Chapter 610

Chapter 610: The Grand Mill

Three months later, on the plains behind the main peak of Hidden Spirit Island, not far from where the Number Two was forging the Star Ship, a massive formation with a diameter of one hundred feet appeared before Spirit Cut.

“Grand Elder, is this the formation that will assist me in my spiritual re-cultivation?” Spirit Cut asked, looking at the dense runes within the formation, feeling slightly dizzy.

“Yes, this type of formation is extremely difficult to set up, and the materials required are comparable to those used for a celestial tool,” Xu Fan nodded.

“Comparable to a celestial tool? Grand Elder, what have I done to deserve this?” Spirit Cut said, deeply moved.

“It’s nothing. As long as Spirit Cut Elder can successfully undergo spiritual re-cultivation and become an invincible respected elder, this little cost is worth it,” Xu Fan replied with a smile.

Xu Fan instructed Spirit Cut to stand in the center of the grand formation.

“Spirit Cut Elder, once the formation is activated, you must use your ability. It will be painful, but you must endure. It will only take an hour,” Xu Fan reminded.

“Grand Elder, bring it on! What’s a little pain to me?” Spirit Cut laughed heartily.

“Very well, Spirit Cut Elder, endure it,” Xu Fan said as he activated the formation.

At that moment, disciples wandering the plains noticed the commotion and began to gather around in an orderly manner.

“Do not step into the grand formation! I won’t be responsible if you turn into meat paste,” Xu Fan instructed Grape to relay.

The formation activated, and Spirit Cut began to channel his ability.

Suddenly, agonized screams echoed from within the formation.

Spirit Cut felt as though he were trapped in a grand mill. His meridians, flesh, spirit, and soul were all being ground into pieces, mixed into the mill, and ground over and over again.

The horrifying screams caused the observing disciples to pale in shock.

“Grand Elder, what kind of formation is this? I can’t make sense of it,” Zhang Xueling, who had approached Xu Fan, asked.

“What brings you out today?” Xu Fan asked, noticing that Zhang Xueling had already reached the Foundation Establishment Stage.

“I came to observe the abilities and happened to hit a bottleneck, so I decided to take a walk to clear my mind,” Zhang Xueling replied with a smile, radiating an air of integrity and a thirst for knowledge.

“It’s good to get out more.”

“This is the spiritual re-cultivation grand formation. Its purpose is to return a cultivator to their initial state, allowing them to restart their journey on the path of immortality. It’s especially suitable for those who have strayed from the right path,” Xu Fan explained, squinting at Zhang Xueling.

Meanwhile, Spirit Cut’s screams continued.

“To undergo spiritual re-cultivation, one must throw their body and soul into the grand mill, grinding them into pieces, leaving only the essence to reform their body and soul. The process is painful, but it’s manageable,” Xu Fan said.

As he watched Spirit Cut’s suffering, Xu Fan suddenly wondered why he hadn’t created a painless version of the formation.

“Grand Elder, I think if we let Spirit Cut Elder’s consciousness leave his body, we could avoid the pain,” Zhang Xueling suggested after a moment of thought.

Xu Fan clapped his hands. “Such a simple solution! Why didn’t I think of that earlier? Consciousness can be refined through ability, which would eliminate many of the drawbacks.”

“Very well, in the future, you can give me some advice on the new core techniques in the Sutra Pavilion,” Xu Fan said, patting Zhang Xueling on the shoulder.

“Understood, Grand Elder.”

At that moment, Spirit Cut, still enduring endless pain, had no idea that the re-cultivation process had been updated.

An hour later, a half-foot tall egg appeared at the center of the grand formation.

“Success.”

As Xu Fan spoke, he waved his hand to deactivate the grand formation and walked over to the egg.

“Spirit Cut Elder, you can come out now,” Xu Fan called out.

“Grand Elder, could you give me some children’s clothes?” a childish voice came from inside the egg.

“Haha, I’ve already prepared them for you, Spirit Cut Elder,” Xu Fan said, pulling out a Fabric Transformation Ball and creating a small hole in the egg to send it inside.

Not long after, the egg cracked open, and a child dressed in luxurious robes stepped out. With red lips, white teeth, and a clear gaze, he looked like a holy child straight out of a painting.

There was still a faint trace of Spirit Cut’s former commanding presence in his expression.

“Grand Elder, that wasn’t fair! It hurt a lot and nearly killed me!” the child said, his tone oddly mature for his appearance.

“Compared to what you’ve experienced, Spirit Cut Elder, this pain is nothing,” Xu Fan said with a smile, though there was a hint of apology in his voice.

“Now, Spirit Cut Elder, you’re like a blank slate. Everything can be rewritten, and the path of cultivation lies before you.”

As he spoke, Xu Fan brought out the newly crafted Spirit Domain Five Elements Disk.

“Spirit Cut Elder, we’re not done yet. Next is the sealing ceremony for the celestial tool,” Xu Fan said.

“Will this hurt?” the childlike Spirit Cut asked nervously.

“Not at all.”

Xu Fan activated the second layer of the formation, binding the celestial tool and sealing the celestial energy within Spirit Cut.

“Spirit Cut Elder, would you like a few Precious Artifact Rabbits to take care of you for a while?” Xu Fan asked, smiling at Spirit Cut’s adorable appearance.

“No need. I’ve already prepared fasting pills and cultivation pills. I’ll go into seclusion and start cultivating as soon as I return,” Spirit Cut said, clearly unhappy with his current cute and non-threatening appearance.

“Still, let’s send a few. Zhang Spirit Cut Elder, you’re still young and growing. You can’t live on fasting pills alone,” Xu Fan said kindly, turning to Grape to select a few Precious Artifact Rabbits skilled in caregiving.

“Then I won’t refuse your kindness, Grand Elder,” Spirit Cut said, looking down at his small body.

“I wish you a swift return to the respected elder realm, Spirit Cut Elder,” Xu Fan said.

Grape acted quickly, and soon a small spiritual boat arrived, carrying three Precious Artifact Rabbits in human form.

“From now on, Spirit Cut Elder is your master. Serve him well,” Xu Fan said, addressing the three rabbit girls.

“Understood, Grand Elder.”

“Greetings, Master,” the three Precious Artifact Rabbits said, bowing to Spirit Cut.

They couldn’t help but show affection for the adorable child with red lips and white teeth.

“Grand Elder, I’ll head back to cultivate now,” Spirit Cut said, eager to begin his training after this rebirth.

Xu Fan nodded. “Go ahead, Spirit Cut Elder. Just remember to balance work and rest.”

The small spiritual boat departed with Spirit Cut.

“Master, does re-cultivation improve one’s aptitude?”

At some point, Xu Gang appeared beside Xu Fan.

“It doesn’t, but re-cultivating will definitely make you stronger than before,” Xu Fan replied thoughtfully.

“Don’t worry about it. Just focus on cultivating diligently. Aptitude isn’t everything—fighting strength is what matters,” Xu Fan said with a smile.

“Understood, Master,” Xu Gang replied.

“You’re already doing very well, far beyond what I expected.”

“Keep this up, and soon even those so-called prodigies won’t stand a chance against you,” Xu Fan encouraged.