deltrittennovels Chapter 68 Dihua
Chapter 68 Dihua
Chapter 68 Dihua (Seeking recommendation votes and monthly tickets)
Neither Lu Yu nor Qi Changhai knew that Qi Wei had jumped from one pit to another.
I never expected that after all these twists and turns, it would still be him...
However, Lu Yu hadn't noticed from the beginning that his old classmate was also mixed in with the crowd. If he had known, he probably would have sighed:
"Extraordinary characteristics converge to form the Qiwei Law!"
At this moment, he was sitting in a carriage made of lanterns, feeling the boiling dark golden spiritual power around him, and could vaguely see the dazzling brilliance like stars.
Although it was only a trace, it felt much stronger than the combined power of the vast dark golden spiritual energy.
It is a qualitative leap.
And this is the rudimentary form of stellar spirituality that only Morning Star-level Beast Tamers can possess.
To advance to the Morning Star rank, Lu Yu had also looked into the requirements, which included three conditions.
The first priority is to delve into the Mother River. Those at the Gold rank can enter the Mother River to explore, but to go deeper, one must be a peak Gold-rank Beastmaster or a Beastmaster with special skills to ensure their safety.
This condition is not particularly difficult.
The second point is that we need to ignite a spark in our hearts.
The path of a Beastmaster is a process of harnessing spirituality. Without a sufficiently firm will, one may fall into chaos during the process of ascending to the Morning Star realm due to the absorption of a large amount of spirituality.
At best, it will impact one's mental state; at worst, it will lead to erosion by immense spiritual power and distortion.
The Spark of the Mind is the manifestation of the Beastmaster's will. Some crave wealth, some crave power, some crave slaughter... No matter what kind of emotion it is, the will can be ignited through the power of the Supreme Mother River and transformed into the Spark of the Mind.
Therefore, beast tamers tend to be extremely obsessive, or even insane!
Once the spiritual transformation is successful, one gains the qualification to purify the soul, and a rudimentary form of stellar spirituality will be born. The ability to resist pollution will be stronger, and one's strength will also experience a qualitative leap.
Therefore, a beast tamer who has undergone spiritual transformation is powerful enough to sweep away ordinary gold-rank beast tamers.
However, the process is difficult, and those with weak wills are easily overwhelmed by the power of the mother river, resulting in severe mental damage.
Lu Yu mentioned relevant knowledge in some ancient travelogues, and there are actually some clever ways to do this.
However, these are all top-tier secret techniques from various schools, families, and secret societies, and the price is considerable, making them unattainable for someone as insignificant as him.
As for the last point, you need at least one core pet beast to hone the proficiency of two or more skills to the perfect level.
With the added advantage of the proficiency template, Lu Yu's pets can easily meet this requirement.
However, for ordinary pets, honing skills not only requires a lot of time, but also often involves frequent battles to figure things out because they don't know the right direction. If they get injured during this process, they need a lot of time to recover, and in severe cases, it can even affect their potential.
Therefore, every pet that meets the requirements has undergone a long period of hard training and possesses extremely strong talent.
Once all three conditions are met, one can enter the Supreme Mother River, arrange the rituals, and hold the ascension ceremony.
Different attributes of pets require different ascension rituals!
Once the ascension is successful, one will be promoted to the Morning Star rank, receiving the blessing of the Mother River, the transformation of a Beastmaster, enhancements to the pet's abilities, and so on...
In short, it means becoming a local overlord, just like the names of pet beast ranks.
Sun Jie, who was standing before them, was undoubtedly a member of the military. His aura of military might was too obvious. Since he had a powerful background, one or two requests wouldn't stop him. He was probably stuck on the issue of his pet beast.
Lu Yu glanced at the ghost lantern at his feet with his Eye of Truth and discovered that the key racial skill, [Ghost Fire], was stuck at 99% mastery level.
You might have an epiphany in the next moment, or you might need a long period of honing your skills, or you might be forever stuck under the morning star.
This problem, however, was not difficult for Lu Yu, who possessed the Eye of Truth that pointed him in the right direction in everything, but...
Why help him?
Without any relatives or friends, his priority is self-interest.
His previous performance with the mouse basically frightened everyone, inspiring awe in them, which can be seen as "power".
However, although Sun Jie was wary and fearful of him, he would not obey him blindly and would even keep a certain distance and be vigilant.
To get him to work for you, you need to use both kindness and severity.
After all, he wasn't a true mysterious powerhouse [The Collector], and he didn't have the ability to suppress overlord monsters at will. His true form was just an ordinary mid-level Beast Tamer of Red Copper.
Therefore, a favor that ignites a spark of inspiration, or even a future Morning Star Beastmaster, is still very valuable.
