Chapter 267

"Your way of thinking is still too mechanized."

The girl softened her tone, and there was not a hint of impatience in her tone:

"Wizards are accustomed to shaping spiritual power into fixed spell models; this method is indeed efficient and stable, but it also greatly limits the flexibility of spiritual power."

"You need to view spiritual power as flowing water, not fixed ice cubes. Water can adapt to the shape of any container and fill any gap; this is the state spiritual power should have."

Luo En tried to adjust his way of thinking according to the guidance, practicing those extremely complex fine control exercises again and again.

In the process, he also gradually realized that what Princess Yi Fu taught was not just a technique, but a brand-new way of thinking.

After weeks of hard practice, he finally began to master the basics of this fine control.

Although there was still a long way to go before reaching the level of ease Princess Yi Fu displayed, he had already been able to initially apply this control method to his own skills.

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In the specially made training room, Luo En was concentrating on constructing the spell model of "Sonic Oscillation."

This time, he did not construct every energy node step by step as usual, but tried to directly guide the mana flow with unprecedented precision, making it achieve perfect coordination at a more microscopic level.

Spiritual power was like countless tiny tentacles, precisely controlling the flow and intensity of every wisp of mana.

This control method was much more complex than traditional spell construction and consumed more energy, but it could achieve precise control that traditional methods could not reach.

"The energy consumption is indeed much greater, but the efficiency has also increased quite a bit."

Luo En evaluated in his heart, fine beads of sweat seeping from his forehead.

The first few attempts all ended in failure, as the mana flow was too complex.

Even though he had now become a formal wizard and his spiritual power had undergone a qualitative change, it was still somewhat difficult to control so many fine nodes at the same time.

But he was not discouraged, instead trying again and again, perfecting his control method through constant failure.

"That's it..." His hands drew a complex trajectory in the air.

Following his movements, mana formed an extremely precise three-dimensional structure in the air.

Every node and every path was precisely calculated and arranged, without any waste or redundancy.

This model was more complex than any spell he had constructed before, but strangely, its energy demand was reduced by nearly thirty percent.

This was the advantage brought by fine control—achieving higher output with less input.

Luo En took a deep breath, injected the last wisp of spiritual power into the core node of the model, and activated the entire spell structure.

——Sonic Oscillation Reconstruction

An invisible ripple spread out from his palm, so fast it was almost impossible to catch.

After that ripple hit the alchemy alloy target plate opposite, it did not produce the expected explosion or tearing, but

A brief silence; the surface of the target plate seemed to have no changes, still as smooth as before.

But just at the moment Luo En was a little hesitant.

That alloy target plate, which was five centimeters thick, suddenly seemed to be torn by some invisible force.

It began to decompose from the inside, turning into thousands of neat metal fragments that fell one after another.

Moreover, these fragments were not random shapes, but presented an extremely regular hexagonal structure.

It was as if someone had deliberately cut the target plate into countless micro-honeycombs.

【Spell Construction (Proficient) Experience +1】

【Breakthrough! Spell Construction (Proficient 100/100) → Spell Construction (Mastery 1/300)】

【Trait "Stable State" → "Micro-Structural Adaptation"】

【Micro-Structural Adaptation: Capable of reconstructing spell models at a microscopic level, giving them higher energy utilization and more precise effect targeting.

At the same time, it can instantly adjust activated spells to adapt to battlefield changes.】

Luo En felt the new ability surging in his body, a light of surprise flashing in his eyes.

This ability to reconstruct spell models at a microscopic level would bring revolutionary changes to his spellcasting.

Not only could it make spells more efficient, but it could also allow Luo En to maintain control after spells were activated, adjusting effects as needed.

In complex combat, this flexibility might become the key to deciding life and death.

"Thanks to Princess Yi Fu's spiritual power control technique."

Luo En evaluated in his heart while recording the key details of this breakthrough:

"Unlike traditional thinking, her method indeed opened up a brand-new path.

That precise control, which is almost like telekinesis, is indeed a huge inspiration."

In the days that followed, Luo En explored the application range of this new ability in depth.

He discovered that "Micro-Structural Adaptation" was not only applicable to offensive spells, but could also produce miraculous effects for defensive spells.

Under this fine control, the "Flowing Barrier" could be adjusted in real-time according to the type and intensity of the attack, significantly increasing defensive efficiency.

Even the "Ring of Radiance," whose form had gradually tended toward being more stable, could obtain brand-new usage methods through microscopic adjustments.

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In the afternoon, in the reception hall of the Emerald Building, Princess Yi Fu was teaching Luo En some secret lore about wizard history and other worlds.

