Chapter 295: Chapter 203: Detachment Realm! Breaking out of the shell, Expelling objects, Manifesting form, Possession! _2
"Possession involves attaching oneself to a being with weaker soul power than oneself. This could range from plants and stones, to birds and beasts, or even mortal Martial Artists."
In the Hidden Technique Pavilion, each Cultivation Technique usually only had a detailed introduction. A quarter of an hour later, Jiang Shu had fully grasped the content of the "Vast Tide Soul Cleansing Chapter."
The Detachment Realm, although just one realm, had such intricate divisions that they were no less complicated than the first Four Realms of Martial Arts.
Every minor level crossed represented a qualitative transformation.
"Fortunately, Liang Yuewu is only in the Middle Stage of the Detachment Realm, at the Object-Driving level. If he had reached the Manifestation stage, even if struck by a missile, his soul could have quickly ejected from his body to continue existing in another form. Although experts at the Manifestation stage would also perish if they didn’t find a host within a certain period, they would at least live longer, desperately clinging to life, thus having a possibility of survival."
The more Jiang Shu read, the more astonished he became. If Manifestation was already so impressive, what about the Possession Realm at Perfection?
The Possession Realm could even be compared to reincarnation, except such reincarnation had defined limits; one could never cultivate to the Peak of their previous life in one lifetime.
No rush, let’s look at another one.
After placing the Jade Scroll back, Jiang Shu picked up the last Cultivation Technique.
Compared to the previous technique, this "Heaven and Earth Void Thunder Soul Refining Chapter" had incredibly sparse notes. It started with remarks from a Detachment Realm expert of the Luo Family, warning to "practice with caution."
Upon thorough reading, Jiang Shu understood the reason.
The "Vast Tide Soul Cleansing Chapter," like a proper Cultivation Technique, was orthodox and safe. Although its progress was extremely slow, it wasn’t prone to causing many issues. A Martial Artist in the Acupoint Passage Realm who had opened all 365 acupoints in their body had complete command over their Primordial Power, as if commanding their own limbs.
A slight mistake could be quickly corrected. Even if some injuries occurred, they were minor and could be remedied by Heaven and Earth Treasure Medicines or Supreme Elixirs.
But the "Heaven and Earth Void Thunder Soul Refining Chapter" belonged to a unique method.
The soul feared thunder the most, yet the creator of the technique had specifically chosen to use thunder to temper the soul. Of course, this thunder wasn’t real. Real thunder, with a single strike, would kill not just the soul of a Martial Artist in the Acupoint Passage Realm, but even the soul of one in the Detachment Realm.
The so-called Heaven and Earth Void Thunder used specially made Thunder-attribute Treasures to simulate natural thunder, thereby tempering the soul.
Heaven and Earth Void Thunder... Does electricity count?
The thought flashed through his mind.
Treasures were rare, let alone specialized auxiliary Treasures. Furthermore, even if one possessed them, their power was immensely formidable. A single hit could not be withstood by an ordinary Martial Artist in the Acupoint Passage Realm.
That was why it was distinctly marked "practice with caution."
But if electricity counts... then this Cultivation Method might actually be the most suitable for me!
Holding the "Heaven and Earth Void Thunder Soul Refining Chapter" in hand, Jiang Shu walked out of the Hidden Technique Pavilion.
"Are you done choosing?"
When Jiang Shu arrived, Luo Yu was standing at the staircase’s entrance, spaced out with his eyes slightly closed. It took a few breaths for his soul to return and his eyes to open. Clearly, he had been in a meditative state of soul departure Cultivation.
"My apologies for the trouble, Brother Luo," Jiang Shu nodded, handing over the "Heaven and Earth Void Thunder Soul Refining Chapter."
Luo Yu took the Jade Scroll, furrowed his brows, and glanced at Jiang Shu. Seeing Jiang Shu’s composed expression, he decided not to say anything further.
In his view, Jiang Shu, who had no prominent family background yet had managed to cultivate to the Detachment Realm, undoubtedly possessed great fortune and opportunities.
Perhaps he even has Thunder-attribute auxiliary Treasures.
With the Hundred Dynasties War imminent, who would truly dare to gamble without absolute certainty?
Hurrying downstairs, Jiang Shu handed over the Jade Scroll. The Third Elder of the Luo Family then took out the original and made a copy for Jiang Shu.
"Brother Jiang, the timing of the annual Hundred Dynasties War is determined by the True Martial Sect. It’s confirmed to be this year, but the exact date isn’t fixed. So, during this period, do you plan to stay with our Luo Family, or will you find your own accommodation in the Royal City? If you need it, I have a relatively secluded house in the Royal City."
