Chapter 473: Guidance
Chapter 473: Guidance
After leaving Mo Tieshan, Chen Chuan drove towards the city. However, a strong wind blew outside, causing leaves and petals to dance in the air, and the temperature seemed to drop significantly.
Despite this, he felt quite comfortable, gripping the steering wheel and reflecting on his recent conversation with Senior Cao. He couldn't help but think that although the imperial family of the old era had been overthrown and the old era seemed to be buried, many things undoubtedly still profoundly influenced the present, making it difficult to escape completely.
Not only internally but also from external sources.
The remnants of the old era in the fusion ground had connections with many companies worldwide, or they wouldn't have been able to engage in military confrontations with the local forces.
This was the case in Daxun, and other countries likely faced similar issues.
Before the great collision, all the governments could do was try to suppress internal conflicts to avoid major upheavals that might lead to unforeseen consequences.
During this phase, various forces and groups would find ways to strengthen themselves. As an individual, such a tumultuous world presented both crises and opportunities. His task was to utilize this time to propel himself upwards, seeking more potent power.
Upon returning to the academy, he dealt with some daily matters and patiently awaited Wu Yi's arrival for the new semester.
Three days passed quickly, and on February 1st, before 9 a.m., he followed the instructions on the platform and arrived at a training hall on the 70th floor to wait.
However, he waited until 10 a.m., and still, no one came.
Chen Chuan remained calm, practicing his breathing technique silently. Unknowingly, a long time passed, and it seemed to be approaching noon when footsteps sounded from behind.
Chen Chuan stood up, turned around, and saw a man in a grayish-blue training uniform walking in. This man was in his forties, with deep and weathered eyes and a small goatee on his lips. He was a mature and handsome middle-aged man with a slightly decadent air.
At first glance, this man gave off an unassuming vibe, as if he were very laid-back. But Chen Chuan knew that this man was no ordinary person.
Because he couldn't sense this man's field domain at all.
Jian Chengsheng, whom he had met before, was the most skilled opponent he had encountered in terms of field domain manipulation. Yet, even so, Chen Chuan could still feel the field domain, which meant this man was even more skilled.
This must be the teacher responsible for his guidance.
The middle-aged man entered, scratching his head as he walked and said, "Sorry, sorry, I'm really sorry, Student Chen. I'm late. I hope you didn't wait too long."
Chen Chuan replied, "The knowledge a teacher imparts is worth the student's wait."
The middle-aged man sighed, "The teacher didn't mean to be late. This is my first time in Jibei Dao Central City, and the scenery here captivates me."
Chen Chuan asked, "Isn't the teacher's residence in Central City?"
The middle-aged man waved his hand and said, "No, no, every Central City is different, just as every person is unique. Even if two people look identical, their hearts are still different..."
He coughed, "I'm getting off-topic. I've already wasted a lot of time, and I won't keep Student Chen waiting any longer. Let me introduce myself properly. My surname is Xue, Teacher Xue."
As he said his name, his eyes glinted slightly. Earlier, he had seemed carefree and harmless, but now, there was a vibrant aura about him.
Chen Chuan bowed slightly in greeting, saying, "Hello, Teacher Xue."
Teacher Xue returned the bow, saying, "Hello, Student Chen." He straightened up and continued, "I've looked through some of your past combat records and evaluations, Student Chen. Your foundation is undoubtedly well-honed, meeting the conditions for guidance. So, we can skip the preliminaries and proceed directly to formal instruction."
He sat down cross-legged and said, "Student Chen, please take a seat."
Chen Chuan did as instructed.
In the spacious training hall, the two sat facing each other, and the sunlight shone on the warm, bright floor, clearly reflecting their silhouettes.
Teacher Xue said, "Student Chen, before we begin, I'd like to ask if there's something you particularly aspire to pursue." As he spoke, he gestured with his hand, "Or you can talk about your goals, big or small."
Chen Chuan replied without hesitation, "My mentor once asked me a similar question. My answer was 'freedom of body and mind,' and that remains my unwavering goal."
"Oh... Freedom of body and mind, huh... That's not easy."
Teacher Xue looked at him with profound meaning, "In today's world, rules and constraints are everywhere. But having a clear goal is good; it saves me a lot of trouble.
Hmm, has anyone told you that the Third Limit is actually the limit of what a person can achieve?"
Chen Chuan nodded, "I've heard of it."
Teacher Xue, seeing that he was familiar with this concept, nodded approvingly, "So, the principle is simple, Student Chen. No matter how well you refine your body, no matter how perfect it becomes, you can't rely solely on that to ascend to higher levels. To break through to the next stage, the key lies..."
