One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

It's no longer in that relatively relaxed state; instead, it has become highly "ritualistic" and "directed"!

A powerful Qi, carrying a certain "belief" or "faith", began to gather around Xia Liuqing!

His eyes became solemn and devout, and his entire demeanor underwent a dramatic change, as if he were performing some ancient sacrificial or divine ritual!

Wang Xuan's gaze sharpened, and he understood: This was Xia Liuqing's signature move, the Godhood Mask, which relied on the "power of faith"!

"We respectfully invite General Yuchi Jingde, the true form of the Dharma Protector!"

Xia Liuqing muttered incantations, his voice becoming loud and authoritative!

In an instant, the vast energy behind him vaguely condensed into a phantom figure holding a steel whip, with a majestic face and a black beard!

Although blurry, it exudes a chilling sense of oppression!

Xia Liuqing's aura surged, his body seemed to swell, and his eyes widened, like a Vajra statue in a temple!

Xia Liuqing, disguised as "Yuchi Gong," let out a low growl that sounded inhuman. He stomped his foot hard, cracking the ground, and his whole body shot out like a cannonball.

With an overwhelming and fierce momentum, it charged towards Wang Xuan!

Speed ​​and power have more than doubled compared to before!

Faced with this terrifying attack, Wang Xuan remained standing still, neither dodging nor avoiding it.

Wang Xuan only had a thought when Xia Liuqing rushed in front of him, her fist, which contained terrifying power and was wearing a gorgeous glove, was about to smash down.

"Triple Rebirth, activated."

There was no earth-shattering fanfare, only an ultimate, understated sublimation.

The next moment, Wang Xuan's skin became crystal clear and white as jade at a speed visible to the naked eye, and his long black hair instantly turned snow-white from the roots!

His body was enveloped in a rich and pure white Qi flow, and he seemed to radiate a soft and holy light from the inside out!

A powerful aura, far purer, more vast, and closer to the origin than Xia Liuqing's divine state, spread out vigorously!

He simply raised his hand, seemingly slowly, but actually so fast that it exceeded the limits of visual perception, and slapped out again.

This time, his palm was covered with a layer of highly refined white Qi flame.

"Snapped!!!"

Another crisp slap rang out!

But this sound contained a completely different kind of power!

As Xia Liuqing, aka "Yuchi Gong," charged forward, it was as if he had crashed into an invisible yet indestructible barrier!

The immense aura of Qi that condensed around him, and the majestic phantom of a divine general, were all in front of Wang Xuan's palm covered in white Qi flames.

Like ice and snow under the sun, it instantly collapses, disintegrates, and vanishes!

Xia Liuqing screamed and flew back at an even faster speed than when she rushed over, crashing heavily to the ground once again, even rolling several times before finally stopping.

The divine mask effect on his face completely disappeared, and he reverted to his original appearance as a gaunt old man, pale-faced and breathing erratically.

I covered my cheek with my gloved hand; it burned as if my bones were about to crack.

More importantly, he felt that the "faith energy" he had gathered had been scattered by that slap, and it would be difficult to gather it again in a short period of time.

He struggled to get up, but felt numb all over and couldn't muster any strength.

The holy white aura surrounding Wang Xuan receded like a tide, and his hair and skin color returned to normal.

He walked slowly forward, reached out his hand, and gently helped Xia Liuqing up.

"Grandpa, are you alright? I lost control for a moment and offended you."

Xia Liuqing used the force to stand up and looked at the person in front of her whose aura had been completely concealed.

The seemingly harmless young man's face was filled with disbelief and lingering fear. After a long while, he shook his head with a wry smile and sighed:

"Kid...you...you really are...amazingly skilled! Monster, truly a monster! Looking at the world of supernatural beings today, there are probably very few who can defeat you!"

He paused, staring intently at Wang Xuan, and asked the most crucial, and also the most shocking, question:

"Your Reverse Life Triple Technique... just which level have you reached?!"

He couldn't imagine what level of attainment could so easily shatter his divine mask.

Wang Xuan looked at him and replied calmly:

"I have cultivated to the third level of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Level."

"What?! The third level?!"

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky. Not only did Xia Liuqing gasp in surprise, but even Granny Jin Feng, who had been watching silently, couldn't help but let out an incredulous exclamation!

