Chapter 478: Refinement
Chapter 478: Refinement
Chen Chuan listened intently as Teacher Xue solemnly advised him, and he didn't dare to be careless. He focused his mind, gathering his mental strength and concentration. After two minutes, he opened his eyes and looked at Teacher Xue.
Teacher Xue saw the brilliance in his eyes and knew that his spirit had reached the pinnacle of condensation. With a solemn expression, he said, "Chen Chuan, get ready."
As he spoke, a burst of light suddenly erupted from his eyes. Chen Chuan felt as if the surrounding scenery was melting and receding, and he seemed to be sitting in a void, even his own existence seemed to be fading away.
However, unlike the previous time, there was a visualized Heart Jade in his mind, a faint light that seemed to be the only source of illumination, keeping his existence anchored.
At that moment, a dazzling light appeared in front of him, tearing through the void like a scorching sun, rapidly expanding outward. It seemed as if it would engulf the tiny light in an instant.
Under this immense pressure, Chen Chuan instinctively condensed his spirit even further, and in the next moment, he felt as if his consciousness was about to be dissolved by the light. Yet, he held on tightly to his inner spiritual radiance, maintaining his most steadfast determination, never allowing it to be displaced.
After an unknown duration, the bright light finally faded away.
His Heart Jade, which had been a faint glow, now resembled a grain of rice in size. But after a brief moment, it gradually dispersed and returned to its original form.
After this experience, it seemed even brighter than before.
Before he could fully recover his essence energy, the blazing light reappeared, even more intense than the previous time. It seemed as if his previous level of resilience was insufficient to withstand this onslaught.
However, Chen Chuan remained unwavering, without a hint of hesitation. He understood that the spirit relied on belief, and the more confident and resolute he was, the more concentrated his spirit became. Doubt and hesitation would only hinder his ability to gather strength. In this contest of wills, any sign of retreat could turn the impossible into a possibility.
Therefore, he couldn't afford to give up, no matter what. He had to hold his ground, using all his might. He didn't consider the consequences; he only knew that his unwavering determination persisted.
After this impact, when the brilliance faded, it seemed as if everything had ceased to exist. Yet, his resilient spirit remained steadfast, almost imperceptible, but it was slowly recovering. It regained its original state, and this time, it was even brighter than before.
But this wasn't the end. Just as he was about to recover, the blazing flame appeared for the third time.
This onslaught repeated itself several times, and each time, Chen Chuan's Heart Jade, though nearly shattered, would stubbornly reassemble itself from the faintest remnants. With each iteration, it became increasingly radiant, translucent, and solidified.
After an unknown number of repetitions, the bright light finally ceased to appear.
The void also dissipated, and everything around him returned to its previous state. He looked up and saw that outside, the sun was blazing. Teacher Xue sat there, a slight smile on his face.
Chen Chuan checked the time and realized that only a minute had passed, yet it felt like a much longer duration.
Although his spirit had been repeatedly tempered, he didn't feel tired or weary. Instead, he felt refreshed, as if he had just emerged from a deep meditation, having experienced a long and fulfilling rest.
Teacher Xue said, "If we continue, it will start to consume your divine routine. There's no need for that. You just need to understand what's happening."
He was satisfied with the previous test. If he hadn't been so steadfast during the refinement, he would have passed out.
There was no point in discussing techniques if one's inner resolve wasn't strong enough.
Teacher Xue continued, "The Refinement Method includes both external and internal refinement. Earlier, I demonstrated the external refinement. Now, I'll teach you an internal technique. Pay close attention."
As he spoke, a glow emanated from his eyes once more.
Chen Chuan quickly concentrated, sensing the connection. The last time they had connected their spirits, they needed to hold hands, but this time, it was unnecessary. This was because his spirit had become more solid and could withstand and interpret the mental transmission from Teacher Xue.
As Teacher Xue finished his demonstration, Chen Chuan realized that this refinement method seemed related to the Nourishment Meditation Technique.
When Chen Chuan voiced this question, Teacher Xue replied, "You're right. In the old era, the distinction between nourishment and refinement didn't exist. The meditation techniques I mentioned earlier included this aspect.
However, with the progress of time, if we talk purely about refinement, the old techniques can be considered backward compared to the present.
