There's something wrong with me

Chapter 245: Five-Dimensional Soul Transformation, Black Hole Energy

In the evening, Zhang Feng strolled back towards his small courtyard.

The Great Thief, on the other hand, stopped and went, frequently looking back to see if that terrifying bean had followed him.

Until he returned to the small courtyard.

Zhang Feng ignored him and prepared to continue his cultivation.

But sometimes, things are either never there, or if they start, several come at once.

It was also at this moment.

Zhang Feng used his Spiritual Sense to see two cultivators whispering in a civilian house in the southern part of the city, and their words were all about him.

“Senior Brother… do you think that True Person is still in this city?”

Twenty li away.

In a small courtyard as ordinary as Zhang Feng’s residence.

The younger Foundation Establishment cultivator was asking a cultivator who had reached the Great Completion of Foundation Establishment.

“There’s no more news,” the Senior Brother who had reached the Great Completion of Foundation Establishment shook his head. “Alas, for the sake of our sect, you and I can only wait and see.”

As he spoke, he asked, “Have you sent out your people?”

“They’ve already been sent out, inquiring in various cities. They’ll contact me once they have news.”

The Junior Brother replied, while regularly clenching his palm.

The meridians in his right hand were somewhat blocked, often causing his qi and blood to flow unevenly, requiring external force to promote circulation.

Because his innate physique was somewhat weak, the blood vessels in his arms and hands were a bit narrow, preventing him from efficiently transporting spiritual energy and forming a 'fast Minor Heavenly Cycle' of spiritual energy within his body, unlike ordinary cultivators.

But while it seemed problematic now, compared to before, he had nurtured it very well.

When he was born, his entire body had somewhat uneven qi and blood flow. Normally, after detaching from the mother’s womb and relying solely on his own condition, he would inevitably 'die prematurely' within a month.

Now, his survival and ability to reach Foundation Establishment were all due to his status as the Sect Master's son.

And the two of them were cultivators from the 'Myriad Jade Sect'.

This sect currently ranks seventh in the Ling Dynasty, with two Golden Core Great Completion cultivators, one of whom has even comprehended a part of the Nascent Soul rules, possessing the battle power of a Half-step Nascent Soul.

Similarly, the purpose of such a powerful sect sending them here was simple yet difficult.

The simple part was to invite Zhang Feng as a guest and forge a good relationship.

The difficult part was that they were trying to figure out what conditions could make Zhang Feng their 'Protector Elder' within the sect.

Truly, if only one Nascent Soul joined their sect, even if it was just an initial Nascent Soul.

Their sect could immediately leap to fourth place, second only to the Xuan Yun Sect!

Because their sect's own foundation was sufficient, with many upper-middle-level cultivators serving as pillars.

This upper-middle refers to cultivators from initial Golden Core to Golden Core Great Completion.

They had seventeen of them in their sect!

In terms of the number of Golden Core cultivators within a single sect, they far surpassed all other sects in this dynasty.

This included their former sect master, who was a Nascent Soul Great Completion, but he passed away a hundred years ago.

However, it was the foundation left by this sect master and the original cultivation that made their sect's foundation very solid and allowed them to possess so many Golden Core cultivators.

And a hundred years ago, when their Nascent Soul Great Completion Sect Master was alive, the Myriad Jade Sect was the undisputed number one sect in the Ling Dynasty!

This Sect Master alone was capable of overwhelming all others!

Furthermore, the reason they haven't been annexed by other sects in these hundred years is twofold.

Firstly, the cultivation world is still relatively peaceful.

Secondly, they have too many Golden Cores.

Although a Minor Nascent Soul could try to slowly kill seven or eight a day, clearing them all in two days.

But many people are wary of whether that Nascent Soul has left any contingencies.

Moreover, when that Nascent Soul was alive, he didn't make too many enemies; on the contrary, his relationships with various factions were quite good.

