novelhk Chapter 56: Is Cultivation for All Coming Soon?
Chapter 56: Is Cultivation for All Coming Soon?
In the heart of the base, you could hear a pin drop.
All eyes were fixed on that thin, thread-bound ancient book with a dark purple sheen.
It stands out starkly against the cold metal and flickering screens around it, yet it seems to be the only real presence in the entire room.
Li Guoan's breathing paused for a moment, then returned to a deep tone.
He didn't go to take it immediately, but instead walked around the command platform and step by step to the ancient book.
His gaze didn't seem to be looking at a book, but rather as if he were examining a doorway to a new world.
Biologist Zhang Ping stared intently at the four archaic characters on the cover, as if trying to decipher a genetic sequence beyond the ordinary from the structure of those strokes.
Li Guoan slowly extended his hand.
His movements were slow and steady; his fingertips paused slightly the instant they touched the dark purple cover.
Warm and substantial.
A strange tactile sensation, inexplicable by science, came from my fingertips.
It felt as if I was holding not a book, but a still-beating heart.
He picked up "Seven Scenes of Purple Heart".
The first page was turned.
What comes into view is not text, but a complex diagram of the human body's meridians.
Next to the picture is a human figure in a strange pose.
The lines are simple and unadorned, yet they accurately depict the exertion of each muscle.
Turn the page to the next page.
Page after page.
It was full of similar pictures, recording different poses, accompanied by lines of incomprehensible rhymes.
"Auspicious purple energy rises from the east, settling in the sea of qi..."
"Once the mind opens up, the spirit circulates throughout the body..."
Li Guoan frowned as he looked at the scene.
He recognized these characters.
But when put together, it's like a book written in a foreign language.
He silently finished reading the entire book.
There are seven styles in total, each with seven movements and seven sets of mnemonic verses.
This is... the cultivation method for immortality?
He closed the book, raised his head, and his sharp gaze pierced Chen You.
"Do you know how to cultivate?"
This issue put the atmosphere in the command center on edge once again.
Chen You took the book "Seven Scenes of Purple Heart".
The moment he touched it, he felt a faint fluctuation of spiritual energy, which resonated with the "Nine Revolutions Primordial Chaos Technique" within his body, yet remained distinct.
He quickly scanned a few pages.
What seemed like a code to Li Guoan and others—the formulas and diagrams—was clear and understandable to him.
Perhaps it's because he has already reached the second level of Qi Refining, thus possessing the prerequisite of "cultivation level".
These incantations describe nothing more than how to guide the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to circulate within the body along specific routes.
Finally, it flows into the dantian, opening up a new "sea of qi".
A very basic, yet very subtle, method of circulating Qi.
Chen You put down the manual, looked up at Li Guoan, and his expression became serious.
"Director Li, I can understand it."
"But I'm not sure..."
He paused for a moment, organizing his thoughts.
"Can other people... understand what 'qi' is?"
"To successfully cultivate this technique..."
"Cultivators must be able to sense the 'spiritual energy' that roams between heaven and earth, and be able to guide it with their will."
Chen You's words were like a bucket of cold water, dousing the newly ignited passion in everyone's hearts.
Yes.
Reiki.
A concept that exists only in myths and legends.
How do you feel?
How to guide them?
The command center fell silent once again.
Just as a glimmer of hope appeared, an invisible wall blocked their path forward.
However, there was no disappointment on Li Guoan's face.
He simply stared at Chen You quietly, and after a moment, the corners of his mouth involuntarily turned up.
"very good."
He uttered two words.
"You've confirmed its authenticity and pointed out its thresholds. That's enough."
He turned around, facing the huge map of China behind the command platform, his voice firm and powerful.
"We have 1.4 billion people."
"I don't believe that out of 1.4 billion people, there isn't even one person who can sense 'qi'!"
His gaze swept over every expert present, and he gave the order.
"Sun Feng!"
