Chapter 330
Re-Nirvana
Emperor Wushi raised his hand and struck out with a palm.
The laws of time erupted, surging forth like a tidal wave and sweeping across the entire void.
The attacks from the Heaven-Mending Immortal and the Undying Emperor were frozen in mid-air, shattering inch by inch and dissipating into a shower of light.
This palm strike, seemingly effortless and casual, contained the essence of Emperor Wushi's more than 100,000 years of cultivation.
The laws of time seemed to come alive and have a will in his hands, easily freezing even attacks from those at the level of a Mortal Immortal.
Then, the Great Emperor Wushi took a step forward, and in a flash, he appeared beside Wang Mingyuan.
The two Heavenly Emperors stood side by side, looking at the two Mortal Immortals opposite them.
Their eyes met, and their fighting spirit soared.
Chaotic energy surged around Wang Mingyuan. Although blood still clung to the corner of his mouth and his body trembled slightly, his domineering aura remained undiminished.
Above his head, the magnificent Xuanhuang Pagoda of Heaven and Earth slowly rotated, and nine-colored divine light descended, making him appear like a celestial king descended to earth.
The laws of time surrounded the Great Emperor Wushi, and his aura was far stronger than before his Nirvana.
His original severely injured body has been healed, replaced by a vibrant vitality and a soaring fighting spirit.
His eyes were like lightning, deep as an abyss, as if they could see through eternity.
The auras of the two Heavenly Emperors intertwined, and the chaotic energy and the laws of time merged, forming a power capable of destroying the world.
The expressions on the faces of the Heaven-Mending Immortal and the Undying Emperor both turned extremely ugly.
They knew that from this moment on, the situation had completely reversed.
Previously, the two of them, when they joined forces, were able to fight Wang Mingyuan to a draw.
But now, Emperor Wushi has successfully undergone Nirvana and his strength has greatly increased, while Wang Mingyuan, although injured, still has the strength to fight.
Even if the two Heavenly Emperors joined forces, they would be no match for them.
A hint of despair flashed in the eyes of the Immortal Patching Heaven, while a hint of unease flickered in the eyes of the Undying Emperor.
Wang Mingyuan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked at Emperor Wushi, and smiled slightly.
How are you feeling?
The Great Emperor Wushi said calmly, "Very good. Better than ever before."
His voice was calm, yet it contained a long-lost sense of joy.
For over 80,000 years, he has fought alone in this strange world, confronting the Celestial Immortal who mended the heavens, the Undying Emperor, and all the malice of this world. He has never had any helpers, never had anyone to fight alongside him.
Now, Wang Mingyuan's arrival has brought not only combat support, but also spiritual comfort.
He was no longer fighting alone.
"That's good."
Wang Mingyuan nodded, turned around, and looked at the Heaven-Mending Immortal and the Undying Emperor, his eyes burning with fighting spirit.
"Now, it's our turn to attack."
The moment the words fell, the two Heavenly Emperors stepped forward simultaneously.
Their steps were small, yet each step landed on a node in the void, producing a dull rumble.
Chaotic energy intertwined with the laws of time, transforming into a vast force field that crushed towards the Immortal of Mending Heaven and the Undying Emperor.
The Immortal Who Mending Heaven and the Undying Emperor subconsciously took a step back.
It's an instinctive reaction, a spontaneous fear of the body when faced with an irresistible force.
But they are, after all, immortals of the mortal world, beings who have transcended the limits of humanity.
After taking a step back, the two of them regained their senses at the same time, looked at each other, and saw the same meaning in each other's eyes.
If you can't beat them, run!
Without the slightest hesitation, the two transformed into two streaks of light in an instant, disappearing from the world without a trace.
Their speed was so great that they crossed the endless void in an instant and disappeared at the edge of the star field.
Wang Mingyuan and Emperor Wushi did not pursue them.
They stood there, watching the direction where the two streaks of light disappeared, and remained silent for a moment.
Then, Wang Mingyuan's body suddenly trembled violently.
Cracks spread across his body like a spider web, and blood seeped from them, staining his robes red.
His aura rapidly declined, and his chaotic energy became disordered, as if it were about to collapse at any moment.
In front of the Great Emperor Wushi, Wang Mingyuan's body suddenly exploded!
Flesh and blood flew everywhere, bones shattered, and the primordial spirit drifted away.
After a long while, the shattered flesh, bones, and primordial spirit painstakingly healed together and reformed into Wang Mingyuan's form.
But his face was as pale as paper, and his breath was extremely weak.
At the same time, the once vigorous spirit of Emperor Wushi also rapidly declined.
