Chapter 825: Reporting on the Primordial Dream Experiment
The soul in a dreamlike state… My speculation mainly stems from the hypothesis born from the “unknown entity” that constructs consciousness.
Consciousness cannot arise out of nowhere, and the soul is not the only “medium” that can carry consciousness; soul material can too.
As someone who understands soul drawing well, I know that there is a connection between soul material and the soul, which allows for the special means to achieve the sublimation from soul material to soul.
So what is the precursor of soul material?
It is the “extraordinary materials” within the real world, or in other words, the components of the three primordial elements of the world.
Since the consciousness of the fool dream is carried within the primordial dream, can this concept of the primordial dream be viewed as… the soul material in a dreamlike state?
After all, it can give rise to consciousness, although this consciousness is a dream consciousness, not a reality consciousness.
So, can soul drawing… take place within the primordial dream, shaping into a dream soul by the primordial dream itself?
This seems like the technique remains soul drawing, but only the raw materials have changed; if the properties of the raw materials are compatible, even if they are different, the same outcome can be achieved.
Thus… in this case, I need a stable primordial dream as raw material to personally try this out.
In this instance realm, attempting such an experiment could cause some damage, so this experiment cannot be conducted within the instance realm.
Moreover, I not only need the primordial dream as the experimental site and raw material, but I also need dream creatures as subjects!
After all, I can’t bear to use the fool dream as experimental materials; uncertain experiments should naturally be filled with dream creatures for this unknown!
“Sister Xiao Han?” At this moment, Yu Lan, Yu Yun, and Yu Guo, the three fool dreams, gathered in front of me and tentatively called out to me.
“Ah~ Sorry for worrying you,” I just realized, looking at the fool dreams that had come close, and I reached out to smooth their hair and bouncy ears, the soft feeling instantly calmed my mood quite a bit.
“Let’s go see the academy head; we need to continue our experiment,” I stood up and said.
After all, the experiment I am about to conduct is somewhat beyond common sense; even I am not certain what will happen.
Using the primordial dream as experimental material…
The last time I heard of an experiment using the primordial dream as material, it was when the Primordial Witch used great forces to seize a piece of dream from the primordial dream and refined it into the current primordial dream.
I didn’t expect I would reach this step; however, the experiment I plan to conduct is far less dramatic than that of the Primordial Dream.
After deterring the extraordinary beings in the instance realm with a show of force, to prevent them from causing havoc, I took the three little fool dreams and left the instance realm.
Now, these three little fool dreams have connected to the academy’s root network and power network after obtaining the Great Knowledge Seed, and they have become qualified assistants who can help me.
They can even cast floating spells from the power network to follow me closely, without fear of losing track of me.
Even with spatial transportation, I can take them with me at the first opportunity.
However, it’s a pity that the power network does not function in the instance realm, as neither the root network nor the power network has been laid out there.
The Wanlian Main Network Tree that I planted in the instance realm has now been renamed “He Ya Tree.”
Similarly… this tree has reverted to its original plant form, becoming just a tree that grows at an extremely fast rate.
The reason I did this is that I hope it can become a symbiotic plant coexisting with the earth vein of the instance realm, rather than a parasitic plant that only knows how to extract from the earth vein, as the instance realm cannot withstand such turmoil from the Wanlian Main Network Tree.
Upon arriving at Principal Mei’s office, I symbolically knocked on the door to announce my arrival.
“Come in~”
After a while, Principal Mei’s voice came from the office.
“Oh? It’s Xiao Han? You came without a word? Is there something going on?” Mei Linde glanced at me and then at the fool dreams following behind me, asking curiously.
“There is indeed something I need to trouble you with, Sister Mei. Are you still debugging the Qi Observation Technique instrument?” I looked at the academy head, who had just stopped her work, and noticed the significantly changed Qi Observation Technique instrument. I didn’t expect her to spend so much time updating its functionality; is it still not completed even now?