However, even though the Myriad Jade Sect knew that many people wouldn't act, they still operated with extreme caution.

For plans like 'finding True Person Zhang Feng'.

They didn't send out Golden Core cultivators; instead, to prevent being ambushed, they sent out two Foundation Establishment cultivators.

And these two Foundation Establishment cultivators were not without sincerity.

Because the Junior Brother who was at Minor Foundation Establishment was the son of the current Myriad Jade Sect Master.

The other, who was at Great Completion Foundation Establishment, was the only direct descendant of that Nascent Soul Great Completion.

This was far more sincere than sending out any true disciples.

Of course, this was also a last resort; it had to show sincerity while maintaining the sect's overall strength and not diverting combat power.

It was a compromise and a risky gamble.

This bold and hasty plan was also proposed by these two second-generation individuals, and they came despite the 'no' from the elders.

It could be said that since they were already here, the die was cast, and the sect only needed to cooperate.

And now.

Zhang Feng observed them for a while with his Spiritual Sense, and then looked at some of the handwritten notes and cultivation manuals they had hidden underground.

Then, based on the special rules that Nascent Soul and Half-step Soul Transformation cultivators inherently possess, which allow for deep observation of a person's spiritual fluctuations.

Finally, combining their simple conversations, along with his subtle perception and karmic rules, and so on.

In just one minute.

Zhang Feng already knew all their plans, some of their sect's arrangements, and personnel information and distribution, and so on.

In Zhang Feng's view, they were just two hotheads wholeheartedly working for their sect.

Because not far from them, in another civilian house, there was a Golden Core Great Completion cultivator secretly protecting them.

This cultivator's spiritual energy system was the same as the two, stemming from the same origin.

Combat power was indeed divided.

'They rushed here without even knowing my temperament.'

After seeing these 'three' from the Myriad Jade Sect, Zhang Feng felt that cultivators in the cultivation world were no different from normal people.

Young cultivators dared to fight, strive, gamble, and 'attend banquets alone,' while old cultivators secretly followed and were 100% uneasy.

Including all the plans and arrangements.

Zhang Feng felt they were meaningless, because his own strength was too high, so he decided that he himself was the key.

This was an eighth-level world, where martial power had far exceeded a certain baseline.

With overwhelming power, strategies were not very meaningful.

Especially at the beginning, when he seemed to be deceiving the Great Thief, making him spin in circles.

But that was also because he could truly develop within a few days.

If he couldn't develop, and if the Great Thief continued to probe for a few more days and found that he truly had no ability or background,

Then it was highly likely that he would be finished.

But that's not to say intelligence is useless; it's still very useful, as it's mental, it can increase thinking ability and one's own computing power, ultimately affecting final combat power.

While contemplating, Zhang Feng, as usual, finished observing a sect's plan.

Over the years, Zhang Feng, just like today, not only looked at their secret manuals but also at their arrangements.

And using subtle perception, along with some information and spiritual perception, he deduced various situations within their sect.

This mode of seeing one person and knowing everything about them is actually 'deducing the past'.

Because the people they encountered and the events that transpired were all things they had encountered in the past, not happening in the present.

Overall, Zhang Feng felt that he was becoming less and less like a normal cultivator.

After all, which Nascent Soul in this world could deduce the past like this?

This was clearly cheating by relying on the Heavenly Dao rules.

But his own 'Sow Beans into Soldiers' had no special blessing from rules; on the contrary, it was more about computing power and knowledge integration.

At this moment.

While cultivating in the small courtyard, Zhang Feng could perceive the Spiritual Mind of the beans' wooden talismans through a kind of Spiritual Mind-like observation.

The wood attribute brought them vitality, allowing them to move and grow.

And with the carving of water attribute talismans, they could also transmit 'images'.

Furthermore, with the blessing of the talismans, they had 'signal coverage,' similar to the concept of a Virtual Small Building 'signal tower' in the real world.

