Chapter 38 Changes in Nature, Shocking the Five Academies
Yu Yuanchen, under the Alias "Yu Chen," had settled comfortably into his role as a practical combat lecturer at Thunder Academy.
He did not become slack or arrogant because his own strength far exceeded that of an ordinary Soul Emperor; on the contrary, he was extremely diligent and responsible.
His teaching style was completely different from traditional instructors who merely read from textbooks and emphasized only the power and release speed of Martial Soul Abilities.
He focused more on guiding students to "understand" their own Soul Power and Martial Soul Abilities.
"Releasing the Thunder Dragon Claw is not just about injecting Soul Power. Try to feel the speed and density of the Soul Power as it surges through your Meridians, and think about how to fine-tune it so that the Dragon Claw's piercing power is stronger or its range is wider?"
"When facing a defensive opponent, should your lightning ball strike directly, or should you try to find the weak point in their defense, or perhaps use a series of low-power lightning balls to interfere and disrupt their rhythm?"
He encouraged students to make various seemingly "unorthodox" attempts, even personally stepping into the arena, suppressing his cultivation to spar with the students, and guiding them in practical combat on how to use Martial Soul Abilities more flexibly and efficiently.
This novel and highly effective teaching method quickly won the respect and affection of the students, and the reputation of "Teacher Yu Chen" spread rapidly among the lower and Intermediate students of Thunder Academy.
During the teaching process, Yu Yuanchen also came into contact with a wide variety of students.
Although Thunder Academy primarily focused on orthodox, masculine lightning, the continent was vast, and there were always some students with mutated Martial Souls or special Physiques.
He met a student whose Martial Soul was a "Shadow Lightning Leopard," whose lightning attribute leaned towards yin-softness and stealth, possessing strong paralysis and Spiritual interference effects, which were completely different from the violent nature of orthodox lightning.
There was also another student whose Martial Soul was a "Lava Lightning Lizard," in whose lightning was mixed a trace of scorching flame energy, with a destruction method that leaned more towards continuous burning and explosions.
These special cases were like lightning flashing through the darkness, giving Yu Yuanchen great inspiration.
He carefully observed and recorded the subtle differences in the operation of these students' Soul Power, analyzing the similarities and differences between their Soul Power nature and orthodox lightning.
"Lightning is not only about destruction and violence. The yin-softness and stealth of the Shadow Lightning Leopard, and the scorching explosion of the Lava Lightning Bird, all indicate that there are different 'nature' biases within the lightning attribute."
Yu Yuanchen's conception became increasingly clear, "Then, since the lightning attribute can be differentiated internally, does it mean that an attribute can also, through Acquired guidance and learning, simulate or even master certain 'natures' or 'characteristics' of other attributes?"
This thought took root and sprouted in his heart like a seed.
After nearly a month of observation, teaching, and the accumulation of his own insights, he felt the time was ripe.
On this day, he solemnly submitted a research report titled "Preliminary Concept and Research Proposal on the Nature Transformation of Soul Power Attributes" to the higher-ups of Thunder Academy, including Dean Lei Dongtian and several senior Soul Douluo and Martial Soul Saint level research Elders.
At the beginning of the report, he threw out a shocking viewpoint:
"The Spirit Master's world has always clearly divided attributes; lightning-attribute Soul Masters study the violence and penetration of lightning, while water-attribute Soul Masters pursue the softness and versatility of water, as if the attribute naturally determines its power characteristics. However, is the power of attributes really so distinct and insurmountable?"
He cited examples within the academy such as the Shadow Lightning Leopard and the Lava Lightning Bird, pointing out that there was already a differentiation of nature within the lightning attribute.
Furthermore, he proposed his core theory:
"I believe that so-called attributes are more like a basic 'tendency' or 'label' of energy, rather than a solidified shackle. Soul Power itself possesses extremely strong plasticity. Through Acquired learning, imitation, and deep control, it is entirely possible for a Soul Master to guide their own Soul Power to simulate certain 'nature transformations' of other attributes within a certain range."
He gave examples: "For instance, the lightning attribute generally possesses the nature of violence, penetration, and paralysis; the water attribute generally possesses the nature of softness, fluidity, and permeation. But this does not mean that lightning-attribute Soul Power cannot, through special operation methods and Spiritual guidance, simulate the'soft and nourishing' nature similar to the water attribute, perhaps usable for healing or nourishing Meridians? Conversely, can water-attribute Soul Power also simulate the 'penetration' or 'paralysis' of lightning? Can the fire attribute simulate the 'heaviness' of earth? Can the wind attribute simulate the 'violence' of fire?"
In the report, he elaborated in detail on the concept of "Nature Transformation," distinguished between "Attribute Essence" and "Nature Manifestation," and initially conceived possible research directions, including but not limited to: detailed observation and recording of the Soul Power characteristics of Soul Masters of different attributes, experimental methods for attempting to guide one's own Soul Power to conduct nature simulation, and the Soul skills innovation and application that might be brought about by Nature Transformation, etc.
