My health recovery is incredibly fast.

Little Golden Vitex points to a group of white spheres that have just fallen from the vines and are flying toward the secondary plane barrier:

"Whenever a creature that meets the conditions of a 'finished spirit body paradigm' is born in nature, these 'finished spirit body paradigms' will fly into nature and attach themselves to the creature to form a spirit body."

"The spirit formed by the [Finished Spirit Paradigm] will use hidden spiritual energy to influence the host's consciousness, thinking, personality, etc., making the host's behavior more in line with the [Spirit Paradigm] and giving them a more colorful life."

"Is this fate that was predetermined?" Xia Zuo asked.

Yes, that's right.

"Then if someone doesn't meet the conditions of the [Finished Spirit Paradigm], how did their spirit come about?" Xia Zuo asked again.

The small golden chaste tree points downwards, towards the endless tree roots:

“On the roots of the white tree, there are countless translucent spheres; those are the [Blank Spirit Paradigm].

"If someone does not meet the conditions for a finished [Finished Spirit Paradigm], then the [Blank Spirit Paradigm] will condense a spirit for them. This spirit will not affect the person's life trajectory, but rather collect the life trajectory and fill it into the [Blank Spirit Paradigm]."

"After this person dies and the spirit thread breaks, the [Blank Spirit Paradigm] that carries the trajectory of their life will come to the vine, become the object of Kamashiberline's editing, and transform into the [Finished Spirit Paradigm]."

interesting.

Xia Zuo looked at the tree roots, then looked up at the tree crown.

So this is how the bonsai tree draws nourishment from living beings...

The roots collect randomly generated destinies, which bear fruit on the branches. The fruit then returns to nature as seeds, bringing the harvest the Tree of Fate had envisioned.

This cycle repeats itself, eventually replacing the randomly generated fates of all living things in nature with the edited products of the Fate Tree.

Chapter 46 Spirit Reading, Vigilance, Desire

Xia Zuo clapped his hands and pointed to himself:

"Melina, do you know what kind of [spiritual paradigm] my spirit body is composed of? Is it the blank type?"

“Yes, it’s blank.” The little golden chaste tree held up a leaf and shook it.

"Kamar-Shiberian is very careful to protect the [Land of Rest], so the [Finished Spirit Paradigm] he edited will never come into contact with knowledge related to spirits and meditation."

"Conversely, all those who have access to spirits and meditation possess spirits formed from the [Blank Spirit Paradigm]."

Hmm... a not-so-positive, upright thought popped into Xia Zuo's mind...

If Kamashiberline truly wants to completely seal off the knowledge of the [Land of the Dead], then the best course of action would be to transform all the spirits into [Complete Spirit Paradigm].

In that case, we'd have to kill all the existing mages.

Is this... even possible...? Xia Zuo's lips twitched, dismissing the unrealistic idea.

If that's the case, the Temple would probably turn the [Land of Eternal Rest] upside down without the Church of the Otherworld even needing to lend a hand, and the Golden Thorn Flower Clan wouldn't be able to stop them at all.

The two of them, one person and one flower, flew and chatted, before stopping at a platform built on a tree branch.

Natalie, the elder of the Golden Vitex clan, was already waiting there.

Her appearance is similar to Merlindora's; she is a tall woman wearing a laurel wreath and necklace, and a long robe made of vines.

This was somewhat unexpected for Xia Zuo.

Look at the delicate shape and supple branches of the little golden vitex...

Xia Zuo had assumed that Elder Natalie was also of a frail physique.

"Sister Na'er, I'm here~" Little Golden Thorn flew over and jumped into Natalie's arms. "I brought Xia Zuo and gave him a brief introduction to the [Land of Long Sleep]."

Xia Zuo greeted the other party using human etiquette:

"Good day, Lady Natalie, it's an honor to meet you."

“Hello, Shazo.” Natalie’s voice sounded soft and light, like a tender poem. “Come with me. Just listen to what’s on, and I’ll introduce you to the guests.”

"Thank you for your trouble, Lady Natalie." Xia Zuo bowed and followed her toward the white light screen in the center of the platform.

A flash of bright white light appeared before my eyes, and a meeting room woven with white light appeared in front of me.

Using "meeting" to describe the layout of the venue is a bit too formal and inappropriate.

Because there are no circular tables or square seats here, and no podium whatsoever.

Beings that arrive here in spirit form will sit in single or double gondolas prepared by Kamashiberlein.

On a low table made of vines suspended in mid-air, there were desserts and drinks that Xia Zuo did not recognize.

The elves, only half the height of an adult and with pointed ears, flit between the hanging baskets, serving the guests by singing, dancing, or replenishing the snacks on the low tables.

“The elves who serve as attendants are not creatures of our planet.”

Natalie's voice drifted into Shazo's mind without disturbing the other spirits:

"Kamasiblain said that in its previous life it discovered these wish-granting fairies from another planet. The wish fairies were being hunted and were on the verge of extinction. Kamasiblain's previous life then made an eternal pact with them, accepting the wish fairies and making them its followers."

Natalie brought Shazo to two empty single-person gondolas. She sat in one of them, holding little Golden Vitex Melina, while Shazo sat in the other gondola.

"You can enjoy the spiritual food on the low table; it will bring you a novel experience." Natalie picked up the white glass and fed a sip to the little golden chaste tree in her arms.

