Forge your destiny into a sword, slash your soul and ascend to immortality

Chapter 360 Jing Jian Advances to the Mind Hell
moment!

[Xin Zang] melted, and an extremely strange Daoist charm spread throughout Jing Qian's sea of ​​consciousness.

The feeling was like a spring stream breaking through ice, flowing silently and instantly soaking every inch of the parched cracks in one's divine consciousness.

Jing Qian felt as if his own sea of ​​consciousness was enveloped by an indescribable warmth and coolness.

The jumble of thoughts and restless spiritual energy were gently smoothed out by an invisible hand, returning to a profound tranquility.

This was not any power he was familiar with. It was neither clear nor turbid, neither alive nor dead, seemingly originating from the chaos before the creation of heaven and earth, yet carrying the pure vitality of all things at their inception.

As the Daoist energy flowed, countless fine, intricate, and seemingly nonexistent golden patterns naturally appeared in the void of his sea of ​​consciousness, like leaf veins or star trails, mysterious and unfathomable.

Jing Qian was deeply shaken.

He felt that his [Jing Sword], which was as solid as a rock and as sharp as a divine weapon, was showing some signs at this moment!
A sudden realization dawned on me, as if I had pushed open a door sealed for countless years, glimpsing a wisp of the ethereal and vast true meaning of the Great Dao behind it.

This [Xin Zang] is a [totem treasure] used to bless [heretical ideas] and refine and enhance [transcendence] cultivation.

Unexpectedly, it had another ingenious use for Jing Qian.

When he joined the [Imagination Society], he received the Daoist teachings of the "Intent Sword Book" from the Fifth Elder, which is the core inheritance of the [Sage of Intent].

Subsequently, he used this method to temper his own divine consciousness, transforming it into a sword and creating the [Jing Sword] Divine Machine.

At this moment, [Xin Zang] melts, and a sudden change occurs!

The originally diffused Daoist aura seemed to be attracted by some supreme force, and no longer flowed aimlessly.

Instead, they transformed into gentle streams, flowing like rivers into the sea, actively surging towards the [Jing Sword] that floated in the center of the sea of ​​consciousness, radiating a chilling sharpness.

Zizi!

A subtle sound, like metal being melted, echoed in his mind.

The sword body of [Jingjian], which was originally constructed from highly condensed divine consciousness, was like a red-hot iron meeting a cold spiritual spring the moment it came into contact with the Daoist charm of [Xinzang]. Countless fine white mists instantly rose from its surface!
The sword trembled violently!

But it was emitting a joyful, longing hum.

Jing Qian was deeply shaken, feeling his own spiritual consciousness rapidly advancing.

Correspondingly, his [Jingjian] divine mechanism, after stagnating for many years, actually began to gradually advance towards the level of [Acquired Spiritual Treasure].

It should be noted that although the "Letter of Opinion" is the core inheritance of the [Yi Zun], it only reaches the [Shen Ji] level.

To achieve further progress, one must relinquish one's physical body and allow one's spirit to be fully incorporated into the "Daydreaming Society."

This almost means giving up one's independence and willingly becoming a puppet of the [totem].

Even if it were possible to start over independently again later, it would be completely unacceptable to Jing Qian.

His path is to cut through illusion and be the only true self!

If even "I" am abandoned to attach myself to an organization or even a heretical totem, how can this sword remain sharp?
His beliefs and convictions contradicted the path forward for the [Heart Sword].

Therefore, for a long time, Jingjian had no room for improvement.

Unexpectedly, the lineage of Xinzang, inherited by Xinsheng, is so perfectly aligned with that of Yizun.

No, it's not just a simple fit, but... a complement!
The "Intent Sword Book" refines one's divine consciousness, transforming intent into a sword. It pursues the ultimate "sharpness" and "condensation," cutting off all external disturbances and achieving absolute supremacy.

However, excessive rigidity leads to breakage, and excessive purity leads to stagnation.

Reaching the pinnacle of [Divine Mechanism] on this path is like a sword reaching its ultimate limit, leaving no room for further refinement. To force a breakthrough, one must melt the sword and reforge it, relying on an external mold and losing its true essence.

The power of 【心宗】 is the power of chaos encompassing all things, refining all laws, and nourishing the soul of all things.

It is extremely soft, yet it can bear the strongest; it is chaotic, yet it can evolve order!
At this moment, this gentle yet powerful Daoist aura is not meant to change the "intention" of the [Jing Sword], but rather to become its "sheath," its "furnace," and the stepping stone for its infinite extension.

Jing Qian was blessed with good fortune, and his soul burst forth with an unprecedented brilliance.

"With the sword of intention as my bones and the elixir of the heart as my blood! With my will as the fuel, I will rebuild the foundation of my path!"

