"Reincarnation Purple Lotus? Another innate lifeform?" Mu Changqing asked, a hint of confusion in his voice.
"Yes, it belongs to no faction. It should not exist in the Primordial Chaos now, but has chosen to undergo extreme transformation through endless self-reincarnation, ascending to a higher tier among innate lifeforms. I need you to personally suppress and capture it, to assist me in completing its final transformation," Dao Zu said earnestly to Mu Changqing.
As he was now, he could not act himself. Or rather, his main body could not act, as it was undergoing its own transformation. Therefore, he had no choice but to cooperate with Mu Changqing. Only a madman like Mu Changqing would be willing to help him return to his peak, unafraid of anything.
Mu Changqing pondered for a moment, gently stroking the curious little head of Yin Yin. Then, he looked up again, his eyes deep and seemingly able to see through all things, fixing on Dao Zu.
"Tell me about the current division of tiers among innate lifeforms," Mu Changqing asked with slight curiosity, not rushing to agree. Mu Changqing never acted without benefit. Even if Dao Zu promised that once he returned to his peak, when the ultimate curtain was lifted and the final battle began, he would stand against the Demon Ancestor for him, it was not enough. It was far from enough for him to personally suppress the Reincarnation Purple Lotus.
As he spoke, Mu Changqing waved his hand, and a supreme purple flame emperor's throne rose behind him. Like an invincible emperor, he placed Yin Yin on the purple flame throne, leaning back lazily. The purple flames seethed, and Dao Zu, seeing Mu Changqing in such a manner, showed a trace of hesitation on his face. He naturally understood the meaning of Mu Changqing's action. Submission!!! Everything was unspoken, yet they understood each other.
Mu Changqing remained silent, instead toying with Yin Yin with amusement. The purple flames, sensing Yin Yin's presence, rejoiced and leaped. It was as if Yin Yin were also the master of the Purple Nether Flame. And the Purple Nether Flame was the Dao Flame of the Burial of the Heavens Great Dao. Therefore, Mu Changqing became increasingly interested in Yin Yin's true identity. It was a pity that he could not deduce any clues. He only knew that Yin Yin's background was terrifying.
After a long while, Dao Zu sighed lightly and his body slightly stooped. This sigh represented his submission. He had no other choice. Other innate lifeforms would not allow him to return to his peak. The Heavenly Dao would not allow it, the Demon Ancestor would not allow it, and the Human Ancestor would not allow it. Even terrifying beings who did not belong to the two major factions would not allow it. Therefore, from beginning to end, his only choice was Mu Changqing. A madman who feared nothing, the most domineering and frenzied in heaven and earth. He acted without fear of anything, looking down on everything.
"The tier of innate lifeforms is a realm beyond the Dao, a cultivation realm if you will. Currently, there are four known tiers: Initial Sequence, representing the bottom rung of innate lifeforms, similar to realm spirits, and... the current me."
Mu Changqing nodded slightly. Initial Sequence, as the name suggested. Beings who had just stepped into the realm of innate lifeforms, opening the prelude to the innate, existing at the bottom. Such beings could be suppressed by the current Mu Changqing with little effort, even annihilated with a raise of his hand.
Then, Mu Changqing gestured for Dao Zu to continue. Dao Zu nodded slightly, straightened his body, placed his left hand behind his back, and spoke.
"The second tier of innate lifeforms is called Carefree Roaming, similar to the Primordial Chaos Green Lotus, the Lord of Darkness, the Lord of Light, and the Reincarnation Purple Lotus." After a pause, Dao Zu spoke again. "However, the Reincarnation Purple Lotus, through endless cycles of reincarnation, seeks transformation, and may very well ascend to the third tier. I am not entirely certain about this, that fellow is extremely cunning and unpredictable."
Mu Changqing nodded casually, signaling Dao Zu to continue. He understood that Dao Zu's intention was to prevent him from being careless and falling into a trap. After all, the terrifying beings at the innate lifeform tier could not be completely defined by their actual cultivation levels.
Dao Zu continued his narration. "The third tier of innate lifeforms is called Sky Commander, similar to the Extreme Yang God, the Moon Goddess, and the Demon Lord, all of whom are in the third tier. The fourth tier of innate lifeforms, throughout history, no more than five have been known to reach this tier. And the fourth tier is called Ancient Origin Creation, the most powerful beings known among innate lifeforms, like the Demon Ancestor, the Human Ancestor, and... my past self. And you, your current combat power has also truly entered this stage."
