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Su Wen was naturally well aware of what Zhan Tian Douluo was referring to.
Unlike Yu Xiaogang, Su Wen's theoretical research never stopped at his own current cultivation level. He possessed a deep interest in the cultivation of Spirit Saints, Spirit Douluos, and even Titled Douluos. To that end, he had consulted numerous powerhouses of those ranks and studied the accumulated experiences and techniques of various major factions.
How could he not know about the Power of Heaven and Earth?
However, while it was commonly said that one could master the Power of Heaven and Earth after reaching the Spirit Saint rank, the actual application at that level was not particularly pronounced. A Spirit Saint's use of this power was primarily limited to using their soul power to influence external Yuan Qi, making the execution of spirit abilities easier. When combined with the Spirit Avatar—which already significantly boosted the speed and effect of abilities—this synergy created the massive power gap between a Spirit Saint and a Spirit Emperor.
It was only at the Spirit Douluo level that a Spirit Master could truly mobilize external Yuan Qi for their own use to amplify their abilities. And only at the Titled Douluo level could this mobilization be truly called "mastery."
Through his Control-type second spirit ability, Su Wen had already mastered the techniques behind this when he was only at the two-ring level. This was a major factor in why his strength far exceeded peers of the same rank.
However, he had never previously considered the direction of using "Intent" to mobilize Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi. Now that he had gained this insight, he realized the two methods could be superimposed.
"At least for now, it seems these two ways of mobilizing Yuan Qi—or rather, three ways—can be stacked together."
Su Wen wasn't entirely sure if the form of his second spirit ability counted as the same thing as the method used by Spirit Saints, but there was no doubt that his second spirit ability and Intent-based mobilization could complement and enhance one another. Furthermore, even if they couldn't be stacked, it would simply mean the two methods were essentially one and the same; mastering it early was still a gain.
Hearing Su Wen's explanation, Zhan Tian Douluo found it quite logical and nodded in agreement.
"You might not fully grasp the term 'Intent,' but if I use a different word, you'll understand," Su Wen explained to the crew. "You can view it as a specific 'feeling.' For example, the Intent of Fire is essentially the sensation that fire gives a person. If you feel it is explosive, then remember and memorize that sensation of explosiveness. As long as you internalize this Intent, when you use fire-attribute spirit abilities in the future, you can use the Intent to draw the surrounding Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi into the attack, intensifying the explosive force of the flames."
Following this explanation, Hai Da was the first to nod, indicating his comprehension.
"In fact, Hai Da himself possesses a form of Intent—perhaps it could be called 'Ocean Intent.' Intent influences Yuan Qi, allowing him to fight on the continent as if he were in the middle of the ocean, affecting the environment to pressure his enemies."
The Deathgod Domain is the same, Su Wen added silently to himself. It uses killing intent as a foundation to influence a wide area, materializing that intent to deter enemies and buff oneself.
"But Grandmaster Wen, how are we supposed to perceive and internalize this?" one of the sailors asked.
Su Wen smiled at them. "Through Visualization."
"Visualization?"
"I have already released the Visualization Method to the academic world. You can try it within the Academic Realm. Even if you haven't opened a Spiritual Sea yet, you can still try; if you have, you can choose a specific object to visualize—meaning you can deliberately try to visualize a particular Intent."
The sailors grew excited. They knew of the Visualization Method, but many hadn't continued with it after their initial attempts. Now, hearing Su Wen's deep dive into the subject, they were itching to try it out.
Hai Da immediately communicated with his Spirit Mark to enter the Academic Realm and arrived at the Visualization Inheritance Space. It was a space of absolute clarity and emptiness—an environment Su Wen had created specifically for this inheritance. It was an Intent in itself, designed to help inheritors calm their minds faster, find that sense of "emptiness," and use it as a base to condense their spiritual power.
Once that foundation was laid, they could visualize whatever specific content they desired.
Currently, many Spirit Masters on the continent had successfully practiced the Visualization Method. While Spirit Masters with spiritual attributes who had opened a Spiritual Sea were rare, they were not non-existent. Furthermore, spiritual-attribute masters generally had high soul power levels, making visualization quite easy for them. However, very few had truly visualized a unique, personal Visualization Method.
Of course, there were exceptions. Su Wen knew of a spiritual-attribute master who, in just one month of visualization, had already formed the prototype of a "Storm Visualization Method." He had even projected it into the Inheritance Space, providing more options for wind-attribute masters to get started. That master was Yun Fei, the Dean of Godwind Academy, and the first beneficiary of that projection was Feng Xiaotian.
Under the weightless, tranquil Intent of the space, Hai Da quickly calmed his mind, sensing the pervasive clarity around him. Because he had already mastered a semblance of Ocean Intent through his years of exploring the sea, his entry into the Visualization Method was surprisingly smooth. He touched the threshold in just a single day.
Once he reached that state, he stopped focusing on the "Emptiness Intent" and instead, under Su Wen's guidance, began to perceive the Ocean Intent within himself.
In just three days, Hai Da completed his visualization. His spiritual power condensed into a solid form, and his refined Ocean Intent pushed his visualization directly into the "Minor Achievement" stage. Working from the inside out, he successfully forced open his Spiritual Sea.
Beyond Hai Da, ten out of the fifteen sailors managed to touch the threshold of visualization. Having spent years sailing the dangerous seas, their spirits were naturally highly attuned and resilient; under the influence of the Emptiness Intent, their perceptions became exceptionally sharp.
Su Wen collected their data and recorded this phenomenon, adding it to the Academy's archives as a public tip for beginners. He did, however, add a warning label: Do not maintain extreme mental tension for too long; act according to your capacity.
Of the ten who found the "feeling," five adapted to the meditative state after ten days. One sailor successfully captured the core of the Emptiness Intent after half a month, fully entering the path. By the end of the month, five sailors had completed the entry phase. Of the remaining ten, five had adapted to the state, and five had managed to enter it at least once.
During this month, the Pioneer encountered over a dozen storms. Under Su Wen's reminder, Hai Da perceived the "Storm Intent" to refine his own Ocean Intent. Su Wen himself did not slack off, constantly perceiving the natural Intent gathered from his observations of the sea.
Even Zhan Tian Douluo spent his time sensing the aura of the storms while he fought against the natural disasters. This voyage had unexpectedly transformed into a massive opportunity for growth.
How common were storms on the ocean? For Su Wen and Zhan Tian Douluo, only a storm of a certain magnitude could provide a substantial boost to their insights, but for Hai Da and the other sailors, every single gale was a benefit.
"You don't need to maintain the array anymore; I'll handle it," Su Wen told the sailors, letting them focus on their duties as crewmen rather than worrying about the storms.
(End of Chapter)