Lu Yuan was surrounded by Divine Artifacts.

Each one had extraordinary qualities, and once the method of use was understood, they offered unexpectedly great benefits.

For those who have insight into the truth of the mutations, it would surely be a source of immense joy.

They would wish to obtain all of them to pave the way for their future.

But Lu Yuan was different.

He knew exactly how to maximize the use of all the Divine Artifacts.

Otherwise, if one did not understand their usage, it would be a waste of resources.

And he was thoroughly knowledgeable about these.

Global mutation.

If all beings were to evolve.

They needed a unique bloodline and to fuse the Divine Artifact within their bodies, essentially serving as a medium.

However, most people's bloodlines were rather ordinary, making it difficult to become Awakened. Lu Yuan belonged to this category, so a strong medium was necessary. The stronger the medium, the greater the benefits, potential, and aptitude.

Both of these could be collectively referred to as aptitude.

Thus.

The first thing Lu Yuan needed to do was to integrate the Ancient Bodhi Tree into his body.

The Ancient Bodhi Tree, known as the Tree of Wisdom, upon fusion, could instantly grant trillion-fold aptitude.

What is trillion-fold aptitude?

Transcendent comprehension!

Any Dharma Gate or Divine Technique could be learned in an instant, gaining the favor of the universe!

At the same time, the physical body breaks its shackles, and the treasures of the human body are fully opened, waiting to be unearthed.

In Lu Yuan's memory.

There were many mediums that could help one become Awakened, but the strongest, acclaimed as unparalleled in the world, was the Ancient Bodhi Tree. This was why he spent so much cost and time to obtain it, the most crucial reason.

At this moment, Lu Yuan's gaze was fixed on the Ancient Bodhi Tree, his eyes firm.

Then, without the slightest hesitation, he drew a dagger and stabbed it into his chest.

In the next moment.

A gush of blood burst from his chest.

Indeed, to merge with the Ancient Bodhi Tree.

Heart's blood was required.

Only then could one connect with its heart and become one with it.

However, if it were an ordinary person, they certainly wouldn't do this because it was too dangerous, potentially fatal.

But Lu Yuan was different because his physique had been tempered by Elixir Essence, surpassing ordinary humans.

For him, not to mention a fatal injury, it wasn't even counted as a minor one.

At that moment, his stream of heart's blood.

Directly fell onto the Ancient Bodhi Tree.

Buzz!

The next instant.

The Ancient Bodhi Tree radiated an unprecedented light, as if it had been summoned, directly absorbing the heart's blood.

It trembled continuously, its emerald green leaves roaring as if composing some wonderful melody.

Around the canopy, waves of Buddha Light surged, and one after another, Buddha figures manifested.

Some were sitting cross-legged, some lying on their sides, some sleeping, some subduing dragons, some taming tigers.

Thud!

Thud!

Thud!

At the same time, Lu Yuan also heard a roaring sound in his mind.

He closed his eyes, with the light of wisdom appearing behind his head.

And those manifest Buddha figures surrounded him, chanting scriptures as if to guide him into ascension.

A grain of sand, a world; a flower, a paradise, a tree, a bodhi, a tathagata...

The mysterious chanting echoed in his mind.

Unnoticed.

Lu Yuan sat cross-legged, but not on the ground; rather, it was in mid-air, level with the Ancient Bodhi Tree.

Simultaneously, the light emanating from the ancient tree continuously merged into his body.

And as time went on.

This light began to fuse with his flesh and blood cells.

Lu Yuan could clearly feel his physique being strengthened, his whole body's muscles seemingly undergoing transformation, with every single cell undergoing death and rebirth.

With each cycle, his power increased significantly.

This was the human body breaking through its shackles, treasures being opened.

Ordinary people without a medium.

No matter how hard they tried, it was impossible to awaken and evolve, gaining extraordinary strength.

And even if they had it, it was a very difficult process requiring constant exploration and adaptation.

But at this moment, Lu Yuan, almost instantly, completed the process from an ordinary human to an Awakened.

His existence officially transcended humanity.

And his power continued to grow.

"In my previous life, it took me years and numerous adventures to reach this step." Lu Yuan thought to himself, marveling at the unparalleled medium, the legendary Ancient Bodhi Tree where the Buddha attained enlightenment, it was too powerful!

But this was not the end.

To fully unlock the trillion-fold aptitude, the ancient tree must be completely fused.

But the heart's blood had already nourished it, and thereafter only two things remained: waiting and enduring.

As expected.

With beams of light continuously entering his body.

The Ancient Bodhi Tree quaked, its branches swaying, and it astonishingly rose from the ground.

Then, at a speed visible to the naked eye, it shrank, finally becoming palm-sized, turning into an exquisite jade texture, beautiful and magnificent. The Buddha figures entered it, then with a 'whoosh', it drilled into Lu Yuan's forehead, disappearing without a trace.

At this moment, Lu Yuan saw his mind, which was an expanse of white silence.

In front of him, the Ancient Bodhi Tree, approximately six feet in size, entirely verdant.

Radiating infinite vigorous vitality.

And under the ancient tree.

A golden little figure sat quietly beneath, eyes closed, much like Shakyamuni in enlightenment countless years ago.

This entire golden figure bore a face exactly like Lu Yuan's, yet it was filled with divinity.

"It's said that after fully merging with the Ancient Bodhi Tree, the God of Wisdom and Innate Spirit would awaken, granting trillion-fold aptitude, leaving nothing in the universe beyond comprehension." Upon seeing the golden little figure, Lu Yuan immediately recognized it, then reveled in joy.

This was his own God of Wisdom, Innate Spirit.

It should be known.

Even the strongest Awakened on the planet in his previous life hadn't achieved this.

As for those who merged with the Ancient Bodhi Tree, in this life, only Lu Yuan.

For this ancient tree was too significant, revered as a Holy Artifact.

Then, for unknown reasons, it vanished.

Thus.

Throughout both lives.

He was the only one.

Immediately, Lu Yuan opened his eyes, and a bright light shot out from within, exceptionally brilliant.

And at that instant, he suddenly discovered that the chaotic universe had become ordered in his eyes, as if with careful thought he could grasp the laws of nature, with his thoughts becoming remarkably clear, as if blessed by great wisdom.

Trillion-fold aptitude, terrifying indeed.

Feeling all of this, Lu Yuan couldn't help but smile.

Three months of preparation had finally paid off with great reward!

"Huh~"

Quickly, aside from the trillion-fold aptitude enhancement.

Lu Yuan also felt that his physique had changed from before,

his skin was radiant, emanating pure white glow.

Especially his muscles, though not bulky, one could clearly feel the terrifying power contained within.

Involuntarily.

He slightly swung his fist.

Boom!

An instant sonic boom occurred, the air was torn apart, and the stone slab beneath his feet cracked.

"This power has definitely surpassed my previous strength by dozens of times." Lu Yuan was stunned, extremely astonished because this was just a simple, casual punch that achieved such a terrifying effect. If he were a bit more serious, wouldn't it be enough to destroy a two or three-story building?

Then, he roughly calculated his current strength.

Preliminary estimate.

His current ability equated to at least an eighth-tier Initial Realm Awakened!

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