He was invincible from the beginning of the Heaven-Covering Era.

Beside the Immortal Transformation Pool, the Zhou family patriarch stared at the dragon cave not far away, his heart surging like a turbulent sea, unable to find peace.

That elixir was his biggest goal in coming to the Immortal Transformation Pool. Faced with that realm within reach, he couldn't help but feel complicated emotions.

From a frail old man with only a few years left to a man who has regained his youth, embarked on the path of enlightenment again, and now has the potential to become a quasi-emperor, these are two completely different lives.

"This is the other shore!" the Zhou family patriarch thought to himself.

Where is the other shore? Everyone must face this question in their heart when they reach the realm of the Divine Bridge.

The path he chose back then was a boundless sea of ​​suffering, but turning back was the shore. He believed that blindly pursuing progress was a form of delusion, a loss of one's true self. Only by turning back and returning to one's original intentions could one see where the other shore lay.

What's the use of the other shore? It is...

It is a pure land where one can escape all suffering, get rid of worldly hardships, embrace endless light, and fulfill all one's ideals.

Because of Zhou Qing's existence, his own destiny underwent a great change, leading him towards the light. Zhou Qing can be seen as his other shore.

At the ancient dragon's lair, the dragon's essence surges, the ancient cave is deep and secluded, swallowing and exhaling the essence of the sun, and a huge immortal pearl exudes a dreamlike color.

"boom"

The Dragon Cave trembled violently as Zhou Qing made his move, striking the elixir with his sword.

"click"

The elixir, which was over a meter in diameter, cracked open, and a monster covered in red hair fell out.

As soon as it landed, the humanoid red-haired monster opened its eyes and shot out two beams of bloody light. Its roar caused the water in the Immortal Transformation Pool not far away to boil, and smoke and clouds shot into the sky.

"boom"

At that moment, an even more terrifying aura erupted from the deepest part of the ancient dragon's lair, threatening to destroy the heavens and the earth.

"There really is an ancient holy spirit!" The Zhou family patriarch exclaimed in shock.

However, the next moment, when he caught a glimpse of the Azure Emperor's murderous intent beside him, his expression immediately calmed down. What was there to be afraid of with the Azure Emperor by his side? Whoever came would die.

The Azure Emperor, his robes fluttering, gazed calmly at the ancient dragon's lair, showing no intention of making a move.

The Holy Spirit is favored by the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth, and gathers the boundless great fortune of the world. Especially those who are about to attain enlightenment are like the Great Dao's own sons.

Although the Azure Emperor was not afraid of backlash with his strength, it was best not to kill such a Holy Spirit unless absolutely necessary. Even the Azure Emperor had a heart of compassion and was unwilling to kill such a Holy Spirit who had grown to this level over millions of years without cause.

Standing next to the red-haired monster, Zhou Qing also encountered a minor trouble. His whole body was glowing, and dense red hair was growing outwards from his body, exuding an ominous aura.

"Zhou Qing!" The Zhou family patriarch was shocked.

"Don't panic, this minor issue won't affect him," the Azure Emperor said calmly.

Sure enough, the next moment Zhou Qing's body glowed, and a holy light shot into the sky. It was pure, brilliant, and sacred, filled with an aura that made people want to have devout faith. It carried unparalleled purifying power, and all the blood-red hair on his body was cleansed.

"The Three Generations of Patriarchs"

The third-generation Yuan Tian Master seemed not to hear Zhou Qing's shouts. His eyes flashed red, all emotion vanished, and he raised his hand to grab Zhou Qing.

It didn't deliberately operate anything, but it could freely wield the power of the Heavenly Dao's origin for its own use. Endless power pressed down on Zhou Qing, as if carrying a small world on his back. Ordinary saints would be unable to move and would be at the mercy of the third-generation Source Master.

