Chapter 435: Beyond Soul Transformation

“Beyond Soul Transformation…” Situ Nan paused in his flight and looked at Wang Lin.

“The Realm beyond Soul Transformation is not something ordinary Cultivators would know. This is not like Nascent Soul or Soul Transformation, which all Cultivators are aware of, because there are truly few Cultivators who have reached beyond Soul Transformation,” Situ Nan said deeply.

“Soul Transformation is a Peak, and also a threshold. The vast majority of Cultivators with great Divine Abilities are stagnant within this threshold, unable to ascend, until their Lifespan runs out and they die.

But once this threshold is Broken Through, and the edge of the next Realm is explored, one's Lifespan will be extended countless times. Although it cannot be as long as heaven and earth, it can increase significantly. Before I entered the Heaven Defying Bead, I had some comprehension, which is why, under the strange power of Heaven Defying, I could exist for tens of thousands of years without perishing.

However, this does not mean my Lifespan is infinite. When the time comes, if I haven't Broken Through, I will still die.

It's not that there are no ways to escape the Reincarnation of heaven and earth, but they are often some low-Rank Cultivators. For those who reach the Soul Transformation stage, it is too difficult to escape Reincarnation. The Heavenly Dao of Reincarnation will generate different Reincarnation powers according to the Cultivator's cultivation, which is why I said earlier that low-Rank Cultivators have a much greater chance of avoiding Reincarnation, provided they have the help of high-Rank Cultivators.”

Wang Lin nodded, recalling the time he helped Li Muwan fight against the Reincarnation envoy.

“After Soul Transformation, there are the three shattered nirvana Realms!” Situ Nan took a deep breath, a hint of emotion in his eyes.

“Three shattered nirvana Realms?” Wang Lin’s eyes flashed.

“Exactly, the three shattered nirvana Realms. This was mentioned to me by the First Generation Vermilion Bird, Ye Wuyou, when he returned after receiving a reward from the Cultivation Alliance. Otherwise, I would only know these things after becoming the Vermilion Bird,” Situ Nan sighed lightly, with a trace of melancholy and reminiscence.

“The three shattered nirvana Realms are: First Realm Nirvana Scrutiny, Second Realm Pure Nirvana, and Third Realm shattered nirvana. These three Realms are the supreme Dao after Soul Transformation,” Situ Nan stated solemnly.

Wang Lin took a deep breath, his brows slightly furrowed, and asked, “What comes after the three shattered nirvana Realms? Is that the Peak?”

Situ Nan shook his head and said, “It's not that easy. These three shattered nirvana Realms are merely the Second Step of the immortal cultivation journey. However, a Cultivator at shattered nirvana Great Perfection can be considered a powerful figure in the Cultivation Alliance, and few dare to provoke them. It is rumored that even some Old Monsters in the Cultivation Alliance have not truly Broken Through the shattered nirvana Realm.”

Wang Lin pondered for a moment, then looked at Situ Nan and asked, “Have you reached Nirvana Scrutiny now?”

Situ Nan gave a bitter smile, shaking his head, “How could it be that easy? Between Soul Transformation and Nirvana Scrutiny, there are still two checkpoints: the Two Concepts of Yin and Yang.

These Two Concepts of Yin and Yang refer to the changes in Concept, not the difference between illusion and substance, but a higher level of comprehension. On this point, everyone's Dao is different, and I cannot explain it in too much detail. Only when one's Concept has undergone the purification of the Two Concepts of Yin and Yang does one qualify to reach the Early Stage of Nirvana Scrutiny.

Before I entered the Heaven Defying Bead, my Concept had touched the edge of the Yin Concept. During these tens of thousands of years within the Heaven Defying Bead, although I couldn't Cultivate, I gained deep insights. My Yin Concept has reached Perfection; I only need my Concept to comprehend and purify the Yang Concept, then I can find a place to enter secluded cultivation and charge towards the Nirvana Scrutiny stage.”

Wang Lin's eyes flashed, and he asked, “What is Vermilion Bird Son’s cultivation? Is he also in the Two Concepts of Yin and Yang before Nirvana Scrutiny?”