"boom!"

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, it was as if the world had been created.

A sense of fulfillment, freedom, and liberation, as if he had broken free from all invisible shackles, welled up in Jingqian's heart.

Without hesitation, he ignited the Heart Sutra, which he had painstakingly refined using a great deal of Dao Nie, and used it all to strengthen the Jing Sword.

The sword's form began to undergo a mysterious change.

Sometimes it is as condensed as ever, sharp and intimidating; other times it disperses into nothingness, like mist or rosy clouds, permeating the entire sea of ​​consciousness, closely intertwined with every divine thought of Jing Qian.

It is both an invincible sword and an all-encompassing divine will!

Jing Qian used an extremely extravagant amount of [Totem Treasures] to refine [Divine Mechanism].

One after another, the incomparably precious [Heart Sutra] melted, transforming into an even more magnificent and pure chaotic Dao rhythm, which, like a bursting dam, surged wildly into the [Jing Sword] that was undergoing transformation.

If the Great Abyss were to learn of such a feat, he would surely be heartbroken and condemn it as a waste of resources.

After all, the [Heart Sutra] is a treasure for refining heretical doctrines and elevating one's realm; how could it be "wasted" on a [Divine Machine]?
But for Jing Qian, this was by no means a waste.

This is a necessary investment to break free from the shackles of divine consciousness and pave one's own path!

Every bit of Xinzang's power is accelerating the leap in Jingjian's essence.

"Zheng!"

"Zheng!"

"Zheng!"

The sounds of swords clashing grew more frequent and higher, as if a dragon trapped in the abyss had finally broken free of its shackles and let out a clear cry that shook the heavens.

Jing Qian's entire sea of ​​consciousness resonated and expanded accordingly. The originally empty boundaries were forcibly stretched open, giving rise to a more complex and stable structure, which showed a tendency to form its own world.

The form of the [Jing Sword] rapidly shifts between liquid Dao gold and formless divine intent.

Finally, at the moment when the power of the last [Heart Sutra] was completely absorbed and melted.

A deafening roar, seemingly from the primordial chaos, exploded deep within Jing Qian's soul!

All the strange phenomena suddenly subsided, the boiling sea of ​​consciousness instantly calmed down, and the expanding boundaries stabilized.

The pervasive, misty, and rosy sword intent, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, all returned to the core.

A brand new sword floated silently in the center of his consciousness.

The [Jing Sword] has completed a perfect iterative advancement, thus fully achieving the status of a [Post-natal Spiritual Treasure]. This sword contains the methods of [Intent] and the power of [Mind], making it a culmination of mind and consciousness.

The next second, Jing Qian rose from the [Sumeru] dimension once again, transforming into light and entering the [Sea of ​​Minds of All Beings].

This time, with the fully upgraded [Jing Jian], he attempted to use it as a vessel to touch that mysterious realm that gathers the thoughts, emotions, dreams, and subconsciousness of all living beings.

In the past, although his spiritual sense was strong and his Dao heart was firm.

However, exploring the sea of ​​the mind is like looking at flowers through fog; one can only perceive the surface and is easily disturbed by the chaotic currents of thoughts, making it difficult to go deeper.

But now, the situation is completely different.

[Jingjian] emitted a gentle resonance, radiating a warm halo.

When his intuition aligned with it, and he explored that formless yet omnipresent dimension of the mind, he felt an unprecedented sense of ease.

It was as if he were not an intruder, but a wanderer returning home.

The chaotic and violent currents of thought in the Sea of ​​Mind, which were capable of tearing apart the souls of ordinary cultivators, naturally calmed down and split when they touched the aura emanating from the [Jing Sword], just as Moses parted the sea to make way for him, creating a tranquil passage.

Countless bizarre fragments of thought flowed past him, yet they could no longer erode his mind in the slightest.

He swam freely in this vast, boundless ocean of consciousness, feeling as at ease as a fish in water, more relaxed and comfortable than any of his previous explorations.

However, just as he was immersing himself in this sense of control and continuously diving deeper and deeper into the ancient levels of the [Sea of ​​All Beings' Minds], the [Jing Sword] suddenly emitted an extremely subtle yet sharp tremor as a warning!
Jing Qian's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately concealed his aura, peering in the direction of the warning.

The color of the "sea" ahead began to deepen, gradually transitioning from its original vibrant colors to a somber, almost solidified dark red and murky black.

The warm, vibrant flow of thoughts disappeared.

Instead, it becomes a viscous, cold collection filled with all negative emotions such as pain, despair, hatred, and fear.

The "seawater" here no longer flows, but instead stagnates like pus and blood.

Countless twisted and broken souls wailed and floated within it, tearing at each other and feeding solely on pain.