The Triple Rebirth of the Sanyi Sect! A legendary realm! For decades, only Sect Leader Zuo Ruotong has seemingly touched upon that realm!

How old is this young man before me? He's already reached such a legendary level?!

Xia Liuqing stared wide-eyed at Wang Xuan's youthful face, then at his terrifying strength, and a ridiculous yet incredibly realistic thought came to mind.

It appeared uncontrollably, sending a chill down his spine. He subconsciously muttered to himself:

"I...I was just...fighting with Zuo Ruotong?!"

Chapter 15: The End, Leave

A deathly silence lingered for a good ten breaths in front of the cabin.

Xia Liuqing and Granny Jinfeng stood frozen in place like two statues under a spell, their eyes fixed on Wang Xuan as if trying to see something out of him.

“The…third level…”

Xia Liuqing's lips trembled as she unconsciously repeated the three words, each syllable feeling as heavy as a thousand pounds.

On his wrinkled old face, the swollen handprint from the previous slap seemed less noticeable due to the extreme shock.

Instead, a complex expression appeared on his face, a mixture of horror, disbelief, and a hint of absurdity.

Granny Jin Feng was in no better shape. She adjusted her reading glasses, which had slipped down to the tip of her nose, and her cloudy eyes flashed with an unprecedented sharpness, as if she wanted to see through Wang Xuan completely, inside and out.

Her breathing became rapid, and her thin chest rose and fell slightly.

Reversal of Life Triple! The Third Level!

The meaning behind these words was devastating to these extraordinary individuals of their age who had experienced the turmoil of that era.

That realm almost only exists in the theories of the Three Ones and in the legends passed down by the older generation!

It is the ultimate goal that countless predecessors of the Sanyi Sect have pursued for their entire lives but could not achieve! It is a realm that is truly close to "immortality"!

Even Zuo Ruotong, who was considered exceptionally talented and hailed as the "Great Ying Immortal" in their memories, had his realm of cultivation subject to much debate, and no one could truly determine whether he had perfectly entered the third level.

Many believe that Zuo Ruotong came very close to, or even touched, the threshold, but ultimately failed due to the shattering of his Dao heart and died with regret.

And now, a young man in his early twenties calmly tells them that he has achieved this legendary realm.

And with a single, casual slap, he completely crushed Xia Liuqing, who had activated the mask of divinity, proving that what he said was true!

This can't be described as just "genius," it's simply...monster! A prodigy!

After a long while, Xia Liuqing seemed to finally catch his breath. He rubbed his stiff old face, looked at Wang Xuan with a complex expression, and finally let out a long sigh filled with endless emotion:

"Kid...you...you're really something!"

He shook his head, his words already carrying a hint of admiration that he himself was unaware of.

"In all my years, this is the first time I've been beaten so badly and frightened so badly by a junior."

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan simply smiled modestly, a smile that was clean and frank, without the slightest arrogance or smugness.

He genuinely didn't think he was particularly great. He knew that while his achievements certainly involved hard work, they were mostly due to incredible "luck" and "external forces."

His talent may be decent, but he himself is far inferior to Zuo Ruotong, the brilliant and outstanding immortal of Daying who dominated an era.

Zuo Ruotong truly relied on his extraordinary talent and a century of arduous cultivation to gradually reach the pinnacle and glimpse the path to defying the heavens.

Wang Xuan was merely a "chosen one"—a lucky transmigrator who possessed a unique and unparalleled "companion"—the system.

The path of spiritual practice emphasizes "wealth, companions, methods, and location".

"Wealth" refers to resources; the money and materials given by the system for daily check-ins constitute his wealth.

"Fa" means method. The "Reverse Rebirth Triple Technique" directly imparted by the system is his Fa.

"Land" refers to the environment; those five years of quiet and undisturbed mountains and forests were his land.

The most important "companion" does not only refer to a fellow practitioner, but also to a fellow practitioner or opportunity on the path of cultivation who can verify each other's understanding, answer questions, and even provide crucial assistance.

