Legacy from a previous life

Within the turbulent currents of the Void Realm, Nightmare's consciousness was nearly dissipated. His Physical Body was shattered, his Meridians snapped, the rule fragments were dim and lusterless, and the nirvana dao seed had fallen into dormancy due to over-activation. Although Nirvana Rebirth had brought enlightenment, the cost was nearly catastrophic trauma. Relying solely on a sliver of instinct, he drifted with difficulty through the spatial rifts, following the faint resonance guiding him from deep within the rule fragments.

Just as he was about to lose consciousness completely and sink into the endless Void Realm, a cold, mechanical, yet incomparably familiar voice abruptly rang out from the deepest part of his Soul:

[Ding—Detected that the Host's vital signs are extremely weak; Soul energy is below the threshold...]

[Forced awakening sequence initiated...]

[Energy scan in progress... rule fragment compatibility re-verifying...]

[Previous life Soul brand unlocking...]

['Supreme Heavens System' emergency module reboot successful!]

Nightmare's fading consciousness was like being drenched in ice water, giving him a sudden jolt!

The System!

It was the Origin auxiliary System he had tailored for himself during his previous life as a Supreme, as he traveled through the myriad worlds of the heavens, gathering the wisdom of countless civilizations and the highest Laws! It was not an external object, but the crystallization of his own dao fruit and wisdom, bound to his true spirit. It should have been completely annihilated along with his self-detonation in his previous life!

Unexpectedly, the condensation of the rule fragments, the formation of the nirvana dao seed, and especially the 'Annihilation Nirvana' that sought life through death, had unexpectedly stimulated and gathered the remnants of his true spirit information scattered in this world—which had long since merged into the Laws of heaven and earth—forcibly awakening this sliver of a System brand hidden at the lowest level of his Soul, which should no longer have existed!

Although it was only the most basic emergency module, far from being comparable to its Peak period, at this moment, it was undoubtedly a timely help in his darkest hour, a chance for survival in a desperate situation!

[Welcome back, Nightmare Supreme.] The System's voice remained cold, yet there seemed to be a trace of imperceptible fluctuation.

"Cut the... nonsense... quickly check... status..." Nightmare responded with difficulty using his remaining Divine Thought.

[Command confirmed. Starting comprehensive scan.]

[Scan Results:]

[Physical Body: Severely damaged (78% tissue necrosis, Meridians completely shattered, residual erosion of Imperial Dragon Qi)]

[Divine Soul: Moderately torn (Nirvana backlash, rule fragment overdraw)]

[Origin: nirvana dao seed (Dormant state, energy depleted), rule fragments (Energy below 10%, core runes damaged)]

[Comprehensive Rating: Near death.]

[Generating optimal plan based on current status and previous life database:]

[Option 1: Guide to the nearest safe coordinates 'nirvana star core' (calculated based on rule fragment resonance), absorb Nirvana Star Power for healing. Estimated recovery time: 300 years (standard time flow). Risk: Easily discovered by void creatures or pursuers.]

[Option 2: Consume 'Shadow Clan Dao Integration Origin' (recently collected) and 'Bone Dao Integration Necrotic Essence' (residual), forcibly stimulate the nirvana dao seed to reverse life and death, quickly reshaping the Physical Body and Divine Soul. Estimated recovery time: 3 years. Risk: Extreme pain, possible damage to the dao foundation, must endure phantom pains of Reincarnation.]

[Option 3 (Recommended): Use the previous life legacy 'Indestructible Source Blood' (stored in the System's emergency space), supplemented by 'Void Ancient Tree Sap' (coordinates available in the database), to perfectly repair all damage and have the opportunity to fuse the newly acquired Origins, taking the rule fragments and nirvana dao seed to the next level. Estimated recovery time: 3 months. Risk: None. (Note: Only one drop of Indestructible Source Blood remains)]

Looking at the options listed by the System, especially Option 3, Nightmare's spirits were lifted. As expected, the reboot of the System had also retrieved a portion of his assets from his previous life! Although it was only a tiny amount of resources stored in the emergency module, in this world, it was already a Heaven-Defying object!

"Execute... Option 3!" Nightmare did not hesitate. Three years? Three hundred years? He couldn't wait! The threat of the Imperial Dynasty was imminent, Su Wanqing's whereabouts were unknown, and he had to recover as quickly as possible, even becoming stronger!

[Command confirmed. Starting navigation to 'Void Ancient Tree' coordinates. Consuming energy to maintain Host's minimum vital signs.]

[Warning: Faint spatial fluctuations detected behind, suspected tracking. Activating Elementary concealment mode.]

A faint surge of System energy was injected into Nightmare's mangled body, protecting his heart and Soul. At the same time, with the assistance of that System energy, the rule fragments slightly adjusted their direction, fleeing more accurately toward a coordinate hidden deep within the Void Realm.

With the System's precise navigation and energy protection, Nightmare's pressure was greatly reduced. He focused his mind, inspecting his internal state while beginning to receive the information stream transmitted by the System, compiled based on his previous life memories and the rules of this world.