“Indeed~ It’s a bit troublesome without your help, after all, you know the core of the Qi Observation Technique is built on your spirit vision feedback architecture. We can only obtain information feedback in this way, while you only need to look to understand how to proceed.” Principal Mei was clearly still in a busy phase; she had already begun analyzing the simple operational principles of the Qi Observation Technique.
“So, are you planning to help us? I heard that your research on self-generated magic has left the experimental team; do you have other things to attend to now?”
“Um… there are indeed some things to attend to.” I nodded hastily; although I felt a bit guilty for not being able to help at the moment, I indeed had something important to do.
“I came mainly to inform you that my upcoming experimental project might cause some commotion… Additionally, I want to apply to conduct experiments in the Expanding Realm.”
“Oh? What experiment will cause such a large commotion? And why does it have to be in the Expanding Realm?” Principal Mei inquired with a hint of surprise.
“It is the soul drawing experiment.”
I had previously mentioned the mimetic soul and soul drawing to Principal Mei, so when I mentioned this concept, she understood the situation somewhat.
“I plan to conduct the experiment in an environment of a primordial dream, and during the experiment, I may need a large number of dream creatures as experimental materials.”
“Oh? You’re actually starting to create life? No wonder you’re having the fool dreams follow you; do you have a plan?”
“Yes, I have some ideas, so I need many experiments to continuously validate my hypothesis.” I nodded firmly.
“Turning the fool dreams into real life is really challenging. When I mentioned that agreement before, I didn’t even intend for you to try before ascending to extraordinary because it is too difficult, and you’re trying to break the barriers between dreams and reality! Do you realize what you’re doing? Are you sure this idea didn’t just pop into your head?”
Mei Linde suddenly said a lot, clearly feeling that it is unrealistic for me to attempt to turn the fool dreams into life recognized by the void at this stage, and she ended up asking several questions in a row.
“I understand what I’m doing; I can keenly sense how solid the barrier between dreams and reality is, but I prepare to take an alternative approach to explore new possibilities.”
“Is that so…” Mei Linde, seeing my serious expression and tone, decided not to press me further on this issue and shifted to another angle.
“However, you’re sure you want to go to the Expanding Realm? There are teleportation pathways to it in each academy. Although every extraordinary academy has an understanding allowing free development in the Expanding Realm, if it’s found that you’re the only one going there, extraordinary beings may well come to k*ll you. You should understand how eager those guys are for you to d*e.”
“That is indeed a problem, but being there allows for better access to the primordial dream, and getting dream creatures is much easier there.” I said, feeling a bit troubled.
In the Core Realm, the primordial dream and reality have stabilized, although I can achieve partial dream overlap through fields, such “anomalous state” will soon be smoothed out by reality, which I had already tried at the Hothorn Family in Monopeng City.
Moreover… dream creatures are nearly non-existent in the Core Realm, making it quite challenging.
I thought taking advantage of the turmoil in the Expanding Realm while dream creatures are still wandering there would be the best experimental site.
“Indeed, according to your description, it is indeed the ideal place for you, even though I am unsure exactly what you’re trying to do.”
“So… is it not permitted?” I asked, feeling a bit disappointed.
“Not that you can’t go. After all, the Expanding Realm is also our witch territory; there is no reason our own student cannot go there. However, to prevent unnecessary surprises, you’d better not act too conspicuously when you go, ideally without anyone knowing you went to the Expanding Realm.”
Surprisingly, Principal Mei actually expressed agreement for me to go!
“Really? I promise to go quietly, and no one will know I went there!” I assured.
“You plan to go just like that?”
“Uh… yes? Is there a problem?”
“Aren’t you going to need equipment assistance, personnel help, or established laboratories to build a suitable environment for your experiments there?”
“Is… that necessary?” I blinked, asking in confusion.
Equipment assistance can be manually created; the Expanding Realm has root networks spread throughout!
Personnel assistance?
Who can help me with life and dream experiments? Anyone capable of doing that would, at the very least, be an aspiring extraordinary witch, and one well-versed in the great topic of the soul, to provide me with the necessary guidance. Would a witch like that truly be my assistant?
It would be easier for me to use my cloning techniques to create a clone that resonates with my intentions.
