Time Passed Too Quickly

"Congratulations!"

"It actually took me eleven days to cultivate the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation, and I didn't even feel like so much time had passed!"

Zhang Xuezhou secluded himself for a period of time in the palace of Emperor Taizong of Dongshan.

Zhang Xuezhou felt that cultivating the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation was going very smoothly. He even felt a little proud, thinking that his aptitude was quite good and that reaching a minor success in cultivation was as easy as pushing a boat with the current.

But when Ren Anran entered the imperial mausoleum to offer congratulations and informed Zhang Xuezhou of the time required for his cultivation, he felt that time had passed too quickly.

"No, no, I need to find a way to cultivate this Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation Technique as quickly as possible," Zhang Xuezhou said with a hint of pain. "If I continue cultivating like this, with my intermittent practice, I don't know how long it will take!"

The thought of having to squat in Emperor Luo Taizong's palace while fully conscious, and then frantically pushing forward the cultivation of the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation Technique, made Zhang Xuezhou somewhat restless.

"Building the basic framework of the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation isn't difficult; the real challenge lies in reshaping every inch of your Qi and Blood, blood, skin, flesh, and bones. It's an extremely delicate process, and it's not easy to rush it," Ren Anran said with a smile. "If you want to achieve it quickly, you need to have an extremely thorough understanding of every inch of your body!"

"Actually, I understand my body very well!"

Zhang Xuezhou reluctantly agreed.

Everyone thinks they know their own body best, but few people can draw themselves completely, let alone their inner self.

It's not without reason that the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation of the Venerable Ones and Dharma Masters of the Yedie River Holy Land often have unconventional and deformed appearances. This Daoist art not only requires a suitable environment for cultivation, but also demands a deep understanding of oneself in order to achieve perfection quickly.

Zhang Xuezhou could only condense his Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation by using himself as a catalyst, and then condensed it as much as possible, eventually forming the current rough and slightly completed form.

If he were asked to be even more meticulous, he could only make minor, detailed improvements.

"This is almost a one-to-one replica of my own body," Ren Anran said. "You don't need to rush, lest you make a huge mistake when you reach the Nascent Soul stage!"

"Actually, I'm not that greedy," Zhang Xuezhou agreed, then pondered, "Why is it that others can finish it in one go?"

"It's possible for someone to complete a task in one go," Ren Anran said. "Those who have cultivated for a long time have an unparalleled understanding of every part of their body, and given the right conditions, they can achieve rapid progress far faster than others!"

"What if they quickly acquire my Yang Corporeal Soul Dharma Body?"

It's not surprising that Zhu Jiuyin quickly Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation, and Daojun's cultivation speed for his Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation is also extremely fast.

However, Zhang Xuezhou also had his moments of brilliance; he was once forcibly given a Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation by the Venerable One.

Although the Venerable One's power was relatively low when he was creating his Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation, it is undeniable that the Venerable One's creation was almost perfect when done quickly, and it did not require Zhang Xuezhou's meticulous refinement in the real world.

"Quickly establish your Yang Corporeal Soul Dharma Body?"

It's not surprising that cultivators understand their own bodies; as long as they live long and have plenty of free time, it's quite normal for them to become proficient through practice.

But mastering a new Technique Method quickly is one thing; helping others to do the same is quite another.

Ren Anran currently knows Zhang Xuezhou to some extent, and is aware that Zhang Xuezhou has another identity, and perhaps he has experienced similar things in another identity, which leads to the sense of disparity between his superiors and inferiors.

"That depends on whether he has a way to quickly penetrate your body," Ren Anran gestured. "If you can learn such a method, perhaps you can also quickly penetrate it, thus reducing the time needed to cultivate the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation!"

"Like this?"

Zhang Xuezhou pondered for a few seconds, then couldn't help but mutter a curse under his breath.

Clearly, the Venerable One had a hidden method in his widespread teachings, and did not provide any possible shortcuts to mastery.

"It seems I need to find some time to report this great news to His Excellency!"

Zhang Xuezhou pondered Dong Zhongshu's widespread dissemination of the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation Technique, which also involved Ren Anran Divine Ability Realm, and felt that he should be a qualified describer.

The secret techniques of the Yedie River Holy Land, which were regarded as sacred by the Great Han Dynasty, and the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation Technique actually originated from the Venerable One.

The many venerable monks and masters of the Yedie River Holy Land naturally did not want competitors, but the Venerable One was eager to have many scholars so that different sources of information could be created for reference.

Zhang Xuezhou didn't know if His Majesty had gained any insights over the years. They did have some innovative methods, but whether they suited His Majesty was another matter entirely.

Zhang Xuezhou felt it necessary to make a trip to the Xieluosi River Holy Land to see if he could get some shortcuts to success.

That's all for today's practice!

Zhang Xuezhou was clearly extremely dissatisfied with the eleven days he had wasted.

His appearance made Ren Anran feel both helpless and amused.

Zhang Xuezhou Zhang Xuezhou was only conscious for a total of twelve days. Considering that he had spent eleven days in his understanding, this kind of cultivation was indeed not worthwhile.

However, Zhang Xuezhou had only practiced for six days in total, and the time he spent at Emperor Luo Taizong's palace this time was less than a day. He spent more time familiarizing himself with the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation Technique that he had been practicing for the past few days.

