The energy level of the ascendant originates from the ancient Terran myth, where the Father created the boundless heaven in seven steps and hung the sun, moon and stars on the ladder to heaven.
Every time one climbs up an energy level, the sublime will undergo a qualitative change. Every time you go up a level, it is a different scenery.
The fifth energy level, compared to ordinary people, has been transformed and sublimated five times. In every aspect, it can be called a true superman and a legend walking on the earth.
Most of the inheritances on the continent of Terra can allow the sublimated person to transform two or three times, which is considered rare, let alone reaching the fifth energy level?
That is a true secret and a priceless treasure.
As for the sublimator of that energy level, perhaps as the name suggests, just his own existence can be equivalent to an unshakable city, a fortress that will never fall.
When Hilliard said the word "immovable city", Ian even felt that he had really seen a majestic mountain standing motionless in the storm, no matter what kind of natural disasters, storms, rough waves, or even Even earthquakes and tsunamis cannot shake it in the slightest.
That is the true form of the most powerful guardian system.
"Of course, that's too early for you now. Even if you want to practice, you should start from the elementary 'Sand Armor Apprentice', and then gradually progress along the route of 'Rock Cast Knight' and 'Stone Lord'" level."
"However, even the most humble 'Sand Armor Apprentice' can control the sand and turn it into armor, split solid rock with his bare hands, ignore most attacks from swords, guns and axes, and even hold his breath and hide in the soil. Slow down the fluctuations in life, even if you don’t eat or drink for more than ten days, your physical strength will not be affected.”
Speaking slowly, Hilliard put his hand on Ian's chest: "This is the Ascendant - the power you will have in the future."
The boy didn't move away.
He keenly sensed a heat rising from the old knight's palm that he could not ignore.
Ian subconsciously turned on the 'Precognition Vision'.
In the world that instantly became hazy, he saw a pale golden shadow ball condensed in the palm of Hilliard's palm, with a halo of golden mist flowing around his body.
It flows, rotates, and erupts with heat like a flame, or even like the sun.
Then, pour into your own body.
Ian watched intently. The moment the golden ball entered his body, he noticed that his chest and heart suddenly became hot. A stream of heat that seemed to rush out from a furnace poured in from the contact point between the two bodies, and then followed smoothly. My heartbeat swept through my body.
He felt that the muscles, blood vessels, bones, and even internal organs in his body all became extremely clear. He could clearly know where the blood flowed with every beat of his heart.
But it was only for a moment.
"There is no problem with the internal organs and all functions are normal. You and your cells are very hungry. It seems that we need to prepare more food to replenish your body in the future."
Withdrawing his hand, Hilliard groaned. He raised Ian's hand and motioned for the boy to spread his hands - Ian naturally did so.
The old knight carefully observed his student's hands and motioned to Ian to take off his coat. He carefully looked at the bruised areas on the boy's body, pressed and pinched the tendons and bones in some key areas, and asked Ian if it hurt or itched. If you have any special feelings, be sure to tell him.
Ian naturally told the truth.
"very nice."
After this detailed inspection, Hilliard was very satisfied. He patted Ian on the shoulder and motioned for him to put on his clothes: "There are no hidden injuries or distortions. Your body is very healthy, and your uncle's torture has not affected you." Irreparably harmed.”
"It's just that you don't have any special bloodline or mutation. It's strange. Judging from your uncle's situation, your bones should be stronger. After all, he was a failed steel-skeletal deformation, and you successfully awakened your spiritual power. The steel skeleton at least has some foundation."
During the inspection, he noticed that there were many holes in Ian's clothes. The old knight shook his head slightly.
——It’s not easy to stay in this kind of family without permanent hidden wounds.
At this moment, Ian suddenly said: "Teacher, what does the absence of distortion and hidden injuries mean?"
"It saves a lot of effort and saves time."
After hearing Ian's doubtful inquiry, Hilliard came back to his senses and explained: "Not everyone can embark on the road of sublimation. After the disaster of Skyfall, human blood has elements of distortion flowing in it, and the source of life is The quality is also mostly damaged.”
