Chapter 358: Imparting Knowledge
Chapter 358: Imparting Knowledge
Upon returning home, Chen Chuan noticed that Uncle Nian had not come back from the bureau, indicating another night of staying there. This was a common occurrence, and Aunt Yu was still waiting. After seeing him return, she reminded him to get some rest before going to sleep.
Chen Chuan freshened up and headed to his room. He took his medication and used the breath method to replace sleep.
At this stage, the primary focus was on consolidating the foundation and calming the mind. There was no need to actively enhance anything. His divine thoughts were becoming increasingly smooth, and he felt that returning to Yangzhi City was the right decision.
Despite Yangzhi City having its fair share of issues, it was far less chaotic than Central City, especially without the boundary vessel connection. Away from the disturbances, it was an ideal place to cultivate one's mental state.
The next day, Chen Chuan visited his former client company. The company was still there, and the security remained unchanged.
Coincidentally, Ren Shu was at the company that day. Upon seeing Chen Chuan's visit, he was overjoyed and immediately notified everyone.
Within an hour, most of the original partners had arrived, even those who were initially busy put down their work and came to the company.
Among this group were many young people who genuinely admired him. Their admiration was no less than that of his junior students at school. They were incredibly excited about his return and presented him with the company's records of the tasks they had handled over the past six months.
Chen Chuan then learned that they hadn't given up on the strange tasks after he left. Instead, based on his notes and materials, they had hired some clients specifically to handle these matters.
However, they acted within their capabilities. They didn't take on tasks that were obviously beyond their abilities. With this guidance, they managed to achieve some impressive results.
Ren Shu also showed him the company's task records. Fortunately, there hadn't been any major widespread strange occurrences in the past six months. For those that were clearly unmanageable, they followed the method Chen Chuan had instructed, which was to find ways to have people around leave the area. Over time, the strange occurrences naturally faded away.
Of course, most people were unwilling to leave. But they weren't rigid; they used some enticing and coercive measures. Although it seemed like a losing proposition, in reality, their credibility in handling tasks increased rapidly. This allowed them to take on other task businesses, filling the gap left by the previous tasks.
Chen Chuan had lunch with them and helped resolve some challenging issues related to the strange occurrences. It was only in the afternoon that he left the company.
After leaving, he found a phone booth and made a call, asking Instructor Wen when he could start teaching. The latter immediately provided a location:
"3 PM, the suburban camp in the eastern fortress district."
Chen Chuan's heart stirred slightly upon hearing this location. He glanced at his watch; it was already past 2 PM. He decided it was about the right time to head there, so he got into his car and drove towards the destination.
Around 2:50 PM, he arrived at the location Instructor Wen had mentioned.
He had been here before with Wei Chang'an. It used to be the base of the Bloodstain Gang, led by Guo Paozi. After the Bloodstain Gang was wiped out, Guo Paozi couldn't escape his fate either. The gang's sentry and fence were dismantled, and the place looked like an abandoned site, probably untouched for a long time.
As he drove in, he noticed that Instructor Wen had already arrived and was standing on a relatively flat patch of dirt. Chen Chuan parked his car outside, got out, and approached him. He greeted Instructor Wen with a fist salute, "Greetings, Instructor Wen."
Instructor Wen smiled and replied, "Hello, Chen. Before I formally teach you, is there anything you'd like to ask?"
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Instructor Wen, both you and Teacher He mentioned the Purist School. So, what exactly is the Purist School?"
Instructor Wen explained, "Didn't Old He explain it to you? That's right; at that time, you hadn't reached the third limit. Knowing about it would only bring more worries."
"Let me explain briefly. Originally, this stemmed from some differences in fighting philosophy."
In simple terms, some fighters believe that in combat, only by adhering to a pure and complete 'self' can one achieve the ultimate and correct path to life's sublimation. They don't need any external support or assistance, as those things would only be burdens and hindrances.
In the past, almost all fighters could actively or passively be included in this school of thought. Therefore, in the old era, this was a widespread belief.
However, in the new era, the situation is different. With the spread of knowledge and advancement of technology, those who adhere to these philosophies gradually refined their theories and formed a relatively distinct school—the 'Purist School' you've heard of today.
This school doesn't have absolute rules or constraints. Fighters only share a mutual understanding of fighting philosophies. Through long-term cooperation and confrontations with other schools, they have achieved many martial arts cultivation results. One of them is the Furnace Breathing Technique that Old He taught you."
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Instructor, you mentioned confrontations. So, besides the Purist School, are there many other schools?"
Instructor Wen replied, "According to the classification of cognition, the one you've encountered the most is the Implant School. They believe that implants can make up for human shortcomings and compensate for congenital defects, which is the path to ultimate success.
