Logically speaking, the Netherworld Venerable has already undergone several transformations and shouldn't be like this now. As one of the Nine Great Heavenly Venerables, a person who became Mortal World Immortal through his own strength in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, he seems to still be on this path, unable to find a way out, stumbling and staggering forward.
Xiao Ping'an looked at the somewhat disheveled appearance of the Netherworld Venerable and expressed his confusion.
After hearing this, the Netherworld Venerable smiled and said, "Actually, I'm not as miserable as you seem."
"My current situation is the result of my exploration on the path of reincarnation. My return to the soul of the Netherworld Venerable in this Lifetime proves that my previous explorations were correct."
"From now on, I will re-form the Reincarnation Seal on this path, until my ninth incarnation."
Xiao Ping'an was also very shocked and surprised when he heard this.
Then he told Underworld Netherworld Venerable about his transformation in the Yellow Springs and how he unexpectedly formed the Reincarnation Seal.
Then the Netherworld Venerable told Xiao Ping'an the reason behind it.
Then the two of them began to discuss metaphysics and philosophical concepts.
Xiao Ping'an also deeply felt that the Great Dao—where the physical body remains unchanged while the soul reincarnates—was truly profound and mysterious.
Although he has the Reincarnation Seal within him, it does not mean that he must walk the path of the Netherworld Venerable, nor does it mean that he cannot take other paths of transformation.
As long as you align yourself with your own fundamental principles, you can continue on that path.
Now that the Netherworld Venerable's physical body has reached perfection, his primordial spirit, just as predicted, is depleted and undergoing reincarnation—all outcomes he anticipated.
From nothing to something, and then from something to nothing, each flower is similar.
Once nine similar flowers have been accumulated, the true spirit can return and reunite into one.
Xiao Ping'an has successfully lived out his fourth life. The Netherworld Venerable has regarded Xiao Ping'an as a confidant and fellow Daoist on the Red Dust Immortal Path Red Dust Immortal Path.
When speaking of the path of Reincarnation Seal he had walked, the eyes of the Netherworld Venerable shone with a brilliant light, as if they were flashing with Eternal and immortal divine light.
He vowed to forge an immortal body in this mortal world.
Listening to the words of the Netherworld Venerable and seeing the light of wisdom flashing in his eyes, Xiao Ping'an couldn't help but sigh. Indeed, none of those who could walk the Red Dust Immortal Path through their own abilities were simple.
He knew that the Netherworld Venerable possessed spiritual power, and that new souls were born again and again to re-attain enlightenment. Ultimately, the Nine-Lifetime Reincarnation Seal were united, and he succeeded.
Seeing Xiao Ping'an lost in thought, the Netherworld Venerable smiled and said, "We cultivators have long since lived far more years than others, experienced the vicissitudes of the mortal world, and have long since taken a detached view of life and death."
" To Red Dust Immortal Ascension, or to Red Dust Flying Immortal, is the highest pursuit of us cultivators."
"If one day I can no longer walk this path, I will never be like that Dark Supreme, treating all living beings in the world as weeds and indiscriminately slaughtering them."
Xiao Ping'an looked at the Netherworld Venerable in surprise. In the original text, this character, who was both righteous and evil, never considered the consequences of his actions and spent his days tearing each other apart with the Big Black Dog. He never expected that the real Netherworld Venerable would also have such a broad mind.
At this moment, the eyes of the Netherworld Venerable were clear and flawless, and his divine sense was transparent. It was as if he had seen through the truth of the universe and the vicissitudes of the mortal world. His mind had reached a very high and perfect state.
Perhaps his primordial spirit is about to fall into eternal stagnation, and the newly born soul may not be able to achieve its wish.
Nine rebirths and nine realizations are a time-consuming and perilous process for anyone.
The Netherworld Venerable continued to walk this path with great determination and perseverance.
Perhaps the Netherworld Venerable, skilled in divination, has already glimpsed a bloody future.
Only by being strong enough can one find a way to survive and carve out a bloody path in the future.
After a long silence, the Netherworld Venerable finally spoke to Xiao Ping'an, "You must have stolen this Kunlun Secret Realm from the corrupted Dark Emperor Venerable, right?"
Xiao Ping'an nodded. "I wonder if the Netherworld Venerable has already met the Dark Emperor Venerable in this life?"
The Netherworld Venerable nodded and recounted everything he had seen about the Dark Emperor Venerable.
He also told Xiao Ping'an that he had never seen the true form of the Dark Emperor Venerable. Although he had killed one of the Dark Emperor Venerable to escape.
He originally moved this Kunlun Secret Realm just to fish, but he didn't expect that he would lose the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountains while fishing.
