Atlas of Heaven and Earth
Chapter 501: Soul-Shaking Hammer, Empty Heart Seal

After returning to the Mysterious Palace Tower from Mo Tie Mountain, Chen Chuan opened the box and examined it. He saw that the medicine was very well sealed, with instructions noting it should be kept in a cool, dry place as much as possible.

This wasn't usually a problem; it could be stored just about anywhere.

However, according to the ritual record, to refine this into a compound medicine, the High Heaven Jade Core needed to be fused together, and then lit to make a lamp. It was a one-time use item.

The High Heaven Jade Core was still useful to him, and should be used when nearing a certain limit. The timing wasn't right yet, so it was not yet needed.

He put the item away and asked Zhao Ming to keep an eye on it, then went back to continue his daily training.

The next day, at 8:50 in the morning, he came out of his room and arrived at the training ground on the 70th floor, waiting for a while until the time arrived.

Teacher Xue was, unsurprisingly, late again.

He calmly sat down and began practicing the Breathing Technique.

Around noon, footsteps came from outside, and Teacher Xue's apologetic voice came:

"Student Chen , I'm so sorry, really sorry. I'm late again today. I really don't want this, but sometimes it's beyond my control."

Chen Chuan stood up and said, "I understand."

Teacher Xue sighed and said, "No, no, a teacher must admit when he makes a mistake. Didn't I say last time that if I'm late again, I'll find a way to compensate you?"

He took out a Jade Coin from his pocket and handed it to him.

"I obtained this thing unintentionally. It can help you gather your mind. Sometimes, if you lack Incense, you can use this Jade Coin as a substitute, though the effect is a bit worse. Consider this a gift."

Chen Chuan thought to himself, Teacher , you were prepared to be late, weren't you?

He took the Jade Coin, and a cooling sensation immediately washed over him, knowing this was no ordinary object. Looking at its shape, it felt like a seashell.

Teacher Xue said, "This is an ancient Jade Coin. I had someone look at it; it's said to date back more than five thousand years."

Chen Chuan sincerely said, "Thank you, teacher ." Perhaps teacher should be late a few more times in the future.

Teacher Xue waved his hand and said, "Don't mention it; this is my apology." He looked at Chen Chuan and stroked his chin. "Have you been learning some Spirit Skills lately?"

Chen Chuan didn't hide it, saying, "Yes, I'm in Teacher Chen Bitong's training class. He taught me some Skills to stabilize Spirit frequency. Is there a problem?"

Teacher Xue waved his hand. "No, these are just some minor Skills, easy to learn. As long as the foundation is solid, you can practice these.

Well, since your Spirit has been initially stabilized, I can now teach you some Skills on using Spiritual Power. Sit down first."

Chen Chuan waited for him to sit down, and he sat down as well.

Teacher Xue got straight to the point: "Student Chen , I think if you've encountered opponents skilled in Spiritual Power, they mostly condensed their Spirit to impact you."

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "That's right."

Whether it was Yu Lie or Jian Cheng Sheng who he encountered before, they all used it this way.

However, Jian Cheng Sheng used some Skills, but his original Spiritual Power seemed insufficient, hindering the use of his Skills. He should have been aware of this, so he borrowed the High Heaven Jade Core for assistance.

Teacher Xue said, "These methods are very superficial. Actually, it's not that they don't want to use better methods, but their Spirit isn't condensed enough or substantial enough to use advanced Skills.

Using Spirit to impact is simple and easy to use. Those who haven't trained can't resist it.

The Jian Cheng Sheng who fought you came from Wave Pavilion. This Martial Artist hall specializes in Spirit-first tactics, which are actually suitable for people with naturally outstanding Spirit.

As far as I know, all the disciples who enter the hall are one in a thousand, or even one in ten thousand, and after entering, they undergo another round of screening. If they can't do it, they'll just exhaust themselves.

In ancient times, it was a matter of survival of the fittest, and everyone fought bravely for their lives. This method has its reasons, but in the new era, it can be slightly eased. That extreme method is no longer advisable.

What we need to do is proceed gradually. Now that you have some initial accumulation, you can try to learn some shallower applications first."

He looked at Chen Chuan , "Spirit and body complement each other. Have you been sparring or fighting with others recently? Have you noticed that your Spiritual Power permeates into the opponent's body?"

Chen Chuan nodded and said, "Yes, I've felt it. Once, when my Spirit pressed into the opponent's body, the opponent seemed unable to move."

Teacher Xue said, "This is one of the capabilities of Spirit usage. After your Spiritual Power becomes abundant, you will unconsciously use it. If the opponent hasn't received corresponding training, your Spiritual Power will easily permeate them.

