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Zhan Lingfeng never expected that he would so easily enter the Immortal Realm, and even more surprising to him was what kind of place the Immortal Realm actually was.
He had been in Zong Village for several days, and Zhan Lingfeng was already familiar with the situation here. He had also gotten to know some people in the village quite well, often chatting with them for a while.
Is this really the Immortal Realm?
Zhan Lingfeng truly didn't know what to say.
First of all, immortals are immortal; this is certainly true. However, at this time, everyone must undergo Tribulation, which is referred to as Celestial Tribulation. Those who survive the Celestial Tribulation will enter a second two-hundred-year era. Their immortal power will be erased, and they will have to start cultivating from scratch. The only benefit for them is that they retain their memories and can inherit their original status. However, the downside is that the decline in their cultivation makes them very vulnerable.
Secondly, for most immortals, Tribulation is quite dangerous. Many cannot successfully undergo Tribulation. For such individuals, their memories will be sealed, and their souls will enter a new place to re-condense and gain a new life. Their memories will be unsealed again once they reach a certain level of cultivation. At the same time, their cultivation will definitely be lost, and their social relationships will come to an end. At this point, Zhan Lingfeng understood that although his identity raised suspicions, no one seemed to harbor any doubts about him.
It was a very complex situation, and Zhan Lingfeng listened intently. He looked at Ning Village Chief and asked in confusion, "Chief, if that's the case, then those who have their memories unsealed will still be connected to their social relationships, right?"
Shaking his head, Ning Zhishan replied, "The cultivation of immortals is actually not easy. The stronger the individual, the less likely they are to return. The requirement for regaining memories is that they must at least reach the same level of cultivation as in their previous life. Think about it: if they were strong in their past life, how likely is it that they can cultivate back to that level? Moreover, the Heavenly Dao is merciless; where souls descend is random. No one knows where they will land. Sometimes they may end up very far away or even in the family of an old enemy."
Zhan Lingfeng thought for a moment and nodded; it indeed seemed like a troublesome matter. Those with lower cultivation might recover faster, but for those with higher cultivation levels, regaining their original memories would be truly difficult.
"What about those with lower cultivation? Is it not difficult for them to regain their memories?"
"It's also quite difficult. There is a basic standard here or a criterion determined by the Heavenly Dao. Some people may have had a certain level of cultivation in their previous life, but the average level of society may be much higher than theirs; thus, achieving that becomes challenging."
"How is this standard determined?"
"I really don't know. Some people suddenly regain their memories, while many others can never recover them in their lifetime. For the average person, it's just a thought."
"Memory recovery is truly difficult. The more times someone fails to regain their memories, the more they basically give up on that possibility. However, for everyone, there remains a hope that such an opportunity exists. In fact, many people choose another way to be reborn, which is to reincarnate. After reincarnation, they will be closer to the Dao of Heaven, and it will be easier for them to cultivate. Perhaps if they are reborn into a good family with more resources, their chances of recovering their memories will increase."
"I guess the immortals aren't too comfortable with this kind of reincarnation?" Zhan Lingfeng asked with a smile.
"That's not necessarily the case. If one of your children can cultivate successfully, you will receive some kind of Dao affinity bonus in your next reincarnation, allowing you to cultivate faster. Therefore, many people don't mind this matter; after all, for at least twenty or thirty years, that person is your child. As long as there are feelings involved, there will be plenty of help in the next step."
Zhan Lingfeng shook his head, realizing that the immortal realm was indeed not a place he could understand.
"Of course, many beings born from wombs still belong to the category of Heaven and Earth Nurtured Beings. They have no prior history. Such immortals cultivate quickly, and if they succeed in their cultivation, it greatly benefits their families. The issue of reproduction doesn't have much impact on immortal families."
"Doesn't that mean the immortal realm is controlled by those who have survived Tribulations?"
"Indeed, that's the case. The higher the success rate of Tribulations, the stronger the family becomes. In this virtuous cycle, there are many powerful families in the immortal realm."
"In that case, doesn't that mean the state has little deterrent power?"
Ning Zhishan laughed and said, "You underestimate the power of royalty. The royal family has nurtured too many talents; those with official positions also receive bonuses from the Dao of Heaven. A person with an official position can easily overpower you with the same level of cultivation. If they utilize the power of the Imperial Court, that bonus becomes even greater. Besides, strength has little use outside of combat; it doesn't help much in any other matters."
"If everyone has defensive means and can't be killed in battle, then what's the point of fighting?"
"Now we are developing towards technology; personal strength is no longer sufficient. Weapons are what truly hold power; many weapons can destroy strong individuals. Therefore, for immortals, the significance of cultivation has diminished greatly; it has become more about recalling some memories from their past lives. Many who have lived long even wish to reincarnate once more to find a new way of life."
Hearing this, Zhan Lingfeng didn't know what to say; the life of an immortal turned out to be this boring.
"However, Xin, there is one situation that must be taken seriously. If you break the law, the Imperial Court will impose a death penalty that is not ordinary. It will completely erase your life, leaving you with no chance of rebirth. Therefore, everything must be approached with caution."
When Zhan Lingfeng heard about this, his expression changed. For the first time, he felt a sense of awe towards the immortal realm. This was indeed something that needed careful attention.
"Immortals also have their needs. You should know that our village is very poor; many people can't even afford to eat. If they starve to death, although they can be reborn, the consequences would be even more severe!"
"Oh? What kind of consequences?"
"I haven't told you about another consequence yet, which is reincarnating as Stagnant Life."
"Stagnant Life?"
This was something Zhan Lingfeng couldn't understand.
Ning Zhishan explained, "Some people who are sentenced to heavy crimes, some who die of starvation, and some who have committed too many evils—when they die without any foundational energy, they will turn into stones or trees and continue to exist in that form. Their entire memory will be frozen, and they won't know anything about the outside world. What do you think their situation would be like? These stagnant reincarnators can only reincarnate as a Human Body after ten thousand years, meaning they would spend ten thousand years unaware of the outside world. It's quite tragic. Therefore, no one wants to end up in such a situation. Also, if someone reaches longevity due to poverty, their reincarnation will also be poor. In short, the better developed a person is, the better their outcome will be."
Zhan Lingfeng realized that the other person regarded him as someone capable of rebirth and listened attentively, becoming increasingly curious about matters in the immortal realm.
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