Immortal Reincarnation Tribulation

Chapter 1 Soul Extraction Experiment

In a spacious yet simple conference room, a dozen or so people sat around a long conference table. Most of them were elderly men around sixty years old, while the younger ones were in their forties or fifties. There was only one young man in his twenties, Li Daoming.

Li Daoming, male, in his twenties, had his parents pass away before he was old enough to understand things. He had no other relatives. Dr. Song adopted him from the orphanage, raised him, and treated him as his own son.

Dr. Song is a leading professor in the field of biological sciences, and naturally, he also introduced Li Daoming into this field.

After graduating from university, Li Daoming worked at a secret national research institute. The institute's director was Dr. Song, and it was a secret national agency. From then on, Li Daoming became a scientist in the eyes of ordinary people.

"Director Song, I disagree with this! Yes, I don't deny that Xiao Li is excellent; he's young and capable, but how old is he? To put him in charge of such a large project as animal spirit transplantation—isn't that reckless?"

An elderly man with gray hair looked at Dr. Song, who was sitting at the head of the table, and was arguing with him excitedly. Although he tried his best to suppress his emotions, his anger was still evident.

No one else spoke, but their expressions showed that they were equally dissatisfied with the matter.

Sitting next to Dr. Song, Li Daoming remained expressionless, appearing as if it were none of his business.

"Director Wang, I've made my decision on this matter. There's no need to say more. Starting today, you and Director Zhang will assist Li Daoming in completing this project. The higher-ups are taking it very seriously. Meeting adjourned!" Dr. Song ignored Director Wang and the others, patted Li Daoming on the shoulder after speaking, and walked out of the meeting room first.

Upon hearing this, Director Wang was about to make a move when his sleeve was tugged by another elderly man next to him. Turning around, he saw it was Director Zhang, who had just been called out.

Director Zhang shook his head at him, and Director Wang ultimately said nothing more, but the violent heaving of his chest indicated that he was extremely unsettled at that moment.

"Everyone, get ready. The first soul transplant experiment will take place in Lab 8 in half an hour."

After saying a few words in a low voice, Li Daoming left the conference room with a stack of documents, leaving behind a group of people looking at each other in bewilderment, as well as Director Wang and Director Zhang with grim expressions.

"What the hell is this? A wild brat who hasn't even grown his first hair!" Director Wang finally couldn't help but swear.

"Old Wang, you'd better watch your words in the future. You know his relationship with Director Song, and besides, he's certainly capable of doing so."

Don't you understand the principle of "new people replacing the old"? Sigh, I'll just give this kid a hand with all my might. After this project is completed, it'll be time for me to retire gracefully." Director Zhang sighed, uttering words that surprised Director Wang.

"What? Old Zhang, you're retiring already?" Director Wang asked in surprise.

"Some things...it's better to take the initiative. Enough said, go and prepare." Director Zhang said with a wry smile.

……

In a private office, Li Daoming changed into a white lab coat and was about to head to the laboratory when his phone rang.

He glanced at the caller ID, a smile first appearing on his lips, then answered the phone with feigned indifference.

"Is there anything I need? I'm about to get to work. I'll hang up now!"

"Husband, what time are you getting off work tonight? I've prepared a table of fine wine and food for you, and I'm just waiting for you to come home and enjoy it." A sweet and soft female voice came from the other end of the phone, but it was obviously deliberately affected.

"Eat it yourself," Li Daoming said indifferently.

"Oh dear, husband, how can you be so heartless? I know I was wrong, please forgive me one more time. I've already apologized to you, husband..." The last word was drawn out and slurred.

"Okay, I really have something to do. Let's talk when I get back tonight." Li Daoming hurriedly hung up the phone because he was afraid that if he said a few more words, he wouldn't be able to maintain his aloof image.

"Honey, no matter how busy or angry you are, remember to go get our marriage certificate together tomorrow!"

Just before Li Daoming hung up the phone, the other end spoke quickly.

After hanging up the phone, Li Daoming smiled, a smile full of sweetness.

"This girl, every time we argue, she can't help but speak first the next day. This time it wasn't her fault at all. We're getting our marriage certificate tomorrow. Maybe I should change for her. Is it really that hard to say 'I'm sorry'?"

Thinking of Liang Xin's petite and gentle demeanor, Li Daoming's smile never faded, though he also felt a pang of self-reproach. After a while, he composed himself and headed towards Laboratory No. 8.

……

In a room filled with modern equipment, Li Daoming stood side by side with Directors Wang and Zhang.

Behind the three, there were about seven or eight other people, all dressed in white lab coats, with solemn expressions.

In addition, there were three rows of operators and recorders sitting around computer equipment nearby.

In front of them were two platforms made of an unknown metal, with a chicken and a duck on each platform.

The chicken was motionless and clearly dead; while the duck was secured by a metal net and, judging from its struggling, it was obviously very resilient.

Between the two platforms, a laser device resembling a machine gun is deployed.

"The purpose of this experiment is clear to everyone: to extract the soul of a duck with normal vital signs and attach it to another chicken that has no vital signs, so that it can be revived, but its memories and habits will still be those of the duck."

"Get ready now!" Li Daoming said calmly.

Director Wang, for some unknown reason, stood slightly behind and to the left of Li Daoming, highlighting the other party's status and position. At this moment, he was staring solemnly at a pair of chickens and ducks on the platform in front of him, just like the others.

"Group A, begin!" The command came from Li Daoming's mouth.

