Above The Sky
Chapter 1061: 139: The Power of the Arcane, Third Stage! (2/2, 4200)_2

Chapter 1061: Chapter 139: The Power of the Arcane, Third Stage! (2/2, 4200)_2

Ian’s optimization has further enhanced this breathing technique to a minor pinnacle… As long as one trains their body to the point of extreme physical exhaustion while maintaining mental clarity, anyone can begin cultivation.

“Even without consuming Magic Potion, Humans can train their bodies to the limit and become incredibly powerful. It is said that in Yanjiang, some ancient Sublimation inheritances require Cultivators to push their physical limits, making their internal organs and bodies resilient beyond measure, capable of wrestling with giant bears. At that point, Humans resemble Bison Giant Cows; though not Magical Beasts, their strength surpasses some weaker beasts!”

Green Tide’s voice echoed through the training grounds, even dispersing the morning mist that lingered around: “I don’t have such high demands for you, but in the next, more advanced courses, you must temper your bodies to a certain degree.”

“If your foundation is not solid, then even if the Lord grants you the opportunity to cultivate, you won’t be able to bear the burden, leading to serious injury or even death!”

Death. The utterance of this word indeed caused all the students in the midst of their exercises to pause slightly, even holding their breath instinctively.

One month ago, after signing the ‘Experimental Assistance Contract,’ every student understood clearly that they had become ‘experimental subjects’ for the young Lord of Dawnshimmer Domain. The generous opportunities provided by the Lord were, in truth, rewards exchanged with their very lives.

But… so what? In Terra, being able to sign contracts and trade fairly under the governance of a Noble Lord is already considered the moral conduct of a Saint.

Not to mention, over the past month, all the students have been eating the healthiest and most nutritious meals, undergoing the most formal and effective secret training methods, with even instructors at the Second Energy Level teaching in person.

It’s worth noting that even Blacksmith Apprentices face the risk of dying from exhaustion during their studies, let alone those pursuing Sublimation Skills!

Green Tide scanned the group and noticed that none of the students harbored genuine thoughts of backing down, which made him nod in satisfaction.

“As expected of the sixty-six carefully selected by the boss.”

He felt immense pride but a deeper admiration for Ian: “Originally, the boss told me that out of four hundred people, only these sixty-six could be nurtured. I had some reservations—how can the number be so high? Back in Whale Song Cliff, when I was training, we were lucky if fifty out of a thousand could persevere!”

“But to my amazement, after a month of rigorous training and academic lessons, not a single one from the sixty-six has dropped out!”

Indeed, the training camp not only included physical and breathing technique training but also covered mathematics, alchemy, inscriptions, geography, history, general language logic, and mechanical engineering—basic education aimed at cultivating the students’ understanding of the world and honing their logical thinking.

Beyond this, students were required to meditate before bedtime, even substituting meditation for sleep.

Ordinary people subjected to such intensity would have wilted long ago, perhaps even begged tearfully to go home.

But those hand-selected by Ian, though some bemoaned the hardship on occasion, proved remarkably resilient and unwavering in determination. No matter how grueling, every single one of them endured.

Now, they’ve fully adjusted to this lifestyle!

This ability to assess talent truly left Green Tide in awe… He himself was living proof; if not for Ian’s constant commitment to guiding him, Green Tide would never have achieved his current stature nor expanded his aptitude in swordsmanship into other fields.

The training camp’s program was, in truth, only the first step.

This batch of students possessed exceptional compatibility with Artificial Souls and an intrinsic resilience.

To Ian, a person’s innate talent mattered little, as no one’s talent could rival his own.

The Pinnacle Individual certified by the Silver Chip was this confident!

What Ian sought, rather, was a set of ‘general research data.’ Specifically, he wanted to know to what extent one’s body could be trained purely through effort and proper nutrition, and whether cultivating the Meditation Technique through sheer persistence could enable precise regulation of trace Origin Quality within the body, helping those who have refined their bodies to the limit break through the theoretical barrier requiring Magic Potion for ‘First Energy Level’ advancement.

If successful, this method of progressing to the ‘First Energy Level’ purely through effort and cultivation could serve as the initial stage of the Arcane Pathway, known as ‘Clear Soul’!

Clear Soul refers to refining the soul through the Meditation Technique, making it lucid and transparent, forming a preliminary calculation structure that feeds back to the body, enabling control over every detail of body function, breaking human limits, and unleashing immense power with every movement, surpassing the capabilities of ordinary individuals.

It does not rely on the strengths of Magical Beasts or Magic Potion to exceed limits but rather depends on the human body’s independent training for self-breakthrough and self-Sublimation!

As for the next phase of the Arcane Pathway, it is ‘Condensed Void’… Gathering the ethereal calculation power to construct an Origin Structure within the body, condensing the nascent form of an Essence Furnace Core… Then using the soul and calculation abilities to establish Sublimation Structures around the Core, thoroughly transcending humanity, transforming oneself into a superhuman!

Of course, that is still far off.

If advancing from an ordinary person to Clear Soul is akin to passing through ten levels, then among the current batch of students, the most talented Spirit Energy User, Miles, is merely at the third stage. Clear Soul remains out of reach, and Condensed Void is even farther away…