Chapter 206: Divine Sense is Indivisible and Unique
Chapter 206: Divine Sense is Indivisible and Unique
Chen Changsheng came to Zhong Zhengyuan’s usual dwelling, a small house standing near the Back Mountain.
This was probably the most plain house on Tianji Mountain, yet at the same time, it was also the most special one.
The house was very quiet, with no outsiders to disturb.
After sitting down, Zhong Zhengyuan served Chen Changsheng tea. Zhong Zhengyuan loved tea; his house was filled with more tea leaves than anything else, even more than books.
“External Incarnation?”
After hearing this, Zhong Zhengyuan frowned and asked, “Mr. Chen, what do you mean by this External Incarnation…”
Chen Changsheng explained, “Using spiritual treasures of Heaven and Earth to forge a mortal body, then splitting one’s Divine Sense to inhabit that body. One thought, two bodies. I am the master, the other serves as secondary.”
He found it strange. Could it be that Tianji Mountain had no record of such a Divine Ability?
Zhong Zhengyuan seemed startled and said, “This is the first time I’ve ever heard of such a Divine Ability…”
Chen Changsheng was stunned. “The first time? Has no one ever done such a thing before?”
Zhong Zhengyuan deeply furrowed his brows. “Divine Sense is indivisible and unique. This is a fundamental truth. Mr. Chen, where did you hear of this idea of an ‘External Incarnation’?”
“Indivisible…”
Chen Changsheng paused inside, hesitating. “Since Divine Sense exists in a spirit-like state, why can’t it be split?”
Zhong Zhengyuan shook his head. “Divine Sense is like a pool holding water. If there’s a breach anywhere, the water stored inside will inevitably leak out.”
Chen Changsheng pondered for a moment, unable to understand why Zhong Zhengyuan thought this way.
Because in his own view…
Splitting a Soul Spirit didn’t seem difficult at all.
Chen Changsheng thought for a second, then closed his eyes. With a single thought, a wisp of Divine Sense separated and floated into his open palm.
“Is this how it’s done?”
“Pfft!”
Zhong Zhengyuan, who was in the middle of sipping tea, spurted out the tea in his mouth when he saw this.
Holding that strand of Divine Sense, Chen Changsheng clicked his tongue. “Master Zhong’s reaction seems a bit excessive.”
Zhong Zhengyuan hurried forward and looked carefully at the Divine Sense resting in Chen Changsheng’s palm.
He was astonished, but beyond that, he found the situation utterly absurd.
“How did you do that?”
Zhong Zhengyuan stared at Chen Changsheng. “But Divine Sense… this thing, it’s…”
Chen Changsheng just smiled gently and didn’t explain.
“…”
Zhong Zhengyuan glanced at the Divine Sense in Chen Changsheng’s palm, then back at Chen Changsheng himself.
Chen Changsheng withdrew that strand of Divine Sense back into his Sea of Consciousness.
“Where did it go?” Zhong Zhengyuan asked.
“I put it back.”
“Back where?”
“Into the Divine Sense.”
Zhong Zhengyuan was thoroughly baffled. “You can put it back?!”
Chen Changsheng raised an eyebrow. “Perhaps my Divine Sense is a bit… different?”
Zhong Zhengyuan stared at him blankly. “You’re only realizing that now?”
He pursed his lips thoughtfully, then said, “Mr. Chen… could you… manifest your Divine Sense fully? Let me see it?”
Chen Changsheng nodded. “Of course.”
He closed his eyes and extended his Divine Sense outward.
A Golden Light glowed in Zhong Zhengyuan’s eyes as he focused on Chen Changsheng’s Divine Sense.
He abruptly leapt to his feet, stumbling back several steps!
“It’s enormous!!”
Zhong Zhengyuan already knew Chen Changsheng was at the Fivefold Heaven of Divine Sense.
He knew Chen Changsheng’s Divine Sense was extraordinary!
But seeing it now, its sheer size was beyond anything he expected!
The Divine Sense towered dozens of zhang high, like a mountain peak looming before him.
Chen Changsheng opened his eyes. “Big?”
