The six pitch-black cave openings before his eyes were exactly the same as the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave Ye Yunfei had once seen at the end of the Samsara Passage in the main world of the Three Thousand Realms.
"Seeing these six openings proves we are indeed inside a Reincarnation Passage. Before this, I was starting to think we'd gone to the wrong place," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm spoke up.
Ever since entering this Reincarnation Passage, the various sights they had encountered were indeed quite different from those in the Samsara Passage within the main world of the Three Thousand Realms.
"There is a significant difference between this Reincarnation Passage and the one in our Three Thousand Realms, but its end is still the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave," Hun Lao added.
"Look! There are six cave openings! Could this be the legendary Six Paths Reincarnation Cave at the end of the Reincarnation Passage?"
At this moment, besides Ye Yunfei, many others had arrived here. Gazing at the six pitch-black cave openings suspended high in the void, their faces were filled with awe.
"So the legends are true. There really is a Six Paths Reincarnation Cave at the end of the Reincarnation Passage."
"I've heard that deceased souls who come here will each enter one of these six reincarnation caves, and entering different caves determines the race they will be reborn as in their next life."
"It's truly miraculous!"
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Many were entering a Reincarnation Passage for the first time and seeing the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave for the first time, so they were extremely shocked by the sight of the six colossal black holes and couldn't stop discussing them.
"Legends of the Reincarnation Passage and the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave circulate in many worlds and world groups, but the vast majority of people in the world never get a chance to see them with their own eyes in their lifetime. It is said the Six Paths of Samsara are further divided into Three Paths of Virtue and Three Paths of Evil. Which reincarnation cave a deceased soul can enter upon arriving here is determined by the karmic merits or sins accumulated during their lifetime," someone explained.
"Coming to the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave means we've reached the end of this Reincarnation Passage. A pity. I was hoping to continue exploring and seeking treasures, to obtain even more resources and treasures," another person said.
"Do you think there might be any opportunities or treasures inside these six reincarnation caves? How about we join forces and explore them? Perhaps we can unravel the secrets of how living beings in the world undergo reincarnation and rebirth," someone suddenly proposed.
"What? You want to enter these six caves to explore? That's far too reckless! The Six Paths Reincarnation Cave is the final station for deceased souls to reincarnate. It's said that entering these caves initiates the true process of reincarnation and rebirth, beginning one's next life. If we go in, it might mean the end of this life for us, forcing us to reincarnate and start anew. I'm still quite happy with my current life and not planning to reincarnate so soon," someone nearby said, startled by the idea.
"What's there to fear? We are not deceased souls; we are living beings. These six caves have the function of reincarnation for the deceased, but they may not have the same effect on us living beings. Since ancient times, the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave has been one of the most mysterious places in the world. Now that we're here, why not join hands and explore them together? If we can uncover the secrets of reincarnation within these caves, it might turn out to be a tremendous opportunity," the person who spoke earlier urged again, eager to give it a try. He was a slightly short and stocky middle-aged man with the strength of an Intermediate Demigod.
"The secrets of reincarnation!"
Hearing the middle-aged man's words, others also turned their gazes toward the six massive, pitch-black reincarnation caves. Some began to feel tempted.
Because the secrets of reincarnation and rebirth were indeed among the most mysterious mysteries since ancient times. If they could figure it out, it truly might bring immense opportunities.
"Everyone, I advise you to heed my warning: it's best not to set your sights on these six reincarnation caves. They are extremely perilous. Only deceased souls can enter them. Any living being who enters is certain to encounter something truly terrifying," a white-haired elder suddenly spoke up at this moment.
"It's Master Jia! Master Jia, when did you arrive?"
The crowd turned and quickly recognized the white-haired elder. It turned out he was a very famous divination master, surnamed Jia, known as Master Jia.
It was said that this Master Jia was one of the most skilled practitioners of Divination Art in the entire Chaotic Void Sea. He did not belong to any major faction, preferring to keep to himself, moving about elusively and mysteriously. Few even knew which world group or world he originally came from.
Although Master Jia didn't belong to any major faction in the Chaotic Void Sea, the high-level members of many great powers often went to seek his counsel, even willing to pay hefty rewards for his divination services.
