Simultaneous Transmigration: Inheriting the Legacy of Myriad Worlds

Chapter 507 The Sage's Journey West
The moon hangs high in the sky, and yellow robes flutter like butterflies.

Swords dance like rainbows, their cold light slicing through the night.

Jiang Zhiwei is indeed a swordsmanship prodigy. Her swordsmanship foundation is incredibly solid, and with Qin Sheng teaching her everything he knows, she has made tremendous progress in the past few months.

In terms of swordsmanship, even though Junior Nephew Jiang only has six apertures now, he is still far superior to Su Wuming when he had nine apertures.

If the original Jiang Zhiwei with six orifices were to fight the current Jiang Zhiwei, the former would be easily killed.

A cold star shot straight at Qin Sheng's brow, its sharpness fully revealed, showing no mercy whatsoever.

"Excellent, very good!" Qin Sheng praised.

"Zhiwei, if we judge heroes solely by skill, then your sword is unmatched on the Ranking of Heroes!"

"Without relying on your senior brother's reputation, you will surpass the Heavenly Divine Sword!"

Then Qin Sheng raised his right hand and used two fingers to pinch the White Rainbow Piercing Sun Sword, preventing it from advancing an inch, and all its sharpness dissipated into nothingness.

"Junior Uncle, you..." Jiang Zhiwei was somewhat disheartened. As long as it was a serious exchange of blows, rather than a pointer-style sparring, she would never be able to break through Qin Sheng's defenses.

The physical body of the Sun Body is far too strong. It has never practiced any external martial arts, yet it has reached the point of being invulnerable to swords and spears.

It looks even more powerful than the little monk's Golden Bell Shield.

“I am different from you. Don’t be discouraged. Among the young disciples of the martial arts world in the Great Jin and Northern Zhou, Zhiwei, you are the most talented one. Your future is limitless.”

Leaving aside the extremely rare and exceptional cases of Meng Qi and Gu Xiaosang, among the younger generation, only Wang Siyuan should surpass Jiang Zhiwei in talent and ability.

Others like He Jiu, the "Invisible Sword," and Tie Sheng, the "Wolf King," are not as powerful as a single hair on her head.

But Wang Siyuan is a special case; he is mentally ill. Among normal people, Junior Nephew Jiang is indeed the best in the world.

"There's no reason to compare myself to ordinary people, let alone those who are naturally better or more outstanding than me..."

Before Jiang Zhiwei could finish speaking, a grand and lofty voice rang in her ears, echoing endlessly.

"The third cycle has begun!"

"This mission is an individual task for each member of the team."

The reincarnation quest has indeed arrived, and it's a solo quest, just as Junior Uncle predicted.

My junior uncle is truly wise beyond measure; everything was within his reasoning. I must listen to him from now on...

These were Jiang Zhiwei's last thoughts before her consciousness faded into darkness.

……

The autumn air was crisp and clear, and fallen leaves were fluttering down. When Qin Sheng regained his sight, he found himself in a dense forest.

Before this solo mission began, the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation did not take him to the Reincarnation Plaza, but instead sent him directly into the mission world.

Not only Qin Sheng, but the others in the team were the same.

The fine sunlight, dappled by the leaves, fell on Qin Sheng, making his figure appear dim and uncertain.

chap!
A noise came from behind Qin Sheng. He turned around and saw an unexpected person.

Dressed in a white gown and adorned with a hairpin, she had large, bright eyes and a striking, aloof beauty. Her lips were slightly pursed, and she appeared somewhat dazed.

It was Ruan Yushu, the daughter of the head of the Ruan family of Langya whom Qin Sheng had met earlier.

"Sister Yushu, I didn't expect to meet you here." Qin Sheng smiled.

To be honest, Qin Sheng didn't expect that the Lord of the Six Paths of Reincarnation would bring Ruan Yushu into the story at this time. In the original plot, she should have entered reincarnation in the mission after the next solo mission.

Why did this change occur?

Qin Sheng felt that it must be because he had come into contact with Ruan Yushu, since this was the only change she had made compared to the original timeline.

Of course, even if it really is related to Qin Sheng, this doesn't count as harming Ruan Yushu.

Because Ruan Yushu is naturally gifted with musical talent, she is valued by the Emperor of Fengdu, who will need her to do certain things in the future. Entering the Six Paths of Reincarnation is only a matter of time, and she cannot escape it.

Enter the cycle of reincarnation sooner, become a beast of burden sooner, and adapt sooner.

“I’m older than you, you should call me sister.” Ruan Yushu chewed the snack in her mouth, swallowed it in one gulp, and earnestly corrected Qin Sheng’s form of address.

