Prologue

Ombuda Mainlands - The Immortal Ascension Platform.

This place, the mainland continent ruled by Ombuda Heavens Sect. One of the three powerful sects with a highly hazardous area, Thunder Platform, is the only known place where one could undergo tribulation for Immortal Ascension.

Whilst on it, one could only enter to be stricken down by the Dao lightning tribulations feared by every cultivator. But, if one survives, its only exit is the portal to the eternal heavens!

However, there was nothing but a foul fog of misery and death on this platform at this very moment.

"Lin Ming, hand over the Samsara Bead! or we will never spare your friends or family from death."

"Lin Ming, you are already on the verge of death, just hand over the Samsara Bead, and we can leave you a complete corpse!"

"Fucking idiots, what would I do with my corpse after my death." Chu Yang loudly shouted; the edges of his mouth revealed the hint of a mocking smile.

"Lin Ming, the Samsara Bead, such a divine treasure ranked first under the Heavens, is completely wasted in your hands. That heavenly item must feel disgraced to be with you! Just die already."

Shouts of clamouring voices sounded from all directions.

At the centre of the Thunder Platform was a slightly protruding piece of sizeable black rock that looked like a throne. Lin Ming was wearing a golden robe; his entire body was bathed in blood, and his hair was loosely dishevelled and flying in all directions. However, his face appeared unconcerned, and his vision remained collected like a sword! His torso — Upright like an unyielding sword!

A sword in his hand, filled with an unyielding intent!

Even though he was already highly wounded, countless body pieces were dripping with blood beneath his feet.

He glanced at the surrounding so-called group of experts who were only shouting but were not rushing over. Lin Ming's face revealed the hint of a disdainful smile, filled with arrogance. Faced against that sea of experts, even though he knew in his heart that there was no escape, his haughtiness soared to the heavens.

These bunch of bastards knew that he was already on his last legs, but none dared to approach this black rock. Faced against an attack that would cause both fighters to perish together, no one was willing to become that scapegoat. All hoped that at least anyone other than them would blindly charge in, but no one was stupid enough to do so. That was why, at that moment, all of them had unanimously stopped their advance and waited.

With this mentality, even if their numbers were to increase, even if their levels of martial cultivation were higher, even if they could manage to get the Samsara bead; even if they could kill him a thousand times, their fate with ascension ended here.

The expression on Lin Ming's face remained indifferent. However, instead, his mind was filled with questions.

How did the matter regarding the Samsara Bead being in his possession get spread out? After spending untold hardships and countless trials, he had finally found the cave of an immortal. He nearly risked his life to get this treasure only to find a completely useless product. Lin Ming also had his doubts. However, to his disappointment, he had also discovered that the power of the Samsara Bead was not as he had imagined! No matter if he had poured fresh blood and soul power over it or how much he attempted to perceive it through sincerity, there was not even the slightest effect.

Why was this piece of shit, and why are these bastards after it?

Why? Why? Why?!

Samsara Bead, ah, Samsara Bead, what exactly is your secret?!

Lin Ming was lost in his thoughts, and the bloodied edges of his lips displayed the hint of a sad smile. The long hair stained with blood began to float amongst the wind...

*Shua* *Shua* *Shua*

Arrows cut through the wind and came towards him from the front. Whilst still in a trance, Lin Ming casually blocked with his sword.

The number of arrows added to his body started to increase, fresh blood dropped bit by bit, pain coursed through various parts of his entire body. Finally,...…

Lin Ming furiously gave a long shout! He suddenly stood up, and he began to rage hysterically!

You all deserve to die!

To think of wanting the Samsara Bead? Are all of you... even worthy?!

*Peng*

A sword pierced through Lin Ming's chest. Lin Ming blankly reached out a hand to touch, his hand grabbing his chest. Then, all of a sudden, he became furious!

"Kill!" Lin Ming suddenly lifted his head, killing intent wildly surged within his eyes. Then, with a crazed shout, the sword in his hand suddenly waved, giving off the final rays of light.

*Peng pang* Shattering sounds momentarily rang out, and all the weapons that were around him were neatly cut off!

However, Lin Ming was already wholly close to death after that outburst! Lin Ming suddenly felt quite humorous and unintentionally smirked. Dumb fucks, …. he.. he.. he… Samsara Bead, Legendary Divine Item, was it? What value does this supposedly godly item ranked first under the heavens have?

Lin Ming sighed. His eyes momentarily skimmed at random and discovered people he believed should not have appeared there. From afar, a single man in white clothes and a woman in red clothes looking with astonishment in his direction, their faces wholly filled with disbelief.

"Ji Shan, Mo Ling'er!?" Lin Ming's gaze momentarily straightened, and he finally understood. Why did people ambush him? Why did these people know about Samsara Bead in his possession!

With a sad smile, he closed his eyes and had accepted his end; Lin Ming seemed to hear a fleeting voice from somewhere, carrying with it weariness, as if this event had triggered it. Then, in a low tone, it said, ".....The process of death and rebirth is samsara; the suffering that one experiences while knowing that one may die dukkha, the joy that one experiences while knowing that one may be born again is the sukkah, the effects of past actions that bind one to samsara is the karma, the meaning that constitutes a sense of self, the microscopic illusions that constitute phenomenal reality.... space and time.. what is real and what is not? Is anything real or is nothing unreal...…"

Then, from the location of his forehead, a dazzling radiance shot out and rose from the ground. It flashed in the middle of the sky, suddenly scattering and creating glaring rainbows all over the skies, illuminating the entire Heavens and Earth together!

