Chapter 581: Integration of Fields, Perfection of Order
The new semester has officially begun for over a week now, and for many students, it remains a relatively uneventful day; perhaps many are just beginning to shake off the remnants of holiday syndrome.
Even so, many students still have not escaped the shadow cast by players.
This matter has even been on the rise within the Extraordinary Academy.
Those reporters from the news club who survived the earlier incident at the hotel express the difficulties they faced in surviving, denouncing the ugly faces of those players.
Even ordinary students who clearly have not experienced anything still seem to act as if they have gone through it themselves, creating a sense of impending crisis as if the sky is falling, and this… is the academy network.
On such a “mundane” day, many Extraordinary Witches occasionally glance towards a certain direction of the Witch Academy, clearly awaiting something that has yet to happen.
Even the uninformed witches noticed a small issue today: the information presented by the Earth Vein Identification Technique attached to the Great Knowledge Seed has decreased. However, for them, it is not considered a serious matter.
Witches have long lifespans, and since the emergence of the Great Knowledge Seed to now, no significant dependency phenomenon has occurred among people or witches.
For those witches who do not keep up with outside events, a little inquiry would reveal the gist of things. Those who are in the know would enthusiastically inform her that today… is the day Xiao Han is maintaining and updating the Great Knowledge Tree.
As for how long it will last, no one knows.
In the new laboratory.
The laboratory prepared by Principal Mei for me and the group of Witch Sisters is extremely well-equipped, to the point where many witches, including myself, feel a bit out of place.
After all, we have never fought such a wealthy battle before. However, it is easier to transition from frugality to luxury. Given that we only need to adapt to this extent, everyone soon gets accustomed.
Clearly, today is crucial for all present witches, yet everyone is preoccupied with their own tasks.
This does not indicate a lack of cooperation spirit.
Rather, as the owner of the Great Knowledge Tree, it is only I who can perform the next operations, and regarding the various preparations for the Great Knowledge Tree, everyone has already shared information in the Knowledge Tree. One could say that the presence of the Great Knowledge Tree has changed the nature of our collaboration.
There are no longer constraints on superficial interactions and communications, and it is even more efficient than mainstream inter-consciousness communication spells.
If previously I only had an idea, a thought of wanting to unify extraordinary power and informational resources through the power of knowledge, I had yet to figure out how to proceed.
But now I understand how to go about it.
The key point lies in the unification of the embryonic form of the field and order.
While my current embryonic form of the field might be described as Body Cultivation Heart Realm, this is not entirely accurate; it also contains the powers of the two Great Spellbooks.
Previously, my thinking was too limited, and my understanding of the so-called fields was lacking. The same goes for field realization; the main contradiction lies in focusing solely on the two Great Spellbooks and Body Cultivation powers, both of which could independently shape the fields. However, the situation I am now encountering is more complex and has been inadvertently defined by myself as a kind of “hodgepodge” half-finished product.
This is the main issue I face.
My current abilities cannot accommodate the embryonic form of the field shaped by three powers far beyond cognitive understanding.
“Chaos” is the primary reason.
If I took on the role of an “experienced person,” things would become much simpler.
The kind-hearted witch sisters’ “tips” regarding field-related knowledge have filled in many gaps in my understanding, so my theoretical comprehension of fields is now frighteningly strong.
Thus, from my current perspective, regarding these as a natural whole makes everything seem simple.
What I ultimately need to do can be distilled down to a single task.
Since the three power systems have inadvertently merged, there must be a connection between them, and I only need to unify the orders derived from the three.
The manifestation of this order is the power of knowledge.
My current goal is to perfect the Great Knowledge Tree, but perfecting the Great Knowledge Tree is not my only objective. As the saying goes, plans can’t keep up with changes; goals are merely a direction for my efforts, not shackles that restrict my development.
I suddenly realize that unifying the order of the embryonic form of the field seems to be my foremost concern.
With the resolution of this issue, the work of perfecting the Great Knowledge Tree will naturally fall into place.
To achieve the unification of order, a foundational structure is necessary; only with a solid foundation can other matters be discussed.
And what forms the framework of order?
The embryonic form of the field.
What is the basis of the embryonic form of the field?
Body Cultivation Heart Realm, which is the sixth sense of Body Cultivation—Heart Sense.
The two Great Spellbooks are clearly not foundational; after all, I have not fully grasped either of these two Great Spellbooks, let alone the so-called field realization. So the realization of the field can only stem from the power system of Body Cultivation, while the powers of the two Great Spellbooks play other roles within it.
