However, wanting to take action to fish up the True Spirit imprint and reassemble the soul was not that simple.
In the ancient era, almost every Grand Unity Golden Immortal who had comprehended the Dao of Space-Time and Reincarnation could do it, but today was different from the past. Many rules of the Heavenly Dao were in turmoil due to the war between immortals and demons, so even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal could not easily achieve it.
Until he learned that Su Ming had reached a certain cooperation with the Nether Lord and became a Guest Elder of the Underworld.
Su Ming might not be able to do this, but the Nether Lord likely could.
"Perhaps... this is an opportunity."
Li Taiqing pondered in his heart.
He didn't want to trouble Han Xuanji with his own affairs, and most importantly, such a small matter didn't require Han Xuanji to personally take action.
A sword light landed on the edge of the Nether Sea, exactly in the area where Su Ming was located.
The aura of death and silence was heavy here, but for Li Taiqing, who was already a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, it didn't cause much discomfort.
He did not intentionally hide his aura.
Before long, the mist of the Nether Sea ahead churned, and Su Ming's figure stepped out from within.
He was dressed in simple black clothes, and his aura was even more profound and restrained; clearly, comprehending the Nether Scripture had brought him no small benefit.
Seeing Li Taiqing, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure.
"Brother Li."
Su Ming cupped his hands in greeting.
Li Taiqing returned the salute and directly stated his purpose:
"Brother Su, I apologize for disturbing your cultivation."
"I have come this time to ask for a favor."
The relationship between them was deep, so there was no need for hesitation.
Li Taiqing briefly explained the matter regarding the Pure Yang Golden Immortal. His tone was calm, but the deeply hidden earnestness in his eyes was hard to conceal.
Su Ming listened quietly and remained silent for a moment.
His friendship with Li Taiqing was not shallow, and he knew the other's character was steady and loyal; unless it was truly an inseparable obsession, he would never have asked for help.
Searching for and gathering a completely dissipated True Spirit imprint was indeed a Heaven-Defying act, and it was extremely difficult in the current environment, but it was not entirely hopeless, especially since his initial comprehension of the Nether Scripture gave him a new understanding of the essence of Reincarnation.
"The True Spirit has scattered into Reincarnation..."
Su Ming spoke slowly, also feeling a bit of a headache.
To be honest, he really didn't know how to contact the Nether Lord. This guy was also elusive.
Su Ming thought the Nether Lord should be easy to talk to, so he shouted directly:
"Nether Lord, the eldest Disciple of the Wuji Dao Venerable has a matter and asks for your help!"
Before long, the mist of the Nether Sea parted, and the Nether Lord's figure emerged.
He first glanced at Li Taiqing and felt the other's aura, which indeed carried an extremely mysterious dao-rhythm. He was secretly awed, and his attitude became even more polite.
After listening to Su Ming's brief explanation, the Nether Lord pondered for a moment:
"Searching for a True Spirit imprint... is indeed a bit tricky now; it requires the help of the Reincarnation Platform and consumes a significant amount of the Origin power of Reincarnation."
Seeing that even the Nether Lord found it difficult, Li Taiqing frowned slightly, but the Nether Lord soon spoke again:
"However, since little friend Su Ming has spoken, and it is required by the outstanding Disciple of the Xuantian Dao Venerable, this seat shall naturally grant a convenience."
"Thank you, Senior Nether Lord!"
Li Taiqing was overjoyed and said excitedly.
Seeing Li Taiqing like this, the Nether Lord nodded with satisfaction.
In reality, resurrecting a Golden Immortal was just a simple matter for him.
But if it were too easy, how could he earn the other party's gratitude?
The Nether Lord delayed no longer; with a wave of his sleeve, a greyish light bridge extended from the Nether Sea, leading into the depths of the mist.
"Follow me."
The three stepped onto the light bridge, crossing an endless distance in an instant, arriving at the Place of Reincarnation.
This was the Underworld, the Nether God Temple.
The Nether Lord brought the two to an ancient stone platform guarded by layers of Formations and Restrictions.
The stone platform was circular, constructed entirely from a type of greyish-white strange stone, its surface covered with dense Dao characters that constantly flowed and changed.
"This is the Reincarnation Platform, a preserved heavy artifact of Reincarnation."
The Nether Lord said indifferently.
"It requires an object closely associated with them during their life as a guide; it's best to have a trace of their Origin aura or a strong lingering obsession."