His body swayed, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
His aura became very unstable, sometimes transforming into that of a frail old man with white hair and declining vitality;
Sometimes he transforms into a spirited young man, full of vigor and sharpness;
At times, he transforms into a composed middle-aged man, dignified and imposing, with an aura as solid as a mountain.
The laws of time governing him were in complete disarray, as if they were about to spiral out of control at any moment.
The two exchanged a glance, both seeing the deeper meaning in each other's eyes.
"Let's leave this place first, solidify our foundation, and undergo a rebirth," Wang Mingyuan said in a low voice.
Emperor Wushi nodded without saying a word.
The two transformed into two streaks of light and disappeared into the void.
Several months later.
Deep within a strange world, in a hidden star field.
Wang Mingyuan sat cross-legged on a desolate ancient star, surrounded by chaotic energy, with the Exquisite Xuanhuang Pagoda of Heaven and Earth hanging above his head and nine-colored divine light descending.
Within his body, chaotic energy surged, and his blood flowed like a tide. All his injuries had healed, and he was completely refreshed.
His aura was stronger and deeper than it had been months ago.
That life-or-death battle, though it severely injured him, also further tempered his chaotic body, making his foundation more solid.
Opposite him, the Great Emperor Wushi sat cross-legged in the void, surrounded by the laws of time.
At this moment, the Great Emperor Wushi had completely stabilized his state after Nirvana.
His face was frozen in his youth, heroic and resolute, with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, exuding an imposing aura. His aura was as vast as the sea, unfathomable, far surpassing his strength before his rebirth.
His injuries have healed, and the laws of time are functioning smoothly without any signs of disorder.
The two opened their eyes at the same time and looked at each other.
"How is it?" Wang Mingyuan asked.
"Very good," Emperor Wushi said calmly. "It's just a bit of a pity that we didn't attract that person."
He paused, then added, "These past few months of consolidation have given me a deeper understanding of the laws of time. After Nirvana, my path is more complete, and my combat power has increased by at least 20%."
Wang Mingyuan nodded, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Then, his expression became somewhat subtle.
"So, all our efforts were for nothing?"
His voice carried a hint of resentment and helplessness.
Wang Mingyuan has never been dissatisfied with his cultivation. His talent, his opportunities, and his accumulation have all allowed him to advance unimpeded and become invincible.
But this time, he was genuinely somewhat unwilling.
In order to provoke the Emperor to take action, he and the Great Emperor Wushi staged a grand show.
They deliberately feigned severe injuries; Wang Mingyuan's body exploded, and the Great Emperor Wushi's aura became unstable—all part of the performance.
They wanted the Emperor to believe they were both severely injured and weakened, thus prompting him to launch a sneak attack. However, despite spending so much time and effort on the act, they failed to lure him out.
"Am I really that much worse than Ye Fan in terms of acting skills? He always manages to outsmart people successfully, why can't I?"
Wang Mingyuan sighed deeply, his heart filled with frustration.
He recalled Ye Fan's various tricks in the original work: playing dead, fishing, luring the enemy in, and succeeding every time, and always managing to outwit people.
Why does it stop working when it's his turn?
Looking at Wang Mingyuan's unwilling expression, the Great Emperor Wushi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a rare smile.
"It was just a casual trick; it would be great if it succeeded, but it wouldn't matter if it didn't."
The Great Emperor Wushi spoke calmly and composedly.
"Since you've been pretending for so long and haven't managed to fool anyone, why don't you undergo a rebirth to perfect yourself?"
Once we become powerful, we won't need such methods; we can simply sweep through.
Wang Mingyuan nodded, which was taken as agreement.
A figure like the Emperor has lived for millions of years and experienced countless storms. How could he be so easily fooled?
Although he and the Great Emperor Wushi acted very convincingly, the Emperor may have seen through something, or perhaps he was simply being cautious and unwilling to take risks.
Since the other party is unwilling to come out, then just proceed at your own pace and cultivate step by step.
"Alright."
Wang Mingyuan stood up and stretched his limbs.
"The world of the strange is more expansive, and the environment is more unique and better."
After arriving in this world, I was already prepared for Nirvana.
Now that you have completed your Nirvana, you still possess quite a few treasures. It won't be difficult for me to manage them."
With a wave of his hand, the Great Emperor Wushi caused a dazzling light to appear in the void.
Those were the remaining treasures he had accumulated over 80,000 years: dozens of dragon veins, branches and leaves of several immortal herbs, and some scraps of peerless treasures.
Although the most essential parts were used in his own rebirth, what remains is still an astonishing treasure.
"I'll give them all to you," said the Great Emperor Wushi. "They're useless to me."
Wang Mingyuan accepted all the treasures without hesitation.
