Chapter 748: Prototype of Magic Source Body Cultivation Method
Currently, based on the information gathered by this player clone of mine, these players usually invade worlds with specific tasks.
Just like the previous small world of “Sinful Star,” the main quest was to find that piece of [Extraordinary Knowledge], which they referred to as the Technology Core, and the main quest had the highest priority; actions like “conquering the world” or “starting a world war” were merely side quests.
At present, in the Main World, they are still in a state without any main quest, meaning there are no long-term goals, only short-term targets, such as integrating into families and collecting information.
What they actually want to do is uncover the truth about the Extraordinary Academy. During the recent college entrance examination, the reason they didn’t collect those fortunes was primarily due to the lack of a leader to guide the team in doing so.
Thus, they opted to replace new students and infiltrate the Extraordinary Academy.
I don’t know the situation at other Extraordinary Academies, but in the Witch Academy, the enrollment process is almost entirely controlled by my clone.
I have secretly processed several batches of player identities as new students.
And this is just for those who were abducted; moreover, those players cannot confirm who is actually qualified to be abducted into the academy in advance.
So ultimately, it turns out that the number of players among the actively enrolled students is relatively high.
I naturally mentioned this to Instructor Benaire at the first opportunity.
I thought she might have some plan, like to hold off for now and leave them for a bigger move later.
However, Instructor Benaire’s intention was… to eliminate them directly without leaving any traces, which leads me to suspect that this instructor intentionally left my clone here to guard the academy’s entrance.
This also signifies that the Witch Academy does not want to play a cat-and-mouse game with these infiltrating players but rather gives a direct warning through lethal means!
Although for the other students, I’m secretly dealing with these players, among the players’ information channels, this kind of definitive k*ll without sparing anyone acts as a warning to others.
Otherwise, when the formal school year starts, and the influx of new students comes in, dealing with the players mixed in with the new student group would be far too troublesome.
One could say my actions have effectively curtailed players from infiltrating the Witch Academy; at least the information that my player clone has gathered has been warning against entering the Witch Academy.
As a result, during the latter half of the break, some rampant players hardly showed up at the Witch Academy.
Another matter I cannot ignore is the attitude of other Extraordinary Academies towards players… Although I am not clear about the specific situation, at least their suppression isn’t too severe. My player clone hasn’t received any warnings against entering or anything similar.
If the identities of players are generally hard for non-extraordinary students to recognize, I think that’s reasonable, but for instructors not to recognize them is absurd.
So… to some extent, it has already become a certainty that other Extraordinary Academies have some sort of connection with that game world.
However, it’s strange that my player clone has yet to figure out what that connection is.
Combining the information revealed by Principal Mei, it’s probably a collaboration, but players without sufficient status seem unaware of this collaboration.
After all… upon those extraordinary individuals’ engagement with the game world, it must be those in higher positions who are the most efficient in connecting with that world, and the information shared is certainly not disclosed to those at the lower levels to prevent social disorder.
This showcases my clone’s awkward predicament.
The intelligence she has collected satisfies a certain level of curiosity, but beyond that… it becomes tasteless.
……
“Xiao Han~ We’ve arrived!”
The slightly ajar door to the Body Cultivation Room was pushed open, and a figure cautiously walked in, followed by several young girls.
“Finally, you’re here. This way!” Hearing that familiar voice, I immediately stood up and set aside thoughts about the information gathered by my clone.
Perhaps due to the presence of a few instructors, Yi Rui and the others were somewhat awkward upon entering. Even the way they greeted the instructors seemed a bit reserved, though they appeared quite relaxed in front of the familiar Instructor Belika.
I suppose these Body Cultivation Witches aren’t too familiar with them.
However, I think they would get along quite well after some time, and they also carried a unique purity common to practitioners.
“Oh? You guys are the companions Xiao Han mentioned? You don’t seem to have much of a foundation in body cultivation.” a few instructors commented.
Yi Rui and the others have only recently started basic body cultivation, so it’s natural that no significant changes can be seen yet.
“They only started touching body cultivation not long ago, but that’s nothing to scoff at. Don’t underestimate them; they are the foundational creators of the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method.”
