The Six Paths Reincarnation Caves!
Ye Yunfei stared at the six black cave openings, feeling profoundly shaken within his heart.
“Is it possible Qing Luo and the Patriarch have already entered these six caves?”
The thought suddenly occurred to Ye Yunfei, and he voiced it softly.
“Impossible!
Kid, aren’t you looking closely? These six cave openings have long been blocked, it’s simply impossible to enter. Otherwise, I would have gone in to reincarnate ages ago! Would I have needed to remain trapped here for such an eternity?”
That Remnant Soul immediately retorted.
“Over the years, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve tried, but there’s just no way to enter these six blocked caves. So, the two people you mentioned, they simply cannot have entered them.”
The Remnant Soul added.
So that’s how it was.
Hearing the Remnant Soul’s words, Ye Yunfei felt a pang of disappointment. This Remnant Soul was extremely powerful. If even he, after spending such a vast amount of time, couldn’t enter the six caves, it proved they were indeed tightly sealed. The possibility that Su Qingluo and Lunhui Laozu had entered them was exceedingly slim.
“This is already the end. There is no way forward beyond this point, so I advise you to turn back,” the Remnant Soul said to Ye Yunfei.
“That is correct.
Young Master Ye, the end of the Reincarnation Passage is precisely these Six Paths Reincarnation caves. According to the ancient texts of our Reincarnation Palace, when the departed souls who enter the Reincarnation Passage reach this position, they have arrived at the passage’s terminus,” one of the mages explained to Ye Yunfei.
“In that case,” Ye Yunfei said with a hint of despondency, “Qing Luo and the Patriarch are no longer within the Reincarnation Passage. And since they likely did not leave via these six caves either… where exactly did they go?”
This meant the trail leading to Qing Luo had been severed again right here!
Finally obtaining a clue about Qing Luo, only to have it cut off again upon arriving here—this outcome was somewhat hard for Ye Yunfei to accept.
His mood somewhat heavy, Ye Yunfei stood before the six black cave openings and remained silent for a while.
“Kid, are these two people you’re looking for very important to you?” the Remnant Soul asked casually, seeing Ye Yunfei’s expression.
“Yes, they are extremely important to me,” Ye Yunfei nodded.
“Three honored Mages, please perform a divination here once more,” Ye Yunfei said, not yet willing to give up.
“Very well, we shall perform another detailed divination at this spot,” the three mages nodded, then sat down cross-legged. Each took out their divination artifacts and began their work.
Roughly half an hour later, they ceased.
“Young Master Ye, we can divine nothing. The Patriarch and Palace Master Su seem to have vanished into thin air,” one of the mages reported to Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei gazed at the six black caves and fell silent for a moment.
Qing Luo, where exactly did you go? He pondered inwardly.
“Kid, as I said, there’s nothing here. The two people you’re looking for are definitely not in this place anymore. I advise you not to waste more time here,” the Remnant Soul urged Ye Yunfei.
“Alright then, let’s leave now,” Ye Yunfei thought for a moment, nodded, and stated.
This was the end of the Reincarnation Passage. Having searched all the way here and failing to find Qing Luo meant that Su Qingluo and Lunhui Laozu were most likely not here anymore.
Ye Yunfei then led everyone back the way they came.
Throughout the journey, Ye Yunfei remained silent. The six elders and three mages from the Reincarnation Palace were also crestfallen and deeply disappointed. Recently, the Reincarnation Palace had mobilized nearly all its forces across the Three Thousand Worlds to search for clues regarding Lunhui Laozu and Su Qingluo. Finally obtaining a lead, only to have it cut off again, was disheartening.
Only the Remnant Soul seemed exceptionally excited. Having been trapped in this Reincarnation Passage for countless years, he finally saw hope of escape. He chattered incessantly along the way, mostly with nonsense, but Ye Yunfei and the others had no mind to pay him any attention.
After an unknown period, the Remnant Soul suddenly halted, his expression turning grave.
“Kid, we have now arrived at the exit point of this Reincarnation Passage. For me, this is the most crucial position. Whether I can leave this passage depends entirely on whether I can pass through this exit.
And you, if you wish to help me leave, it depends on whether you can withstand the pressure this Reincarnation Passage exerts upon you here.
From this moment on, you must be on your utmost guard.”
The Remnant Soul said to Ye Yunfei.
“That’s correct, Young Master Ye. We have indeed arrived at the exit,” one of the Reincarnation Palace mages confirmed.
Ye Yunfei looked ahead and indeed saw the underground tunnel they had entered through. Exiting this tunnel would lead back to the outside Samsara Realm.
“Young man, how about this: I will now give you a batch of Soul Immortal Crystals and some Soul Soup. Refine and absorb them right here to enhance the quality of your Soul Body and your Soul Force Energy. This will significantly strengthen your resistance,” the Remnant Soul said to Ye Yunfei, his expression very serious.
