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Chapter 972: Cultivating the Body and Nurturing Power
Chapter 972: Cultivating the Body and Nurturing Power
Chen Chuan realized that the effects of the "Host Essence" were taking hold, and at the same time, he felt that his alien body was beginning to show signs of growth.
At the same time, strands of light gradually formed within the Spirit Form's ethereal body, which seemed almost identical to the growing alien tissue.
This was because the Spirit Form was a reflection of his own body, so the more noticeable changes within him were also reflected in it.
However, this was quite normal. Every transformation of the original body would be mirrored in the Spirit Form, and he didn't need to consciously suppress anything.
The Spirit Form would gradually strengthen with each battle and every cultivation session, until the "Bridge of Ascension" was reached, and then the realm of Changshengguan would be attained.
Stimulating the growth of alien tissue through the consumption of certain drugs could undoubtedly accelerate this process.
The "Host Essence" served this purpose. It lived up to its name as an ingredient for medicinal pills, and even he could feel the potent medicinal power within it.
Over the next five or six days, his alien tissue seemed to grow incessantly. It was only as the tenth month approached that this rate gradually slowed down, but even then, the medicinal power had not been fully digested, and it continued to exert its effects slowly.
At the same time, he noticed that his alien tissue did not exhibit signs of excessive growth during this process. Upon self-examination, he realized that this was not due to the Nine Orifices Lotus Seed but rather because his alien tissue was capable of accommodating this power.
After some thought, he believed that this might be a breakthrough in his foundation, which others would consider an overpowering medicinal property. For him, it was only slightly potent and far from causing harm. In his case, it turned out to be a genuinely beneficial medicine.
It seemed that the Nine Orifices Lotus Seed hadn't been effective, which was somewhat wasteful. However, it didn't matter because he had brought back more than one potent alien tissue. Since his body could withstand it, he decided to take another one.
This time, he chose an alien tissue called 'Spirit Drum'.
In the sky above the convergence point, there was a group of nearly gaseous creatures that lived together and constantly drifted, known as "Heaven Carp." Within their bodies, a type of spirit pearl would form.
Ordinary spirit pearls had value but were not particularly rare. However, when these creatures encountered lightning, there was a chance that the life level of one Heaven Carp would undergo a transformation. If one could find and harvest the spirit pearl from this transformed creature on the day of the lightning strike, it would be the so-called "Spirit Drum."
In many Taoist sect rituals and alchemy formulas, this substance was considered a relatively important ingredient and was rarely absent. The Spirit Drum was something that could be encountered but not sought after, requiring a significant amount of manpower and effort to find. When taken alone, it had good effects, capable of purging impurities and permanently enhancing spiritual power, and it also promoted the growth of alien tissue.
There were side effects, though. When taken alone, there was a certain probability that the alien tissue would undergo malformations, and it was easy to induce a specific hallucination. Once a certain realm was reached, the illusion might not be illusory. Therefore, in the old era, the former required the use of medicinal concoctions to reduce adverse effects, while the latter needed to be addressed through specific Taoist sect rituals.
In his case, the first issue was resolved by the residual medicinal effects of the Nine Orifices Lotus Seed, and the second issue, after mastering the Grand Radiant Light Technique, could no longer affect him.
He took out the bag containing the "Spirit Drum," which held seven spirit pearls, each the size of a pigeon egg. When taken out, they exhibited a light cyan color, and when placed in the palm of his hand, he could sense a dull sound reminiscent of distant thunder, accompanied by a slight tingling sensation, living up to its name.
He picked up the spirit pearls and swallowed them one by one. After consuming six of them, he heard the sound of drums resonating in his ears.
The previously slowed growth of his alien tissue was once again stimulated, and this time, the power accumulated by the lotus seed within his body began to gradually release, soothing the frenzied effects within.
This time, the medicinal power continued to disperse for four or five days, and as a result, a faint glow appeared on his Spirit Form. One could see the intertwining fibers composed of strands of fluorescent light flickering within, and some parts were no longer mere reflections but expanded and contracted with his breathing, actively participating in absorbing energy from the outside.
His Spirit Form, which was originally about ten meters tall, now stood three or four meters taller after these two consumptions.
This wasn't merely a change in appearance; the massive size indicated greater strength and the ability to absorb more energy. It was a significant boost, whether for cultivation or combat.
Feeling this, Chen Chuan couldn't help but think that with sufficient resources and conditions, one's cultivation process could indeed be greatly shortened. Emperor Ying was around fifty years old when he fell, and with the vast resources at his disposal, his achievements at that age should have far exceeded what Chen Chuan had demonstrated.
