The Samsara Seal, one of the top ten peerless divine weapons listed on the first page of the Six Realms Exchange Catalog, was rated as the most mysterious. According to a rough introduction, it was forged by the primordial deity Houtu, who ascended to the other shore alongside the Celestial Emperor in ancient times.
Out of compassion for all living beings, Houtu lamented the absence of reincarnation in the world. After death, souls either dissipated into chaos or transformed into vengeful spirits and malevolent ghosts—manifestations of the laws of heaven and earth—leaving no possibility of rebirth. Thus, Houtu used herself as the crucible, the Nine Nether as the flame, and half a step of Dao-fruit as the material to forge this Samsara Seal. Since Houtu had not yet fully attained the Dao-fruit, the seal remained incomplete, its true function unknown, rendering it profoundly enigmatic. Within the Six Realms Exchange Catalog, it stands as one of the items that is never in short supply.
“According to what Senior Brother Qi mentioned, the Samsara Seal possesses the ability to truly revive the dead? Samsara Seal, Samsara Seal—the master of the Six Paths of Reincarnation… perhaps there really is some connection…” The thought flashed through Meng Qi’s mind. “Heaven and Earth—one left behind the Time Blade, the other became the Samsara Seal, both ranking among the top ten peerless divine weapons. No wonder they were regarded as supreme figures of the early ancient era, dominating the universe.”
As for the Fengshen Bang (the Investiture Scroll), Meng Qi was more familiar with it, though its method of resurrection differed entirely from that of the Samsara Seal.
The Fengshen Bang was a unique treasure passed down in the Investiture World. Unlike what he had read in novels, according to Senior Uncle Xiao Bai, it was forged by five ancient Buddhas—Yuanshi, Lingbao, Daode, Amitabha, and Bodhi—ostensibly because the Heavenly Court had lost too many primordial deities and needed to replenish them. Anyone whose name was inscribed on the scroll could be granted a divine title and position. But at its core, it was truly horrifying: once one’s name was written on the Fengshen Bang, one would be entirely under the control of its master. Even the mightiest, when confronted by the God-Beating Whip associated with the Fengshen Bang, would be subdued with a single strike.
Of course, those whose names were inscribed on the scroll would have their true spirits preserved after death, entering the scroll for protection and cultivation, ready to be resurrected at any time.
If the Six Realms truly used this item as a basis, then every reincarnator, from the moment they entered, was likely already inscribed on the scroll!
Thus, the reincarnators were controlled by the Six Realms and unable to resist, to be eliminated at will. Therefore, resurrection would be simple?
“Senior Uncle Xiao Bai said the Fengshen Bang was originally hidden in the Zhou Kingdom’s Investiture Platform, but was later stolen…” The scenery before Meng Qi changed rapidly, and in an instant, hundreds of thoughts surged through his mind. “Combined with the fact that the Samsara Seal is not scarce in the Six Realms, no wonder Senior Brother Qi guessed that the Six Realms’ foundation lies in one of these two items. As to which one exactly, further observation and testing are needed…”
The combination of the Fengshen Bang and the God-Beating Whip was definitely at the level of peerless divine weapons, but the Fengshen Bang was the main item; without it, the God-Beating Whip was merely a divine weapon with special functions.
As his vision turned pitch black and mist was about to appear, Meng Qi knew he was about to return to the Reincarnation Plaza.
Just then, strands of dark flame suddenly surged from within his pale golden glow, converging into a tiny, flickering light like a bean-sized lamp.
“Did the Demon Sage’s Spear secretly leave a hidden danger on me without anyone noticing?” Meng Qi was astonished, but not alarmed, as he knew he would soon receive treatment from the Master of the Six Realms’ Reincarnation.
Fighting against such a peerless divine weapon, it was truly impossible to guard against!
Suddenly, the dark flame flickered and extinguished itself. A voice, subtly alluring and as clear as spring water, emerged and seeped into Meng Qi’s ears:
“The Demon Sage was born at the dawn of heaven and earth, surviving through multiple epochs, possessing vast knowledge and a heart unshaken by time, with spiritual cultivation no less profound than that of a Buddha. How could she suddenly fall for A-nan at the end of the ancient era?”