With a wave of his hand, he took out a spatial ring and delivered it in front of Ye Yunfei.
Sending his Soul Force Energy to sense inside, Ye Yunfei could perceive a vast quantity of Soul Immortal Crystals within the ring.
Next, the Remnant Soul produced a jade vial about the size of a baby’s fist and sent it floating before Ye Yunfei.
“Senior, does this contain the Soul Soup?” Ye Yunfei asked curiously, looking at the vial.
“Indeed, this contains Soul Soup. Enough talk. Start immediately and take the time to refine and absorb these Soul Immortal Crystals and the Soul Soup. It will undoubtedly allow your Soul Body and Soul Force Energy to increase tremendously. When the time comes, the success rate of you bringing me out will be much greater,” the Remnant Soul stated.
“Alright, Senior. I will begin refining them now,” Ye Yunfei nodded. He understood inwardly that this was actually a fortuitous opportunity for him. If he could use this chance to greatly enhance his Soul Body and Soul Force Energy, it would naturally be a good thing.
Ye Yunfei immediately sat down cross-legged, took out all the Soul Immortal Crystals from the spatial ring, and then, with a thought, caused the Nourishing Soul Tree within his Soul Sea to extend its many branches, releasing a powerful devouring ability to begin refining and absorbing the crystals.
“That’s a Nourishing Soul Tree!” The Remnant Soul, seeing the tall tree within Ye Yunfei’s Soul Sea, was greatly astonished.
Ye Yunfei first refined the Soul Immortal Crystals. It had to be said, their quality was indeed excellent, containing vast amounts of pure Soul Force Energy.
As a continuous stream of Soul Force Energy poured into his Soul Sea, Ye Yunfei’s two Soul Bodies voraciously devoured it. Gradually, Ye Yunfei felt his Soul Force Energy beginning to climb, growing stronger and stronger.
Seeing Ye Yunfei refining the crystals, the six elders and three mages from the Reincarnation Palace found spots at a distance, sat down cross-legged, and began to rest.
The Remnant Soul stood at a distance, watching Ye Yunfei nervously.
The spatial ring contained an immense quantity of Soul Immortal Crystals. The Nourishing Soul Tree, Ye Yunfei’s two Soul Bodies, and also the Soul Sword within his Soul Sea erupted with powerful devouring abilities, continuously absorbing the energy from the crystals.
“How is this possible!
He actually has two Soul Bodies!
What kind of monster is this kid?” The Remnant Soul soon discovered Ye Yunfei possessed two Soul Bodies and was utterly shocked.
“This kid is very peculiar. But the more so, the more likely he is to get me out!” Along with his shock, the Remnant Soul felt a surge of excitement.
Whether he could leave this Reincarnation Passage largely depended on Ye Yunfei. So, the stronger Ye Yunfei performed, the happier he was.
As time passed, Ye Yunfei continued refining the Soul Immortal Crystals. With each passing moment, the number of crystals refined increased, the quality of his Soul Bodies kept improving, and his Soul Force Energy grew ever stronger.
After an unknown length of time, Ye Yunfei finally finished refining every last Soul Immortal Crystal within the spatial ring.
“The level of my current Soul Force Energy is at least several hundred times greater than before!” Ye Yunfei sensed his own energy, quite elated.
“Young man, your aptitude is excellent. Achieving such enhancement after refining the Soul Immortal Crystals I gave you is truly remarkable,” the Remnant Soul sensed Ye Yunfei’s current Soul Force Energy, feeling rather satisfied as he nodded.
“Now proceed to refine the Soul Soup. The benefits it can bring you should be even greater,” the Remnant Soul urged.
“Alright, I’ll refine the Soul Soup now,” Ye Yunfei nodded. His gaze fell upon the jade vial. With a light beckoning gesture, the lid of the vial automatically opened. An intoxicating, clear fragrance wafted out from the bottle. Ye Yunfei’s Soul Bodies immediately felt supremely comfortable, as if his whole being was bathed in wellness.
“This Soul Soup is indeed a precious treasure!” Ye Yunfei couldn’t help but exclaim excitedly.
“Of course it is. This Soul Soup is a specialty of this Reincarnation Passage. It simply cannot be found in the outside world; its value is unimaginable. Were it not for your potential to get me out, I would be unwilling to part with such a treasure. Enough talk, now seize the time to refine it,” the Remnant Soul stated.
Ye Yunfei nodded and then began refining the Soul Soup within the vial.
Sensing with his Soul Force Energy, Ye Yunfei found the soup was exceedingly clear, looking almost indistinguishable from plain water. Yet, it emanated a rich, enchanting fragrance that had an immense effect on Soul Bodies. Ye Yunfei’s Soul Bodies entered a state of extreme comfort and astounding clarity.
