Chapter 1024 Primordial Qi Sutra

Eldrin nodded slightly. These spirits had come from the mortal realm, tainted by far too much worldly dust, and had long since lost their purity.

Only through the baptism of the Soul-Cleansing Pool can 1 safely step into the cycle of reincarnation.

Otherwise, if everyone were to reincarnate with memories of past lives and the mundane attachments of the mortal world, familial bonds and blood ties would likely cease to exist altogether.

Moreover, as the mundane qi accumulates, ordinary mortals and cultivators with weak soul power will inevitably find their souls unable to withstand it. Not only these common folk—even Jiang Huang, should he wish to cross the Wheel-Rebirth Well, must first undergo purification in the Soul-Cleansing Pool.

Gazing at the Soul Cleansing Pool before them, Lord Ye Yin turned and inquired, "For this reincarnation, do you intend to have the immortal sword reincarnate together, or merely allow its soul to undergo rebirth?"

Immortal Sword, Divine Soul...

Upon hearing this, a glimmer of understanding flashed in Eldrin's eyes as he quickly grasped the implication behind the Lord of Round Night's words.

Among the 2 types of reincarnation, 1 involved Emperor Mei's soul reincarnating together with the immortal sword, while the other required extracting Emperor Jiang's primordial spirit and assisting his soul to reincarnate separately. These 2 methods of reincarnation differed profoundly. If Emperor Jiang were to reincarnate alongside the immortal sword, the Daocheng Sword would lie concealed within Emperor Mei's dantian after transmigration. This was no ordinary immortal sword but a peerless divine blade. Should it accompany Emperor Jiang through reincarnation, it could safeguard his path and vanquish foes at critical moments, ultimately becoming the cornerstone of Emperor Jiang's ascension to dao attainment.

However, if it were merely a case of soul transmigration, the path for Emperor Mei to ascend to immortality again would undoubtedly be fraught with far greater hardships.

After all, bound by the laws of heaven and earth, an immortal must at least cultivate back to the Ascension Realm to reclaim memories of their past life.

Emperor Jiang had been reduced to this state precisely to slay the demonic deity Zijie. As he was also Lyra’s grandfather, Eldrin would never covet the Immortal Sword and commit such an unrighteous act.

He shook his head and placed the Daoxu Sword into the Soul-Cleansing Pool, saying, "Let it be reborn along with the immortal sword." A soft hum resonated.

The immortal sword plunged into the pool, instantly erupting with overwhelming celestial radiance.

The boundless souls in the pool immediately recoiled in terror, each dim-witted spirit revealing expressions of profound reverence.

Only when the mundane energies were fully cleansed did the Nether Lord draw forth the City of Dao Sword, leading Eldrin before the Well of Reincarnation.

"This is the Reincarnation Well."

Gazing at the Reincarnation Well before him, the Nether Sovereign handed the Daochang Sword to Eldrin and said, "Once you enter the cycle of reincarnation, it may be countless years before we meet again."

"If there is anything else you wish to accomplish, you may settle it yourself."

After saying this, Guoye Yinjun turned and vanished into the Well of Reincarnation.

When immortals aid a close friend in reincarnation, they often employ celestial methods to offer protection before parting, or bestow treasures to assist them in their next life's journey.

Yin Jun understood this well and tactfully took his leave first.

As the Nether Lord departed, Eldrin gazed at the Dao City Sword in his hand, then at the Cycle of Reincarnation Well before him. In the depths of the underworld, a revelation seemed to dawn upon him. He slowly closed his eyes, sensing the Primordial Chaos Scripture within his consciousness, and a look of profound understanding crossed his face. "So this is how it is."

Eldrin murmured softly, immediately attempting to imprint the Primordial Chaos Sutra into Jiang Huang's soul. Yet he discovered Jiang Huang's soul lacked sufficient spiritual rank to withstand such an earth-shattering ancient scripture.

In the end, Eldrin exhausted all means, managing only to imprint 2 ancient characters,

The Primordial Chaos Scripture contained merely a few 100 ancient characters in its entirety, yet each character seemed to possess the power to split heaven and earth.

Eldrin faintly sensed that being able to imprint 2 ancient characters within the Divine Soul of the Beauty Sovereign could already be considered an earth-shattering opportunity.

"2 ancient characters should suffice."

Eldrin's eyes flickered slightly as he finally exhaled a wisp of Postnatal Primordial Purple Qi, allowing it to merge with the immortal sword. Without further hesitation, he cast the blade into the Reincarnation Well.

As the Dao City Sword fell into the Reincarnation Well, an innate primordial qi descended from the unseen void, ultimately merging into the immortal sword. Witness how this innate primordial qi fused with the acquired Hongmeng Purple Qi, then flowed into 2 ancient characters, triggering a startling metamorphosis.

Deep within Jiang Huang's sea of consciousness, 2 ancient characters emitted a hazy immortal radiance, ultimately evolving into an archaic scripture spanning over a 100 words.

Eldrin caught a fleeting glimpse of fragmented words, noticing what appeared to be several large characters inscribed at the beginning. Written there were the words: "Primordial Genesis Qi Sutra"...

Amidst the boundless starry skies, within a flourishing great 1000 worlds.

In a rather magnificent immortal clan, a man in blue robes stood outside the grand hall, his expression revealing a hint of joy.

Boom

In that very instant, a blazing white radiance erupted between heaven and earth. The man looked up to see boundless sword energy sweeping across hundreds of millions of miles of void. The incandescent sword light illuminated the infinite cosmos, stirring the vast and boundless great chiliocosm.

