Ten years.
Time was always merciless. Time passed slowly.
Hahahaha!
The wood made a banging sound.
A burly man passed by, bare-shouldered, carrying a huge beast. He laughed and said, "Ah Da, are you working hard again?"
"Yes! Third Uncle! "
The ten-year-old showed a determined look.
Third Uncle shook his head. Ah Da had been smart since he was a child. He could talk at the age of two, which surprised everyone. They were ecstatic. They thought he was a genius, the hope of the whole tribe. But as time went by, they found that Ah Da's talent was just a weak flame.
"I am congenitally deficient …"
He took a deep breath. He had this feeling in his heart. Others had to spend countless years of accumulation to become a human, but he had only spent a short amount of time. His accumulation of talent was not enough.
Not only that, his flame ability was indeed weak. It was countless times worse than other people with similar flame talents.
Since he was a child, some vague scenes flashed in his mind, which made him more intelligent than others. He had been working hard since he was a child, but he could only catch up with his peers.
"Second rank!"
He clenched his fists.
Twenty years had passed. Although he had worked hard, he could not compare to the outstanding life of his peers. He had only reached the third stage. However, his hard work, his early maturity, and his quick thinking had earned him the name of a wise man in the tribe. In a war with another tribe, he had followed a leader called Li Shuibai to fight and blocked a knife for him. He had died in the battle.
He died a mediocre and ordinary death.
But he did not regret it. He was too ordinary. Blocking a blade for the leader was perhaps his greatest value. It made the tribe prosper.
"Sigh, a lifetime of hard work, but in the end, I only end up mediocre? Some things can't be achieved with hard work. "
He looked at the sky unwillingly. His vision gradually turned dark.
This time, he did not meet that 'her'.
…
Huala!
It was pitch black. The whole barren space became more prosperous.
Previously, it had only been a rock, a great hall, and bright flowers growing all over it. Now, there was a bridge with the two words "Limbo" written on it. He was silent for a moment. Standing on that rock, he saw his past and present lives.
"You are back again?"
The mysterious existence smiled. "Look, I built a bridge. Isn't it beautiful?"
"Bridge of Helplessness? It's very pretty, and the name is also very good. But, hehe, there's nothing I can do … "He lowered his gaze, as if he understood that fate was toying with him.
That mysterious existence then handed over a bowl of soup and smiled. "Most living beings cultivate bitterly for several lifetimes, accumulating merit and powerful cultivation before they can be reincarnated as humans … You died a rather useless death, but that's alright. It was a wonderful life … But in your next life, you won't be a human anymore. You'll return to being a wild beast, a plant spirit."
"I understand."
He fell silent for a moment and drank the soup in one gulp. Then, he took large strides and jumped into Samsara. He laughed loudly. "The spider lilies bloom on the other shore, and I sigh helplessly on the Bridge of Helplessness. In this life, I have already forgotten what happened in the past. How can I say that I will stay with my old friends in the next life? "
…
The fifth life.
He turned into a walking beast and dominated a part of the forest.
His innate talent was too weak. He had matured earlier than his peers since he was young, accumulating some advantages and even taking in a few powerful disciples. In the end, he was still killed by humans and used as food, ending his ordinary and painful life.
He had returned to the pitch-black cycle of reincarnation.
This time, there was an additional stream under the bridge. It was even more complete.
Every time he looked at that eternal and mysterious black and white wheel, he would always have a feeling of insignificance.
He looked at the Stone of Three Lives and understood his past and present lives. He suddenly came to a realization.
"It's been two times, and I haven't met her again."
…
The sixth life.
His obsession became stronger and stronger. His fire talent also began to become stronger, but the effects were very slow.
In this life, he turned into a tree again, becoming the king of the entire forest. His roots stretched across the entire mountain range, eavesdropping on the wind and grass in the nearby mountains. At this time, his advantage as a tree showed itself. He had a long lifespan. Even if his talent wasn't good, he could slowly accumulate. His realm began to rise and he began to understand some things.
"There is reincarnation in the world. Reincarnation allows one to enter the Three Daos.
"The previous human tribes lived in the Dao of Mortals, and the flow of time was ten!
"Above it, there was the Dao of Heaven, and the flow of time was one!
"Below it, there was the Dao of Animals, and the flow of time was one!
He knew how terrifying it was. "The greatest difference is between the Dao of Animals and the Dao of Heaven. The Dao of Heaven has the fastest flow of time. The Dao of Animal has developed for a year, while the Dao of Heaven has developed for a hundred years. The civilization of the Dao of Heaven is highly developed!"
Rumble!
On this day, the sky was covered in dark clouds.
An expert's hand crossed the boundary and came over.
"Eh? There is actually such a strong tree demon in the Dao of Mortals? It must be extremely delicious! "
This was the last voice in his mind.
He felt bitter in his heart. He had cultivated for countless years, but he was just food for other living beings.
…
It was pitch-black again.
Each time he entered, it was completely different.
