Chapter 148: Aunt Zhang's Preaching (I)
Lin Sinan digested it for a moment and said to Aunt Zhang, "Aunt Zhang, what you're saying is a little different from what I read in the novel."
I have always had a question. What are the Qi training, foundation building, golden elixir, and Nascent Soul in novels? Here we are divided into the awakening realm, insight realm, and spiritual power realm.
Aunt Zhang thought for a moment and replied, “Although the Awakening Stage and the Qi Refining Stage are both the initial stages of the cultivation system, there are significant differences in many aspects.
From the perspective of the basic principles of cultivation, the awakening state focuses more on awakening and perceiving one's inner potential.
At this stage, practitioners mainly begin to perceive the existence of spiritual energy and begin to establish a vague connection with spiritual energy.
It's like groping in the dark to light the first faint candle. Although the light is dim, it marks a new beginning.
They rely more on their own intuition and instinct to feel the mysterious power, and their understanding and application of psychic power are still at a very early stage.
The Qi Refining Stage focuses on absorbing and refining the spiritual energy between heaven and earth.
Practitioners use specific exercises and techniques to bring external spiritual energy into their bodies, and after a series of refining and transformation, it becomes true qi that they can store and use.
This process is more systematic and standardized, requiring practitioners to master certain cultivation methods and mental methods, and have a clearer understanding and control over the flow and storage of spiritual energy.
In terms of changes in the body and abilities, practitioners in the Awakening Realm usually experience an initial improvement in their bodily functions.
Their senses become sharper, their physical fitness is enhanced, and they may have faster reaction speeds and greater strength than ordinary people. However, this improvement is relatively limited and is more of a foundation for subsequent cultivation.
In contrast, practitioners in the Qi Refining Stage will experience more significant physical transformations during the process of absorbing and refining spiritual energy.
True Qi flows through the meridians, constantly nourishing and strengthening various parts of the body, enabling practitioners to perform some simple spells and skills, such as controlling small spell attacks, short-term flight, or enhancing their own defense.
In terms of the difficulty and risk of cultivation, the Awakening Realm is relatively stable. Since it's only a preliminary stage of awakening, the risks and challenges faced by practitioners are relatively small, and they primarily find their own path through exploration and adaptation.
However, the Qi Refining stage requires practitioners to be even more cautious and focused, because during the process of absorbing and refining spiritual energy, if the operation is improper or the mental method is incorrect, the spiritual energy may run wild in the body, leading to serious consequences such as going astray and becoming possessed.
From the perspective of mentality and state of mind, practitioners in the awakening state are often full of curiosity and anticipation, and are full of longing for the future path of cultivation, but at the same time they may also feel a little uneasy because of confusion about the unknown.
After the initial awakening, practitioners who enter the Qi Refining Stage will become more determined and confident in their mentality, because they have mastered certain cultivation methods and techniques and have a clearer understanding of their abilities.
But at the same time, one may also become impatient and aggressive because of the eagerness to improve his cultivation.
Aunt Zhang said: To give a specific example, suppose in a martial arts competition, practitioners in the awakening realm may rely more on their own physical fitness and instinctive reactions to deal with attacks. Their fighting style is relatively direct and simple.
Practitioners in the Qi Refining Stage can use refined Qi to perform various spells, such as releasing fireballs, ice spikes and other long-range attacks, or use Qi to enhance their own defense, making their combat methods more diverse and strategic.
In terms of the demand for cultivation resources, practitioners in the awakening realm have relatively fewer demands for resources and rely more on their own perceptions and cultivation to improve.
Practitioners in the Qi Refining Stage need an environment with rich spiritual energy or specific elixirs, magic weapons, etc. to assist in their practice in order to speed up the improvement of their cultivation.
Generally speaking, although the Awakening Stage and the Qi Refining Stage are both the initial stages of cultivation, there are significant differences in the principles of cultivation, physical changes, difficulty and risk, mentality and state of mind, and resource requirements!"
Lin Sinan was stunned. How did Aunt Zhang know so much? Seeing Lin Sinan's admiring look, Aunt Zhang showed an unfathomable expression on her face and silently disconnected the sound transmission technique.
At the same time, in the mysterious world that Aunt Zhang often visited, a man with white hair, eyebrows and beard shook his head with a wry smile. He didn't know what was wrong with the old woman and why she would ask such a low-level question!
Lin Sinan then asked, "Aunt Zhang, what are the advantages of the Awakening Realm?"
Aunt Zhang pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "The Awakening Realm is the starting stage of the cultivation journey. Although the cultivator's strength is still immature, it possesses many advantages that cannot be ignored.
First, the Awakening Stage grants practitioners a preliminary understanding of their own potential. At this stage, practitioners are like infants who have just opened their eyes to the world, beginning to perceive the immense energy within themselves.
They gradually realized that they were not ordinary people, but had the potential to surpass ordinary people. This awakening of self-awareness gave them an unwavering belief and the motivation to pursue higher realms.
The Awakening Realm also opens a window to a new world for practitioners. Their senses become more acute, allowing them to detect subtle details that were previously overlooked. The once ordinary world becomes rich and vibrant in their eyes.
For example, before reaching the Awakening State, they may only be able to see the beautiful appearance of flowers, but after awakening, they can feel the faint spiritual energy fluctuations emitted by the flowers and their subtle interactions with the surrounding environment.
This deeper perception of the world not only makes them cherish and respect life more, but also provides rich inspiration and experience for subsequent practice.
On the path of cultivation, the awakening state cultivates the practitioner's indomitable will.
As they are new to cultivation, they will face many difficulties and setbacks, such as difficulty controlling their spiritual energy and slow progress in cultivation. However, it is in the process of constantly overcoming these difficulties that their will is tempered.
The awakening state also provides practitioners with an opportunity for reflection and growth. During this stage, they begin to gain a deeper understanding of their own actions, thoughts, and emotions. They consider their cultivation purpose, the value of life, and their place in the world.
For example, a practitioner in the awakening state may reflect on his past impulsiveness and recklessness while practicing, so as to learn how to better control his emotions and face the challenges in life with a more peaceful and rational attitude.
This ability of self-reflection and growth will accompany them throughout their lives and become an important cornerstone for their continuous progress.
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