The process of merging entries is actually not a pleasant one.
His physical body and spiritual strength were already far superior to those of cultivators at the same level. Now, as he continued to ascend, the pain brought with it the joy of increasing power...
However, even amidst the dramatic transformation, Han Xuanji maintained a steady breathing rhythm.
His consciousness seemed to be split in two, one half enduring the extreme impact of the fusion of soul and body, while the other half calmly observed every change in himself.
Time passed slowly, and merging entries was not something that could be done overnight.
Ten years have passed quickly.
Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes. An invisible aura formed around him. He looked down at his hands. His palms were still the same, and his appearance seemed to have not changed much.
But he knew that this body was no longer the same as before.
He tried clenching his fist. Although he didn't actively circulate any spiritual energy, there was a special power contained within it.
"That's it, it's done."
Han Xuanji thought to himself.
The so-called body refinement is actually the more efficient combination of physical body and spiritual power, which improves defense, strength and speed.
There are many methods of body refinement. One of them is to combine the soul with the body, so that the spiritual power can circulate perfectly and smoothly. The higher the cultivator's realm, the stronger the essence of the spiritual power becomes, and the more mysterious the body structure becomes, giving rise to many special physical changes.
The ideal state of Dao of Body Refinement is to construct a physique that is said to be formless and shapeless, Wan Hua, capable of bearing all power, undergoing any transformation, unharmed by any power, and able to absorb all power.
Although the Saint Soul Physique is far from a perfect physique, it is still a top-tier physique that ranks among the best of countless physiques.
His cultivation level remains unchanged at the Eternal Dao Master Perfection realm.
However, his physical body and soul have both reached the level of Eternal True Lord Perfection, which means that his actual combat power has once again widened the gap between his theoretical and theoretical level.
If he narrowly defeated Xiao Yan during the Principle Conference, then after fusing with the Saint Soul Physique, defeating him would be much easier.
"By the way, according to the system's description of the Saint Soul Physique, I should also have another innate ability..."
Han Xuanji's mind sank into his sea of consciousness, and he noticed that a brand new mark had silently condensed deep within his soul. It was the innate soul dao talent and Divine Ability bestowed upon him by the entry.
This mark was not acquired through cultivation, but rather grew naturally from his very essence, as if it were innate.
Han Xuanji touched the mark and quickly understood its function.
As the imprint is activated, his range of perception expands silently.
Spreading outwards from his body, the entire Dustless Palace, the Principle Dojo outside the palace, and the various side halls of the Nine Mysteries Palace beyond the dojo, one area after another, unfolded in his consciousness like a scroll painting.
Within this range of perception, all malice and murderous intent directed at him, no matter how deeply hidden or well concealed, would flash a blinding red light in his perception.
The name of his ability is Saint Soul Perception.
It can sense any malice or killing intent directed at it within a certain range, and even the spying of a Saint Realm expert would be difficult to completely conceal.
This is an invisible talisman.
Knowing who wants to kill you is more important than being able to block countless blows.
Sometimes, the downfall of exceptional talents is due to scheming behind their backs; they perish before they can even activate their protective artifacts.
"That's quite a talent..."
Han Xuanji did not become arrogant after becoming the Holy Lord's disciple.
Many prodigies like him die young.
As I said before, a dead genius is worthless.
On this Eternal Continent, powerful figures abound. Even the Nine Mysteries Holy Lord often goes into seclusion to cultivate, and doesn't even spend much energy training his subordinates or guiding his disciples.
How could he dare to become arrogant?
For him, becoming a disciple of the Holy Lord was merely a way to better survive.
That said, in these ten years, Han Xuanji not only achieved the complete fusion of his Saint Soul Physique, but also a subtle yet crucial change.
His qualifications quietly improved during the process of merging the entries.
This improvement is a more fundamental change. Han Xuanji keenly discovered that his affinity with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi and earth had increased, his perception of the fluctuations of Principle had become more acute, and those originally vague nodes had become much clearer when deducing the Dao Principles.
Han Xuanji felt an unprecedented clarity in his sea of consciousness.
With his current state, he has a much higher chance of succeeding in his attempt to reach the Eternal True Lord, and he can also enter the Eternal True Lord Realm in a more perfect manner.
Thinking of this...
He didn't wait any longer; with a flick of his wrist, a Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit appeared in his palm.
It is entirely bluish-green, with faint, flowing patterns on its peel.
He opened his mouth and bit off a piece of fruit.
The Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit melted instantly upon entering the mouth, a cool current slid down the throat into the stomach, and then exploded with a bang.
It wasn't an explosion of spiritual energy, but a more mysterious power—a power that acts upon comprehension.
Han Xuanji felt a sudden brightness in his mind, as if something had torn a thin veil in his sea of consciousness, and the countless nodes that had been shrouded in the fog of deduction suddenly became clear.
His thinking speed increased dozens of times in a very short period of time.
Things that would normally require repeated deductions now unfolded in my mind like flowing water.
Where is the connection between reincarnation and life and death? How can the mutual generation and restraint between destruction and creation be reconciled? What are the mysteries of the Great Dao of Spacetime? These key questions that he had pondered repeatedly became crystal clear at this moment.
"This is the opportunity to challenge True Master."
Han Xuanji took a deep breath, severing all distracting thoughts and immersing his mind in the ocean of the Great Dao.
Ten complete forms of Eternal Dao Principle floated around him: reincarnation, destiny, time and space, Sword Dao, stars, the five elements, yin and yang, life and death, destruction, and creation.
The Ten Great Dao Principles were like ten swimming dragons, encircling his body.
He didn't rush things, but instead followed the breakthrough method he had already devised, starting with the gentlest approach.
Under his precise control, the Dao Principles slowly drew closer to each other, and their Daoist essence began to merge.
The five elements give birth to all things; creation endows them with spirituality; life and death give them meaning; reincarnation gives them eternity...
Although the process of integration was still difficult, under the influence of the Azure Origin Hongmeng Dao Fruit, Han Xuanji's comprehension of the Dao Principles was greatly enhanced, and he was able to perceive and adjust every subtle rejection in advance.
The whole process is like building a palace of Principle, where every beam and pillar must fit together perfectly, and every mortise and tenon joint must be just right.
The slightest mistake could lead to the destruction of the palace and the loss of life.