Chapter 204: with translation of chapter title

208. Chapter 208 Cosmic Meditation Method, the World's Will Favors Again

208. Chapter 208 Cosmic Meditation Method, the World's Will Favors Again

Thus: "208. Chapter 208 Cosmic Meditation Method, the World's Will Favors Again".

The idea of his self-created meditation method has changed many times.

The idea of his self-created meditation method has changed many times.

Lin Ke's earlier idea of carving a rune array at the origin of the 'Small World' had long been ruled out.

Lin Ke's earlier idea of carving a rune array at the origin of the 'Small World' had long been ruled out.

Not to mention the difficulty of carving a rune array at the origin of the world.

Translate: "Not to mention the difficulty of carving a rune array at the world's origin." Keep meaning.

If we only consider carving a rune array at the world's origin, as knowledge accumulates, strength increases, and level advances, other situations arise that require adjusting the meditation method—what should we do?

Translate: "Just considering after carving a rune array at the world's origin, as knowledge accumulates, strength increases, and level advances, other situations arise, requiring adjustments to the meditation method—what should be done?" Need to keep punctuation. We'll produce: "Just considering after carving a rune array at the world's origin, as knowledge accumulates, strength increases, and level advances, other situations arise, requiring adjustments to the meditation method—what should be done?"

When a big tree is still a seed, it can be cultivated in a desired direction;

Translate: "When a big tree is still a seed, it can be selectively cultivated;" Keep semicolon.

When it is still a sprout, the water and soil environment can be changed, and selective fertilization can be applied;

Translate: "When it is a sprout, the water and soil environment can be changed, and fertilizer can be applied selectively;" Keep semicolon.

Once it has grown into a seedling, light conditions and air composition can be changed, it can be reinforced, and its shape can be set;

Translate: "When it has grown into a seedling, light conditions and air composition can be changed, it can be reinforced, and it can be shaped;" Keep semicolon.

But once it has grown into a towering tree, moving it easily kills it.

Translate: "But once it has grown into a towering tree, moving it easily kills it." Keep punctuation.

Let alone a mature world.

Translate: "Let alone a mature world."

Making arbitrary changes is like mountains collapsing and earth splitting, water flowing backward; it is climate change, celestial collisions, crustal tearing, and the transformation of seas into fields.

Translate: "Making arbitrary changes causes mountains to collapse and earth to split, waters to flow backward; it is climate change, celestial collisions, crustal tearing, and the transformation of seas into fields." Need to keep commas.

The impact is huge, the damage is huge.

Translate: "The impact is huge, the damage is huge."

So, the idea of carving a rune array at the origin of the 'Small World' was completely abandoned.

Translate: "So, the idea of carving a rune array at the origin of the 'Small World' was completely abandoned." Keep quotes.

Afterward, Lin Ke had several more ideas that felt promising.

Translate: "Afterward, Lin Ke had several more ideas that felt promising."

But after verifying each one, they were all eliminated.

Translate: "But after verifying them one by one, they were eliminated one by one."

Either the difficulty was too high, or they would easily collapse later.

Translate: "Either the difficulty was too high, or they would easily collapse later."

In short, they were unsuitable.

Translate: "In short, they were unsuitable."

Until that night of stargazing, when the 'Arcane Specialization' talent was triggered, solving in one go the three incompatibility issues of armor-type arcane arts.

Translate: "Until that night of stargazing, when the 'Witchcraft Specialization' talent was triggered, solving in one go the three problems of incompatibility among armor-type witchcraft." Need to keep quotes.

Stones from other hills can be used to polish jade.

Translate: "A stone from another mountain can be used to polish jade." (Proverb). Keep.

By drawing parallels, the many problems Lin Ke encountered in his meditation method were readily resolved.

Translate: "By drawing parallels, the many problems Lin Ke encountered in his meditation method were all readily solved."

A completely new idea quickly took shape.

Translate: "A completely new line of thought quickly took shape."

After verification, its feasibility was quite high, and side effects could almost be completely avoided.

Translate: "After verification, its feasibility is quite high, and side effects can almost be completely avoided."

It was simply perfect, couldn't be more perfect.

Translate: "It is simply perfect, cannot be more perfect."

What he gained from stargazing was truly a flash of divine inspiration.

Translate: "What he gained from that night of stargazing was truly a flash of divine inspiration."

The new idea still started from the point that the structure of the meditation method is a rune array.

