I succeeded. This time, the process wasn't significantly shorter, but it felt much more intuitive.
Wang Linchi looked at the Soul Kind in his third slot, which had now been renamed from Inspirational Field of View to Soul Courtyard. It had originally been a Dual-series Soul Seed of the exploration and soul systems, but after his modifications, it had transformed into a singular Soul System type.
[Soul System Soul Kind – Soul Courtyard (Excellent Level)]
[Soul Vision: Transforms vision into a soul perspective, allowing one to perceive souls, energy, and similar phenomena.]
[Soul Shield: Creates a potent spiritual protective barrier, shielding the holder from soul-level attacks.]
[Soul Resilience: Enhances the soul's resilience.]
Soul Vision was an upgraded version of the Inspirational Field of View. Now, not only could he see the flow of energy, but he could also observe the fluctuations and radiance of souls. This would allow Wang Linchi to take his research further, though he was still somewhat unaccustomed to it. This was because he now possessed multiple fields of vision in addition to his normal sight. And because it had become a passive effect, Wang Linchi had no way to actively deactivate it. He would need some time to adapt.
Besides protecting against soul-level attacks, the Soul Shield's passive effect was mainly used for purposes like concealing his presence and retracting his thoughts. The shield's durability wasn't high, but if someone tried to pry into his thoughts, they would usually be unable to bypass the shield and would need to shatter it first. This would enable Wang Linchi to detect any intrusion immediately and prepare accordingly. It acted as a self-protection mechanism, as he had too many secrets in his mind and needed to ensure their safety.
The only regret was that this item couldn't be used on a physical level; it only worked on the soul. It occasionally covered his soul, spirit, and thoughts. Furthermore, it couldn't leave his body, existing only on the outer layer of his soul.
As for Soul Resilience, it was similar to Mind Resilience. For the subsequent attribute slots, he planned to stack strength-enhancing attributes rather than special effects. Effects like these just need to be adequate; one's own strength is what truly matters.
Additionally, the two effects of the Subordinate Thinking Focus had been enhanced, but no qualitative change had occurred yet. The shadow on the third blank effect slot had solidified but still hadn't fully manifested.
The downside was that its name had also changed, this time becoming '?? Thinking ??'. Once Wang Linchi upgraded the Soul Kind, Shallow Meditation, in the second slot, this Soul Kind in the fourth slot would completely turn into question marks. He could then rename it. Since it hadn't completely turned into question marks yet, it couldn't be renamed for now, so he would have to make do with it.
"UGH~"
I can't stand it! I'm still not used to this. So dizzy... I feel like I'm going to throw up...
Wang Linchi took two steps, but due to the chaotic vision, he felt extremely dizzy.
If I had known, I would have set it as an active skill. Consuming some spiritual power would have been better than this, Wang Linchi thought, his face pale as he sat on the ground.
The sensation was like experiencing hallucinations while being seasick, as unpleasant as if he had ingested a cocktail of various poisonous mushrooms. The change had been too abrupt. Coupled with his insufficient spiritual power, he couldn't process so much information simultaneously, giving him a headache.
He sat on the ground and rested for half an hour. During this time, he continuously cultivated the Book Mountain and Sea Soul Forging Method. Aided by cultivation resources, his discomfort significantly subsided.
As expected, the resources provided by an Elite Gold Level Awakener are truly excellent. Wang Linchi looked at the White Porcelain Level resources in his hand. This item was definitely among the top-tier resources available at the White Porcelain Level.
Of course, to the Dean, this item likely holds no value. However, if it were given to the students of my year in the academy, it would undoubtedly cause a frenzy.
Just consuming this one elixir will provide enough nourishment for seven days of continuous Soul Forging Method cultivation. It completely covers nutritional needs, and I won't have to worry about my physique failing to keep pace with my spirit's growth.
It's highly probable that this is exclusively supplied by major powers. Middle and lower-ranking students in the academy have likely never even encountered it, let alone know what it is.
Feeling the warm medicinal power coursing through him, Wang Linchi finally felt much better.
Based on the current situation, I'll need to reach at least 50 points of spiritual power to fully withstand the Soul Courtyard's effects. I wonder if others experience this. This is only 10% of the Excellent Level's effect. If it continues to improve, the burden on my spiritual power will likely be even greater.
Wang Linchi guessed that others probably didn't experience this. Instead, the structure on his end hadn't been fully optimized and required further refinement. However, this burden wasn't because he couldn't bear it, but because he couldn't adapt to so many fields of vision simultaneously. It was like a processor struggling to handle multiple threads, resulting in lag.
Therefore, the fault doesn't lie with the Soul Kind, Soul Courtyard, but with me. If I had enough knowledge, I could have created better effects. Or, if my own strength were sufficient, I could ignore such minor issues.
It seems the evolution of Shallow Meditation will have to be postponed for a while.
With his current 25 points of spiritual power, which was just shy of the mid-stage White Porcelain Level, this elixir should increase it by about 6 to 8 points. Beyond that, the effect would naturally diminish. Once he reached the Black Iron Level, this elixir would no longer be effective. In the initial stages of a level, it could provide a 10-point boost; in the middle stages, 5 points; in the later stages, 3 points; and at the peak, probably only 1 point.
This was already excellent. Many White Porcelain Level resources offered no further improvement once one reached the peak stage, forcing slow, gradual honing. But with this elixir, one could gain 1 point in just seven days—an incredibly rapid pace.
Regarding the level divisions, 25 points of spiritual power marked the end of the early stage, 50 points the middle stage, 75 points the late stage, and 95 points the peak stage. Wang Linchi had learned that, under normal circumstances, 100 points of spiritual power was the limit for the White Porcelain Level. Without some Natural Treasures, it was virtually impossible to break this spiritual power cap and reach the absolute extremity at the White Porcelain Level.
As for why those prodigies improved so quickly, the reason was quite simple. Wang Linchi only had access to one type of top-tier resource. In contrast, they had multiple, stackable top-tier resources, personalized guidance, support from specialized training grounds, auxiliary treasures, and more. Their rapid progress was only to be expected.
The Dean is really cutting it close! This quantity is just enough for me to reach the White Porcelain Level's limit, Wang Linchi grumbled internally. He's generous, alright; with these elixirs, I'm basically guaranteed to reach the Black Iron Level. But he's also incredibly stingy! The number of elixirs is just enough to get me to the 100-point spiritual power limit of the White Porcelain Level. If he'd given me just one more, I wouldn't have to grind it out myself during the peak stage!
Alright, I'll just have to cultivate diligently for the next month. I wonder if the matter with the Silver Star arrest officer has been resolved yet. I've been hiding in the academy for a whole month.