NABC Chapter 46 Cultivating a New Meditation Method
Chapter 46 Cultivating a New Meditation Method
Without lingering, Roland immediately returned to his stone house.
He finally breathed a sigh of relief after closing the door and activating the soundproofing array.
The tension and danger of the thirty days in the secret realm have finally receded like the tide, leaving behind only the relief of surviving a disaster and the fulfillment of returning home with a full harvest.
Luo Lin first carefully checked himself to make sure he had not left any hidden dangers in the teleportation or secret realm.
He then began to tally up the gains from this trip to the secret realm.
He took out the three most important things first:
The essence of water element sealed in a lead box
The scroll containing the "Star Origin Meditation Method"
And that calming silver leaf.
Feeling the unique energy fluctuations they emitted, Xin Jun felt a sense of satisfaction.
Next, he listed out his other gains one by one:
Fragments of the Void Stone, Dragon Blood Ink, mysterious metal plates of unknown purpose, various crystals and materials unique to the secret realms collected, and the incomplete scroll of "Afterglow Meditation Method".
These various hauls covered the entire table, each representing his adventures and sacrifices in the secret realm.
Especially the water element essence, whose value is enough to tempt any formal wizard.
After taking inventory, Luo Lin carefully sorted and put away all the items.
Next, he needs to make an important decision.
According to the announcement before the selection, he could exchange elemental essence for the qualification to perform a first-stage meditation technique of a designated faction.
This is a safe choice, meaning he can immediately obtain the orthodox advancement method, and with the Concentration Crystal, there is a high chance of successfully advancing to a formal wizard.
However, he now possesses the "Star Source Meditation Method".
This path is more difficult and dangerous, but its potential is limitless.
Should we choose the safe option or take a risk?
Without much hesitation, Rowling's eyes hardened.
He stroked the cold scroll, feeling the vast artistic conception contained within it.
With my dashboard and "Highly Efficient Scholar" status, I'm confident I can forge my own unique path!
Luo Lin decided to retain the Water Element Essence and the "Star Source Meditation Method," but give up the qualification to exchange for the orthodox meditation method.
Once this decision is made, it means he will lose the academy's support in meditation and will have to figure out this ancient path entirely on his own.
But Luo Lin didn't regret it. If he didn't use his cheat ability in this way, why should he waste it on something so ordinary?
After making the decision, he immediately began planning his next move.
First, Rolin needs to return to Gray Tower outpost as soon as possible.
Although the conditions there were harsh, the environment was relatively simple, which was more conducive to his careful research and preparation for promotion.
Moreover, he had been away for a long time and needed to go back to hand over his duties.
Rowling did not rush to report the details of the secret realm to Wizard Eric and Wizard Stone. Instead, he simply sent a message through the runestone, informing them that he had returned safely, had a decent harvest, and expressed his desire to return to the outpost as soon as possible.
The two wizards didn't ask any further questions, but simply let him make his own arrangements.
Before leaving the Secret Academy, Roland went to the logistics department, where he exchanged some less important secret realm materials for a large number of contribution points. He also purchased a batch of basic materials for researching runes and making potions, as well as some basic books on astrology, ancient runes, and soul contracts.
He needs to make sufficient knowledge preparations for practicing the "Star Source Meditation Method".
A few days later, Rowling once again stepped onto the teleportation array to return to Gray Tower Outpost.
When the familiar air, carrying the scent of blood and metal, filled his nostrils, he felt a strange sense of peace.
Captain Holm was overjoyed to see him return safely.
After hearing his brief description of the terrifying secret realm, they were even more impressed with him.
Upon returning to his simple stone house, Luo Lin immediately began his seclusion.
He first spent several days completely healing the hidden injuries left in the secret realm and adjusting his mental state to its best.
Following this, Luo Lin began an in-depth study of the "Star Source Meditation Method".
This scroll is extremely esoteric, with many concepts and action plans that are quite different from what he knows about modern meditation methods.
He relied on his "literacy" and "highly efficient scholarly approach" to understand and deduce the meaning of each word and sentence.
