Ron took a bottle of pale blue potion from the workbench—"Amber Thought Liquid", unlike the ones sold in the workshop, the ones he kept for himself were absolute masterpieces.
By adding a small amount of Star Dust and Moonlight Water, the potion’s effect beca more focused on aiding spiritual ditation.
He carefully took a drop and placed it on the tip of his tongue.
The taste of the potion was surprisingly good, like a mix of fresh mint and sweet honey, but the effect was extraordinarily strong.
Almost instantaneously, Ron felt his spirit elevate to a higher level, his thoughts beca exceptionally clear, and his range of perception greatly expanded.
"Perfect state..." Ron muttered to himself, then sat cross-legged and began the ditation of "Star Eater’s Ravings".
The potion’s assistance allowed him to enter a deep ditation state more quickly.
As his consciousness subrged into that familiar starry sky, he found his perception of the star clusters clearer than ever before.
Those living stars were no longer just blurry dots of light but revealed more details.
He could see the textures on their surfaces, feel the subtle connections between them, and even discern the unique "personalities" of certain stars.
"Everything has just begun..."
Ron silently chanted the ditation technique’s spell in his heart, extending his spiritual power in the starry sky, reaching for more knowledge and power.
["Star Eater’s Ravings" Experience Points 1]
[Current Progress: "Star Eater’s Ravings" (Proficient 180/300)]
After two hours of ditation, Ron’s spiritual power had a slight improvent.
This accumulation, though slow, was indeed steady and lasting.
[Spirit: 3.7→3.8 ( 0.1)]
"Finally reached 3.8." Ron opened his eyes, feeling the abundant spiritual power within him.
This value ant that his spiritual power was near the standard of an advanced apprentice, just one step away from reaching the 4.0 standard line.
Of course, considering the non-linear nature of spiritual power growth, this last portion might be more challenging than all previous accumulations.
"At the current pace, when ’Star Eater’s Ravings’ reaches proficiency (200/300), my spiritual power should progress further, officially becoming an advanced apprentice, and by then, the day for the bloodline altar should not be far away."
Ron calculated.
As this thought crossed his mind, a prompt quickly appeared on the panel:
[Warning: Mild Spiritual Contamination Detected]
Although the potion’s assistance greatly enhanced ditation efficiency, it seed to also accelerate the accumulation of spiritual contamination.
Ron had to activate the reset function of the Ti Guardian Pocket Watch again to clear these potential threats.
[Negative State Reset Successfully: Mild Spiritual Contamination, Energy -1]
Compared to the previously increasing consumption, the now stabilized recovery made Ron breathe a sigh of relief.
This ant he could engage in deep ditation more frequently without worrying too much about the pocket watch’s energy consumption.
In the following week, Ron’s life was full and busy.
The morning was dedicated to the cultivation of "Star Eater’s Ravings", followed by elental ditation and magic practice.
When he had classes, he attended various advanced courses at the school in the morning, and without classes, he practiced on his own. In the afternoon, he studied potions and alchemy in the workshop.
In the evening, he would take so ti to check on the Sea Siren Dale and handle the daily affairs of the workshop.
In Soron’s spiritual control class, Ron’s performance was as outstanding as ever.
Especially in constructing multiple magic models, he was almost always the first student to complete the exercises.
"Very good, Ron."
Soron praised as he looked at the three stable coexisting magic models in Ron’s crystal ball:
"Your spiritual control has reached a very high level. Keep it up."
After class, Soron, as usual, kept Ron for special ntoring.
This ti, the content was the compression technique of spiritual shock—how to load the maximum energy in the smallest volu without affecting the stability of the energy.
"The power of spiritual shock is proportional to the compression rate, but so is the risk."
Soron explained, his fingers sketching a complex energy structure in the air:
"Over-compression can lead to energy loss of control, not only causing spell failure but also possibly leading to rebound on the caster."
Ron carefully studied every detail, trying to simulate the compression process in his spiritual space.
"You seem to easily grasp the essentials."
