Chapter 736: Breakthrough in Self-Awakened Body Cultivation, Martial Arts Runes
After leaving, I still exchanged for some restricted knowledge about Fortune Alchemy from Sister Trix.
I quickly realized the value of knowledge shortly after entering the Extraordinary Academy.
In the Witch Academy, there is barely any record of the skill of Fortune Alchemy; otherwise, it wouldn’t be the case that even after the Great Knowledge Tree and the academy network, as well as the library, were interconnected, they remained completely ignorant of the concept of “Fortune Alchemist.”
If it weren’t for Principal Mei extorting a World Fragment from me this time, I wouldn’t even know that there exists a branch called “Star Alchemist” within alchemy.
Indeed, the saying that everything can be alchemized does not seem to be mere boasting.
Some knowledge simply cannot be measured by value, and coincidentally, Fortune items also belong to things that cannot generally be appraised by value. Trix was very curious about this Fortune Witch Weapon, so she gladly accepted the transaction.
She even directly gifted me books related to the basic knowledge of Fortune Alchemy, along with notes she had taken during her studies and her experimental records.
According to Sister Trix, if I thoroughly understand all of this, I would have a sufficient grasp of Fortune and my theoretical level would likely be at the beginner Fortune Alchemist level.
However, being a Fortune Alchemist has very high requirements for “talent,” but it is clear that I belong to the highly talented category. In fact, when we first met, she had asked me if I wanted to be a Fortune Alchemist.
Having once possessed a Fortune Seed and having personally destroyed one, being able to see the Threads of Fortune and the deeper flows of Fortune, and even creating an observational technique for Fortune movement — the “Gaze of Fortune” — according to Sister Trix’s description, I practically fulfilled all the talent requirements for learning Fortune Alchemy.
But I do not wish to study Fortune Alchemy to collect Fortune like Sister Trix does for experimental purposes; rather, I want to understand the concept of Fortune.
Whether it’s the Reverse Summoning Spell or the All Worlds Terminal from the Game World, they are all closely related to Fortune. If one does not have the most basic understanding of something, then when faced with the unknown, one will be left with… fear and helplessness.
So at the end of the day, I am just demystifying and completely shattering the inherent impression that Fortune once gave me so that I can regard the concept of “Fortune” with a calm mind.
But right now… I am focused on experimenting with Self-Generated Magic. Principal Mei has also advised me not to get involved with the Game World for the time being, as she described that things there are likely in the midst of great chaos.
As for the Reverse Summoning Spell and the research on Extraordinary Knowledge that Teacher Ji is conducting, I plan to take some time to compile the information related to Fortune and send it over, along with my guesses and ideas, through the Great Knowledge Sharing Technique.
After all, it’s not convenient for me to go there right now. Teacher Ji’s experiment has already entered its own rhythm, and she has also formed a research team of her own. I have no formal experience or insights in researching Extraordinary Knowledge, so it would just interrupt their rhythm if I were to intrude.
However, looking at the time, I informed everyone in the “Extraordinary Research Group (Self-Generated Magic Project)” about my arrangements and decided to temporarily not return to the laboratory.
This group was initially established by Yi Rui and the others as a mutual assistance group, and it gradually developed into this interconnected network. They later added me to it and even modified the name attached to the group.
You could say that in this Self-Generated Magic experimental project, everyone in the group is almost involved.
Currently, one batch in the laboratory is conducting experiments, while another batch is recording data.
However, currently, there are only five spellbooks being incubated for rebirth, which is enough for five people to attempt the experiment. Plus, the number of recorders won’t require too many, so everyone besides Yi Rui and the others is out convincing new students to join.
Yes, they have all gone to recruit people.
To lighten my burden, they suggested that I not waste time on recruiting new students; they can handle those trivial matters.
After all… I need to be responsible for analyzing and summarizing the principles behind Self-Generated Magic on my own, and I’m also concerned about the progress of the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method.
After informing the group that I won’t be returning to the laboratory today, I initially planned to find Yi Rui and the others in their new student recruitment area to continue my observations of the initial witch transformation experiment; however, they rejected this proposal.
