Huh? Isn't this an adventure kingdom building game?!-Chapter 939 - 822: Judge Lu (Part 2)

Under normal circumstances, mortal lives are like completed works, set in form from birth, with their brief existences pre-determined, leaving little room for significant change. If an unexpected event requires revision, it is known as 'defying heaven to change fate,' and even as a Judge in charge of the Book of Life and Death, I must pay a heavy price;

However, the cultivation realm is not so predictable, because cultivation truly allows one to change fate, a path going against the heavens. When one gains the opportunity to become a Cultivator, their mortal name automatically moves from the upper register to the lower one.

At the same time, fate is no longer set in stone and can change at any moment, perhaps granting longevity through virtuous deeds or shortening it by going against the Heavenly Dao. But ultimately, reaping the consequences of one's actions cannot escape from the Heavenly Dao Laws."

"So you mean to say that even if this Demon Cultivator named Jiu Qing were to be found and killed today, it wouldn't be evident in the Book of Life and Death?" Bai Yunqi said, a bit disappointed in the legendary Book of Life and Death.

Lu Huai nodded with a smile, "If it were the real Book of Life and Death, the cultivation realm could still predict some things, especially when someone's doomed fate has been determined, at which point it would automatically manifest. As it stands, using this book now is indeed insufficient; only when someone dies does it automatically erase their name. For example..."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, causing the Book of Life and Death to flutter and finally settle on a page.

The strange and curious characters on it were gradually disappearing.

Witnessing this mystical scene, which represented a Cultivator's recent death, Bai Yunqi's eyes widened in amazement;

Jiang Yuan stepped forward to find that beside the warped writing, a "synchronized translation" from the system gradually appeared, showing the name and life details of a deceased demon cultivator struggling to rise from the page before melting into a blob of ink above the Book of Life and Death.

Moments later, all information vanished, leaving only a clean white page as the ink blob dropped and melted with a "plop," forming line after line of freshly distorted writing.

"Not a page of the Book of Life and Death is wasted; right now, countless Cultivators are dying across many worlds, while countless new cultivators are being born, occupying these pages again." Lu Huai casually flipped the pages, revealing the many vibrant lives just passing by before him.

Curious, Bai Yunqi asked, "What if someone is resurrected?" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The other party seemed amused by the term, "With the True Gods no more, this term has almost become illusory. Only in extremely special circumstances, when what is recorded in the Book of Life and Death cannot be altered, the proxy Ghost Emperor personally approves it, carrying it out step by step, ending with the Chief Envoy escorting the soul back, which is so-called resurrection.

Such rare events are naturally recorded in the archives, with some sections dedicated to resurrection affairs..."

Speaking of which, Lu Huai waved his hand again.

A moment later, as he looked at the contents of the page, his expression shifted from confusion to shock, then to befuddlement, suddenly raising his head to look at Bai Yunqi, the eerie look in his eyes was unmistakable, "Daoist Bai, why are you listed among the resurrected?"

"What did you say?" Qu Luming suddenly felt a chill, goosebumps rising all over.

Overwhelmed with shock, excitement, and a mix of emotions, he shivered involuntarily, with only one thought echoing in his mind—Bai Yunqi had not escaped or replenished his soul; he had already died once!

Indeed, the seven-story glazed tower was one-way only!

But the significance behind it stirred the Ghost's heart greatly—being a resurrected one, Bai Yunqi surely knew some secrets, and it likely involved Mr. Jiang!

Curious to see what was written in the Book of Life and Death, Jiang Yuan rushed forward, but Lu Huai closed the book immediately, taking a deep breath before forcing a thin smile and speaking in a hushed tone, "This matter is of utmost importance, even highly tempting to those in the Tribulation Crossing Realm.

Let's leave it at this; everyone here, best forget it, else Daoist Bai might be in danger. The Book of Life and Death records only your death and rebirth dates, nothing more. Not being someone who craves more than needed, I won't delve further. However..."

Realizing that Mr. Jiang, who wasn't listed in the Book of Life and Death, was truly extraordinary, Lu Huai shifted his gaze, asking earnestly, "I can guarantee this secret won't be leaked. I also wish to seek your guidance to break my stagnated cultivation. Do you know why it is so?"

