txolops Chapter 342 Great Advancement of Divine Sense
Chapter 342 Great Advancement of Divine Sense
"That was close... Luckily, I managed to control it quickly at the last moment. That spiritual fluctuation should have been mostly blocked by the formation inside the building, and it didn't completely break through the outermost protective barrier and spread throughout Silver Shark Island..." Luo Ming thought to himself, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Otherwise, with my current spiritual strength, which is stronger than that of a typical mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, such an undisguised outburst would inevitably attract the attention and investigation of other Nascent Soul stage elders on the island. I am currently carrying the Void Heaven Cauldron, a hot potato, so it's better to keep a low profile and try to avoid entering the sight of those Nascent Soul stage elders."
However, this lingering fear was quickly replaced by an overwhelming sense of excitement and accomplishment. A smile involuntarily appeared on Luo Ming's face, and his eyes gleamed.
"Five years! A full five years, consuming more than a dozen golden pills of varying quality, and finally... finally, I successfully broke through the two-hundred-mile barrier with my divine sense!"
He felt the unprecedented vastness and solidity of his sea of consciousness, a powerful divine sense that seemed to be able to perceive every rustle of grass within a radius of two hundred miles, and a surge of heroic spirit welled up in his heart.
In fact, he had already used up all those golden cores three years ago, but his divine sense was stuck at the threshold of two hundred miles. The reason for this was that he had accidentally been tainted by some fragments of other people's divine sense.
For the past three years, he has been continuously refining his divine sense, and finally succeeded in eliminating those hidden dangers, which also enabled his divine sense to finally break through the two hundred li barrier.
"This is truly the spiritual strength of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator! Moreover, it is far superior to that of an ordinary mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator!" Luo Ming knew very well that the spiritual range of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was about 100 miles, that of a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was 150 to 200 miles, and that of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator was over 300 miles.
His divine sense, now within a mere two hundred miles of his current range, has already firmly established him above the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, even surpassing many cultivators who have just entered this realm. Such a level of divine sense strength, coupled with his cultivation level of only the late-stage Core Formation realm, is truly astonishing.
"What a pity..." After the excitement subsided, Luo Ming shook his head slightly, revealing a hint of regret. "Ever since I refined the first Golden Core and my divine sense increased by nearly five miles, the growth effect brought by subsequent Golden Cores of the same grade has become weaker and weaker."
The last Golden Core, at the late stage of Core Formation, only increased the range of my divine sense by a mere two li. It seems my growth in divine sense is nearing the limit that my current cultivation level can bear.
He recalled the painful experience he had when he was rebuilding his Golden Core, forcibly devouring his own Golden Core essence to cultivate the "Forging God Technique," which caused his divine sense to surge, but his physical body almost couldn't bear the pain.
The divine consciousness, physical body, and magical power must maintain a relative balance. An excessively powerful divine consciousness, without the support of a corresponding realm, will become a burden and may even damage the foundation of the soul.
"It seems that the only way to achieve another qualitative leap in my divine sense is after I condense my nascent soul and advance my life level." Luo Ming realized this.
His expression immediately turned serious, and he took out the "Ten Thousand Souls Banner" that he had always both loved and hated.
The banner felt cold to the touch and trembled slightly. The six-armed ghost king, which was isolated and sealed inside, seemed to sense Luo Ming's gaze and emitted an even more violent and restless soul power fluctuation.
"We can't delay any longer." Luo Ming looked at the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, his brows furrowed, and muttered to himself.
"The Ghost King's breakthrough was delayed for five years due to the isolation from Yin energy, but his momentum is still slowly accumulating. Now that my divine sense is sufficient, it's time to resolve this hidden danger. Otherwise, things could get complicated."
Without further hesitation, he carefully put away the Myriad Souls Banner, stood up, stretched his body which was slightly stiff from the long period of seclusion, raised his hand to cast a spell, opened the many restrictions of the secret chamber, and stepped out.
After emerging from seclusion, Luo Ming first went to the secret chamber next door where Yuan Yao was in seclusion, as usual, and checked on her cultivation progress before leaving with peace of mind.
