Chapter 2: The Mysterious Black Stone
He calmed his mind and sensed again
Since his childhood, Blackstone has accompanied him through a long life, becoming a part of his existence, and one could even say, an old friend
At this moment, Yang Fan's heart was filled with both joy and worry, his emotions were complex
Moreover, he had long discovered some clues that confirmed that human beings on Earth could not possibly be the only intelligent life in the universe, and that they were not even the first batch of intelligent life on Earth
In fact, his body is truly absorbing water
He does not feel at all that distance will become the true obstacle to his reunion with Qingcheng
Then, eighty percent of this energy is absorbed by Yang Fan's body through the fusion of field energy, dispersing throughout the body and being stored.
If she were now like those peculiar aliens in "Star Trek," or like those in "Avatar," or even like the Xenomorphs, it would truly be a sight to behold
I have mastered the ancient studies of the Dao and have deduced a path that even surpasses Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang, the authors of the "Tui Bei Tu," as well as Liu Bowen, the author of the "Shaobing Ge." Particularly, I possess the Black Stone and am unafraid of the backlash of karma, thus I do not need to conceal anything. In the past, I emulated their predictions for future generations and witnessed many catastrophic scenes. Using these images as material, I wrote a highly popular online fantasy novel of that era titled "The End of the Dharma Age," which garnered over one billion clicks before my ascension and even sold its film and television rights. It seems the protagonists were Lin Jianhua and Huo Xinru. I wonder if it later awakened the world and changed some karmic outcomes.
From a purely physiological perspective, Yang Fan is merely a few steps away from death. After walking a short distance down the mountain, he is already gasping for breath and has no choice but to sit down to rest, his face pale and nearly exhausted.
Suppressing the overwhelming joy of regaining what was lost, Yang Fan closed his eyes and sensed carefully. After a long while, he suddenly opened his eyes, a look of delight emerging in them
The moisture from the stream directly penetrates the skin, seeping into the desiccated cells, nourishing the skin, muscles, internal organs, bones, and marrow.
After a long time, I finally sensed that wave for the second time
Shaking his head, Yang Fan knew that meeting with Qing Cheng would certainly be a matter for a long time to come
By a stroke of luck, he discovered the existence of the black stone and the *illustrated* book
After putting on the tattered clothes again, Yang Fan saw his former elegant self reflected in the stream. Even though he was now dressed like a beggar, he resembled the leader of a beggar gang, and couldn't help but nod in satisfaction.
Gently glancing around, one then sets off down the mountain.
And now he is about to embark on a new life, a new rise, a new legend
Yang Fan truly cannot guarantee that he can overcome psychological barriers and engage in an interracial romance with such a young orange.
"Oh, is there actually another living person in the Zhongnan Mountains besides me?" Yang Fan suddenly shifted his gaze, surprised, towards the eastern direction
"Um, among the four children from the village at the foot of the mountain whom I forcibly initiated into the foundation, has anyone become a talent?"
"No way, Qingcheng, you actually reincarnated as an alien?" Yang Fan's expression was a mess in the wind
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At the time of my sudden ascension to the divine realm, I was unable to make arrangements for the intelligent pig I had raised, the black dog that showed signs of becoming a demon, and the white snake that served as my guardian. I do not know what they experienced afterward
Yang Fan, undeterred, once again introspected every corner of his body, elevating his introspective abilities to their utmost limit
Thus, there is only one possibility: Qingcheng is now living in some alien civilization deep in the universe, having truly become an extraterrestrial being
Open your eyes, get up, and get dressed
"To be able to be trapped in a formation and yet remain unharmed, this person must have some knowledge of geomancy. I will meet with him and casually inquire about the situation" Yang Fan immediately deduced
According to Yang Fan's knowledge, at that time, there was not a single person who could enter this great feng shui formation and survive
At the time of his extraordinary ascension, he was immersed in the joy of enlightenment, hardly able to foresee that today he would be reborn through the very mortal form he once looked down upon
The human body is approximately 70% water. Previously, Yang Fan had a water content ratio of at most 15% in his body, making it akin to dried meat. It would be a miracle for him to still be alive.
The rays of the sun are cast from the distant starry sky. They penetrate the Earth's atmosphere, traverse the raging winds and snow above the Zhongnan Mountains, and after being diminished countless times, the sunlight, which is so weak that it is almost imperceptible in warmth, shines upon Yang Fan's bare and emaciated body.
