Donghuang Ziji

Chapter 930 Freedom and Erosion
"Compared to the previous [Students], this [Mind Inquirer] has explored the path of the mind much more deeply."

Sun Wukong looked at the "Heart-Questioner," carefully sensed it, and sighed softly.

"'Spirituality' combines with the mind, nourishes wisdom, elevates power, and can even invade reality on a small scale. Its ability to divine good and bad fortune and to find treasures by observing auras is essentially a manifestation of the mind. It is also because of this achievement in the mind that it is given the ability to directly perceive the subtle changes in the emotions of others. As for the grasp of the mind, I did not have such ability at that time."

Finally, Sun Wukong added, "Unfortunately, this ability is just a fleeting glimpse and cannot last long, which is why I asked. Overall, it corresponds to my seven years of study under my master."

After speaking, Wukong thought for a moment and laughed, "The follow-up should be to start from the mind and evolve into the Seventy-Two Transformations, but I don't know how the Somersault Cloud will be manifested, or maybe there won't be a Somersault Cloud at all?"

Looking at the flowing light in Chu Tai's palm, he became even more curious about what his corresponding fifth-grade Dao Fruit fragment was.

Chu Tai was equally curious. Compared to Sun Wukong, he was actually better able to sense the subtle changes in the process of condensing his Dao Fruit system.

However, Sun Wukong's Dao Fruit is very interesting. It is constantly changing during its formation process, and many of its powers exhibit a clear concept of "flow". Therefore, he cannot give an absolute answer before it is fully formed.

Chu Tai told Sun Wukong about this, and he laughed heartily: "For even you, the Sun Emperor and the Savior of Suffering, couldn't foresee the final outcome, it seems my Dao Fruit is truly extraordinary!"

At this point, the fifth-grade Dao Fruit fragment [Mingxing Daoist] took shape, along with its variant [Wukong Daoist].

Among them, the "Mingxing Daoren" is the initial integration of spirituality, mind and body. Spirituality allows the mind to intervene in reality, and the mind allows the body to transcend its limits and change its form according to changes in the external environment, keeping it in the most suitable state.

The connection with water and wind during the periods of "Wavebreaker" and "Student" undergoes a qualitative change at this stage, allowing clouds to rise beneath one's feet, enabling long-term flight at extremely high speeds.

Finally, they also acquired a large number of cultivation methods, such as invoking immortals and spirit mediums, divination with yarrow stalks, abstaining from grain and guarding the grain, practicing meditation, absorbing yin energy to replenish yang energy, and burning thatch to build a cauldron.

In comparison, [Wukong Daoren] is much simpler. He lacks the numerous magical techniques, the ability to transform, and the power to fly through the clouds. He is left with only the ability to combine his spirituality, mind, and body.

Seeing this, Sun Wukong laughed so hard he trembled, and the Five Elements Mountain shook slightly as a result.

"Excellent! Excellent! Excellent! What a wise and enlightened Daoist! What a wise and enlightened Daoist Wukong!"

"The Mingxing Daoist's techniques seem mysterious, but they are the root of disorder. If one focuses on them, it is no different from trying to catch the moon's reflection in the water and losing one's true nature."

"Wukong Daoren seems to be specializing in one thing, but in reality it is a trap. If someone really thinks that by constantly studying this path, he can achieve a superior position, he is nothing more than a clay brick in a kiln. Once a heavy rain comes, he will surely be ruined."

"This Dao Fruit contains some of the mysteries after the Patriarch imparted the Dao, but it contains many methods before the Patriarch's transmission, which have not been truly passed down. However, it is precisely these second-rate methods, combined with the names of these Dao Fruits, that make up for the deficiencies and have the potential to lead to the right path. Interesting, really interesting."

Chu Tai's palm spun with light, and a slight smile appeared in his eyes. His previously gloomy mood eased considerably. He looked at Sun Wukong and said, "The fourth grade above is even more interesting, but I don't know if you can accept it."

Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong laughed and said, "What's so unacceptable about it? Take it out and let me see."

