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Chapter 120: The Great Fortune of Heaven and Earth, Child of Luck
Chapter 120: The Great Fortune of Heaven and Earth, Child of Luck
The Disintegration Pyro-Divinity Art was known as a forbidden technique. Once cast, it was irreversible. The physical body and the primordial spirit would quickly burn to nothingness.
This description wasn't entirely accurate, though.
The irreversibility was indeed true.
Even Lin Yuan would find it challenging to forcibly stop it. Attempting to reshape the primordial spirit with the energy of heaven and earth would only be a temporary solution, prolonging the practitioner's endless suffering.
Hence, Lin Yuan had let Grand Master Situ burn to nothingness earlier.
However, the last part of the description— "The physical body and primordial spirit would be completely burned to nothingness."
—was inaccurate.
At the very least, after Grand Master Situ had burned to nothingness, Lin Yuan had already extracted a wisp of pure spiritual power in advance.
Within the underground palace, beside the Spring of Vital Energy.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
In front of him floated a wisp of pure spiritual power.
Outside of this spiritual power, the yin and yang energies merged into a taiji, isolating the heavens and the earth, completely separating this wisp of pure spiritual power from the outside world.
Without this means of isolating the heavens and the earth, this wisp of pure spiritual power would have instantly turned to ashes the moment it was exposed.
For cultivators of this era, it was correct to believe that the Disintegration Pyro-Divinity Art burned everything of the physical body and primordial spirit.
Because, aside from Lin Yuan, no one else could capture this wisp of pure spiritual power.
Even if they were at the peak of the Twelfth Realm like Lin Yuan, or even an unprecedented Thirteenth Realm powerhouse.
It would still be nearly impossible.
This wasn't an issue of strength.
It was a combination of cultivation systems and personal means.
Lin Yuan's path of martial arts evolution, merging myriad ways, was perfect in every aspect.
As for other cultivators? They wouldn't have Lin Yuan's experiences and encounters, nor would they have his heaven-defying comprehension to integrate everything seamlessly. That was why they would stop at the Ninth or Tenth Realm.
"This wisp of pure spiritual power should be similar to the true spirit, right?" Lin Yuan wondered silently.
For Lin Yuan, as long as the true spirit remained, it wouldn't count as true death.
"How should I nurture it?"
Lin Yuan fell into deep thought.
This wisp of true spirit was extremely fragile. If he tried to nurture it directly with the energy of heaven and earth, it would turn to ashes in the next moment.
"Let's place it in the 'Five-Colored Lotus' for now."
Lin Yuan's thoughts stirred slightly, and he slowly merged the wisp of true spirit into the 'lotus' with five colors that was not far away.
The Five-Colored Lotus was a rare spiritual plant in this world.
When Lin Yuan discovered this Spring of Vital Energy, there were over ten strange flowers and herbs growing beside it, including the Five-Colored Lotus.
When Lin Yuan broke through to the fifth tier, he consumed most of these strange flowers and herbs, leaving only a few like the Five-Colored Lotus.
The Five-Colored Lotus had a gentle medicinal nature and was incredibly effective for nurturing the soul and spirit.
It was the best choice for nurturing the extremely fragile true spirit.
Buzz.
Along with Grand Master Situ's wisp of true spirit merging into the Five-Colored Lotus.
Lin Yuan clearly felt that the wisp of true spirit stabilized and immediately started slowly absorbing the medicinal power of the Five-Colored Lotus, gradually growing stronger.
"Good."
"After a few years of nurturing, this wisp of true spirit will be able to recover to the strength of a normal person."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly.
Once it reached that stage, Grand Master Situ's consciousness would naturally awaken again.
All that would be left to do was to find a new physical body for him.
Mmm. Lin Yuan looked at the Five-Colored Lotus in front of him.
Actually, there was no need to find a new body. This Five-Colored Lotus was the best vessel right here and now.
A strange expression appeared on Lin Yuan's face.
With his perspective from the Main World, Lin Yuan understood that life definitely wasn't limited to just the human race.
In the vast universe of the Main World, there were countless powerful and peak races beyond humans.
They could be plant life, elemental life, energy life, and more.
This Five-Colored Lotus before him... if Grand Master Situ could accept everything about the Five-Colored Lotus, it would be a huge opportunity.
Just take plant-like life, for example, they were famously long-lived.
Of course, even if Grand Master Situ couldn't accept it, it wouldn't be a problem. With Lin Yuan around, it would only be a matter of finding another physical body.
Time slowly passed.
In the blink of an eye, several more years went by.
Lin Yuan had mostly stayed within the underground palace, continuously cultivating and gaining insights.
"Heaven and Earth..."
Lin Yuan's expression turned pensive as he vaguely sensed that this world was extremely vast, seemingly more than just the Five Regions.
"Could it be that beyond the Five Regions, there are new continents and domains?"
