Celestial Human Diagram-Chapter 56 - 47: Transformation

In the training room, Chen Chuan began another attempt at the Breathing Technique.

But today was completely different from before. The coordination between his breathing and his body was perfect. It was no longer a struggle to mobilize his senses; instead, everything flowed smoothly and unimpeded.

However, this wasn’t true success yet, because his body showed no signs of the qi oscillation that Cheng Zitong had personally demonstrated that day.

He recalled carefully. When Cheng Zitong guided him through the sensation, it had seemed to originate from a single point in the body, then slowly spread to the rest, eventually diffusing throughout his entire frame and triggering a resonance in all his Mutated Organizations, and even his body itself.

That single point was the source, the "Breath Acupoint." It was the breath of one acupoint that initiated, the qi of one breath that moved.

From beginning to end, Cheng Zitong had never explained this in concrete terms. But through the sensation from that day, Chen Chuan had come to understand it naturally. And this self-realization was far stronger and more profound than any verbal explanation.

’Knowing is one thing, but actually doing it requires my own control and discipline. This part is just as difficult.’

He looked at his Second Self. As his breathing guided him, dense, phantom-like signs appeared on it every time. But these signs were chaotic and lacked any pattern.

This meant that although his breathing could stir various parts of his body, it was still fragmented and unsystematic. The Breathing Method of Qi Breathing might be different from the Basic Breathing Technique, but it surely needed to be unified into a single whole.

But unlike the Basic Breathing Technique, it wasn’t as simple as just controlling his strength. He needed to use a single spot—a "Breath Acupoint"—as the starting point, expanding from there bit by bit to integrate everything.

He remembered that Cheng Zitong seemed to have started from his Dantian. That spot was likely also the future source for exerting Power.

’But it’s probably not a fixed point. Everyone is different. Any spot should be able to serve as the origin point for exertion. That way, I won’t be overly restricted.’ This was his own understanding, and he prepared to act on it.

He first tried to use his Dantian as the main Breath Acupoint. This wasn’t too difficult for him, as he could use the phantom-like signs on his Second Self as a reference for constant correction.

And so, with each inhale and guiding exhale, he gradually incorporated the rest of his body. The ripples were small at first, but as his breathing propelled them, their range steadily expanded.

Cheng Zitong had been watching from the side, occasionally sipping tea from his thermos. Seeing this, he suddenly sat up straight and stared intently at Chen Chuan.

After using his Dantian as the Breath Acupoint to cause his entire body to vibrate, Chen Chuan didn’t stop. He began trying other spots as starting points. With the phantom-like signs as a reference and his enhanced bodily control, this step went surprisingly smoothly. After succeeding in one spot, he immediately moved on to the next.

As he established more and more Mutated Organizations as Breath Acupoints, these organizations seemed to reawaken, resonating in unison. Gradually, a strange rhythm emerged from his breathing.

Cheng Zitong involuntarily stood up in astonishment. He walked closer, placed a hand on Chen Chuan’s back, and completely relaxed to feel it. After just a moment, his own breathing was drawn into a slight, sympathetic vibration.

He glanced at Chen Chuan a few more times, thinking in amazement, ’Did he really comprehend a deeper level of "Transformation" on his own? Excellent. Truly excellent.’

He didn’t disturb him further, simply taking two steps back and waiting patiently to the side.

The day passed just like that.

Chen Chuan finally stopped the breathing exercise. He felt incredibly comfortable all over, but when he looked outside, he was surprised to see it was already evening.

He was taken aback. ’Is it that late already?’

Just then, Cheng Zitong’s voice rang out, "Not bad. You’re quite the student. You’ve achieved a preliminary grasp of the Breathing Method of Qi Breathing."

Chen Chuan looked over. "Teacher Cheng?" He thought for a moment, then gave Cheng Zitong a slight bow. "Thank you for your care, teacher."

For the past few days, whenever he practiced the Breathing Technique, Cheng Zitong had always been by his side, watching over him. He could guess that this time was no different—the teacher had waited from morning until evening. He was deeply grateful.

Cheng Zitong said, "Let me see... From the day you started practicing until today, it’s been exactly nine days. Nine days... you’re quite fast. All that medicine wasn’t for nothing."

Chen Chuan asked, "Teacher Cheng, how long does it usually take to master the Breathing Method of Qi Breathing?"

