Chapter 1441: Chapter 152: Expelling Evil and Eliminating Misfortune
The ferocious and sinister energy streams that were once violently surging began to weaken gradually. As Ah Dai continuously absorbed them, their impact slowly diminished. Ah Dai felt that while the energy he contained within himself was gradually neutralized in the confrontation with these two forces, his mind became increasingly clear. Moreover, the remaining True Qi was more than sufficient to completely devour the ferocious and sinister energies. He knew that he was finally about to regain control over his body.
Although his True Qi energy was weakening, Ah Dai felt that his mastery over energy had become more adept and assured. The golden energy pouch, under his control, generated a force of suction, pulling the ferocious and sinister energies through his fortified meridians into the vast reservoir of True Qi to be digested. He had no sense of how much time had passed, but at last, Ah Dai delightedly realized that he could no longer absorb any ferocious or sinister energy. Though he could still sense faint traces of their presence, they could no longer pose a threat to him. Ah Dai understood that as long as there remained even a shred of evil intention in his heart, the ferocious and sinister energies could never be completely eradicated. But how could he abandon his quest for revenge? His deep resentment towards the Assassin’s Guild would never be so easily swayed. Thus, he decided to temporarily set aside the root cause of the ferocious and sinister energies and focus on reclaiming control of his body first.
Ah Dai did not rush to delve into the cleansed meridians of his brain. To prepare for any uncertainties that might arise, he needed to maintain his True Qi in peak condition. Slowly, he withdrew the golden liquid energy from his body’s meridians back into his Dantian. The golden ocean within his Dantian had visibly diminished. Ah Dai submerged his shrunken body into the golden ocean, relying on his willpower to stir the waves into motion. Under his deliberate guidance, the dense True Qi surged through his meridians, rising steadily and irresistibly as it spread not only through familiar territories but also flowed toward a convergence in his brain. Wherever the golden energy passed, it continuously fortified the fragile meridians within his brain, replenishing lost energy bit by bit. Suddenly, when the golden energy reached the center of his brain, Ah Dai felt something—a presence of unusual importance, drawing and calling to him. His mind stirred. He withdrew his True Qi and avoided the central entity, choosing instead to rotate and circulate within other meridians.
As his cultivation method continued to operate, the golden ocean within his Dantian gradually refilled. Ah Dai could clearly sense his body absorbing the golden ocean’s energy, growing increasingly robust. His Golden Body had finally returned to its original state. Suppressing the surge of excitement in his heart, Ah Dai knew that now was the critical moment. Whether he could restore his spiritual power back to its origin depended on this attempt. Guiding his body gently to follow the golden waves, he entered a river, swimming upstream swiftly toward his brain. With the repairs provided by his True Qi, the meridians in his brain not only recovered but had become even stronger. The residual ferocious and sinister energies showed no trace of themselves—where they had escaped to, Ah Dai could not discern. His focus was no longer on the lingering malevolent energies; all he wished was to reclaim control over his body as quickly as possible. Carefully entering the meridians of his brain, Ah Dai attentively traced the intricate and subtle pathways, inching deeper into his brain and searching for the central energy he had sensed earlier.
Persistence paid off. Finally, after what felt like an interminable journey, Ah Dai sensed the energy closely linked to him once more. Overcome with joy, he moved toward the deepest meridians of his brain. The sensation became increasingly intense. Then, after passing through several meridian channels, the pathways abruptly vanished. Light flooded his vision, and Ah Dai found himself standing within a wondrous space. Before him lay a milky-white lake. Unlike the turbulent golden ocean in his Dantian, the lake appeared boundlessly pure. The surface rippled gently now and then, and the milky-white liquid within seemed to be constantly beckoning him. Step by step, Ah Dai approached the edge of the lake. He knew this was his Sea of Consciousness, and the milky-white water represented his spiritual power. Gazing at his own golden form and then at the lake before him, Ah Dai steeled himself. Leaping forward, he plunged into the milky-white waters. The surface rippled upon impact, and the golden form of Ah Dai sank into the milky liquid. At the moment his Golden Body submerged into the milky-white lake, time seemed to freeze. The entire Sea of Consciousness churned violently as wave after wave of milky-white liquid crashed against Ah Dai’s golden form. Boom! Ah Dai felt as if his mind had exploded; his vision turned to complete whiteness, and all traces of reality vanished as his consciousness slipped into a deep state of slumber.
Xuan Yue sped through the skies. Although she had only visited Mount Tian Gang once, it felt uncannily familiar. After receiving the Pope’s command, she had departed the church early the next morning and headed straight to the Tian Gang mountain range alone. Over the past few months, through arduous self-training, her Divine Energy had significantly advanced, with her cultivation far surpassing that of the other two Red Robe Priests, closely rivaling the Pope. Wrapped in Divine Energy, her body soared forward with ease. Suddenly, the gentle sound of flowing water echoed vividly in her ears. Xuan Yue’s entire body quivered, and she gracefully landed on the ground. Her expression began to shift, and her clear, enchanting eyes misted over with a fine haze. How familiar this sound of flowing water was! She recalled that four years ago, it was right here where her bond with Ah Dai had begun to deepen.
