Projection of the Heavens: I prove my immortality through slaughter.

Mo Yuan was led by the Yin God to the Temple of Witchcraft and placed there. His soul, thanks to the Netherworld Origin and the power of merit bestowed by Lin Xuan, has been stabilized at the Foundation Establishment Ghost Cultivation realm. Moreover, his intelligence and memories are intact. Compared to other souls who need to be cleansed in the Yellow Springs and have lost all their memories, he is worlds apart.

For the vast majority of cultivators who have exhausted their lifespan, are forced to dissolve their bodies, or die naturally, to achieve this outcome, retain their memories, and become ghost cultivators, is already a dream come true.

However, as Lin Xuan's divine sense swept over Mo Yuan, who was in a corner of the Witchcraft Hall, carefully adapting to his ghost cultivation body and feeling both grateful and indescribably lonely towards everything around him, his brows furrowed slightly.

Becoming a ghost cultivator might seem like gaining immortality, but in reality, it cuts off one's path forward. The ghost path is arduous, progress is slow, and one is limited by the environment of the underworld and the nature of one's own soul. Without a great stroke of luck, one might never break through to the Nascent Soul (Ghost King) realm in their lifetime, let alone reach the higher Divine Transformation (Ghost Emperor) or even transcend tribulation. This is not how Lin Xuan repays his debt of gratitude.

"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime." Lin Xuan's eyes were deep, reflecting the cycle of birth and death. "Since we speak of repaying a debt of gratitude, how can we stop there? To let him be trapped in the ghost realm, wasting his life, is not what I would do."

"Since I control reincarnation and govern cause and effect, I should possess the power to defy fate!"

"Mo Yuan's talent is mediocre, and his lifespan has come to an end. Is this fate?"

"Hmph! Within my cycle of reincarnation, my will... is destiny!"

An even bolder, more outrageous idea took hold of him.

He wants to rebuild Mo Yuan's foundation and continue his path to immortality!

This is by no means a simple matter of stabilizing the soul or improving cultivation; rather, it is about breaking the boundary between life and death, reversing the cycle of cause and effect, and forcibly opening a smooth path to immortality for a person who is already dead.

The depth of the laws involved, the magnitude of the consumption, and the strength of the backlash from this action far surpasses that of stabilizing his soul. It may even trigger deeper levels of cosmic rules, leading to unpredictable consequences.

But Lin Xuanyi had already made up his mind. Though the favor was small, he would repay it tenfold.

Moreover, he also wanted to use this opportunity to declare to all the heavens and the myriad worlds the incredible power of his reincarnation.

"Xuan Yue!" Lin Xuan's booming voice echoed through the shamanic temple. Xuan Yue, the shamanic priest who was instructing Mo Yuan on the methods of ghost cultivation, stiffened and immediately bowed in response, "This old servant is here!"

"Take Mo Yuan to the Hall of Reincarnation!"

"promise!"

Although he didn't understand, Xuan Yue didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest. He immediately led the bewildered Mo Yuan to the solemn front of the Underworld Palace, below the Mirror of Judgment that hung high above.

Lin Xuan took a single step and arrived at the plaza in front of the palace. His gaze fell upon Mo Yuan's still somewhat illusory ghostly body. Without any preamble, he spoke directly, his voice like the grand pronouncements of the Great Dao, causing the very essence of the Netherworld to tremble:

"Mo Yuan, I see that your path of ghost cultivation is already narrow, and it is not the way to repay kindness."

"Today, I will use this power of reincarnation to reverse Yin and Yang, to... rebuild your foundation and reopen the path to immortality!"

What?! Rebuilding the foundation of the Dao? Reopening the path to immortality?! Upon hearing this, not only was Mo Yuan stunned, but even the Xuan Yue witch priest beside him, as well as the Yin gods, ghost soldiers, and even some powerful undead souls who still possessed intelligence, were all horrified!

