Heaven-Defying Rebel Sage-Chapter 44 - Relying on the Extermination Immortal to

Zhu Rong, in a shrill voice, argued, “How could it not? The mysteries of reincarnation are profound! When the twelve of us entered previously, if not for the formation, we nearly didn’t make it out! Without you, we can’t form the Capital Heavenly Divine Slayer Formation; wouldn’t we be sitting ducks then?”

Shaking his head, Xuan Ming said, “No more words are needed. If I can enter, I can also return. After being suppressed by Di Jun for so many years, I feel I have come to understand many things… My path needs to be more complete; this Reincarnation World is precisely what I need to refine it.”

Zhu Rong wanted to say more to dissuade Xuan Ming, but Di Jiang knew all too well that once she made up her mind, not even the sky falling could stop her. Thus, he stopped Zhu Rong and said, “Since you are resolute, then go. If you can’t return, we will form the Formation and awaken your true essence; you should then be able to come out.”

With these words from Di Jiang, Xuan Ming leaped forth into the Reincarnation Pool.

The Reincarnation Pool contained its own world, known as the Reincarnation World, enigmatic and unpredictable.

Many spirits that struggled to reincarnate cycled through it, life after life, where one lifetime in the Reincarnation World equaled just one year outside. Most of these lost souls wandered and lost their essence, and only by finding their true essence could they escape the cycle… When the Twelve Ancestral Witches had ventured into reincarnation, it was only through forming the Capital Heavenly Divine Slayer Formation that they emerged.

Xuan Ming’s figure slowly vanished into the Reincarnation Pool until it disappeared completely.

“Elder Brother, how could you truly let Xuan Ming go in!” Houtu scolded.

“You all know her temperament,” Di Jiang sighed.

Just then, a thunderous boom echoed from the entrance of the Underworld.

A Taoist wielding a Seven-Colored Dust Brush in his left hand charged in, turning all the obstructing lesser spirits and Yin Gods to ash with a single sweep.

“Report! Ancestral Witch Di Jiang, someone is forcing their way into the cycle of reincarnation!” a lesser spirit hurriedly came to inform.

Di Jiang’s brow furrowed. “Oh? I want to see who dares to be so bold. Right after Xuan Ming left and now this attack on our doorstep!”

Who could it be if not Wukong?

He carried the Extermination Immortal Sword on his back, in his hand the horsetail whisk, sweeping his way through, reducing any obstructions to dust.

Soon enough, he charged up to the bridge over the Reincarnation Pool.

Di Jiang, the Ancestral Witch, smiled and said, “So it’s you!”

Wukong declared, “I want to enter the cycle of reincarnation!”

Di Jiang asked, “What for?”

Wukong replied, “To find someone.”

Zhu Rong said, “Reincarnation? I shall let you enter reincarnation then.”

Of course, Zhu Rong’s words didn’t mean to let him dive into the Reincarnation Pool but to kill him.

Wukong frowned, “Are you truly not letting me in?”

Di Jiang too shook his head slightly, “You’ve already earned a death sentence for forcing your way into the land of reincarnation.”

With that, he stretched out his hand to grab Wukong, the hand growing as large as a mountain and bearing down from above.

Wukong let out a sharp cry, the Extermination Immortal Sword behind him trembled and unsheathed; taking hold of the hilt in one swift move, he shouted, unleashing thousands of strands of killing intent! Di Jiang’s face changed instantly, his hand too late to retract, as a sword light soared into the sky and struck one of his fingers, drawing vivid blood.

The Witch Clan’s physical bodies were immensely strong; ordinary magical treasures couldn’t harm them. When Wukong struck with his sword, surprisingly, he didn’t sever Di Jiang’s finger!

Di Jiang drew back his hand, and Zhu Rong angrily exclaimed, “You little brat, how dare you do such a thing!”

With that said, he flipped his wrist, and a fireball condensed in his hand. He hurled it at Wukong’s forehead. The fireball suddenly split into millions, impossible to dodge! The temperature of the fireball was extremely high, perhaps even hotter than the essence of the sun itself, heating the surrounding air to the point of distortion, causing the void to constantly crackle as if it were about to melt.

Wukong raised the Extermination Immortal Sword, and with a cast of a sword technique, deadly aura surged boundlessly!

Countless strands of killing intent converged into a barrier, upon which the fireballs struck, all devoured by the killing intent.

Zhu Rong, aggravated, said, “My mana hasn’t fully recovered yet, or else I wouldn’t allow this ruffian to rampage like this!”

Houtu transmitted her voice, “We must absolutely prevent this person from entering the Reincarnation Pool, lest it affects Xuan Ming, and that would be bad!”

The eleven Ancestral Witches each deployed their Dharma Decrees. Wukong pressed forward with sword in hand. The Extermination Immortal Sword was peerless in the world, and could easily slay Daluo Golden Immortals. These Ancestral Witches had just broken their seals and naturally needed time to recover their mana. Now, with Wukong attacking them with the Extermination Immortal Sword, these eleven actually found it somewhat difficult to defend!

