Chapter 519: Reflection of Divine Clarity
Chapter 519: Reflection of Divine Clarity
Inside the training hall, Sch Teacher and Chen Chuan sat facing each other, with a row of wide windows beside them, overlooking a dark and gloomy sky.
Under the heavy dark clouds and rain, countless raindrops struck the windows, creating a faint yet dense sound, despite the hall's excellent soundproofing. The flickering lights below reflected and refracted through the clouds, occasionally flashing beside the two.
Sch Teacher's voice echoed in the empty hall.
"After overthrowing the old empire, the Dachun government obtained numerous cultivation scriptures from the state religion and the former imperial family, which they organized and categorized."
"With technological advancements in the new era, they further compiled a more applicable method for the present and invested many resources in subsequent modifications and optimizations."
"The method I taught you is from this collection."
"However, this method is now prohibited from being passed on, and many related materials have been sealed and destroyed."
Chen Chuan was surprised, "Prohibited?"
Sch Teacher explained, "To be precise, this method has never been genuinely circulated outside. It was taught privately within a limited scope and even monopolized by certain individuals, hmph..."
He scoffed and lightly patted his leg, "Anyway, the reasons are complicated, and I won't go into details today. You'll understand in the future."
"With the method destroyed, it naturally has no name. I'll temporarily use the old era's name, 'Reflection of Divine Clarity.'"
He recited, "Wash away the spirit's impurities, and the heart's lamp will shine with a single point of jade clarity. Reflecting upon others, myself, and the void, one returns to the heavenly void, leaving behind the impure form."
"The old state religion's theory suggests that the human spirit originates from the 'void' and that by holding onto one's self and returning to the 'void,' one can achieve great transcendence."
"But this is just a theory. Whether it's achievable or not, no one knows. However, I've always believed that if the torch of inheritance keeps burning, one generation will surpass the next, and perhaps one day, we can reach that realm."
"Well, I'll now teach you this method, Chen Xueyuan. Are you ready?"
Chen Chuan held his breath and focused, replying with a 'yes.'
Sch Teacher sat still, but his eyes shone with a bright light.
Chen Chuan felt as if countless insights and techniques were reflecting into his mind. After a while, he emerged from this receptive state.
He inquired and discovered that besides the technique for sensing and absorbing essence, there was also a method for purifying external influences.
Sch Teacher waited for Chen Chuan to experience this for a while before continuing, "I mentioned that external influences and essence come together. Some people neglect the rejection of external influences, only craving essence. This is where problems most easily arise."
"Many external influences are imperceptible at first but gradually change you through subtle means."
"Many people don't realize they've been affected until it's too late, and by then, the external influences have become one with them, indistinguishable from their true selves. At that point, there's no turning back."
His voice softened, "They might progress far, but in the end, their cultivation leads to a self that is no longer themselves. By the time they no longer view themselves as human, the consequences can be terrifying."
He shook his head, not elaborating further, and continued to teach about this method.
With a solemn expression, he said, "Chen Xueyuan, to break through this stage and reach a higher limit, both your body and spirit must be polished to perfection."
"Regarding physical cultivation, I won't go into detail. Focus on your spiritual cultivation."
"It's impossible to rush spiritual cultivation. You need to gradually cleanse your spirit of impurities and pollutants, which, in the old era's terms, are the stains accumulated from living in the mortal world since birth. You must refine and return to the original purity."
"Typically, fighters can only do as you did before—repeatedly polishing and accumulating through battles, hovering at a certain level, gradually nurturing their cultivation."
"But with the opening of the Heaven Gate, essence descends. If you can capture enough essence to purify your spirit, it will significantly shorten your spiritual cultivation time."
Chen Chuan nodded unconsciously.
Sch Teacher smiled, "But this alone isn't enough. The era has changed."
"This method is most suitable for a world without the World of Rings. Now, with the World of Rings, you can gain a relatively stable cultivation environment, but your spirit won't elevate significantly due to this influence."
"You might not understand my explanation. Well, let me put it this way: while expanding your spiritual breadth, you must also pursue height."
"Theoretically, the deeper your spirit ventures into the Heaven Gate, the more essence you can obtain."
"If you can leave a trace of your spirit at a higher level, when you return there, you can use it as a foothold to ascend higher and claim more rewards."
