Chapter 12644 Cause and Effect

Chapter 12644 Cause and Effect
Ye Chen took out the shard of shard given to him by the Mirror-Eyed Demoness Li Yue and directly conveyed his will:
“Miss Liyue, if you wish to discuss the Dao, I will grant your wish.”

"However, I can't discuss matters on your turf. I'm afraid something might happen, haha."

"I'll be waiting for you in the Red Sea."

His will was transmitted, and a day later, a piece of void by the Red Sea suddenly cracked as if frozen, but it did not turn into ice; rather, it turned into a mirror, and a piece of void transformed into a prism.

Then, a woman walked out of the prism.

This woman, whose body was entirely composed of shattered mirror fragments, was none other than the Mirror-Eyed Demoness, Li Yue.

"I have arrived, Lord of Reincarnation."

When Jing Liyue saw Ye Chen, she smiled slightly.

The Red Sea was surging, and a storm was raging; only two people stood on the shore.

"You've made up your mind so quickly? Are you willing to discuss philosophy with me now?"

Jing Liyue smiled.

Ye Chen also smiled and said, "If it's just about discussing the Dao, then of course I'm willing."

"However, I also have a request, and I hope Miss Liyue can help me."

Jing Liyue asked, "What is it?"

“I said, as long as you agree to discuss the Dao with me, I will settle all disputes for you.”

"Of course, this only applies to the Temple of the End. I can't be bothered with the trouble you caused outside."

Ye Chen nodded and said, "I know, but this is not what I'm asking for."

"I've heard that Miss Liyue possesses astonishing magical powers with her Illusion Mirror, capable of reflecting all things in the heavens."

"Hmm, I would like to ask you to reveal a secret of heaven."

Jing Liyue seemed to sense something and said, "The secrets of heaven beyond this world?"

Ye Chen smiled and said, "You are indeed a smart girl."

The scene Ye Chen had seen earlier was Ren Feifan flipping through a book in the basement, when Wushi Daozu arrived and killed him with a single sword strike.

This scene was too bizarre, and Ye Chen wanted to know the cause and effect.

Looking across the heavens now, it seems that the only person who can help him is this Mirror-Eyed Demoness, Li Yue.

In fact, Ye Chen wasn't sure if Jing Liyue could do it.

But at this critical juncture, we have no choice but to try anything, even if it seems hopeless.

After all, Jing Liyue could even reflect the future Heavenly Demon of the Dao Ancestor of No End, so she should be able to reflect a scene of heavenly secrets outside the world as well.

Jing Liyue smiled and said, "It's not easy to reflect the celestial secrets beyond this world. If we accidentally reflect some chaotic evil god or demon, that would be terrible. I am just a weak woman and can't be frightened."

Ye Chen smiled and said, "Name your price. How can you help me?"

"However you wish to discuss the Dao, I can impart all my Daoist teachings to you, if you can learn them."

Hearing Ye Chen's straightforward words, Jing Liyue couldn't help but chuckle and said, "The Lord of Reincarnation is really straightforward. It's good to deal with smart people; there's no need to beat around the bush."

"Then I'll be frank, I want your Burial Technique."

Ye Chen frowned and asked, "The Burial Technique?"

Jing Liyue said, "Yes, it is this Burial Technique."

She stretched out her hand, and a lens appeared in her palm. The image shown in the lens was Ye Chen suppressing the Endless Heavenly Demon with a single palm strike using the Burial Word Technique.

That Burial Mantra was incredibly powerful and overwhelming; it was designed to annihilate and crush everything.

Sweep away all demons and monsters!
Overbearing and invincible!

Ye Chen crossed his arms and laughed, "So, young lady wants to learn this technique. This Burial Technique is not easy to learn."

Jing Liyue said, "I know. I have calculated and reflected that this Burial Word Technique was created by you. It is derived from the Reincarnation Method. To master it, one must have a profound foundation in the Reincarnation Method."

Ye Chen said, "That's right. I won't hold back. If you want to learn, I can teach you."

"But this method of reincarnation is not something everyone can learn. Talent, comprehension, time, resources, and opportunity are all indispensable."

"Let me put it this way, even if you asked me to start all over again, I wouldn't have the confidence to master this Burial Technique."

Ye Chen was very frank and spoke frankly about the difficulty of the Burial Technique.

Jing Liyue really knows how to pick things; she immediately chose the Burial Technique, which is almost the most difficult to learn.

Jing Liyue said, "I know it will be difficult. Try to teach me. I know you have a way."

“I have envisioned my own future, and I have indeed mastered the art of burial, but I do not know how I mastered it.”

Ye Chen pondered for a moment, then said, "Can I teach you other techniques?"

Jing Liyue shook her head and said, "No, I only want the Burial Word Technique."

