Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

When Hu Qing's consciousness slowly awakened in Gu Yang's body, the first thing he felt was an intense pain, as if all the bones in his body were burning.

The pain made his consciousness clear for a moment, but it was followed by a deep confusion and fear.

He could not see the outside world, could not sense any light, and was surrounded by endless darkness and pain.

Hu Qing's heart was filled with confusion and uneasiness. He tried to recall his identity and his past, but his memory seemed to become blurred.

He remembers that he is an e-commerce anchor, remembers the moments when he battled wits (keng) and courage (meng) with the audience, and remembers the good times when he got paid after the live broadcast.

However, now he is trapped in a completely unfamiliar place, a place he has no control over and cannot even see.

He tried to shout for help, but his voice seemed swallowed by the darkness and there was no response.

He felt an unprecedented loneliness and despair. He began to doubt his own existence and wondered if all this was just a dream.

However, as time passed, Hu Qing began to gradually adapt to this pain and darkness.

He began to try to explore, but found a tiny light in the distance.

Hu Qing swiped towards the light as if grabbing a life-saving straw. After a long time, he finally arrived. It was half a petal, broken but bringing vitality.

Hu Qing wanted to grasp this last hope and reached out to touch it. Suddenly, a powerful force was released from the petals, and countless memories and emotions flooded into his mind like a flood.

Hu Qing felt as if his head was about to be torn apart, every nerve was trembling, and every cell was screaming.

His memories, his joys and sorrows, his hopes and despair, everything burst out at this moment and intertwined with his consciousness.

These memories were like sharp blades, cutting into Hu Qing's soul and making him feel an unprecedented pain.

His consciousness wavered under the impact of these memories and he almost lost himself.

"No, I can't fall down here. Anong is still waiting for me at home. I have to go back to be with my Anong." Hu Qing knelt on the ground and screamed in pain.

As time passed, Hu Qing began to gradually adapt to the pain, and his mind began to merge with his memories. Although his head felt like it was about to explode, his will became stronger in this storm of memories.

"I... I'm not dead?"

Gu Yang slowly woke up from his coma. His consciousness seemed to have passed through endless darkness and finally touched a ray of light.

He opened his heavy eyelids, only to feel the torture of pain all over his body.

It was a pain that penetrated deep into his bones, making him almost want to escape by falling into a coma again.

He is an orphan who grew up with the care and support of his fellow villagers.

His childhood was not cared for by his parents, but was filled with warmth and care from his neighbors.

He remembered that he was determined to pass the imperial examination, return home after completing his studies, and use his knowledge and abilities to repay those who had helped him.

However, fate did not seem to allow him to realize his dream easily.

On his way to Beijing for the imperial examination, he was attacked by bandits. Not only did he lose all his belongings, he also suffered unspeakable humiliation. Finally, he was thrown off a cliff amid the laughter of the bandits.

After waking up, he found that he was not dead. This in itself was enough to surprise him, but what shocked him even more was that he felt as if there was another soul in his body.

The existence of this soul made him confused and even a little scared.

Gu Yang's heart was filled with doubt and anxiety. He didn't know who this soul was, nor did he know why it appeared in his body.

He began to try to communicate with this soul, hoping to understand its existence and its impact on him.

Gu Yang struggled to open his eyes in severe pain. His vision gradually focused, but his surroundings were still blurry.

He sensed an unprecedented presence. With curiosity and a hint of vigilance, Gu Yang asked softly, "Who are you? Why do I sense your presence?"

At this moment, Hu Qing felt Gu Yang awakening, the darkness around him began to gradually recede, and light seeped in.

Hu Qing's consciousness also became clearer as the light grew brighter. He heard Gu Yang's voice. Although he was a little surprised that he could hear another person's voice, he quickly adjusted his mindset and replied:

"I'm Hu Qing, from Seoul. I...I don't know why I'm here, in your body."

A hint of surprise flashed across Gu Yang's eyes, but it was quickly replaced by curiosity.

His voice trembled as he continued, "How did you get here? This is Donghae Kingdom. Where is Seoul? Why have I never heard of it?"

"East Sea Kingdom, what country is this and what year is it now?" Hu Qing asked in confusion.

"What year? There's no water here, otherwise it could flush..." Gu Yang suddenly realized the question he was asking: "This year is 1996 in the Eastern Divine Calendar. I don't quite remember the date."

Hu Qing was silent for a moment, sorting out his thoughts, and then slowly told Gu Yang his story - he came from China in 2024, a modern world full of technology and prosperity, his busy life as an e-commerce live broadcaster, and that tragic night when he was accidentally hit by objects thrown from a high altitude and lost his life.

Gu Yang was filled with shock and disbelief as he listened to Hu Qing's story.

He couldn't imagine the world Hu Qing described, the technology and lifestyle he had never heard of.

But at the same time, he also felt a resonance, because they all had an indomitable spirit and a desire for the future.

As the two communicate, they begin to understand each other and establish a wonderful connection.

Gu Yang told Hu Qing about his life, his orphan background, his journey to school, and his gratitude to his fellow villagers.

Hu Qing shared his experiences and knowledge of the modern world, even though these were very unfamiliar to Gu Yang.

Two souls from different eras met in an unexpected rebirth and began an unusual conversation.

Their story is full of unknowns and possibilities, and this conversation is just the beginning of their journey together.

An hour later.

In an open space at the bottom of the cliff, Gu Yang easily caught a wild boar with his cultivation level at the early stage of the Body Tempering Stage.

He handled the wild boar skillfully, built a bonfire, and roasted the meat on skewers on branches.

The firelight illuminated his face, flickering with a warm glow.

As the aroma of barbecue gradually spread, Hu Qing's soul also felt an unprecedented joy.

Although he couldn't taste it himself, he seemed to be able to experience the delicious taste through Gu Yang's senses.

"This skill is really good. I didn't expect you to have this skill." Hu Qing's soul exclaimed in admiration within Gu Yang's body.

Gu Yang smiled slightly and replied, "I grew up in the village and have no one to rely on. It's not a good idea to rely on the villagers every day. I can only go hunting myself, and I can give the extra meat to the villagers.

These survival skills are essential in the wild. Sharing this delicious meal with you today is a kind of fate."

The two men sat by the campfire, eating roasted wild boar and chatting about their experiences and observations.

Gu Yang talked about his life in the mountains since childhood and his yearning for martial arts training.

Hu Qing shared his experiences in the modern world, with technologies and lifestyles that Gu Yang had never imagined.

As the night progressed, the conversation between the two men gradually became subdued.

The flickering firelight, the aroma of barbecue and the cool night breeze intertwine to create a peaceful and warm atmosphere.

After eating and drinking, both of them felt a little tired. Gu Yang leaned against a rock, closed his eyes, and felt Hu Qing's soul in his body, his heart filled with longing.

Hu Qing's soul also felt peace in this warm environment. He knew that although they came from different worlds, at this moment they were true partners.

Soon, both fell into a deep sleep. Gu Yang's body breathed quietly beside the campfire, while Hu Qing's soul rested quietly in his body.

In this small camp at the foot of the cliff, the meeting of two souls seems to foreshadow the beginning of an extraordinary journey.