Lin Yuan thought as he recalled that before he shuttled over, he had sent out a wisp of his consciousness to briefly observe the overall shape of this world. In that fleeting glance, he hadn't paid too much attention and had only noticed the five most prominent continents.
"However, the great fortune of this world of heaven and earth has obviously started to flourish because of my influence?"
Lin Yuan's train of thought shifted.
The so-called great fortune of heaven and earth was abstruse and profound. Lin Yuan had only gained some understanding of it after traveling through three or four worlds.
In summary, it meant that when the time came for fortune to turn, everyone would be empowered.
When heaven and earth's great fortune flourished, the birth rate of geniuses and strong cultivators would be much higher.
Even the cultivation bottlenecks and shackles would quietly loosen and relax.
However, it was rare for a world of heaven and earth to enter such a state, and it might not occur even once in tens of thousands of years.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan seemed to have discovered something and raised his head to look into the distance.
There was a 'lotus' with five colors swaying gently.
"Has his consciousness awakened?"
Lin Yuan knew that after several years of nurturing, Grand Master Situ's wisp of true spirit had rapidly grown stronger and was now on the verge of consciousness awakening.
"Let me take a look."
Lin Yuan stood in front of the Five-Colored Lotus and observed carefully.
"I... I'm not dead?"
Situ Ming was a little dazed. After using the Disintegration Pyro-Divinity Art, he had already prepared himself for death.
Grand Master Situ only hoped that before he died, he could see Lord Lin Yuan one last time and inform him of Heaven Sword Sect's plot.
But unfortunately.
As the Disintegration Pyro-Divinity Art continued.
Grand Master Situ's burning speed got faster and faster, and eventually, he couldn't even stop it, enduring endless pain.
However, just when Grand Master Situ was in utter despair.
He saw Lord Lin Yuan appear before him and try to save him.
It was also at this moment that Grand Master Situ vaguely sensed Lord Lin Yuan's terrifying strength. That boundless aura far surpassed even that of Heaven Sword Child, who had already entered the Tenth Realm.
Grand Master Situ was resigned to his death.
But now?
Grand Master Situ tried to sense his surroundings.
To his surprise, he found that he had now become a 'lotus' with five colors.
"Lord Lin Yuan?"
Grand Master Situ's consciousness continued to spread.
He discovered a tall man standing before him.
And this tall man was none other than his Lord Lin Yuan.
"Don't worry."
"Your soul and primordial spirit are now nurtured within the Five-Colored Lotus."
"Try your best to merge with the Five-Colored Lotus and dominate everything about it."
Lin Yuan spoke with a gentle voice.
Becoming the dominant consciousness within the Five-Colored Lotus wasn't easy. Even if a cultivator from this world expelled their primordial spirit to find a new body, it would usually be another human body.
As for using a plant as a vessel, aside from not knowing if it would succeed, what would they do even if it did?
And what if he couldn't accomplish it? Could he just become a plant instead?
But Lin Yuan was different. In the Main World, he had access to a complete set of secret techniques, including the art of possessing another's body.
Chi Qiu Xingzhu had once possessed the body of a young Chi Yu Xiaokun, which led to his impressive feats later on.
"Yes."
Situ Ming had an innate sense of submission towards Lin Yuan and immediately began attempting to merge with the Five-Colored Lotus, replacing its primary consciousness.
"Hmm."
Lin Yuan nodded slightly, pleased with the progress.
By helping Situ Ming in this way, Lin Yuan was also conducting a certain experiment.
Furthermore, if Situ Ming could truly take control of the Five-Colored Lotus, his lifespan would increase dramatically, extending to several thousand or even tens of thousands of years.
This would be Lin Yuan's backup plan in this world.
Heavenly Sword Mountain:
Heavenly Sword Child and the other powerful beings were growing increasingly irritable.
What was going on with Xiahou Yuan? Was he ever going to come for revenge? Why hadn't there been any movement for so many years?
Even if he had been severely injured and trapped in the eighteenth layer of the Great Abyss, a powerful demon like him should have recovered by now.
"What's going on?"
"Could it be that Xiahou Yuan knows I've broken through, and that's why he hasn't dared to show up?"
Heavenly Sword Child was deep in thought, reflecting on how he had been waiting like a fool on Heavenly Sword Mountain all these years.
And it wasn't just him; the other powerful beings, including Wu Yu and the others, had been waiting as well.
"That shouldn't be the case, right?"
"For over a decade, I've sealed off the Heavenly Sword Sect. It was only a few years ago that the little demon left."
"But after being hit by my attack and using the Disintegration Pyro-Divinity Art, he could only keep flying faster and faster until he completely turned into nothingness. How could he transmit any information?"
Heavenly Sword Child was filled with doubt.
However, there was nothing he could do but continue to wait.
They had already waited for over a decade, and stopping now would mean admitting that they had been wrong all those years.
