"Flesh... lights?!"
Nearby a silver-haired young man, there is a little girl with her face in awe. She's watching the whitest of light particles erratically being sucked by the young man using every orifice of his body.
Aside from the white stuff rushing from the air, the most amazing thing is that, like a bulb, the silver-haired guy's flesh from the inside is glowing. One doesn't need to be a cultivator to see that the guy is physically glowing.
'7% Completed. This technique is hard. Even though the process was hastened by the cell rejuvenation technique, the acceleration of cells consumes too much energy as well.'
During this time, Morbius did not use his Energy Stones. He solely utilized the air for energy. If he wanted to make the process faster, he needs a better source.
"Wow, Morbius! You are like a Lightstone. We won't be needing candlelight or lamp anymore." Still awestruck, Elle could not suppress her fascination. In her 25 years of life, it was her first time seeing a human light source.
"What happens at 100% completion of this cultivation?" asked Elle.
Since Lifebound Reversal is just an Energy Absorption Realm cultivation manual, it lacks the actual function for an actual Energy Refinement. Lifebound Reversal might form additional Pure Energy sources it doesn't refine the Energy Source itself. Also, since Morbius had multiple Energy Sources he would need a suitable cultivation manual for the Energy Refinement Realm. 'This will be a headache.'
"At 100% completion, my body will undergo pre-refinement evolution. In short, my organs will become sources for Pure Energy and my flesh and bones will undergo evolution. The veins as well." Morbius explained carefully.
Elle thought that the technique is unique and elaborate. Researching is her favorite activity and Morbius's cultivation technique is what piques her interest. In the past 3 weeks, the two of them became closer. Morbius taught Elle about the Ancient-text. He could probably teach her the evolution and all writing systems, but for now, what is important is learning the ancient-text system that people call noodle text.
"By the way, I have read Particles of Nature as well and the detailed explanation about different energy types is so beneficial. A little bit of research and I might be able to make a cultivation manual for myself." Elle proudly said. If not for her age, no one would believe her in her small stature.
She studied tons of books including medicine, apothecary, and alchemy. Her knowledge in various fields might not be the most in the whole continent, but she sure is a top-notch mind.
The reason why she is still in Foundation Building is that she hasn't found a suitable Energy Absorption manual yet.
"Are you planning to cultivate Pure Energy as well?" Morbius couldn't help but ask. If not for his lucky encounters, he would not have found the books that miraculously worked for each other.
Due to the scarcity of Pure Energy manuals, coveting Pure Energy is not a practical endeavor. And now, Elle, a little girl in Morbius's eyes is planning to create her own technique.
"Well, if only you are old enough, I would've taught you Lifebound Reversal. Unfortunately, 200 years old is the entry-level for this technique. On the other hand, Alma's Cell Rejuvenation might kill you." Morbius sighed. He badly wants to teach his techniques to Elle especially since cell rejuvenation is useful for recovery and Lifebound Reversal is useful for Energy Quality and body strengthening.
"I don't need Alma's Cell Rejuvenation, I might turn into a baby. I want to make something that doesn't require destroying cells. Do you think magic could be used with Pure Energy?"
Morbius's train of thought was piqued by the interesting question. Since Martial Intents are prohibited during the cultivation of Lifebound Reversal, he thought that he might try magic, but using a different kind of energy for magic is unheard of.
He took out an ancient-text manual. Elle tried to read the words on the spine of the book.
"Co... Con... juring Ma... na." Elle could barely read the text. After a tedious act of translation, she comprehended the two words.
"Morbius... that is a conjuring mana book, right? You have Pure Energy."
Morbius, his focus is nailed to the book. The book is the precursor to the Basics of Magic book. To do magic, one must be able to shape mana. This is essential especially in drawing magic circles using mana.
One could also have more degrees of freedom with higher control of mana.
Morbius flipped the book. The book had tons of main points, supporting clauses, and gibberish bullshiting. He absorbed the essential parts and began applying what he learned.
In his index fingertip, he released a long and erratic sphere of Pure Energy. He applied what he learned, but he used Pure Energy instead of mana.
Then first he calmed the energy until it became a stable sphere. He noticed that the stable energy is solid and dense. The density could be controlled according to the energy invested.
When Pure Energy is erratic, it is sharp but unruly. The stable energy could be sharpened by shaping into a sharp object while the erratic energy is naturally sharp.
The sphere of Pure Energy, as Morbius willed, became a cylinder in which his index finger could fit. More control and he turned it into a string.
Elle observed Morbius's action and mentally took note of the key information. "So it is feasible to control Pure Energy like mana, but, could it conjure a magic circle itself?"
"I don't have magic circle manuals here, but..." Before completing his sentence, Morbius searched for a book in his storage ring.
Suddenly, the Conjuring Mana book disappeared and a different book appeared in his hand.
"Five Millenniums of Runic Heritage by Hal Zafir?" Elle read the title of the book slowly.
Elle was confused. 'Is runic related to magic?'
Runic is an alienated term in this era. Maybe there is a slim chance that only one out of trillions would have known this term. "I was not yet born when this book was written, but the title includes the words 'Five Millenniums'. What does that mean? That means that during my time, the knowledge is already five millenniums old. This book might be older than me."
Elle thought that she will never be shocked again, but this time, she felt that an overwhelming treasure appeared in front of her. "How in the hell will you verify that book?"
The knowledge is too old and if its heritage failed to live on, then there'd be no way to validate the contents of the book. "Tsk. Most of my techniques were not validated at all. Even this Lifebound Reversal is an experimental technique."
Elle nodded. Her question was not answered properly, but it's okay. She understood as well, that answers won't come anyway. "Where did you get that book?"
"Oh, I got this book for a few silvers at Milleta City."