Chapter 148 Black Swan

Snapped!
There was another crisp sound, so subtle that it was barely audible.

The spiritual essence dissipated again and fell into Ji Jue's hands. His palms had begun to tremble, and he was breathing heavily because he had held his breath for too long.

This time he was a little more successful than before, just a little. He touched it, and then crushed the spirituality he had created.

After trying three, four, five or six times, the best result was just a slight grasp on this fragile soul.

Then, the little candle in the wind was completely extinguished with Ji Jue's action.

"Teacher, is this really possible?"

Amid the severe dizziness, Ji Jue could no longer hold back his sigh.

In the basic theory of modern alchemy, the world is composed of matter and spirit.

Transformation and desolation intertwined, soul and matter combined, and the first Holy Spirit was born. This is the most ancient good, and there is no order of precedence between the two.

To endow matter with spirit is the essence of alchemy.

But at this moment, what Ji Jue wanted was to completely extract the spirit from the material after giving it spirit. Regardless of the close connection and fit between the material and the spirit, let alone whether Ji Jue could reach that level, what was the difference between this and completely extracting a person's soul from the body... Damn, wait!
The moment he reacted, Ji Jue was shocked and his expression couldn't stop twitching.

Indeed, if one uses dissociation to disintegrate the matrix, break down the defenses, bless with alchemical shackles to avoid interference, and then use non-offensive spiritual manipulation... in theory, it is indeed possible to pull the opponent's soul out.

But actually?
He swallowed dryly, his body hunched a little, "Can you really do it?"

"Want to try it?"

Professor Ye was eager to try it out, and raised his hand slightly. "Are you interested in experiencing it yourself? I haven't done this for a long time, so I'm afraid it's a little rusty."

Ji Jue shook his head frantically without thinking.

Fearing that he would be a little slow, Professor Ye would laugh strangely and say "I've been waiting for you to say that for a long time", and then he would take ruthless action.

It’s not that he doesn’t trust Professor Ye, but as an apprentice craftsman who is making great strides on this path, Ji Jue really has no trust in the average quality of the craftsmen.

Those who can kill a person, use the ashes and then dig a grave to bury the body are already kind-hearted craftsmen. One can imagine how appalling the quality of other craftsmen is.

But then, Professor Ye's regretful sigh was heard.

"Do not worry."

She said, “I can’t do that.”

Although she has expertise in ectoplasm, her expertise is not in its operation.

The effect of Moye is only division and rejection. It is impossible to extract a person's soul from the body while preserving the soul structure completely.

But that doesn't mean no one can do it.

In fact, some transformation abilities have even higher control over souls. For the more vicious ones, it is not impossible to pull them out and eat them raw, or chop them into pieces, slice them, and then cut them into shreds...

For a master who specializes in spiritual essence, this kind of precision surgery only requires a little effort and is not a problem.

This is also entirely possible considering Feigong's nearly omnipotent spiritual manipulation.

Even for Ji Jue now, it is possible!

This possibility is even so high that it is inevitable.

"Even if I can't extract another soul, what about the consciousness and spiritual essence that I created?"

Professor Ye reminded, “The biggest difficulty in spiritual stripping is suppressing the spiritual instinctive resistance. Even in a coma, the intact spirituality will instinctively resist the modification.

And if you can actively cooperate with your spirit, you should be able to do it even at your current stage."

Ji Jue was slightly startled.

If the scope is limited to the spirituality created by one's own mechanical deity, then the value of this skill will be further reduced... No!
Finally, he suddenly realized.

It has not been lowered. It should be said that after repeated concessions in terms of scope and effect, at this stage, such skills are perfect for Ji Jue!

If one could freely extract and release the spirituality bestowed upon oneself, it would mean that creatures that were originally limited by the materials and unable to improve their abilities could also be more conveniently replaced.

The spirit of the Thunderbolt lever-action rifle can also be transferred to a more convenient carrier.

No, what if it doesn’t transfer?

What if it stays directly in your soul? !
Imagine that there is no need for practice or training. All you need to do is give intelligence to the object, detach yourself from it, and embrace it in your soul. Then you can instantly transform yourself into a sharpshooter who can hit the target within three kilometers, a swordsman who is invincible within ten steps, or a boxer who can defeat all enemies within a short distance...

This is a technique that is enough to bring about a qualitative change in the ability of the ex machina!
But the prerequisite is that you must be able to do it yourself...

Just thinking of this, he couldn't help but become full of fighting spirit, his eyes were as bright as a 100-watt light bulb, shining brightly in the workshop!

Then, I heard Professor Ye’s words.

"When you can freely extract and transfer the spiritual intelligence of the ex machina's creations, you will have mastered the art of spiritual manipulation."

Professor Ye said slowly: "Next, you can try to conduct alchemy courses based purely on spiritual essence."

【? 】

Ji Jue was stunned again:???
Meow meow meow?
Teacher, do you want to take a look at what you are saying?
Just extracting the complete spirituality of the mechanical deity was already extremely difficult for Ji Jue, and without a carrier, he could only perform alchemy with the spiritual essence to finally produce a creation that could survive independently...

This is no longer something that can be described as a fantasy.

"Are you serious, Sensei?"

Professor Ye did not answer, but walked ahead, going deeper into the workshop, and casually waved his hand to signal him to follow.

As the corridor changed and turned, another breathtakingly huge workshop appeared in front of Ji Jue again. It was not like he had never been here before, but every time he came here, he would gain new insights.

Each time, I could feel more and more the terrifying changes that filled every inch of the air and the spiritual torrent that was running under the material world like stars...

But this time, what was placed on the operating table was no longer an unfinished work or some strange creation.

But a...

A pink diamond-studded cat bag?!