It was likely that Emperor Ying had relied solely on these resources to improve himself without putting in much effort into cultivation. But if advancement could be achieved merely by consuming resources, most people probably wouldn't bother with diligent practice.
However, as one progressed further, the required resources would also increase, which might be why Emperor Ying sought a shortcut to immortality, only to be taken advantage of by those with ulterior motives.
He shook his head and continued his cultivation.
Time passed as he immersed himself in his practice, and by early November, he arrived at the Government Hall for a crucial decision-making meeting.
Jinbei Province and Haidong Province had officially signed the Skyline Cooperation Initiative at the end of last month, and they had already started constructing signal relay stations on the planned islands and reefs in the open ocean. They were planting various domain plants on these stations, and it would take approximately one to two months for them to be operational.
However, this was just the basic domain transmission. After ensuring that there were no issues with land-based information communication, they would release unique ecological clouds in the sky. These clouds were made of aggregate microbes that could significantly amplify domain signal transmission.
Once both sides were ready, the next step was to establish more domain biomes in the ocean, which would also enhance and connect the domains.
After completing this step, from the sky to the land and from the land to the ocean, various species would gradually inhabit the domain between the two central cities, becoming the medium for information transmission. Then, with artificial intervention, they would communicate with each other and eventually form a complete and unique cyclic ecosystem.
This technology was already available during the Grand Alliance era, and Daxun had conducted long-term demonstrations and experiments to ensure its feasibility. It was based on this that the Skyline Initiative was proposed. With abundant resource investment and a quarter for adjustments, a complete information network could be established.
However, there was still a political task to ensure the real-time communication of news and information between Jinbei Province and Haidong Province by the end of the year.
Many people were closely watching and anticipating their failure, and some even intended to cause disruptions. Therefore, this task required the deployment of armed forces for protection.
Chen Chuan and Qi Weizhao's team held a day-long meeting and formulated a security strategy with the support and suggestions of Spider Mother.
If necessary, he would personally ensure the smooth implementation of the plan.
After the meeting, he continued his daily cultivation. On November 10th, he left the city alone and arrived at a checkpoint on the National Highway leading to the Central City of Yangzhi.
He waited for less than half an hour before an off-road vehicle approached from a distance. The car slowly came to a stop, and the door opened. Cheng Zitong stepped out, his round face hidden behind sunglasses, and said with a smile, "Hey, you could have just waited in the Central City. Why did you come all this way?"
Chen Chuan smiled and walked over, saying, "Teacher, it's not far. Have you forgotten? When you sent me to the Central City, I got off here."
"That's right."
In a 1619 book, there was a mistake!
Cheng Zitong looked around, "Hey, it's been three years, hasn't it? It feels like yesterday. Your head has grown a bit, and your vitality has changed. I'm truly happy for you."
Chen Chuan looked at his teacher's unchanged physique from the previous year and smiled, "Teacher, you haven't changed much."
Cheng Zitong took off his sunglasses, "Oh, I've lost weight. I don't know why, but my appetite hasn't been good this year. Anyway, let's not talk about that. Xiao Chuan, did you drive here?"
Chen Chuan shook his head with a smile.
Cheng Zitong waved his hand, "Come on, let's go in my car."
Chen Chuan said, "Teacher, you sit in the back, and I'll drive."
Cheng Zitong said, "Okay." He opened the back door and sat in the back seat, sighing, "Xiao Chuan, three years ago, I couldn't accompany you to the Central City. This time, I can finally make it."
Chen Chuan sat in the driver's seat and took out his briefcase, from which he retrieved a stack of paper bags and handed them to Cheng Zitong.
"Teacher, these are some records of anomalous events I collected in the Central City this year, as well as a detailed account of a ghost story I experienced recently."
"Oh?"
Cheng Zitong looked through the papers and asked, "Are there more than just Jinbei Province?"
Chen Chuan replied, "Yes, they include some from Shannan Province and Longyou Province."
Cheng Zitong said, "I often hear news in Yangzhi City as well. Are you guys planning something like the Skyline Initiative?"
Chen Chuan confirmed, "Yes, this way, we can connect with another Central City."
"That's great news, wonderful news," Cheng Zitong nodded repeatedly. He had grown up in the Central City and later moved to Yangzhi City, so he was well aware of the convenience that information connectivity would bring.
After Chen Chuan started the car and passed through the checkpoint, the guards on both sides saluted him. He asked, "Teacher, why don't you stay at my place?"
Cheng Zitong said, "No, I won't trouble you. I used to have a place in the Central City, so let's go there first."
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(End of Chapter)
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