Currently, their signal range was five li, which could expand Zhang Feng's Spiritual Sense coverage.

It was also like Zhang Feng's situation on Earth; wherever the signal building covered, that was Zhang Feng's Spiritual Sense area.

It's just that reality has achieved global coverage.

There were no such conditions here.

So, in most cases, the beans could only serve as an 'extension'.

For example, Zhang Feng's current Spiritual Sense is 1 li, and the bean's is 1 li.

As long as there is a bean's signal contact area at the edge of Zhang Feng's Spiritual Sense, then the Spiritual Sense area covered by the bean can be shared.

Of course, since it was given Spiritual Mind, which is also known as 'Immortal's Guidance,' a single thought can 'Open Spirit' for all things.

As long as it slowly integrates, it will inevitably become a 'Spiritual Mind Great Demon' like a mouse.

Zhang Feng now, through past experiences, has completely affirmed that Ling Shan Great Immortal's Spiritual Mind cultivation method can be called 'Soul Transformation before cultivation'.

And this Soul Transformation is not an ordinary Soul Transformation.

His system has integrated too much to be described specifically from the original perspective.

...

For a period of time thereafter.

Because the Xuan Yun Sect's disciple recruitment day was approaching, with only half a year left.

Coupled with numerous sects similar to the Myriad Jade Sect also lurking in this city, searching for news of True Person Zhang Feng.

This made the entire city appear normal on the surface, but secretly, it was turbulent and rife with undercurrents.

Even the current crown prince, somehow having learned the news of many high-level cultivators in this area, disguised himself and led a group of expert guards, quickly rushing to this city, hoping to befriend more high-level cultivators.

...

'True Person? Expert? Immortal Mountain?'

Also, in the fourth month after the news of the Immortal Mountain spread.

The crown prince, who appeared to be thirty but was actually over sixty, entered the city's outskirts with a Golden Core Great Completion retainer and twelve Foundation Establishment Great Completion attendants.

And his trip here was not to expect to befriend that elusive True Person.

Most of the plan was still the same as what was arranged a few months ago.

The focus was on befriending experts within various sects to strengthen his own team and connections.

When the Crown Prince and his retinue appeared outside the city, they were inconspicuous.

Although there were fourteen of them, they were all dressed as ordinary Jianghu martial artists, and their appearances had also been altered.

Such groups of Jianghu martial artists, as well as merchant caravans and familiar gatherings of common folk, were common everywhere.

No one would suspect the Crown Prince and his group.

The Crown Prince and his retinue also dutifully queued, showing no hint of their true identities.

Otherwise, if they had revealed their identities and grandly entered the city,

Leaving aside the possibility of assassins,

The response from the main city's government, the citizens lining the streets in welcome, and the heightened alert of soldiers inside and outside the city would have been inevitable.

Furthermore, in half a year, Xuan Yun Sect would be recruiting disciples in this city.

If he were to cause such a stir and make such a move, it would certainly change the mindset of the city's inhabitants.

Any change would mean going against Xuan Yun Sect, clearly provoking that Nascent Soul Sect Master.

As a consequence, Ling Dynasty might not suffer, but he would lose his claim to the Crown Prince position.

His Emperor grandfather, for the sake of peace, would surely depose him.

Even if he was the most talented among the princes and imperial grandsons, with his cultivation already at Foundation Establishment Completion, and possessing extraordinary intelligence, it would be of no use.

Because intelligent people do not commit such foolish acts.

Tap-tap—

It was at this moment.

While the Crown Prince and his retinue were queuing,

The two senior and junior brothers from Wan Yu Sect emerged from the city and headed directly towards the Crown Prince's group.

Upon seeing the two approach, the retainers and guards subtly entered a state of alert.

"No matter..." the Crown Prince whispered, then looked at the senior and junior brothers with a warm smile,

"Two Eldest Brothers, have you been well?"

