si-mexico Chapter 153: Soul Awakening
Chapter 153: Soul Awakening
The smoke had not yet dispersed, and the space around the mysterious man seemed to solidify. The flames of the Fire Cloud Evil God that were powerful enough to melt gold and iron could not move forward at all. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li were both shocked by this scene. They had never seen such a powerful force, as if the laws of heaven and earth were all subservient to him.
"Who are you? How dare you interfere in my affairs?" Fire Cloud Evil God roared, but there was a subtle fear in his voice.
The mysterious man ignored Huoyun Evil God. He slowly squatted down, stretched out his pale and slender fingers, and gently tapped Gao Xingchen's eyebrows.
A warm and powerful force instantly surged into Gao Xingchen's body. He felt that all his sealed meridians were opened at this moment, and his originally exhausted Dantian was filled with spiritual energy again. What shocked him even more was that this force seemed to contain some special energy, which constantly cleansed his mind and swept away the fear and despair that he had originally felt due to the loss of his cultivation.
"Your heart is too fragile. Only when your mind is strong can you truly control power." The mysterious man retracted his fingers and said lightly. His voice was like a flowing spring, but it contained an irresistible majesty.
Gao Xingchen stared at the mysterious man in a daze. He had never thought that the true meaning of power lies in the mind. He had always attached too much importance to cultivation and neglected the cultivation of the heart. If the mysterious man had not appeared in time, he would probably have been swallowed by the wrath of the Fire Cloud Evil God.
The mysterious man seemed to see through Gao Xingchen's thoughts. He stood up, pointed to the sky in the distance and said, "Look, what is that?"
Gao Xingchen looked in the direction of the mysterious man's finger, and saw that black cracks suddenly appeared in the originally clear sky, as if something terrible was about to come out of it.
"That's the inner demon. Everyone has an inner demon in their heart. It will amplify your fear and desire and make you lose yourself." The mysterious man said calmly, "Only by defeating the inner demon can you truly control your own destiny."
Gao Xingchen's heart trembled. He knew what the mysterious man said was true. He was also troubled by his inner demons and lost in the pursuit of power. If it weren't for Nan Li's appearance, he might have become another Fire Cloud Evil God.
"How can I defeat my inner demons?" Gao Xingchen asked, his voice full of desire.
The mysterious man smiled and said, "The inner demon comes from within, and needs to be defeated with the heart. I will teach you a set of mental skills called "Mingxin Jue", which can help you calm your mind, see through illusions, and ultimately defeat the inner demon."
After that, the mysterious man passed on the mantra of the "Ming Xin Jue" to Gao Xingchen. Gao Xingchen memorized it carefully, knowing that this set of mental skills would be the most important guide for his future cultivation.
"Remember, the true meaning of power lies in protection, not killing." The mysterious man finally said, then turned and turned into a black shadow, disappearing into the night.
Gao Xingchen looked at the direction where the mysterious man disappeared, his heart filled with gratitude and admiration. He knew that he had met a real strong man, a strong man who not only had great strength, but also had a strong heart.
At this moment, Gao Xingchen also made up his mind that he must practice hard to make himself stronger, not only to protect himself and the people around him, but also to protect this world and prevent it from being eroded by evil.
At this time, Nan Li, who had been silent all the time, walked to Gao Xingchen, with a hint of worry and doubt in her clear eyes: "Are you okay?"
Gao Xingchen turned to look at Nan Li with a confident smile on his face: "I'm fine, I feel better than ever before." He told Nan Li the concept of "strong mind" taught by the mysterious man, and encouraged her to start practicing mind. Nan Li looked at Gao Xingchen's determined eyes, and a ripple appeared in her heart. She had always lived in killing and shadows, and never thought about the power of the mind.
The two of them sat cross-legged, and under the moonlight, Gao Xingchen slowly recited the formula of "Ming Xin Jue", and Nan Li closed her eyes and concentrated, trying to experience this magical mental method with her heart. An unprecedented sense of tranquility and peace gradually enveloped the two of them, and their hearts seemed to be connected together, and each other's breathing and heartbeats were clearly audible.
At this moment, the Fire Cloud Evil God launched another attack, and the violent flames attacked the two of them like a volcanic eruption. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li opened their eyes at the same time, and their eyes met, each of them was full of determination and tacit understanding. They didn't need words, just a glance, they could understand each other's thoughts.
Gao Xingchen formed seals with his hands, and golden runes flew out from his hands, forming a huge golden light shield in the air, covering him and Nan Li. The flames of the Fire Cloud Evil God hit the light shield, making a deafening explosion, but it could not shake the light shield at all.
Nan Li's figure flashed, and she turned into a black lightning, and instantly appeared behind Huoyun Evil God. A cold light flashed in her hand, and a sharp dagger silently pierced into the back of Huoyun Evil God.
"Ah!" Huoyun Evil God screamed, his body trembled violently, and the flames on his body gradually extinguished. He never thought that he would be defeated by these two young men whose cultivation was far inferior to his.
"You lose." Gao Xingchen's voice was calm and majestic, as if he was judging the fate of Huoyun Evil God.
Huoyun Evil God fell to the ground unwillingly, his eyes full of resentment and unwillingness. He struggled to get up, but finally lowered his head powerlessly.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li stood side by side, looking at the Fire Cloud Evil God lying on the ground, but they did not feel a trace of joy in their hearts, only endless emotion. They knew that this battle was just the beginning, and there would be more difficult challenges waiting for them in the future.
