Swallowing the Stars: Reboot, The Eternal Serpent!

Chapter 43 The Mysteries of the Domain!

Jiang Zhe slowly woke up from the bed. He could still vaguely feel the state of his body when he was half-stiff when he was poisoned, as well as the pain that went deep into his soul.

He remained silent, then slowly sat up, surveying his surroundings with the domineering gaze of a tiger.

His eyes were wide open like a tiger's, full of wildness, brutality, and ferocity.

The aftereffects of this dream were truly powerful.

He brought back many of Hu Yao's habits, making it hard for him to tell whether it was a dream or a reincarnation where he lived as a tiger for over fifty years.

"Master, something's not right!" Orianna reminded her at the right moment.

The stern shouts that reached his ears, and the calls from his mind, were like morning bells and evening drums, forcefully jolting Jiang Zhe out of that state and helping him quickly find himself again.

Jiang Zhe sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, and the scriptures he had read over the past sixteen years surfaced in his mind, which he silently recited.

To be honest, in both his past and present lives, he has only lived for a little over forty years. He has not lived as long as Hu Yao, nor has he experienced such a magnificent life.

It is entirely possible for someone to be unable to distinguish themselves from others, or to be unable to distinguish between themselves and others.

But this very fact further demonstrates the power of the "Dragon-Hibernating Technique," which has a terrifying effect on tempering consciousness and mindset.

Sitting cross-legged, reciting scriptures, organizing my memories, and adjusting my state of mind, about two more days passed.

Jiang Zhecai finally woke up.

His eyes were calm and still, like two deep pools without ripples, yet possessed a unique charm that came with the passage of time.

"Just as Zhuangzi dreamt of being a butterfly in ancient times, Jiang Zhe dreamt of being a tiger in modern times. How wonderful! How wonderful!"

Jiang Zhe wore a faint smile of interest, but suddenly, as if a shadow fell over his face, he was no longer the gentlemanly man. His smile was more like a sneer, and the aloof, wild, and ferocious Hu Yao seemed to be reborn in him.

But it was only fleeting, like an illusion. Jiang Zhe's smile faded, and he seemed lost in thought.

"Heaven and earth were born together with me, and all things are one with me..."

As he murmured, Jiang Zhe gained a new understanding of cultivating his mind.

"The essence of human existence is the same as that of all things in the universe. My goal is to... follow nature, eliminate the distinction between self and other, achieve 'oneness' with all things in the universe, resonate with the universe to achieve a synchronized rhythm, where all things are me, and I am all things, thus realizing true freedom and transcendence!"

Jiang Zhe looked up, sensing the strange fluctuations emanating from the very origin of the vast universe.

Even as an apprentice, he could vaguely sense it, but it was like being covered by layers of gauze; he could only barely see the outline of the object and had no idea what was inside.

Now, having broken through to the planetary level, the affinity for the fundamental energy of lightning has gone from latent to manifest. Coupled with the experience of Tiger in the Dream, the layers of veil have been peeled away.

Although a relatively thick layer remains, it can already faintly let in some light.

Like encountering a gushing spring after a long journey through the desert, Jiang Zhe greedily drank in, replenishing the essential components needed by his thirsty body.

The crimson banner brand between his brows, the [Thunder Prison Realm] mark on his chest, and the ancient primordial core hidden within them all shimmered in a special rhythm in accordance with the fundamental laws of the universe.

Dark purple runes reappeared from his chest, rapidly spreading across Jiang Zhe's entire body with the [Thunder Prison Realm] mark as their origin.

Jiang Zhe first touched upon the laws, then deduced them backwards, and with the help of his innate secret patterns, he naturally achieved an incomparably wonderful state of harmony in his mental power, primal force, will, and body.

Different forces even merged, and the resulting dark purple energy had a controlling effect on the surrounding space!

Following his newly born bodily instincts, Jiang Zhe's body crackled with electricity.

In the blink of an eye, the entire courtyard, within a hundred-meter radius, was covered by the field of lightning, with electric snakes flowing around it.

This is the domain!

Jiang Chengbo, who had been on guard duty for nearly two months at the highest point of the Jiang family estate, on the ninth floor of the Chuanwu Hall, saw this.

The old man also sensed the unusual energy flow, went out of the house, and saw the huge field centered on Jiang Zhe's courtyard, covering a radius of 100 meters.

His hands, which were holding the heater, trembled slightly. Even when Jiang Zhe broke through to the planetary level, he had never been so out of control.

A streak of earthy yellow and a streak of blue light rose into the air one after the other, and in the blink of an eye they reached the edge of Jiang Zhe's domain.

In other directions, the three war gods, like grasshoppers, leaped and arrived at the courtyard in a few bounds.

At the entrance of the courtyard, a female brass doll bowed slightly to them, pushed open the long-closed gate, and retreated into the courtyard.

This means that her owner has awakened and is ready to receive guests.

Everyone nodded politely in greeting.

Even though they were all Jiang Zhe's elders, they dared not neglect Orianna's clone, who was a councilor-level powerhouse stronger than everyone present.

A dozen or so breaths later, the lightning field dissipated, and the group filed in and entered the courtyard.

Jiang Zhe was already waiting for them in the living room, and Oriana brought over freshly brewed hot tea.

Having not seen Jiang Zhe for a long time, everyone was struck dumb upon seeing his face again, their faces filled with shock, as if they had been frozen in place.

Compared to when he broke through to the planetary level two months ago, he seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

Standing there, yet seemingly not there.

His gaze, imbued with a sense of awe and power, brought them a feeling of oppression akin to the might of the heavens.

In a daze, the two councilors saw a ferocious tiger coiled there, grinning sinisterly, ready to devour anyone it could.