The entire world seemed to have undergone a transformation. From a desolate place to the present, it was beautiful and complete.
In the past, he had always come alone. Now, there was a group of living beings around him. They were queuing up with each other. Most of them were the most primitive life forms, flowers, birds, insects, fish, and some plants and flowers.
"Where is this?"
"Where am I?"
They were whispering. Some of them had just developed intelligence and couldn't even speak properly.
And behind the Bridge of Helplessness, there was another black platform. The structure was rather strange. It was wide at the top and narrow at the bottom. The face was like a bow, and the back was like a bowstring. On it were the words "Village Viewing Platform". There were many living beings queuing up. After crossing the bridge, there was a large screen on the platform. They stood on the platform and turned their heads to look. They could actually see their hometown and the living beings around them after they died. Many plants and animals that had become demons were crying bitterly.
There was a row of ancient words written in calligraphy:
"On the Village Viewing Platform, the ghosts are in a panic, their eyes wide open with tears streaming down their cheeks. Wives and children, old and young, snuggle beside the coffin, relatives and friends gather in the mourning hall. "
Village Viewing Platform …
Looking back at his hometown …
As he walked forward in confusion, he met that mysterious existence again.
“19476？”
That existence sat at the top of the black temple and flipped open the Book of Life and Death. "Not bad. The accumulation of this life is very strong. In the next life, you will be able to reincarnate into the Dao of Heaven."
"Celestial?" He was startled.
"Yes, bitterly cultivating for several lifetimes, accumulating good results and cultivation, only then can you exchange for a lifetime of reincarnation as a human. And after bitterly cultivating for several lifetimes, you can be reincarnated as a Celestial! You will be born into the most honorable race in the world. "That mysterious existence said lightly.
"Celestial …" He took a deep breath. His heart was overwhelmed with shock. He thought of the mysterious and terrifying Celestial before he died. That Celestial lived in the highest flow of time, crushing all powerful and terrifying creatures.
"If I become a Celestial, can I see her?" He suddenly asked.
"Obsession … is that your special characteristic?" That mysterious existence wasn't surprised. He flipped through the Book of Life and Death again. "If other creatures ask, I won't tell them because it's against the rules. As for you asking, I'll help you check … Although, other creatures won't ask about these things at all when they come here. Only you will ask."
After flipping through the Book of Life and Death for a while, that mysterious existence said, "She will be in the human realm … Celestials and mortals are different. The flow of time is too fast, so we won't meet."
"Then I won't go to the Dao of Heaven. I'm willing to reincarnate as a human." He bowed deeply.
A trace of surprise flashed through the mysterious existence's eyes. "Do you understand? The good results of several lifetimes of bitter cultivation will go to waste? You will clearly be reincarnated into a good life, born rich and above all things. "
"I understand." He took a deep breath.
That mysterious existence smiled. "Right, do you see that the number of creatures in Samsara has increased?"
He nodded.
Previously, every time he came, he was alone. Now, the entire Samsara began to line up, and it became crowded.
"Previously, only 20,000 of you, the most powerful beings, were the first to gain sentience, so only two or three of you would come at most … Now, the remaining 580,000 have been reincarnated for so many years, and have also begun to gain sentience … Therefore, the reincarnation cycle of 600,000 is starting to get crowded." That mysterious existence pressed his forehead. "Your special characteristic is very special. You are the only existence that remembers me. I'll give you another choice. Stay and help me manage Samsara … In the future, you might even inherit my position."
Inherit … the position of this mysterious existence?
He was dumbfounded, and his whole body trembled.
This mysterious existence was too noble! It was even in control of the entire world's Samsara. With his current vision, he could not see the terrifying heights this existence was at! This was the highest position in the world, and as long as he answered, he could …
"Can I be with her?" He asked.
"No." That mysterious existence said calmly, "You control the order of Samsara, and you should be impartial. She still has to be in Samsara … You cannot be biased, and pretend that you don't know her."
His whole body began to tremble, and after a while, he said, "I still choose to be a human."
Xu Zhi's eyes flashed with surprise. "Then, have some soup."
…
The seventh life.
Wa wa wa wa!
Another cry. A baby was born in an ordinary family.
On the green stone streets, people wore silk clothes and dressed elegantly. Clearly, they had entered a new era of civilization, and were far away from slash-and-burn farming.
This time, the baby instinctively lost his drive, and did not display the talent he had when he was young. Instead, he cultivated silently, lived to seven years old, and went to an ordinary school.
Above, the teacher was teaching, and the other students were very cute. They were all listening attentively.
He looked out of the window.
"It's as if I'm witnessing each era. Whether it's the Mortal Realm, the Animal Realm, or Samsara … They are all constantly transforming, and coming with the torrent of time."
This scene flashed in his mind.
Wait … What did this mean?
He was once again at a loss. His mind was always filled with some extremely deep memories, as well as scenes. Those heart-wrenching scenes crazily attacked his young heart.
He always felt that he had lost something, and only 1% of the fragments were left.
