C1458 The Circle of Spectral Rebirth!!

Within the Order of Healing, only the Sect Master was granted access to the secret chamber nestled in the forbidden area. Yu Yuan stood within, surveying the smooth rock walls. No strange lines or symbols caught his eye, and even when he extended his vitality to probe the surroundings, nothing revealed itself.

"How odd..." he murmured, extracting the Serpentflame furnace. With Xia Nan, Loong Jie, and Yin Xueqi as his audience, he immersed himself in the art of pill refinement.

Xia Nan, having been briefed by Yu Yuan, refrained from questioning and watched him with a curious gaze.

As the creation of the most basic Blood Essence Pill neared completion, Yu Yuan allowed himself a moment of relaxation. It was at this moment of vulnerability that he sharply sensed a hidden array within the rock wall springing to life.

The formation of the pill was the catalyst, the so-called "guiding drug" that triggered the array. Loong Jie's golden eyes gleamed, and he let out a soft, knowing laugh.

Yin Xueqi and Xia Nan, oblivious to the unfolding mystery, remained puzzled. Yet, having been forewarned by Yu Yuan, they stood still, making no move.

The cryptic lines and symbols, once invisible, began to emerge slowly on the rock wall, though they remained unseen to the uninitiated.

Yin Xueqi caught sight of them. Her eyes widened as she intently studied the symbols, reminiscent of those on the Spectre Binding Scroll.

Yu Yuan, having been reborn, was prepared for this moment. As the psionic power burst forth from the rock wall, he witnessed the emergence of numerous symbols and lines. To his surprise, the aura emanating from these markings was that of shadow energy.

Suddenly, tendrils of faint green, light purple, and ink-like smoke seeped from the rock wall, drifting towards the back of his head, reminiscent of an experience from his past.

Yu Yuan's spirit stirred, and he silently exclaimed, "At last, it has come!"

The wisps of smoke, in shades of green, purple, and black, infiltrated the back of his head and coursed towards his Mindscape, fortifying his soul. It seemed to be in search of his heaven soul and earthly soul, yet those parts of him had undergone a transformation—one into the Lunar Spirit and the other into the Solar Spirit, leaving them nonexistent.

With careful perception, Yu Yuan discerned that the tri-colored smokes had the unique ability to nurture the three souls of heaven, earth, and man, offering a subtle enhancement to each.

During his ascension, Yu Yuan indeed felt the birth of malevolent thoughts and sinister intentions within his heart, yet he managed to expel them in the blink of an eye.

The tendrils of light green, light purple, and ink-black smoke seemed to emanate from the Defiled World beneath the surface. They were the quintessence of Sunsorrow, yet they still bore the inherent taint of their origin.

This corrupt aura had the power to fortify the three souls of heaven, earth, and man, subtly influencing one's character.

Back when he was known as Hong Qi, his three souls were exceedingly frail. As his soul grew in strength, he found himself on a path of decline, leading to a profound shift in his nature.

But in this lifetime, he remained wholly unaffected!

Within mere seconds, the light green, light purple, and inky smoke vanished, and the myriad of Ghoul Glyphs and lines that had emerged on the rock face once again receded from view.

"Qi, what just happened?" Xia Nan finally burst out with her question.

"Auntie Nan, the transformation I underwent in my past life was due to that smoke," Yu Yuan clarified.

"You were sabotaged by someone!"

Realization dawned on Xia Nan, and she erupted in anger. "Who is this villain that has treated you so cruelly? With no cultivation and your life already hanging by a thread, why would someone still seek to do you harm?"

The lecherous dragon wore a contemplative expression, "Yu, that tri-colored smoke can nurture the three souls of heaven, earth, and man within your kind. As it originates from the Defiled World, it carries traits that can warp one's heart, amplifying both evil thoughts and malevolent intentions."

"A cultivator who embarks on the path can cleanse the impurities once they reach the Lunar Spirit stage, isolating the pure essence."

"Regrettably, in your former life, you were unable to practice cultivation, unable to purify the corruption. As a result, when your three souls were enhanced, your own dark thoughts and intentions surged as well."

He had pinpointed the issue.

Any cultivator at the Lunar Spirit stage could have gained from those smoky wisps, using them to elevate their souls, provided they took the time to cleanse the impurities.

Yet, Yu Yuan, unable to practice cultivation in his previous life, saw his soul bolstered and with it, a gradual descent into corruption.

Hence, the transformation that made him seem like an entirely different person.

"But what about the Bloodbrawlers' methods?"

Yu Yuan turned to look at Yin Xueqi, who had been in deep contemplation for quite some time, her hand still resting on a corner of the rock wall.

"The Circle of Spectral Rebirth!"

Yin Xueqi turned her head, her hand remaining on the rock. An intricate Ghoul Glyph had emerged from where she touched, and with a solemn expression, she repeated, "The array formed by all the lines and symbols etched into the rock wall is called the Circle of Spectral Rebirth! That Ghoul Glyph is its name!"

