"However, Brother Qin, we are too young, and I'm afraid we're not in a position to make such a decision. A Reincarnation Path that is still operational holds far too much significance for our Reincarnation Lineage. After finally discovering one, we should first report it to the higher-ups of our respective sects and let them decide. We are still young and inexperienced. If we rashly try to repair it and end up botching the job—failing to restore it and perhaps even causing damage—what would we do then?" Ye Yunfei thought for a moment before speaking.
"This…" Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, Qin Yuanyu couldn't help but change expression slightly.
Having passed through several different Reincarnation Passages before, all of which were abandoned, Ye Yunfei understood that an operational Reincarnation Path would definitely be extremely precious to the Reincarnation Lineage.
"Brother Ye, what you say also makes sense. A Reincarnation Path that is still running truly is of immense importance to our Reincarnation Lineage," Qin Yuanyu thought it over and nodded.
"However, for our generation, this truly is a rare opportunity. If we could personally repair a Reincarnation Path and succeed… such a feat would leave our names in history. The chance is right before the two of us. Doesn't your heart stir with excitement?" Qin Yuanyu pondered for another moment before adding.
"This fellow is an ambitious schemer. At such a young age, he's already dead set on being remembered for millennia. But given his strength and intelligence, isn't that a bit unrealistic?" the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm remarked disdainfully.
Watching Qin Yuanyu's eager, almost restless demeanor, Ye Yunfei felt a headache coming on.
"By the way, Brother Ye, there's another matter I'd like to ask your advice on. If my friend was indeed selected by the ancient Deities of our Reincarnation Lineage, where could she possibly be now? How can I find her?" Ye Yunfei asked.
For Ye Yunfei, entering the Reincarnation Passages had always been primarily to search for clues related to Su Qingluo's whereabouts.
"Brother Ye, it seems you truly care about that friend of yours.
Let me put it this way: if your friend really was chosen by an ancient Deity of our Reincarnation Lineage, then you will not be able to find her. The young geniuses selected by those ancient Deities are undoubtedly taken to the Lineage's famous, secret realms from ancient times for special training. The locations of those secret realms are classified secrets and are not easily revealed to outsiders. Even if you knew the locations, the ancient Deities would not permit you to enter. Each of those ancient Deities from our Lineage is a Samsara Sovereign whose power is unfathomable, beyond our imagination. So, in short, if your friend was indeed selected by them, don't bother looking for her. You simply won't find her." Qin Yuanyu considered Ye Yunfei's question and then answered.
"So that's how it is." Hearing this, Ye Yunfei felt somewhat disappointed.
"He's right. If Qingluo was indeed taken away by an ancient Deity of the Reincarnation Lineage, you need not search. The Reincarnation Lineage in ancient times was one of the most mysterious and powerful super-factions in existence. Someone of your current caliber simply wouldn't measure up," Hun Lao said to Ye Yunfei.
"Also, Brother Ye, if your friend truly was chosen by an ancient Deity of our Lineage, that would be an enormous opportunity for her. I imagine she's doing exceptionally well, with her strength rising rapidly. Why would you want to disturb her? You should focus on your own development first. For instance, right before us lies an opportunity—for the two of us to cooperate in repairing this Reincarnation Path." Qin Yuanyu said.
"Master, it seems this fellow really, really wants to personally repair this Reincarnation Path. Every sentence leads back to it. It's too annoying," Hu Miao couldn't help but complain.
"That's also true. Qingluo might be cultivating in some secret realm right now. That is a rare opportunity for her. There's no need for me to disturb her at this moment. It's better to find ways to improve my own strength first. Otherwise, it would be embarrassing if, when we meet again in the future, my strength is far behind hers." Hearing Qin Yuanyu's words, Ye Yunfei nodded inwardly.
"Brother Qin, to be honest, in my past cultivation, most of my energy was spent on raising my cultivation realm and combat power. I haven't done much research into repairing Reincarnation Paths. I'm afraid I wouldn't be of much help," Ye Yunfei replied.
Ye Yunfei had indeed cultivated Reincarnation energy and laws before, but his achievements were limited. As for repairing a Reincarnation Path, he was utterly clueless. More importantly, Ye Yunfei didn't want to waste time and effort here.
"Brother Ye, no need for modesty. Your strength surpasses mine. With you here, I would feel at ease. In case another Reincarnation Ghost appears, I definitely wouldn't be able to handle it," Qin Yuanyu said.
"So this fellow was frightened by that earlier Reincarnation Ghost and wants to drag you along as company," Hun Lao said with a laugh.
At this moment, inside the Phantom Tower, the Reincarnation Ghost was continuously roaring in anger and anguish. Floating above its head, the Reincarnation Token continuously emitted powerful waves of suppressive energy that bombarded its form. Furthermore, Ye Yunfei would occasionally unleash various Mental Force martial skills to attack. This caused the Reincarnation Ghost unending agony, as Mental Force techniques were comparatively effective against it. Of course, the greatest threat to this particular ghost remained the Reincarnation Token!
