Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 440 - 435 Promotion to Divinity Transformation! Wutu Spirit Body!_1
Jia Ren took out an Earth Pulse Lotus Pill and swallowed it. The purple medicinal power coursed through his body like flowing, exquisite nectar.
The Earth Vein Purple Lotus is a Heavenly Earth Elixir, endowed with special Spiritual Power. It is a Heavenly Material and Earthly Treasure formed from absorbing the power of the Earth’s Veins, far purer and richer than nature’s spiritual energy.
Having consumed the Earth Pulse Lotus Pill, Jia Ren felt connected to the very ground beneath him, strands of bizarre power rushing into his body from the Earth.
His meridians, blood, bones, and skin were all tinted with a touch of purple.
His Dantian and Nascent Soul turned completely purple.
To break through to the Divinity Transformation Stage from the Nascent Soul Stage, the first condition was to dissipate the Nascent Soul—an act that permitted no second thoughts.
Without advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage after shedding the Nascent Soul, one would certainly perish on the spot.
This was also the reason for the scarcity of High-Order Cultivators.
The path of cultivation is paved with countless skeletons. Each major Realm is a checkpoint that hinders many exceptionally talented Cultivators.
Jia Ren was well prepared. Otherwise, he would not have rashly attempted to advance to the Divinity Transformation Stage.
To prevent the Earth Pulse Lotus Pill from being of insufficient quality, he also took the Shedding God Pill he had received from Ancestor Ji Kong.
He had ingested two elixirs to assist his advancement to the Divinity Transformation Stage. As long as he didn’t court death, failure was virtually impossible.
The Nascent Soul gradually dissolved within his body. Influenced by the purple medicinal power, it transformed into a vast amount of Purple Heavenly Treasure Spiritual Power that flowed everywhere.
This power nurtured the Divine Soul within the Nascent Soul, strengthening it gradually.
The Divine Soul, like a chick hatching, upon breaking out of its shell and being fed growth-accelerating feed, grew at an astonishing speed.
Only a portion of the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power nourished the Divine Soul. The rest, freed from the Nascent Soul’s restraint, surged chaotically through his meridians like headless flies.
Spirit Attracting Technique!
Open the Heavenly and Earthly Apertures!
The chaotic Spiritual Power, guided by his will, seemed to find its anchor. It circulated once inside his body before converging and rushing towards the Heavenly and Earthly Apertures.
An invisible barrier stood before it, forming a solid fortress.
Facing the onslaught of Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power, the barrier did not hold for long.
BANG!
The Heavenly and Earthly Apertures were violently torn open, and Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power surged into them, sweeping away obstacles.
With no blockages, a vast amount of nature’s spiritual energy poured unceasingly into his body through the two apertures.
Nature’s spiritual energy and the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power collided, the two forces stirring against each other and causing destruction all around.
Heavenly Earth Bridge!
Jia Ren operated the Spirit Attracting Technique. The Heavenly Treasure Spirit Power, tainted with the mystical power of the Earth Vein Purple Lotus, came under control and gradually formed two Heavenly Earth Bridges.
Divine Transformation Cultivators could harness nature’s spiritual energy, and the Heavenly Earth Bridge was of paramount importance for this.
Once the Heavenly Earth Bridge passage was established, Divine Transformation Cultivators could draw upon an endless supply of spiritual energy as long as they were in a place rich with it.
A large amount of spiritual energy flooded in through the Heavenly Earth Bridges. Influenced by the runes upon them, the spiritual energy gradually became peaceful and stable.
It differed in nature from ordinary spiritual energy; upon entering the body, it transformed the cultivator’s physique, making it more suited for cultivation.
Typically, cultivators practicing the Spirit Attracting Technique would experience slow transformational effects and have a low ceiling for improvement.
However, by reaching the Technique-Nearing-Dao Level of proficiency with the Spirit Attracting Technique, the limit far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators.
To be exact, the two were not on the same level.
More and more medicinal power from the Earth Pulse Lotus Pill and nature’s spiritual energy entered. Under the guidance of the Spirit Attracting Technique, they slowly transformed his physique, steering it in a direction more suitable for cultivation.
Unlike bodies possessing an innate affinity for nature and spiritual energy, this spirit body, transformed after birth, was also referred to as an Acquired Spirit Body or an Acquired Dao Body.
Time passed swiftly. As his body and Divine Soul strengthened rapidly, Jia Ren gradually entered a state of selfless immersion.
The nurtured Divine Soul eventually grew strong enough to reach a certain threshold, at which point a spark of spiritual light burst forth.
