Spirit Transformation

After pouring out his feelings to the great "Master of the Temple of Divinity", Yang Luo felt an overwhelming surge of emotion throughout his body and soul.

It was a sensation that brought him immense comfort.

"Indeed... only by firming one's resolve to transcend the mundane and possessing a will undeterred by worldly rules can one be worthy of the title 'Disciple of Divinity'."

Yang Luo smiled contentedly.

It was at this very moment of his smile that he sensed subtle changes within his body.

"Oh? I feel as if my body has become lighter and the power inside me has grown stronger... Strange, I've already eaten to my fill today, and the 'body transformation' for the day had concluded. Why is this happening?"

Yang Luo was somewhat puzzled.

Over the past few days, he had come to realize that the "body transformation" mentioned in the "Temple of Divinity" was a process that required external energy. Although it made him consume vast amounts of food, once he ate what was required, he would quickly convert that energy into a part of his body.

The process was incredibly swift, and once concluded, he would need to wait for more than a dozen hours before undergoing another transformation. Moreover, as time went on, he would need more food, and the results would become progressively weaker until it finally ended, reducing his appetite significantly.

However, the change he just felt in his body had nothing to do with this "body transformation" process.

Although Yang Luo had already completed today's transformation, his heart found relief after confiding in Xi Gu, and unexpectedly, his body seemed to have evolved slightly.

"Could it be..."

Yang Luo recalled the information left by the Temple Master, his eyes brightening even more.

"...Is this the so-called 'Spirit Transformation'?!

Because my spirit has evolved, my body has consequently become stronger!"

...

"Could it be?!"

Xi Gu, sensing the changes within Yang Luo's body, felt a tremendous shock for the first time since he discovered the Blood of Evolution.

He was acutely aware that Yang Luo's rapid growth phase from absorbing his blood was nearing its end and that the energy he had absorbed today had already peaked.

However, against such circumstances, Yang Luo's physical attributes had taken an abrupt leap? This was a phenomenon that had never manifested either in Black Moon or Grey Shadow!

"Could it be... the concepts I whimsically crafted back then—'Spirit Transformation', 'Divine Transformation', and the like—actually hold some merit?"

Xi Gu recalled his initial speculations on the essence of his power.

"I had surmised that my ability took precedence over the rules of the real world, allowing it to manifest properties that blatantly defy the Law of Conservation of Energy and other physical principles. If I wanted it to grow by one percent daily, it would, without any compromise.

"But... after my Blood of Evolution is absorbed by a lifeform, they don't inherit the absoluteness of my abilities. Instead, they display an unpredictable state, a blend of idealism and materialism. Be it Grey Shadow, Black Moon, or Yang Luo, while they all possess strength and speed beyond biological limits and demonstrate destructive forces inexplicable by biology, they still require external energy. They need to eat, maintaining their life processes and evolution by consuming massive amounts of high-calorie foods.

"Since the rules of the material world are reflected to some extent in the fusion of lifeforms and the Blood of Evolution, I have been overly focused on their relationship with biological evolution and energy supply in my experiments. I overlooked the fact that my ability is essentially an absolute form of idealism. Even if the 'Blood of Evolution' is just a derivative of my power, it should inherently possess some idealistic qualities...

"So, is Yang Luo's bodily changes a result of this?

"Because of his transformation in the idealistic realm? Because of his earlier self-affirming 'words of the mighty'—his spirit was cleansed, and this change immediately reflected on his body. Under the influence of his spirit, it had a tangible impact on his physique?"

Explosive speculations sprang forth in Xi Gu's mind.

"But why didn't such changes appear in Grey Shadow and Black Moon..."

A thought struck Xi Gu, recalling when the Blood of Evolution established its "connection" with Yang Luo, the distinct sensations he felt from him.

"Could it be... human consciousness is infinitely more complex than that of animals? Even though Grey Shadow and Black Moon possess intelligence comparable to human teenagers, their consciousness remains too simple and pure, lacking human complexities. As such, they can't fully harness the idealistic nature of the Blood of Evolution after merging with it...

"Heh..."

A fascinated smile spread across Xi Gu's face.

"Indeed... to achieve optimal results, superhuman abilities must be introduced into the human world. This first superhuman has already brought me pleasant surprises.

"If this trend continues, not only can I make this world more fascinating... perhaps it can also nourish me in return, pushing my abilities into even higher realms!

"Heh heh, in that case, let's keep moving forward and see what ripples this storm might bring about—"

...

Elsewhere, Yang Luo was feeling the newfound power coursing through his body. While he was astonished, a sense of unease also lingered.

Even if he believed it was most likely the "Spirit Transformation" mentioned in the inheritance of the Temple, without confirmation from the master, he couldn't truly be at ease.

"Temple Master..."

As he was about to seek answers once more, a grand and distant familiar voice echoed in his heart.

"Your confusion... I have already discerned... it is indeed 'Spirit Transformation'."

Indeed, it was the "Spirit Transformation"! Yang Luo completely let go of his unease, exhaled the lingering tension in his chest, and smiled from the depths of his heart.

However, the words of the temple master, "I have already discerned", made him ponder. It seemed that his recent confusion and unease were also known to the master. Then...

"You may proceed as you wish..."

It was as if the he had heard his thoughts, speaking faintly. And with those words, the connection in his senses was severed once again.

Completely unconcerned, it was just a casually uttered "You may proceed as you wish."

Yet to Yang Luo, it felt like a soothing elixir that settled his heart.

"The Temple Master letting me decide means he doesn't see it as an issue at all... No, I even feel that if it weren't for my 'Spirit Transformation', he wouldn't have communicated with me at all. It seems, in His eyes, how I utilize the inheritance of the Temple is the most important thing!"

Once again letting his imagination run wild, Yang Luo believed this must be the temple master's intention. A smile of realization graced his face.

Of course, from a certain perspective, his thoughts were quite close to the truth.

"A mortal's life is so fragile, and the rules of the world can be shattered with a snap of the fingers in the presence of a transcendent being. What had constrained me before was nothing more than my own 'mental hindrance.'"

Yang Luo clenched his fist, revealing a bright smile.

"Now that I know how to break through this 'mental hindrance,' liberate my spirit, and achieve 'Spirit Transformation'—in that case, there are still some things I want to do. After accomplishing those tasks, my thoughts will surely become more enlightened, and the progress of my 'Spiritual Transformation' will also be higher!"