My gorgeous wife Chapter 2030 - 1998: Reincarnation Law

In this minor world, the name Black River resonates far and wide.

Indeed, anyone who has spent even a short time within this realm is likely familiar with the moniker Black River.

Despite being an outsider, through nearly ten millennia of diligent efforts, Black River has ascended to become the paramount overlord of this entire minor world.

While other dominant races within this minor world boast superior overall strength compared to Black River, their power is fragmented and dispersed. In contrast, Black River's forces operate with absolute unity.

Consider the Demon Race, for instance; they have numerous villages akin to Niu Meng's. Although elite Eighth-Rank experts like Niu Meng are exceedingly rare, some do exist.

However, the inherent scattering of these villages prevents them from consolidating into a truly formidable collective might.

It becomes evident that the very nature of the Demon Race's existence precludes them from uniting their strength.

"Curious, they've actually erected a city," Li Chen remarked, a faint smile gracing his lips as Gui Mo guided him towards a towering cityscape.

"Naturally! It's magnificent, isn't it? These were the grandest and most robust city walls Lord Black River constructed in his initial efforts to fend off savage beasts!" Gui Mo responded with discernible pride upon hearing Li Chen's observation.

Brother Li offered another gentle smile but remained silent.

He had witnessed countless metropolises.

While the city before him was not without its merits, its defensive capabilities were merely adequate, and the rest of its aspects could only be described as ordinary.

To Li Chen, at least, it was merely average.

Whether in the Heaven Realm or the Immortal Domain, Li Chen had beheld cityscapes far grander, rendering the current sight incomparable to colossal constructions like the Starry Sky Immortal City, let alone Tearful Valley. At best, it slightly surpassed a typical Heavenly City in scale.

"Let us proceed inside and take a closer look."

Upon entering the city, Li Chen perceived it as a true melting pot.

Various races meandered through the thoroughfares. Simultaneously, Li Chen recognized that this city's vibrancy couldn't even rival that of an ordinary Heavenly City.

Yet, one striking characteristic persisted: the immense size of its inhabitants!

It is crucial to understand that the Transfiguration Technique is not prevalent in this world. Consequently, even as these beings achieved formidable power, they remained incapable of assuming human forms. Their inherently disproportionate physiques presented considerable challenges in their daily lives.

Of course, within the context of this minor world, such a settlement was undeniably impressive.

After all, prior to Black River's arrival, this land was nothing more than a wild, untamed wilderness.

This realization only deepened Li Chen's anticipation to encounter the so-called 'Lord Black River'.

Clearly, this Black River was a figure of considerable power, a powerful individual hailing from the outside world.

As one who had experienced the true sophistication of the outside world, Black River must surely grasp that no matter how developed this minor world became, it could never measure up to the external realms.

Yet, he made the conscious choice to remain. This left only two plausible explanations.

Firstly, he faced an incredibly formidable adversary in the outside world, an enemy so potent that he dared not risk leaving. Secondly, he had indeed uncovered certain hidden secrets within this minor world!

Once inside the city limits, Gui Mo's demeanor shifted abruptly. His previous caution evaporated, replaced by frequent, ill-intentioned glances cast towards Li Chen.

In his estimation, stepping into the city signified entering his domain.

Here, dragons must coil and tigers must crouch; no matter Li Chen's perceived strength, what significant disruption could he possibly cause within Gui Mo's established territory?

"Very well, escort me to meet Black River," Li Chen stated calmly, his voice even.

"Hmph!" Gui Mo scoffed. "Lord Black River is not a figure one can simply arrange an audience with on a whim. Remain here obediently; perhaps when Lord Black River concludes his affairs, he may deign to see you. Let me make this clear, this is not Niu Meng's village; here, I hold the authority!"

With that, Gui Mo shot Li Chen another malevolent look.

How could Li Chen be unaware of this individual's underlying intentions? Gui Mo merely sought to provoke him into a confrontation here.

However, none of this troubled Li Chen. As long as he could secure an audience with Black River, he feared nothing, even facing outright hostility.

Gui Mo's arrogance stemmed from two key advantages: his numerical superiority within the city and the presence of a defensive Formation.

Regarding numbers, Li Chen harbored no apprehension towards any group engagement, regardless of their size. If their cultivation had not reached a certain threshold, they represented nothing more than additional souls destined to perish beneath his blade. As for the city's Formation... need I even comment? Could a mere, barely Eighth-Rank Great Formation possibly ensnare him?

"Hurry and report what you know to Black River, don't keep us all waiting," Li Chen stated nonchalantly, not even bothering to lift his eyelids.

"You..." Gui Mo glared at Li Chen, itching to fly into a rage. However, Black River had given specific instructions regarding this matter. Now that Li Chen had appeared, he dared not conceal anything; otherwise, with the news spreading, his standing could be jeopardized.

Ultimately, Gui Mo could only cast a furious glare at Li Chen before launching himself into the sky, heading towards the inner city.

Li Chen watched Gui Mo’s retreating figure with a faint smile before shifting his gaze to the cityscape before him.

"All beings, myriad phenomena, life thrives without end." For some inexplicable reason, Li Chen found himself murmuring these words.

"One life, one death, this is reincarnation; the birth and destruction of all things are also reincarnation." Suddenly, the scene before Li Chen dissolved, as if his consciousness had ascended above the city, observing the myriad creatures below. Within Li Chen’s perception, visions of creation and annihilation flickered.

While this city was not vast, it was only so when compared to the grand celestial cities. In relative terms, it still dwartfed any city found in the Lower Realm.

Countless beings resided within its walls, and each day saw lives extinguished and new ones born. Li Chen observed this ceaseless cycle in silence, as if his gaze spanned across space-time, witnessing every event unfold without missing a single detail.

"The cycle of life and death is a minor reincarnation. The birth and extinction of all things constitute reincarnation. The succession of eras is also a reincarnation. The end of the Ancient Era and the dawn of the New Era mark a great reincarnation." A profound sense of enlightenment dawned within Li Chen’s heart.

"Law of Reincarnation."

In Li Chen’s sea of consciousness, a new light ignited within the Sea of Laws.

Amidst the vibrant spectrum of hues, this nascent glow did not possess a blinding brilliance. Instead, with its ebb and flow, it exuded a profound gravitas – this was the Law of Reincarnation.

Precisely as Li Chen achieved enlightenment of the Law of Reincarnation, a powerful presence within the city was also stirred, immediately rising towards the heavens.

Gui Mo, still en route, suddenly noticed this figure ascending and couldn't help but bow. "Sir..."

However, before Gui Mo could utter another word, the figure had already vanished from his sight.

At this precise moment, Li Chen’s consciousness, now projected high in the sky, subtly shifted. He turned towards the figure that had suddenly materialized behind him, transmitting a voice through his Divine Sense.

"Black River?"