At the same time as hetushu.com, the energy field carried by sunlight has also come into contact with the biological field altered by Yang Fan
As for the present situation ... ... there is nothing more that can be done.
Could it be that Blackstone was destroyed under the strike of the Four Great Divine Emperors? Or is this also the price of rebirth?
In fact, even before ascending to the divine realm, Yang Fan believed that the notion of Earth being the only life planet in the universe was as ridiculous as the idea that Earth is the center of the universe
Has the transformation of Zhongnan Mountain into its current state anything to do with certain images I have seen?
In fact, even in the divine realm, countless individuals harbor the same doubts. Among the strong, there must be an unparalleled resolve, yet this Yang Fan is most afraid of pain. Even the slightest injury causes him to scream in agony, making him even less resilient than an ordinary person
As for the question of whether extraterrestrial civilizations exist in this world... Yang Fan has at least traversed the divine realm, having encountered numerous peculiar and bizarre races, such as those with a nose on their forehead or a face on their chin, so he finds it entirely unremarkable
For Yang Fan, the Black Stone is certainly not merely a mysterious treasure with an obscure origin
At this moment, he suddenly realized that his dantian was completely empty, and there was no presence of the black stone.
Transcending the ordinary and entering the sacred is akin to a butterfly emerging from its cocoon; it represents the transformation from a mundane body into a new form, living a second life. The physical body becomes pure and untainted, transcending the cycle of cause and effect in the six realms. During this process of transformation, all impurities and toxins of the new form are absorbed by the mundane body, which in turn absorbs a significant portion of the essence and vitality of the mundane body as nourishment
The joy of rebirth dissipated significantly at this moment
The black stone has actually shattered, and it has merged with my soul? So that's how it is; no wonder I can now see the 'field' without consuming mental energy. It turns out the black stone has become a part of my body, and the connection with me is now even closer than before!" Yang Fan suddenly realized.
As I walked, I gazed at the majestic scenery of the Zhongnan Mountains, my thoughts drifting far away
The place where Yang Fan originally lay is marked by a patch of black stains in the shape of a human figure
A strange expression appeared on Yang Fan's face, and then he stiffly raised his head, staring blankly at the sky
After transcending the ordinary and entering the sacred realm, the mortal body that Yang Fan shed was like a desiccated corpse, harboring filth and impurities, with its vital energy and blood completely depleted. At present, Yang Fan is borrowing a body to be reborn, forcefully erupting his vital energy and blood to break through the ground, which further exacerbates the already pitiful depletion of his vital energy and blood.
Moreover, if the current situation were not so dire, and if the control over the environment could be achieved at will, Yang Fan could even elevate the absorption rate to nearly one hundred percent
In the era before his ascension, there were indeed geomancers, but they were mostly concerned with reputation and fame, at best possessing only a superficial understanding, yet they were revered by the world as celestial beings and celebrated as masters
At present, he is able to walk peacefully on Mount Zhongnan, all because the focal point of this geomantic array is Yang Fan himself, and the operation of the formation hinges on his thoughts. Therefore, no matter how Yang Fan moves, nothing will happen.
What brings joy is that one's expectations have come true; unexpectedly, Qing Cheng has also been reborn. What causes concern is that it is unknown what her current situation is.
The only feasible method is to rely on medicine... Although the elemental energy of the Earth remains murky, its concentration is now several times denser than in the past, greatly increasing the possibility of producing rare and precious materials. I wonder if I can gather the medicinal herbs that can change my constitution
However, to the outside world, the Zhongnan Mountain is a place where no one should approach. At present, the fact that there are other people existing in the Zhongnan Mountain besides himself naturally surprised Yang Fan
To the naked eye, Yang Fan's dehydrated body, resembling a mummified corpse, quickly became plump as if a sponge absorbing water
At this moment, after a series of anguished cries, Yang Fan suddenly regained clarity in his gaze. The face twisted in pain revealed an expression of surprise.
Moments later, Yang Fan saw a stream that was nearly dried up. He immediately stopped, took off his clothes, washed away the dirt on his body, and then lay down in the gently flowing water.
At this moment, Yang Fan's body resembled a highly efficient solar panel, absorbing the energy of sunlight for his own use
Is that ancient pine tree, which cannot be struck down by lightning, still standing by the solitary cliff?
From his perception of distance, Qingcheng is definitely not on Earth, not in the solar system, and not in the Milky Way.