Ye Chen frowned and asked, "Why are you so stubborn, young lady?"

Jing Liyue remained silent, as if she had a secret she didn't want to reveal.

Ye Chen said, "Miss, we are all intelligent people, so let's not hold back. If you really want to discuss the Dao and cooperate, you must be frank with me."

"I think I've been sincere enough and am willing to teach you all my magic techniques, as long as you can learn them."

"You should at least show some sincerity."

Jing Liyue paused for a moment, then finally sighed and said:
"Because of the Ancestor Zhan Tian, ​​the Zhan Word Technique."

Ye Chen asked, "Who?"

Jing Liyue said, "Ancestor Zhantian is one of the three progenitors of the Wild Hunt path. He has a unique skill called the Slash Technique, which is in my possession."

"This 'Slaying' technique, which slays the heavens and changes the way, is the true essence of the Dao. It is to slay all that is dark, corrupt, and backward. Its power is extremely great. Once you master it, theoretically, you can kill everyone!"

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen's gaze narrowed slightly.

To take everyone's lives sounds a bit too domineering and brutal.

"See for yourself."

Jing Liyue sighed, spread her hands, and released more than a dozen mirror lenses.

Within these lenses, scenes unfold: a mighty and imposing man conquering far and wide.

That man was brave and fierce, charging wildly through the chaos, exuding a violent and domineering aura. He tore, crushed, and shattered all evil gods, all strange things, and all chaos, his domineering presence was awe-inspiring.

"Is this the Heaven-Slaying Ancestor?"

Ye Chen was also shocked when he looked at this tall and imposing man.

Jing Liyue said, "Yes, Ancestor Zhantian is an ancient god from ancient times. The reason he is so fierce is because he has a force supporting him."

"That energy comes from the 'Slay' technique!"

"When I saw your Burial Technique, I was shocked, because your Dao is very similar to that of the Heaven-Slaying Ancestor!"

Ye Chen listened to Jing Liyue's words and fell into deep thought.

He discovered that his path was indeed somewhat similar to that of the Heaven-Slaying Ancestor.

His "burial" mantra is to bury all that is dark and corrupt, and to suppress everything.

The "Slaying" technique of the Ancestor of Heaven Slaying also contains the same profound meaning.

Moreover, it is sharper, more ferocious, and more domineering; it is meant to kill everything!
Ye Chen's Burial Technique cannot bury Chaos, because the power of Chaos is too profound and deep.

However, the Slaying Ancestor's Slaying Technique, relying on the sharpness of Slaying Heaven, may be able to cleave through the chaos!

The situation that Ancestor Zhantian faced was far darker, more vicious, and more cruel than that that Ye Chen faced.

The Ancestor Zhantian was an ancient god from before the world existed. At that time, before the chaos was created, the world was a chaotic darkness, which gave rise to countless evil gods and monsters.

This is the terrifying world that the Ancestor Zhantian faced.

"I suppose I could say that Ancestor Zhantian is my master, because he possesses a Primordial Demon-Illuminating Mirror, which can reflect one's inner demons."

"If you want to take someone else's life, you must first take your own. You must first cut off all the dark, cowardly, timid, and fearful inner demons in your heart."

"Only in this way can one possess a fearless and pure Dao heart, and carve out a path in the dark and chaotic world, a path to create a new world."

"But unfortunately, even the Ancestor Zhantian was ultimately entangled by the Chaos Demon in his heart. He was ultimately unable to eradicate all the obstacles in his heart; the power of chaos was too heavy!"

"In the end, he went to the [Tomb of the Gods] and chose to fall into a deep sleep."

"His 'Slaying' technique is imprinted on that Innate Demon-Illuminating Mirror, and as for me..."

Ye Chen asked, "Are you the spirit of that mirror?"

Jing Liyue shook her head and said, "I am, but I am not."

Ye Chen asked, "What do you mean?"

Jing Liyue sighed, "Actually, I am a weak and pitiful little girl who was swallowed by the Innate Demon-Illuminating Mirror and has been trapped in the mirror ever since."

"This mirror is of the chaotic attribute. You should know how terrifying chaos is. Sooner or later, I will also be devoured by chaos and become a monster."

As she spoke, Jing Liyue released more shards of mirror, within which were imprisoned demons of bizarre and indescribable shapes. Upon seeing Ye Chen, they roared angrily, trying to break free of the mirrors, but were ultimately stopped by an inexplicable force and failed to break through.

Jing Liyue has no facial features, but Ye Chen can imagine that her expression is one of sorrow.

"These monsters are all people who were once devoured by the Innate Demon-Illuminating Mirror. Alas, I can accept becoming a chaotic demoness, but I cannot accept myself becoming a filthy and twisted monster."

