Chapter 1024 : The Soul's Purification and Rebirth

Eldrin Chen nodded. These souls had come from the world of the living, tainted by far too much of the aura of Mortal Dust [the mundane world of desires and attachments]. They had long since ceased to be pure.

Only after undergoing the baptism of the Soul-Cleansing Pool [a mystical pool that purifies souls of worldly attachments] could they safely step into the cycle of Reincarnation [the process of rebirth into a new life].

Otherwise, if everyone were to be reborn carrying memories of past lives and the clinging aura of Mortal Dust, then familial bonds and blood ties in the human world would likely cease to exist.

Moreover, with the accumulation of this Mortal Dust aura, ordinary mortals and cultivators with weak spiritual souls would eventually be unable to bear the burden.

This applied not only to these common folk; even Imperial Sovereign Jiang [a title for a supreme ruler], if he wished to cross the Reincarnation Well [a mystical well that serves as a gateway to rebirth], would need to undergo a passage through the Soul-Cleansing Pool.

Gazing at the Soul-Cleansing Pool before him, the Lord of Dark Night Nether Lord [a title for a powerful ruler of the underworld] turned and inquired, "For this reincarnation, do you intend for the Immortal Sword [a sentient, divine-grade sword] to be reborn alongside him, or merely for his spiritual soul to undergo rebirth alone?"

"The Immortal Sword... and the spiritual soul..."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered with understanding as he grasped the implication behind the Lord of Dark Night Nether Lord's words.

Between the two methods of reincarnation, one involved the spiritual soul of Imperial Sovereign Jiang being reborn together with the Immortal Sword. The other required extracting Imperial Sovereign Jiang's Primordial Spirit [the core spiritual essence of a high-level cultivator] and then assisting his spiritual soul to undergo rebirth separately.

These two methods differed vastly. If Imperial Sovereign Jiang were to be reincarnated together with the Immortal Sword, then after his rebirth, the Path Ruins Sword [the specific name of this Immortal Sword] would lie concealed within Imperial Sovereign Jiang's Elixir Field [the core energy center within a cultivator's body]. This chapter appears courtesy of audio-novel . com.

This is a Peerless Immortal Sword [a supreme weapon of unparalleled sharpness and power]. If it were to undergo Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] alongside Imperial Sovereign Jiang, it could, at a crucial moment, protect his path and slay his foes, becoming a key element in Imperial Sovereign Jiang's journey to reclaim his former glory.

However, if only his soul were to be reborn, Imperial Sovereign Jiang's path to re-ascending to immortality would undoubtedly be fraught with far greater hardship.

Bound by the laws of heaven and earth, an Immortal [a being who has transcended mortality] seeking to recover memories of a past life must at the very least cultivate back to the Ascendant Immortal Realm [a high stage of immortal cultivation].

Imperial Sovereign Jiang had been reduced to this state for the sake of slaying the Demon God [a powerful entity of malevolent origin] within the Purple Seal Realm. As he was also the grandfather of Exquisite Jiang, Eldrin Chen naturally harbored no thought of coveting the Immortal Sword and committing such an unrighteous act.

Shaking his head, he placed the Path Ruins Sword into the Soul-Cleansing Pool [a mystical pool that purifies souls] and declared, "Let it undergo Reincarnation together with the Immortal Sword."

"*Hum—*"

As the Immortal Sword entered the pool, it instantly erupted with a torrent of Celestial Immortal [a realm of immortal cultivation] radiance.

The countless souls within the pool recoiled in terror, their simple, nascent spirits all revealing expressions of profound reverence.

Only after the Mortal Dust [the mundane impurities of the mortal world] essence was fully cleansed did the Nether Lord [a ruler of the underworld] retrieve the Path Ruins Sword and lead Eldrin Chen before the Reincarnation Well [a well that serves as a gateway to rebirth].

"This is the Reincarnation Well," he stated.

Gazing at the Reincarnation Well [a mystical well that facilitates the cycle of rebirth] before him, the Nether Lord [a ruler of the underworld] handed the Path Ruins Sword to Eldrin Chen and said, "Once you enter the Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth], who knows how many years will pass before we meet again."

