The next day, Yuan Jin had fully recovered and was ready to resume his training. The morning light shone on his face, bringing renewed energy after the intense battle he had endured. Beside him, Aether stood calmly, observing him with a watchful gaze.
"Are you truly recovered?" Aether asked, her voice gentle yet firm.
"Of course," Yuan Jin replied while stretching his body. He felt fresher and more energetic than before.
Aether nodded. "You should meditate to reconnect all your meridians and gradually release your spiritual energy," she advised wisely.
Without hesitation, Yuan Jin sat cross-legged on the ground. Closing his eyes, he focused his mind on the flow of energy within his body. Slowly, he felt his spiritual energy circulating smoothly once more, flowing through each meridian that had previously felt stiff and blocked.
The wind blew gently around him, creating a peaceful atmosphere. As time passed, Yuan Jin became more immersed in his meditation, feeling a new strength coursing through him. All the pain and exhaustion disappeared, replaced by energy that was stronger and more stable.
After a while, Yuan Jin opened his eyes. A small smile formed on his lips. "Finally, my body feels stronger than before," he said with satisfaction.
Aether nodded, seemingly pleased with Yuan Jin's progress. "Of course. If you're injured and have no medicine to heal yourself, you can use meditation as a natural healing method. It is the best technique for a cultivator," she explained.
Yuan Jin looked at Aether with respect. "Alright, thank you for your guidance," he said sincerely.
Aether gave a faint smile. "Now, let's begin training. There is still much for you to learn," she said, her eyes shining with enthusiasm.
Yuan Jin clenched his fists, ready to face the tougher training ahead. He knew this was just the beginning, and he would continue to grow stronger.
After ensuring that his body had fully recovered, Yuan Jin stood tall with enthusiasm. Aether gazed at him sharply, as if assessing how much Yuan Jin had improved after his long meditation.
"Good, now we can start more serious training," Aether said as she stepped forward.
Yuan Jin nodded firmly. "I'm ready."
Aether gave a faint smile before raising her hand. In an instant, pure spiritual energy began to flow around them, creating an overwhelming pressure in the air. Yuan Jin felt his meridians tremble, as if forced to adapt to Aether's incredible energy.
"The first training is spiritual energy control," Aether said. "A true cultivator not only possesses great energy but must also be able to control it with precision. Otherwise, immense energy could backfire."
Yuan Jin nodded, understanding Aether's point. He began gathering his spiritual energy, letting it flow from within his body to his palms. A faint blue light appeared around him, indicating the flow of energy starting to take shape.
"Good, but that's not enough," Aether said. "You must be able to transform that energy into a more stable form."
Yuan Jin furrowed his brow, trying to grasp Aether's instructions. He directed his spiritual energy, attempting to shape it into a compact sphere of light. However, the energy kept vibrating and almost shattered each time he tried to control it.
Aether let out a small sigh. "Control your breathing. Focus your mind, and don't let the wild energy take over you. You must control the energy, not the other way around."
Yuan Jin took a deep breath. He tried to calm his mind, allowing his spiritual energy to flow more naturally. This time, he felt a balance in the energy's flow. The unstable blue light sphere now began to take a more solid form.
Aether gave a faint smile. "That's better. Now, try to maintain that form for as long as possible."
Yuan Jin exerted all his concentration. Sweat began to form on his forehead, but he persisted. Seconds passed, and finally, the sphere of light remained stable in his grasp.
Aether nodded in satisfaction. "Good, you're starting to understand the basics. Now, try attacking me with it."
Yuan Jin looked at Aether with slight hesitation. "Are you sure?"
Aether crossed her arms over her chest. "Don't worry. Attack me with all your strength."
Without further hesitation, Yuan Jin hurled the energy sphere toward Aether. The blue light shot forward at high speed, carrying significant power. However, with just a simple movement, Aether raised her hand and stopped the energy sphere effortlessly. In an instant, the energy vanished in her palm.
Yuan Jin was shocked. "That… how did you stop it so easily?"
Aether smiled. "It's all about control. Spiritual energy is not just about power but also about how perfectly you can manipulate it."
Yuan Jin clenched his fist. "Then teach me how to do it."
Aether chuckled. "Good. I like your enthusiasm. Now listen carefully, because this training will be harder than you can imagine."
The next training session began, with Yuan Jin determined to master his control over spiritual energy until he reached perfection.
To be continued...