Chapter 8, Reasons

After much hesitation, Shen Sheng finally sighed and said, "Alright, you will eventually know about this matter. Since you have already become a divine essence body, telling you is not a big deal." He paused and continued, "The Star Essence Pill is a miraculous medicine that only powerful sects possess, capable of changing the world. The city lord recognized your sister's talent, so when she entered the marshlands, she was given a trial, and the reward was the Star Essence Pill." Shen Sheng's voice was extremely grave as he said, "In order to obtain the Star Essence Pill, Ziyuan ventured deep into dangerous territory, facing peril multiple times, and nearly lost her life in the marshlands."

However, whether it is a slight increase in strength or a marginal improvement in speed, it pales in comparison to the immense stimulation brought to him by the manifestation of that mysterious lotus.

Shen Sheng smiled with satisfaction and turned to leave

Ever since that night when she witnessed the magical scene unfolding in her sister's hands, Yu Linghe's entire mind and spirit have been captivated by it

"Indeed." Yu Ziyuan smiled and said, "Sister also participated in the Divine Grace Assessment during a certain celestial alignment in the past. Thanks to the blessing of divine light, I was able to manifest the lotus flower. I hope you can achieve miracles in the Divine Grace Assessment just like I did."

Embodiment

Yu Ziyuan smiled faintly and turned to leave

Shaking his head, Shen Sheng cast aside the chaotic thoughts and ideas in his mind. He stood up and said, "Ling He, continue to work hard." As he walked to the door, he suddenly stopped, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Ling He, your sister has high hopes for you, so be a little kinder to her in the future."

I want to take care of my sister

However, although she understood this principle, seeing her younger brother so consumed by his work, to the point of neglecting sleep and food, still caused her immense heartache

An unimaginable cosmic force surged in from all directions and flooded into his body, continuously converging in the palm of his hand

Shen Sheng fixed his gaze on Yu Linghe and said slowly, "Linghe, your sister has risked her life and fought hard so that you could cultivate. If you achieve anything in the future, you must not let her down."

She gently patted her younger brother's shoulder and said, "You take a rest for a while, I will go to the lord's mansion again."

It has been a full six months since Zi Yuan went to the Swamp of Death, during which time there has been no contact. During that period, the original owner of this body was in tears every day, living in constant fear, and their mental state was nearly on the verge of collapse. It was precisely because of this that they were easily overtaken when someone beat them up.

However, although his wishes are very beautiful, no matter how hard he tries, the result is always nothing.

His fists unconsciously clenched tightly, his teeth gritted, and his body trembled slightly

Shen Sheng pondered for a moment and said, "Since you are favored by divine grace here, Miss Ziyuan naturally cannot take you away. However, there is no need to be so anxious about manifesting divine objects." He spoke gently, "Generally speaking, those who can receive divine grace and manifest divine objects by the fourth stage are already remarkable geniuses. You are currently only at the first stage, so there is no need to rush."

However, he has only now come to understand the heartfelt intentions of Yu Ziyuan. It turns out that she took such risks because she wanted to obtain a Star Essence Pill for herself.

At that very moment, a subtle stir occurred in Yu Linghe's heart, and he suddenly felt it.

Yu Linghe suddenly stood up and pleaded with the librarian, "Brother Shen, if you do not speak, I cannot find peace in my heart and cannot calm down to cultivate. I beg you to tell me."

A vividly alive giant rat quietly floated in the palm of his hand, its body emitting a soft "creaking" sound, as a surge of stellar energy once again washed over this form.

An indescribable feeling surged into Ling He’s heart. Although Ling He did not understand why he felt this way, the feeling was nonetheless clear and certain.

With a shrug of her shoulders, she said to Ling He: "Alright, sister, let's do our best and pass smoothly together"

In the familiar room, Yu Linghe furrowed his brows, tilting his head slightly, his rather handsome face revealing a hint of distress.

How should I repay my sister for treating me this way

In recent days, his distress has been fully observed by Ziyuan, yet she has no means to assist him. The manifestation of divine grace is a powerful force; to comprehend and master it is to possess it, while to be unable to master it is to be devoid of it. There is no reasoning involved; it is a special ability that is entirely beyond human control.

Ling He stared wide-eyed, a phrase echoing in his mind

However, his abilities reached their limit here. No matter how hard he tried, he could not make this giant rat perform any other actions in the sea of consciousness; it seemed that this creature knew nothing but to sleep and to devour the star power that it absorbed into its body

He extended his hand forward in a flat manner, and a faint white glow emerged from the palm of his hand

The sound of footsteps was extremely faint; had it been before he entered the realm of star power, he would have never thought to hear it. However, now, the moment that sound echoed from a distance, he instinctively captured it.

