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Chapter 347: Gathering Essence Blood, Preserving Eternal Spirit
Chapter 347: Gathering Essence Blood, Preserving Eternal Spirit
In the living room, the incense burner emitted a soothing fragrance that calmed the mind, and the bamboo curtains swayed gently in the breeze, revealing carefully trimmed bamboo, wood, and flowers through the arched doorway.
Occasionally, a cool breeze would blow in, making one feel refreshed and comfortable.
Chen Chuan said, "I did see something today, but I'm not sure what it was. I didn't investigate it, but I followed Senior Cao's advice and focused on my mind, ignoring it."
Cao Guiqi nodded and said, "You encountered this anomaly during your breakthrough, which is a sign of talent. Being able to maintain your focus and not be affected by the anomaly indicates that you have passed a difficult test."
"However, this is just the beginning. In the future, you will encounter these anomalies from time to time during your cultivation. But this is not necessarily a bad thing. These are both your crises and the nourishment for your cultivation. As long as you keep yourself in check and remain undisturbed by them, you can use these challenges to temper and refine yourself, removing impurities. It will ultimately benefit you."
He spoke up, "Uncle Ding, please bring the 'Chronicles of Anomalies' here."
Uncle Ding bowed slightly and left the room. After a while, he returned with a bound book, which he handed to Cao Guiqi. Cao Guiqi gestured for him to pass it to Chen Chuan.
Cao Guiqi said, "This book records some strange tales, originally hidden in the treasury during the imperial era. This is a rubbing copy, documenting the experiences of many third-limit fighters from the old times. It also includes notes on coping techniques and methods. Chen Chuan, take it back and have a look; it might be helpful."
Chen Chuan took the book from Uncle Ding, thanked him, and flipped through it. He noticed that it was printed vertically with many ancient variant characters, which he found a bit unfamiliar at first glance.
Fortunately, with the help of the Boundary Vessel, he could easily compare the text with the holographic screen beside him, which displayed the modern horizontal version, making it easier to read.
At this moment, Cao Guiqi picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then set it down. He straightened his body and said, "You can take your time reading the contents, and I'll tell you about the key cultivation points for this level."
Chen Chuan placed the book down and sat up straight in his seat, showing his attentiveness.
Cao Guiqi said, "From the first limit to the third limit, each has its own focus. According to the old saying, they are 'Building Sinew Bridges', 'Erecting Bone Beams', 'Vitalizing Organs and Generating Viscera', and 'Gathering Essence Blood and Preserving Eternal Spirit'. I believe you must have learned about these during your studies?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
Cao Guiqi continued solemnly, "At the third limit, what you need to focus on is 'Gathering Essence Blood and Preserving Eternal Spirit'! Essence blood refers to the vital energy of the human body, but for fighters, it is closely related to altered tissue and requires special substances and medicines for cultivation. Accumulating essence blood is of utmost importance, as a fighter's combat abilities often depend on the abundance of essence blood."
"Take Wei Wusheng's Broadforce Energy as an example; he excels in this aspect. His ability to reattach severed limbs, revive the dead, and regenerate is due to the abundant essence blood he has cultivated.
The source of this power lies in the 'Heart'."
"Preserving Eternal Spirit' means maintaining a constant spiritual presence, allowing fighters to have sharper minds and a more open body, becoming the true master of their own body.
Third-limit fighters often possess astonishing speed and exceptional coordination, all thanks to this ability.
As the mind is ever-changing and prone to distraction, constant cultivation is necessary to keep it focused. This requires special training, and the self-generated anomalies are part of this process. That's why I said it's not entirely a bad thing."
Fighters from non-orthodox backgrounds often struggle to cultivate this skill and can only rely on crude and simple methods gained through life-and-death battles. I have a set of ancient rituals here that you can try. You can also purchase corresponding methods from Wu Yi Academy, and you can experiment with both approaches to find what suits you best. Combining various methods is also a viable option, as a diverse mindset and broader knowledge lead to greater resilience.
When the Eternal Spirit is deeply rooted, it can control the body's growth, preserving youth, and extending longevity. Many fighters in their hundreds maintain youthful appearances without the need for anti-aging treatments, all thanks to this skill.
Essence blood and eternal spirit cultivation complement each other, and it's best to develop them simultaneously rather than focusing on one. Imbalance can lead to a lopsided development, like a limping person.
Chen Chuan, having connected this information with his own knowledge and experiences, suddenly gained a deeper understanding, showing a thoughtful expression.
Cao Guiqi intentionally waited for Chen Chuan to process this information, and once he did, Cao Guiqi continued, "Now, let me also inform you about the cultivation methods.
There are primarily two paths: one is through medication, which is provided by the government, major companies, and academies. The third-limit medications are specialized and scarce, making them exceptionally expensive.
As Chen Chuan listened, he nodded, indicating his understanding.
