Pretending to be a genius starts with the civilization advancement assessment.

Chapter 26 Lesson

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"How long have they been gone?"

"There are so many monsters downstairs!"

"Did they kill everyone downstairs in one go?"

A suppressed gasp of surprise rang out, followed by incredulous discussions.

Everyone's attention immediately focused on the seven crystals.

Shock, longing, curiosity, and a hint of fervor spread silently through the crowd.

Lin Yi walked to a cleaned-out round table and gently placed the seven Spirit Crystals he was holding on it.

The gray light flowed across the smooth tabletop, forming a small spot of light that seemed to hold infinite possibilities.

"Everyone, we can talk about other things later. There are more important things to do now, Yu."

Lin Yi turned his gaze to Chen Yu, who was still immersed in excitement, and said, "Help me set up my phone so that it faces me and these crystals."

He took a deep breath, suppressing his physical exhaustion.

"Now, while the network is still working, let's hurry up and start recording the video."

"Yes, yes, let's take care of business first."

Chen Yu responded and quickly set up his phone, steadily pointing the camera at Lin Yi and the pile of "trophies" in front of him. He then nodded vigorously to Lin Yi, indicating that they could begin.

Lin Yi slightly adjusted his posture, then looked directly into the camera, his gaze seemingly piercing through the screen and reaching into countless corners struggling in despair.

"Fellow countrymen, my name is Lin Yi, an ordinary student who just finished the college entrance examination. The person in that battle video just now is me."

He turned slightly to the side, allowing the camera to pan to his imposing yet damaged and blood-stained dark armor.

"This armor was a gift from my friend to help me get into college. It was originally just a cosplay prop, but I never expected it to become a life-saving piece of equipment."

Lin Yi's voice carried a hint of complexity, "Just before today, I, like everyone else, felt that the world was peaceful and tranquil."

His gaze returned to the camera, and his tone became very heavy.

"Then, disaster struck, which the authorities called the Abyss Tide. And the monsters I encountered, because of their appearance and habits, I will temporarily call them Abyss Wolves."

"Based on my two experiences fighting these monsters, they not only look like wolves, but also possess wolf-like behaviors. They have tactical coordination, they will probe, they will call for their companions, and they will also feel fear and run away."

Lin Yi briefly introduced the habits of the Abyss Wolves that he had discovered and the precautions for dealing with them.

"also."

Lin Yi pointed to the pile of crystals on the table.

"After killing the Abyss Wolves, their corpses will turn to ash, but they will leave behind these gray crystals. I was lucky; I got two crystals on my first two Abyss Wolves."

He picked up a gray crystal and showed it to the camera.

"One of them contained a cultivation method called the Basic Source Energy Guidance Technique. It took me some time to barely understand and learn it."

Then, he picked up another crystal that was slightly different in shape.

"The other crystal contains an energy block called a Level 1 Source Energy Crystal. Using the knowledge gained from the Guiding Technique, you can absorb it and try to cultivate Source Energy."

At this point, Lin Yi paused, seemingly recalling the sensation of that violent force washing over his body.

"The process was very painful, but the result... you saw it at the end of the video."

"I have a basic grasp of source energy." He raised his right hand, and a blue light shone from his fingertips.

"The power of source energy is beyond my imagination!"

Lin Yi's voice suddenly rose, "It can not only greatly strengthen the body and form a powerful attack, but when cultivated to a high level, it can even increase lifespan! Although I have only just entered the source energy realm and am just a beginner, I believe that this may be the key to our survival in the Abyss and even to fighting against those monsters."

“I suspect that when monsters appearing in other places are killed, they may also drop similar crystals! They might contain cultivation techniques, energy crystals, or other resources.” Lin Yi’s voice was filled with a strong sense of urgency. “But whatever it is, time is life. The sooner we master the source energy, the greater our chances of survival!”

He took a deep breath, placed the crystal back on the table, leaned forward slightly, and looked serious.

"Next, I would like to share with you some key difficulties I encountered while practicing this basic source energy guiding technique, as well as the solutions I figured out. I hope this can help friends who have obtained similar crystals to avoid some detours."