"Seriously, just like your uncle, the distortion is obvious. Even if the normal sublimated organs are cultivated by him, they may undergo malignant mutations. Ordinary people may not have tumors or abnormal limbs on the outside, but they may have many organs in their bodies. There may be some variations."
"If the source of life is damaged, even if you embark on the road of sublimation, it will be difficult to go far. Therefore, even if most ordinary people receive inheritance, they will not be able to break through the second and third energy levels throughout their lives."
Stretching out his hand and patting Ian on the shoulder, Hilliard smiled and said: "Of course, you don't have to worry. Being able to awaken spiritual energy proves that your life source is complete enough and there is no problem in cultivating to the third energy level. "
"I checked just now. Your internal organs are all healthy and have no distortion. There is no problem in practicing my inheritance."
"Is this so..."
Feeling the teacher's gentle pat on the shoulder, Ian had thoughts in his heart.
Let's not talk about the new term "disaster from falling from the sky" that has appeared again.
Born with deformities, according to Earth, is undoubtedly a genetic disease, but in the world of Terra, it means damage to the source of life.
Genes and life essence should be similar concepts, and people with severely damaged genes will only get distorted results if they forcibly sublimate their life essence.
"It's a bit like genetic adjustment." Ian thought in his mind: "If the genes are not repaired, even if those born with deformities undergo genetic adjustment, they will not be able to grow the correct genetic organs."
His spiritual awakening is essentially the fusion of memories from two lifetimes, which is different from most psykers in the world of Terra... In other words, just because he can awaken his spiritual energy may not mean that his life essence is complete. .
In particular, he has an uncle whose life essence is severely damaged, which is a high-risk group for genetic diseases on Earth.
So he raised his head and asked Hilliard tentatively: "The source of life is damaged. Can it be cured and made up for?"
"Yes." Hilliard was not surprised that Ian asked this question. Most apprentices would ask this question after knowing this. He answered neatly: "But that requires very expensive repair surgery, or it is extremely rare. Tonic magic potion. It is said that there are some special cultivation methods that can gradually repair the damaged life essence, but those are not methods that ordinary people can use, and they consume countless resources and time."
"Since you can awaken psychic energy, it proves that your qualifications are definitely above average. You can take both paths as a psyker and an ascender."
"I see."
Ian nodded crisply, raised his hand, looked at his fist, clenched and unclenched it.
Looking at his young, white, thin wrists and fists, the boy raised his head and looked at Hilliard: "Teacher."
"When can I begin the practice of the Ascendant?"
Hilliard studied his student's expression.
He thought for a moment, then slowly said: "Now."
"Ascension is not a profession, a characteristic, nor a superior status... Ascension is a way of life."
"If you want to start practicing as an ascendant, you can do so at any time."
The old knight's eyes became solemn at this moment. He stared into Ian's eyes and said solemnly: "Ian, I know you desire power, and you do need power - but you are only eight years old. You should understand that with your At my current age, starting to practice as a sublimator is actually getting twice the result with half the effort."
"It should be noted that even the imperial royal family can only officially embark on the road to ascension after puberty."
"Of course, there is nothing wrong with starting early, but it will definitely be a more difficult and arduous road."
This passage is meaningless. Hilliard is very clear about Ian's predicament - he is just pretending to be the child's uncle. He has his own mission and will leave at some point in the future. At that time, Ian needs Left to take care of himself and his brother alone.
Not to mention, there are the prying eyes of the redwood natives.
This time they lost three hunters and one shaman. Although the other party would not directly sneak into Harrison Port to assassinate him, they would definitely keep an eye on Ian and try to retaliate.
Ian wants power and needs power.
However, apart from this reason, Hilliard actually had a glimmer of hope in his heart.
Young children are unable to practice the Ascendant practice. In addition to constantly adapting to new body shapes and strengths, the most important thing is the capricious and impatient mind of young children.
No one would think that an eight or nine-year-old child could persist in boring exercises and meditation every day just to get used to pain and control his thoughts.
But if it is Ian.
If this was the child who killed three enemies in just one night and could still sleep peacefully...
Hilliard thought he could.
Even...can do more.
--His Majesty.
Looking at Ian who seemed to be thinking, the old knight couldn't help but murmur to himself: "Perhaps it's as you said."
"We can always trust."