Victory!

At the same moment, a baby’s cry echoed from the birthing chamber. A midwife opened the door and exclaimed joyfully, “Congratulations, True Lord! The lady has given birth to a young master.”

The man snapped back to his senses and burst through the door, clutching the infant in ecstatic revelation. "My son bears celestial signs—he must be the reincarnation of a Sword Immortal from beyond the heavens!"

"哈哈哈，我叶家得此麒麟儿，必定是得天命应劫而来，此世必将成仙。"“......"

Of the matters in the lower realm, Eldrin knew nothing.

He gazed at the sword radiance fading within the cycle of reincarnation and let out a faint sigh. The 2 ancient characters obtained by Emperor Jiang, having merged with the Postnatal Primordial Purple Qi and the Innate Mother Qi, had transformed into the "Primordial Genesis Qi Scripture." This scripture was truly extraordinary. Cultivating with it as the foundational text would allow 1 to develop the Primordial Genesis Qi. Relying on this Primordial Genesis Qi, even a mortal could cultivate into an Innate Spirit, or even attain the form of an Innate Divine Being. Such a heaven-defying immortal scripture would drive even ancient calamity immortals to madness if they obtained it. Yet, the conditions for cultivating this scripture were exceedingly harsh. To succeed, 1 must undergo a cycle of reincarnation and possess the same serendipity as Emperor Jiang.

Eldrin had intended to memorize the entire "Primordial Genesis Sutra," but the reincarnation of the Jiang Emperor unfolded too swiftly, leaving him with only a fraction of the scripture retained.

"Forget it. Although this scripture is astonishing, it pales in comparison to the Primordial Chaos Sutra." "No need for regret."

Eldrin withdrew his thoughts, pausing briefly before the Reincarnation Pool before his departure.

He recalled sending Emperor Jiang into the Soul-Cleansing Pool, guiding him into the cycle of reincarnation, and vaguely felt a haunting sense of familiarity. "Long, long ago, before the Wheel of Reincarnation, had someone done the very same thing?"

Some were my old friends, some were my mentors, and some were my young attendants.

I shall send my soul, together with the Primordial Chaos Sutra, into the cycle of reincarnation...

Eldrin murmured to himself, then ultimately shook his head once more.

He had been reborn with his memories intact. The Primordial Chaos Sutra was something he had stumbled upon at a street vendor’s stall. In his previous life, he had practiced it diligently for a long time before mastering it, and now he had brought that knowledge into this life.

At this thought, he murmured to himself, "It's a pity I can no longer remember the events of reincarnation after that. So be it."

In the end, Eldrin shook his head. Some matters were not yet ripe for investigation, and it was better to set aside what he couldn’t comprehend rather than dwell on it. Tucking away his thoughts, he finally stepped away from the side of the Reincarnation Well and sought out the Netherdark Yin Sovereign. Producing a single piece of Incense Fire Celestial Silver, he said, "Thank you for your assistance, Fellow Daoist. Consider this piece of Celestial Silver a token of my gratitude."

"Merely a trifling favor, yet you go to such extravagant lengths. I shall reluctantly accept, lest I appear ungrateful."

The Shadow Sovereign chuckled softly, yet still accepted the Devotional Silver.

Assisting the Eldrin in entering the cycle of reincarnation had consumed a vast quantity of Soul-Cleansing Liquid, and the Well of Reincarnation itself had been greatly depleted. That single piece of Faith Silver served as his reward.

Seeing him accept the Celestial Silver, Eldrin nodded and cupped his hands in salute. "With this matter settled, it is no longer appropriate for me to linger in this Circle of Oblivion. Should I have further needs in the future, I may return to impose upon your hospitality."

Chapter 1: The Prodigy's Fall The mountain mist coiled like ancient serpents, shrouding the Qingyun Sect's training grounds in an otherworldly haze. Ling Xuan knelt on the cold jade platform, his white robes stained with spiritual blood, as the verdict echoed through the silent peaks. "Ling Xuan squanders his innate talent, willfully destroying the sect's precious cultivation methods. Henceforth, he is demoted to outer sect disciple!" Murmurs rippled through the crowd of onlookers like autumn leaves scattering in the wind. "From the most promising core disciple to outer sect... what a tragic fall." "He squandered that Heaven's Chosen spiritual root gifted by the heavens!" Ling Xuan lifted his head, the setting sun casting long shadows across his determined features. No 1 noticed the faint purple glow shimmering within his pupils - the legacy of the long-lost Heavenly Dao Scripture he had risked everything to obtain. "Senior Brother Ling..." A gentle voice whispered from behind. Su Rong, her eyes red-rimmed, clutched his sleeve. "This junior sister has faith in you." He offered her a faint smile, then turned toward the distant outer sect mountains. His fingers traced the simple storage pouch at his waist, containing merely 30 spirit stones - a pittance compared to the thousands he once commanded. The path downward wound through mist-laden pines, each step carrying him further from the sect's center. Yet within his dantian, a profound energy stirred, swirling like the birth of a new universe. "Qingyun Sect," he murmured to the wind, "you cast aside a mere Qi Refining cultivator today. Little do you know, I now hold the key to unraveling the very secrets of the Heavenly Dao." Somewhere in the depths of the mountains, a timeless voice seemed to answer, "The phoenix rises not in flight, but from ashes..." (To be continued in Chapter 2)