The three war gods and Jiang Sisi were slower to perceive the situation, but they felt a mountain-like pressure descending upon them, as if the surrounding air had solidified, making them feel almost suffocated.

Orianna elbowed Jiang Zhe, who immediately turned his head away, and the invisible pressure in the living room dropped significantly.

His increased level of consciousness is terrifying!

Even if a World Lord-level powerhouse tries to restrain themselves, their powerful will and consciousness can still cause a Star-level or Universe-level soul to collapse instantly.

It will take some time to adapt, and we should try to restrain ourselves as much as possible so as not to affect the weak.

After everyone sat down in the living room, Jiang Zhe took a sip of hot tea and asked, "How long have I been in seclusion this time?"

The old man chuckled and said, "Today is January 16th, 1947. There are only 9 days left until the New Year. Do the math yourself."

81 days, 14 hours, and 23 minutes!

This was the exact time of her seclusion, which Orianna had been counting down for a long time.

But she only repeated it in her heart, without saying it out loud or reporting it to Jiang Zhe through telepathy.

She is a living being, not a cold program; she has feelings too, and she knows that this is a family conversation and that she shouldn't interrupt.

Jiang Zhe looked slightly surprised. He knew that a long time might have passed, but he didn't expect it to be this long. He had been asleep for almost three months.

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I couldn't help but sigh softly, "This has taken far too long!"

"Just over 80 days, I think it's totally worth it!" the old man retorted irritably. "I'm still wondering how you managed to succeed even when you were working behind closed doors? Your Xingyi Tiger Form has reached a divine level, completely forging its own path."

Jiang Zhe stroked his chin and chuckled, "Maybe it's because of a dream? I took a nap in the middle of the night and dreamed about a giant tiger."

"You're all grown up now, and you still haven't acted properly." The old man shook his head and scolded with a smile, taking Jiang Zhe's words as a joke.

Afterwards, the old man placed the hand warmer on the coffee table, his expression becoming more serious.

The others noticed the change in atmosphere and dared not laugh, all sitting upright and serious.

"And that just now, that was..." The old man was unusually nervous, "That was Hong's unique technique, wasn't it? You've mastered it too?"

"Domains!" Jiang Zhe nodded and explained, "Hong's is the domain of light, and mine is the domain of lightning. They are closely related to the cosmic source energy of our respective constitutions."

"Just like you, Grandpa, if you can comprehend it, you will most likely be in the Frozen Domain, which is a branch of the Water Domain; Uncle will tend to be in the Earth Domain in the future."

Jiang Chengbo rubbed his hands together, his eyes brimming with barely suppressed excitement. "We can comprehend it too? Xiao Zhe, can you teach us how to master the domain?"

Jiang Zhe quickly shook his head and said with a helpless smile, "Uncle, I only have two methods. Whether you can comprehend them or not depends on yourselves. The key is not with me."

"Shut up and let Xiao Zhe finish!" The old man glared at his impetuous eldest son, then turned to Jiang Zhe with a gentle smile, "Xiao Zhe, continue with your discovery."

"The first option is to wait for your cultivation level to automatically advance to the universe level. That will bring about a transformation, and if you seize the opportunity, you can comprehend the domain in one fell swoop."

This is possible. With the natural talent of Earthlings, if they can cultivate diligently to the cosmic level, they will most likely be able to take advantage of the situation and elevate their artistic conception to a realm.

The others were completely confused, but the father and son, both councilors, understood the immense value of this "cosmic-level" statement, and they all shook their heads in disappointment.

For both of them, reaching the planetary level was a hurdle they had to overcome step by step.

"The second method is like Hong."

"First, you need to have a mental cultivation comparable to that of the ancient sages of Hanxia, ​​like Hong and Leishen, who completely met the standard."

The old man frowned. "But Thor..."

"Grandpa, don't underestimate Thor. I think he's just one step away from breaking through. He only needs a life-or-death pressure to break through."

Jiang Zhe continued, "Once the mental state reaches the standard, the second step should be to practice the Six Harmonies Dragon Spear to its theoretical limit."

The living room erupted in uproar.

The crowd looked at each other in disbelief. No one believed that the Six Harmonies Dragon Spear contained the secrets of the realm, even though it had once been the best secret manual of the Jiang family.

Only the old man seemed to realize something. "Yes, Xiao Zhe must be right! I once said that our family's spear technique and Hong's 'World Destruction' are from the same source. I'm not just trying to make a name for myself; they both originate from the ancient martial art of 'Six Harmonies Spear'!"

"【Six Harmonies】!"

The old man stared intently at Jiang Zhe. "It's the Six Harmonies! Isn't it? Once achieved, it's possible to touch upon the realm!"

The old man asserted, "Moreover, it's definitely the 'inner three harmonies'; Hong must have achieved the convergence of essence, energy, and spirit!"

"It truly is essence, energy, and spirit!" Jiang Zhe nodded. "But in cosmic terms, it's a special energy produced by the fusion of four powers: mental power, primal force, willpower, and physical strength!"

In fact, after watching "The Dragon Spear of Six Harmonies" in early August, Jiang Zhe noticed something amiss.

【External Three Combinations】—Hands, Eyes, and Waist—represent the pinnacle of skill.

【Inner Three Combinations】—Essence, Qi, and Spirit. Essence refers to the physical body, Qi refers to primal force, and Spirit is divided into mental power and willpower. If the three (four) are combined successfully, one can directly advance towards the realm.

Jiang Zhe had told his family so much, but he never expected them to master the field at the planetary level. He just gave them a clear goal and kept them striving.

However... given the old man's comprehension, he should at least be able to hope for the Hengxing level, right?

Jiang Zhe always felt that life is unpredictable, and the Jiang family shouldn't rely on him alone to support them.

(End of this chapter)