Chapter 1113 - 1019: Samsara Reappears
“Myriad Paths Sect, you barbarians!!”
“My teeth, my teeth!”
A group of old ghosts now let out cries of grief and outrage.
Just a moment ago, they had been blocked by The End of Myriad Paths.
Then…
Their teeth were brutally pulled out.
Now, whenever they spoke, wind whistled through the gaps.
“It’s just a few teeth taken… don’t be so stingy!”
Yun Xi spoke up, holding in her hands a bag filled with Ghostly teeth.
Upon hearing this, the group of old ghosts were even more outraged.
Ghost Teeth were of utmost importance to them, for they were not only their teeth but also the crystallization of their cultivation.
Ghosts, long having no physical form, could only form Ghost Teeth through arduous cultivation. These teeth, embodying their Cultivation Level, were critically important.
Even in certain legends, it was said that with Ghost Teeth, there might be a chance of resurrection.
But now, all their teeth had been extracted by Yun Xi.
“…Now that you have our teeth, can you let us go?!”
They spoke with grim expressions.
They were only pleading for their lives.
Upon hearing this, Yun Xi responded:
“If I let you go… no can do, you might do evil things.”
At this time, The End of Myriad Paths spoke calmly:
“Ghostly Beings should enter Samsara.”
Enter Samsara!
Hearing this, Yun Xi nodded and said:
“But, I didn’t bring any joss paper with me…”
Back in the Yang Realm, the villagers had already initiated reincarnation.
Simply by burning the village’s joss paper, one could summon Samsara.
“The power of Samsara is contained within the Red Dust Jade.”
The End of Myriad Paths said softly:
“Holding the Red Dust Jade, you need but a single thought to manifest Samsara.”
Hearing this, Yun Xi’s eyes lit up and she said:
“Really?”
At this very thought, she suddenly felt the aura of the Red Dust Jade in her hand stir ever so slightly.
At this moment, it seemed as if another world descended upon the space between heaven and earth.
Billowing Yellow Smoke spread through the void, full of mystery.
The Yellow Smoke rolled about, revealing a stone bridge amidst it.
The bridge looked as though it had withstood the erosion of endless time, ancient and worn, covered in dust.
Beyond the depths of the stone bridge lay a scenery shrouded in darkness, a faint mist enveloping what sounded like a flowing river. The bridge stretching across the river, leading straight to the riverbank, and there, a mystical stone stood tall and cryptic.
The world behind the riverbank was dark and inscrutable, a mystery of the utmost secrecy, revealing neither clear sight nor comprehension.
It seemed to contain cycles of countless lifetimes, the reincarnation of beings, the howling of resentful ghosts, and the chilling realm of hell…
Upon witnessing this scene, everyone was shocked.
“What is… what is this?”
“Is this bridge… could it be the legendary Naihe Bridge?”
“…Reincarnation?!”
All were incredulous.
The few old ghosts who had their teeth pulled out were now trembling with extreme fear.
“No… Samsara has already been destroyed; the Lord of Samsara died at the source, how can Samsara possibly appear again?!”
“His authority has been scattered; Yama of the Ten Halls has long perished; the Reincarnation Seal has already fallen into our hands, how can there be Samsara in this world?!”
“What exactly is going on… no, I don’t want to face Samsara!”
They were terrified, screaming in horror.
They had all escaped from Samsara, so naturally, what appeared now was the true Samsara!
Netherworld!
At this moment, on that Naihe Bridge, two groups of Yin Soldiers appeared.
The leaders of the two groups, wearing black robes of Yama, exuded an imposing air, each accompanied by a troop of Yin Soldiers.
Upon seeing these two, Yun Xi suddenly said:
“Little Hairy Egg? Gou Sheng?”
These two… were none other than Tian An and Ming Zhi, who had found their opportunity in the small mountain village during the Yang Realm and entered Samsara!
And behind them were the Yin Soldiers they led, including Gui Qi, Hanged Ghost, Leng Wudi, and the ghost generals from Little Savage Waist Camp and Giant Bee Camp.
At this moment, Tian An and Ming Zhi were surprised to see Yun Xi, their faces revealing joy.
“Tooth-Pulling Monster?… Ah, no, Miss Yun Xi!”
They quickly walked from the Naihe Bridge into the present world, bowing respectfully:
“Greetings, Miss Yun!”
With great reverence!
Seeing this scene, the few old ghosts exchanged glances.
Since when did new Rulers of the Netherworld appear in Samsara?
Moreover, these two rulers were extremely respectful towards The End of Myriad Paths.
Could it be that Samsara had been rebuilt?
Were these two selected to be the Yamas of this era?
…
“Long time no see.”
