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Chapter 1050: Witnessing the Divine and the Strange
Chapter 1050: Witnessing the Divine and the Strange
A gust of wind seemed to blow through, causing the pages of the book to flutter noisily, and the curtains in the study began to sway incessantly.
At the same time, a cacophony of voices filled the air, as if countless people were talking at once, and someone was shouting loudly.
But these strange occurrences lasted only for a fleeting moment before they were abruptly suppressed, as if by an unseen force.
Chen Chuan's gaze remained fixed on the book, and he reached out his hand to gently smooth the pages. He could sense that these were purely mental illusions, and as soon as they appeared, his Second Self took on the burden, causing the anomalies to disappear.
Through this brief contact, he had a rough idea of what was happening.
These were likely the spiritual imprints left behind by those who had previously read this book or, more specifically, this section of the book.
It was similar to the annotations and appendices left by previous readers, but instead of being written down, they were imprinted directly.
However, the mental states of these individuals might differ significantly from those of ordinary martial artists. Chen Chuan suspected that they had either deviated from the correct path in their cultivation or had been influenced by some form of contamination, which made their experiences chaotic and complex. Some of the content might even be beyond human comprehension, resembling the existence of those beings on the other side.
Despite this, Chen Chuan felt that these imprints were still extremely valuable.
Within these imprints were the personal experiences and insights of the previous readers as they delved into the mysteries of the Dongxuan Observation. The term 'Dongxuan' referred to the profound and mystical, and both the Pure School's books and the Wansong Company's cultivation methods only provided a direction without specific instructions. Therefore, each additional person's understanding could offer a deeper comprehension, even if it was flawed, as it would reveal where the errors lay.
After some contemplation, Chen Chuan decided to carefully immerse himself in these experiences and feelings.
However, these imprints were essentially a form of contamination. If the Second Self took on the burden, they would be invisible, so to perceive them, one had to endure the infiltration.
Chen Chuan was willing to accept this as a necessary cost, having experienced infiltration during his cultivation at the Changsheng Guan and even utilizing it to aid his practice. He knew that any issues could be addressed after completing the task.
He temporarily suppressed his Second Self and reopened the book, perhaps because he was actively observing, or maybe due to the systematic flipping of the pages, but this time, the mental imprints did not flood in all at once. Instead, they appeared one by one. As he turned to the first page, he felt as if someone was whispering in his ear, initially coherent but gradually becoming incoherent, accompanied by an unknown emotion and sensation that infiltrated and immersed his spirit.
Unmoved, he continued to the second page, where he sensed a strange occurrence; it felt as if someone was sitting behind him.
Without turning back, he calmly immersed himself in the emerging content.
As before, initially, coherent words entered his mind, but they gradually became chaotic, and the further he read, the more confusing they became.
This was reminiscent of the delirious mutterings of Yu Hufa before he transformed into a demon, filled with incomprehensible language, yet still explaining the cultivation method.
As Chen Chuan delved deeper into the book, various rustling sounds and peculiar noises invaded his mind, and the surroundings seemed to transform, with indistinct figures and strange visions flickering around him.
Unfazed, he persisted in observing everything until he finished, and then he turned to the next page.
After flipping through a few more pages, his suspicions were confirmed; these were indeed the imprints of individuals in a completely non-human state. He even wondered if some of them were on the verge of becoming demonized. For reasons unknown, they had left behind their entire cultivation process and experiences in this book.
Now, Chen Chuan had absorbed every detail without missing a thing.
These imprints contained not only their understanding of the cultivation method but also their personal experiences during the process. Although they might include deviations and even unsuccessful attempts, filtering out the irrelevant parts still left valuable insights.
He could sense that with each page he turned, he entered the spiritual state of the person who had left the imprint. However, due to the Pure School's secret transmission and its ability to resist infiltration, his altered organization spontaneously resisted, and with the previous upgrade to a higher safety level, his body's resistance to infiltration had increased, causing it to reject these imprints to some extent.
This resulted in some information becoming less clear, so Chen Chuan soothed the altered organization within his body, preventing it from reacting, and allowed the imprints, along with the infiltration, to enter his being, making it easier for him to observe.
