Chapter 194: One Hundred Reincarnations
--- Chapter 191 ---
[Well, that was a waste] Alicia commented.
'What do you mean?' Baek Ain questioned the system.
[Hmm, well, maybe it wasn't a waste...]
'Hello??'
[Oh, Host. I was thinking about your decision on using 'Tale of Unfinished Samsara' on this woman]
[You only skimmed the description of the artifact without knowing its true power. Even a low-tiered True God would bend their knees for you if used correctly]
[But you used it on this Female Cultivator instead]
[I don't know if horniness gets to your head, but it was too impulsive...]
Baek Ain stared blankly at the dreamy-looking Luo Bingbing and ruffled his hair because his decision was impulsive. Since this woman dared to use unfinished samsara to brainwash him, he was mad and wanted her to experience the same thing.
Now that Alicia told him that 'Tale of Unfinished Samsara' could bend low-tiered True God's will to his bidding, Baek Ain somewhat regretted his decision.
Baek Ain wasn't afraid of Luo Bingbing. He was confident in fighting her one by one with all the foundations he had built so far.
He's essentially a walking cheat, after all.
"Wait, wait, don't belittle me."
"You could have warned me, no?"
[Too bad, you're too fast I couldn't warn you]
[So I only followed your order, Host~!] Alicia responded with a playful tone.
"..." Baek Ain's mouth twitched.
"Whatever, so what's the matter with not wasting it earlier?"
[Oh, about that? Well, if this woman's potential is high enough, nurturing her is better than having a low-tiered True God on your side]
[I mean, Cultivators always have the means to defy heaven or divine-like beings, no? She could be your hidden blade against future enemies and foothold on the Great Thousand World]
"What if she was hostile after experiencing the Unfinished Samsara?"
Hearing this question, Alicia felt her Host had become dumber.
[You didn't catch my words earlier, didn't you? The 'Tale of Unfinished Samsara' is a broken artifact that shouldn't get compared with 'Unfinished Samsara' created by this lower realm]
[What she experienced now is no different than a dream-like reincarnation that would shake her entire being. If this woman's will was strong enough, she could resist the real illusion for a few days. But is her will too weak]
[There is a possibility she gets devoured completely by her new life and becomes a new person bonded to you... Karmically, that is]
Baek Ain looked at the beautiful Luo Bingbing and mumbled, "Did I get myself into a problem again? No, no, this might be a blessing in disguise."
"You actually defeated her, Human?" A voice suddenly appeared in the root-covered room.
Baek Ain frowned and turned around, seeing an androgynous creature made of roots and leaves. It stood over 170 centimeters and stared at him with misty green-light eyes.
"You're the Bodhisattva Ancient Tree's Spirit." Baek Ain guessed immediately.
The Tree Spirit nodded, "That's me."
"I was about to give everyone a chance to get my Bodhisattva's Heart and Seeds, but who would have thought a mysterious woman from the upper realm would appear and terrorize me..."
"She gets a hold of my True Core, which means she has complete control over my life."
"Hmm, you actually fear death?" Baek Ain was intrigued by this revelation.
The Tree Spirit stared at Baek Ain and formed a serene look, "I didn't fear death. What I fear is this world losinga chance to gain enlightenment."
"Every once in a while, I appeared and bestowed fated people with my Heart and Seeds to give this lower plane a chance. A chance to protect itself and its inhabitants."
"After that, I buried myself deep in the plane's core and absorbed all sorts of energy until my new Heart and Seeds matured again. But if my True Core is 'completely' destroyed, this lower plane is 'naturally' doomed."
The Tree Spirit closed its eyes and opened them slowly, "I didn't fear death. But if I don't do my duty. I'll be a sinner..."
"Thank you, human."
Baek Ain smiled and waved his hand, "It's nothing."
"I was pissed off as well."
"Pissed off, huh? That's new..." The Tree Spirit put on a smile.
After learning the new words, Bodhisattva Ancient Tree sensed the surroundings and sighed because it didn't have enough time.
"This woman used too much of my energy. I could have granted more Bodhisattva Seeds for the challenger if things proceeded like they used to be."
"The Era of Dou Gods ended years ago. This lower plane declined so much..."
"Human, with my remaining energy, I will grant you a chance to experience 100 reincarnations and temper yourself."
"You have met all the criteria. Even though you're mischievous and hide yourself from others, you're not evil..."
