Chapter 71

With a wave of his hands, Sikong Nan sent the surging waters of the Netherworld True Water roaring toward Lin Feng, transforming into a towering wave that crashed down upon him.

At this moment, Lin Feng was at a critical juncture in comprehending the Netherworld Rebirth Technique. Sikong Nan's sudden interference made Lin Feng extremely agitated.

Twenty-four relics floated above Lin Feng's head, and the rolling Buddha light formed a golden cloud that supported the descending Netherworld True Water.

The power cultivated through Buddhist Daoist techniques was the most substantial and refined, and even the Netherworld True Water could not dispel it in a short time.

However, the golden cloud was rapidly dissipating at a visible rate, and it was clear it wouldn't last much longer.

Sikong Nan watched Lin Feng with a cold smile. "Let's see how long you can hold out." As he spoke, he continuously intensified the Netherworld True Water's assault on Lin Feng.

Lin Feng frowned and communicated with the young Taotie, Tuantuan, in the ring.

"No way!" Tuantuan screamed, shaking her head vigorously. "You're so mean, you actually want me to drink the Netherworld True Water?"

Lin Feng chuckled. "It's fine if you refuse, but I need to tell you that there's nothing else to eat for a while. If you don't want it, you'll just have to go hungry."

Tuantuan hesitated. Seeing her expression, Lin Feng's heart stirred. "Have you drunk Netherworld True Water before?"

"Yes, it tastes good," Tuantuan hesitated for a moment before continuing, "But after drinking it, my head gets dizzy, and I can't remember many things from the past."

Lin Feng was inwardly amazed. Taotie, one of the four great beasts of ancient times, could devour the heavens and the earth, and even the powerful Netherworld True Water couldn't purify its power, only causing some memory loss.

"Don't be afraid. It tastes good, and that's what matters most. Food is all about taste," Lin Feng continued to persuade her.

Tuantuan's expression became increasingly conflicted. She knew Lin Feng had ulterior motives, but her insatiable appetite couldn't be controlled. For a Taotie, eating was an instinct on par with survival.

"Whatever, I'll eat first. I've been starving for over half a year!" Finally, the little girl shouted in frustration. As she shouted, her body transformed back into the original form of the Taotie.

Lin Feng tossed the ring, removing the Heavenly Cage Seal, and a massive suction force emerged from the ring, swallowing the Netherworld True Water like a black hole.

Taking advantage of the Buddha light and the ring blocking the river, Lin Feng began to focus on comprehending the Netherworld Rebirth Technique. His mind pondered the Daoist techniques while also trying to communicate with the Netherworld True Water.

Just as the Immovable Vajra Technique cultivates the wrath of the Immovable Vajra, the Netherworld Rebirth Technique cultivates the Netherworld True Water.

By comparing the two, the theoretical and practical aspects combined, many of Lin Feng's previous doubts became clear.

In his mind, it was as if a long river was flowing, the water never ceasing, like the passage of time, unstoppable and unobstructed.

Lin Feng quietly watched his reflection in the river, which was not a fixed image but constantly changing, showing various forms.

There was a beautiful newlywed, an old, frail elder, a young monk chanting sutras, a ruthless bandit, a charming young talent... countless fragments of reincarnation.

A layer of enlightenment arose in Lin Feng's heart: "This is my past life, my life before that, countless reincarnations..."

"Netherworld reincarnation, rebirth through Nirvana, all things decay and perish here, then are reborn!"

The profound principles of life and death, the path of rebirth, echoed in Lin Feng's mind, eventually merging into one, connecting with the power within his body, like a river of Netherworld True Water flowing quietly in the underworld.

Lin Feng opened his eyes and looked at the surging Netherworld True Water before him, smiling slightly.

Seeing his smile, Sikong Nan felt an inexplicable shiver, as if a great calamity was about to befall him.

Lin Feng, who had been sitting cross-legged, suddenly stood up,收回了吞吞栖身的戒指，头顶的佛光金云也升上半空，不再阻挡黄泉真水，任由无尽的河水冲落在自己身上。

Sikong Nan's eyes widened in shock as he discovered that the Netherworld True Water, which should have drenched Lin Feng, did not touch him at all. Instead, it fell obediently at Lin Feng's feet, lifting him up.

The Netherworld True Water, which could purify and destroy everything, now behaved like a docile servant, kneeling at Lin Feng's feet, supporting him like a king.

At this moment, Lin Feng was illuminated by the eternal Buddha light above and supported by the endless Netherworld River below.

Above the heavens, below the Netherworld!

Sikong Nan stared dumbfounded at the scene. "How is this possible?"

Lin Feng smiled. "Why not?" He glanced at Sikong Nan and said, "Come down here."

With a command, the Netherworld True Water supporting Sikong Nan's body suddenly dropped, and Sikong Nan, caught off guard, fell directly into the surging Netherworld River.

Sikong Nan was greatly alarmed. Having been thoroughly refined by the Netherworld Pearl, his power was now fused with the Netherworld True Water, and he could no longer use his previous Daoist techniques. If he couldn't control the Netherworld True Water, he would be completely at the mercy of others.

Unfortunately, no matter how he tried, the Netherworld True Water remained unresponsive.

Lin Feng didn't rush to act, just watching Sikong Nan with a half-smile. At this moment, Sikong Nan felt as if he had been doused with a bucket of cold water, from head to toe, and a deep sense of despair rose in his heart.

He roared like a trapped beast, "Even so, you can't do anything to me. I have become one with the Netherworld Pearl. Unless you destroy the Netherworld Pearl, you can't kill me."

"With your cultivation, you can't destroy the Netherworld Pearl!"

"Who said I want to destroy the Netherworld Pearl? Such a treasure, destroying it would be a waste," Lin Feng chuckled, shaking his head. "Besides, who told you that only by destroying the Netherworld Pearl can you kill me?"

Sikong Nan was stunned, a bad feeling rising in his heart. In the next moment, he suddenly felt the Netherworld True Water around him becoming heavier, pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe. The originally murky water gradually turned black.

The black Netherworld True Water continuously invaded Sikong Nan's soul, making him feel a suffocating sensation like drowning.

Lin Feng said calmly, "You don't know, but the Netherworld Rebirth Technique has a derived technique called the Netherworld Puppetry, which can use the Netherworld True Water to refine people into puppets."

"This puppet is different from your Hundred Ghosts' Night Parade technique. You refine people into ghosts, retaining only their previous cultivation and power, but erasing their memories and wisdom, leaving only resentment and killing intent. While it's easy to control, it's ultimately inferior."

Lin Feng smiled lightly. "My Netherworld Puppetry technique, when refining people into puppets, not only retains their previous memories but also their self-awareness."

Retaining previous memories means the puppet not only has the previous cultivation and power but also retains the combat experience of the cultivator.

Retaining self-awareness means having intelligence, the ability to think, and the flexibility to adapt.

Sikong Nan's heart grew colder. Lin Feng looked at him and smiled. "In short, you will be the same as before, except for one thing."

"That is, you will unconditionally obey any of my commands."

Sikong Nan let out a desperate roar. His originally pale, almost transparent soul was completely dyed black by the Netherworld True Water, then swallowed by the surging river and sealed at the bottom.

After subduing Sikong Nan, Lin Feng's spirit finally relaxed. He felt a slight movement and looked down at the light sphere at his feet.

The soul of Wang Lin in the light sphere stirred and finally awoke. He opened his eyes, looking bewildered.

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**End of Chapter**