“If Xuan Ming doesn’t move and forms the Formation, this fellow could be turned to ashes in an instant!” Houtu was extremely irate.

It was possible for the eleven to form a formation together, but it was not as effortless as when twelve formed one. The twelve were born together, naturally harmonious. Now, one less, if they formed a formation, it would consume a lot more of their mana, and the power would be greatly reduced. Additionally, forming the formation would take considerable time. And since Wukong’s Extermination Immortal Sword was exceedingly fierce, they naturally did not dare risk forming the formation.

Wukong was able to face the eleven Ancestral Witches alone solely because he wielded the Tong Tian Sect Master’s Extermination Immortal Sword. If the twelve had not just been released from their seals, any one of them could turn him to dust in an instant, let alone give him a chance to show off. Even if the Twelve Ancestral Witches were at their weakest, slaying a Taiyi Golden Immortal would be as easy as flipping one’s hand.

As these twelve fought together, the cycles of earth, water, wind, and fire revolved, with Wukong countering solely with one sword. The Underworld trembled from their battle, sending minor ghosts and Yin Gods scurrying in fear. The stray souls and wandering ghosts were shaken by the aftereffects and turned to ashes, ending up like unfulfilled promises.

“You Taoist, by killing so many souls, you’ve harmed our collective merit and truly deserve to die!” Zhu Rong exclaimed angrily.

Shebishi covered with one hand, mana surging forth, striking directly towards Wukong’s face.

Wukong raised the Extermination Immortal Sword, and with the sword’s light reaching tens of thousands of feet, he managed to force Shebishi back, shouting, “I only seek to enter Reincarnation, not to cause trouble!”

At this moment, Di Jiang had a plan in mind.

“If we keep fighting, I’m afraid the commotion will be too great. Others have not yet discovered Xuan Ming’s entry into the Reincarnation Pool, but if someone notices this disturbance and comes here to inspect, without Xuan Ming, we’ll be unable to form the Capital Heavenly Divine Slayer Formation, and then we’d be at the mercy of others!” Di Jiang’s thoughts flew swiftly, “But if we let this Taoist enter into the cycle of Reincarnation, it might affect Xuan Ming, what should I do?”

In the moment of Di Jiang’s hesitation, Wukong seized the opportunity, repelled him with a sword strike, and somersaulted towards the Reincarnation Pool.

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Di Jiang had his contemplations but did not stop him. Several Ancestral Witches thought Di Jiang would act; they did not intervene themselves, only to find that Di Jiang still did not make a move as the Taoist fell into the Reincarnation Pool!

“Big brother, what are you doing? You actually let this fellow into the Reincarnation Pool!” Zhu Rong said, frustrated.

Di Jiang sighed, “This fellow holds the Tong Tian Sect Master’s Extermination Immortal Sword. If the fight continues, the disturbance may attract enemies. Without Xuan Ming, if a formidable character were to arrive, we might very well have to forfeit the Reincarnation Pool altogether—at a loss…”

Zhu Rong asked, “But what if he affects Xuan Ming, then what?”

Di Jiang replied, “Then it can only be so. When the time comes, we’ll form the formation to awaken Xuan Ming’s true nature and cause her to emerge.”

Houtu sighed, “It seems we have no other choice.”

Di Jiang added, “Everyone’s worried about affecting Xuan Ming, but do you know what happens when two living people enter the Reincarnation Pool?”

The other Ancestral Witches shook their heads.

Di Jiang smiled wryly and said, “Actually, I don’t know either. The Reincarnation Pool is where the dead belong. The Reincarnation World is filled with those unable to rebirth. Only after they achieve enlightenment of their true nature can they be reborn. Otherwise, they will cycle through the Reincarnation World indefinitely. Living people entering will cycle just like them in the Reincarnation World, and unless they realize their true nature, they’ll keep cycling… or perhaps, until one day they are reincarnated. This journey of Xuan Ming carries great risks, and although we can awaken her true nature, it’s not easy for her to leave.”

“How do you know that?”

Di Jiang said, “That’s because when we created the cycle of Reincarnation, I drew it out with the brush of Reincarnation. Naturally, I learned a few things about it then.”

“What does ‘not easy’ mean?” Zhu Rong inquired.

“I don’t know. I have only a slight understanding, but I know that for living beings, entering the Reincarnation World is easy, but leaving it is as difficult as ascending to the heavens,” Di Jiang explained.

“Then why did you let her go in?” Houtu pressed urgently.

“You also know Xuan Ming’s temperament. Moreover, she is aware of the dangers within the Reincarnation World. Seeing her so resolute, I thought she must have confidence,” Di Jiang said, yet inwardly he wished fervently, “I hope it is so, I hope it is so!”

What the Reincarnation World was like, even Di Jiang did not know.

Back when the twelve entered the cycle of Reincarnation, it was only a brief visit. They constructed the framework of the Reincarnation World with the brush of Reincarnation and then formed the formation to leave.

The Twelve Capital Heavenly Divine Slayer Formation was incomparably powerful, able to do anything under Heaven and slip through earth, even Saints avoided it. It was not surprising that it could break through the Reincarnation World, allowing one to emerge from it.