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

Having spoken, the Lord of Dark Night Nether Lord turned and departed from the vicinity of the Reincarnation Well.

When an Immortal [a being who has achieved immortality through cultivation] assists a friend in reincarnation, it is customary to offer protection through Immortal Path [techniques of the immortal cultivation path] or bestow treasures to aid their cultivation in the next life.

Understanding this, the Nether Lord tactfully withdrew first.

Watching the Nether Lord depart, Eldrin Chen looked at the Path Ruins Sword in his hand, then at the Reincarnation Well before him. A profound intuition stirred within him, as if guided by fate itself.

He slowly closed his eyes, sensing the Primordial Chaos Scripture [an ancient and profound cultivation manual] within his mind, and a look of deep understanding dawned upon his face.

"So that's how it is."

Eldrin Chen murmured to himself. He immediately attempted to imprint the Primordial Chaos Scripture onto the soul of Imperial Sovereign Jiang, but found that the spiritual foundation of Imperial Sovereign Jiang was insufficient to bear the weight of such a world-shaking Ancient Scripture [a scripture of immense power and antiquity].

In the end, despite exhausting all his methods, Eldrin Chen succeeded only in imprinting two ancient characters.

The Primordial Chaos Scripture [a legendary text containing the foundational truths of creation] comprised merely a few hundred ancient characters, yet each character seemed to possess the power to World-Opening [to cleave apart chaos and establish a new world].

Eldrin Chen had a vague sense that for Imperial Sovereign Jiang [a legendary emperor from ancient times] to have imprinted two of these ancient characters within his divine soul was perhaps already a heaven-shaking, earth-overturning stroke of fate.

"Two ancient characters should be sufficient."

Eldrin Chen's eyes flickered slightly. Finally, he exhaled a wisp of Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a profound, violet-hued energy born from the primal chaos after creation] and guided it to merge into the Immortal Sword [a divine blade of peerless sharpness and spiritual power].

Without further hesitation, he then cast the Immortal Sword into the depths of the Reincarnation Well [a mystical well said to hold the power of rebirth and transformation].

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As the Path Ruins Sword [another name for the Immortal Sword, referencing its connection to a place of ancient power] sank into the Reincarnation Well, an ethereal strand of Innate Mother Energy [the primordial, nurturing energy that existed before creation] descended from the void and finally settled upon the Immortal Sword.

The Innate Mother Energy merged with the Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura, and this fusion flowed into the two ancient characters, triggering a startling metamorphosis.

Deep within the sea of consciousness that once belonged to Imperial Sovereign Jiang, the two ancient characters emitted a hazy, immortal light. They ultimately transformed, unfolding into an ancient scripture several hundred characters long.

Eldrin Chen glimpsed fragments of the text. The opening passage seemed to be inscribed with several large, imposing characters.

Upon the scroll was inscribed—the Scripture of Innate Primordial Breath.

"......"

Within the Boundless Starry Sky, inside a flourishing Great Thousand World.

Within a rather magnificent Immortal Clan, a man in verdant robes paced anxiously outside a bedchamber, his face etched with worry.

"Boom—"

At that very instant, a blazing white radiance erupted between heaven and earth.

The man looked up to see boundless sword energy crisscrossing the void for millions upon millions of Li-lengths [one Li-length equals five hundred meters]. The incandescent sword-light illuminated the measureless cosmos, startling the vast and boundless Great Thousand World.

"Waaah!"

Simultaneously, the cry of an infant echoed from within the bedchamber.

A midwife opened the door, her face alight with joy, and announced, "Congratulations, True Lord [a title for a powerful cultivator who has attained a high level of enlightenment]. The Lady has given birth to a young master."

"Hmmmm—" [a deep, resonant hum]

The man snapped back to his senses and threw the door open, rushing in to cradle the infant with wild joy. "My son was born with a celestial omen! He must be the reincarnation of a Sword Immortal from beyond the heavens!"

"Hahaha! With such a Qilin [a mythical auspicious beast] child, our Ye Clan has surely received the Mandate of Heaven to face this era's tribulation. In this life, he shall undoubtedly ascend to immortality!"

"..."

Unaware of the events unfolding in the lower realm, Eldrin Chen could only watch as the sword radiance vanished into the depths of the Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] vortex, letting out a soft sigh.

