From Fanwu to Xinghai

Chapter 50 The Path of Psionic Power

In the days that followed, Lin Chen began to learn about psionic mechs from Lin Yuan.

In the armory of Yanhuang Pass, several decommissioned psionic mechs are preserved. These are relics left over from the era of continental conquest; although they are no longer functional, their structures remain intact.

Lin Yuan led Lin Chen to disassemble, assemble, and analyze each device one by one.

"The core of the psionic mech is this psionic core."

Lin Yuan pointed to the circular device on the chest of a wrecked mecha and said.

"It can absorb and store the spiritual energy between heaven and earth, and then convert this spiritual energy into the power of the mech."

"Theoretically, as long as the psionic core remains intact, the mech can operate indefinitely."

Lin Chen leaned closer to observe.

The psionic core was about the size of a human head, its surface covered with densely packed runes. A faint light flowed between the runes.

"What are these runes?" he asked.

"Guiding runes," Lin Yuan said. "Their function is to stabilize the flow of psionic energy and prevent core overload."

"Three hundred years ago, the main reason why psionic mechs were phased out was the immaturity of rune technology. The psionic cores of the mechs frequently overloaded and exploded, causing the users to die needlessly."

"Later, rune technology made breakthroughs, greatly improving the stability of the mechs. But by then, cultivators' power had already reached its peak, making the psionic mechs somewhat redundant."

"Until the Dark Blade Pavilion appeared."

Lin Yuan's tone became heavy.

"They somehow found ancient runic texts and developed a new generation of psionic mechs."

"These mechs are more stable, more powerful, and more!"

He paused.

"They found a way to mass-produce Foundation Establishment stage spiritual consciousness."

Lin Chen's pupils contracted slightly.

"Mass production of spiritual consciousness?"

"That's right." Lin Yuan nodded. "Human consciousness cannot be copied; this is common knowledge in the cultivation world. But the Dark Blade Pavilion has found a way to extract the consciousness of deceased cultivators and then seal it within a spiritual energy core."

"Each psionic core is equivalent to the spiritual consciousness of a Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"In other words, they can produce an unlimited number of 'Foundation Establishment stage' mecha warriors."

Lin Chen felt a chill.

If this is true, then the Dark Blade Pavilion's ambitions are far more terrifying than he imagined.

Imagine, a thousand, ten thousand, or even a hundred thousand Foundation Establishment stage mechs.

Such power is enough to sweep across the entire continent.

"Is there a way to crack it?" he asked.

Lin Yuan remained silent for a moment.

"have."

"But it's difficult."

"The psionic mech has three core weaknesses."

Lin Yuan began his explanation.

"First, the psionic core."

"If the core is destroyed, the mech will cease operation. However, the core is encased in thick iron armor, making it difficult to damage with ordinary attacks."

"Second, the rune array."

"While the guiding runes are stable, they also have their limits. If struck with overwhelming force, the runes will temporarily malfunction, causing a brief period of chaos in the mech."

"Third, the manipulator."

"Although the mech's consciousness is sealed within its core, its combat power still depends on the pilot's skill. If the pilot's weakness can be found, a weaker force can overcome a stronger one."

As Lin Chen listened, he analyzed the situation in his mind.

Both the first and second weaknesses require powerful attacks.

But the third weakness...

"Uncle," he suddenly spoke, "you said the spiritual consciousness is sealed in the core, so how does the controller command the mech?"

Lin Yuan gave him an approving look.

"Good question."

"Although the consciousness is sealed, it still maintains a connection with its controller. This connection is achieved through a process called 'psychic resonance.'"

"The operator issues commands through a specific rune array. These commands are transmitted to the mech's core in the form of psionic energy, and then executed by the core."

"This process takes approximately 0.3 seconds."

0.3 seconds.

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.

For ordinary people, 0.3 seconds is just a blink of an eye.

But for cultivators, those 0.3 seconds are enough to determine life or death.

"If we could interfere with the psionic resonance..." he murmured.

"That's right." Lin Yuan nodded. "Disrupting psionic resonance is the most effective way to deal with psionic mechs."

"How do I do it?"

Lin Yuan took out a jade slip from his bosom.

"This is an ancient talisman."

"It took me ten years to find the method for making it from an ancient ruin."

"Its name is: Psionic Interference Talisman."

Lin Chen took the jade slip and placed it on his forehead.

A flood of information rushed into his mind.

That's the complete method for making a psionic interference talisman, as well as the techniques for using it.

"Thank you, Uncle."

"You're welcome," Lin Yuan said. "This was originally meant for you."

"Your father also researched psionic mechs back in the day. He said that although they were crude, they contained a completely new way of thinking."

"What's the thought process?"

"Human-machine integration."

Lin Yuan's gaze deepened.

"A cultivator's power originates from within themselves; this is common knowledge in the cultivation world. But psionic mechs have opened a new door, using external forces to enhance combat power."

"If we could combine the technology of psionic mechs with the power of cultivators..."

"What will happen?"

"Theoretically, it's possible to create a completely new way of fighting."

"The cultivator's power is amplified through a psionic device and then fed back to the cultivator."

"In this way, a cultivator's attack power can be increased several times, or even dozens of times."

Lin Chen's eyes grew brighter and brighter.

He suddenly remembered Chen Xuanfeng.

Although Chen Xuanfeng possessed profound cultivation, he was unable to unleash his full power due to the approaching end of his lifespan.

If there were a way to enhance combat power without sacrificing lifespan...

"Uncle," he asked, "can the technology of psionic mechs be used on humans?"

Lin Yuan was taken aback.

"What do you want to say?"

"I'm thinking, if we could somehow transfer the spiritual energy from the spiritual energy core into a cultivator's body..."

"Then the cultivator can increase their combat power without consuming their own spiritual energy."

Lin Yuan's pupils contracted slightly.

"you mean……"

"I'm thinking about Uncle Chen," Lin Chen said. "His lifespan is almost over, but he's still a master of the Spirit Cultivation Realm."

"If there were a way for him to fight using psionic powers instead of consuming his own lifespan..."

"He might live a few more years."

Lin Yuan fell silent.

After a long silence, he finally spoke:

"Your father also mentioned this idea."

"He studied it for many years, but never succeeded."

"Because there is a crucial problem that cannot be solved."

"What's the problem?"

"The efficiency of psionic energy conversion."

Lin Yuan said, "The spiritual energy generated by the spiritual energy core is completely different in nature from the spiritual power within a cultivator's body."

"If spiritual energy is forcibly introduced into a cultivator's body, it can cause damage to their meridians at best, and demonic possession at worst."

He paused.

"Unless a method can be found to convert psionic energy into spiritual power that cultivators can directly use."

Lin Chen lowered his head and fell into deep thought.

Psychic energy is converted into spiritual power...

Suddenly, he remembered something.

Dimension.

The Law of Dimensions.

In the forbidden area of ​​the Qingyun Sect, he had come into contact with the power of the dimensional rift. That power was incredibly mysterious, seemingly capable of transforming any form of energy.

If the laws of dimensionality could be applied to psionic conversion...

"Uncle," he looked up, his eyes gleaming, "I have a way."