Chapter 37

Chapter 37: Reviving Liu Bowen, Transmitting the Longevity Six Paths of Reincarnation Sutra!… S~ᴇaʀᴄh the N0vᴇlFirᴇ.ɴet website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of nøvels early and in the highest quality.

The little foxes were frightened when they saw Liu Bowen collapse. The white fox, Tu Shan Rong’er, immediately dropped the book she was holding and rushed toward Liu Bowen. Several little foxes surrounded him, squeaking anxiously, “Squeak squeak squeak squeak! It’s bad! He’s not breathing!”

Tu Shan Rong’er placed her paw near Liu Bowen’s nose and felt no breath, which scared her even more. She hurriedly instructed the nearby little foxes, “Xiao Lu, Xiao Chi, go quickly and get Realized Being Xuanji here!” But after a moment of hesitation, she added, “Forget it! I’d better go myself!”

Without another thought, Tu Shan Rong’er dashed out of the cave, moving with incredible speed. Over the past few days, she had been studying with everyone and had learned some cultivation methods from Zhu Xuanji, which had significantly increased her speed. She seemed to turn into a white light as she raced toward the North Peak*.

[*Beigaofeng]

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Half a day later, outside Yunmeng Dao Pavilion, Shan Tianxie and Zhu Biao stood anxiously, waiting impatiently. From time to time, they glanced toward the pavilion. Shan Tianxie, unable to hide his worry, said, “Your Highness the Crown Prince! Can my master be revived or not? Why is it taking so long? Realized Being Xuanji hasn’t come out yet!”

Zhu Biao, though equally concerned, tried to remain calm. He reassured Shan Tianxie, “Tianxie, you have to trust Xuanji Zi! Remember, I was dead for half a month—I was about to be buried, and yet he still brought me back to life! Mr. Liu has only been without breath for two hours! It should be fine!”

Despite his words, Zhu Biao couldn’t help but feel uncertain. Reviving the dead was an extraordinary feat, even among the most famous immortals. Although Zhu Xuanji had once saved him, Zhu Biao couldn’t guarantee that Liu Bowen would be similarly fortunate.

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Inside Yunmeng Dao Pavilion, Liu Bowen had already woken up, but he remained weak, which surprised Zhu Xuanji. The last time he had revived Zhu Biao, though it took a lot of time and energy, Zhu Biao had returned to life full of vitality. However, this time, despite exhausting nearly all his strength, Liu Bowen’s body remained frail, and his spirit was clearly lacking in vitality. This puzzled Zhu Xuanji.

“Strange! Where did it go wrong?” Zhu Xuanji muttered to himself.

Liu Bowen, gathering his strength, spoke slowly, “Realized Being Xuanji, you indeed possess extraordinary powers. I should have been dead, but you brought me back to life! However, my soul was bitten by the spirit of the resentful Jiao* in the cave study, and three parts of it were taken away. Now, my soul is incomplete. Even if revived, I won’t last long!”

[*Jiao (蛟) is a mythical creature from Chinese mythology, often depicted as a type of dragon or serpent. It is considered a water-dwelling creature and is sometimes referred to as a “flood dragon” or “river dragon.” The Jiao is not as powerful or revered as the traditional Chinese dragon (龙, Lóng), but it still holds significance in Chinese folklore. It is also the serpent mentioned in the earlier chapters.]

Zhu Xuanji immediately understood. “So that’s it! Your soul was bitten by the spirit of the resentful Jiao, losing three parts? This is indeed troublesome! But, Mr. Liu, don’t give up! I have a scroll of the ‘Longevity Six Paths of Reincarnation Sutra’ here. As long as you practice this sutra, not only will you not die, but you will also continuously transform! With your aptitude, practicing this sutra shouldn’t be a problem!”

As he spoke, Zhu Xuanji raised his hand, and a scroll of sutra appeared out of thin air. This was the “Longevity Six Paths of Reincarnation Sutra,” a reward Zhu Xuanji had received from the system after Yin Yu Xiao Zhi evolved. Though Zhu Xuanji himself had no need to practice this sutra—having other cultivation methods that suited him better—he realized that Liu Bowen’s current state made him a perfect candidate for this technique. As long as Liu Bowen practiced the first three layers of this sutra, he could transform the mundane, break through reincarnation, and achieve rebirth. The lost parts of his soul would naturally be restored.

Hearing this, Liu Bowen’s face showed a glimmer of hope. “Unexpected! That I, Liu Bowen, would have such an opportunity at the end of my life! I won’t be polite with Realized Being! If I truly master this sutra and achieve rebirth, I will definitely repay you for saving my life!”

Zhu Xuanji nodded slightly and handed the sutra to Liu Bowen. “You can start practicing now! According to my estimation, in your current state, you can hold on for at least six months. During this time, as long as you don’t leave Yunmeng Dao Pavilion, the spirit of the resentful Jiao won’t be able to find you. Six months should be enough for you to master the first three layers.”

Liu Bowen said no more and immediately began to read the “Longevity Six Paths of Reincarnation Sutra.”

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Early the next morning, after a night of recovery, Zhu Xuanji walked out of Yunmeng Dao Pavilion. Shan Tianxie and Zhu Biao, who had been waiting outside all night without sleep, quickly approached him. Shan Tianxie’s eyes were red from lack of sleep as he rushed forward, “Realized Being! How is my master?”

Zhu Xuanji, calm and composed, replied indifferently, “Mr. Liu is alive, but he needs to be in seclusion for six months. During this time, he must not step out of Yunmeng Dao Pavilion. After six months, he will naturally be reborn.”

Shan Tianxie was overjoyed upon hearing this! He was so excited that he immediately bowed deeply to Zhu Xuanji, exclaiming, “Thank you, Realized Being! Thank you, Realized Being!”