From the 0th realm to the 10th realm, every 10% increase in Daoization represents a major leap, a transformation in life itself.
Every such major leap enhances the various abilities of the cultivator.
Meanwhile, every 5% increase in Daoization represents a minor leap, which brings slight improvements to the cultivator’s control over Primordial Spirit power, thought, comprehension, memory, and various skills on the divine chart.
Today, Zhou Bai wanted to increase his Daoization to 5% in order to enhance his control over the power of the Primordial Spirit and the power of each skill on the divine chart, as well as to improve his score in the second round.
Previously, due to the dangers of increasing Daoization, Zhou Bai had always been cautious and deliberately controlled the increase of his Daoization.
Moreover, Zhou Bai had tried to use laziness points to increase his Daoization a few days ago, but a 0.1% increase required 1000 laziness points, which made Zhou Bai somewhat reluctant, as the cost was too great. Besides, he was afraid that forcibly increasing it would carry a higher risk of anomalies than cultivating on his own.
This time, however, the morning’s written exam had pushed him to decide to break through the 5% Daoization on his own that night, aiming for an overwhelming score in both the second and third rounds.
"Tina’s cultivation level is at 4% Daoization, with a Primordial Spirit value of 185. Comparing with Tina’s progress, even if Zuo Dao and the others are geniuses, I estimate they can only be slightly higher at most; this cat is practically cultivating almost 24 hours non-stop.
If I can increase my Daoization to over 5% and add a Primordial Spirit value of 287, I will definitely be far ahead of them."
"Daoization 4.9%, that’s the limit that Daozang 04 can enhance. To break through to 5%, I need to read Daozang 05. This is the first major threshold of Daoization. Among my peers, I fear no one has crossed it yet."
"Fortunately, I had already prepared in advance, having studied the material related to Daozang 05, and with the resistance I have when lying down, there shouldn’t be a problem."
Zhou Bai’s primary introductory materials were the incredibly detailed notes by Zuo Dao.
But Zuo Dao’s notes only covered understanding from 0% to 1%; thereafter, Zhou Bai’s advancements relied on the plethora of materials in the library and Christina’s coaching.
Most importantly, his resistance while lying down was what assured him of reaching 5% today. Otherwise, being overzealous and reckless would be violating the three major rules of cultivation.
In the quiet room of the library, Zhou Bai looked at the all-black Daozang 05 in front of him, which emitted a unique aura.
’Daozang 05, it should be more difficult than the previous Daozangs; I heard that many cultivators had anomalies while reading this Daozang 05. I must not be careless.’
Zhou Bai recalled the important instructions in the material regarding the reading of Daozangs, especially from Daozang 05 onwards.
’No matter what happens, do not interfere. If you feel overwhelmed, close the Daozang and stop reading.’
He steadied his spirit silently for half an hour. After much of the agitation from the written exam had subsided, he picked up Daozang 05 and lay on the ground to read it.
"Heaven as my roof, earth as my bed, the Five Mountains and rivers as my bridges…"
As he read aloud, the spiritual mechanisms within and outside Zhou Bai began to operate rapidly, and while breathing in the spirit, he started deciphering the metaphors and secret scripts on the Daozang.
At this moment, Zhou Bai immediately felt the difference from Daozang 00 to Daozang 04. Not only did vague whispers begin to appear by his ears, but Zhou Bai even felt his breathing becoming difficult.
’Don’t panic, no matter what happens, stay calm, ignore it…’
As Zhou Bai read aloud line by line, the lights around him seemed to dim.
In the dim lighting, Zhou Bai’s shadow swayed intermittently.
"Xuandou Essence as my clothing, hiding within the seven elements, in the Land of Flowing Fire…"
In the dimly lit secret room, Zhou Bai, regardless of the strange changes around him, continued to read the scripture word by word, making corresponding analyses in his mind.
Previously, from Daozang 00 to Daozang 04, Zhou Bai only had to lie down, and then the visions were very weak.
But now, with Daozang 05, even the prone Zhou Bai could not completely block the corrupting erosion of Heavenly Dao.
The light grew dimmer, the overhead light flickered faintly, like a tiny spark in the darkness.
The entire quiet room grew quieter and quieter, and Zhou Bai felt as if his own reading voice was gradually fading away, becoming more and more indistinct.
The next moment, with a slight flicker, the light went out completely, and the quiet room plunged into absolute darkness.
But oddly enough, the Daozang 05 in Zhou Bai’s hand remained clearly visible, each large character flickering with a faint red light, as if written in fresh blood.
Zhou Bai’s heart skipped a beat as he suppressed the nervousness within him and continued reading the Daozang.
"Golden gate entwined with lush splendor, nine chambers brightened by amethyst. Riding high across Northern Yuan, softly entering Wu Fa…"
The surroundings were so still it was as if they were enveloped in a void; Zhou Bai felt as if he could even hear his own heartbeat.
However, it was in this environment that something unexpected occurred.
Drip.
Drip.
The sound of water dripping echoed in a corner of the quiet room, causing Zhou Bai to start slightly and pause in his reading of the Dao Text for half a second.
’Why is there a water drip? Is the room leaking?’
’No, don’t think about that; read the Dao Text, no matter what unusual happens, ignore it.’
But as Zhou Bai thought this, while continuing to read the Dao Text, it seemed like in this darkness, another voice was reading the Dao Text alongside him.
"Destroy the scenery and rise among free-floating clouds; majestic peaks surge from high waves. Lingering in delightful accommodations, subtly pointing towards the abstract..."
The room where the Dao Text was being read was meant to be absolutely silent, Zhou Bai was sure he was alone, yet he unmistakably heard another person reading Dao Text.
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Suppressing the nervousness in his heart, Zhou Bai continued to read the Dao Text, but as he read, the other person’s voice seemed to get closer and closer...
"Zhou Bai~~"
A soft call rang beside Zhou Bai’s ear, giving him goosebumps all over.
The voice was slippery and cold, as if emitted by some kind of mollusk.
Zhou Bai controlled his body, forcing himself not to look towards the source, his eyes steadfastly focused on the Dao Text as he continued to read.
Meanwhile, the ticking, dripping sounds kept resonating, like water incessantly dripping off someone.
Zhou Bai could distinctly feel that standing beside him was a person thoroughly soaked, staring at him with a chilling gaze.
’Don’t look, you mustn’t look, ignore him.’
Zhou Bai controlled his gaze, focusing on the Dao Text, while water seemed to drop increasingly more from the person beside him, giving Zhou Bai a feeling of being soaked.
Just as the water level seemed about to rise high enough to completely engulf Zhou Bai...
Suddenly, the space before him lit up—Zhou Bai glanced at the Dao Text in his hands... He had finished reading it.
Zhou Bai touched his head, which was covered entirely in cold sweat.
Looking around at the once-again illuminated quiet room, it was bright and open, nowhere near its previous dim condition.
’An illusion?’
’It felt so real.’
’If lying down feels like this, how explosive is it for others when they cultivate?’
Zhou Bai let out a slight breath, intending to put down his hand and the Dao Text to rest lying down.
But as his right hand touched the ground, he felt something wet and slick.
He quickly turned his head and saw that, to the right side of his body on the floor, there was inexplicably a puddle of water.
Zhou Bai took a deep breath, looking at the Dao Text in his hand and couldn’t help but think.
’Dao Text... distorting the Heavenly Dao... what exactly is it?’
At this moment, the Dao Text seemed unspeakably sinister to Zhou Bai, even its cover had a damp, sticky feel.
Zhou Bai took a prolonged deep breath, calming his mood, and then reopened the Dao Text to begin reading once more.
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