101: Chapter 101 Refining Fragments, Eye of Reincarnation

The trip to Wangyou Valley solved the mystery of Lin Wan's Origins that had troubled him for so long, but it also brought him a heavier mission and a broader perspective.

It turned out that he was not an isolated case in this world, nor was he merely a successor to the Five Elements Dao Venerable.

His birth was one of the last hopes laid down by countless supreme powerhouses of ancient times at the cost of their lives to counter "the end".

His "Dao" and the "samsara mirror" fragment in his hand all carried the infinite possibility of reversing heaven and earth and transcending "the end".

Of course, it also brought unprecedented danger.

The "Void Church's" coveting of the "samsara mirror" fragment and their plotting for the "Source of the end" indicated that the path ahead would be even more bloody and filled with lethal threats at every step.

Returning to the Inspection Hall in Tiandu City, Lin Wan immediately announced his seclusion and asked Sword Master Jian Wuming and Fairy Yaoxi to act as his Protectors while strictly monitoring any unusual activity inside and outside Tiandu.

He needed to refine and fuse the "samsara mirror" fragment as soon as possible to increase his strength and add more trump cards for the upcoming investigation of the Central Region and the all-out confrontation with the "Void Church".

Inside the quiet room, the Formation was fully activated, isolating the inside from the outside.

Lin Wan sat cross-legged and placed the "samsara mirror" fragment, which had the color of a deep night sky and was covered in ancient and mysterious patterns, into his palm.

The fragment was ice-cold, yet it faintly resonated strongly with the Chaos Return-to-Ruins Dao Fruit between his brows, as if it were a long-lost object of the same Origin, eagerly wanting to merge back into one.

He did not rush for success.

He adjusted his breathing, calmed his mind, and adjusted his state to the best.

The Chaos Return-to-Ruins Dao Fruit rotated slowly, and the Dao Rhyme of Five Elements, Return-to-Ruins, Life, the end, and even the "Reincarnation" he had initially touched, flowed harmoniously, forming a misty layer of Chaos halo around his body that contained the meaning of endless birth, death, and Reincarnation.

"Let's begin."

Lin Wan whispered, his Divine Thought enveloping the "samsara mirror" fragment, slowly invoking the power of the Dao Fruit within his body, and attempting to penetrate into the interior of the fragment.

"Hum——!"

Just as the power of the Dao Fruit touched the fragment, a sudden change occurred!

The "samsara mirror" fragment suddenly erupted with an indescribable, brilliant light!

That light was not scorching, but a supreme light of "Reincarnation" that was deep, vast, and seemingly capable of encompassing all heavens and myriad worlds, the past and future, and endless time and space!

A torrent of supreme information and Dao Rhyme regarding the Origin of "Reincarnation," so vast it was unimaginable and so ancient it seemed to originate from the beginning of the Universe's creation, surged into Lin Wan's Dao Fruit, Divine Soul, and even every cell of his body like a bursting galaxy, following the connection of his Divine Thought!

"Urgh!"

Lin Wan groaned, his body shaking violently, his face instantly turning pale.

The impact of this information and Dao Rhyme was too massive, too Advanced, and far exceeded his current limit of endurance!

If it were not for his solid Dao Fruit Foundation and the fact that he had fused with the "Source Seed of Life" and had initial insights into "Reincarnation," he would likely have had his Divine Soul crushed and his Dao Fruit shattered by this terrifying stream of information the very first moment!

"Reincarnation... what is Reincarnation..."

"Birth, old age, sickness, and death; the flourishing and withering of vegetation; the birth and death of stars; the Reincarnation of the Universe..."

"The past cannot be chased, the present cannot be stayed, and the future cannot be fixed... Everything is within Reincarnation, and everything can be rewritten by Reincarnation..."

"The River of Time, the threads of fate, the web of Karma... all are beneath Reincarnation..."

"Mastering Reincarnation allows one to reverse life and death, change Karma, glimpse the future, and... transcend everything!"

Countless supreme insights, Law fragments, and Dao imprints regarding "Reincarnation" flashed, collided, and fused crazily in Lin Wan's consciousness.

He seemed to see the birth and destruction of countless worlds, the joys, sorrows, partings, and reunions of endless living beings and their Reincarnation, the ceaseless flow and occasional backflow of the River of Time, and the intricate complexity of the web of Karma and that sliver of life in the dark...

What shocked him even more was that in those fragmented images and insights, he occasionally "saw" some blurry and grand scenes—a giant (God of War?) standing tall and upright, covered in blood, fighting to the death against countless twisted black shadows; a woman (Ancestral Master of the Moon God Palace?) shrouded in cold moonlight, using her life as a sacrifice, casting down endless radiance of vitality; a majestic figure (Five Elements Dao Venerable?) who controlled the Five Elements, evolved the Return-to-Ruins, and finally transformed into a barrier; and even more powerful beings he could not identify, but whose auras were equally vast and ancient, engaged in an extremely tragic decisive battle against a boundless, black, chaotic, and evil power of "the end" that seemed capable of devouring everything...

"Is this... the ancient battle of the end..." Lin Wan's mind was stirred.

