481: Samsara Tower

"How is that possible? How could such a thing be done?"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, said, trembling.

"The Trisolarans locked down Earth's technology with just two protons; what in this world is impossible!"

The voice was not loud and carried a hint of cynicism, yet the tone was exceptionally firm.

The person speaking was not Tang Ku...

Everyone turned their gaze toward the door, only to see Tang Xian standing there with his arms crossed, smiling slightly: "It seems I returned at just the right time!"

Tang Ku sighed helplessly: "It would be better if you hadn't returned, that way you wouldn't be eating my food, drinking my drink, living in my place, and never paying a damn cent!"

Tang Xian's mouth twitched: "So all the things I've done for you were for nothing? My kindness is completely unappreciated!"

Tang Ku didn't coddle him either and said: "What did you find while you were out? Spit it out!"

"Fine... well, you were right just now. The technology here has been locked down; everything is within the calculations of the Buddha!" Tang Xian said in a deep voice, "He calculated that steam technology would develop here, calculated that their energy sources would not keep up, and also calculated that the Ashura Clan, having developed to this point, has severely regressed in strength and will absolutely no longer pose a threat to the humans on Earth!"

Tang Ku was silent for a moment, then immediately asked: "Why do you say that?"

"The Tathagata Buddha is not a simple character!"

Tang Xian sighed, "I once heard a Senior say that Shakyamuni was the only person to have fully mastered the Law of Time before becoming a Saint, and in this world, he is the only one! The direction of the Law of Time he mastered was predicting the future... That's right, you heard me correctly, it is predicting the future, and it is a completely unsolvable, non-fixed future! However, he could traverse the timelines of the future and the past, pushing and developing variables in a direction favorable to himself..."

"In other words, the Tathagata Buddha saw the future regarding the Ashura Realm, and therefore made preparations in advance. He divided the entire Ashura Realm into three, with the main purpose of cutting off their energy sources so they could not develop freely... As for the steam technology..."

Tang Ku suddenly thought of something, turned his head to look at Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, and asked: "In your historical records, is there any mention of who brought it?"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, shook his head and said: "I have only heard that there was such a person, but specifically who it was or what their name was... I am not clear. However, what we do know is that this person belongs to the Extraterrestrial Gods and Demons, just a cast-off member!"

Tang Xian curled his lip: "I found out about someone; perhaps he would know who this person is!"

Tang Ku asked hurriedly: "Who, and where are they now?"

"Let's not rush to talk about that; don't forget the purpose of our trip!" Tang Xian suddenly said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, there is something I would like to ask. In the Ashura Realm, where is there a place that can seal or preserve a Soul... hmm, let me rephrase that..."

Seeing Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, looking confused, Tang Xian couldn't help but change the way he expressed himself: "If a masterless wandering Soul arrived in this world, where would it go?"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, suddenly realized: "Oh, you mean the destination of a Soul after death... Hehe, the lifespan of our Ashura Clan is very long, reaching over two hundred years. After we die, the destination of the Soul is the Reincarnation Tower in the Mo Wen Plains! One thought of Reincarnation, life and death are impermanent. I think after I die, my Soul will also enter the Reincarnation Tower, waiting for the opportunity to undergo Reincarnation again!"

"Reincarnation... Reincarnation!"

Tang Ku instantly grasped the key words and couldn't help but say in a deep voice: "Then how long is the waiting time for Reincarnation? One year? Ten years? Or over a hundred years?"

"That is not certain; it depends on the degree of matching between the newborn infant's body and the deceased. If a matching person cannot be found, it will keep wandering in the Reincarnation Tower, never finding a way out!" Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, said, "This is considered the punishment for our Ashura Clan's excessive killing!"

Exchanging a glance with Tang Xian, Tang Ku couldn't help but say in a deep voice: "We must hurry; otherwise, once he enters Reincarnation, it will be completely over!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, said in shock: "Does Teacher have friends or family who have entered this world? Hmm, if there are no accidents, his Soul must already be in the Reincarnation Tower. As for whether he has already undergone Reincarnation, I am not sure."

"Is there a way for a living person to enter the Reincarnation Tower?" Tang Ku asked.

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, smiled and said: "Yes, we go to the Reincarnation Tower every ten years to worship our ancestors. If the ancestors have not yet undergone Reincarnation, they will come out to enjoy the incense, and we can even communicate with them!"

"Really?" Tang Ku was shocked for a moment, then suddenly said seriously: "In that case, as your teacher, I thank you on behalf of your Eldest Senior Brother. You are his savior!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, hurriedly bowed: "I wouldn't dare... uh, wait, you said... the one who died... is the Eldest Senior Brother? Is your... Disciple?"

Tang Ku smiled and nodded: "That's right, he is my eldest Disciple, Sun Wukong, and he came here due to some accidents... In this world, is the Reincarnation Tower really the only place where one can enter a Soul?"

"That's right, it is only there. Not only in my Dongyu Country, but it is the same for Xituo Country. They also go to worship their ancestors every ten years, but their worship time is one year later than ours, so it happens to be staggered to avoid trouble!" Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, said.

"In that case... would you be willing to lead the way and accompany us to take a look?" Tang Ku said, "If you really cannot get away, then find us a guide, or get us a map!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, laughed and said: "I am now your Disciple; there is no need for you to mention such a small matter. Rest assured, I will arrange it for you..."

"Then there is only one thing left!" Tang Xian said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, can you take us to see the boss of the country's largest shipyard?"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, was slightly stunned, then smiled and said: "Oh, are you talking about Xuyunzi? Hehe, he is a very interesting person, and also the richest person in this country. If everyone wants equipment for the Mo Wen Plains, you can just look for him..."

"That would be best!" Tang Xian said in a deep voice, "There is no time to lose, let's head out now..."

Under the guidance of Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, the group left the palace gate, then boarded a carriage. After turning left and right outside the palace, they finally arrived at a place... It was actually a huge factory building.

"Hehe, Xuyunzi is incompatible with other scientific researchers. He likes to lock himself alone in the factory until he finds new inspiration, then goes to the production line himself to build what he imagined according to his own blueprints. I must say, he is truly a Genius. Without him, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to sit securely on this imperial throne!"

Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, led the group to the door of a relatively small factory building. Pushing open the door, they indeed saw an elderly man, not very tall, in front of a lathe, assembling an item that looked like a washing machine.

"Hehe, this is..."

Before Shen Yuanyu, King of Dongyu Country, could finish speaking, he saw that Tang Ku had already walked toward the middle-aged man who only showed his back, muttering at the same time: "Should I call you Xuyunzi, or should I call you James Watt?"