radicalducati Chapter 354 Ascension to Mortal Formation, Abnormal Development
Chapter 354 Ascension to Mortal Formation, Abnormal Development
Chapter 354 Ascension to Mortal Formation, Abnormal Development
"Dead?" Mo Fufeng denied it outright. "No, no, no, he's not dead. No, no, he's definitely dead."
What is this guy saying?
The Supreme Elder frowned, feeling that his words were incoherent.
Is this the kind of thing a sect leader would say?
"To die and come back to life, to live and die again—is this not the very essence of transcending mortality... Ah, I understand!"
Suddenly, Mo Fufeng's eyes widened, revealing a look of wild joy. His mouth stretched wider and wider, almost reaching his ears.
Life was slipping away from him, while in contrast, feathers were growing wildly on his body.
Unlike Modi, his feathers were white and contained a pure sword intent.
Each feather is cutting through the surrounding air, and even the space itself.
The Supreme Elder took two steps back, his heart filled with horror.
"Another one who's gone mad?!"
"It's not a case of going astray, but rather a sudden enlightenment." Modi clapped his hands in praise. "This kid is talented."
"Uncle, you flatter me."
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In just a few words, the trend of mutation in Mo Fufeng's body had stopped, and pure white feathers wove into a feather robe, covering his body.
The death energy was reversed and transformed into life, flowing into his body and making him instantly decades younger.
"To transcend the mundane world and become an immortal is truly wonderful."
Only then did the Supreme Elder notice that all of his feathers had detached from his body, and his aura was different from before, like a withered tree coming back to life, even imbued with a mysterious and profound energy.
That is... the aura of a true immortal.
This single discovery is enough to shake the entire Kyushu.
As a Supreme Elder standing at the top of the current era, he naturally knows how long it has been since a True Immortal has appeared in the Nine Provinces, and he also knows that it is impossible for a True Immortal to appear in the Nine Provinces under the current circumstances.
But now, a living, breathing seed of a true immortal is standing in front of him. How could he not be excited?
His obsession with climbing higher surpassed everything else, leading him to instinctively ask, "How did you do it? Tell me, how did you take this step?"
Mo Fufeng looked at Mo Di, who nodded slightly, and said, "It depends on this book, 'Blood Nerve'."
"Upon contemplating this celestial book, my long-dormant mind was suddenly enlightened, as if the clouds had parted to reveal the sun. I finally grasped a sliver of ineffable mystery and comprehended the path of 'transcending the mortal realm.'"
He did not keep his secrets to himself, but instead shared his path to transcendence.
"Woodworms give birth to insects, which then transform into butterflies; this is metamorphosis. But the paths of humans and immortals are different, and the difference between the two is far greater than that between insects and butterflies."
"Therefore, if one wishes to become an immortal, one must undergo the process of metamorphosis. Like an insect transforming into a butterfly, one sheds the mortal body, undergoes metamorphosis and development, and completely changes the essence of life. Only in this way can one ascend to immortality."
"I suppose the seniors of the Feathered Immortal Sect thought the same thing."
Upon hearing this, the Supreme Elder paused for a moment, then said, "Is...is that so?"
He had been holed up in the library for many years, and had read the "Book of Ascension to Immortality" countless times, but this was the first time he had heard such a statement.
Does the "Treatise on Ascension to Immortality" contain such a theory?
Don't we all follow the traditional paths of Qi Refining, Foundation Building, Core Formation, and Nascent Soul?
"In my understanding of the path to transcendence and mortal transformation, there are only three realms: 'Ascension,' 'Mortal Transformation,' and 'Ascension to Immortality,' each corresponding to one of the three stages of transforming into a butterfly."
Mo Fufeng straightened his feathered robe, his demeanor becoming increasingly aloof and independent.
"Currently, I am in the Ascension Realm. If I want to completely transform my life essence and become a true immortal, I still need to shed my mortal body at least several times."
"How could a single scripture bring such enlightenment?" The Supreme Elder was astonished.
This is no longer as simple as creating one's own techniques; it is about pioneering a new path and constructing a viable new system.
"There's one more thing. Now that you've been tainted by the aura of a true immortal, you must have already crossed that line, right?" he said seriously.
"That's right."
"Then you can't easily leave the sect, can you?"
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"Yes, see this feather robe I'm wearing? It's actually my shed skin. As long as I wear it, it's like me before I was mortal, and it won't attract the wrath of the heavens."
"Such a wonderful use?"
The Supreme Elder was increasingly surprised; it was impossible for him not to be tempted.
"Good ideas and concepts, some of which are similar to what I've been thinking." Modi patted his feathered robe, where the feathers were still faintly visible, tightly attached to his skin.
Mo Fufeng noticed this difference and suggested, "Uncle, you seem to still be in the mortal transformation stage, also known as the 'cocooning stage.' Haven't you considered shedding your mortal body?"
"That's your path, not mine. In my view, the cocooning stage is the period of most dramatic change in the essence of life; it's constantly evolving."