He could feel that the unyielding will, the spirit of sacrifice, and the deep-seated hatred for "the end" and the determination to protect contained in those scenes were all deeply imprinted into his Dao Heart like a brand.

"I must... refine it! Master this power! Inherit the legacy of my predecessors!"

A strong belief supported Lin Wan.

He gritted his teeth, crazily operating his Chaos Return-to-Ruins Dao Fruit, using his own shallow understanding of "Reincarnation" as the core to guide, sort out, and absorb the surging Origin information and Dao Rhyme of "Reincarnation".

It was like steering a small boat in rough seas; a moment of carelessness would mean the destruction of the boat and death.

The Dao Fruit between his brows shone brighter and brighter. The Dao Rhymes of Chaos, Five Elements, Return-to-Ruins, Life, and the end upon it began to undergo a deeper level of Fusion and transformation under the impact and nourishment of the more original and grander "Reincarnation" Dao Rhyme contained in the "samsara mirror" fragment.

The shape of the Dao Fruit slowly changed, no longer a simple circular crystal, but evolving towards a more complex, mysterious, three-dimensional Dao pattern structure that seemed to contain the secrets of endless time, space, and Reincarnation.

Its color also became deeper; within the Chaos, there were faintly swirling galaxies, the differentiation of Yin and Yang, and the floating phantoms of the past and future.

What was even more magical was that at the core of the Dao Fruit, where the emerald green radiance fused with the "Source Seed of Life" was located, a tiny, strange point of light that radiated a supreme, eternal quality and seemed capable of "reflecting" all heavens and myriad worlds was slowly condensing and taking shape.

That was the most core Law imprint regarding "reflection" and "insight" contained in the "samsara mirror" fragment, which was combining with Lin Wan's "Reincarnation" Dao Fruit to gestate the prototype of a new Divine Ability that belonged solely to him!

The process of refining was painful and long.

Lin Wan's Physical Body, under the scouring of the Origin power of "Reincarnation," constantly cracked and reorganized, becoming tougher and faintly possessing an undying characteristic.

His Divine Soul, under the impact of that vast information, was also constantly torn apart and healed, becoming more condensed and vast, and his perception of the Laws of Heaven and Earth reached an unimaginable level.

He could even faintly feel the invisible "threads of Karma" that constituted the existence and connection of all things between Heaven and Earth, as well as the phantom of the "River of Time" that surged ceaselessly and carried the past, present, and future.

He did not know how long had passed; perhaps it was an instant, perhaps it was a millennium.

The brilliant light transformed from the "samsara mirror" fragment finally slowly retracted and completely merged into the Dao Fruit at Lin Wan's brow, becoming indistinguishable from it.

The fragment itself also turned into a wisp of the purest, most original "Reincarnation" Dao trace, imprinted in the deepest part of the Dao Fruit.

"Hum——!"

The Dao Fruit vibrated gently, emitting a hum that seemed to come from ancient times, full of vicissitudes and majesty.

Its form completely stabilized, turning into a walnut-sized, strange crystal that presented an interweaving of Chaos and deep starry sky, with endless tiny Dao patterns flowing inside and a strange point of light flickering at its core.

This was Lin Wan's brand-new, fused with the "samsara mirror" fragment, and initially perfected—"Chaos Reincarnation Dao Fruit"!

The moment the Dao Fruit condensed, Lin Wan's aura skyrocketed!

The barrier of the Soul Transformation Middle Stage was easily broken through like paper, and his cultivation instantly stepped into the Soul Transformation Late Stage!

Moreover, his Foundation was so solid and his understanding of the "Reincarnation" Law so deep that it far exceeded that of an ordinary Soul Transformation Late Stage Cultivator, and he even faintly touched the threshold of the Soul Transformation Peak!

It seemed he was only one step away from Void Refining!

But the improvement in cultivation was not the biggest gain.

Lin Wan slowly opened his eyes.

In his pupils, Chaos radiance and a deep starry sky intertwined, seemingly containing the scenes of all heavens and myriad worlds and endless Reincarnation.

What was even more strange was that at his brow, where the newly born "Chaos Reincarnation Dao Fruit" was located, beneath the skin, a vertical, pale golden, thin line that seemed to contain endless power of "insight" and "reflection" faintly appeared.

When Lin Wan's mind moved slightly, focusing his Divine Thought on that thin line—

"Hum!"

A third eye!

A pale golden, vertical pupil phantom that seemed capable of seeing through all falsehoods, reaching directly to the Origin, and even faintly glimpsing a trace of the trajectory of the past and future, suddenly opened at Lin Wan's brow!

"Eye of Samsara!"

An epiphany naturally emerged in Lin Wan's heart.

This was the first and most core Divine Ability gestated after refining the "samsara mirror" fragment and combining it with his own "Reincarnation" Dao Fruit—the Eye of Samsara!

This eye was not purely for combat.

Its true mystery lay in "insight" and "reflection".

Observing objects with the Eye of Samsara allowed one to penetrate the surface and look directly at their "essence." Whether it was a Cultivator's Cultivation Technique operation, Magic Treasure structure, Formation nodes, or the flow of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and the operation of Laws, or even... the "entanglement of Karma" and "trajectory of fate" of living beings, all could be seen more clearly and thoroughly!

