Lesson

"Hiss."

"How long has he even been out there?"

"There are actually this many monsters downstairs?"

"Did he kill everything downstairs in one go?"

A chorus of irrepressible gasps erupted, followed immediately by a flurry of incredulous discussion.

Everyone's gaze instantly converged upon the seven crystals.

Shock, longing, curiosity, and a faint, underlying fanaticism spread silently through the crowd.

Lin Yi walked over to a cleared round table and gently placed the seven Spirit Radiance Crystals he was holding onto it.

A gray luster rippled across the polished surface, forming a small focal point that seemed to contain infinite possibilities.

"Everyone, let's discuss other matters later. There is something more important to do right now. Chen Yu."

Lin Yi turned his gaze toward Chen Yu, who was still immersed in excitement. "Help me set up the phone. Position it to face me and this pile of crystals."

He took a deep breath, suppressing the exhaustion in his body.

"Now, while the network is still functioning, we need to hurry and record this video."

"Right, right. Let's get to the important stuff first."

Chen Yu responded, and soon, he had the phone set up, the lens aimed steadily at Lin Yi and the "spoils of war" before him. He then gave Lin Yi a firm nod, signaling that he could begin.

Lin Yi adjusted his stance slightly, then looked straight into the lens, his gaze seemingly piercing through the screen to reach the countless corners where people were struggling in despair.

"Fellow citizens, my name is Lin Yi, an ordinary student who just finished the college entrance exam. The person in that combat video just now was me."

He turned slightly to the side, allowing the lens to capture the mighty yet damaged, blood-stained Dark Armor he wore.

"This armor was a graduation gift from a friend. It was originally just a cosplay prop, but I never expected it to become life-saving equipment."

Lin Yi's voice carried a hint of complexity. "Until today, I, like everyone else, thought the world was peaceful and secure."

His gaze refocused on the lens, his tone turning heavy.

"Then, the disaster descended. The authorities call it the Abyss Tide. As for the monsters I encountered, because of their appearance and habits, I have temporarily named them Abyss Wolves."

"Based on my two experiences fighting them, these monsters not only look like wolves but also possess wolf-like habits. They use tactical coordination, they scout, they call for companions, and likewise, they feel fear and will flee."

Lin Yi briefly introduced the habits of the Abyss Wolves he had discovered and the precautions for dealing with them.

"Furthermore."

Lin Yi pointed to the pile of crystals on the table.

"After killing an Abyss Wolf, its corpse turns to ash, but it leaves behind these gray crystals. I was lucky; the first time I killed two Abyss Wolves, I obtained two crystals."

He picked up one of the gray crystals and displayed it to the lens.

"One of them contained a cultivation method called the Basic Source Energy Guidance Technique. I spent some time barely understanding and learning it."

Immediately after, he picked up another crystal with a slightly different shape.

"The other crystal contained an energy block known as a Level 1 Source Energy Crystal. Using the knowledge gained from the guidance technique, one can absorb it and attempt to cultivate Source Energy."

At this point, Lin Yi paused, as if recalling the sensation of that violent power scouring his body.

"The process was extremely painful, but the result... you saw it at the end of the video."

"I have mastered the basics of Source Energy."

He raised his right hand, and a blue glow lit up his fingertips.

"The power of Source Energy is beyond my imagination!"

Lin Yi's volume rose sharply. "It not only significantly strengthens the body and forms powerful attacks, but if cultivated to a high level, it can even increase one's lifespan! Although I have only just entered the path of Source Energy and am merely a beginner, I believe this is very likely the key to our survival in the Abyss Tide, and even the key to fighting back against those monsters."

"I suspect that when monsters appearing in other places are killed, they may also drop similar crystals! Inside, there might be cultivation techniques, energy crystals, or other resources." Lin Yi's voice carried a strong sense of urgency. "But no matter what it is, time is life. The sooner you master Source Energy, the greater your hope of survival!"

He took a deep breath, placed the crystal back on the table, leaned forward slightly, and looked serious.

"Next, I want to share some key difficulties I encountered while practicing this Basic Source Energy Guidance Technique and the solutions I discovered. I hope this helps friends who have obtained similar crystals avoid taking unnecessary detours."