Next, he went to the quiet room where Jiang Rufeng and his daughter were temporarily staying. There he saw the little girl named Jiang Ruyin, wearing a thick fur coat, sitting quietly on the soft couch by the window. Her face was still pale, but her eyes were focused. She was holding a book of enlightenment poems from the mortal world and reading it softly, word by word.
Upon seeing Luo Ming enter, Jiang Rufeng quickly put down the medicine bowl and respectfully bowed, saying, "Master."
Jiang Ruyin also raised her head and saw Luo Ming. A timid yet affectionate smile appeared on her pale face.
Luo Ming nodded, walked closer, and gently placed his finger on Jiang Ruyin's pulse point. A wisp of gentle, pure magic power slowly flowed in, carefully examining her internal condition. After a moment, he withdrew his hand, a satisfied look on his face.
"Yes, the violent yang energy in your body has been temporarily suppressed, and there are no signs of it worsening. Not bad," Luo Ming said to Jiang Rufeng in a gentle tone.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Rufeng's face lit up with gratitude, and she repeatedly said, "It is all thanks to Master's divine power that my daughter has been able to live until now!"
Luo Ming waved his hand, his gaze falling on the book of poetry in Jiang Ruyin's hand, and then looking at her large, clear, and bright eyes, which, though frail, were exceptionally clear and bright. A slight thought stirred in his heart.
He hesitated for a moment, then took out a well-preserved book with yellowed paper from an ordinary storage bag at his waist. The cover read "Introduction to Formations and Deduction of Basic Runes".
This book is not some profound secret manual; it is just an introductory text widely circulated in the cultivation world, used to lay the foundation for cultivators who are just entering the path of formations. However, the content is detailed and progresses from simple to complex.
Luo Ming handed the book to Jiang Rufeng, and instructed in a calm but authoritative tone: "Once Ruyin's health improves and she can start trying to guide Qi into her body, in addition to basic cultivation, you can let her read and study this book in her spare time."
He paused, looking at Jiang Rufeng's somewhat confused expression, and continued, "Remember, let her see and figure it out herself. No one else is allowed to explain or help. If she has any questions, she can write them down first, without answering them for now. Whether she can understand it, and how much she can understand, depends entirely on her own comprehension."
Although Jiang Rufeng didn't understand why his master had suddenly become interested in his daughter learning formations, and even wanted to use this "free-range" method, he never questioned Luo Ming's orders. He immediately took the book with both hands and solemnly replied, "Yes! Your subordinate understands! I would never dare to secretly assist you; I will definitely let Ruyin comprehend it on her own!"
Luo Ming nodded slightly and said no more.
If this woman is truly the reincarnation or a being of the same origin as "Xin Ruyin," given her extraordinary talent in the art of formations, this fundamental text would be no challenge for her. This is both a test and a guide.
If she truly possesses an astonishing talent for array formations without any formal instruction, then he might genuinely consider taking her under his wing and nurturing her properly. After all, the value of a future array formation master is immeasurable.
Just as Luo Ming was pondering this, the voice of the Heavenly Mirror Hermit, residing within the Profound Origin Pearl in his dantian, suddenly chuckled in his sea of consciousness, carrying a hint of amusement and interest:
"Hehe, young Luo, I find this little girl quite pleasing to the eye. So, if you really need to teach her in the future, could you let me take over?"
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming was slightly surprised and responded mentally, "Oh? Senior, have you noticed anything special about this woman?"
He knew that Tianjing Sanren had extremely high standards, and for him to speak up, Jiang Ruyin was probably more than just a "Dragon Roar Physique".
Tianjing Sanren smiled mysteriously, his voice tinged with smugness: "Hehe, you only know that the 'Dragon Roar Body' is a sign of early death, but you don't know that fortune and misfortune are intertwined. This kind of physique is naturally close to metal and fire. If the 'Dragon Yang Power' in the body can be guided properly, it is not a poison, but rather an excellent medicine for tempering the body and nourishing the soul!"
