Space-Time Magic! / Lifan Flower, Power of Imagination ...
The vast Space Element was filled with the magical energy of the silver celestial river. Upon contact with the dim spacetime energy, the original bright silver radiance gradually faded, transforming into the dark and somber state of time.
Splash!
In addition, the frozen spacetime of the other half of the Spiritual World began to surge, and the dim, hazy light covered by the three elements of water, metal, and curse flowed into the Space Element star river like a vast ocean.
The strange pupil pattern in the center disintegrated, and countless Dao patterns mixed with the surging energy current, all disappearing into the silver Milky Way.
Chapter 334 Time-Space Element!
After the commotion in Lu Jun's Spiritual World subsided.
As the dim gloom of the light of time and space receded like a tide, the three star systems of water, gold, and curse shone brightly, and jet-black, platinum, and black-red rays of light soared into the sky, completely breaking the seal of time and space.
His mind began to race, as if he were thawing from a frozen state, and a surge of joy rose within him. No matter how the Space Element changed, at least for this moment, his cultivation at the high level of the six elements had returned to its peak.
The Ancient King Armor Robe within the cursed galaxy could also be activated, appearing ready to unleash its power with the slightest provocation, capable of tearing apart this fragile illusion of spacetime.
Lu Jun's expression was complicated. He suppressed his impulse, regained control of his cards, and naturally became more confident.
He then focused his attention on the Space Element that was undergoing drastic changes.
At this moment, the spacetime energy and Space Element magic energy merged completely, and its radiance changed from bright silver to a dark silver, with occasional glimmers of Silver Light showing through the hazy transparency.
Overall, it resembles oxidized silver, exuding an ancient and worn aura, like the weight of history and time, flowing slowly and steadily through the Dark Universe like a long River of Time.
Deep within the dark silver galaxy, the mark of a circular vertical pupil emerged, bearing a striking resemblance to the texture and shape of the Sacred Eye of Time and Space.
He could sense an astonishing transformation brewing within the Space Element. He couldn't use the three spells from junior high to senior high for the time being, but the subtle adjustments happening every moment were very clear.
"This is... Time-Space Element!"
Lu Jun suddenly realized that the theories from his previous life pointed out that time and space are inseparable and interdependent. Mastering space means controlling time, and vice versa.
Only the Magic World separates the two concepts; there is only Space Element, but no time system.
However, the energy infusion from the Sacred Eye of Time and Space allowed the Space Element to complete the concept of time, completely sublimating it into the unprecedented [Time-Space Element], which combines the power of time and space into one.
"We made a fortune! A huge fortune!"
Lu Jun was so excited he was almost going crazy.
From now on, his Space Element... no, his Time-Space Element will rise to prominence, becoming capable of standing alone, and forbidden spells will be no problem for him. His future potential may even surpass that of the Curse Element that will inherit the throne of King of Hell Throne!
That's the power of time! Take the power to reverse time and briefly travel back hundreds of years, for example. Who in the world could do that?
Moreover, just imagine for a moment that it involves time, which is linked to immortality. If a friend or family member dies, wouldn't it be possible to reverse the course of events, go back to the past to change the outcome, or even interfere with the future?
Compared to the Time-Space Element, even the Resurrection Technique of the Parthenon Temple seems too limited in scope.
Of course, the above is just wishful thinking. At present, Lu Jun's Time-Space Element is only in its infancy and has not yet matured. His cultivation level has not even reached the level of forbidden spells, which is far from sufficient.
To be honest, Lu Jun's success was so easy that he suspected the help of the Sacred Eye of Time and Space. Ordinary Space Element Mage only refine bits and pieces of space-time energy, which, after being diluted, do not possess those strange pupil patterns.
His Spiritual World, which had been tainted by the eruption of the Sacred Eye of Time and Space, contained supreme laws that fundamentally altered the Magic System.
Then his thoughts changed again. Perhaps his own strange origins were partly to blame. To some extent, he was familiar with the original work, which meant he had a glimpse into the future of the Magic Plane. Every change he made would disrupt the established timeline.
Regardless, Lu Jun's Space Element has taken off.
Little did they know, Mina and her father were also ecstatic during the ritual at the Space Institute outside.
Lu Jun, standing on the stone altar, radiated a dark Silver Light, and the Space Element within his Spiritual World operated stably, indicating that the spacetime technique had been successfully implemented.
Lu Jun woke up feeling refreshed. He had just tried to use the Time-Space Element and had a flash of inspiration to use space-time magic to coat the Ancient King Armor Robe of the Curse Element with a layer of dim seal.