As he spoke, Dao Zu looked at Mu Changqing, his astonishment at Mu Changqing undiminished. Battling four innate lifeforms below the innate lifeform tier, seeking transformation by borrowing the supreme power of innate lifeforms, such a mad act, unprecedented throughout history, only this one person. Therefore, in Dao Zu's eyes, Mu Changqing was a madman, a madman of unknown and extreme power. Thus, Mu Changqing became the sole variable in countless eons. Only he could change Dao Zu's tragic fate.
Mu Changqing casually played with the purple flames, speaking indifferently. "According to you, there may be other unknown innate lifeforms in the Primordial Chaos, and perhaps even innate lifeforms more terrifying than the fourth tier." Dao Zu nodded, a grave expression on his face. "Yes, when I was at the Ancient Origin Creation tier, I sensed that behind the Primordial Chaos, there were still some old fellows hidden."
Mu Changqing's lips curved upwards. He felt it was becoming more and more interesting. He had never feared the unknown. He only wanted to find them one by one, trample them underfoot, and bury them in the void. Recalling the past, upon learning the truth about innate lifeforms, he had launched a world-destroying war with no turning back. He had ultimately perished. Now, it seemed the Heavenly Dao was also hiding something. Mu Changqing absolutely did not believe that the Heavenly Dao, which could make many innate lifeforms wary and make the three fourth-tier innate lifeforms restrain themselves, could be so easily crippled by him. Even with the aid of the Burial of the Heavens Pearl, a mysterious and powerful treasure never seen before in all history, future, and eons of the Primordial Chaos, and at the cost of his life, it would not be so simple.
"What about the Heavenly Dao? What tier do you think it is?" Dao Zu was somewhat stunned, glancing warily at the sky, and replied, "Unknowable. It should transcend the tiers of innate lifeforms."
Mu Changqing stretched and sat up, looking down at Dao Zu with imposing authority. "Alright, I promise you. I will deal with the Reincarnation Purple Lotus and bring it back to help you complete your transformation and return to your peak." "But I need you to find the Land of Reincarnation for me. Dao Zu, don't deny it, you must know where the Land of Reincarnation is." Mu Changqing was certain that Dao Zu was hiding many unknown secrets. But he was not in a hurry. Dao Zu needed him as an ally, and now he was willing to bow to him. All that he knew would eventually be revealed.
Dao Zu pondered for a moment and revealed everything. "You can try the Heavenly Realm. The Land of Reincarnation should be in the Heavenly Realm. As for its specific location, I also cannot know. It involves karma, which I, in my current state, cannot bear."
Upon learning everything, Mu Changqing rose, took Yin Yin by his side, and with a wave of his hand, the purple flame emperor's throne behind him dissipated. He looked again at the coffin shrouded in endless stars in the center of the Dao rhyme, smiled, and did not probe further. He could roughly guess what Dao Zu intended to do. That little fatty was merely a cauldron, using his body to once again nurture the origin of the three thousand Great Daos. Using the innate embryonic fluid to evolve the spirit of the Great Dao's origin. Using the Great Dao diagram, borrowing the power of the heavens and stars, and using the island where the coffin was located as a furnace, to construct the model of the three thousand Great Daos. And his main body was adapting to the new three thousand Great Daos. If he obtained the Reincarnation Purple Lotus, with the innate power of reincarnation, he would recast everything, unify them, and give birth anew, eliminating any rejection.
(ps: I am reposting the cultivation realms, as there are quite a few. The main focus is on the innate lifeform tiers, the others seem less important:
Mortal Realm: Spirit Entry, Meridian Opening, Five Palaces, Six Extremes, Core Condensation, Soul Infant, Spirit Transformation, Integration, Enlightenment Dao.
Immortal Realm: Virtual Immortal, True Immortal, Immortal King (Ordinary, Supreme, Unsurpassed, Titan), Immortal Emperor.
Beyond Immortal: Transcendence Realm, Great Dao Realm, Beyond Dao is Annihilating Fate.
Innate Lifeform Tiers: Initial Sequence, Carefree Roaming, Sky Commander, Ancient Origin Creation.
To be continued... stay tuned!!!)