Chapter 466 Devouring The Elements
Instantly, Jonathan knew that it would be no easy task to cultivate the mind sphere. The absolute best
masters in magic, especially those who were able to activate forbidden spells, had terrifying amounts of
spiritual energy in their mind spheres.
In theory, the concept of the mind sphere''s spiritual energy was fairly simple.
It was simr to an engine, and the strength of it depended on the type of engine it was. In order to
activate a forbidden spell, it took at the very least, thebined horsepower of ten aircraft carriers. It
was a terrifying and enormous amount.
Meanwhile, Jonathan''s mind sphere''s horsepower was akin to that of a Ferrari''s.
Compared to typical Magicians, a Ferrari was already amazing enough. An average Magician could
only be likened to a regr car in the two hundred thousand price range. In contrast, the amount of
horsepower Jonathan had could kill them in mere seconds.
However, in the face of an oing truck, even a Ferrari would be turned into a smear on the road.
Comprehension dawned on Jonathan.
The magic technique did not matter. However, I would fall short if I dwelled on it too much. As with his
internal-style martial arts, Jonathan had never relied on it to exert dominance.
His own power was so strong that a single punch from him could easily subdue tens of people. If his
strength was not sufficient, any kind of powerful skill would only be a waste.
As such, his current goal should be to cultivate his mind sphere. But how strong should the mind
sphere be? Back in the main world, Lance and the others enhanced and strengthened their mana by
discharging their brain cells. While there are billions of brain cells, what about the mind sphere? What
did the mind sphere require to evolve? And that is a crucial question!
Jonathan was in a bind because magic was apletely foreign thing to him. Moreover, he had never
received tutge from anyone. Everything he knew stemmed from his own research and efforts.
At that moment, all was quiet at Feather Pce. While Torrence and Yeverie were fast asleep,
Jonathan continued to mull over the situation as he sat cross-legged.
There was an order to things. Hence, there must be a reason for it.
Having built a strong foundation as he cultivated internal-style martial arts, Jonathan was confident that
he would be able to find a method to get what he needed.
The foundation he built was his greatest asset. It enabled him to gain insight into astronomy,
geography, finance, the universe, and all sorts of mysterious approaches.
Magic should be no exception.
Jonathan first began to organize the dragon n''s magic in his cerebral domain.
Dragons were naturally born with an inner essence ball, and it served to absorb elemental energy.
ording to the dragon n''s records, they had a powerful method of obtaining the inner essence ball.
All of a sudden, Jonathan''s eyes lit up.
Although he had been studying various dragon magic techniques, he hadn''t bothered paying attention
to the basic foundation of it.
ording to dragon magic, it did not matter which type of element the elemental energy within the
inner essence ball was. For example, the water elements, which were made up of countless water
droplets, were akin to the cells in a human''s body. It was limitless.
This meant these elements were no different from the limitless cells in the cerebral domain.
Now, the question is, how do I cultivate the elements?
The first method would be via devouring.
Firstly, one should disperse the elements within the inner essence ball and allow them to circte
throughout one''s body, establishing a connection with one''s flesh and blood. Only then would a true
core element be formed. The entire process would be extremely painful. The elements were water, fire,
light, and wood. When these elements melded with one''s flesh, it would bring about a painful
metamorphosis.
Only the dragons were capable of using the devouring method to achieve their goal of cultivating
elemental energy. This was possible because a dragon''s body was sturdy and tenacious. However, it
was impossible for a human to use the same method. At the end of the day, a Magician''s body was no
different from an ordinary human''s.
If they allowed elemental energy to rampage in their bodies, they would likely die.
The dragon n''s magic records also contained information about mind sphere cultivation methods for
humans. Most of them relied on primordial gems to meditate, absorbing pure elemental energy from
the magic gem.
It was just like how things worked in the main world. Everyone relied on taking elixir pills to strengthen
and evolve their cells.
Everything was well documented, and although the methods were slightly different, they strived to
archive the same results.
Unfortunately, Jonathan did not have arge number of crystals on hand. In fact, the few he held had
been used by Moose. Naturally, Jonathan knew that they would not be of use to him.
Besides, the primordial gems were like elixir pills in the main world. They were a raremodity that
Jonathan currently had no way of obtaining, despite the fact that primordial gems in Moranta were
slightly easier to obtain than the elixir pills back in the main world.
Elixir pills in the main world needed to be synthesized, but the primordial gems in Moranta could be
mined.
They were almost as precious as diamonds back in the main world.
However, the Magicians had a monopoly on the primordial gems. Thus, an outsider would not be able
to purchase it even if they wanted to. The demand for the gems far exceeded their avability.
Therefore, Jonathan had no choice but to use the devouring method. He would have to use new
elements as nourishment for the purpose of strengthening the core elements.
As his body had always been unparalleled in strength, he was pretty confident. Hisbat force
skyrocketed after he consumed the dragon essence ball of the Holy Dragon, strengthening his physical
body as a result.