It's just that ordinary methods can't control it. But with your Daoist partner's 'Heavenly Yin Body' assisting in harmonizing it, achieving a balance of Yin and Yang, this hidden danger is nothing at all.
He paused, then his tone became serious: "This woman possesses dual spiritual roots of metal and fire, making her inherently suited to cultivating fierce and powerful techniques. Furthermore, the innate 'Dragon Yang Power' within her makes her an excellent candidate for cultivating the 'Golden Light Divine Flame Technique' that I created years ago!"
If she's properly nurtured, her future achievements might not be inferior to your partner's. What do you say? Let this girl be my successor, and I guarantee I'll train her into a formidable assistant!
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming's eyes lit up! So the "Dragon Roar Body" had such profound mysteries! If its drawbacks could be overcome, it could actually become an aid to cultivation? Moreover, the Heavenly Mirror Hermit was actually willing to personally teach him his famous ultimate technique, the "Golden Light Divine Flame Technique"? This was an incredible stroke of luck!
"Since you have such an interest, senior, I am naturally happy to see it happen," Luo Ming said with a smile. "However, in name only, she will still be considered my disciple, which will make it easier for me to take care of her. As for the specific instruction, I will leave it entirely to you, senior."
"Of course, of course!" Tianjing Sanren seemed very happy, his laughter echoing in Luo Ming's sea of consciousness.
After dealing with Jiang Ruyin's matter, Luo Ming was about to head to the meditation room to deal with the hidden dangers of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner when he suddenly stopped and his brows furrowed slightly.
He recalled the scene when his consciousness broke through and he briefly lost control.
Although most of the oppressive aura was blocked by the restrictions inside the building, his powerful divine sense still swept across the entire Bright Moon Tower in an instant, and naturally "saw" the scene in the quiet room on the top floor.
"That girl Mingyue... she seemed to be receiving a guest just now? Judging from their attire, they looked like cultivators from the Star Palace?" Luo Ming recalled that fleeting glimpse, his mind racing. "And the two seemed quite familiar with each other... What would someone from the Star Palace want with Mingyue at this time?"
His only thought now was to cultivate peacefully and condense his Nascent Soul as soon as possible. His biggest fear was getting involved in any power struggles and causing trouble. He had heard a little about the conflict between the Star Palace and the Merchant Guild Alliance on Silver Shark Island, but he had always maintained an attitude of staying out of it and protecting himself. Now that the Star Palace cultivators had come to his door and seemed to be acquainted with Mingyue, he felt a vague sense of unease.
"Hopefully it's just a routine visit..." Luo Ming shook his head, temporarily suppressing his doubts. Right now, resolving the Ghost King's threat and attempting to help him break through and gain complete control is the top priority.
After arranging for the Wind Fox Beast to stay behind and secretly protect Yuan Yao, Luo Ming pondered for a moment, then took out a light blue communication talisman.
His fingertips flashed with inspiration as he quickly inscribed several strokes on the talisman, then whispered a few words to it.
After speaking, he flicked his finger, and the sound transmission talisman transformed into a streak of blue light, passing through the corridor and flying towards the floor where Mingyue was located. He, on the other hand, transformed into a wisp of dark light and vanished from his spot in an instant.
Shortly after Luo Ming transformed into a shadow and disappeared into the vast sea outside Silver Shark Island.
On the top floor of Mingyue Tower, in that elegant and quiet room.
Mingyue held a pale blue communication talisman in her hand, still warm to the touch, and the spiritual light on the talisman was slowly dimming.
She had just read the information with her divine sense, and a perfectly timed look of surprise and regret appeared on her face. She looked up at Ling Yuling, who was smiling at her, and said apologetically:
"Sister Yuling, what bad luck. Master... just sent me a message saying there's an urgent matter that requires his immediate attention. The message said he won't be back for at least three months, and possibly as long as half a year. I'm afraid you won't be able to see Master this time you come."
As she spoke, she gently placed the dissipated spiritual energy transmission talisman on the table, looking at Ling Yuling with a clear and honest gaze, revealing no trace of pretense.