Several staff members sitting next to the computer equipment began pressing different operation buttons.

The laser device that was extended from the two platforms began to rotate slowly.

Everyone stared intently at the platform, while the recorder quickly jotted down some notes.

"Group B, begin!"

"Beep beep beep..." At this moment, a piercing alarm sounded, followed by an alarm light flashing red and orange alternately, which indicated a level one alarm.

"What's going on?" Li Daoming's expression changed, and he hurriedly asked the operator.

"Dr. Li, the instrument has malfunctioned, and the cause cannot be determined at this time," an operator replied nervously.

"Stop the program immediately! Everyone else, return to the safe room!"

Li Daoming quickly gave the order and was about to organize the personnel to leave when the laser device had already rotated to Li Daoming's direction. The red light at the front of the device suddenly shone brightly, and a blinding beam of light shot out. After a flash, it struck Li Daoming and disappeared.

Director Wang, who was about to turn and leave, witnessed this scene and was shocked: "Xiao Li!"

Li Daoming seemed to have his soul ripped out instantly, collapsing to the ground...

Only then did the program equipment finally come to a complete stop.

"Dr. Li! Little Li..."

The panicked screams of the crowd echoed in the laboratory, but Li Daoming could no longer hear them.

Because he never dreamed that he had gone to another world, a world where the strong prey on the weak, a world where the strong are respected, a world of cultivation...

……

A woman wearing an apron is busy in the kitchen, a happy smile occasionally playing on her lips, as if the fact that her beloved can eat a bite of the food she has prepared is already a great satisfaction for her.

This woman was stunningly beautiful, with skin as smooth as jade and teeth as white as melon seeds. What was most remarkable was that she exuded two completely different qualities, as if she could both amaze time and soothe the years.

The woman gently lifted her slender wrist, took a small sip with a spoon, blinked her beautiful eyes, smiled with satisfaction, and murmured to herself, "The taste is just right, exactly to his liking."

Just then, the phone rang.

"Hello," Liang Xin said politely as she leaned on the sofa to answer the phone.

"Ms. Liang, just now Dr. Li..." The person on the other end of the phone was from the research institute, who naturally recounted the whole incident that happened to Li Daoming in the laboratory.

"Okay, I understand..." After a long while, Liang Xin put down the phone. Surprisingly, she did not show too much surprise or extreme sadness. Instead, she sat up calmly, her eyes showing struggle and confusion.

"Xin'er, this matter is settled. Come back with me." A gentle voice suddenly rang out, and a moment later, a graceful female figure appeared out of thin air in front of Liang Xin.

The woman was dressed in a white palace gown, her hair piled high. Her face was covered by a silk veil, obscuring her features, but one could sense an air of elegance and purity emanating from her. When she looked at Liang Xin, her eyes revealed doting affection and tenderness.

This woman in palace attire did not seem to be from Earth; she resembled the Mysterious Lady of the Nine Heavens from mythology.

"This day...has it come so quickly...?" Liang Xin seemed oblivious to it all, her expression still dazed, as she murmured to herself.

"This is the clan leader's order, and it is also your wish. What is there for you to hold onto..." The woman in palace attire spoke softly, sighed gently, and slowly walked to Liang Xin's side to sit down, holding her in her arms and stroking her hair.

"Aunt Yun, I think... I've fallen in love with him..." Liang Xin murmured, her voice very low but exceptionally clear and certain. Suddenly, a blush appeared on her fair cheeks, as if she had remembered something from the past, and a happy smile appeared on her beautiful face.

"What nonsense are you talking about! Haven't you always liked that person? Besides... they are the same person!" The woman in palace attire was taken aback at first, then her expression changed, revealing disbelief.

"It's different. I always thought that I loved that person and was willing to give up everything for him, even abandoning my clan's heritage, giving up my cultivation, and giving up everything to come here, just to awaken him..."

But after I met him, I gradually realized that what I had before wasn't love...

"Aunt Yun, you may not understand, but I am now very certain that I love Li Daoming, not that other person!" Liang Xin suddenly broke free from the embrace of the woman in palace attire, her words resolute and her expression firm.

"Xin'er, stop fooling around. Even though the clan leader has always doted on you, he can't tolerate your reckless behavior any longer. Come back with me now!" The woman in palace attire said coldly, her tone leaving no room for argument.

"Xin'er, I'm doing this for your own good. Because of that person, you've been endlessly cycling through his reincarnations. Now you've lost your clan's legacy and wasted millions of years of cultivation. I can't bear to see you ruined like this..."

The woman in palace attire couldn't bear it any longer, sighed, and softened her tone once again.

"Aunt Yun, I'm sorry... I need to go find him!" Liang Xin said softly, her eyes shining with determination. At the same time, her hands suddenly trembled, and her figure immediately dissipated, disappearing from the room in an instant.

"Nonsense!" The woman in palace attire raised her eyebrows, a look of disappointment flashing in her eyes. She suddenly waved her sleeves and disappeared from the spot in an instant.

……

When Li Daoming woke up again, he found himself in a dilapidated thatched hut, lying on a simple bed made of straw mats, covered with a tattered burlap sack.

The crooked chairs, the pitted walls, the dilapidated and leaky roof... all came into Li Daoming's view.

"Am I dreaming?"

He found himself somewhat exhausted and very hungry.

Struggling to his feet, he stumbled and nearly fell. After regaining his balance, he realized he was much shorter... Just as he was in shock, he heard an argument between a child and an adult outside the room.