136 Philosopher’s Stone (1/2)
Lu Zhiyu stood up and waved his hands in the air. Though there was no change to the naked eye, to the wizards at the scene, there was an immediate change in the mind power within Lu Zhiyu's hands. The amount of mind power continued to soar, as it formed a complex webbed mind power forcefield.
Forcefields were used for meditation, as a way to stabilize mind power structures. Level three wizards also used them to build their own forcefield blocks. As for the forcefield within Lu Zhiyu's hands, it was complex enough to make one dizzy, as strands of mind power weaved together to form an intricate geometric pattern.
This structure whirled continuously in Lu Zhiyu's hands. The whole crowd felt it palpably when Lu Zhiyu linked onto the magical network and pulled out Source Form. However, he did not integrate it within his own mind power.
Immediately, a silver droplet appeared out of thin air. It was tied securely with Lu Zhiyu's mind power lattice and spun rapidly in the center of the structure. At last, it condensed into a silvery white crystal the size of a grain of rice.
Bohr's mouth fell open as he looked at Lu Zhiyu. ”Mana? Mana can be materialized?”
Lu Zhiyu gazed down. It was a single scale of Source Form. Although it was only a crystal that was the size of a grain of rice, it would take Bohr around a month of meditation to create. As for the other wizards, it would be hard to imagine how long it would take for them to attempt such a feat.
Lu Zhiyu passed it to Bohr. ”Put some mind power into this!”
Bohr did so without hesitation. The condensed Source Form crystal gave Bohr's mind power an instant boost, like a crashing wave. Immediately, some of his mind power began transforming its very nature. However, since the crystal was too small, it wasn't adequate to awaken all of his mind power or to induce the combination of his mind power and consciousness.
Lu Zhiyu nodded. ”So this was the issue!”
”A transformation of mind power requires an environmental stimulus!”
Bohr had felt a part of his mind power change. If there were enough of these Source Form crystals, he would be able to meld his mind power and his consciousness together to complete the transformation. Yet, since each person had access only to a limited amount of Source Form every day, Bohr felt that it would be quite difficult to create a crystal that was large enough for his purposes.
”So, in order to complete our mind power transformation, we need a large mana crystal? Is that right, Instructor?”
Lu Zhiyu nodded. They did not have to absorb the mana crystal itself, but rather use the crystal to assist them as they created an environment conducive to transforming their mind power. In other words, the mana crystal could be used repeatedly, because although its power would diminish after each use, the change was still insignificant.
Lu Zhiyu spoke. ”I will give you all the methods for condensing this crystal. You can then combine your powers to create it. However, this stone is no normal mana. It is mana actualized into a stone. Hence, calling it a mana crystal wouldn't be correct.”
Lu Zhiyu thought for a second. This stone could allow mind power, a theoretical existence, to change its nature into something that can interact with reality. It was very similar to something that Lu Zhiyu had heard of before. Lu Zhiyu chuckled. ”Let's name it the Philosopher's Stone.”
Witnessing Lu Zhiyu holding the rice-sized crystal, the wizards felt as if they were seeing a truly wise man, passing on his wisdom to them. Lu Zhiyu held the Philosopher's Stone with both hands, the mind power continuing to condense, as he explained the steps for creating the Stone.
To Lu Zhiyu, this wasn't anything too special or complicated. Bluntly speaking, it was even somewhat worthless to him. But to the others, this Philosopher's Stone was the gateway to a whole new world.
To them, this simple stone could transform their mind power and allow their brains to actually begin the deification process, which would then allow them to step into the realm of level four wizardry. That would be their first true step towards achieving mythical status, as they ventured on their journeys to level seven status as mythical beings.
Thus, the appearance of the Philosopher's Stone had solved a large obstacle. For Bohr especially, this was an immense relief.