Examining the black crystal in his hand, Qi Suian investigated further, extracting an effect similar to a stimulant from it.
It also had the ability to stabilize and enhance one's yang energy.
The black crystal's precursor was the black, gelatinous substance inside the ghost's body. Once removed, it solidified into a crystal.
In the process, the ghost would lose a portion of its memories and emotions, which in turn would further widen the gap between the "truth layer" and the "reality layer."
"Ghosts are more like anchors stitching the reality and truth layers together. Because they exist, the two layers remain distinct yet are also inextricably linked."
"And human memories and emotions are a medium that stabilizes the truth layer."
After Qi Suian took out a small sample of the crystal, the smart-brain delivered a report via the reconnaissance network.
The previously locked-down area of the remote mountain temple had shrunk by approximately one ten-thousandth.
