After Changing to the Ruthless Way, the Brothers Cried and Begged for Forgiveness-Chapter 406: Transcending the Cycle of Reincarnation

On the vast plaza, everyone else was engrossed in the Reincarnation Dao, oblivious to Yu Zhao’s eyes, which had turned as deep and mysterious as the starry skies.
Her gaze sparkled brilliantly, captivating yet enigmatic. To look into her eyes was to risk the illusion of one’s soul being drawn into an endless void.
Although Yu Zhao’s body had returned to the Dao field, her consciousness lingered in the Starry Sky World, still digesting everything she had experienced.
The Reincarnation Dao had shown her not just the path of reincarnation but had also deepened her understanding of the Path of Emotional Detachment.
Heaven and Earth are indifferent, treating all things as mere straw dogs.
The Path of Emotional Detachment seemed cold, yet it was not devoid of compassion. It stood apart from personal entanglements, viewing life and death with the impartiality of the heavens and embracing the equality of all beings. It was akin to her existence as a parasite on a planet—appearing or remaining unseen, both were acts of cultivation.
This path, also known as the Path of Inner Reflection, complemented the Reincarnation Dao seamlessly.
Steeling her mind, Yu Zhao summoned the Fleeting Life Mirror, which drifted out of her storage space. Her hands moved swiftly, forming seals that seemed to flow naturally, each seal imprinted onto the mirror.
The mirror spun rapidly in the air, its dual surfaces—one black, one white—churning like tidal waves. Two distinct auras alternated as they emanated from the mirror’s surfaces.
Flashes of her previous life’s death and the scene of Shui Qing Yue infusing her last shred of vitality into Yu Zhao’s body flickered through her mind.
Before long, a black and white mist, coiling like twin dragons, surrounded Yu Zhao, intertwining and spiraling around her form.
Above the platform, Dao Lord Tai Wei’s golden shroud suddenly dissipated, revealing her once-hollow eyes now brimming with life. Her once-imposing and impassive face lit up with delight.
“To think such a prodigious talent exists in this soon-to-be-abandoned Small World, someone who not only comprehends the Path of Emotional Detachment but also the Reincarnation Dao, two of the most challenging heavenly insights.”
Her eyes focused sharply, and her expression grew even more exhilarated.
“An Extreme Pure Water Spiritual Root as well? Perfectly aligned with my own!”
The more Dao Lord Tai Wei observed, the more satisfied she became. Initially indifferent to this Small World Dao field, she had only sent a soulless avatar to preach and deliberately chosen the near-impossible Reincarnation Dao to teach. Yet unexpectedly, she had stumbled upon such a gem!
“This must be Heaven’s will—Old Thief Nan Zhuo’s arrogance has finally drawn even Heaven’s disapproval, gifting me an extraordinary disciple!”
“Alas, it’s a shame this little one’s potential was delayed by this Small World. Were it not so, she would surely have reached Divine Transformation by now.”
“Still, it’s not too late. I’ll bring her back to the North Abyss Realm. With proper guidance, she’ll outshine that brat in less than a century!”
Dao Lord Tai Wei’s face broke into a smile as she regarded Yu Zhao like a priceless treasure.
Yu Zhao, sensing a sudden chill, shivered slightly, her brows twitching with unease.
Noticing this, Dao Lord Tai Wei immediately withdrew her gaze, realizing it was disrupting Yu Zhao’s state of enlightenment. Instead, she casually scanned the crowd below.
Her attention lingered briefly on Ye Cong Xin before she pulled back, only to glance again with a rare trace of curiosity.
This Small World Dao field had been established during her accidental visit to this realm. She had taken in a few talented disciples and, impressed by the land’s unique energy, had marked the site for future sect selections.
Over time, the intervals between activations grew longer, with no new disciples from this world appearing for over a millennium. Dao Lord Tai Wei had almost forgotten about it entirely.
Yet, her memory was flawless. She recalled the stringent thresholds she had set.
By those standards, Ye Cong Xin should not have qualified to be here. Her physical constitution and spiritual foundation fell short of the prerequisites.
And yet, here Ye Cong Xin sat, openly occupying the second cushion.
Finding this incomprehensible, Dao Lord Tai Wei surmised that there must be some hidden truth behind it. She used her Divine Sense to probe but found nothing unusual.
She hesitated. Her avatar, limited to Mid Divine Transformation, lacked the power to investigate further without invoking her true form—a move that could destabilize the space and cause unforeseen damage to the Dao field.
After a moment’s thought, Dao Lord Tai Wei dismissed the idea. The world was full of secrets, too many to uncover them all. Only the most gifted cultivators truly warranted her interest.
A few days passed, and Dao Lord Tai Wei monitored the progress of the others. Shaking her head, she sighed.
Though exceptional by the standards of this Small World, these individuals would only be considered average in the North Abyss Realm, where Nascent Soul cultivators were plentiful and Golden Core cultivators were common. Most of them would merely join minor sects, not catching her eye.
Her expectations had been low from the start. Her newfound disciple was an unexpected blessing.
For most participants, the Reincarnation Dao proved overwhelmingly difficult. Dao Lord Tai Wei resolved to grant them a fortuitous opportunity to preserve their lives if they failed to awaken.
But just as she prepared to end the ritual, she noticed signs of struggle on a few faces—four individuals showed hints of awakening.
Raising her eyebrows, she studied them intently, taking her time to discern the cause. Hours later, she uncovered the truth.
“No wonder the Reincarnation Dao impacts them less deeply—they are beings outside the cycle of reincarnation. How rare.”
Even in the North Abyss Realm, Dao Lord Tai Wei had never encountered such anomalies. Her eyes gleamed with intrigue.
The pinnacle of the Reincarnation Dao was to transcend it entirely, achieving immortality beyond life and death—a nearly insurmountable feat. Even as a realm master, she had only partially escaped its binds.
Yet these four were unique, existing both within and outside the cycle.
A bold thought sparked in her mind.
If she could uncover their secret, could she not fully master the Reincarnation Dao?
She resolved to bring all four back to the North Abyss Realm alongside her new disciple. If they proved fruitful, great; if not, no harm done.
Dao Lord Tai Wei’s lips curled into a smile.
This visit to the Small World had far exceeded her expectations. It seemed she would need to invest in more Dao fields here. Who knew what other surprises awaited?
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