Chapter 9: Divine Blood and Jade Essence
The various scenes from the dream flashed once again in Muxian's mind.
Therefore, in the process of tempering the physical body, various nourishing and revitalizing elixirs are required to continue the cultivation. However, most of these medicinal materials are exceedingly expensive, making it truly difficult for those from less affluent backgrounds to afford them
The purest form of spiritual power emanates from those blood-red particles
In his dreams, he bore numerous nicknames such as "waste," "pest," and "coward" on his head. Not only did he suffer disdain and ridicule within his family, but he also endured humiliation among his peers. He had no close friends; the only thing he could do was to hide in the shadows, striving to remain unnoticed.
Upon opening his eyes, Mu Xian found himself in a completely unfamiliar space. The items within this space were exceedingly simple, yet those that caught his eye were equally extravagant.
A piercing sound emanated from Mu Xian's mouth, and he suddenly sat up straight from the jade bed
After a brief moment of a dozen breaths, the Flame Demon Tiger brought Mu Xian into a stone cave, gently placing Mu Xian onto a jade bed that radiated a shimmering glow. It then slowly retreated to the cave entrance, its eyes vigilantly scanning the surroundings.
In his dreams, he was born with a congenital disability, making it not only impossible for him to cultivate but also extraordinarily difficult for him to live like an ordinary person. He lived every day in endless fear, afraid that once he fell asleep, he would never wake up again
Because Mu Xian was astonished to discover that after waking from a coma, his spiritual power had already reached the Nourishing Soul Realm
As Mu Xian was still pondering where exactly he was, a shadow suddenly enveloped him, startling him into instinctively taking a step forward to launch an attack.
In the next moment, Mu Xian widened his mouth in astonishment.
As his gaze fell upon the Flame Demon Tiger, which was looking at him with great affection, Mu Xian reached out to stroke the tiger's ear and gently advised.
It was not until he caught the familiar scent on the body of the Flame Demon Tiger that Mu Xian finally relaxed his posture and understood where he was now
Mu Xian was knocked to the ground by the Flame Demon Tiger, and an expression of helpless amusement appeared on his face. Just as he was about to scold the Flame Demon Tiger, he noticed that the tiger's massive paw had struck down, shattering the crystal-clear jade bed into pieces, which made Mu Xian feel immense heartache, cursing the wasteful creature.
After Mu Xian's spiritual power reached the Nourishing Soul realm, his physical body was correspondingly cleansed and nourished by the spiritual energy, surprisingly elevating to another level, achieving the Great Perfection of the Physical Body realm, just one step away from the Condensing Essence realm
Even if a spirit master with the cultivation of either the Nourishing Spirit Realm or the Spirit Gathering Realm were to concoct three types of second-tier spiritual medicines within such a short period, he might still collapse from exhaustion. Not to mention that Mu Xian only possesses the cultivation of the Soul Stabilization Realm; after concocting the spiritual medicines, he engaged in a fierce battle with a third-tier demon beast, the Fiery Flame Demon Tiger, for nearly an hour
"Divine Blood Jade, I am actually fortunate enough to see the Divine Jade, and such a large piece at that. Am I dreaming?" After clearly observing the specific characteristics of the jade, Mu Xian couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment
Compounding spiritual medicines is an endeavor that particularly consumes one's mental energy. However, Mu Xian managed to compound three types of spiritual medicines in just three hours, and all three of the medicines he created are second-tier spiritual medicines, of the highest quality.
In his dreams, he has a senior sister who is as beautiful as a fairy in a painting; her every frown and smile can provide him with endless courage and hope
After all is said and done, it is still the case that Mu Xian's spiritual power cultivation is too low, which is why he has no choice but to restore his energy through sleep
Never did I expect that the Flame Demon Tiger would suddenly come knocking at my door. Then, driven by excitement, I engaged in a fierce battle with the Flame Demon Tiger. In the end, unable to contain my eagerness, I concocted the magical potion, the Five-Color Blood Spirit Powder, which subdued the Flame Demon Tiger. However, I ultimately fell into a deep sleep due to exhaustion.
The cultivation of spiritual power begins with the cultivation of the soul, which is divided into the Three Souls and the Seven Spirits. The Three Souls consist of the Heavenly Soul, the Earthly Soul, and the Human Soul, which respectively govern life, emotions, and consciousness; while the Seven Spirits correspond to the blood of the five senses—eyes, ears, nose, tongue, and body—and the blood of the internal organs.
It is no wonder that Mu Xian is so out of sorts, as the appearance of the Divine Blood Jade is described in many manuscripts and collections as the blood of ancient deities that has been absorbed by crystal jade, forming after millions of years of nurturing by the essence of heaven and earth
Until one day, he dreamt of his parents meeting a tragic end, and his senior sister being abducted by a strongman, which caused him to wake up abruptly
The three souls exist within the spirit; after the previous owner of the body passes away, the three souls dissipate like smoke, allowing the divine soul from twenty thousand years later to successfully occupy the body, thereby cultivating spiritual power and reaching the state of soul stabilization
To achieve results in the physical realm, one must continuously push the limits of the body, as this is the only way to gradually strengthen it
Father, Mother, do not ... ...
Although Mu Xian possesses a substantial amount of Tiger Blood Pills, which can promptly restore the vital energy and spiritual power within the body, the mental fatigue remains inescapable.
