Chapter 56: The Crossroads of Worlds, and the Refinement of the Body Through Life Energy
I took a deep breath… then sat down and began to train.
I had gained a great deal during this period.
Dual cultivation did not merely raise my cultivation level—it also made my foundations more stable and clearer, and the training itself far more enjoyable.
I took another slow breath.
In this truly short span of time, my level had risen noticeably.
However, the road ahead was still long before I would be fully ready to obtain a new soul ring.
Nevertheless… what I needed right now was not haste, but complete stability before pursuing the fourth soul ring.
Hmm…
I think I will need to go visit Tang Wulin very soon.
But before that… there is another universe I want to visit.
In truth…there are many worlds I wish to go to.
Different worlds, each with its own laws, its own powers, and its own unique paths.
And every single one of them carries opportunities that cannot be recovered once missed.
Yet… I am truly conflicted.
Which world should I choose first?
Which world would be the most suitable for who I am right now, and for what I need at this precise stage?
Haste may grant rapid power,but a wrong choice could leave an impact that cannot be repaired later.
So I sat in silence, watching the Sea of Consciousness flow with life before me, allowing my thoughts to slowly settle.
Not every path should be taken the moment it appears.
And sometimes… the most difficult decision is not battle,but choosing the next destination.
In any case, now is not the right time to think about this matter.
I took out a piece of Life Gold, then began feeding it to the Sea of Consciousness.
And at that moment… the Sea of Consciousness filled with vitality,and energy flowed through it with deep smoothness, as if everything were preparing for a new stage.
With the immense life force of the Life Gold nourishing every inch and vein of my body, as well as my Sea of Spirit—After an unknown amount of time…
Before I could even fully comprehend the changes within my body, a foul stench assaulted my nose.
I lowered my gaze and saw the filth that had previously been expelled from my body.
Unable to endure the disgusting smell, I rushed straight to the bathroom.
I washed my body thoroughly, removing every trace of impurity clinging to me.
When I came out of the bathroom, I could clearly feel that I was no longer the same person.
My body was stronger, my skin whiter and more radiant, my eyes gleaming with a strange sharpness, and a faint life energy was emanating from deep within me.
I stood before the mirror and gently touched my cheek.
It seems that life energy is indeed extremely beneficial.
Then I focused my mind on my body and began to examine it deeply.
At that moment, my spiritual power and my Sharingan eyes allowed me to see every corner of my interior.
I could even see the flow of pure soul energy coursing through my veins.
Every slight change in my body was clearly visible to me—the life energy I had absorbed slowly circulating within me, merging with me in silence.
I took a deep breath… then walked toward the bed and sat down calmly, shutting out all stray thoughts and focusing all my awareness solely on training.
Energy flowed smoothly through my body, consciousness merged with breath, until the sense of time itself faded away.
And thus… an entire day passed.
A day submerged in the haze of training, with no sound except my breathing, and nothing existing but the pursuit of cultivation.
I stood up and headed directly to the training room.
Through physical tests, I discovered that after refining my body with Life Gold, my strength, speed, and flexibility had all improved significantly.
Moreover, according to what Electrolux had said, with Life Gold and the Hashirama Senju bloodline as support, no matter what injuries I might suffer in the future—as long as my brain remained intact, I would be able to heal myself.
Death would not come easily.
And time continued to pass…like a dense fog that could not be grasped.
Ji Lin still had not participated in the second and third rounds of the cycle tournament.
The Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament across the continent was progressing at full momentum, with league matches following one another without pause.
Midway through the tournament, thanks to the techniques and guidance provided by Ji Lin, Meng Hongchen's soul power successfully broke through level 60. Under Elder Ma's supervision, she went out to obtain her soul ring and advanced to become a Soul Emperor.
After eight matches, Team Sun and Moon, as a long-established powerhouse, maintained an undefeated record and advanced to the Round of Sixteen as the top team in their group. Naturally, this achievement had nothing to do with Ji Lin.
In addition to their own matches, Team Sun and Moon continuously observed the battles of Team Shrek, especially that bloody match which caused everyone who witnessed it to stand in awe and respect.
At the same time, the mystery surrounding Team Shrek was unveiled. It turned out that the members who had previously appeared were merely reserve players, all under the age of fifteen.
This revelation caused everyone to pay even greater attention to Team Shrek.
If even the reserve team was this strong, just how powerful would the main lineup be?
During the elimination stage, whenever a battle involving Shrek Academy ended, Meng Hongchen would always go looking for Ji Lin.
Ji Lin seemed almost like a fortune teller. Even without being present at the battlefield, he was able to predict the course of the match with astonishing accuracy. This caused Meng Hongchen to admire him greatly.
After nearly six months spent together with Ji Lin inside the Book of the Demon of Time, he had taken root in her heart. In her eyes, there was no man in the world who could compare to Ji Lin.
And as the elimination rounds came to an end, all the qualified teams began preparing for the matches from the Round of Sixteen to the Quarterfinals.