Hearing this, Li Taiqing took out an object without hesitation.
It was a charred peach wood sword hilt, faintly emitting a weak but incomparably pure Pure Yang Sword Qi. It was the final remains of the Pure Yang Golden Immortal's natal Dharma sword, the 'Pure Yang Peach Wood Sword', which Li Taiqing had spent considerable effort to find.
"Can this object serve as a guide?"
Li Taiqing handed over the sword hilt.
As the Nether Lord took it, the moment his fingertips touched it, the charred sword hilt actually grew slightly warm.
"It will do."
"Then I shall trouble Senior Nether Lord; I am at your disposal for whatever is needed."
Li Taiqing said solemnly.
The Nether Lord shook his head and said:
"It is best to leave this matter to little friend Su Ming."
"Me?"
Su Ming pointed at himself in surprise.
The Nether Lord nodded and said:
"If you can accomplish this, it will also prove that you have fully comprehended the first three layers of the Nether Scripture. Don't worry, if there are any real problems, I will also step in to help."
Su Ming nodded thoughtfully. This Nether Lord seemed to value him quite a bit; it appeared he truly wanted to nurture him and wouldn't even let this small opportunity pass.
"Brother Su, just go ahead and do it."
Li Taiqing didn't mind. Since the Nether Lord had given his promise, there was no need to worry that the other party would offend them over such a small matter.
Su Ming took the peach wood sword and placed it on the Reincarnation Platform. At the same time, he raised his right hand and began to sketch incredibly complex dark runes in the air.
"Reincarnation is vast and misty, where is the True Spirit? Using thought as a guide, trace the flow and summon it forth!"
Su Ming muttered incantations, and the charred sword hilt began to vibrate violently. That wisp of Pure Yang Sword Intent seemed to be activated, transforming into an extremely condensed golden point of light that detached from the hilt and hovered above the center of the Reincarnation Platform.
At the same time, the five fingers of Su Ming's left hand suddenly tightened, as if grasping invisible threads, as he fully activated the Reincarnation Platform.
With that golden point of light as the center, countless lines of light and shadow as thin as silk converged toward the golden point from all directions, as if drawn by attraction.
These lines of light and shadow were precisely the True Spirit fragments related to the Pure Yang Golden Immortal; they were forcibly pulled in by the power of the Reincarnation Platform.
This process was clearly extremely taxing on mental effort and magic power.
Veins bulged on Su Ming's forehead as he maintained the stability of the Reincarnation Platform.
Li Taiqing watched from the side with his heartstrings taut.
As more and more light and shadow gathered, initially only a few scattered points, then gradually becoming a stream, they finally formed a hazy golden imprint around that golden point of light.
"It's a success."
Li Taiqing was delighted.
However, Su Ming did not relax. After all, this was only the first step; reassembling the soul was the key next.
"The spirit scatters into the void, the soul returns to silence. Now, using the method of the Nether God, reshape the true form, condense!"
He opened the five fingers of his right hand, no longer sketching runes, but instead pressing down firmly toward the golden ball of light.
In his palm, the dark light flared intensely; it was an advanced technique recorded in the Nether Scripture called the "Nether God Soul-Shaping Seal."
Once this seal was released, a slightly illusory soul shadow of an old man finally appeared.
Although the soul body was weak and its Origin was greatly damaged, far from what it was during his life, the core True Spirit imprint and key memories and emotions had been retrieved and stabilized.
It's done!
Seeing this, the heavy stone in Li Taiqing's heart crashed to the ground. His excitement was beyond words, and his gaze toward Su Ming was filled with gratitude.
The eyes of the remnant soul were initially somewhat hollow, but soon, he saw Li Taiqing, whose aura was as vast as the stars but whose features were vaguely familiar.
Li Taiqing's appearance in his previous life was seventy to eighty percent similar to his current life, and their Divine Soul Origin was of the same mold, so he naturally recognized his identity.
"This... this is..."
The remnant soul of the Pure Yang Golden Immortal emitted a weak fluctuation, incomparably shocked.
"You are... Qinglian? Where is this place? Haven't I... already had my Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering? Your... your cultivation..."
He sensed Li Taiqing's unfathomable aura and saw the deep-auraed Nether Lord beside him, completely unable to comprehend everything before him.
What happened after he died?
Has a million years passed?