How could they possibly do that?
"Everyone, don't panic."
"I believe Xiahou Yuan will be here soon."
"We just need to hold on a little longer."
Heavenly Sword Child spoke, trying to boost the morale of the restless powerful beings.
Meanwhile, as the majority of the powerful beings in the Five Regions remained trapped on Heavenly Sword Mountain, waiting for Xiahou Yuan to come for revenge...
They were unaware that the world had begun to change subtly.
In a bustling city, a young beggar gazed longingly at a middle-aged man selling books, his eyes fixed on a tattered booklet on the man's shelf.
"Scram, scram, scram! What are you doing here, you little beggar?"
The middle-aged bookseller waved his hand dismissively, his face filled with disgust.
"I want that book," the little beggar said, mustering up his courage and pointing at the tattered booklet.
"Ten coppers. Do you have the money?" the man snapped.
"I don't have ten coppers," the little beggar said, shrinking back slightly. "But I have two."
The little beggar reached into his pocket and took out two copper coins.
"You actually have money?"
The middle-aged man was slightly taken aback.
Without another word, he picked up the tattered booklet and tossed it to the little beggar. "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll sell it to you at a discounted price."
In truth, he had bought these books for a mere dozen coppers from a bookstore that was going out of business.
The little beggar didn't even have one copper, but the man would have sold it to him anyway.
"Thank you," the little beggar said, hugging the tattered book to his chest. He placed the two copper coins on the shelf and skipped away.
"Fool," the middle-aged man muttered, a sneer on his face, as he watched the little beggar's retreating figure.
In a dilapidated temple, the little beggar eagerly flipped through the pages of the book.
"Refining God Technique?" he whispered, imitating the movements illustrated by the small figures in the book.
Unknowingly, the energy of heaven and earth began to gather around him, slowly merging into his body.
In just one day, the little beggar had entered the First Realm.
On the edge of a cliff, a young man was being pursued by dozens of black-robed figures.
"Even if I die, I will come back as a vengeful ghost!" the young man shouted, his eyes filled with hatred. He leaped off the cliff without hesitation.
After an unknown amount of time, the young man woke up from his unconscious state.
"Where am I?" he wondered aloud.
He found himself blocked by a tree that had grown on the edge of the cliff.
Not far away, there was a pitch-black cave opening in the otherwise smooth cliff face.
Assessing his situation, the young man realized that his only chance of survival was to make his way into that cave.
With great effort, he began to move towards the cave opening.
"Useless!"
"Where did the talent you displayed three years ago go?"
"It's been three whole years, and you still can't sense the energy of heaven and earth or form a vortex of elemental energy within your body. How dare you continue to occupy the clan's cultivation resources?"
An elderly man with a white beard was scolding a young boy.
The boy kept his head lowered, his jaw clenched tight. No one noticed the black ring on his right hand, which suddenly emitted a faint glow.
"The great fortune of heaven and earth is burgeoning, and countless opportunities will arise, giving birth to innumerable geniuses. The strongest among them could be called... the Child of Luck?"
In the underground palace, Lin Yuan remained secluded, but he vaguely sensed the profound changes occurring in the world.
These changes were so profound that even Lin Yuan was astonished.
At that moment...
Not far away...
The Five-Colored Lotus suddenly withered.
Under the ground, the rhizome of the lotus began to take on a human form.
A figure made entirely of lotus roots crawled out and knelt before Lin Yuan, bowing respectfully. "Situ Ming, I have seen Your Excellency."
"Rise," Lin Yuan said, his thoughts stirring slightly.
He raised his right hand, and a tiny cut appeared, from which a drop of silvery-red blood fell onto Situ Ming's lotus root body.
Instantly...
The blood dispersed and melted into Situ Ming's body.
His lotus root form began to transform, growing flesh, skin, limbs, and facial features.
Soon...
A boy of about ten years old stood before them.
"What?"
Situ Ming's eyes widened in surprise.
He had been overjoyed to break free from the Five-Colored Lotus and crawl out of the ground, but now, with just a drop of blood from His Excellency, he had been granted a true human body?
This method... was it not akin to the mythical act of 'creating life' attributed to the gods?
"Thank you, Your Excellency," Situ Ming said, kneeling once more to express his gratitude.
"It's nothing," Lin Yuan waved his hand dismissively, observing the changes in Situ Ming's body.
Then he continued, "You can enter the world now. With the great fortune of heaven and earth flourishing, countless opportunities will arise. Go and seek your own destiny."
"Yes, Your Excellency," Situ Ming replied promptly.
He always followed His Excellency's suggestions to the letter.
Before leaving, Situ Ming hesitated as if considering something. He asked cautiously, "Your Excellency, do I need to bring back those opportunities?"
"No," Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
He added meaningfully, "I no longer need those opportunities."
(End of Chapter)
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