Reborn Tyrant: Immortal Cultivation and Vengeanc

Chapter 1: Reincarnation

"Dark Lord, the judgment of the gods has arrived; what are your final words?"In the grandeur of the throne hall, nine divine beings scornfully gazed upon the Demon Lord seated upon his obsidian throne.The laws of the gods had sealed off the entire space, rendering the air as viscous as resin, where even the flickering light of candles could not dance freely.The Dark Lord leaned back against his ebony throne, his crimson eyes akin to seething pools of blood, filled with boundless killing intent. Once, He instilled terror in all living beings, reigning supreme over the Demon Realm and serving as the very source of nightmares for countless creatures.Now, His battle-worn robe was tattered and soaked with bloodstains. The Demon Realm's armies were routed, the eternal and indestructible barrier of His divine temple shattered, and even His last servant vanished into nothingness, dissipating into a cloud of bloody mist at the mere thought of the gods.Worse still, His own condition—after countless eons, even His once-unconquerable body was riddled with wounds, its former might long gone."Such a day has finally come," the Dark Lord said softly, yet his thoughts surged like turbulent waves.Recalling his lengthy life, he too had been a spirited youth, ascending the divine ladder through extraordinary wisdom and perseverance, transforming from mortal to deity.But who could have foreseen that this god-king, once dominant over the world, would ultimately become the Dark Lord, whose name alone struck fear into the hearts of all?All these memories had grown distant; friends, wife, children, subjects, and even enemies, they had all scattered like grains of sand carried away by the wind. In comparison to eternal life, they seemed but fleeting bubbles, vanishing in an instant, insignificant to mention."Hahaha..." The Dark Lord suddenly burst into a mournful yet wild laughter, disdainfully mocking the gods before him."Pitiful false gods, behold true power!" As the words fell, He abruptly opened his eyes, and within the depths of his pupils, a flawless circular mark coalesced, radiating dazzling divine brilliance.In an instant, His skin turned translucent, revealing veins beneath that writhed like living organisms."Beware! He's about to reveal his true form and fight to the death!" The gods shouted in alarm."To slay the Dark Lord, reclaim our authority, and usher in a new epoch!" With a fierce cry, myriad tense energies permeated the air, eventually coalescing into a deafening word:"Kill!!"　　A hum resounded!The throne hall reverberated with a buzzing sound as a burst of dazzling light suddenly erupted from the black throne, engulfing every corner in an instant.The space contorted and twisted under the relentless surge, forming a dark vortex that resembled the primordial chaos at the universe's birth.In the vortex, Dark Lord's flesh swelled rapidly, transforming into a towering giant, like a mountain peak standing before the gods. His massive eyes flickered with intense killing intent and fierce determination."Is this truly my end?" Dark Lord pondered to himself, his voice deep and melancholic."I have unleashed my final strength; after this battle, whether victorious or not, I can no longer halt the ebb of life..."There was profound reluctance in His tone: "Had I taken that path sooner, perhaps I could have touched upon true immortality!"At the brink of despair, the flawless circular imprint emerged once more in His mind. It was a law He had gleaned from the powers of the gods in His twilight years, seemingly touching upon the essence of the world itself.Its power symbolized reincarnation!Now, He poured everything into it, displaying to the gods the ultimate might that transcended life and death!......As night descended, the valley was drenched in thick, ink-like darkness.The moon's crisp radiance streamed down like silver silk cascading along the contours of the cliffs, spilling into the narrow valley floor.Here lay the Li tribe, where clusters of lights stretched out like a winding serpent, housing tens of thousands who thrived and multiplied.Deep in the western heartland of the tribe stood an ancient, sturdy stone edifice that remained brightly lit.It was a monastery, its main hall filled with an aged yet solemn atmosphere. A high dome adorned with exquisite murals recounted ancient myths.Before the central altar, seven divine statues stood tall and mysterious, embodying different powers and wisdoms. Behind them were rows of solemn ancestral tablets etched with the names of past sages."May the Seven Gods bestow their grace, and our Ancestors their protection. On the sacred Revelation Day tomorrow, may our Li tribe give birth to more gifted young individuals, injecting vitality and hope into our tribe!"Kneeling devoutly before the solemn altar was a middle-aged man with streaks of grey in his hair, hands clasped together in prayer.He was none other than the tribal chief of the Li tribe, offering up his prayers with utmost sincerity.　　