novelbin Chapter 468 - 57: Cycle of Life and Death, Houtu’s Bloodline
Chapter 468 - 57: Cycle of Life and Death, Houtu’s Bloodline
In fact, from a very early time, Li Boyang realized that this world had no concept of "Three Souls and Seven Spirits."
When the flesh was conceived, a trace of spirituality simultaneously appeared within the body.
That trace of spirituality had no consciousness or self-awareness and was the initial soul.
It is precisely because of this that some Ghost Gods well-versed in the Path of the Soul often choose to seize and reincarnate those beings during their embryonic stage.
A considerable portion of the Innate Divine in this world is born for this reason.
Li Boyang, reincarnated with the Sword Pill, also belongs to this category of Innate Divine.
Thus, when Li Boyang began contemplating how to reconstruct the order of the Yin-Yang world and establish a perfected Reincarnation System,
the first thought that emerged in his mind was the "Three Souls and Seven Spirits system" from his past life.
——Every life born into this world inevitably leaves a mark in this world.
——Just as with the body, the soul is no exception.
This is the principle behind the birth of the "Celestial Soul," the imprint left by the soul among heaven, earth, and sentient beings.
Theoretically, as long as the Celestial Soul exists, even if the Life Soul disperses, it can still be used to reshape the soul, allowing the deceased to return once again.
Of course, Li Boyang personally does not consider this a "resurrection."
The birth of the Celestial Soul is merely to preserve the Life Soul, forming the foundation for establishing the Reincarnation System.
This world has never been fair; there are powerful souls, but weak souls are more numerous.
Li Boyang does not wish for the Reincarnation System he establishes to become the exclusive domain of the strong.
Therefore, the birth of the "Celestial Soul System" was to grant those weak souls the same opportunity for reincarnation as the strong.
Only in this way can the mortal world and the Underworld achieve mutual complementarity, progressing toward a positive cycle.
Even the formation of the "Seven Spirits System."
Actually, this was also intentionally created by Li Boyang to allow weak souls to quickly grow, by placing the soul at the seven key points where Life Essence Qi is most abundant.
After all, those powerful souls, after reincarnation, even without the "Seven Spirits System," would merely progress at a slower cultivation pace.
Conversely, those weak souls, without the "Seven Spirits System,"
would probably be unable to even complete the basic process of "reincarnation," let alone embark on future cultivation paths.
The cooperation between the Celestial Soul and the Life Soul created a preliminary, fair Reincarnation System.
However, to completely realize this system, Li Boyang still faced an urgent issue to resolve.
If those gradually strengthening souls are unwilling to go to the Underworld,
are they really going to rely on Yin Spirits to capture them one by one?
Considering this, the "Earth Soul System" specific to the Netherworld was born.
The reason souls can transform into Fierce Ghosts and linger in the mortal world
is because they combine with the Evil Qi and Yin Qi between heaven and earth, becoming embodiments of obsession.
The Earth Soul is purely about causality and obsession.
It can guide those souls to willingly head to the Netherworld.
As long as those souls’ obsessions are not strong enough to break free from guidance, they will ultimately head to the Underworld to embrace their next life.
Even for those powerful souls, the Earth Soul can trace back their locations.
Once a complete Reincarnation System is constructed,
it would be no difficulty for Emperor Fengdu to spare some time and recreate a complete version of the [Book of Life and Death].
By then, the Yin Spirits can influence and even destroy those Evil Ghosts through the [Book of Life and Death] without risking their lives in a deadly struggle.
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"So, I’m really not Wu Yao?"
Slowly opening her eyes, the reborn "Wu Yao" asked with a face full of confusion.
With the reconstruction of the Three Souls and Seven Spirits, "Wu Yao" felt that although there were still gaps in her memory, her self-awareness and personality had already formed.
"In front of me, you are not Wu Yao."
"But in front of Xiluo and the Celestial Erosion Monarch, you can be Wu Yao."
Without an ounce of hesitation, Li Boyang’s tone appeared exceptionally indifferent.
"Honestly speaking, according to my original plan, you should have been born only after the Reincarnation System was established."
"But Wu Yao left her initial spirituality with Wu Xian..."
"I know Wu Yao intended for me to use this spirituality to activate the Soul Jade, allowing it to fulfill wishes according to my will rather than hers."
"Unfortunately, that Celestial Witch severely underestimated my ability."
"If I were to truly use these Soul Jades, I wouldn’t need this ’starter’ she left behind at all."
With a hint of sudden realization, "Wu Yao" turned to gaze at the Eight Trigrams Furnace behind her.
Within that Eight Trigrams Furnace, all the Soul Jades were being refined at a speed visible to the naked eye, then re-integrated.
"You indeed are much stronger than ’I’ imagined."
Browsing through those memories belonging to Wu Yao, "Wu Yao" found no clues about the Eight Trigrams Furnace.
This meant that even a thousand years ago, when she mastered the [Celestial Destiny Divine Power], Wu Yao did not foresee this ultimate Divine Artifact crafted by Li Boyang himself.
"Although my being reborn was not part of ’my’ plan..."
"But to witness the dawn of a flourishing era with my own eyes, ’I’ would surely be very pleased."
Retreating behind Li Boyang on her own accord, "Wu Yao" turned her head and saw the Celestial Erosion Monarch flying in that direction.
Observing the visible joy on the other’s face,
"Wu Yao" seemed to understand a bit of what Li Boyang meant.
"’I’ truly did not choose the wrong person; you are even gentler than ’I’ imagined."
With a slightly sly smile at the corners of her mouth, Wu Yao’s voice rang clearly in Li Boyang’s ear.
"Leave that big fool to me to handle!"
"From today onward, I am ’I,’ the only Wu Yao, and also the third Witch Priest of the Houtu Clan."
Before the words finished, Wu Yao had already turned to meet the Celestial Erosion Monarch.
Throughout the whole process, Li Boyang never turned his head, as if completely indifferent to Wu Yao’s words.
[The real Wu Yao is indeed not as simple as Xiluo described.]
[Even the patched-together Wu Yao personality perfectly inherited that Celestial Witch’s wisdom.]
[However, it was somewhat beyond my expectation that the ancestors of the Mountain People were the legendary Houtu Clan.]
[Gonggong gave birth to Houtu, Houtu gave birth to Ye Wu; this is the genealogical system passed down from the Great Xia side.]
[In this light, could the sixth Witch King and Wu Yao be blood-related kin?]
[No wonder Wu Yao could easily take the Sea Calming Tripod away, probably having much to do with that peace-loving Witch King.]
During a brief span of time, many thoughts flashed through Li Boyang’s mind, yet his gaze never left the Eight Trigrams Furnace.
Since the "Wu Yao" as an experiment performed so well,
Li Boyang’s next step would be to, like Wu Yi,
thoroughly turn this "Three Souls and Seven Spirits" system into the future of the Yin and Yang Realms through artificially manipulating Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.
Boom!
In the next second, the door of the Eight Trigrams Furnace erupted with a thunderous noise.
Fully prepared, Li Boyang immediately extended six arms, transforming into a red-haired Furious Vajra.
Endless currents of [Profound Yellow Qi] surged from his body, rapidly manifesting into a Treasure Tower holding up heaven and earth.
This Treasure Tower simultaneously shone upon the Yin and Yang Realms, yet it seemingly maintained the balance between the two worlds, like a pillar of heaven.
——Profound Yellow Qi: Heaven and Earth Profound Yellow Exquisite Treasure Tower!
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