Although Nezha's soul had been temporarily protected, his Origin was already in chaos, faintly entangled with some Law of Karma.
That was the mark of Lingzhuzi's reincarnation!
His heart skipped a beat, and he understood at once.
Lingzhuzi was a boy born from a Magic Treasure beneath Empress Nuwa, who had gained sentience. Saint Nuwa had personally sent him into Reincarnation as a crucial piece in the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods!
Yet Nezha had now fallen into such a state, his soul on the verge of dispersing. If he truly perished, how was he supposed to answer to Nuwa?
Although Saint Nuwa rarely involved herself in the trivial affairs of the Prehistoric Era, the majesty of the Spokesperson of Human Dao was not to be offended.
Moreover, the Investiture of the Gods had always been a Fixed Number decreed by the Heavenly Dao. Although Nuwa belonged to Human Dao, she too was involved in it.
If the affairs of the Jie Sect caused Lingzhuzi, who served beneath Nuwa, to perish in the tribulation, it would not merely be a conflict between the Chan Sect and the Jie Sect. It would be a grave taboo that directly provoked Human Dao.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate's gaze darkened as he made up his mind.
He looked down at True Man Taiyi, who was trembling with anticipation, and spoke in a grave tone carrying unquestionable authority:
"Rise."
True Man Taiyi felt as though he had been granted a pardon and hurriedly prostrated himself in thanks.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate slowly spoke, his voice carrying scrutiny and resolve. "This matter is no small thing.
Nezha is Lingzhuzi's reincarnation and was meant to undergo the tribulation. Though he is near death now, this may not be a dead end.
"Take him back to Jinguang Cave