Yu Yuan was thunderstruck.

Loong Jie cracked a mischievous smile, chuckling, "Yu, that old rat from the Bloodbrawlers might not be out to get you. If I'm not mistaken, the Circle of Spectral Rebirth, in conjunction with the Reincarnation Pill you took, is meant to work together to ensure your successful rebirth."

"Since you haven't practiced cultivation, your three souls are weak. They probably feared you couldn't withstand the powerful effects of the Reincarnation Pill, so they used the Circle of Spectral Rebirth, with the mystical smokes of the Defiled World, to enhance your three souls in advance."

"Could you have gotten something wrong?"

The lecherous dragon looked astonished.

"The purpose of this formation is to fortify a person's three souls. Senior Loong Jie is correct. The three types of soul threads entering the back of your head might give the impression of being afflicted by Soulblight, causing erratic behavior. But those same soul threads have also strengthened your three souls, preparing you for the Reincarnation Pill in the future."

Yin Xueqi shared the same view. She scratched her head, clearly puzzled, "The Bloodbrawlers were actually aiding your reincarnation, not scheming against you as you believed."

"What? Can someone please explain what's going on?" Xia Nan exclaimed.

Yu Yuan was stunned into silence.

Before his connection to the Lunar Spirit and the Dragon Slaying Stage was severed, Yuan Qingxi had personally confessed that because Yu Yuan couldn't cultivate, the Bloodbrawlers had no regard for him, not even bothering to speak with him. They let him descend into corruption, to delve into the crafting of poison pills, from which the Bloodbrawlers themselves had drawn considerable insight.

However, Loong Jie and Yin Xueqi had revealed to him that the situation was far more complex than he had believed.

The trap he thought had led to his downfall was, in reality, aiding in the strengthening of his three souls, preparing him for his future consumption of the Reincarnation Pill.

Why would Yuan Qingxi lie?

He was eager to establish a connection with the Lunar Spirit right away. He wanted to do nothing else until he had clarified why Yuan Qingxi and the Bloodbrawlers had assisted in his reincarnation.

"Regarding that, after you departed from Dragon Island, out of concern and respect for you, I made inquiries about all matters related to you. Your father in this life is Yu Jue. He was once imprisoned in Dragon Lake, at the behest of the Skyblight Cult, who had enlisted the help of the Dragon Attendant. After investigating, the individuals I spoke to revealed..." Loong Jie carefully chose his words.

Yu Yuan was taken aback, wondering how the conversation had turned to his father in this life, Yu Jue.

"Yun Hao of the Skyblight Cult had heard from the Bloodbrawlers that a remarkable individual would emerge from the Yu family to seek vengeance for the Evil King, Yu Xi. Your father was exceptionally gifted from a young age, and the Skyblight Cult believed he was the prophesied one, which is why they targeted him, resulting in the tragic fate of both your parents."

"I believe..."

Loong Jie cleared his throat and continued, "I believe the Skyblight Cult may have been mistaken. The person the Bloodbrawlers predicted would arise from the Yu family wasn't your father, Yu Jue."

"It was you, Yu Yuan!"

"Because you were born a simpleton, unaware of anything, you were overlooked."

"You, as Hong Qi, were likely chosen by the Bloodbrawlers! Your reincarnation was part of a prearranged pact between the Bloodbrawlers and the Order of Healing!"

"Even your rebirth into the Yu family was orchestrated by the Bloodbrawlers, who had selected you in advance."

Loong Jie shared his insights.

Yin Xueqi gasped, "Can such things even be arranged?"

"What are the Bloodbrawlers?" Xia Nan was bewildered.

Yu Yuan was flabbergasted.

Why was he reincarnated into the Yu family?

Because the Evil King originated from the Bloodbrawlers and was served by Yuan Qingxi, was that the reason he specifically targeted the Yu family?

After his reincarnation, he was supposed to effortlessly join the Bloodbrawlers and become a member of this enigmatic sect.

However, complications in his reincarnation journey caused a three-hundred-year delay, and with the earthly soul and heaven soul still absent, it disrupted Yuan Qingxi's plans with the Bloodbrawlers, leading to the current predicament.

The timeline was disrupted, and the Bloodbrawlers couldn't confirm his reincarnation. After a prolonged period without any leads, they abandoned their search.

Had things gone according to plan, he would have been born into the Yu family quickly, with all his memories intact and both the earthly soul and heaven soul present. Then, someone from the Bloodbrawlers would have sought him out and discreetly taken him away.

He would have been embraced by the Bloodbrawlers, trained in their arcane arts, and risen to become a formidable force within their ranks.

The Bloodbrawlers had everything arranged and had chosen him from the start!

Perhaps, that knowing smile from Yuan Qingxi had sealed his destiny!

It must have been his senior brother who interfered with the Reincarnation Pill, covertly aiding him and thwarting the Bloodbrawlers' plans!

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