Ji Jue rubbed his eyes and confirmed again that he was not mistaken. He even realized that this shabby bag was the one that Chen Yubo and Tong Hua had rushed to order before!

And under the cat bag, there was a small outline that kept squirming and struggling, and finally a round head squeezed out from the mouth of the bag.

Look at Ji Jue and open your mouth.

Suddenly there was a 'meow' sound!
"Afu?"

Ji Jue subconsciously reached out his hand, rubbed its little head, lifted it up, looked at it carefully, and confirmed again and again that this was Chen Yubo's cat, and he had fed it Can Can!

"Why are you here?"

Ah Fu's claws popped out, tightly holding onto Ji Jue's collar and refusing to let go, meowing in grievance, tears in his eyes. "It was delivered this morning, but Chen Xingzhou's brother was so anxious that he called Ah Chun every hour to ask for his cat. It was so annoying.

It's just right that you can bring it to him when you go back today, so that he won't have to run to the workshop and make a scene again."

Professor Ye waved his hand in disdain, and the cat hair floating in the air instantly shrank into a ball and was thrown directly back into the bag to ensure that it was spotless.

Then, a hint of smile seemed to emerge from Ji Jue's cold and indifferent expression that he had long been accustomed to.

"Come to think of it, don't you want to see alchemical creations made of pure spiritual essence?"

So, at that moment, Ji Jue saw it.

In his hand, the blue cat that was struggling to escape suddenly froze for a moment.

In the silence, it seemed as if some shackles were opened.

And under the light, in Ji Jue's hand, Ah Fu's shadow suddenly swelled up, as if it was inflated, expanding madly. Thousands of shadows kept wriggling and spreading, forming all kinds of changing outlines.

In the end, as the lights went out one by one, the dark shadow completely broke away from Ah Fu's shadow, and then enveloped the entire workshop, turning into a terrifying wing-like outline that seemed to cover the sky and the sun.

Just like that, it casually spread its wings, revealing a terrifying appearance that was difficult to see with the naked eye.

Ji Jue stood stiffly where he was, not daring to move. Even the cat in his arms didn't dare to move or struggle, and trembled uncontrollably.

No sound can be heard, no shape can be seen.

But in the invisible air, it seemed as if something lowered its eyes, leisurely looking at the tiny existence in front of it, and then moved closer to look at it carefully.

Just staring at it was enough to make Ji Jue sweat profusely.

Not to mention the terrifying spiritual fluctuations that seemed like huge waves in the perception.

There is something there, right in front of me!

Grinning ferociously.

He let out a breath that made his soul tremble.

Until a crisp snap of fingers sounded from Professor Ye's fingertips.

The huge shadow that enveloped the entire workshop shrank again, merged into Professor Ye's shadow, and disappeared.

Only Ji Jue was left standing there, already sweating profusely and unable to control himself.

"Teacher, what is that?"

"It was the first work I created after becoming a master. It was completed when I was about 27 years old."

Professor Ye snapped his fingers and played a game with the monster in the shadow. When his fingers popped, the shadow seemed to hit its forehead, causing it to curl up obediently and return to its own position.

"At that time, I was obsessed with fame and fortune, and I cared too much about other people's opinions and evaluations. As soon as I achieved a little success, I couldn't wait to show it to others. I thought that as long as I had enough achievements, I would be able to let the incompetent see the gap between us... Now it seems that I was really shallow and naive.

After it was registered with the association, it was given a rating of "natural craftsmanship". As time went by, this series of creations became known as the 'Omen Sequence'.

Among them, its code name is called "Black Swan."

As she spoke, the black swan in the shadow spread its wings proudly, as if dancing gracefully, gracefully and gorgeously.

Just like all unexpected and sudden disasters.

Thrilling.

Ji Jue almost forgot to breathe.

In the silence, he suddenly heard Professor Ye's question: "Ji Jue, can you create something like this one day?"

"do not know."

Ji Jue shook his head instinctively.

The future was too far away, he couldn't see it and dared not make any conclusion.

But Professor Ye seemed not to have heard him and asked again: "Can you create something better than this one day?"

Ji Jue was silent. After thinking for a long time, he sighed with shame.

"I do not know."

After a slight pause, in this brief silence, he suddenly felt a courage that came from nowhere, no, it would be more appropriate to call it arrogance.

He is ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, just like a clown.

But I couldn't help wanting to say it out loud.

He said, “I want to try it.”

"..."

For a moment, Professor Ye seemed to be distracted and remained silent for a long time.

It was as if the scene from thirty years ago suddenly reappeared.

When the teacher asked this question at that time, I seemed to have answered in the same way... No, there is no need to embellish it. Unlike Ji Jue who was usually introverted, with my arrogant look at that time, I should have been even more arrogant and presumptuous, right?

But what was the teacher thinking at that time?
For so many years, Ye Xian had no idea, but when he heard his student's answer, he couldn't help but feel happy.

It's like a refreshing breeze blowing from afar after a long journey.

The road to ashes is too rough and too far.

I have been working on this for a lifetime, but I can't see the end.

It seemed like eternity.

Whenever I see those figures chasing after me, I feel happy and expectant... Are the teachers back then the same as I am now?

Unfortunately, no matter how hard I try, I can't be a kind elder who is good at praising and encouraging. Moreover, I have the idea of ​​being on par with the teacher so early...

Such a stupid student really needs a good beating!
"Given your current state, it's still too early."

Ye Xian poured two buckets of cold water on the long-lost happiness without hesitation, "Such exaggerated dream talk, wait until you pass the craftsman's license exam before you talk about it."

Just like that, she smiled, put her hands behind her back, and turned away.

Only the last words remain, echoing in the air.

"However, your fighting spirit is commendable..."

(End of this chapter)