As for the laboratory creation needs, such as constant temperature and humidity, I don’t need much, as I require an environment corresponding to the primordial dream. It may not even exist in reality when the time comes.
“Um…” Mei Linde covered her face with one hand, looking a bit pained, “This is my fault for not letting you experience the convenience of being fully equipped during experiments… You’re not seriously planning to rely entirely on manually created setups and spells to complete the experimental environment, are you?”
“Isn’t that possible?”
“Do you think this is about being lost in the wilderness? Even the extraordinary witches who find themselves in the special worlds of the void have environments closely resembling what you’ve just described!”
“…”
Looking at Mei Linde’s serious expression, I momentarily felt unsure how to explain. How could I express… that I actually don’t understand the proper usage of those facilities? Even if I am aware, it doesn’t mean I am skilled, so those things aren’t as quick for me to set up as just manually creating them would be, and it’s still more convenient.
“Sigh~ If you insist, I won’t force you.” Principal Mei sighed and glanced at the gigantic instrument for the Qi Observation Technique beside her.
Look at this instrument!
It has maximized the simplistic effects of the Qi Observation Technique!
She intended to say this… but then recalled that Xiao Han seems to possess more than just the Qi Observation Technique, along with the Great Knowledge Tree and the floating-level spirit vision… With these abilities combined, it indeed doesn’t seem inferior to this instrument…
Their instrument is based on the Great Knowledge Seed, with the Qi Observation Technique as its core, combined with Xiao Han’s perfected floating-level spirit vision information-capture technique…
Tsk… indeed, in the domain of precision instruments, they still can’t match the witches themselves…
And among the witch race, those who have taken that feature to the extreme are the group of Truth Witches.
“Should I inform Ninglan Qiuyue? Although it’s best if fewer people know about your trip to the Expanding Realm, Ninglan Qiuyue could provide you with substantial assistance there.”
“Let’s tell her, but I won’t take advantage of her convenience. If I truly need something, then I’ll seek her help,” I agreed.
“Alright, you did mention before that your experiment might cause quite a ruckus, didn’t you? It’s best to let her know so she won’t be caught off guard later.” Principal Mei nodded in agreement with this plan.
“Is that settled then?” I asked tentatively.
“Mm, I will inform her and ensure she understands the need for discretion.” Mei Linde nodded and then looked at me, “Since we still have some time, can we talk a bit more? Apart from reporting this to me, do you have other matters to discuss?”
“Other matters?” I tilted my head; mainly, I just wanted to inform the academy head to prevent anything from creating too much commotion.
As for other matters, I truly hadn’t considered, since I sometimes think about things spontaneously.
However, if I were to really think about it, I did have a few questions I wanted to ask.
“Um… I have some doubts I wish to explore; I wonder if the academy head could enlighten me?”
“Ask away; if I know, I’ll tell you. Is it a question related to helping these little fools?”
“Mm.” I nodded: “Sister Mei, have you ever had experience creating entirely new life?”
“No, I have only attempted it, and the life created was not an entirely new species, just a vibrant existence.” Mei Linde shook her head, “So regarding turning the fool dreams into true life, I can’t provide any assistance. Moreover, there’s no precedent for fool dream situations. I can only say that if you don’t know how to proceed, perhaps… you can try to understand the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell since it is closely tied to the fool dreams.”
“The Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell…” I nodded, noting that I had been trying to understand this great spellbook, although my understanding of it is still quite superficial.
From the initial runes of the fool dreams to the Enlightenment Meditation Technique, then the sequential derivations, the weaving seed of the Grand Wisdom, and it even includes the derivative techniques granted by wisdom.
Including the understanding of the soul, as well as the mimetic soul and soul drawing, all these are closely related to the Grand Wisdom Enlightenment Spell.
So, I have genuinely researched it deeply.
“Yes, this great spellbook certainly holds many secrets, but it is not my area of expertise. Even shaping it into a great spellbook, I only understand its superficial knowledge, reaching the threshold of shaping it into a great spellbook, and this was completed under your guidance.”
“I established the spellbook as a platform, hoping you can make use of it.”
