Chapter 9: Awakening the Spirit

  The third major step in condensing the externalized body is to start the spirit, which is also the most important step. If there is a slight mistake, not only will the condensation of the externalized body fail, but even Tang Song himself will be in danger of losing his life.

  Qǐ líng is the core step of the three-life reincarnation method. If the externalized body does not have a soul, it is no different from an inanimate object.

  This is also where the true reversal of heaven lies in the Three Lives Wheel of Reincarnation.

  Able to grant a physical body a true soul, and this soul is consistent with the main body of Tang Song, but also has independent thoughts, can practice independently, completely unrestricted.

  This is no longer a human means.

  Even if Tang Song's experience is short, he can still sense it.

  This is already the divine power of the Creator.

  It's just that the thought of soul separation makes Tang Song shudder, and the pain is something he can imagine even if that senior martial arts legend doesn't say it.

  But having come this far, he had no choice but to press on boldly.

  After two days of preparation, Tang Song adjusted his spirit to its best state and prepared for soul splitting.

  The Three Lives Reincarnation Technique requires splitting into two separate bodies and adding a main body, so the soul must be divided into three.

  So he had to endure twice the pain of separating his soul.

  Of course, a one-time soul separation twice is absolutely unbearable for Tang Song. Although he has two souls merged together, much stronger than ordinary souls.

  But an untempered soul can't withstand much turmoil.

  Tang Song would be content if they could part ways peacefully just once.

  As long as he can cultivate a clone, he at least has the power of self-preservation.

  A three-stage demon core condensed external incarnation, although it is impossible to retain the strength of the three-stage demon beast before its death after success, but a part can still be done.

  After all, this is the demon core of a third-order demon beast used as the dantian core for a clone.

  Hiss!

  Tang Song let out a pained scream, he had just tried to separate his soul from his body but the pain was so intense that it almost caused him to faint.

  The pain of this soul is completely different from the physical pain.

  Even if it was a moment of residual disability from his past life, he endured great pain, but it was not even one ten-thousandth of this pain.

  In an instant, Tang Song's forehead was covered with beads of sweat as big as beans.

  Tang Song hastily stopped, it was really too painful, he even wanted to give up.

  What a strong person you were in your past life, if it were someone else, they would have fainted long ago.

  After adjusting, Tang Song's eyes brightened again. To eat bitterness is to be a superior person, and if you want to reap rewards, you must make sacrifices.

  The more you put in, the more you will get out.

  The Three Lives Reincarnation Technique, this kind of creator-like method's skill, wanting to successfully cultivate it, absolutely isn't something that can be accomplished easily.

  Now I understand, in this world, there is no such thing as a free lunch.

  But after turning back, the desperate moment has passed, now there is hope, he will absolutely not give up.

  Even if he had to risk his life, he would still insist on carrying on.

  Gritting his teeth, Tang Song once again activated the Three Lives Reincarnation Technique, transforming his consciousness into a knife that sliced towards his own soul.

  Roar!

  Tang Song's hands grasped the ground tightly, and soon they were bleeding from rubbing against the stones. But Tang Song could no longer feel the intense pain in his fingers, because his soul was in even greater agony.

  Wave after wave of intense pain crashed against his consciousness, trying to make him collapse, and then thoroughly push his consciousness.

  But Tong Song gritted his teeth and struggled with pain to the end.

  "I've been through so much hardship in my past life, I've endured it all. I don't believe Tang Song can't do it!" Tang Song let out a low growl, trying to alleviate some of the pain by shouting.

  But the pain that comes from the soul, without experiencing it, is absolutely unimaginable. That kind of heart-piercing pain is even a hundred times stronger than the pain of having one's fingers connected to their heart.

  It's only people like Tang Song who have suffered all sorts of hardships in their past lives, know that opportunities are hard to come by, and have merged with another soul in this life, can hold on.

  Hmph!

  Ahh!

  At last, the knife of consciousness cut off one-third of his soul. The pain of drowsiness made Tang Song let out a beastly roar, with bulging veins on his forehead, heavy breathing, and a pale face.

  Tang Song wanted to faint, one-third of his soul had left him, causing severe trauma to his consciousness, now extremely weak. However, reason told him that at this moment, he absolutely could not faint, otherwise everything would be in vain, and all the suffering he had endured would have been for nothing.

  Gritting his teeth, Tang Song sent the separated soul into the demon core within his incarnation.

  The hands of the incarnation grasped each other, and a mysterious connection was established between the two physical bodies.

  Soon, one-third of the soul entered the demon core inside the incarnation.

  Boom!

  Something strange happened, and Tang Song seemed to see another self, a true other self was born.

  It's a magical feeling, as if you've created a new life out of thin air.

  This is completely different from giving birth.

  This is completely created out of thin air, without genetic inheritance, only with the continuation of the soul.

  Awaken the spirit, let the soul in the incarnation truly awaken, then thoroughly accept this flesh body, and finally evolve into an independent life.

  But this life is mainly about Tang and Song dynasties.

  That feeling is wonderful, Tang Song controlled all of a life.

  Finally, he fainted with a sweet smile, and his incarnation transformed into a stream of light that entered Tang Song's body.

  The soul that has just separated is still very weak and must grow slowly, cultivating and expanding itself.

  But this flesh has already had its own new consciousness, although it is very weak and small, but as long as there is enough time, it can grow into a healthy and complete life form.

  This sleep was very solid for Tang Song, although his soul had weakened a lot, but he felt at ease in his heart.

  He woke up hungry, unaware of how long he had slept. His stomach was protesting loudly, and Tang Song had no choice but to get up and eat something.

  The small mountain-like pile of sand fruit had already gone more than half, Tang Song calculated that according to the consumption rate of the sand fruit, he had been in this cave for almost a month.

  A month's time had finally given Tang Song a glimmer of hope that he could make it out alive.

  After eating the sand skin fruit, Tang Song regained his spirit and successfully condensed his first incarnation. He would next make this incarnation truly grow up.

  At the movement of his mind, a young man identical with himself appeared before him; and it was not until he had awakened that this duplicate proved to be merely an illusion.

  Eyes shining with soul, face bearing a tender smile.

  Tang Song looked at him, a smile on his face. This incarnation was still immature in terms of spiritual intelligence, but he already had wisdom, although this wisdom had not yet matured.

  "This is really fulfilling!" Tang Song sighed with emotion.

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