Furthermore, many divination masters from those major factions would often go to Master Jia to humbly request instruction in Divination Art.
Rumor had it that quite a few divination masters within the great factions were, in fact, disciples personally taught by Master Jia.
In short, Master Jia was a highly respected divination master within the Chaotic Void Sea.
Once they recognized Master Jia, experts from many major factions hurried over to pay their respects politely.
"Master Jia, did you say just now that living beings who enter these six reincarnation caves will encounter something terrifying? Is that true?" an Intermediate Demigod inquired respectfully.
"Indeed. I performed a divination just now. These six caves harbor great peril, immense terror, and an indescribable nature. In short, I advise you all it's best not to enter. In fact, not just you, even a Deity who came here would not lightly enter the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave at the end of a Reincarnation Passage. According to legends, there were Deities in ancient times who attempted to enter the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave at the end of a Reincarnation Passage. They never returned," Master Jia nodded and replied.
"Even Deities never returned?"
Hearing Master Jia's words, everyone was shocked. Those who had earlier considered barging into the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave particularly broke out in a cold sweat.
Given Master Jia's status, position, and reputation, no one doubted his words.
Many high-ranking figures from major factions in the Chaotic Void Sea often sought his counsel, after all.
Consequently, after hearing Master Jia's warning, everyone gave up on the idea of exploring the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave.
"Hmm?"
At that very moment, Master Jia suddenly turned to look at Ye Yunfei, who was not far away, showing an expression of surprise.
Right then, Ye Yunfei was using the Chaotic Heaven Secrets Art to perform divinations on the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave before him, so he hadn't paid much attention to Master Jia.
"What's strange about that young fellow? Why would Master Jia suddenly take notice of him? Does the Master know this youth's elders, perhaps?"
Those around them found it odd that Master Jia suddenly focused on Ye Yunfei, and their gazes shifted toward him.
After his earlier conflict with the Heavenly God Hall members, Ye Yunfei had changed both his appearance and his Soul Body's aura once more, transforming into an ordinary-looking young man no one recognized. Thus, although there were members of the Heavenly God Hall present, none recognized Ye Yunfei.
It could be said that after cultivating the Soul Power Star Technique, Ye Yunfei could utilize a Soul Power star at any time to simulate various different Soul Body auras.
Since each Soul Power star could be used as an independent soul entity, the simulated Soul Body aura was indistinguishable from the real thing. Even a Peak Demigod would be unable to perceive Ye Yunfei's true Soul Body aura.
There was no denying it; the Soul Power Star Technique was truly one of the most heaven-defying soul cultivation methods in the world.
"Young man, the Divination Art you are practicing seems quite profound. Even I cannot see through it for the moment. Might I ask which faction's junior you are?" Master Jia looked at Ye Yunfei and asked in an amiable tone.
There existed a Divination Art in the world that even Master Jia couldn't see through?
Hearing Master Jia's words, those present were taken aback.
The divination masters from various factions were especially shocked.
As fellow practitioners of Divination Art, they knew just how highly skilled Master Jia was. One could say that within the entire Chaotic Void Sea, few could compare to him.
And now there was a Divination Art even Master Jia couldn't see through? That was truly astonishing!
"I am merely a nobody, and which faction I'm from is unimportant," Ye Yunfei replied in a flat tone.
"Master, the Chaotic Heaven Secrets Art truly lives up to being a Divination Art left behind by a Deity. That old fellow's Divination Art must be extraordinary, yet even he can't see through it," Hu Miao remarked.
"Of course it's extraordinary. It's a Divination Art treasured and handed down by a Deity," Hun Lao said with a chuckle.
"This young man has no manners!"
Seeing Ye Yunfei's attitude, someone immediately muttered discontentedly.
Who was Master Jia? Even the top brass of major factions treated him with utmost courtesy.
Juniors from those major factions were even more reverent and respectful, not daring the slightest neglect in his presence.
One could say that for most juniors, being noticed and spoken to by Master Jia was a great honor in itself. Yet this young man responded to Master Jia's inquiry with such an indifferent attitude!
"Hehe, since this young man is unwilling to disclose his origins, I shall not pry further," Master Jia said with a laugh, seemingly not bothered in the slightest.
Everyone admired his approachable and forgiving attitude.
