ATPnovel Chapter 79 Solving the Problem, Unity of Spirit and Body
Chapter 79 Solving the Problem, Unity of Spirit and Body
Seeing this, Zhen Yuanzi said no more. He sat cross-legged again in front of the island-like carapace of the Xuan Turtle, slowly raised his hands, and began to perform a more complex and exquisite incantation than when he had enlightened the golden dragon, as if his ten fingers were plucking the strings of a zither.
A more powerful and profound, yet more precisely controlled, Daoist aura of reincarnation emanated from his body, like an invisible tide, slowly enveloping the massive, mountain-like body of the Xuan Turtle.
This time, he was not guiding a faint trace of intelligence, but rather drawing the complete soul (primordial spirit) of the Xuan Turtle, which was not weak but only "weak" relative to its physical body and magical power, into the Samsara Illusion to undergo a targeted and high-intensity "tempering" journey!
"Reincarnation, begin!"
As Zhen Yuanzi's thoughts fell like thunder, the Xuan Turtle felt its consciousness suddenly lighten, as if it had broken free from the shackles of the heavy body that had bound it for countless years, and suddenly plunged into a bizarre, colorful, and vast river of reincarnation woven from countless life trajectories, threads of cause and effect, and torrents of emotions!
In his first life, he was a mayfly, born in the first light of dawn, instinctively flapping his wings and experiencing the extreme brevity of life and the dazzling brilliance that burst forth within that fleeting existence. Finally, in the last rays of the setting sun, his consciousness, along with the fading light, returned to eternal silence. This extremely brief cycle of reincarnation shaped his initial understanding of the most primal nature of life and the resilience of his soul.
In his second life, he became a petrel soaring above the raging ocean, battling thunder and storms. His wings tore through the clouds, his figure weaving through lightning and gales. Under the extreme challenges of the environment and the pressure of the great power of nature, his soul underwent a complete baptism and strengthening, gaining a profound understanding of "bravery" and "tenacity".
In his third life, he transformed into a strange spiritual plant rooted on the edge of an active volcano, absorbing the toxic gases of the earth's fire and the sparse spiritual energy of heaven and earth. Day and night, he endured the scorching heat of the earth's core and the violent tremors of the earth. In this extremely painful and harsh environment, his soul was tempered and became more and more resilient, and his ability to withstand pain and his understanding of "endurance" were greatly deepened.
The fourth, fifth, sixth... the hundredth, the five hundredth...
Its soul is constantly being transformed into new forms. Sometimes it is a fish, diving deep into rivers, lakes, and seas, sensing the water's ultimate softness and resilience, and its vastness and boundlessness;
Sometimes they are birds, soaring through the vast sky, experiencing the freedom of the wind and the immensity of the heavens; sometimes they are beasts, reigning supreme in the primeval forests, honing their most primal hunting instincts and fighting will.
Sometimes they even transform into mountain spirits, water monsters, or plant spirits with special talents, experiencing completely different power systems, survival rules, and ways of utilizing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth...
Each reincarnation is a "burden-bearing training" and "expanding experience" for the soul. Hundreds of vastly different life forms, living environments, emotional impacts, intellectual enlightenment, and survival pressures...
All of this, like countless invisible yet incredibly powerful hammers of the Great Dao, repeatedly and continuously hammered, struck, and expanded the Xuan Turtle's soul essence from different angles and in different ways.
This transformed its soul from being "weak" and "stagnant" relative to its vast magical power into becoming increasingly solid, resilient, agile, and powerful!
The ability to precisely control one's own power and the sensitivity to the laws of nature were subtly and significantly enhanced through these experiences of "possession" and life-and-death transitions.
In the Xuan Turtle's perception, this process seemed to take an incredibly long time, but under Zhen Yuanzi's precise control of his supernatural powers and the external reality, only a few hours had quietly passed.
When the thousandth cycle of reincarnation ended, the Xuan Turtle's soul, tempered and transformed through countless trials, was gently yet firmly guided from the river of reincarnation by supernatural power, returning to its familiar and enormous original form—
"boom!"
An unprecedented, incredibly clear and distinct sense of control, like the first ray of light at the beginning of the universe, burst forth from the deepest part of his soul!
It clearly and truly felt that its soul (spirit) seemed to have undergone a complete and essential transformation!
The vast, unfathomable power that was once difficult to control, as if it were behind a thick layer of frosted glass, and whose operation was always somewhat sluggish and heavy, could now be manipulated with the slightest thought, flowing smoothly and effortlessly, with the power reaching its intended purpose, without any of the previous sluggishness or sense of powerlessness!
That seemingly indestructible, eternally existing bottleneck that had troubled it for countless years was now as clearly visible to it as thin ice exposed to the scorching sun, and it was already covered with dense, fine, and deep cracks!
It has an incredibly strong intuition that it only needs to find a quiet place to meditate in seclusion, spending no more than a thousand years to carefully comprehend and digest the infinite benefits gained from this cycle of reincarnation, and to completely integrate and harmonize the incomparably powerful soul after transformation with the already abundant magical power of its body. Then, it can naturally trigger the tribulation of transformation and has an absolute certainty of success!
"Master...Master!"
The black tortoise was so excited that it could hardly contain itself; its enormous body trembled slightly, and even its voice was choked with emotion. It tried its best to lower its head, which was as big as a small mountain, so low that it almost touched the warm jade at the bottom of the spirit pool, expressing its boundless gratitude with the most solemn and devout posture it could muster.
"Little Turtle... Little Turtle senses it! The bottleneck is broken, the path ahead is clear! A thousand years! Just a thousand years is enough for Little Turtle to successfully transform! Master's kindness is like giving me a second life; this kindness and virtue are heavier than Mount Buzhou and deeper than the Northern Dark Sea. Little Turtle will never forget it and will repay it with all my might for the rest of my life!"
Looking at the extremely excited and grateful Xuan Turtle, Zhen Yuanzi clearly sensed the tremendous improvement and consolidation of its soul essence, and his heart was filled with satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.
This method is indeed feasible! It not only precisely solved the age-old problem caused by the Xuan Turtle's unique origin, but also once again verified the enormous potential and universality of the "Earth Reincarnation" supernatural power in assisting cultivation, refining one's origin, and harmonizing the balance of spirit and body.
"Go and cultivate in seclusion to consolidate what you have gained, and wait patiently for the opportunity to transform into human form. A thousand years is but a snap of the fingers for us; just wait patiently," Zhen Yuanzi instructed gently.
"I will obey Your Excellency's decree!"
The Xuan Turtle bowed its head to the ground once more, suppressing the overwhelming excitement and joy that was about to burst forth. With boundless anticipation for the future, it slowly sank into the deepest part of the Spirit Pool, where the spiritual energy was most concentrated. It couldn't wait to begin the most crucial seclusion of its life, to welcome the upcoming, truly meaningful rebirth.
As Zhen Yuanzi watched the enormous figure of the Xuan Turtle disappear beneath the azure waves of the Spirit Pool, his mind grew increasingly clear about his path and methods.
This method of tempering the soul and harmonizing the imbalance between spirit and body through reincarnation is ingenious and highly effective. Perhaps in the future it can be applied to other disciples or allies whose foundations are unstable or whose souls are damaged due to special origins, detours in cultivation, or accidents.