"May the Seven Gods' grace descend...""And may our Ancestors' blessings be upon us..."Behind the tribal chief knelt more than a dozen elders, all similarly clad in broad, dark-colored robes, each whispering prayers.Upon completing their prayers, they rose and proceeded to take their seats at the long table, where the tense atmosphere slightly eased."Tomorrow is the annual Revelation Festival. I wonder if this year will see outstanding new generation cultivators rise to prominence!" sighed one elder, his words revealing a longing for talented individuals."Year after year, time passes so swiftly. Our Li tribe has not produced an A-grade talent among the youth for five consecutive years now," another elder mused with deep emotion."Yes, nearby tribes like the Yang tribe and the Xianyu tribe have been consistently birthing geniuses. Especially the Xianyu tribe—three years ago, there was XianYu Jade. Her talent was truly terrifying!"The discussions turned toward the neighboring two major tribes, and as soon as XianYu Jade's name was mentioned, a hint of concern flashed across many elders' faces.This genius girl had advanced to the third tier of cultivation within just three short years, leaving not only the younger generation far behind but also instilling a sense of pressure and dread in many older-generation cultivators regarding her rapid growth."We're not entirely without hope this year; there's a young person I'm quite optimistic about," said one elder, his eyes sparkling with anticipation."You mean Dreamer?" another elder's tone lifted slightly, "Indeed, she has been intelligent and quick-witted since childhood, consistently topping her academic scores. More importantly, through the basic elixirs provided by the academy, she has honed her physique to surpass that of ordinary people.""Pity, her family background is terrible. Her mother passed away early, her father neglects the family, and she has a mentally challenged older brother. If she performs exceptionally well tomorrow, I could support her financially," an elder spoke up.His words drew numerous gazes and contemplation."Of course, I'll provide her with extra care within the academy as well..." chimed in the elder responsible for the academy, his tone seemingly competing with the previous speaker.As the discussion delved deeper, the Li Tribal Chief lightly tapped on the long table, promptly drawing everyone's attention back."For now, let's set aside other topics. The time grows late, and our top priority is to finalize the specific procedures for tomorrow's Revelation Day!"　　Beyond the bustling hall, the small village nestled under the night sky had descended into a tranquil silence.Li Dreamer, the young girl who had drawn much attention in the council chamber, had just concluded a grueling day at her employer's home."Finally home. I'm so tired, I could sleep for days!""Tomorrow is Revelation Day. If only I can become a cultivator, days like these will be behind me!" she vowed silently to herself as she turned the key and locked the front door.But just as she turned around, an unusual commotion emanated from deep within the backyard, resembling a discordant cackle of laughter.Her brow furrowed with worry, "Oh, my foolish brother, what am I supposed to do with you?"With her mother long gone and her father vanished amidst gambling debts, it was just Li Dreamer and her brain-afflicted older brother left in the family.Sure enough, it must have been her brother having another episode."Hahaha!""Hahahaha, hahahaha...!""Hahahaha, hahahaha, hahahaha..."In the backyard training room, flames roared within the wood-burning stove, casting flickering shadows across the walls. A silhouette of a youth danced erratically in the light and darkness.Li Whisper laughed maniacally, his face twisted in exaggerated excitement. "The power is real! I've successfully completed the cycle of reincarnation!""I've finally awakened once more; my throne, await my return!"Lost in boundless joy, he verged on suffocating from laughter but