I will be stronger after the remake

It's incredible that a spirit can possess both active and passive skills, but that's the result of the analysis. Tang Ping had to take "Three-Eyed Spirit" seriously again, as this spirit definitely exceeded the level of a second-tier spirit.

He originally planned to first confirm whether there were others like him who had gained an extra spiritual ability that had nothing to do with spirit rank when they were promoted. If it was not an isolated case, he would report it to the organization to get attention.

Now he feels that even if it's not an isolated case, it shouldn't be exposed.

The importance of intelligence to psychics is self-evident. The "Three-Eyed Radiant" can directly obtain the opponent's spiritual information, which is equivalent to gaining a three-tenths chance of victory before the battle even begins.

The significance of detecting lies is self-evident. Being able to determine that someone is lying is essentially a method of obtaining intelligence, such as the ability to establish evidence in reverse in many cases.

The effectiveness of lie detection is maximized only when others are unaware of it; once others are on guard, its effectiveness is greatly reduced.

Honestly, if Tang Ping knew that someone had the ability to detect lies, she would have been extremely cautious in her conversations and would have even minimized the number of times she spoke with that person.

"Sigh, things have suddenly become so scheming and backstabbing. It's really troublesome. I feel like I'm getting further and further away from a peaceful life."

Chapter Twelve Spiritual Resonance

"From today onwards, she will be in charge of teaching you the method of cultivating spiritual power."

Standing next to Feng Yingying was a girl with delicate features, a petite figure, and slender limbs. The two looked quite alike, clearly indicating a familial relationship.

Tang Ping glanced at him briefly and a strange look appeared on her face. The other person looked so young that it would be a stretch to call him a high school student. Moreover, the other person had his lips tightly pursed and his expression was serious. He was trying hard to create a sense of authority, but instead, he gave the impression of a child pretending to be an adult.

Suddenly, the girl glared at Tang Ping: "You're not thinking something very rude, are you?"

What a keen intuition!

Such a cool anime/manga comment!

In a world where psychic powers exist, it's not surprising that mind-reading exists. Tang Ping quickly suppressed her distracting thoughts and changed the subject, saying, "I just think you and Director Feng look a lot alike."

Feng Yingying introduced her, saying, "She is my younger sister, named Feng Maimai. She is a senior in college this year and is one year younger than you."

He's already an adult!

Tang Ping was shocked, but she suppressed her curiosity and kept her gaze from lingering on the two of them.

According to his estimation, Feng Yingying is close to 1.7 meters tall, which is quite tall for a girl, while Feng Maimai is a head shorter than her, only slightly taller than her shoulders. Can sisters be so different?

"I will grow taller."

As if she truly possessed mind-reading abilities, Feng Maimai spoke.

"No, no, no, logically speaking, it should be very difficult." Tang Ping couldn't help but complain.

"As the old saying goes, at twenty-three, one should grow taller."

"This is usually said to boys, and it's mostly meant to comfort them."

"As long as the probability is not zero, there is hope."

"It's just a matter of height, there's no need to say such passionate things as if you're about to save the world."

Feng Maimai said angrily, "Don't underestimate height! Even the Emperor of the Universe would wish to grow taller from the Dragon Balls!"

Are you Frieza?

Feng Yingying smiled and looked at the two of them, saying, "Although I don't understand what you two are saying, it seems there's no need to worry about not having common topics. I'll be leaving now."

Feng Maimai instantly realized that she had been too excited, her face flushed, she coughed twice, put her hands behind her back, stood up straight, and said in the most serious tone possible: "Although you are older than me, we are in training now, so you have to call me instructor."

"Hello, instructor."

Tang Ping believes in prioritizing achievement and doesn't find anything shameful about it.

"louder please."

"Hello, instructor!"

"I have no strength, I can't hear."

"Good morning, instructor!"

"Very good, very energetic!"

"...You're just trying to make a joke, aren't you?"

"I don't understand what you're saying."

Despite this, Feng Maimai still showed a satisfied expression before formally beginning her instruction: "You should have heard the saying that 'spiritual power training is similar to martial arts internal energy,' but the two are not the same thing. We don't need to recognize any acupoints, nor is there a route for circulating energy. We just need to absorb spiritual power from the outside world."

"From the moment we advance to become a psionicist, our control over spiritual power becomes an instinct, and we don't need anyone to teach us. On this basis, when we resonate with the spirit, we can clearly sense the spiritual energy flowing between heaven and earth. What we need to do next is to absorb the spiritual energy from the outside world into our bodies and then transform it into our own spiritual power through resonance."

Tang Ping shouted, "Instructor, I have a question!"

Feng Maimai nodded slightly, quite satisfied with the other party's responsiveness: "Speak."

"Does spiritual energy only exist in the Illusionary Realm?"

“It also exists in the present world, but it has a carrier, existing in the form of physical objects such as Dao Seeds and Illusion-Breaking Stones. So far, no naturally flowing spiritual energy has been found in the present world.”

"Since absorbing spiritual energy can improve cultivation, why differentiate based on the type of spiritual essence?"