The logic was rigorous and the organization clear; although many ideas were still bold hypotheses, the forward-looking and pioneering nature displayed was shocking!
This report caused a huge uproar among the higher-ups of Thunder Academy!
Upon first reading, several Elders only felt it was a fantasy and scoffed at it.
But as they read deeper, especially with the examples within the academy and the rigorous logical deduction listed by Yu Yuanchen, the contempt on their faces was gradually replaced by shock and deep thought.
Dean Lei Dongtian read it three times, slammed the table, and a terrifying light burst forth from his eyes: "A Genius! No, this is the idea of a freak Genius! If this research project succeeds, it will overturn the existing cognitive boundaries of Soul Master combat and even Cultivation!"
A Soul Douluo Elder specializing in Soul Power theoretical research trembled his beard and muttered: "Attribute barriers... can they really be broken? If one can truly master multiple nature transformations, even if it is just a simulation, what kind of terrifying improvement will a Soul Master's adaptability and combat power receive?"
After intense discussion, the higher-ups of the academy finally unanimously determined that the "Soul Power Attribute Nature Transformation" project proposed by Lecturer Yu Chen had epoch-making significance!
Its conception was not a castle in the air; it had real-world case support, was logically self-consistent, and was worth pouring resources into for in-depth research!
However, problems followed.
The classics and experience accumulated by Thunder Academy were almost entirely concentrated on the development of the various characteristics of the lightning attribute itself; information regarding the basic nature of other attributes was extremely scarce.
To verify and advance this project, it was necessary to obtain detailed information on the four attributes of wind, fire, water, and earth, especially core knowledge regarding their Soul Power characteristics, operational laws, and nature manifestations.
"Relying solely on the strength of my Thunder Academy, it is difficult to support such a grand project." Dean Lei Dongtian said in a deep voice, "This project concerns the future of the Spirit Master's world and is not the private business of a single family or academy. I propose inviting the Four Element Academies—Divine Wind, Blazing, Heavenly Water, and Rock—to participate in this research together! The proposer and leader of the project—Lecturer Yu Chen—shall serve as the general director of the research!"
This decision once again caused some debate.
Letting such a young, inexperienced "Soul King" lecturer lead such an important project involving the cooperation of the five major academies was unprecedented.
But Dean Lei Dongtian overruled the objections: "This project originated from Yu Chen's thoughts; no one understands its core ideas better than him. Furthermore, observing his teaching, his thinking is meticulous and he is good at guiding; he will definitely be competent!"
Finally, Thunder Academy sent formal official letters to the other Four Element Academies, attaching an abridged version of Yu Yuanchen's research report.
As expected, this official letter stirred up an even greater storm in Elemental City than it had within Thunder Academy!
When the higher-ups of Divine Wind Academy, Blazing Academy, and Heavenly Water Academy first heard of it, their reactions were identical to those of the Thunder Academy Elders, going from skepticism to shock, and then to unprecedented attention.
They keenly realized that once this project achieved a Breakthrough, it would have a far-reaching impact on the entire Spirit Master's world, especially for academies like theirs that specialized in a single attribute!
As for the Rock Academy, which was in a delicate situation, after receiving the official letter, internal intense disagreement arose.
The conservative faction led by the old Dean believed that participating in such pioneering research might enhance the academy's prestige and strengthen independent capital to resist the annexation by the Elephant Armored Academy.
Meanwhile, those who had been infiltrated by the Elephant Armored Academy secretly obstructed it, believing this was a conspiracy by Thunder Academy, intending to steal the core secrets of each academy.
However, with the active mediation of Thunder Academy and the clear support and willingness to participate from the other three major academies, the old Dean of Rock Academy finally withstood the pressure and decided to participate in the cooperation.
After several rounds of tense negotiations, the five major academies finally reached an agreement: to establish the "Elemental Nature Transformation Joint Research Group," with each academy providing nature transformation information related to its own attribute that did not involve the most core secret teachings, as well as some outstanding students and teachers as research subjects and participants.
The research location was set at Thunder Academy, with the project proposer, Lecturer "Yu Chen," serving as the leader of the research group, fully responsible for formulating the research direction and advancing the specific work!
When the news spread, the entire Elemental City was in an uproar.
A young, unknown lecturer from Thunder Academy had actually leaped to become the core figure affecting the five major academies?
Yu Yuanchen (Yu Chen) stood in front of the window of his new office at Thunder Academy—which was also the temporary headquarters of the joint research group—looking at the bustling scene of Elemental City outside the window, the corners of his mouth curling into an imperceptible arc.
The plan was progressing smoothly according to his conception.
By borrowing the power of the five major academies to collect detailed information on the four major attributes of wind, fire, water, and earth, and using this as a foundation to deduce and simulate the corresponding nature transformations, he could assist in completing his conception of tempering his internal organs.
This was more than a hundred times faster than him fumbling alone.
A transformation that would sweep through Elemental City and perhaps even affect the future development direction of Soul Masters had quietly begun in the hands of this young "group leader" who had hidden his true identity and purpose.
And the path for him to temper his internal organs and explore the true meaning of lightning had finally found the best assistance.
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