You can practice the internal refinement method on your own. As for the external refinement, although I can't accompany you every day, the Wu Yi Academy has Crimson Whip. If you usually practice at the Wu Yi Academy, you can ask Crimson Whip to be your sparring partner.
She can provide the most suitable and appropriate support. This active consciousness body has been honed through generations of fighters and their training at the Wu Yi Academy. Other active consciousness bodies may have combat power, but they can't compare to Crimson Whip in this aspect.
Unless it's..."
He paused, not continuing, but said, "You're now at the Third Limit. If you have the time, I suggest you take a teaching position. With your talent, the Academy will likely not refuse. The resources available to students and teachers are different."
"The Academy is just a platform. You should make the most of every resource within it. And with a teaching position, you can also build your network by instructing students and even collect teaching fees on the side."
Chen Chuan said, "Students still have a lot of room for improvement."
Teacher Xue smiled, "You're too modest. As a Third Limit Fighter, teaching some students is more than sufficient, even if you don't teach anything and just spar with them."
"Of course, this is just my suggestion. Taking up a teaching position will require time and effort. You are indeed a bit early, but it's not wrong to spend more time on it."
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher. I'll consider it."
"Then, I have something else to say."
Teacher Xue sat up straight, "I need to remind you that mental power cultivation, while a path to advancement, is still a self-appendage. You must learn to control it, not let it run wild.
Long-term mental power cultivators often suffer from a side effect—they tend to project everything from their mental world into reality, believing that what they can achieve mentally, they can also achieve in the real world. This leads to a blind overconfidence.
These people are incredibly determined, believing their actions are correct. It's impossible to convince them, and they easily go to extremes, causing problems.
However, it's undeniable that those who let themselves go grow at an incredibly fast rate, as long as they ensure their survival.
In the old era, there were people who reached higher levels this way, but they often brought disaster. Even today, there are still sects that specialize in this path. So, we usually try to prevent such situations."
As he spoke, his casual expression turned serious.
"Here, I have a method called the Purification Technique. It may affect your cultivation speed, but it's more stable, making your mind gentler and more solid. Are you willing to try it?"
As he spoke, he stared at Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan replied without hesitation, "Please teach me, Teacher."
Power that one cannot control is not one's own. He preferred stability over this aggressive method for progress.
Seeing his decisive attitude, Teacher Xue relaxed a little. "Good, now I'll teach you the Purification Technique."
At the same time, at the headquarters of the Ferris Wheel Corporation.
In the security hall, Deputy Security Manager Song Zicheng wore sunglasses and watched the scene on the holographic screen.
A team of Secret Sect Review Bureau agents, dressed in veil robes and with ritual patterns painted on their faces, were conducting inspections with the company's personnel. Leading them was the newly appointed Deputy Director Lei Guangcheng of the Secret Sect Review Bureau.
Although this person was on the company's elimination list, they obviously couldn't take action under the current circumstances.
After a long time, a voice came through the interdimensional connector, "Manager Song, the Secret Sect Review Bureau agents are preparing to leave. But they said that to ensure our company isn't infiltrated by heretical sects, they need to station a review team here."
"Understood."
Song Zicheng was well aware that this was Director Lei's response to the previous attack. He coldly watched Director Lei's figure leaving through the screen; these people were indeed the company's enemies.
Fortunately, the other targets had been cleared very smoothly, and most of the company's potential future threats had been eliminated.
He deeply believed in Wu Qi's judgment. It was through Wu Qi's analysis and countermeasures that the Ferris Wheel Corporation was able to gradually grow to its current scale in a short time by pre-emptively clearing various enemies.
Another voice came through the interdimensional connector, "Manager, the Handling Bureau has arrived. They want to ask us about the attack incident during the day."
Song Zicheng said, "Let the public relations and law firm teams handle it first."
He knew this was a result of failing to smoothly eliminate the target, but they had encountered such difficulties before and eventually overcame them.
He also knew that the plan hadn't been abandoned, but the current situation wasn't conducive to taking action, so they could only wait.
However, not being able to do this didn't mean they couldn't do other things.
Song Zicheng connected to a secret frequency band through the interdimensional connector. After a while, a clearly altered voice came through, "The team has reached the outskirts of Huan Pan's cargo warehouse. Everything is ready. Please instruct the next action."
Song Zicheng said coldly, "Then let's begin."
...
...
(End of Chapter)
Chapter end
Report