"Okay, Sister Yushu, I will definitely change next time."

At this moment, the fallen leaves gathered together and formed a line of words.

"Additional guidance task: Guide newcomers to successfully complete this cycle of reincarnation. The reward for completing the task is fifty merit points, and there is no penalty for failing the task."

Upon seeing this task notification, Qin Sheng became furious.

"My little sister Yushu is cute and beautiful, of noble birth, with unparalleled talent and excellent musical skills. Most importantly, she can eat a lot, and she's only worth fifty merit points?"

Who do you think you are!
Ruan Yushu clenched her fists, wanting to beat Qin Sheng up, but due to the difference in strength, this idea could not be realized.

"He's third on the list of heroes, I can't beat him, I can't beat him..." Ruan Yushu kept reassuring herself.

If you mess with me, you've really hit a brick wall.

Qin Sheng could accept this extra guidance task. If nothing unexpected happened, Zhang Yuanshan and Qi Zhengyan would also have this extra task this time, and he was not an isolated case.

On the contrary, Qin Sheng was actually quite happy.

When you're alone, it's different when you're with someone; then you can start messing around again.

"Sister Yushu, I am a veteran of the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Don't worry, I will definitely bring you out of the reincarnation world safely this time." Qin Sheng was very confident.

"Do you have any questions? Just so you know, I didn't bring you here."

“I’m at home right now. To take me away quietly, you’d need at least a high-ranking Dharma Master to do it.” Ruan Yushu didn’t doubt Qin Sheng; she glanced around.

“A voice told me that this is a world of reincarnation, and after reincarnation, I can exchange good deeds for items, including rare and precious materials, peerless martial arts skills, and divine weapons.

Generally speaking, newcomers who enter the Reincarnation World directly without going to the Reincarnation Square are considered to be neglected, but Ruan Yushu is definitely an exception.

"That's basically it. However, if you want to exchange for treasures, you have to wait until the mission is completed. As for the Samsara World..." Qin Sheng first gave Ruan Yushu a general explanation of the Six Paths of Samsara Space, fulfilling his duties responsibly.

Ruan Yushu is very receptive and seems to have come to believe everything, which may be related to the fact that her guide is Qin Sheng, an acquaintance.

"So what is our mission this time?" Ruan Yushu asked.

"I don't know. It might only trigger the mission after we come into contact with key people or things." Qin Sheng clapped his hands and turned to leave.

"Let's go outside first and talk about it later."

Ruan Yushu immediately followed up and explained his situation, "I did not bring my zither, so I cannot fully utilize my martial arts skills."

The Ruan Clan of Langya is an extremely rare force in the real world that cultivates sound arts. If a swordsman loses his sword in the stages below the Outer Realm, the consequences are more severe than if he loses his sword.

The Ruan family's martial art is the "Heaven-Splitting Earth-Changing Melody." This divine skill may seem unorthodox, but its origins are extraordinary, and it is related to the fallen great figure, Emperor Fu.

If the "Fission Melody" can be combined with the complete "Dragon Turtle Back Longevity Manual", then we can get a glimpse of the Great Dao of Emperor Fuhuang.

The task that the Emperor of Fengdu would ask Ruan Yushu to do in the future was related to this.

"It's alright, I'm here," Qin Sheng replied.

Ruan Yushu nodded slightly. That's right. His strength is insignificant compared to the third-ranked person on the Human Ranking. Whether he can use his martial arts skills or not will not affect the outcome of this mission.

"I'll buy you a piano; then it'll be up to you when facing the enemy," Qin Sheng added.

Ruan Yushu: "..."

me?

“Sister Yushu, the cycle of reincarnation is dangerous and never ends. You must seize every opportunity to hone yourself and grow as quickly as possible.”

Qin Sheng said earnestly, "With my strength, I can certainly protect you during this mission so you don't have to lift a finger, but what about future missions?"

“I think your talent is the best among the younger generation of Jin and Zhou. I have high hopes for you. The future is yours.”

Ruan Yushu turned his head to look at Qin Sheng and sensed his sincerity and expectations.

"Okay, leave any trouble to me first."

Qin Sheng nodded with satisfaction, "This young man is teachable."

"In each cycle, the mission itself is just the surface; the real essence is the scheme of the powerful being behind it..." Qin Sheng thought to himself as he moved through the forest.

Looking at all the reincarnations Meng Qiyuan experienced in his timeline, apart from the beginner quest of killing the Hidden Emperor's Fortress Lord, which had no hidden meaning and was purely used to let these newbies adapt to the reincarnation world,
Each of the other reincarnation missions contains deeper secrets and calculations.

