Reincarnation Reappears
"What's going on! Explain yourself! What do you mean by 'There is a Yin Heavenly Son of the Underworld' who suddenly rose up without warning and even re-established the Six Paths of Reincarnation of Reincarnation in this world!"
"--Didn't we gather any information whatsoever in between?"
Inside the large tent, groups of people were arguing, discussing, and making noise, their faces clearly displaying a variety of complex emotions.
At this point, age, status, and tasks no longer matter. People are essentially just trying to vent their surging emotions, or some who are still clear-headed want to quickly clarify the current situation and verify information.
"This is a huge problem--"
"To be honest, we cannot yet confirm whether this Earth Sovereign is the same Earth Sovereign Main God, because based on previous events, this Earth Sovereign should be a powerful being from the Netherworld. This differs from our initial chain of deductions—"
Two or three old men sat on the side, ignoring the commotion of the "young people" in the middle. They figured the shock was too great for a moment, and the people would calm down soon enough.
"And Lao Dan, you should have heard that saying too, right? 'Those who attain the highest virtue and power will be reborn as Yin spirits.'"
An elderly man sitting on the side carefully repeated the sentence with a meaningful tone.
"Does this overly vague standard mean that we outsiders actually have a chance to obtain legitimate divine positions in this Netherworld Bureaucracy?"
"There are definitely some risks involved, especially in this respect. But if it succeeds, it might be related to verifying some of the speculations about him."
The elderly man with the surname Shan pointed upwards, the meaning of which was self-evident.
"Ultimately, this is a world whose difficulty rating is legendary, so it seems the waters run incredibly deep. What we've touched so far is probably just the surface."
Of course, compared to these Main God Users who still don't quite understand what the scene they just witnessed means, and who are simply overwhelmed by this "miracle" that seems to have stepped out of an ancient myth, there are even fewer.
Perhaps only those with subtle Spiritual Perception, or even those who have truly embarked on a path of cultivation, can truly understand what that brief moment they witnessed not long ago meant.
"--The cycle of life and death, the Six Paths of existence--has it truly begun to start anew?"
An old Daoist priest with white hair gazed at the sky, his fingers constantly calculating, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, yet he did not stop, his face showing disbelief. "In this world, what kind of great being could possibly perform such a feat as mending the heavens?"
"--The Central Wutu Virtue-Bearing Wheel-Holding Earth Sovereign? When did such a being emerge from the Netherworld?"
Just moments before, a few ancient cultivators and hermits hidden among various sects, whether in seclusion or practicing their inner energy cultivation, were all suddenly "awakened" by a sudden surge of emotion. They witnessed firsthand the magnificent imperial figure emerging from the depths of the netherworld, expounding on the important matters of law.
The will of Heaven cannot be reversed!
His words are the will of Heaven!
Without needing to say more, with just a little Spiritual Perception, they could all clearly feel the immense will originating from the depths of the Nine Netherworlds, and the invisible "change" between heaven and earth, so magnificent and awe-inspiring that it caused the Numinous Spark of the entire universe to tremble and surge!
Some of the "Shackles" have already begun to loosen!
Since the celestial order was shaken, the cycle of reincarnation was broken, and the balance of yin and yang was disrupted, this world has been constantly weakening, gradually heading towards the end of Dharma. Even the remaining Numinous Spark of the entire universe is gradually shifting from yang to yin, just like a creature suffering from a serious illness that is slowly "dying" in the world.
If this continues, it might not be a small matter if the world becomes a true end times. What's even more terrifying is that the human world may eventually turn into a scene like the Underworld.
Now, however, a genuine sense of primordial yang energy is subtly arising, as if some kind of invisible, superior "balance" has begun to operate again.
Even the Spiritual Perception of impending death that naturally arises after one's cultivation reaches a certain level—a premonition that once one dies, even if one has painstakingly cultivated to the Yin Spirit Realm and one's soul and true nature have found a place to reside, there is little chance of returning—was suddenly alleviated at this moment.
"One of my patriarchs hid his true soul in the past, refusing to enter that broken cycle of reincarnation for another lifetime. Later, the essence of his spiritual treasure was gradually eroded by heaven and earth, making it difficult to persevere. He had no choice but to escape into the netherworld, taking risks to seek reincarnation, but ultimately he could never reappear in the world."
"From that moment on, we knew that the remaining cycles of reincarnation would be a gamble, and that it was no longer possible."
"Over the years, the lineage has declined, and the transmission of the teachings has ceased. Each generation can only select one or two outstanding disciples, lock away the essence of their cave dwellings, and persevere with great difficulty. If they can find a child with even a hint of Daoist wisdom, they consider it a priceless treasure."
"After all, most of them were fortunate enough to successfully reincarnate from previous generations."
"Even this is still a stroke of luck. Many lineages were originally blessed lands that turned into Grotto-Heaven, but those blessed lands eventually fell into cave dwellings. When the predecessors passed away peacefully, they would try their best to leave behind their vital energy, magical treasures, and all sorts of materials within the cave dwellings. But in the end, even the cave dwellings could no longer be maintained, and the lineage was severed."
"The world is in decline, yin prevails over yang, and only demons and monsters are in a slightly better situation, but even then, they are usually just a few in number. The real old demons have mostly already entered the underworld—"
"How difficult it is for us righteous cultivators!"
"Now, fortunately, there are signs of this cycle of repair; the earth's resources are boundless, and the yang energy is renewed. You descendants should remember this precious moment and erect a memorial tablet for the Earth Sovereign to worship; never forget it."
"This is truly a great act of merit, not only a blessing for all living beings, but also a blessing for the very fabric of heaven and earth."
Inside a cave, a hunched figure, whose physical body had withered and decayed like stone, sat on a platform. Behind him were several dull jade urns. He remained completely still, except for a hidden spiritual energy between his brows, which slowly emanated a few words of "instruction" as he carefully instructed the young disciple kneeling before him.
"If I had not been subject to the cycle of reincarnation, why would I have forcibly retained my physical body, prolonging my lifespan with the help of the underworld, thus diminishing my cultivation and ending up as a corpse-guarding ghost?"
"I really dare not die so easily."
"Let's wait and see. If this cycle of reincarnation has truly returned to its perfect state, then one day I will naturally dissolve my body and depart."
"And these other altars behind it, which were once sealed with great incantations to separate heaven and earth, barely concealing the consciousness of several of our ancestors. Let us open them all then."
"Alas, I wonder if they are still alive today—"
"The path of cultivation is truly too difficult."
All that could be heard was a heavy sigh from the old Daoist priest, who looked like a living corpse.
"After this, the world will likely undergo some great changes, and I do not wish for you to take any risks. However, amidst these changes, opportunities will also arise. Therefore, I am telling you this: be extremely cautious."
"If the words of the Supreme Earth Sovereign of the Underworld are true, the Netherworld Bureaucracy will reopen. You must remember this and accumulate merit to await the opportune moment."
"My disciple, take your sword sheath and go down the mountain. Take good care of yourself."
Upon hearing this, the young Daoist priest bowed deeply and remained kneeling for a long time.