Yun Xi smiled and asked:
“Have your teeth grown back?”
Upon hearing this, Tian An and Ming Zhi both paused in surprise.
But immediately following that, Tian An gritted his teeth and said:
“Reporting to Miss Yun, our teeth have all grown back! Do you… want them all?”
Ming Zhi was even more straightforward; with a wave of his hand, he ordered:
“Someone bring a hammer, smash my teeth out!”
Behind them, Gui Qi, Leng Wudi, Hanged Ghost, and the like were silently preparing to extract their teeth.
But Yun Xi simply smiled and said:
“No need, no need, I was just asking casually; I don’t need your teeth anymore.”
“The cold boxes and such in the village are currently enough, we’ll seek you out when they break.”
Upon hearing her words, Tian An and Ming Zhi… both felt somewhat disappointed.
Seeing that the Tooth-Pulling Monster wasn’t going to pull their teeth… felt unfamiliar.
“Miss Yun, you summoned us, do you have any orders?”
Tian An asked.
Yun Xi pointed at those elderly ghosts and said:
“These old ghosts have all escaped from Samsara, now… take them back.”
Tian An and Ming Zhi immediately looked at the elderly ghosts.
“Ghosts that escaped from Samsara… have they finally appeared?”
Tian An muttered:
“Meng Po once said, with the Lord of Samsara gone, the collapse of Samsara, all ghosts will escape…”
And Ming Zhi added:
“These folks have been out of Samsara for so many years, now it’s time to capture them back… take them away!”
Immediately, two squads of Yin Soldiers stepped forward.
“No…”
“I don’t want to enter Samsara again!”
The old ghosts called out, but they were powerless to resist.
Firstly, they had their Ghost Teeth pulled out, their cultivation levels greatly reduced. Moreover, Tian An, Ming Zhi, and the Yin Soldiers they led, having been in Samsara for a long time, had rapidly developed, possessed the aura of Samsara which naturally suppressed ghostly beings!
What’s more, the rainbow light emitted by the colorful butterflies fluttering around Yun Xi paralyzed them completely.
The old ghosts were promptly taken into custody.
“Miss Yun, we will return first, to judge these old ghosts. If you have any orders, just call us,” Ming Zhi said immediately.
Yun Xi nodded and asked:
“By the way, Xiao Mao Dan, have you found Bing Ruo?”
Back in the Yang Realm, Tian An and Bing Ruo were fond of each other, but were harmed by someone. Later, Bing Ruo was sent into Samsara by Li Fan—she was the first ghost to receive reincarnation.
At her words, a joyful smile appeared in Tian An’s eyes as he said:
“Reporting to Miss Yun, I have found her.”
Ming Zhi added from the side:
“My foolish brother, he sneaks to Bing Ruo’s side every day to accompany her…but has never told her about the past. Say, when she turns sixteen, you can tell her, right?”
Hearing this, Tian An shook his head and said:
“No, I want to protect her for ten lifetimes.”
“Meng Po said, a living person who wants to enter Samsara needs to gather Dao markings from ten lifetimes. Once successful, they can enter Samsara.”
Yun Xi was delighted for Tian An and Bing Ruo and said:
“Xiao Mao Dan, I can help you.”
She possessed the original Dao of Samsara, which could directly lead Bing Ruo into Samsara.
But Tian An shook his head and said:
“Thank you Miss Yun, there’s no need… I like watching over you just like this.”
“Moreover, Meng Po said this lifetime has begun, and Samsara will also join the battle… I want her to live carefree. If I make it through this lifetime without dying… I’ll find her again.”
Tian An, now as Yan Jun, still showed a childlike hope on his face.
Yun Xi nodded and said:
“I understand… don’t worry, you two will definitely be happy!”
Tian An’s gaze was resolute.
They bid farewell to Yun Xi and others, taking the old ghosts back to the Naihe Bridge.
On the Naihe Bridge, an old woman appeared.
She stood on the Reincarnation Bridge, saluting towards The End of Myriad Paths, Yun Xi, from afar.
“Meng Po… you really didn’t die. Back then, when the Ten Kings of Hell escaped with the Reincarnation Seal, you hid in the desolate Samsara…”
The old ghosts were stunned upon seeing Meng Po.
But then, they were dragged into hell, to be judged and punished!
…
The Huang Yan dissipated.
Samsara vanished from sight.
…
“Let’s go, it’s time for us to hunt in the Grey Mist Sea!”
Dugu Yuqing and the others, who had also slain a group of overlords, came over.
“Woof, perfect, with the master’s name being manifested, for the time being, none in heaven or earth can spy on this place, we sure can slaughter freely!”
Big Black Dog’s eyes also shone brightly!
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