Chapitre 46: 46. Ariel the teacher. [2]
"Divinities are the powers. In simple words, divinities are not something normal cultivators or body refiners can deal with. But we can.
But for now, let us move to the next step and that is building logic and meditation.
We need to build your foundation sooner than anything else."
Ariel once again clapped her hands.
She had effectively avoided the questions about sin and virtues.
The surroundings slightly changed as a river and the sound of chirping birds was added.
"Now Neel, sit down in a lotus position.
We will do our first meditation and it is a simple focus technique."
Ariel did not wait for Neel's reply and sat on the ground while facing Neel.
"This is not the second form but a work we will be doing to make our future easier."
Neel sat down and closed his eyes.
"Breathe naturally and focus on your breathing.
Inhale~
Hold…
Exhale~"
Ariel guided Neel.
It was a simple focus meditation.
But Neel was not able to concentrate.
The sound of the surroundings, the flowing water of the river, chirping birds, and wind passing through the leaves of the trees.
Naturally, he lost focus from his breathing.
Ariel's sweet scent and sweet voice were diverting his focus.
Clap-
"You survived for the first one minute but you lost after that."
With a clap, Ariel snapped Neel out.
"Mortal body is just like this when told to focus on breathing your conscious mind will start to distract you from your initial goal.
Do you get it? Can you tell me some solutions for this?"
Ariel asked as what Neel did was a common thing.
Let it be any mortal, their conscious mind will always tell them the things they don't need to know at the moment.
This is the truth.
If told to simply sit, the person will get bored easily and start playing with their hands, tapping on the seat, etc, etc.
This was normal.
If told to remain silent then their mind will automatically make them speak with someone, hum a song, etc, etc.
The main reason why Ariel chose to work on Neel's foundation was the same. Although he has completed the first form, even mastering it, he still did not possess any cultivation.
The reason why Lucy and Amanda requested him to awaken many times, was the same. The information which the two will give him, will anger, disgust, and enrage him.
But he will need the power to back up his actions in the future.
The current Neel can easily beat up any human on the earth, but the same cannot be said for the other planets like Hestia.
In a world where strength is everything, you need an iron fist to rule your authority.
"…"
Neel pondered for quite some time to think of an answer to Ariel's question.
"I think-…"
"Can we do it again?"
Before Ariel could consider Neel's defeat, he asked her to repeat the actions and the meditation.
"Ok~"
But she decided to give him another chance.
***
An hour passed.
Ariel was pleasantly surprised.
She had even increased the intensity of the sound, scent, and wind and changed the weather to a rough one.
A wind storm was going to take place in some time.
The reason Neel was able to hold his focus was plot armor- ahem!
No, it wasn't!
It was the ability, [Determination]
The moment the meditation started,
'Breath in... hold... breath out…..'
He thought only about breathing.
While his eyes were closed, he was able to feel his breath tickling.
He envisioned his lungs filling with air, then holding it, and then losing out the air.
A simple yet effective answer to Ariel's questions with his actions.
When the conscious mind distracts you from the given task, you simply give tasks related to your work to your mind.
To simply put, he made his conscious mind focus on all of the five senses while putting his focus on breathing. All the things he sensed, felt, tasted, and did were only related to breathing.
And to his help, his ability of [Determination] came in handy.
***
'So he has the answers huh?'
Ariel thought when she noticed the focused Neel.
He did not answer her question verbally but rather he answered it with his actions.
'I better not fall for him.'
Ariel's face was flushed red.
The reason? Neel.
The first man in all of her life that has caught her interest and attention.
He did not have any battle experience, combat prowess, or ability to defend against divinities… yet.
Yes. Ariel believed that Neel will be the one who will help her and her master and master's friend to break the stalemate they were in.
They needed a male, who can complete all the 68 forms and help these three to complete the last form.
'I better not hurry.'
Ariel shook her head.
She was somewhat aware that Neel was taken, and rushing his growth can affect his future.
Once any person completes all the 69 forms, they will be as strong as if not stronger than the primordials themselves.
But the same can't be said for the absolutes so she cannot compare herself with them. As they differ in prowess.
'One thing at a time.'
Ariel thought. She should not rush things and also should not let the small amount of success get hung on.
Although she was happy and proud of Neel's progress, it was not even the tip of the iceberg yet.
'I should get stricter from now on.'
Ariel decided and her demeanor started changing.
***
Neel felt the sudden change in the air.
It was chilly and his survival instincts were shouting to run away.
It was a deadly feeling like a storm was brewing in front of him.
Neel's breathing which eventually became long and smooth was now haggard and rough.
"Stop."
A seductive yet authoritative voice spoke.
"Although you answered with your actions, your actions afterward were that of a coward."
Ariel's stern voice resounded in Neel's head.
"If I've told you to breath, then you have to breath. You trusted your instincts but not the person who gave you the task."
Ariel kept speaking.
"You've accepted me as your teacher, so there was no point in you breaking your focus. Let it be a storm, tsunami, or even the end of the planet. As long as I don't order you to stop you have to continue working."
'I didn't want to use that method, but If he always followed his instincts, he will only ask for trouble.'
Ariel thought and said.
"I will have to work on those instincts of yours."
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