After sitting down, Chen Chuan slowly emptied his mind, calming the chaotic thoughts. Then, he began to gather and focus his spirit, little by little.
When Teacher Xue had demonstrated it for him, it was incredibly smooth, entering a state of empty, serene clarity in an instant. But when he tried it himself, he felt pulled in every direction, surrounded by endless distractions that left his mind in turmoil.
'If I took out the High Heaven Jade Core right now, wouldn't that let me quickly stabilize my heart?'
He quickly suppressed the thought. He knew it arose precisely because he possessed the item; the more obstacles he encountered, the stronger the urge would become.
The purpose of the Refining Method was precisely to subdue and rein in these impure and untamed thoughts, to make one's mind steadfast, clear, and singular. Only after succeeding in this could he delve deeper into his cultivation.
