The Daode Heavenly Venerable nodded and said, "My physical body remains the same, but a new soul is born in Lifetime; we are all independent souls."
"Based on my discussions with the Netherworld Venerable, the cycle of nine lifetimes leads to one Red Dust Immortal Ascension in the mortal realm. Whether the final version is the original me or the version from the last Lifetime, we are unsure."
It turned out that the Daode Heavenly Venerable and the Netherworld Venerable had also discussed this issue, which was beyond Xiao Ping'an's expectations.
Even though their research on the path of reincarnation is unparalleled throughout history and the future, they still don't know what the final outcome will be until the true Nine-Lifetime Reincarnation Seal are united.
Xiao Ping'an was not surprised by the answer from the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
After all, not everyone has read the trilogy like him and knows the secrets of the past and future.
While the Daode Heavenly Venerable and the Netherworld Venerable are indeed exceptionally outstanding and powerful, they are still beings striving to become immortals within the mortal realm. Before they transcend this realm, their future remains uncertain.
Looking at the somewhat bewildered expression in the eyes of the Daode Heavenly Venerable, Xiao Ping'an said mysteriously, "I have also deduced this path, and I feel that in the end, it is all of you who will achieve it."
"In other words, every newly born soul eventually merges into one, and all the past becomes like a distant memory, or a fleeting dream."
"Every single one of them is you."
"If you let me examine the Reincarnation Seal in your body more closely, perhaps I can be more certain of the secrets it contains," Xiao Ping'an said.
The Daode Heavenly Venerable stared wide-eyed at Xiao Ping'an in utter shock.
I can hardly believe that Xiao Ping'an's research on the path of reincarnation has become so thorough.
Having read the trilogy and carefully analyzed it, Xiao Ping'an naturally understood its secrets. As for things that the Daode Heavenly Venerable and the Netherworld Venerable were not yet certain about, he could confidently say that this path was the right one.
His confidence even inspired the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
Although Xiao Ping'an spoke conservatively, he was already certain in his heart that this path was correct and feasible.
The seemingly calm and natural Daode Heavenly Venerable now had a red glow on his face, and purple smoke flowed out from above his head, making him look mysterious and powerful.
It was as if purple smoke was rising from the top of my head, as if my brain was working at breakneck speed and was so dry it was practically smoking.
"If the Overlord Heavenly Venerable can help me clear the fog ahead, it would be like a second life for me. Observe my Reincarnation Seal; I will fight with all my might and give it a try no matter what."
"If it doesn't succeed, it doesn't succeed. Anyway, the Daode Heavenly Venerable is a thing of the past, and the soul born now is a new me."
"Although I bear the title of the Daode Heavenly Venerable, I believe in myself in this Lifetime."
"We will not place our hopes on the past or the future."
Although the Daode Heavenly Venerable longed to obtain those secrets, he remained very carefree and natural, and did not dwell on the matter.
The three complete Reincarnation Seal within his body surfaced, hovering above his head for Xiao Ping'an to observe carefully.
Xiao Ping'an carefully sensed the aura of reincarnation and rebirth, and his mind was greatly shaken.
He sat cross-legged in the Xukong, his eyes flashing with divine light, and at the same time, his divine sense emerged, carefully exploring the secrets of the Reincarnation Seal.
His body shimmered, resonating with the Five Great Secret Realms.
His Immortal Platform, in particular, emitted an incredible roar.
Countless Great Dao Runes appeared, which were time runes and space runes that Xiao Ping'an had carefully studied.
At this time, the Dao of Space and Time, along with Reincarnation, are the three Supreme laws. As soon as they appeared, they resonated and vibrated, making even the Daode Heavenly Venerable, who was well-versed in the Dao of Reincarnation, feel a chill run down his spine.
I was shocked by the terrifying aura they exuded.
In this ancient Underworld, countless Hundun smogs appeared, enveloping the place layer upon layer, obscuring all the secrets Netherworld heaven.
Xiao Ping'an sat cross-legged in the Yellow Springs, his body flowing with the power of time and space, and surrounded by divine light and auspicious radiance.
Unbeknownst to him, the aura of reincarnation also appeared on Xiao Ping'an's body, and several Reincarnation Seal emerged.
The Daode Heavenly Venerable was also greatly surprised when he saw the Reincarnation Seal in Xiao Ping'an's body.