Lin Yi's explanation began.

He did not recite the obscure and profound terminology from the guidance technique; instead, he used the most straightforward method to break down and explain the core difficulties of the technique, such as the perception of Source Energy particles, the initial construction of internal guidance circuits, and the subtle coordination between intent and energy flow.

"The hardest part is the first step: perceiving those extremely weak Source Energy particles drifting in space."

Lin Yi closed his eyes slightly, as if sensing Source Energy, then opened them again. "The description in the guidance technique is very vague. My experience is to find a relatively quiet environment, try to sink your intent deep into the center of your brow, imagine it as a warm vortex core, and use patience to capture that extremely subtle, tingling sensation, like the warmth of a winter sun..."

Everyone in the hall stared at Lin Yi without blinking, trying hard to memorize his words, whether they understood them or not.

Ye Qingyu pursed her lips, quickly recording keywords on the back of a menu. Although she didn't understand, she was still trying hard to grasp every word.

Zhou Yuxuan was even whispering Lin Yi's words to himself, his eyes flashing with excitement.

When explaining how Source Energy constructs basic circulation circuits within the body, Lin Yi even raised his finger, slowly tracing diagrams of key nodes and flow paths in the air.

"When Source Energy is initially condensed in the body and you attempt to release it for an attack, the key lies in the coordination between the concentration of intent and the instantaneous burst."

Lin Yi's voice was very serious. "Don't think about releasing all your energy at once; that will only cause your fingers to explode. You must first concentrate your intent—control as much as you can perfectly—then condense it at the tip of your finger. Imagine it as an extension of your will, and then... like pulling a trigger, release it instantly."

"The force must be fierce, and your intent must be resolute!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously made a pointing gesture into the air.

Although there was no blue radiance at his fingertips, it still projected a sharp, imposing aura that made Chen Yu, who was standing directly opposite him, instinctively shrink his neck.

The explanation came to a pause, and Lin Yi's expression turned even more solemn, carrying a hint of warning.

"Finally, one extremely important point!"

He picked up a crystal representing a Source Energy Crystal, his gaze sweeping across the camera lens and then over everyone in the hall. "The process of absorbing this energy crystal is extremely painful! That feeling is like having countless red-hot steel needles darting through your body, tearing at your muscles and nerves."

Everyone had witnessed what Lin Yi looked like when he absorbed a Source Energy Crystal, and being reminded of it now, they couldn't help but change color slightly.

"Therefore, before deciding to absorb it, you must be fully prepared!" Lin Yi's voice was heavy. "Ensure you are in a safe environment, preferably with someone guarding you. Adjust your breathing and mindset; you must have the resolve to endure immense pain! And furthermore—"

He paused, his tone becoming incredibly grave. "Once you begin the initial absorption, you must never stop halfway! As mentioned in the Guidance Technique, once a Source Energy Crystal is activated and absorbed, it is like a reservoir with its floodgates opened. If you force an interruption, the energy inside will not obediently wait for you; it will only dissipate violently and uncontrollably within your body. At best, you will be severely injured; at worst, you will explode and die!"

After a moment of silence, Lin Yi finally let out a breath. "Everyone, that is all I know for now."

He took one last look at the camera. "I hope this helps everyone. If you can, please help share this with more people."

Having finished, Lin Yi nodded gently toward Chen Yu.

Chen Yu immediately pressed the stop button. He looked at Lin Yi's exhausted yet determined face on the phone screen and the pile of crystals emitting a mysterious gray glow behind him, letting out a long sigh of relief as he realized his palms were covered in sweat.

He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and asked Lin Yi:

"Brother Yi, once I add the combat footage to the beginning, I can send it out. Also, should I use my account to post it? You know, I still have quite a few followers."

"Of course. Even if you hadn't mentioned it, I would have asked for your help. To spread this quickly, my blank account just won't do." Lin Yi first smiled and patted Chen Yu lightly, then pointed to the pile of crystals. "Hurry and get it done. Soon, we'll have to arrange these things."