With just a slight approach of spiritual sense, a venomous and deathly aura, enough to corrupt even the transcendent, rushed towards them!

If it weren't for the protection of the [Jing Sword]'s radiance, Jing Qian had no doubt that his soul would have been instantly corrupted and torn apart.

Jing Qian was shocked. In a very short time, he realized that this was the location of the Five Saints' inheritance that he had been searching for!
However, in Littlefinger's memory, when the Immortal Venerable placed the restriction and opened this secret realm, the surrounding environment was completely different from what it is now.

Although the place of inheritance at that time was located deep within the sea of ​​the soul, it was a "pure land" purified and isolated by the great power of the Five Saints.

It shouldn't be like this hellish scene before our eyes!
Has the place of inheritance itself undergone a change?

There must be some external force affecting this secret realm!

This thought sent a chill down Jingqian's spine.

If that's the case, then the place where the Five Saints passed on their legacy is probably not a smooth road, but a deadly trap!
He suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind and, with the protection of the [Jing Sword], observed the dark red and black area even more cautiously.

Soon, he noticed something. In the center of that boundless filth and pain, a faint, extremely weak, pure light, like a candle flickering in the wind, was stubbornly shining.

The radiance's attributes were of the same origin as the power belonging to the Immortal Venerable's restrictions that he had sensed from Littlefinger's memories!

The core of the legacy has not yet completely fallen, but the situation is clearly extremely bad.

The protective barrier is being constantly eroded and compressed by external forces, and that bit of pure radiance is like an isolated island in a raging ocean, which may be completely submerged at any time.

Who, or what, has the ability to corrupt the restrictions set up by the Immortal Venerable?

Just as Jing Qian was concentrating on his investigation, another unexpected event occurred!
"Gulu...Gulu..."

The viscous, dark red "seawater" suddenly churned violently, and countless agonizing and wailing souls were forcibly mixed and squeezed by an invisible force, quickly coalescing into an enormous, distorted, and blurry face!

The face was composed of pure pain and resentment, without any specific features, only three constantly rotating, bottomless dark vortexes, corresponding to the positions of the eyes and mouth.

A cold, chaotic, and malicious gaze instantly locked onto Jing Qian's spiritual senses!
“The spy…”

A chaotic howl, directly affecting the mind, resounded.

"Leave behind...to become nourishment...to merge into eternal suffering..."

With this thought, the face opened a huge mouth made of vortexes.

A torrent of negative spirit, capable of annihilating intelligence, mixed with materialized despair and fear, swept towards Jing Qian like a black tsunami bursting its banks!

The power of this strike far surpassed any previous inner demons or mental attacks, having already touched upon a certain level of rules.

Jing Qian clearly sensed that this was a power at the [Totem] level!

Is this filthy and chaotic power derived from the "Demon" of "Night Jade," the "Eternal Night," or the "Fool"?
Jing Qian's pupils contracted sharply, knowing he absolutely could not take the attack head-on, much less allow himself to be entangled.

Without hesitation, he pushed his mind to the limit, and the [Jing Sword] emitted a clang like tearing silk, its dark golden light surging.

A flash of sword light, mysterious and unpredictable.

Jing Qian's spiritual senses seemed to be suddenly pulled backward by an invisible force, and the "distance" between him and that mental hell was instantly stretched infinitely far away.

The malicious gaze and terrifying attacks that were locked onto him became blurred and distant in an instant, as if separated by countless layers of time and space.

[Jing Jian] The power of his acquired spiritual treasure was not weak, which allowed him to easily escape the enemy's pursuit.

The next moment, his spiritual senses completely withdrew from that dangerous area and returned to the relatively safe surface of the sea of ​​the mind. He didn't even dare to linger and continued to rise, quickly returning to his physical body.

In the quiet room, Jing Qian suddenly opened his eyes, his face slightly pale, and fine beads of cold sweat seeping from his forehead.

Even though he was already a transcendent master, facing that terrifying embodiment of evil was still incredibly dangerous and filled him with lingering fear.

The crisis he just experienced was one of the most dangerous spiritual battles he had ever encountered in his cultivation.

He took a deep breath, his eyes becoming extremely serious.

The sacred heritage has been found, but it has sunk into a spiritual hell, surrounded and eroded by terrifying negative forces.

Although the restrictions on the [Immortal Venerable] were not completely broken, they were still in grave danger.

This means that in order to obtain the inheritance, he must first face that terrifying mental hell and that terrifying [totem] master with unknown origins.

This is no longer a simple struggle for opportunity, but a war against spiritual defilement and extreme negative emotions.

Fortunately, although the road ahead is treacherous, it is not without hope.

Jing Qian's gaze gradually shifted from hesitation to sharpness and determination.

An unusual scheme is about to unfold.

(End of this chapter)