Once, I wanted to be a good person-Chapter 757 - 182. Survey Harvest: The Second Mortality-Shedding Level Master!_2
Chapter 757: 182. Survey Harvest: The Second Mortality-Shedding Level Master!_2
The Sima family’s fundamental ability is quite peculiar. It’s called “Fury,” a powerful Martial Combat Awakening Ability. It’s said that the angrier they get, the stronger they become, with their strength potentially undergoing one or two stages of transformation, greatly enhancing their initial power.
This also leads the Sima family members to never hide their emotions. Their actions and behavior are arrogant and lawless. This is not only because of their inherent strength but also because they deliberately ensure their mood is incredibly smooth most of the time.
This way, when a fight breaks out, they only need to hold back a little for their enemies to provoke them into becoming extremely irate and furious, thereby doubling their strength.
Normally, such behavior would be shunned by the Federation or other families. But perhaps because of their straightforward nature, the Federation implicitly supports the Sima family to suppress the Zeng family, also in Yunlan State. This has further fostered the Sima family’s lawless behavior.
After listening to Sima Liu’s explanation, Fang Ze finally understood why Sima Jin was so arrogant and domineering: daring to act against other nobles in other states’ capitals! It all made sense.
However, this also rang a warning bell for Fang Ze: he had offended the Sima family and even captured two of their high-ranking members, an elder and a younger one. If it were other noble families, they might find a way to resolve the issue first before seeking revenge slowly.
But, given the Sima family’s style, they might actually hit back directly. It’s even possible for a Demigod to come in person…
Fang Ze couldn’t help but feel a chill in his heart.
A Demigod… the pinnacle of strength in this world.
Well, his family also had one. Not really a big deal.
Of course, a Demigod in their prime and a dying one with only their spirit visiting are certainly different, so Fang Ze thought he should still make full preparations and quickly increase his own strength and power!
Thinking this way, Fang Ze asked Sima Liu for more information on other aspects and then stealthily steered the conversation toward the topic of advancing from Yang Transformation Stage to Mortality-Shedding Stage.
Sima Liu didn’t seem suspicious at all, or perhaps he was already utterly loyal to Fang Ze, not thinking much of it. So, he detailed the methods and processes for advancing from Yang Transformation Stage to Mortality-Shedding Stage.
According to his description, the Yang Transformation Stage is entirely different from other levels. If other stages involve the cultivation of “strength,” then the Yang Transformation Stage focuses on the cultivation of the “mind.”
Upon reaching the Yang Transformation Stage, Awakeners must not only enhance their power but also gradually perfect their mind, achieving complete perfection: this is the first minor stage of Yang Transformation Stage, “Flawlessness.”
Next, after achieving mental perfection, Awakeners need to find their true inner self and manifest the embryonic form of their unique Dharma Aspect: this is the second minor stage of the Yang Transformation Stage, “True Form.”
Once the Dharma Aspect is created, Awakeners must nurture it over the years with their mental power, allowing it to grow bit by bit until it becomes a fearsome force that can be projected externally. Strictly speaking, from the moment the Dharma Aspect is conceived to its final maturation, making it possible for short-term use, all belong to the third minor stage of the Yang Transformation Stage, “Spiritual Essence.”
Thus, Yang Transformation not only transforms one’s physical body but also their Dharma Aspect.
As for how to break through to the Mortality-Shedding Stage after reaching the pinnacle of Yang Transformation, Fang Ze received a surprisingly reasonable yet unexpected answer from Sima Liu: breaking through requires using special Heavenly Treasures and Earthly Marvels!
It’s said that when an Awakener has nurtured their Dharma Aspect to its peak, they need a certain item called “Mortality-Shedding Fruit” to transform it, fully merging their Dharma Aspect with their physical body and soul, thus shedding their mortal form and achieving transcendence.
