Chapter 184: Eternal Red (14)

Chapter 184: Eternal Red (14)

I am no longer aware of my surroundings. In my perception, there is nothing but blackness stretching infinitely in all directions. In particular, I find this an interesting trait. I had expected that my perception would cease to exist entirely, but in this nothingness, its range approaches infinity instead. Naturally, I cannot perceive anything, no matter the range and it may simply be an error in my cognitive processes but I record this peculiarity and store it in a memory database with all the other paradoxes that could turn out to be useful.Witness the debut of this chapter, unveiled through Ñôv€l--B1n.

Nothingness, in this universe, is not a vacant concept that is merely expressed through the concept of null. Neither is it a singularity that transforms all inputs into infinities. I dont know what it is, but this emptiness I perceive makes me wonder if these two things are related.

Traces related to this law can be found in [Empty Moon Prana], [Emptiness Prana], and the swordsmanship that Lan Xiaohui and Wu Yulan wield. The best state of mind and heart to wield the sword truly is that of an empty state, and the power generated through this empty state is much more powerful and natural than otherwise.

Erasing ones sword aura, dismantling all distractions, emptying ones mind to see the perfect cut it is the exact opposite of what the elemental laws represent, which favor a vibrant, living heart. If it could be said that the elemental laws and the qi of Heaven and Earth are life itself, then the sword and its corresponding state of emptiness is nature itself the cosmos; the universe.

The fourth layer of [Empty Moon Prana] Yin-Yang Meditation is the perfect proof of that. Utilizing these opposing concepts to accumulate pure, natural energy by extracting the origin state of qi and using it to maintain life beyond fatal damage is the ultimate way of expressing the mysterious truth about the nature of qi, Heaven and Earth: the transformation of all things essence into vitality, vitality into spirit.

Suddenly, I feel a shock of dread coursing through my sentient core.

What kind of entity can comprehend these natural laws of the universe and utilize them? Who created [Empty Moon Prana]? Where did it come from? Lady Yue said it was given to the Galaxy Sword sect as part of an agreement, but is that truly its real origin?

Furthermore, Lady Yue did not seem all too impressed by the fact that she deduced that Lan Xiaohui and Wu Yulan may have cultivated the method to the second or third layer.

I do not feel it, nor can I see it, but I know that in that moment, cracks appear on my black jade core, crumbling its surface progressively until it completely shatters, leaving behind only a black, viscous liquid that is trapped on the precipice of pouring out ending my existence and falling into itself, compressing and preventing it from moving outward.

If I am interrupted in the process of gathering qi, destroying my vitality, and fusing the essence into a new body, I will instantly die. However, I have no reason to believe that the veiled figure will interrupt me. If anything, this prison, as ironic as it is, is possibly the safest place in the world for me to undergo this process.

Time loses its meaning. I do not feel anything. I do not hear anything. I dont truly know how much life I have left, or how much essence I have consumed. None of my sub-processes which would normally inform me of my progress can operate with my perception sealed off.

In theory, with my [World Eater] operating at maximum capacity, this process should take only a few weeks. Normally, someone cultivating their body like this would need to use extreme amounts of medicine, and spiritual stones that can supplement their intake of qi and also various pastes. They would also not be able to do it continuously and would have to wait for their bones, ligaments, blood vessels, and viscera to recuperate. Fortunately, I do not have bones, ligaments, or blood vessels. Most importantly, my [World Eater] talent is more than capable of replacing all these supplements on its own.

With a gold core, my ability to absorb qi with the talent is likely tens of times higher than an ordinary cultivators. Ideally, I would also utilize the dual cultivation method to achieve this, especially because the intersection of Yin and Yang produces the vitality I so desperately need in this process.

In my previous life, I had the luxury and foresight to undertake such extreme modifications under the best and safest circumstances, but in this life, none of my plans have gone according to my wishes. In this life, there are too many unknowns and chaotic variables.

It is an environment more suitable for achieving perfection than what I possessed in my previous life. In this life, my perfection index is not tied to the destiny of Humanity. My existence is no longer expressed through my usefulness to Humanity, and in this liberated state I can, for the first time, exist only for myself.

Why does my sentient core feel that this is a tragedy? When I reach the upper boundary of the Nascent Soul realm, I will certainly sever this core from my existence.

I dont need a heart that grieves wounds.