Yu Linghe smiled gently, immediately leaping up and opening the door with the swiftness of the wind

The once stagnant giant rat suddenly darted forward, completing the entire process from the sea of consciousness to the palm of the hand in the blink of an eye

Although he had long known that this world was completely different from the one he had previously inhabited, in this world, there exists a variety of magical powers. The energy known as Divine Grace Star Power can even alter human genes, granting individuals extraordinary and powerful abilities

Shen Sheng was astonished; he had watched Yu Linghe grow up and was quite familiar with the child's character. However, in recent days, this child seemed to have undergone a significant change. Could it be that after taking the Star Essence Pill, even the personality could become distorted

After witnessing that scene, he unexpectedly felt an intense and urgent desire to master this ability

Yu Ziyuan helplessly said: "Sister also needs to participate in the Divine Grace Eye-Opening Assessment, this step is extremely important, so we cannot be negligent"

I want to take care of her for a lifetime, ensuring that she never encounters any crisis again

Yuling He frowned and said with a hint of displeasure, "Sister, why do you go to the city lord's mansion every day"

Yu Ziyuan hurriedly said: "Nonsense, my little brother is the smartest person in the world, how could he possibly be a fool?" She paused for a moment and continued: "Do not worry, I have already contacted the temple, hoping that under the divine grace, you will be able to manifest the envisioned deity."

He originally thought that Yu Ziyuan was impulsive and reckless, which led him to fall into a dangerous situation

A silent cry erupted from his heart, a cry that shook his soul, elevating his spirit to the utmost in an instant

Yuling He was taken aback and exclaimed, "What?"

He is able to easily sense the presence of stellar energy and can also absorb it into his body. Once this stellar energy enters his body, it immediately flows ceaselessly into the consciousness sea of that giant rat, making the giant rat increasingly real and vivid.

He leaped up and called out: "Brother Shen."

Yu Linghe lowered his head in embarrassment, yet in his heart, he secretly thought, what nonsense about divine grace, it is clearly due to the game of Dou Shou Qi.

Yu Linghe was stunned for a moment, and finally came to a realization. He did not speak, but instead bowed deeply to Shen Sheng.

With a long sigh, Yu Linghe closed his eyes and began to sense the star power, drawing it into his body. It is unclear how much time passed, but when he opened his eyes, he suddenly saw the familiar face of Shen Sheng.

In Linghe's heart, a subtle movement occurred, and he inexplicably asked, "Brother Shen, how did my sister obtain that Star Essence Pill?"

However, he would not dare to speak this sentence out loud

Suddenly, a faint sound of footsteps entered my ears

Yu Linghe was left speechless; although he had long had a premonition, he had never imagined that this object would be so rare

The giant rat in the sea of consciousness seemed to be drawn by the faint light, beginning to spread towards the palm of his hand. However, this journey was quite arduous; by the time it had traveled halfway, it appeared to be utterly exhausted, and the faint light was gradually diminishing, like a candle flickering in the wind, ready to extinguish at any moment

Shen Sheng nodded gently, his gaze fixed intently on him for a moment, and suddenly said: "Ling He, you are truly unexpected."

A drop of red blood suddenly flowed from the wide-open eyes of the book to the extreme.

In the sea of consciousness, the languid giant rat, which had always remained motionless, suddenly began to sway its body. As it moved, even the entire sea of consciousness seemed to start boiling.

At this moment, his mind is filled with these two words

Ling He's eyes brightened as he said, "Divine Grace Assessment?"

Yu Linghe hesitated for a moment, gently nodding his head. He also knew that he had indeed been a bit anxious these past few days. Such a mindset only exacerbates the situation and offers no real assistance.

At this moment, his own spiritual consciousness and the faint spiritual consciousness of the original owner of this body seemed to achieve complete unity in an instant, representing a thorough integration of spirit and flesh

He remained silent for a while, yet his emotions were in turmoil, making it impossible for him to find peace

Yu Ziyuan smiled gently and said, "Little brother, you are pondering again."

In the room, only Yu Linghe remained once again

Yu Linghe said with a bitter smile: "Sister, am I too foolish, unable to grasp even this?"

Shen Sheng sighed lightly and said, "When I first absorbed the star power into my body, it took me a full three months to achieve the crystallization of star power and thus advance to a higher star position. Even your sister, a contemporary genius, took a week to accomplish this, yet you managed to do it in just one night. Hehe, such divine favor is truly remarkable"

Your sister has risked her life and fought hard so that you can cultivate your skills. If you achieve success in the future, you must not let her down

Shen Sheng hesitated for a moment and said with a bitter smile, "Zi Yuan does not allow me to tell you."

Counting silently in my heart, when I reached thirty-two, the knocking at the door indeed began.

Boom