The final reward, the Reincarnation Pure World Technique, slowly unfolded before Han Xuanji's eyes, each character seemingly expounding on the supreme mysteries of life, death, and Reincarnation.
[Reincarnation Pure World Technique: This is a supreme Cultivation Technique created by the Dao Ancestor specifically for organizing and stabilizing the order of Reincarnation. It is not a traditional method for cultivating Qi or raising one's Realm, but a supreme method for interpreting the Great Dao of Reincarnation. When practiced to a high level, one can gain insight into the laws governing the operation of Reincarnation. Practicing this technique requires an extremely deep understanding of the Great Dao of Reincarnation.]
"A technique specifically for the Dao of Reincarnation... The Dao Ancestor really went to great lengths to stabilize the Immortal Realm."
Han Xuanji carefully read the opening of the scriptures, realization dawning in his heart.
After receiving the Dao Ancestor's insights, this technique was exactly what he needed right now—charcoal delivered in a snowstorm.
Not only could it help him completely straighten out the Immortal Realm's Reincarnation, which had been thrown into Chaos by the Lord of Ten Thousand Voids, but it could also take his understanding of the Great Dao of Reincarnation to the next level.
"Perfect. Next, I will use this technique as the foundation to thoroughly organize Reincarnation."
Han Xuanji properly handled all the rewards, feeling that the gains from this trip far exceeded his expectations. He looked up at the core of this Purgatory, a plan already formed in his mind.
Han Xuanji communicated with the Dao Seal through his mind. Combining his supreme insights into Reincarnation and the Dao of Sealing, his boundless magic power mixed with the dao-rhythm of the supreme treasures. One after another, profound Chaos Divine Runes emerged from the massive stele.
The divine runes fell upon the body of the stele and immediately merged into it, emitting a warm and steady light.
Previously, when he sealed the Lord of Ten Thousand Voids, he had only performed simple repairs; now, he was thoroughly reinforcing it. The ancient inscriptions lit up once more. Compared to the vast dao-rhythm that suppressed all the world's evils during its peak, it was not lacking in the slightest. Furthermore, it now carried a trace of Han Xuanji's unique brand, leaving behind his own mark.
As for the Lord of Ten Thousand Voids suppressed within, his Origin would be continuously extracted to nourish the Immortal Realm's Reincarnation. His consciousness would be wrapped in an eternal Seal and the sensation of extinction, falling into a 'cage' even deeper than before, truly making it impossible for him to ever make a comeback.
"The Immortal Ancestor opened the path, the Dao Ancestor set the order; the secrets of Reincarnation are nothing more than this."
Han Xuanji's enlightenment deepened. He looked again at the towering chaos prison suppressing stele before him. The aura of the Lord of Ten Thousand Voids was now imperceptible, with only the dao-rhythm of eternal extinction and suppression slowly circulating.
"The matters here can finally be considered truly concluded."
Han Xuanji whispered softly and no longer lingered.
He took one last look at the core of this Reincarnation Purgatory, and his figure slowly faded, as if merging into the Void Realm. In the next moment, he appeared at several other locations within the Purgatory.
These were the nests where the Ancestral Witches and various Primordial Beings had lived, and they were also eight-star sign-in locations. The rewards included things like Ancestral Witch Blood Essence and Demon God Blood Essence. While better than nothing, they weren't very useful for the current Han Xuanji, but he could bestow them upon his Disciples.
When Han Xuanji emerged, he saw that the grand formation above the Sea of Nether had ended. Only a group of Primordial Beings remained, honestly waiting for Han Xuanji to come out. Besides them were several Emperors from the Heavenly Court and Disciples of the Xuantian Dao Palace. The Ancestral Witches and others had already moved quickly to leave the Immortal Realm, opening up a new world outside it to prove their determination.
Han Xuanji's figure leisurely appeared above the Sea of Nether, still wearing that dustless green robe. He stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm, as if he had merely gone to visit an old friend.
However, as soon as he appeared, many voices rang out.
"Welcome, Daoist Venerable (Great Heavenly Venerable / Master)!"
A mountain-shaking, sea-tsunami-like roar of welcome resounded over the Sea of Nether.
The Disciples of the Xuantian Dao Palace were the most excited. The faces of Li Taiqing, Lu Fan, Nangong Wenjian, Lin Potian, and Yun Wuji were brimming with pride and joy. They bowed in unison, their voices booming with heartfelt reverence.
