Chapter 1568: Reforging the Six Paths (Grand Finale)

Upon hearing Wang Yan point out his mistake, Hongjun couldn’t help but snort coldly and said, “What a joke, you’re so young, yet you dare to point out my mistake!”

“I don’t dare, but I do understand that the heavens and earth are ever-changing, the Dao is natural, independent and unchanging, circulating endlessly without peril. So, why should the heavens and earth need anyone’s push?”

Hearing this, Hongjun was taken aback and asked, “What do you mean?”

“It’s simple; all things under heaven naturally follow their own course, and there’s no need for someone like me to push them forward.”

“An outsider, what a joke, you are within the Three Realms, and cannot escape them, how dare you claim to be an outsider? In this world, apart from me and Pangu, who else could dare say such a thing?”

Upon hearing Hongjun’s words, Wang Yan smiled slightly and said, “Indeed, but I must thank you, sir. The battle of ninety sons made me seem to relive ninety eras, and it helped me understand the myriad truths of the heavens and earth, so…”

Upon saying this, Wang Yan smiled slightly, and his aura suddenly became stronger.

“What is happening? How is this possible!” Seeing the change in Wang Yan’s aura, Hongjun couldn’t help but be shocked.

Standing to the side, Jiang Yikang immediately showed a look of joy, widened his eyes, and muttered, “Impossible, impossible!”

Beiming Xue, Ouyang Feiting and the others rushed forward, asking Jiang Yikang, “Father, what is going on?”

Upon hearing the four girls call him father, Jiang Yikang smiled and looked at them, saying, “It’s nothing really, just that tonight, we can let you and Yan’er bow to the heavens and enter the bridal chamber.”

Upon hearing Jiang Yikang’s words, the four immediately guessed that Wang Yan was safe.

But as to how he was safe, the four did not understand.

Ouyang Feiting hurriedly said, “Quickly tell us what’s happening, this suspense is driving us crazy.”

Upon hearing Ouyang Feiting dare to speak like this to Jiang Yikang, the Venerable of the Three Realms, everyone around couldn’t help but smile.

By now, everyone had guessed that Wang Yan had indeed triumphed.

Jiang Yikang wasn’t angered but looked at Wang Yan and said, “Yan’er, you tell them.”

Wang Yan nodded and said, “Yes, father. Because I’ve broken through again.”

“Broken through? What’s the point of breaking through now; how can you leave the stone bench is crucial!” Beiming Xue immediately asked worriedly.

At this moment, Wang Yan stood up slowly, leaving the stone bench.

Seeing Wang Yan leave the stone bench, everyone cheered, except Hongjun, who looked shocked and said, “Your cultivation really reached the level of ‘Words and Laws Follow’, and you’ve escaped the Three Realms?”

Wang Yan nodded and said, “Indeed, sir. Above the Divine Emperor is the realm of ‘Words and Laws Follow’. And as you are also at this level, you should understand, the Dao comes naturally, the truths of all things, let the changes of heaven and earth proceed as they will.”

After saying this, Wang Yan gently released a white piece from his fingers, and it floated down onto the chessboard.

As this white piece fell, a black piece automatically flew out from the chess basket and also landed on the chessboard.

Next, the black and white pieces flew up one by one, landing in sequence, the chess game proceeded automatically.

Watching the automatic game, Hongjun stared blankly, his face growing paler, and then he weakly closed his eyes, saying, “I’ve spent millennia seeking enlightenment, yet I didn’t understand this point. Now I’m being taught by a young man. Alas, I don’t know how external forces interfering with natural Dao will end.”

Seeing Wang Yan not only break through but also solve the chess game’s challenge, Jiang Yikang couldn’t help but be delighted, stepping forward and saying, “Yan’er, step back, I will kill Hongjun to eliminate the threat to the Three Realms.”

But Wang Yan smiled slightly and said, “Father, you don’t have to take action. Because Hongjun, sir, can no longer stand from the stone bench.”