“Colossal,” Zhong Zhengyuan breathed, his throat moving as he then released his own Divine Sense outward.
Chen Changsheng glanced at Zhong Zhengyuan’s Divine Sense, then looked back at his own.
One was a small hill; the other, a towering peak.
The difference in scale was stark.
Zhong Zhengyuan processed this, muttering under his breath, “So this is the difference between the Fourth Heaven and Fifth Heaven…”
Finally, he understood why so few cultivators in the world could cross the gap from the Fourth Heaven.
They were simply incomparable!
After thinking, Chen Changsheng asked, “Master Zhong… can you see what the issue might be now?”
Zhong Zhengyuan studied Chen Changsheng’s Divine Sense again and said, “I think I understand.”
“For ordinary cultivators, pulling out a strand of Divine Sense is like tearing a hole in a dam – a catastrophic flood. But Mr. Chen’s Divine Sense is overwhelmingly vast. A strand of your Divine Sense is just like a pebble missing from that giant dam. Even if it’s missing, it doesn’t matter. You can even… take it out… and put it back.”
Hearing this, Chen Changsheng understood. “I see… so that’s the reason.”
Zhong Zhengyuan couldn’t hide his shock.
He had truly never seen such immense Divine Sense before!
If Chen Changsheng unleashed his Divine Sense pressure fully, even Zhong Zhengyuan himself would likely have his Divine Sense shattered and become a mindless shell.
But then he thought again and felt relieved. It made sense, he supposed; the person who could unravel the fate of the Fate Stone wouldn’t be ordinary.
Except…
This was beyond not ordinary!
Chen Changsheng smiled. “So then, the External Incarnation isn’t impossible after all?”
Zhong Zhengyuan sat back down, sighing heavily. “For you, Mr. Chen… it should be possible.”
Chen Changsheng said, “That being the case… all that’s missing now is a suitable mortal body.”
Zhong Zhengyuan considered. “Finding the materials for the body is also troublesome. Bodily shells forged from common spiritual treasures struggle to coexist with Divine Sense. If forced together, they’d likely shatter upon contact.”
“It also needs to be related to the Five Elements. It must possess one strong affinity, or ideally, possess all five. Otherwise, stabilizing the crafted body would be incredibly difficult.”
Chen Changsheng said, “Master Zhong seems quite knowledgeable about forging mortal bodies.”
Zhong Zhengyuan explained, “I once forged a body for a Divine Crane that accompanied me. That gave me some experience.”
“However, a human body is vastly different from an animal/spirit body. Animals/spirits are born of natural energy, so crafting bodies that conform to their nature is easier. A human body is far more complex. Regarding materials, I’m afraid I can’t offer you much specific advice, Mr. Chen.”
“That’s sufficient,” Chen Changsheng replied. “My visit was to seek counsel. I also wanted to ask your guidance on the method of merging Divine Sense with the bodily shell.”
“That part isn’t difficult,” Zhong Zhengyuan said. “The first key is the mortal body’s meridian channels. They must be shaped to match the original body. You can use Magical Power to outline the channels. Secondly…”
Zhong Zhengyuan patiently answered.
Chen Changsheng listened with rapt attention. It had to be said; as the Senior Brother of Tianji Mountain, Zhong Zhengyuan indeed possessed deep knowledge.
After hearing it all, the confusion in Chen Changsheng’s mind cleared instantly. He now had the method firmly grasped; all that remained was gathering the materials.
Zhong Zhengyuan let out a breath. “That’s everything I know. Beyond that, my understanding is lacking.”
Chen Changsheng said, “Thank you for your trouble, Master Zhong.”
“Not at all, not at all,” Zhong Zhengyuan replied. “Regarding materials, Mr. Chen, you’ll need to put in real effort. If they are too inferior… I would advise against attempting this External Incarnation.”
“I will remember,” Chen Changsheng nodded. He then asked, “Speaking of which… regarding the Fate Stone I damaged last time… did it cause any significant problems?”
Zhong Zhengyuan reassured him, “Mr. Chen, you needn’t worry. Our Tianji Mountain did not reach its present standing solely by relying on the Fate Stone.”