Chapter 473 Guidance
After leaving Motie Mountain, Chen Chuan drove towards the city, but there was a strong wind outside, leaves and petals were flying, and the temperature seemed to have dropped a lot.
But he felt very comfortable. He held the steering wheel and recalled the conversation with Senior Cao just now. He couldn't help but think that although the imperial family of the old era had been overthrown and the old era seemed to have been buried, many things undoubtedly still had a profound impact on the present and it was difficult to get rid of them completely.
Not only from within, but also from without.
The remnants of the old times in the Interchange Area have many connections with many companies in the world, otherwise it would be impossible for them to engage in military confrontation with the base.
This is the case in Dashun, and other countries must have the same problem.
Before the big bombing, all governments can do is probably to suppress internal conflicts as much as possible to avoid too much disturbance and cause unexpected consequences.
During this stage, various forces and groups will try every possible way to fill themselves up. As an individual, such a rapidly changing world is both a crisis and an opportunity. All he has to do is make good use of this time to push himself up and gain more powerful power.
After returning to the college, he dealt with some daily matters and waited patiently for Wu Yi's new semester to begin.
Three days passed quickly, and on February 1st, before nine in the morning, he followed the instructions on the platform and went to a practice room on the 70th floor to wait.
But I waited until ten o'clock and still no one showed up.
Chen Chuan was not in a hurry. He practiced his breathing technique silently. Before he knew it, a long time had passed. It seemed that it was almost noon when he heard footsteps behind him.
Chen Chuan stood up and turned around to see a man in gray-blue training clothes walking in. The man was about forty years old, with deep and weathered eyes and a small mustache on his lips. He was a mature, handsome middle-aged man with a bit of decadent temperament.
At first glance, this person gave people the impression that he was not arrogant and seemed very casual, but he knew that this person was not simple.
Because he couldn't feel this person's presence at all.
The opponent he met before, Makoto Masaru, was the most proficient opponent in the use of the field he had ever encountered. But even so, he could still feel the existence of the field. Obviously, this guy was even more skilled.
I guess it’s the teacher who is responsible for guiding me.
After the middle-aged man came in, he touched his head and said as he walked away, "I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, Student Chen, I'm late. Did you wait too long?"
Chen Chuanshuo said: "What a teacher teaches is worth the students' wait."
The middle-aged man sighed, "Teacher, you didn't mean it. This is my first time in the central city of Jibei Road. The scenery here makes me linger."
Chen Chuanshuo said, "Isn't the place where the teacher lives in the central city?"
The middle-aged man waved his hand and said, "It's different, different. Every central city is different, just like every person is different. Even if two people look the same, their hearts are still different..."
He coughed and said, "I've strayed off topic and wasted quite a bit of time. I won't keep Student Chen any longer. Let me formally introduce myself. My last name is Xue, Professor Xue."
When he said the name, his eyes gleamed slightly. Just now he seemed very casual and harmless, but at this moment, there was a vigorous aura about him.
Chen Chuan bowed and said, "Hello, Teacher Xue."
Teacher Xue also bowed in return. "Hello, Chen." He straightened up and said, "I've reviewed some of your past battle examples and reviews. Your foundation is undoubtedly well-honed and meets the requirements for instruction. Therefore, those prerequisites can be omitted. Next, we'll begin the formal teaching."
He sat down cross-legged, "Student Chen, please take a seat."
Chen Chuan sat down as he was told.
In the spacious training hall, two people sat facing each other. The sunlight shone on the bright warm floor, reflecting the two figures clearly.
Teacher Xue said, "Student Chen, before we begin, I'd like to ask if there's anything you particularly want to pursue?" He gestured with his hands, "Or a goal, too. No matter how big or small, you can talk about it.
Chen Chuan didn't hesitate and said frankly: "My martial arts teacher asked me a similar question. My answer was 'unfettered body, unfettered mind' and my thinking has remained unchanged."
"Oh... not being bound physically and mentally... that's not easy."
Teacher Xue looked at him meaningfully, "In today's world, there are rules and constraints everywhere, but it's good that you have a clear goal. This saves me a lot of trouble.
Well, has anyone ever told you that the third limit is actually the limit of what a human being can achieve?"
Chen Chuan nodded and said, "I've heard of it."
Seeing that he had heard this before, Teacher Xue nodded in satisfaction and said, "So the principle is very simple, Chen. No matter how well you polish your body, no matter how perfect it is, you can't rely on it to move to a higher level. If you want to break through to the next level, the key lies in..."