managed to catch his breath, his smile fading into a gaze that grew profound as he began to assess his current state.After a moment, he sorted through the memories of this life.Name: Li Whisper.Born 16 years ago in the Li tribe.Yet upon reflection, he found himself stunned and perplexed."I'm already 16 years old?""For the first half of my life, I lived like a witless person?" Recalling his 16 years, he felt disoriented.It wasn't until today that he truly reclaimed his self and regained his sanity."Tomorrow is the so-called Revelation Day? The timing isn't too bad; I can seize this opportunity to embark on the path of cultivation!"His gaze fell upon the cauldron atop the wood-burning stove, filled to the brim with ink-green medicinal bathwater, its aroma of herbs wafting in the air."This is a beginner's medicinal bath, meant to cleanse the impurities from a mortal's body, laying a solid foundation for future cultivation.""Was this prepared for my sister?""No matter. On tomorrow's Revelation Day, I cannot fail."　　Splash!Whisper shed his clothes and leaped without hesitation into the seething cauldron of medicinal bathwater.The scorching steam hissed as it rose instantly, a heat that would blister the skin of an ordinary person failing to leave any mark on him. A thick layer of medicinal solution enveloped him like a thin film of oil, insulating against the intense heat.A subtle tingling sensation crept through his pores, subtly transforming and reinforcing his body."Hu!" Whisper exhaled deeply, sensing the subtle changes within.This was a necessary step towards cultivation; only by continuously absorbing the essence from the medicinal liquid and nourishing his meridians could he have a greater chance at becoming a cultivator!At that moment, a voice of reproach came from the front room—Li Dreamer's: "Big Dummy, how many times do I have to tell you not to shout and scream in the house?"Wearing a pair of dainty leather shoes, she hurried across the wooden floorboards, her footsteps rapid and urgent."You! Have you finished what I asked you to do?"Li Dreamer had long, lustrous hair as dark as ink, tied up in a playful bow with a slender silk ribbon, accentuating her pure and innocent aura."Where is he?"However, when she burst into the training room with great haste, she found it empty."How could he vanish at this time?""Frustratingly, if he could just disappear outside forever, it'd be a good deed..." She bit her lip, muttering curses under her breath.As the night deepened, the priority was completing today's medicinal bath, hardening her body to become more resilient, giving her an extra edge for tomorrow's Revelation Day.She locked the wooden door, removed the silk ribbon from her hair, letting her soft tresses flow down like a waterfall to her waist.Only during these fleeting moments could she reveal her innocent side as a young girl.Just as she was about to enter the bath, her eyes suddenly widened in shock, her pupils dilating as she stared in disbelief at the condition inside the tub."How can this be?""How are you here?""Ahh!"Upon recognizing the figure in the bathtub, she let out a startled scream, losing her balance and tumbling in, panic-stricken.　　"How could you be here? You, you dared to!"She never would have imagined that her missing brother was actually lying in the medicinal bath tub, sleeping away!!"You fool, idiot, moron! How dare you, why did you dare... this is my medicinal bath!" Li Dreamer was both shocked and furious."Calm down. You're Dreamer, right?" Whisper lay relaxed in the bath tub, unfazed by her struggles."Uh?" Dreamer's eyelids twitched slightly as her pupils narrowed into a sharp point, filled with surprise."You, you can speak?" She calmed herself and swam to a corner of the bath tub, cautiously asking.This was the first time she had ever seen her brother act normally; usually, he would only make grunting noises like a wild animal."I've regained myself," Whisper replied.Dreamer stared at Whisper intently, processing a flood of information.After a moment, she bit her lip gently, revealing a hint of resentment:"I'm participating in Revelation Day tomorrow, it's my only chance to change my fate...""I know," Whisper calmly interrupted her."Then why did you waste my medicinal bath?""I'll be participating in Revelation Day too," Whisper responded coolly to his sister's questioning."If I recall correctly, the amount of medicinal bath you've been collecting from the academy has always been for two people, hasn't it?""I'm merely taking back what's rightfully mine."