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Chapter 657: Chapter 657: Arrival at the Tian Family

The Reincarnation Saint was formidable, but he wasn\'t the only one capable of opening the Reincarnation Passage. Zhong Shan, at least, also knew how to do it.

As Zhong Shan stepped forward, his reincarnation power surged towards the Reincarnation Jade Talisman.

The two forces of reincarnation clashed, and Zhong Shan\'s power was immediately repelled.

Zhong Shan raised an eyebrow. What was going on? Why couldn\'t the forces merge?

Zhong Shan had intended to take control of the Reincarnation Passage, but now he realized how naive that thought was. The opposing Reincarnation Passage was far more potent and immovable than his own.

This was a true Reincarnation Passage, one that even Xuan Yuan, who could crush earth immortals, couldn\'t resist. It was vastly superior to the passage Zhong Shan\'s shadow clone had once opened, which was easily shattered by a mere golden immortal-level sorcerer.

The function of reincarnation power was to open the Reincarnation Passage, but Zhong Shan noticed that the amount of reincarnation power in the jade talisman wasn\'t much greater than his own. So why couldn\'t he even touch the passage?

A strange look crossed Zhong Shan\'s face, but he continued to probe with his reincarnation power.

Despite the repulsion, the forces were ultimately from the same source. Zhong Shan gradually uncovered the passage\'s mysteries.

While Zhong Shan had brute-forced his way to open a passage, the opposing force followed a profound and intricate path, creating a passage a hundred times larger than his own.

A profound path? The path of reincarnation?

In a flash, Zhong Shan understood. It was like having raw inner strength but no refined martial arts, compared to an opponent who had both inner strength and advanced techniques. They could use finesse to move mountains with minimal effort.

So reincarnation power could be used this way?

It was as if a window had opened for Zhong Shan. With joy on his face, he used his reincarnation power to quickly comprehend the new method.

This understanding was peculiar. It seemed incredibly difficult yet simple. For an outsider, it would be almost impossible, but for Zhong Shan, who had already mastered reincarnation power, it was an instant enlightenment.

"Combine!" Zhong Shan shouted softly.

"Boom!"

The distant Reincarnation Passage emitted eerie rumbling sounds.

The "big brother" who had been laughing maniacally abruptly stopped.

"Huh? What\'s going on?"

The "big brother" watched in horror as the Reincarnation Passage began to shrink. Despite following the instructions his master had given him, the passage kept diminishing.

"What\'s happening? Why is it shrinking? Did the master deceive me? No, that\'s impossible. Did the master buy a fake?" he shouted in panic.

The green dragons and everyone present were equally bewildered. As Zhong Shan\'s understanding deepened, his control over the reincarnation power grew, and the shrinking Reincarnation Passage became a testament to his newfound mastery.

Seeing the opportunity, the two Xuan Yuans redoubled their efforts. Their strikes became more precise and fierce, coordinated with Zhong Shan\'s powerful intervention. The Reincarnation Passage was now a battlefield, not of brute strength, but of intricate, profound techniques.

"Boom!"

Under Zhong Shan\'s control, the Reincarnation Passage abruptly closed.

"Nooooo!"

The "big brother" screamed in disbelief, knowing that this failure could very well cost him his life.

As expected, the furious Xuan Yuan, the moment the Reincarnation Passage began to shrink, looked up at the "big brother" with a murderous expression. His silver eyes suddenly emitted a beam of white light.

"Big brother, where\'s the Reincarnation Passage?"

"Big brother, wasn\'t it supposed to last an hour? Why is it gone?"

The dragons also showed signs of panic.

"He won\'t answer you," the three Xuan Yuans said coldly in unison.

The Xuan Yuan who had been suffering under the Reincarnation Passage\'s power suddenly aimed his "First Duster" straight at the "big brother."

The "big brother" stood frozen, seemingly petrified by fear.

Frozen? Not exactly. The "big brother" couldn\'t move at all. Under Xuan Yuan\'s glaring silver eyes, he seemed to lose control of his entire body, becoming rigid and immobile.

Xuan Yuan\'s silver eyes possessed a unique power. Although they couldn\'t suppress the Reincarnation Passage, they represented another manifestation of the Heavenly Dao.

"Big brother, dodge!" a green dragon roared.

But it was too late. Xuan Yuan\'s "First Duster" reached him in an instant. The duster dispersed, shooting into his body.

From head to toe, the man was pierced three thousand times by the duster\'s strands, leaving no chance of survival.

Immortals, despite their longevity and invulnerability, were not truly invincible.