Reversing life and death, rebuilding the foundation of the Dao for the departed souls? This...this is simply unheard of! Even the legendary immortals would likely lack such abilities! This is not merely challenging the rules, but redefining them!

"My...My Lord...This...How can this be?" Mo Yuan's voice trembled, filled with disbelief and deep fear. "I am already dead, my soul has returned to Your Lordship. To retain my memories and be a ghost cultivator is already a blessing. How dare I aspire to the path of immortality...This is an act against the heavens, and I fear it will bring disaster upon Your Lordship!"

"Defying the heavens?" Lin Xuan's lips curled into a cold and domineering smile. "My path is the heavens! I established the Cycle of Reincarnation to shatter this predetermined heaven!" "Calamity? Hmph, if there is backlash, I will bear it all! If there is calamity, I will slay it with a single sword!" "You, simply tell me—are you willing to be reborn and embark on the path of immortality once more?!"

The last sentence, like a thunderclap, resounded deep within Mo Yuan's soul!

To be reborn! To embark on the path of immortality once more! These eight words are an irresistible temptation for any cultivator whose lifespan has run out and who is forced to pass away. It means that there is still a chance to climb to heights that have never been reached before, and to experience a wider world!

Mo Yuan's ghostly body fluctuated violently due to excitement. He looked at Lin Xuan's imposing figure, which seemed to be able to support the entire starry sky. In the end, all his worries and fears turned into a resolute belief!

He suddenly knelt down, touching his head to the ground (even though he was in spirit form), his voice trembling with tears yet filled with unwavering resolve: "Mo Yuan... I am willing! Even if my soul is scattered, I will have no regrets! Thank you, Master... for the grace of rebirth!"

"good!"

Lin Xuan said no more, his eyes suddenly becoming incredibly sharp. He slowly raised his hands, and the Ancient Nascent Soul within his body erupted with an extremely dazzling light. The Samsara Mark within his dantian seemed to be burning, spinning wildly!

"Power of Reincarnation, heed my command!" "Yin and Yang reversed, life and death at your fingertips!" "In my name...rebuild the foundation of your Dao!"

Rumble—!

The entire Netherworld was transformed! The surging Yellow Springs surged back, transforming into pure Netherworld vitality! The high-hanging Mirror of Judgment cast down its penetrating light, locking onto Mo Yuan! The phantoms of the Six Paths of Reincarnation trembled in unison, radiating a boundless power of the origin of reincarnation!

A massive amount of energy, like hundreds of rivers flowing into the sea, converged between Lin Xuan's hands! This energy contained not only the origin of the Netherworld, but also Lin Xuan's own immense magical power, his understanding of the laws of the Great Dao, and a trace of... the clear radiance of the Transcendent Mark!

What he wanted to do was not as simple as merely creating a physical body for Mo Yuan. That was possession, a inferior method. What he wanted to do was to use the supreme power of reincarnation to cleanse Mo Yuan's soul, refine his source, reverse the cause and effect of his life and death, and reshape him into a completely new Dao body that perfectly matched his soul and possessed limitless potential! And with his remnant soul as the core, he would ignite a new flame of life!

This is an extremely complex and dangerous process, truly a marvel of destiny!

"Freeze!"

Lin Xuan shouted, his hands embracing the universe as if holding the universe, and he forcefully injected the immense energy that gathered the origin of the underworld, the power of reincarnation, the golden light of merit, and even a trace of transcendent intent into Mo Yuan's fragile ghost body!

"ah--!"

Mo Yuan let out a shrill scream (not of pain, but of the feeling of his soul being torn apart and reassembled), and his ghostly body was completely disintegrated and annihilated by that terrifying power in an instant! But what was annihilated was only that old soul shell that was limited by its aptitude!

Its most core essence, as well as the causal thread connecting it to Lin Xuan, were carefully peeled away and preserved by Lin Xuan with immense magical power!

