Chapter 914: Chapter 914

Fei Rou was astounded. "Supreme!? T-that's impossible! How long has it been since he broke through to Sacred Monarch at the Ten Thousand Tribes Dominion War and defeated all the other races?"

"Either of you two could be called a Supreme Prodigy of your era, but compared to Origin... whether you accept it or not, you must admit—you are not even on the same competition track."

Supreme Dao Origin looked at his two disciples. "There are always higher mountains. The universe is vast, and all kinds of prodigies may be born. Although you have cultivated into Heavenly Emperors and are standing at the peak of the Astral World, you are not yet qualified to be arrogant or dismissive."

The two opened their mouths, momentarily unsure how to retort.

How many people have ever earned the title of Heavenly Emperor? How many Heavenly Emperors did the Astral World even have? After enduring countless years of grueling cultivation and finally reaching the coveted Heavenly Emperor stage, they still couldn't feel proud of their achievement?

"Work hard," Supreme Dao Origin instructed. "As Origin said, if you want to compete with him, at least achieve Supreme."

Paying no heed to how hellish achieving Supreme was for his two disciples, Supreme Dao Origin went to his own cultivation chamber.

Upon arriving, he did not rush to study the jade talisman Li Pin had given him. Instead, he sent a message to Supreme Ordainment, who was fairly close.

Supreme Ordainment sent over data detected from the Jade Shell Galaxy, located in the White Moon Star Cluster of the Sea Emperor Star Region, within the Blue Crest Star Abyss. He also shared the news that was almost confirmed to Supreme Dao Origin, and the latter let out a long sigh.

Supreme Dao Origin sighed deeply. "He has already achieved Supreme."

Since when was achieving Supreme so easy? Li Pin made it seem no different from eating and drinking.

Truth be told, his words to his disciples earlier had been meant more for himself, a reminder not to compare himself to Li Pin, who transcended all conventional standards.

Now that things had come to this, no matter how unbelievable, he could only accept the fact.

"Supreme... huh. Oh, well. At least this way, we can freely and fully debate Dao." Supreme Dao Origin muttered, a smile tugging at his lips.

This was a good thing.

"You've achieved Supreme so quickly, and Ordainment said you walk a new path. Could it be related to the power of reincarnation?" Supreme Dao Origin mused.

He picked up the jade talisman with anticipation. "Let's have a look..."

As soon as he peered inside, the near-complete power of reincarnation burst from the talisman like a tidal wave, flooding his mind.

Supreme Dao Origin almost jumped, his eyes filled with disbelief.

After a long while, he picked up the talisman again, studying it carefully so as not to miss a single detail.

It was a while before he was done, having taken his time perusing the information within the jade talisman.

Supreme Dao Origin could hardly believe it. This wasn't some vague notion of the power of reincarnation; it was a complete, detailed explanation of it! It was a complete exposition, from nothing to something, detailing the very essence of the power itself.

He... has already completely comprehended the Power of Reincarnation?

The last time they debated, Li Pin's understanding of the power of reincarnation had still been in its infancy. He'd only set half a foot into the door.

And now, in such a short time, he had mastered it?

In that moment, Supreme Dao Origin's composure wasn't much better than that of his disciples earlier. He immediately left his own chamber and hurried to Li Pin's door.

But standing outside, he suddenly hesitated. A strange feeling suddenly took hold.

He truly wanted Li Pin to have mastered the power of reincarnation and stand as a lighthouse, guiding him along this long-coveted path at last. Yet at the same time, he feared that it was impossible. Li Pin couldn't have gone from a mere beginner to complete mastery in such a short time.

This conflicted state lasted a moment before Supreme Dao Origin suddenly paused.

After a very long time, he sighed.

"So... even we Supremes cannot avoid the fundamental flaw of human nature. Ordinary people see us as composed, majestic, and poised simply because we have weathered many storms and gained much knowledge. But when truly facing something beyond control, we still get shocked, lose composure, and become anxious."

He smiled. "No matter how steadfast a high-ranking individual is, witnessing stars falling and the universe collapsing would leave them in a panic all the same."

He stepped forward and calmly sent a message. "Supreme Origin, are you free?"

This time, he addressed Li Pin as "Supreme Origin" without feeling any discomfort.

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Supreme Dao Origin entered Li Pin's cultivation chamber.

Seeing Supreme Dao Origin's serious expression, Li Pin immediately understood why he was here.

"You want to ask if I have mastered the power of reincarnation?"

"Yes," said Supreme Dao Origin. "I mean the complete power of reincarnation."