The voice dissipated, vanishing without a trace. The mist descended before Meng Qi, enveloping him and seeping into his body, healing his wounds.
“What exactly did that sly fox mean?” Meng Qi’s expression remained unchanged, his Yuan Heart Seal suppressing his thoughts. Could it be that her deep-seated hatred and the fierce battle with him were all an act, a ruse to deceive the Six Realms and find an opportunity to give him a hint?
Indeed, those connected to the ancient great beings were unfathomable, their motives deeply hidden…
However, to deceive the Six Realms without the aid of the Yu Xu Palace or Bi You Palace, one would need to take many detours and establish a false image long in advance to make it work.
Was she implying that the Demon Sage never truly loved A-nan? Yet the message reading “Kill those who are fickle and unfaithful” and the hatred I sensed outside A-nan’s Pure Land were not false… What exactly was she trying to hint at?
As his wounds healed, Meng Qi channeled the primordial energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into a Daoist robe, and stepped out of the mist. Jiang Zhiwei and the others, who had not been seriously injured, had already emerged.
“Main task completed. Each person receives 6,000 Virtue Points and one Reincarnation Talisman.”
“Unexpected change occurred. The task was completed by others. No evaluation for team members.”
Jiang Zhiwei sheathed her sword, her skirt swaying slightly. Her bright and charming face looked slightly gloomy as she suddenly sighed, “I had thought Senior Brother Qi, having obtained the complete inheritance of the Devil Monarch, might have a chance to escape the Six Realms. I never expected he still couldn’t transcend and ended up accepting the Devil Emperor’s Claw for our sake.”
Meng Qi felt sorrow—not only worry and gratitude, but also a sense of shared tragedy. If Senior Brother Qi could have escaped the Six Realms, it would at least have shown that there was hope, a glimmer of light for the rest of them. But the Six Realms proved to be so insidious and ruthless.
We must find a way to prevent Senior Brother Qi from being corrupted and driven mad by the Devil Emperor’s Claw!
Suddenly, Ruan Yushu stared directly at Meng Qi and Jiang Zhiwei, her voice calm but firm: “Actually, this incident reveals the weakness of the Six Realms. They had to use us to manipulate Senior Brother Qi into accepting the Devil Emperor’s Claw. If he had been ruthless enough, maybe the Six Realms would have been powerless.”
“That’s true…” Meng Qi’s spirits lifted, and Jiang Zhiwei’s sword intent reignited with renewed vigor.
Ruan Yushu’s tone remained unchanged: “If one day you find an opportunity to escape the Six Realms, and They use me to lure you into a trap, then you must not hesitate to abandon me.”
“Being under the control of the Six Realms is essentially equivalent to death. It would be better to free one or two of you, so that you may achieve great things in the future and resurrect me.”
“Don’t say such inauspicious things,” Meng Qi interrupted, knowing how dangerous it was to set such “flags.”
Jiang Zhiwei smiled and shook her head: “Little Sister Yushu, don’t worry about such distant matters.”
What she did not say aloud was that if they were to escape the Six Realms, it would require secret planning and preparation over a long time, erupting suddenly in an instant, giving the Six Realms no chance to interfere. If there were traps, it would be because they had exposed themselves prematurely, which would be their own fault.
Zhao Heng stood quietly nearby, feeling a pang of sorrow for Qi Zhengyan’s fate.
After exchanging some words, the group felt somewhat relieved of their depression and pain. They gathered their emotions and handed over the corpse of the Flesh Mountain Demon General to the Six Realms, exchanging it for 11,000 Virtue Points. Due to the unexpected situation, this was the only spoils they obtained.
Since the Flesh Mountain Demon General was slain by Meng Qi alone, with only Ruan Yushu providing musical support, and given the generous task reward, all three of them suggested that the Virtue Points should go to Meng Qi.
“This mission ended halfway, and I didn’t even use any of my secret treasures. I still need to work hard to understand the Tai Shang Sword Sutra. At most, I will exchange for one year of time with the Reincarnation Talisman for cultivation. The reward Virtue Points are more than sufficient,” Jiang Zhiwei explained.
