Xuan Weizi couldn't help feeling that life is the basis of all desires, and immortality is the sum of all desires. The continuation of self-existence is the desire rooted in the deepest part of life. The self-replication, mating and reproduction of living things are all about the existence of this life.
Continuing interpretation.
As creatures with advanced intelligence, they have a clearer self-understanding, and the continuation of their own existence is not limited to the reproduction of species groups, but the longevity of their own individuals.
Immortality and long-term vision are what Taoists pursue. As for whether one must first attain immortality in order to gain enlightenment through metaphysics, or to obtain the fruit of immortality by engaging in metaphysics and enlightenment, that has always been a matter of debate within Taoism.
This involves the combination of form and spirit, the refinement of the true form and the transcendence of the soul, the distinction between high and low corpses and Xiaju, and also involves the disputes over the origins of the teachings of Emperor Huang Lao, Lao Zhuang's theory of Xuanxuan, and Fangxian's technique of immortality.
This is also the reason why people think that Taoism is a complex and complex religion.
But there is one thing. Taoist cultivation attaches great importance to hygiene, health and longevity, and preservation of shape. Even if it is difficult to prove immortality, the importance of life has been true since ancient times. Even if Zhou's wife in Nanhuazhuang sang after her death, it was not to ask people
To despise life is to regard life and death as the transcendent realm.
Mages who explore arcana and magical achievements are certainly not Taoist plumes, but who would be willing to obey death if they have the means? Especially high-ranking mages, who have mastered extraordinary arcane achievements through hard practice, and can control the weather and teleport.
, dropping meteors, transforming all things, all of this is based on the premise of self-existence.
The stronger the ability, the greater the desire for eternal life. This can be said to be the consensus of most mages.
There are no certain rules for mages to extend their lifespan and overcome death. The legendary Transformation Lich is famous mainly because necromancy existed long before the arcane system was perfected. Ancient spellcasters who were proficient in necromancy,
By transforming itself into a special undead creature, it retains its original consciousness and spell-casting abilities.
But transforming a lich is definitely not an easy, once-and-for-all method of immortality. This method requires extremely advanced necromancy skills, and the knowledge related to transformation rituals, alchemical potions, and making phylacteries has either been secretly sealed or was
Completely destroyed.
After experiencing the "Disaster of the Undead" five hundred years ago, the Holy Lord Church is committed to destroying all evil and filthy undead creatures, especially lichs.
The founder of the Eye of Mystery, "Golden Wisdom," is said to be a legendary mage who successfully transformed himself into a lich, but he was still eliminated by the earthly saints of the church.
As for whether becoming a lich will cause some unpredictable and uncontrollable distortions, no outsider can understand it. In short, it is definitely not that a mage approaching the legendary level will be able to transform into a lich.
However, Archmage Zidarok himself is indeed proficient in necromancy. Many of the arcane spells used by mages to extend life and transform life are also classified as necromancy. Unfortunately, such methods are generally regarded as the highest secret by mages themselves.
I generally don’t communicate with others, let alone spread it publicly.
"What I want to know? It's not just the life-extending elixir, but your 'physical energy injection'!" Archmage Zidarok said: "Although it was Theus who submitted this spell to us for review, in order to obtain
Qualification verification of a high mage, but as a reviewer? I can tell at a glance that this is not a spell that that boy Thius can develop."
There is no need for others to recognize the matter of becoming a high mage. However, within the mage organization, mastering the seventh-level arcana and becoming a high mage is a threshold. If you cross this threshold, you will be exposed to more advanced arcana.
There are differences in legal knowledge and treatment when entering and exiting, so it needs to be reviewed and reviewed by the top management of the organization.
Theus was officially recognized after the review of Archmage Zidarok. And what he demonstrated was a seventh-level spell called "Physical Infusion".
After casting this spell, Theus can transform into a giant more than twenty feet tall, but this is not only a "giant transformation", it also has the effect of "transformation", allowing Theus, a mage, to gain the status of a high-level warrior.
Strengthen the physique and muscle strength, and even master the warrior's fighting thinking and martial arts level. More importantly? This technique will not deprive Theus of his spellcasting ability!
During the duration of "Physical Infusion", Theus's Fortitude, Will save, and spell resistance will be greatly improved? At the same time, he will gain additional spells such as "Any Door", "Advanced Dispel Magic", "Spell Invalidation Barrier", etc.
