Chapter 1426 Spirit Agility Potion <TOC> Chapter 1428 Seed
Translator: SumTLMan
If one were to liken a breakthrough to a fierce battle, then this struggle would undoubtedly unfold on a field smothered in smoke, besieged from all sides!
Because once the decision to make a breakthrough is taken, you’d find yourself standing at the crossroads of four battlefronts. Only by resolving the conflicts of each battleground, can one transcend the ordinary and embark on the path of an immortal wizard.
These four arenas are the Physical Body, the Land of the Soul, the Sea of Consciousness, and the Mental Space.
The first to sound the war drums is the sea of consciousness. Yet, among the four, this is the easiest to tackle. With the assistance of the Spirit Agility Potion, one can momentarily put aside the impact of the sea of consciousness on this breakthrough.
Next in line, raising its clamor, is the mental space.
Relying on the calming waves of the Spirit Agility Potion, Angel manages to temporarily stabilize the expanding consciousness. His focus now shifts to the mental space.
If the expansion of the sea of consciousness merely heralds the onset of war, then the magic vortex within the mental space signifies the true unfurling of battle’s curtain.
For if Angel is determined to break through, he must take the initiative — pioneering into the magic source, altering the very essence of this magic vortex.
Within the comparatively brighter mental space, Angel zeroes in on the magic source connected to his mental model.
Influenced by the Heavenly Coeur Wind, the magic source at this juncture has swelled to proportions beyond Angel’s imagination.
Silently, Angel waits. The moment the magic source expands to the brink of bursting will be his cue to delve into it.
Time ticks on slowly.
Angel once studied some records, noting that many apprentices would, by absorbing primal magic energy, have their magic source approach its breaking point in roughly fifteen minutes. A bit of quick math would easily give the upper limit of how much a magic source could hold.
However, his magic source had been accumulating power for over half an hour.
Due to his unique guidance method, his magic source’s capacity was significantly more robust than that of an average apprentice. Coupled with such prolonged accumulation, it was more than twice as powerful as what most apprentices could achieve.
This scenario has its pros and cons.
Before the formation of the magic vortex, the more powerful the magic source, the mightier the resulting vortex would be. This meant the user could control a greater amount of magic, and the rate of converting primal magic energy would also increase.
However, this only cuts down the training time. Once an apprentice successfully advances, an average magic vortex, given some training time, could achieve similar power.
Moreover, having too powerful a magic source before forming the vortex can pose significant risks during its formation.
During this process, energy continuously disperses, which could greatly damage one’s mental space.
Without the Ancient Silver Flower to aid, managing such a vast vortex would require much more effort on Angel’s part, needing to handle the scattered energies, thereby increasing unnecessary risks.
Nevertheless, Angel was somewhat stuck. Without reaching the magic source’s limit, he dared not interfere with it.
Unless he decided not to break through and discharge the magic within the source, all he could do was wait patiently for it to expand to its critical threshold.
While Angel waited helplessly, Sanders observed from a distance.
Although he couldn’t directly see what was happening inside Angel’s mental space, based on his experience and the energy fluctuations nearby, he could reasonably deduce that Angel had not yet started the vortex formation process.
That is to say, the magic source hasn’t truly reached its ultimate threshold.
For Sanders, the greater the volume of the magic source, the better it naturally becomes. However, it’s a double-edged sword, especially during breakthroughs, which can easily lead to deviations in the end results.
Moreover, already half an hour has passed.
He can’t fathom just how vast Angel’s magic source has become. Once it spirals into a magic vortex, perhaps its total power and efficiency might be comparable to a mid-realm first level wizard.
But the stronger the magic source, the deeper his worries grow.
He initially had great confidence in Angel attempting a breakthrough without the preparation of the Ancient Silver Flower. Yet with such a terrifying Magic Source Vortex, could one really withstand it without that flower?
Apart from this, a subtle sentiment also lingered in Sanders’ heart——
The guidance method Angel cultivated, although derived from the —Singularity Scattering Meditation Method—, still slightly differs in Angel’s approach.
From Sanders’ perspective, Angel did not employ the —36-Bit Spatial Coordinate System Positioning Method—, which means there’s a significant gap from the original version.
Given this, Angel’s tolerance limit for the magic source is still impressively high.
Sanders can hardly imagine, if someone were to cultivate entirely according to the —Singularity Scattering Meditation Method—, just how terrifying their end results would be.
Of course, he doesn’t believe any apprentice could succeed in mastering it. The computational capabilities required by the —36-Bit Spatial Coordinate System Positioning Method— are beyond what an apprentice can achieve.
On the other hand, as Angel waited close to forty-five minutes,
That magic source, which had swelled to almost the width of his mental model, finally began entering its critical range.
