Holding a teacup, Su Shi'er assumed an attitude of seeking guidance.
Tang Zhuying had seen through his condition and specifically brought it up. She could not possibly be saying these things for no reason.
She wanted something, and so did he.
"Have you ever considered that perhaps the consciousness of this body has not dissipated?"
"After all, this body was born from your original body and remains linked to you by countless threads. And when the consciousness of your original body descended, it was simply too powerful..."
Tang Zhuying continued with a smile.
The consciousness of the Immortal Body had not dissipated?
Su Shi'er pondered silently. Before Tang Zhuying could finish, he immediately said, "Senior Sister, you mean the consciousness born within this body... has not dissipated?"
"But if its consciousness had not dissipated, there is no way I could fail to sense it completely."
Tang Zhuying explained, "Consciousness exists alongside the soul, and the soul... is the most mysterious and unfathomable aspect of all living beings in this world. Let alone you and me, even seniors at the Tribulation Crossing stage or Mahayana Ascension stage who stand on the verge of becoming immortals would not dare claim to fully understand it."
Su Shi'er nodded, deeply agreeing with this.
The Evil Cultivators of the Cultivation World did possess sinister treasures such as soul banners, which could seize the souls of living beings.
But being able to seize souls did not mean they could thoroughly understand their condition.
Su Shi'er continued, probing Tang Zhuying. "So... if my soul returns to my original body, will this body's consciousness awaken again? Or perhaps give birth to a new consciousness?"
"Things are not that simple!" Tang Zhuying shook her head, then continued, "The consciousness of your current body was formed after birth. It was