Upon hearing this, Chu Tai opened his arms, revealing a fragment of a fourth-grade Dao Fruit: [Monkey King (弼马温)].

Sun Wukong's smile froze on his face. He stared at the ability of [弼马温] and became even more furious.

"You little brat, how dare you mock me like this! What is the meaning of your ability as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses?" "Great Sage, this is not me mocking you, but rather the very nature of your cultivation. After all, the position of Keeper of the Heavenly Horses was indeed an obstacle in your cultivation process, and it also corresponds to the changes of Yin and Yang."

When Chu Tai uttered the words "Great Sage," his tone was full of laughter. After speaking, he then fully revealed the "Monkey King (Keeper of the Heavenly Horses)" to Sun Wukong, displaying all its mysteries.

Of course, as the blue lotuses bloom, outsiders cannot see the abilities of these two Dao Fruit fragments.

The Monkey King's ability is to integrate his mind and body, reaching the point where refining the mind is equivalent to cultivating the body. The stronger his mind, the more perfect his outward appearance becomes.

At the same time, because the spirit and the body are governed by the mind, there is a certain degree of mutual influence between the two. This leads to the Monkey King's body becoming stronger and stronger, which in turn makes his mind more resilient, forming a virtuous cycle.

At the same time, the many techniques mastered by [Mingxing Daoren] have become almost instinctive abilities, which can be used with a thought, and their power and range of influence have also been enhanced.

For example, the ability to ride the clouds and mist shows some signs of the somersault cloud, and the ability to transform also resembles the seventy-two transformations.

As for the abilities of [Bi Ma Wen], they are closer to the derivative of [Wu Kong Dao Ren]. Simply put, it is about controlling the mind and controlling the will. The pure mind is divided into two, manifesting yin and yang, giving rise to the mind and will, which can be used as a supernatural protection, or to protect the purity of the body.

Compared to the many abilities of the Monkey King, the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses may seem to lack skills, but he has a solid foundation and understands the meaning of purity. With a little learning, he can master many skills.

The only problem is that in the manifestation of the mind and will in this fragment of the Dao Fruit, the mind is yin and the will is yang, which fits the folk saying that female monkeys and horses are kept together to prevent the horses from getting sick.

This in itself wasn't a big deal, but it seemed somewhat ironic when applied to Sun Wukong, who had once served as the Keeper of the Heavenly Horses. He was so angry that his face turned red, and he almost got up from under the Five Elements Mountain.

Chu Tai quickly pressed him down, saying, "Great Sage, you are not well yet and should not move around casually. Why don't you take another look at the next Dao Fruit? According to the order, it should be time for you to rebel against Heaven or become the Great Sage Equal to Heaven."

Sun Wukong was finally calmed down, but he said angrily, "Let's see what else you can come up with."

As he spoke, he stared intently at Chu Tai's hands.

"Don't rush, don't rush. Great Sage, your Dao Fruit is extraordinary. How can it be perfected so easily? Besides, a third-grade Dao Fruit is not like others. It is already considered perfect for those below the third grade..."

Despite saying there was no rush, Chu Tai's speed was anything but slow. The power of the Eastern Emperor Bell continued to fall, and during this time, the power of the three Dao Fruit systems of Demon Immortal, Demon, and Demon Saint also contributed a portion of its strength, ultimately forging the third-grade Dao Fruit under the Sun Wukong Dao Fruit system: [Rebellious Demon King (World-Disrupting Monkey)].

"This is……"

Sun Wukong leaned forward, looking at the Dao Fruit in Chu Tai's palm.

The shape of this fruit is very peculiar. It looks like a point of light, but it is constantly expanding outward. Neither time nor space, nor the laws of heaven nor the laws of earth can restrain it.

The light within seemed to pulsate with a sense of transcendent freedom, yet it also possessed a strange, demonic quality.

Sun Wukong said in a low voice, "In your eyes, is the core of my Dao Fruit freedom, perception, change, flow, rebellion, and erosion?"

(End of this chapter)