"Sure enough, after so many years, the source techniques of the third-generation source master have long surpassed the level of a source master. This power is now comparable to that of a Saint King." Even at this critical juncture, Zhou Qing was still observing the source techniques of the Cai family ancestor.

Just as the grab was about to land on him, he immediately moved the Chaotic Ancient Sword in front of him, colliding with the red-haired palm of the third-generation Source Master.

With a scream of agony, the third-generation Source Master trembled, his face contorted in fear, and he staggered backward, blood streaming from his palms.

dripping.

"Third Generation Ancestor, do you still not remember who you are?" Zhou Qing shouted, unleashing his Origin Technique. One after another, patterns flew out and were imprinted in the void, which was the secret technique recorded in the Origin Heaven Book.

At that moment, the third-generation Yuan Tian Master's body stiffened, and he was momentarily lost in thought, somewhat dazed.

“You are the third-generation Source Master, the ancestor of the Cai family, not some monster!” Zhou Qing said as he used the Source Techniques from the Source Book to trigger the memories of the third-generation Source Master.

"I am the third generation Source Master." The third generation Source Master roared like a wild beast, tears of blood welling up in his eyes, filled with endless despair and sorrow, as he reached out as if to grab something.

However, the next moment, all of the third-generation Source Master's emotions suddenly vanished, revealing an endlessly cold expression, and his eyes turned blood red again.

“At the end of reincarnation, everything will come to an end. I will come to guide you back to your rightful place.” The third-generation Source Master, covered in red hair, spoke in a cold and eerie tone. His blood-red eyes were like two demonic lamps, making people’s hearts tremble.

As soon as he finished speaking, a dense layer of red hair grew on Zhou Qing's body again, which was then evaporated in an instant.

The so-called eeriness and ominousness are actually just a kind of curse, and are not as terrible as people imagine.

Curses are also a kind of rule and a great principle, only they are more mysterious and unconventional. Unlike the wind, rain, thunder, and lightning of the world, the rules of curses are more difficult to perceive and harder to grasp.

In Zhou Qing's eyes, it seemed as if one star field after another was rising and falling, and endless rules and mysteries were being deduced in his eyes. This was the Martial Dao Heavenly Eye in operation.

In the world of Martial Arts Heavenly Eye, black lines spread out from the third-generation Source Master and connected to him, which is why his body also grew red hair.

These black lines are the secrets used by the Great Dao of Curses, which are difficult for others to perceive, hence they are considered too strange and ominous.

Within the Martial Dao Heavenly Eye, all great paths and origins are subject to its observation. Therefore, this curse appears quite normal to Zhou Qing, without any sense of foreboding.

"So that's how it is. The power of curses is nothing special after all." Zhou Qing muttered to himself. He had already seen through the working principle of this curse technique, and the reason why Yuan Tianshi grew red hair in his later years was no longer a secret in his eyes.

"A thousand great paths and ten thousand divine laws are nothing more than a conceptual, low-level path. Even compared to the path of cause and effect, this path is far inferior. It simply won't work." Zhou Qing's expression was cold, and he was even more confident in the method he had deduced to free the third-generation Source Celestial Master from control.

At this moment, the third-generation Yuan Tianshi realized that his summoning had no effect, so he took a step forward and stretched out one hand.

"Boom"

With the palm of the third-generation Yuan Tian Master, seven layers of immortal light flew out. Taking advantage of the special terrain of the Immortal Transformation Pool and the Ancient Dragon Cave, endless dragon energy surged and sealed towards Zhou Qingzhen.

This is the Six Seals of Forbidden Immortals. In the Book of Origin, this is an ancient technique that only exists in theory. It has never been successfully created; it is all speculation by predecessors.

Even though Zhou Qing is already a Source Celestial Master, he can only use up to the fifth level of the Forbidden Immortal Seal; he cannot use it all. He needs to...

The source technique has reached a new level.

