Chapter 478: Tempering
Chapter 478: Tempering
Chen Chuan listened intently to Teacher Xue's solemn warning, and he didn't dare to be careless. He focused his mind, spirit, and intent, and after two minutes, he opened his eyes and looked at Teacher Xue.
Teacher Xue saw a radiant light in his eyes, knowing that his mental state had reached an extreme level of concentration. With a solemn expression, he said, "Chen Chuan, get ready."
As his words fell, a burst of bright light suddenly erupted from his eyes, and Chen Chuan felt as if the surrounding scenery was melting and retreating, as if he was sitting in a void. Even the concept of his own existence seemed to be fading away.
However, unlike the previous time, there was a heart-shaped jade that he had visualized, seemingly the only source of light in this void, keeping his existence anchored.
At that moment, a bright light suddenly appeared in front of him, a powerful radiance tore through the void like a blazing sun, rapidly expanding outward as if it would engulf the small light in an instant.
Under this intense pressure, Chen Chuan instinctively concentrated his mind, making it even more solid and impenetrable. In the next moment, he felt his consciousness shake violently, as if it was about to be dissolved by the light. Yet, he held on tightly to that tiny spark of consciousness, maintaining his unwavering determination.
After an unknown amount of time, the bright light finally faded away.
His heart-shaped jade, which was originally a glowing mass, was now reduced to a mere speck, like a grain of rice. But after a short while, it gradually dispersed and slowly returned to its original state.
After this experience, it seemed even brighter than before.
Before he could fully recover his essence energy, the blazing light reappeared, and its intensity was even stronger than the previous time. It seemed that the previous level of resilience was not enough to withstand this force.
But Chen Chuan remained unwavering, without a hint of hesitation.
He knew that the mind relied on belief for support, and the more confident and determined he was, the more concentrated his mind would be. Doubt and hesitation made it difficult to gather one's thoughts. In this contest, even the slightest retreat could turn the impossible into a possibility.
Therefore, he couldn't give up, no matter what. Even if it meant using all his strength, he had to hold his ground. He didn't consider the consequences; he only knew that his unwavering will persisted.
After this impact, when the light retreated, it seemed as if everything had ceased to exist. Yet, the spirit's light remained resilient, though it had become almost imperceptible. It slowly recovered until it was restored once more, and this time, it was even brighter than before.
But this wasn't the end; it was only the beginning of restoration. The blazing light appeared for the third time.
This impact was repeated several times, and although Chen Chuan's heart-shaped jade seemed to be erased each time, he managed to gather the remnants of his shattered spirit. With each repetition, it became increasingly bright, solid, and real.
After an unknown number of repetitions, the bright light finally stopped appearing.
The void also dissipated, and everything around him returned to its previous state. He looked up and saw the sun shining brightly outside, and Teacher Xue sat there with a faint smile on his face.
He glanced at the time and realized that only a minute had passed, although it felt like a long time had gone by.
Although his mind had been repeatedly tempered, he didn't feel tired or fatigued. Instead, he felt refreshed, as if he had just emerged from a deep meditation session and had a long and satisfying rest.
Teacher Xue said, "If we continue, it will consume your divine stillness, and there's no need for that. You just need to understand what's happening."
He was satisfied with the previous test. If one's willpower was not firm enough during the tempering process, they would have passed out immediately.
There was no point in discussing techniques if one's inner resolve was not strong enough. No amount of practice would be effective.
Teacher Xue continued, "The Tempering Technique includes both outer and inner cultivation methods. I just demonstrated the outer cultivation method for you. Now, I'll teach you an inner cultivation technique. Pay close attention."
As he spoke, a radiant light once again emanated from his eyes.
Chen Chuan quickly focused his mind and felt that this time, unlike the previous spiritual connection that required physical contact, he didn't need it. This was because his mind was now more solid and stable, capable of withstanding and analyzing the mental transmissions from Teacher Xue.
As Teacher Xue's demonstration concluded, Chen Chuan realized that this cultivation method seemed to be related to the meditation technique he had learned.
When Chen Chuan asked about this, Teacher Xue replied, "Your intuition is correct. In the past, the cultivation and refinement methods were not separated. The meditation techniques I mentioned earlier included this aspect.
However, with the progress of time, the old cultivation methods may not compare to the current ones and can be considered outdated.
You can practice the inner cultivation method on your own, but I won't be able to assist you with the outer cultivation method every day. However, at the Wu Yi Academy, you can practice with Hong Fu, who can provide the most accurate and appropriate assistance. Her active mind body has been honed through decades of training and sparring between generations of teachers and students at the Wu Yi Academy. Other companies' active mind bodies may have combat capabilities, but they are no match for Hong Fu in this aspect."