Hearing Wang Yan’s words, Hongjun suddenly opened his eyes, displaying fear.

He then forcefully tried to stand from the stone bench.

However, he found, just like earlier with Wang Yan, his body seemed rooted to the stone bench, unable to stand.

“What did you do?” Hongjun asked.

“I did nothing wrong; you, sir, surrounded the Human Realm with black pieces to protect it. Thus, sir, you must fulfill your duty, spending your life on this bench to protect the Human Realm.”

With Wang Yan’s words, indeed the ninety black pieces Hongjun placed emitted a gentle light, closely connected with the stone bench he sat on.

It turned out, Wang Yan used Hongjun’s own setup against him.

“No—I refuse to believe I was defeated by you!”

Hongjun lost his previous calm, his head shook wildly, his white hair flailed about, like a madman.

Jiang Yikang smiled and nodded, “Yan’er, you subdued him without taking a life, surpassing your father.”

Beiming Xue and the others immediately surrounded Wang Yan, shouting gleefully.

“Brother Wang Yan, you’re finally back.”

“Boss Wang Yan, you’re incredible.”

…

Hearing the shouts from those around, Wang Yan laughed and said, “Everyone, from now on, I finally have the qualification not to be called Wang Yan.”

While speaking, Wang Yan looked at Jiang Yikang.

Jiang Yikang also looked at Wang Yan.

Four eyes met, exchanging sparks between father and son.

Jiang Yikang nodded emphatically.

Seeing Jiang Yikang’s nod, Wang Yan laughed wildly, then laughing loudly said, “Hahaha, from today on, I will be named Jiang Yan—”

The shout spread throughout the Nether Realm.

All the millions of troops and billions of evil ghosts at the Blood Pool Pass heard the shout and simultaneously knelt toward the source.

The sound also reached the Human Realm, and in this realm, all those who once knew Wang Yan heard a voice in their hearts.

“Jiang Yan!”

Jiang Yan walked to the stone table, reached into the chess basket, and took out a black piece, saying, “Now I can complete this task.”

Jiang Yan took out a chess piece that emitted a deep black glow, carrying the aura of the Six Paths.

Then, with a wave of Jiang Yan’s hand, the black cherry, Pisces, Soul Capturing Armor, and two pieces of Six Paths fragments acquired from King Yama, along with the black chess piece, all floated in mid-air.

With a flick of his wrist, Jiang Yan sent these six fragments rotating slowly, flying towards the depths of the Nether Realm.

Only to hear Jiang Yan’s voice slowly declare, “Remold—Six Paths—”

Following these words, the six fragments suddenly transformed into six gigantic arches, revealing six black avenues.

“Practice all kindness, refrain from all evil—

“The Six Paths of Reincarnation, Karma and Retribution—”

For a moment, the heavens and earth resounded with these thunderous words.

Billions of evil ghosts from Blood Pool Pass, upon seeing the Six Paths before them, bowed thrice towards Jiang Yan, exclaiming, “Thank you, Great Emperor Jiang Yan—”

Having said that, they all flew into the Six Paths of Reincarnation.

Though they followed King Yama and committed evil, once entering the Six Paths, they endure hardships, undergo several lifetimes of reincarnation to cleanse their sins, and thereafter enjoy the joys of the human world.

In Black Cherry, countless souls were finally relieved from their suffering and entered the cycle of reincarnation.

Seeing this, Meng Po smiled slightly and said, “Great, the Six Paths are restored, I should return to my Bridge of Helplessness.”

After speaking, Meng Po bowed to Jiang Yikang and his son, then soared back to the Bridge of Helplessness.

The Bridge of Helplessness was already damaged, the course of Wangchuan River overgrown. With a wave of her hand, Meng Po restored the stone bridge and let the river flow from east to west.

