Chapter 146 Let's call it Soul Ring Magic, instructing Zhao Jingang, shocking the world ( words)
"Because consciousness and spirit are two sides of the same coin. Once consciousness is erased, spirit will naturally not be spared and will also be severely damaged.
“However, if we do not erase these remaining consciousnesses, but only use methods similar to drawing formations when refining equipment to isolate and restrain them.
"As Senior Brother Xu said, make the external essence, energy and spirit into a ring and put it on your own essence, energy and spirit. It seems to be integrated, but in fact it is not.
"Then you can mobilize these external spirits in battle without awakening the remaining consciousness.
"Then the advantage of this magical power, which can quickly absorb and integrate the spirit, energy and spirit of others to improve strength, will be retained. The disadvantage of gradually being controlled by the residual consciousness of these foreign spirit, energy and spirit will be eliminated directly."
After Zhao Jingang carefully pondered Xu Gu's words, his eyes sparkled with brilliance, and he was very excited, and murmured:
"In this way, the value of this magical power will be directly increased to countless levels!"
"Brother, you are truly a genius."
“…” Xu Gu’s mouth twitched.
I don't think of myself as a genius at all.
This is not modesty, but the truth.
He can only provide some ideas or give some directions, but he really has no idea how to implement them.
The four of Zhao Jingang are really capable of coming up with something according to these ideas!
Moreover, Zhao Jingang and the other four did not need his careful teaching and guidance. Often, they would understand instantly and apply what he had learned.
I have to say, the spiritual roots and the immortal body are so terrifying.
"Senior brother, this magical power, especially the improved one, should not have a name yet. What do you think it should be called?" Zhao Jingang asked.
"Let's call it the Soul Ring Divine Art." Xu Gu didn't care too much about it and said casually.
"Soul Ring Divine Art? What a good name, vivid and descriptive." Zhao Jingang thought about it carefully and felt that the name was very good, mainly because they, the physical cultivators, did not have any talent for naming.
But then, Zhao Jingang frowned slightly, as if he had thought of something, and said hesitantly: "However, because this kind of improvement involves too many principles, it will be very complicated to improve.
"Especially, this spirit ring magic skill had too many side effects before it was improved, and I didn't dare to easily improve it while practicing.
“We can only improve it through deduction and simulation, and the speed may be very slow.”
Although he has a good understanding, he is too young after all, and his cultivation is only in the late stage of foundation building. It is not an easy task to improve a magical power with great drawbacks.
"That's easy." Xu Gu's mouth curled up. He had expected this result a long time ago. He smiled and said, "Do you know what the most precious treasure in the Demonic Dao Ancestral Land is?"
"Of course it's the fragments of the Demonic inheritance that can be found everywhere." Zhao Jingang said without even thinking.
Before, he was only interested in the complete inheritance of the Heavenly Demon, and was not too concerned about these Heavenly Demon fragments.
Even if he could comprehend these fragments of the devil and comprehend magical powers, he really didn't like them.
After all, with his family background, what kind of magical powers and spells must he have seen?
However, after he personally comprehended the two stone carvings of the Heavenly Demon Fragments, he completely changed his opinion!
Not only is the complete inheritance of the Heavenly Demon extremely powerful, but these fragments that can be found everywhere are also of extremely high value.
Zhao Jingang added, "Only if Senior Brother Xu can help improve it, so that the magic we learn from it can eliminate the extremely huge side effects."
“Haha.” Xu Gu just smiled indifferently after hearing this. Although he was very pleased with Zhao Jingang’s flattery, he still shook his head and denied, “The greatest wealth is not the fragments of these Heavenly Demon inheritances.
"In fact, these fragments of the Heavenly Demon are not found everywhere."
Although he obtained these two fragments of the Heavenly Demon with some ease, it does not mean that they are easy to obtain.
An ordinary magic practitioner may never see one in his entire life!
As he spoke, Xu Gu continued: "The greatest wealth is the countless demon cultivators in the Demon Dao ancestral land."
"The greatest wealth is the demon cultivators here?" Zhao Jingang scratched his head, a little hesitant, and couldn't figure it out.
"Yes." Xu Gu said with a smile: "They are all top-notch guinea pigs."
