Chapter 443: Body Transformation to Sainthood Technique
Chapter 443: Body Transformation to Sainthood Technique
After clarifying matters with Hou'erjiu, Hu Ma finally breathed a slight sigh of relief, his mind contemplating in secret:
"I should invite Ergetou, White Wine Lady, Sweet Potato Burn, and the others. Firstly, I need to share and discuss the information obtained from the Great Crimson Robe, as this matter seems urgent and is closely related to the survival of the reincarnates."
"Secondly, having them nearby provides additional support against the people besieging the town and any unknowns from Non-Cattle Village. With their help, I'll have a better grasp of the situation."
The only problem was the time it would take for Hou'erjiu to travel from here to Mingzhou at full speed. After all, it had taken Hu Ma a full seven to eight days to get here, and even if Shou Sui rode a fast horse, it would still take at least two days.
Hou'erjiu was skilled in witchcraft, and although he promised to complete the task as quickly as possible, the time required was uncertain since he had never been to Mingzhou before and couldn't estimate the distance.
Unfortunately, if Hu Ma had also broken through the Three Pillar Proficiency, he could have communicated over long distances, making things much easier.
As far as he knew, the only person who had surpassed the Three Pillar Proficiency while alive was White Wine Lady, and it seemed like she had achieved it by chance. Therefore, her method couldn't be taught to others.
There was no choice but to wait.
As for the Iron Horse, the Grand Executioner of West Ridge, who was outside, he had given an ultimatum to slaughter the town in three days. One day had already passed since then.
Hu Ma took a moment to consider how to handle this situation.
After silently sorting out his thoughts, Hu Ma heaved a low sigh and looked at his left arm, where the black handprint still remained, like a bizarre cage: "Is this the thing that made me feel so disoriented before?"
"I had planned to rely on my own cultivation of the Shou Sui's Evil Suppressing Office technique to force it out, but I never expected that communication between reincarnates would draw it out, and then it was sealed by a senior reincarnate."
"Unfortunately, it was also because of it that a major disaster was almost caused."
"..."
He couldn't help but feel a bit concerned. If he hadn't suddenly discovered it and helped seal it, the secrets left by the Great Crimson Robe would have been more numerous and complete.
Suppressing his unease, Hu Ma silently thought that even though the thing had been sealed, he still needed to cultivate the Grand Heavenly General Seal Technique and strengthen his divine soul with all his might and speed. Only then could he get rid of this thing.
Otherwise, if the seal left by the Great Crimson Robe with his last breath were to loosen, and this thing were to escape, the trouble it would cause would be immense.
Now that Hu Ma had entered the Evil Suppressing Office, his path ahead was clear. He could retrieve the Hu family's token, which would allow him to open the Evil Suppressing Office and gain some understanding of the situation. However, this thing was like a thorn embedded in his flesh, preventing him from taking any action.
To remove this thorn, the Grand Heavenly General Seal Technique was the most suitable method and would achieve the goal quickly.
Despite the dangers outside, Hu Ma decided to stay here a little longer to gain more insights into the Non-Cattle Village's technique, as it was their method that required him to be here.
However, the path to entering the Evil Suppressing Office was incredibly challenging, and he didn't know where to begin.
As he pondered, Hu Ma exhaled slowly, sensing his own state. His divine soul trembled and roared, but with the slightest movement, his body felt an immense pressure.
"My divine soul is too heavy."
By studying the technique on the Grand Heavenly General Seal, Hu Ma could understand his condition.
Humans have three souls. One soul reincarnates, one guards the body, and one determines cause and effect. In this world, reincarnation is rare, and when the soul leaves the body, it often becomes a wandering spirit.
These wandering spirits also vary. If an ordinary person dies, they simply wait to dissipate, occasionally returning to their body during the first seven days. Over time, they silently fade away.
However, if there is grievance, resentment, hatred, or vows, or if the person had committed evil deeds and was filled with malevolent qi, or if they upheld righteousness and had a righteous soul, their soul could become powerful. Even if they became ghosts, they would be stronger than ordinary ones.
Some, due to good deeds in their lifetime, or by chance, or through posthumous worship, gradually gained proficiency and their souls became stronger. They could even become the guardian spirits of their homes or the deities on the altar who feed on incense offerings.
The Shou Sui's Evil Suppressing Office technique originated from this. To put it bluntly, it was a human cultivating ghost techniques.
The key to this technique was not the power of the ghost techniques but the ability to continue living in this world as a human after cultivating them.
According to Hu Ma's understanding, this could be best described in four words:
Body Transformation to Sainthood.
...
There were many ways to strengthen the divine soul. Some relied on incense offerings, some on evil cultivation, and some on absorbing the essence from the Earth Deity's blood and flesh. However, they all shared one common trait: the larger the divine soul, the more it burdened the physical body.