Unknowingly, Yi Rui and the others seem to have developed their own determination, starting to refuse my… “charity.”
Yes, she explained to me that my concern for their progress, which arises from the desire to help, is considered a form of behavioral charity.
Although Yi Rui expressed it very diplomatically, that was essentially the meaning she conveyed.
Since each person has been allocated specific roles, I should firmly believe that they can complete their tasks, instead of doubting their competence under the guise of guidance.
Shouldn’t the premise of guiding others be that one’s own portion is completed first, and then wholeheartedly investing in providing assistance?
Only then can they accept such help with peace of mind; otherwise, it’s indistinguishable from charity.
They also have their own ideas and research capabilities. Even if they encounter problems, there are so many of them and many Extraordinary Mentors behind them to help. They have their own networks and backgrounds to figure out the matters they want to clarify.
They have used this polite way to reject my “good intentions.”
They advised me not to scatter my energy; compared to the fundamentals of the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method, it is evident they care much more about my progress in this area.
The Magic Source Body Cultivation Method is destined to be a road to success; as long as the thinking is correct and the methods are found, everything will proceed step by step.
But the problems I have to face are ones that even Extraordinary Witches cannot solve!
At least in their understanding, the Extraordinary Witches are unable to tackle this problem, as they have heard their mentors recount stories of past failures and so on.
So in the end, I could only return to the villa.
Sister Bai’s villa.
After sorting through the knowledge related to Fortune Alchemy, I compiled what I understood about Fortune and its application and sent it to Teacher Ji. No matter if it’s useful or not, it couldn’t hurt to send a copy over.
Also, I gave Sister Bai a copy of the Fortune Alchemy knowledge, but she seemed to lack the talent for learning this art, and after understanding the material, it only added to her understanding.
Later that evening, Sister Bai and I counted the gains from this recent looting.
I must say, those good items extorted from Principal Mei are truly wonderful. After careful selection, the batch sent to me is all good stuff.
While it is said that wealth should not be flaunted, I naturally do not consider it impolite to be open with Sister Bai about this.
I even shared with her the World Fragment I would soon possess.
I also discussed with Sister Bai how to plan for this World Fragment in the future, whether to build a secret little house exclusively for the two of us inside or something similar.
However… even with Sister Bai’s help, we could not decide how to utilize this World Fragment.
After all, Sister Bai has only recently advanced to be Extraordinary and does not have the experiences and insights accumulated by many other Extraordinary beings.
To put it simply, Sister Bai is practically a native Extraordinary being of the Main World, having not experienced the world beyond the Void. Although she left the Main World for some time, that period was essentially spent working hard to return.
After spending a pleasant evening with Sister Bai.
Early the next day, I got up again filled with energy.
As the saying goes, little joys can bring pleasure, while great love can harm the body, so Sister Bai and I still care about the frequency of our interactions.
Moreover, investing in each other in the evenings can help us forget life’s troubles and makes both sides appreciate the beauty of life.
After yesterday’s advice from Yi Rui, today I consciously refrained from interfering too much in their experiments.
Once I stopped interfering in their choices, I suddenly noticed that their experimental rhythm seemed fundamentally different from mine.
Similar to the distinction between professionals and amateurs, it seems that not getting involved was the right decision. If everyone were to adapt to my rhythm, it would cover up their brilliance.
With that in mind, I was relieved. Without additional burdens, I focused on conducting experiments and recording regarding Self-Awakened Body Cultivation.
Whether it’s Self-Awakened Body Cultivation or Self-Generated Magic, no one can help me; at least, there’s no one in the Witch Academy who can assist me. I must constantly experiment and understand on my own.
Totems cannot provide any assistance; they will only embellish my efforts once I achieve results, but they will not offer support in times of need.
Previously, I had neglected Self-Awakened Body Cultivation. I lacked the most basic understanding, merely using it without comprehension.
This amateur approach is akin to someone with innate mental awakening who has never learned meditation, knows nothing about meditation methods, mental power cultivation, or condensing mental power threads, and just starts casting spells directly.
Can this method succeed?
Of course, it can. It’s an advantage, but this strength is merely a castle in the air.