As he spoke, his skin twitched, his feathers became even redder, and his aura grew even stronger.
This is a sign of a fundamental change in the nature of life.
"As long as you grasp the right measure, you can rely on this change to continuously approach the true immortal, until you reach perfection, and then you can transcend the mortal realm and ascend to immortality."
Mo Di's path differed from Mo Fufeng's. He remained stuck in the cocooning stage, accumulating power, while the latter continuously shed his old body in order to approach the realm of a true immortal.
Listening to the conversation between the uncle and nephew, the Supreme Elder felt a headache coming on, feeling completely out of place among them.
"So, you really are uncle and nephew?"
He looked at Mo Di, then at Mo Fufeng, who bore a resemblance to Mo Di, and his head throbbed even more.
"Absolutely true." Mo Fufeng came back to his senses.
"May I see that scripture?"
After glancing at Mo Di and receiving a nod in response, Mo Fufeng agreed: "Of course, Elder Xuan Guang."
Taking the thin booklet, Master Xuanguang carefully opened it and was immediately captivated by its contents.
Forbidden texts began to tell him about cursed knowledge.
Modi crossed his arms, looking on with an expression of anticipation.
Those who watch "Blood Nerve" will gain some insight, and will surely gain some insight.
Even if he can't understand it, the knowledge that follows will force him to comprehend it.
Master Xuanguang has guarded the Sutra Repository for many years, and has read countless books. His knowledge and experience surpass even that of Mo Fufeng, the sect leader, and he possesses a solid foundation and profound knowledge.
In no time at all, he finished reading the entire book, "Blood Nerves," and when he looked up, he felt better than ever before.
"Alas, I have been trapped by this physical body for too long. Today, upon seeing this heavenly book, it is as if the sunlight has broken through the clouds, and everything is clear!"
He was gesticulating wildly and laughing maniacally, looking like a hysterical madman.
"Long confined in a cage, I have finally returned to nature."
Master Xuanguang immediately sat cross-legged, his face serene, showing no trace of his earlier madness.
But both Mo Di and Mo Fufeng knew that this was just the calm before his transformation.
"It seems Elder Xuan Guang has also grasped the true meaning of ascension. We will have one more like-minded person in our generation," Mo Fufeng said with emotion.
A slight tearing sound came from Xuan Guang Zhenren, attracting the attention of the two.
The way this Supreme Elder of the Feathered Ascension Sect transformed into a mortal seemed to be quite different from Mo Fufeng's, and appeared even more bizarre.
A crack appeared on Xuan Guang's body, spreading downwards from his forehead.
"He sees his body as a cocoon that binds him," Mordy said.
A small, fair hand emerged from the seam, tearing open the two sides of the body to reveal its true form.
It was a child with a tender face. He emerged from the blood-soaked old body, yet his body was completely untouched by blood.
With a wave of his hand, the old body's robe was draped over his body.
"The path to transcendence and mortal transformation is truly wonderful," the Supreme Elder said, echoing Mo Fufeng's sentiments.
After saying this, he solemnly bowed to the two of them.
"If it weren't for you two, I would probably still be trapped in the cage of my old body. Now that I've been freed, I can finally see the road ahead again."
"good."
Modi took the Blood Scripture from him and reminded him, "Even if the method of ascension can conceal the secrets of heaven, it is still not a long-term solution. We must resolve the jealousy of heaven before we can make further progress."
"Indeed." The rejuvenated Xuan Guang Zhenren no longer questioned Mo Di.
Like Mo Fufeng, he believed that Mo Di was a reincarnated ancient powerhouse, otherwise he would never have been able to produce such a heavenly book as the "Blood Nerve Manual".
"What do you need our Feather Ascension Sect to do for us in the coming period of time?" Xuan Guang Zhenren asked.
"No need, I just plan to stay here for a while and read some books in my spare time."
Modi took a book from the bookshelf. It was a travelogue that recorded the human geography of China and the world.
He started flipping through the book right in front of the two of them.
"It's no big deal. Fellow Daoist, you may stay as long as you wish."
Xuan Guang subconsciously stroked his beard with a smile, but as soon as he touched his chin, he remembered that his new body had no beard.
With the sect leader and the supreme elder acting as guarantors, Mo Di's residence permit for the Feathered Ascension Sect was finally secured.
Thus, the Feathered Ascension Sect's Sutra Repository gained an unseen ghost.
According to some well-informed disciples within the sect, although that person wore the uniform of an outer disciple, he never stepped out of the scripture pavilion, spending his days either reading or searching for books.
If that's all there is to it, it's not a big deal.
However, a rumor inexplicably spread within the sect that the person was a top-tier candidate who had been recruited not long ago.
This news attracted a lot of people, all of whom came for that person.
Some people came simply out of curiosity, while others had ulterior motives.
"Go away, go away! This is the library, not a place for you to fight and fight."
Master Xuanguang, with a dark expression, drove away the young people who wanted to cause trouble.
