Chapter 84 This Body Was Originally the Bodhi’s (2/2)

Not all cultivators had access to The Mastery of Senses, which enabled one to utilize body vitality and inner Qi to strengthen the spirit.

Another way was done by entering someone's dream and by engulfing his or her will to empower oneself. Not only was that method devilish, but it also posed risks to be able to reach the out-of-body state. Furthermore, the will in a human's dream was full of impurities. By engulfing it, it was more likely to do more harm than good.

Hence, Soul Deepening was one of the most crucial parts of cultivation. It was only through this method that the spirit could subsequently become strong until one could gain sufficient strength to no longer be bound by the body.

From Soul Deepening to the out-of-body state, there was not any challenge as it tended to be natural.

Shen Lian was almost always in the state of Soul Deepening, but unlike the nurture of mana, his vitality was absorbed by his spirit.

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Since the day the odd occurrence happened to Shen Lian, days and nights went by. The curious bunch left, except for Chen Jianmei. By the time Shen Lian wrap up, he retrieved his sword too.

He lowered his voice and said, ”'Clean it daily and diligently, and don't ever let the dust fall on it,' was a good phrase.”

What Shen Lian recited in his room was overheard by him.

He mumbled in a voice which no one could hear him and left right after.

The next day Shen Lian was brought away by Jingqing, as the headmaster summoned him.

The moment Shen Lian saw Zhang Ruoxu, he was shocked.

Zhang Ruoxu looked significantly younger, with his black hair and handsome face. He could have easily gotten all the attention he wanted in the mortal world.

Zhang Ruoxu did not pay attention to Shen Lian's reaction. He just looked at him and nodded.

Shen Lian did not understand why he was summoned, and hence he asked, ”Why did you call me in today?”

”Nanhai Flying Celestials Island was a mortal land of orthodoxy left behind by one senior from the previous generation in Qing Xuan. There is an evil spirit lingering around that area recently and it particularly likes children. None of the cultivators on the island can beat it. Hence, I am asking your help to kill it,” Zhang Ruoxu spoke slowly.

This orthodoxy in the mortal realm was not recognized officially, but given the relationship and how Qing Xuan was relatively weak at that time, it would be an embarrassment if Qing Xuan did not take action in evading the evil spirit.

It was also appropriate for Shen Lian to attend to it, as he only joined not long ago. If he failed, it would be reasonable. If he succeeded, it would be a good news to announce during the bier meeting.

Zhang Ruoxu further explained, ”Since you have passed the Entry Point, you have to choose a cultivation exercise. However, you have to think thoroughly. We can wait until you get back from your mission.”

Shen Lian just reached a breakthrough. It was a good time for him to start taking it slow for a while. That was the right way to learn cultivation.