Translate: "The completely new approach still starts from the point that the structure of the meditation method is a rune array."

Lin Ke's imagination ran wild, viewing the three-dimensional rune array as a cosmic celestial system, and the various local structures formed by the runes as stars scattered across the sky.

Translate: "Lin Ke's imagination ran wild, viewing the three-dimensional solid rune array as a cosmic celestial system, and regarding the various partial structures built from runes as the stars scattered across the sky."

The core rune structure was seen as a star, the main rune structures as planets, the auxiliary structures as satellites, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids; the lines linking the core, main, and auxiliary structures, invisible in form, became the rules governing the operation of the celestial system.

Translate: "The core rune structure is regarded as a star, the main rune structure as a planet, the auxiliary structure as satellites, dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids; the lines linking the core, main, and auxiliary structures, invisible, become the rules that keep the celestial system running."

The apprentice chapter of his self-created meditation method is to construct a prototype of a solar system;

Translate: "The apprentice chapter of his self-created meditation method is to construct a prototype of a 'Solar System';" Keep semicolon? Actually Chinese uses ； after that. We'll keep semicolon.

the mage chapter is to perfect the many rules of the solar system;

Translate: "The wizard chapter is to perfect the many rules of the 'Solar System';" Keep semicolon.

the sage chapter tentatively envisions a galaxy, or at least the Orion Arm;

Translate: "The sage chapter is tentatively envisioned as the 'Galaxy', or the next-level 'Orion Arm';" Keep semicolon.

For the higher levels of grand sage and sage, we temporarily avoid aiming too high.

Translate: "For the higher Grand Sage and Holy One, we will not aim too high for now."

Lin Ke chose to first perfect the apprentice chapter, then initially create the mage chapter, and gradually improve it.

Translate: "Lin Ke chooses to first perfect the apprentice chapter, then preliminarily create the wizard chapter, and gradually perfect it."

If his idea could be realized, it would also have a great impact on his personal arcane art, 'Battle Armor'.

Translate: "If his idea can be realized, it will also have a huge impact on his innate witchcraft 'Battle Armor'." Keep quotes.

After all, the core structure of the current 'Battle Armor' arcane model—a pentagram—corresponds to the stellar arrangement of the solar system.

Translate: "After all, the core structure of the current witchcraft model of the 'Battle Armor'—a regular pentagram—corresponds to the celestial configuration of the 'Solar System'." Keep quotes and em dash? We'll use em dash.

Later, by further integrating and expanding more armor-type arcane arts, or other types of arcane arts, as long as they can be fitted into the celestial structure, no compatibility issues will arise.

Translate: "Later, by further integrating and expanding more armor-type witchcraft, or other types of witchcraft, as long as they can be fitted into the celestial body structure, there will be no compatibility issues."

Even, Lin Ke can create different versions of his personal arcane art 'Battle Armor'.

Translate: "Even, Lin Ke can create different versions of his innate witchcraft 'Battle Armor'." Keep quotes.

This concept is equivalent to Lin Ke turning his personal arcane art 'Battle Armor' into an open-source Linux operating system, which can be adapted to different needs to derive various versions.

Translate: "This concept is equivalent to Lin Ke forging his innate witchcraft 'Battle Armor' into an open-source Linux operating system, which can derive different versions according to different needs." Keep quotes.

When needed, he would simply select the most suitable version, or temporarily adjust parameters to forge a 'Battle Armor' on the spot.

Translate: "When the time comes to use it, he will simply choose the most targeted version, or temporarily modify parameters to forge the 'Battle Armor' on the spot." Keep quotes.

Think about it, he is increasingly bearing the demeanor of Iron Man.

Translate: "Think about it, he is increasingly bearing the demeanor of Iron Man." Keep parentheses? The Chinese includes （ironman）. We'll keep parentheses: "(ironman)". So: "Think about it, he is increasingly bearing the demeanor of Iron Man (ironman)."

Um… Lin Ke wants to first create an 'Anti-Luoken Battle Armor'/'Anti-Body Cultivator' idea, which also matches Iron Man's 'Anti-Hulk Battle Armor'.

Um… Lin Ke wants to first create an 'Anti-Luoken Battle Armor'/'Anti-Body Cultivator' idea, which also matches Iron Man's 'Anti-Hulk Battle Armor'.

Or, to put it bluntly, he was inspired by Iron Man.

Translate: "Or putting it bluntly, he was inspired by Iron Man."

