Script of Reincarnation

The heavy stone door of the cultivation chamber slowly opened as a faint stream of Spirit Qi drifted outward from within.

Moments later, Lu Yang calmly stepped out.

His white robes remained spotless despite the breakthrough, while the aura surrounding him had become incomparably restrained.

If one ignored the faint spiritual fluctuations naturally emitted by his body, he looked no different from a scholarly young master belonging to a great family.

However, every Spirit Awakening Realm cultivator present understood exactly how terrifying the young man before them had become.

His aura had returned to simplicity; that alone was enough to demonstrate extraordinary control over his newly advanced cultivation.

The courtyard remained completely silent as more than dozens of pairs of eyes focused on Lu Yang simultaneously.

Among them were the Family Head, the Great Elder, the Internal Affairs Grand Elder, the True Teaching Grand Elder, the Law Enforcement Grand Elder, numerous other elders, older generation Body Tempering cultivators, and several outstanding younger generation members fortunate enough to witness history.

Lu Yang slowly swept his gaze across everyone before calmly cupping his fists.

"This junior greets Family Head. This junior greets the various Grand Elders and elders."

His attitude remained exactly the same as before. There wasn’t the slightest arrogance because of his breakthrough.

Seeing this scene, many older cultivators secretly nodded.

Talent alone could produce geniuses, but temperament determined how far those geniuses ultimately walked.

The Internal Affairs Grand Elder stroked his long beard before suddenly laughing loudly.

"Hahaha!"

His laughter echoed throughout the courtyard.

"Excellent, truly excellent!"

His old face was filled with unconcealed delight.

"I’ve watched you cultivate ever since you entered the main family, yet even I never imagined you would actually accomplish it."

He shook his head repeatedly.

"Spirit Awakening Realm at only twenty-nine years old..."

His voice carried obvious emotion.

"Throughout the history of Canglan Prefecture, there have been very few people capable of such an achievement."

The surrounding elders unconsciously nodded.

The Internal Affairs Grand Elder continued.

"If nothing unexpected happens, you possess tremendous hope of stepping into the middle stages of the Spirit Awakening Realm before reaching fifty years of age."

His eyes gradually brightened.

"And perhaps... even the Essence Gathering Realm."

Those final words caused many nearby cultivators to instinctively hold their breath.

It was well known that the prerequisite for entering the Essence Gathering Realm was to enter the Spirit Awakening Realm within thirty years of starting cultivation.

Essence Gathering Realm, the realm countless Spirit Awakening cultivators pursued their entire lives.

The realm where one could establish sects, suppress entire prefectures, and truly become a great figure throughout Great Qian.

Even for the current Lu Family, any Essence Gathering cultivator was a great mountain capable of crushing them underneath their feet.

Facing everyone’s gazes, Lu Yang remained completely calm.

He respectfully cupped his fists once more before speaking.

"This junior merely walked a path already paved by the family. If not for the guidance of the elders, the cultivation resources provided by the clan, and everyone’s protection throughout these years, I would never have achieved today’s accomplishments."

His words were truly sincere at this moment.

Although the Script of Reincarnation had given him another chance, without the Lu Family’s support, he knew very well that he would never have progressed so quickly.

Countless medicinal herbs, numerous cultivation manual, innumerable resources, personalized guidance...

These things could never be measured simply through silver or gold.

The Internal Affairs Grand Elder smiled even more brightly, and the Great Elder also revealed a rare expression of satisfaction.

Only the Family Head quietly stepped forward.

Looking at Lu Yang, his eyes contained unconcealed appreciation.

"The Lu Family has finally produced a cultivator capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with the direct descendants of those Essence Gathering Realm powers."

His calm voice slowly echoed outward.

"From today onward, our Lu Family no longer needs to envy anyone in terms of the younger generation."

As he spoke, he slowly turned towards the True Teaching Grand Elder.

The elderly man immediately understood.

He stepped forward before looking at Lu Yang.

"Yang’er, beginning today, the Scripture Pavilion will be completely open to you."

Lu Yang’s expression changed slightly.

The True Teaching Grand Elder smiled faintly.

"You may freely browse every cultivation manual and combat technique in the Spirit Awakening Realm section."

He paused briefly before continuing.

"More importantly, you now possess the qualifications to cultivate our Lu Family’s clan guarding cultivation technique, the Azure Moon Spirit Water Technique."

Hearing those words, many surrounding Body Tempering cultivators revealed expressions of envy and longing.

The Azure Moon Spirit Water Technique, that was the supreme inheritance of the Lu Family.

According to records from nearly two hundred years ago, the founding ancestor had obtained this cultivation technique after a great struggle against other cultivators before eventually settling in Canglan Prefecture.

Relying upon this single inheritance, he had established the Lu Family from nothing.

Its profoundness far exceeded ordinary Spirit Awakening Realm cultivation techniques.

At the very least, it could be cultivated all the way to the later stages of the Spirit Awakening Realm. Perhaps, its true limits were even higher.

Lu Yang respectfully nodded.

"This junior understands."

Although he possessed memories from his previous life, those memories stopped before the Spirit Awakening Realm.

Right now, the Azure Moon Spirit Water Technique was undoubtedly the most suitable cultivation technique for him.

At the same time, he couldn’t help sighing inwardly.

This was the advantage of belonging to a cultivation clan.

Powerful cultivation methods, martial arts, combat techniques, medicinal resources, experienced seniors... everything had already been prepared.