However, what is astonishing is that, regardless of the severity of Yang Fan's injuries or how tragic his cries may be, without exception, it is ultimately his enemies who perish. Whether they are members of prestigious families or renowned antique magnates, they all end up crushed beneath his feet, becoming mere bones.
In less than five minutes, Yang Fan transformed from an old salted meat into a young fresh meat
In those years, Yang Fan buried his shed mortal body on Mount Zhongnan, unwilling to be disturbed by tomb raiders or archaeologists, perhaps foreseeing something in the unseen. Thus, he laid out a grand feng shui formation around the entire Mount Zhongnan. The unusual magnetic elements and chaotic vital energy enveloping Mount Zhongnan today are the result of the activation of this formation
Even at this very moment, separated by countless light-years, Yang Fan knows that she is right there
Now, as moisture permeates both inside and outside the body, the originally wrinkled skin quickly becomes smooth and elastic, and the emaciated body gradually takes on a more normal appearance. Although still thin, it no longer appears unattractive
It is unexpected that in this later generation, the principles of Feng Shui have not declined, but rather have flourished
In an instant, within his perception, his biological field was unprecedentedly clear, yet he still gained nothing.
As the soul experienced intense pain, a subtle coolness began to permeate and emanate from various parts of the soul, soothing the pain. It was this familiar coolness, capable of rapidly healing injuries, that assured Yang Fan of the existence of the Black Stone
With a single thought, the biological field undergoes a transformation once again, and the field energy manifests a faint blue radiance
With a cheerful mood, Yang Fan climbed up a small peak and looked down.
Yang Fan turned in a different direction and walked towards the location of the trapped individual
The meridians can no longer be described as congested; they are akin to having developed stones, rendering it impossible to absorb the vital energy of heaven and earth or expel impurities through any techniques or methods. Moreover, for me at this moment, these impurities and toxins within my body are like putrid sludge. Instead, they have become the sole nourishment sustaining my existence; should they be expelled from my body, I would undoubtedly perish on the spot
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With a shift in his thoughts, Yang Fan's biological field underwent subtle changes, and the light emanating from his body took on a layer of pale green.
As time passed, Yang Fan's once emaciated figure gradually filled out somewhat, and his ashen skin began to regain a layer of healthy color. Although he still appeared quite gaunt and wrinkled, he no longer resembled a corpse.
However, compared to the vast amounts of impurities and toxins within the body, what has been expelled so far can only be considered a drop in the bucket
However, in the next moment, Yang Fan's expression changed.
In the divine realm, he wandered on the edge of life and death countless times. If it were not for the support of the black stone, which released this coolness, no matter how severe his injuries were, he would not have been able to recover swiftly. He had already died at least ten times.
With a gritted jaw, Yang Fan heightened his perception once again. Suddenly, a piercing pain surged from his very soul, the intense agony causing him to emit a series of mournful howls akin to a wild wolf's cry. His entire body was drenched in sweat, as if he were caught in a violent storm.
Especially his facial features, which have already become seventy percent similar to those of his previous life
His gaze is not fixed on the clouds, nor on the stars, but rather on the farthest reaches of the universe.
If it were not for reaching a dead end, if it were not for the desolation of this place, Yang Fan would not have intended to use this method
However, the black stone is no longer in the dantian, but within his divine soul
Even so, Yang Fan felt as if he had shed more than ten pounds of burden, and he felt considerably lighter overall
In that fleeting moment, he sensed a trace of a connection in the bloodline, which vanished in an instant
After Yang Fan gasped for breath for more than ten times, he finally regained a bit of strength, shook his head, and began to... undress.
It is uncertain to what extent Earth's technology has developed at present, and whether interstellar travel is possible. If it is not, one can only rely on oneself to continuously break through one's cultivation, reaching a level sufficient to traverse the universe.
The condition of this body is truly ... ... " Yang Fan could only smile wryly
After nearly three minutes, he finally removed all his clothes completely, then lay down on the ground in a spread-eagle position and closed his eyes
The reason why Zhongnan Mountain became the source of Taoism is naturally due to specific factors. Yang Fan once established a feng shui formation known as the Gou Chen formation. This formation can manipulate the vast energy veins beneath the Zhongnan Mountain range with minimal effort, thus creating a realm that transcends ordinary human imagination, a place strictly forbidden to the living.
If such matters were to spread, they would become myths; however, for Yang Fan, who has mastered the mysteries of the field, this is merely instinct.
At the same time, his perception and control over the field energy have also seen some improvement