Holding Meng Po’s Bowl, Meng Po sat at the bridge’s entrance, softly reciting words not spoken for a long time: “As one steps into the Yellow Springs, the head doesn’t turn back. Near the Wangchuan, the heart is undisturbed. Looking back, the bonds of three lives severed, a bowl of forgetfulness appears before the eyes.”

…

After Meng Po left, Jiang Yan turned around to Jiang Yikang, saying, “Father, may I decide the position of the new King Yama.”

Jiang Yikang nodded with a smile and said, “Of course.”

Jiang Yan turned to Hu Wei standing nearby and said, “Brother Hu Wei, your death has always been a pain in my heart, so I ask you to accept the position of King Yama.”

Hu Wei shook his head and said, “No, I don’t want to be separated from you again.”

Jiang Yan smiled slightly and said, “If you become King Yama, you’ll be surrounded by countless beautiful ghostly ladies, and endless fine wine.”

Upon hearing this, Hu Wei’s eyes lit up, laughing, “Hahaha, really? Then I’ll take on the role for a few days.”

As Hu Wei agreed, the entire Nether Realm flooded with Divine Power towards him, his cultivation level skyrocketing catastrophically, instantly reaching the Realm of Five Elements Morning Qi.

This is precisely the power level that the position of King Yama possesses.

After everything was arranged, Jiang Yikang laughed, “Yan’er, now that everything is complete, you should come back with me; your mother has been waiting for you for twenty years.”

Upon hearing Jiang Yikang’s words, Jiang Yan couldn’t help but tremble—the word ‘mother’ touched the deepest, most sensitive and gentle part of Jiang Yan’s heart.

“Yes.” Jiang Yan nodded vigorously.

Jiang Yikang raised his hand, and everyone present, except Hu Wei, ascended into the sky, flying upwards.

In the blink of an eye, they soared to the sky above the Nether Realm, looking down to see countless ghosts lining up before the Six Paths, entering reincarnation.

At the entrance of the Nether Realm, Meng Po sat there, handing Meng Po’s Bowl to a newly arrived ghost.

At that moment, everyone flew out of the Nether Realm, entering the Human Realm.

The Human Realm had completely returned to normal, everyone was laboriously working.

Only Sir, Fang, Xiaoli, and Deng Xin occasionally stared off into the distance, missing the one in their hearts.

They broke through the sky, arriving beyond the heavens.

Except for Jiang Yikang and his attendants, none had been to the Celestial Realm before.

The Celestial Realm was an endless expanse of clouds and fog, palaces upon palaces, with jewels adorning the sky, reflecting each other’s sparkle in a spectacular display, stretching several million miles. The ground exuded a fragrant aroma, with spiraling rays of light forming a beautiful scene.

The Celestial Realm had thirty-three layers of heavens, ascending in grandeur and magnificence, leaving everyone speechless with awe.

After flying across the thirty-three layers, a silver planet appeared before them.

From afar, the planet’s palatial halls and pavilions stretched endlessly.

Jiang Yikang said, “Yan’er, we’ve arrived.”

In the blink of an eye, everyone landed on the planet’s surface.

Upon landing, Jiang Yan immediately saw two graceful and noble women waiting for him.

Jiang Yan had heard from Jiang Yikang that he had two lovers; one must undoubtedly be his mother.

Although both women before him were equally beautiful and exuded motherly tenderness and peace, Jiang Yan’s eyes fixated on one of them. His heart inexplicably surged with excitement, like a drum beating wildly.

Just then, the woman took a step forward, extended her arms towards Jiang Yan, and gently said, “My Yan’er—”

With just those four words, tears misted the eyes of this beautiful woman, overflowing with motherly love.

“Mother—”

Jiang Yan shouted, rushing forward into the woman’s embrace.

Seeing this, Jiang Yikang couldn’t help but smile and nod approvingly.

At this moment, the other woman approached Jiang Yikang, gently touching her rounded belly, softly saying, “Yikang, I think Yan’er is going to have a younger brother.”

(The End)