The physical body was no longer a limitation or a shackle; a breakthrough point had finally been found.
With a thought, his Divine Soul began to separate from his body, breaking free.
This step is also known as Soul Separation or Corporeal Projection.
The Divine Soul was light and, once separated from the body, soared into the nine heavens.
Jia Ren’s Divine Soul, enwrapped in a streak of purple light that resembled a violet eggshell, was firmly protected.
This was the protective light formed by the Earth Vein Purple Lotus, capable of strengthening the Divine Soul as it shed the Nascent Soul.
Since the chance of failure in this breakthrough was almost nil, it naturally included effects that protected the Divine Soul.
The Azure Spirit-protecting Heart Jade also merged within the Divine Soul, forming an azure halo. Two layers of protective divine light now shielded his Divine Soul.
The Divine Soul, freed from its physical shell, left the cultivation cave and flew unimpeded towards the sky.
Several prying gazes quickly retracted.
The Formation of the Lingbao Sect trembled subtly, as if heaven and earth were gradually expanding, becoming more profound and distant.
As the Divine Soul ascended, rapidly gaining altitude, the entirety of the Lingbao Sect’s Eastern District came into view.
Numerous Caves, the busy Grey-robed Miscellaneous Duties, and the Lingbao Sect Cultivators bustling about.
The vast Spirit Medicine Garden surrounding the Northern District, along with unknown regions.
The Eastern District was suspected to be a Blessed Land of Cave Heavens; most of it remained unexplored, its interior a hidden mystery.
Jia Ren saw Ancestor Ji Kong appear. He was quietly observing his disciple’s Divine Soul, his face full of satisfaction.
Without uttering a word, he raised his hand and sent a green talisman into the highest heavens, forming a third layer of defense to protect Jia Ren’s mind and soul.
The Divine Soul flew farther and farther, eventually rushing into the highest heavens.
The higher it went, the easier it became to sense the rules of heaven and earth.
Even among those at the early Divinity Transformation Stage, the range and strength of their influence over nature’s spiritual energy varied; stronger insights corresponded to a broader area of influence.
The higher the Divine Soul soared, the deeper the insight gained, and the better the effects of the Divinity Transformation.
Above the firmament lay the domain of the Gang Wind, and even higher, one would encounter the Soul-Shaking Wind.
This was the most dangerous and terrifying place, specifically eroding Divine Souls.
Without treasures to protect one’s soul, a single gust of the Soul-Shaking Wind would inevitably result in the soul shattering and the spirit dispersing.
The Lingbao Sect prepared for its cultivators undergoing Divinity Transformation: the Gang Wind within the Sect was filtered by a Formation, making it less violent than that of the outside world.
The Divine Soul also enjoyed triple protection from the Purple Protective Divine Light, the Spirit-protecting Heart Jade, and the Soul-protecting Talisman, so safety was not an issue.
All I have to do is... fly as high and as far as possible, to reach even more expansive realms of heaven and earth.
"Let me see what your limits are!"
Ten thousand zhang! One hundred thousand zhang!
Upon reaching a height of three hundred and thirty thousand zhang, his Divine Soul gradually became exhausted.
The Divine Soul, disembodied for the first time and without the protection of its physical form, severely depleted its soul power with each li ascended.
Continuing upward was not impossible.
However, Jia Ren lacked sufficient energy and the proper state of mind to attempt ’comprehending the Dao’ at that moment.
One must know their limits and when to stop.
This will do!
His Divine Soul resonated with nature’s spiritual energy. Jia Ren became a part of it, sensing the diverse spiritual powers within.
The Five Element Spiritual Energy; various special types of Spiritual Energy such as Ice, Wind, Thunder, and Darkness; Demonic Qi; Bizarre Qi; Evil Qi; Malefic Qi...
Each type of spiritual energy was more than just energy; it seemed to contain intangible Great Daos and laws, so close yet utterly beyond reach.
These were the fabled powers of the Laws and the Great Dao.
They possessed an enchanting, maddening allure, making one intoxicated and desperate to gain even a sliver of insight.
"To hear of the Dao in the morning, one could die content in the evening."
Many Cultivators immersed themselves in this pursuit, hoping to comprehend the Dao overnight and achieve daylight ascension.
Of course, for most Cultivators, this was merely a distant legend.
Not one in a hundred million who attempted to comprehend the Dao during Divinity Transformation succeeded. Those who dared to take the risk often had their Divine Souls merge with the Heavenly Dao, never to return, their physical bodies gradually decaying.