He never imagined that Xiao Ping'an, who had lived through Lifetime Lifetime, would also have the Reincarnation Seal within his body.
He now realized that Xiao Ping'an, who cultivated the Space Great Dao, was also secretly cultivating the Dao of Reincarnation, and his understanding of the Reincarnation Great Dao was no weaker than his own and the Netherworld Venerable's.
Even the Daode Heavenly Venerable didn't know how the Overlord Heavenly Venerable was able to comprehend three Supreme laws simultaneously. His mind was in turmoil as he tried to uncover the secrets within.
Xiao Ping'an disregarded everything else; all his Divine Capital was focused on the Reincarnation Seal of the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
Rumble.
Three Reincarnation Seal also appeared within Xiao Ping'an's body, as if three terrifying worlds were floating and sinking within them, yet they were blurry and indistinct.
That terrifying aura of reincarnation permeated the air, as if countless beings were being reincarnated in that world.
Xiao Ping'an slowly raised his hands and began to draw mysterious runes in the air. He drew time runes with his left hand and space runes with his right hand. Then, he drew mysterious traces with both hands together, which transformed into Reincarnation Rune.
The Great Dao of Heaven and Earth roared, its resounding sound shaking all the heavens and myriad realms.
Xiao Ping'an's three Reincarnation Seal returned to his body, and the three Supreme laws that Xiao Ping'an had drawn, their Great Dao Runes, slowly merged together, transforming into a treasure wheel that shone with three colors, floating in front of Xiao Ping'an, flowing with incomparably mysterious Dao charm.
The Great Dao Treasure Wheel, formed from the three Supreme laws, surprised even Xiao Ping'an.
He opened his eyes and saw the astonished look on the face of the Daode Heavenly Venerable. He smiled and said, "This is the Great Dao Treasure Wheel that I have condensed after comprehending the three Supreme laws of time, space, and reincarnation. It is my understanding and comprehension of the profound mysteries of the three Supreme laws."
It appears to be a physical object, but in reality, it is entirely drawn from Great Dao Runes.
Xiao Ping'an had no idea what it was used for, whether it could be used in combat, or how strong its combat power was.
However, this also shows that the three Supreme laws have been condensed into Divine Form, indicating that his understanding of the three laws has reached a level that is difficult for others to reach.
This Great Dao Treasure Wheel is the manifestation of the three forms of the Great Dao in this three-dimensional space.
Suddenly, the precious wheel flashed with light and swallowed the Three Reincarnation Seal of the Daode Heavenly Venerable into it.
Xiao Ping'an's divine sense emerged and entered the Great Dao Treasure Wheel.
The Daode Heavenly Venerable shuddered, feeling as if he had been seen through in an instant.
The Great Dao Treasure Wheel turned gently, its three mysterious colors dazzlingly brilliant, while the profound and mysterious divine essence of the Great Dao flowed around it.
Xiao Ping'an's mind was completely immersed in the Great Dao Treasure Wheel.
This is a world entirely constructed from time, space, and the runes of the Great Dao Runes, devoid of any life.
This place is like an ancient, silent world, where everything in the outside world seems out of place.
After Xiao Ping'an's divine sense entered this place, it was not affected in the slightest, just like a god in this world.
He carefully examined the Reincarnation Seal of the Daode Heavenly Venerable and was surprised to find that although Lifetime soul was newly born, it contained the most primordial true spirit mark of the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
The true spirit mark did not disappear, nor did it die. It seemed to have fallen into the deepest slumber, waiting only for the opportunity after nine reincarnations to be fully awakened, then merged into one, and truly returned against the heavens.
Xiao Ping'an looked at the True Spirit Mark inside, lost in thought.
These three Reincarnation Seal are like three cages, containing the primordial spirit imprints of the Celestial Venerable of Daode Heavenly Venerable in Lifetime, as well as his memories of that Lifetime, all firmly imprinted within them, ensuring they will never disappear.
If Xiao Ping'an's research on the three Supreme laws hadn't reached an unbelievable level, and if the Daode Heavenly Venerable hadn't voluntarily opened his mind and body, allowing him to carefully study and explore, this secret might not have been discovered until after he became Mortal World Immortal.
Xiao Ping'an examined the evidence carefully again and quickly deciphered the memories of Lifetime of the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
After repeated deductions and confirmations, ensuring that it would not damage this information or harm the Daode Heavenly Venerable, he cautiously browsed it using a forbidden secret technique.