Only the seven souls exist within the material realm. Although the previous owner of the body has passed away, the physical form of the previous owner has not perished. This indicates that the seven souls of the previous owner still exist. It is not easy for Mu Xian to reach the realm of soul nurturing, yet it is a fact that Mu Xian has now attained the realm of soul nurturing in conjunction with the library.
Since the cultivation of spiritual power has reached the Nourishing Soul stage, I should quickly elevate my martial arts cultivation to the Condensing Essence stage; otherwise, it will hinder further advancement in my cultivation. Mu Xian did not feel pleased about the improvement in his martial arts cultivation; instead, he furrowed his brows and began to contemplate methods to rapidly enhance his martial arts skills
Why do I have such dreams? Why do I feel a strong attachment to my parents in this life?
In his dreams, he has a pair of parents who are like celestial lovers, who dote on him to the utmost extent, treating him as the most precious treasure in their lives, and their gentle words are enough to soothe all the wounds of his body and mind
The Flame Demon Tiger seemed to sense Mu Xian's intention to leave; it reluctantly nudged its head against Mu Xian's embrace and let out a reluctant roar.
Eh, what is this?" Mu Xian instinctively probed his own soul with his spiritual sense, and immediately widened his mouth in surprise
Mu Xian was unaware that during his slumber, the Flame Demon Tiger had moved him. At this moment, he was experiencing an exceptionally long dream
Realizing that his family had already been dragged to the brink of collapse by himself, and that his father was missing, risking his life in search of medicine for him, Mu Xian's mood suddenly turned very bleak. His current family situation was clearly far from affluent, and the residual medicinal effects accumulated over more than a decade had been completely absorbed by him. If he wished to continue enhancing his physical cultivation, he would have to find a way to seek spiritual herbs himself
Mu Xian clenched his fists, his starry eyes narrowing slightly, and his brows furrowed into a tight knot
After a full ten breaths had passed, Mu Xian finally came to his senses. He gazed intently and then saw an oval jade stone, about the size of an infant's palm, quietly lying there alongside the book.
Little Fire, your wings have just grown, and it will take some time for them to transform into true combat power. During this period, do not be overly competitive; obediently stay in the cave and cultivate. When you are able to fully harness the power of your wings, I will come to find you again
Seeing Mu Xian suddenly collapse to the ground, the Flame Demon Tiger was momentarily taken aback. It then opened its mouth and bit onto Mu Xian's clothing, carefully making its way into the depths of the dense forest
Mu Xian had not anticipated that the medicinal power accumulated within his body would be so potent, that in addition to transforming his meridians, it would also forcefully assist him in completing the processes of refining his meridians and bones, allowing him to leap to the advanced stage of a physical body cultivator
Thinking of Ling Tian's scene of searching for himself in vain after returning to the carriage, Mu Xian could not help but feel a strong urge to return home
After continuously preparing three exquisite potions, Mu Xian's spirit was truly exhausted; he longed to sleep for several days and nights
In his dreams, countless thoughts of suicide surged through his mind
Mu Xian once read in a notebook about an elderly and poorly qualified fifth-level spirit master, who, by chance, obtained divine blood jade marrow. Following this, his spiritual power advanced rapidly, allowing him to break through continuously. In just twenty years, he reached the divine level, and his appearance even regressed to that of youth, making many spirit masters envious.
This attempt at extremes is a form of the exploitation of human potential. If this exploitation is not supplemented afterward, the body will suffer injuries due to excessive strain, which will not only hinder cultivation but also leave one with injuries all over, resulting in a net loss.
Is it merely a dream, or is it something that truly happened
As the entire jade bed shattered, a rich surge of spiritual energy rushed forth, and the purest form of this energy compelled Mu Xian to take a deep breath involuntarily. Even the pores of his body opened unconsciously, eagerly absorbing the dense spiritual energy that resembled liquid, as if indulging in a feast of exquisite nectar, leaving an endless aftertaste
Mu Xian originally intended to resolve the issue of the conflicting medicinal properties within his body before returning, which would certainly allow him to arrive at the carriage ahead of Ling Tian
The entire jade body is exceptionally translucent, yet in the middle, there are a few round, smooth red particles resembling teardrops. These red particles emit an extremely dazzling red light; however, after passing through the layers of the jade, the red light transforms into a pure and gentle glow, illuminating the entire cave.
It seems that I must quickly resolve the internal strife within the family, and then leverage the family's power to amass wealth and gather spiritual herbs. Soon, a plan for the next step formed in Mu Xian's mind
Oh no... I've delayed for so long in the mountains, Uncle Ling must be anxiously waiting. When Mu Xian's gaze inadvertently swept towards the cave entrance, he found the outside shrouded in darkness, unable to see his hand in front of his face. At that moment, his heart sank, and his expression turned extremely grim.
The Divine Blood Jade is also known as the Stone of Power and the Stone of Life. It can rapidly replenish the body's depleted vital energy and blood, nourishing and strengthening various parts of the body. Whether for spiritual cultivation or martial training, wearing the Divine Blood Jade will yield remarkable results with half the effort.
Is it related to the dream I had while in slumber? If my spiritual cultivation has truly reached the realm of nurturing the soul, it would mean that my spirit has begun to merge with the seven souls of the previous owner of this body. I would no longer be distinguishable from the previous owner, becoming one with them. Therefore, my affectionate and even dependent feelings towards my parents in this life would be quite understandable. After much contemplation, Mu Xian could only attribute the changes within himself to the unification of soul and spirit.
Mu Xian was so exhausted that he had no choice but to lie down and rest