"Therefore, you can't just focus on cultivation methods. You must also use another method to elevate your spirit."
As he spoke, a glint of determination flashed in Sch Teacher's eyes.
"And as fighters, we naturally must use combat to affirm ourselves and fulfill our potential."
He looked at Chen Chuan, "Chen Trainee, when the Heaven Gate opens, fight with all your might, experience the joy of battle, pursue your goals, and elevate your spirit."
Smiling, he added, "You don't need to think about finding opponents. When that day arrives, you won't lack for opponents."
"After the World Ring is established, due to the decrease in danger, many fighters and organizations from various countries have attempted to actively break through the Heaven Gate to gain power. But this will undoubtedly lead to severe consequences, so the governments and companies of the world have joined forces to block them."
"Whenever the Field Creature splits in the Central City, it will inevitably attract many eager fighters."
"So, when that day comes, there will definitely be many Third Limit Fighters who have embarked on this path, entering the Central City. They will try to seize this opportunity to gain more power, and many organizations and groups will also attempt to achieve their goals."
"You should know that if a breach appears in the World Ring, and it happens to coincide with the splitting of the Hive Mother, this opportunity might not come around for decades. That's why I'm telling you not to miss this chance."
At this moment, Chen Chuan suddenly thought of the Three Cities Wilderness, which had suddenly come here, verbally challenging him but quickly giving up and saying he would stay for a while.
This must be the reason.
He took a deep breath and said, "I understand, Teacher."
"However, when choosing opponents, you should be aware of certain situations."
Sch Teacher solemnly warned, "When a fighter elevates their spirit to a certain level, they can gain a degree of control over matter. This is the manifestation of the Heart Jade's reflection.
"At this point, they are already halfway across the threshold to the past.
"Those fighters who are on the verge of breaking through the limit are in this realm. They haven't undergone the final refinement and still carry a trace of worldly impurity. But there's no doubt that these fighters are incredibly powerful. If you encounter them, be extremely cautious."
Hearing this, Chen Chuan's heart stirred. It seemed that Chen Bitong might have reached this level. He nodded and said, "Thank you for the reminder, Teacher."
Sch Teacher acknowledged with a sound, then continued, "There's one more thing I need to tell you. When you operate this technique during the opening of the Heaven Forgive Gate, your spirit will connect with the opponent. The deeper the connection, the more you can temper your spirit, thereby purifying it.
"However, when your spirit reaches a certain height, the dangers you face will increase accordingly. You may attract the attention of the opponent. So, you must find a way to protect yourself."
As he spoke, he took out an object and handed it to Chen Chuan.
"Here, this will protect you for a certain period, but remember, if it changes color, you should stop immediately. Don't let it go too far."
Chen Chuan took the item, which resembled a bracelet with an unknown material inside, somewhat like amber, each piece shaped like a teardrop.
"Thank you, Teacher," he said, then looked up and asked, "Teacher, when will the Hive Mother split, approximately?"
Sch Teacher replied, "The exact time is uncertain, maybe it's still not decided. But as a fighter who has embarked on the path of spiritual cultivation, you should be able to sense the Hive Mother's agitation. When you took the special medicine, you should have noticed it, right?"
Similarly, when the Hive Mother splits, her spirit will be in turmoil, and you can judge the approximate time from her specific reactions. It will happen within that time frame, give or take."
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat.
When he absorbed the special medicine, he would use his Second Self to shut out external disturbances. But now that Sch Teacher mentioned it, he could try it out when he returned.
Sch Teacher stood up and said in a light tone, "Alright, I've said what I needed to. If there's anything unclear, contact me again."
Chen Chuan stood up and bowed, "Thank you for your guidance, Teacher."
Sch Teacher smiled and waved, then left.
Chen Chuan watched him leave and looked at the heavy rain outside. After a moment of thought, he turned and left. As he rode the elevator back to the dorm, the Interdimensional Connector suddenly flickered.
He took a glance, and Yan Yi's voice came from within, "Mr. Chen, the company recently received a document from the government regarding security matters. We'd like to invite you to the company."
Chen Chuan's heart skipped a beat. He guessed it was related to that matter. He still held the position of Safety Director at Fusion Boundary Corporation, and he was responsible for the company's affairs. "Okay, I'll come to the company soon."
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