He has awakened from that ancient tomb time and time again, only to be buried again; he has experienced countless instances of spirit possession.
Unfortunately, he couldn't succeed in attaining enlightenment every time. After each premature death, he had to lie in his grave for a long time before a new soul was born.
All past events are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, an astonishing quantity.
Upon closer observation of the three Reincarnation Seal, Xiao Ping'an discovered a new secret. It turned out that after the primordial spirit of Lifetime perished, the true spirit within was not only imprinted on the Reincarnation Seal, but also transformed into countless points of light, imprinted on his physical body.
All of this was clearly recorded in the Reincarnation Seal and the physical body of the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
Xiao Ping'an carefully examined the three Reincarnation Seal, and indeed, they were almost exactly as he had predicted; Lifetime was similar yet different.
Of course, the most astonishing thing is that when the Daode Heavenly Venerable was alive, the imprint of his primordial spirit within him was many times greater than in other eras when corpses communicated with spirits.
Xiao Ping'an carefully deduced the situation and suddenly had an epiphany.
No wonder the original text describes the Netherworld Venerable as having a similar personality in Lifetime, and that the time required for reincarnation decreases with each subsequent life.
Only then, as he examined the body and Reincarnation Seal of the Daode Heavenly Venerable, did he learn the secret within.
As more and more primordial spirit imprints are imprinted onto the Reincarnation Seal and the body, the primordial Divine Capital become more powerful each time the corpse communicates with the spirit.
The speed of cultivation is also getting faster and faster.
When the Nine-Lifetime Reincarnation Seal are united, his primordial spirit and physical body will become incredibly powerful, so it wouldn't be surprising if he could ascend directly to the mortal world and Red Dust Immortal Ascension.
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It turns out that in this cycle of reincarnation, each newly born soul is actually built upon the foundation of an old soul, just like an old tree sprouting new buds.
They may all appear to be new souls, but upon closer examination, they are actually of the same origin and share the same roots.
Xiao Ping'an looked at this Daode Heavenly Venerable, who was clearly almost identical to the description of Laozi in later generations, both in personality and attitude towards life.
Upon careful analysis, it turns out they are actually the same person living in different eras.
Like clones, they are similar but not the same.
Having grasped this point, Xiao Ping'an immediately felt that his research on the Reincarnation Seal and his understanding of the Reincarnation Great Dao had made astonishing progress.
Thinking of the secrets of the three Reincarnation Seal within his body, he unceremoniously copied the memories and secrets of the three Reincarnation Seal of the Daode Heavenly Venerable, intending to study them carefully later.
The Daode Heavenly Venerable watched as a purple divine light flew out of the Great Dao Treasure Wheel and entered Xiao Ping'an's body, and his feeling of being completely seen through immediately disappeared.
The Great Dao Treasure Wheel disappeared silently, and the Three Reincarnation Seal of the Daode Heavenly Venerable returned to his body.
Seeing Xiao Ping'an open his eyes, the Daode Heavenly Venerable's face was full of questions; he wanted to know the answer.
A strange light flickered in Xiao Ping'an's eyes, as if he was still carefully deducing the situation.
Once his eyes regained their clarity, the Daode Heavenly Venerable asked eagerly, "What has the Overlord Heavenly Venerable gained? Have you discovered the secrets within the Reincarnation Seal?"
Seeing the anxious look on the face of the top Daoist Supreme in the original text, Xiao Ping'an smiled slightly.
He immediately told the Daode Heavenly Venerable everything he knew without any concealment, revealing the secrets he had discovered from the Reincarnation Seal.
In particular, the original spirit imprint is still preserved in the Reincarnation Seal and the body. Lifetime is a new shoot from an old tree that comes from the same source.
Upon hearing Xiao Ping'an's discovery, a satisfied smile finally appeared on the face of the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
He suddenly felt the fog in his heart clear up, as if the shackles in his heart had been broken, and he could see the road ahead.
Suddenly, the body of the Daode Heavenly Venerable seemed to come back to life, like a withered tree sprouting new life.
The body, which originally exuded an aura of age and vicissitudes, suddenly became vibrant and energetic, like the Sun at eight or nine o'clock in the morning, or a young boy in his prime.
"I, the Daode Heavenly Venerable, must ascend to Red Dust Flying Immortal!" The Daode Heavenly Venerable made a solemn vow, as if swearing upon the Great Dao.
