Chapter 392: Summoning Wind and Rain

"Yes, I can certainly draw the Divine Essence Diagram—after all, the Four Beasts Diagram was something I brought back from the cultivation world. But even Li Xiaodao has mastered one form of the Four Beasts Art; it seems the base has fully deciphered this cultivation method and even merged it with the Black Tiger Breathing Technique."

"The data you brought back from the cultivation world is truly extraordinary."

As for the Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment techniques, they've been useless due to the lack of heavenly qi on Blue Star, but the body-refining secret arts from the cultivation world have unique advantages—far superior in flesh development to most of the ancient martial techniques still passed down in our country.

"Ancient martial techniques? Does China really have such things? I thought they were just internet myths."

"Of course they exist. But in essence, ancient martial techniques are merely special methods developed over thousands of years by our ancestors to train the body."

Some of these ancient techniques can even surpass your Four Beasts Diagram in physical transformation—but unfortunately, they're highly individualized, usable only by a tiny number of people with special innate talent, and have no broad applicability.

"Your Four Beasts Diagram is entirely different. The Four Beasts Body Refining Art derived from it produces significant physical enhancement in anyone who cultivates it. That's precisely why the base seeks it as the best means to improve the entire Blue Star population's physique."

"To see results sooner, the higher-ups have already split the Four Beasts Art into several versions. The simplest one—'Four Forms Physical Fitness Method' with only four movements—was recently rolled out in primary and secondary schools."

"The full version, which requires the Divine Essence Diagram to cultivate, began selecting trainees in special forces six months ago. The Li Xiaodao who contacted us was likely someone eliminated during that process."

"If the results remain strong after two years, the Four Beasts Diagram will be officially rolled out nationwide, aiming to rapidly achieve a massive enhancement in the physical condition of all Blue Star humans." Chen Boshi spoke freely, showing no sign of concealment.

"Doctor, you've told me all this—it seems you still believe I'm Ding Yu to some degree." After a moment of silent thought, Wang Yu asked suddenly.

"To be honest, I very much hope you are Ding Yu. From my intuition, you feel no different from the Ding Yu I knew before."

"But you know I'm a researcher. To truly believe you, I need at least some concrete evidence."

Hearing this, Wang Yu's eyes narrowed slightly, and after a long pause, he said:

"If I tell you things about the base or the Saitan world, it still wouldn't convince you—after all, even the most classified information can leak."

"Exactly. Due to a certain special reason, Blue Star's technology is currently in a phase of explosive advancement. Black technologies emerge endlessly, and with the appearance of psychics, people can be hypnotized or have their memories read without a trace. No matter how high the security level, no one can guarantee information won't be leaked."

"I heard the game 'Star River' is actually a groundbreaking black technology—it can perfectly simulate a real body, even replicating superpowers within the game." Wang Yu asked thoughtfully.

"Haha, 'Star River' is very special. If psychics couldn't replicate their abilities in the game, how could mech pilots use Star Mind Force to pilot Star-class mechs?" Chen Boshi chuckled lightly.

"Doctor also knows Star Mind Force?" Wang Yu's expression shifted slightly.

"Not only do I know it—I cultivate Star Mind Force myself. After all, its mental enhancement greatly aids my research." Chen Boshi's eyes glinted as he pointed a finger directly at his brow.

In the next instant, an invisible ripple surged from the middle-aged man's face, causing the surrounding air to tremble.

"It really is Star Mind Force. Then let me try too."

Seeing this, Wang Yu was visibly moved. He muttered incantations under his breath, raised one arm, and dark mist curled and emerged between his fingers. He suddenly flipped his palm.

"Sizzle."

A fist-sized crimson fireball appeared amid the swirling dark mist, growing rapidly until it reached the size of a human head. The air around it blurred, and waves of intense heat blasted outward.

"Spell."

Chen Boshi, who had been sitting, leapt to his feet from the bench, his face filled with astonishment.

"So magic can indeed be replicated in 'Star River'—this is the Fireball Spell, an entry-level spell?" Wang Yu stared at the massive fireball in his hand, then clenched his fingers tightly.

"Puff." The fireball vanished instantly.

But immediately, he formed another hand seal with one hand, recited incantations again, and wisps of white clouds emerged from his body. His form floated up from the bench, rising to a height of three or four zhang before slowly drifting above the small lake.

"Entry-level spell: Soaring Flight."

Chen Boshi murmured, his eyes brightening.

But at that moment, Wang Yu changed his incantation, formed two hand seals simultaneously, and shouted, "Gale!"

A howling wind erupted from the void, churning the lake's surface into violent waves and shaking the trees along the shore, bending their branches wildly.

Before the wind could subside, Wang Yu pointed a finger upward into the air, flicked out several hand seals, and they vanished instantly.

Moments later, masses of gray-white vapor rapidly condensed high above, forming a cloud the size of several mu.

"Boom."

Heavy rain began pelting down from the cloud—pea-sized droplets cascading into the lake.

This time, Chen Boshi, who had witnessed everything, grew calm, his gaze fixed on Wang Yu floating in the air, his eyes now glowing even brighter.

At last, Wang Yu's incantation ceased, and he retracted both hand seals.

The wind and rain gradually dissipated.

Wang Yu moved his body, flying back toward the bench by the lake and landing gently on the ground.

"Impressive. The legendary ability to summon wind and rain is no greater than this. I now largely believe you're using true magic, not some kind of psychic power," Chen Boshi said, a faint smile on his lips.

"Only 'largely' believe?" Wang Yu raised an eyebrow.

"To fully believe you, you'd need to present even more convincing evidence," Chen Boshi replied with a smile.

"More convincing? I can draw a Four Beasts Divine Essence Diagram infused with true magic power—its effect would be far stronger than the base's version. Would that count as solid proof?" Wang Yu asked slowly.