During the past ten years, Tang Jiang would often think of her master who had brought her into the Origin Sect. She was no longer the ignorant child she had been at the time, knowing how high her master’s status was in the Origin Sect and how powerful he was.

Even Peak Master Mo, who doted on her the most, would reveal a look of complete respect when talking about her master. She had also learned of his many past deeds, such as how he had joined the Origin Sect after ranking first in the examination, and how he had gradually risen to prominence over the years.

He was a legend!

Occasionally, Tang Jiang even felt like she was dreaming. When she was little, her constitution had been weak and deemed incapable of cultivation. Who could have thought that in just ten years, she had undergone a transformative change?

Furthermore, her master was almost a mythical legend who was renowned through the heavens! Everything seemed too unreal. Tang Jiang feared that she would wake up one day and find that it was all just a dream. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

“Good progress,” Lin Xun praised as he and Xia Zhi walked side by side toward Tang Jiang, who had grown to his shoulders. “When cultivating, uphold your heart. Don't be overly ambitious, but don't underestimate your own capability either.”

Tang Jiang nodded fiercely. “Yes, Master.”

“These are some of my cultivation insights, maybe you can learn something from them.” Lin Xun handed Tang Jiang a jade slip that he had long prepared. “Remember, as my personal insights, they may not all be suitable for you.”

Tang Jiang hastily accepted it with both hands and a radiant smile. “You are the best, Master. I will not let you down!”

Lin Xun laughed, “Cultivation is a personal thing. As long as you are happy with what you achieve, I won't be disappointed no matter what height you reach in the future. Don't put any pressure on yourself.”

Next, Lin Xun went to Mo Lanshan and chatted for a while before returning with Xia Zhi.

On the way back, Xia Zhi suddenly said, “There's something strange about that little girl's fate.”

Lin Xun's pupils constricted. “What did you see?”

Xia Zhi said, “In what I perceived, her past karma has been erased from her. She feels like she is a dead person with all traces of her past dissipated. Her karmic bonds were all recently created in these ten years. Her fate has also been completely turned around and is impossible to deduce.”

Lin Xun's heart trembled. He recalled the scene when Tang Jiang had been brought back from the dead. Without a doubt, the little girl had died back then, so all her karma had been erased. Then, he had come along and opened up a whole new destiny for her, all thanks to the Nirvana law!

Lin Xun couldn't help but ask, “Is this a good or a bad thing?”

Xia Zhi said without thinking, “Of course it's a good thing. It means that her cultivation path and destiny will be in her control and hers only. Whether it's her life or her death, they're all up to her. As you know, fate is an indefinite thing. Back in Omega Secret-Realm, you risked defying Heaven and only then altered your fate. That little girl went through a similar experience.”

After a pause, she continued, “The general cultivators usually follow similar courses of fate. No matter how high their dao achievements are, they will always be subjected to various tribulations on the almighty path so long as they have yet to certify eternity.

“The fortunate ones fight bravely and vigorously to overcome those tribulations. The unfortunate ones, on the other hand, almost always perish.”

Speaking of this, there was a hint of daze in Xia Zhi's clear eyes. “While it's simple to say, in fact, I still have no clue about the true profound principles of this grand dao of fate...”

Lin Xun laughed, “There's no rush. I'll take time to fathom its mysteries, step by step.”

In truth, his heart was unable to remain calm either.

The Nirvana law did more than simply ‘bring the dead back to life,’ it could also sever a person's past, reshape their fate, and give them a transformation that would change the course Heaven had set for them!

Change destiny! How taboo and terrifying was this power? Lin Xun couldn't help but lament, if he hadn't met his disciple Tang Jiang, he probably would never have discovered that the Nirvana law possessed such a miraculous ability.

Similarly, if it wasn't for Xia Zhi, he would never have realized how amazing the Nirvana law was for being able to resurrect the dead and defy Heaven to alter a person's fate!

......

After returning to his abode, Lin Xun continued his seclusion.

Meanwhile, Xia Zhi remained by his side and carried out her routine of eating, sleeping, then eating, and sleeping again. She was as quiet as a clam, except for the occasions she chatted with him when he woke from his meditation.

After another eight years flowed by, Lin Xun entered the perfection stage of Transcendence. At this point, there was no more breakthrough to be made. The Eternal Stage was only one big step away!

It was also upon reaching this peak that all sorts of enlightenments dawned on him. His Eternal Supreme potential that had accompanied him through the three stages of Heavenly Longevity, Nirvana Spirit, and Transcendence, was unleashed in full at this moment and fused with his cultivation!

This was true fulfillment and perfection, a kind of supremacy came into being out of nowhere: On the path of immortality, I am invincible!

Lin Xun could clearly feel the perfection, freedom, and transcendence demonstrated in every bit of the power permeating him. It was as if he was a cauldron that melted all the daos into only one!

Compared to the advanced Transcendence Stage, reaching perfection allowed him to sublimate his entire dao into a whole new level.

Not to mention peak Transcendence old monsters, Lin Xun was confident that he could now easily take down Eternal Will Dharma Forms! This was an understanding from the heart, a judgment based on the deepest knowledge on his own strength, not arrogance.

