The Three Tribes Declare, The Mighty React

After this great calamity, Hong Huang became relatively peaceful. Of course, the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin tribes were intensifying their efforts to occupy territory and resources.

The peaceful days passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, 2 million years went by.

In these years, although the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin tribes were all vying for territory and resources, there were still many remnants left by the major powers. Furthermore, Ancestral Dragon, Heavenly Phoenix, and Ancestor Lin had personally experienced the previous great calamity and deeply understood the cruelty of war. Therefore, they were all cautious and restrained, trying to avoid conflict as much as possible. Even when conflicts arose, they were resolved through discussion, so the three tribes coexisted peacefully for the time being.

The peace in Hong Huang gave many relatively weaker beings enough space to grow. Countless beings transformed and embarked on the path of immortality, allowing Hong Huang to gradually recover some vitality from the great calamity.

Stimulated by the great calamity, the beings in Hong Huang attached importance to strength to the point of obsession. Many beings began to seek immortality and the Dao everywhere.

Precisely because of this, many beings joined the forces of the three tribes to cultivate, greatly increasing the power of the Dragon, Phoenix, and Kirin tribes, making them the undisputed overlords of the Hong Huang world.

East Sea, Penglai Immortal Mountain.

"Sigh, still no clue," Li Yi couldn't help but sigh. "In the past 2 million years, apart from my magic power becoming a bit stronger, my realm hasn't improved at all. I haven't even touched the edge of the Dao of Reincarnation."

Li Yi extended his spiritual sense outside the door. (Spiritual sense serves the same purpose as divine sense. Because it is mainly driven by willpower, it is called spiritual sense.) He discovered that Green Flood Dragon was snoring, with drool at the corner of its mouth.

"This foolish fellow," Li Yi shook his head helplessly. Green Flood Dragon had also achieved the Golden Immortal position 1 million years ago, with Kui Water primordial energy swirling around its body.

However, this fellow was a complete lazybones. Back then, to obtain better cultivation techniques, it even bravely ventured into the lair of Fierce Beasts. Now that the survival crisis was gone, especially after achieving the Golden Immortal position, it had reverted to its Flood Dragon nature and become particularly fond of sleeping.

Li Yi ignored him. Could he not protect his own mount?

He walked out of the great hall, looking at the lush green forest, the lotus root sprouts and ginseng dolls playing on the grass. Li Yi couldn't help but sigh, "I've been here for so long. If it were my previous life, I don't know how many reincarnations I would have gone through."

Suddenly, Li Yi paused. A flash of inspiration flickered in his mind, but it was still somewhat vague.

"Reincarnation, reincarnation..." Li Yi kept muttering, hoping to grasp that sliver of inspiration.

"Life and death, Nirvana, reincarnation," Li Yi's face showed a hint of ecstasy. "Yes, that's it. From life to death, returning to Nirvana, and then from nothingness to existence, from death to life. This is a cycle in itself."

Thinking of this, Li Yi frowned again. "This is still quite one-sided. Reincarnation also involves time and space. It can even be said that all laws are involved. Life and death are just one aspect of it."

Li Yi's thoughts raced wildly. He had finally gained some inspiration and didn't want to miss it. "But if it's not life and death in the traditional sense, but in a conceptual sense, can it be completely encompassed?"

The more Li Yi thought about it, the more it made sense. "If we connect life and death with existence and nothingness, and with being and non-being, wouldn't that work!"

At this thought, Li Yi couldn't help but feel excited. "This way, I can first understand the relationship between existence and nothingness by comprehending the traditional relationship between life and death, and then gain insight into the true meaning of reincarnation."

"Ha, ha..." After more than 2 million years of secluded cultivation, he finally cleared his thoughts. Li Yi couldn't help but laugh heartily.

Just as Li Yi was feeling exhilarated, "Roar!!!!" a high-pitched dragon roar echoed throughout Hong Huang. Above the East Sea, a massive Nine-Clawed Divine Dragon coiled upwards.

The divine dragon exuded an incomparably majestic aura that suppressed all beasts. Its spiritual pressure, at the late stage of Grand Unity Golden Immortal, was even more shocking.

"Heavenly Dao above, from today onwards, I, Ancestral Dragon, shall be the Lord of Scales and Armor."

Not long after, above the southern volcanic region, a phoenix engulfed in flames, tens of thousands of feet in size, appeared. "Heavenly Dao above, from this day forward, my Phoenix Clan shall be the Lord of Flying Birds."

"Roar!!!!" A colossal Kirin appeared in the direction of Buzhou Mountain. "Heavenly Dao above, from this moment on, my Kirin Clan shall be the Lord of Beasts."

"Hmph, courting death!" Li Yi scoffed after hearing the declarations of the three tribes. With this, the three tribes would undoubtedly hinder many people and offend many more. It would be strange if they weren't schemed against.

In the West, a mysterious and dark black hole emanated terrifying roars from time to time. "Hongjun, Yang Mei, it's all your fault! I will not let you go!"

The cave was silent for a moment, and then another venomous roar erupted. "Insignificant ants dare to claim dominance over Hong Huang? Truly courting death!"

On Kunlun Mountain, a fragmented Jade Butterfly hovered above Hongjun. Profound runes flickered continuously. Suddenly, it stopped upon hearing the declarations of the three tribes. Hongjun frowned slightly, then closed his eyes again.

In the southeast, Yang Mei was meditating on a futon. Upon hearing the declarations of the three tribes, two cold lights shot from his eyes. "Hmph!" Yang Mei let out a cold snort, clearly extremely displeased with the three tribes.

The reactions of the various powerful beings in Hong Huang to the declarations of the three tribes varied, but most felt discontent. If the three tribes' forces were not so strong, they would likely have been wiped out immediately.

After listening to the declarations of the three tribes, although Li Yi also felt discontent, he no longer paid attention. After all, he knew that the three tribes would eventually decline. As long as the three tribes didn't provoke him, it would be fine.

From then on, Li Yi no longer remained in seclusion. He simply planted some short-lived flowers and plants on Penglai Island, observing their growth process from germination to wilting.

Flowers bloomed and withered, day after day, year after year. Li Yi observed meticulously, and unknowingly, he developed a peculiar understanding of reincarnation.

Reincarnation is the most heartless. It is not a law, yet it holds the same status as the highest law, the Law of Balance.

Li Yi gradually understood that reincarnation could be roughly divided into several levels:

The first is Self Reincarnation; the second is All Things Reincarnation; the third is World Reincarnation; and finally, Cosmic Reincarnation.

As for Cosmic Reincarnation, it was impossible to comprehend. The highest level he could comprehend should be World Reincarnation. As long as he comprehended Self Reincarnation, he could then achieve the Grand Unity Golden Immortal position.

Li Yi could now be said to have stepped onto the threshold of the Self Reincarnation realm. Because he had a deep understanding of life and death long ago, it was now just a further step, much simpler than expected.

"Since Cosmic Reincarnation cannot be comprehended, I can at most reach the peak of Grand Unity Golden Immortal on the path of reincarnation. If I want to advance further, I must comprehend my own rule from reincarnation, or even create my own rule!"

Li Yi had long been aware of this and had never expected to comprehend Cosmic Reincarnation. After all, it was too difficult. Moreover, the Law of Balance would not permit it, as the entire universe might collapse if that happened.

Li Yi was not discouraged. After all, reincarnation involved many rules. With a profound understanding of reincarnation, comprehending rules later would be relatively easier.