Although I was Emperor Ku's reincarnation and Wang Hai didn't have any direct connection with me, as the saying goes, blood is thicker than water.
But as the old saying goes, blood is thicker than water. Seeing him like this, I naturally didn't feel bad, but I couldn't abandon him at this time.
With that thought, I slowly walked to his side and squatted down. I said softly, "I know that you are suffering in your heart, and I have experienced matters of the heart.
However, if you continue to sink like this, I'm afraid that you will never see the light of day again.
Moreover, after a thousand years of great changes, Wen Yun might have already reincarnated a few times. If you really meet her one day, she might not be able to recognize you.
Then what is the meaning of your thousand years of obsession? "
I naturally knew that these few words wouldn't be able to make him completely let go.
However, if no one helped him, perhaps no one would be able to persuade him anymore.
Since I had the identity of Emperor Ku, as an elder, I had to say these words. As for the crux of the matter, he needed to comprehend it himself.
After listening to my words, Wang Hai came back to his senses after a long time. He looked at me with his empty eyes. I didn't know what he was thinking, but his eyes were filled with endless sorrow.
However, since he had a reaction, it meant that he had listened to my words.
After a long time, he stood up shakily. He first cupped his hands towards me, then said, "Hai understands the meaning of the ancestor's words.
However, fate makes fools of people. Hai has no choice but to accept his fate. "
From what he said, he obviously didn't intend to give up. I smacked my lips and continued to console him. "Previously, Bodhisattva also said that you have to let go of the obsession in your heart to return to the Nine Hells.
If you can reincarnate, perhaps you will have the chance to meet Wen Yun.
However, if you insist on doing so, then the last trace of hope will be gone.
Do you understand? "
After listening to my words, Wang Hai's body trembled slightly. His fleshless mouth opened and closed. After a long time, he finally said, "Is there really a chance?"
I wasn't sure about this. After all, reincarnation was determined by the Heavenly Dao. How could an ordinary person make wild guesses?
However, I didn't tell him my true thoughts, and only continued to console him. "Even the heavens won't cut off a person's path. You're so infatuated. From what I see, you and Wen Ying will eventually cross paths after being together for a thousand years."
After Wang Hai heard this, he stayed in place for a long time without making a sound. No one knew what he was thinking.
After a moment, he stopped moving and let out a long sigh of relief. He must have made a decision in his heart.
Then, he knelt down in front of me and said, "Hai Wan died and couldn't serve the ancestors.
Please take care of yourself in the future. "
His words indicated that he had finally decided to let it go. It seemed that my previous words had taken effect.
On the contrary, I was glad for him, instead of feeling sad about it.
Although children and grandchildren have their own blessings, seeing that he was able to let go was something worth celebrating for both him and me.
I helped him up and looked at him again. I felt a surge of warmth in my heart.
After a long time, he finally said, "Go …"
After saying that, I wanted to say something to him, but I didn't know what to say. In the end, I just nodded at him.
Wang Hai didn't speak again, but knelt down and kowtowed to me again.
Then, he stood up and looked at the dusky distance before letting out a long roar.
His voice was still mournful, but there was also a hint of relief. It was as if he was spitting out all the resentment that he had accumulated in his heart for many years.
As his voice gradually weakened, his huge skeletal body suddenly collapsed and the white bones scattered on the ground.
Following that, a cloud of white mist rose up and gradually formed a somewhat blurry soul.
At this moment, I could finally see Wang Hai's appearance clearly. It wasn't much different from what I had imagined, but there was a hint of relief.
Wang Hai's soul cupped his hands towards me and said respectfully, "This item is formed from my lifetime's cultivation. Please accept it, ancestor. Perhaps it will be of use in the future."
As soon as he said that, the scattered bones turned into powder and gathered in one place.
After a few seconds, the powder condensed into a walnut-sized bead.
The bead seemed to be able to sense it, so it slowly flew to my hand.
At this moment, I wasn't in the mood to check the bead as I was concentrating on Wang Hai's soul.
His soul started to vanish, but he still wore a smile on his face. When half of his body had disappeared, he said to me, "Take care."
However, before I could reply, his soul vanished into the darkness.
The scene in front of me stunned me. Although I felt relieved, I felt that I had lost something.
Although Wang Hai and I had only known each other for a few hours, I had found the warmth of a family member's company.
Perhaps I had immersed myself in the role of Emperor Ku too much, which made me feel a little lost.
But then again, his soul had returned to the Nine Serenities. It was the best ending for him to be reincarnated.
