Traits

Compared to the bone-deep pain of the previous two times, the process of the mind being devoured was more characterized by persistent dizziness and nausea.

Pain can affect one's mind, but it can also bring clarity, giving Xu Yuan enough control to manipulate and guide the Source Qi within his body.

Dizziness and nausea kept Xu Yuan in a state of constant confusion, and he would easily become distracted if he wasn't careful.

Difficulty concentrating is extremely bad news.

Everything within a cultivator's body is extremely precise, allowing no room for even the slightest deviation, let alone the dangerous act of devouring another's Will Soul within their sea of consciousness.

However, besides this bad news, there is also some good news.

This time, the Will Soul Secret Method will rotate on its own.

There are really only two things he needs to do.

First, maintain mental stability and observe whether the automatic operation of the Secret Method in your sea of consciousness has deviated. If so, immediately guide and correct it.

Secondly, he used various means to consume the Will Soul that had merged with the Yantian Divine Soul within his sea of consciousness, preventing it from directly bursting his sea of consciousness.

This also made the process of digesting the Yantian Divine Soul much easier than Xu Yuan had imagined.

certainly,

The ease here is relative to the difficulty of previously acquiring the Innate Dao Body and Spirit Sight.

As Tianyan's Yantian Divine Soul was devoured by the Secret Method the Will Soul, it continuously impacted the inner wall of Xu Yuan's sea of consciousness.

If it weren't for the exceptionally superior hardware of his Innate Dao Body and the extraordinary toughness of the inner walls of his sea of consciousness, Xu Yuan might already be an idiot due to the rupture of his sea of consciousness.

Even with the resilience of the Innate Dao Body's sea of consciousness, some cracks still appeared on the inner wall of the sea of consciousness under such an impact.

Oh no, calling it a crack is too concrete, after all, a cultivator's sea of consciousness is not a concrete organ like the Dantian.

It's somewhat like a void, stored within the brain.

Within this void, tiny particles gradually emerged at the edges.

The center was pure black, the surrounding area was gray, and the densely packed fragments of the Will Soul were constantly seeping outwards from it.

This change manifested in the outside world as hallucinations gradually forming in Xu Yuan's consciousness.

There was the decadence and extravagance of a past life, and the debauchery and licentiousness of this life.

One second he was in a modern metropolis, surrounded by hot young women in various modern short skirts swaying their bodies, and deafeningly loud music playing in his ears.

The next second, he entered the antique-style brothel, gently plucking the melodious strings of a zither, captivating the soul.

For a moment his mind was in turmoil, a slightly clear and sharp shout rang in his ears.

"Calm down."

The moment that sound rang out, the illusions that kept appearing in Xu Yuan's mind shattered at an extremely fast speed, and everything around him returned to Tianyan's room with a large hole in it.

It is the Heavenly Word Mantra of Tianyan.

Upon realizing this, Xu Yuan quickly composed himself.

He discovered that the originally self-operating Will Soul Secret Method was beginning to deform due to the flaws caused by the rupture in his Sea of Consciousness.

He needs to correct this in a timely manner.

Enduring the nausea and dizziness that felt like suicide, Xu Yuan forcibly guided his distorted Will Soul back to the correct path, and suddenly a sense of enlightenment dawned on him.

His recent experience suddenly made him understand how illusions worked in this world.

The underlying logic of illusion magic is not to affect the cultivator's Will Soul, but rather their brain.

However, the cultivator's body's aversion to the opposite sex will cause the Will Soul to subconsciously resist the invasion of illusionary spells, ultimately turning it into a contest between Secret Method of the Will Soul.

The reason why the Charm God Cherry Tree was able to ignore his cultivation level and physical constitution and drag him directly into the illusion was most likely because it could directly penetrate the protection of his Will Soul.

After understanding this mechanism, Xu Yuan suddenly had many ideas about how to use the Charm God Dao Rhyme.

However, the crisis was not over yet, so he temporarily suppressed these thoughts.

So far, this is just an appetizer. Xu Yuan can sense that the Yantian Divine Soul, which has been ground into fine sand in his sea of consciousness, has only been digested by one-third.

Time passed by, second by second.

As everyone held their breath in the side room, Lou Ji's brows gradually furrowed.

Although her Will Soul could not penetrate deep into Xu Yuan's consciousness, based on her knowledge of the aura Xu Yuan exuded, she was already able to deduce what he was going through.

A sense of unease began to stir within her.

Willpower is indeed very important for cultivators, but material things will not change because of your strong willpower.

Take, for example, Xu Yuan's sea of consciousness, which is now gradually crumbling.

The spell cast by the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Holy Maiden was actually a temporary fix, a delaying tactic that did not address the root cause. The words "calm mind" did not repair the cracks in the inner wall of Xu Yuan's sea of consciousness; they merely protected his brain from the illusions.