[Integrating intelligence based on Host's experiences and rule fragment records:]

[1. This world, the 'Tianxuan Continent', was formed from fragments of an ancient battlefield from the war between humans and demons. The Spiritual Qi contains a mixture of ancient demon, ancient cultivator, grudge, and void energies, and the Laws are incomplete. The maximum cultivation limit is suspected to be the Peak of the Mahayana stage, but due to the incomplete Laws, no one has been able to truly Breakthrough and achieve Ascension since ancient times. The goals of the Imperial Dynasty and the Shadow Clan are likely related to completing the Laws or an alternative 'Ascension'.]

[2. The 'Great Dao of Annihilation' practiced by the Host is a rare top-tier Law in this world with great potential. The rule fragments are products of the mutation between this world's Origin rules and the Host's previous life true spirit, possessing extremely high growth potential and analytical power. It is recommended to prioritize repairing and upgrading the rule fragments.]

[3. The Zhao Family of the Imperial Dynasty is suspected of possessing an ancient Bloodline, connected to both 'Imperial Dragon Qi' and the 'Shadow Clan'. Their Old Ancestor, Zhao Wuji (Peak Dao Integration), is the strongest on the surface, but based on the analysis of his energy fluctuations during combat, his body contains a trace of an abnormally ancient and evil dragon Soul, in a bizarre state.]

[4. The Shadow Clan is not a native race of this world; they come from beyond the heavens and excel in the Laws of shadow, curses, and devouring, with deep connections to Void Evil Gods. Their goal may be to devour the Origin of this world.]

[5. Regarding Su Wanqing: Based on information fragments from Qianyuan Pavilion and the Imperial Dynasty's action patterns, her 'Nine Aperture Exquisite Body' is one of the best core sacrifices for ancient altars, usable for stabilizing passages or as an offering. Current survival probability: 71.3%. She may be imprisoned in the most secret location of the Imperial Dynasty—the bottom layer of the 'Nine Nether Soul Devouring Prison' or an unactivated top-tier altar.]

[6. (Predicted based on previous life memories) With the altar at the Dragon Burial Mountain Range destroyed, the Imperial Dynasty and the Shadow Clan will accelerate their actions. The next key altar may be deep within the 'North Abyss Ice Plains' or beneath the ruins of the Ancient Buddha Sect in the 'Western Desert'. Host, please make plans early.]

Streams of clear and crucial information flowed through Nightmare's heart, not only giving him a more macroscopic understanding of the current situation but also providing a clear direction for Su Wanqing's whereabouts and the enemy's possible next moves.

This was the greatest advantage of a reincarnator! It wasn't just experience and Cultivation Techniques, but this kind of information processing and predictive ability based on a higher-dimensional perspective! The System effectively integrated his scattered memories and observations in this world to derive the conclusion closest to the truth!

"Nine Nether Soul Devouring Prison... North Abyss Ice Plains... Western Desert..." Nightmare noted these key place names. The survival probability calculated by the System put his mind slightly at ease, but his sense of urgency grew stronger.

I must recover as quickly as possible!

Under the System's guidance, he crossed an extremely hidden void barrier, and the view before him suddenly opened up.

It was not the chaotic Void Realm he had imagined, but a strangely serene place. A massive ancient tree, dark silver in color, was rooted on a floating fragment of a continent, its branches and leaves stretching out to absorb the thin energy from the void. Around the ancient tree, an incomparably pure life aura and spatial fluctuations permeated the air.

[Arrival at: Void Ancient Tree. Safe. Commencing treatment.]

The System controlled Nightmare's body, slowly flying toward the ancient tree. From the tree's main trunk, it took a drop of sap radiating a soft silver light. Simultaneously, a drop of golden blood containing an indescribable, majestic vitality and an immortal Concept emerged from Nightmare's brow—it was the Indestructible Source Blood!

Under the System's exquisite control, the two powerful energies slowly merged into Nightmare's broken body.

"Ugh—!"

Even with Nightmare's willpower, he couldn't help but let out a muffled groan of pain. The majestic energy was like remaking the world, frantically repairing his Physical Body, Meridians, and Soul! The rule fragments were like a parched land receiving a long-awaited rain, greedily absorbing the energy. The cracks on their surface healed rapidly, their light growing brighter and even becoming more complex and profound! The nirvana dao seed also began to revive, beating like a heart. With every beat, it breathed in and out massive amounts of Nirvana Origin, becoming more solid... His aura was recovering, growing, and even surpassing its previous state at a visible speed!

A severe injury was also an opportunity!

Nightmare focused his mind, operating his Cultivation Technique with all his strength, cooperating with the System's energy guidance, and immersing himself in this transformative metamorphosis.

He knew that when he woke up again, he would descend upon this world with an even stronger posture!

Imperial Dynasty, Shadow Clan... your doom is approaching!

Su Wanqing, wait for me!

[Operating stably... Estimated remaining time: 71 hours, 59 minutes, 12 seconds...]