Chapter 272: Jade Slip of the Han Characters

"But this doesn't make sense."

"You only used one finger!"

Champion Marquis said with a blank expression.

During his lifetime, he had used this move to kill countless powerful enemies; even those Buddhist Sect bald donkeys who were well-versed in the way of Causality could only become ghosts under his spear.

If not for the war that destroyed his nation, where he was besieged by too many people, he would not have died. But now, he had actually encountered an existence capable of blocking this move!

"What matters is not that I extended a finger, but that I extended a finger."

Li Heng said calmly.

He had roughly discerned the essence of this spear strike from Champion Marquis.

It was a power with an extremely high status, one that locked the outcome the moment it was unleashed. It appeared to be reversing cause and effect, but in reality, anyone who tried to deal with it using the way of Causality would surely die more unjustly than anyone else.

"Where did you learn this move?"

Li Heng asked.

He was certain that this move, this power that locked the outcome upon release, was absolutely not something from this Heaven and Earth, and given Champion Marquis's status, he could never have comprehended it.

It was as absurd as a mortal comprehending the birth and destruction of the universe.

"Could it be... that you also obtained the inheritance!?"

Champion Marquis was suddenly startled and asked.

Inheritance?

Hearing this, Li Heng narrowed his eyes slightly; an interesting term.

"Tell me the information you know, and perhaps I can spare your life and give you a good job while I'm at it."

Champion Marquis fell into deep thought upon hearing this.

But soon, he shook his head.

"I am a subject of His Majesty and cannot betray him."

Li Heng was not angry when he heard this.

"If a ruler treats his subjects as his own hands and feet, then the subjects treat the ruler as their heart and mind; if a ruler treats his subjects as dogs and horses, then the subjects treat the ruler as fellow countrymen; if a ruler treats his subjects as dirt and mustard, then the subjects treat the ruler as a mortal enemy."

"Your Majesty ran away and left you behind; are you sure you want to remain loyal to him?"

He said with a smile.

Champion Marquis was stunned.

What he said did indeed make some sense.

Back then, he had died in the war that destroyed his nation to protect Great Ming. Now that he had been revived from death, and forcibly awakened before he could even recover to his peak, his origin and potential had been damaged.

It was impossible for him not to have any resentment after being treated this way.

"But I attacked you just now."

Champion Marquis said.

"That is fine. This Venerable One is a magnanimous person and can waive your death sentence, but you must serve this Venerable One for ten thousand years hereafter," Li Heng said calmly.

He had taken a liking to Champion Marquis's ability to lock the outcome upon attack.

If he did not have his Visualization Divine Ability, even he would have fallen for it.

This kind of talent was quite suitable for helping him maintain the order of Reincarnation, acting as an Underworld Messenger who could ensure that if the King of Hell calls for you to die at the third watch, no one dares to keep you until the fifth. Of course, he was mainly curious about what that so-called inheritance was.

A power that was not Causality, yet surpassed Causality.

"But I have a Contract with Great Ming, regardless of life or death."

Champion Marquis said.

"The so-called Contract will be resolved by this Venerable One, as long as you agree."

Li Heng said.

At this moment, Champion Marquis felt moved.

Abandoning the darkness for the light—this was not necessarily a bad idea.

Moreover, Champion Marquis could also perceive that he was simply no match for the person before him; if he did not yield, he would definitely die here, and how could he be willing to accept that?

"Fine, I agree."

Champion Marquis nodded.

He had given his life for Great Ming while alive, so he should be the master of his own fate after death. The grace Great Ming had shown him was not enough to make him follow them for all eternity.

Li Heng nodded. With the Dharma Law of Reincarnation upon him, he slashed into the Void. In the metaphysical realm, the Contract between Champion Marquis and Great Ming was severed by him; such was the power of the Dharma Law of Reincarnation.

Once one enters Reincarnation, all past dust and karma vanish.

What did a mere Contract count for?

"You have now developed a deep connection with Reincarnation. This Venerable One now appoints you as an Underworld Messenger. If any powerful being interferes with the order of Reincarnation, you must strike them down."

Li Heng said calmly.

He did not consider Champion Marquis a confidant; he was merely a tool.

"I shall strictly obey the command of the Emperor Lord."

Champion Marquis knelt on one knee to express his loyalty.

At the moment he established a deep connection with Reincarnation, he clearly realized the identity of the person before him—how supreme he was! He was actually the Underworld Emperor Lord who presided over the Life and Death of Heaven and Earth Samsara!

This master was far stronger than that child of Great Ming.

"Speak, what exactly is this so-called inheritance?"

Li Heng asked curiously.

After pondering for a while, Champion Marquis spoke.

"When I was young, I once picked up a Jade Slip by the seaside. This Jade Slip is the inheritance I spoke of."

"Was that move of yours also comprehended from the Jade Slip?"

Li Heng asked.

Champion Marquis nodded.

"That is correct. The information within the Jade Slip is as vast as the sea, and this subordinate lacked the strength to comprehend it all. However, through a stroke of luck, I managed to grasp a few words and phrases, and practiced this unfathomable thrust."

"This subordinate speculates that this Jade Slip likely originates from Tianwai."

A Heavenly Jade Slip, then.

Li Heng pondered in his heart; this indeed aligned with his own speculations.

But why did this Heaven and Earth have so many things from Tianwai? First there was the Reincarnation Disk on his person, and now this Jade Slip, which might possess an inheritance of information, had popped up?

This might perhaps be explained as a coincidence.

But Li Heng felt it would not be that simple.

Perhaps this World was truly special, after all?

It was just that he did not know where the specialty lay.

"Then, what about that Jade Slip?"

Li Heng asked.

"This subordinate does not know either," Champion Marquis shook his head.

"That Jade Slip was merely something I happened to pick up. I was unable to imprint my personal mark upon the Jade Slip to refine it, so I could only store it in my residence from when I was alive."

"However, my residence, along with the Great Ming Imperial Palace, was long ago burned to ashes during the war that destroyed the nation."

Champion Marquis said with some embarrassment.

He could see that this new master was very concerned about that Jade Slip, but he had been near death at the time, so how could he have concerned himself with such worldly possessions?

Back then, he also did not know he would be able to resurrect after death.

Li Heng nodded.

"Let me view your memories."

Upon hearing this, Champion Marquis did not understand, but thinking that he had already sold his life away, and this Emperor Lord of the Netherworld would not harm him, he immediately opened his mind and allowed Li Heng to probe his memories.

Li Heng waved his large hand.

He transformed the memories in Champion Marquis's mind into images.

The first thing that came into view was the tragic Zhanchang.

Champion Marquis spoke up to explain.

"This was the war that destroyed the nation back then. At that time, I was besieged by three Heavenly Human Peak experts, but in the end, I only managed to kill one Heavenly Human before being besieged to death."

Describing his own death, Champion Marquis felt it was rather strange.

Li Heng nodded, offering no further comment.

Following the chronological order, he continuously traced Champion Marquis's memory images back into the past, until he saw that Jade Slip; this was also the last time Champion Marquis had seen that Jade Slip while he was alive.

Two characters were carved onto the Jade Slip.

"Salvation."

A great wave surged in Li Heng's heart.

Because these two characters were actually Chinese characters.

This was the first time he had seen Chinese characters in this Heaven and Earth, and also the first time he had seen something with such an obvious connection to his past life.