720 - My Longevity Simulation

Chapter 720: The Decree of Life and Death "Have you heard? It's rumored that within the Rebirth Hall, there exists a secret technique capable of preventing revived true spirits from occupying the bodies of the next generation!" "Hmph, I've had someone look into it, and it does seem to exist. However, the cost to obtain such a secret method is predictably enormous. Those prestigious families, in order to maintain their descendants' 'purity,' will spare no expense to achieve this!" "In my opinion, fellow Daoists need not be overly resistant! The existence of this Rebirth Hall might actually be beneficial for us!" "Oh? How so?" "Think about it. We can be resurrected in eighteen years anyway. If we find our current life devoid of potential and hope for cultivation, we can simply end our lives. Who knows, perhaps in the next life we'll be born into a good family, and our new body might possess extraordinary talent..." Such naive comments promptly drew ridicule from other cultivators. "Been drinking too much spirit wine, fellow Daoist?" "Even assuming you're that lucky, have you considered why resurrection takes eighteen years? Are true spirits really reborn randomly during these eighteen years? I’d bet there’s some hidden manipulation involved!" "I think he might be onto something. Fellow Daoists, think about it. If our talents are mediocre and there's no hope of rising in this life, even birthing descendants would destine them for a life of servitude and oppression. That’s why I never considered raising offspring before. But now..." "Perhaps it's worth a gamble. Even if my child's true spirit in the previous life wasn't exceptionally brilliant, they would still gain a lifetime of cultivation experience, an invaluable wealth in itself. And if luck favors us and they reincarnate as a great being, then we'd be elevated by our descendants' prestige!" "Fellow Daoist, you might have a point there." ... Similar debates took place throughout the Xuanzhuang World. Xu Bai learned more about the details of the "Rebirth Hall" through Nangong Shirong. "The rumors are true; there indeed exists a technique to prevent newborns from being merged with true spirits. However..." "Eighty million contribution points, and it needs to be enacted while the child is still in the womb." "This is extortionate! After years in Tianling Prefecture, I still haven’t accumulated that much." "Also, there's the 'Rebirth Mirror,' which can peek into the memories of the true spirit merged with the newborn. If unsatisfactory, then..." "The 'True Spirit Guide' can be placed on a prepared body, increasing the accuracy of the true spirit entering the designated body upon rebirth." "The 'Supreme Shell,' available at the Rebirth Hall, allows perfect replication of one's current body, ensuring a perfect rebirth in the next life." "The 'Soul Clarity,' ensuring the true spirit retains past life emotions even after undergoing eighteen years of cleansing in the Rebirth Hall." "And the 'Rebirth Decree,' which allows immediate resurrection of a point of true spirit, circumventing the eighteen-year wait." ... Xu Bai and Nangong Shirong exchanged glances as they examined the contents of the jade slip. "Such an array of ornate trinkets! Each one bears a heavenly price, far beyond the reach of ordinary people!" Nangong Shirong cursed under his breath. "But that 'Rebirth Decree' is truly remarkable. Coupled with the 'Supreme Shell,' it's akin to gaining an extra life. No, if contribution points are ample, it's virtually immortality, allowing for infinite resurrection!" he exclaimed. "I wonder if there are any other restrictions," Xu Bai pondered aloud, nodding in agreement. "All scenarios seem accounted for. It appears the Million Immortals Alliance has prepared thoroughly. There might be some uproar initially, but I believe cultivators will quickly adapt," Xu Bai remarked as he reviewed the myriad items listed in the jade slip. "Attaining immortality in a single leap, turning heaven and earth upside down. This 'Wangsheng Tianzun' is truly extraordinary. The Xuanzhuang World’s history is on the brink of a new era," Nangong Shirong reflected aloud. "I wonder about the situation with the Five Elders’ Association? Can the power of Wangsheng Tianzun extend to them?" Xu Bai suddenly inquired. "Well..." Nangong Shirong hesitated, "I'm not sure. But I heard there's been some sort of deal, only being trialed in a small area..." Xu Bai's eyes flickered with a thoughtful gleam. From then on, cultivators in the Xuanzhuang World gradually adapted to the presence of the Rebirth Hall in the sky. Soon after, the first instance of resurrection occurred. A Nascent Soul cultivator named Ximen Yang self-detonated in public, his soul scattered. Yet shortly thereafter, he reappeared alive and well before the masses. His actions and demeanor were unchanged, and he even recalled his self-detonation, often boasting about his experience of self-detonation, death, and rebirth. Word spread rapidly, convincing the previously skeptical cultivators of the reality of "Rebirth." As cases of cultivators being reborn on the land of the Million Immortals Alliance proliferated, the concept of "Rebirth" gradually became accepted. Within the Devourer’s White Mist, despite the dense fog, three figures could faintly make out the elusive Rebirth Hall overhead. "Blast it, nowadays cultivators act as if they’re fearless of death, there’s so many even deep within the white mist," Dongfang Yao cursed, cutting off his words as a grand ship sped past them. "Aren’t you stating the obvious? With Wangsheng Tianzun, everyone can resurrect, so what’s there to fear about death? In eighteen years, one would rise again!" Huangfu Song chuckled dismissively. "I don't believe in this Rebirth Hall nonsense. There's definitely something fishy. Think about it, they talk about preserving a portion of memory as a true spirit. Even if you do resurrect, mingled with another, are you really still you? Even if with a prepared body they talk about rebirth, I indeed was dead. The one reborn is merely another person with my memories," Dongfang Yao declared earnestly. "You two brothers mustn't be deceived, it's best to cherish life!" he cautioned. "Since when did you, Dongfang, become so astute? There might be some truth to what you’re saying," Huangfu Song pondered thoughtfully. As for Li Fan, hearing their debate, his mind was elsewhere. "In his last life, this Wangsheng Tianzun never manifested, and the Rebirth Hall was unheard of." "The reversed laws of life and death should naturally have integrated as the world’s fundamental rules, akin to the 'Carefree Tianzun,' seamlessly blending into the fabric of reality." "Yet now these reversed principles require the Rebirth Hall. Could it suggest that Wangsheng Tianzun hasn't achieved the ideal state?" "Merely a hasty compromise influenced by Lan Yu’s interference."