He sighed softly, gazing at the sword light that had disappeared into the Reincarnation.

The two ancient characters obtained by Imperial Sovereign Jiang had fused with the Acquired Primordial Chaos Violet Aura [a supreme energy born after the creation of the cosmos] and the Innate Mother Energy [the primordial creative force of existence], transforming into the 《Scripture of Innate Primordial Breath》.

This scripture was profoundly Extraordinary. Cultivating with it as one's foundational text allowed one to refine the Innate Primordial Breath [the most fundamental, uncreated energy of the universe].

By relying on this Innate Primordial Breath, a mere mortal could cultivate a body akin to an Innate Divine Spirit [a god born from the primal forces of creation], and even attain a physique matching that of an Innate Heavenly God Being [a supreme being of innate divine origin].

Such a heaven-defying Immortal Scripture would drive even a Kalpa Tribulation Ancient Immortal [an immortal who has survived immense cosmic cycles] to madness.

Regrettably, the cultivation requirements for this scripture are exceedingly stringent. To succeed in its practice, one must undergo a single cycle of Reincarnation [the process of the soul passing from one life to the next], and even then, one requires the specific karmic opportunity that Imperial Sovereign Jiang possessed.

Eldrin Chen initially intended to memorize the entire Scripture of Innate Primordial Breath, but Imperial Sovereign Jiang's entry into Reincarnation was too swift. In the end, Eldrin Chen managed to commit only a small portion of the text to memory.

"Let it be. Though this scripture is astonishing, it pales in comparison to the Primordial Chaos Scripture [the foundational and supreme text of cultivation, containing the laws of creation itself]," he concluded.

"There is no need for regret."

Eldrin Chen gathered his thoughts. Before his departure, he paused for a moment by the Reincarnation Pool [a mystical pool serving as a gateway to the cycle of rebirth].

A memory surfaced: sending Imperial Sovereign Jiang into the Soul-Cleansing Pool [a sacred pool that purifies the soul before reincarnation], guiding him into the vast unknown of Reincarnation. A strange, haunting sense of familiarity washed over him.

"In a time long forgotten, before the Reincarnation Well [another name for a mystical gateway to rebirth], did someone perform this very same act?" he mused aloud.

"A dear friend, perhaps. Or a revered master. Or even a junior disciple of mine…"

"…gently guiding my soul, together with the Primordial Chaos Scripture, into the flowing currents of Reincarnation…"

Eldrin Chen murmured these words to the silent air, then finally shook his head, letting the thought drift away like mist.

He had been reborn with his memories intact. The Primordial Chaos Scripture was something he had found at a market stall in his previous life. He had practiced its teachings for a long time before finally mastering it, and had brought that knowledge with him into this life.

Thinking of this, he murmured to himself, "A pity that the events concerning Reincarnation [the cycle of death and rebirth] after that are now lost to my memory."

"Let it be."

In the end, Eldrin Chen shook his head. Some mysteries were not yet meant to be unraveled; it was better to set aside what he could not comprehend for the time being.

He gathered his wandering thoughts and finally stepped away from the side of the Reincarnation Well [a mystical well that facilitates the journey of souls into a new life]. He sought out Lord of Dark Night Nether Lord and produced a piece of Incense Offering Celestial Silver [a special silver used in rituals and offerings to celestial beings]. "My thanks for your assistance, Fellow Daoist. Please accept this Celestial Silver as a token of my gratitude."

"It was merely a small favor, yet you go to such expense. I would be remiss to refuse such generosity."

Nether Lord [a ruler of the underworld] smiled and accepted the Incense Offering Celestial Silver.

Assisting Imperial Sovereign Jiang in entering Reincarnation had consumed a vast quantity of Soul-Cleansing Liquid [a mystical liquid that purifies the soul for rebirth], and the Reincarnation Well itself had been greatly depleted. That single piece of Incense Offering Celestial Silver was a fitting compensation for his efforts.

Seeing that the Celestial Silver had been accepted, Eldrin Chen nodded and clasped his hands in a formal salute. "With this matter concluded, it is not fitting for me to linger long in the Netherworld Realm [the underworld, the realm of the dead]."

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