He pointed at his forehead with two fingers, emphasizing his words, "In the spirit, or more precisely, in the application of the spirit's stillness."
At this point, his tone became slightly more solemn, "When physical cultivation reaches its limit or is unable to break through barriers due to the limitations of the human body, we need to use the spirit as a starting point to drive our entire being forward."
Most of your previous training has focused on your physical body, and while your spirit has progressed alongside it, you've never employed any techniques to refine it."
He raised his palm and spread his fingers.
"The spirit of a typical fighter is scattered and lacks cohesion. However, when faced with danger, it instinctively gathers."
As he spoke, he clenched his hand into a fist.
"Life-threatening situations force a fighter's spirit to concentrate, but this concentration is fleeting and forced. Once they relax, their spirit becomes even more scattered and powerless than before."
"It's like an untrained muscle that can momentarily burst with strength but becomes almost unusable afterward, requiring a period of rest before it can be utilized again."
"So, our first step is to gather and strengthen your spirit."
Chen Chuan listened intently, and at this moment, he said, "Please guide me, Teacher."
Teacher Xue replied, "Third Limit Fighters often talk about nurturing the spirit, and this is not something to be taken lightly. The key lies in the two points of 'nurturing' and 'refinement.'"
"The daily exercises you've been doing are for 'nurturing,' not 'refinement.' There's a special method for nurturing, which I'll teach you later. For now, we're primarily focusing on 'refinement.' Only through proper refinement can the power of the spirit be unleashed, instead of being scattered and wasted."
"The first step of 'refinement' is to find a goal in your heart that is the most persistent and resolute. Because when not facing life-threatening situations, only such a belief can gather your spirit, allowing it to have a foundation, like a root firmly planted in the soil."
"That's why I asked you about your goal earlier. No matter what this goal is, whether it's good or bad, you must follow this path without wavering."
"If, during this process, you doubt yourself or abandon this path, then I can only say that you're not suited for it, and it's better to give up early."
"So, you must ensure that this is truly what you desire in your heart. Don't just say it with your mouth; you must truly understand yourself and act accordingly."
Chen Chuan nodded, and at this moment, he couldn't help but think of Wei Wusheng's heart-mind. It seemed that he wanted to follow his heart and let it guide his actions. Perhaps it's about letting the 'heart' give him more in return. I wonder if that's what this is about?"
Teacher Xue noticed his momentary thought and said, "Chen Chuan, do you have any questions? Feel free to voice your doubts, and I'll help you resolve them."
Chen Chuan thought for a moment and then spoke about Wei Wusheng.
After listening to his story, Teacher Xue stroked his chin and said, "I've seen the fight between you and Wei Wusheng. Although this is also a method of spiritual cultivation, it's actually quite different from what we're discussing here."
"Wei Wusheng's cultivation method is likely an ancient martial arts training technique for military officers, probably with some influence from a heretical sect. But the essence of this method is to take others' strengths to make up for one's shortcomings. It's because one's own talents in certain areas are inadequate that they use this method to compensate."
"That heart-mind is also a form of spiritual cultivation, but it primarily focuses on subduing another force that has been integrated. This method is good, but how should I put it? The foundation you currently possess is what he aims to achieve after complete integration."
He spoke with a profound tone, "He's searching for the door that will lead him there, while you're already standing in front of it. Do you understand now?"
Chen Chuan finally understood and slowly said, "He's trying to reach greater heights by making up for his own shortcomings."
Teacher Xue patted his knee and said, "Exactly. This path isn't for everyone. For many fighters, the Third Limit is often their limit. If they don't even find the door, they can't think about taking the next step."
"Good, let's get back to the main topic. I see that you've been containing your field domain, so you must have learned field domain techniques, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
"Good, that saves me a step."
Teacher Xue's face showed more satisfaction, as some prerequisites were met, and he didn't need to spend more effort on them.
"The field domain is an expression of physical information, but altering the field domain is a way to utilize spiritual power. We can also use it to directly observe changes in your spirit. Wait for me a moment."
He stood up and left the room. After a while, he returned with a bowl of medicine and placed it in front of Chen Chuan. "This isn't for you to drink. Carefully use your field domain to sense it."
Chen Chuan tried to sense it and was slightly surprised. He could actually perceive a faint field domain from it, and as he probed further, a light ripple appeared on the surface.
Teacher Xue said, "Do you feel it? That's right. This thing is alive, and it's extremely sensitive to any external field domains and gazes."
He collected his smile and spoke solemnly, "Chen Chuan, your first step is to gather countless scattered spiritual thoughts into one, completely containing them. I need you to look at this bowl of medicine until no ripples appear on its surface. I'll give you one hour."
He extended his hand and said, "Begin."
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