The more he thought about it, the more shocked and excited he became. The strength of this body was probably beyond comparison even to those so-called divine weapons and precious treasures. After taking a deep breath, Fang Chen suddenly realized that now he didn't need to deliberately cultivate. The profound energy between heaven and earth would also naturally rush into his body.
Opening his eyes wide, carefully looking at the clear lake water above his head, the familiar room around him, Thunder Kid sitting on the bed, and the Returning Yuan Sword in his hand, Fang Chen was so happy that he almost jumped up. He couldn't help but be excited and say, "Damn! This is actually all real!"
"... " The spirit of the weapon and Thunder Kid looked at each other. Their faces were full of complexity. They were still worried about this kid just now. But who would have thought...
Looking at Fang Chen's face full of joy as he danced around, almost about to sing a ditty. The spirit of the weapon couldn't help but cough helplessly and say, "It's just that you condensed a Dao heart. Is it that much of a big deal?"
"Just that? If you have the ability, condense one and let me see!" Fang Chen had a look of smugness.
"That's right, that's right! The old thing just doesn't know how to talk. How could the master of my Thunder Kid be an ordinary person? This Dao heart is not something that ordinary people can condense. Even peerless powerhouses may not be qualified to condense it!" Seeing this, Thunder Kid quickly jumped down from the big bed and ran to Fang Chen's side, with a fawning expression on his face.
"Of course! Needless to say." Fang Chen said arrogantly. Suddenly, as if realizing something, he looked down at Thunder Kid, his face full of unfriendliness. "What did you say just now? Your master? Who is your master?"
"Of course it's you! You are my master!" Thunder Kid quickly widened his big watery eyes and put on an innocent and aggrieved expression as soon as he saw Fang Chen's expression change.
"Haha! I didn't expect you, Thunder Kid, to be able to do this. It's really... haha." Seeing Thunder Kid pretending to be pitiful, the spirit of the weapon was stunned for a moment. Then he burst out laughing.
"You old thing, not allowed! Not allowed to call me Thunder Kid! Not allowed!" Thunder Kid shouted angrily. Then, remembering that Fang Chen was still standing beside him, he quickly widened his big eyes and put on an aggrieved expression again. Looking at Fang Chen, he said, "Master, look, that old thing is bullying me again."
Looking at Thunder Kid who was only as tall as his knee, widening his big eyes and looking at him aggrievedly, Fang Chen was stunned for a moment. Then he burst out laughing. "Hahaha, what a cute little thing."
Hearing Fang Chen call him a little thing, a trace of dissatisfaction flashed in Thunder Kid's eyes. Then he jumped up and kicked Fang Chen's knee. "Not allowed to call me a little thing. I am tens of thousands of years old!"
"Oh?" That kick from Thunder Kid had no power at all. Although he was thrown into the illusion by him before, Fang Chen's resentment had already dissipated. After all, he really needed to temper his state of mind. And he also condensed a Dao heart. Besides, Thunder Kid had no malicious intentions. After all, no one would want a useless person to be their master. But although that was what he thought, Fang Chen still felt a little uncomfortable. So he put on a serious face and said, "Then how should I address you?"
Seeing Fang Chen unhappy, Thunder Kid lowered his head. His big eyes rolled, and he had an idea in his heart. Then he raised his head and looked at Fang Chen sincerely. "Although you are my master, after all, I am tens of thousands of years old. Being called a little thing is always not good. If it spreads out, it will also damage your prestige, right?"
"Not afraid!" Fang Chen waved his hand grandly and said without caring at all. "It won't spread out. And I don't have any prestige. Didn't I just be casually thrown into the illusion by others before?"
Seeing Fang Chen mention the illusion, Thunder Kid was stunned. Then he lowered his head. Just as he was about to explain, the voice of the spirit of the weapon came: "Fang Chen, this Nine Reincarnation Array is the fundamental for subduing Thunder Kid. The reason why I brought you here is precisely for this matter. Besides, you have also condensed a Dao heart..."
"I know. I was just scaring him." Seeing that the spirit of the weapon misunderstood, Fang Chen quickly explained.
"Really?" Hearing this, Thunder Kid looked up expectantly. After seeing Fang Chen nod, he cheered and clapped his hands. He circled around Fang Chen and jumped happily.
Looking at Thunder Kid by his feet, Fang Chen couldn't help but smile. Then he asked, "What was going on just now?"
Thinking of the scene just now, although he had benefited greatly from it, Fang Chen, who knew that there was no free lunch in the sky, was still a little worried.
"This, this is the reward for you passing through the Nine Reincarnation Array." Seeing Fang Chen ask, Thunder Kid quickly explained. "Or rather, it is the result of your own breakthrough after experiencing the baptism of reincarnation."
"What do you mean?" Fang Chen still didn't quite understand.
Seeing that Thunder Kid was about to speak again, the spirit of the weapon quickly explained, "The place you entered before is called the Nine Reincarnation Array. In the array, you will experience nine reincarnations, experience nine different lives, and feel the various aspects of the world. If you lose yourself in your state of mind, the nine reincarnations will start again. Then either find your true self or completely lose yourself in it."
"Completely lose myself?" Fang Chen was shocked. "Is it complete death?"
"Yes." The spirit of the weapon said softly. "Although Thunder Kid was a bit reckless in throwing you into it, in fact, I agree. After all, in your previous life, the lack in your state of mind was too serious. If you get lost in it, then it can only mean that Thunder Kid and I haven't waited for the real master yet."
Hearing this, Fang Chen's body trembled slightly. Although the spirit of the weapon said it lightly, Fang Chen could still feel the worry and complexity in it.
"But in fact, I have a lot of confidence in you. In this life, your state of mind has changed a lot. If you can break through the array, it means that your state of mind is already complete. Not only will I wholeheartedly assist you, but Thunder Kid will also recognize you as his master. It's just that I didn't expect..."
"Didn't expect that I condensed a Dao heart, right?" Fang Chen said with a light smile.
"Yes." The spirit of the weapon said with a wry smile. "I originally thought that it would be very good if you could break through the array. I didn't expect you to give me such a big surprise."
"It's good that I didn't disappoint you." Fang Chen said seriously. "In fact, I have never blamed you guys. The road to being a powerhouse is not so easy. If I can't even bear these hardships, how can I deserve your assistance and following!"
"Alas, it's good that you can understand." The spirit of the weapon couldn't help but feel relieved. Thunder Kid was so reckless. If Fang Chen really had resentment in his heart because of this, it would really be a loss.
"By the way, you still haven't said what happened just now?" Fang Chen asked in confusion.
"First, tell me your experiences and insights in the last life when you were in the array."
Seeing that the spirit of the weapon's tone was very serious, Fang Chen told in detail about his last life, including his insights...
After a long time, the spirit of the weapon sighed deeply. "You really surprise people. The last life is actually a fusion of the previous lives." After a moment of silence, the spirit of the weapon continued, "If I'm not mistaken, this Dao heart of yours is just like your insight. As long as the way of heaven exists, you exist."