However, some young men remained unmoved. Unaware of Xuan Guang Zhenren's true identity, they mistook him for an ordinary elder and attempted to ingratiate themselves: "Elder, my father is Cheng Qian, an elder of the Enforcement Hall. Could you perhaps make an exception? We absolutely will not cause trouble in the Scripture Pavilion..."
"I'll say it again, if you want to step onto the second floor of the Scripture Pavilion, you must at least be inner disciples, otherwise there's no room for discussion."
"Is that really the case?" The young leader's face darkened, and he cupped his hands in greeting. "Then I've disturbed you."
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He then decisively turned around and left.
"Hmm? Liu Wuxian?"
Upon seeing a figure he disliked approaching, the young leader's already gloomy face darkened even further.
He gave a look to his two followers, who immediately understood and stood in front of Liu Wuxian.
"What a display of sect bullying! These guys were quite rational just now, how come they've lost their minds? Do they really think I don't exist?"
Seeing this good show, Master Xuanguang's face darkened. He felt that if he didn't do something, he would be failing his duty.
Just as he was about to make a move, he saw that a conflict between the two sides was about to break out.
The boy named Liu Wuxian made a bet with them, and then, relying on his superb skills, he defeated the person he had bet with despite being weaker.
"Hmm? This kid is interesting." Xuan Guang Zhenren's eyes lit up, and he temporarily suppressed his desire to make a move, watching quietly.
"Do you have anything else to say?"
Liu Wuxian stared directly at the person he had knocked down, his tone neither humble nor arrogant, showing a clear improvement compared to before he joined the sect.
"you......!"
"Enough! Haven't you embarrassed yourself enough?"
The young man in the lead shouted a rebuke and then gave Liu Wuxian a cold glance. He was about to teach the boy a lesson when he was stopped by a female disciple who came out of the library.
Another round of disputes broke out between the two sides, which Master Xuanguang found very entertaining.
"It looks good?"
"Of course, I haven't seen anything like this in so many years. The last time was more than a hundred years ago."
He instinctively responded with a sentence, and Xuan Guang Zhenren turned his head and saw Mo Di coming down the stairs from the second floor.
"Fellow Daoist Styx, do you believe it or not, that second-generation cultivator likes that female disciple, and that female disciple also has feelings for that boy?"
"I believe you, of course I believe you, after all, they stink so badly they're practically overflowing with stench," Modi said half-jokingly.
While the two were talking, the dispute on the other side had already come to an end.
With the female disciple's intervention, the second-generation cultivator left with his followers, his face dark.
After exchanging a few words with Liu Wuxian, the female disciple also left.
"The play is over, and I still have some things to do. The Enforcement Hall needs a thorough cleaning. Fellow Daoist, could you watch over the Scripture Pavilion for me for a while? It won't be long."
"There is nothing wrong with that."
He cupped his hands in greeting to Mo Di, and Xuan Guang Zhenren took a step forward, disappearing from Liu Wuxian's astonished gaze as he walked towards him.
He's a master; Elder Xuan Guang of the Scripture Pavilion is no ordinary elder.
As Zi Guang crossed the registration counter in the library, he was startled again, his eyes meeting an unexpected acquaintance.
"Brother Mo?"
"It's me, please sit."
Modi casually waved his hand, and a chair appeared in front of the counter.
Liu Wuxian remained silent for a moment, then pulled out a chair and sat down opposite him.
He then took out the tea leaves he had obtained from Master Xuanguang, brewed the tea himself, and poured a cup for himself and Liu Wuxian.
"Have some tea."
Liu Wuxian did as instructed.
He carefully sipped his tea, then slightly opened his eyes and felt a surge of spiritual energy seep into his meridians and dantian, allowing him to overcome a small hurdle in the blink of an eye.
He almost couldn't resist drinking the tea in one gulp, and even wanted to swallow the tea leaves whole.
"What kind of tea is this? It has such miraculous effects."
"I don't know, I borrowed this from Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang." Mo Di shook his head. "It doesn't taste as good as the blood wine produced in my hometown."
These two are tea and wine, they can't be compared at all, right?
Forcibly suppressing the urge to speak, Liu Wuxian felt that he should appear more composed in front of this person with top-tier aptitude and try his best to make a good impression.
"I saw everything that just happened." Mo Di sipped his tea and munched on the snacks prepared by Master Xuan Guang. "You had a conflict with that second-generation cultivator from the Enforcement Hall."
Wiping his nose, Liu Wuxian said with a wry smile, "It is true. That person is called Zhao Muqing. He is used to being domineering and arrogant because his father is an elder of the Enforcement Hall."
"How did you two become enemies?"
"Zhao Muqing has taken a liking to Senior Sister Li and wants to force her to submit..."
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"Then you couldn't stand it anymore and decided to speak up for your Senior Sister Li, thus creating a grudge between you and that person. Am I right?"
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"Uh, Brother Mo, you're right."
"I knew it." Mo Di smirked, revealing a strange smile. "You little rascal, you have a bright future ahead of you."