"What does it mean?" Zhao Jingang was even more confused and didn't understand what the little white mouse meant.
Xu Gu said: "If you want to improve a magic skill, but you don't know what the result will be after the improvement, you dare not practice rashly. At the same time, it takes both energy and time to deduce and simulate the results yourself.
"In this case, we can find some test subjects, let them practice these magic skills, and then observe and study them."
"Observation and research?" Zhao Jingang seemed to have realized something, as if he had touched a blind spot, but he felt that he was about to open the door to a vast world. He asked with a little excitement and confusion: "How to observe and research?"
“Of course, it’s soul searching, to check their subjective experiences when they were practicing this technique at a certain stage.
"Also, we will observe and analyze their bodies through methods including verbal questioning, external observation, spiritual sense scanning, or dismemberment and slicing, to check the objective state of their bodies at various stages when they practice this technique.
"Then, based on this large amount of observation results, the creation and improvement of exercises will definitely be more effective with half the effort," Xu Gu explained.
"Hiss! So this is possible?" After hearing this, Zhao Jingang's eyes suddenly sparkled and his face was filled with passion. He was very excited.
This time, the door to a new world has really been opened.
His action made Xu Gu look puzzled, and he said hesitantly:
"Strange, doesn't the government use a lot of prisoners every year to study martial arts and magical powers?"
In the Shang Dynasty, prisoners had the following outcomes: 1. Simple imprisonment. 2. Labor instead of punishment. 3. Used in academic research. 4. Served as cannon fodder. 5. Directly killed. 6. Deported to other continents.
In this case, Zhao Jingang shouldn't feel confused or surprised about what he just said.
"That's right." Zhao Jingang nodded and explained, "However, these prisoners are mostly used to test the effects of magic.
“That is, someone created a new skill and magical power, but did not know its specific purpose. After learning it, they used it on these prisoners, and determined the detailed effects based on their reactions.
"The same is true for the testing of elixirs, formations, talismans, and magical instruments and treasures. For example, before, after I refined the Human Emperor Flag, I applied for a death row prisoner to determine the specific effect of the Human Emperor Flag."
After finishing speaking, Zhao Jingang swallowed his saliva and said, "No one has ever tried to let these death row prisoners practice those magical skills with very large uncertainties, and then use such rich means to carefully observe their physical changes to carry out subsequent improvement and creation of magic methods."
"So that's how it is?" Although Xu Gu was surprised after hearing this, he was not surprised.
Using living people for experiments is cruel to ordinary people. Not to mention that such research also requires soul searching, dissection and slicing, which is even more inhumane.
It is normal that the righteous people did not expect this step.
The demons may have such thoughts, but they do not have the power.
"Then you can give it a try." Xu Gu said with a smile: "Maybe you can provide a new and efficient way for people to create and improve magic skills."
"No, Senior Brother Xu, you are the real creator of this method. If I can make it work, I can at most be regarded as a replicator or integrator of this path." Zhao Jingang was very serious and did not want to snatch the credit from Xu Gu.
Xu Gu naturally didn't care about these false reputations, but smiled and said: "It's a bit far-fetched to talk about these for now.
"First, try to improve the magic power you have mastered into a spirit ring magic skill. After the initial improvement, leave a few more secret doors in this spirit ring magic skill to facilitate the control of the magic cultivators who practice this magic skill.
“After that, I had people spread the news and asked all the magic practitioners in the city to practice.
"Let all the demon cultivators in the city be your test subjects."
"Okay!" Zhao Jingang nodded excitedly: "In this way, I'm afraid the improvement will be successful soon."
Xu Gu patted his shoulder and said, "These are just appetizers. There are more fragments of the Heavenly Demon than you think. Go and improve them."
However, Zhao Jingang did not leave. He stood there and wanted to open his mouth several times, but he was so hesitant that he didn't know what to say.
"Do you have anything else to say?" Xu Gu raised his eyebrows and asked in surprise.
"I guess so." Zhao Jingang said with a bit of naivety and embarrassment: "It's not a big deal, actually. It's not a big deal, actually. It's just not a big deal for you, brother..."