A hint of disdain flashed in Situ Nan's eyes, “Him? Late Stage Soul Transformation. He probably isn't qualified to comprehend Yin and Yang in this life, let alone the Nirvana Scrutiny stage. However, he belongs to a rather special type of Soul Transformation Cultivator. Although he is no match for Cultivators who have comprehended both Yin and Yang Concepts, he can defeat ordinary Late Stage Soul Transformation Cultivators.”

Wang Lin’s eyes flickered, and he said, “Cultivation Alliance, Vermilion Bird title!”

Situ Nan’s eyes showed appreciation, and he nodded, “That’s right, he is a titled Soul Transformation Cultivator. This type of Cultivator stands at the Peak among Soul Transformation Cultivators because they possess special Divine Abilities bestowed by the Cultivation Alliance.

When Ye Wuyou returned from the Cultivation Alliance, he had mastered a great Divine Ability called the Vermilion Bird Seal. The power of this seal is astonishing. If not for the consumption of Lifespan during its use, preventing its endless application, then among Soul Transformation Cultivators, few would be his match, unless they had fully comprehended both Yin and Yang Concepts.

However, the Divine Abilities bestowed by the Cultivation Alliance, like Immortal Treasures, are also divided into Ranks. The Vermilion Bird Seal is a low-Rank Divine Ability, but even so, it greatly enhances the strength of Cultivators with the Vermilion Bird Son title.

It's a pity that this Vermilion Bird Seal can only be activated after inheriting the Heart of the Cultivation Planet. Otherwise, if you learned it, your strength would definitely increase greatly.

The Vermilion Bird Art, cultivated by successive Vermilion Birds, was derived by the First Generation Vermilion Bird, Ye Wuyou, through the Vermilion Bird Seal. Cultivating this art not only speeds up a Cultivator’s cultivation, but especially after possessing the Heart of the Cultivation Planet, it can strengthen the Fusion with this heart, achieving true titled Soul Transformation strength.”

Wang Lin pondered for a moment, his eyes flashing, and asked, “You just said that Immortal Treasures also have Ranks?”

“Of course, Immortal Treasures are treasures wielded with immortal power. These are divided into low, medium, and high Ranks!” Situ Nan’s gaze sharpened, and he said, “Rumor has it that above Immortal Treasures, there is another category of treasures. These treasures can only be used by shattered nirvana stage Cultivators and are incredibly powerful. I suspect that the Heaven Defying Bead is one such treasure!”

Wang Lin touched his glabella, remained silent for a while, then patted his Storage Pouch. With the Immortal Sword in hand, he looked at Situ Nan and said, “Tell me, what kind of treasure is this Flying Sword!”

Upon seeing the Immortal Sword, Situ Nan's eyes immediately lit up. With a wave of his right hand, the sword flew into his grasp. He held the sword, ran his left hand over it, closed his eyes, and quietly sensed it.

Wang Lin's expression was calm. He trusted Situ Nan immensely, otherwise, he wouldn't have let him examine the Immortal Sword.

A moment later, Situ Nan suddenly opened his eyes, a strong light gleaming within them. He held the Immortal Sword, and immortal power flowed within his body. In his hands, the sword immediately emitted a monstrous sword light, countless times more powerful than when it was in Wang Lin's hands.

“Good sword!!!” Situ Nan said softly.

He casually waved his right hand forward.

“Boom” “Boom” “Boom”

A series of earth-shattering roars suddenly echoed from the Void Realm. Immediately after, a massive Rift, seemingly endless and resembling a monstrous wound, appeared horizontally in the Void Realm.

Fierce cold winds howled out from the Rift, and in a blink of an eye, the earth almost turned into an icy ocean.

“Good sword!!!” Situ Nan caressed the sword, looked up at Wang Lin, and said in a deep voice, “Where did you get this sword?”

“From the Immortal Realm, an item of an old friend!” Wang Lin's gaze remained calm throughout.

