Nether Crow of Reincarnation: The remnant body of an ancient demon god. In the Nether Sea, there are ninety-nine Nether Crows. In the primordial era, a supreme great power named "Dao Venerable of Annihilation" defeated an ancient demon god, the "Nine Nether Devouring Dao Phoenix," who attempted to devour Reincarnation. He then tore its immortal demon soul into ninety-nine pieces, cast them into the Origin of the Nether Sea, and set up the Reincarnation Demon Refining Formation. Using the power of Reincarnation as a furnace and the deathly stillness of the Nether Sea as fire, he eternally burned and refined its demonic nature, transforming it into the "Nether Crow of Reincarnation." Thus, the Nether Crow and the Nether Sea are of the same Origin and coexist, immortal and indestructible. After countless years, the Nether Crow has gradually awakened from its muddled state, and most of its demonic nature has been eliminated. For a thousand years, it has continuously sought help from others, but no one knows its Origins, nor how to help it... It is curious about you and hopes you can solve its problem.
"So that's how it is..."
Han Xuanji understood in his heart.
He hadn't expected this seemingly unremarkable Nether Crow to have such an astonishing Origin, involving ancient great powers and ancient demon gods.
That "Dao Venerable of Annihilation" possessed heaven-defying abilities, and from its name, the "Nine Nether Devouring Dao Phoenix" was clearly no benevolent being.
However, this fellow's nature must have changed a lot.
The Dao Venerable of Annihilation originally intended to use the Formation to eliminate its demonic nature and then subdue the Nine Nether Devouring Dao Phoenix.
However, with the passage of time, the Dao Venerable of Annihilation disappeared, and during the Immortal-Demon War in ancient times, the Dao Venerable of Annihilation's Reincarnation Demon Refining Formation was destroyed, leaving the Nether Crow in a miserable state, unable to recover.
The Nether Crow felt a bit uneasy under Han Xuanji's gaze, flapping its wings and cawing:
"Big Shot, why are you staring at me?"
"Did I get something bad on me?"
Han Xuanji withdrew his gaze, his tone calm:
"There's nothing bad, just a forgotten Karma."
"Caw?"
The Nether Crow was struck as if by lightning, instantly rigid, even forgetting to flap its wings, falling straight down from the sky. Fortunately, it reacted mid-air, flapping clumsily to fly up, its green eyes wide like brass bells.
"Big Shot, do you know my Origin?"
The Nether Crow's voice was sharp and distorted, its feathers bristling.
Even Ouyang Lan's mouth was wide open; this was the first time she had heard of such a thing.
The Nether Crow's Origin was incredibly mysterious, having existed since ancient times, and countless great powers had been unable to fathom it.
She hadn't expected Han Xuanji to seemingly understand the Nether Crow so well.
Could it be that Han Xuanji's Origin was even more ancient, even older than the Reincarnation Immortal King?
Many conjectures inexplicably arose in Ouyang Lan's mind.
"If there's anything you need, little crow will die a thousand deaths without regret! Please, Senior, save me! Please, Senior, grant me liberation!"
The Nether Crow seemed to have found a life-saving straw, flapping its wings and flying to Han Xuanji's feet, repeatedly knocking its head against the cold ground, its posture humble to the dust.
Han Xuanji looked at the Nether Crow's reaction, feeling a bit puzzled.
Does this fellow know nothing at all?
"You have no memories at all?"
"Uh, I remember a little bit."
The Nether Crow honestly said:
"I remember I used to be very powerful, but that's all in the past. I only occasionally recall it; other than that, I don't know."
"In the past, I also asked various sentient beings, but they all knew nothing of my Origin. Some even wanted to take me away, but they suffered a backlash from the Nether Sea and died directly."
"However, in recent years, I've been remembering more and more things."
The Nether Crow's words were light, but they revealed many secrets.
"Is that so."
Han Xuanji sensed that the other party was not lying.
However, wanting to remove this Seal from the other party was not easy. It involved an ancient demon god and an ancient great power, clearly a game between existences above Grand Unity Golden Immortal. The Karma and risks involved were something he absolutely did not want to bear.
Through his Eyes of Destiny, Han Xuanji could see chains of Law containing supreme annihilation and the true meaning of Reincarnation, deeply rooted in the Nether Crow's Origin, almost fused with it.
Facing the Nether Crow's hopeful gaze, Han Xuanji's expression remained calm, noncommittal.
"I am also powerless at the moment."
Upon hearing this, the Nether Crow's head drooped considerably, but listening carefully to Han Xuanji's words, hope rekindled.
Powerless now didn't mean there would be no way in the future.
"Wait for the right time; variables will arise."
"Variables?"
The Nether Crow seemed to understand and yet not.
Han Xuanji did not explain further.
It wasn't that he wanted to be enigmatic, but that heavenly secrets could not be revealed.
If they were revealed, there would be more changes in the future, making it even harder to achieve his goal.
Han Xuanji naturally wasn't purely being a good person; there were also quite a few hidden benefits on the Nether Crow.
For one, that sealed location was most likely a place imbued with Dao, and the rewards would not be small either.
However, Han Xuanji would not rashly go there now, as he wasn't clear how many people were eyeing the Nether Crow, nor the relationship between these ninety-nine Nether Crows.
He would make plans when he was stronger.
Han Xuanji's goal was clear; this trip to the Nether Sea had achieved its purpose, and he could return. He would digest the rewards from signing in at the Reincarnation Immortal Palace first.
Everything, with the priority of improving his own strength.
The more he understood, the more dissatisfied Han Xuanji became with his Taiyi Golden Immortal strength, feeling that he was still too weak, unsafe.
Even Grand Unity Golden Immortal was not enough; he needed to be stronger.
After their conversation, the Nether Crow, not knowing what it was thinking, became much quieter.
And Ouyang Lan quickly took away the treasures from the Legacy grounds, leaving nothing behind.
Leaving the main hall, Han Xuanji's gaze swept across this ancient Reincarnation Immortal Palace, then he looked at Ouyang Lan and said calmly:
"You should have a way to leave now. I don't need to go to the trouble of taking you."
Ouyang Lan nodded, bowing deeply to Han Xuanji once more:
"Senior's kindness, Junior will never forget. If I achieve anything in the future, I will surely repay it."
Her gaze was complex, filled with awe, but she also knew their edge (yuan) had ended here. She then transformed into a clear light and fled towards the outer regions of the Nether Sea.
Han Xuanji glanced at the Nether Crow and said faintly:
"Wait..."
Upon hearing this, the Nether Crow looked deeply at Han Xuanji, as if to firmly remember Han Xuanji's aura.
It let out a low caw, a farewell, then flapped its wings and soared, transforming into a dark shadow that merged into the boundless gloom of the Nether Sea. However, its flying posture seemed a bit lighter than when it arrived.
After the two left, Dao aura flowed around Han Xuanji. Even in the depths of the Nether Sea, he could come and go freely, leaving the Nether Sea in an instant.
Upon returning to the Myriad Phenomena Garden, the familiar aura around him made Han Xuanji feel much more at ease.
Home was still the safest.