Chapter 553: The Might of Reincarnation

The green passageway emitted an incredibly terrifying suction force, like a world-ending mouth devouring everything from the outside world. It swallowed the entire Ghost Realm of the Great Marsh, engulfed the immortal formation of Nangong Sheng, and even consumed the Brain-Eating Beast that had leapt up.

"Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeech!"

The Brain-Eating Beast let out a miserable scream. Even as a divine beast, a top-tier one ranked ninety-fourth in the grand universe, it stood no chance against the suction force of this passageway.

The beast, upon catching a glimpse of the passage below, shrieked in terror. The horrifying suction was directly aimed at the Brain-Eating Beast. Among all within Nangong Sheng's grand formation, the beast bore the brunt of the suction force.

Sensing the terror of the green passageway below, the Brain-Eating Beast frantically struggled, its mud-like body writhing madly. But what was this green passageway? It was a reincarnation passageway opened by Zhong Shan using his Reincarnation Eyes.

Due to his lack of strength, Zhong Shan could only open a small reincarnation passageway despite his utmost effort. Yet, even this small passage was sufficient.

The Brain-Eating Beast, having come to this small world, was greatly weakened by the world's rules. Caught off guard by Zhong Shan and coincidentally leaping into the air, it found itself directly above the reincarnation passageway. Misfortune had truly befallen it.

The beast struggled desperately, but the mud on its body continued to be sucked into the passageway. With every bit of mud lost, the beast's strength dwindled further. As it struggled, the balance tipped, and the beast could no longer resist the suction force.

"Screeeeeeeeeeeeeeech!"

The Brain-Eating Beast screamed frantically but eventually succumbed to the powerful reincarnation passageway. After losing most of its muddy body, it was finally sucked in with a 'whoosh.'

"Boom!"

At the same time, perhaps due to the overwhelming suction force or the disruption of the world's rules by the reincarnation passageway, Nangong Sheng's immortal formation exploded.

What immense power!

The reincarnation passageway below suddenly contracted and vanished, leaving only an infinitely deep pit.

"What a tenacious Brain-Eating Beast, still not dead?" Zhong Shan exclaimed in shock.

In that moment, Mr. Corpse and Xianxian suddenly awoke. Mr. Corpse, drenched in cold sweat, shivered as he snapped out of his daze. What just happened?

Earlier, the moment he felt the terrifying suction from below, he had looked down and glimpsed a green light, which rendered him unconscious.

What was that? So terrifying? Was it His Majesty's doing?

As these thoughts raced through his mind, Mr. Corpse looked at Zhong Shan with cold sweat streaming down his body.

At this moment, Zhong Shan's body was somewhat hunched, and before him floated a blackish-purple soul.

"Brain-Eating Beast?"

"Your Majesty, did you destroy its body?" Mr. Corpse exclaimed.

"Indeed, but its soul is too powerful for me to destroy, even with..."

Zhong Shan wanted to say that even the small reincarnation passageway he had conjured could not destroy it. However, he decided against mentioning it.

"A divine beast, the Brain-Eating Beast? Your Majesty, the soul of a Brain-Eating Beast is very special. Its essence relies on this soul. Now, without a body, it's powerless. But if released and it sinks into the earth, it will soon regain its body. As long as it falls into the mud, it can be reborn from the muck. Your Majesty, I happen to have a purification bottle that can contain it!" Mr. Corpse quickly suggested.

He immediately took out a red glass bottle.

The soul of the Brain-Eating Beast wriggled continuously, but with Zhong Shan's Reincarnation Eyes activated, there was no escape. Mr. Corpse quickly captured the beast's soul in his 'purification bottle.' Zhong Shan's pupils contracted and then returned to normal as he closed and reopened his eyes.

Zhong Shan staggered, and Xianxian caught him just in time.

"Zhong Shan, are you alright?" Xianxian asked with concern.

"I'm a bit exhausted, but it's nothing serious. We can't stay here any longer. We must leave quickly!" Zhong Shan replied, retrieving the black jade talisman.

Xianxian summoned a white cloud, which carried the group swiftly away. After they left, people began to arrive from all directions to witness the aftermath. Upon seeing the once vast Ghost Realm of the Great Marsh now reduced to a barren wasteland, they were stunned. The marsh was gone, replaced by a massive pit tens of thousands of feet deep. The destruction was unimaginable—cracked earth, obliterated mountains and rivers. What had happened here? Who could have done this?

Zhong Shan's group flew rapidly until they reached a secluded valley.

"Let's leave them here and set up a formation," Zhong Shan instructed.

"Alright."

Xianxian placed the old drunkard and Yan Chongzhi in a hidden part of the valley and set up a formation before the group continued their journey. After two days of travel, they stopped in a serene valley, where Zhong Shan closed his eyes and fell asleep, exhausted from opening the reincarnation passageway.

Mr. Corpse and Xianxian kept watch. Xianxian focused entirely on protecting Zhong Shan, while Mr. Corpse sat by a nearby stream, washing his hands and examining the 'purification bottle.'

Gazing at the struggling Brain-Eating Beast inside, Mr. Corpse couldn't help but marvel.