Especially Yun Wuji; this was the first time he had witnessed Han Xuanji's action with his own eyes, and his heart could not calm down for a long time.
He considered his own talent unparalleled, enough to reach the peak of the Limitless Primordial Realm, but after witnessing a true Limitless battle, he realized his former arrogance.
This was the path of invincibility he yearned for. In the future, he also wanted to be like Han Xuanji—absolute invincibility whenever he struck.
And the five Primordial Beings at the Perfection level of Primordial Chaos, led by the Evil Qilin, were now in their most submissive and humble postures.
They had completely recognized reality. The person before them was a supreme existence they could not imagine, let alone defy. Following him might be their best way forward after escaping their confinement.
This Lord of Ten Thousand Voids was an existence with an even more terrifying background than theirs, yet he was suppressed directly for daring to cause trouble. They didn't even know how long he would be locked up... At the same time, the Heavenly Court's side could be said to be the happiest.
Countless Immortals and gods within the Heavenly Court cheered like Mortals, losing the poise expected of Immortals.
Even the Heavenly Emperor had a smile on his face.
He indeed had not misjudged the man.
However, he was still quite shocked. He never expected Han Xuanji to strike so decisively. Judging by the duration of the battle, the opponent was far from being his match.
Even the Heavenly Emperor felt a bit of swelling pride.
"In the future, I can walk my own path openly..."
The Heavenly Emperor's eyes flickered, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but rise.
In the years to come, he wanted to live for himself. He was a bit impatient to have a fight to the death with the Demon Ancestor.
To show his respect for Han Xuanji, the Heavenly Emperor personally led Emperor Ziwei, Emperor Zhenglei, the Great Emperor of Longevity, and several other core Emperors of the Heavenly Court, along with a group of high-ranking celestial officials and generals, to form a solemn welcoming party.
The Heavenly Emperor actively restrained all his radiance and gave Han Xuanji a solemn salute, his voice clear and full of respect:
"The Great Heavenly Venerable's Divine Abilities are world-shaking. You have turned the tide and saved the collapsing structure!
Suppressing the Demon Lord of Ten Thousand Voids, repairing the prison suppressing divine stele, and organizing the turbulent Reincarnation—this is truly a magnificent feat that benefits all living beings and brings boundless Karma!
From now on, whatever the Great Heavenly Venerable commands, everyone in the Heavenly Court, from top to bottom, will not dare to disobey!"
These words were spoken beautifully. They not only expressed the sincere gratitude and highest courtesy of the Heavenly Court's top brass but also elevated Han Xuanji's status to a whole new level, nearly equal to that of the Dao Ancestor.
Han Xuanji nodded slightly, feeling secretly pleased, but on the surface, he reacted calmly to the Heavenly Emperor's flattery and statement:
"It was my duty. Fellow Daoists, you overpraise me.
The peace of the Immortal Realm is a blessing for all living beings, and it is also my long-held wish."
Han Xuanji's gaze swept over the experts of the Underworld and then looked at the various Emperors.
"Now that this matter is settled, the subsequent stabilization of Reincarnation will require the full cooperation of all of you."
"We shall follow the Great Heavenly Venerable's decree!"
The several Emperors quickly responded.
"The entire Underworld shall follow your decree, Venerable One!"
The Nether Lord was equally respectful, placing himself in a very low position.
This honorific, which suggested a Master-servant relationship, seemed even closer than that of the Heavenly Court's people.
The Nether Lord came forward, ignoring the slightly strange looks from the nearby Heavenly Court Emperors, and spoke clearly and firmly:
"If your Excellency had not turned the tide this time, Reincarnation would have surely collapsed. The Underworld would have been the first to suffer and would have been doomed.
From this day forth, the Underworld is willing to serve your Excellency as its Master. All matters of Reincarnation shall be subject to your Excellency's decree!
All those belonging to the Underworld will follow your Excellency forever, with no second thoughts!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the eyelids of the Heavenly Court's Emperors twitched.
Especially the Emperors who were originally in charge of the Heavenly Court's netherworld duties; they felt a bit puzzled.
"This Nether Lord... he certainly knows how to trim his sails to the wind. He's climbing the social ladder quite fast!"
They also very much wanted to express their loyalty like the Nether Lord.