On the other hand, sect disciples with ordinary backgrounds competed endlessly against fellow disciples for just a fraction of those things, and as for Rogue Cultivators, they had it even worse, often fighting desperately merely to obtain something that could be casually discarded by clan cultivators.

Even possessing heaven defying talent, without cultivation techniques, how could one continue progressing?

Unless one could create cultivation techniques out of thin air, possessing that absurd comprehension ability Lu Yang read about in the novels of his first life.

Unfortunately, reality was not a novel.

The cultivation world had always been cruel, and opportunity itself was also a form of strength.

At this moment, the Family Head spoke once again.

"One month from today, we shall convene a clan meeting."

He looked at Lu Yang as he spoke, "By then, your cultivation should already be completely stabilized, and we can also discuss several important clan matters."

Lu Yang naturally understood the meaning behind these words; the Family Head was transferring power, to let him establish his authority.

His identity had already changed, he was no longer just the greatest genius of the younger generation. Instead, he had become one of the true pillars supporting the Lu Family.

Many clan affairs naturally required his participation.

He immediately cupped his fists.

"Yes."

Soon afterward, the various Spirit Awakening Realm experts gradually departed.

The courtyard became empty once again.

Just as Lu Yang prepared to leave, his Divine Sense suddenly noticed two familiar figures walking towards the exit.

They were none other than Lu Shan and Lu Chuan.

Seeing them, Lu Yang paused momentarily before he immediately stepped forward.

The two older cultivators subconsciously turned around.

Seeing Lu Yang approach, both became somewhat confused.

After all, the young man before them was already a Spirit Awakening Realm powerhouse.

Even compared with many older generation cultivators, his status had become incomparably lofty.

What could he possible want to do with them?

This thought occupied both of their minds.

Unexpectedly, Lu Yang directly cupped his fists respectfully as soon as he appeared before them.

"This junior greets the two elders."

The two immediately froze, especially Lu Chuan.

For a brief moment, he seemed to return to twenty-four years ago, to the day he discovered Lu Yang’s excellent cultivation aptitude in the mortal branch and brought him back.

It seemed nothing had changed, yet everything had changed.

Lu Shan hurriedly waved both hands.

"Yang’er, you... you’ve already entered the Spirit Awakening Realm... there’s no need..."

Lu Yang gently shook his head.

"There is."

His voice remained calm as he continued, a faint smile on his face.

"When I first entered the main family, it was due to elder Lu Chuan, and it was elder Lu Shan who taught me the foundations of cultivation, guiding me personally for a period of time. Without both of you, I wouldn’t have reached my current heights so easily."

He bowed slightly once more.

"No matter what cultivation realm I reach, I have no right to act superior before my teachers."

The courtyard fell into a brief silence as his words fell.

Several nearby younger cultivators stared at Lu Yang blankly, and even Lu Shan became absent minded.

Moments later, he couldn’t help but laugh heartily.

"Good, very good!"

His eyes had already become somewhat moist as he patted Lu Yang’s shoulder heavily.

"Our Lu Family truly produced someone remarkable!"

The three chatted together for quite some time. Most of the conversation revolved around old memories.

Before long, Lu Yang finally bid them farewell.

Watching his departing figure, Lu Chuan couldn’t help sighing.

"I never imagined that child of yesteryear would one day reach such heights. He truly hasn’t changed much."

Lu Shan slowly nodded.

"Perhaps, that’s precisely why he achieved today’s height."

...

Leaving the main family, Lu Yang slowly walked towards the western mountains.

Along the way, all clan members he encountered respectfully bowed to him.

"Greetings, Elder Lu!"

"Greetings, Young Master!"

Many younger disciples looked toward him with eyes full of admiration, excitement, reverence, and even worship.

After all, that was the Spirit Awakening Realm!

Within Canglan Prefecture, such cultivators already stood at the near absolute summit, only below the several Essence Gathering Realm powerful beings of the True Martial Sect.

Since Lu Yang was now a Spirit Awakening cultivator, it wouldn’t be long before he would be conferred the title of a true elder.

Lu Yang merely nodded gently towards everyone.

He had experienced similar scenes during his previous life after reaching the peak of the Body Tempering Realm.

Although today’s respect exceeded the past by countless times, his heart remained calm.

Half an hour later, he finally arrived before two desolate graves.

They hadn’t been taken care of for quite a while, causing some weeds to emerge around the area.

The surroundings remained peaceful while the wind gently swayed the nearby grass.

Lu Yang stood there for a few moments before he slowly bowed deeply.

After remaining silent for a long while, he spoke in a quiet tone with a hint of warmth, carrying rare gentleness.

"Father, mother, I broke through today, becoming a cultivator at the Spirit Awakening Realm."

A smile unconsciously tugged on his lips as he said.

"You always worried about whether I’d reach a point of no return, now..."

He lowered his gaze slightly, speaking in a faint voice audible only to himself.

"I’ve finally crossed the threshold that stopped me in my previous life."

The mountain breeze quietly brushed past, rustling his clothes and hair.

No answer came; he did not hold any expectations either. It had already been years, and he had long since stopped dwelling on the past.

After all, no matter how much family affection he lacked across his three lifetimes, he was still an old monster who’s true peers in terms of mental age were all at least Essence Gathering cultivators.

He could not allow anything to burden his Dao Heart, otherwise, wouldn’t it prove that Madam Shu was correct?

Lu Yang continued looking at the two graves for a long time.

After a while, he softly spoke again with indescribable emotion in his voice.

"...It would have been even better if both of you were still here to see this day."