I quickly explained for them since Yi Rui and the others have contributed a lot to the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method.
And today, I’ll be attempting something much more complex.
After some greetings and exchanges, I didn’t waste any more time; everyone preferred to get straight to the point, not dragging things out. The characteristic action-oriented mindset and high execution of body cultivators are not just words.
“Let’s not waste more time; let’s start with the foundational structure of the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method.” I said, looking at everyone.
“Now let’s start from the basics. You should be able to sense the position of your own Magic Source, right?”
“Of course! It’s within the body. What should we do?”
“Hmm, okay.”
I nodded without too much correction. The primary location of the Magic Source is essentially on the Earth Vein Shackles, but the Earth Vein Shackles is an abstract concept that nonetheless truly exists.
Back then, I traced my own Earth Vein using a Spellbook and the Magic Source, probed into the long river of Earth Veins, confirmed Earth Vein information, and thus gained knowledge about the Earth Vein Shackles inside the body.
So I know very well that the Earth Vein Shackles is a concept that runs through every detail of the body, creating the illusion that the Magic Source is housed within the body.
However, precisely because of the close relationship between the Earth Vein Shackles and the body, the Magic Source can establish a connection with the body under the effects of the Demon Transformation Transmutation Technique.
“Now, after sensing the Magic Source within your body, it should resonate, right?”
“Oh? This is how it works? If one cannot carry the Magic Source, learning the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method would be very difficult.” An observing instructor commented, and just from the tone, it was clear that this instructor identified the key issue.
“There’s no choice; after all, they are preparatory witches. But they still managed to overcome this difficulty with their own wisdom and practice.” I said.
Although I have told the body cultivation witch sisters that my body cultivation method applies to preparatory witch students, these witch sisters are extraordinary witches who can carry the Magic Source, so they really cannot empathize with how much effort and how many difficulties those students must overcome to learn this way.
“I know, Xiao Han, you mentioned it to us. I still remember; you want to gain the Self-Generated Magic Physique in advance, right? But I don’t think cultivating a body method can grant such a basic ability for witches.” At this moment, another instructor commented based on her own experience.
“So we keep trying～”
I didn’t refute this witch sister after all; she is not an expert in this area, doesn’t understand the process, and is even less clear about the principles. Arguing is meaningless, so I went along with her words to avoid unnecessary conflicts.
“Right～ then I wish you success.” This witch sister shook her head; although she understood nothing, she still offered her blessings.
After all, in their view, witch experiments are often quite noisy, and attempting the impossible, like enabling preparatory witches to gain Self-Generated Magic Physique, is best done with a splash.
Instead of thinking that practicing a body method will yield success.
After concluding the casual chat with the instructors, I turned my attention back to Yi Rui and the others.
Then I shared a layout of Magic Source positioning through the Great Knowledge Tree, or a ritual diagram arranged with the Magic Source as the node.
“Do you understand? Essentially, this is about using such a method to form this ritual 3D structure pattern with your resonance methods.”
“This… seems a bit complex.” Yi Rui spoke up.
After all, for them to form such a complex ritual structure with the resonance method while avoiding any mishaps and using their bodies as carriers… is really difficult.
“So it can be done, right?”
“Yes, of course.” Yi Rui nodded firmly, but she also had many questions at this moment, “However, I still have some questions I want to ask.”
“No problem, go ahead.” I nodded, as it’s normal for Yi Rui and the others to have questions. Otherwise, if they had none, I would genuinely worry about them encountering issues.
“Those nodes… obviously already exceed the number of Magic Sources we currently resonate with…”
“Oh, this is just a rough prototype of the ritual diagram I created. The number of Magic Sources you have is definitely insufficient, but I have additional notes above; based on your own situation, I’ve marked the weights of each ritual node and ordered them accordingly. If you don’t have enough, that’s fine. Take your time; we can’t possibly complete such a large-scale ritual structure all at once.”
“Is it just the initial prototype?” Yi Rui confirmed again.
“Yes, and I can’t ensure success either; I need to keep experimenting for more precise adjustments. So, how about it? Are you disappointed?”
“How could we be disappointed?” Yi Rui shook her head, “We know very well what we are doing. If you had told us this was your version of success from the start, I’d even question whether you were trying to deceive us.”
