The Soul Divine Eye

“Ouch… damn it!”

Zhuang Xun let out a pure Chinese curse as his eyes snapped open.

Feeling the familiar tearing sensation in his chest and looking at the familiar red gauze canopy…

How many days have I been asleep?

He sat up, clutching his chest, and took a deep breath.

But then he frowned slightly.

“…”

Why does her body fragrance seem so much stronger now?

An alluring scent drifted into his nostrils, stirring his emotions a little.

This scent coming from me seems even stronger…

How long did she hold my body?

Hum~

A delicate foot stepped out of the void, gradually revealing Xuanyuan Luoshui’s naturally tall and aloof figure.

“Master, you’re awake?”

She walked gracefully and naturally sat down by his bed.

“Isn’t that obvious? I’m not that fragile.”

“In my eyes, Master is very fragile…”

As she spoke, a golden, radiant spiritual pill appeared in Xuanyuan Luoshui’s palm, and without another word, she tried to stuff it into his mouth.

“Wait! Tell me what this is first.”

After her last episode of giving him a blood source curse, Zhuang Xun wasn’t about to accept anything from her.

“It’s a Mitian Pill, specifically for healing Dao injuries. Even I’m reluctant to use it.”

“…”

Seeing the genuine concern in Xuanyuan Luoshui’s eyes, Zhuang Xun softened. He explained, “My Dao injury is special; it can’t be healed by external things like pills. Just let me rest quietly for a few days.”

Xuanyuan Luoshui’s eyes dimmed, and she put away the pill. “Then what does Luoshui need to do during that time?”

Zhuang Xun knew she was eager to prove herself and make amends, so he said gently, “Help me find a trace of a certain spiritual fruit.”

“A spiritual fruit?”

“Yes. This kind of fruit only appears in ancient ruins… or secret realms… hard to find…”

“Get some paper and a brush. I’ll draw it for you.”

Xuanyuan Luoshui manifested paper and brush with her spiritual energy and handed them to him.

“This fruit is usually born at the intersection of extreme yin and extreme yang, where the spiritual energy is murky and mixed with the forces of wind, thunder, clouds, and rain…”

“When it ripens, heaven and earth transform, and all phenomena appear. It’s a supreme treasure born from the chaos of emptiness…”

“Its outer appearance is gray, and its shape changes without form; it has no fixed form…”

“It often grows alone, changes in an instant, and moves arbitrarily…”

“Therefore, it’s hard to distinguish with the naked eye; you need a Soul Divine Eye to see its movement.”

Zhuang Xun finished drawing and handed the paper back to her. “This is its original form.”

“…”

Xuanyuan Luoshui stared at the fruit that looked very much like a sweet potato and asked, “Master… what secret technique is this Soul Divine Eye?”

“The third eye on the soul, used to observe the movement of the Great Dao’s power.”

“The Great Dao’s power… Can I learn it?” Xuanyuan Luoshui’s thirst for knowledge immediately surged.

“Anyone can learn it. It’s something everyone inherently possesses, regardless of whether they are immortals or mortals.”

“Regardless of immortals or mortals…”

“Then why have I never seen a mortal who can observe the movement of the Great Dao’s power?”

Zhuang Xun’s mind suddenly flashed to Jiang Ningwan’s figure. He replied, “You’ll probably see one in the future.”

“Then teach me quickly, Master.”

Xuanyuan Luoshui could hardly wait.

The power of the Great Dao was the key to becoming an immortal; she couldn’t miss this perfect opportunity.

Seeing her eager look, Zhuang Xun warned, “Want to learn? Fine.”

“But opening the Soul Divine Eye requires enlightenment. If you lack it, even if you’re a venerated immortal in the nine heavens, it’s useless.”

“So, are you confident in your enlightenment?”

“I have confidence in Master’s judgment.”

“…”

“Bring your head here.”

Zhuang Xun crooked his finger, and Xuanyuan Luoshui obediently leaned in…

Then he flicked her forehead.

“Ah!”

“Master, what are you doing!”

“How long was I asleep, and what did you do while I was unconscious?”

“About seven days… As for what I did…” Xuanyuan Luoshui leaned closer, her peach-colored lips offering a unique temptation. “Does Master want to experience it again?”

“…”

Zhuang Xun averted his gaze, unable to look directly into the deep valley, and took out a manual. “Here. Go figure it out yourself.”

“From now on, dress more appropriately. At least cover what needs to be covered.”

“Master sounds like a caring father~”

Xuanyuan Luoshui chuckled softly, took the manual, and began flipping through it…

“One Qi divides into Xuan, Yuan, and Shi, governing the three treasures…” A profound meaning seemed to linger in her mind…

Her eyes swept over a passage, and she continued reading aloud, “No light, no image, no form, no name, no color, no sequence, no sound…”

Does such a thing really exist?

A doubt arose in her mind.

“Guiding the movement and governing the world, opening the profound, three colors of chaos, now existing, now gone…”

“The cycle drives to the extreme, the three Qi open the light…”

“Master… do I need to perform deductions?”

“Since it’s a divine eye, it must be linked to principles and calculations… Without extensive deduction, how can one achieve a qualitative change at the soul level?” Zhuang Xun explained.

Back then, he had spent a hundred years getting through this tedious process.

After all, he was originally just a mortal body, without special physique to aid him, and no pills could intervene.

All he had was a relatively special soul.

“So how many deductions are needed?”

“As many as the stars in the sky, that many times you must deduce.”

“So I said, it requires enlightenment. To counter heaven’s calculation with human calculation, only then can you break the shackles of the soul.”

“…”

Xuanyuan Luoshui couldn’t help but feel respect for Zhuang Xun.

If one could really reach such a heaven-defying state, they would probably have transcended mortality and become immortals long ago, right?

No wonder Master’s soul bore so many terrifying heavenly prohibitions…

So it was to suppress such a heaven-defying creator.

If such a person emerged, wouldn’t it overturn the entire cultivation landscape of the multiverse?

“What? Do you think it’s an unattainable state?” Zhuang Xun noticed the hesitation in her eyes and teased, “Remember what I said back then… I taught you how to cultivate the Dao, not just immortality…”

“Seems like you took it as nothing but wind.”

“…”

“If this is the only way to heal Master’s Dao injury…”

“Then no matter what, Luoshui will achieve it.”

She had endured so many hardships alone in the past; this time it was just a matter of deduction.

So this time, she would have to try and meet this requirement.

Seeing her about to enter serious mode, Zhuang Xun’s eyes flickered, and he said, “The great Dao is simple, all paths lead to the same goal. Actually, I have a faster way to open the eye.”

“At your level, it only takes three days.”

“…”

“Master, Luoshui suddenly feels you’re a bit naughty. You still need a little punishment.”

Xuanyuan Luoshui suddenly pounced on Zhuang Xun like a fierce tiger…

His expression changed instantly. “Wait! I’m injured…”

“Mmph!”

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