"Here!" Sun Feng, the data analysis team leader, stood up abruptly.
"Immediately organize a team to reproduce and create a 3D model of the first movement of this book, 'The Seven Scenes of Purple Heart,' including all seven actions and incantations, with the highest precision!"
"I need to see both the electronic and print versions within an hour!"
"yes!"
"Zhang Ping, Pan Yu!"
"Here!" the two experts replied in unison.
"You will immediately form a 'Cultivation Feasibility Theory Group,' and, drawing from your respective fields, research the theoretical possibilities of 'spiritual energy sensing'!"
"Is it a genetic mutation? A special kind of mental power? Or some kind of unknown biofield? I don't care what methods you use, I want to see the theoretical model!"
"clear!"
Li Guoan's gaze finally returned to the command platform. He picked up the intercom and spoke in an unquestionable tone.
"Connect to the General Staff Operations Department."
The call was answered quickly.
"It's me, Li Guoan."
"I have a special 'physical training program' here, codenamed 'Dragon Scales.' Yes, dragon scales."
"I am now sending you all the information for the first phase of the 'Dragon Scale Project'."
"The order should be immediately issued to the entire military, including all front-line combat units, special forces, military academies, and reserve units."
"There is only one selection criterion—"
"In addition to standard training, try practicing this method. Anyone experiencing any 'abnormal' physical reaction, whether good or bad, should be reported immediately and placed under Level 1 observation!"
"Yes, any reaction! Even if it's just feeling that the air is fresher, feeling better, or even experiencing hallucinations! Record it all!"
"Security level: highest."
After hanging up the phone, Li Guoan slammed the receiver back into place with a heavy thud.
The entire command center was completely silent.
Everyone was stunned by Li Guoan's swift and decisive actions.
A cultivation manual that had just been acquired less than ten minutes ago had instantly transformed into a massive screening program covering the entire army.
This is not a search for geniuses.
This is casting a net.
Scatter dragon scales upon the most elite group in all of China, then wait quietly to see where a true dragon will leap out!
As Chen You watched this scene, a tremendous wave of emotion surged within him.
He finally understood just how right his choice to hand over the country had been.
This kind of courage and execution is unmatched by any individual or organization.
"Director Li..." Chen You took a deep breath and said, "I can't help with the rest of the matter for now."
Li Guoan turned around, his gaze falling on him again, a hint of gentleness appearing on his serious face.
"No, you've done enough. Now, just do what you do best."
"Keep getting stronger."
"The nation needs the sharpest spear to pierce through all the secrets of the 'Origin Realm.' You are that spearhead."
Chen You nodded heavily.
"I see."
"I'm going to log in now and raid that 'Destruction Mode' dungeon."
"Then I went straight to the training room to practice and didn't come out to rest. It's faster to practice there."
Li Guoan paused for a moment, then waved his hand.
"Go ahead, and take care of yourself and get some rest."
"I'll transfer another ten to you right away..."
At this point, Li Guoan paused again.
The difficulty increase in Destruction Mode is unclear, and the cost of using Exorcism Talismans is likely to increase exponentially.
The pre-deposit requirement should also be improved.
"Fifty billion."
"Don't hesitate to spend any resources that can help you in the game; if there are any unexpected situations, quit immediately."
Five billion!
Chen You immediately felt much more at ease.
"yes!"
Without further hesitation, Chen You turned around and strode towards the specially made recliner in the center of the isolation area.
Watching him lie down again, Li Guoan picked up the original copy of "Seven Scenes of Purple Heart" once more.
He stroked the antique cover, his gaze as deep as the sea.
……
Chen You reappeared in the Supreme Tower.
The first thing that catches the eye is Hill's professional smile.
Without the slightest hesitation, he went straight out, mounted his horse, and rode away in a cloud of dust.
The Source Realm has never been discovered before—
"Destruction Mode".
It's about to start a sensation for him.