However, the third-generation Source Master actually used it, and it was a complete transformation. Zhou Qing suspected that the move used by the third-generation Source Master was likely the Seven Seals of Forbidden Immortals, and it even surpassed the Six Seals Ancient Techniques in the Source Book.

This is a Source Master who has long since forged his own path. His Source Techniques have transcended the scope of Source Techniques recorded in the Source Book, taking another step forward, even two or three steps.

A deafening rumble resounded, as if all things in heaven and earth were pressing down on Zhou Qing, forming a vast and unfathomable force that collectively suppressed him.

Immortal light burst forth from the Immortal Transformation Pool, illuminating the heavens and earth in dazzling brilliance. Tens of thousands of azure dragons also surged forth from the ground, swirling between heaven and earth. The dragons danced wildly, creating an unstoppable and violent force, vast and boundless, which transformed into seven small worlds, one after another sealing them down!

Suddenly, a breathtaking celestial glow bloomed, sword energy surged like a galaxy falling, the universe shattered, and heaven and earth were torn apart.

Zhou Qing's expression was indifferent. He raised his sword and slashed, breaking through layer after layer of small worlds. He directly shattered the seven layers of small worlds into pieces, breaking the Seven Forbidden Immortal Seals of the Third Generation Source Celestial Master in the most ruthless way.

Amidst the resounding clang, the aura of imperial power burst forth, countless strands of immortal light and auspicious rays shone forth. Nothing in the world could be more dazzling than this, so beautiful it made one's heart tremble.

The third-generation Source Master's body trembled violently. Seeing this, Zhou Qing seized the opportunity to shake his sword, emitting a sound like the heavenly voice of the Great Dao, which resounded all around.

One sword cry followed another, and the fine patterns spread outwards like ripples, carrying with them terrifying power and a heavenly sound that cleared the mind.

A mournful cry, filled with pain, escaped the lips of the third-generation Source Master. He declared, "I am the third-generation Source Master, not a monster!"

The sword's cry faded, and a red-haired figure stood in place, the bloodlust in his eyes gradually fading, leaving behind no more sinister or malevolent aura, his mind somewhat dazed.

"Third generation patriarch, you've finally woken up." Zhou Qing put down his sword.

"It's no use. Although your sword is extraordinary, and its sound is like the heavenly music of the Great Dao, ethereal and pleasing to the ear, it can only temporarily restore my clarity for a moment," the third-generation Source Master said with a sense of dejection.

"Fortunately, the lineage of the Source Celestial Master has not been broken. Unfortunately, our path is destined to be ominous. I hope that you can use the experience of us predecessors to avoid that calamity," the Cai family ancestor sighed.

"Let's not talk about these things yet. I'll take you to see someone." Zhou Qing waved his hand, and with the Cai family ancestor, flew out of the Ancient Dragon's Lair and arrived at the Immortal Transformation Pool.

"What? Who are you? Why do I feel like I'm facing a great emperor!" The Cai family ancestor stared in astonishment at a figure in blue robes, feeling as if he were at the center of the universe, his aura was awe-inspiring.

"This is a great emperor who attained enlightenment in recent times. People call him the Demon Emperor or the Azure Emperor. What stands here is a killing intent of his, which came to eliminate you, who are causing chaos in the Central Plains. It's normal that you don't know this," Zhou Qing said.

"So that's how it is. I've been living in a daze for 70,000 years, and I don't even know what I've done," the Cai family ancestor sighed.

When he was half-demon and half-human, his consciousness was suppressed, and he had no chance to wake up. His body was always controlled by another consciousness.

"You have half of the Reincarnation Seal within you. It seems the Underworld's research has yielded considerable results." The Azure Emperor's eyes turned to the Cai family ancestor, and he immediately noticed something peculiar within his body.

The Reincarnation Seal is an ancient method used in mythology to prove immortality. It was studied and comprehended by the great supreme beings of ancient times for a considerable period of time.

It is said that only in that era did someone dare to break the law and suffer the consequences, and then nothing more was heard of it.