"Because each type of spiritual rank has its own most suitable time, place, and method of cultivation. As long as you find the right one, the conversion efficiency can be dozens of times higher than usual. For example, the most suitable cultivation method for Taoist spiritual ranks is to eat the morning mist and drink the dew. Therefore, when they breathe and exhale on the mountain peaks in the early morning, their conversion efficiency of spiritual energy is the highest."

After pausing to allow time for digestion and understanding, Feng Maimai continued, "Based on this theory, what do you think is the most suitable cultivation method for demon-type spiritual energy users?"

"Absorb the essence of the sun and moon?"

"Not accurate enough."

Tang Ping thought about it seriously, various fantasy cultivation settings flashing through her mind, and said, "Absorbing spiritual energy while watching the moon in the forest at night?"

“Excellent answer, five points for Gryffindor.”

Your anime/manga/game (2D) elements are quite complex!

Why Gryffindor and not Ravenclaw? I'm not Hermione.

Tang Ping suppressed the urge to complain and asked again, "So, we're going to wait until tonight to train?"

"No, during the day we learn Spirit Resonance. If controlling spiritual power is like walking, then Spirit Resonance is like riding a bicycle. Anyone can pedal a few times, but only by mastering the balance can you keep riding instead of falling down after going very far."

"Can't we install two auxiliary wheels?"

"Those who choose the spiritual path that best suits them are indeed essentially equipped with auxiliary wheels."

Upon hearing this, Tang Ping couldn't help but smile wryly and obediently accepted the other party's guidance.

"Spiritual resonance is also known as spiritual union. The Huainanzi·Taizuxun says, 'Therefore, the great man is in harmony with the virtue of heaven and earth, the brightness of the sun and moon, the spirit of ghosts and gods, and the faith of the four seasons.' Spiritual union means responding to the spirits of ghosts and gods, and merging one's own soul with the spiritual entity."

"Because the fusion of spirits generates intense spiritual energy fluctuations, some psychics regard it as a desperate measure when cornered. If it is not controlled, the spiritual energy will go berserk, and the soul will completely merge with the spirit body, never to be separated again. From then on, humanity will be corrupted, the individual will lose their self, and they will become a monster. Therefore, beginners must have someone watching over them..."

After a few attempts, Tang Ping discovered that he had already experienced the spiritual resonance before, which was the state of not being able to control his spiritual power when he first advanced.

When the soul and spirit merge, the resulting influence is reflected in the body, causing mutations in the body related to the characteristics of the spirit. For example, Tang Ping grew fox ears, a fox tail, claws, and fur, turning into a "beastman".

Linguistic resonance is easy, but the difficulty lies in stabilizing this state. Feng Maimai's analogy of riding a bicycle is truly apt; the key is to maintain balance.

Despite being repeatedly warned that choosing an unsuitable spirit would be counterproductive, Tang Ping had never truly grasped the significance of this until now. Without the help of the "assist wheel," he needed to expend several times the effort to control the spirit fusion, and he would easily go berserk if he wasn't careful.

Fortunately, Feng Maimai was there to look after him and used her spiritual magic to alleviate the situation.

According to statistics, the person most suitable for advancing to the Spirit Realm only needs two hours to master the Spirit Integration Technique, while Tang Ping spent a whole day just barely getting the hang of it.

Chapter Thirteen Bai Ze

Late at night, Tang Ping followed Feng Maimai to a small hill not far from the training base.

"This is it. Although the vegetation isn't dense enough, it's easier to encounter monster attacks if we go any further. The area around the base is regularly cleared, so safety is guaranteed," Feng Maimai explained simply.

Tang Ping nodded, looked up at the moon in the sky. It was the fifteenth of the lunar month, and the moon was round and big, which was the best time for demon-type spiritual energy users to cultivate.

"It feels like the biggest full moon I've ever seen before. Could it be a supermoon?"

It was just a casual question, and I didn't expect to get a response. Unexpectedly, Feng Maimai recited it like a memorized text, with a blank expression and a calm tone: "The full moon refers to the moment when the ecliptic longitude of the moon and the sun differs by 180 degrees. It is also called the full moon. There are two moments in this process: the moment when the moon phase changes to a full moon and the moment when the moon's elliptical orbit is closest to the earth. The full moon is a phenomenon that occurs when these two moments coincide."

"A supermoon is a phenomenon where the moon is near its perigee during a new moon or full moon. When the moon is at its perigee and a new moon occurs, it is called a super new moon; when the moon is at its perigee and a full moon occurs, it is called a super full moon. The concept was first proposed by American astrologer Richard Noelle in 1979, but it has not been accepted by mainstream astronomers, so there is no rigorous scientific definition."

Tang Ping exclaimed, "You even know this? You're truly a learned person!"

It's so detailed it's like having a built-in web search tool.

Feng Maimai looked up at the moon, then turned back. Her eyes had suddenly turned into vertical pupils, giving them an indescribable eerie quality under the shimmering moonlight.

"Because I am Bai Ze."

As she spoke, fluffy white hair grew on her body, and a pair of short antlers sprouted from the top of her head. Her entire body, including her hair, turned as white as snow, except for the corners of her eyes, which were painted red as if with eyeshadow, indicating that she had entered a state of spiritual integration.

