Mysterious mirror hanging high

Chapter 916 Celestial Court Edict

"Cultivation partners are almost the most stable relationship in the cultivation world. What exactly is the content of those false memories that could cause cultivation partners to kill each other..." Zhong Yuanyi exclaimed in astonishment.

"It is said that the memory is so detailed that every detail is so real that it is impossible to distinguish them. It is as if one has truly lived a second life. Unless one is a genius with an exceptional mindset and an extremely firm Dao heart, it is difficult to avoid being affected."

Zhong Hedao explained, "Among the Golden Immortal forces of the Three Heavens, the Xuanqing Temple, there was a prodigy who was killed by his Daoist partner... It is said that the prodigy was no different from the Xuanqing Temple's leader, the Xuanqing Shangzhen, both of whom were destined to be hypocritical."

"Hmm? What about Xuan Qingzi?" Jing Yu's heart stirred.

"The Xuanqing High Priest greatly favors cultivators who share the same 'two-faced' destiny as himself. As long as a cultivator has this destiny, regardless of their aptitude, they can be exceptionally accepted as a true disciple by the Xuanqing Temple."

"This genius who is hypocritical had a false memory implanted in his Daoist partner, making him believe that he has been reborn."

"Later, this person's partner was personally captured by [Xuanqing Shangzhen]. According to the partner's confession, in the memories of [the previous life], the ten thousand years of love was nothing but a carefully planned conspiracy. The prodigy was actually cultivating an extremely powerful demonic art, waiting for the right time to swallow and refine his partner, which would greatly increase his power and make his realm soar."

"In the previous life, the Xuanqing Temple prodigy made his move three days after his Daoist partner was reborn."

"This prodigy is inherently destined to be hypocritical, having fooled countless people in the past. Given that his own life is at stake, it's understandable that his partner might have some reservations."

"In the end, I didn't dare to gamble; it's better to strike first."

"It turned out to be a false memory caused by inner demons and delusions. Alas... It's a pity that although that prodigy never speaks the truth, he is most sincere towards his own Daoist partner. What can be done..."

"This person's partner was eventually freed from his inner demons and delusions, and upon realizing that his reborn memories were false, he committed suicide out of shame and indignation... What a tragic couple they were."

"In the end, his Dao heart was not firm enough, otherwise he wouldn't be unable to distinguish between truth and falsehood," the seed primordial spirit said coldly.

"That's not entirely true. The problem is that these memories aren't entirely false; they're more like a mix of truth and falsehood."

Zhong Hedao shook his head and said, "Many reborn people have memories of some undiscovered secret realms and grotto-heavens. Do you think that's fake? You're wrong. Quite a few people have actually found these secret realms in advance and obtained great opportunities."

"When things after your rebirth truly come true as you remember them, can you still be certain that these memories are false? This is purely a cognitive deception. No matter how strong your Dao heart is, there are flaws and weaknesses, and naturally, inner demons will take advantage of these weaknesses."

"Some prominent figures speculate that this entity that mass-produces [Reborn Ones] is not only adept at manipulating inner demons and delusions, but also possesses extremely high achievements in divination and prophecy, easily able to predict the future of those who have been reborn and guide them toward that future... Otherwise, the [Reborn Ones] would not be so convinced of their own rebirth."

Jing Yu stood to the side, seemingly lost in thought, pondering:

"It sounds somewhat like that [XXX]'s methods... Could this person really be the common enemy of all Dao Venerables? Has He come out of seclusion again to stir up trouble?"

However, Jing Yu still couldn't understand one thing: back then, when Shenmeng Daozun led him into a dream and possessed the body of Chengxu Daoren, Chengxu Daoren's experiences in that memory were beyond description.

Every living being who had any interaction with Daoist Chengxu committed suicide in front of him, without exception.

The mind control dominance of that terrifying entity back then was far more powerful than it is today.

But after several eras, He can now only instill false memories to hunt down geniuses... as if this being has "become weaker".

Just as Jing Yu was pondering, a series of booming sounds suddenly came from outside the courtyard.

Everyone's expression changed simultaneously, and they all flew out of the secret chamber.

After leaving the courtyard, Jing Yu and the others looked up at the sky and witnessed a scene they would never forget.

A colossal divine phantom stood in the sky, clad in a light blue robe. Its face was indistinct, yet its aura was the strongest that Zhong Hedao and the others had ever witnessed in their lives.

This person seems to be omnipresent. No matter where you are in the immortal realm, as long as you look up at the sky, you can see his phantom.

This being, whom the lower cultivator could hardly comprehend, lowered his head and spoke:

"I am the Immortal Lord [Water Virtue] under the command of the [Five Elements Immortal Court]. I hereby warn all forces in the Immortal Realm that recently, evil spirits have been creating false memories and mass-producing [Reborn Individuals], wreaking havoc on the Immortal Realm..."

"If any [Reborn Ones] are discovered, they can be escorted to the Third Heaven. The Five Elements Immortal Court will send people to receive them, remove their inner demons, and bring them back to the right path."

"It is also hoped that these [reborn] individuals will not be blinded by false memories, commit grave mistakes, and leave behind eternal regrets."

Zhong Hedao and the others exchanged bewildered glances. Zhong Yuanshen exclaimed in shock, "Ubiquitous? Is the existence of an Immortal Lord truly this terrifying? Just how incredible is this lord's divine sense cultivation?"

Zhong Yuanqi murmured, "I didn't expect that the matter of the [Reborn Ones] would have already alarmed the Celestial Court? Perhaps some of the Celestial Court's true disciples have already been killed because of this!"

Jing Yu seemed to be deep in thought: "The Five Elements Immortal Court came forward to spread the news about the Reborn Ones. On the one hand, it was to capture these Reborn Ones so that they would not harm the geniuses. After all, even the high and mighty Immortal Court could not take care of every inch of the Immortal Realm."

"Even if the true disciples of the Celestial Court are heavily protected, there may still be some powerful geniuses emerging from some remote corners of the First or Second Heaven. These geniuses may still have the hope of becoming a Monarch or a Venerable."

"The second meaning is to change the perception of the [reborn] people."

"Make those who have been reborn realize that they may have been implanted with a false memory. They will doubt themselves and constantly try to verify the authenticity of this reborn memory in their hearts. They may then discover the flaws."

The phantom of the Water Virtue Immortal Lord gradually faded away on the horizon. Just when everyone thought the matter was over, the yang energy in the world suddenly surged.

A ball of light radiating endless brilliance and heat hung high in the sky, transforming into the phantom of another great being with an equally magnificent aura, in no way inferior to the [Water Virtue Immortal Lord] from before.

The being coldly declared, "I am Shaoyang, the Demon Lord under the Yin-Yang Demon Court. The Demon Lord has issued a decree that the Reborn Ones have wreaked havoc in the Immortal Realm, a crime deserving of death. An indefinite warrant has been issued for their arrest. All forces in the Immortal Realm, upon discovering a Reborn One, need not waste any more words..."

"Kill on the spot!"