Chapter 475: Cultivating the Spirit
Chapter 475: Cultivating the Spirit
Teacher Xue offered a brief instruction and continued, "Before cultivation, there is nurturing. Now, I will teach you the 'nurturing' method that I didn't elaborate on earlier."
Chen Chuan focused his mind once more, sensing that after the previous passive guidance, his concentration had become even easier.
Teacher Xue explained, "The spirit resides within the physical body, originating from the human form. Therefore, the prerequisite for a fighter's spiritual cultivation is a strong belief and a robust physical body."
"In this nurturing step, it's not just about cultivating the divine routine but also nurturing essence blood. These two are indispensable. Now, I will teach you the method of essence blood cultivation and dissipation."
Since this involved breathing techniques and the transmission of energy, Teacher Xue directly conveyed the key points through the aura field.
Chen Chuan had learned the essence blood cultivation method from the academy, and now he felt that this technique built upon his previous foundation, expanding and deepening his understanding.
As this method focused on physical application and was conveyed through the aura field, Chen Chuan grasped it quickly.
However, he sensed that Teacher Xue's aura field seemed to be just that—an aura field. It felt empty, devoid of any tangible presence, leaving him with nothing to perceive.
He attributed this to the teacher's profound aura field techniques, which made it impossible for him to gauge her abilities.
Noticing Chen Chuan's understanding, Teacher Xue continued without pause, "Next, I will teach you a meditation technique for spiritual cultivation. I will explain it to you in detail, and I will also grant you access to an internal platform on the academy's website, where you can find additional resources and answers to common questions. If you have any uncertainties, you can directly refer to that platform for clarification."
As she spoke, Teacher Xue conveyed the meditation technique through her aura field. Then she added, "There are two keys to spiritual cultivation. Apart from the meditation technique, appropriate medication is also necessary.
She took out a box from her pocket, opened it, and revealed three thumb-sized incense sticks, about two inches long, and pushed them towards Chen Chuan.
"During the 'Calm Mind' stage, you can use this incense to aid your meditation. This incense is not expensive to purchase at the academy, but when combined with the meditation technique I teach you, its effects will be significant. I notice that your divine routine is quite abundant, so you must have learned a rather advanced technique, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded, indicating the technique he learned from Cao Xue Chang.
Teacher Xue continued, "Meditation techniques are intricate, and different stages require different medications. It's similar to how you gradually incorporate various techniques in your martial arts training. Some people lack not the meditation technique but the appropriate medication to complement it.
Advanced meditation techniques often require special incense, which doubles their effectiveness. However, the more advanced the technique, the harder it is to obtain the necessary medication.
The State Religion of the past had the 'Moon White Emperor Insight,' and the Imperial Family had the 'Dragon Ascending Easy Path.' Both are considered among the most advanced meditation techniques. It's said that some people still know them, but the matching incense is no longer available.
So, while meditation techniques are beneficial, practicing them alone may yield only a fraction of the potential results, perhaps even less. Well, I've said too much. This incense has a limited duration, so it's best to use it within the next few days."
"I understand, Teacher," Chen Chuan replied.
Teacher Xue stood up and said, "Well, it's getting late. Let's end today's lesson here. I will be here for this semester, and I'll teach you everything I can. How much you learn depends on you, Chen Chuan."
Chen Chuan also stood up and glanced at the interdimensional connector, realizing that over three hours had passed without him noticing, feeling like it had only been less than half an hour.
He bowed slightly and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher. I will still need your help in the future."
Teacher Xue smiled and said, "I was assigned here from above, so there's no need for thanks. It hasn't been much trouble teaching you, Chen Chuan. My salary is well-earned. Well, I should be going. Oh, before I leave, I want to ask you one more question."
"Please do, Teacher," Chen Chuan said.
Teacher Xue stroked her chin and asked, "Chen Chuan, do you think the spirit can exist independently of the body?"
Chen Chuan thought carefully and replied, "Based on my current understanding, I believe they are inseparable. Neither can exist without the other. However, the current world is in flux, so this is just my judgment based on the present situation, and it may not be entirely accurate."
Teacher Xue smiled, neither confirming nor denying his answer. She said, "Then, Chen Chuan, once you master the Calm Mind technique, meet me here again at the agreed-upon time."
Chen Chuan thought, I'll wait for you here, Teacher.