Luo Lin learned that the first step in constructing one's natal star is to select a star core location in one's spiritual sea, and then, using one's own spiritual power as a guide, combined with specific visualization techniques, to try to communicate with the star power of the corresponding star, draw it down, and merge it with the star core, gradually illuminating and constructing it.
This process was extremely dangerous.
Stellar power is vast and domineering, far beyond ordinary energy. If one is not careful, excessive stellar power will be drawn or improperly controlled, leading to the collapse of the stellar core and damage to the spiritual sea.
The scroll emphasizes that for the first initiation, one must choose a star with relatively mild energy, and it must be carried out in an environment where one's mental energy is high, one's mind is calm, and there is minimal external interference.
Rolin's gaze fell upon the batch of collected crystal gravel and tranquil silver leaves.
Following the instructions for setting up the "Glimmering Star Array" recorded in the scroll, he carefully arranged a simple magic array inside the stone house using those crystal pebbles.
The moment the formation was completed, the energy inside the room seemed to become slightly more orderly, and its affinity for the power of the stars also slightly increased.
He had prepared the Tranquilizing Silver Leaf, which he would take when receiving stellar power to stabilize his mind and resist possible mental shocks.
As for which star to guide him, he repeatedly studied the simple star chart and descriptions of some basic stars included in the scroll, and finally chose a star called "Qiming".
According to the description, this star has a relatively gentle power, symbolizing beginnings and guidance, making it suitable as a starting point for constructing a star map.
Everything is proceeding smoothly.
Rowling knew that attempting to construct his natal star would be the greatest adventure he had ever undertaken since embarking on his wizarding path.
But he was determined and fearless.
Before it officially began, there was one last thing he had to do.
Process that piece of water element essence and concentration crystal.
He didn't intend to use them directly for advancement, but such a pure energy source might serve as a stable external energy supplement when constructing the star core, or be used to stabilize the spiritual sea at critical moments.
Luo Lin placed the two items within easy reach, then slowly closed his eyes, sank his mind into his spiritual sea, and began his first attempt to draw upon stellar power according to the "Star Source Meditation Method".
Inside the stone house, the [Glimmering Star Array] emitted a hazy glow, and Baha stood quietly guarding the door, his dark golden eyes filled with vigilance.
At this moment, Luo Lin sat cross-legged in the center of the formation, his eyes closed, his breathing long and steady, his mind completely immersed in that mental sea that had reached its limit and was now calm and undisturbed.
Luo Lin did not rush to begin, but instead repeatedly purified and refined his spiritual power according to the methods recorded in the "Star Source Meditation Method".
The foundation laid by the perfect meditation method is now showing tremendous advantages. His mental energy is solid, like the finest silk thread, and under his mental guidance, it outlines a profound trajectory in his mental sea. This is the basic preparatory work for building the star core.
At the same time, Rolin visualized the Morning Star illustration recorded in the scroll.
It was a star that was not dazzling, but constant and clear, as if it could dispel the fog and guide the way.
His mind was highly focused, attempting to traverse the endless void to sense and capture that unique stellar energy fluctuation belonging to Qiming.
This process is extremely mentally taxing.
His spiritual sea transformed into a vast resonant cavity, and his thoughts, like pebbles thrown into calm water, continuously spread outwards in invisible ripples, searching for that faint response.
Time passed slowly, and the depletion of mental energy began to intensify, with fine beads of sweat appearing on his forehead.
Without the support of perfect meditation techniques, an ordinary apprentice would probably have already suffered mental exhaustion.
Baha stood guard at the door, sensing the refined yet ethereal fluctuations of intent emanating from Rolin, his dark golden eyes filled with tension.
After an unknown amount of time, just as Luo Lin felt his mental energy was more than half depleted and his will began to dissipate, an extremely faint yet strange fluctuation carrying a sense of antiquity, coldness, and guidance seemed to pierce through the barriers of endless time and space, creating a barely perceptible resonance with the ripples of his spreading will.
found it!
Luo Lin's spirit jolted, and without the slightest hesitation, he immediately followed the instructions, focusing all his attention on that one point of resonance. His spiritual power was highly concentrated in an unprecedented way, and he frantically poured it into the pre-drawn position in the center of his spiritual sea.
Build the star core!