Xu Gu frowned and asked, "Do you want to listen to what you are saying?"
"Just tell me directly." Xu Gu said with a smile, "If I can do it, I will definitely not refuse."
“Okay!” Zhao Jingang became alert, stood up straight, his face full of anticipation and joy, and asked cautiously: “Can you give me some advice?
"Brother Shaobai, Brother Haoran, Brother Suhui, and Sister Caiyi, uh, Sister Caiyi didn't take it easy when she went out with you, and you have given all three of them pointers.
"Their strengths have improved by leaps and bounds, and they have found the direction for their future success."
"So that's it." Xu Gu looked relieved after hearing this. After a moment of silence, he said, "Are you a physical cultivator or a weapon cultivator? Which aspect do you want to hear advice on?"
"Of course it's physical cultivation." Zhao Jingang said as a matter of course.
Physical cultivation is the foundation, refining equipment is just a hobby.
"Physical cultivation." Xu Gu fell into deep thought.
"Is it a little difficult to give instructions?" Zhao Jingang said cautiously, feeling nervous.
"Not really." Xu Gu frowned slightly, hesitated for a long time and said, "It's just that the impact will be huge, you can't spread it to others easily."
Before he finished speaking, an urgent voice was heard in the air.
"Of course it's no problem! Just tell my son, he won't tell anyone else."
"Hmm?" Xu Gu raised his eyebrows, looked up suddenly, and looked around again. He was very surprised. After confirming that there was no one in the protective formation, he couldn't help but asked Zhao Jingang: "Did you speak?"
"Uh, probably not." Zhao Jingang scratched his head.
outside,
In the Great Liang Demon Cave,
"What are you all standing there for? Take notes!"
Zhao Futu glared at Jinshan, took out a booklet and a pen from the storage bag in his arms, and looked at the picture in the water curtain intently, waiting for Xu Gu to tell him some advice on physical cultivation.
"No, he's just a kid. His suggestions may be useful to King Kong, but what use can they be to you and me?" King Kong Sect's leader Jinshan asked in confusion.
Besides, why were you so excited just now?
What are you yelling about?
"You underestimate Xu Zhijian." Zhao Futu couldn't help but say, "You don't know that Taibai's kid, Zhongshu's kid, and Jiang Lao Bald Donkey's apprentice have all comprehended very profound directions of the avenue.
“And they are all very subversive!
“Even these three old guys were amazed, and even felt that if we only looked at the future achievements, he would be far superior to them.
"Oh my God. You don't know the faces of these three old guys. And the direction of the road for these three guys is because of Xu Zhijian's guidance."
"Is that so?" Jinshan was still a little skeptical.
I think it's too exaggerated.
"Why would I lie to you?" Zhao Futu said.
Of course, what he said was true and there was no exaggeration.
Li Shaobai, Kong Haoran and Mi Suhui are the three, as the light of righteousness, the absolute pillars of the future. Although they are allowed to go undercover in the evil way, their sects and families will always pay attention to their situation.
If there is a trend of going astray or degenerating, someone will step in to stop it in time.
However, Li Shaobai practiced the way of the sword, Mi Suhui practiced the way of hell among Buddhas, and Kong Haoran practiced the way of justice by copying foreign texts. None of them were stopped by the families and sects behind them, but instead showed support.
This shows that Xu Gu's advice is much better than the original direction they had prepared for these three people.
"Okay, I believe it." Jinshan nodded, and took out a small notebook and pen from his arms, ready to take notes.
In fact, it wasn't just the two of them. All the leaders of the various forces on the field who were paying attention to everything were tacitly prepared to take note of Xu Gu's suggestions to Zhao Jingang.
Unfortunately, Xu Gu chose to transmit the message.
"This matter has a huge impact. If we are not careful, it will lead to an unimaginable crisis." Xu Gu looked solemn and said solemnly, "Can you make sure you don't tell others easily?"
"What about telling my father?" Zhao Jingang asked.
It's not that he is stupid or asking unnecessary questions.
Xu Gu said that we should not tell others easily. Firstly, he did not say that we must not tell others. Secondly, he did not say who is considered others and who is considered our own.
And, if he could tell his father, it would mean that he could get the support of the sect and family when practicing this way.
