Origin Power Configuration
"No, you can condense it into whatever you want," Li Daoyi.
"However, it's important to ensure this Configuration serves two functions."
"What function?" Shen Heng asked.
"One is that the Origin Power must flow smoothly into this system, and the other is that the Origin Power must be drawn out of this system smoothly," Li Daoyi.
"This..."
Shen Heng was speechless for a moment, only feeling that this cultivation was really real.
He had originally thought there would be a fixed requirement, such as condensing Golden Core or a Nascent Soul.
The result told him that as long as he ensured the newly absorbed Origin Power could be integrated into the system, and then ensured that Origin Power could be drawn out of the system, everything would be fine.
"Won't this affect my future cultivation?" Shen Heng asked.
"It won't have any immediate impact, but your considerations aren't entirely unreasonable. So I suggest you create a relatively open structure that's easy to adjust, making future adjustments easier," Li Daoyi.
There won't be any impact for the time being? Hmm, because the highest cultivation level right now is only the Sixth Tier?... Shen Heng paused for a moment, then asked:
"Can this Configuration be adjusted after it's been Configuration?"
"Yes, the Configuration is inherently part of the Origin Power within the body. Its existence is merely to help us manage the Origin Power, so it can only be adjusted," Li Daoyi said with a smile, then added.
"Of course, this is due to the excessive amount of Origin Power within the body, which needs to be circulated in an orderly manner."
"Therefore, we usually cannot directly dismantle the original Configuration and replace it with a new Configuration."
"But we can take it slowly."
"First, construct a new form on the side, then gradually guide other Origin Power to the new Configuration, and finally remove the original Configuration."
"This completes the Configuration transformation."
Shen Heng paused for a moment, then asked, "Daoist Master, what form did you condense into?"
Li Daoyi did not specify what form he had constructed, but instead said:
"Currently, the most common shapes include vortex, furnace, and sword shapes, and there are even complex Configuration such as the Bagua diagram and the chaotic egg."
"There is no strict distinction between superior and inferior Configuration; it mainly depends on how they are applied."
"Those with furnace-like structures are extremely powerful in terms of Origin Power output, and can mobilize Origin Power with great efficiency to maximize the power of their moves."
"However, the downside is that it puts a greater strain on the body and consumes a higher amount of Origin Power, significantly shortening the time one can sustain combat compared to others of the same level."
"The other type, the vortex type, is the most balanced. Neither its absorption nor its output is particularly strong or weak, making it the most standard Configuration."
"In short, you need to build it according to your own fighting style, and pay attention to balancing the relationship between the input and output of Origin Power."
Shen Heng nodded slightly, pondering what Configuration he should use.
Seemingly knowing what Shen Heng was thinking, Li Daoyi, "Don't overthink it. The Origin Power is the same Origin Power; the only difference is in Origin Power's absorbed and outputted. In other words, it manifests as a different fighting style."
"Just choose one that suits you. If all else fails, creating a vortex-like Configuration is also a good option, and it's easy to change it later."
Shen Heng nodded slightly. After a brief moment of thought, he asked another question:
"By the way, since practicing visualization techniques allows one to attempt breakthroughs without going to headquarters, why not just release visualization techniques like the Heavenly Cycle Breathing Technique and the Five Animal Fist directly for people to practice?"
"Mental power is different from the Heavenly Cycle Breathing Technique and the Five Animal Fist," Li Daoyi.
"Your mental strength is slightly better, but that only means you react a little faster."
"But these things definitely require a lot of your time to accomplish."
"Therefore, compared to techniques like the Heavenly Cycle Breathing Technique and the Five Animal Fist, which can directly enhance strength, the visualization method is not very effective."
"That breakthrough?" Shen Heng asked.
"Do you still remember Zhang Chenguang?" Li Daoyi.
Zhang Chenguang? The Instructor Zhang from the simulation training program at the training camp?... Shen Heng recalled for a moment and said:
"Do you remember him? Was it related to him?"
"Yes, his ability can help people simulate the tasks involved in a breakthrough, and it can also temper one's mental strength," Li Daoyi.
"With his assistance, you don't need to have previously practiced visualization techniques to achieve a breakthrough."
"After the breakthrough, the sudden increase in Origin Power will stimulate both the body and mind, leading to corresponding growth and meeting the minimum requirements for maintaining the Fourth Tier."
Is this... taking a shortcut?... Shen Heng subconsciously thought to himself.
"Of course, that doesn't mean visualization is useless," Li Daoyi continued.
"Visualization, which enhances mental strength, is also one of the essential techniques to learn in the later stages."
"You don't need to use mental power as a means of attack, but you must have the ability to resist mental attacks."
"Not to mention, the application of some abilities in the later stages also greatly tests mental strength."
"Such as this incident in your Linhai."
Even if your abilities and rank meet the requirements, you still need extremely high mental strength.
"That way, you can handle events with a very wide scope."
Shen Heng nodded slightly.
He thought of the scope of Sound Wave Imaging that was many times smaller than his hearing range.
He recalled that it was only after his breakthrough in mental power that he was able to visualize images in his mind for the first time through sound waves.
Therefore, mental strength directly determines the depth and breadth of one's abilities.
"Alright, after saying all that, I just wanted to tell you that the Origin Crystal from headquarters, along with a mental defense combat technique, will be sent to you together. You can just focus on your breakthrough in Linhai," Li Daoyi.
"Yes, I understand," Shen Heng replied.
The two chatted for a while longer before ending the call.
Looking at the straight road ahead, Shen Heng murmured, "The Configuration..."
He was pondering what form of Origin Power circulation hub he should construct.
He thought of the Origin Power that had been flowing within his body; perhaps a vortex-like Configuration of the same type would be more suitable for him?
Or perhaps, to construct a tree-like structure, since I have been constantly cultivating my control over Origin Power.
Or perhaps a furnace-type weapon? It seems possible to enhance one's sonic attacks through high-quality Origin Power output.
I always feel like I can find something that suits me for every type of person, so in that case...
While Shen Heng was pondering, Li Daoyi put down his phone on the other side.
He looked up at the already dark sky, and then couldn't help but laugh.
"I wonder what kind of Configuration that kid will come up with..."
As he said, there are no significant differences between the different Configuration; the main difference lies in their fighting styles.
However, the absence of significant differences does not mean there are no differences at all.
The efficiency of absorbing and outputting Origin Power differs.
Headquarters has also been looking for a Configuration that is highly efficient in both absorbing and outputting Origin Power.
"Principal, the monthly exam ranking battle over there is about to begin!" a staff member shouted from the side.
"Okay, okay, don't rush me, it'll be over soon!"
Li Daoyi waved his hand impatiently.
He stood up, casually straightened his rather disheveled Daoist robe, and then slowly walked outside.