The wheels of time stopped at that exact moment.

Is this how I end? So many things I did, yet I never enjoyed the rewards. So many things to do, yet I could not accomplish them. All that is left .. only regrets. From the beginning, how much of the excellent and beautiful did I let go of? At the very end, how much of the sadness did I not let go?

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Sitai City - A random alley

"Ji Shan, Mo Ling'er!?" Lin Ming violently woke up. He was yet to open his eyes, but he gave a painful and heartfelt cry. He felt his heart twitching; it ached a lot, its sound weak as it groaned, and yet he could not even hear it...

After those words had left his mouth, Lin Ming was instead momentarily stunned!

'I... clearly saw the light and darkness... 'Thinking this, Lin Ming slowly opened his eyes.

'Yet... what is this? Where am I?'

Before his eyes, there were many buildings, and at the skyline, the night sky looked like a vast pleasant land. Stars shining as if to accompany the glowing twin moons lighting this land...

And besides his legs, there was still a patch of blood.

The top of his head jolted in pain, and he reached out a hand to touch it. But, unfortunately, his entire hand was utterly dark red.

This place, that wound, they were very familiar!

Where is this place? Why do I feel that I was once here before?

A voice sounded in his ear, carrying with it a tone of maliciousness, said, "Eh... Is this guy dead?"

Lin Ming tried to stand only to find that the power in his body had been severely drained...

Another voice, a bit timid, sounded out, "But.. but.. Boss. Didn't Young Master Chu say not to kill him? We were only supposed to beat him up."

The malicious voice spoke, "What are you so afraid of? If he dies, he dies. Who will know? The Ning Imperial guards or the Lin Clan? They won't even care about this boy's death. But, even if they know, Young Master Chu will protect us."

The timid voice again spoke now but with a hint of concern. "But.. We are only low-level followers. Why would he waste his time protecting us? Rather he would kill us first."

Silence.

The negative sounding tone now mellowed out, "Alright. Please don't scare me. I just checked. This boy has only fainted. Let's leave. If someone asks, we were never here. You hear me?"

Footsteps of people running were heard and then silence. Then, finally, the only cold wind blew on the boy's face lying on the ground.

'Wait. Young Master Chu, Ning Clan, Lin Clan. Ah. Now I remember,' Lin Ming thought. He looked at himself once. The same dress, the poor body frame. It's been nearly a few hundred years, but this day's events were clear to him. He laughed like a madman and finally figured it out.

Is this the power of Samsara Bead? I am back in time.

Ah. Forget it. I will rest for a while and then worry about this.

Lin Ming slowly stood up. He lifted his hand, and his five fingers pointed to the sky. Then, slowly and powerfully clenching his fists, he screamed, "To think that I, Lin Ming, a dignified warrior, would one day end up reincarnating into my past self. But, since the Heavens blessed me, Lin Ming, to rebirth once more, I will find and kill that wildly ambitious traitor with my own hands!"

A piercingly cold ray of light momentarily glinted in Lin Ming's eyes. Then, he loudly shouted those two names that he would never forget — Ji Shan, Mo Ling'er. Please wait for me.

His facial expression suddenly changed and became similar to cold winter's chill, which gradually became even more complex. A faint killing intent began to envelop and drift about around him.

And then.....

"SHUT UP, YOU DAMN ASSHOLE. WHY THE FUCK ARE YOU SCREAMING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT FOR?" A cold voice was heard and echoed over the entire back alley.

Just beside him, the sound of a window shutter opening was heard, and Lin Ming felt a sudden chill pierce his bones. In the heat of that moment, he could not help but shudder and shiver from the cold.

Lin Ming slowly turned around and presented before he was an angry and sleepy human face. Yes, and this person was also wearing a weird gown and a headdress, black circles around the eyes, with a face that looked that the person would jump and kill him any moment now.

Correct.

That person pointed his fingers at Lin Ming's face and shouted again with a booming voice.

"NO ONE HERE GIVES A FUCK ABOUT YOUR REBIRTH AND YOUR REVENGE. LOOK AT THE TIME. PEOPLE ARE SLEEPING, AND YET YOU ARE SCREAMING LIKE A RETARD. GO HOME, FUCKING LOSER"

No one heard a low murmur when that person started talking to himself. "Annoying time travelling reincarnated fucks."

Bang. The shutter closed, and Lin Ming stood there in a daze.

Lin Ming's mouth twitched, and he was silent.

'What just happened? Who is this guy? I don't remember this at all? Am I not back? You were louder than me. Why are you screaming at me for?' Various questions popped in Lin Ming's head.

Then, to confirm, he looked at himself once again.

Yes. I am back.

Within his mind, Lin Ming smiled heartily. He felt that it was as if his mind had slowly changed as if he was no longer the same person...

All of his regrets had been given another chance to be atoned. Naturally, his mentality became steady and not easily provoked by this mortal.

He walked away from this strange back alley and looked at the building that person was. It looked like a shop, and a giant board was placed right at the top corner of the building.

Eh?

Heavens, what does it even mean? And what kind of a shop name is this...

THIRD ROCK FROM THE SUN shop.