Chapter 492: Guidance
Chapter 492: Guidance
After Chen Bitong killed the second Imperial Servant Samurai, he didn't stop and quickly manifested a third one. The outcome was no different from the previous two, as he raised his spear and stabbed it to death.
It seemed that the Imperial Servant Samurai had no resistance against him.
Chen Chuan, standing behind, observed clearly. The opponent didn't use any supernatural powers, and the key was in the moment he thrust his spear forward, using his own mental power to impact the other's consciousness.
This caused the opponent's consciousness to experience a momentary delay, preventing the stronger will from smoothly occupying the main position. The original will, still controlling the body, experienced a slight delay in its actions due to the process of yielding and the body's transformation.
And it was this slight delay that allowed Chen Bitong to easily find a gap to exploit.
Strictly speaking, it wasn't a highly skilled technique, but rather a result of long-term observation and summary, combined with a certain level of skill.
Sometimes, even if you know what to do, without proficient skills and a stable state to support it, you won't be able to achieve it.
This spear thrust seemed effortless, but behind it was a foundation of countless practice.
Chen Bitong didn't continue at this point. He slammed the spear into the ground, turned around, and said to him, "Captain Chen, you've already grasped the basics of mental cultivation. It's not difficult to achieve this. You can try it yourself."
As he spoke, the three Imperial Servant Samurai corpses below disappeared. He had just demonstrated how to handle them, and now that it was no longer necessary, they could be directly erased.
Chen Chuan did have the intention to try. He raised the Xuejun Sword and observed the Imperial Servant Samurai that appeared again.
When Chen Bitong used the mental impact earlier, he carefully sensed the field domain because he was demonstrating it for him, so he clearly showed the process.
He now understood what to do.
But the key was in the actual application.
He walked forward, and this time, without giving the opponent any chance to strike first, he directly transformed and rushed forward with his sword. Imitating Chen Bitong's approach, he pushed his mental power forward.
However, since it was his first attempt, the timing of his entry was slightly off, and the opponent's sword block was a hair faster. As a result, he still occupied the initiative and managed to kill the opponent in three moves.
Although this was still progress, it didn't achieve the desired effect.
He stood in his original position, examining his previous move. He realized that the mental power he summoned must accurately enter that specific moment, neither too early nor too late. Too early would give the opponent time to adjust, and too late would miss the opportunity.
Chen Bitong said, "Captain Chen, I mentioned earlier that I'd give you ten minutes. You still have more than nine minutes left."
Chen Chuan adjusted his breathing and nodded.
Subsequently, he continuously engaged with each manifested Imperial Servant Samurai, successfully killing them all. Every time a body fell, it would immediately disappear, and a new one would manifest again.
Due to his efficiency, even if he couldn't achieve his desired goal in one go, he said, "We can use field domain resources for repeated practice, quickly mastering techniques in a short time. This is something the remnants of the old era can't compare to. They may have similar means, but their versatility is inferior to ours."
Chen Chuan contemplated for a moment and said, "But Teacher Chen, it seems that these manifestation resources we're using aren't easily obtainable either."
Chen Bitong replied, "That's why they're only provided to the truly elite. You're more efficient and progress faster, so it's a waste to give them to ordinary people."
He glanced at the front and said, "Let's continue." With that, he took the lead and walked forward.
Chen Chuan looked at him and followed.
The two of them passed through the ruins of the outpost and arrived at the rear. Suddenly, Chen Bitong stopped, turned around, and said, "This time, you go ahead."
Chen Chuan walked forward, but after only a few steps, it seemed like something was disturbed, and a cracked pit appeared around him. Then, one by one, rotten worms emerged from within.
One of them was just half a meter away from him. He recalled Chen Bitong's previous action and reached out to push it, pressing down on its limb. The worm flipped to the side, as if about to flip over, but then it swayed its limbs and righted itself, stabilizing its body.
Chen Chuan contemplated, then pushed again, causing the insect to lose its balance once more. After several attempts, he finally grasped the trick and successfully toppled the rotten insect.
