“Your physical body has been refined and nurtured by immense celestial energy, making it nearly comparable to the body of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, or even slightly superior. However, you must understand that the physical body is like clothing—it’s separate from the soul. This distinction is especially important for immortals. Immortals cultivate their souls, and true power comes from a strong soul.”
Bu Fa paused in thought, suddenly inspired, “For instance, even if you’re cultivating peacefully here, Bai Lian, that thousand-year-old female ghost from the mortal world, could summon and capture your soul using your mortal bones. However, if your soul were strong enough, she absolutely couldn’t do that. Therefore, you must now refine your soul. Only when your soul becomes powerful can you truly control your physical body and become a true master.”
Bu Fa really wanted to create an ultimate expert with his own hands.
Successfully creating such a master would be an enormous honor for the dwarves.
“Senior, would you be willing to help me? Whatever you ask of me, I will do it.”
Shui Miao was eager. Becoming a master meant revenge and clearing his grievances. Becoming part of the dwarves would be his honor.
“This…”
Bu Fa furrowed his brows, deeply contemplating.
Earlier, he had spoken impulsively.
Now seeing Shui Miao’s excitement, and considering Shui Miao’s past grudges, he had to be cautious.
He originally intended to accept Shui Miao as his disciple.
But considering Shui Miao might oppose the Yuxu Sect in the future, he decided to be cautious.
After a pause, Bu Fa suddenly had an idea, “Shui Miao, here’s what I propose. Swear to do three things for our dwarven race, and I will do everything I can to help you. These three tasks could include many things—even if I ask you to commit suicide, you must comply. Are you willing?”
“I am willing!”
Without hesitation, Shui Miao immediately began to swear an oath.
At this moment, all that mattered to Shui Miao was revenge. Other matters were insignificant.
Moreover, the dwarves were simple-hearted and virtuous. Shui Miao trusted them.
Seeing Shui Miao swear the oath, Bu Fa felt regret creeping into his heart.
The dwarves had always avoided the affairs of the Three Realms, merely engaging in trade without offending anyone. This was precisely why the dwarves had managed to survive within the Three Realms until now. The Celestial Realm waged war every two thousand years, and countless powerful immortals had perished. As the second strongest expert in the dwarven race, Bu Fa had to consider the welfare of his people. What if, one day, powerful beings from the Celestial Realm coveted the dwarves’ wealth and launched an attack?
As a powerful being, he had to consider the survival of his people.
Therefore, creating even more powerful experts was something Bu Fa had to do.
“Good, good, good!”
After careful consideration, Bu Fa made his decision. He helped Shui Miao up, “Shui Miao, from today onwards, our agreement is set. You will do three tasks for our dwarven race, and in return, we will spare no effort in cultivating you until you grow strong and become an ultimate master. This is our Dwarven Soul Lock. After you pledge your blood to it, carry it with you at all times. It will protect your soul from any external evil influences.”
Bu Fa handed Shui Miao a collar with three small bells of different colors.
“Senior, how do I use this Soul Lock? What are these three bells for?”
Shui Miao examined the Soul Lock. It was neither gold nor silver, existing somewhere between reality and illusion.
“Just pledge your blood to it…”
With a faint smile, Bu Fa began explaining the wonders of the Soul Lock to Shui Miao.
This Soul Lock had been Bu Fa’s own life-long treasure since childhood. When Bu Fa was weak, he had survived many assassination attempts thanks to this Soul Lock. Now, by giving his life-long treasure to Shui Miao, Bu Fa hoped to ensure that Shui Miao would never again lose his soul to enemies or be deceived by illusions. The Soul Lock was an exceptional soul artifact capable of anchoring one’s soul against external evil influences. It could also counterattack and detect enemy souls. The three bells were respectively the Heaven Soul Bell, the Human Soul Bell, and the Yin Soul Bell, each with its own unique function.
After pledging his blood to the Soul Lock, Shui Miao immediately understood the wonders of this exceptional soul artifact.
After some discussion, to help Shui Miao become an ultimate master, Bu Fa immediately set off with his clansmen and Shui Miao.
Bu Fa also gave Shui Miao a protective soul artifact—a supreme Jing Hun Pearl.
The Jing Hun Pearl was entirely deep blue, about the size of a fist. It could release soul energy for protection and also conceal hidden forces.
In fact, the Jing Hun Pearl was a spatial soul artifact, with an internal space as vast as a small mountain. Following Bu Fa’s instructions, Shui Miao invited all the ghost generals, the ant swarm, as well as Bai Feng and the military strategist into the Jing Hun Pearl. They established themselves according to the formations inside the pearl, cultivating while simultaneously providing spiritual energy to the pearl, thus enhancing its power.
Bu Fa also gathered his clansmen like Bru and others into his own protective soul pearl.
In fact, inside Bu Fa’s soul pearl, there were already many of his clanspeople living.
Bu Fa carried Shui Miao as they flew swiftly through the dark sky hundreds of meters high.
The Realm of Rakshasa was enormous, filled with strange and wondrous creatures that left Shui Miao in awe.
As they flew, Shui Miao suddenly asked, “Senior, what does your realm of intent look like?”
“Realm of intent?”
Bu Fa furrowed his brow, slowing his flight, “The realm of intent is where celestial energy is stored. Besides celestial energy, there is just a Heaven Gate and an Earth Gate.”
“Earth Gate? Why don’t I have an Earth Gate?”
Shui Miao was very curious. He had cultivated for a long time, absorbing much yin spirit energy, even Yin Holy Spirits, yet he had never developed an Earth Gate.
“Hehe, that’s because your yin soul isn’t strong enough. Keep cultivating, and it will come.”
Bu Fa stroked his beard, smiling faintly.
Shui Miao continued asking, “Senior, why is there a huge landmass inside my realm of intent?”
“What!?”
Upon hearing this, Bu Fa immediately stopped, landing on the mountaintop, his expression incredulous as he stared at Shui Miao, “Say it again. What exactly do you have inside your realm of intent?”
“A huge landmass, with mountains and rivers, trees and fire. Except for people and animals, it has everything else.” Shui Miao had always felt his realm of intent was different, probably because he had cultivated both yin-yang and the five elements of spiritual energy.
“Quick, quick, let me see!”
Bu Fa became extremely excited, his hands trembling with anticipation.
“This… how can I let you into my realm? I don’t know how…”
Seeing Bu Fa’s excitement, Shui Miao realized he must be unique.
Bu Fa had a sudden idea, “I was too hasty. Here’s what you do: calm your mind, enter your consciousness, and then imagine inviting my consciousness into your realm. Then I can enter and examine your realm of intent.”
“I’ll try!”
Shui Miao immediately sat down cross-legged.
Bu Fa quickly summoned his protective soul pearl, shielding both himself and Shui Miao inside it, and also sat cross-legged.
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