Jing Liyue sighed softly.

Ye Chen sighed and said, "So, you want to learn the Severing Technique, to sever all things dark and chaotic, to climb out of the quagmire of chaos, to break free from the shackles of this demonic mirror, and to regain your normal human identity?"

He had probably already guessed Jing Liyue's motives.

Jing Liyue said, "That's right, exactly!"

"However, the 'Severing' technique has a very high threshold for cultivation. I have tried to practice it diligently, but I have never been able to get the hang of it."

“I knew my turning point had arrived when I saw your burial incantation.”

"As long as I master your Burial Technique first, and use that as a springboard, I can master the Slash Technique!"

"That 'Slaying' technique is actually an enhanced version of the 'Burial' technique."

"Your Burial Technique is connected to the Daoist method of the Ancestor Zhan Tian; both possess an invincible aura capable of sweeping away all demons and monsters."

Ye Chen understood everything she said. After a moment of thought, he said:
"I understand the principles, but my burial technique is hard to learn."

"If you want to learn, I have to teach you the method of reincarnation from the beginning."

Jing Liyue said, "Even if it's difficult, I have to learn it! I don't want to be invaded by chaos and end up as a twisted monster."

"I know you must have a way to teach me!"

Ye Chen pondered for a moment, then said, "If you're asking for a solution, then there is one."

“I can create a time realm, slow down time, make a glance feel like an eternity, and then teach you slowly.”

"Although my reincarnation method is complex, you may not be able to learn it in a year, but you will eventually be able to get the basics after a hundred years, a thousand years, or ten thousand years."

Jing Liyue was overjoyed and said, "I knew you had a way!"

Ye Chen shook his head again and said, "If I want to teach you magic, I need to concentrate and calm my mind. My Dao heart is in chaos right now, so I can't teach you anything."

"You have to resolve my issues first, so I can get rid of this trouble."

Jing Liyue nodded. Since Ye Chen was willing to teach her the Burial Technique, she was naturally willing to help him as well.

Both of them are intelligent people and know that only by being honest and open with each other and cooperating sincerely can they get what they want.

She then said, "If you want to see celestial scenes beyond the world, I can help you."

"What do you want to reflect? Give me a clue."

She reflects the cause and effect of all heavens, but naturally she cannot do so out of thin air; she needs clues.

Ye Chen thought for a moment, then activated the Memory Divine Path technique, forming a flowing image from the relevant memories in his mind, displaying it in his hand, and said:

"Help me reflect on these two people and see what the cause and effect were."

The images in his palm shifted, showing Ren Feifan flipping through a book in the basement, and finally, Wushi Daozu arriving and stabbing him with a sword.

The Great Heavenly Emperor, the Great Demon Lord, and the diary entries about going back to the past and reversing the future are truly baffling.

Jing Liyue stared at the scene and exclaimed in surprise.

"How about it?"

Ye Chen asked.

"This scene involves enormous celestial secrets and causal relationships! It may even concern the birth and death of the world!"

Jing Liyue said, somewhat shocked.

"I know, so I'd like to ask you to step in and help guide the next steps."

"Ren Feifan is my close friend and mentor. I want to know if he is safe and sound."

Ye Chen asked, "Also, who exactly is this Great Heavenly Emperor he mentioned?"

Jing Liyue said, "This Great Heavenly Emperor is..."

She paused abruptly at this point.

Ye Chen hurriedly asked, "Who is it?"

Jing Liyue shook her head and said, "No, I can't say it."

Ye Chen said, "Are you trying to hide something from me again?"

Jing Liyue said, "No, it's because this Great Heavenly Emperor has a huge karmic connection. He has already laid down the law of cause and effect, prohibiting anyone in the world from talking about his name, otherwise they will surely suffer calamity."

"My cultivation is insufficient to reverse this law of cause and effect, and I cannot utter his name."

Ye Chen frowned deeply. Judging from her expression, Jing Liyue knew the name of the Great Heavenly Emperor, but she just couldn't bring herself to say it.

Without a doubt, this "Great Heavenly Emperor" is a very important clue, involving various future events.

"I can actually read minds. You just can't say it out loud. Can you read my mind?"

"I want to see your heart; I will search for clues about the Great Heavenly Emperor myself."

Ye Chen said.

Jing Liyue was a little wary and asked, "You want to read my mind?"

Ye Chen said, "Yes, don't worry, I will only read the cause and effect related to the Great Heavenly Emperor, and will not pry into your other privacy."

"You can seal it yourself with a mirror, and only give me things related to the Great Heavenly Emperor."

Jing Liyue paused for a moment; she did indeed have that ability.

In fact, she had long ago used the illusion mirror technique to conceal her secrets, so anyone who wanted to spy on her could only see the refracted mirror light.

