Chapter 113: Its Twofold Nature

The battle between Wan Huo Ancestor, the Great Peng Bird and Ming He Ancestor has long been spread throughout the Vast Wilderness World, and many experts felt the huge shockwave when Wan Huo Ancestor self‑detonated.

Everyone thought Wan Huo Ancestor had already fallen, even his friend Zhenyuanzi thought so, and swore to demand justice from Ming He Ancestor and the Great Peng Bird.

"Although the Wan Huo Daoist companion endured tribulation, after his self‑detonation he somehow left a fragment of a lingering soul, preserving a spark of life, which I happened to discover and rescue."

"This trip to the You Ming Blood Sea is also in hopes of finding a way to restore the Wan Huo Daoist companion," Zhou Yi explained.

Considering that for Wan Huo Ancestor to be reincarnated he must pass through the jurisdiction of Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman, perhaps we should now report the situation truthfully.

"So the one who stopped the Chaos Bell was you! You've become famous throughout Honghuang these days! However, based on your description, the Wan Huo Daoist companion is left with only a fragment of a lingering soul; it may be hard to restore," Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman replied.

In that battle, Taiyi Shen's use of the primordial treasure Chaos Bell to aid the Great Peng Bird was witnessed by many strong cultivators, which made them curious about Zhou Yi's ability to break the limits of the Chaos Bell.

"I know that clearly in my heart, but since I've come to the You Ming Blood Sea, I want to try my luck. However, I have a new idea here.

I wonder if you can listen to me and give some advice?" Zhou Yi smiled and asked.

"Please go ahead, no need to be formal!" Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman replied.

"As you said, in the You Ming Blood Sea there are countless wronged souls drifting; they have nowhere to settle and can only wander this blood sea.

I wonder if we could create a place to contain these wronged souls and gradually dissolve their resentment.

Furthermore, perhaps we can help these wronged souls achieve true liberation, even attain Reincarnation and Rebirth!" Zhou Yi's words were profound, especially the final four characters, which he pronounced slowly, each word punctuated.

When the words "Reincarnation and Rebirth" reached Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's ears, it struck like a thunderclap on a clear day, as if it were a great revelation from the time of Chaos's Beginning. Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman was stunned, repeatedly muttering "Reincarnation and Rebirth".

Zhou Yi was not impatient; he simply observed Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman quietly, watching for any subtle changes in him. Strangely, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman showed no abnormal reaction.

"I see, thank you for the friend's guidance; my Dao path is finally clear!" After a while, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman snapped out of his daze, bowed to Zhou Yi, and said slowly.

"You need not mind, friend; I merely had a sudden feeling. As for the concrete actions, I am at a loss," Zhou Yi appeared composed on the surface, even waving his hand to tell Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman not to worry, yet his heart was full of doubt.

Is this considered finished? How could this be? I felt no increase in cultivation, nor any blessing descending from heaven and earth, yet Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's path has become accessible?

"Friend, you are too courteous; before coming to this blood sea I already had some enlightenment, but I could never see the road ahead. Your words awakened me, prompting me to resolve to create a place where myriad wronged souls can wash away their grudges and be reborn."

Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's face showed determination, his eyes flickered with a strange light, causing Zhou Yi to be momentarily stunned.

"This is your own opportunity arriving, I merely happened to be present. However, establishing Reincarnation is no small matter; you must think thrice before acting. If you don't mind, I am willing to lend a hand," Zhou Yi, feeling reluctant, proposed.

Everyone knows that Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman's embodiment of Reincarnation holds great significance for the entire Vast Wilderness World, yet few care about what will become of Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman himself.

After embodying Reincarnation, can Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman retain self‑awareness, or will he vanish like the Pangu Great Deity?

If possible, Zhou Yi does not wish to see the Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman, who has contributed greatly to the Vast Wilderness World, disappear.

"You are right, friend; constructing Reincarnation is extremely complex, not something that can be finished in a day or night; it truly requires thorough preparation to ensure flawless execution. If you have time, perhaps you could accompany me to the Wu Clan, and we can discuss the matter in detail," Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman suggested.

Following Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman back to the Wu Clan with a bewildered expression, Zhou Yi realized he had been misled by the legends of the Vast Wilderness World.

He originally thought Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman had stumbled into the You Ming Blood Sea by chance, and then, through some resonance, grasped the true meaning of Reincarnation.

Next, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman should let out a roar, directly embody Reincarnation, and the Six Realms of Reincarnation would be born.

Therefore, while conversing with Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman, Zhou Yi intentionally or unintentionally guided him and introduced the concept of Reincarnation and Rebirth. Logically, Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman should immediately comprehend and achieve embodiment of Reincarnation.

What was unexpected is that, although Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman did attain insight, he had no intention of sacrificing himself to accomplish Reincarnation. He said he would return to the Wu Clan to seriously contemplate how to establish Reincarnation, but in reality it seemed Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman had never considered the option of embodying Reincarnation.

Zhou Yi, of course, would not proactively suggest that Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman embody Reincarnation, as that would be forcing the other to sacrifice himself for the greater good.

Although the establishment of the Six Realms of Reincarnation is crucial, it must be something Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman genuinely wishes to do himself.

Zhou Yi detests moral blackmail; he believes that if someone truly thinks they are right, they should personally undertake that great deed!

However, while returning with Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman to their clan, Zhou Yi gradually realized that Hou Tu's embodiment of Reincarnation was far more complicated than it appeared on the surface.

"Indeed worthy of being the ruler of Honghuang Tian Di, the Wu Clan's strength is truly immense!" Zhou Yi exclaimed.

The Wu Clan members encountered along the way were all exceptionally powerful, the weakest being of Earth Immortal Rank. Most possessed Mysterious Immortal strength, and many had even reached the Golden Immortal level.

And Great Witches whose power rivals that of Great Luo Golden Immortals are commonplace throughout the Wu Clan. Such astonishing strength made Zhou Yi deeply realize that the Human Race still has a long way to go to reach such heights.

Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman explained: "Our Wu Clan originates from the essence blood of Pangu Father God, granting us innate great power; this is both our strength and our limitation."

"What do you mean by that?" Zhou Yi asked curiously.

"When our Wu Clan is born, we already possess great power, but this also means that after reaching adulthood, an individual's strength is almost impossible to further increase; breaking the limit is nearly unattainable," Hou Tu Ancestor Shaman continued.

Everything has two sides; although the Wu Clan is born strong, its room for advancement is limited. In contrast, the Human Race, though initially weak, possesses limitless developmental potential.

However, enabling the Human Race to reach the Wu Clan's level is, for most people, an almost unattainable dream.