Abilities? Theos' other spells can also add instant metamagic effects.
In other words? After casting this spell, Theus is equivalent to an arcane giant who is proficient in both arcane arts and martial arts! Due to the substantial improvement in various qualities, the giant state is extremely difficult to dispel, or it must be removed from the arcane state.
At the beginning, Tius was trapped in the "anti-magic field", or he used the ninth-level "disintegration technique" at any cost.
This strange seventh-level arcana is actually the result of Thius practicing psychic powers with Xuan Weizi. Of course, he also served Xuan Weizi as a guinea pig, a guinea pig.
In the past ten years, Xuan Weizi has been improving his psychic powers in addition to his own training. In addition to exploring ancient giant ruins, he has also gone to the Xuefeng Autonomous Territory to look for the Yarnold people with Frost Giant blood.
After studying their specialized giant-changing magic. As Thius specializes in the arcane magic of transformation, Xuanweizi used the arcane magic he was good at as a model, combining psychic powers and giant magic to create unprecedented innovations.
It can be said that "physical injection" temporarily turns humans into giants who are good at ancient arcane arts. Although this technique is still quite imperfect, it is enough for Theus to step into the ranks of high mage.
On the surface, this technique is a combination of the arcane magic of change and the spiritual energy of self-shaping. In fact, it is the achievement of refining the soul and solidifying the body and transforming the body in Taoism. With Titus's ability, "corporeal energy injection" can only
It can last less than two minutes and is a short burst to defeat the enemy.
As for Xuan Weizi himself, he naturally gained more.
"I believe that the Archmage knows very well that 'Physical Infusion' does not permanently transform a person's life essence. If you expect to use this spell to transform into a long-lived species and escape death, you are probably thinking wrong.
"Xuan Weizi said to the crystal ball.
Archmage Zidarok responded: "I know this very well, but what I want to know is how 'physical injection' allows Theus to obtain and adjust the life information of ancient giants? Don't worry, I don't want to change.
Become a giant."
"What the Archmage wants is the core principle of magic." Xuan Weizi said with a smile: "This is more valuable than the life information of ancient giants."
"The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has established a plantation in the Everglades Province. Isn't this benefit enough?" Archmage Qidaluoq laughed: "It is precisely because our Pentagram Tower found out that the Elf Kingdom has a greater interest in plant textiles.
That’s why Dr. Olenso urgently expands the scale of the plantation. Once we contact the Elf Kingdom and open up sea lanes, Dr. Olenso’s Evergreen Chamber of Commerce will have a steady stream of wealth! Such income should
Can it be worth the value of the magic principle?"
Shortly after the mutual protection alliance was established, shocking news came from the empire. The Eye of Mystery broke through the obstacles of the Sea of Mist and successfully reached the elves' kingdom. After the high mage of the Eye of Mystery had preliminary exchanges with the elves,
Diplomatic and commercial exchanges with the elves were very smoothly achieved.
As for why there were no war disputes like colonizing the New World? It was naturally because the elves showed powerful magic, just like in various ancient legends.
This incident once again sparked a wave of pioneering enthusiasm, so much so that the empire's shipyards worked day and night to build long-distance ships, and transported countless creations to the elven kingdom in exchange for the beautiful elven handicrafts.
Although the Tower of Pentagram was once again late in finding the Elf Kingdom, they still found the right time to arrange for manpower to go there and did everything possible to establish communication with the Elf.
Unfortunately, the elves' country is quite exclusive, and the information returned so far is incomplete. The only thing we know is that elves are not very interested in cashmere, but prefer plant textiles.
After learning this information, the Pentagram Tower immediately thought of the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce, which is deeply involved in plant textile technology. If you want to transcend the Eye of Mystery on this important matter of in-depth communication with the elves, the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce is indispensable.
Key factor!
Correspondingly, the Pentagram Tower must build a closer relationship with Doctor Olenso.
For this reason, the Tower of Pentagram and the Mutual Protection Alliance launched a war in the Evergreen Province in order to provide the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce with a large area of plantations with suitable water, soil and climate, so as to master sufficient raw material production.
Of course Xuan Weizi knew these things, he just said: "But the mutual protection alliance is still under the blockade of the imperial fleet. Not to mention going to the Elf Kingdom, the southern route to and from the mainland is now almost interrupted.