With a swift flick of his duster, Xuan Yuan turned his gaze to the remaining four green dragons.

"Big brother!"

Realizing the dire situation, a green dragon howled in despair. However, no amount of calling could save him. Xuan Yuan\'s "First Duster" had not only pierced his immortal body but also destroyed his immortal soul. His life force was completely extinguished.

"Retreat!" Ao Lie shouted.

"Roar!"

The dragons, panicking, turned and fled. Immortals, with their long lives, valued their safety even more. The death of one immortal caused sadness, but the others wouldn\'t sacrifice themselves for him.

In an instant, the dragons disappeared from sight, and Xuan Yuan made no move to pursue them.

The Xuan Yuan who had used his eye technique wavered slightly, showing the strain on his body. Like Zhong Shan, using such techniques took a toll on his physical strength.

The three Xuan Yuans merged back into one, feeling much better this time.

With the dragons gone, Zhong Shan closed his Eyes of Reincarnation and began to contemplate. The Reincarnation Saint\'s method of opening the Reincarnation Passage had given Zhong Shan significant insights. He now believed that if he attempted to open the passage again, it would be a hundred times more powerful than before.

This newfound understanding greatly enhanced Zhong Shan\'s strength, increasing it nearly tenfold.

After merging, Xuan Yuan flew closer.

Zhong Shan slowly opened his eyes.

"Thank you for your help earlier," Xuan Yuan said gratefully.

"If it weren\'t for me, you would have found a way out anyway. Your eye technique renders your opponents immobile," Zhong Shan replied with a shake of his head.

Xuan Yuan shook his head as well. "If I had used my eye technique while inside the Reincarnation Passage, you would now be looking at a gravely injured version of me."

"Oh?" Zhong Shan raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Though the dragons have fled, I suspect they will return," Xuan Yuan sighed.

"Sending six earth immortals shows their determination. What do you plan to do?" Zhong Shan asked.

"I won\'t let them return to the Yang Realm. I\'ll stay here for the time being," Xuan Yuan said resolutely.

"That\'s unfortunate. We\'ll head to the Tian Family first. If anything comes up, we\'ll inform you," Zhong Shan said.

Seeing through Zhong Shan\'s original intentions, Xuan Yuan frowned slightly. "As part of my duties with the Creation God Palace, I can\'t join you right now. However, if you find the Jingbo Pool and confirm it holds many souls from the Yang Realm, you can notify me."

"Oh?"

"I can\'t leave here for long, but I can for a short time," Xuan Yuan said.

Satisfied with Xuan Yuan\'s assurance, Zhong Shan nodded.

At that moment, Mr. Shi spoke up, "That immortal corpse, do you still need it?"

"The immortal essence has leaked. I have no use for it. Do you want it?" Xuan Yuan asked, slightly surprised.

Mr. Shi nodded.

"Please, help yourself," Xuan Yuan said.

Mr. Shi nodded and went to retrieve the corpse.

"Farewell then," Zhong Shan said.

"Take care," Xuan Yuan replied.

Three days later, guided by Wei Taizhong, Zhong Shan arrived at the so-called Tian Family.

The place was like a haven in the depths of hell, where yin energy gathered. Yet, the Tian Family\'s location was brimming with yang energy, akin to a slice of heaven within the underworld. The area, as large as Lingxiao Heavenly Court, was filled with purple qi and vitality.

Countless ghosts dared not approach this area, detouring upon reaching its periphery.

In the distance, towering mountains soared into the sky. Occasionally, members of the Tian Family could be seen flying or walking in various directions.

As Zhong Shan and his companions entered, they were struck by the abundance of spiritual energy, a hundred times denser than outside. They marveled at this paradise.

Far away, five peaks pierced the clouds, radiating light in all directions. There were merits and fortunes aplenty, making it look like a celestial realm.

"A pure land in hell?" Yin Luoyue scoffed.

"Every place has its pure lands; you just haven\'t noticed," Zhong Shan replied, shaking his head.

While they spoke, a group of over ten men in white robes flew over.

"Who goes there? State your names!" the leader, a young man of the Tian Family, demanded.

"Zhong Shan of the Great Zheng Dynasty, requesting an audience with the Tian Family\'s patriarch, Tian Jizi!" Zhong Shan replied, taking out a letter of introduction.

With a flick of his wrist, the letter flew towards the group.

"Just a small dynasty seeking an audience with our patriarch?" one of them sneered.

The leader caught the letter, frowning. "Great Zheng Dynasty? The dynasty with the nineteen-clawed fortune golden dragon?"