As for the Kunlun Secret Realm, it only managed to catch one of the Dark Emperor Venerable's avatars, making it a small fish.
Xiao Ping'an unintentionally ruined the Netherworld Venerable's plan.
The Netherworld Venerable couldn't help but sigh at Xiao Ping'an's fate, lamenting the Emperor Venerable's destiny.
"I was both Emperor Venerable's Emperor Venerable and friend. I taught him cultivation techniques and secret arts back then, and watched him grow step by step. In the end, he had his own ideas and went to walk his own path."
"When the Emperor Venerable was determined to establish the Heavenly Court, I knew it was time for me to leave."
" The Heavenly Court is an ominous place; only those with great destiny can bear the name of the Heavenly Court."
" The Emperor Venerable a man of unparalleled talent and comprehension, with immense strength. Now, he has merged with that Dark Weird entity. If you encounter his true form, fellow Daoist, do not underestimate him. Even if you are the Overlord Heavenly Venerable, who has lived through four lifetimes, you may not be able to defeat him with certainty."
"That strange creature's growth rate is truly astonishing. If it becomes Mortal World Immortal in a shorter time than you, you'll be in big trouble."
This was the first time the Netherworld Venerable had frankly told Xiao Ping'an about his special relationship with the Emperor Venerable. Before this, many people were unaware of the special relationship between the Netherworld Venerable and the Emperor Venerable, and even thought it was just a rumor or a misconception.
Because when the Emperor Venerable and the Netherworld Venerable were together, the Emperor never addressed the Netherworld Venerable as "Master." The two were more like allies who had worked closely together.
It turns out that the Netherworld Venerable had also slain strange creatures before; this was something Xiao Ping'an hadn't expected.
It must be said, the Netherworld Venerable is truly a talent.
Back when he was still Cao Yusheng in the Perfect Era, he was already on friendly terms with the Desolate Heaven Emperor.
He not only cultivated the Immortal Ancient Method and the Chaotic Ancient Method, but also learned the Burial Cultivator Great Art from the Burial King in the Burial Domain. Later, he even cultivated the Five Great Secret Realms Cultivation Method.
This old thief is quite knowledgeable, Xiao Ping'an really wants to ask him for some advice on Immortal Ancient Method and Chaotic Ancient Method.
Just as Xiao Ping'an had predicted, this Netherworld Venerable possessed numerous Immortal Ancient Method and Chaotic Ancient Method cultivation methods.
These laws, which have long been abolished, are indeed worth looking forward to.
Xiao Ping'an carefully sorted through these Immortal Ancient Method and Chaotic Ancient Method, and found that most of them were incomplete. Only those that the Netherworld Venerable had once cultivated were truly complete.
However, the Netherworld Venerable had solemnly warned him that this method had been abandoned and that he should not practice it casually, otherwise he might fall into a terrible curse.
As for the Burial Cultivator Great Art derived from the Burial Earth, the Netherworld Venerable solemnly warned that it should never be lightly passed on.
This was passed down personally by the Burial King in the Burial Earth. He had sworn to keep it a secret, but now he was only trying to teach it to Xiao Ping'an because he saw that Xiao Ping'an had good talent and comprehension. He could study it, but the secrets about the Burial Earth and the Burial King must never be revealed.
Even though there are no more Burial Earth in this world today, this should not be spread indiscriminately.
After all, the Netherworld Venerable didn't know what the situation was like in the Immortal Domain. If the Burial King in the Burial Earth was still alive, that could be another big problem. As for whether he would cause trouble for Xiao Ping'an or the Netherworld Venerable, that was still unknown.
In fact, the Big Black Dog had also practiced the Burial Cultivator Great Art, but at this time, the Big Black Dog seemed to be still undergoing metamorphosis in the All-Things Soil, and it seemed that it had not yet come back to life.
The ancient cultivation methods obtained from the Emperor Venerable were a pleasant surprise.
Because during the last exchange with the Netherworld Venerable, what I received was about the cultivation methods of the Underworld, the Source Heaven Great Dao, and my understanding of the Red Dust Immortal Path and the Path of Reincarnation.
The Netherworld Venerable solemnly warned that one must be very careful of the Dark Emperor Venerable.
The Netherworld Venerable said, "I also obtained the Nine Secrets: Ba and the Tyrant Body Heavenly Art,' so I can say that I gained a great deal."
"Passing on these techniques and secret arts to you now is my way of repaying a favor you've done for me."
Xiao Ping'an was also very surprised. He never expected that his own Spacetime Great Dao Time and Space, the profound meaning of time and space, could resonate with the Netherworld Venerable's profound meaning of reincarnation, thus deepening his understanding.
After thinking about it, it seems understandable.
