Three Clans of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, Comprehending the Great Path of Reincarnation

"Indeed... The Great Path of Earth lies within me, and so does the Great Path of Reincarnation. However, the Great Path of Earth manifests more strongly, while the Great Path of Reincarnation manifests less so. Yet from the moment I was born, the Great Path of Reincarnation took root in my bloodline and was nurtured within the earth. Come to think of it, all things in the Primordial World are born from the earth, and when they perish, they return to the earth. No matter how powerful one may be, when one perishes, one will ultimately be buried beneath the earth. Born here, buried here—this is a cycle. The earth bears reincarnation, just like the Great Path of Reincarnation evolving within me." Pingxin spoke with a sigh.

"I see. The Great Path of Reincarnation comes from the earth?" Chen Yang pondered as he looked at Pingxin.

As he watched her, Chen Yang gradually felt that the Houtu recorded by later generations seemed somewhat different from the Houtu he knew.

After all, according to later records, Houtu had possessed only the Great Path of Earth after her birth. Yet Houtu now said that the innate Great Paths within her were not limited to the Great Path of Earth; she also possessed the Great Path of Reincarnation.

With that said, it could explain why Houtu would one day transform herself into reincarnation.

Pingxin continued, "My Great Path of Reincarnation came from the earth's nurturing. After all, the Great Path of Reincarnation within me is encompassed by the Great Path of Earth. Thus, by comprehending the earth, I came to understand that dust returned to dust, and earth returned to earth. Through the Great Path of Earth within me, I tempered the Great Path of Reincarnation and also tempered my own body. Yet after cultivating to this point, I discovered that the Great Path of Reincarnation was everywhere. Reincarnation is a cycle."

"Reincarnation is a cycle?" Chen Yang was slightly curious.

"A person's birth and death form a cycle, a cycle of life and death. A person growing old and becoming young form a cycle, a cycle of time. The circulation of the Five Elements within you, generating and restraining one another, is also a cycle, a cycle of the Five Elements. Reincarnation is a cycle. It is like a circle—after turning once, it returns to its starting point." Pingxin spoke softly.

"A cycle, reincarnation... I understand a little, yet I also find it difficult to grasp." Chen Yang spoke quietly, but he committed this insight to memory. After all, this was the Great Path of Reincarnation.

Even though Chen Yang cultivated the Formation Dao, he could still evolve the Great Path of Reincarnation into formations. Pingxin smiled faintly and said, "The path of reincarnation is profound. But you are the Human Clan's teacher, and your wisdom is extraordinary. Perhaps you can comprehend reincarnation."

"Oh... Pingxin, you do not mind if I comprehend the Great Path of Reincarnation through you?" Chen Yang was somewhat surprised.

"Why would I mind? If you can comprehend the Great Path of Reincarnation from what I say, that is your own ability." Pingxin said with a faint smile.

"Haha... Then many thanks, Pingxin. I also hope for your guidance." Chen Yang said with a smile.

What a joke. The Great Path of Reincarnation—this was the Great Path of Reincarnation. In the Primordial World, those who cultivated the Formation Dao were few, but those who cultivated the Great Path of Reincarnation were even fewer.

Though there was a saying in the Primordial World that among the three thousand Great Paths, every path could prove the Dao of Hunyuan, before a Great Path was comprehended to its utmost limit, there were still differences in strength.

The Great Path of Reincarnation was absolutely among the highest-ranked Great Paths. Chen Yang cultivated the Formation Dao and would not switch to cultivating reincarnation, but if he could comprehend reincarnation and evolve formations of reincarnation, it would absolutely be worthwhile.

With such an opportunity before him, only a fool would let it slip away.

At this moment, Pingxin smiled and looked at Chen Yang. "You may slowly comprehend the path of reincarnation with me. But right now, I would like to ask a few questions. I wonder whether you, teacher of the Human Clan, can answer them for me."

Chen Yang's expression changed, and his eyes flickered. "My cultivation is not high. I do not know whether I can answer your questions."

"My questions have nothing to do with the height of one's cultivation. I want to know how you view the Human Clan. What makes you feel the Human Clan is special?" Pingxin asked.

Chen Yang thought slightly. "The Human Clan? The Human Clan is a race filled with potential, tolerance, and endless possibilities. I think very highly of the Human Clan's future."

"The Human Clan's future... perhaps. Then how do you view the Wu Tribe and Demon Race?" Pingxin asked again.

Chen Yang looked at Pingxin and finally fell silent. "Speaking of which, it seems that the Three Clans of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity have gathered in the Primordial World today. The Demon Race controls the heavens, soaring through the skies. They have the Demon Court and are like the Clan of Heaven. The Wu Tribe controls the earth, setting foot upon the land. They are incomparably powerful and are like the Clan of Earth. As for the Human Clan, it is simply the Human Clan—most ordinary, most commonplace, yet possessing limitless possibilities."

"The Three Clans of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity? That is not a wrong way to define them." Pingxin sighed.

Chen Yang's heart shifted slightly, and he asked again, "Pingxin... why are you asking these things? After all, they do not seem to hold much meaning."