“It’s good that you can understand. Let’s work hard together.” I smiled at everyone, appearing expectant.
In fact, I have experimented with these Magic Source Body Cultivation Methods on myself. I can’t guarantee much else, but the risk is not substantial; at least it’s far safer than when I was researching the incubation of rebirth spells back then.
Unfortunately, I already possess the Self-Generated Magic, and the ritual structure of the Magic Source Body Cultivation Method can only create a strong resonance with my Self-Generated Magic Physique but cannot prove that it can structure this ability in individuals without Self-Generated Magic.
Creating a precise ritual within one’s body, combined with runes formed by Magic Sources and arranged to compose a ritual pattern, is quite troublesome.
Since they cannot directly carry the Magic Source, they must continually adjust using their mastered resonance methods.
Thus, constructing just a hundred Magic Sources has already consumed a considerable amount of time.
However, what I lack the least is time.
Being able to calm down and patiently work on something is a rewarding experience. In the past, I achieved success with high efficiency, but now I realize that the joy and accomplishment gained from success achieved over a longer period of time is incomparable to any previous successes.
“How do you feel?” I asked Yi Rui, who had completed first.
Then my gaze turned to a few others who were a bit slower, “Don’t rush, take your time. If you hurry too much, I might not be able to teach you all properly, so rather than rushing to finish, it’s better to spend any unnecessary wait time on refining the details of the ritual structure.”
After advising them not to feel too pressured, my attention returned to Yi Rui.
The speed Yi Rui completed did not exceed my expectations; she is not just a representative or leader within the group but also due to her ability and talent.
So after she completed her work, she had many questions she wanted to ask me.
In fact, even if Yi Rui didn’t ask these questions, I would still bring them up. Since they are willing to participate in my grand plan without any compensation, I naturally don’t want to hide anything from her. However, not everything I explain to her she could comprehend.
But for this experiment, I also need to collect data; I require feedback from Yi Rui and the others to make constant adjustments.
As I collected this data, Yi Rui also asked some other questions, and from these questions, I could sense her concerns.
“Xiao Han, just as you said, there will be a matching body technique training later. This should refer to the ritual operation conducted using the body as a carrier, right?”
“Pretty much. You can understand it that way, but it shouldn’t be solely understood in that way.” I replied.
“Indeed, now that we’ve reached this stage, we’ve thoroughly widened the gap because I’ve started to find it hard to comprehend what you’re trying to do. Although I have listened many times to you say this is about establishing a framework for Self-Generated Magic, you understand… this is only a general concept, not the specific method to take.”
“So… what’s wrong? Are you feeling a sense of defeat?”
“No, admitting one’s gap with others is also a form of courage. What I want to ask is… how many Magic Sources are needed to form a complete framework for Self-Generated Magic?”
“The fact that you can ask this question indicates that you understand quite deeply.” I smiled and said, “But unfortunately, I cannot provide a guarantee.”
“So, you can’t even confirm whether the number of nodes in this framework exceeds ten thousand?”
“Correct.”
“Then… do you have a solution?”
“I do.”
“No wonder you seem so calm. You even thought of this as well? Truly worthy of the genius title, Xiao Han.”
“Okay, let’s leave the complimenting stage behind; we need to move on to the process of repeated adjustments.” I shook my head, feeling somewhat indifferent to Yi Rui’s praise.
Honestly, praise provides satisfaction to a certain fragile heart, but what remains is just noise; I don’t particularly enjoy being praised.
From a rational perspective, it’s a form of commendation from a superior to an inferior or flattery from an inferior to a superior, but at its core, it’s emotional manipulation.
In the past, I disliked it to an extent I couldn’t articulate; after gaining the sixth sense and heart sense, it has only intensified, so I instinctively resist it.
Even though I know that the other person genuinely offers heartfelt and unreserved praise without malice, it objectively does affect me.
This is a reflex left by my previous ways of cognition, a conditioned response that if someone praises me, that person must be causing trouble for me.
Indeed, the shadows of the past require the rest of my life to heal; this is not a mere saying but a curse reflected in many aspects.
Now, I am using my preferred way to gradually heal this wound.