Jonathan''s physical body was definitely not weaker than a dragon''s.
The elements in the body needed to absorb blood essence in order to increase itspatibility with the
body. It also served to increase the amount of blood essence in the elements. This ensured that the
elements would be far stronger than the outer elements.
It was also based on this theory that the core elements would have the ability to devour the outer
elements.
Otherwise, if they were both on the same level, it would not be possible for the core elements to
achieve that feat.
It was truly an exquisite method.
As expected, the wisdom of higher beings was limitless. Jonathan could only imagine the trials and
tribtions the predecessors must have undergone in order to sessfully create such a method.
Following that, Jonathan calmed his mind and beganpelling the elemental energy in his mind
sphere to disperse.
Completely under the control of his cerebral domain, the sphere of light gradually dispersed into
various elements. Finally, the elements obeyed Jonathan''smand and flowed to different parts of
the body.
As Jonathan closed his eyes, he could feel the slightest changes in his body.
He saw the elements rushing toward his body like a river.
The fire, water, light, wood, earth, and dark elements were coursing chaotically in his body. Jonathan
felt as if he had forced all sorts of random things into his body. His body throbbed in agony,
apanied by a piercing sensation that seemed to prick at his nerves. Before long, an intense, bone-
crushing pain engulfed him.
In that instant, Jonathan''s body waspletely drenched in cold sweat.
Torrence and Yeverie immediately woke up and realized that something was not right with Jonathan.
Meanwhile, Jonathan''s eyes remained tightly shut.
Hurrying over, Yeverie demanded anxiously, “Mr. Lawson, what''s the matter with you? Don''t scare me
like that!”
In a deep voice, Torrence said, “Yeverie, he''s currently in the midst of cultivating. Let''s just stay calm
and observe for now.”
Yeverie was aware that when a person had reached a critical point in their progress, they were not to
be disturbed by outsiders. Otherwise, the individual may spiral out of control or even face fatal
consequences.
Thus, although Yeverie was worried about Jonathan, she got her emotions under control and did not
interrupt him.
Each step of advancement was a painful new cycle.
Was Jonathan truly lucky?
The hardships he had to endure along this journey were beyond what others could imagine, and his
body had undergone countless inhumane torture and agony.
The elements in Jonathan''s body were all over the ce, and the pain he suffered was far greater than
that of a dragon. It was a good thing Jonathan''s willpower did not waver. In the end, after being
irrigated by Jonathan''s blood essence, the infinite elements quieted down and became much calmer,
resembling a tamed wild beast.
Soon, the elements increased to one trillion, and each one of them was smaller than a microorganism.
A hundred million water elements were norger than a single fingernail.
Jonathan could clearly feel the emotional connection he had with the elements. They were simple
things that moved ording to Jonathan''s willpower, and it was as if they had be one with him,
connected with his flesh and blood.
Following that, he made all the elements return to their positions.
Soon, a colorful mind sphere formed in Jonathan''s cerebral domain, and his body returned to its normal
state.
He let out a long sigh of relief.
Yeverie and Torrence were overjoyed when they saw that Jonathan was fine. Yeverie eximed, “Mr.
Lawson, you scared me earlier!”
Grabbing onto Yeverie''s hand, Jonathan smiled slightly. “Silly girl, don''t worry. Nothing bad will happen
to me.”
Curious, Torrence inquired, “What was that just now?”
Jonathan answered truthfully, “It was the method used to cultivate a dragon''s inner essence ball. It
allows the elements in the inner essence ball to move within the body freely, thereby allowing them to
be irrigated by blood essence. They will then transform into strong core elements which will devour the
external elements.”
Amazed, Torrence said, “Such an extraordinary approach actually exists? No wonder the dragons did
not have to rely on primordial gems to grow so strong.”
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Jonathan said, “Although it is a fantastic method, not everyone can do it. Had my body not been so
strong, I would have exploded and died as the elements entered my body.”
Slightly taken aback, Torrence added, “That''s true. The greatest weakness of Magicians in Moranta is
their physical bodies. There are not many who are trained in both magic and physical arts. Even if such
a person exists, it''s more likely that they are only talented in one aspect, while the other is for show.”
Jonathan chuckled. “Then, I shall be an exception to the rule.”
He felt somewhatcent as he had already found a method to cultivate.
It was gettingte, and Jonathan had had a tiring day. The elemental energy meditation had taken a
huge toll on his energy. “Everything else can wait until tomorrow. I''ll be going to sleep now,” he said.
“All right,” replied Torrence before he also went back to sleep.
Mischievously, Jonathan slipped under Yeverie''s covers before she could tuck herself back in. Yeverie
blushed in response before lying back down.
She had been worried that Jonathan would be up to no good. After all, she would feel embarrassed
since Torrence was around.
Evidently, she had been overthinking because Jonathan showed no signs of doing anything. He soon
fell fast asleep and even began snoring lightly.
I guess he''s really tired.