And this role must be significant!
Otherwise, how could the manifestation of order shown within the embryonic form of Body Cultivation possibly relate closely to the power systems of the two Great Spellbooks?
After all, Body Cultivation gives a very brutal impression due to its cultivation path, and Body Techniques are even more purely focused on killing skills…
But I cannot be misled by this stereotype; I am a Self-Awakened Body Cultivation practitioner, and the power of Body Cultivation has not been affected by Body Techniques, thus it is more pure.
Of course, perhaps the “purity” in my understanding may be seen as unorthodox in the eyes of other Body Cultivation experts?
As I gradually deepen my understanding of Body Cultivation, I am also starting to shed my cognitive biases.
What I consider the training of the five senses is not the entirety of Body Cultivation; rather, it is just one category of it.
However, the training of the five senses is integrated into various methods of Body Cultivation training, so when it is presented independently, it may seem… quite strange.
Perhaps this method of training only fits someone like me who has not been influenced by other training methods in their pursuit of Self-Awakened Body Cultivation…
Thus, Body Cultivation does not necessarily require “fighting and killing” for me; everyone walks different paths.
When I clearly distinguish myself from others, I need to define the path that I have taken. Defining something is an anchoring of understanding the unknown in life. It can indicate a new direction or potentially lead one into a pitfall.
Eliminating… or rather, suppressing cognitive bias, will be a road I must travel at this moment.
The unification of the order of the power of knowledge and the Heart Sense can only rely on my own coordination.
Returning to the essence of the problem, the Heart Sense is the sixth sense, independent of the five senses. The Heart Sense allows me to gradually perceive the “heart voice” of life; of course, this “heart voice” needs quotation marks—this is not a mind-reading ability, nor any spell ability, but a pure perception.
Perceiving another’s heartbeat, sensing the contraction of their muscles, feeling the pulsation of their bl**d, using a perception independent of the five senses to understand and resonate…
Gradually, I can also sense the emotions of others—joy, anger, sorrow, happiness, hatred… very faint, yet very clear.
Whether the body operates or emotions fluctuate, these can actually be perceived through the five senses. However, this is based on a combination of the five senses and cognitive factors along with conditioned reflexes, leading to a kind of “composite perception.”
For instance, one can use “hearing” to perceive sounds and then understand that it is a heartbeat; or use “sight” to observe changes in another’s expressions and analyze their laughter.
Yet now, the Heart Sense operates through another independent perception, bypassing complex analysis to comprehend the reactions of the life being observed, and it is far less likely to be misled.
Then, the Heart Sense directly inherits concepts of heartbeat, emotions, etc., obtained from “composite perception,” transforming into the sixth sense.
Thus, the emergence of the sixth sense has not caused me much trouble; in fact, I’ve adapted quickly.
And what is the Heart Realm?
The Heart Realm is also a perception of self by the Heart Sense, a mental realm constructed from self-awareness.
It is also known as the realm of Body Cultivation.
It is a force within Body Cultivation power systems, similar to Body Cultivation vital energy, often referred to as “mental power.” However, regardless of the name, it is merely a term.
This notion appears similar to when I first experienced Self-Awakened Body Cultivation, but because of this, Self-Awakened Body Cultivation makes it easier to walk the path of Body Cultivation and awaken perceptions beyond the five senses—this is undoubtedly true.
Describing “Heart Realm” using concepts I currently understand means constructing order within my own heart.
After I decided to build my future power system centered around the Great Knowledge Tree, this recognition influenced my inner order, such that the power of knowledge subsequently came to life after the creation of a dual tree structure.
Countless coincidences came together to form this miracle, as if none could be missing.
The so-called “external manifestation of Heart Realm” is precisely the embryonic form of the field, relying on my inner order to manifest outwardly, thus reshaping external order.
Thus, enhancing the Body Cultivation field requires continually strengthening my inner order’s firmness.
This feels somewhat akin to… idealism.
However, the so-called idealism is merely a definition, only useful for description and aiding understanding, but it is by no means the truth.
However, understanding it this way makes it clear why those with simple minds train tirelessly in martial arts, believing their fists can break everything, enabling them to continually grow stronger.
Because this faith reinforces the order within their heart, and their fists represent everything in their cognitive order.