As long as the "Collector" persona remains in the shadows to intimidate, when he comes to the door in his real form, there's no need to test his humanity; the other party will definitely keep their promise.
Lu Yu had already weighed the pros and cons in his mind and made a decision, looking at Sun Jie sitting upright in front of him like a good student.
He probably never imagined that he could crush the mysterious powerhouse in front of him with just a little force. Thinking of this, Lu Yu's gaze deepened, and his Eye of Truth silently activated, staring at Sun Jie.
Sun Jie had always thought that the mysterious person in front of him was an immortal old man, so he was already a little nervous.
However, Lu Yu kept staring at him, scanning him up and down, and couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine and straight to his brain.
Thinking about this person, since they enjoy collecting monsters, it seems that some powerful beast tamers are no less capable than those of extraordinary creatures...
Could it be...?
She's taken a liking to me?
Before he could even regret letting the wolf into his house, he heard Lu Yu's meaningful voice coming from behind his mask:
"The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless."
This is a famous saying from the Tao Te Ching, which means that the greatest sound seems to have no sound, and the largest form has no shape.
Although worldviews and cultures differ, the philosophical principles contained in cutting-edge knowledge are universal and not difficult to understand.
In short, it can be summed up in one sentence: returning to the way things are in nature.
Sun Jie was struck dumb, frozen in place, muttering to himself:
"The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form is formless... The greatest sound is silent, the greatest form... is formless..."
As he continued chanting, his voice grew louder and louder, his expression becoming increasingly agitated, bordering on mania, as he laughed loudly:
"I understand! I understand!"
As soon as the words fell, the lantern carriage beneath them burst into flames. The ghostly blue fire serpents, which had been restrained by the spirit, erupted and instantly engulfed the entire ghost lantern. The strips of cloth and skeleton that made up the body were all burned to ashes.
However, the original carriage did not disappear; instead, it transformed into a hellish war chariot, stretching across the sky like a black fire meteor, carrying immense heat, and descending upon the entrance of a mysterious market.
This scene drew many shocked glances from the crowd.
"Eee!"
The chariot of will-o'-the-wisps landed and instantly disintegrated, revealing a ghostly lantern in the shape of a dark blue flame. The will-o'-the-wisp burned and transformed into four fiery faces.
It spun around happily, shining like a little sun, its aura more than half stronger than before.
"I've been completely oblivious to the fact that the essence of the ghost lantern is will-o'-the-wisp, and the lantern is just the outer layer. I even used to let the ghost lantern use its spiritual power to restrain the flames from burning this outer layer. Now that it has returned to its original form, the ghostly flames have automatically reached the perfect level..."
Sun Jie murmured, overjoyed. What shocked him even more was that the Collector had seen through the truth that he had not been able to understand for decades with just a glance. With just eight words, the Collector had cleared away the last obstacle on his way to Morning Star.
What wisdom this is!
He turned around gratefully, only to find the Collector standing on a boulder, gazing up at the sacred silver moon in the sky.
A pure white radiance enveloped the yellow robe that fluttered in the wind, as if it too signified humility at this moment, like an ancient sage emerging from a legend, turning his back to all living beings.
He stood still, his body ramrod straight as a pine tree, motionless, as if he had merged with the giant rock beneath him that had weathered countless storms, watching the vicissitudes of the world.
As for what had just happened, it didn't even register with him.
Why did you suddenly go to that rock so far away?
stone……
Stone!
After receiving the guidance, Sun Jie felt that every move of this powerful person contained profound meaning.
After a moment of contemplation, he suddenly realized!
Isn't this a reminder from the other party that so-called power, strength, and wealth are nothing but withered bones in the face of the long years, while the sun, moon, mountains, and rocks remain forever?
See through illusions and return to your natural, true self.
This is not indulgence, but rather taking control of it at its root!
Do not be swayed by temporary gains or losses; instead, calm your mind and reflect on your actions so that your will can be as firm as a rock.
Especially after the will-o'-the-wisp appears to burn, although it becomes stronger, it is also easier to lose control, and one needs to calm down even more.
Sun Jie suppressed his smugness. If he had previously felt more fear towards collectors, now he felt respect and admiration.
As expected of a wise man who has lived through the ages, he has silently given me another piece of advice!
Unbeknownst to him, Lu Yu, perched atop the boulder, gazed through his mask at the radiant primordial moon and sighed inwardly:
"I'll never show off in the air again. I almost thought we were going to crash. My legs are still a little weak..."
A new day begins, and I'm still asking for recommendation tickets, monthly tickets, and continued reading. New storyline starts tomorrow, and once it's released, there will be a surge in updates. I'm currently going through the process.
(End of this chapter)