If it was only about a force cycling between birth and death, he himself could do that much. He could even forge a special "Reincarnation Jade" that allowed those who had left a trace of their will inside to reincarnate after death and begin anew.

Of course, whether the reincarnated cultivator could still be considered the same person was a matter of perspective.

Li Pin did not elaborate. He instead condensed a stream of light, then compressed it into a sphere the size of a fist, containing less energy than a single star releases in a day.

But once it formed and started releasing energy on its own, Supreme Dao Origin's gaze was completely captivated by the light.

Li Pin had already stopped feeding the sphere energy, yet it kept radiating energy endlessly without experiencing any loss.

"The power of reincarnation... the power of reincarnation..." muttered Supreme Dao Origin, voice trembling. "This is the true power of reincarnation... this is the true power of creation!"

Li Pin felt a stir inside. The power of creation?

Li Pin's gaze fixed on the light orb. "The power of creation, huh."

The power of reincarnation had turned this sphere—this amalgamation of matter, energy, time, and space—into almost a new life!

It might not have thoughts or a consciousness, yet its structure mimicked life perfectly.

If Li Pin released his control, the sphere could very well grow and evolve on its own.

However, without the binding force of karma, the components of matter, energy, time, and space within it lacked structure. The sphere's autonomous growth would eventually become something even Li Pin could not predict.

It was not an exaggeration to say that Li Pin could now create entirely new lifeforms and races from nothing. However, unless he constantly watched over them and guided their evolution, they would grow into something unpredictable and uncontrollable.

While Li Pin pondered, Supreme Dao Origin, staring at the orb, seemed entranced. He suddenly reached out and touched the orb. Immediately, the orb's material and energy structure changed violently, evolving rapidly under the power of time. Inside, something seemed to be gestating, about to transform.

Li Pin watched this with a slight frown.

Supreme Dao Origin's state now resembled that ever-elusive state of "enlightenment" that countless cultivators sought. And what he was comprehending was unmistakably the power of reincarnation.

Though surprised, Li Pin quickly recovered.

Supreme Dao Origin was one of the earliest Supremes who studied fortune and the power of reincarnation, and had been immersed in this path for countless eras. Last time they debated, Supreme Dao Origin had found direction and personally suppressed an Ancient Abyssal Beast for study.

To put it in an analogy, Supreme Dao Origin had been solving a math problem, only for Li Pin to arrive and hand him the final solution—in this case, the complete power of reincarnation. What Supreme Dao Origin was now doing was verifying his own methods, comparing Li Pin's answer against his own reasoning.

Every uncertainty was instantly resolved.

Li Pin did not interrupt, waiting patiently.

Supreme Dao Origin continuously refined the sphere, using various rules to reshape and script it. The orb's life gestation pulses grew more distinct. When this pulse reached an extreme, the orb suddenly trembled.

The next moment, a consciousness suddenly transformed from the orb—a new, unique life was thus born from nothing.

"Hahaha!" Looking at this Star Spirit lifeform, Supreme Dao Origin could not help but laugh heartily. "My Dao has been achieved!"

He quickly sat before Li Pin and closed his eyes to cultivate.

Li Pin knew that Supreme Dao Origin was transferring all his mental consciousness to his true body. Therefore, his true body must also be immersed in this lingering enlightenment, unable to spare much awareness for this avatar and the guest before him.

Li Pin didn't pay this any heed. He carefully examined the internal structure of this special life.

"A Star Spirit lifeform?"

Did Supreme Dao Origin create a Star Spirit?

No, it merely resembled one; its core structure was far superior. It was innately gifted with matter, energy, time, and space, and comprehended these laws at an astonishing speed.

If a Supreme was willing to put time into guiding it, it could reach the Heavenly Emperor Realm in an era or two.

Moreover, this special lifeform possessed an affinity for the power of reincarnation. Even after death, it might be reincarnated somewhere anew.

It had so many gifts. If it were placed among the Gaians, it would definitely become the Supreme Prodigy of an entire era.

"Although my grasp of the power of reincarnation surpasses Supreme Dao Origin's, his foundation is much stronger. At least for now, I couldn't have done this," muttered Li Pin.

Li Pin surveyed the lifeform with interest, feeling moved.

After a time, Dao Origin's avatar showed a slight mental stir. He opened his eyes and looked at Li Pin.

Then, he stood solemnly and performed a respectful salute to Li Pin as if thanking a mentor.

"Thank you, Supreme Origin, for your teaching grace."