Xia Zuo glanced at the [spiritual food] on the table in front of him, picked up a cookie-shaped object with his fingers and examined it. He used his detection technique and the simplified mode of the [space-time phase simulator] to detect it, and the feedback he received was neutral.

Spirits lack a digestive system and a mouth, but this does not prevent them from consuming spiritual food.

Just as two shadows merge to form a new shadow, spiritual food naturally integrated into Xia Zuo's spiritual body.

A strange memory filled with laughter and joy entered Xia Zuo's mind, and his cheat system sent him a message:

"The system detected that the host consumed [spiritual food] and acquired a temporary memory that can last for 1 minute."

"The system has isolated this memory, and the host can decide for themselves whether to experience it."

"After experiencing the memory, the following effects are expected:"

"1. Experience this memory at an extremely fast thought rate, which takes approximately 10 seconds of natural time."

"2. After experiencing the memory, you will be forced to obtain the [Pleasure] effect, which will make the host feel happy for about 10 seconds."

"3. According to the simulation by the [Space-Time Phase Simulator], after the [Pleasure] effect ends, the host has an 83% chance of obtaining the [Reminiscence] effect, and will experience the temporary memory again. There is a 17% chance of obtaining the [Craving] effect, hoping to consume two portions of [Spiritual Food] at once."

This stuff feels almost like an addictive substance.

After reading the information from the cheat system, Xia Zuo decisively ordered the cheat system to continue isolating the temporary memories and did not choose to absorb them.

This kind of addictive substance can easily interfere with a person's thinking ability and affect their judgment, which Xia Zuo has always avoided.

"Didn't you feel something popping into your head?" Natalie seemed surprised by Shazo's composure.

“I…” Xia Zuo hesitated for a moment, realizing that it was his failure to revel in the pleasure brought by the temporary memories that had attracted Natalie’s attention:

“I received a memory that brought me pleasure, but I knew it wasn’t mine, so I threw it away and banished it from my mind.”

Xia Zuo's words surprised Natalie even more.

"I didn't expect... you have such strong control over consciousness."

Natalie glanced down at the little golden chaste tree, who was lost in reverie:

"If only Melina had your willpower."

Natalie raised her hand and held the small golden thorn flower in her palm out of the air in front of Xia Zuo. "Take good care of her, Xia Zuo. Don't let her eat any more spiritual food. I hope you can set a good example for her."

Xia Zuo picked up the little golden chaste flower and placed it on his lap. Seeing that the little golden chaste flower did not react to the changes in the outside world, he was very glad that he had not consumed the "spiritual food".

"Your Excellency, are there any hidden dangers associated with this [spiritual food]?" Xia Zuo asked the elegant Natalie.

"It can't be considered a hidden danger or a drawback."

Natalie shook her head slightly, brushing the laurel petals that had fallen beside her ear behind her ear:

"The moral standards and norms of conduct of nature and human society do not apply here, Xia Zuo."

"The ability to easily accept and immerse oneself in external memories without arousing the vigilance of one's subjective consciousness is a very rare talent."

"This talent was valued by Kamashiberline."

"After training, beings with this talent can become [Spirit Readers], which are spirit beings that specialize in experiencing [Spirit Paradigms] and assisting Kamashiberline in editing destiny."

Natalie paused, then continued:

"And your ability to remain alert when faced with temporary memories and to erase them in time is also commendable."

"Kamashiberline calls these kinds of beings 'Vigilant Ones,' meaning those whose fates are not easily altered. Any slight interference that a spirit exerts on your consciousness will alert you."

Natalie surveyed the scene:

"Most beings, like those present here, will become addicted to the [spiritual food] during their first experience. During the second experience, the euphoria will alert their consciousness. Some will continue to consume the [spiritual food] with hesitation, while others, like you, will resolutely refuse to consume it again..."

"These kinds of beings who are slow to realize things are called 'Desire Bodies' by Kamashiberline. The desire to obtain pleasure drives them to consume 'spiritual food,' while the desire to protect themselves keeps them away from 'spiritual food.' Their actions are driven by desire, rather than by the alertness brought about by instinctive rationality."

Natalie withdrew her gaze and looked at Shazo:

"Kamasiberlein likes [Desire Bodies], whose fates are the easiest to control. Each of them will pursue the destiny set by Kamasiberlein amidst the lure of desire laid out by the spirit."

"What do you think of Kamashiberline's opinion of an 'Aware Individual' like you?"

Xia Zuo habitually crossed his arms and thought for a short while:

"It shouldn't be hostility, right?"

"Hehe~" Natalie chuckled softly.

"Of course not. Kamashiberline regards the Vigilant as a treasure. Your destiny will not be interfered with by spirits, which means you will write your own destiny."

“You are human, while Kamashiberlein is a spirit. The difference between humans and spirits is obvious. Even if Kamashiberlein is very knowledgeable about human civilization, he cannot fully understand what a human is thinking in the next second.”

"The human destinies it edits are actually written by it in imitation of the destiny of the [Vigilant One]."

Xia Zuo suddenly realized:

"Let's assume that people like me are the original authors of fate."

"The 'Tree of Fate' represents someone who creates a secondary version of the original destiny. The quality of this secondary creation is largely determined by the original content, isn't that right?"

“Yes, your understanding is correct.” Natalie nodded.

Xia Zuo's legs jolted, and Little Golden Bauhinia woke from her blissful dream, clamoring for another serving of "spiritual food."

While calming the restless little golden chaste tree and preventing it from eating, Xia Zuo asked Natalie: