Chapter 27: The Light of the Divine Realm

Chapter 27: The Light of the Divine Realm

Suye went to other teachers' offices and asked about the preparatory materials for all the classes tomorrow before heading to the classroom.

"Is everything alright?" Holt asked.

"Everything's fine, I'm doing great!" Suye replied.

"What did you need from the teacher?"

"You'll know before school ends."

"Oh." Holt felt relieved.

During the last class, Niedern appeared on the podium and said, "Everyone, follow me outside. The meditation class will be on the lawn." He then walked out.

The students, who had been cooped up all day, were thrilled at the prospect of an outdoor class and quickly followed him out.

"Finally, it feels like Plato's Academy. I heard that when Plato first established the academy, he would teach while walking!"

"Yes, that's the Plato's Academy we aspire to."

"Don't get carried away. If Master Plato had to teach hundreds of students, he couldn't have done it while walking. It's not like herding sheep."

Suye followed the group to a quiet patch of grass.

Niedern stood in front of everyone and said, "Find a spot to sit wherever you like. The purpose of this class is not to teach you meditation but to guide you through the experience. I know some of you have already been introduced to meditation, but I still want you to follow my instructions."

The students sat down according to their seating arrangements in class.

Palos still sat next to Suye, sitting tall and proud like a swan.

Suye glanced at her, feeling that she seemed even more confident than usual, as if she had everything under control.

"Looks like she has mastered meditation..."

Suye also looked at Luo Long, who appeared equally calm and composed.

Most of the students were very excited.

Suye opened his notebook and looked at Niedern.

Niedern said, "Before we begin meditation, I will block your vision and prevent you from speaking. This is to enhance your experience. If you encounter any issues during meditation, raise your hand, and I will assist you."

"Now, everyone find a comfortable position to sit in. Remember, sit, don't lie down. This is a meditation class, not a sleep class."

Many students laughed.

"You might be fortunate enough to see the stars during this meditation, and there may be several or dozens of cracks in the sky, emitting light. Don't be afraid; these are the barriers between realms. Although you haven't taken the basic magic class yet, you should have heard that our world can be called the Human Realm, while the realm where gods live is called the Divine Realm. The Divine Realm is the birthplace of gods, so it harbors immense power."

"The origins of those cracks vary; some say they are remnants of divine battles, others believe Prometheus left them for humanity. Regardless, the light emanating from those cracks is the power of the Divine Realm. Our goal in meditation is to enter the light and absorb its power. Warriors can continuously refine their divine bloodlines and maintain long-term contact with the divine light through their bloodlines, absorbing power continuously. Mages, however, lack divine bloodlines and can only absorb power during meditation."

"If anyone sees the divine light, don't panic or get overly excited. Focus on sensing the light and find the one that attracts you the most. The divine light varies in distance from us, and Master Thales said that the farther the light, the stronger and more dangerous it is. If you are confident in your talent, choose the farthest light you can reach, but bear in mind the significant risks involved. If you lack confidence, choose the nearest light. While many people use the closer lights, they are much safer."

"Of course, you can also choose lights that are neither too close nor too far. Ultimately, the decision is yours. If you cannot decide, it's best to wait until you learn more or consult a teacher before making a choice."

"Most of you may not see the divine light today, but don't worry. With continuous practice and learning, you will eventually find your own divine light! Any questions now?"

Curious students began asking questions.

Suye glanced at Holt.

Holt, accustomed to such looks, immediately understood and said, "Actually, I've been practicing meditation for two years, but I've never seen the divine light."

"Don't lose heart. With hard work, you'll definitely become an apprentice!" Suye encouraged.

"I hope so," Holt replied.

Suye listened to the lecture while jotting down key points, not recording every word.

After a while, Teacher Niedern said, "Alright, everyone find a comfortable position to sit in. Now, I will use magic to seal your mouths and eyes."

Suye was filled with anticipation, eager to see if the meditation techniques he learned would work in this world.

If they did, his meditation efficiency would be at least twice that of ordinary students!

Niedern, dressed in gray robes, raised his right hand and moved his index finger slightly. A green emerald ring on his finger emitted a pale green light, instantly enveloping the entire area.

Suye's vision turned pitch black, and his throat and mouth lost sensation.

Even though he was prepared, he still felt a slight pang of panic.

This was his first experience with the power of magic.

"I see someone is nervous. Don't worry; we're still sitting on the grass, and I won't leave you. Now, imagine yourselves on a sandy beach on an autumn afternoon. Warm sunlight falls upon you, and the sand is soft and fine. Across from us is the azure Aegean Sea, with seagulls calling softly, a gentle breeze blowing, and the salty scent of the sea lingering in your nostrils. Soft waves lap against the shore, making a soothing sound..."

As Niedern guided the meditation, Suye felt a slight resistance within himself.

There are many ways to meditate. After studying mindfulness in psychology on Blue Star, Suye spent a weekend turning off all electronic devices, refusing to communicate with anyone, and experimenting with various meditation techniques at home.

There were visualization or external object meditation methods, such as mountain meditation, starry sky meditation, lake meditation, snow sweeping, and fish swimming.

There were emotional meditation methods like loving-kindness meditation.

There were self-awareness meditation methods involving the five senses, including tactile, visual, auditory, olfactory, and gustatory meditation, as well as barefoot walking meditation.

And there was the basic breathing meditation.

Suye tried dozens of meditation methods but ultimately found that visualization techniques had no effect on him.

After repeated deliberation and drawing on relevant knowledge, Suye finally understood that different people have different "perception models" of the external world. Not only do their meditation methods vary, but even their definitions of meditation differ.

Through constant experimentation, Suye discovered that the most suitable meditation method for him was related to the body, such as sensory meditation, barefoot walking meditation, and full-body scan meditation.

In the end, Suye chose the most fundamental breathing meditation technique, combined with full-body scan meditation.