He said aloud, "Take care, Teacher."
Teacher Xue acknowledged with a sound and waved her hand, then walked out of the training room.
Chen Chuan gazes at the sunlight streaming in from outside. What he learned today undoubtedly opened a new door for him, and by mastering these skills, he could further elevate his strength. This thought filled his heart with anticipation.
He stood in the warm, dazzling light for a while before turning and leaving.
Upon returning to his dorm, a notification popped up on the Interdimensional Connector. It was a link to an internal platform sent by Teacher Xue.
Chen Chuan tapped on the light screen, and the interface immediately switched to a platform filled with questions and clarifications about various meditation methods, including the one he had learned. However, it didn't reveal the specific details of the meditation techniques.
Some questions had been answered, while others remained unresolved.
As he browsed, the platform notified him that with his current permissions, he could only view the content related to the meditation method he had learned and could only ask one question per month.
However, he could increase his permissions by answering others' questions. The platform didn't display this directly but asked him to set an identity or choose a platform alias.
After some thought, he entered the characters "Chan Jun," combining his nickname and a character from the Snow Sovereign Sword.
Chen Chuan realized the platform's immense value, but currently, he didn't have any specific questions. He decided to wait until he started practicing and encountered problems before seeking answers here.
After browsing for a while, he exited the platform.
Teacher Xue had said he would only stay for one semester and teach as much as he could during that time. Chen Chuan knew he had to learn quickly but also steadily, ensuring a solid foundation to learn as much as possible.
He took out some medicine, deciding to first try the method Teacher Xue had taught him for refining Essence Blood. He understood that this was the most fundamental aspect, and without mastering it, there was no point in discussing what came after.
Sitting down, Chen Chuan took the medicine and slowly regulated his breath, guiding the Aberration to absorb the medicinal power.
Essence Blood is usually nurtured and accumulated in the heart through the transformation and stimulation of medicine. The more medicine absorbed and transformed during this process, the more Essence Blood is acquired, and the more efficient the breathing technique becomes.
After about an hour of guidance, the amount of Essence Blood accumulated was significantly more than before, and this was his first attempt. With practice, the long-term gains should be substantial.
When Teacher Xue taught him the method of Essence Blood cultivation, he also taught a dissipation method to neutralize the medicinal power. This is also part of the breathing technique.
Normally, this method is used after cultivation to neutralize the medicine's effects. If not done, the accumulated medicinal toxins can harm the fighter over time.
It's worth mentioning that the previous cultivation method didn't include this step, so there was usually an accumulation of medicinal toxins.
While this step takes extra time, it eliminates potential risks. For ordinary fighters, it's an indispensable precaution, and even with the additional time, the accumulated Essence Blood is still more than before.
Since Chen Chuan had a Secondary Self, he could transfer these without worry, saving time.
After practicing the cultivation method, it was time for the refining method.
Teacher Xue had said the incense medicine had a time limit and should be used quickly. So, Chen Chuan took one and lit it.
After a while, a faint mist, like a light cloud, rose from the incense, enveloping him. A subtle fragrance entered his nose, instantly calming his thoughts. He immediately began the steps of the meditation technique to cultivate the Divine Routine.
In less than two hours, three incense medicines were used up. Chen Chuan emerged from his meditative state, feeling as if his spirit had been washed and his thoughts exceptionally clear.
At this moment, he noticed two unread voice messages on the Interdimensional Connector. He tapped on the light screen to open them.
One message was from Wu Han, saying that he had completed a commission with Old Qi over the past two days, and the payment had been promptly received. He praised the person Chen Chuan had introduced as reliable.
The other message was from Lu Fang, who had just returned to Central City from Yangzhi and was now back at the Martial Arts Hall.
Chen Chuan replied to both messages, then got up and performed a set of Standard Free Fighting to loosen his muscles and bones. After consuming a few Nutrient Gels, he sat down, ready to formally begin the refining cultivation.
This purely spiritual self-cultivation was something his Secondary Self couldn't assist with yet. Chen Chuan decided to rely solely on his own focus for this first attempt, without using the Heavenly Jade he had recently acquired. Although it could boost his spirit even without being made into medicine, he thought it best to wait and use it later. For this initial refining cultivation, he wanted to stabilize his mind and spirit purely through his own efforts.
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