As the Crown Prince spoke, his words carried respect and gratitude.

"If not for the message from the two Eldest Brothers, this foolish younger brother would not have known that at least thirty sects of esteemed seniors had already taken up residence in the city."

The ones who informed the Crown Prince were precisely the senior and junior brothers.

At the same time.

None of these individuals, who were currently 'cooperating happily,' noticed a tiny, pitch-black ant on the ground beneath the city wall.

It was one of the 'Scattering Beans into Soldiers,' and its main task was to track the senior and junior brothers and gather all intelligence.

"If you wish to visit, go to the north-east of the city, or the south-west side..."

The senior brother was not impressed by the Crown Prince's flattery, nor did he notice the ant. Instead, after rapidly listing dozens of place names, he said:

"In our cultivation world, the locations of various sects are mutually disclosed to avoid conflict.

But as a secular person, you should not know."

The senior brother's tone intensified here, "Do you understand?"

"This foolish younger brother understands!" The Crown Prince was now playing the role of a Jianghu martial artist, and in response to the kindness, he clasped his fists solemnly, in character.

"If this foolish younger brother reveals the Eldest Brother's name during my visits, may I suffer the calamity of being torn apart by ten thousand snakes..."

The Crown Prince showed no pretense; he swore a poisonous oath when necessary.

It was precisely this personality of his, very similar to these two naive senior and junior brothers, that led the three of them to become good friends after a chance encounter decades ago.

But his current demeanor, just like his portrayal of a martial artist, was all an act; he adapted his approach to the person.

The Crown Prince's emotional and intellectual intelligence crushed that of the senior and junior brothers.

"Good that you understand." The senior brother felt nothing, instead finding it very comfortable to speak with the Crown Prince.

Moreover, although this senior brother was once the offspring of a Nascent Soul Completion Great True Man, his father had passed away.

So, deep down, he was actually a bit self-conscious.

He always feared tarnishing his father's reputation.

And his low aptitude truly did tarnish his father's reputation.

As a result, many times, when he saw others' gazes, he always felt as if they were scrutinizing him.

But this Crown Prince was different; he gave him a feeling of 'Big Brother, you're amazing! I admire you so much!'

This seemed to transport the senior brother back to the time when his father was alive, and he was revered by everyone.

Especially since this person was the Crown Prince, it touched and moved him even more.

Coupled with the fact that they were all good friends, the message was naturally sent.

Even the elders within their sect did not obstruct the two of them from contacting the imperial court.

Overall, Wan Yu Sect seemed to be somewhat breaking away from the reclusive cultivation ranks, showing signs of fully aligning with the imperial court.

But at the same time.

In the secluded small courtyard.

Zhang Feng hadn't expected that merely hitting someone would lead to this place becoming a 'stormy' land a decade later.

Such a past cause and such a future effect.

It truly was a coincidence upon a coincidence.

However, upon closer thought, everything had traces to follow.

Because that Crown Prince's luck had actually reached '25'!

That was 25 times that of a normal person!

By the saying of the 'Nine-Five Sovereign,' an Emperor was only '9.5'.

A Golden Core cultivator who broke through human limits was only around ten.

Thus, Zhang Feng had a guess.

It was highly probable that this scene of converging forces was attracted by the Crown Prince.

He might obtain a great opportunity.

Or have a deep connection with some great opportunity.

Or be the core of some very bizarre event.

Afterward, Zhang Feng tried to imagine that if he were to help him, his luck would increase wildly, reaching a terrifying '74'!

It seemed his opportunity was not himself, because his current 'opportunity value' was '49'.

One could also say that his current self, at Nascent Soul Completion, was a super gift package worth 49.

It seemed this person had another great opportunity.

But for now, he would first step into Spirit Transformation.

Zhang Feng had now reached a physique of 【4.8K】.

The Three-point Origin Severance Technique's tempering method was extremely fast.