But now it seems that this path is not truly impassable. At least the Azure Emperor saw that there was indeed half of the Reincarnation Seal in the body of the Cai family ancestor. The Underworld behind it has been studying this path for so many years, and its achievements seem to be quite significant.

“That’s right. The reason I can still wake up after so many years is because half of the Reincarnation Mark is engraved in my body. In fact, I am already a corpse.” The third generation Source Master’s eyes were gloomy.

Because the reincarnation seal has not been fully formed, although the previous life ended, the old memories have not been completely erased, and at the same time, another consciousness has been born in the body.

Chapter 286 The Seal of Reincarnation

"The Reincarnation Seal!" When the Zhou family patriarch saw the half of the peculiar mark inside the third-generation Source Celestial Master's body, his eyes suddenly blazed with light, like two suns condensed countless times.

The mark wasn't very large, but it was very complex, like a deep starry sky, or a condensed version of the Wheel of Life and Death. Although it was only half of it, it still made the Zhou family patriarch lose his composure.

"Someone actually deduced this? How was it formed, and what is its function?" The Zhou family patriarch's eyes were sharp as he paid close attention to the half of the Reincarnation Seal within the Cai family ancestor's body.

Reincarnation is a very serious topic that has left countless geniuses bewildered. However, as time flows on endlessly, no one has been able to reveal the true meaning of reincarnation, and it remains uncertain whether it truly exists.

Even if someone in history used reincarnation as a path to attain the supreme imperial position in the universe, they still could not explain what reincarnation really is.

"The path to immortality, the seal of reincarnation, seems to be a path that follows the ancient methods of achieving immortality." The third-generation Yuan Tian Master seemed to be in a daze.

"The Reincarnation Seal truly captures the ultimate mysteries of creation, and reaching its peak might even lead to immortality," the Azure Emperor said calmly.

In a short time, he saw the infinite possibilities contained in the Samsara Seal. It was not just a mark, but a real mark with unpredictable effects on cultivation.

This is different from a simple corpse transformation. Corpses can often be spiritually connected, but those containing the Reincarnation Seal are extremely rare. Once the Reincarnation Seal is truly formed, the mysteries it contains are incomparable to those of a corpse being spiritually connected hundreds of times.

"The Reincarnation Seal is also a path that follows the ancient methods of becoming an immortal. The Undying Emperor, the Ten Transformations God Emperor of the Divine Silkworm Clan, the Fighting Saint Emperor, the Ruthless Great Emperor, and the Beginningless Great Emperor all have their own methods of becoming immortals. It's just unknown whether anyone has succeeded." The Azure Emperor sighed.

There are even more ancient celestial beings who, in their pursuit of immortality, each created their own method to become an immortal, but none have truly lived up to that name to this day.

The Reincarnation Seal is a heaven-defying method researched by a celestial being in the mythical era in order to become an immortal. Perhaps it will lead to immortality, or perhaps not; no one can say for sure. Everyone walks their own path to immortality through trial and error.

The Azure Emperor remained silent. Presumably, his true form had already embarked on the path to immortality he had been researching, but he had no way of knowing the outcome or the current state of his true form.

"boom"

Suddenly, a terrible aura erupted from the third-generation Source Master, his eyes turned blood red again, and his face became ferocious and terrifying, extremely savage.

Without a doubt, the consciousness that governs the body within the third-generation Source Celestial Master has changed, with another consciousness overpowering the remaining half of the third-generation Source Celestial Master's consciousness.

"Zheng!"

Zhou Qing flicked his sword, emitting an extremely clear and ethereal sound that sent ripples through the air. The blood-red in the eyes of the third-generation Source Master quickly faded.

"Do you have the Source Book on you? Take it out quickly, and I'll complete the remaining Source Technique realms for you. After that, you can kill me. Don't let me continue living like this in a daze!" the third-generation Source Master said anxiously.