For example, if an ordinary person were to ascend to the divine platform and enjoy the worship of the deities, their soul might become unsteady, and they might become confused. This was because they had inadvertently absorbed something and could no longer rely on their physical body to support their divine soul.
Soul-Carrying individuals are required to descend from the Dignitary's position, burning their Life Essence in the manner of a human candle. This is because the Dignitary's status is too heavy; even a slight descent can be overwhelming.
The same is true for the Year-End Guardian. Therefore, cultivating the Divine Soul is not the most crucial aspect; the essential part is to continuously bear the weight.
"No wonder Miao Shan Fairy said that the Grand Heavenly General Seal is too dangerous..."
As these thoughts crossed his mind, he realized that he had only just entered the sect, having ingested a few breaths of Yin Qi, and his Divine Soul had already become so heavy that his physical body could barely withstand it. What problems might arise if he continued to cultivate using this technique?
Connecting this to Miao Shan Fairy's words and the final guidance from the Great Crimson Robe, Hu Ma understood why so many in the Non-Vegetarian Sect wanted to learn this technique but ended up in trouble due to their light Life Essence.
In simpler terms, it was because their Divine Souls grew so powerful that their physical bodies couldn't keep up, forcing them to voluntarily enter paintings to endure trials and temper their Divine Souls.
He also comprehended the profound significance of the Great Crimson Robe's words.
Official Status?
Only those with Official Status could suppress this technique, allowing them to learn skills without being crushed by their own abilities.
This matched the Great Virtuous Master, or Elder Eyebrow, who had once held power over the world and possessed Official Status.
But what about himself?
As he pondered this, he heard a disturbance outside and opened his eyes, looking towards the door. He sensed someone approaching, as if circling the entrance several times, hesitating for a long while before cautiously knocking. "Junior Overseer, are you back?"
"I was just looking for you!"
Hu Ma glanced at Xiao Hong Tang, who was squatting at the door, guarding him. Xiao Hong Tang pouted, and as she opened the door, it seemed to Old Abacus that a gust of Yin Wind had suddenly blown it open.
Hu Ma sat up on the bed and slowly rose, saying, "Come in and talk."
As he spoke, he poured a bowl of cold tea from the table beside him and offered it to Old Abacus, who sat down in the chair next to him.
"Why so polite?"
This was the first time Old Abacus had seen Hu Ma treat him so well. He stared blankly and said, "Why bother with formalities now? Let's quickly think of a way to save our lives..."
"On my way here, I saw chaos in the town. Some people wanted to go out and kneel, while others wanted to force the One Coin Sect to give an explanation..."
"..."
"It's an expected outcome. Before the trouble, people only saw the thieves eating meat. It's only after the trouble that they see the thieves getting beaten. Moreover, most people in the town haven't even tasted the meat yet, but they're being treated like thieves and beaten..."
Hu Ma shook his head, temporarily uninterested in the town's situation. He comforted Old Abacus, saying, "I've thought about our escape, and I'm confident about it."
Old Abacus's heart leaped with joy at these words, but Hu Ma continued, "I'm just considering the slight inconvenience of bringing the donkey, the horse, and you along."
"Huh?"
Old Abacus was startled, "Am I really behind the donkey and horse?"
"After all, the one who came is the Iron Horse, Grand Executioner of West Ridge..."
Hu Ma sighed and said, "Any Local Official who comes, I, as the Year-End Guardian, can try to break through and forcefully escape. But since it's the New Year Hall Official who has come, how can we possibly escape?"
"That's right!"
Old Abacus nodded in agreement and sighed, "We didn't expect someone with the surname Tie to come. This area of West Ridge Road isn't even under their jurisdiction..."
"I remember that there were only a few Junior Magistrates here, with a few runners to help people with matters and distribute Fragrant Incense. I thought the One Coin Sect had chosen a great location. Who could have imagined that they would stir up such a commotion, attracting the attention of a Local Official?"
"If I had known a Local Official would come, we shouldn't have taken the Blood Food Mine!"
"..."
"It seems we can't solely blame the One Coin Sect for being unreliable. This Local Official with the surname Tie has arrived so suddenly that even a normal person couldn't have predicted it."
Hu Ma silently pondered, then nodded slightly, turning his gaze and doubts towards Old Abacus. "But the question I want to ask you isn't about that."
"I want to ask you something crucial. Brother, don't pretend to be confused..."
"..."
Old Abacus's heart raced, and he hurriedly said, "What do you want to know?"
Hu Ma hesitated for a moment before asking directly, "In the sect, there's talk of Life Destiny. But what exactly is this Life Destiny?"
Old Abacus couldn't help but be taken aback. "What?"
Hu Ma took a deep breath and looked at him seriously. "This is the most critical question. If we understand it, we can live; if we don't..."
"Brother, I don't care about you! I'm going to save my own life!"
(End of Chapter)
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