He put two fingers together, pointed to his brow, and said emphatically, "It's about the spirit. Well, to be more precise, it's about the spiritual application of the spirit."
At this point, his tone became a little more serious: "When the physical practice reaches its end, or when we are unable to break through the barriers due to human limitations, then we need to use the spirit as a starting point to drive our whole body to continue to move forward.
You've mostly trained your body, and while your mind has progressed along the way, you haven't used any techniques to hone it."
He raised his palm and loosened his five fingers.
"A fighter's spirit is usually scattered and lacks cohesive strength, but when faced with danger, it will unconsciously gather."
As he spoke, he clenched his palms into fists again.
"A life-or-death crisis will force a fighter's spirit to gather itself, but this is only temporary and forced. Once it relaxes, it will become even looser and weaker than before.
Just like a muscle that has never been exercised, it may be able to burst out with enough strength for a while, but it can hardly be used afterwards and needs to recover and rest for a period of time before it can be used.
So our first step is to gather and strengthen your spirit."
Chen Chuan listened very carefully. He then said, "Please give me some advice, teacher."
Xue Shu said: "Third-level fighters often talk about cultivating the spirit. This is not just a casual remark. The key lies in the two key points of 'cultivation' and 'cultivation'.
"The daily exercises you've been doing before were all about 'nurturing,' not 'refining.' There are special methods for nurturing, which I'll teach you later. Right now, we're mainly talking about 'refining.' Only by 'refining' well can you unleash your spiritual strength, rather than letting it dissipate in vain."
"The first step in 'refining' is to find a goal that you are most persistent and resolute in your heart. Because when you are not facing a life-or-death crisis, often only such a belief can unite your spirit and give it a place to rely on, like a root in the soil.
This is the reason why I just asked you what your goal is. No matter what the goal is, whether it is good or bad, you must stick to it and not waver.
If you doubt yourself or abandon this path during this process, then I can only say that you are not suitable for this path and it is better to give up as soon as possible.
So make sure this is what you really want in your heart, don’t just say it, but really understand yourself and practice it.”
Chen Chuan nodded, and at this moment he couldn't help but think of what Wei Wusheng said about the mind. It seemed that if a person had to do things according to his own heart, his "heart" would give him more rewards. I wonder if this is the case?
Teacher Xue noticed his moment of contemplation and said, "Student Chen, do you have any questions? If you have any doubts, please tell me and I can help you answer them."
Chen Chuan thought about it and then told the story of Wei Wusheng.
After listening to his narration, Teacher Xue touched his chin and said, "I have seen the fight between you and Wei Wusheng. Although it is also a spiritual practice method, it is actually different from this.
What Wei Wusheng was practicing was likely a method for training military officers from an ancient martial arts classic. Perhaps it incorporated some cultic techniques, but the essence remained the same. This method aimed to complement one's own weaknesses by learning from others' strengths, employing this method to compensate for one's own deficiencies in certain areas.
While that kind of mindfulness can be considered spiritual practice, it's primarily about subduing the other, merging forces. This method is excellent, but how can I put it? The foundation you have now is exactly what he hopes to achieve after complete fusion."
He said meaningfully, "He's looking for the door that he can pass through, and you're already standing in front of it, so do you understand?"
Chen Chuan finally understood and said slowly, "He is trying to make up for his own shortcomings in order to reach a higher level."
Xue Shou patted his knee and said, "That's right. This path is not for everyone. For many fighters, the third limit is often their limit. If you don't break through this limit, you won't even be able to find the door, so don't even think about the next step.
Okay, let's get back to the point. I see you've been trying to control your field, so you must have learned some field techniques, right?"
Chen Chuan nodded.
"Well, that saves me another step."
Teacher Xue looked more satisfied. Now that some prerequisites were in place, there was no need to put in any more effort.
"The field is an expression of the body's information, but changing the field is a way to use spiritual power. We can also use this to intuitively observe your spiritual changes. Wait for me."
He stood up and walked out. After a while, he took out a bowl of potion and placed it in front of Chen Chuan. "This is not for you to drink. Please use the field to feel it carefully."
Chen Chuan tried to feel it and was slightly surprised, because he could actually feel a weak field from it, and as he explored it, a slight ripple actually appeared.
Teacher Xue said, "Do you feel it? Yes, this thing is actually alive. It is extremely sensitive to any external environment and gaze."
He then suppressed his smile and said seriously, "Student Chen, the first thing you need to do is to gather all your chaotic thoughts into one. I need you to watch this bowl of potion until it stops causing any ripples. I'll only give you one hour." He gestured with his hand, "Begin now."
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(End of this chapter)
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