"Aaargh… Brat! Release me immediately! Otherwise, I will never let you go! I'll devour your Soul Body and turn you into my slave ghost! You will be forever under my yoke, never to rise again!" the Reincarnation Ghost roared at Ye Yunfei.
"Unfortunately, you won't get that chance. Because you will soon be annihilated!" Ye Yunfei sneered.
However, Ye Yunfei had to admire the creature's tenacious vitality. Since its imprisonment, Ye Yunfei had tried every method he could think of against this Reincarnation Ghost, including Soul Power techniques, Mental Force martial skills, Divine Power martial skills, pure physical power, treasures, and various laws. Yet, each method only inflicted some damage; none could deal a truly fatal blow in a short time.
Ye Yunfei had even used several powerful fist techniques, striking the ghost hundreds of times in a row. Its form, a mass of hazy shadow constantly twisting and seemingly non-corporeal, would shatter and then quickly reconstitute. Although injured, the damage wasn't as severe as expected.
"To thoroughly destroy a Reincarnation Ghost, you need patience. Unless you possess the legendary, world-annihilating power of a great being, you'll need to spend a considerable amount of time using various means to gradually grind it away," Hun Lao advised.
"Oh, Hun Lao, does your racial memory contain any information about Reincarnation Ghosts?" Ye Yunfei asked curiously.
"Only a little. Reincarnation Ghosts are inherently rare. If you don't enter a Reincarnation Path, you would almost never encounter one. The chance for a living being to enter a Reincarnation Path is exceedingly small, so to most creatures in the world, Reincarnation Ghosts are exceedingly rare entities. Unless we know their fatal weakness, we could kill one quickly. Otherwise, it's a slow process of attrition," Hun Lao explained.
"Actually, it's just that this Reincarnation Ghost is too strong. If it were the one we encountered last time, it would have long since submitted and begged for mercy," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm chimed in.
"That's right. The last one caved and begged quickly enough. This one is too tough to handle," Hu Miao also nodded in agreement.
"No rush. We have plenty of time. Besides, Reincarnation Ghosts can only exist within Reincarnation Paths. What if we take it out with us? Let's see if it pleads for mercy then," Ye Yunfei said with a laugh.
"Well said! Reincarnation Ghosts are born in Reincarnation Paths and generally only live there. If we take this fellow outside, let's see if it can still talk tough!" Hearing Ye Yunfei, the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm's spirits lifted.
Meanwhile, Qin Yuanyu continued trying to persuade Ye Yunfei to join him in repairing the Reincarnation Path. He truly had been frightened by the earlier ghost. Moreover, during his time moving about this path, he had encountered quite a few other dangers, the mere thought of which made his scalp prickle. The saying that Reincarnation Paths were perilous and unpredictable wasn't an exaggeration; they were truly filled with various unknown hazards. Even descendants of the Reincarnation Lineage entering them could encounter terrible dangers. Having witnessed Ye Yunfei subdue the Reincarnation Ghost, Qin Yuanyu greatly admired his strength and thus spared no effort trying to enlist Ye Yunfei's help.
"This fellow is too annoying. Don't pay him any mind. Let's go frighten that Reincarnation Ghost now and see if it capitulates," the Golden-Horned Dragon Silkworm said to Ye Yunfei. Having experience from dealing with the last ghost, he felt like he was navigating familiar waters.
"Alright, I'll give it a try," Ye Yunfei replied with a smile.
Now that he had a general idea about Su Qingluo's situation, his remaining goal was to see if he could extract some treasures from the Reincarnation Ghost. He didn't want to waste more time on this Path.
"Damn you, brat! Let me go!" The Reincarnation Ghost was still roaring and screaming in pain.
"Want me to let you go? Impossible. I'm preparing to leave this Reincarnation Path. Once we exit, you'll never have the chance to return," Ye Yunfei sneered, watching the struggling ghost.
"What?! Brat, you're preparing to leave?! Release me immediately! I won't leave this place with you!" The ghost was shocked to hear this.
As a Reincarnation Ghost, its very habitat was the Reincarnation Path. Leaving it would be like a fish leaving water; it would grow increasingly weak until finally extinguishing completely.
"Too bad. Right now, you are my prisoner. Here, you have no room to bargain. Enough talk. I'm preparing to leave now," Ye Yunfei stated.
"Brother Qin, I have some very important business to attend to in the outside world. How about this: once I finish my affairs out there, I'll find an opportunity to come back here and help you repair the Reincarnation Path," Ye Yunfei said to Qin Yuanyu.
"Brother Ye, you still have to go out?" Hearing this, Qin Yuanyu immediately looked crestfallen.
"Wait, human! Stop! Let's talk this out! I… I do have some treasures tucked away. I can give you some. But you must not take me out of this Reincarnation Path, and you must set me free!" Seeing Ye Yunfei truly about to depart, the Reincarnation Ghost finally panicked and shouted.