Angel initially harbored concerns about handling the magic source transformation. Yet, as the magnitude of the magic source reached this level, he cast aside such worries.
With stakes this high, it’s either a windfall or a tumble into the mire. Instead of fretting now, it’s better to focus on breaking through.
When a tiny crack appeared on the surface of the magic source, a flash of enlightenment crossed Angel’s mind.
The time has come!
If the magic source continues to expand, he might need to take a second dose of the Spirit Agility Potion.
It’s worth noting that for other apprentices, the breakthrough typically concludes in forty-five minutes, with success or failure already determined. Yet for Angel, it’s just the beginning.
As the cracks in his magic source intensified, Angel immediately activated his mental model. Following the aggregation methods detailed in —Singularity Scattering Meditation Method—, he began channeling the magic source!
With the addition of this energy contained in the mental model, the shell of the magic source blossomed like a flower, instantaneously transforming into energy particles, which settled into the magic source.
These energy particles temporarily stabilized the mental space, buying him more time to undertake this crucial step——
Forming the Magic Source Vortex!
Angel’s expression grew solemn, his thoughts even more focused, paying no heed to any external stimuli.
Now that the magic source is shattered, the vortex begins!
This is an irreversible process. That is to say, once Angel embarks on this stage, he either succeeds in forming the vortex, culminating in his ascension as a formal wizard, or he fails, plummeting from the skies to become nothing more than a puddle of mud.
From here on out, there’s no turning back, no room for regret!
With the dissolution of the magic source’s shell, nestled beneath the mental model, there remained only a core of energy, exuding a faint luminescence. This very essence of energy was so vast that even Angel found its purity and sheer volume astonishing.
Thanks to its cohesive nature, the energy hasn’t run wild and continues to remain steady. However, if Angel doesn’t swiftly transform this energy into a magic vortex, it will soon go berserk within his mental space, dramatically increasing the chances of failure.
A significant majority of apprentices falter at this juncture.
Even though forming the vortex is a process with a predictable outcome, everyone’s vortex formation differs. Similar to the —36-Bit Spatial Coordinate System Positioning Method—, everyone’s mental space is unique. Without a precise reference, one needs to calculate personally when applying this positioning method.
And for the —36-Bit Spatial Coordinate System Positioning Method—, even a formal wizard would need an extended period to calculate, let alone apprentices.
This is precisely why apprentices can’t utilize this positioning method.
Similarly, for the vortex formation, every apprentice’s magic source is distinct, and the residual energy during the final vortex process varies: its density, purity, total magic source, nature… and so on are all different.
Thus, when it comes to forming a vortex, every apprentice’s approach is unique.
This phase is a true test of an apprentice’s foundational knowledge.
It evaluates one’s understanding of energy. If one’s understanding is inadequate or if they can’t react swiftly, then the dispersal rate of this energy, in the end, would be unimaginably rapid. Eventually, the mental space will become an entangled mess, impossible to salvage.
On his path of cultivation, Angel wasn’t just fortunate; his innate talent was valued by Sanders.
His comprehension of energy was keener than that of average apprentices. Otherwise, Sanders wouldn’t have allowed Angel to prepare for the breakthrough.
Thus, when Angel saw this formation of energy, he remained unflustered and immediately embarked on the phase of scrutinizing it.
It was like taking an exam.
Reviewing the question, analyzing the data, determining the problem-solving approach, and then moving on to the final answering phase.
This process is a rite of passage for every apprentice.
For most, their energy formation is not substantial, allowing them to quickly discern the pattern of energy flow and immediately engage in calculations for the magic vortex.
But Angel was different. His energy formation was vast, taking longer for a single cycle than others. This demanded greater attention and observation on his part.
By this point, Angel had lost track of time.
When he began formulating the plan for the magic vortex, he glanced at the energy formation and breathed a sigh of relief.
The formation remained consolidated, showing no signs of dispersion, indicating that he hadn’t taken an exorbitant amount of time.
From the records he’d seen, some apprentices witnessed a significant portion of their energy dispersing while still formulating their vortex plan. So, in comparison, though Angel might have taken longer, he hadn’t made any glaring errors yet.
The magic vortex plan was paramount. Angel quickly reviewed it in his mind, ensuring no flaws, then began to work on the consolidated energy.
First and foremost, he needed to create the seed for the magic vortex.
Once the energy aligned with the rhythm of the vortex seed, it would start to spin, taking on the preliminary form of the magic vortex.
Upon the initial manifestation of the vortex, the final step would be to stabilize it.
The steps might seem straightforward, but executing them is far from simple. Moreover, it’s not a linear process.
Thinking that merely concentrating on the magic source vortex is enough? Think again. In this process, both the Land of the Soul and the Physical Body are intertwined.
Meaning, including the Mental Space and Sea of Consciousness, battles across four fronts are about to commence simultaneously.