Chapter 1130 - 376: Nascent Soul

Inside the secret room.

Xi Ruchen closed his eyes tightly, trembling all over, sweat pouring from him.

His face was twisted, dark with pain, enduring unimaginable torment.

Standing beside him, Lin Zheyu had an amusing expression.

His right hand was placed on Xi Ruchen’s forehead, golden energy constantly emerging from within him, carefully removing the demonic will that had almost merged with Xi Ruchen’s soul.

Meanwhile.

Lin Zheyu was multitasking.

The Celestial Eye in his sea of consciousness aided in clearing Xi Ruchen’s soul of demonic will while also having some energy left to observe Xi Ruchen’s Nascent Soul.

After the recent transformation, Lin Zheyu’s Celestial Eye ability had improved by leaps and bounds.

Previously, clearing the demonic will from Kong Yu Jing and others was somewhat difficult.

But now, it was effortless, without the slightest pressure.

The opportunity was rare now.

Lin Zheyu deliberately slowed down the process of clearing Xi Ruchen’s demonic will, using this chance to openly study the Nascent Soul of a cultivator.

"Is this a cultivator’s Nascent Soul? It possesses some soul characteristics, more like an enhanced version of the Soul Body."

Lin Zheyu mused with interest.

Xi Ruchen’s Nascent Soul was severely eroded by demonic will, with nearly a third of it being assimilated.

But compared to the Soul Body, the Nascent Soul is somewhat more powerful.

Even severely eroded, it hasn’t lost control, retaining most of its capabilities.

This is why Xi Ruchen could persist till now.

"Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Divinity Transformation..."

"The path of cultivation is entirely about strengthening the Divine Soul, with Foundation Establishment and Golden Core as the basics. The real transformation starts with the Nascent Soul."

"The Nascent Soul is equivalent to nurturing a second soul within the body."

"It is cultivated with previously acquired, powerful Dao practices, nurturing a soul infant more potent than the original Soul Body."

"When the Nascent Soul becomes sufficiently powerful, it can integrate into the Soul Body, transforming the soul to condense the uniquely strong Divine Soul of Divinity Transformation."

"But how is the short-distance instant teleportation achieved by the Nascent Soul?"

Lin Zheyu murmured quietly.

This was his first time studying the Nascent Soul of a cultivator, learning many secrets of the Immortal Dao system.

But it’s not enough.

Lin Zheyu was more curious about how cultivators can possess the ability of short-distance instant teleportation.

This was what intrigued him the most.

No matter the cultivation system, upon reaching a level equivalent to the Nascent Soul, short-distance instant teleportation ability can be attained.

This is unrelated to the cultivator’s proficiency in space rules.

Even a Nascent Soul expert unfamiliar with space rules can perform short-distance instant teleportation.

The effects and power differ, that’s all.

Time passed slowly.

Six days went by.

The demonic will within Xi Ruchen’s soul was finally almost cleared.

The remaining traces were almost completely integrated with Xi Ruchen’s soul, making them impossible to clear.

Or perhaps Lin Zheyu’s current strength couldn’t clear them.

"Alright, the demonic will in the soul can only be cleared to this extent. Next is your turn with the Nascent Soul."

"Do you need to rest?"

Lin Zheyu suppressed his eagerness, withdrew his hand, and asked with concern.

He was somewhat impatient now, wanting to further delve into the study of a cultivator’s Nascent Soul.

But this matter couldn’t be rushed.

Xi Ruchen was in poor condition; Lin Zheyu truly feared that if rushed, he wouldn’t bear it, and the Nascent Soul might collapse.

That would be a significant loss.

A cooperative entity, wholly open to his research and without resistance, is hard to find.

Missing this opportunity means not knowing when it might appear again.

"I need half a day to adjust my condition, I apologize for the trouble."

Xi Ruchen wheezed.

"Alright, I need to recover too."

Lin Zheyu nodded and walked to the side to find a spot to meditate and recover.

Half a day passed in a flash.

After a brief rest, Xi Ruchen’s state was much better than when Lin Zheyu first saw him.

After all, the demonic will in his soul had been mostly cleared by Lin Zheyu.

Only a small amount fused with the soul, unremovable.

"We can continue, please go ahead."

Xi Ruchen opened his eyes, steadied his gaze, and sighed lightly.

"Alright."

Lin Zheyu opened his eyes, arose, and came to Xi Ruchen’s side.

He extended his right hand, placing it on Xi Ruchen’s abdomen, a powerful perception spreading out.

Facing Lin Zheyu’s energy intrusion, Xi Ruchen offered no resistance, allowing Lin Zheyu to act.

Surging golden energy poured into Xi Ruchen’s Nascent Soul.

Under Lin Zheyu’s control, while clearing the demonic will in the Nascent Soul, he was also secretly exploring the mysteries of a cultivator’s Nascent Soul.

"I see, so this is the true essence of the Nascent Soul’s strength..."

Lin Zheyu’s eyes brightened slightly, muttering inwardly.

Time passed slowly.

Just as Lin Zheyu was immersed in the study of the cultivator’s Nascent Soul, some changes occurred outside the secret room.

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Outside the secret room.

Under the mental enticement of the middle-aged man’s Spirit Secret Skill.

Xi Chi’s body lightly trembled, his mind flickering with numerous adverse outcomes resulting from his decisions.

Strong feelings of regret and self-blame surged in him.

Xi Chi’s right hand trembled slightly, as he took out the token to forcibly open the secret room.