Zhang Xuezhou's cultivation speed was neither fast nor slow.

If Zhang Xuezhou were to hone his skills under such conditions for three to five years, Ren Anran felt that he would have no problem adapting to the Divine Ability Realm after achieving the Great Perfection of Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation.

Of course, if we consider something more far-reaching, such as helping the Yang Corporeal Soul Incarnation adapt to the Sole Self Realm, or even the True Self Realm cultivation that appears in extreme cases, that's a different matter altogether.

Zhang Xuezhou's pursuit of quick results was not a wrong path. If he could truly obtain the relevant quick-result methods, it would save him from many complicated and troublesome matters in the future and significantly reduce his cultivation time.

"Let's go out and rest," Ren Anran suggested. "Life is so short; we can't waste our precious time in this palace!"

"You're right, An Ran. I feel like you're acting a little different today. You're not usually like this!"

Zhang Xuezhou nodded in agreement, then suddenly exclaimed in surprise, feeling that Ren Anran's personality was somewhat strange.

"Perhaps the impact of entering that distorted space was too great, and I just wanted to relax for a while, so I wanted to stop and rest," Ren Anran said with a smile.

"You need to take a break!"

Zhang Xuezhou thought about it and agreed.

Humans are not machines; one moment they can fight for their lives, and the next they can be immersed in ascetic practices.

Zhang Xuezhou's ability to reverse day and night is due to his unique physical condition, but few others possess this ability. In the real world, only people like Mengtesi Badun have similar, uninterrupted abilities.

He accepted Ren Anran's offer, and unusually, he stopped rushing around. He also lingered after leaving the tomb instead of immediately boarding the aircraft to leave.

The Dongshan area, formerly a protected area for imperial tombs, has undergone various renovations and is now in the trial operation phase.

The project is progressing several months ahead of the budgeted three years. This area has received support from major Lineage and remnants of the old regime in Western Capital City, and the construction progress is indeed very good. Everything presented is extremely close to the guiding plan.

The area around Emperor Taizong's mausoleum, where Zhang Xuezhou and others were located, was mostly open to the public, with only the underground palace and imperial tombs remaining sealed off.

If they leave the cordoned-off area, they will encounter some tourists, as well as a large number of staff dressed in the Luofu Dynasty costumes.

There are currently more staff than tourists, which seems a bit out of place.

However, these tourists did not simply come to check in and take photos; they were actually a large number of livestreamers from various platforms.

These people don't have any expertise in Gene Sequence, but they are extremely good at tracking hot topics. Even when a genetically modified plant outbreak Luo'an Province, the home of Zodiac, there were still many people who relentlessly reported on it, thus gaining a large audience who chased after trending information.

The platform's incentives and rewards have created this situation, and many streamers have earned high incomes as a result.

The committee officially allowed this to happen partly because of political stability and social harmony, and partly because of the social benefits it brought.

Never before in the history of the Scarlet Alliance State has there been so many sources of information. Numerous sinister matters have been made public, exposed, and resolved. The transparency of information is far greater than in the past when a television station and dozens of people investigated. This has also forced some localities to reflect and reform.

On the other hand, economic interactions and cultural exchanges are constantly merging, and the sense of boundaries has never been so weakened as it is now.

As for the employment opportunities provided by the platform for Rogue Person, that is only a small, insignificant part.

"... This era welcomes those who are expressive and courageous in spreading all kinds of information, which would have been unimaginable in the past, even in the era of the wise and virtuous Emperor Taizong as described in history books..."

Zhang Xuezhou followed Ren Anran around, pointing out the architectural layout from time to time, comparing it with his memory, and mentioning the strengths and weaknesses of the Luo Taizong Scenic Area in terms of its construction.

His presentation was somewhat dry, but Ren Anran didn't mind and would occasionally chime in.

When discussing matters like cultivation, adventure, and strategic planning, Zhang Xuezhou felt he could speak fluently and eloquently, never uttering a single pointless word when communicating with Ren Anran.

But as he slowed down, he realized that what he was saying was so boring that even he couldn't stand listening to himself, and his former quick wit was completely useless.

"Look, those livestreamers are quite eloquent!"

Zhang Xuezhou abruptly stopped himself from speaking and instead turned his attention to the others.

"Then let's sit here and listen to what they have to say!"

Ren Anran looked at Zhang Xuezhou, who seemed a little dazed, and took his hand, leading Zhang Xuezhou to sit down on a bench.

Zhang Xuezhou's recent memory loss over the past ten days has disrupted his daily routine, forcing him to abandon some planned activities. When he stops, he seems somewhat lost and unsure of what to do.

This sense of bewilderment is the emptiness that follows the ease of being busy, much like how some workaholics don't know what to do on vacation. Zhang Xuezhou seems genuinely unsure how to rest and enjoy life.

Despite his seemingly Gaogao and mighty position in the Scarlet Alliance State, Zhang Xuezhou has probably lived a life of constant uncertainty, constantly burdened by the threat of life and death.

Ren Anran only hoped that Zhang Xuezhou could take control of everything as soon as possible, instead of scheming and resisting in the shadows of the world, and could truly have a life that he could decide for himself.