Immediately afterwards, at the core of that vast energy, with that bit of true spirit as the seed, the power of reincarnation as the soil, the vitality of the netherworld as the water, and the golden light of merit as the light, it began to be conceived anew!

Visible to the naked eye, a new physical embryo, radiating a shimmering, precious light, with clearly defined meridians and an innate Daoist aura, began to condense and grow at an astonishing speed! This physical body was no ordinary embryo, but rather an innate Daoist body tailor-made for him by Lin Xuan using his supreme knowledge and the authority of reincarnation! Although not the most top-tier Chaotic Daoist Body or Five Elements Immortal Body, it far surpassed Mo Yuan's mediocre aptitude in his previous life, and was sufficient to support his cultivation to the Nascent Soul stage or even higher!

At the same time, Lin Xuan used the power of reincarnation to imprint Mo Yuan's memories and insights from his previous life into the depths of this newly born Dao body and soul, as if engraving them!

In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn!

The energy cocoon slowly dissipated, and a young man with a face that was seven or eight parts similar to Mo Yuan's previous life, but younger, with a hint of spiritual light between his brows and a pure and vibrant aura around him, slowly opened his eyes!

He was no longer a ghost, but a real, living being with an excellent foundation! His cultivation level had been directly pushed to the early stage of Foundation Establishment by Lin Xuan! Moreover, the stability of his foundation far surpassed that of others of the same level!

Feeling the surging vitality within his body, the familiar yet unfamiliar touch of flesh and blood, and the incredibly clear memories and sharper comprehension in his mind, Mo Yuan (or rather, the reborn him) stood there dumbfounded, and then, tears streamed down his face uncontrollably!

These are not tears of sorrow, but tears of joy and gratitude for being reborn and gaining insight into the Great Dao!

He knelt down again, this time, his flesh and blood truly kneeling on the earth of the underworld, his voice choked yet incredibly loud: "Mo Yuan... thanks the ruler... for the grace of rebirth! This kindness and virtue will never be forgotten, and I am willing to follow the ruler for all eternity, even unto death!"

All around was deathly silent.

All the beings of the underworld who witnessed this scene, whether they were Yin Gods or powerful undead, were utterly shocked! Their gazes toward Lin Xuan were filled with the same fervor and awe one would show to a creator god!

Reversing life and death! Reshaping the foundation of one's Dao! Continuing the path to immortality! What a heaven-defying feat! What an overwhelming blessing!

Lin Xuan stood with his hands behind his back, his aura slightly fluctuating due to this heaven-defying act, but his eyes grew even more profound and majestic. He looked down at the reborn Mo Yuan, his grand Dao voice resounding throughout the heavens like a divine decree:

"This is defying fate!" "In my cycle of reincarnation, anything is possible!" "Follow my will, and blessings will last for eternity! Defy my heart, and eternal damnation awaits!" "Mo Yuan, your path to rebirth has begun. The road ahead is long; proceed with caution!" "I bestow upon you the Foundation Establishment Chapter of the *Netherworld Reincarnation Scripture*. Cultivate in the Netherworld. When you achieve success, you may venture out to gain experience, or you may establish new merits for my Netherworld!"

A stream of light containing profound techniques entered Mo Yuan's brow.

"I will obey the decree!" Mo Yuan kowtowed excitedly.

Lin Xuan nodded slightly, waved his sleeve, and disappeared into the Underworld Palace without saying another word.

However, the shock and impact of his actions spread like a storm within the Netherworld, and along with the invisible net of laws, quietly outwards...

Lin Xuan, the Lord of Reincarnation, possesses the supreme power to defy fate and reshape one's Dao foundation! This news is more likely to shake people's hearts than any killing or intimidation, and it is also more likely to attract those old monsters who are trapped in bottlenecks and whose lifespans are about to end, as well as many desperate people!

Lin Xuan's Netherworld, besides being the final resting place for the dead, seems to be beginning to reveal another identity—a glimmer of hope for those in dire straits!