At this moment, the protection provided by the word "calmness" has begun to fade.

In the silence, Lou Ji glanced at Tianyan:

"Holy Maiden, may you perform that move again?"

Tianyan stared at the half-naked man on the bed, his delicate brows furrowing slightly, his voice still devoid of emotion:

"The reason it was used just now was because the cracks in the inner wall of Changtian's sea of consciousness were not large. If it is used again now, it will most likely make things worse, and the soul power used to protect his brain will seep back into his sea of consciousness along these cracks."

Lou Ji's amethyst eyes flickered with uncertainty in an instant:

"So, all we can do now is wait? Do you think Changtian can hold out if things continue like this?"

Tianyan did not reply.

"Medication can be used."

In the silence, Luo Xiran suddenly interrupted.

Lou Ji immediately turned her gaze back, her eyes questioning.

As the top secret of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion, she had only ever heard of the name of the Yantian Art in the past.

All information could only come from this saintess and Changtian, her adopted sister who had lived for ten thousand years.

And now,

One of them said the medication shouldn't be used, while the other said it could.

Luo Xiran's gaze swept over Xu Yuan on the bed, her gentle voice carrying a serious tone:

"I am not referring to medicines for breaking through realms, but rather medicines for nourishing and repairing the sea of consciousness, such as the Blood Spirit Reincarnation Pill."

Upon hearing Tianyan, a strange glint flashed in Tianyan's golden eyes, and he replied:

"This kind of pill can actually help Changtian devour my Yantian Divine Soul."

"Blood Spirit Reincarnation Pill?" Lou Ji asked with a complicated expression.

Upon Luo Xiran asked, slightly puzzled:

"Yes, what? A supreme elixir made from the Snake Heart Lotus between the eyebrows of the Seven-Life Python? This elixir has been lost?"

Lou Ji gritted her teeth and didn't reply.

When Xu Changge killed Ji Qingyue, the eldest princess of the Ancient Abyss Snake Clan, he naturally brought back a Snake Heart Lotus. The chief Alchemist of the Prime Minister's Prime Minister's Mansion also transformed it into a pill.

and,

The elixir was inside her Sumeru Ring.

But the problem is,

None of the high-ranking officials in the Prime Minister's Mansion needed the Blood Spirit Reincarnation Pill, so naturally they wouldn't use the Snake Heart Lotus, which was so rare and hard to come by, to refine it.

Compared to the Blood Spirit Reincarnation Pill, the Golden Scale Pill, which has the effect of breaking through realms, can undoubtedly maximize its effectiveness.

Lou Ji's Will Soul locked onto the Golden Scale Pill within the Sumeru Ring, and she clenched her fist slightly.

At this moment, Tianyan suddenly said:

"The Prime Minister's Mansion once killed a Seven-Life Python, but it seems they used it to refine the Golden Scale Pill."

Lou Ji's cold gaze immediately swept towards the girl who had spoken:

"If you're in the mood to mock me, you should think about how to cure Changtian's symptoms."

Tianyan shook his head, his voice cold and clear:

"Chief Lou, you seem to have forgotten that there wasn't just one Seven-Life Python that was killed back then."

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Lou Ji was taken aback upon hearing this.

Concern leads to confusion; she actually needed Tianyan to remind her of something like this.

After a few moments of silence, Lou Ji raised her slender, white fingers and rubbed her temples. The coldness in her tone dissipated, replaced by a hint of teasing:

"Holy Maiden, if you can maintain this state for a long time, that girl Li Qingyan shouldn't be able to bully you."

Tianyan's golden eyes, which possessed a hint of divinity, merely glanced at Lou Ji:

"If you have time for joking, you should think about how to turn that Snake Heart Lotus into something useful for Xu Yuan."

The refining process for the Blood Spirit Body-Fusion Pill is so complicated that there simply isn't enough time.

Given the current situation, it's highly likely that only simple treatment will be performed before direct administration.

This principle was understood by all three women present, except for Bai Muxi, who knew nothing about pills or the Yantian Art.

Luo Xiran suddenly spoke up at this moment:

"I have some knowledge of alchemy, but it seems there are no alchemy equipment here."

"It's alright, the demonic fire I cultivate can be easily refined."

With that, Lou Ji chuckled and looked at Xu Yuan: "Changtian, Sumeru Ring borrow your Sumeru Ring for a look?"

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Xu Yuan slowly opened his eyes.

He had overheard the conversation between the women.

With a soft sigh, his calm voice rang out:

"The Blood Spirit Body-Fusion Pill has been refined."

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Upon hearing this, not only Tianyan, who remained as divine as ever, but even Lou Ji showed a hint of surprise.

Under the watchful eyes of the four women, Xu Yuan calmly took a jade bottle into his hand.

