Not only Zhang Moyun, who was outside the arena, was shocked, but even Tian Xing and the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, who were closest to Ye Ling in the arena, did not understand what was happening.
The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, on Ye Ling's wrist, exclaimed, "Holy crap! Holy crap! Holy crap! Kid, what did you do? How did you dodge Shan's Dao Yun attack just now? That was too cool!"
However, Ye Ling did not respond to the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire. He was in an indescribable and wondrous state.
He could see everything inside and outside his body, hear everyone speaking, and sense the direction of the spiritual energy flow in the air.
But... he could not control any part of his body, not even his breathing.
As for Shan's Dao Yun attack, he still couldn't see it clearly, but his body could easily dodge it, without even needing Tian Xing's help.
This feeling was like a bronze-level operator being replaced by a king!
In the arena, Tian Xing was completely stunned. She stood frozen in place, watching Ye Ling effortlessly dodge attacks, as if watching a natural ink wash painting.
It was too elegant and smooth!
"Is this... Ye Ling?"
Tian Xing looked at Ye Ling with disbelief, still not fully processing it.
However, Ye Ling was not as relaxed as outsiders imagined.
After entering that wondrous state, he tried to regain control of his body, only to find that he had no idea how to return from the "selfless" state to the normal state!
"Holy crap, am I really 'selfless' now?"
Unable to find a way to control his body, Ye Ling could only watch as his body continued to "show off its skills"...
Although this feeling was marvelous, over time, it gave Ye Ling a sense of having his account stolen, filling him with inexplicable fear.
"World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, can you hear me?"
With no other options, Ye Ling began to try to call out to the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, hoping it could pull him out of this terrifying state.
However, the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire seemed to be completely immersed in the astonishing maneuvers of Ye Ling's body and couldn't hear Ye Ling at all.
"Damn it! The World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire can't hear me, this is a real disaster!" After failing to summon the World-Extinguishing Spirit Fire, Ye Ling became increasingly anxious and began to look for other solutions.
He had a premonition that if he continued in this state, he might remain in this state forever and never return.
He would become a living dead man!
"My other self, are you in trouble?"
Suddenly, Ye Ling heard his own voice. He was startled at first, then exclaimed in surprise, "Second personality? You're still conscious?"
The second personality chuckled, "I've always been here, just sleeping. If you hadn't encountered this situation, I probably would never have woken up."
Ye Ling quickly asked, "Can you control my body now?"
The second personality replied, "No, I am merely your subordinate power. Your body has come alive on its own, and your consciousness space has been shut down. If even you cannot control your body, then I am even less capable."
Ye Ling sighed, "Then this is troublesome. I can't control my body now and can only let it act on its own."
The second personality laughed, "Haha... I'm used to this feeling. But speaking of which, I have a thought about our current state."
Ye Ling eagerly asked, "Tell me about it!"
"I just woke up and found that you have broken through from逍遥仙 (Xiaoyao Xian) to the 'Selfless' realm. But from your memories, your breakthrough to this realm seems rather inexplicable. You yourself haven't figured out how you broke through?"
"Listening to your analysis, that's indeed the case... This breakthrough was too fast, too easy, even a bit muddled."
"That's the crux of the problem. Both逍遥仙 (Xiaoyao Xian) and the Selfless realm are cultivation systems you created yourself. This path of cultivation is not yet complete. If you broke through in a muddled state, isn't it normal for problems to arise?"
"I think I understand... I am probably still in the process of breaking through and have not fully entered the new realm. The reason I can't return my consciousness to my body is probably also related to this."
"Exactly. So, you need to deduce and perfect this cultivation system first. I estimate that once you perfect it, your consciousness will be able to return!"
"Hmm... I'll try to deduce and perfect it. Do you want to help?"
"Haha... Let's forget it. I am just your subordinate consciousness now, and I use your energy. Everything I think is just you looking at the problem from another angle. Helping you deduce it is no different from you deducing it yourself. You work hard, I'm leaving!"
As soon as the second personality finished speaking, it completely merged into Ye Ling's consciousness and disappeared.
"This guy..."
Ye Ling smiled wryly as he sensed the second personality's departure. He then wasted no more time and began to deduce and calculate, perfecting the path of the Emperor Ancestor he was treading.
Meanwhile, in the arena, everyone gradually noticed that something was wrong with Ye Ling.
Although Ye Ling could dodge all of Shan's Dao Yun attacks, he no longer responded to anyone.
Even when Shan's Dao Yun stopped attacking, Ye Ling simply stood quietly on the arena, motionless.
Seeing Ye Ling motionless, Tai Qing outside the arena asked Zhang Moyun, "Moyun, what's going on with that kid Ye Ling?"
Zhang Moyun said solemnly, "His current situation is likely a separation of consciousness and body."
Tai Qing asked in confusion, "Separation of consciousness and body?"
"Yes." Zhang Moyun nodded slightly. "Ye Ling can dodge the Dao Yun attacks now entirely because his body is avoiding danger on its own, not controlled by his own consciousness."
"Looking at him now, I estimate his consciousness cannot return to his physical body."
As the Hall Master of the Emperor's Palace, Zhang Moyun, who had lived for countless eons and was a legend from the era before last, was extremely experienced and immediately saw Ye Ling's current situation.
Tai Qing frowned and asked, "What should we do now? Ye Ling is currently the only Emperor Ancestor body. It took countless cycles for such a person to be born. If he perishes here, our loss will be too great!"
Zhang Moyun sighed heavily and said, "The path of the Emperor Ancestor's cultivation is unique. Ye Ling himself is the pioneer walking at the forefront. If anything happens, only he knows. We outsiders cannot help."
"Now, we can only rely on Ye Ling's own fortune."
"If he succeeds, it will naturally be a phoenix nirvana and a soaring ascent. If he fails..."
"Then it will be eternal damnation."