The Path of Survivor begins with obtaining titles

Chapter 661: 331: One Transforms into Three Bodies_2

Chapter 661: Chapter 331: One Transforms into Three Bodies_2
 

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Legend has it that Laozi transformed one Qi into the Three Pure Ones, and I too seemed to have transformed one into three selves.

According to the realms, if one reached the Body Fusion Realm, these three avatars should merge with my original body into one. At that time, I would become the strongest cultivator in the Spirit Profound Realm, unmatched by any.

Even against a Mahayana Cultivator who has successfully crossed the tribulation, I could fight on equal footing.

As Lin Yi absorbed spiritual energy, he sank his consciousness into his dantian to check on the situation, since the three Nascent Souls had left his body to become Creation Clones. If there were no benefits for his original body, then his strength would definitely decrease.

He saw that the three dantians were empty, giving a feeling of loneliness after a bustling scene had subsided.

Suddenly, he discovered three strands of Qi within his dantian: the Upper Field of Elixir held a white one, the Lower Field of Elixir a black one, and the Middle Dantian a golden one.

Was this the gift the three Creation Clones had left behind? Lin Yi couldn’t help but feel puzzled. As he practiced the Creation Method and as spiritual energy poured in from above, these three strands of Qi also slowly grew larger.

The white Qi above was brimming with a vigorous vitality, like the blazing sun, representing Yang Energy, while the black Qi below was filled with a kind of gloomy coldness, like the moon, representing Yin Energy.

And the golden Qi in the middle, seemingly unremarkable, possessed a sense of spirit.

Through the sensations of these three strands of Qi, Lin Yi gradually understood that the Upper Field of Elixir represented Heaven and contained Yang Energy; the Lower Field of Elixir represented Earth and contained Yin Energy; while the Nascent Soul in the Middle Dantian, originally transformed from his own Golden Core Dao Fruit, represented Humanity.

Now that the three Nascent Souls had left the original body, leaving behind these three strands of Qi, they were likely the fortune that belonged to the original body. By continuously cultivating, the three strands of Qi could grow stronger and larger.

The common saying goes: The Dao produces one, one produces two, two produce three, three produce all things. In some interpretations, the number three represents the three talents of heaven, earth, and humanity.

Of course, all of these were just his speculations. Only at the time of fusion would he be able to know the true fortune of these three strands of Qi.

Though it was only speculation, Lin Yi felt that these three strands of Qi, combined with the three Creation Clones, would allow him to possibly defeat any Mahayana Cultivator once they merged into one.

And so, he and the three Creation Clones began to continuously absorb the spiritual energy surging into the sky within the Cliff Cave Mansion. The realms of the three clones were also gradually transitioning towards the Refining Void.

The three strands of Qi within his dantian were also becoming larger and larger.

After some time, the phenomenon of spiritual energy in the sky gradually dissipated, and Lin Yi and the three Creation Clones opened their eyes simultaneously, glancing at each other. At that moment, a popup window emerged before him, “Cultivation levels +1.”

This signified that he had officially entered the Refining Void Realm.

“Greetings, fellow Daoists,” Lin Yi said with a smile, offering a cupped fist salute to the three Creation Clones.

The three Creation Clones also revealed smiles and returned the salute to Lin Yi, “Greetings, Original Self.”

Lin Yi couldn’t help but smile. He could sense any thoughts of the three sub-spirits, as they were one and the same, with no distinction between you and me. Moreover, he could enter the clones’ bodies at will, taking control.

Just then, another popup appeared before his eyes. He had thought his title in the Path of Survivor had been upgraded, but upon seeing the content, a look of joy appeared on his face.

“Host has advanced to Refining Void with the Creation Method, transformed one into three bodies, the title ‘Creation Perfection’ upgraded to rank six, triggering a special effect. You may select a Title Effect for any of the three Creation Clones.”

Lin Yi was truly surprised. Before, he had wondered whether the three Creation Clones could use title effects, but now the title of ‘Creation Perfection’ had solved it all.

‘Creation Perfection’ might be a passive title, but it was also upgradable. Each time a Great Realm was broken through, it would level up. It reached rank five during the Deification Realm, but other than some statistical improvements, there were no other new effects.