Before the final exam of the autumn semester, before the final exam takes place,

Before the last exam of the autumn semester, before the final exam arrives,

Lin Ke finally completed the content of the apprentice chapter of his self-created meditation method, tentatively named the 'Grand Cosmos Meditation Method'.

Translate: "Lin Ke finally perfected the content of the apprentice chapter of his self-created meditation method, tentatively named the 'Grand Cosmos Meditation Method'." Keep quotes.

However, theory is just theory; it still needs practice.

Translate: "However, theory is just theory; practice is still needed."

After taking the final exam and securing another first place,

After taking the final exam and securing another first place,

Lin Ke chose to enter the villa's basement level two arcane laboratory that night, secluding himself to study the apprentice chapter of the 'Grand Cosmos Meditation Method'.

Lin Ke chose to enter the witchcraft laboratory on the second basement level of the villa that night, entering seclusion to study the apprentice chapter of the 'Grand Cosmos Meditation Method'.

Before entering seclusion, Lin Ke communicated with Sorelin the mage; if anything came up, he could be contacted directly through Molly.

Translate: "Before entering seclusion, Lin Ke communicated with Witch Selin; if anything came up, he could simply contact Mo Li." Need to keep names: Selin, Mo Li.

He activated the highest level of internal defensive measures.

Translate: "He activated the highest-level internal defensive measures."

Lin Ke sat cross-legged in the center of the spacious arcane laboratory's wooden floor, calming his mind and breath.

Translate: "Lin Ke sat cross-legged on the wooden floor at the exact center of the spacious witchcraft laboratory, calming his mind and regulating his breath."

First, he performed a round of the 'Brain Seal Technique' to eliminate all distracting thoughts and keep his mind focused.

First, he performed a round of the 'Brain Seal Technique' to ensure all distracting thoughts vanished and his mind was undistracted.

His consciousness sank into the sea of mind, beginning the first step:

Translate: "His consciousness sank into the sea of awareness, beginning the first step of conversion:"

Altering the layout of the sea of mind.

Translate: "Alter the layout within the sea of awareness."

The lake, lakeside buildings, lake-surface illusions, and lake-bed entities were all utterly annihilated under Lin Ke's conscious initiative to destroy them.

Translate: "The lake, lakeside buildings, reflections on the lake, and the entity beneath the lake—under Lin Ke's conscious initiative to destroy—were all completely obliterated."

After a thorough cleaning, he confirmed no residue remained in the sea of mind, returning it to the vague, obscure state of its initial creation.

Translate: "After a thorough cleaning, confirming no residue remained in the sea of awareness, it returned to the primordial, vague and obscure state at the time of its creation."

Lin Ke began the second step: constructing a prototype of the solar system.

Translate: "Lin Ke began the second step: constructing a prototype of the Solar System."

After an operation consuming much time and effort, a stationary model of the solar system's celestial orbits appeared in the sea of mind.

Translate: "After an operation consuming much time and effort, a stationary model of the Solar System's celestial orbits appeared in the sea of awareness."

In the empty, starry expanse, a great sun hung high, radiating light and heat, illuminating the sea of mind.

Translate: "In the void of the starry sky, a great sun hung high, emitting light and heat, illuminating the sea of awareness."

Mercury, Venus, the 'Small World', Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune were each in their respective orbits.

Translate: "Mercury, Venus, the 'Small World', Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune were successively in their respective revolution orbits." Keep quotes.

The 'Small World' and the moon together form the Earth-Moon system.

Translate: "The 'Small World' and the lunar body together form the Earth-Moon system." Keep quotes.

Other celestial bodies such as dwarf planets, comets, and asteroids have not yet been constructed.

The solar system of the apprentice chapter is merely a prototype, not yet complete.

Various operational parameters have not been fully set; they still need constant recollection and constant refinement.

But just as this layout was completed, at the very moment the apprentice chapter's meditation method was perfected, something wonderful happened.

In the "small world," the "sun" formed from the wizard world's favor leapt out in one go, striking with irresistible force the great sun hanging high in the sea of consciousness.

One entity, half-entity collide, they overlap; the "sun" quickly takes the initiative, absorbing the great sun that Lin Ke built using the core rune structure of the Cosmic Meditation Method, firmly occupying the central position of the solar system.

Moments later, the "sun" emitted a strong gravity, drawing in and gathering each scattered "favor" in the sea of consciousness, growing ever stronger.

