Chapter 73: Reshaping the True Self to Perfection

After using the Mental Grinding Disc to Cultivate his Mental Energy, Shi Jian cautiously withdrew from the Stone Talisman's Mental Space. This Mental Grinding Disc was intensely painful. It truly tested one's resolve. Seeing that Xiao Yan had also borrowed the Stone Talisman, Shi Jian's mood finally improved. Since Xiao Yan was now using the Mental Grinding Disc for Cultivation, the thought of someone else screaming with him, separated by countless worlds, made Shi Jian feel a bit better. The pain didn't seem as unbearable. Shi Jian carefully sensed his current Mental Energy. He had now fully embarked on the path of Reshaping the True Self, and he had progressed significantly in this Cultivation Stage. Reshaping the True Self mentally was an extremely terrifying process. A slight mistake could irrevocably harm one's Soul, making it incredibly perilous. Most cultivators in this Realm would simply temper themselves minimally, considering it sufficient before preparing for a breakthrough to the next Realm. Shi Jian's current Mental Energy level already surpassed many in this Realm. His Mental Energy was inherently powerful, and through Cultivating the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength, he carried a trace of the Infernal Hell's will, which had already transformed him. While this might be the peak for ordinary cultivators in the Reshaping the True Self Realm, Shi Jian's own potential was far from exhausted. Typically, those seeking Soul Refining must rely on various Blessed Lands for their Cultivation. For instance, Shi Hao in the original narrative utilized the flames of the Yang Extreme Cave to temper his Physical Body, which, in turn, refined his Mental Energy. These flames, imbued with immortal Divine Power, could both refine the Physical Body and strengthen Mental Energy. Shi Jian's use of the Mental Grinding Disc achieved a similar, if not superior, effect. His True Spirit, enveloped by his Soul's core, endured countless trials, emerging increasingly resilient and powerful. However, utilizing the Mental Grinding Disc was also an extremely draining task for Mental Energy. While it solidified his Mental Energy, his mental state would inevitably weaken after each session. Even with various Spirit Medicine to aid recovery, Shi Jian still required time to recuperate before resuming his Mental Energy Refining. During these recovery periods, Shi Jian remained productive. He began Cultivating his Cave Heaven. His Cultivation Realm was currently at the "Reshaping the True Self" Realm. Improving Mental Energy was a slow, arduous process, and his current Cultivation resources weren't particularly effective for it. However, Shi Jian's awakening of the Giant Elephant Embryo and the condensation of Cave Heavens were not constrained by his Realm. He could infinitely awaken particles and condense countless Cave Heavens. Awakening particles and condensing Cave Heavens presented no real difficulty. He simply needed to activate the Hell Furnace and continuously devour resources. The immense power contained in various precious medicines and precious blood was incredibly potent. Consuming them directly could overwhelm the human body, leading not only to an inability to refine the energy but potentially to an explosion! Consequently, Prodigies from various ancient clans and ancient kingdoms exercised extreme caution when using such resources for Cultivation, often absorbing them gradually through methods like "medicinal baths" and "baptisms." Shi Jian, however, had no such concerns. The Hell Furnace could refine all Heaven and Earth Essence and convert it directly into his own essence. Once the Hell Furnace was activated, whether for Cultivation or battle, he would effectively be in an invincible position. Shi Jian activated the Hell Furnace, integrating countless precious medicines and precious blood into it. Terrifyingly immense essence and Qi immediately surged into his body, flowing into its internal particles. These particles began to awaken. Under the infusion of such powerful essence, new particles sprouted, and the aura of an ancient Giant Elephant emanated from Shi Jian's body! "Awesome!" Shi Jian couldn't help but exclaim. "This Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength is truly f*cking amazing..." Among the myriad Divine Abilities across all worlds, the Divine Elephant Suppressing Prison Strength stood out as exceptionally impressive. It was no wonder so many Transmigrationers chose to Cultivate this Cultivation Technique. Beyond the technique itself, it included countless Divine Abilities: Nether God's Spear, Demon Wings, Nethergod Guard, Hell Furnace... Each of these, taken individually, would be a world-shaking Divine Ability. Considering just the Hell Furnace alone, once activated, Shi Jian no longer needed to painstakingly comprehend and stimulate his Physical Body particles. He simply devoured resources and used immense essence to stimulate them. It was incredibly satisfying. Shi Jian continued this Cultivation regimen for several months. He alternated between using the Mental Grinding Disc to enhance his Mental Cultivation and devouring resources to awaken new Divine Elephant particles and Cave Heavens. His cultivation progressed exceptionally smoothly, with virtually no disturbances. Those with ill intentions who had joined Zhulu Academy were already intimidated by the decisive methods he had displayed earlier. While some wished to challenge Shi Jian's status as a "Young Supreme," their Cultivation was merely at the Blood Moving Cave Heaven Realm, whereas Shi Jian had already slain Inscription Realm experts. The two were no longer in the same league. Given the strength Shi Jian had previously demonstrated, unless an expert from the older generation attacked him, no one from the younger generation would stand a chance. Even among the older generation, at least a "Martial King" level existence would be required to suppress Shi Jian. However, someone of that stature would naturally avoid directly attacking Shi Jian due to his youth. Such an act would be seen as bullying a child, a blow to their reputation. Matters of face were paramount for such adults. Thus, Wu Wang's Mansion instead exerted significant pressure on Zhulu Academy during this period. Nevertheless, none of this affected Shi Jian's cultivation. Just a few months prior, Shi Jian, having just broken through to the Spiritual Realm, already possessed the strength to kill Inscription Realm experts. After these additional months of Cultivation, Shi Jian's strength had advanced yet another level. Now, even if Martial King himself appeared, Shi Jian would not fear him in the slightest. Shi Jian even harbored the confidence to "clash" with Venerable-level existences! This confidence stemmed from having reached the absolute extreme of Reshaping the True Self. These past few months of continuous Cultivation with the Mental Grinding Disc had steadily strengthened his Mental Energy, reshaping it, removing impurities, and making it incredibly resilient. "Copying the Stone Talisman back then was truly the right decision..." Shi Jian couldn't help but sigh with satisfaction. When he first borrowed the Stone Talisman, he merely intended to use the Mental Grinding Disc to temper his Mental Energy. Only after using it did he discover it was a perfect match for the Reshaping the True Self Realm. The essence of Reshaping the True Self lay in strengthening Mental Energy, continuously reshaping the spirit, removing impurities, and transforming it. Coincidentally, the Mental Grinding Disc's Cultivation method involved precisely that: crushing one's Mental Energy and then continuously reshaping it. While others endured countless hardships and expended numerous Heaven and Earth Treasure to reshape their Mental Energy once, Shi Jian simply lay in that Mental Grinding Disc, allowing his Mental Energy to be reshaped effortlessly. Other cultivators in the "Reshaping the True Self" Realm might achieve only a few reshapes, but Shi Jian underwent hundreds or thousands. They were like ten-forged steel, while he was like a thousand-forged, ten-thousand-forged...