Although were I to evaluate it, this type of Body Cultivation could be seen as “taking shortcuts,” it is nonetheless a way of delving into the extraordinary, and one must wonder what response the extraordinary grants through this approach.
I also begin to understand why Body Cultivation is often called brainless; because… under such order, the more brainless one is, the more of a shortcut it becomes, but ultimately, that shortcut has its limits.
Thus, this is the reason why extraordinary power mastered without thinking cannot travel far.
However, I cannot be so brainless; in fact, I am quite rational and constantly seek understanding and exploration.
Perhaps this is one reason why the order of my Body Cultivation Heart Realm aligns with the power of knowledge.
Now.
Clarifying the foundation, insight into order, the preliminary preparations are complete, and what follows will be a massive undertaking.
Achieving the unification of order!
At this point, the essence of the Great Knowledge Tree reflects within the field, and the power inherent to spell forms unfolds in the manner of the field.
Everyone present is not surprised by my actions; they simply set aside their tasks for the moment, fixing their gaze on the main body of the Great Knowledge Tree, their eyes shimmering with excitement.
At this moment, the Witch Academy once again bore witness to a spectacle; no matter how it is described, words seem inadequate.
It rose mightily to touch the heavens.
This is naturally not the limit of the Great Knowledge Tree, but merely the limit imposed by the Witch Academy’s surrounding structures.
At this moment, the students nearby, witnessing such a spectacle, immediately exclaimed in awe.
Such a sight is rarely seen even within the Witch Academy.
The sudden appearance of this tree instantly touched the hearts of those who had previously seen it.
Seeing this tree again, especially in such a complete form, this sense of grandeur makes one feel remarkably insignificant.
Not long after, all the students received a temporary notification sent via the academy system on their phones.
『Extraordinary Academy Temporary Notice』（Click to view）
Looking at this announcement released by the academy system, many students understood roughly what had happened. It turns out this is a normal phenomenon of academic research conducted by the instructors—though not very common, higher-grade senior witches have experienced similar situations.
However, most of their experiences involved explosions, extraordinary energy leaks, or extraordinary species losing control and injuring people.
This is their first time witnessing such a magnificent phenomenon, standing above the Witch Academy, the flowing power making one’s mind dizzy, yet it does not diminish their pursuit of beauty.
Many students directly used this as a backdrop to capture their daily photos, documenting their wonderful lives and sharing them on the academy network.
However, those who know the truth were left completely shocked!
Of course, they know whose power this tree belongs to, but they did not expect that the other party would so brazenly cause such a significant impact within the academy, even… the academy issued a temporary notice to help her mitigate unnecessary troubles…
What kind of talent must it take to be regarded and favored so highly by the academy?
They do not understand, nor will they ever understand, and ultimately, they can only express a sigh of admiration.
Meanwhile, in another place.
“Is this the commotion created by that Xiao Han you mentioned?”
“Yes, she is truly a genius, isn’t she?” The one speaking is naturally Mei Linde, and the other person she is chatting with is the academy head who has recently made an appearance.
“I do not deny that.”
“Then you acknowledge it… right? Without her, the process of repairing the main world’s ruins would likely be stuck at this point.”
“I visited that Qi Observation Technique auxiliary instrument… Poor craftsmanship.”
“Poor craftsmanship accomplished the most important work, that’s enough, isn’t it? Perhaps you should accept some fresh ideas; you’ve been called an antique by other witches. Don’t you realize that?”
“Hmph…”
“By the way, recently, Xiao Han created a very fascinating spell with what is deemed the most useless Great Spellbook, the Enlightenment Meditation Technique, specifically designed for old antiques like you. Want to give it a try?”
“Specifically for me? That’s quite a bold claim; you should stop joking. Recently, the main world has gotten messy because of you all; perhaps you should think about the troubles we’ll face once it gets successfully repaired.”
“Troubles? What troubles? It’s always us witches who create trouble for other races.” Mei Linde said nonchalantly, then shifted her tone, “But really, are you not going to try that spell? The Enlightenment Meditation Technique… Perhaps you’ll find it interesting, and… before long, this spell will be made into a spellbook and widely promoted among witches.”
“You’re taking it this seriously?”
“Yes, so… Selina Palitz Scholar, want to give it a try? I believe, with your scholarly rigor, you’d be interested in such a spell being massively promoted, even if only to question it.”
Selina hesitated for a moment but ultimately spoke up in compromise.
“Alright… then I’ll give it a try.”