Back then, Zuo Ruotong was stuck at a bottleneck, and it was only when he encountered Wugensheng, whose abilities defied conventional wisdom, that Wugensheng's "divine spirit" dispelled all acquired methods, helping him glimpse a glimmer of opportunity, suddenly gain clarity, and take that crucial step. (Although the consequences were dire.)

For Zuo Ruotong, Wugensheng was her "companion" in that crucial moment.

Wang Xuan's "companion" is a system that is more magical, more stable, and more unreasonable than Wugensheng's!

It was the experience beads provided by the system that saved him from the most difficult and arduous process of trial and error, allowing him to reach the other side directly!

So what does he have to be proud of? He's just standing on the shoulders of giants (the system) and has been lucky enough.

"Old Xia, Granny Jin Feng."

Wang Xuan composed himself and bowed to the two elderly people who had not yet fully recovered from their shock.

"In that case, I won't bother you any longer. See you in a month."

He had achieved his goal for this trip, obtaining a way to contact Barron and arranging a time, so there was no need to stay any longer.

Upon hearing this, Xia Liuqing took a deep breath, trying to calm her turbulent emotions, and nodded:

"Alright! Kid, see you in a month! Then I... this old man will take you to find that foreigner!"

He originally wanted to call himself "Laozi" (老子), but when he thought of the other party's terrifying strength, he changed the words to "old man" (老头子) instead.

Wang Xuan smiled slightly, cupped his hands again, then turned around. His white Taoist robe drew a graceful arc in the night, and his figure quickly disappeared at the end of the forest path, as if he had never appeared at all.

Granny Jinfeng gazed in the direction where Wang Xuan had disappeared, her gaze lingering for a long time before finally letting out a long, complex sigh:

"The younger generation is truly formidable... truly, the new generation surpasses the old, and the old generation... is likely to be swept away and killed on the beach..."

Her words were filled with感慨 about the passage of time and amazement at those who came after.

Xia Liuqing, standing to the side, seemed to have suddenly thought of something extremely interesting. She covered her still slightly sore cheek and chuckled mischievously, her eyes narrowing into slits.

"Hehehe... Jin Feng, what do you think... if that old bastard Lu Jin saw that little bastard from earlier... oh no, I mean Brother Wang, when he activated the Reverse Life Triple Realm, what kind of expression would he have?"

Xia Liuqing's tone was full of schadenfreude and anticipation.

"He looks seven or eight parts like the Great Ying Immortal from back then! Especially the white aura emanating from his whole body!"

Wang Xuan just stated explicitly that he doesn't know Lu Jin. What does this mean?

This means that Lu Jin, the only surviving orthodox successor of the San Yi Sect and deeply obsessed with the Reverse Life Triple Technique, had no idea that there was someone in the world who had cultivated the sect's unique skill to an unprecedented level!

When Granny Jinfeng heard Xia Liuqing's words, she was first taken aback, and then a strange light flashed in her cloudy eyes, as if she had also been greatly interested in this idea.

The two elderly people exchanged a glance, and both saw a kind of "wanting the world to be in chaos" expectation in each other's eyes.

On the other side, Wang Xuan returned along the same route. He was extremely fast, and his figure moved like a ghost in the night forest. Before long, he returned to Liupanshui City.

The neon lights and hustle and bustle of the city enveloped him once again, a stark contrast to the tranquility of the mountains and forests just moments before.

He found a hotel that looked fairly clean and booked a room.

For the next month, he had no particular plans. Waiting was all he needed to do.

Inside the room, Wang Xuan took off his shoes and got into bed, still sitting cross-legged.

He did not become complacent even though he had already reached the third level of reverse rebirth.

Spiritual practice is like rowing against the current; if you don't advance, you fall behind. The third level is not the end, but a new beginning.

He could sense that the Qi within his body still had room for refinement and growth, and his understanding and control of the "reverse life" state was far from being truly perfect.

Each time it's run, new and subtle insights can be gained.

Moreover, he had a vague feeling that the path after the third rebirth might require him to explore and create it himself.

The system can help him reach the third level directly, but the scenery beyond the third level is something he needs to depict himself.

Close your eyes, let your mind sink into your body, and the vast, ocean-like Qi will once again slowly circulate according to the mysterious path, endlessly and continuously.

Silence fell once again in the hotel room, broken only by the young man's steady, long breaths.