"Of course." Xu Gu smiled and said, "You just need to tell him and he will know the seriousness of the matter."
"Uh." Zhao Jingang hesitated for a moment and said, "Maybe not..."
"..." The corner of Xu Gu's mouth twitched. It seems that you physical practitioners are quite self-aware.
"Then you tell him that this matter is of great importance and any carelessness will cause endless disasters." Xu Gu said.
"Then he will definitely keep it a secret. My father is very reliable." Zhao Jingang said proudly.
"That's fine." Xu Gu laughed, then said seriously:
"What is the biggest drawback of your physical training?" "Not hard enough? Not strong enough? Or not fierce enough? Or..."
"..."
Xu Gu's face turned dark as he stared at Zhao Jingang.
"Isn't it?" Zhao Jingang touched his head, feeling a little unconfident because of being stared at.
"Of course not." Xu Gu said quietly.
Well, the stereotype of physical cultivation has been deepened again.
Xu Gu said directly: "Not smart enough!"
“Right!” Zhao Jingang suddenly raised his head, then nodded vigorously, agreeing: “If we, the physical cultivators, could have one ten-thousandth of your wisdom, then the cultivator with the greatest lethality would definitely not be a sword cultivator, but a physical cultivator like us!
“We are the strongest.”
“…” Xu Gu’s mouth twitched.
Don't take me with you if you want to brag.
It is generally recognized that the most lethal force is sword cultivators, the most destructive power is magic cultivators, and invincibility has nothing to do with physical cultivation.
Physical cultivators are at best the ones that can take the most beatings.
"Senior Brother, do you have any ideas that can make us smarter?" Zhao Jingang said excitedly.
When he said this, his eyes lit up and he seemed to want to provoke him directly.
No one can know how determined the body cultivator is to become smarter.
Just like no one knows how determined the Yin Yang Sect monks are to become rich.
"No." Xu Gu said decisively.
“Ah? Then senior brother you…” Zhao Jingang felt very disappointed and couldn’t accept it. He felt like his dream was shattered.
Xu Gu said: "However, there is a compromise."
"What method?" Zhao Jingang suddenly looked up and asked.
"Do you need to be smart if you stay with me?" Xu Gu asked with a smile.
"Of course not." Zhao Jingang said without thinking, "Follow Senior Brother Xu. Senior Brother Xu's wisdom is my wisdom."
"That's right." Xu Gu said.
"So, Senior Brother, what you mean is that we physical cultivators should all bring a think tank?" Zhao Jingang scratched his head, thinking that this method was a bit unreliable, and then said:
“It’s hard to find a trustworthy and qualified think tank.
"For example, when we entered the Demonic Path's ancestral land this time, we were forced to separate. Even if there is a think tank following you at all times, there will still be times when we will be separated."
"It's not that." Xu Gu shook his head, his face slightly darkening. Why do you think I would give such a stupid suggestion?
Xu Gu didn't mean to keep the secret, and said directly: "Let me tell you straight, uh, you may not understand if I tell you straight.
"For example, you are a weapon refiner, so you should know the existence of weapon spirits, right?"
"Of course." Zhao Jingang nodded. He was an instrument cultivator, and a very talented one at that. Of course he knew about the existence of instrument spirits.
All things have spirits, not just flowers, plants, trees, fish, insects, birds and beasts, which can give birth to spiritual intelligence. Some powerful magic weapons and instruments, after being carefully refined by their masters, can also give birth to spiritual intelligence and wisdom.
Zhao Jingang was about to explain to Xu Gu what a weapon spirit was, and then, as if he suddenly thought of something, his eyes lit up and he said, "Brother, do you want me to cultivate a weapon spirit that is full of wisdom?"
Xu Gu paused for a moment and said, "It can be considered as such."
However, Zhao Jingang hesitated and said:
"But the spirit of the weapon follows its master. If the master is smart, the spirit of the weapon he cultivates may be smart. However, if the master is not smart, the spirit of the weapon he cultivates will definitely not be very smart.
“Moreover, it is too difficult to cultivate a weapon spirit. Maybe I have to wait until I reach the fusion stage before I can have my first weapon spirit.