"Do you know the essence of mana?"

Princess Yi Fu sat on a soft crystal chair, her amethyst eyes flashing with the colors of a scholar:

"Conventional theory believes that mana is a combination of the world's natural energy and life force, but this is only the appearance."

Luo En held his breath and listened with full attention.

In the past few weeks, Princess Yi Fu had already shown him much rare ancient knowledge, each time opening his eyes.

"According to ancient records, mana is actually a projection of higher-dimensional energy in our dimension."

Princess Yi Fu explained softly:

"Just like sunlight passing through a prism to produce a rainbow, when high-dimensional energy penetrates the dimensional barrier, it decomposes into various forms of energy that we can perceive and utilize."

Luo En nodded thoughtfully:

"This also explains why the power systems of different worlds have different forms of expression, yet have some commonality."

"Exactly so." Princess Yi Fu's eyes flashed with excited light:

"Grandpa... I mean Professor Youteer, once told me that he had seen dozens of different power systems during his plane travels.

Some rely on deity worship, some rely on natural elements, and some even guide energy through mathematical formulas.

But no matter how different the forms of expression are, they are essentially guiding and shaping the same high-dimensional energy."

She paused for a moment, took a sip of tea, and continued:

"This is also why the 'Abyss' is so special.

It is not just a geographical location, but a weak point in the dimension, a crack that allows those high-dimensional energies to directly penetrate into our world."

Luo En felt a tremor in his thinking.

This explanation could explain many phenomena better than those superficial textbook theories, especially the abilities of abyssal creatures that defied common sense.

"Then what is 'Grace'?" He asked curiously:

"What is its relationship with this high-dimensional energy?"

Princess Yi Fu smiled slightly, revealing an appreciation of a teacher for an excellent student:

"You have asked the core. 'Grace' is actually a special type of high-dimensional feedback.

When knowledge and realization are passed between different lives, a fluctuation is generated.

This fluctuation can penetrate the dimensional barrier and attract high-dimensional echoes."

Her voice became even softer:

"And the reason why Primal Wizards are special.

Is precisely because when they advance, they directly establish a connection with the source, bypassing many restrictions and filters in traditional practice.

This is also why the 'Grace' of Primal Wizards is purer and more powerful."

Luo En suddenly realized; if the "Magic Devouring" symptom was essentially caused by the energy in Princess Yi Fu's body being too active and unable to circulate normally.

Then pure "Grace" energy could indeed play a harmonizing role.

"It sounds like these explanations are much more reasonable than conventional theories."

He commented: "But why is this knowledge so little known? In the Black Mist School, I have never heard similar explanations."

Princess Yi Fu's expression became complex:

"Because this knowledge belongs to the 'Dangerous Category.'

Understanding the essence of mana means it is possible to perform more fundamental control and utilization of it.

In history, there have been no shortage of wizards who fell or got lost because of pursuing this type of knowledge."

Her voice carried a hint of warning:

"Grandpa Youteer said that those wizards who over-researched high-dimensional energy.

Eventually, they were either eroded by the Abyss or evolved themselves into a form similar to abyssal existences, becoming what we call 'Apostles'."

Luo En felt a chill in his heart, associating it with the apostle limb fragment he saw at the abyssal observation station earlier.

That kind of near-primitive energy fluctuation, as well as those constantly wriggling tentacles and eyeballs, indeed had certain traits that transcended conventional life forms.

Night fell, and after ending the day's knowledge exchange, he bid farewell to Princess Yi Fu and returned to his residence.

Walking under the brilliant lights of the Crystal Spire, he felt his thinking was more active than ever before.

That ancient knowledge obtained from Princess Yi Fu was blending with his own experience and theories in his mind, colliding to create new sparks.

Especially those theories about the essence of mana provided brand-new lines of thought for his "Crucible Concept."

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At the same time, deep in a distant other world, a thrilling conquest was being staged.

Cassandra Sanmanzhi, the current Tower Master of the Crystal Spire and one of the strongest existing wizards in the Huanyuan Continent group, was currently hovering above a huge planet.

She had appearance traits extremely similar to her daughter Princess Yi Fu.

The same black hair as deep as the night sky and captivating amethyst eyes.

But unlike her daughter's greenness and immaturity, every line of Cassandra's body exuded maturity and elegance.

Like a plump peach, her body curves were breathtakingly perfect, wrapped in a tight-fitting deep purple robe, revealing just the right alluring arcs.

However, there was a cold, bone-chilling chill in those amethyst eyes, making people afraid to look directly, let alone give rise to any thoughts of blasphemy.