After all, the Reincarnation Great Dao, the Time Great Dao, and the Space Great Dao are universally recognized as the three Supreme laws, the three top-level laws, so it's not surprising that they can resonate in a special way.
Xiao Ping'an was also very happy to be able to help the Netherworld Venerable, after all, this was an ally who could fight against darkness and the supernatural in the future, and the stronger he was, the better.
However, Xiao Ping'an still felt that he had gained more, and that the Immortal Ancient Method, Chaotic Ancient Method, and the so-called Burial Cultivator Great Art he had been taught were truly inspiring.
After exchanging pleasantries, the Netherworld Venerable said, "What happened yesterday is what happens today. Our mutual success stems from our discussions on the Dao. Fellow Daoist, there's no need for such formality." This seemingly kind-faced Netherworld Venerable, with his plump appearance, vaguely reminded Xiao Ping'an of Maitreya Buddha.
Although the Netherworld Venerable's divine sense was about to completely disappear, the blood energy in his body became even more vigorous.
Clearly, this is more conducive to the formation of new souls and to enabling the corpse to communicate with spirits.
If an ordinary person were to see the Netherworld Venerable, it would be hard to imagine that he is someone who is about to pass away.
At this moment, the body of the Netherworld Venerable was like an Longevity Immortal Medicine, exuding an alluring fragrance. It was just like the flesh of Tang Sanzang, radiating vitality. One bite could grant one countless years of life.
Although he knew that the Netherworld Venerable's transformation this time should be successful, Xiao Ping'an still felt a little emotional looking at the Netherworld Venerable's current appearance and thinking that he would only be able to see the real Netherworld Venerable again after nine reincarnations.
At this moment, the Netherworld Venerable's primordial spirit fire was growing weaker and weaker, and he was in an irreversible decline.
Neither the Immortal Divine Medicine nor the Nine-Turn Immortal Pill could stop it.
Facing imminent eternal annihilation, the Netherworld Venerable was remarkably calm, unlike Xiao Ping'an who was somewhat worried.
Xiao Ping'an thought for a moment, and realized that there didn't seem to be anything in his body that could help the Netherworld Venerable.
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It seems that everything depends on his own efforts.
" Netherworld Venerable, you are about to enter eternal silence. The next time we meet may be millions of years from now."
"I wonder if there's anything else I can help you with? Or is there any last wish you haven't fulfilled?" Xiao Ping'an asked.
The Netherworld Venerable shook his head and told Xiao Ping'an that he had made all the preparations.
Then, the Netherworld Venerable took out another treasure from his body, which immediately attracted Xiao Ping'an's attention the moment it appeared.
With Xiao Ping'an's cultivation level, although he couldn't tell what kind of treasure it was, he could tell that it was definitely extraordinary.
It doesn't even belong to this world.
It turned out that what the Netherworld Venerable had taken out, radiating a vibrant aura and shimmering with multicolored light, was actually the legendary All-Things Soil.
After his resurrection, he carefully collected the unused " All-Things Soil," thinking it might be of great use in the future.
Perhaps because he had cultivated for a very long time before being resurrected from this All-Things Soil, this All-Things Soil was now emanating a unique aura.
The Netherworld Venerable said, "I don't know where I came from, nor do I know why I know so many secrets and techniques."
"To be honest, my earliest memory, from when I awoke from this All-Things Soil, is only of this All-Things Soil. I have no idea what happened during that time; it's as if it were sealed away."
"This has already been imbued with some of the essence of reincarnation, bearing the profound imprint of my understanding of reincarnation. I'm giving it to you; perhaps it can help you truly grasp the profound meaning of reincarnation."
"Moreover, it contains a unique aura that may allow you to deeply understand what it means to be reborn from the ashes, and what it means to be born from death."
Xiao Ping'an looked at the All-Things Soil and said solemnly, "This kind of treasure, which does not belong to this world, is far too precious. This is a treasure that belongs exclusively to you. I really cannot accept such a valuable gift."
"Keep it; it might be very useful in the future. Please, Fellow Netherworld Venerable Lord, take it back and stop tempting me."
Seeing Xiao Ping'an's hesitant expression, the Netherworld Venerable smiled slightly, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need for that. When I invested in Emperor Venerable back then, I also invested a lot of money. Now, consider it an investment in you again, hoping that you can also grow."
"For me, the All-Things Soil is no longer necessary, and I've already kept some for myself, which is enough."
"These surplus All-Things Soil are yours to study; perhaps you can discover something from them."
Xiao Ping'an said, "To be honest, I'm ashamed to say that I've always wanted to exhume your grave, to see with my own eyes how you, fellow Daoist, traversed the path of reincarnation and attained rebirth, and to see how your true spirit returned."
