Simultaneous traversal: All Abyss difficulty.

Chapter 653 Part 2: Reincarnation, the Most Difficult in History

The blinding white light of the main god vanished instantly, and Fang Yu landed steadily on the cold ground of the Reincarnation Plaza.

The enormous sphere of light floating before him reminded him that his journey through the world of "The Legend of Shushan" had come to an end.

The years spent preaching in Shushan, arguing with Bai Mei, and doing push-ups were but a fleeting moment under the time rules of the main god.

His fourth-order gene lock is well-consolidated. Now, he can unlock his gene lock instantly. With the addition of Six Paths and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, defeating White Eyebrows, whose main body is in the "universe," is as easy as drinking water and eating.

Fang Yu's left hand tightened unconsciously, and a cold and heavy touch came from his palm. It was the immortal sword that had been forged in the Nanming Fire.

The sword is a deep blue color, with true fire runes flowing within it, exuding a pure yet sharp aura.

As my gaze swept across the square, I saw Li Yingqi sitting cross-legged not far away, clearly reflecting on his insights from the previous team battle and the changes in his body.

"Yingqi." Fang Yu's voice broke the silence of the square.

Li Yingqi's gaze was immediately drawn to the extraordinary longsword in Fang Yu's hand.

Its brilliance and inner power instantly reminded her of her lost Heavenly Sword, and she even felt that its quality was perhaps even better.

"Fang Yu? This sword..." Li Yingqi stood up, his eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.

Fang Yu casually handed over the Nanming Lihuo Sword, as if handing over a fire poker: "Here, I got you a new one. I got it from Old Bai Mei of Emei. It's called the 'Nanming Lihuo Sword,' a good one."

Upon hearing this, Li Yingqi, with a mixture of awe for the celestial treasure and a yearning to regain his power, solemnly extended his hands to receive it.

However, just as her fingertips were about to touch the cold hilt of the sword!

“Buzz——!!!”

The Nanming Fire Sword suddenly erupted with a dazzling, ghostly blue light! A tremendous force, a mixture of intense heat and icy cold, burst forth! Like a proud phoenix that had been provoked, it trembled violently and hummed, emitting a sharp, piercing shriek!

"Ah!" Caught off guard, Li Yingqi cried out in surprise as a sharp pain shot through his palm. He was violently thrown away by the sudden burst of force!
The sword seemed to possess its own will, breaking free from Fang Yu's control and transforming into a dazzling blue rainbow. With unrestrained rage, it frantically darted, circled, and twisted above the vast and empty Reincarnation Plaza! Sometimes it swooped down and scraped across the ground, stirring up howling air currents; sometimes it pierced straight into the dome, leaving dazzling light trails on the edge of the light sphere; and sometimes it was like an enraged dragon, rapidly turning back between the pillars of the plaza.

Wherever it passed, it left behind trails of scorching yet icy sword energy.

The entire cycle of reincarnation seemed to be stirred by this unruly divine sword, and the air was filled with its venting energy roar. It was like a wild horse that had never been tamed, full of repulsion and anger towards any aura that tried to approach, especially towards Li Yingqi, whom it felt was "unworthy of the mortal world".

Li Yingqi steadied himself, clutching his numb hand, and looked at the sword shadows flying wildly in the air, which seemed to keep people at a distance. A look of astonishment and a strong sense of loss flashed in his eyes.

She thought she had long since moved on from the loss of the Heavenly Fencing Sword, but the rejection of this new sword felt like a needle pricking her heart.

"Tsk." Fang Yu looked at the blue lights frolicking in the sky and curled his lip. "Trying to get away with this, huh?"

He turned to look at Li Yingqi, his tone suddenly becoming unquestionable: "Activate the fourth-order gene lock! Suppress it! If you can't even control a little bit of power, what are you talking about achieving immortality? Let it understand who its master is!"

Upon hearing the term "fourth-order gene lock," Li Yingqi's body instinctively trembled.

"Don't be afraid! Face it! Control it! Defeat it! This is the path to becoming strong! The more it resists, the more it proves its value after recognizing its master! Do you want to be looked down upon by a sword forever?!"

These words were like a lightning bolt, shattering the hesitation and fear in Li Yingqi's heart.

The desire for power, the pride of being an Emei disciple, and the strong belief in Fang Yu's words instantly overwhelmed the lingering fear.

A resolute glint flashed in her eyes!

"Uhhh-!!!"

