noffsinger Chapter 77 The Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon's Spiritual Wisdom is Born
Chapter 77 The Nine-Clawed Golden Dragon's Spiritual Wisdom is Born
Gazing at the golden dragon's body, which possessed boundless potential yet resembled a sleeping behemoth, a bold and innovative idea emerged in Zhen Yuanzi's mind.
His newly comprehended and incredibly profound Earth Reincarnation Divine Power possesses the ability to both induce the illusory realm of reincarnation to temper the mind and preserve and guide the true spirit. Perhaps by using its power, he can help the ignorant spiritual origin at the core of this golden dragon take the most crucial step of condensing the true spirit!
Once this thought arose, it was like a seed falling to the ground, quickly taking root. Without further hesitation, he sat cross-legged directly in front of the enormous golden dragon's body, holding his breath and concentrating to adjust his state to its optimal condition.
Immediately, his mind sank into his sea of consciousness, activating the origin of the Earth Reincarnation Divine Power imprinted on the core of his primordial spirit.
"The earth cycles through cycles of life, and the true spirit guides the way!"
As he silently recited the incantation, his hands formed profound hand seals, and a strange power, invisible and intangible yet containing the supreme Dao of reincarnation and the all-encompassing meaning of the earth, emanated from his body.
This power, like mercury spilling onto the ground, slowly enveloped the enormous golden dragon's body. It was not an aggressive or corrosive force, but rather like the gentlest and wisest guiding hand.
It carefully avoided the raging ocean of energy within the dragon's body, precisely touching and enveloping the vast yet obscure, nebula-like swirling spiritual essence at the core of the golden dragon.
In an instant, that chaotic and undeveloped spiritual origin was gently drawn into a relatively simplified and controllable illusory realm of reincarnation by this gentle yet firm power of reincarnation!
This is not a destructive attack against the enemy that is full of torment and confusion, but a relatively gentle "experiential" and "heuristic" cycle of reincarnation that Zhen Yuanzi precisely controls with his profound understanding.
The golden dragon's faint and ignorant intelligence began to undergo simple yet complete transformations of its life form within this illusionary realm dominated by Zhen Yuanzi's will—
It may transform into a wisp of newly awakened intelligence in the mountains, capable of sensing the movement of the wind and the breath of plants;
The next moment, it becomes a lively fish in the stream that can not only sense the water flow, but also experience chasing and dodging, and has simple emotions;
In the blink of an eye, it may become a bird soaring through the forest, sensing the vastness of the sky and the threat of predators;
Or perhaps it's a budding grass shoot in the soil, striving to absorb nutrients and yearning for sunlight...
Each "reincarnation" is like a gentle baptism and enlightenment of the original spirit, allowing it to experience the most basic joys and sorrows, the cycle of survival and extinction in the most direct way.
This process allows it to perceive its own existence and interaction with the external environment. Through countless reincarnations, it experiences hundreds of different, relatively simple life forms.
This process, seemingly lengthy under the influence of supernatural power, is actually nothing more than a blink of an eye in the outside world.
After experiencing this meticulously arranged cycle of reincarnation, the originally chaotic and ignorant spiritual origin has undergone initial tempering and enlightenment.
At its core, it is no longer the chaotic state of having no self-concept at the beginning, but has inexplicably condensed into an extremely faint, yet real, vague cognition and confirmation of "self" and "existence"!
At the very moment that crucial awareness of "self" was born like a spark, Zhen Yuanzi's mind raced, and his supernatural powers underwent subtle changes.
The Daoist energy of reincarnation no longer led him to wallow in the illusion, but instead transformed into a stable and gentle bridge, skillfully guiding this faint spiritual intelligence, which contained the imprint of a hundred lifetimes of reincarnation and a preliminary sense of self, out of the illusion of reincarnation.
It safely entered the "Temporary Residence of the True Spirit" within the supernatural power, a place of absolute safety constructed from the pure essence of the earth's Dao!
This special conceptual area, protected by Zhen Yuanzi's own primordial origin and the Daoist rhythm of the earth, not only isolates it from all external interference, but also nurtures its spirituality and stabilizes its form with its unique "bearing" and "nourishing" characteristics.
It's like providing the perfect incubator for a newborn baby.
A miracle happened at that very moment!
The moment that faint spiritual intelligence, containing infinite possibilities, entered the "place where the true spirit temporarily resides," it was as if a seed full of life had finally fallen into the most suitable warm bed for it to sprout and grow!
Under the remote resonance and nourishment of the immense innate golden dragon essence and vast power of merit within the nine-clawed golden dragon's body outside, this wisp of intelligence began to undergo a qualitative leap and transformation!
That originally vague self-awareness, like a pearl that has been wiped clean of dust, quickly became clear and firm, and its form began to condense from invisible fluctuations toward a stable core!
Finally, an extremely tiny, mustard seed-sized, yet real and shimmering with a faint, mysterious radiance and dragon-shaped Dao patterns, true spirit core was born in this protected land!
Although this true spirit is still very weak, its light is like a candle flickering in the wind, as if it may be extinguished at any time. It needs a long period of nurturing to grow stronger.
But its very existence is a landmark! It means that this nine-clawed golden dragon of merit is no longer an inanimate object, an ignorant spirit, or a simple aggregate of energy.
Rather, it is a truly self-aware being, possessing the qualifications for independent growth and cultivation, and an innate being with unlimited potential! Its noble origins and profound foundation are unparalleled among the dragon races of the primordial world!
Zhen Yuanzi slowly withdrew his cultivation, and the profound Daoist aura of reincarnation around him gradually subsided. He gazed at the core of the golden dragon's body, where, although invisible to the naked eye, he could clearly sense a faint yet firmly present light of true spirit.
A relieved and satisfied smile appeared on his face. He could clearly feel that the nascent true spirit was spontaneously and instinctively absorbing the vast power of merit and the pure innate golden dragon energy within the dragon's body.
Like a baby suckling at its mother's breast, it grows and strengthens slowly but with unwavering determination.
"The true spirit has been born, and consciousness is beginning to emerge. The subsequent awakening of consciousness, complete control of the dragon body, and ultimately, its transformation into human form will all follow naturally."
"However, this process, which concerns a solid foundation, cannot be rushed. It will likely require a considerable amount of time for quiet nurturing before it can be perfected."
Zhen Yuanzi understood. He did not rush things or resort to forced growth techniques, but simply made slight adjustments to the profound formation protecting the golden dragon.
This makes it more efficient at gathering spiritual energy, and the protective power focuses more on nourishing and warming, providing the best external environment for the stable growth of the nascent true spirit.
Having done all this, Zhen Yuanzi stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the vibrant courtyard, feeling the increasingly profound Taoist charm and fortune of Longevity Mountain, his heart filled with peace and fulfillment.