He turned page after page, carefully immersing himself in the experiences and understanding of those who had come before.
This was an incredibly torturous process, and the infiltration was undeniable. If not for his high spiritual level and the foundation laid by the Pure School's secret cultivation methods, his body might have already started to transform.
As he finished reading the entire book, he felt an unusual heaviness and sluggishness in his spirit, as if his thoughts were rusted and difficult to turn.
He knew that if one was aware of their own issues, the infiltration would only affect the surface. But when the infiltration reached a deep level, one might not even realize they had a problem and instead feel that their state was better than ever.
Just like the Yu Hufa he met before, who initially felt something was off, but as time went on, he became more and more engrossed, believing it was the right path. He even claimed to have seen the profound methods being transmitted from the other side.
His eyes narrowed as he focused on a few pages towards the end, where there were things he couldn't understand. These were likely what the altered beings saw on the other side.
These were not what he needed. Suddenly, a radiant light akin to the sun emanated from his body, making him transparent from the inside out. Numerous dark, murky blotches could be seen within his body, but under the intense light, they quickly dissolved and vanished.
As the light dimmed, Chen Chuan sensed his body again and realized the problem wasn't entirely resolved. Some of the altered tissues had completely transformed into a different form, becoming highly active and attempting to infiltrate the normal altered tissues. However, it was so subtle that it was almost undetectable.
He wasn't going to let them be. With a thought, these altered tissues quickly withered, replaced by newly formed normal altered tissues. At the same time, wisps of black smoke rose from his body.
After a while, he completely expelled the residual impurities of the altered tissues.
Reflecting on what he had just experienced, he realized that those spirits seemed to be like the pages of the book, chaotic and disordered, yet forming their own unique system. These understandings were undoubtedly incorrect, but they shared commonalities. This indicated that there was a correct path within, and without exaggeration, by experiencing these, he had essentially tried and tested them himself, which would greatly aid his upcoming cultivation, saving him a significant amount of time.
Moreover, he made another discovery as he read further. This might have been something he overlooked earlier.
Breaking through this realm required "Gazing into the True Essence and Unraveling the Profound Mystery."
Both cultivation manuals he had encountered previously emphasized the physical body when overcoming this hurdle.
His initial understanding was that the Changsheng Guan focused more on spiritual cultivation, while the Dongxuan Guan emphasized the physical body. This seemed reasonable, as they were likely laying the foundation for the next level to achieve their ultimate goal.
Many contents in the manuals seemed to support this point, but after reading this book, he believed otherwise. Rather than focusing solely on the spirit, Changsheng Guan used the external appearance as a bridge. The body was still essential; otherwise, the infiltration couldn't be overcome.
Most of these spiritual breakthroughs emphasized the spirit, and it wasn't necessarily wrong to do so. However, this approach might make one more susceptible to infiltration, undoubtedly increasing the difficulty. If it were completely unworkable, these people wouldn't have chosen this path.
From this perspective, this step might also require equal emphasis on the spiritual aspect, rather than solely relying on the physical body. Especially since he felt he was different from others, breaking through this bottleneck might require a combination of both.
He would eventually figure these things out during his future cultivation, but it might take more time, and there was a chance he would backtrack. However, after experiencing the cultivation processes of many predecessors, he had already grasped this point, ensuring he wouldn't make mistakes in this aspect.
This manual was of great help to him.
However, there was a question: did Wan Song Agency not know about the hidden content in the manual, or did they intentionally give it to him?
He pondered for a moment. Wan Song Company should be aware of this.
If it were someone else, even if they couldn't immediately spot the issues in the book, they would inevitably be influenced by the scattered spirits during subsequent readings. If any problems arose, Wan Song Company couldn't escape responsibility, especially since they were a company providing services to martial artists. Any suspicion of harming their clients would be a blow to their reputation.
Did they believe he could handle this, so they proactively provided it to him?
Chen Chuan contemplated. During the previous transaction, he had vaguely sensed that Wan Song Company seemed to be creating opportunities for him, but it wasn't as apparent then as it was now.
He didn't know their intentions, but regardless, he didn't need to worry about it for now. Once he became stronger, he could handle any good or ill intentions with ease.
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