“This is a mid-Rank Immortal Treasure! Unfortunately, the sword soul within it cannot completely Fuse with the sword, limiting its power. Also, this sword should not be a single piece; when I held it, there was a sense of incompleteness as I swung it. This sword should be four pieces. Once all four are combined, it can become an extremely rare high-Rank Immortal Treasure!

It's a pity that once an Immortal Treasure reaches mid-Rank, it gains a soul skill. This soul is not the soul of us Cultivators, but a unique way of using it. Without this method of use, it's impossible to unleash its full power.

Good sword!” Situ Nan could hardly bear to part with it.

“Mid-Rank Immortal Treasure?” Wang Lin frowned slightly. He had thought this item was a high-Rank Immortal Treasure.

Situ Nan glared, displeased, and said, “What, you look down on mid-Rank Immortal Treasures? Let me tell you, throughout the entire star system, the number of mid-Rank and above Immortal Treasures is limited. To this day, I haven't heard of anyone being able to create mid-Rank Immortal Treasures. While some Cultivators can refine low-Rank Immortal Treasures, it's simply impossible to refine mid-Rank and above Immortal Treasures. All existing mid-Rank and above Immortal Treasures are relics from the Immortal Realm of yesteryear.

Most Immortal Treasures in Cultivators' hands are low-Rank; mid-Rank ones are extremely rare. When you leave Vermilion Bird Star in the future, you'll know the preciousness of mid-Rank Immortal Treasures—they can almost spark a war!”

Wang Lin's expression shifted. He recalled his trip to the Immortal Realm back then, where Sword Venerable Ling Tianhou and several Old Monsters had engaged in a frantic scramble precisely for the Immortal Sword.

These people's cultivation definitely surpassed Soul Transformation. Given their strength, they would go crazy for the Immortal Sword, which shows that Situ Nan's words held some truth.

“Mid-Rank Immortal Treasures are already rare, and high-Rank Immortal Treasures are even rarer. I've Cultivated for so many years and traveled to quite a few Cultivation Planets, but I've never seen a single high-Rank Immortal Treasure. You, kid, are truly lucky!” Situ Nan snorted lightly.

“Do you have the soul skill for this sword?” Situ Nan looked up and asked.

Wang Lin pondered for a moment and said, “I have clues, but unfortunately, I can't find it.”

“Oh? Tell me about it,” Situ Nan immediately asked.

Wang Lin shook his head and said, “Past events, it's better not to mention them.”

Situ Nan smiled slightly, looked at Wang Lin, and said, “How about you give me this sword?”

Wang Lin looked at Situ Nan and said, “Are you serious?”

Situ Nan hesitated for a moment, sighed, and threw the Immortal Sword to Wang Lin, saying, “Forget it. If it were anyone else, I'd just snatch it, but for your things, I feel a bit embarrassed with my old face.”

Wang Lin smiled, took the Immortal Sword, and said, “This sword isn't mine, otherwise I would give it to you.”

Situ Nan snorted, saying, “If it weren't for the fact that my Storage Pouch was gone long ago and I have no Magic Treasures now, I wouldn't care. Back then, I also had two low-Rank Immortal Treasures.”

“Vermilion Bird Son has many Immortal Treasures!” Wang Lin’s eyes flashed, and he said with a half-smile.

“All of Vermilion Bird Son’s Immortal Treasures are low-Rank, not to mention that the vast majority were collected by the First Generation Vermilion Bird, Ye Wuyou. I wouldn’t feel right snatching them,” Situ Nan said with a look of regret.

“Situ, what Rank of Immortal Treasure do you think this item is!” Wang Lin pondered for a moment, then patted his Storage Pouch. The Beast Control Ring appeared in his hand. With a toss, the ring clanged, transforming into the God-Slaying Chariot, which floated menacingly in front of them.

The soul beasts on it immediately opened their fierce eyes, growling as they materialized from the God-Slaying Chariot, letting out violent roars.

Upon seeing the chariot, Situ Nan was immediately stunned, but then, his eyes instantly shone with bright light.