"Are you willing?" The Tree Spirit asked with a low hum.
Baek Ain stared at the Tree Spirit and confidently answered, "It would be my pleasure."
"Good." The Tree Spirit nodded its head. "But I must warn you first that you might get devoured by 100 Reincarnations... If you're not firm enough with yourself, you'd get swallowed by the experience and lose your mind."
'Alicia, how does it compare to the Tale of Unfinished Samsara?' Baek Ain curiously inquired.
[Hmm...]
[That's an easy but somewhat hard question]
'Just answer it.'
[An 'Unfinished Samsara' from the lower realm couldn't compare to Tale of Unfinished Samsara]
[However, adding the quantity, it could rival Tale of Unfinished Samsara by a small margin]
[It's a safer way to temper yourself. Many powerful beings in the Great Way preferred doing 100 or 1000 Reincarnations than Tale of Unfinished Samsara] Alicia finished her answer.
'Why did you make the Tale of Unfinished Samsara sound like a nightmare fuel?' Baek Ain couldn't help but notice this.
[Because it is a NIGHTMARE FUEL, my dear Host]
[Some people would run away rather than face their inner monsters, including Gods and other power entities...]
"Are you ready?" The Tree Spirit stared at Baek Ain. "At the same, I would also fuse Bodhisattva's Heart into your body."
Baek Ain digested Alicia's words and answered Bodhisattva Ancient Tree Spirit, "Yes, do it."
As Baek Ain meditated on the ground, roots wrapped around him like a cocoon and injected a vibrant green light.
...
Baek Ain woke up on the bed.
He returned to a familiar-looking apartment and relieved his life as if everything he had faced so far never happened.
But as time moved on. Baek Ain landed a job and married his female coworker but found his life lackluster.
He saw several children and ended up on the hospital bed with a complicated expression.
He's old now.
Yes, he's too old to move by himself.
Unknowingly, Baek Ain has missed everything, even if he couldn't remember anything about that missing piece of his life.
Baek Ain closed his eyes and said, "How regretful..."
Ding!
Another life flashed.
Baek Ain opened his eyes and discovered himself in the bed with a beautiful woman by his side. Her silky blonde hair and blue eyes mesmerized him.
"Yafei."
"What, hubby?" Her voice dripped like honey.
"No, nothing." Baek Ain embraced Yafei tightly, feeling her warmth and smelling her womanly scent.
In this life, he was a war orphan and raised as a Shadow Guard. He and Yanfei fell in love when they met at the festival, starting their love life.
They married three years later. They have kids and a great life, but Yafei ultimately dies in his arms because of old age. Her cultivation is too low to accompany him.
Baek Ain stood before a graveyard.
He didn't bring an umbrella, so heavy rain fell on his body. That day, a man cried in a storm.
After that, Baek Ain became the leader of the Primer Family and was known as the King of Wealth on the Dou Continent in a mere twenty years.
Even then, no matter how much wealth he possessed, he couldn't bring his wife to live again.
"I've reached the peak, but it's useless..."
Sitting on the edge of a cliff, Baek Ain looked down at the literal river of gold. He closed his eyes and stared at the sky silently.
Ding!
Baek Ain stood atop a mountain peak. He was the son of a noble and talented in cultivation.
Many people loved Baek Ain, cherishing him like a priceless treasure.
As he grew older, Baek Ain became famous among the maidens in his city, but he was somehow not attracted to these 'common' ladies.
When Baek Ain became an adult, he wandered outside the city and started his adventure. He fought, laughed, and met many people on his journey.
That's until he met a horde of demons. These creatures are the horror of this world, slaughtering and devouring any humans on sight.
Baek Ain's parents taught him that 'demons' are the nemesis of humans.
So if Baek Ain ever encounters one, he should kill it!
He brought over his spear and saw a goddess in a red dress chased by demons. Her black hair scattered over her fair, snow-like skin.
And those crimson eyes of her drawn Beak Ain in.
At that moment, Baek Ain knew the meaning of 'love at first sight' that his father talked about. However, this event led to a whole ordeal where Baek Ain had to fight the world to prove his point.
He saved the goddess and caught her name. It was Cai Lin, which sounds good in his ears.
Cai Lin is a prideful woman, so she's not your type of villager girl who's too innocent. She has this noble aura and beauty Baek Ain has been searching for years!
Unknown to Baek Ain, Cai Lin is also a demon.
However, when he knew her true identity, it was too late.
