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Chapter 941: Cultivating the External Body
Chapter 941: Cultivating the External Body
Chen Chuan's mind stirred, and behind him, two large hands emerged from the towering figure, formed by a translucent mass of light. Despite being made of light, the intricate palm lines were still clearly visible.
The two large hands clenched, and he could distinctly feel that this was a part of his own body. He could even sense various tactile feedback from the movement of his fingers through this external form.
Even the air currents in this place and the surrounding temperature were clearly felt by him.
Furthermore, he could see himself sitting below through the eyes on the surface of this form. Especially the central eye seemed capable of perceiving the surroundings from various angles, leaving almost no blind spots.
This was a novel experience, yet it felt as if it should have always been this way.
This was the spirit image he had condensed, essentially a replication of his own body.
The primary purpose of the spirit image was for cultivation, but it could also be used in combat. In the ancient national religion, it was known as the Guardian Spirit Official Form.
With a thought, a shimmering spiritual flame appeared on the surface of the spirit image. Due to its massive size, the flame appeared bright and radiant, almost blinding. Fortunately, he was still seated; if he stood up, it would be even more awe-inspiring.
Now he truly understood why the ancient national religion was so revered in the past. With the manifestation of various outer forms, the melodious chanting of sutras, and the display of formidable powers, it was as if divine beings had descended upon the mortal realm. How could ordinary people not be filled with awe and reverence?
According to the cultivation technique, the external form had been successfully created at this stage, but this was only the initial completion. From now on, continuous condensation and refinement were required.
Eventually, the external form could become more vivid, even resembling a flesh-and-blood body, though this was not mandatory. The strength of the external form depended solely on the level of condensation and had no bearing on actual combat power.
Initially, the closer the external form resembled the cultivator's own body, the stronger the combat power it could exert. This was because it was essentially an enlarged version of the cultivator's familiar body, making its use feel natural and effortless.
As the cultivator became more adept at controlling the spirit image, further possibilities emerged, allowing for additional external transformations.
The cultivation technique briefly mentioned that the human form could undergo any transformation, but it required meticulous preparation and construction beforehand. It wasn't something that could be done on a whim; otherwise, even if forced, it would only result in a superficial display, and unfamiliarity with the form might even hinder the cultivator's combat power.
The description in the technique indicated that achieving this level of transformation required reaching the Profound Realm, at the very least after attaining the Longevity Perspective. Therefore, the manual only touched upon it briefly.
This wasn't a concern, as these things could be gradually achieved step by step. Currently, the primary focus was not on the external form itself but on the cultivation that could be pursued after its creation.
The external form was not merely a physical body but a convergence of the body and spirit, making it highly adaptable to different environments. During cultivation, it could continuously transform anomalous organs, elevating the cultivator and eventually reaching the state of "Connecting to the Heaven Bridge."
Of course, this was just the basic principle. To truly achieve this, proper guidance, suitable cultivation techniques, and abundant resources were essential. Without any of these, traversing this path would be challenging.
Currently, Chen Chuan possessed the cultivation technique and knew the path to follow. As for cultivation resources, he had already exhausted the gifts from the three fighters. Fortunately, being in the Central City, he was assured of a supply, even without the Municipal Parliament. The Government Hall would take over the responsibility of providing resources.
Moreover, the Government Hall had already compensated him for the resources consumed during his previous engagements against active conscious bodies and other entities.
Without the Municipal Parliament, the Government Hall could provide even more ingredients and nutrients. Previously, many resources had been wasted on unnecessary endeavors, but these could now be utilized to sustain him through this period.
Next was the cultivation environment. Typically, cultivators could choose to cultivate in the Convergence Zone or travel through the World Ring.
For the Convergence Zone, Chen Chuan felt he didn't have the time to go there anytime soon. As for the World Ring, it wasn't accessible to ordinary people and required fighters to station there long-term, adhering to stricter agreements. However, it also offered more cultivation resources, as exemplified by Wan Xuechang.
Fortunately, Chen Chuan didn't need to follow that path. With the Snow Lady Saber, he could open rifts at any time. He only needed to enter the World Ring for cultivation.
The area near the World Ring, as observed, wasn't too deep and wouldn't expose him to overly powerful entities. In fact, even with the current power of the Snow Lady Saber, venturing deeper into the World Ring might not be possible.
Checking the time, it was July 22nd. The international investigation team might arrive by the end of the month, or at the latest, in early August. There weren't many days left, and this period could be utilized for stable cultivation.
After considering this, Chen Chuan willed the spiritual flame on the surface of the external form to retract.
Currently, the spirit image couldn't emit its own spiritual flame, as it was entirely dependent on the main body. Thus, despite possessing immense power, the combat strength of the spirit image wouldn't increase significantly. In fighter engagements, the spiritual flame was a crucial aspect, and without it, there was almost no chance of victory.
