"To be a god and to be human, to seek Incense and to seek Longevity—these called for utterly different ways of thinking. But now, if I want to leave this place, I must first learn the mind of a god and how to deal with believers. Only then can I draw Incense-born thoughts from their hearts. The more fervent the heart, the greater the harvest. Once I have gathered enough power, I can connect with the Incense of the Mortal World and cross the barrier between worlds in one stroke..."
As soon as Chen Cuo's Mind Daoist gained this insight, it acted. The Three Lives Transform into Sainthood Dao stirred, and the Mysterious Pearl descended. Power from the incomplete Talisman shone out of it and swiftly entwined with the Mind Daoist!
Spirit Light surged across the Daoist's body, and invisible ripples spread outward without cease.
The ripples passed beyond the Heart Hall, then beyond Chen Cuo himself.
"Hmm?"
Zhang Jingbei and the others sensed something, but soon relaxed. Once they realized Chen Cuo was at work, why would they disturb him?
Lingya, in particular, vaguely felt as though a hand had touched her mind. She came to her senses, a flicker of alarm entering her eyes, and hurriedly guarded her Mindfield. Only then did the strange sensation fade.
She glanced cautiously at Chen Cuo, but he merely sat with his eyes closed and his expression unchanged. The incomplete Talisman on his forehead glimmered faintly.
Chen Cuo was wholly absorbed in what he sensed.
After spreading outward, the ripples touched not matter but minds. They flowed out of the Palace where the group stood and swept through the underwater city like a breeze.
One mind after another appeared before Chen Cuo's eyes, like flowers blooming in different colors.
Some flowers flourished,