A Brain-Eating Beast? How did His Majesty manage this? Even in this small world, where even the Heavenly Extreme Realm would struggle, His Majesty had destroyed its body and imprisoned its soul. Incredible!

And what was that eye technique His Majesty used? It was so powerful. In the grand universe, every bloodline with eye techniques came from immensely powerful families. Which family did His Majesty's bloodline come from?

Filled with awe, Mr. Corpse looked toward a distant palace. Inside lay Zhong Shan, with Xianxian guarding him.

"It seems I've truly found what I was looking for. Your Majesty, I will devote myself entirely to assisting you. I hope you won't disappoint me. My vengeance and hope rest upon you," Mr. Corpse murmured.

Three days later, in another valley, the old drunkard suddenly awoke with a start. Sitting up, he immediately surveyed his surroundings, as Yan Chongzhi gradually regained consciousness beside him.

"Are we saved?" the old drunkard asked, slightly stunned.

Yan Chongzhi looked around and then at the old drunkard.

"Senior, have Zhong Shan and the others left?" Yan Chongzhi asked.

"I just woke up myself," the old drunkard replied, frowning.

They both stood up and examined their surroundings.

"Senior, do you know what happened back there?" Yan Chongzhi pressed.

The old drunkard shook his head.

"Let's go back and take a look," Yan Chongzhi suggested.

"Alright."

They flew out of the valley, asked for directions, and headed straight for the Ghost Realm of the Great Marsh.

When Yan Chongzhi and the old drunkard arrived at the Ghost Realm of the Great Marsh, they found countless powerful individuals gathered outside, all staring in shock at the drastically altered landscape.

The once vast and muddy marshland was now completely dry, the earth cracked and split. In the center, a terrifying pit tens of thousands of feet deep gaped open, with Nangong Sheng's grand formation nowhere to be seen.

"What do you make of this?" the old drunkard asked Yan Chongzhi.

"I can't fathom Zhong Shan," Yan Chongzhi replied, taking a deep breath.

"Let's go back for now," the old drunkard suggested.

"Agreed," Yan Chongzhi nodded.

Zhong Shan slept for a month, the immense exertion having taken a toll on him. When he finally opened his eyes, he still felt a lingering fatigue.

"Zhong Shan, you're awake!" Xianxian exclaimed joyfully.

"Yes," Zhong Shan nodded, offering her a slight smile.

"Your Majesty, the Great Marsh Ghost Realm has garnered worldwide attention. Many are seeking witnesses. Won't releasing Yan Chongzhi and the old drunkard risk exposing our secrets?" Mr. Corpse asked, concerned.

"Don't worry. Once we return, they will become members of our Dazhen Dynasty," Zhong Shan replied with a smile.

"Uh," Mr. Corpse was slightly taken aback.

"What about the Brain-Eating Beast?" Zhong Shan asked, turning to Mr. Corpse.

Mr. Corpse immediately produced the purification bottle.

"Your Majesty, the Brain-Eating Beast's soul needs to be burned with Earth Yang energy for forty-nine days to be completely destroyed," Mr. Corpse explained.

"Burn? Why burn?" Zhong Shan asked, surprised.

Mr. Corpse was also taken aback.

"Your Majesty, if the Brain-Eating Beast touches the ground, it can regenerate its muddy body. We must prevent it from doing so, or it will be a disaster for our Dazhen Dynasty," Mr. Corpse explained further.

Indeed, considering the Brain-Eating Beast's hatred for Zhong Shan, it wouldn't let matters rest if it regenerated.

"I have a use for it," Zhong Shan said.

"Understood," Mr. Corpse nodded, refraining from further questions.

"Let's return to the dynasty," Zhong Shan ordered.

"Yes!"

With that, Zhong Shan led the group back to the Dazhen Dynasty, traveling swiftly.

In the months they had been away, significant changes had occurred. Guo Feng of the Dayan Dynasty, upon learning of Zhong Shan and Yan Chongzhi's departure, launched a war. With the three dynasties previously in a stalemate, the absence of Zhong Shan tipped the balance, making the Dazhen Dynasty the dominant force. Guo Feng saw this as a golden opportunity.

Which dynasty should he attack? The Dazhen Dynasty or the Daying Dynasty?

With both emperors absent, Guo Feng believed that attacking one would make the other hesitate. Deciding that the Dazhen Dynasty was too formidable, he chose to attack the Daying Dynasty, hoping to balance the power by conquering it.

However, Zhong Shan and Yan Chongzhi were no fools. They had anticipated this and prepared accordingly. Guo Feng's army attacked the Daying Dynasty, but to no avail. Meanwhile, Lin Xiao's forces struck at Guo Feng's rear cities.

"How is this possible? Without their emperor, how could Lin Xiao dare to mobilize troops?" Guo Feng cried out in disbelief.

Lin Xiao's audacity stemmed from the meticulous preparations Zhong Shan had made before his departure. Appointing Lin Xiao as Grand General granted him authority over the Dazhen military, enabling him to seize this heaven-sent opportunity to strike.