"Alright, I'll read your mind then."

Jing Liyue sighed and finally agreed to Ye Chen's request.

Click.

Her body, constructed from shattered glass, cracked open, and then a petite, pure-looking girl emerged from the mirror case.

It turns out that her body, made of shattered mirror, was just a shell; the real person was hidden inside.

The girl who emerged had rather pale skin, and her innocent face carried a numbness born of torment and fear, making her look somewhat pitiful.

"I've already revealed my true form, so if you can read minds, then go ahead and do so."

The girl spoke softly, her voice numb and sluggish.

This numbness is the result of enduring too much darkness, fear, and loneliness.

"The girl is quite pretty."

Ye Chen smiled and said.

"Stop joking, hurry up and do it, then you can teach me the Burial Technique."

"I treat you with sincerity, and you must treat me with sincerity in return, otherwise..."

She paused here and didn't continue.

Ye Chen nodded and said, "I know."

His gaze focused, and he looked at Jing Liyue's heart.

Although Jing Liyue was unguarded, she was the spirit of the Innate Demon-Illuminating Mirror and possessed the foundation of chaotic energy, making her constitution very special. Ye Chen was unable to see through her heart for the time being.

Seeing Ye Chen frowning, seemingly having gained nothing, Jing Liyue said, "Can't you see it? Should I rip my heart out and give it to you?"

Ye Chen said, "No need for that, well, as long as..."

He paused slightly at this point.

Jing Liyue seemed to understand, grabbed Ye Chen's hand, pressed it to her chest, and said, "Is this okay?"

Ye Chen's palm touched the girl's softness, but he felt a chill.

Jing Liyue's body and hands were ice cold, devoid of any warmth.

"can."

But after touching her chest, Ye Chen made contact and finally glimpsed her heart.

He saw that her heart, almost all her thoughts and memories, were sealed with pieces of mirror, the defenses were extremely tight.

All Ye Chen could see was a single memory scene, a ball of light.

A brilliant, magnificent, and vast light.

It has a primordial holiness, but it is not the primordial; it is majestic, domineering, and awe-inspiring.

Within this ball of light, there was a vaguely discernible figure, dressed in an imperial robe and wearing a crown. Although the figure was indistinct, it exuded an aura of dominance.

Ye Chen was deeply moved when he saw the light and the scene. After a long while, he finally withdrew his hand from Jing Liyue's chest.

Ye Chen warmed Jing Liyue's chest.

"Do you see clearly?"

Jing Liyue asked.

Ye Chen nodded and said, "I see clearly now. So this Great Heavenly Emperor is the most..."

At this point, Ye Chen suddenly felt a powerful force of cause and effect gripping his throat, preventing him from saying what he was about to say.

"Alright, it's best to keep it to yourself. Otherwise, if you blurt it out, you might violate the taboo of cause and effect, which would be very troublesome."

Jing Liyue said calmly.

"Ok."

Ye Chen nodded. When he was reading minds, he had already realized that this Great Heavenly Emperor was actually the most powerful person in the chaotic era before the world was born!
This Great Heavenly Emperor belongs to no particular path, yet he is proficient in all paths. With his incomparably powerful strength, he suppresses all evil spirits and even suppresses vast swathes of chaos. He is about to open up the chaos and successfully create the world!
However, at the last moment, he failed and was ultimately unsuccessful.

Having failed in his creation, he issued a decree on the law of cause and effect before his death, forbidding anyone from speaking of him.

No one knows why he forbids others from talking about it.

In short, the Great Heavenly Emperor is dead, and the new world belongs to the Primordial Era and the Abyss.

Ye Chen guessed that the basement where Ren Feifan was located should contain the relics of the Great Heavenly Emperor, or even his diary!

Ren Feifan wants to go back to the past by reading through his diary, so that he can change the past and reverse the future.

This is what Ye Chen deduced based on the current clues.

As for what Ren Feifan wanted to change or reverse, he had no idea.

Jing Liyue said, "Now, I will show you the scene from just now and see what happens next."

"You're worried about Ren Feifan, aren't you? Afraid he'll be killed by the Beginningless Dao Ancestor, aren't you?"

Ye Chen replied, "Yes."

Jing Liyue said, "Hmm, that's strange. Aren't Wushi Daozu and Ren Feifan friends?"

"The two of them went to the other side of the world together, so how did they turn against each other?"

"Even the Primordial Dao Ancestor called him a traitor?"

Her ability to discern the secrets of heaven was extremely powerful, and she naturally glimpsed that the Dao Ancestor Wushi and Ren Feifan had traveled together to the outside world.

There is no doubt that the two are friends.

But now, the two have broken ties, and even the Dao Ancestor Wushi has called Ren Feifan a traitor.