This “Mortality-Shedding Fruit” only grows in a certain treacherous location within the Spirit Realm. This place is so bizarre that it strips all creatures of their positional grids, retaining only their original strength.
In other words, if a Mortality-Shedding Demigod goes there, their power will drop to the Mortality-Shedding level; if an Ascension Demigod goes, their power will drop to the Ascension level; if an Absolute Pinnacle Demigod goes, their power will drop to the Absolute Pinnacle level, no longer benefiting from positional grid bonuses.
Due to special reasons, only Ascension Stage individuals can ensure their safety in the area where the “Mortality-Shedding Fruit” grows. Mortality-Shedding Stage individuals almost certainly face death.
This has led to several phenomena within the Federation.
1. The Federation and various noble families can strictly control the birth of Mortality-Shedding stage individuals. Those unaware of the method, the area, or the channels to obtain the Mortality-Shedding Fruit will always be stuck at the Yang Transformation Stage.
2. All individuals who reach the Mortality-Shedding Stage are trusted confidants of the Federation or various noble families, forming the top combat power within their families.
3. Families of Mortality-Shedding Demigods are extremely weak because they cannot obtain the Mortality-Shedding Fruit themselves. They lag far behind in strength compared to other families and are more easily controlled by the Federation. This is the fundamental reason why the Federation has grown increasingly powerful, controlling most states over the years.
Upon learning this method, Fang Ze finally understood why Black Bull, despite his apparent talent, had been stuck at the pinnacle of Yang Transformation Stage for over ten years without making any progress.
He also understood why the remaining experts of the Si Family could only reach the Yang Transformation Stage.
The path to transcendence in this world is truly fraught with challenges at every step!
Thinking about his own family’s experts stuck at the peak of Yang Transformation, Fang Ze couldn’t help but feel a bit headache: are his family’s experts destined to be stuck at the peak of Yang Transformation forever?
Moreover, the trouble is, if he can’t obtain the Mortality-Shedding Fruit, not only them, but he himself might also be stuck at the Mortality-Shedding Stage in the future.
With this in mind, after confirming with Sima Liu that there was no important information left out, Fang Ze first used his “Faith Trade” ability to ensure he could contact Sima Liu any time in the guise of a devil. He also instructed Sima Liu not to reveal or hint at his existence to the outside world before unlinking him.
Fang Ze wanted to make good use of Sima Liu. After all, his Devil Sect was developing rapidly and would likely face many challenges soon. Having such an expert in the shadows could quell many matters while shocking many!
While plotting this, Fang Ze restored the Late-Night Investigation Room to its original state. Muttering “Mortality-Shedding Fruit, Mortality-Shedding Fruit… where can I get the Mortality-Shedding Fruit?” he approached the table to check tonight’s harvest.
Having fully controlled Sima Liu tonight and obtained valuable intelligence from him, Fang Ze believed there would be a good harvest.
Thinking this, he looked at the desk where the harvest was placed.
On the desk was a small, jade-like item resembling a crescent moon, seemingly a pendant.
“A pendant? An extraordinary treasure?”
Thinking this, Fang Ze curiously reached out to examine the pendant, trying to appraise what it was.
A minute later, a simple piece of information appeared out of nowhere in Fang Ze’s mind.
Initially, Fang Ze casually read the information. Moments later, he was stunned.
“What?”
“Mortality-Shedding Fruit?!”
Looking down at the item in his hand that looked nothing like a “fruit,” Fang Ze exclaimed, “How is this supposed to be something edible?”
“Is it really ‘crunchy’ with a taste of flesh and blood?”
After a myriad of curses ran through his mind, Fang Ze suddenly realized: huh… I actually got a Mortality-Shedding Fruit. Does this mean I could select someone to advance to the Mortality-Shedding Stage?
Gasp? A second Mortality-Shedding Stage expert? And one who could be openly shown?
Fang Ze was momentarily exhilarated!
If asked, he could always claim it was left by the Si Family. This could work!
