Joseph explained the technique like it was the most natural thing in the world, but Michael found it hard to actually put it to practice.
"Just spread your consciousness to those around you," he said.
Michael closed his eyes and tried to focus just like Joseph said. But all he saw was darkness. The core in his heart neither moved nor thumped a beat. It remained stagnant, like it had always been before.
"Remember your tribulation," said Joseph. "Remember the moment that you used your consciousness to protect yourself from the lightning."
It was at this point that Michael stopped what he was doing and looked at Joseph.
"I… uh… didn't have my tribulation," he said.
Joseph laughed, thinking it was a joke. "Haha, good one. Every Nascent Spirit cultivator undergoes tribulation. It's the defining moment that you defy the heavens and start to wield your godlike powers."
Michael had to explain to him about what happened. About the Starry Explosion phenomenon in the skies.
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