Chapter 181 - 177: Entering the Sea of Thunder to Refine the Primordial Spirit
The story goes, Enlightenment Dao had grasped the essence of Sword Dao, finally realizing that the way of the sword lies in evoking emotion.
Literati were moved, their inspiration flowing as freely as a burst bladder, exhilarating and unrestrained! He now felt as if he were relieving a painfully distended bladder, a sensation both exhilarating and liberating.
This very exhilaration sped his recovery significantly. These Peaches of Immortality were typically reserved for the feasts held in the heavens, only those of high status received a few, but now, the inhabitants of Flower-Fruit Mountain consumed them as if they were common fruits, oblivious to whether the immortals in the heavens would envy them.
After battling at Mount Meru, Enlightenment Dao had certainly caught Tathagata’s eye, and it seemed unwise to make another move. He merely had his brothers claim they were Loose Cultivators from Overseas Yingzhou, having met during the slaying of Yamata no Orochi before coming to assist. This explanation could barely hold water.
Enlightenment Dao had a feeling that after emerging from seclusion this time, he would likely face the Heavenly Tribulation soon, as the Taiyang Acupoint was open these few days, potentially weakening the thunderous power compared to normal days.
To venture into the Sea of Thunder to refine one’s Primordial Spirit during a thunderstorm was purely courting death, a sentiment for someone tired of living; even the most gifted individuals wouldn’t attempt such an act. The Primordial Spirit was naturally prone to attracting thunder, and attracting all of it would simply reduce one to ashes.
After three days of seclusion, he had fully healed the physical injuries on his body; the damages were mostly physical, his Primordial Spirit being largely unaffected. Had his Primordial Spirit been injured, things would have been much more complicated.
The Primordial Spirit is the foundation of an immortal, the thin gleam of an escape from the great calamities of heaven and earth, and the vessel of the Dao; thus, its recovery from damage is notably difficult.
Once Enlightenment Dao had emerged from seclusion, he entered the Water Curtain Cave and saw the Jiao Demon King dozing on a stone table. He bellowed loudly, startling the Jiao Demon King who leapt up from the table, cursing, "Who is the wretched creature disturbing this king’s nap? Come here and face your death!"
Enlightenment Dao could not help but chuckle, "You do sleep rather soundly; others might pass by without you even knowing."
The Jiao Demon King sheepishly grinned, and said, "Ah, it’s you who have emerged from seclusion. So, are you going to refine your Primordial Spirit now?"