Looking at the confident demeanor of the Daode Heavenly Venerable, Xiao Ping'an couldn't help but nod.
As expected of a Daoist Heavenly Venerable, such enlightenment is truly gratifying.
With a flick of his finger, Xiao Ping'an revealed the secrets of the Reincarnation Seal, which transformed into a divine light and flew into the Daode Heavenly Venerable's Immortal Platform.
"This is my understanding of the Reincarnation Great Dao after examining your Reincarnation Seal. If you are interested, you can carefully deduce and contemplate it. I believe you will gain a deeper understanding of the path of reincarnation and rebirth."
Xiao Ping'an will naturally talk about what he can talk about, and of course he won't talk about what he can't talk about.
He's not stupid; he wouldn't entrust everything to the Daode Heavenly Venerable.
Although Xiao Ping'an kept some of these things to himself, they were enough for the Daode Heavenly Venerable to benefit from for a lifetime.
"When your body regains its spiritual power and returns to the mortal world, reflecting on your past lives, you will surely have a deeper understanding of the path of reincarnation."
"Of course, before you attain enlightenment again, sealing your memories and severing your past cultivation are necessary to ensure that your cultivation in that Lifetime won't be negatively affected and lead to failure."
After a moment's reflection, the Daode Heavenly Venerable immediately understood and expressed his sincere gratitude.
With that thought in mind, he immediately unlocked his long-sealed memories and learned about his entire past.
At the same time, he also comprehended Xiao Ping'an's path of reincarnation.
Time flows on, and in the blink of an eye, thousands of years have passed.
In this mortal world, countless dynasties have risen and fallen, and countless mortals have multiplied generation after generation.
For Xiao Ping'an, his fourth incarnation has already lasted for over ten thousand years.
For an ordinary Ancient Emperor, this age is when things begin to decline, and their body is already entering old age.
However, for Xiao Ping'an, it was as if this matter had just begun. His blood and qi were still rising, and his strength was still increasing on the basis of surpassing his third life.
At this moment, Xiao Ping'an could be described as having boundless energy and vitality, with life force as abundant as the sea.
His primordial spirit was like the blazing sun, radiating immortal divine light, perfect and flawless.
Now that he is in charge of the Underworld, people often see that from the depths of the Underworld, an extremely terrifying aura suddenly bursts forth, tearing apart the Hundun at the Cosmic Frontier and causing all the myriad paths of heaven and earth to resonate.
The power of the Overlord Heavenly Venerable is unparalleled throughout history; even in ancient times, few could rival him.
The Hundun Heavenly Venerable is said to be exceptionally powerful, but he is like a seasoned homebody, rarely venturing out of the Primordial Ancient Mine.
Many people wanted to visit this beautiful Heavenly Venerable in the Primordial Ancient Mine, but were turned away.
Some unlucky souls were even slapped to death.
Whether it was Great Saint, Quasi-Emperor, or Dark Supreme, no one gained any advantage here. Gradually, people learned that the Primordial Ancient Mine was a forbidden zone, powerful and mysterious, and it did not welcome outsiders at all.
Even if someone wanted to cut themselves to enter, it wouldn't work.
Whether they are imposing male warriors or stunningly beautiful female warriors, none of them have any face.
People occasionally see Immortal Artifact, Bronze Immortal Palace, and Desolate Pagoda emerging from the Primordial Ancient Mine and plunging into the Hundun, their purpose unknown.
They appeared mysteriously, and disappeared mysteriously as well.
Some people observed the Primordial Ancient Mine from afar and discovered a Chaos Green Lotus there. It was incredibly fast at escaping, yet extremely timid, disappearing at the slightest disturbance.
The Hundun energy emanating from it, along with the incredibly rich life essence, made countless people's mouths water.
Unfortunately, no one has ever received one.
It is said that Dark Supreme, who possessed the fruit of the Immortal Divine Medicine, wanted to exchange it for the divine essence of the Great Dao within the Chaos Green Lotus, but he was not given a kind look.
Whether it was the Hundun Heavenly Venerable, the Desolate Pagoda, or the weapon deity of the Bronze Immortal Palace, they all seemed to have no friendly attitude towards outsiders, displaying an overbearing and aloof demeanor.
However, no one dared to covet the Primordial Ancient Mine anymore; people both respected and feared it.
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