Chapter 132: Turned into Obsession (Second Update)

"They are a pair!"

"They are a pair!"

"They are a pair..."

In the deepest part of the cycle, the Celestial Lord of Reincarnation stared at these identical pairs of obsessions, his expression somewhat shattered.

Yet he knew clearly that the being capable of such a feat was absolutely beyond his reach.

It was utterly inconceivable.

These were reincarnation obsessions—something even he could do nothing about—yet a terrifying existence had replicated identical obsessions without his slightest awareness.

The workings of fate were completely obscured; he couldn’t deduce anything.

Finally, after all the obsessions were paired,

the last remaining obsession appeared before the Celestial Lord of Reincarnation.

Was this… the Vermilion Bird?

Good heavens, one of the Four Celestial Beasts.

A being of such high status had actually turned into an obsession.

Her eyes were lifeless, and she kept murmuring to herself. The Celestial Lord of Reincarnation listened carefully.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

Frowning, the Celestial Lord of Reincarnation was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

However, since she had already become a reincarnation obsession, she must be dead.

In this state of obsession, the true spirit would endlessly endure the most agonizing torment, day and night, in an unending cycle.

For living beings, complete annihilation occurs in three steps.

First, the death of the physical body.

Second, the death of the soul.

Third, the death of the true spirit.

Most deaths in the world involve the physical body perishing, while the soul is automatically drawn into the cycle of reincarnation.

The souls of the strong can resist the pull of reincarnation, retaining the possibility of rebirth.

For some beings, even their souls are shattered upon death.

These individuals are left with only their true spirits. If they wish to reincarnate, they must first pass through countless rebirths in the cycle as the weakest of beings—such as paramecia or microorganisms—slowly nurturing their souls anew.

Only after repeated successful soul nurturing can they be reborn as living beings once more.

And then there are those whose true spirits are shattered as well.

This happens most often during tribulations or in the chaos of dark upheavals, when supreme beings strike down ordinary existences.

Gazing at the true spirit of the Vermilion Bird, the Celestial Lord of Reincarnation refrained from acting rashly for now.

Let her suffer at the bottom of the cycle for now!

...

Great Dao Sect.

Lu Ye's return immediately drew a crowd around him.

"How did it go? What's the situation?" Liu Changfeng asked urgently.

With a gentle smile on his face, Lu Ye's words sent chills down everyone's spines.

"The situation is quite good. Over ninety percent of the alien races should be dead. If you think their pocket worlds hold value, you can reclaim them now—there won't be much resistance."

Instantly, gasps of shock filled the air.

"Ninety-nine percent?"

Liu Changfeng sought confirmation of the number.

"Yes, ninety-nine percent!"

"Hahaha, excellent! Excellent! Excellent!"

"The scourge of the alien races has been wiped out in a single day. The Great Wilderness will enjoy peace for at least a millennium. Lu Ye, your contributions are monumental!"

Liu Changfeng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

The entire Hall of Inquiry was filled with laughter and praise.

Lu Ye then took out a massive number of storage rings and various storage pouches.

Most of the items inside were low-grade, as he had already taken everything he needed.

"These things are of no use to me. I’ll leave them to the sect."

There were too many...

Looking at the small mountain of storage treasures, merely sorting them would require a significant amount of manpower and time.

But no one would complain.

"This is too much. These are all treasures you obtained yourself. You could keep them."

"No need. I’ve already kept what I need. The sect can make use of the rest. If I ever need anything, I’ll just ask the sect."

"Good. If you need anything, be sure to inform the sect immediately."

"Also, about that matter with Chu Ling... Does she truly have a grudge against you?" Liu Changfeng hesitated before speaking.

"If the grudge isn’t too severe, perhaps you could persuade Chu Ling. The Sword Mountain is the most important treasure of the Taishang Sword Sect—one could say it’s the foundation of their sect. Especially since the Taishang Sword Sect is still aiding us, stealing the Sword Mountain is hardly the act of an ally," Liu Changfeng said.

Lu Ye chuckled lightly.

"Sect Leader, I’ve already said it—Chu Ling and I have no relationship whatsoever. If anything, we’re enemies. I can’t contact her, nor will I try. Whether she lives or dies has nothing to do with me. There’s no need to spare her for my sake. If she deserves death, then kill her."

Liu Changfeng hesitated again.

"Are you certain?"

"Absolutely!"

"Are you sure?"

"I'm sure!"

Liu Changfeng was still hesitant, as he knew all too well the complexities of young love.

Some couples might claim to be mortal enemies, but if one were truly harmed, the other would fly into a rage without hesitation.

Some lovers in a cold war could hurl the most vicious words, yet if you agreed with them, they’d immediately flare up in anger.

Wasn’t that just pure madness?

"I’m absolutely certain. I swear upon the Great Dao—Chu Ling’s life or death has nothing to do with me. Otherwise, may I perish and my path..."

"Hey, hey, hey!"

Liu Changfeng was startled and quickly covered Lu Ye’s mouth.

"Alright, alright, I believe you! No need to swear!"

It seemed Lu Ye and Chu Ling truly had no significant connection.

"In that case, I’ll notify the Taishang Sword Sect?"

Lu Ye smiled faintly.

"As you wish."

"If there’s nothing else, this disciple will take his leave."

"Mm, focus on your cultivation. If you encounter any difficulties, seek the sect promptly."

Lu Ye left the Hall of Inquiry.

His cultivation had already reached the eighth level of the Unity Realm. The dissipation of his karmic obsessions had pulled him out of the mire, and in that moment of relief, his realm had naturally broken through a minor stage.

Vermilion Bird’s death was unavoidable.

The moment she was parasitized by the Myriad Spirits Demon Emperor, her fate was sealed.

In his past life, because the Myriad Spirits Demon Emperor had survived, it brought Lu Ye immense trouble.

Too many enemies.

Though the Great Dao Sect had risen to prominence, it was through one brutal battle after another—nearly an entire generation of disciples and elders had perished in its ascent.

Even Sun Ruowei had indirectly died at the hands of the Myriad Spirits Demon Emperor.

Thus, Lu Ye could never allow the Myriad Spirits Demon Emperor to live.

Even if Vermilion Bird was one of the Four Celestial Spirits, even if she was an Emperor capable of suppressing the Myriad Spirits Demon Emperor completely, Lu Ye would never entrust the demon’s fate to her.

Enemies—he would kill them himself, cleanly.

Lu Ye had been about to begin his cultivation when he suddenly looked up.

"Hmm? Another breakthrough? It seems the frequency of the Chaos Venom’s flare-ups is increasing."

Lu Ye murmured to himself.

The aura of Bai Qiulan, belonging to the Tribulation Realm, spread throughout the Great Dao Sect.

Yet another Tribulation Realm expert was born.

A terrifying chill covered the entire Great Dao Sect in a layer of frost.

Bai Qiulan opened her eyes amidst endless agony.

At this moment, the system transformed into Shen Xitong, and her figure vanished.

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