Chapter 116: Chapter 115: Level Field

After returning to my room, I finished going over the details of natural energy, and then began looking at the information I had purchased for ki. Like with natural energy, there were so many things that I had not even considered as a possibility here. It felt like, if some of this was taught in the world below, mages might not be so dominant.

That said, it took me quite a while before I was able to finish both knowledge orbs, at which point I moved on to the ki path I bought. A brief examination of it was all I needed to see to know that the ki path was set to mostly follow the skeleton of the creature practicing it. There were several key points to note, however.

First of all, the ki path had several spherical shapes placed throughout it, located at the heart and various joints. According to the explanation, this was used to pool energy and make it more easily accessible while also strengthening the joints. This was a clever little aspect that would make it easier to use certain techniques.

Speaking of which, the second thing I noticed was the presence of several ‘output veins’ in the ki path. Thin lines leading to the surface of the skin in places like the fingers, feet, or at intermittent points along the body. This was so that ki could be used to reinforce the skin, or called to exit the body through various means.

With that taken care of, I set aside the three information spheres so that any of the other gods or goddesses could look through them. I was debating establishing my second world, but there was something else that I wanted to do first. A little test, just to confirm how accurate the information I purchased was.

First, I sent a message to Leowynn through my spiritual realm, letting her know that I needed her to return for a little while because I was going to descend to the world for some quick training. I had given her a few hours to try out things with her mother, so I figured a brief break wouldn’t be too bad for her. She seemed to disagree, however, and was reluctant to return. Though, it seemed that Ryone said something to her, because she did come back fairly quickly, returning to my spiritual realm to focus on her own training.

Navigating through the window, I prepared to descend once again, this time heading down as a human on a small island in the middle of nowhere. To my surprise, there was a new entry in the menu, allowing me to assign a ki path to the body I was preparing. When I selected it, I found that only the path I had purchased was available. Probably a system to make it easier for Keepers to use what they have paid for.

Nonetheless, the familiar window appeared as I descended, and I once again found myself briefly shrouded in blue light. When it faded away, I now stood on a small island, not a soul in sight around me. And by small… I could probably trip and fall into the ocean in any direction.

Naturally, this meant that there was a considerable amount of underwater wildlife nearby, but it was not such an abrupt drop that anything too big could sneak up on me. This was just what I needed in order to practice. A quiet, secluded space where activating my abilities would not signal the creation of a new holy city or something…

First, I closed my eyes, focusing inward to inspect my ki. The sensation was hard to notice at first, until I went looking for it, but my ki was flowing in a much more controlled manner now. At the same time, I felt that the strength of my body had increased by a large margin compared to before. This purchase at least was definitely worth the points.

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The next thing I wanted to do was the one that was actually important. I wanted to create a token of nature, something that would help me control natural energy more smoothly. Terra once explained that I could use mana to command natural energy, which is not at all wrong. That is the suggested method for beginners.

However, once someone has enough control over their own energy, they must create a token. This token can only be used to its full power by its creator, but allows them to communicate with natural energy without the need for mana. Essentially… this made druids and shamans have unlimited spellcasting ability, since they were not drawing on any of their own energies. The downside to this was the natural energy was the thinnest of the four main energy types, and thus the most easy to overcome in a head on clash. A fireball spell would always be harder to dispell than a fireball made from natural energy, for example.

Raising up one of my hands, I released my Keeper abilities, making sure that I would have enough mana to control the energy long enough to create my token. “Gather.” I spoke, watching as the water around me seemed to tremble under my voice. “Condense. Follow my will. Purify and solidify.”

Multicolored lights started to slowly gather. Some came from the water, some came from the ground beneath my feet, and some came from the air above me. They all moved to gather at a single location, my upheld hand. “Become the mark of recognition, the token of authority.” The lights began swirling around my wrist, following the delicate control I exerted over them.

“Let my will be the will of the world.” With that, the energies condensed one last time, forming a golden band around my wrist. Even without trying, I could sense its presence. The token of nature was designed by its creator, so there was no simple default shape. The reason I chose a golden band was because I felt it to be the most practical, no matter where or when I may need it.

Letting out a sigh, I pulled my hand down, at the same time sealing my Keeper abilities again. When I closed my eyes, I could vividly see the world around me, all of its life and energy. I could see the currents of the wind and the water, and everything living within it. This will definitely come in handy in the future.

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