Wang Mingyuan began to contemplate his path to rebirth.
Originally, he planned to undergo a minor rebirth, intending to copy the Immortal Emperor's homework.
The core of the Immortal Emperor's Nirvana Method lies in the extreme burning of his bloodline, using battle to achieve breakthroughs and burning to gain new life. Although that method is dangerous, its effects are remarkable.
However, now that there are enough treasures, Wang Mingyuan felt that using Liu Shen's method was the best option.
Willow God, an unparalleled being from the Immortal Ancient Era, was once reborn from the dead, having traversed an extremely difficult path.
She gained a great deal after her rebirth, and in the era of the Desolate Heavenly Emperor, she almost became a Quasi-Immortal Emperor.
He can be considered one of the most outstanding individuals in terms of talent, aptitude, and experience.
The magic of the Willow Goddess also contains a special transformation from death to life, rising from ruin and reviving from annihilation.
This is the path Wang Mingyuan wants to take.
“However, I am far from being in such a state of ruin and desolation that taking this path directly will not be so easy.” Wang Mingyuan frowned and muttered to himself.
Liu Shen only completed that transformation from death to life when she was almost completely destroyed, both physically and spiritually.
Wang Mingyuan, on the other hand, was at the peak of his life, full of vigor and vitality, with a long lifespan, and was far from ruin and oblivion.
Taking this route directly won't work.
Wang Mingyuan pondered for a moment, then his eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at Emperor Wushi.
"Since it's destined to perish, why don't you give me some help, fellow Daoist?"
The Great Emperor Wushi was slightly taken aback: "What do you mean?"
Wang Mingyuan smiled and said, "You used the laws of time to accelerate my time. You made me go from young to old, from my peak to my twilight years."
Emperor Wushi frowned.
He understood what Wang Mingyuan meant.
Wang Mingyuan intends to actively embrace old age and death, and then, on the verge of death, use the Willow God's method to break through and rebuild, rising from ruin and reviving from annihilation.
"Have you thought this through?"
"The Great Emperor Wushi said in a deep voice."
"The laws of time accelerate aging. Although you can actively resist it, this process is irreversible."
Once your lifespan is exhausted without achieving nirvana, that is true death.
"I know," Wang Mingyuan nodded calmly.
"Moreover, you have lived for less than a thousand years."
Although your chaotic body grants you a long lifespan, forcibly consuming your lifespan to undergo Nirvana is extremely difficult.
The slightest mistake could result in utter annihilation, both body and soul.
“I know,” Wang Mingyuan said calmly.
"Even so, you still want to do it?"
"We must do it."
Wang Mingyuan looked at Emperor Wushi with no hesitation or fear in his eyes, only a firm belief.
"I walk the path of the Immortal Warrior, a path of proving the Dao through battle and becoming an immortal through killing."
This road is inherently fraught with danger and uncertainty.
If I'm too afraid to try because of danger, I'll never become a War Immortal.
Emperor Wushi fell silent.
He stared at Wang Mingyuan for a long time.
Finally, he nodded.
"Okay. I'll help you."
There is a lot of preparation to be made; it can't be done just by talking about it.
At the very least, the Great Emperor Wushi needed to fully regulate his own condition and bring his essence, energy, and spirit to their peak.
He must be able to take on both the Heaven-Mending Immortal and the Immortal Emperor by himself.
Otherwise, if they come looking for him, Wang Mingyuan's Nirvana project might fail.
On the other hand, Wang Mingyuan also needs to adjust his own state and sort out his experience of Nirvana.
Just as the Great Emperor Wushi said, every Nirvana after the Great Emperor stage is carried out with extreme caution. Success brings great rewards, but failure is also extremely tragic.
Throughout history, from the mythological era to the post-primordial era, very few people have succeeded in following this path, while countless others have failed.
Everyone who can embark on this path is an exceptionally talented individual.
Anyone who can complete a cycle of rebirth on their own can basically be considered to be at the level of a Heavenly Emperor.
Even such figures made many mistakes during their subsequent rebirth, the most famous being the Ruthless Great Emperor.
During the transition from the fourth to the fifth incarnation of the Ruthless Great Emperor, problems arose, and he nearly died.
An even older one is Lingbao Tianzun.
Lingbao Tianzun also encountered problems during his Nirvana process, and in the end, if it weren't for Wang Mingyuan, he would have completely vanished.
The most devastating defeat belonged to the Fighting Saint Emperor.
His failure brought an era to an end, and the world changed dramatically.
Wang Mingyuan had confidence in Nirvana, but he couldn't rush into it; he still needed to make many preparations. (End of Chapter)