before he finished speaking, the Order Divine Chains behind him began to intertwine and construct rapidly, instantly revealing a magnificent, solemn, and intricate blueprint of the "underworld" to everyone!
"Ten Halls of Yama should be established, each with their own authority to judge, guided by heavenly laws and regulations, quantifying merits and demerits, and eliminating any favoritism!"
"We should appoint judges and Ghost Messenger, each with their own duties, to act in accordance with the law, and establish a system of evaluation and promotion!"
"Eighteen levels of hell should be established, with precise punishments based on the severity of sins, and the term of imprisonment calculated in cycles of one year and one calendar, to demonstrate the majesty of Heaven and serve as a warning to others!"