Chapter 1115 1138: Realm of Reincarnation
Chu Lin saw that the square stone platform in front of him had actually disappeared, and the two stone gates emitted faint energy fluctuations, "Good luck my foot, this really is a colossal problem!"
There is a Life Gate and a Death Gate; the Life Gate may not necessarily be the Life Gate, and the Death Gate may not necessarily be the Death Gate. However, perhaps the Life Gate is truly the Life Gate, and naturally, the Death Gate is the Death Gate. Chu Lin is extremely torn and unsure how to choose.
Normally, people would choose the Life Gate because only by choosing the Life Gate can one survive. But those who have come here are true strong individuals. Perhaps the Jade Immortal Emperor, who designed these gates of life and death, intentionally reversed them, making the Life Gate a Death Gate, and the Death Gate a Life Gate.
Moreover, since they are strong individuals, they can easily think of this problem. Since they can see through the test, what's the point of it being a test? Perhaps it would become direct where life is life, and death is death, clearly marked there; if one causes trouble by choosing poorly, they can only blame themselves.
"Big brother, which gate do you plan to choose?" Chu Qing asked Chu Linfeng at this moment.
This question truly stumped Chu Linfeng, "Qing'er, if you were to choose, which would you pick?"
"Of course the Life Gate. Since it's labeled as the Life Gate, it must be a safe gate. This should be a mental test; the more you overthink, the more dangerous it becomes. One should respond to this situation with the simplest thought, avoiding any trouble," replied Chu Qing.
Chu Lin Feng pondered carefully about Chu Qing's words and decided she made sense, so he said, "I'll listen to Qing'er and go straight into the Life Gate. It already tells me it's the Life Gate, so why would I choose the Death Gate?"
Standing before the Life Gate, without any hesitation, he infused elemental power into it, and the Life Gate opened directly, allowing Chu Lin Feng's figure to flash inside.
Meanwhile, Xuanyuan Yueyan and others who entered the Dark Gate had also received items from inside the stone gate, but upon exiting, discovered Chu Lin Feng was nowhere to be found. This was frustrating, but just then, the entrance to the Dark Gate opened, leading them to believe Chu Lin Feng had left.
They then walked out of the Dark Gate and arrived at the Jade Gate, but there was still no sign of Chu Lin Feng in the surroundings. "Could Lin Feng have entered this Jade Gate?" Xuanyuan Yueyan asked.
"It's very likely. Lin Feng was capable of breaking through the Light Element barrier directly, and this Jade Gate requires the Light Element to open. I believe he should have entered inside, and it seems we can only wait for him to come out," Nangong Ming said.
"What good things did you all get this time? These stone gates were truly fascinating. I can say it was unforgettable. The illusion realm was so realistic that I almost couldn't escape," Fairy Luoxia said.
"I encountered an array formation, but it took significant effort to break it. The Jade Immortal Emperor truly deserves the title of Ancient Immortal Emperor, knowing so much that commands respect," Nangong Ming said.
Everyone recounted their experiences inside the stone gate, and when Ice and Snow Fairy spoke of encountering the illusion realm, her face turned red, yet she confessed she nearly got abused by Immortal Emperor Situ within the realm, unable to escape despite wanting to die.
"Don't worry, Ice and Snow Fairy. That Situ scoundrel will be executed sooner or later. Once we return, I'll issue an Immortal Realm bounty. Any force within the Immortal Realm encountering him will attack him, and no inn or tavern will dare accommodate him," Nangong Ming said.
"Thank you, Lord Nangong, Ruo Lan is deeply grateful!" Ice and Snow Fairy said.
"Ice and Snow Fairy, you're too polite. You're Lin Feng's woman and Lin Feng calls me big brother, so you should too. You're my sister-in-law; doing these things is only natural," Nangong Ming said.
At this moment, Chu Lin Feng found himself in a wondrous world, where the environment continually changed, with the four seasons—spring, summer, autumn, and winter—appearing repeatedly before him.
A small sapling, barely half a meter tall, swiftly became a towering tree, which then quickly shed its leaves and wilted. A strike of thunder ignited a raging fire, shortly turning into a heap of ash.
Then a new sapling appeared, followed by the same phenomena: growth, wilting, and the emergence of a new sapling, incessantly repeating this cycle.
Witnessing this, Chu Lin Feng seemed to grasp something. This phenomenon resembled reincarnation; a singular cycle of birth and death.
"This is actually a Realm of Reincarnation. Unexpectedly, the Jade Immortal Emperor understands the Realm of Reincarnation—it's truly incredible. She must be a great power from the Ancient Times," Chu Lin Feng marveled.
One must break through the Realm of Reincarnation to leave this place; this is the so-called Life Gate, closely connected to life and death. Chu Lin Feng seemed to clarify a point; these so-called Life Gate and Death Gate are essentially the same, both manifestations of the Realm of Reincarnation.
No matter whether he entered the Life Gate or Death Gate, the encounter should be identical; the two gates are essentially one. The Jade Immortal Emperor's purpose is for those who enter to comprehend the Realm of Reincarnation; only by understanding it can they truly assist her.
In relation to reincarnation, Chu Lin Feng felt a personal familiarity, having himself reincarnated as a supreme Divine Realm overcomer. This cycle had repeated countless times, and he vividly remembers reincarnating as Qingshuang, Sect Leader of the Green Frost Sect.
And then Qingshuang reincarnated as his current self. What truly is reincarnation? Once this principle is understood, then the Realm of Reincarnation can be comprehended.
Chu Lin Feng gradually sank into contemplation, his heart becoming calm and peaceful, while the environment around him continued to transform. He thought of much, from birth to death, from death to rebirth—just like the sapling, continually assuming different forms amidst the cycle of life and death.
But certainty lies in one point; reincarnation requires the capital of life, which is the Life Seed. Only by conserving the Life Seed can reincarnation occur, and for humans, the Life Seed is the soul. With a soul, rebirth is possible.
Much like Xuanyuan Yueyan and Ice and Snow Fairy, although they were initially dead, due to having remnants of their souls, they were revived. Perhaps the Jade Immortal Emperor also possessed a residual soul or her Life Seed, needing help from someone for revival.
And one possessing the Light Attribute is naturally required to achieve this. Enlightened by this realization, Chu Lin Feng felt his mental realm advance significantly; understanding life and death, perceiving reincarnation, is the only path to break the Realm of Reincarnation.
Chu Lin Feng opened his eyes and found the environment completely transformed—a vibrant Jade Gate appeared before him, and a familiar voice rang out, "Congratulations on grasping the true mystery of the Realm of Reincarnation. Please open the final Jade Gate; you'll receive an unexpected surprise!"