Chapter 706 - Lost Soul and Shattered Spirit (1/2)

Ever since the annihilation of Yinshang and the expansion of Netherworld, Shen Lian knew that he had advanced into a precarious state that could not be rewound. After all, his existence was already known by Yuxu Palace.

In the face of such a mighty authority of celestialism which have been inherited through years in the universe along with their cooperation with Bajing Palace, even the Vulture Peak of the Buddhism sect had to retreat.

Though he could secure his life momentarily, he would still face his death if they truly challenged him to a battle.

Though the laws of heaven stated that there would always be a possibility of survival, such an opportunity was not provided. Whether the chance would realize depended on the individual himself. Prior to this, Lord of Dao Luya had given him the Nailhead Seven Arrows Book. Shen Lian did not understand intention then and thought the gift was meant to be used against mighty foes. However, he finally understood it after the great battle against Daoist Master Yuding's reincarnation.

In order to perform a technique, the Nailhead Seven Arrows Book required twenty-one days. Though it was powerful, it was unable to be used against top almighties. After all, almighties were able to sense and examine the use of this weapon. Twenty-one days was sufficient for the opponents to kill Shen Lian numerous times.

Therefore, it was not wise to use the Nailhead Seven Arrows Book against mighty foes. However, if he were to use it against himself, there would be no hindrance. Moreover, he had placed the Nailhead Seven Arrows Book in Bi You Palace. Apart from Daoist Master Shangqing, no one knew about the thing that happened in Bi You Palace. Shen Lian made this decision for he had no other available options. This was a measure where one was destructed in order to resurrect himself in the future.

If he had died, all troubles would be resolved.

His death would be genuine. However, since he had the status as the master of Netherland, he could utilize the force of the Register of Life and Death to lead his true self into an infinite karmic cycle. At that time, he would not be able to know where he was. Thus, others would be unable to predict his presence as well. Of course, Daoists were the exception. Ultimately, it depended on whether the two Daoist Masters Yuqing and Taiqing were bothered by small being like him.

As for this issue, Shen Lian could only leave it to fate.

Roughly fourteen days had passed since Perfected Lord of Qingyuan Miaodao met him after he started his plan. He had to sustain another seven more days.

This was also one of the reasons why Shen Lian returned to the temple to face his death. The temple was Qing Xuan Heavenly Lord of Salvation from Misery's divine region. He could only control time in this place.

In the past, it was rumored that a day in the heaven equated to a year in the mortal realm. This was because the Lord Emperor changed the laws of time in the heaven and such difference was thus, created. In the temple, Shen Lian could use Qing Xuan Heavenly Lord of Salvation from Misery's technique to achieve a similar result.

When this glass of wine was finished, seven days would have past in the external world.

Nonetheless, as Shen Lian finished drinking this wine that was made from the main ingredient of Five Flavored Tea of Forgetfulness, many of his memories were blurred. Even things related to the Mastery of Senses and Qing Xuan seemed like faraway memories.

The Perfected Lord of Qingyuan Miaodao watched Shen Lian as the latter drank the wine. He smiled and said, ”This wine is called 'Life is but a dream'. If you were to die, you will not experience pain for all you had experienced were merely a dream.”

After he finished, he was about to execute his plans.

However, Shen Lian disappeared before his eyes. In an instant, a person appeared on the temple's altar. He was surrounded by gleaming divine lights. He did not have emotions and embraced anatta. He was a deity.

Perfected Lord of Qingyuan Miaodao was slightly startled. He started to examine all living things in the world. Suddenly, he realized all of Shen Lian's vital force was dispersed.

The deity was Qing Xuan Heavenly Lord of Salvation from Misery. Unfortunately, he was not Shen Lian for he did not have Shangqing Primordial Spirit's imprint on his body. As he was emotionless and embraced anatta, he was only left with benevolence for all sentient being.