Chapter 1262 - 430: Final Preparations Before Nascent Soul Formation

Chapter 1262: Chapter 430: Final Preparations Before Nascent Soul Formation

Ji Yuan was naturally at ease with Tu Yue becoming his artifact spirit.

To him, it was the most reliable and secure solution.

Knowing her background previously, even if she developed her own consciousness, she would still acknowledge him as her master, never betraying Ji Yuan.

"With an artifact spirit, the lifebound magical treasure’s power will greatly increase... If the Mountain of Mind and Heart and the Canglan Sword were previously evenly matched, now the Mountain of Mind and Heart would far surpass the Canglan Sword."

"Once I achieve Nascent Soul Formation, the Mountain of Mind and Heart can be my trump card, suppressing the opponent, then using the Canglan Sword to annihilate them."

Ji Yuan also needed someone to manage the numerous buildings within the Mountain of Mind and Heart. Although Tu Yue had been doing this previously, she was unconscious then, requiring Ji Yuan to arrange everything.

But now, Tu Yue was different.

Looking at Tu Yue gradually finding her footing in his arms, Ji Yuan couldn’t help but jest, "Do you need me to take you on a tour of the Mountain of Mind and Heart?"

Tu Yue hurriedly freed herself from Ji Yuan’s embrace, her cheeks slightly reddened, and said:

"No... no need, I’ve become quite familiar with the Mountain of Mind and Heart."

"Oh?"

Ji Yuan looked at her, curious, "Do you remember things from before?"

Tu Yue seriously recalled for a moment before nodding forcefully.

"Yes!"

"Do you remember your past life... the time when you were living?"

Ji Yuan was particularly curious about this.

Tu Yue’s eyebrows knitted slightly, as if she was pondering for a while before hesitantly saying, "I seem to remember a little, but when asked to articulate, I can’t put it into words. Perhaps returning to familiar places will help jog my memory."

"Then let it be."

Ji Yuan was just curious; if asked whether he cared about it... he didn’t really.

Because Tu Yue now had consciousness, making her completely his own.

After resolving things with Ziqi, Ji Yuan lay back on his familiar soft chair, leisurely.

Seeing him recline, Tu Yue obediently squatted beside him, gently massaging his thighs.

Ji Yuan instinctively looked up at her.

"Wh-what’s wrong, Master?"

Feeling a bit embarrassed being stared at by Ji Yuan, Tu Yue lowered her head and quietly asked, "Is there something wrong with me?"

"Indeed, there is."

Ji Yuan nodded seriously.

"Huh?"

Tu Yue raised her head, "What problem do I have?"

"Do you not feel like a living person? I mean... before, when you were still a corpse puppet, well, you might not know."

The reason Ji Yuan said these words, feeling this way, was because while reviewing Ziqi’s memories, he understood some other circumstances.

He also realized why Tu Yue’s transformation into an artifact spirit was so smooth and natural.

Because Tu Yue’s body had initially been nurturing a divine soul, a new divine soul... much like a nest being built. Just as the nest was ready, Ji Yuan forged the Mountain of Mind and Heart, allowing this new divine soul to settle in perfectly.

Regarding Tu Yue’s ability to achieve this... Ji Yuan hadn’t known previously, but now he had learned the reason from Ziqi’s memories.

The reason lay in Tu Yue’s constitution, known as "corpse dissolving body."

Among the many spiritual bodies in the Human Realm, it’s considered middle level.

Its ability is that if the corpse remains intact after death, a new divine soul can gradually emerge, reaching a state of resurrection. However, the condition of an intact corpse is extremely difficult, and even if a new divine soul emerges, it isn’t the original person but a whole new consciousness, and the earlier cultivation will no longer exist.

Yet, the corpse puppet Tu Yue nurtured by Ji Yuan had a stronger cultivation. Now, she had reached the peak of Foundation Establishment, whereas when she was alive... she was merely at the middle level of Qi Cultivation.

Considering these conditions and abilities, the corpse dissolving body can only be considered middle level.

This is the information Ji Yuan gleaned from Ziqi’s memories.

Calling it redundant, yet capable of resurrection, a resurrecting spiritual body can hardly be called redundant.

But considering the benefit... the resurrected person is no longer the original self.

Then what is the meaning of resurrection?

Is it eternal presence of the body?

"Master?"

Tu Yue thought there might be a major problem with her and hurriedly asked.

"Nothing, it’s a good thing." Ji Yuan laughed, "Once I achieve Nascent Soul Formation, I’ll look for some immortal materials... oh no, now that you’re an artifact spirit, such hassle isn’t necessary."

"Yes, right."

Knowing Ji Yuan was concerned about her cultivation, Tu Yue felt joyful, smilingly saying, "Once Master succeeds in Nascent Soul Formation, my cultivation will naturally progress to Core Formation Stage, and I can continue cultivating to improve."

"Excellent."

Ji Yuan nodded in agreement.

"Yes!"

Tu Yue nodded vigorously.

Afterward, Ji Yuan stopped conversing, choosing to continue reviewing the memories acquired from Ziqi... seemingly sparse, yet profoundly numerous.

Furthermore, Ji Yuan also learned about her true identity from these memories and her association with the Qiu Family in Central Continent.

... Sure enough, it was all false. Luckily, I searched souls, or else I’d still be deceived.

However, for now, Ji Yuan wasn’t overly concerned about this information, choosing to note it in his mind.

The affairs of Central Continent are still far off; he’ll address them once he truly arrives.