Lin Yi's explanation began.

Instead of simply reciting the obscure and esoteric terms from the guidance technique, he used the most straightforward approach to break down and explain the core difficulties of the guidance technique in detail, such as the perception of source energy particles, the initial construction of the guidance circuit in the body, and the subtle coordination between intention and energy flow.

"The most difficult part is the first step: sensing those extremely faint energy particles that are floating in space."

Lin Yi closed his eyes slightly, as if sensing the source energy. He then opened his eyes. "The description in the guidance technique is very vague. In my experience, find a relatively quiet environment, try to sink your mind into the depths of your brow, imagine that it is the core of a warm vortex, and patiently try to capture that extremely subtle, tingling sensation, like the warm winter sun."

Everyone in the hall stared intently at Lin Yi, trying their best to memorize what he was saying, regardless of whether they could understand it or not.

Ye Qingyu pursed her lips and quickly jotted down keywords on the back of the menu. Although she couldn't understand the words, she was still trying her best to comprehend each one.

Zhou Yuxuan was repeating Lin Yi's words in a low voice, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

When talking about how the source energy builds a basic circulation loop in the body, Lin Yi even raised his finger and slowly sketched a diagram of several key nodes and circulation paths in the air.

"When the source energy is initially condensed in the body and an attempt is made to release it externally, the key lies in the coordination of mental concentration and instantaneous burst."

Lin Yi's voice was very serious, "Don't try to release all your energy at once, that will only make your fingers explode. First, concentrate your mind, see how much you can perfectly control, then condense it into a point on your fingertip, imagine it's an extension of your will, and then, like pulling a trigger, release it instantly."

"The force must be fierce, and the will must be resolute!"

As he spoke, he subconsciously made a pointing gesture.

Although there was no blue light at the fingertips, it still gave off a sharp aura, causing Chen Yu, who was facing it, to subconsciously shrink his neck.

As the explanation came to an end, Lin Yi's expression became even more solemn, even carrying a hint of warning.

"Finally, and this is very important!"

He picked up a crystal representing the source energy crystallization, his gaze sweeping across the camera and then over everyone in the hall. "Absorbing this energy crystal is an extremely painful process! The feeling is like countless red-hot steel needles shooting around inside your body, tearing your muscles and nerves."

Everyone had witnessed Lin Yi's appearance when absorbing source energy crystals, and when reminded again, their expressions changed slightly.

"Therefore, before deciding to absorb it, be sure to prepare!" Lin Yi's voice was heavy. "Make sure you are in a safe environment, preferably with someone guarding you. Adjust your breathing and mindset, and be prepared to endure immense pain! And..."

He paused, his tone extremely solemn, "Once you begin the initial absorption, you absolutely cannot stop halfway! The guidance technique mentioned that once the source energy crystal is activated and absorbed, it's like a reservoir with its floodgates opened. If you forcibly interrupt it, the energy inside won't obediently stop and wait for you. It will only uncontrollably and violently dissipate within your body, causing serious injury at best, and death by explosion at worst!"

After a moment of silence, Lin Yi finally let out a breath, "Everyone, that's all I know for now."

He glanced at the camera one last time, saying, "I hope this is helpful to everyone. If possible, please help share it with more people."

After saying that, Lin Yi nodded slightly in Chen Yu's direction.

Chen Yu immediately pressed the stop button. He looked at Lin Yi's tired but determined face on the phone screen and the pile of crystals behind him that emitted a mysterious gray light. He let out a long sigh of relief, feeling that his palms were sweaty.

He hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and asked Lin Yi:

"Brother Yi, after I add the battle video to the beginning, I can post it. Or should I use my account to post it? You know, I do have some fans."

“Of course, even if you hadn’t asked, I would have asked for your help anyway. If we want to spread this quickly, my blank account won’t do.” Lin Yi smiled and patted Chen Yu lightly. Then, he pointed to the pile of crystals. “Get this done quickly. We’ll be arranging these things later.”

(End of this chapter)