Chapter 3, The Door of Destiny
Perhaps it is only when they are about to go into battle that the Yellow Turban Army will use these old and weak individuals as shields on the battlefield, and this is their only purpose
As time passed, Gao Cheng became increasingly familiar with the cultivation methods of the Zhi Xu Jing, quickly reaching a state of proficiency. The obstructed memories within the river of his thoughts were continuously impacted and eliminated, gradually merging into his consciousness.
At this time, it was still early in the day, and the camp remained in a state of chaos. It had been four days since the camp was established, and there had been no Yellow Turban soldiers coming to manage or interfere. The leaders of the Yellow Turban army and their various officers treated the elderly, weak, sick, and disabled in the camp as if they were invisible, allowing them to fend for themselves.
Gao Cheng came to his senses, suddenly opening his eyes wide. In an instant, a glimmer of brilliance flashed quickly, and he immediately realized that his vision had enhanced by at least a factor of two
In the data revealed by the Gate of Destiny, the Zhi Xu Jing (Introductory Level) in the cultivation method has become the first level. The subsequent annotations have transformed into visual enhancements.
With the last obstruction of memory eliminated, the remnant soul of the original body seemed to be struck by a tremendous impact, becoming dazed
The remnants of the original soul and memories are not complete, posing little threat to Gao Cheng. Once discovered, there is no need to take proactive measures against it; one only needs to continuously cultivate according to the meditation methods of the Zhi Xu Jing to eliminate all these hidden dangers.
Gao Cheng felt a sense of relief in his heart, and then he continuously followed the meditation method from the Zhi Xu Jing, treating the remnants of his original soul and chaotic memories as external demons. The river he envisioned in his mind flowed tumultuously, constantly impacting the obstructions within the river.
Technique: The Art of Emptiness (Introductory Fragment), Note: There are a total of five levels. When cultivated to the fifth level, one can awaken the five senses and attain a state of tranquility. Basic Swordsmanship (Introductory).
The first five levels of the Soul Nourishing Realm can enhance the practitioner's vision, touch, hearing, smell, and taste by several times, reaching the limits attainable by mortals. The subsequent four levels can unlock the practitioner's heart, spirit, and willpower.
Boundary: None
The first realm of the Soul Refinement practitioners is called the Soul Nurturing Realm, which consists of nine levels
The data columns for boundaries and techniques are clear at a glance, but the display of 1 fate point leaves one somewhat perplexed. Gao Cheng pondered for a moment, recalling the situation just now, and then it dawned on him.
What is this? Gao Cheng focused his attention on this matter. The siltation of the long river is composed of clusters of fragmented memories. These scattered memories coalesce, affecting the operation of thoughts and ideas, unknowingly clouding Gao Cheng's intentions.
Is this the remnant soul left by the original body? What a stroke of luck, I have obtained the Zhi Xu Jing, which nourishes the soul and refines the spirit. Otherwise, who knows when the remnant soul of the original body might replace my consciousness and resurrect!
I remember, before coming to this world, I watched a once-in-a-hundred-years meteor shower from the rooftop of my home, and I saw a grayish-white meteor falling from the sky, after which I fainted! Could this gray meteor be related to this faint gray light gate?
In a daze, unaware of how much time had passed, Gao Cheng felt his soul suddenly coalesce, a trace of coolness surged in his mind, and a hint of that coolness traversed and flowed, seeping into his eyes
Hmm, no wonder the students of the three major schools regard archery as one of the six arts of a gentleman. For practitioners of the Refining Spirit School, the bow and arrow are indeed important means of self-defense and survival in the early stages
Gao Cheng, I have already accepted most of your memories. I will also fulfill the wishes you have yet to complete. To prevent any unforeseen circumstances, the remnants of your soul that you leave behind can only disappear. I hope you do not blame me
With a swish, Gao Cheng's mind was shaken, and he instantly lost the meditative state of the Zhi Xu Jing, awakening from the emptiness of nothingness
The dry grass and insects within the tent appeared magnified several times in his eyes, as he pointed forward slightly, a faint gray halo emerged
Gao Cheng came to his senses and, seeing the nervous expression on Gao Ying's small face, quickly reassured her: "It's okay, I just thought of something, you don't need to worry!"
Suddenly, the tent flap was lifted, and Gao Ying rushed in, exclaiming in panic: "Young Master, what is wrong? Has your injury relapsed?"
With a mix of coaxing and persuasion, Gao Ying was sent out, still somewhat skeptical. Gao Cheng let out a sigh, reflecting on the information that had just crossed his mind. "Master your own fate, seize destiny, traverse the heavens..."
Gao Cheng tentatively released his thoughts and made contact with the faint gray light gate, through which a wisp of hazy divine light flashed and entered his soul
Silently reciting the incantation of the "Zhi Xu Jing," Gao Cheng seemed quite familiar with this technique, and soon entered a state of emptiness. Suddenly, a muffled sound echoed in his mind, and Gao Cheng's consciousness arrived in a dark space
These chaotic memories and emotions were originally left by Gao Cheng's true self. Accompanied by the transmission of memory information, a fragmented figure appeared in Gao Cheng's consciousness. This fragmented figure was filled with resentment and unwillingness, seeking to impact Gao Cheng's soul and thoughts
Gao Cheng revealed a hint of joy, "The first layer of the 'Zhi Xu Jing' has doubled my visual acuity, which is truly wonderful. Although visual enhancement does not directly increase strength, it has a significant effect on me. During military marches, I can detect ambushes and surprise attacks in advance, and when using a bow and arrow, it greatly improves the accuracy of my shots."