Soron observed Ron’s attempts, a flash of exploration in his eyes: "Is it because of the ’Star Eater’s Ravings’?"
Ron’s heart skipped a beat, not expecting Soron to know the na: "You... know this ditation technique?"
"Yes, Allen ntioned it."
Soron continued, his gaze mixed with admiration and concern:
"The ’Star Eater’s Ravings’ is one of the few ditation techniques that can directly enhance the essence of spiritual power, but its dangers are equally daunting. Many wizards who attempt to cultivate it end up eroded by the accumulated spiritual contamination."
Ron maintained a cautious attitude:
"Lady Allen did warn of the risks, and I’ve been careful to control the cultivation progress."
"I can see that."
Soron nodded: "Your spiritual state is very stable, showing almost no signs of contamination. This either ans you have extraordinary talent, or you have found so effective purification thod."
He gave Ron a aningful look:
"Either situation demonstrates that you are a young man worth paying attention to."
Ron felt a bit uneasy, but it was soon dispelled by Soron’s next words:
"Don’t worry, I have no other intentions. As the overseer of the candidate wizard sequence, my duty is to observe and guide those potential seeds, not to hinder their growth."
In the subsequent ntoring, Soron appeared more generous than usual, sharing so advanced techniques on spiritual stability and contamination resistance.
This knowledge is usually only accessible to advanced apprentices, clearly a recognition of Ron’s special talents.
[Spiritual Interference (Proficient) Experience Points 1]
When Ron left the classroom, he didn’t notice that his special treatnt had already attracted the attention of other apprentices.
.........
"Again with the special ntoring, how many tis has it been now?"
In class, Ron’s enhanced extraordinary senses inadvertently picked up on the whispered conversation of two apprentices behind him.
"I heard Lord Griffith pays him special attention, giving him at least half an hour of individual ntoring every ti after class."
"What’s so strange about that? Isn’t it said that he has the rare ’dicinal Body Resonance’ special talent of the second tier?"
"But still, he’s just a newcor to the status of middle apprentice, what gives him the right to such preferential treatnt?"
Ron stopped listening and focused on the crystal ball in front of him.
But these discussions indeed alerted him—the special treatnt he received seed to have beco an open secret.
After the class, Soron, as usual, kept Ron for special ntoring.
However, this ti, when the other apprentices left, two people hesitated for a mont and then boldly stayed behind.
"Lord Griffith..." A middle-aged apprentice who appeared to be at least thirty gathered the courage to speak:
"I also have so questions about the theory of spiritual shock; could you possibly offer so guidance?"
A hint of almost unnoticeable displeasure flashed across Soron’s face, but he quickly regained his composure:
"Of course, Apprentice Maurice, what is your question?"
The other apprentice also took the chance to step forward, clearly a planned action.
Soron did not reject their request and patiently answered the questions they posed.
However, Ron keenly noticed that Soron’s attitude towards them was noticeably less invested and enthusiastic than it was towards him.
The ntoring continued for about a quarter of an hour before Soron frowned slightly, seemingly uncomfortable with the apprentices’ lack of comprehension.
"Your questions will end here for today."
He said lightly: "Before the next class, I suggest you review the fundantals of spiritual power fluctuations to better understand advanced concepts."
The two apprentices, sowhat disappointed, did not dare to say more and could only bow respectfully and depart.
When only Ron was left, Soron’s deanor visibly relaxed:
"Now, let’s continue with last ti’s compression technique for the shock..."
Ron noticed a special focus in Soron’s gaze as he looked at him, as if evaluating a precious item.
After the special ntoring, Ron rose to leave:
"Thank you very much for your guidance, Lord Griffith. The techniques you taught were of great help to ."
Soron nodded slightly: "Your enthusiasm for learning and talent are both very impressive, Ron. I look forward to seeing your future achievents."
As he left the classroom, Ron hadn’t walked far before encountering the two apprentices who had stayed behind for ntoring earlier.
User Comments
0 comments from readers