"Now that you are so open and honest, I feel somewhat ashamed," Xiao Ping'an said sincerely.
After hearing Xiao Ping'an's idea, the Netherworld Venerable's eyes indeed flashed with divine light, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
I never imagined that after digging up other people's graves for so long, I would find myself being targeted by the Overlord Heavenly Venerable.
However, after thinking about it, he realized that he had already passed on all the techniques and secret arts he could use to Xiao Ping'an. Even if it came to grave robbing, apart from his own body being worth studying, he really wasn't afraid of grave robbers anymore.
Thinking of this, the Netherworld Venerable felt at peace again, smiled slightly, and gently let the matter go.
At this moment, Xiao Ping'an was explaining to the Netherworld Venerable his understanding of the Netherworld Venerable's scriptures, and how he had reinterpreted and reconstructed his understanding of the cycle of reincarnation using the principles of time and space.
The Netherworld Venerable listened intently, immersed in the resounding sounds of the Great Dao, as if he had entered a deep state of enlightenment.
It was a long time before the Netherworld Venerable regained consciousness.
Although the Netherworld Venerable's primordial spirit fire dimmed somewhat, the light in his eyes burned even brighter.
He looked at Xiao Ping'an with a complex expression, and sighed deeply, "Fellow Daoist is truly a genius. Your understanding of the mysteries of reincarnation is truly unique, and I have benefited greatly from it."
"I was planning to teach you something, but I didn't expect your understanding to be even deeper than mine."
"As for the Reincarnation Great Dao, I have nothing more to teach you, fellow Daoist," the Netherworld Venerable said with a hearty laugh.
Xiao Ping'an knew, of course, that the Netherworld Venerable was being modest. In this world, no one understood the Dao of Reincarnation more profoundly than him.
Xiao Ping'an said, "Fellow Netherworld Venerable Mingzun is too modest. When you reincarnate one day, we will enter the Immortal Domain together."
Upon hearing this, the Netherworld Venerable exuded confidence, a domineering aura that seemed to look down upon the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths and survey all living beings.
That confident voice even infected Xiao Ping'an.
"Once my Nine-Lifetime Reincarnation Seal into one, I will then share wine and conversation with my fellow Daoists, discussing profound mysteries and the Dao."
Xiao Ping'an benefited greatly from his discussion with the Netherworld Venerable.
The two discussed metaphysics and Daoism again, and after a year or two, Xiao Ping'an finally left Kunlun.
He watched as the Netherworld Venerable took out a coffin made of yellow clay. It was a special kind of yellow clay, dug out from the Yellow Springs of the Underworld. This unparalleled material, when used to make a yellow clay coffin, had special properties.
The Netherworld Venerable imprinted countless divine runes of the Great Dao on it and sealed countless rare and precious materials inside.
Looking at the radiant and auspicious light emanating from it, Xiao Ping'an felt a real urge to raid a tomb.
The Netherworld Venerable felt somewhat embarrassed as he watched Xiao Ping'an staring intently at his treasure.
He then waved his hand and sealed it into the space inside the yellow clay coffin.
"These things are nothing but worthless trinkets to you, fellow Daoist," said the Netherworld Venerable.
Xiao Ping'an nodded. "I was terrified of poverty in the past, and I wanted to grab any treasure I saw. Fellow Daoist, you'd better bury it well, lest you attract the attention of tomb raiders."
The Netherworld Venerable didn't say anything more and directly placed the yellow clay coffin into the pool filled with Nine-Colored Divine Light.
The pool was also imprinted with countless densely packed divine runes of the Great Dao.
The Netherworld Venerable is truly going all out to live this new Lifetime.
Xiao Ping'an personally closed the coffin lid for the Netherworld Venerable.
As for the Heaven-Penetrating Nether Treasure of the Netherworld Venerable, for some reason, it has been sleeping in the Underworld and has not come to see its master off.
Xiao Ping'an speculated that the weapon deity of the Heaven-Penetrating Spirit Treasure might be very special. If the Netherworld Venerable Lord's Red Dust Immortal Path in the mortal world was severed, then this Heaven-Penetrating Nether Treasure might contain the hope of the Netherworld Venerable's resurrection.
Xiao Ping'an slowly closed the coffin lid, listening to the mysterious rumbling sound emanating from the coffin, like thunder from the heavens, wondering what kind of miraculous transformation was taking place inside.
After the yellow mud coffin lid was put on, the entire coffin became a single, seamless piece, as if it were just a lump of yellow mud.
And once the lid of that pool was put on, it fit perfectly, looking just like a naturally grown Shitou.
It exudes the aura of time, the ancient and natural charm of the Great Way.
(End of this chapter)