Just now, I fused with the soul of my original self, which is equivalent to killing a living being. The Door of Fate was activated because it plundered the fate of the original soul. The 1 point displayed by fate is the power of fate plundered from the original self. This is the second ability of the Door of Fate, where the plundering of fate has been triggered
The Gao family only obtained fragments. If they had the complete set of techniques, the Gao family of Guangling would have the potential to become a prominent family in the region.
In this space, all of Gao Cheng's thoughts and ideas formed a great river, continuously surging and flowing; this is the illusory reflection manifested by his intentions according to the principles of the "Zhi Xu Jing".
Is this... the Gate of Destiny? This thread of divine light contains information about the pale gray light gate. Gao Cheng could not help but let out a gasp
Gao Cheng was secretly shocked upon seeing this information. "What a miraculous door of fate, directly presenting my current physical condition and cultivation level in the form of data! Is this the first function of the door of fate, the ability to grasp one's own destiny?"
The term "heart" and "spirit" refers to the sudden inspiration and clarity of mind. Practitioners of soul refining who reach this realm can sense the signs of danger in advance, greatly enhancing their survival ability.
After observing the sky, Gao Cheng gently exhaled, sat down cross-legged once more, silently reciting the incantation of the Zhi Xu Jing while envisioning the scene of a great river flowing into the sea. When he entered a state of clarity, the pale gray light gate reappeared.
What is this light gate of pale gray color?" Gao Cheng murmured, his thoughts racing rapidly, and suddenly he paused, recalling something.
As long as fate accumulates to a certain extent, Gao Cheng will be able to activate the Gate of Fate to open a passage to the myriad worlds. Perhaps there will even be a chance to return to the original world
This pale gray light gate is called the Gate of Destiny. It is a fragment of a treasure that exists between illusion and reality, and it has no physical form. It is concealed within the meteor shower and, for reasons unknown, has found its way into Gao Cheng's body, causing him to become disoriented and arrive in the world of the Three Kingdoms
The transition from the fifth layer to the sixth layer of the Soul Refinement Flow is a process where quantitative changes lead to qualitative changes, with a significant disparity between the two. It can be said that reaching the sixth layer of the Soul Nourishing Realm is a prerequisite for being a qualified practitioner of the Soul Refinement Flow
Host: Gao Cheng (light injury)
With consciousness probing towards the fragments of memory, as soon as contact was made, a surge of chaotic information flooded into Gao Cheng's mind, ... there was the blissful ignorance of childhood, the sorrow and helplessness of losing a father in youth, and the determination to study hard and master the sword, setting great ambitions in motion
Gao Cheng sensed this indistinct and muddled remnant soul, feeling a twinge of reluctance in his heart. However, upon considering that this remnant soul might pose a threat to himself, he resolutely focused on the surging waves of the long river crashing towards the remnant soul
According to the original memories, this world is filled with experts, where martial generals who have entered the extraordinary realm can kill as easily as cutting grass, and there are also soul-refining strategists who can stir up storms with a single thought. Without entering the extraordinary realm, even if one cultivates to the ninth layer of the soul-nurturing realm, they are like ants, easily slaughtered by others. Perhaps this door of fate is the fundamental basis for my existence in this world
At the moment when the original soul vanished, a faint halo rose from Gao Cheng's soul, shimmering gently. The halo swept across the river of consciousness he had envisioned, absorbing a trace of ethereal light to form a pale gray portal.
Gao Cheng pondered back and forth, feeling increasingly restless. He approached the tent entrance and looked outside, seeing Xiao Ying not far from the tent door. Just now, he had spent only half an hour on his initial practice of the Zhi Xu Jing.
Gao Cheng extended his finger towards a point in the air, and a faint white halo appeared in his retina
Boom! It was as if a thunderbolt had struck from the sky, and Gao Cheng's soul consciousness suddenly shattered the remnants of the original body's soul. Subsequently, the two souls completely merged, never to be separated again. The original body's memories were largely accepted by Gao Cheng, and from that moment on, there was only one Gao Cheng in the world of the Three Kingdoms
When sensing the river of thoughts, Gao Cheng also noticed that there were large areas of sedimentation within this river
The Zhi Xu Jing cultivated by Gao Cheng is a family treasure of the Gao family from Guangling, and it can only be cultivated up to the fifth level. It is said that this technique originates from one of the three major schools of thought in the world, namely Daoism, and is a top-tier soul-nurturing technique of the Soul Refining School, capable of being cultivated up to the ninth level of soul nurturing
The primary ability of this treasure is to consume the power of fate to traverse the myriad worlds, allowing the host to grow, ultimately enabling the host to fully master their own destiny
In the following time, Gao Cheng continued his cultivation according to the meditation method of the Zhi Xu Jing. He absorbed and integrated the remnants of his original self's soul, resulting in an increase of at least one-third in his spiritual power. Consequently, the speed at which Gao Cheng focused his mind also enhanced, leading to a clearer consciousness, along with some improvements in his vision, sense of smell, and hearing.
Fate Point : 1