However, the two young men standing beside Master Jia stared coldly at Ye Yunfei, clearly somewhat displeased.
"Everyone, we've reached the end of the Reincarnation Passage here. There's no path forward. We should turn back. Let's search this continent some more. Perhaps we can still find more treasures," someone suddenly suggested.
"Good idea. Since Master Jia says these six reincarnation caves are fraught with great peril and terror, and even Deities who entered never returned, it's best we don't provoke them. Let's head back," another person agreed.
Thus, the crowd began to turn back one after another.
However, a few divination masters remained. They found spots on the ground before the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave, sat down cross-legged, and began using their Divination Arts to analyze the six pitch-black giant caves.
Curiosity was a universal human trait.
The mysteries of reincarnation, rebirth, and starting a new life were among the most legendary secrets since ancient times. According to legends, the Six Paths Reincarnation Cave was the crucial nexus within those tales of reincarnation. Since these divination masters had come here, they naturally didn't want to miss the chance. They wished to use their Divination Arts to study the caves thoroughly, hoping to glean some insights into the secrets of samsara.
Master Jia also found a spot nearby and sat down cross-legged, facing the six pitch-black reincarnation caves. He placed his hands flat below his abdomen, forming a peculiar hand seal, and began his divination.
"I'll also perform a divination. Let's see if I can uncover any clues related to Qingluo's disappearance," Ye Yunfei thought to himself, gazing at the six pitch-black caves ahead.
He sat down cross-legged and began performing divinations using the Chaotic Heaven Secrets Art.
As Ye Yunfei carried out his divination, intangible runes began to manifest, piercing through space and slowly permeating toward the six pitch-black caves.
Recently, Ye Yunfei had been using the Chaotic Heaven Secrets Art frequently. Naturally, as he used it more often, his proficiency grew.
"Just a boundless haze..."
A moment later, Ye Yunfei realized all he could divine was a scene of boundless, hazy obscurity. Everything was too blurry to make out.
"Seems these Six Paths Reincarnation Caves are incredibly difficult to divine," Ye Yunfei inwardly noted.
It wasn't just him. Several divination masters nearby were also frowning, their expressions troubled. They clearly couldn't divine anything either.
"Young man, I wonder if you have succeeded in divining anything?" Ye Yunfei suddenly received a voice transmission. It was from Master Jia.
"I can't divine anything. All I see is a boundless haze," Ye Yunfei glanced over and replied honestly.
"The same for me. I, too, could only divine a boundless haze. But that's to be expected. The mystery of samsara and reincarnation is one of the most profound enigmas since ancient times. How could it be easily divined? I hear even Deities cannot clearly divine it, let alone us," Master Jia transmitted back.
"This Master Jia seems to know something..."
Hearing this, Ye Yunfei couldn't help but be intrigued.
*pfft...*
At that moment, a tall, lean old man in cyan robes nearby suddenly spat out a mouthful of vital blood. His face instantly turned deathly pale, and his aura greatly diminished.
"Stop the divination! Open your mouth!" Master Jia commanded softly.
The old man in cyan immediately opened his mouth.
Master Jia flicked his finger, sending a pill flying into the old man's mouth.
"Quickly circulate your energy to adjust and heal your injuries. The Six Paths Reincarnation Cave contains heaven-defying karmic consequences. Those whose Divination Art is not cultivated to a high-enough level should not perform divinations on them recklessly. Otherwise, backlash can strike easily. Fortunately, I had a Qiji Pill on hand and could help protect your Soul Body in time. Otherwise, it would have taken you at least a few decades to even begin to recover from your injuries," Master Jia said.
"My deepest gratitude for the grace of your medicinal gift, Master Jia!"
The old man in cyan looked ashamed as he spoke softly. Then, not daring to delay, he began refining the pill to heal his injuries.
The other divination masters who lacked confidence in themselves also quickly stopped their divinations, afraid they too would suffer backlash.
Ye Yunfei, however, remained completely unaffected and continued to apply his divination technique, persisting in his attempt to divine.
"Hmm. This young man's Divination Art must be truly extraordinary. Moreover, his natural talent must also be exceptional. Only then could he continue divining these Six Paths Reincarnation Caves without suffering any backlash," Master Jia glanced at Ye Yunfei with an appreciative look in his eyes.