One of the blood-red pills, adorned with six dazzling crimson patterns, lay quietly at the bottom of the translucent bottle.

Lou Ji looked at the pill, slightly hesitant:

"Changtian, did you prepare this for Luo Daofan?"

She phrased it very tactfully.

Blood Spirit Reincarnation Pill is generally not something anyone would refine.

Except for the old monster who possessed another body.

They need this to overcome their Alienation Syndrome to their physical existence.

Xu Yuan said in a low, calm voice:

"No, this is for my father."

The old man had already told him outright that he only had twenty years left to live.

In order to continue to enjoy the shade under his father's big tree, he naturally had to prolong his life.

The recipe for the Calamity Pill, which is used to cultivate the Blood Essence Heartfall Technique, has been lost. He asked the old man Jiang He to research it. As for the Blood Spirit Fusion Pill, which can be refined, he naturally completed the refinement and prepared it in advance, as he had all the necessary materials.

Upon hearing this, Lou Ji's gaze softened considerably.

As the head of the intelligence network under the prime minister, she could naturally notice that some of the orders issued by that Prime Minister in recent years had become increasingly urgent.

Therefore, she was able to deduce some clues about things.

But the fact that the Prime Minister didn't speak meant that there was no solution to the problem.

With a soft sigh, Lou Ji whispered:

"This is truly a case of finding a needle in a haystack. Changtian, you should take it."

Xu Yuan gently shook his head:

"I cannot accept it."

Lou Ji looked into his eyes, a smile playing on her lips:

"The Seven-Life Python isn't extinct; we can kill one and refine it later when the opportunity arises."

Xu Yuan gave a bitter smile, his blood-red, bewitching pupils radiating golden light, and shook his head:

That's not what I meant.

"If I take this, it will indeed repair the gaps that have appeared in my sea of consciousness. However, at the same time, the Blood Spirit Reincarnation Pill's Soul Fusion properties will accelerate the operation of my Will Soul Secret Method."

Lou Ji frowned upon hearing this:

"Changtian, what do you mean by that?"

Xu Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed, his face turned upwards, his tone calm and even:

"Although this pill will not only repair the sea of consciousness and will not affect the Will Soul, it will accelerate the pace of the Will Soul's Secret Method of absorption and fusion."

"Sister, you should know that all Secret Method involving the Will Soul are extremely precise; a slight error can lead to a completely different result."

As he spoke,

He glanced at Tianyan beside him and whispered:

Simply put,

"With continued cultivation, I will gradually and permanently transform into Tianyan as he is now, losing all emotions and gaining divinity."

Although it is not yet fully completed, Xu Yuan can already sense that his consciousness is changing.

This change is so subtle that it is almost imperceptible.

However, his experience of becoming Strange Ghost has made him extremely sensitive to situations that alter his self-perception.

Fortunately, this invasion and assimilation of the Yantian Divine Soul is being constantly dismantled and worn down by his self-operating Will Soul Secret Method.

This is a balance point.

Any external force can disrupt this balance.

Lou Ji immediately understood upon hearing this, and raised her hand to rub her temples.

to be honest,

For the vast Prime Minister's Mansion's residence, a Prime Minister's Mansion Crown Prince devoid of emotion and possessing only divinity is not necessarily a bad thing.

After all, a sufficiently intelligent and rational monster is the best choice to become a leader.

But the question is, is this all the purpose of the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion?

Having lost emotion, what remains is divinity. Could one or two subtle, imperceptible thoughts subtly implant within it, influencing Changtian's choices?

If possible

"Saintess."

Lou Ji didn't dwell on it any longer, and asked calmly, "Can you explain this matter to me?"

As the anxiety of Xu Yuan's critical illness subsided, she had now transformed into that cold-blooded and ruthless Black Scale Poison Woman.

Tianyan's eyes held a hint of confusion, but in her current state where divinity overwhelmed emotion, she quickly arrived at the answer:

"My current state of 'emptiness' is a Secret Method of the Yantian Art. I was unaware that cultivating the Yantian Divine Soul alone would cause one to lose their mind. This must be some scheme of my master."

Before Lou Ji could speak,

Xu Yuan's voice transmission had already arrived:

"Sister, that's enough."

"Whatever the Heavenly Oversight Pavilion Master's plan was, it has now been broken. The rest can be discussed after I have Tianyan's divine souls."

Having said that,

Xu Yuan then slowly closed his eyes.

As the Yantian Divine Soul within his sea of consciousness was continuously digested and devoured, Xu Yuan's perception of his surroundings gradually became clearer.

During the process of devouring and merging, his Will Soul gradually acquired the characteristics of the Yantian Divine Soul.

The scattered Source Qi in the air is so pure that it is visible to the naked eye.

He didn't even need to consciously perceive it; he could already sense the dazzling clusters of Source Qi surrounding the four women beside him, enough to blind others.