Ten years.
Baek Ain and Cai Lin roamed around the world for ten years, discovering many miracles in their journey. Of course, their relationship deepened.
"Lin'er... I want to introduce you to my parents."
"Are you willing?"
Cai Lin was taken aback but nodded her head shortly after.
They went to Baek Ain's hometown but were surprised to see countless warriors besieging them upon entering the city.
Baek Ain's parents walked in, shouting at Cai Lin as they believed she had bewitched him.
"SHE'S A DEMON, AIN! WAKE UP!"
Baek Ain watched Cai Lin tremble for once.
She stared at him with a guilty look, biting her lips grimly.
Baek Ain grabbed Cai Lin's hand and said, "She has a heart just like a human..."
"So what if you're a demon? What makes this world think you don't deserve love..."
He looked at the warriors and his parents, "WHAT MAKES THIS WORLD THINK YOU DON'T DESERVE MY LOVE!!"
Boom!
Baek Ain released his cultivation base and lifted Cai Lin in a princess carry, running out of the city.
Yet a second later, countless warriors already chased after them.
Thousands of arrows enhanced with inner energy fell from the sky, raining Baek Ain and Cai Lin.
Baek Ain gritted his teeth as some arrows stabbed his back.
"Ain." Cai Lin looked at him worriedly. "P-Put me down. I have my legs to run."
"No." Baek Ain grinned like a madman.
"If I put you down, you will get hit."
Baek Ain brought Cai Lin to the faraway mountain, hiding in a secret training chamber he had built once. They tended their wounds and hid from the chasing warriors.
Ten years later.
Baek Ain wielded his spear and thrust against a thousand-year-old rock, successfully breaking it apart.
"No, this is not enough."
Another ten years passed, and the thousand-year-old rock was 'literally' reduced to dust because of Baek Ain's Spear's ray.
Cai Lin walked in with a towel and wiped Baek Ain's sweat, "Don't push yourself too much."
"I'm content with my current life. We have lived peacefully here for twenty years."
"We might not have your parents' blessing, but I always know you're my other half. My dear husband."
Baek Ain rubbed his cheek against Cai Lin's soft hand and said, "I promise to bring you out one day."
"After we become strong enough. This world won't stop us anymore."
"Rules exist to be broken."
Cai Lin giggled and kissed him, "What a dummy."
"Hehe, at least I'm your dummy."
"Indeed~!"
Another ten years later.
Baek Ain and Cai Lin stood before the training chamber's sealed entrances. Their aura is like an unrivaled spear and deadly snakes that could shake the world.
"Are you ready?"
"Mm!"
A couple walked out, starting a legend.
A man walked with a spear in his hand. He defeated masters in the world in one strike, claiming the 'Spear Monarch' title until the end time.
A woman walked with her lover, conquering every demon, claiming the 'Snake Goddess' title until the end.
They are twin stars, a couple who trampled over the world with their love and unrivaled strength. They stood on the top and dominated the era.
Even then, the era has come to an end.
In a pavilion surrounded by a lake, a middle-aged man sat down with a demoness on his shoulder.
"Lin'er, do you love me?"
"Yes, I love you."
"Haha, that's good enough... Yeah, that's good enough."
Ding!
Baek Ain lived over ninety-nine lives and experienced many things.
He once became a villain, killing everyone because someone dared to kill his dog.
He also became a savior once, ascending the lower plane to a 'greater' stage.
There was a time when he lived as a person who was bedridden for years, but he didn't give up and became a master amongst masters.
There was a time when he lived with regrets.
He married many women, but only a few stood out and truly gained his love.
The same goes with his kids because only some he truly loves and care like they are real.
He was grieving.
He was happy.
Betrayal and Loyalty.
He experienced all kinds of emotions.
In a void, Baek Ain hovered and experienced his last reincarnation.
He opened his eyes to a bed with his harem surrounding him. They are beautiful goddess-like women, but none of them are familiar to him.
"Go away." He smiled, brushing them off.
The women disappeared.
Baek Ain watched his family members and lovers appear one after another, giving him a line of words.
"Who are they?"
"Who am I?"
"I have countless names."
"And over a hundred lives."
"But only one name that matters..."
"A name that resounds over the voids and eras."
"A name that bonds everyone to me."
Baek Ain slowly opened his eyes, revealing a pair of brilliant hazel-gold eyes.
"I Am Baek Ain."
