Zhang Bairen Investigated Meritoriously and Was Granted the Title of Imperial Lord? Stone Monkey's Silence: Birth, Aging, Illness, and Death?
"Your Majesty, that is the truth of the matter."
"The Stone Fetus in the lower realm absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and the Essence of Sun and Moon for countless years, thereby gaining the Creation to be born. Unfortunately, after consuming mortal things, its innate foundation degenerated into that of a mortal creature. Aside from being somewhat stronger and longer-lived, it is no different from ordinary mortals."
"Furthermore, according to this humble subject's observations, this Stone Fetus is very likely an immortal stone left behind in the lower realm when Empress Nuwa repaired the heavens in ancient times."
"Having gained the Merit and Creation of repairing the heavens, and being situated in a suitable location, it was thus born. Presumably for this reason, it possessed none of the inheritance or knowledge that an Innate Spirit should have, and so it mistakenly consumed mortal things, causing its foundation to fall..."
Inside the Lingxiao Treasure Hall.
Zhang Bairen recounted the information he had gathered one item at a time.
His face was full of regret and lamentation.
After learning this news, the immortals present were likewise somewhat surprised and helpless.
No wonder an Innate Spirit with such a powerful foundation and talent had appeared in this age. It turned out to be a Sky-Mending Stone left in the world by Empress Nuwa when she repaired the heavens?
But what a pity.
Having mistakenly consumed mortal things, its foundation had fallen. From this day onward, it was merely a mortal creature, with no further connection to immortality.
Alas, what a pity for such a foundation!!
Had it not mistakenly consumed mortal things and been brought to the Heavenly Court for cultivation, or accepted as a disciple by some other great power, it would certainly have become one of the most