"Using a weapon spirit that someone else has sacrificed, firstly, it may not be loyal to you, secondly, it may not adapt to you, and thirdly, the weapon spirit is too strong. If I bring it with me now, it will not serve as a training ground. It is better to bring a strong bodyguard.
"Also, even if you cultivate a weaker weapon spirit in advance, you will still end up being separated from the weapon spirit."
Xu Gu looked at Zhao Jingang in surprise.
Who says that body cultivators are not smart? Isn't this very smart?
He's just a bit straight-minded.
Xu Gu didn't care and said with a smile: "Asking about your weapon spirit is not to ask you to sacrifice the weapon spirit, but to remind you of the principle of the birth of the weapon spirit."
"The principle of the birth of the instrument spirit?" Zhao Jingang answered immediately: "It is no different from the birth of other souls. In simple terms, it is all consciousness nurtured by matter under the nourishment of energy.
"The weapon spirit is the soul of the magic weapon, and the magic weapon is the body of the weapon spirit."
Xu Gu nodded, very satisfied.
Originally, I thought it would be difficult to guide Zhao Jingang, who was a physical cultivator, after all, he had too deep a stereotype of physical cultivators. I didn't expect that although Zhao Jingang's thinking was relatively straightforward, he was very insightful.
Basically, wherever he pointed, Zhao Jingang's thoughts would follow.
This may be the reason why physical cultivation can exist and become strong.
Be kind and follow the flow.
Xu Gu continued to induce, "Since the principles are similar, what is the difference between special creatures such as weapon spirits, formation spirits, talisman spirits, puppet spirits, etc.?"
Zhao Jingang was silent for a moment, thinking briefly, and finally said hesitantly:
“The birth environment is different, and the role is also different.
“As far as the birth environment is concerned, weapon spirits are born in weapons, array spirits are born in powerful arrays, talisman spirits are born in powerful talismans, and the same is true for puppet spirits, which are born in powerful puppets.
“As for their functions, weapon spirits are born from magical weapons and treasures, and are constantly used by their masters to unleash various spells and magical powers. Therefore, they know various corresponding spells and magical powers. They can unleash spells and magical powers themselves, and can also enhance the power of their masters’ spells.
"The same is true for formation spirits, talisman spirits, and puppet spirits. They tend to enhance the power of formations, talismans, and puppets respectively."
After saying this, Zhao Jingang felt a little nervous, fearing that Xu Gu would be dissatisfied and give up on instructing him. He asked cautiously, "Is this answer appropriate?"
"Very appropriate." Xu Gu nodded slightly, the corners of his mouth raised, and finally got straight to the point: "If that's the case, why can't you also nourish a spirit of wisdom in your body?"
"Ah?" Zhao Jingang blinked in surprise after hearing Xu Gu's words, and for a moment he suspected that he had heard it wrong.
"In my body? To nourish a spirit of wisdom?" Zhao Jingang repeated doubtfully.
"Yes." Xu Gu nodded with a smile.
"Ah? This?" Zhao Jingang's eyes widened, he stood there in a daze, his mind went blank, he didn't know what to say.
This somewhat subverted his perception.
Therefore, it seemed so incredible to him.
"Why is it so?" Xu Gu asked solemnly, "Can't the body of a physical cultivator be compared with the body of a magic weapon, a talisman, or a formation?"
"Of course." Zhao Jingang said directly and proudly: "The body of a physical cultivator is invincible in the world. No one can compare to him."
"That's it." Xu Gu said.
“But…” Zhao Jingang still said with great difficulty: “But, strictly speaking, my body has already given birth to spiritual intelligence, that is me. It can no longer give birth to spiritual intelligence.”
Although all things have spirits, most of them can only have one spirit.
It is almost impossible for an object to have two intelligences.
At least, giving birth to a second spiritual intelligence is extremely difficult, almost impossible.
"Moreover, if a second spiritual intelligence is born, will I still be myself?" Zhao Jingang asked after serious consideration.
"Didn't I tell you the answers to these two questions a long time ago?" Xu Gu said with a playful look.
"What's the answer?" Zhao Jingang scratched his head again, very confused and unable to figure it out.
