Innate Spirit, Billion Times Talent, Empower!

Everything around Lu Yuan was a divine object.

Each one had extraordinary qualities, and once he understood how to use them, they would bring unimaginable great benefits.

For those who grasped the truth behind the mutation, they would surely be overjoyed.

They would want to take everything for themselves, paving the way for their own future.

But Lu Yuan was different.

He knew exactly what to do to maximize the potential of every divine object.

Otherwise, without knowing how to use them, it would be a waste of heaven's gifts.

And he understood all of this completely.

The global mutation.

If any living being wished to evolve.

They either needed a special bloodline, or they had to fuse a divine object into their body—in short, a medium.

But most people had extremely ordinary bloodlines, making it nearly impossible to become an Awakener. Lu Yuan was one of them, so he needed a medium. The stronger the medium, the greater the benefits, the higher the potential, and the better the talent.

Both of these could be collectively called talent.

Therefore.

The first thing Lu Yuan had to do was fuse the Bodhi Ancient Tree into his body.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree, known as the Tree of Wisdom. Once fused, he would immediately gain billions of times the talent.

What did billions of times the talent mean?

Heaven-defying comprehension!

Any technique he observed, any Supernatural Power he cultivated, he could master in an instant, favored by heaven and earth!

At the same time, his physical body would break its shackles, and the human body's treasures would fully open, waiting only to be excavated.

In Lu Yuan's memory.

There were many mediums that could turn someone into an Awakener, but if one were to speak of the strongest, the one that reigned supreme in the world, it was none other than the Bodhi Ancient Tree. This was also the most important reason why he had spent so much effort and time to obtain it.

Now, Lu Yuan's gaze was fixed on the Bodhi Ancient Tree, his eyes resolute.

Then, without any hesitation, he pulled out a dagger and stabbed it into his chest.

The next moment.

A spray of blood burst from his chest.

That's right. To fuse with the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

He needed Heart Blood.

Only then could he connect with it in spirit and merge into one.

However, if it were an ordinary person, they would certainly not do this, because it was too dangerous and could cost them their life.

But Lu Yuan was different. His physique had been tempered by the essence of medicinal pills, surpassing that of an ordinary human.

To him, this was not even a minor injury, let alone a fatal wound.

At this moment, that single drop of his Heart Blood.

Fell directly onto the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

Hum!

The next instant.

The Bodhi Ancient Tree radiated an unprecedented light, as if it had received some kind of summons, directly absorbing the Heart Blood.

It trembled continuously, its emerald leaves roaring like the performance of some beautiful music.

On its crown, rings of Buddha light surged, and one by one, figures of Buddhas manifested.

Some sat cross-legged, some lay on their sides, some slept soundly, some subdued dragons, some tamed tigers.

Thump!

Thump!

Thump!

At the same time, a series of booming sounds rang out in Lu Yuan's mind.

He closed his eyes, and behind his head, a light of wisdom also appeared.

And those manifested Buddha visions all surrounded him, opening their mouths to chant scriptures, as if to ferry him to ascension.

A grain of sand is a world, a flower is a heaven, a tree is a Bodhi, a Tathagata.

The profound chanting echoed through his mind.

Unknowingly.

Lu Yuan sat down cross-legged, but not on the ground—rather, in midair, level with the Bodhi Ancient Tree.

At the same time, the rays of light blooming on the ancient tree continuously faded into his body.

As time went on, these rays began to merge with his flesh and blood cells.

Lu Yuan could clearly feel his physique strengthening; every muscle seemed to undergo a transformation, each cell particle experiencing endless cycles of death and rebirth.

With each cycle, his power grew immensely.

It was as if the human body had broken through its shackles, unlocking a hidden treasure.

Ordinary people lacked a medium.

No matter how hard they tried, they could never awaken, evolve, or gain extraordinary power.

Even with one, it was a difficult process requiring constant groping and adaptation.

But at this moment, Lu Yuan completed the transition from ordinary person to awakened being in an instant.

He had officially surpassed humanity.

And his power continued to grow.

"In my past life, it took me years and several risks to reach this step," Lu Yuan thought, sighing in admiration. No wonder this medium was unparalleled in the world—the legendary Bodhi Ancient Tree, where Sakyamuni attained enlightenment, was too powerful!

Of course, this wasn't the end.

To fully unlock his billion-fold talent, he had to completely merge with the ancient tree.

But with the Heart Blood already poured in, he only had two things left to do: wait and endure.

As expected, as beams of light continued to enter his body, the Bodhi Ancient Tree trembled, its branches swaying, and then it uprooted itself.

It shrank at a visible rate until it was the size of a palm, the entire tree turning into jade—translucent, exquisite, and dazzling. The countless Buddhas within it merged into the tree, and with a sharp whoosh, it drilled into Lu Yuan's brow and vanished.

At that moment, Lu Yuan saw his mindscape—a vast, white, silent expanse.

Directly ahead, the Bodhi Ancient Tree stood about six zhang tall, verdant green, radiating boundless vitality.

And beneath the tree, a small golden figure sat quietly in meditation, its eyes closed, much like Sakyamuni seeking enlightenment countless ages ago.

This golden figure, identical in face to Lu Yuan, was filled with divinity.

"Legend says that after fully merging with the Bodhi Ancient Tree, one awakens the God of Wisdom, the Innate Spirit, with billion-fold talent enhancement, able to comprehend all things in heaven and earth," Lu Yuan recognized the golden figure instantly and was overjoyed.

This was his own God of Wisdom, his Innate Spirit.

After all, even the strongest awakened in his past life hadn't achieved this.

And as for merging with the Bodhi Ancient Tree, in both lives, only Lu Yuan had done it.

Because this ancient tree was too important, revered as a sacred relic.

Later, for reasons unknown, it had vanished.

Thus, in both lives, he was the only one.

Lu Yuan opened his eyes, a sharp, brilliant light shooting from them.

At that moment, he suddenly realized that the chaotic world around him now seemed orderly. If he focused, he could grasp the principles of nature, his thoughts becoming incredibly clear, as if blessed with great wisdom.

Billion-fold talent—was it this terrifying?

Feeling all this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

Three months of preparation hadn't been in vain; they had paid off handsomely!

"Oh?"

Beyond the billion-fold talent boost, Lu Yuan also sensed that his physique had changed.

His skin was crystalline, emitting a pure white glow.

His muscles, though not bulky, clearly contained terrifying power.

Without thinking, he lightly swung his fist.

Boom!

A sonic boom erupted instantly, the air blasted apart, and the stone slab beneath his feet cracked directly.

"This power is definitely dozens of times greater than before," Lu Yuan was stunned, shocked. This was just the simplest, most casual punch, yet it had such a terrifying effect. If he put in a bit more effort, wouldn't he be able to destroy a two- or three-story building?

He then roughly calculated his current strength.

An initial estimate:

his current power was at least that of an eighth-stage Initial Realm awakened!