Wei Xian Gui no longer entangled himself with Wei Ning on this matter. "Today, we will begin with Soul Refinement. Since you only possess one Soul, which is quite different from others who have Three Souls and Seven Spirits, the process is much simpler but simultaneously more painful. Establishing your Soul firmly between the earth is fundamental to your existence. Therefore, Soul Refinement is of utmost importance. Next, we will refine your heart, making it as solid as rock and as resilient as iron; this is the training of your mind. Then we will refine your form, allowing you to fear neither sunlight nor rain, galloping freely across the world without being bound by the Six Paths of Reincarnation. Only after completing these three refinements can you achieve great success. The path of Soul Refinement is the most painful and time-consuming, yet it is also the most fundamental, serving as the foundation for everything. Today, I will provide you with the most sinister and malevolent spirits I have gathered over the years to assist you in your Soul Refinement."
Wei Xian Gui pointed to a door and said, "Inside is the Six Yang Formation, which divides the sixty-four hexagrams from the Bagua into six positive groups while arranging the positions that should transform into negative ones using the Shangyang hexagram formation. This formation not only controls all external ghostly powers from invading but also prevents any spirits or other evil forces within from leaking out. However, since the earth is divided into yin and yang, having only yang without yin leads to extremity and transforms into an Evil Formation. I have established this formation atop the Yin Eye of the Drought Demon Essence, where Evil Energy is at its peak. Although this formation is extremely yang, what it traps within is extremely yin. This approach perfectly achieves a balance between yin and yang, allowing for a continuous cycle of all things. While you practice within this formation, you can absorb the purest yin and yang energies from between the earth, achieving a transformation that cleanses your marrow and refines your essence. Moreover, you will continuously face attacks from the most ferocious spirits in this realm, constantly honing your Soul until you reach the optimal state of Soul Refinement. You may enter now."
Wei Ning pondered for a moment. "This old man isn't wrong; although I don't know his true intentions, I have no other choice. After all, I am already a 'wretched life' and a 'rotten ghost.' Given his strength, he has no need to go through such trouble to deceive me. I might as well give it a try."
With that thought in mind, Wei Ning glanced at Ding Ying and Liu Linglang; both were staring at him with concern.
As soon as Wei Ning stepped into the formation, it felt as if he had plunged into eighteen layers of hell. Countless ghosts emerged around him, pulling at him with great force. Wei Ning struggled desperately against them; however, his mind was filled with chaotic thoughts. His body alternated between searing heat like burning coals and chilling cold akin to falling into the Nine Nether Ice Cave—this rollercoaster of temperatures left him with a splitting headache.
"Do not move; listen carefully. Maintain your essence in stillness; keep your heart in emptiness; illuminate your energy points with intent; do not forget or assist; be silent yet illuminating; illuminating yet silent. As long as you maintain even a thread of clarity on your Spirit Platform, nothing will happen," Wei Xian Gui's voice echoed in Wei Ning's ears.
Suddenly jolted awake, Wei Ning realized that Wei Xian Gui was reminding him to hold onto a thread of clarity on his Spirit Platform amidst the chaos of flying ghosts and illusions.
Abruptly, all illusions vanished, and Wei Ning found himself still in place.
"You..." Wei Xian Gui pointed angrily at Liu Linglang, speechless with rage.
"I just saw many bad people bullying Wei Ning, so I intervened to drive them away..." Liu Linglang stood there timidly, her fingers in her mouth like a child caught misbehaving, her head lowered in shame as she dared not look at the furious Wei Xian Gui.
In an instant, one-third of the malevolent spirits that Wei Xian Gui had painstakingly gathered were scattered by Liu Linglang's intervention. How could this not infuriate him? If this child immediately rushed to help whenever she saw Wei Ning in trouble—scattering those fierce spirits—what would become of Wei Ning's refinement? However, this was Liu Linglang's territory; although she was unaware of it, Wei Xian Gui knew that here she was queen. With just a thought from her, everything present would fall under her control. If Wei Xian Gui could subdue Liu Linglang in the outside world, here he was utterly powerless against her.
Cursing was futile; fighting was impossible. Despite all his calculations and plans failing due to this unforeseen circumstance, how could he not feel his insides churning with anger? As long as this creature was present—always rushing to help whenever she saw Wei Ning suffering—there would be no way for them to continue refining together.
Wei Ning had already guessed the situation. She walked over and hugged Liu Linglang, saying, "I'm just practicing my skills; no one is bullying me, so you don't need to worry. Just stay here and play with Sister Ding if you want."
Wei Ning was eager to mend the relationship between Ding Ying and Liu Linglang, so she tried her best to bring them together.
Liu Linglang nodded and replied, "Okay, Wei Ning, I understand. I won't mess around anymore. I'll behave, but after you finish practicing, you have to play with me. Also, I don't like that ugly person."
Wei Ning couldn't help but smile and said to Wei Xian Gui, "Senior, let's continue."
In Lushan, deep in the clouds.
Xu Suwen sighed as he observed, "This chairman really has everything calculated. Regarding the burial, the chairman has made mistakes at every turn. The day of burial coincides with the rare General Arrow Day and Day of Eight Kills. Even for ordinary people, choosing this day for burial would surely result in an exceptional Zombie emerging. Moreover, this burial site is situated in a location that aligns with the Five Elements' fatal resonance. Looking at the terrain, it is clearly a spot where the phoenix descends at sunset—ominous indeed. This Wei Ning truly has it all covered; what will become of her in three years?"
Lin Lingsu said calmly, "The chairman has repeatedly instructed not to harm him because he wants a complete Blood Corpse. Now that the Blood Corpse has been buried, there is still no news of the Undying Bone. Without the Undying Bone, we lack the key to control this Blood Corpse. In the end, it will all be in vain. If the Blood Corpse emerges and we have no Undying Bone to control it, we will lose our lives as well—there's nothing to be happy about."
Xu Suwen frowned and asked, "Lin, won't you take another look at him?"
Lin Lingsu sighed and replied, "What joy is there in life? What pain is there in death? What difference does it make whether I look or not? It will only add to my troubles. Uncle Xu, let’s proceed with the burial; we must not miss the timing. Otherwise, we will both face dire consequences."
Xu Suwen nodded and said, "Lin, try to cheer up; you haven't eaten in days. Your eyes..."
"Uncle Xu, let’s bury him. I owe him too much; I can never repay it in this life. Perhaps in the next..."
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