Now, having reached the Refining Void Realm and upgraded to rank six, there was unexpectedly a new effect.

He opened the title panel and glanced at the information for ‘Creation Perfection.’ There was a new passage added, “During cultivation of the Creation Skill and breakthroughs in realms, based on one’s own fortune, a chance to obtain a Perfection bonus may occur.”

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Seeing these words, Lin Yi smiled. Having the Creation Clone gain the title effect meant that it truly had become perfect.

As he viewed the information, another popup appeared before his eyes. Without looking, he knew the Path of Survivor title must have upgraded.

“Host has been cautious and careful, safely reaching the Refining Void Realm, the title [Survival King] has been upgraded to ‘Survivor Emperor’.”

Lin Yi shook his head helplessly. Judging by the progression of this title’s name, he feared that he might indeed acquire the name Immortal Survival in the future.

His gaze settled on the Survivor Emperor title, and he checked the title effects. Presence and Hatred Value were reduced to 65%. Based on the current progress, he estimated that it would only be after ascending to immortality that he could achieve a reduction to one hundred percent.

As for whether becoming entirely transparent, ignored by all realms, even the ultimate Immortal Supreme, after reaching one hundred percent reduction, only time would tell. However, he guessed that the likelihood was slim.

Next, his gaze moved onto the virtual identities, and sure enough, there was an additional identity.

Moreover, the information display’s restriction for humans had been expanded to include another category, now restricted to humans and demonkind.

This piece of information brought a smile to Lin Yi’s face. Indeed, just as he had guessed, the restriction on demonkind had been lifted, which meant he could legitimately enter the Demon Tribe and fleece the old demons of their resources.

At the same time, this would provide an opportunity to rescue White Painting.

His gaze continued to drift towards the back and found that the Survivor Emperor title had gained a new effect, “[A Step Back Opens Up A World of Possibilities].”

The information suggested that this was not an auxiliary title but rather an additional effect.

Lin Yi focused on this part of the text, and a detailed introduction appeared, “In times of crisis, the host may take a step back, and the reduction in Presence and Hatred Value will double in effectiveness (consuming ten thousand Virtue Points per second and continuing to step back will maintain the status unchanged).”

What a move, the double effect really opens up a world of possibilities.

It reminded him of an immortal cultivation novel he had read back on Earth, where the protagonist would always furrow their brow and quietly step back behind everyone else when facing potential danger.

Now, with the doubled effect under the Survivor Emperor title, the Presence and Hatred Value would be reduced to over one hundred percent.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered the Showdown title and couldn’t help but laugh as he checked it out. The Showdown title’s effect was “[Advance and Be Irresistible].”

He glanced at it, and with each step taken, the Presence and additional damage effects doubled. Additionally, with every step forward, the extra damage would continue to stack, provided it did not surpass the position of the crisis object. And if the host stepped back after the crisis emerged, the effect would not trigger.

Lin Yi sighed with a tinge of regret. The title was so boring, filling in all the bugs with these two limitations. Even if just one limitation were absent, he could stack infinite damage and obliterate an immortal with a flick of a finger.

After reviewing the effects of the Survivor Emperor title, he was very satisfied and looked over at his three Creation Clones, “Fellow Daoists, what title effects would you like?”

“Our true self, we are you; there’s no need to ask again,” the three Creation Clones said calmly.

Lin Yi nodded lightly. If he were to choose any title effect, it would naturally be the most crucial one. “Fellow Daoist Hua Tuo, you should take a Path of Survivor title. It fits better with your essence.”

The Primordial Spirit of this Creation Clone was derived from the virtualization of his own, and thus, it inherited some of his Dao Fruit experiences, such as alchemy and formations, albeit without the extra effects of a title.

The identity of Pedestrian A was akin to being an invisible person, which matched the Path of Survivor title very well.

As for the name Hua Tuo, he had used it when he first made his presence known in the Xuan Tian Realm because at the time, he needed to sell a large number of pills he had refined in exchange for Spirit Stones, hence the choice of such a name.

Hua Tuo nodded lightly, clasping his fists in a bow, “Thank you, my true self. I also feel the same.”