"Unless it's..." He paused, not continuing his sentence, and instead said, "Now that you're a Third Limit Fighter, I suggest you take the time to apply for a teaching position. With your talents, the academy is unlikely to reject you. And the resources available to teachers are different from those accessible to students."
"The academy is just a platform. You should make the most of every resource within it. Moreover, with a teaching position, you can also build your network by instructing students and earn teaching fees on the side."
Chen Chuan said, "There are still many areas where students fall short."
Teacher Xue smiled, "You're being too modest. As a Third Limit Fighter, you're more than capable of instructing some students. Even if you don't teach them anything specific, just sparring with them is sufficient."
"Of course, this is just my suggestion. Applying for a teaching position will take time and effort, and you are indeed a bit early. It's not wrong to spend more time on your cultivation."
Chen Chuan nodded, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher. I'll consider it."
"Then, there's one more thing I'd like to mention."
Teacher Xue straightened up, "I need to remind you that while cultivating spiritual power is a path to advancement, it is still a self-contained practice. You must learn to control it, not let it run wild and do as it pleases."
"Those who cultivate spiritual power for extended periods often suffer from a side effect. They tend to project their spiritual experiences into reality, believing that what they can achieve spiritually can also be accomplished in the physical world. This leads to a kind of blindness, and they become extremely stubborn, convinced that their actions are correct."
"But it's undeniable that those who let their spirits run free, as long as they ensure their survival, can grow at an incredibly fast pace."
"In the old era, there were individuals who reached higher levels through this method, but they often brought disaster. Even today, there are still sects that specialize in this path. So, we usually need to find ways to prevent such situations."
As he spoke, his casual expression vanished, replaced by a serious demeanor.
"I have a set of techniques here called the 'Purification Technique.' It may affect your cultivation, but it's more stable, making your spirit gentler and more robust. I'd like to know if you're willing to learn it?"
"In the 1691 book, there's a mistake-free version!" He said this while staring intently at Chen Chuan.
Without hesitation, Chen Chuan replied, "Please teach me, Teacher."
Power that one cannot control is not truly one's own. He preferred stability over using this aggressive method to gain progress.
Seeing his decisive attitude, which was not feigned, Teacher Xue's expression subtly relaxed. "Good. Now, I'll teach you the Purification Technique."
Meanwhile, at the headquarters of the Ferris Wheel Corporation...
In the security hall, Deputy Head of Security, Song Zicheng, wearing sunglasses, was observing the scene on the light screen.
There was a team of Secret Sect Review Bureau personnel in ceremonial robes, their faces painted with ritual patterns. Accompanied by company staff, they were conducting inspections. Leading them was the newly appointed Deputy Director Lei Guangcheng.
Although Lei Guangcheng was on the company's elimination list, they obviously couldn't take action under these circumstances.
After a long while, a voice came through his interdimensional link, "Deputy Head Song, the Secret Sect Review Bureau personnel are preparing to leave. However, they mentioned that to ensure our company isn't infiltrated by a cult, they need to station a review team here."
"Understood."
Song Zicheng was well aware that this was Lei Guangcheng's retaliation for the previous attack. He watched coldly as Lei Guangcheng's figure walked out on the light screen. These people were indeed enemies of the company.
Fortunately, the elimination of other targets had been going very smoothly, and they had already neutralized a large portion of the company's potential future threats.
Song Zicheng had faith in Wu Qi's judgment. It was through Wu Qi's analysis and countermeasures that the Ferris Wheel Corporation had been able to gradually expand to its current scale in a relatively short time by eliminating various enemies in advance.
At that moment, another voice came through the interdimensional link, "Deputy Head, the Processing Bureau has arrived. They want to ask us about the attack that occurred during the day."
Song Zicheng said, "Let the public relations and litigation teams handle it first."
He knew that this was a consequence of failing to eliminate a target smoothly, and it wasn't the first time they had encountered such a challenging situation, but they had always managed to overcome and resolve them.
Furthermore, he was aware that the plan hadn't been abandoned, but the current situation wasn't conducive to taking action, so they had to wait for a while longer.
However, just because this task couldn't be completed didn't mean other tasks couldn't be accomplished.
He used the interdimensional link to connect to a confidential channel, "Are you ready?" After a while, a voice that had obviously been modified replied, "The team has reached the outskirts of Ring Fat's freight warehouse. Everything is ready. Please instruct us on the next step."
Song Zicheng spoke in a cold tone, "Then let's begin."
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