Zhang Feng estimated that in at most one month, he could reach the true Spirit Transformation realm.

That true five-dimensional construct, where spirit influences reality.

His own dimension would rise by one level.

Musing, Zhang Feng, to prevent them from discovering him and causing any unexpected effects,

Instructed the Great Thief a few words, saying he was going out for a stroll, but in reality, he was going to break through far away.

...

In a flash, another month passed.

On the morning of this day.

In a deep mountain a hundred thousand miles away, spiritual energy gathered like dark clouds, then swiftly descended downwards.

Zhang Feng absorbed it all without discrimination.

Zhang Feng, who was already 100% Spirit Transformation, naturally stepped into the true Spirit Transformation realm at this moment.

At the same time, his Spiritual Mind and Nascent Soul completely merged, transforming into a 'Five-dimensional Primordial Spirit' within his Mud-Pill Palace.

This Primordial Spirit was as old as himself, as hunched and stooped, and as clad in tattered hempen clothes.

But what was different was that its internal body had no flesh or bones, but a vast expanse of densely packed runes that made one's scalp tingle.

These runes were indescribable, but upon seeing them, one would experience physiological nausea and immense fear.

The most important part of this was the 'fear'.

Facing this sensation, when Zhang Feng first introspected himself, he thought he had trypophobia.

However, shortly after, Zhang Feng realized that this was the feeling of a lower dimension viewing a higher dimension, an infinite 'pulling in' on a spiritual level.

One could also say that the essence of the Primordial Spirit was a spiritual 'disguised' higher-dimensional black hole.

Or perhaps, the inherently massive Primordial Spirit talisman body, when compressed tens of millions of times to manifest in three dimensions, would form this dense black hole suction sensation.

This terrifying higher-dimensional compressed body was precisely the key that required a powerful vessel (body).

Only a powerful physique, one whose attributes matched its own Primordial Spirit, could support this 'higher-dimensional compressed construct'.

And in a system like his, the spirit must also be completely perfected.

Otherwise, any slight error leading to disharmony in the Primordial Spirit and a collapse of thought would be like a galaxy collapsing into a black hole.

The final result would be the spirit generating suction, creating a black hole gravitational vortex from the head, akin to 'eating oneself'.

Zhang Feng even felt that if the Primordial Spirit were to lose control, and if this world still had spiritual energy to provide it with regenerative power, it could maintain its suction indefinitely.

Then this materialized Primordial Spirit would draw in more mass as it absorbed, and then begin to devour nearby houses and land.

Until a critical value, reaching the Schwarzschild radius, which is proportional to the black hole's mass.

This would be a true black hole.

And it would be a dual black hole of both spiritual energy and matter.

From this, Zhang Feng drew a conclusion.

Spirit Transformation, theoretically, could possess the energy of '1 black hole'.

There were two methods.

First, directly dismantling one's own talismans and slowly forming a black hole, which could take millions of years.

Second, continuing to deepen the talismans and enhancing one's physical and spiritual quality to the point of being able to carry and calculate a black hole.

Considering that a black hole can grow infinitely in size,

Zhang Feng also concluded that Spirit Transformation was already '∞' in terms of energy, meaning infinite.

Because in a galaxy, a supermassive black hole's sphere of influence can extend throughout the entire galaxy, affecting the movement and distribution of planets within it.

This means a power capable of at least devouring and destroying a galaxy.

The range of a galaxy, taking the Milky Way as an example, is hundreds of thousands of light-years.

Such power is already capable of destroying a galaxy and annihilating the Milky Way.

And since it is infinite, it is not an upper limit.

In essence, its mass can increase infinitely, and the talismans that will eventually form a black hole can become infinitely smaller than the Schwarzschild radius.

The prerequisite is that he first reaches the level of 1 black hole.

And these are just the basic energy applications of Spirit Transformation.

It's like a Spirit Transformation True Immortal just hitting people with an ordinary fist.