"Li Sansheng, listen carefully." Above, the teacher was a tall and handsome scholar. He was also somewhat speechless. Li Sansheng was young and precocious, but that was only in terms of intelligence. His talent was a type of black flame, and he was very ordinary. He was even slightly inferior to an ordinary person.
The teacher continued, "Back then, White Emperor was a man of great talent and strategy. He unified the seven major tribes, You Xiong, Xia You, Wu Qi … He was the first overlord in human history. No one knew his real name. They only knew that his surname was Li and that he was born in a tribe along the river. His talent was the Emperor's Qi."
"Emperor's Aura?"
The students below discussed animatedly, secretly comparing it with their own talent.
The teacher explained, "Yes, the Emperor's Aura is a powerful spiritual talent. Any living creature whose spiritual power is lower than his would not be able to help but kneel."
Whoosh!
"Such an exaggerated talent?"
"As expected of the strangest spiritual type!"
The students below were in an uproar, and they could not help but discuss animatedly.
Too powerful. This talent was indeed worthy of being the first human emperor in history. He was extremely talented, and he was born with a domineering aura. This king was born to walk to the peak.
As the surrounding people discussed animatedly, Li Sansheng's blurry memory fragments flashed.
He started to have a headache again …
It was a simple tribe.
A youth stood quietly by the river. He had no playmates or friends, and he was digging the soil alone.
"Why are you playing alone?" He walked out by himself.
"Because everyone else is afraid of me … They can't help but kneel when they see me …"
That child touched the mud on his face and said softly, "Even when the adults came to talk to me, they couldn't help but kneel as they talked. Now, no one dares to come near me. My talent is very useless! It will only make my friends feel disgusted. Everyone else has wind, fire, thunder, or other powerful talents. I can only … kneel. "
"Who said that? Your talent is very powerful!" Another youth said. He felt that they were in the same boat, and his talent was also very weak. He could not help but walk to the side of the youth, "It's just that you don't know how to use it. Let me teach you how to use it …"
Plop!
As he spoke, he naturally knelt down on his knees. He did not even realize that he had knelt down. Instead, he raised his head and said to his introverted peer, "Let's go, let's go train your ability."
The scene changed.
Ten years later, in a dense forest, a person stood in the middle. Countless powerful wild beasts attacked him, turning into a gale, surrounding him from all directions and extending their sharp claws.
Plop!
Plop!
The surrounding wild beasts ran and ran, but their knees inexplicably softened and they naturally knelt down.
Next to him, another youth ran out and took the opportunity to swing his knife, "Your talent is really powerful. They can't help but kneel down. This is a very powerful control talent!"
"The weakness is that it's passive. It's also harmful to our own people …"
That youth continued to attack. After two or three attacks, he naturally began to kneel on the ground.
"…"
Whoosh!
The atmosphere in the classroom changed. The surrounding students were talking about it.
He could not help but feel shocked.
"Emperor Bai? Li Shuibai? "
Boom!
Everyone was shocked and scolded.
The teacher also scolded and said gently, "Although in history, no one knows the real name of Emperor Bai, don't make it up."
Li Sansheng did not know why this scene flashed through his mind, but an inexplicable emotion spread. His eyes were wet and he could not help but ask with mixed feelings, "Emperor Bai, in history, he … what happened to him later?"
"This is a good question."
The teacher became more serious and said in the classroom. The golden sunshine outside the window added a bit of tranquility.
"Back then, Emperor Bai unified all the major tribes and established the first city-state in human history in the White River Valley on the former site of the Li Tribe. But after more than ten years of development, he met a Celestial Being!
That was the first time in human history that they met a Celestial Being. Emperor Bai swung his knife at the sky and blood splashed in the sky. He was defeated and died in the hands of a Celestial Being … According to historical records, the most regretful thing in Emperor Bai's life was the loss of a friend. He was often said that he was a wise man with great wisdom. He was very smart since he was a child. He had said many times that if his friend was still alive, with his wisdom and his combat strength, he might be able to defeat a Celestial Being and counterattack a Celestial Being … "
The surrounding students were silent.
They seemed to feel the bitterness of human history. All heroes disappeared in the rolling tide of history. The first emperor of a dynasty in human history also ended up with a tragic ending of swinging his knife at the sky.
"However, speaking of swinging a knife at the sky …"
The teacher smiled and his expression was extremely complicated and emotional. "Emperor Bai was the first, but not the last. In the long history, there were many outstanding people, such as some of the great emperors of the beast race, and even the former master of the White Lotus Fairy, the Tree King, who controlled black flames, had swung his knife at the sky."
"That wasn't swinging a knife at the sky. He was killed instantly," Li Sansheng could not help but say.
The teacher laughed involuntarily. "How is that possible? In history, there were countless battles with Celestial Beings, and the entire mountain range was stained with blood … It's not good to slander the ancient sages like this. It's fine if you say it here, but if you say it in other races, you will be killed for being disrespectful! "
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