Chapter 556: Path of Reincarnation

Long Ao could clearly sense just how terrifying his opponent's technique was.

A Self-Created Martial Skill, the Supreme Sword Dao.

Long Ao knew full well that only a Self-Created Martial Skill would be a perfect fit for its user. Likewise, a Self-Created Martial Skill also possessed the greatest power.

Not daring to be the slightest bit careless, he had originally intended to demonstrate the Destruction Seal Technique for Long Heng. But Long Ao had never imagined that he would encounter such an incredible prodigy on Cloud Island.

A Self-Created Martial Skill, Heaven and Earth Mourn Together.

A Self-Created Martial Skill versus a Self-Created Martial Skill. Everyone watching was completely stunned.

With himself at the center, Long Ao began to spin, instantly forming a massive tornado that seemed capable of engulfing Heaven and Earth.

At that same moment, Wang Hao had already raised the Divine Sword Qingming high. What looked like a casual swing was, in reality, a Super Martial Skill that Wang Hao had spent ten years creating.

The world-shaking Sword Aura shooting from the Cyan Nether Divine Sword was poised to strike, while the tornado formed by Long Ao's spinning was on the verge of erupting.

Move.

At the same time, both of them made their move.

"Supreme Sword Dao!"

"Heaven and Earth Mourn Together!"

The two great Self-Created Martial Skills collided violently. With a muffled grunt, Long Ao's body swayed as if he could collapse at any moment, but he forcefully held his ground.

The tornado vanished, and Long Ao stood in his original spot, unharmed. As for Wang Hao, he had also managed to withstand the blow.

"You win."

"I didn't win, and you didn't lose. It's a draw." Long Ao wouldn't take undue credit, because he knew very well that without the cover of the tornado, he would have actually lost.

'I have to admit,' Long Ao thought, 'the Supreme Sword Dao he comprehended is far too powerful. An ordinary Great Venerable Martial Artist, or even a Basic Level Realm King, might be slain in a single strike if they weren't careful.'

The Supreme Sword Dao was comparable to Heaven and Earth Mourn Together.

It was a draw. Everyone seemed extremely dissatisfied with this result. Wang Hao was the number one expert of Cloud Island, yet now he had fought to a draw with an outsider—and the master of a good-for-nothing, at that. Who could possibly accept such an outcome?

"Since we fought to a draw, the grudge between you and the Wang Family is hereby settled. You are truly impressive. I believe that wasn't your full power just now. I look forward to the day we can have a true battle."

"The feeling is mutual. I look forward to it as well."

Without any more unnecessary words, Long Ao turned and swiftly left with Long Heng.

Standing amidst the crackling lightning, Wang Hao seemed very curious and muttered to himself, "Could he be one, too?"

Watching Long Ao and his son depart, Long Bai gave a meaningful smile. This made Long Qian'Er very curious, and she asked, "Father, what are you smiling about?"

"It's nothing. If all goes as planned, your older brother will soon rise to prominence."

Hearing her father's words, Long Qian'Er grew even more curious. 'What is with Father?' she wondered. 'Has Big Brother's luck finally turned?'

Long Ao chose not to return to the Long Family. Moving at top speed, he took Long Heng and evaded all pursuit, finding a rundown little inn to stay in for the time being.

Before Long Heng could even ask, Long Ao said, "I'll come find you later. Remember, don't wander off for the next two days. My injuries have worsened, and I must recover as quickly as possible."

"Master, do you need my help?"

"No."

Without further nonsense, Long Ao immediately entered his room and sat down on the floor. Just as he had said, his injuries had suddenly taken a turn for the worse. From start to finish, he had never expected to encounter such a prodigy who had even created the Supreme Sword Dao at a time like this.

Long Ao knew in his heart that if he were at his peak, he would have no reason to fear Wang Hao. Even in a direct clash of Self-Created Martial Skills, he believed the Supreme Sword Dao would be no match for Heaven and Earth Mourn Together.

'But the problem now is that my injuries are severe, and I even forcefully suppressed my Realm at the beginning. Because of that, Heaven and Earth Mourn Together didn't even have one-third of its usual power. It's obvious how it could barely withstand the Supreme Sword Dao.'

Moreover, Long Ao hadn't fused with the Heaven and Earth's Momentum at all; otherwise, he wouldn't have been in such a state.

Not daring to delay a second longer, Long Ao immediately began to recuperate. He circulated the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique, using his Yin Yang Power to spin continuously and form a Cycle Momentum within his body.

Ever since the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique broke through to the Second Transformation, Long Ao had discovered a marvelous benefit: no matter how severe his injuries were, as long as he circulated the technique, he could recover in the shortest possible time.

His injuries this time were quite severe. Long Ao roughly calculated that even with the help of the Ninth Transformation Reincarnation Technique, it would take at least ten days, or perhaps even longer, to recover.

「Inside the Dragon Seal Space.」

"Long Fu, what did you just say? Wang Hao is a Reincarnation Martial Artist?"

Nodding, Long Fu said, "Master, I've already sensed it. This Wang Hao is indeed a Reincarnation Martial Artist, and he has already awakened his consciousness. That's why his Cultivation speed is ten times faster than a normal genius's. Even the Supreme Sword Dao he used is a Fusion of Martial Arts from his previous life."

'Ten times faster?'

Long Ao was startled, but on second thought, it seemed plausible. After all, a Reincarnation Martial Artist had to risk being obliterated by the Path of Reincarnation to forcefully preserve a sliver of consciousness—an incredibly perilous process.

The slightest mistake would lead to the complete annihilation of both body and soul.

"Long Fu, I want to ask, what Realm must a Martial Artist reach to be able to undergo Reincarnation after death?"

"Any Martial Artist can enter Reincarnation, but they will be eliminated by the Path of Reincarnation. Only those whose Cultivation breaks through to the Divine Dao and who achieve that status can enter the Path of Reincarnation and preserve a sliver of consciousness. But even then, not every Divine Dao Martial Artist can succeed. It's a one-in-ten-thousand chance."

Nodding, Long Ao now finally understood why Wang Hao was so powerful.

"Master, if possible, you'd best not provoke this person. We don't know when he might fully awaken. If that truly happens, Master, you'll be in big trouble."

"I understand."

Hearing that Wang Hao was actually a Reincarnation Martial Artist, Long Ao's expression instantly turned grave. It was just as Long Fu said: only a Divine Dao Martial Artist could preserve their consciousness. In other words, Wang Hao's true self in his past life was a Divine Dao Martial Artist. Once he fully awakened, he would become a Divine Dao Martial Artist. At that point, forget one of him—even a thousand Long Aos would be no match for his opponent.

"Long Fu, there's one thing I don't understand. If a Divine Dao Martial Artist reincarnates and awakens, will their strength reach the same Realm as their past self?"

"Master, I know what you're asking. Without exception, once a Divine Dao Martial Artist successfully reincarnates and becomes a Reincarnation Martial Artist, their Cultivation will surpass that of their previous self. The more times they undergo Reincarnation, the stronger they become. Some Divine Dao Martial Artists will even brave the dangers of the Path of Reincarnation and choose to be reincarnated just to break through to a High Level Realm."

(PS: I will continue updating tonight, one chapter at a time. If you're willing to wait, feel free to stick around and read.)