"You..." Jiang Yuan couldn't help feeling a twinge of sympathy, having the Book of Life and Death and yet ignorant of one's own predicament; this Judge, designated as 'proxy', indeed wasn't as mighty as the legends claimed.

"If my guess is right, Daoist Lu's Cultivation Realm fell due to the great calamity involving numerous lives back then. You paid a great price to alter the Book of Life and Death, and hence your cultivation ceased to progress."

The revelation brightened the eyes of both Qu Luming and Lu Huai.

During discussions about He Miancun's life as a Ghost Cultivator, Qu Luming did mention that strange calamity but never disclosed the Judge's resultant Realm fall!

This was a top-secret within Fengdu City, unknown even to some Ghost Kings, and were it not for a private friendship between the two, he wouldn't be privy to it.

This matter, casually revealed by Mr. Jiang, as if he saw right through the Judge, gave Qu Luming a profound sense of security and intrigue.

For Lu Huai, his mind buzzed momentarily, as if something cleared in an instant!

For Jiang Yuan, who familiar with manipulating the system for enhancement, had a smooth reply ready, "Your situation is not a simple realm fall but rather a severe loss, and no matter how you cultivate, it's just covering deficiencies with your cultivation.

To mend these deficiencies, you need a Ninth-grade Elixir: the Nine Revolutions Dragon Saliva Pill. Once your deficit is recovered with its help, cultivating will naturally allow your Realm to grow again."

"A Ninth-grade Elixir?" It took a moment for Lu Huai to realize that for tampering with the Book of Life and Death back then, needing a Ninth-grade Elixir to mend was quite reasonable.

Having devoted oneself to Fengdu City, surely Lord Ghost King wouldn't mind funding a Ninth-grade Elixir for him. But finding it is no easy task, even renowned Alchemists seldom have a Ninth-grade...

With urgency, Qu Luming reacted the quickest, immediately asking, "Mr. Jiang, can you refine this Nine Revolutions Dragon Saliva Pill?"

"Ninth-grade Elixirs aren't that hard to refine; the only issue is lacking a Pill Formula," Jiang Yuan thought, recalling a Building Upgrade Card left in the warehouse, allowing the Alchemy Room upgrade to Level Nine with just a tool, but the System Mall lacked this Pill Formula, making further steps impossible.

A light comment revealed pivotal information—this mysterious Mr. Jiang not only understands Alchemy but also can refine Ninth-grade Elixirs! However, this unexpected surprise lasted merely a second, as in the realm of resurrection, refining Ninth-grade Elixirs seemed insignificant.

After all, it could revive a demon cultivator from death!

Even the Judge couldn't comprehend how it was achieved.

"With this matter settled, let's let them trace the Demon Cultivator's whereabouts; we have other plans, and shouldn't disturb Brother Lu further." Qu Luming gave him a meaningful glance, which he immediately grasped, pulling out a Communication Stone with a smile to leave contact information.

Once able to find a Pill Formula, gathering Spirit Medicine could facilitate this mysterious person's help in crafting Elixirs!

Upon departing the Judge's Hall, Qu Luming led the two up the wide steps, "Having ascertained the target, we ought to meet General Jian to discuss pursuit arrangements."

Finally reuniting with an old friend, Bai Yunqi felt anticipation rising within;

And watching them leave from the Judge's Hall doorway, he hurried to close the door, returning to the Book of Life and Death, seeking any trace or clue.

Confirming moments later that it bore no mention of Mr. Jiang, he was both amazed and elated.

Then reopening the previously hurriedly concealed page,

Lu Huai had not lied: it merely marked Bai Yunqi's death and rebirth dates, with no further details, not even causes. Yet before Bai Yunqi's name was a note, indicating he was a fragment of Bai She Demon's avatar from Yingdi Mountain, which achieved a distinct soul and thus got recorded in the Book of Life and Death, dying again on the same day.

"An avatar becoming an independent life, dying and then resurrecting—the secrets these two Daoist friends harbor are truly profound!" Lu Huai sighed after gazing for a long time.

Simultaneously, he debated whether to report this matter to the Ghost King.