Once, I wanted to be a good person

Comparing his current physical state, Fang Ze realized there was still a significant gap between himself and the Yang Transformation stage.

1. Although his body is also of the "Yang" type, he cannot fully control it or repair it using the Power of Laws. If injured, he can only use medication for Healing.

2. He has no way to introspect; he cannot monitor his body in real-time.

3. Even though his body contains a lot of the Power of Laws, it's not like in the Yang Transformation stage where every corner is filled with Power of Laws that can be accessed at any moment.

After pondering the gap between himself and the Yang Transformation stage, Fang Ze roughly understood the path he needed to take next: to absorb more Power of Laws, let it fill his entire body, help him fully master his body, and reach a degree of mastery where he can introspect and freely repair himself.

Fang Ze believed that by doing so, he should be able to successfully reach the Yang Transformation stage.

Thinking about this, Fang Ze couldn't help but freeze for a moment, a hypothesis forming in his mind: So does this mean that the true path should be Spirit Ascension to elevate the soul, and Yang Transformation to elevate the body?

After all, no matter how one thinks about it, it seems incredibly foolish to burn the body and then reconstruct it.

After mulling it over for a while and pulling himself out of his wild thoughts, Fang Ze once again felt the power of the Yang Transformation stage. He had to admit, even if Jiang Cheng reached it by sheer resources, the feeling of being one with the Power of Laws, the perfect fusion of soul and body, and the immense strength in every move, as if awakening abilities in each action, was truly marvelous!

After experiencing the wonders of the Yang Transformation stage with Jiang Cheng's body for a while, Fang Ze stopped. He returned to his original body and chose to experience the state of the Mortality-Shedding elder to understand what it entailed.

Five minutes later, Fang Ze slowly opened his eyes, his "aged" face filled with shock and realization, "Mortality-Shedding... Mortality-Shedding... So that's how it is."

No wonder there are no thresholds for Spirit Ascension and Yang Transformation stages; as long as you rely on diligent effort and resources, you can achieve them step by step. All the thresholds are actually in the Mortality-Shedding stage!

No wonder all the experts in the Si Family have reached the Yang Transformation stage within a few decades, regardless of their level or talent, but none have reached Mortality-Shedding. There is a reason behind it.

No wonder after reaching the Mortality-Shedding stage, the Federation no longer provides information but relies entirely on each family's experience and exploration or becomes the Federation's backup core.

Everything is because Mortality-Shedding is the true key to embarking on the path to becoming a deity!

While Fang Ze was thinking this, he suddenly heard Hei Yu's soft inquiry from outside the chamber, "Young Master, how are things going on your end? They are urging us again."

Upon hearing Hei Yu's words, Fang Ze came back to his senses. Without showing any change in expression, he reverted his body back to its original state and then slowly opened his mouth, "Didn't I say to let him wait? Can't he even wait for such a short time?"

Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, Hei Yu awkwardly explained from outside the door, "Because you've left him waiting so long, he has started to get agitated and is smashing things. Our guards tried to stop him but got directly thrown out."

"I feel... he seems to be insane. Completely different from ordinary people."

"Adding to that, his identity is too special; he's the Young Master of the Sima family, so we don't dare to take any rash actions."

Upon hearing Hei Yu's words, Fang Ze shook his head slightly and then pushed open the door to go out.

He walked past the secret chamber's door, glancing at the indifferent Black Bull standing outside, and then at the distressed Hei Yu. He went over, gently patted her shoulder, and said, "Yu. Look at General Black Bull, and then look at yourself. Your heart is too chaotic."

"I know that our Si Family is in the process of rebuilding, and as the head steward, you have many things to consider, and the pressure is significant. But that is not an excuse for you to feel bound and restricted."

"It's merely a Young Master. We even captured a Mortality-Shedding stage person from his family; why should we fear him?"

Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, Hei Yu was momentarily stunned and quickly wanted to explain how a Young Master's status differs from an ordinary noble's and how nobles and vassals are different. But Fang Ze did not give her the chance.

Fang Ze directly patted her on the shoulder again, saying, "I understand your worries." He then slowly shook his head, "But it's alright. I am here."

Upon hearing Fang Ze's words, Hei Yu finally quelled her restless heart and then nodded firmly: She also felt that she was overthinking. Her Young Master has always been well-prepared, and she should believe in him, not be overly cautious...

After thinking it through, Hei Yu led Fang Ze out of the secret chamber and to the villa.

As for Black Bull, he continued to guard the Mortality-Shedding stage individual in the secret chamber. However, after Fang Ze and Hei Yu left, upon entering the chamber, he was stunned for a moment: "Eh? Where's the Mortality-Shedding stage person? Where did my big Mortality-Shedding captive go?"

....

Meanwhile.

Fang Ze followed Hei Yu back to the ground and headed towards the guest villa.

Just approaching the villa, even before entering, Fang Ze could hear a middle-aged man shouting loudly from afar, "Ask your Young Master to come out! How come he had the guts to capture my people but lacks the guts to see me?!"

Accompanied by his voice, a few consoling voices sounded from inside the house, but they didn't seem to be effective, as the sound of smashing objects soon followed.

Upon hearing the sounds from inside the house, Fang Ze shook his head slightly and reflected inwardly, "Only fifty years, and the nobles have become so spoiled?"

"Is it the nobles who are too worthless, or the Federation's pig-raising plan that has been too successful?"

Thinking this, Fang Ze walked briskly into the guest villa.

As soon as he entered the villa's hall, what caught Fang Ze's eyes was a middle-aged man dressed in green and purple attire.

He looked about the same age as Jiang Cheng, around his mid-thirties. His body was thin, his cheeks sunken, looking like someone who overindulged for years. He had two small mustaches, bloodshot eyes, and an expression of madness, giving the impression that he might bite someone at any moment...

Perhaps hearing the sound of Fang Ze's entrance, he suddenly raised his head and looked towards the door.

Upon clearly seeing Fang Ze's attire, his eyes narrowed slightly, and undisguised malice filled his gaze.

Seeing this, Fang Ze's eyebrow twitched slightly; his keen mind immediately sensed the oddity.

Initially, he thought today's conflict was just because the Sima family was too overbearing, but now it seemed... it might be a personal grudge?

This person in front of him obviously held deep malice towards the Si Family...

Thinking of this, Fang Ze couldn't help but recall what Hei Yu had just told him: Could it be due to that entanglement from years ago?