Cao Guiqi continued, "The other path is through the cultivation of the mind. This method is more challenging and requires a strong will. You can try both paths or combine them. The more diverse your methods, the more resilient you become.
And there's another approach, which involves a piece of information that can't be disclosed casually. Due to the agreement, I'm currently unable to inform you about it, but there's no need to worry. Within a month or two, the Academy or the Processing Bureau will send someone to inform you about it and explain everything."
As he spoke, he reminded Chen Chuan, "From now on, you'll have to be careful in your choices. But for now, you're still in the consolidation phase, so you don't need to worry about these things for at least thirty to forty days. Later, I'll give you a list of transport and maintenance medications, and you can just purchase them from the Academy."
Chen Chuan, seated, clasped his fists and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, Senior Cao."
When the Processing Bureau recommended Senior Cao as his instructor, it was only to teach him up to the Third Limit. In reality, once he reached the Third Limit, Senior Cao's guidance would no longer be relevant. Yet, he was still willing to offer advice, and for which Chen Chuan was sincerely grateful.
Senior Cao smiled and said, "The path ahead is challenging, and it will be easy for me to guide you in your cultivation. But since I'm a few years older, I can still offer you some advice. If you have any questions, feel free to come and ask me."
Chen Chuan thanked him again, and the two of them stopped discussing this topic. Instead, they enjoyed tea while admiring the scenery, chatting about various topics related to Central City. By the time evening arrived, Chen Chuan bid his farewell and left.
After Chen Chuan teleported away, Ding Shu turned back and said, "Young Master's vision is truly remarkable. Chen Chuan is only eighteen years old, yet he has already reached the Third Limit. He defeated a fierce thief like Wei Wusheng, and in the future, he might even fulfill the Young Master's unfulfilled wishes."
Senior Cao shook his head, "He has his own path to follow. My journey has come to an end, and I shouldn't force others to walk it for me. I'm willing to help because of our rare connection, and also because Chen Chuan has good character and temperament, and is worth supporting."
He slowly sipped his tea, seemingly casually saying, "Ding Shu, remember, don't mention anything related to me in front of him."
Ding Shu bowed deeply and said, "Yes, Young Master, I've taken note."
After leaving Ink Stain Mountain, Chen Chuan didn't rush back. Instead, he drove his Garde car leisurely, enjoying the scenery on both sides of the road.
Upon returning to the Academy, he had been working hard to reach the Third Limit. Now that he had achieved it, he could relax a bit.
It was the vacation period, and previously, he had stayed at the Academy for his cultivation. Now that he had resolved everything, he could make a trip home.
With that in mind, he planned to return to Yangzhi in the next couple of days.
He thought for a moment and sent a voice message to Old Qi, some acquaintances, and others he was familiar with. He informed them that he might be leaving Central City for a while and that they could contact him via voice message if needed.
Upon returning to Xuan Gong Mansion, he first provided some water and food for Dawn Crier. He thought that since he was going home, it would be better to take Dawn Crier with him instead of leaving it there.
Sitting back on the sofa, he took out a list of medications for transport and maintenance. He glanced at it, thought for a moment, and then retrieved a copy he had made of a medication list left by Wu Yi and Shadow Walker.
This list contained medications for Third Limit Fighters.
As Third Limit Fighters, both Wu Yi and Shadow Walker had stockpiled some Third Limit medications.
Especially Shadow Walker, his storage room was filled with a substantial amount of medications. Most of the medications marked by Senior Cao could be found there, and based on the quantities, even with daily use, it would be more than enough for one or two months. This timing would be perfect, as Chen Chuan would be returning from his trip home by then.
After all, he was still a Reserve Enforcer for the Processing Bureau, and this trip home would last at least a month. It would be best to inform the Bureau before leaving.
But that could wait until tomorrow; today, he didn't want to do anything. So, he put away the list, sat back on the sofa, and turned on the Peripheral Channel.
At that moment, in the top-floor assistant's room of Xuan Gong Mansion, the holographic screen was replaying the battle between Chen Chuan and Wei Wusheng.
A few minutes passed, and the final scene froze with Chen Chuan standing over Wei Wusheng's fallen body.
Assistant Ling rested his hand on the backrest of the sofa, with one foot on the other leg, admiration in his eyes. In his assessment, Chen Chuan had likely entered the Third Limit within the past two months, and at the very least, only a few days ago.
According to the records, Chen Chuan had mostly stayed in his dorm for the past month or two, only going to watch the arena tournament in the past two days. It seemed he had been accumulating until these past few days when he broke through the limit.
Even with such a short time in the Third Limit, he still possessed the strength to defeat Wei Wusheng, a talent not commonly seen in this tier. His future growth potential was immeasurable.
At that moment, another voice sounded from the Boundary Vessel, "Now that we've confirmed he's a Third Limit Fighter, what's your plan? Will you tell him now?"
Assistant Ling smiled, "There's no rush. We'll wait until he understands the specifics, then we'll approach him. Right now, he might not accept what we have to say."
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