"Perhaps they hold no meaning for you, but they do for me. Then, Chen Yang, what do you think will be the final outcome of the Wu Tribe and Demon Race in the Primordial World?" Pingxin asked again.

Chen Yang fell silent for a moment, not knowing how to answer.

Chen Yang, who knew the memories of later generations, was very clear about the fate of the Wu Tribe and Demon Race.

In their final battle, both races would be nearly exterminated.

Chen Yang was silent for a long time before finally saying, "Judging from the current situation, the Wu Tribe holds the upper hand. Perhaps..."

"Perhaps what? Perhaps something will change in an outcome where both sides suffer mutual destruction?" Pingxin said calmly.

Chen Yang was astonished. "Pingxin... you already know? Then..."

"Yes, I know very well. Or rather, this is the Primordial World. In the struggle among the Three Clans of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, their fall is inevitable. But this time, the Human Clan is special. It seems it will not be exterminated." Pingxin sighed.

Chen Yang was startled. "What do you mean? Were there also three clans in the Primordial World before?"

"Within the Primordial World, the Three Clans of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity are born in nearly every era. The Dragon Clan once represented the Clan of Humanity, possessing reproductive ability equal to that of today's Human Clan. The Phoenix Clan represented the Clan of Heaven, ruling countless flying birds and soaring into the skies. The Qilin Clan represented the Clan of Earth, treading upon the land, feeling the earth's tolerance and commanding the earth. In the end, amid slaughter among the three clans, all were wiped out. And now, it seems history is repeating itself once again. Tides rise and fall, and every era circles around before returning to its starting point. This is reincarnation—the reincarnation of eras." Pingxin's entire body seemed to carry a realization, a realization of reincarnation.

Chen Yang fell silent, not knowing what to say. Pingxin's comprehension of the Great Path of Reincarnation felt incredibly profound. It was as though she had woven all things between heaven and earth into reincarnation.

"You comprehend reincarnation in this way, but what exactly is it for? To become stronger? Or something else?" Chen Yang asked in return.

"Why? I do not know for now..." Pingxin replied casually.

Chen Yang was slightly embarrassed and did not know what to say. Could he tell Pingxin that she was preparing to transform herself into reincarnation?

For some reason, Pingxin comprehended reincarnation. Yet Chen Yang felt that Pingxin absolutely had some thought hidden within her heart.

In the blink of an eye, several decades passed.

Over those decades, Pingxin remained among humanity and never left. Other than teaching the children each day, she seemed to have merged into the human world itself, comprehending its changes and understanding the Great Path of Reincarnation.

Chen Yang also seized the opportunity to frequently seek Pingxin's guidance, asking about the path of reincarnation and hoping to comprehend the Great Path of Reincarnation.

Pingxin did not hide anything. She answered every question, yet she never said more than necessary.

Many years later, Pingxin was leaving.

Pingxin would not remain in one place. She would eventually depart, observing birth, aging, sickness, and death, and comprehending the natural cycle of reincarnation.

Chen Yang now followed Pingxin, preparing to leave with her.

Pingxin was somewhat puzzled. "You truly wish to travel the human world with me and comprehend reincarnation?"

Chen Yang nodded and altered his appearance. "That is right. The Great Path of Reincarnation is profound. Even among the three thousand Great Paths, it ranks among the foremost. In the Primordial World, I estimate that you, Pingxin, may be the only one capable of comprehending and cultivating the Great Path of Reincarnation. For that reason, I wish to follow you and comprehend it."

"Very well. If you wish to come, then come." Pingxin did not refuse. Chen Yang nodded and employed a wondrous art, causing himself to bear the Three Mountains and Five Sacred Peaks upon his back before stepping forward.

Pingxin was slightly surprised. "Is this how you temper your body?"

"This is only the second time. Previously, carrying mountains to temper my body allowed my physical body to grow stronger in a short time. Now, I wish to try again. This is also a form of cultivation." Chen Yang said earnestly.

"I did not expect that among the disciples of the Three Teachings, there would be someone like you who enjoyed body cultivation." Pingxin said casually.

"Body cultivation is not the Wu Tribe's exclusive privilege. There are also many body cultivators in the Primordial World. Moreover, the cultivation method I practice has exceedingly stringent requirements for the physical body." Chen Yang said seriously.

"Let us go. Along the way, I will guide you in how to temper your body." Pingxin said casually.

"Haha... That would be wonderful. When it comes to body cultivation, the Wu Tribe is the strongest in the Primordial World." Chen Yang smiled as well.

"Teaching you can be considered compensation for the reward of increasing my wisdom these past years." Pingxin spoke calmly.

Chen Yang nodded and said nothing.

Over these years, in order to comprehend the Great Path of Reincarnation, Chen Yang had relied on the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone, as well as the Human Pool, to enhance his wisdom and comprehension.

During this process, Pingxin had inevitably discovered it, and Chen Yang did not conceal it. He used the brush, ink, paper, and inkstone's effect of enhancing wisdom to envelop Pingxin and ignite the fire of her wisdom.