Chapter 172: Chapter 137: Differential Treatment
Ron attempted to integrate his spiritual power into the rhythm, trying to understand the "resonance" relationship between elements.
At first, it felt like trying to discern a specific sound in a noisy market.
The fluctuations of various elemental energies were mixed together, making it difficult to distinguish them.
But as time went on, Ron gradually began to recognize subtle patterns and rhythms.
The Water Element and Fire Element were not as completely opposed as he previously thought; there was a subtle balance between them.
The Wind Element acted as an intermediary, capable of connecting and harmonizing the other elements.
The Earth Element seemed dull but contained the most stable and enduring energy.
"So that’s how it is..."
Ron silently recited in his mind as a whole new understanding formed in his consciousness:
"Elements are not isolated; they are an interconnected whole system."
As his understanding deepened, he felt his control over the elements becoming more natural.
Processes that once required precise calculations and deliberate guidance could now almost be completed by intuition.
[Elemental Perception Experience Points +1]
After several hours of meditation, Ron felt a slight dizziness, his spiritual power having reached its current limit.
He slowly opened his eyes and saw that the Energy Anchoring Crystal had changed from its original light blue to a deep purple-blue, evidently having absorbed a large amount of energy.
"The effect is even better than I imagined." Ron murmured, his fingers lightly touching the crystal, sensing the energy contained within.
In the days that followed, Ron dedicated most of his spare time to elemental meditation and practice.
The courtyard of the workshop often witnessed various strange elemental phenomena—a small vortex of flame, floating water spheres, even brief showers of light.
Ron’s control power over elements steadily improved, especially his command of the Light Element and Fire Element.
The techniques Yuni taught him allowed greater elemental effects with lower energy consumption.
[Elemental Perception Experience Points +1]
After each class, Ron would stay behind to seek Yuni’s guidance.
The old Witch highly praised his diligence and progress, and became more generous in sharing her knowledge and experience.
"Your speed of improvement is astonishing, Ron."
After the third class, Yuni commented, purple eyes sparkling with appreciation:
"Especially your understanding of elemental resonance, which has already approached the level of an Advanced Apprentice."
Back at the workshop, Ron immediately immersed himself in further study.
Following her earlier guidance, Ron set up a special meditation environment:
Crystals representing different elements were placed around him, with the Energy Anchoring Crystal at the center, and several specialized lamps providing a stable energy field.
When meditation began, Ron attempted to synchronize his spiritual power with the wave frequencies of specific elements as described in his notes.
This process was very delicate, requiring extremely high spiritual control, where the smallest error would set him back to the beginning.
After several attempts, Ron finally found that special feeling of "resonance":
Like two tuning forks sensing each other, his spiritual power began to perfectly match the wave frequency of the Light Element.
At that moment, he felt an unprecedented surge of elemental power flowing into his body, like a bright river nourishing every inch of his spiritual space.
[Elemental Perception Experience Points +1]
[Breakthrough! Elemental Perception (Beginner 50/50)→ Elemental Perception (Skilled 1/100)]
[Gained Additional Trait: Resonance
(Increased efficiency in controlling the affinity element, with a significant power boost to the corresponding elemental magic)]
When Ron awoke from meditation, he felt as if enveloped in a layer of soft radiance.
He could sense a much closer connection between himself and the elements, especially the Light Element and Fire Element, which felt almost like an extension of his own body.
"Incredible..."
Ron whispered softly, gazing at the miniature light flame gathered in his palm.
This flame was more stable and brighter than any elemental structure he had previously created, while consuming only about half the magic power.
Validating his theories, Ron began to try constructing the "Ring of Brilliance" spell.
This spell earlier required preparation and precise energy control, consuming a significant amount of spiritual power.
But now, the spell model almost naturally formed within his spiritual space, flowing as if by instinct.
To his pleasant surprise, under the resonance trait’s influence, both the spell’s power and efficiency had noticeably increased.
The halo not only formed faster, but the light flame was much brighter, with its potency increased by at least twenty to thirty percent.
[Magic Construction (Skilled) and Elemental Perception (Skilled) have generated a synergistic effect]
[Increased rate of experience point acquisition for Elemental Magic]
[Ring of Brilliance Experience Points +1]
[Current Progress: Ring of Brilliance (Beginner 42/50)]
"Skills can interact with each other!"
Ron’s eyes lit up, realizing that once Magic Construction and Elemental Perception reached the Skilled Level, they produced an unexpected synergy effect.
This synergy significantly accelerated the learning speed of Elemental Magic, nearly tripling his previous pace.
At this rate, he could soon raise the "Ring of Brilliance" to the Skilled Level, a feat that usually required months or even years of rigorous cultivation.
"Truly a delightful surprise." Ron smiled, feeling extraordinarily cheerful.
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On the morning of the next day, Ron got up early, preparing to engage in his daily "Star Eater’s Ravings" meditation.
Ever since the Time Guardian Pocket Watch advanced, the energy cost for resetting mild spiritual contamination had reverted to just a single point, giving him more leeway to attempt deep meditation.