“Just refine this Soul Soup the same way you refined the Soul Immortal Crystals,” the Remnant Soul reminded him.
The Nourishing Soul Tree, Ye Yunfei’s two Soul Bodies, and the Soul Sword within his Soul Sea erupted with powerful devouring energy once more, beginning to refine and absorb the Soul Soup.
Soon, Ye Yunfei’s two Soul Bodies began to feel a sensation of weightless bliss, as if dancing among clouds. Moreover, Ye Yunfei discovered that his thoughts, mental intent, willpower—all aspects related to his soul—had become incredibly clear and transparent. His entire being felt hundreds or even thousands of times more lucid than before.
In short, Ye Yunfei felt as if both his Soul Bodies were undergoing a kind of metamorphosis, ascending to a new level.
This was an ascension in the level of life itself!
While his two Soul Bodies metamorphosed, Ye Yunfei’s Soul Force Energy was also climbing at a terrifying speed.
The Remnant Soul was right. The transformation brought by this Soul Soup was far greater than that from the earlier Soul Immortal Crystals.
After an unknowable length of time, Ye Yunfei finally completed refining all the Soul Soup.
“It feels as if I’ve become a different person. At the very least, my intellect feels thousands of times sharper than before!
Now, the quality of my Soul Bodies, my Soul Force Energy, and my cognitive abilities have all achieved a qualitative leap!” Ye Yunfei sensed the changes in his Soul Bodies, feeling extremely excited.
“Young man, your Soul Body and Soul Force Energy have improved enormously. You can now attempt to take me out,” the Remnant Soul said after performing a sensing sweep over Ye Yunfei. He was also quite satisfied with Ye Yunfei’s progress and nodded.
“Alright, Senior. I have received your grace, and I will of course honor my promise. Rest assured, I will exert my utmost effort to bring you out,” Ye Yunfei nodded.
“Hmm, good. You’re quite conscientious, kid. You suit my temper quite well. Be at ease; if you successfully take me out of this Reincarnation Passage, I will also impart to you a profound space-time movement technique. I guarantee you won’t be at a disadvantage,” the Remnant Soul said to Ye Yunfei.
“Thank you, Senior. Then let us begin,” Ye Yunfei replied.
“I will now enter your body. Remember to protect me,” the Remnant Soul said. Then, he surged into Ye Yunfei’s body.
“Everyone, let’s go out,” Ye Yunfei’s gaze swept over the six elders and three mages of the Reincarnation Palace.
“Young Master Ye, if you wish to bring that Senior out, you will undoubtedly face suppression from this Reincarnation Passage. Should you be in danger, we will use our identity tokens to assist you together,” one of the mages spoke up.
“Many thanks, then,” Ye Yunfei nodded. He then lifted his foot and walked towards the underground tunnel ahead.
The six elders and three mages followed behind Ye Yunfei, each gripping their identity tokens, ready to assist him at any moment.
These Reincarnation Palace higher-ups understood well: Ye Yunfei was now the greatest backer of the Reincarnation Palace. If the Patriarch and Palace Master could not be found in the future, the Reincarnation Palace’s prospects for significant development would hinge on Ye Yunfei.
Thus, Ye Yunfei was of utmost importance to the Palace. Naturally, they did not wish for anything to happen to him.
Soon, Ye Yunfei arrived before the underground tunnel.
Rumble…
At that very moment, a formidable pressure suddenly manifested. Terrifyingly powerful, it surged towards Ye Yunfei from all directions like a raging tidal wave—more accurately, it surged towards the Remnant Soul within Ye Yunfei’s body!
This sudden pressure was tremendously strong, actually causing Ye Yunfei to lose his footing. He retreated several steps in succession as the qi and blood within his body began to churn.
Ye Yunfei discovered that this sudden pressure was primarily composed of Reincarnation Energy and Samsara Laws!
“Be careful! This Reincarnation Passage is beginning to act against us. You must hold firm!” the Remnant Soul, hiding within Ye Yunfei’s body, shouted loudly.
“Rest assured, I will exert my utmost effort,” Ye Yunfei replied. Then, releasing all his energy, he pressed forward against the pressure with great strides.
Rumble…
As if sensing Ye Yunfei’s resistance, the surrounding space generated even more terrifying pressure. Vast and boundless like an ocean, it surged to suppress him from all sides.
Ye Yunfei unleashed all his energy, clenched his teeth, and withstood the pressure step by step. Soon, he entered the underground tunnel.
Rumble…
This time, the suppressing force around him grew even more horrifying, as if trying to force Ye Yunfei back, unwilling to let him enter the tunnel. Furthermore, Ye Yunfei even sensed a terrifying, mysterious will invading his body, seemingly intent on annihilating his own Soul Bodies and that Remnant Soul.