Cheng Zitong replied, "According to the academy’s records, the fastest was about five days. There’s only one such case. But there are probably even faster ones nationwide. The rest of the quicker ones are around your pace, about eight to ten days. The slower ones can take anywhere from a few months to a year and a half. But that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re poor learners; it could also be due to their instructor."

Chen Chuan deeply agreed. His ability to master it at this speed was not just due to his own efforts; Cheng Zitong’s care and flexibility were indispensable. He truly was a responsible and dedicated teacher, and not rigid at all.

After a moment’s thought, he asked, "Teacher, does the speed at which one masters the Breathing Technique affect subsequent training?"

Cheng Zitong waved his hand. "It doesn’t really decide anything. It just shows how quickly a student adapts. Fighting Skill requires you to master many different and scattered things. You can’t conquer the world with just a single talent."

"Besides, no matter what you’re learning, the higher you go, the harder it gets, and the smaller the gap between people becomes. Where you all end up in the future won’t be decided by these few days. A little earlier or a little later makes no real difference."

Chen Chuan nodded in understanding. "Teacher Cheng, does this mean I can officially start learning about Power now?"

Cheng Zitong said, "Correct. Since you mastered the Breathing Technique quickly, we can move on to cultivating Power earlier. This will allow your Mutated Organizations to grow in a truly orderly manner."

"However, you’ve only just succeeded. You need to balance work and rest, and you also need to consolidate your achievement. It just so happens that the next two days are the school’s break. I’ll give you tomorrow off to take care of your personal matters. You’re a local from Yangzhi City, right? You haven’t been back since school started, have you? Go home and see your family. Your teacher here can also relax a bit and prepare your next training curriculum."

Chen Chuan said, "Thank you, Teacher Cheng."

Cheng Zitong clapped him on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You’re such a polite and courteous student. Oh, right, your neighbors have come looking for you a few times. You’ll be spending the next three years together. Now that you’re free today, go get in touch with them. Relax a little while you’re at it."

"Okay," Chen Chuan agreed.

"Then it’s settled. I’ll come find you the day after tomorrow."

"Teacher, I’ll see you out."

"Ah, no need, no need. Honestly, you kids... I’m off."

After Cheng Zitong left, he didn’t go home to rest. Instead, he went straight to the administration building. Along the way, everyone he saw greeted him warmly, and he responded with a smile.

Arriving at the office of the Recruitment and Preparation Department, he tapped on the door and said with a smile to Master Gao inside, "Manager Gao, got a cup of tea for me in here?"

Master Gao glanced at him. "In the cabinet. Get it yourself."

Cheng Zitong didn’t stand on ceremony. He walked over, took out a tin of tea, and looked at it. "Oho, Da Bai Feng. You’re generous, Manager Gao."

Master Gao said, "Can’t act too generous in front of the school’s number two steward. Just say what you want to say. Don’t beat around the bush. I’m busy."

Cheng Zitong said, "It’s about that student. Don’t you want to hear about it? Where are the other two? Let’s talk once they’re here."

Master Gao didn’t waste words. He picked up the receiver, dialed an internal number, and said, "Have Yue Hong and Bian Feng come to my office."

A short while later, Yue Hong and Bian Feng arrived at the office. Seeing the two men, they greeted them, "Master Gao, Manager Cheng."

Master Gao said, "Sit down and listen to him." Yue Hong and Bian Feng exchanged a look and sat down to the side.

Cheng Zitong straightened his posture, cleared his throat, and said, "Senior Brother Gao, you asked me to be Chen Chuan’s instructor. Well, today I’m here to report on his progress."

Yue Hong said with a smile, "Not bad, Manager Cheng. Results in just nine days."

"Ah, it wasn’t me. It’s mainly down to the student himself." Cheng Zitong coughed. "Under my guidance, student Chen Chuan has achieved a preliminary grasp of the Breathing Method of Qi Breathing. Next, he can begin training in Power."

Yue Hong was quite surprised. "Nine days? That’s really fast. I don’t recall many in the records being that quick, right?"

Bian Feng said in a low voice, "It seems the upper limit of his Mutated Organizations is very high. He needs to master Power as soon as possible, or the impact on him will be too great."

"Exactly. I came today to discuss with you all..." Cheng Zitong’s expression turned serious. "What his future direction should be, and which type of Power he ought to cultivate."

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