Seeing this, he let it go and continued walking forward. From then on, every time he encountered a rotten insect, he pushed it over. Initially, his movements seemed a bit awkward, but as he succeeded more frequently, his actions became increasingly smooth and adept, resembling Chen Bitong's earlier performance.
Chen Bitong nodded slightly from behind. When he had walked over, he had a purpose in using this method to push down the insects, either to demonstrate the most effortless way of dealing with them or to showcase something to the trainees.
He wouldn't teach them how to fight, but he would show them something. Whether they could learn and how much they could learn would depend on the trainees themselves.
Apart from the technique, this action wasn't without significance. Once the rotten insects were toppled, they couldn't move, so they could be carried back after the battle. The tissues of these insects were excellent sources of medicine and biological materials.
The garrison might only focus on results, but some internal commercialized institutions and research facilities might prefer those who could bring them benefits.
At this moment, he said, "That's enough, Captain Chen. You've mastered the technique, but you need to be careful."
He reminded him solemnly.
"Pay attention to your activation index. Although you're in this place, your brain tissue won't truly be activated, but if it exceeds a certain limit, your score for this training will be very low."
Chen Chuan glanced at the index, which showed a value of sixteen. Because this was also a simulated field domain, if he used his second self to create a field shield, he might withdraw from the current scene. Therefore, he didn't do so, and his activation index naturally rose.
He immediately employed the breathing technique to reduce the value.
Chen Bitong said, "You should be working on mental cultivation now. So, I'll tell you a method to better maintain your self-control." As he spoke, he threw something to Chen Chuan.
Chen Chuan caught it and examined it. It was like a weighing scale with a second hand swinging back and forth. The dial was divided into red, green, and yellow sections.
"Because the field domain and the mind are very active and constantly changing, they are particularly susceptible to activation forces. But as long as you keep the field domain and your mind within the green or yellow range, you can effectively avoid such situations."
Chen Chuan tried it as instructed and found it somewhat challenging to maintain this state, especially to do so consistently. So, he hung it on his waist buckle and decided to keep practicing along the way.
Chen Bitong said, "You can quickly familiarize yourself with this method. Under the current simulated conditions, it's the safest place to practice."
Chen Chuan nodded. Although he had a second self that could shield him, he didn't mind having an additional means, and he felt that there might be other techniques involved here.
At this moment, Chen Bitong suddenly looked up, "Many of our threats often come from the sky."
Chen Chuan looked up and saw numerous gigantic insects with vibrating membranes and wings, resembling dragonflies. They had large compound eyes, robust hairy necks, and slender abdomens. There seemed to be quite a few of them, and as their wings vibrated, a shadow fell upon them.
These insects seemed to be targeting the rotten insects that had flipped over. One by one, they flew down, and their needle-like mouthparts directly inserted into the abdomens of the rotten insects, injecting some kind of digestive fluid. Then, their tails entered the bodies to lay eggs.
Chen Bitong said, "Rotten insects and some other insects are the breeding grounds for these king dragonflies. These giant dragonflies pose a significant threat to us as well.
So, whenever we establish a base, apart from clearing the ground-level dangers, the first thing we do is clean these things. Sometimes we use special medications, and sometimes we use capture cages to lure and trap them.
Now that they have food, they won't bother us much. But in the wild, we must be cautious, especially when encountering swarms of these giant flying insects. It's challenging for a single person to resist them, even for a third-limit fighter. The only option is to use speed and cover to get away as quickly as possible.
Otherwise, once your stamina is exhausted, it's a waiting game for death. That's why our base is crucial; without a reliable rear, it's difficult for us to move freely in the undeveloped mountainous areas."
Chen Chuan looked at the densely packed giant insects around him and agreed with this view. Once these creatures reached a certain number, it was almost impossible for a single person to fight them unless someone could kill them all.
Chen Bitong looked at the interdimensional connector and said, "We still have enough time, Captain Chen. With the strength and comprehension you've demonstrated, I'll increase the intensity of the training. Next, I'll let you face more challenging opponents. You've shown great potential, and I want to push you further."
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