With a suppressed yet powerful shout, Li Yingqi's aura suddenly changed! The surrounding light seemed to dim for a moment, and the details of the space, the slightest ripples of airflow, and even the sound of his own blood rushing through his veins became clearer than ever before!
A faint, indescribable yet incredibly powerful sense of "control" enveloped her entire body—a sign that the fourth stage of the gene lock had just begun!

Sensing the immense aura that suddenly rose from below, imbued with a subtle and controlling power, the wildly swirling Nanming Lihuo Sword abruptly stopped, its frenzied energy seemingly paused, revealing a hint of surprise and uncertainty.

"Now!" Fang Yu shouted, "Go! Grab it! No matter how it struggles, don't let go!"

Li Yingqi no longer hesitated. The power brought by the fourth-order gene lock and her super dynamic vision allowed her to instantly lock onto the trajectory of the sword light!
She suddenly leaped into the air like a bolt of blue lightning, ignoring the sharp sword energy emanating from the divine sword, and rushed straight towards the core of the dark blue light and shadow!

This time, her hand finally touched the cold hilt of the sword!
"Qiang——!!!"

The Nanming Fire Sword erupted with resistance ten times stronger than before! It twisted, spun, and tried to break free, waves of violent force crashing against Li Yingqi's tightly clenched hand.

The deep blue Southern Brightness Fire erupted without reservation, sweeping up along the hilt of the sword and scorching her palms and arms!
The flames were not merely intense heat; they contained a will that burned the soul and tested the will!
Li Yingqi groaned, clenching his teeth, and blood even seeped from the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, her fourth-order microscopic control was brought to its extreme. Instead of resisting the burning flames head-on, she precisely guided her own power to form a barrier, while continuously pouring her own pure Daoist magic into the sword through her tightly clenched hands!
This is a contest of wills, a fusion of energy, and even more so, a struggle for sovereignty!

The sword carried her across the sky above the square, moving so fast that it left afterimages, sometimes up, sometimes down, sometimes left, sometimes right!

Like a shooting star, Li Yingqi was dragged along by the unrestrained sword light in a thrilling chase and taming drama across the empty Reincarnation Square.

A day later, the aerial chase had slowed considerably, and the intensity of the struggles had also decreased.

Two days have passed. The flames on the sword are no longer raging. Although they still swirl around, they seem to be gradually accepting their master's presence.

The third day.
"Drink!" Li Yingqi shouted, unleashing his fourth-tier power once more!
This time, the Nanming Fire Sword did not suddenly retaliate.

It paused abruptly in mid-air, emitting a long and clear hum.

The buzzing was no longer a defiant shriek, but rather a soft murmur like birds returning to their nests, carrying with it a hint of the joy of new life.

The sword's light suddenly subsided, becoming soft and gentle, like a warm, lustrous blue jade. The Nanming Fire surrounding Li Yingqi also became tranquil and peaceful, as if it had become part of her power, flowing gently across the sword and even nourishing her hands and arms.

Li Yingqi landed slowly, his figure showing signs of fatigue, yet he stood incredibly upright.

Her right hand firmly gripped the hilt of the Nanming Lihuo Sword. The sword seemed to be an extension of her arm, without any hesitation or resistance, only revealing a sense of kinship.

Seeing this, Fang Yu finally curled up a satisfied, roguish smile: "After three days, I've finally tamed this 'stubborn mule.' How does it feel?"

Li Yingqi looked down at the Nanming Lihuo Sword, which was radiating a spiritual glow, and felt the powerful yet gentle force within it. A long-lost sense of confidence, even surpassing his former control over the Tianji Sword, welled up within him.

She nodded solemnly, her eyes sparkling with joy and gratitude: "Thank you! This sword suits me perfectly! The power of a fourth-tier sword truly possesses the wonder of insightful control!"

Fang Yu waved his hand, just about to tell her to rest, when the God's Light Orb suddenly reacted.

A beam of light shone down, clearly announcing the arrival of the next horror movie.

"Hmm? It's not a team battle, so the main god is showing some conscience, giving everyone a breather."

Fang Yu's spirits lifted, and he quickly walked to the sphere of light to check the information. "Let me see what the next one is."

The moment his mind touched the information, the smirk on his face froze.

"What the hell are you doing?!"

Fang Yu couldn't help but swear, his tone filled with disbelief, absurdity, and a hint of being fooled, "A cabin in the woods?! Are you trying to force me straight to the fifth level of lock-on, God?"

(End of this chapter)