The spherical meditation method rune structures of the Water-Wood Meditation Method's apprentice and wizard chapters, which the "small world" had previously absorbed, were likewise stripped away, absorbed, and digested by the irresistible gravity emitted by the "sun".

This is actually a very good thing.

As the "sun" grew stronger, the "small world" became purer.

Even if the "small world" has a strong ability to devour and digest, it cannot devour everything.

The spherical meditation method rune structure is not something the "small world" likes to devour.

Purely a helpless measure made in desperation.

From the onset of the wonderful change, Lin Ke's entire body was immobilized by an invisible force of rules, unable even to turn his thoughts.

He could only watch helplessly as it happened, unable to oppose or alter anything.

After the "sun" finished those operations, it began to rotate.

The previously stationary false solar system prototype, as the 'sun' rotated, actually began to operate according to the many parameters Lin Ke had set based on his memories of his previous life.

The seven already-constructed planets—Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Uranus, and Neptune—each began to spin and revolve around the "sun".

After the solar system had been running for a while, the "moon" formed from an unknown expert's means in the "small world" was also brought out, obediently taking its place in the lunar position and merging with it.

A solar system that had form but still lacked many detailed rules was thus completed in Lin Ke's sea of consciousness.

Only then did Lin Ke regain his ability to move.

After repeatedly examining his sea of consciousness several times and confirming it not only had no errors but had actually gained great benefit, Lin Ke let out a sigh of relief.

He wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, his mood somewhat complex.

If he guessed correctly, the situation just now where even his thoughts could not move should have been the perfection of the apprentice chapter of the Cosmic Meditation Method stirring the wizard world's favor, thereby triggering the descent of the wizard world's will.

Perhaps because Lin Ke's Cosmic Meditation Method seemed interesting, or perhaps for other reasons, the wizard world's will again bestowed a thread of favor, pushing Lin Ke's self-created Cosmic Meditation Method to a level he had once imagined but thought would take a long time to reach.

From a stationary celestial orbit model, it turned into a prototype resembling a real solar system.

It was nearly a transformation from illusion to reality, refining the false into the true.

The rune structures of the five planets—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn—even as the solar system operates, continually self-optimize.

Water-element runes and water-related rule runes automatically gather toward Mercury;

Metal-element runes and metal-related rule runes automatically gather toward Venus; the same holds for fire/Mars, wood/Jupiter, and earth/Saturn.

Uranus and Neptune are temporarily excluded.

The upcoming Wizard Chapter of the Cosmic Meditation Method actually no longer requires too much effort to create.

Just continually perfect the operation of the solar system in the sea of consciousness—correct what is wrong, fill what is lacking, and that's all.

Naturally, the Wizard Chapter came into being.

After carefully observing the operation of the solar system in his sea of consciousness for a period and repeatedly confirming there were no problems, Lin Ke ended his seclusion.

After moving his limbs a little, Lin Ke walked out of the underground second-level magic laboratory where he had spent the night.

Just as he reached the stairwell, Lin Ke discovered that Mo Li was waiting here with an anxious expression.

Full of urgent matters, yet she dared not disturb Lin Ke's predicament.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Ke suppressed his still-unsettled complex feelings and asked with concern.

"Hah..."

Mo Li exhaled a breath; upon seeing Lin Ke, she immediately was no longer as anxious as before.

Having composed herself, Mo Li said: "Se Lin, wizard, has asked me to inform you that the academy will soon have an exchange study mission, needing to recruit two first-rank wizards as team leaders; she tells you to prepare well and strive to obtain a slot."

"How did an exchange study suddenly come up?"

Lin Ke asked doubtfully: "Where is the exchange study? What are the duties of a team leader? What are the benefits?"

Although he was certain Se Lin wouldn't harm him, Lin Ke still wanted to clarify the situation.

He couldn't just go ahead without knowing what he was doing.

"According to Se Lin, this matter had long been on the agenda, but a mistake occurred in the middle, causing delays; it was only passed at the management meeting the day before yesterday, and the notice was issued last evening."

Se Lin only received the news after you entered seclusion.

The specific content is that the academy intends to organize a group of outstanding third-year students from the junior academy to go to Shadow City for a two-month exchange study during the winter vacation.

The team leader's duty is to coordinate and arrange matters with the wizards in Shadow City responsible for the exchange study activities.

As for the benefits, according to Se Lin, they have not yet been decided.