.If it weren’t for the steady supply of food and minerals from the Black Rock Province and the Tribal Alliance, the mutual protection alliance in the New World might not be enough to support the confrontation with the empire.”
"Didn't Dr. Olanso have a solution for this matter long ago?" Archmage Qidaluoq said: "In the past ten years, the personnel of the Green Ring and the Star Order have frequently gone to sea, and I am afraid it is not to fight against the imperial fleet.
A head-on confrontation, right? If the 'Infinite Revenge Storm' can be used properly, it will be enough to gain control of the sea!"
Xuan Weizi said: "Things that have not yet been completed should not be used as bargaining chips in transactions. The Evergreen Chamber of Commerce has established a plantation in the Everglades Province to provide textile raw materials, which will be of great benefit to the Archmage and the Pentagram Tower.
, it’s mutually beneficial.”
"I heard that Dr. Olanso has always been willing to exchange magic skills. I wonder what conditions can satisfy you?" Archmage Zidarok also had to compromise.
"Rather, I want to know what exactly the Archmage needs? Why did you choose 'physical energy injection'? How do you plan to escape the limitations of death?" Xuan Weizi asked.
Archmage Zidarok was silent for a moment and said, "Has Dr. Oranso heard of the 'Skin Grafter'?"
Xuan Weizi thought carefully and said: "I just saw a slight mention in the book. It is said to be a technique of implanting the skin of magical beasts, monsters and even demons into one's own body, thereby transforming physical life step by step, and even
It can affect the soul and spellcasting ability from the outside in."
"Yes, I have been studying this ancient witchcraft for a long time, and plan to use it to transform myself. I have also selected the required raw materials." Archmage Qidaluoke said: "It's just that I need it
A higher-precision synchronization method must not only successfully transform the essence of life, but also maintain the clarity and stability of surface consciousness and subconsciousness. As far as I know of magic skills, there is no better method than psychic powers. 'Physical Infusion' provides
I was greatly inspired, so I specifically asked Dr. Olenso for advice."
With the identity and qualifications of Archmage Qi Darok, saying "ask for advice" can be regarded as condescension.
However, Xuan Weizi was not moved. He probably understood what the other party meant and said bluntly: "With this exchange at the moment, I cannot make a judgment on the specific situation of the Archmage."
"Does Doctor Olenso plan to meet with me directly?" the Archmage asked.
Xuan Weizi nodded and said: "My simulated clone can still perform psychic detection. I just hope that the Archmage understands that what you want to do is not a simple transformation, but something similar to a magical synthetic beast. This kind of behavior is harmful to
The reconstruction and shaping of the body will inevitably bring about changes and turbulence at the level of consciousness. Theus was able to develop 'physical infusion' because he learned psychic powers from me and combined them with his own arcana.
"
In fact, what this great mage wants to do is somewhat similar to Xuan Weizi's Taoist training in the past ten years. They both need to reconstruct the original soul, and make meticulous changes to the soul, body, and vitality of the furnace.
Transformation. This process is extremely difficult and dangerous. It is equivalent to performing a high-precision transformation surgery on yourself. The so-called "reborn" is really an appropriate expression.
However, there are stages in the practice of alchemy. The previous catastrophes were all about refining the mind and cultivating the cauldron, in order to achieve the achievements of "rebirth and deification, rejuvenation and rebirth, jade talismans to protect the spirit, and gold liquid to refine the form".
Xuan Weizi has been practicing the "Shangqing Jiudan Shanghua Feijing Zhongji Sutra" for the past ten years, which is a substitute for the alchemy way to be reborn.
However, Archmage Qi Darok has no foundation in practicing Taoism. He does not even have the ability to master spiritual powers by reconstructing the soul like Theus. His thinking mode is accustomed to the unique logical calculation of arcane magic. It can be said that it is solid and difficult to change.
The micron doesn't have much certainty either.
The Archmage was silent for a long time, but his desire for survival overcame his doubts and suspicions. A voice came from the crystal ball: "In any case, please ask Dr. Olanso to come and see for himself. As long as the skin grafting ceremony can be successfully performed, it will not only be a simple
In exchange for material rewards, I will also try my best to provide convenience and assistance to you, doctor, in the future affairs of the Pentagram Tower."
"In this case, there is no need for me to shirk. Please lead the way." Xuan Weizi had just finished speaking when a portal hole appeared on the wall of the living room, which was deep and unpredictable.