I don’t want to risk ’seeking the Dao’ only to end up with both my body and Dao extinguished.
Only when his Divine Soul had gradually acclimated to nature’s spiritual energy did he begin using secret techniques to inscribe his personal mark.
Once all this was done, the weary Divine Soul finally returned to his body.
The spiritual journey concluded, and the Divine Soul returned to its vessel without any hindrance.
Jia Ren’s body, which had been motionless for years, burst forth with vitality once more. His eyes blazed with a purple light, revealing both his fatigue and an irrepressible excitement.
With this, the greatest difficulties of advancing to the Divinity Transformation Stage were mostly overcome, leaving only the Heart Demon Tribulation.
The intensity of the Heart Demon Tribulation depended on the Cultivator. Those who practiced the Demonic Path or were Evil Cultivators, who had committed many killings and followed extreme Cultivation Techniques, were most susceptible to the Heart Demon’s temptations.
Jia Ren was already well-versed in dealing with such things. Furthermore, he had Spiritual Treasures to protect his Divine Soul, the sacred light from the Earth Pulse Lotus Pill, and the Divine Skill, Ancient Well Without Waves.
With these numerous safeguards, the influence of the Heart Demon would be negligible.
The most feared aspect of the Heart Demon Pass was the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, which could use the tribulation to infinitely amplify its strength.
However, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre could not possibly make its way to the Mysterious Realm.
「Ten years later.」
The tightly sealed door of the Cultivation Room swung open.
Jia Ren stepped out, his eyes now free of any purple hue; the foreign spiritual energies had been completely converted into his own spiritual power.
I’ve finally reached the Divinity Transformation Stage!
From now on, my lifespan is doubled.
Nascent Soul Stage practitioners enjoyed a lifespan of a thousand years. Upon reaching the Divinity Transformation Stage, this lifespan doubled to two thousand years.
Enough to witness the rise and fall of countless dynasties.
With a mere thought, Jia Ren felt the spiritual energy within a three hundred li radius become active. When using Spells and Divine Skills, he would receive the support of nature’s spiritual energy from this entire area, as if divinely assisted.
Ordinary practitioners at the early Divinity Transformation Stage could only influence an area of about one hundred li. His range was three times that of typical early-stage Divinity Transformation cultivators.
Beyond that was the transformation of his body by the Absorbing Spirit Mantra. After ten years, the spiritual body’s transformation was complete.
Jia Ren focused his mind. An earthy yellow radiance surged forth, forming an ochre stone armor that exuded a sense of immense solidity.
A black sword light slashed down but failed to cleave through the stone armor; its defensive capability was astonishing.
Wutu Spirit Body!
Perhaps it was due to consuming the Earth Vein Purple Lotus. When my Acquired Spirit Body was molded by nature’s spiritual energy, it leaned towards the Earth element, resulting in the Wutu Spirit Body.
This is an Acquired Earth Element Spirit Body. As long as I stand upon the earth, I can connect with the terrain, channeling any harm I receive into the earth itself, thus ensuring my safety.
For me, this is the best possible spirit body.
The Wutu Spirit Body also grants an affinity for the Earth element, enhancing the power of Earth-based Spells, Divine Skills, and Spiritual Treasures, and providing even more exceptional defensive performance.
Should I switch to practicing Earth-element Cultivation Techniques?
No matter how good Earth-element Cultivation Techniques might be, they could not compare to the Heavenly Treasure Spirit Cultivation Technique. Cultivating while idle is my dream come true—growing stronger by simply lying down! Even the most supreme technique wouldn’t make me change my mind.
Jia Ren would not change his Cultivation Technique, but he could still learn Earth-element Spells and Divine Skills.
Although I’m unsure of the effects of other Acquired Spirit Bodies, the Wutu Spirit Body’s current performance far exceeds my expectations.
The Wutu Spirit Body is one of the Acquired Five Elements Spirit Bodies.
Now that I have the Wutu Spirit Body, if I could acquire the other four Acquired Elemental Spirit Bodies, I could form the complete Acquired Five Elements Spirit Body!
The Five Elements Spirit Body is not inferior to most Innate Spirit Bodies.
It is said there is a Great Divine Power known as the Five Elements Divine Light. Once cultivated, all other techniques are rendered ineffective against it, and no Five Elements Divine Skills could harm even a hair of the user.
Having obtained the Wutu Spirit Body, Jia Ren considered attempting to complete the Acquired Five Elements Spirit Body and cultivating this legendary Great Divine Power.