However, they are no longer afraid because they possess the most powerful power - the power of the mind.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li returned to the sect and informed the headmaster and other elders about the Fire Cloud Evil God. Everyone looked at Gao Xingchen and Nan Li with new eyes. They did not expect that these two young disciples would have such powerful strength, and they did not expect that they could defeat the arrogant Fire Cloud Evil God.
"Xingchen, you have really changed." The eldest brother patted Gao Xingchen on the shoulder, feeling deeply moved.
Gao Xingchen just smiled slightly, he knew that all this was due to "strong mind". He wanted to pass this power to more people, so that everyone can overcome the fear and desire in their hearts and become a real strong person.
After defeating the Fire Cloud Evil God, Gao Xingchen's position in the sect has changed dramatically. Those disciples who used to treat him coldly and even laughed at his obsession with formations are now full of awe and admiration for him. They have witnessed Gao Xingchen's feat of breaking through himself and defeating the strong with the weak at the critical moment of life and death, and they have also felt the invisible leadership temperament emanating from him.
"Senior Brother Gao, how did you do it? Can you teach us?" Some young disciples surrounded Gao Xingchen, their eyes flashing with a desire for knowledge.
Gao Xingchen looked at these energetic faces, and a sense of responsibility surged in his heart. He knew that everything he had experienced was not just for personal strength, but also to protect the people around him and to protect the sect he cherished.
"Strength does not come from outside, but from within." Gao Xingchen said calmly and firmly, "As long as you can overcome the fear and desire in your heart, you will have infinite power."
Gao Xingchen's words were like lightning, striking the hearts of everyone present. They began to reflect on their past actions and began to think about the true meaning of power.
Gao Xingchen did not stop there. He knew that a strong sect not only needed strong individuals, but also perfect systems and a united belief. He began to reform the outdated systems in the sect, break down the barriers between sects, and encourage disciples to learn from each other and make progress together. He also taught the formation knowledge he had learned to other disciples without reservation, hoping to improve the formation level of the entire sect.
Nan Li has been silently supporting Gao Xingchen, and she has witnessed how Gao Xingchen has become a true leader step by step. She knows that everything Gao Xingchen has done is for their common future.
With the joint efforts of Gao Xingchen and Nan Li, the sect is thriving. The disciples are practicing harder, the relationship between the sect members is more harmonious, and the entire sect is like a huge machine, moving towards the same goal.
However, just when everything seems to be going in a good direction, a bigger conspiracy quietly surfaces. Gao Xingchen and Nan Li are about to face an enemy more powerful than the Fire Cloud Evil God and a more dangerous challenge.
Gao Xingchen stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the rolling sea of clouds in the distance, but his heart was calm. After defeating the Fire Cloud Evil God, he gained unprecedented prestige and also felt the heavy responsibility on his shoulders. Under his leadership, the sect was thriving, the disciples were united, and their enthusiasm for cultivation was high. All of this made him feel gratified.
"What's wrong? Are you still thinking about the Fire Cloud Evil God?" Nanli walked to his side and gently draped a cloak over his shoulders.
Gao Xingchen shook his head. "I'm just wondering, have we really overcome everything? Perhaps, greater challenges are still to come."
Nan Li was slightly startled, and then understood the meaning of his words. The destruction of Fire Cloud Evil God was only the beginning of the turmoil in the Nine Star Realm, and a bigger conspiracy might still be brewing.
"What are you worried about?" Nanli asked, with a barely perceptible hint of worry in her tone.
"I don't know," Gao Xingchen frowned slightly, "I just feel an inexplicable uneasiness, like the calm before the storm."
At this moment, a black shadow suddenly appeared in front of the two of them. It was so fast that even Gao Xingchen and Nan Li did not notice it.
"Long time no see, both of you." The black shadow let out a low and hoarse voice, which made people shudder.
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li immediately became alert, and Nan Li even put his hand on the dagger at his waist, ready to deal with any emergency at any time.
"Who are you? What is your purpose here?" Gao Xingchen asked in a deep voice.
The black shadow slowly raised his head, revealing an old and unfamiliar face. His deep eyes flickered with complex light, making it difficult to understand.
"I'm here to help you." The old man said calmly, "I know you have a lot of questions in your heart, and I know you will face greater challenges soon. I can give you answers and strength."
The old man's words were like a bolt from the blue, causing great waves in Gao Xingchen and Nan Li's hearts. A bigger challenge? What did this mysterious old man know? And why did he help them?
Gao Xingchen and Nan Li looked at each other and saw the same doubt and vigilance in each other's eyes. Facing this old man of unknown origin, they did not dare to believe him easily, but they could not ignore the information revealed in his words.
"Who are you?" Gao Xingchen asked again, his tone full of suspicion and vigilance.
The old man smiled but did not answer directly. Instead, he looked up at the sky and said faintly: "Some things are too early to tell you now. However, I can give you a chance to choose."
As the old man spoke, he slowly stretched out his hand, and a crystal clear jade slip appeared in his palm.
"This jade slip contains everything you want to know, and it also contains the power to change your destiny. You can choose to accept it or refuse it. But I want to remind you that once you refuse, you will lose the chance to learn the truth forever."
The old man handed the jade slip to Gao Xingchen, staring at him with burning eyes, waiting for his decision.
Gao Xingchen looked at the jade slip in front of him, his heart full of contradictions and struggles. He knew that accepting this jade slip would mean embarking on an unknown road and facing more dangerous challenges; while rejecting this jade slip would mean living in the fog forever, unable to know the truth and unable to control his own destiny.