To achieve the manifestation of the Spirit Image with spiritual fire, one must first complete the "Heaven Bridge" and reach the state of Longevity Perspective. It is easy to imagine the formidable combat prowess of a warrior with such a grand spiritual fire. Other fighters who have not attained this level of cultivation are no match for them. The You Spirit Official Form he encountered that day was a prime example. Even in its weakened state, it fought purely on instinct. If it hadn't undergone mutation, with its spiritual fire fully intact and a wealth of combat experience and skills, its power would have been doubled, if not more. It was simply beyond his capabilities at the time.
After silently contemplating, his mind moved, and the entire Spirit Image transformed into a cluster of white mist, which was then condensed back into the Field Domain.
Having condensed his Spirit Image, he had consumed a significant amount of energy, so he needed to replenish himself before continuing his cultivation. He left the meditation room, went to the low-temperature storage room, and took out some high-energy nutrients delivered by the Government Hall. He consumed them briefly.
At the same time, he checked the day's messages from the Defense Bureau and, seeing no unusual situations, returned to the meditation room. After a quick inspection of the Mystic Rite, he picked up the Snow Lady Saber and swung it forward, slicing open a rift. He stepped into it.
Once he stabilized within the bright light, he focused his intent, and the white mist surrounding him surged, instantly manifesting a colossal figure nearly ten meters tall behind him.
With his back to the rift, he planted the Snow Lady Saber into the ground and then sat cross-legged in mid-air, while the Spirit Image mirrored his actions.
Following the guidance of the cultivation technique, he silently felt the pervasive invasion and then guided the Spirit Image to absorb it.
This invasion was the nourishment required for this stage of cultivation, but it was also one of the reasons for the mutation of fighters.
According to the teachings of the ancient religion, this was caused by the Toxic Core or Desire Filth, which could be resisted and purged through religious rituals. The book obtained from Wan Song also provided methods, primarily involving the use of biotechnological extracts, special nutrient injections, or the implantation of independently existing organs capable of absorbing filth and toxins. Alternatively, it suggested using relics to avoid these issues.
Chen Chuan, with his Second Self, didn't need to resort to these methods. By not exchanging or seeking these items and not entering the Convergence Zone, outsiders would only perceive him as preparing for the next stage of his cultivation, not having formally begun it yet.
As he silently cultivated, time flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was already the end of the month.
On July 29th, two airships arrived from the west, entering Daxun's airspace and heading towards Jin Province's Central City.
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On the airships' bladders, there was a blue-green circular emblem, with a purple-silver gap resembling a chained lock in the center. This was the insignia of the International Joint Investigation Team.
The International Joint Investigation Team was formerly known as the International Supervisory Group during the Great League era. In addition to receiving funding from various countries, they also inherited some crucial aspects from the Great League, making them the last direct descendants of the League.
This investigation team set out from one of the Great League's former headquarters on the western ocean, the Ring Island, and crossed the western continent.
As they possessed international flight authorization, all countries' airspace was open to them during non-war periods, so they encountered no obstacles on their journey. Along the way, they also inspected and received information about the defense status of various central cities, occasionally stopping to do so. They had set off in early July and reached the eastern continent by the end of the month.
The investigation team members were drawn from various countries, independent of any single nation. Among them were two internationally renowned fighters.
However, upon joining the investigation team, all members abandoned their original nationalities and positions, no longer representing any one country. Instead, they stood for the protection of the World Ring and the well-being of the global population.
This particular investigation team was dispatched due to the numerous defense and security incidents in Jin Province's Central City over the past few years, which had raised their concerns.
In the past decade, the most significant breach in the World Ring had occurred in this city. During this time, a severe Chi Mu breeding and splitting incident took place, and simultaneously, the old imperial family launched a counterattack, with their smuggled entities openly appearing within the city.
Although these incidents were dealt with, the Municipal Parliament was overthrown, leading to doubts about Jin Province's Central City's ability to maintain a stable political structure and governance. This situation affected the stability of the entire World Ring. If the investigation concluded that Jin Province couldn't maintain the city's stability, according to the international maintenance agreement signed by Daxun, the city would be subject to long-term supervision by the investigation team.
In the most severe cases, the highest-level agreement would be for the city to be placed under international trusteeship until a stable governance structure was established, and the Jin Province Government Hall was confirmed through international assessment to still possess the capability to maintain the World Ring. Only then would the city's management be returned.
While such a scenario is unlikely to occur in a country like Daxun, resetting the city's management model to its previous structure is entirely feasible.
On August 2nd, the two airships arrived in the airspace above Jin Province's Central City and slowly descended onto the anchor tower in the Radiant District.
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