As Andrew gently placed Cedric in the pond, the significance of this moment echoed through the annals of Northstar history. The ritual, meticulously preserved over generations, held a profound connection to the actions of their ancestor, Kaiser, who discerned a solution to a critical flaw in the Northstar meditation technique.
"In the days of our forebears, this technique demanded a formidable constitution, making it accessible only to older children who had undergone rigorous training," Andrew explained, his voice resonating in the hallowed chamber. "However, Kaiser, our wise ancestor, discovered a remedy—a wyvern with high vitality."
He continued, "The blood of this mighty rock wyvern, fused with the essence of the Dragon Heart fruit, creates an environment where even the youngest scions of the Northstar lineage can commence their journey with the meditation technique."
As the blood-colored liquid enveloped Cedric, the pond's arcane properties began their work. The vitality of the rock wyvern, intermingled with the mana-rich infusion from the Dragon Heart fruit, crafted an ideal environment for Cedric to initiate the Northstar meditation technique at an age unheard of in earlier times.
"Today, Cedric," Andrew stated, a mixture of paternal pride and reverence in his expression, "you receive the legacy of not just a technique but a testament to the foresight and ingenuity of our lineage. May this moment mark the continuation of our family's strength through the ages."
In the luminous glow of the underground sanctum, the scene unfolded—a father passing on ancient traditions to his son, and the echoes of an ancestor's wisdom resonating through the veins of a young Martial Saint in the making.
As Cedric immersed himself in the Northstar meditation, the harmonious convergence of mana and vitality unfolded within the sacred confines of the blood pond. The Dragon Heart fruit's potent mana, guided by Cedric's focused intent, flowed seamlessly into his heart—a vessel for the convergence of ancient energies.
With meticulous precision, Cedric initiated the compression process, weaving the ethereal threads of mana into a dense tapestry within his heart. Concurrently, the essence of his own blood responded to the resonance of the meditation, participating in the intricate dance of forces unfolding within him.
The blood pond, a conduit of ancestral vitality, responded to Cedric's endeavor, releasing its life-infused essence to envelop him in a baptism of unparalleled vigor. The vitality, drawn from the legacy of the rock wyvern and woven into the fabric of the blood pond, manifested as a gentle embrace—a testament to the enduring strength of Northstar heritage.
Amidst the quietude of the underground sanctuary, the fusion of celestial forces and ancestral vitality painted a tableau of sacred progression. Cedric, attuned to the delicate balance between mana and life essence, continued to navigate the intricate steps of the Northstar meditation with a determination befitting the legacy bestowed upon him.
In the midst of Cedric's meditation, the convergence of mana and blood essence intensified, creating an atmosphere of both determination and challenge. Beads of perspiration formed on his forehead, a testament to the arduous journey within the depths of his own essence.
As the compression process reached its zenith, an inherent difficulty etched a frown upon Cedric's delicate countenance. Yet, the ancestral blood pond, attuned to the struggles of its scion, responded with a surge of revitalizing energy. This infusion of vitality, a cascade of life force from the blood pond, offered a respite—a momentary reprieve from the strain.
Undeterred, Cedric persisted in the delicate dance of mana compression. The two concentrated masses, symbolic of his innate potential and the vitality drawn from ancestral depths, collided within the sanctum of his heart. The collision, a celestial spectacle within the confines of his being, set off an explosion of ethereal energies.
In the aftermath of the collision, blood spurted from Cedric's mouth, a physical manifestation of the internal clash of forces. As he teetered on the brink of unconsciousness, the revitalizing embrace of the blood pond's essence enveloped him, knitting the frayed threads of his resilience back together.
Amidst the ebb and flow of vitality, Cedric's focus sharpened, and with renewed determination, he concentrated fully on resuming the meditation process. The collision of the two compressed masses mirrored the birth of a celestial entity—a nascent star within the depths of his being.
Having weathered the tumultuous collision of forces within his heart, Cedric emerged on the other side, feeling the subtle transformation that marked the completion of the most challenging phase. The creation of the Central Star, a foundational milestone in the Northstar meditation technique, symbolized not only his innate potential but also the beginning of a journey toward mastery.
As he contemplated the nascent Central Star within his essence, Cedric understood that the road ahead held the promise of refinement and growth. Proficiency in the meditation technique would allow him to birth planets around this central locus, each representing a new level of control and mastery over his mana.
With the most formidable hurdle surmounted, Cedric embraced the prospect of honing his skills, refining the technique passed down through generations. The birth of the Central Star, a celestial beacon within the canvas of his being, marked the genesis of his journey—a journey that would unfold amidst the echoes of his lineage, amidst the resplendent legacy of the Northstar family.