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Chapter 502: The Right Moment
Chapter 502: The Right Moment
Teacher Xue continued, "Let's say you engage in a mental clash with someone, and they use a Divine Hammer-like mental technique to assault you. The usual defense is to use your personally condensed Heart Jade to block it, which is a straightforward collision and a very simple method of combat."
"However, this all-out approach is essentially a dead-end strategy. It's too crude and lacks finesse. Taken to the extreme, it's almost a case of either you die or I perish."
"When fighters battle, if conditions permit, we should strive to achieve the greatest results with the smallest cost."
"If someone's fist is harder than yours, or their strength greater, then you should try to dodge and play to your advantages. The same principle applies in mental battles."
As he spoke, he clapped his hands, and a simulated light screen appeared around him. It was a three-dimensional representation of a fighter's internal aberrant organization. Pointing to the image, he said, "A fighter's aberrant organization is highly sensitive to mental stimuli. This is an inherent trait. Those untrained in this art will instinctively accept external mental forces, and thus be influenced."
"But as long as your mental aberrant organization remains under the control of your own mental will, it won't be easily disturbed, and external mental forces will be repelled."
"However, this also presents a problem. When an opponent's mental force attacks, it still leads back to the old path of enemy-me confrontation."
"The 'Hollow Seal' I mentioned can avoid this situation."
As he spoke, his eyes glimmered with light.
Chen Chuan understood that he was imparting another trick, so he relaxed his mind, and soon his consciousness received the cultivation method for this technique. He quickly comprehended it, and a realization dawned on him.
"If your aberrant organization was like a blank sheet of paper, open to anyone's painting, this technique helps you add your own mark. From then on, no matter what kind of mental force leaves its mark, it won't interfere with the primary position, and you can erase these marks at will."
"But with just this, you can only passively endure the opponent's attacks without countering them. So, there's another transformation here."
"Once your aberrant organization is trained to have sufficient resilience to withstand external interference, when the opponent's mental force arrives, you can first empty yourself and let them in."
Teacher Xue spread his hand, extending his five fingers. "It's like two armies facing off, drawing the enemy into a encirclement, and then..." He punched his palm, making a 'pa' sound. "...and then, following the enemy's mental connection, you counter-attack them. If you combine this with the Divine Hammer technique, the effect will be even greater."
Chen Chuan nodded in agreement.
"Remember what I said?" Teacher Xue continued. "In a mental battle, when you're evenly matched with an enemy, the first move is crucial. If possible, always strike first. But if you're not careful and the enemy seizes the initiative, you can use this move."
"However, I must remind you that this is only effective against other fighters. As you progress, you'll undoubtedly encounter more formidable opponents, and you might even run into those like the ones I mentioned before."
His expression turned solemn. "Their mental strength and height are beyond comparison with ordinary people. They might be able to bypass your will and control your aberrant organization.
When I first learned of your situation, I found out you had expelled an existence that had infiltrated from the other side. I was impressed by your strength and considered you lucky.
You probably encountered an entity that leaned towards possessing physical bodies. These entities often have to consider the endurance of their hosts, limiting their full power. If you were to encounter an entity that solely focuses on mental suppression, it would be extremely dangerous."
Chen Chuan's thoughts turned. Indeed, without the Second Me, the later stages of that battle would have been perilous. Wu had once advised him that if the situation became dangerous, he should prioritize his safety and not worry about the mission. This consideration might have been the reason for his initial retreat. But with the Second Me, he dared to fight, and if he truly felt the situation was unfavorable, he would withdraw immediately.
"First, practice these two techniques, and then have Crimson Whip assist you in practical combat training. Once you've mastered them, I'll teach you some practical minor techniques."
"Thank you, Teacher," said Chen Chuan.
Teacher Xue then took out a small chest and placed it before him. "This is the incense you'll need for the next stage. You can also buy it at Wu Yi, but it's slightly more expensive. But this expense shouldn't be a problem for you."
"But be prepared, because the incense will become increasingly expensive as you progress. Some types of incense are nearly impossible to find outside of Convergence Zones. You'll have to look there."
Chen Chuan was mentally prepared for this. He had already spent countless resources just to reach his current cultivation level, and this was with the support of the New Era's widespread and universal system. As he advanced further, the resources would become scarcer.
Teacher Xue glanced at him. "To be honest, I initially thought you'd master the current stage by May or June, and I wouldn't have to say much. But at your current pace, I hope you can grasp what I've taught you before April."