But it is certainly something all first-rank wizards dream of."

Since the matter concerns Lin Ke, Mo Li obviously could not avoid investigating.

She has sought out all available information, distilled the key points, and related them to Lin Ke.

"Hmm."

Lin Ke rubbed Mo Li's head to show his thanks, saying, "You've worked hard."

"Annoying."

Mo Li gave an annoyed grunt, raised her hand to fan lightly, but did not actually swat away Lin Ke's hand.

"Have you looked into the registration procedure and such?"

Lin Ke smiled, gently stroking while asking.

"Hmm."

"Facing Lin Ke's overreach, Mo Li rolled her eyes slightly, then replied, 'Only the preliminary screening and second round, two-stage procedure. As long as wizards who pursue advanced study at the senior academy automatically register, the preliminary screening standard is the overall exam score. The second round consists of two parts: one is the interview, two is practical combat. Selin witch said, the proportion of practical combat performance is high.'"

"According to this regulation, Lin Ke took first place in all exams of this autumn semester, so he hardly needs to worry about the preliminary screening."

"As for the interview portion of the second round, for Lin Ke, it's probably just a formality."

"The only part that might be a little difficult is the practical combat segment."

"Understood."

"Lin Ke nodded, showing he understood why the academy values practical combat performance."

"For a wizard, power comes from oneself; no matter how good one's academics are, one should not neglect practical combat ability."

"Don't rush; let's go up first and then talk."

"Lin Ke lowered his palm and walked upstairs."

"Mo Li followed behind."

"Upon reaching the first floor of the villa, Lin Ke sat down in the dining room and instructed the smart butler to prepare an afternoon tea."

"You really can keep your cool; in half an hour, the second round will start right away."

"Seeing this, Mo Li retorted, 'Aren't you going to check out the practical combat venue beforehand to get mentally prepared?'"

"Don't rush, let me think."

"Lin Ke gestured for Mo Li to sit down, and they ate some snacks together, telling her to stay calm and not be impatient."

"He then began to think."

"Selin witch places such importance on this exchange study; she surely has her reasons."

"Especially since the Grandel Pharmacy is set to open the day after tomorrow, she even specially informed Mo Li, urging Lin Ke to secure one of the spots."

"This shows that, in Selin witch's view, Lin Ke has a reason to do so."

"The reward is one aspect."

"More likely, it's still considering the conflict between Lin Ke and the Lucia family."

"News that the Leonnel family has completely conquered the Tree Spirit World has also reached Lin Ke's ears."

"Although by common sense, the two Sage Corps trapped in the Tree Spirit World for thirty years should first return home to rest, and only then should Peter Leonnel's Sage Corps return."

"However, Soren Lucia and the Lucia Elite Team he leads are merely reinforcements, a guest force."

"We certainly can't let the guest force just hold out; we need to let them rest early."

"Soren Lucia's return is imminent."

"Lin Ke guessed that Selin witch also intended for him to avoid something."

"Perhaps out of consideration for Lin Ke's dignity."

"After all, he is already a first-rank wizard and a top-notch genius alchemist, so unlike last time when he was conscripted, they didn't just inform him directly."

"He means well!"

"Lin Ke drank the tea in his cup, got up, and greeted Mo Li, 'Come on, let's weigh those classmates' strength.'"

"Hmm."

"Mo Li furrowed her brows, took a slight sip of the bitter tea, then got up and followed."

"She really couldn't understand why Lin Ke would stir-fry plant leaves, then brew them with boiling water to taste."

"It's so bitter and astringent, how can one drink it?"

"She forced herself to drink it a few times, but still couldn't get used to the taste."

"Next time I'll fix you a cup of milk tea."

"Lin Ke noticed Mo Li's discomfort with the tea, and while activating the 'Phantom Coupe', he said to Mo Li sitting in the passenger seat:"

"Alright."

"Mo Li actually isn't interested in any milk tea; she just doesn't want to dampen Lin Ke's enthusiasm."

"The only thing she's interested in right now is one thing."

"That is Lin Ke's current combat power."

"Since the end of the first-year Two Districts Grand Comparison, she hasn't seen Lin Ke fight."

"But she often hears Lin Ke muttering such strange talk about how many of his past selves his present self could beat."

"Just now he was still boasting, saying he would go weigh his classmates' strength."

"Let's wait and see whether he's just blowing hot air."

"Or whether he's truly formidable."