"Your brain is really not flexible?" Xu Gu was surprised, but not surprised. He said patiently:
"What are the characteristics of the magical power I asked you to improve?"
"Hiss!" Zhao Jingang suddenly took a breath of cold air and looked at Xu Gu in amazement, his eyes full of shock and admiration, and he couldn't believe it: "Oh my God, Senior Brother, you are really a genius!
"What the hell is your brain like?
“Brother, what you mean is to plunder the spirit of others, slowly nourish their consciousness, and condense a second spiritual wisdom.
"Then, use special means to restrain and limit this spiritual intelligence so that it cannot seize control of my body?
"If the spiritual intelligence that I cultivate possesses extremely strong wisdom and is a spirit of wisdom, then when I encounter a problem, I can directly ask it."
The more Zhao Jingang spoke, the more excited he became. His breathing became rapid, his hands were shaking, and he was totally out of control.
It is no exaggeration to say that if this road can be paved, the physical practitioners will take off directly!
The only shortcoming will also be made up!
No, not to make up for it, but to turn it into a strength!
However, Zhao Jingang hesitated again and said in embarrassment: "How can I be sure that it is a spirit of wisdom? And how can I be sure that it will really think for me? Instead of using its wisdom to play with me in its hands?"
Xu Gu had anticipated Zhao Jingang's question and answered directly, "Specialized training.
“A weapon spirit is not born as a weapon spirit. Instead, it is a spirit body that is created after its master uses it to perform countless spells and magical powers. It is a spirit body that is specially designed to enhance the power of the weapon.
"Puppet Spirit..."
"I understand!" Zhao Jingang answered quickly, "Do I need to keep feeding it with various books that represent wisdom?"
"It's a high-quality book. To be more precise, it's high-quality content. History books, military books, books about saints, and so on." Xu Gu spread his palms and corrected: "If you feed it some erotic novels, then it can't be considered a spirit of wisdom, but only a spirit of color."
"Indeed." Zhao Jingang nodded excitedly, extremely happy.
Logically speaking, this path is feasible!
"Then how can I make the spirit of wisdom have no selfish intentions towards me and not harm me?" Zhao Jingang asked again.
This worried him a lot.
Because he is not smart. If he has a very smart soul in his body, he will probably be manipulated by it even with many restrictions.
"This involves artificial intelligence, uh, the underlying logic of the spirit of wisdom." Xu Gu said: "Why don't weapon spirits, formation spirits, and talisman spirits betray their masters?
“Because, before these magic tools, spirit formations, spirit talismans and other things had any spiritual intelligence, their owners had already used various means to refine them.
“Such as using blood essence, soul power, spirit energy and other media to control them.
"And these substances and forces that control them eventually become the basic components of their spiritual intelligence."
Zhao Jingang suddenly realized, took a deep breath and said:
"In other words, control over them is their foundation, and they simply cannot violate it!"
“Right.” Seeing that Zhao Jingang understood, Xu Gu smiled and said, “So, what you have to do is very simple.
"First, improve the magical power you have realized.
"You must ensure that the consciousness created by absorbing the energy of others does not snatch your control over your body.
“Then, you can try to absorb the spirit of others, break it down and reshape it into new soil, and continuously carve your control over it.
“Next, it is a matter of continuous sacrifice and cultivation to nourish spiritual wisdom.
“Once this spiritual wisdom is initially nurtured, you can devour the energy and spirit of others to strengthen this spiritual wisdom.
“At the same time, we must also begin to feed it a large amount of high-quality books and gradually cultivate it into a spirit of wisdom.
"Once the Spirit of Wisdom is successfully cultivated, you can directly ask the Spirit of Wisdom for its opinion when you encounter a problem."
"I understand." Zhao Jingang wrote down everything Xu Gu said. His hands were shaking while he was writing. He was so excited.
He was even a little nervous.
Because this matter has such a huge impact.
Once, he did it!
Then not only will he surpass his father, he can even easily surpass all his ancestors!
In the field of physical cultivation, he will eventually become the second highest mountain besides the ancestor of physical cultivation! He will be praised by countless physical cultivators and be honored as the Saint Ancestor of Physical Cultivation!
(End of this chapter)