Chen Chuan looked up and said, "Before April? That's about ten days then."
Teacher Xue said, "Yes, ten days. This is the time I'm giving you, consider it a test. Can you do it?"
Chen Chuan pondered for a moment and replied, "I can't guarantee it, but I'll do my best."
Teacher Xue spoke with a meaningful tone, "Some things can wait, but others can't. However, it's up to you to make the choice. I'm just reminding you that some opportunities only come once, and if you miss it, you might never get another chance."
Chen Chuan's mind quickly turned, and he said earnestly, "I will remember your reminder, Teacher."
"That's right," Teacher Xue patted his knee and stood up. "Then let's end the class here. Oh, and one more thing, make good use of the favorable conditions around you. Don't overthink it; some things can wait until you have the ability to consider them. Alright, I'll take my leave first."
"Take care, Teacher."
Chen Chuan watched as Teacher Xue left. He turned to look at the two potted plants, still there, obviously left for him by Teacher Xue. However, Teacher Xue didn't mention their names, and Chen Chuan had no idea what they were called or how to care for them. He decided to look them up when he got back.
He bent down, picked up the pots, and carried them out of the training ground, back to the dormitory. He placed them near the window.
After taking a few steps back, he accessed the internal platform of the Defense Department and searched for information. Since they came from the Convergence Zone, he was sure he could find something.
Sure enough, it didn't take long to find what he was looking for.
The plant was called 'Leaf Cage', and surprisingly, it was carnivorous. Its primary prey consisted of small creatures and insects, which aligned with Chen Chuan's impression of the Convergence Zone.
This wasn't difficult; the Wu Yi cafeteria had everything. He could just bring some food for it every time he went.
After all, it was his sparring partner, and it deserved better treatment.
As he looked at the two potted plants, he recalled Teacher Xue's words, which seemed to imply that he needed to master the techniques quickly to avoid missing an opportunity.
He connected this to what Senior Cao had said earlier and the sense of urgency he felt from Chen Bitong. It seemed to foreshadow that something was about to happen in Central City.
In fact, he had noticed it recently; the number of airships and warships in Central City had been increasing. From all indications, it seemed like everyone was preparing for something.
The Handling Bureau appeared calm, but Ni Qianqian had been busy for several consecutive rest days, not even having time to go out for meals. Something was definitely going on behind the scenes.
However, Chen Chuan was currently occupied with another task, so he wasn't aware of the Bureau's specific plans.
He thought about it and recalled that Councillor Pei had mentioned having something to discuss with him, most likely related to this. Since it was already clear, there was no need for further speculation; he would find out when they met.
After this thought, he remembered the matter concerning Dawn Crow and accessed the Serpent Sect's platform to search for information on methods to induce aberrant growth in organisms. However, his search yielded no results.
Chen Chuan decided to contact Zou Handan directly and shared his thoughts, asking if the Serpent Sect offered such services.
Zou Handan replied, "Due to the involvement of some confidential matters within the sect, I cannot give you a definite answer, Chen Captain. But this bird lizard is one of our discarded organisms, and it's unlikely we can make any further effective progress with it."
Chen Chuan understood the underlying message; the Serpent Sect might have research in this area, but for a discarded organism like Dawn Crow, which lacked potential, it was unlikely to have any research value.
At this point, Zou Handan added, "However, if you need biological modifications, we do have specialized implants for organisms."
Chen Chuan disagreed with this suggestion, even if Dawn Crow couldn't fight; there was no need to go to such lengths. He replied, "Let's forget about that."
Zou Handan said, "Although the Serpent Sect may not be able to meet this requirement, other companies might. I suggest you look into Light Nest Company. They are one of the top domestic companies in aberration research, and they have a branch in our Jibei Province."
"Light Nest? Thank you."
Chen Chuan acknowledged the suggestion and, after thanking Zou Handan, ended the call. He then searched for Light Nest Company and, through the platform's content, saw that many people were interested in inducing aberrations in non-human organisms.
Especially among the wealthy, who didn't fully trust fighters, some kept aberrant organisms and plants as pets or servants.
Among the military, Compound Eye Company was the leading expert in this field, with few competitors in the industry. In the domestic civilian market, Light Nest was the most advanced in research on birds and reptiles.
He glanced at the images listed, which included various strange and bizarre organisms, as well as some very brutal scenes of testing and beast fighting among enthusiast groups.
After browsing, he sent a message to inquire further.
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