Then you can cause the opponent's Mutated Tissue to become disordered or weak. In battle, even a slight delay can disrupt the entire rhythm, which will give you a great advantage in battle."

Chen Chuan deeply agreed.

"However, this is just your unconscious use. It's effective against ordinary Martial Artists , but it's not very effective against Martial Artists who also practice Spirit cultivation. Just like how their attacks on you have little effect."

Teacher Xue pointed to his brow, then pointed to him, "Since the enemy's defense has been strengthened, you have to find a way to strengthen your attack Strength.

If the opponents are of similar Strength, then offense is always better than defense. You need to pay attention that in a Spirit battle, the person who attacks first always has a greater chance of winning, so I will teach you offense first."

He held out his hand, making a fist, "The reason why you can infuse Spiritual Power into the opponent's body when you punch is not the Strength of the fist itself, but that you have a clear desire to attack and a strong desire to knock down the opponent. Your Spirit therefore responds to your will.

And when you have enough Spiritual Power, this effect will occur."

Saying that, he patted the back of his fist with his other hand, "The fist acts as a medium. Using a knife, a sword, or anything else, even just energy field contact, is not much different. Ultimately, it is still your will and your belief that are at play.

Of course, beginners have insufficient Spiritual Power, so having a medium of contact is best. In addition to physical harm, this can also effectively strengthen a person's confidence."

Chen Chuan couldn't help but nod. When fighting Jian Cheng Sheng , the opponent's knife was broken by him, but it still caused harm to him even without contact. This must be the reason.

But if the knife is intact, then cutting down with the momentum may increase the Strength of the invasion. Even if the Spirit impact does not cause harm, the momentary impact can cause the body to slow down, and the knife can take the opportunity to cut down and form a kill.

Teacher Xue said, "I will now teach you a "technique of power," called "Soul-Shaking Hammer." Spiritual Power is emitted through the eyes, voice, and even the energy field, without the need for direct contact, so that the Spirit can be fully utilized in battle."

Saying that, his eyes suddenly lit up.

Chen Chuan was prepared and immediately collected his mind. Then he felt a Thought come over, transmitting the usage secrets and training methods of this "technique of power" completely.

After Teacher Xue waited for him to receive it, the light in his eyes slowly dissipated, and he said, "If you practice well, even if you don't hit others, the Spirit momentum will impact their hearts and minds in advance, which can directly deter the enemy and weaken their fighting spirit.

And when you practice to a relatively skilled level, within your energy field range, ordinary people or ordinary Martial Artists can basically be shaken by your Spirit, or be Influenced. In severe cases, they will directly lose their minds.

And when you practice to a deep level, you can even disrupt the opponent's Boundary Token energy field signal and make yourself or others around you not be monitored by the energy field.

But I must remind you that if you succeed in the future, do not use it indiscriminately, because some Field Entities can protect them, or even counter your Spirit, so you must use it with caution in uncertain or unconfident situations."

Chen Chuan responded seriously: "Teacher , I will remember your reminder."

Teacher Xue nodded in satisfaction, stood up, and said, "Wait for me." He went outside and, after a while, brought two pots of green plants with broad and fat branches and leaves and placed them in front of him.

"These two plants were transplanted from the Convergence Zone and adapted to the environment here, but they still retain some of the characteristics of the Convergence Zone. They are more sensitive to people's Spiritual Power and energy field. The Strength you use can be directly demonstrated. Try it first."

Chen Chuan said okay, he slightly adjusted his breathing, and then, according to the method he had just taught, concentrated and looked at this green plant.

After a while, the branches and leaves of the green plant suddenly shook on their own and began to tremble violently. The broad and fat leaves finally curled up into a ball, looking like a child squatting there holding its head.

Teacher Xue said, "Does it feel a bit like a child? Hey, this is a kind of deception and disguise. This thing can sense the weak side of a person's Spirit and imitate it, thereby reducing harm."

He emphasized, "But Spirit defense can sometimes be very cruel. You must not be deceived by external appearances and some inner entanglements; otherwise, you may be the one who is invaded and killed."

Chen Chuan couldn't help but nod.

Teacher Xue looked at the green plant, "You took about three or four breaths to take effect just now. This time is too long in battle, but only long-term condensing and training of Spirit can produce Strength. After you adapt, you can gradually shorten the time.

But if it is unavoidable, you can strengthen the power by consuming Steady Spirit."

Chen Chuan said, "I understand."

Teacher Xue smiled and said, "Okay, now that you know the attacking Skills, I will teach you the defending method next. This Skill is called "Empty Heart Seal'."