Am I reincarnated?!

"Jun De, surrender the blood lotus quietly and I will grant you a swift death!"

"Old Jun, you have already eliminated those responsible for the deaths of your friends and disciples. Cease your resistance and hand over the lotus to us. We will ensure that the stolen bloodlines are returned to their rightful owners."

"Today, all the major factions of justice have united to annihilate you and your stronghold. This place is surrounded by inescapable traps, and this time, your head will roll!" 

"Jun De, you vile demon! Your quest for vengeance against those who killed your people has resulted in the destruction of numerous esteemed clans and demonic legacies! What did they do to deserve such a fate? You have committed countless unforgivable and atrocious sins!"

"Blood lord Jun De, you have disrupted the delicate balance that many people have painstakingly maintained for years. As a result, this world has descended into chaos... Do you realize how long it will take for peace to be restored?"

Jun De stood amidst the chaos, his once vibrant green robes now reduced to tattered shreds.

His disheveled hair and blood-soaked body bore witness to the fierce battle he had endured.

Casting his gaze around, the torn robes fluttered in the mountain breeze, resembling a flag of war.

Crimson streams trickled from the countless wounds that adorned his form.

Even in the brief moments he stood still, a pool of blood had formed beneath his feet, evidence of the relentless onslaught he faced.

Encircled by adversaries on all sides, escape seemed an impossible feat.

It was an inevitable outcome that he would meet his demise in this place.

Jun De comprehended his predicament with clarity, yet even in the face of impending death, his countenance remained serene.

The individuals encircling him remained motionless; each one cautious of Fang Yuan's ultimate assault.

As Jun De shifted his body, they all instinctively took a significant step backward.

Observing their apprehensive response until the very end, Jun De chuckled softly,

"Ha!... Why are you all retreating? Didn't you come here to eliminate me and seize the blood lotus? I no longer possess the strength to retaliate... Just as you all have stated, I have already accomplished everything I needed to do..."

All the faces of the surrounding individuals showed a slight sense of relief upon hearing that, yet they remained hesitant to take any action against him.

With a voice filled with uncertainty, someone asked, "T-then, please give us the blood lotus... It serves no purpose to you now..."

Jun De couldn't contain his laughter upon hearing this.

"Indeed, it may be of no use to me anymore, but that doesn't imply I will simply hand it over to everyone... I refuse to allow those corrupt families to rise again and inflict harm on others as they once did to me..."

The warlords advanced as a group; suddenly, there was a deafening explosion and Jun De was consumed by a dazzling burst of power.

"Stop! Jun De is attempting self-destruction, quickly withdraw from this location..."

"Withdraw, withdraw, withdraw..."

A tremendous surge of energy erupted, obliterating everything in its path, leaving only utter devastation in its wake.

Jun De's complexion paled, and his body rapidly disintegrated at an alarming rate.

Witnessing this, he calmly shut his eyes, a faint smile gracing his lips.

'Finally, I can rest...'

***

The next moment, Jun De thought he had already died, he felt like he was confined in a dark space.

'Huh!... I am not dead yet?! where am I?!'

He attempted to open his eyes to survey his surroundings, but his body refused to cooperate.

A strange liquid-like substance enveloped him, causing discomfort. When he tried to tap into his spiritual sense, it failed him.

'...! My spiritual sense vanished! But why?!'

Jun De, an immortal who had amassed an incredible amount of Dao on his soul and fortified it to an extraordinary level, now found himself stripped of it all.

As he attempted to peer into the depths of his soul, he struggled to fully immerse himself.

However, a mysterious force from within propelled him forward, revealing a striking crimson lotus amidst the vast darkness.

Jun De was utterly astonished by its presence, bewildered by the fact that the blood lotus had managed to survive and accompany him in this enclosed place.

Despite his efforts to destroy it and keep it out of anyone else's reach, the lotus slipped away, much like he did.

But the 'Blood Lotus' had been reduced to the size of a fist.

It appeared to have lost a significant amount of energy. Jun De despised this object.

It was the root cause of all the suffering he had endured in his life.

The Blood Lotus was a notorious sacred dharma treasure, comparable to the heart of a demon god.

It granted him the power to forcefully extract the bloodline from his targets and assimilate it into himself, effectively crippling their entire lineage.

When his biological father discovered that Jun De possessed this treasure, he attempted to kill his own son and claim it for himself.

However, Jun De's birth mother sacrificed her own life to prevent this from happening.

Ever since that time, his existence has been plagued by misfortune.

He relentlessly pursued each passing second, only to witness the demise of those who cared for him due to this precious possession.

He fought tirelessly throughout his entire life, never allowing himself a moment of respite.

Now, he believed Blood Lotus was lost forever, but somehow it endured.

Despite his deep loathing for it, he couldn't resist relying on it once more.

As he directed his undivided attention towards it, the vibrant crimson petals began to unfurl slightly.

Simultaneously, a comforting warmth began to permeate his entire being.

He wanted to know why his body felt so weak and why he couldn't control his body effectively.

'...!'

But the information that appeared in his mind was so shocking for him.

'It wasn't my body!... no- wait... This body hasn't even developed yet... it's a fetus!'

He could sense that the umbilical cord of his current body was connected and transporting oxygen, food, and waste.

'...Am I reincarnated into a baby?!'