For example, the Ananda Breaking the Precepts Knife Technique in the Dorcha mission, or the Cold Jade Buddha Statue that Meng Qi obtained in this solo mission, as well as the Demon Tomb, the Journey to the West world, etc., are all related to the arrangements of the Great Power.

Demon Buddha, Moral Celestial Venerable, and others have all intervened.

You think that completing the corresponding reincarnation task is the end, but in reality, each reincarnation you experience will affect your life again in unexpected ways in the future.

Of course, ordinary reincarnators do not receive such treatment. These people are merely consumables of the Six Paths of Reincarnation and are not worth the Six Paths making special arrangements for. Their fate is basically to die in one reincarnation after another.

If you have enough talent and luck to truly stand out, even better—congratulations on becoming a valuable pawn.

"I wonder whose scheme this time is..." Without a doubt, Qin Sheng's reincarnation mission will not be simple, as can be seen from the fact that he was specially sent to create humans from clay last time.

Perhaps the team mission might have some considerations and be concealed, after all, as the only other shore of the Six Paths of Reincarnation, the Demon Buddha should be respected by others in order to guide Meng Qi to take priority.

But this kind of solo mission will definitely have something prepared for Qin Sheng, and now Ruan Yushu has also been given to him.

In Qin Sheng's view, apart from the Demon Buddha, any of the other Lords of the Six Paths of Reincarnation could "betray" and collude with the other side outside, including Lu Ya, the son of the Jade Emperor.

While they were pondering, Qin Sheng and his companion had already emerged from the dense forest.

"The main quest hasn't been released yet, and neither have the side quests. Can this Six Paths of Reincarnation space still be opened? If not, then close it." Qin Sheng was speechless.

Qin Sheng's assessment of this was: "It's just a charade."

It was nighttime in the real world, but it was just dusk in this cycle world, so Qin Sheng simply stopped under a tree.

“We’re not leaving, we’ll rest here,” he said.

"Aren't we supposed to complete the mission?" Ruan Yushu asked, puzzled.

"No rush, no rush, let's wait a bit."

Qin Sheng didn't plan to look for the main quest; instead, he waited for the quest to come to him. Liu Dao couldn't possibly let him stay here forever.

If you're not in a hurry, someone else will be in a hurry for you.

Ruan Yushu also stopped beside Qin Sheng, choosing to listen to the advice of the experienced person.

Before long, footsteps sounded from not far away. Qin Sheng looked up and saw a young boy riding a big blue ox through the woods.

Tong'er noticed that Qin Sheng and the others weren't shy at all; in fact, they came up to him and asked curiously, "Brother and sister, are you here to herd cattle too?"

One of us is the patriarch of the Sword Washing Pavilion, and the other is the eldest daughter of the Ruan family. Do we look like cowherds?

"No, we're waiting for someone." Qin Sheng shook his head.

"I know, you must be waiting for the Sage, right?" Tong'er said, as if she had expected this all along.

"A sage?" Qin Sheng's heart stirred.

This word has many meanings. Sometimes it refers to a virtuous and wise person, in some worlds it is also a title for an emperor, or it refers to a powerful cultivator.

Qin Sheng was new to this world and was unsure about the situation of the saints in this cycle of reincarnation.

“Yes, it’s been all over the place lately that the Sage is coming from the East and is heading west to Longgu. This is the only place on the way to Longgu, and many people come here to wait, hoping to pay homage to the Sage and hear his teachings,” the boy said.

"But so far, no one has seen the Sage, and no one even knows where he is. Perhaps he will not come."

Qin Sheng thought for a moment, then discreetly took out a few dried fish from his storage bracelet, handed them to the cowherd, and asked with a smile:

"Actually, we come from the mountains and this is our first time leaving the village. We don't know much about the outside world. Can you tell me about the sage?"

Ruan Yushu looked at the dried fish and thought of the snacks that Qin Sheng had stolen from her before, and her mouth puffed out.

The boy swallowed hard and shook his head.

"Big brother, there's no need for that. Grandpa said we should learn from the sages and try our best to help others."

Why are you being so polite with me? Do you think I'm someone who's short of a few dried fish?
Qin Sheng placed the dried fish in the child's hand, saying, "Repaying kindness with kindness is also my principle."

The boy beamed with joy. A cloth bag was tied to the horn of the big blue ox, and he carefully placed the dried fish into the bag.

“Big brothers, you come from the mountains, so it’s normal that you don’t know about the sage,” the child’s voice was clear and crisp.