"As for Tu Yuan, given the size of the Royal City, it’s hard to determine which gate he will enter. Additionally, our energy is limited, and we should focus fully on Cultivation in preparation for the Hundred Dynasties War. Therefore, I plan to station Luo Family members at the city gates. If there’s any sign of him, they will definitely inform you, Brother Jiang. At that time, we can capture him together. You might not know this, but his head is worth quite a lot of Supreme Elixirs in the Great Qing Dynasty."
Luo Yu spoke, his words clearly intending to persuade Jiang Shu to stay.
"Thank you, Brother Luo. But with the Hundred Dynasties War approaching, I’ve always preferred to cultivate alone. Staying at the Luo residence would be an imposition. I’ve saved up some wealth over the years and can afford to live in the Royal City, so I won’t trouble you."
Jiang Shu naturally wouldn’t agree. During his time in the Da Jing Dynasty, he had received the inheritance from Master Ming Lei, advanced to the Fetal Breathing Realm, and used missiles to eliminate Liang Yuewu.
All this had already taken long enough.
If he didn’t return to Xuanxing and emerge from the Heaven and Earth Secret Realm soon, he estimated his parents on the outside would start to worry.
Not to mention, he now possessed the "Heaven and Earth Void Thunder Soul Refining Chapter" and urgently needed to return to Xuanxing to experiment.
If successful, I might even advance from the Soul Departure stage to the Object-Driving stage before the Hundred Dynasties War begins!
"Hmm, then be very careful, Brother Jiang. I’m concerned that because you revealed at the entrance earlier that you came from Qianyuan City, Tu Yuan might be able to guess your identity."
Luo Yu nodded as he spoke, cautiously reminding him.
At such times, the Royal City was already on high alert. As long as Jiang Shu was extra cautious and wasn’t killed instantly, he could definitely hold out until Luo Yu and the Dynasty’s Protectors arrived.
"Naturally."
After bidding farewell to Luo Yu, Jiang Shu activated his Concealing Steps, gradually vanishing into the crowd. He toured the entire Royal City and only entered an extremely luxurious tavern on the evening of the next day.
"Have you heard? The Luo Family had a distinguished guest yesterday, also a genius in the Detachment Realm!"
Inside the hall, an Acupoint Passage Realm drinker, heavy with drink, spoke up.
The best sources for news in the Royal City were always brothels and taverns.
Even the slightest rumor could be picked up by the drinkers.
"Pah, who doesn’t know that? The genius’s surname is Jiang, given name Shu. He was originally a refugee from Pingling County and practiced martial arts at a small martial arts studio. Starting from simple Inner Strength Cultivation Techniques, he climbed all the way to the top. During the Bone Forging Realm, he crossed layers of mountains alone and broke through in Yongning County. He was recognized by the Danxia Chamber of Commerce as a talent, and it was from there that his fame began, embarking on his path as a genius."
Another drinker at a different table, undoubtedly very familiar with Jiang Shu’s life story, started from the very beginning, "Do you know how many years it took for Jiang Genius to get where he is now? Three years! What is a genius? *This* is a genius! I bet that once Jiang Genius participates in the Hundred Dynasties War, he will definitely enter a Sect. In the future, he will undoubtedly be a significant figure in that Sect."
"Three years... To reach this Realm without the backing of a prominent family or clan, his Martial Arts Talent is truly terrifying."
"Indeed! And along the way, Jiang Genius only briefly appeared on the Little Dragon Tiger List. He didn’t even bother with our Royal City’s Dragon Tiger List. He went straight from the Blood Exchange Realm, broke through two Realms consecutively to reach the Detachment Realm, paying no heed to empty fame. No wonder he has achieved what he has now."
"It’s true! I heard from a retainer of the Luo Family that Jiang Genius was undergoing trials in Qianyuan City at the time. That just shows how capable he is."
"There’s no comparison, absolutely no comparison. If I had half of Jiang Genius’s Talent, that would be something."
"Dream on! HAHA! With your build, even a tenth of his Talent would be enough for you to cultivate to the Detachment Realm."
"Get lost, get lost! If you’ve got the guts, let’s have a drinking contest! Loser pays!"
News about Jiang Shu spread wildly within the Royal City. His legendary experiences shocked every low-level Martial Artist.
It turned out that one didn’t have to be a court noble or born into a prominent family to reach such heights.
Countless Martial Artists placed bets in the various gambling houses, betting on Jiang Shu’s success in advancing during this Hundred Dynasties War.
At this time, nobody knew that the subject of their discussion, Jiang Shu, was very calmly paying with Elixirs and entering an extremely ordinary Human-grade private room.
He shielded his surroundings with his spiritual power.
Mind focused... Traverse!
「Xuanxing. A Grade A Heaven and Earth Secret Realm.」