It had a particularly strong ability to restrain and gain insight into the power of "the end," which was good at concealment, erosion, and change!

Investigating with this eye, those "the end" anchor points and moles, no matter how deeply hidden, would have nowhere to hide!

What was even more mysterious was that by "reflecting" upon oneself with this eye, one could more clearly perceive one's own "Karma," detect potential "calamities," and even, to a certain extent, "foresee" good and bad fortune, seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages.

Although it could not truly change fate, it could provide crucial warnings and guidance at critical moments.

Of course, using the "Eye of Samsara" also consumed a great deal, especially when peering into high-level information such as "Karma" and "fate."

It not only consumed massive amounts of magic power and Divine Thought, but could also attract unpredictable backlash.

Unless necessary, it should not be used lightly.

"What a great 'Eye of Samsara'!" Lin Wan was pleasantly surprised.

This Divine Ability was simply born for countering the "Void Church," rooting out moles, and investigating "the end" anchor points!

With it, the upcoming investigation of the Central Region would be twice as effective with half the effort!

Even in the confrontation with the "Void Church," he could occupy a huge intelligence advantage.

His mind moved, and he retracted the "Eye of Samsara," and the pale golden thin line at his brow also faded away.

Feeling the Soul Transformation Late Stage cultivation within his body that was surging like the sea yet perfectly rounded and smooth, as well as the deeper and more vast "Reincarnation" Dao Rhyme, a flash of sharpness flickered in Lin Wan's eyes.

It was time to start acting.

"Creak——"

The door of the quiet room opened slowly.

Sword Master Jian Wuming and Fairy Yaoxi, who were waiting outside, turned their heads to look almost simultaneously.

When their gazes fell on Lin Wan, they were both slightly stunned.

At this moment, Lin Wan's aura was restrained, as if he had merged with the surrounding environment, yet he gave people a feeling of being unfathomable, as if he contained the mysteries of endless time and space.

His cultivation was clearly at the Soul Transformation Late Stage!

Moreover, that Dao Rhyme was grander and more... elusive than before.

"Congratulations, Elder Lin, on your great improvement in cultivation and the Perfection of your Dao Fruit."

A flash of brilliance flickered in Fairy Yaoxi's beautiful eyes, and her cold voice carried a trace of admiration.

She could feel that Lin Wan's current state was extremely mysterious, making even her, a Void Refining practitioner, feel a faint trace of threat.

"It seems that the 'descendant of an old friend' gave you an extraordinary 'gift'."

Sword Master Jian Wuming still had that cold and stern appearance, but a trace of astonishment flashed in his eyes.

He specialized in the Dao of the Sword and had a more acute perception of the "Dao," so he could feel that the new, strange Dao Rhyme on Lin Wan that seemed capable of "reflecting" everything was extremely extraordinary.

"Thank you both Seniors for protecting me."

Lin Wan cupped his hands, not explaining too much about the "samsara mirror" fragment and his life experience, but only said, "This Junior has gained a little, and my sensing and insight into the power of 'the end' have increased a lot. The investigation of the Central Region should be able to start as soon as possible."

"That is very good." Sword Master Jian Wuming nodded, "Fairy Yaoxi and I have initially screened out a few suspicious areas and are waiting for you to come out of seclusion to make a decision. In addition, there have been some unusual movements within the Alliance these past few days; it seems someone is secretly inquiring about your news and... the details of the battle at Liangjie Mountain."

"Oh?" A cold light flashed in Lin Wan's eyes, "It seems that although Emperor Yan is dead, the black hand behind him has not given up. It is even possible that because of this Junior's rise and the appearance of the 'samsara mirror' fragment, they have become more... impatient."

"That is correct." Fairy Yaoxi said, "According to Senior Xing Shu's deduction, the heavenly secrets seem to have become more chaotic and dangerous. There are several extremely obscure but malicious 'gazes' secretly watching Tiandu, watching you. You must be extra careful."

"Soldiers come, generals block; water comes, earth covers."

Lin Wan's expression was calm, but his eyes carried cold killing intent, "If they don't jump out, this Junior would have to spend effort to find them. Since they cannot restrain themselves and have revealed their flaws, that is just right—I will round them all up!"

"What spirit!" Battle Intent flashed in Sword Master Jian Wuming's eyes, "Since that is the case, there is no time to lose. Let us go to those few suspicious places and get to the bottom of it! If there really are 'the end' anchor points, we will pull them up by the roots! Let us also see who on earth has the audacity to engage in these ghostly tricks in my Central Region, under the nose of Tiandu City!"

"I have the same intention." Lin Wan nodded.

The three of them said no more. Their figures moved, turning into three streams of light, silently leaving the Inspection Hall and merging into the deep and murderous night of Tiandu City.

A more intense and dangerous secret war and purge targeting the "Void Church" forces hidden in the Central Region had thus begun.

And Lin Wan's newly born "Eye of Samsara" would also bloom with a light that made enemies tremble in these confrontations.