“A sage is the wisest, most learned, and most virtuous person in the world. He traveled to many countries, and the royal families and nobles of those countries vied to invite him to be their guest and to lecture and expound his teachings.”

"But the sage's teachings were never just for kings and nobles; he spent most of his time educating the common people. The sage had many disciples, men and women, young and old, all of whom followed him because they admired his teachings."

"It is said that a sage once attained enlightenment in a dream and gained profound knowledge..."

The child recounted the information he knew in detail, speaking with remarkable clarity despite his young age.

In his description, there is nothing in heaven and earth that the sage does not know, and at the same time, fame, fortune and glory are not valued by the sage.

This saint was practically a perfect person.

Tong'er's mouth was dry from talking, so he took out his water bottle and took a big gulp.

"He is truly a great sage worthy of respect." Qin Sheng nodded and then asked.

"What was the sage's name? What were his characteristics?"

Ruan Yushu listened quietly without interrupting. After all, it was her first time on a mission, and observation and learning were the most important things for her.

"I don't know," Tong'er shook her head.

"Not only do I not know, but no one in the whole world knows whether the sage is male or female, old or young, or even what his appearance is like."

Qin Sheng: "..."

Where did the stories of saints you just mentioned come from?

The kings, nobles, and common people of all countries have listened to the teachings of the sage, and he has many disciples who follow him. As a result, people all over the world do not even know the gender of the sage.

Are you kidding me?

Even if a sage appears completely shrouded in black robes, making it impossible to distinguish his gender or voice, there should still be some distinctive features that have been passed down through generations.

Got it, the saint is an invisible ghost, right?

"Main quest triggered: Who is the sage? Help the sage safely reach Long Valley, leave behind classics, and enlighten the world."

The sunlight shining on the ground was distorted, forming characters that only Qin Sheng and Ruan Yushu could see.

The mission has begun.

"Only the main storyline, no side quests?" Qin Sheng thought Liu Dao was being a bit stingy.

“However, the Sage is the greatest master in the world,” the boy added.

"The sage is not only of the highest moral character and knowledge, but also unmatched in martial arts. No one is his match."

Qin Sheng nodded slightly; this was within his expectations.

He traveled among the states, disregarding kings and nobles, preaching the Way and spreading the principles to save the common people. If he hadn't been capable enough to do such a thing, he probably would have been beaten to death long ago.

Unable to obtain further information, Qin Sheng smiled and asked, "Child, where do you live?"

"It's in Xinghua Village," the boy pointed eastward.

Qin Sheng glanced in that direction and said, "It's getting dark, it's not safe for you to be alone, let us take you back."

The child readily agreed.

"As expected of the renowned Sword-Washing Couple, they are indeed kind and benevolent," Ruan Yushu transmitted to Qin Sheng.

"No, I just want to check if there's anything wrong with this child's background, so I won't be deceived by him," Qin Sheng replied.

Ruan Yushu's eyes widened slightly. He had such a scheme?

"You haven't officially entered the martial world yet, so you don't know how dangerous it is. Remember, it's never a bad thing to be cautious." Qin Sheng glanced at Ruan Yushu.

This is what a seasoned veteran is like; learn from him.

Xinghua Village is small, with only twenty or thirty households, and wisps of smoke rise from their chimneys.

After Qin Sheng and Ruan Yushu brought the child back, they went to see his grandfather, a kind old man with white hair who spoke eloquently. According to the old man, he had studied outside for several years.

The stories of various saints were told to children by the old man.

Then Qin Sheng wandered around Xinghua Village and found nothing unusual. They were all ordinary farmers, and there wasn't even a single person practicing martial arts.

"There shouldn't be any problem, let's go."

Qin Sheng and his companion left, intending to go to the nearest town first. It was already night, and there were certainly no horses in this small village, so they could only walk.

An hour later, Qin Sheng suddenly turned his head and looked into the darkness behind him.

"What's wrong?" Ruan Yushu's eyes narrowed slightly, and a series of demons and monsters ran through her mind.

"Moo!"

A deep, guttural bellow rang out, and a large blue ox emerged from the darkness, bowing its head before the two men and bellowing incessantly. It was the boy's ox.

The blue ox had bloodstains and burns on its body.

"What's going on?!" Ruan Yushu exclaimed in surprise.

"Something's happened in Xinghua Village." Qin Sheng uttered three words, staring at the green ox with a deep look in his eyes.

Besides the matter of Xinghua Village, there is another issue that is thought-provoking.

How did an ordinary-looking blue ox manage to catch up with the two of them?
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