At the same time, he had also spent the last eight years refining the Nirvana law to the eighty percent mark, allowing his Immortal law to advance further.

He clearly sensed that under the nourishment of his Immortal law, Little Immortal and Little Nether, both of which were law powers born in the last epoch, had been evolving. Currently, both of them faintly displayed the aura of ninth grade Heaven Rank.

What surprised Lin Xun the most was that these two still had more room for amazing growth!

Thanks to this discovery, he realized that Little Immortal and Little Nether, who used to govern the Immortal World and the Netherworld respectively, were both Divine Rank law powers. The ultimate forms at the end of their metamorphoses were destined to be connected to the Immortal dao and the Nether dao.

In the past, Lin Xun had been clueless about this all.

It was a pity that Wushuang wasn't here. Otherwise, his current mastery of the Nirvana law would be enough to easily deduce her full potential and mysteries.

In the same year that Lin Xun reached the peak Transcendence Stage, Tao Leng, who had been promoted to an Origin Sky Pavilion elder, paid him a visit.

Lin Xun instantly knew that something big had probably happened. Normally, no one would come to disturb his cultivation otherwise.

Sure enough, the moment Tao Leng saw him, he said with a serious expression, “My brother, Pavilion Master Yan Ji invites you and the other deputy pavilion masters to see him at the central hall.”

Lin Xun was surprised. “Pavilion Master Yan Ji is out of seclusion?”

Tao Leng said, “No, it's just his Will Dharma Form.”

Lin Xun nodded. After telling Xia Zhi to wait for him in the cave haven, he immediately headed to the central hall.

......

In the grand central hall.

When Lin Xun arrived, Xuan Feiling, Dugu Yong, and the other deputy pavilion masters were already there. Yan Ji, whose thin figure was shrouded in a quaint vibe, was sitting casually on the main seat.

Swish!

Lin Xun had no sooner appeared outside the door than Yan Ji’s eyes fixed on him like a pair of torches, immediately followed by a look of surprise. “It’s been how many years, again? And you've already reached the perfection stage?”

As soon as these words came out, Xuan Feiling and the others were rattled, which showed on their faces. They hadn't noticed the change in Lin Xun's aura at all. If Yan Ji hadn't said anything, they probably wouldn't have known.

“Your eyes are ever discerning.” Lin Xun cupped his fist in greeting. He knew that he couldn't hide it from the other party.

Yan Ji smiled. “Last time you were in seclusion for forty-five years, you went from the initial stage of Transcendence to the advanced stage. This time you were in seclusion for eighteen years, you broke through the most difficult barrier of this realm and climbed to the peak. Such a speed is unprecedented in all history no matter where you look.”

Xuan Feiling sighed, “Alas, you have no idea, Old Monster Yan. Ever since this kid has stepped into the Transcendence Stage, I've been on edge every time we meet. It feels like he's riding on my neck.”

This was of course a joke. Everyone laughed out loud.

It wasn't until Lin Xun took his seat that Yan Ji commenced the meeting. “This time, I've summoned all of you here for one matter only. Half a year from now, Old You Beihai will attempt to realize eternity, so it's time we make some preparations in advance.”

Everyone's expression grew solemn.

Dugu Yong asked, “According to the estimation, isn't there still about three years?”

Yan Ji said, “When has there ever been an exact date for such things like cultivation tribulations? I was only informed of this when I went to check on Old You yesterday. Even he seemed a little caught off guard himself. Nonetheless, this is certainly a delightful event. After all, the opportunity to certify eternity has finally come for him.”

Xuan Feiling asked, “Then, what preparations are needed?”

Yan Ji said, “At that time, I will personally guard Old You. Your duty is the safety and security of the whole sect. If there are invasion attempts from foreign enemies, you must make sure they cannot overrun the Origin World. Otherwise, it will not only shake our foundation but also affect Old You's Eternal tribulation.”

Toward the end, his expression became serious.

“Several years ago, I went out to specifically investigate the Shaman Sect and the Zen Sect. From what I gathered, it's certain that they won't miss this opportunity,” Fang Daoping said heavily.

The crowd reacted calmly as this was within their expectations.

Yan Ji asked, “Any news on the Eighth Heaven Domain?”

“They can barely protect themselves at the moment. Even if they wanted to join, they don't have that capacity,” replied Xuan Feiling. “The most puzzling thing right now is the attitude of those Eternal Divine Clans in the Ninth Heaven Domain. If they decide to get involved, many variables will arise, without a doubt.”

Yan Ji furrowed his brows. “We must make plans for this.”

Xuan Feiling nodded.

Finding the atmosphere somewhat dull, Yan Ji laughed, “No need to be overly anxious. When push comes to shove, we still have Taixuan and myself. If the situation really reaches the point of life or death, we will risk our lives with them!”

‘Consider first what to do if you fail, and only later consider what to do if you win,’ this was the most prudent approach.

Seeing that the seniors were going to say something else, Lin Xun suddenly spoke up, “Seniors, may I have a proposal?”