But it's not just about having a few implants to be considered part of the Implant School. It's about genuinely following and identifying with this philosophy, joining the organization, and benefiting from its results.
However, remember that every school has extremists. So, don't assume that those from the Purist School will automatically be on your side, or that the Implant School is your enemy. Such thoughts will only make you more narrow-minded and won't bring many benefits.
No matter the understanding, they are merely different paths of combat, seeking different paths to life's transcendence. But in the end, their goals are the same."
After saying this, he smiled again, "I won't go into details here, but you'll gradually come to understand it all in due time. Is there anything else you want to ask?"
Chen Chuan said, "Not for now."
Instructor Wen said, "Then I'll begin formally teaching you the application method. Before I do, I need to first confirm your progress with the Furnace Breathing Technique."
Chen Chuan nodded, and in that instant, he took a deep breath. In a flash, his skin turned scorching hot and red, and wisps of white mist emanated from his body.
Instructor Wen's gaze fixed on him.
Chen Chuan could feel that he wasn't just looking; he was sensing his bio-field. Chen Chuan didn't know where this understanding came from, but he just knew.
At that moment, he couldn't help but think of He Xiaoxing observing him and sensing his movement techniques in the underground sewer. It was likely that he was perceiving Chen Chuan's bio-field.
Instructor Wen seemed to understand his question and smiled as he explained, "Field perception is a skill. In the Wu Yi Central Academy, you can learn specific methods to control it. But the prerequisite is that you must have a certain talent. If your brain's mutated tissue is sufficiently developed, it'll be relatively easy to perform this task."
After a while, Chen Chuan felt that sensation fade away.
Instructor Wen nodded approvingly, "Chen Chuan, your bio-field is very balanced. Usually, such balance doesn't have any distinctive features and can seem mediocre. But since your external appearance isn't like that, it means you have a balanced and powerful foundation in all aspects. So, I think you shouldn't have any difficulty learning the upcoming techniques."
He slowed down his speech slightly, ensuring Chen Chuan understood him clearly. "The Furnace Breathing Technique stores the energy within your body and releases it when needed. But there's an art to how it's released. A single burst can significantly enhance your physical qualities, but that's just a basic application.
With certain techniques, energy utilization can become more efficient. This not only requires the application of breathing techniques but also..."
He pointed to his forehead, "...it also requires the coordination of divine thoughts and essence blood. Do you understand the concepts of divine thoughts and essence blood?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "I've heard a teacher explain it before."
"That's good. Since you're already familiar with these concepts, I don't need to explain further. The potential of mutated tissue is greater than you imagine. After using the Furnace Breathing Technique, with proper guidance and adjustment, it can be utilized to achieve even greater effects.
For example, on top of maintaining the Furnace state, a short burst of speed can deliver more powerful attacks, and increase the body's endurance threshold, and so on.
Once you master the technique, you'll be able to quickly form a stronger resilient protective layer in areas rich with mutated tissue, making it almost as effective as the horizontal force training.
Additionally, there are unique application methods. For instance, I can release the intense heat from my entire body and, in an instant, inject it into a human body. If it enters the brain tissue, it can instantly cook the brain, and the heat will force the skull to crack, resulting in a skull-splitting effect."
Instructor Wen paused for a moment, "Skull-splitting isn't the goal, but rather, it's to effectively regulate oneself during an attack on the enemy, eliminating a portion of the damage.
For now, you don't need to delve into these details. Just focus on mastering the basic techniques at this stage. These are sufficient for now.
Relax your body, concentrate your mind, maintain your focus, and then carefully sense..." As he spoke, his breath became scorching, and his skin started to turn red.
Chen Chuan immediately followed his instructions, and in a short while, he felt a strange vibration that moved him. His mutated tissue began to move in sync with Instructor Wen's breathing, as if guided by an invisible force.
It was like the breathing guidance Cheng Zitong had given him in the past, but this time, there was no need for direct contact. It was as if they were connected through a similar field perception.
He couldn't help but think of the method to break through the Resonance Nest. Perhaps this was the way to transmit it? He quickly dismissed the thought, choosing to focus on the sensations and accepting them. Soon, he discovered that the mutated tissue was moving in a rhythmic pattern.
Without any conscious effort, his body seemed to remember the movements and guidance.
He understood that Instructor Wen was directly transmitting the application of the technique into his mind and body, eliminating the need for prolonged practice.
But it seemed like no time had passed when he felt his head start to swell slightly. At that moment, Instructor Wen's voice sounded in his ear, "Let's end it here for today."
Chen Chuan withdrew from this state and suddenly realized that the sun was setting outside. He looked at his watch and was surprised to find that, unknowingly, three hours had passed, yet it felt like only a short time had elapsed.
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