After a long time, I pulled myself out of my thoughts.
I wasn't in a hurry to go to the fourth floor. I sat down and carefully played with the bead Wang Hai had given me.
The entire body of this pearl was pure white, but it faintly exuded a chilling aura.
If it weren't for this aura, it would look like a giant Eastern pearl.
According to Wang Hai, this thing was the result of his lifetime cultivation.
Prince Night's corpse was a great ancient monster. Although I didn't know his exact realm, I was sure he was very powerful.
The energy inside this bead was also extraordinary.
However, the energy inside wasn't shaman energy or Dao energy. It was more like Yin energy.
It seemed this thing didn't have any value to me. Anyway, it was good to keep it as a souvenir.
Then, I didn't linger any longer. I threw the bead into the Xiangliu Pouch and stood up. Holding the bead, I walked along the stone wall and went deeper.
This time, it didn't take me long to find the entrance.
This entrance was different from the previous ones. It wasn't made of iron or gold. It was made of a transparent material that looked like glass.
I studied it for a while, but I couldn't find anything. I didn't linger on this matter and stepped forward.
I thought that the fourth floor would be like the previous floors, a dark place.
I didn't expect to find myself standing on a lawn.
In front of me was a majestic mountain. However, the appearance of this mountain gave me a familiar feeling.
Suddenly, I remembered that the mountain in front of me was very similar to Mount Taihang.
After studying it for a while, I had a definite answer. This mountain was a branch of Mount Taihang.
After confirming it, I couldn't help but feel suspicious.
I clearly remembered going to the entrance of the fourth floor of the Spirit Lock Tower. Why did I appear at the foot of Mount Taihang? Could it be that there was a problem with the Spirit Lock Tower's restriction that sent me here?
Before I could figure it out, two people came from the mountain path, one in front of the other. From their pace, it was clear that they were coming for me.
Due to the distance, I couldn't see their faces clearly. However, I felt a little nervous.
I became vigilant and clenched my fists.
When he was a little nearer, I saw that he had a familiar face.
Whether it was his height or the way he walked, he looked like Yan Nantian.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but feel shocked.
I clearly remembered that Yan Nantian had already died. Why would he appear here?
Before I could react, the person was already in front of me. He extended his hand towards me and patted my shoulder. "Nantian, long time no see.
How have you been doing in the past few years? "
After hearing this, my body shook.
I couldn't believe my ears. Although this person was only around twenty years old, I couldn't be more familiar with his face.
Why did he call me Nantian?
Could it be that he wasn't Yan Nantian?
Then who was he?
I had a series of questions in my mind, but I didn't dare to open my mouth to ask.
Suddenly, a light flashed in my mind. I remembered that I had seen a person that looked exactly like Yan Nantian in the secret passage of the Corpse Sect. That person was the Great Elder of the Corpse Sect, Yan Dong Yue. Since the person in front of me wasn't Yan Nantian, then it must be Yan Dong Yue.
But why did he call me Nantian?
Could it be …
Thinking about this, I hastily reached out to touch my face.
Although I could only roughly feel it, I could already conclude that this face wasn't my own. It was extremely similar to Yan Dong Yue's face. It was Yan Nantian's face.
After knowing this, my heart couldn't help but be overwhelmed with shock.
What was going on? Why did I turn into Yan Nantian's appearance? Didn't the Corpse Sect disappear? Why did it rise from the ashes?
I found it hard to accept and pinched my arm. The obvious pain made me understand that I wasn't in a dream.
I was completely stunned, and my mind was in a mess.
Yan Dong Yue saw that I didn't respond to him and was doing something strange. His eyes were filled with doubt and he asked, "Nantian, what's wrong?
You looked as if your soul had left your body.
Could it be that you're unhappy after returning to the sect? "
I still didn't reply to him and instead pondered in silence.
I could conclude that I had indeed entered the fourth floor through the glass door of the third floor of the Spirit Lock Tower. As for why I appeared here, I didn't know.
However, from my previous experience, the space in this tower was extremely strange. Every floor had unpredictable things that happened. I was very clear on this point.
Although the things that happened every time shocked me, I was always able to escape from danger and I also gained a lot of enlightenment.
Since then, I faintly felt that everything that happened in the Spirit Lock Tower seemed to have been set up. There was a vein that I couldn't see leading me to complete a certain task. Only after completing it would I be able to smoothly reach the next floor.
Because of this, I firmly believed that I hadn't transmigrated to the Corpse Sect. I was here to complete the task of the fourth floor.