"It could be the crystallization of the soul!
It is also the manifestation of Inherent Essence."
Roy recalled his previous conjecture about the nature of Soul Rank.
The concentration of spirituality...
This could explain a great many things.
And now, he had gained a deeper, new understanding.
For instance, the "Alchemy Talent" he had acquired should be the crystallization of some intangible spiritual existence reaching "saturation."
This is close to the concept of the Philosopher's Stone.
"Let's consider it a kind of Philosopher's Stone for now. The process of obtaining it is essentially a form of refinement, isn't it?
Can this increase in Inherent Essence be considered a form of soul tempering?
And the promotion to a formal Wizard fundamentally requires the sublimation of the soul...
Could this method also achieve that?"
He suddenly became excited.
Because the more he thought about it, the more it made sense!
In the development of the Art of Alchemy, raw materials undergo Blackening, decomposition, becoming Source Essence, then transformation, synthesis... producing new substances.
This is a basic process.
Before the appearance of the "Philosopher's Stone," there was a concept called the "seed."
This is the core similar to the formation of snowflakes or pearls, and his previous experience of collecting Sacred Lake Crystals was also related to it.
For example, to refine gold, one needs to add the "seed" of gold; to refine other substances, one needs to add the "seed" of those substances.
Even the creation of life often requires a "seed"...
As you sow, so shall you reap.
He suddenly realized that the different talents he had acquired were related to this "seed."
And the Philosopher's Stone is also a "seed."
It is both a classification of certain crystals and an ultimate creation.
Its essence might just be...
"The Omnipotent Seed"!
...
After that, some time passed.
Ivent and others brought Roy various Chalk Soil and all sorts of inexplicable treasures.
Some of them were useless, and Roy used them to practice his [Eye of Hermes].
But there were others that indeed had enhancing effects.
He once again manifested the Inherent Essence and saw many similar sesame-sized Fragments.
[Alchemy Talent Acquiring (0%→35%)]
To verify his conjecture, Roy spared no expense, spending over 10,000 Magic Stones to purchase various materials.
After some time of processing, many treasures from Chalkland gradually flowed into the market.
Those who obtained the treasures would eventually see clearly and understand, and they would trade and exchange them.
That would be his opportunity!
...
Time gradually moved into June.
One day, Roy, who had just finished a Cross-planar Communication, returned to the classroom and gathered with Andov, Damo, and others, discussing various matters.
"Centaur are skilled in riding and archery, but their magical technology is not developed, and they don't have any significant Extraordinary Power."
"Those so-called heroes are descendants of demigods from the mythical era and various ancient Bloodline bearers?"
"No wonder Bloodline Wizards are interested in them; they are all about the bloodline."
"Exactly, so their cultural customs also highly respect bloodline, even establishing a clan-based caste system..."
"Regardless, we Vizel people are the superiors."
They were all preparing to go to Netherlands, continuously improving their understanding of the local language, script, and cultural customs.
In addition, there were various preparations for war.
"Unknowingly, it's already been three years since I came here..."
Roy listened to everyone discussing these topics, but seemed somewhat distracted.
Because he was still pondering his previous speculation.
No matter what, he had to verify it.
It was highly likely related to his chance of advancement!
...
After the gathering, Roy returned to his residence.
There was an apprentice waiting at the door, looking like he had been there for a while.
Upon seeing Roy return, he quickly approached and respectfully said, "Senior Roy."
Roy glanced at him: "What is it?"
The apprentice pulled out a strangely shaped finger from his pocket: "This is something I just found. Do you think it's satisfactory?"
It was a finger covered in scales, somewhat resembling a lizard's, giving him a faint sensation in his brow.
"I'm quite satisfied. How about 800 Magic Stones?"
Roy pondered for a moment and gave an estimate.
"Really? Thank you, Senior!"
The apprentice was pleasantly surprised and quickly responded.
"If you find anything similar in the future, bring it to me as usual."
Roy nodded but didn't immediately take it. Instead, he pulled out a piece of leather from his Spatial Ring and instructed the apprentice.
"Wrap it up again first."
The apprentice thought Roy found it disgusting and didn't think much of it, quickly complying.
...
After sending the apprentice away, Roy opened the door and entered his residence.
In the Alchemy Room, at the workbench.
He carefully unwrapped the leather, picked up the finger, and carefully sensed the slight tingling in his brow.
This time, he did the opposite, not focusing on the finger in front of him but on his own brow.
"If my previous speculation about 'seeds' is correct, I should be able to fully utilize its crystallization."
Sure enough, something strange happened.
He detected a mental sensation emanating from his brow.
That mental force was like an invisible beam of light, or the gravitational pull of a black hole.
Roy could clearly sense something rising from the finger, condensing into points of light.
After that, it began to solidify into sesame-sized Fragments.
But just as it approached his body, wanting to merge into his brow.
Roy activated his will, stopping it.
"Success!"
This was the first time he truly felt this Inherent Essence, but he didn't immediately absorb it!
"So that's it, my speculation was correct!
Its essence is indeed the Philosopher's Stone!
But I've never seen it in any texts, no related records...
Perhaps, based on certain theories, it can be named 'Talent Seed'!
What I can absorb and utilize is the Source Essence related to Alchemy Talent.
But Source Essence is not limited to Alchemy Talent; it encompasses many other fields, such as materials for creating Synthetic Souls.
That leans more towards 'Soul Seed.'
Additionally, there might be 'Mental Power Seed,' 'Life Energy Seed,' and various other seeds.
All of these would fall under the category of the Philosopher's Stone.
With the 'seed,' and then infusing 'spirituality,' it takes root, sprouts, grows robustly, and even bears 'fruit.'
The entire process is probably like this.
"Never mind all that, focus on the Talent Seed for now!
Using this breakthrough, he aimed to mas
ter the creation of at least one type of Philosopher's Stone!
Roy utilized his Mental
Strength to observe and lock onto the changes in this substance.
As his thoughts flowed, the "seed" was forged, shaped, and ultimately solidified.
A crystal block took form.
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