Although she had previously considered not using "Three-Eyed Spiritual Radiance" on people casually to avoid being exposed, at this moment, Tang Ping couldn't resist her curiosity and subconsciously used it. Instantly, a surge of information flowed into her mind:

[Person: Feng Maimai]

[Spirit Rank: Spirit Beast - Bai Ze]

[Psionic Abilities: Normal Spirit Fusion, Beast-like Physique, Innate Spiritual Veins, Fluent in Languages, Always Ready to Answer Questions]

[Normal Spirit Integration: One can move freely, maintain one's individuality, and remain untainted by spiritual influence while in a spirit integration state]

[Beast-like Physique: Enhances physical fitness, vitality, and resistance]

[Innate Spiritual Vein: Enhances the perception of spiritual energy, increases the efficiency of converting spiritual energy, and raises the upper limit of spiritual energy storage]

[Language proficiency: You will be able to understand any language that uses sound waves for communication, and you can learn it quickly.]

[Ask and Answer: When someone asks you a question, if you theoretically know the answer, you can provide it.]

"This is Bai Ze, truly a divine beast symbolizing wisdom..."

"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and resonate with your spirit to absorb spiritual energy! If you miss tonight's super full moon, who knows when the next one will come?"

Feng Maimai's urging pulled Tang Ping back from her reverie. She quickly calmed herself down, resonated with her spirit, and soon transformed into a hairy orc.

When he tried to absorb external spiritual energy, he instantly felt a large amount of spiritual energy pouring into his body. He quickly tried his best to convert it, but he still couldn't handle it. It was like someone preparing to take a shower, but someone had replaced the shower head with a fire hydrant nozzle, and the water rushed over, almost making him faint.

Suddenly, the spiritual energy showed signs of getting out of control.

"calm."

Feng Maimai appeared beside Tang Ping at some point, grabbed his hand, and it felt cool.

A surge of spiritual energy flowed into Tang Ping's body, helping to regulate the wildly surging spiritual energy and quickly stabilizing it.

"Thanks."

"Remember, if your heart is pure, you will not be alarmed even if the sky falls. Remain calm amidst all changes, and keep your spirit serene and composed," Feng Maimai said solemnly.

"...Do you think I haven't seen 'Storm Riders'? Let's not make jokes at this point."

"I don't understand what you're saying."

The two stopped talking and focused on absorbing spiritual energy. The stimulation from the growth of their souls made them feel no fatigue even after staying up all night.

As the moon set, Tang Ping felt his absorption efficiency plummet, as if he had suddenly degenerated from a fire hydrant to an IV drip. The stark contrast instantly robbed him of his motivation to cultivate.

"The difference is just too big!"

“That’s how spiritual cultivation works. It’s not about water dripping on stone or accumulating over time. Instead, it’s about not making any progress for three years, then making enough to last for three years. Finding efficient methods, seizing opportunities, and learning to be clever are the right ways.”

Feng Maimai also exited the Spirit Integration state, clearly not appreciating the slight improvement brought about by normal cultivation.

"This time it was blessed with a super full moon, it will be very difficult to encounter it again next time," Tang Ping sighed.

"In fact, supermoons are not rare. There are 4 to 6 supermoons every year, with super new moons and super full moons each accounting for roughly half."

"In other words, there are two or three super full moons a year, more than I expected, but objectively speaking, it seems like very few. Although I only have a vague feeling, my intuition tells me that I need to experience twenty super full moons to advance to the second stage. That is to say, if I give up other cultivation methods, it will take at least seven years to advance."

"If you choose the spirit type that best suits you, eight times is enough."

Feng Maimai's words left Tang Ping feeling rather helpless, but fortunately, he had a very good mindset and no desire to become the world's strongest person, so he quickly adjusted.

Since one's spiritual destiny cannot be changed, there's no point in regretting it. Instead of wasting your energy, it's better to look forward and focus on your own path. There's no need to envy others.

Feng Maimai noticed Tang Ping's expression, swallowed back her words of comfort, and said, "Actually, the super full moon is still not the most effective time for demon-type spiritual energy users. The most effective time is the Emperor's Dew."

“I remember Emperor’s Dew; I saw it when I was collecting information for my novel, but I don’t know the specific details.”

"For any plant or tree to become a demon, it must be nourished by the essence of the moon, but only by the moonlight of the Gengshen night. This is because the moonlight of the Gengshen night contains the Emperor's nectar, which is shaped like countless olives, with ten thousand golden threads strung together and hanging down. Plants and trees in the human world can become demons by absorbing its essence, and foxes and ghosts can display supernatural powers by eating it. Because plants and trees have nature but no life, while the nectar has nature and can replenish life, and foxes and ghosts have their own life, so eating it is of great benefit to them—the above is from 'Xu Zi Bu Yu'." Feng Maimai recited.

Tang Ping pondered excitedly, "The moon shines brightly on the night of Gengshen, so the Emperor's Dew appears every Gengshen year. What year is the next Gengshen year?"