"After cleaning these up, I can go back to see little Princess Yi Fu."

Cassandra said softly, her voice becoming as soft as velvet when mentioning her only daughter.

Following her movements, the air began to twist and deform, and a suffocating sense of oppression spread from the center of her body.

Cassandra's human form began to gradually dissolve, replaced by an ever-expanding radiant energy body.

It was a complex structure composed of countless tiny energy particles.

Every particle flickered with light of different frequencies, together forming a dizzying multi-dimensional picture.

This was the "Void Husk," a form of existence that only a Great Wizard could display.

An energy structure that transcended the physical body, it was also the only way to reach a higher level of existence.

With the full unfolding of the Void Husk form, Cassandra's energy body had expanded to a diameter of tens of thousands of meters.

It looked like a miniature purple sun, emitting awe-inspiring energy fluctuations.

The surface of the planet below was a civilization completely different from the human world and the wizard world.

There were no high-rise buildings or bustling traffic here; instead, there were countless translucent crystal buildings.

They grew and deformed continuously as if they had life, connecting to each other into a complex network structure.

The creatures living in this world were equally peculiar.

Most of them had fluid-like translucent bodies, no fixed form, and could freely change their appearance as needed.

These lives communicated through a type of energy similar to electromagnetic waves.

The entire planet's surface was covered with dense energy nodes, forming a huge information exchange network.

This was a highly developed civilization based on collective intelligence.

Although individuals were relatively simple, the group consciousness formed through network connections possessed astonishing creativity and adaptability.

However, this peaceful and creative developed civilization was currently facing a devastating disaster.

Cassandra's Void Husk form began to release countless tiny energy tentacles toward the planet below.

These tentacles quickly penetrated the planet's atmosphere, spreading to every corner of the surface like a group of hungry snakes.

When the tentacles touched those crystal buildings and fluid creatures, an astonishing dissolution phenomenon began to occur.

The crystal buildings began to shatter and dissolve, turning into pure energy absorbed by the tentacles;

The fluid creatures solidified the moment they were touched, turning into crystal-clear statues.

Afterwards, they were encapsulated as a whole, floated up, and collected into the space device Cassandra carried.

The earth began to crack, the ocean began to boil, and the entire planet seemed to be gripped from the inside by an invisible giant hand, emitting painful groans.

Those fluid creatures tried to resist through network consciousness, mobilizing the planet's natural energy to form a protective barrier.

But in front of Cassandra's Void Husk, these resistances were like paper city walls, destroyed in an instant.

"Interesting symbiotic system."

Cassandra's voice echoed in the void, no longer a human voice, but an energy fluctuation containing multiple frequencies:

"This collective consciousness structure might provide me with some inspiration."

Her Void Husk form floated to the other side of the planet.

There was a huge garden composed of special crystals there.

Every crystal splashed with different colors, looking like coral reefs on Earth, beautiful and mysterious.

"Energy conversion efficiency is as high as 86%, far exceeding any known material in the Huan Yuan Continent group."

Cassandra's Void Husk trembled slightly, expressing her satisfaction:

"Take the whole area."

Dozens of thick energy tentacles extended from the Void Husk, wrapping the entire crystal garden, then pulling it up by the roots and collecting it into a specially made space container.

At the same time, countless small energy sacs detached from the Void Husk and scattered to all parts of the planet.

They quickly found and captured those fluid creatures trying to escape, encapsulated them, and returned them to the main body.

This was a thorough plunder, a merciless conquest.

Cassandra was like a cold harvester, sweeping away the accumulation of this civilization over thousands or tens of thousands of years in a short period of time.

"Enough."

When the last batch of crystal buildings was collected into the space container, Cassandra's Void Husk began to shrink:

"These materials and samples are enough to support the next stage of research."

The planet's surface had become riddled with holes, and the once beautiful crystal city was left with only a devastated desert, like remains gnawed by a giant beast.

Those surviving fluid creatures lost the support of the collective network and became confused and chaotic.

Like puppets with broken strings, they wandered helplessly in the ruins.

Cassandra restored her human form, and the purple robe on her body was still spotless, as if everything that had just happened had never occurred.

She looked around at the planet she had destroyed, with no trace of pity or guilt on her face, only a calm evaluation.

"The energy structure of this Type II plane has astonishing similarities with the seventh layer of the Abyss."

She whispered to herself in her heart:

"After going back, I need to conduct a more in-depth analysis; perhaps I can find new clues to the 'Magic Devouring' symptom."

(End of chapter)