Just like my current body cultivation strength, it also appears to be solid but lacks foundational and systematic learning, which likely means my progress will stop here.
As for my sixth sense and seventh sense, they are like the formless force of mental power in magic, transforming from merely interfering on a mental and energetic level to being able to interfere on a material level.
This is a transformation of perception channels.
But this does not belong to foundational things; it belongs to innate abilities.
Having good talent is a boon from heaven, but self-effort is the true beginning of self-improvement.
Therefore, I need to start learning from the most fundamental aspects of body cultivation, or rather, begin to understand it.
I possess Self-Awakened Body Cultivation, which means I have a higher platform, but I have also lost the experience of the arduous process of cultivating from nothing.
This is not simply seeking hardships; it is an experience, and experience is truly important.
The initial body cultivation relied on body techniques to train the body, thereby influencing the essence of life from the physical aspect.
However, I have approached it in reverse. I started with Self-Awakened Body Cultivation, which originates from the essence of life, leading to absolute control over the body.
Thus, after engaging in body cultivation again, I corrected a mistake of mine.
That is, the relationship between the body and the essence of life does not seem to be one of “subordination,” but rather mutually accomplishing and influencing each other, forming a relationship of unity.
Now that I have an innate advantage and have mastered the ability to influence the body based on the essence of life, I should now follow the most primitive method to learn how the body influences the essence of life.
And that pathway is… body techniques.
Initially, my study of “Ritual Battle Dance” can barely be considered body techniques; yet its essence is a method to enhance physical attributes.
Do these body techniques relate to body cultivation?
I thought long and hard… and the final answer is: Yes!
I still remember one or two senior sisters I met at the body technique training hall. From them, I learned that practicing body techniques would yield two outcomes.
One is the body cultivation qi, a concept I have a general understanding of. It belongs to the extraordinary power born from the fusion of body cultivation and special powers, yet the learning threshold is quite low — at least, from my perspective, it is low.
Those senior sisters pride themselves on being able to manifest body cultivation qi!
This is enough to illustrate the gap between individuals.
But what I want to talk about is not the body cultivation qi.
Instead, it is the Martial Arts Runes that were born after I achieved great proficiency in practicing Ritual Battle Dance!
That thing I initially referred to as “Resonance Effect” is called “Martial Arts Runes” by that senior sister.
This is the breakthrough point.
I have encountered many types of runes; some are akin to spell runes, with a single rune’s effect potentially evolving various elemental powers; when combined, they can produce diverse effects, and arranged in rituals, they can result in more complex forms, ultimately forming the framework of spells, leading to the most basic spell effects.
Martial Arts Runes may be similar. Initially, when I integrated the perception of the five senses into the Heart Realm Field, the imagery of the five senses fused into my Knowledge Power system, transforming into Five Senses Runes.
Thus, Rune Literature is also a field that seems boundless in learning.
Now that I’ve found a breakthrough point, I naturally have to take action. Experimentation is not just about theoretical discussions; practical implementation is the only path forward.
Since Martial Arts Runes might offer me a breakthrough in understanding Self-Awakened Body Cultivation, then I should aim to master multiple!
If this thought were to reach the ears of other body cultivation students, they might faint in the restroom immediately, as they struggle tremendously just to master one, yet I’m speaking of wanting to master several…
Understand that reaching the ultimate proficiency in one body technique and comprehending body cultivation runes is just one composite rune; this means that if I want to form a structured set of runes, I will need to practice more systematic body techniques.
But would I be afraid of this?
No, not at all. Not to mention that I’ve already mastered learning techniques during my earlier practice of Ritual Battle Dance that others cannot emulate, merging the rune system into body technique training. Adding to that the foundation of Self-Awakened Body Cultivation and the support of the Great Knowledge Tree, I don’t believe I lack the talent!
Thus, I immediately sought out Sister Bai.
Currently, Sister Bai is also with me in the laboratory. Whenever there’s something, she teaches Yi Rui and the others the basics of body cultivation, and when she’s free, she discusses genuine editing strategies with Instructor Belika and the others.
If it’s about practicing body techniques, then seeking Sister Bai is always the right choice!