Ruan Yushu and Zhao Heng were in similar situations—their exchanged secret treasures remained unused, and they were currently deeply immersed in mastering their family’s core cultivation techniques. Therefore, they echoed Jiang Zhiwei’s sentiments.
Meng Qi thought about the flaws in his sword-and-blade unification technique and planned to immediately forge the Moral Ice Sword. Additionally, he needed to restore the Qi Sha Tablet and exchange for one year of time. The Virtue Points were a bit tight, so he did not decline and accepted them calmly.
“We should first exchange for information about the next mission and strive to focus our cultivation efforts accordingly,” Meng Qi suggested casually without immediately redeeming the points.
The four of them skillfully each contributed one hundred Virtue Points to the Six Realms.
The thin, cold voice of the Master of the Six Realms’ Reincarnation resounded: “The next reincarnation mission will occur one year from now. It is expected that the power gap among team members will continue to widen, leading to the division of the mission.”
Meng Qi and the others exchanged glances but said nothing, silently accepting this fact.
The second level of the Heaven Ladder was extremely difficult, blocking countless talented individuals. From the fact that even a Grandmaster was the backbone of a major faction, Meng Qi believed that Zhao Heng would need at least three more years to break through. Even with the additional year gained from the Reincarnation Talisman and ascending the throne, he would not become a Grandmaster in the next mission, as he was not someone who could ascend in one step!
The same applied to Ruan Yushu. Despite her innate musical talent, the physical transformation she had undergone, and the full resources of the Ruan family dedicated to her training to help her familiarize herself with the divine weapon and achieve early attunement, it would still take her four or five years to progress from the Fifth Heaven Ladder to the Grandmaster level.
“And with the Reincarnation Talisman granting me one year and two months, plus an additional year between missions, I will certainly cross the Third Heaven Ladder and achieve the state of Half-Step Dharma Body. Zhiwei may not make it, but she will definitely be close, creating a gap of about two Heaven Ladders between her and the glutton and Old Five. The mission division is inevitable…” Meng Qi sighed inwardly.
The Six Realms’ Reincarnation continued: “The great calamity approaches, and the ancient great beings are gradually returning. The Luo Sect will become the first source of chaos and must be weakened as soon as possible.”
“Zhao Heng and Ruan Yushu’s main task: cooperate to kill two of the Luo Sect’s Twelve Divine Envoys. Completion rewards 8,000 Virtue Points; failure deducts corresponding points, and insufficient points will result in elimination.”
It was a main world task, targeting the Luo Sect… Meng Qi exhaled in relief, fearing that the glutton and Zhao Lao Wu might be assigned some bizarre mission.
“When the next mission begins, Zhen Ding will enter the last stage before reaching the Dharma Body, reaching the limit and triggering the third Death Task, which will be split off like Jiang Zhiwei’s task.”
Damn it, the Six Realms’ bastard suddenly threw a death task at me! Meng Qi raised his head, frustration surging in his chest.
Jiang Zhiwei furrowed her brows but had not yet spoken when she heard her task:
“Jiang Zhiwei’s main task: independently kill the Luo Sect’s Canon Envoy. Completion rewards 10,000 Virtue Points; failure deducts corresponding points, and insufficient points will result in elimination.”
In terms of sheer strength, this task was not difficult, but the Canon Envoy was a high-ranking member of the Luo Sect. Killing him might require evading the surveillance of a Dharma King.
Meng Qi composed himself, waiting for his own task. This way, at least he wouldn’t drag down his companions.
The cold, emotionless voice of the Master of the Six Realms’ Reincarnation rang out: “Zhen Ding will undertake the third Death Task.”
“Main task: kill the ‘Great Luo Demoness’ Gu Xiaosang. Failure results in elimination…”
Kill the “Great Luo Demoness” Gu Xiaosang. Failure results in elimination… A thunderclap exploded in Meng Qi’s mind like a bolt from the blue, leaving his thoughts completely blank. He no longer heard anything that followed.
Kill Gu Xiaosang?
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