Although only a small amount of magical energy was maintained to avoid the Cursed Galaxy freezing due to excessive input of spacetime energy, it still calmed the Ancient King Armor Robe considerably, and the overflowing death energy was greatly reduced.
This extended his term by at least several years, ensuring he would be Forbidden Curse Mage before the age of thirty.
Furthermore, he has more room for maneuver. After fully utilizing the Ancient King Armor Robe once, he will no longer be on the verge of death; at most, his lifespan will be shortened back to its original state.
Seeing Lu Jun deep in thought, Mina asked with concern, "How are you feeling?"
"Not bad." He snapped out of his reverie about Time-Space Element and exclaimed happily, "My Space Element is now completely immune to the side effects of spacetime power, and can serve as a container for the energy of the Divine Eye."
"Hahaha, excellent! The entire empire's plans are finally seeing the light of day."
Mina's heavy mood eased, and she patted Lu Jun on the shoulder, saying, "Rest and adjust first, and then you can start practicing the Mind Element methods in a few days."
He said, "If all goes well, on the day of the upcoming sacrifice, I will grant you access to the Sacred Eye of Time and Space to assist in channeling energy into our great project."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun nodded. After a month of exposure, he learned that the Native Americans regarded magic as divine, and that the moment they obtained the Eye of Time and Space, they established a special sacrificial festival for it.
The grand project, unsurprisingly, is an infinite replication of the Summoning System: the Nazca Geoglyphs project, which attempts to summon an endless army to resist the invasion of the Amazon Empire.
Lu Jun also knew that Nazca was just one of the Elder Council's many plans. It was said that the neighboring Wind Academy, Thunder Academy, and Water Institute were attempting to join forces to distort the power of the heavens and lift the imperial capital city from the ground, transforming it into a [Sky City] floating in the sky.
In their vision, they could follow the world's meteorological currents and drift freely throughout the world.
When necessary, it can manipulate the celestial phenomena and unleash devastation, which no ordinary being can withstand.
The tropical rainforest climate of the Amazon in South America, with its frequent storms and abundant rainfall, is perfectly suited for this great project.
"Wait, could this be the Eye of the Storm restriction in the Peru Gobi Valley? No wonder a casual bolt of lightning is as powerful as Super Rank magic; it turns out the energy source is the inexhaustible nature."
Lu Jun was astonished, impressed by the imagination and creativity of the ancients. Indeed, even people can unleash their potential in life-or-death situations, let alone a civilization with a long history.
He immediately realized the value of this idea. If he could learn it and improve upon it, wouldn't the first Sky City rise in the Magic Plane? How magnificent that would be!
So Lu Jun didn't stand on ceremony and used his privileged status to review the initial blueprints of Storm City.
Even if he doesn't understand Wind Element and Lightning Element and struggles to interpret it, that's the advantage of Mind Element: he can memorize it and then pass it on to professionals for analysis.
Moreover, Lu Jun casually memorized the Chaos Element's Imprint Method, which proved quite useful whether he taught it to Professor Yuan or Mo Fan.
Even setting aside the advancements in the three summoning systems, his gains from this journey through time and space were quite substantial.
After several days of reflection, Lu Jun frantically recorded the techniques of various rituals of the Inca civilization, and finally ushered in the enhancement of his Mind Element cultivation methods.
Chapter 335 The Li Fan Flower, the Power of Imagination
A few days later.
Lu Jun's [Time- Space Element] mutation has stabilized, but the fine-tuning of his magic requires a long time to prepare. He accepted the invitation to the Inca's Mind Institute.
The magnificent building, constructed of pure white marble, resembles a temple of a giant spirit, its rugged structure exuding a solemn and dignified aura.
He stepped inside. The hall was spotless, with no superfluous decorations. It was simple and clean, with a tranquil atmosphere that was perfect for a Mind Element mage to meditate.
Upon entering, Lu Jun saw a huge pattern carved on the wall in front of the hall: a badge shaped like a flower stamen, hanging in mid-air, exquisite and grand, clearly the mark of the Li Fan Flower.
"The Li Fan Flower has extraordinary effects; it can replace the calming and soothing effects of Mind Magic, making you a semi- Mind Element. It is the key to your cultivation of the new method."
Suddenly, an old voice echoed in his mind.
Following his sixth sense, Lu Jun turned around and saw an elderly priest with white hair and beard sitting cross-legged behind him, his eyes fixed intently, seemingly floating in the air.
"I have met the Mind Chief."
He greeted them respectfully. Before he arrived, Elder Mina had reminded him that Gunnar, the chief of the Mind Institute, was the oldest elder with unfathomable cultivation.
Therefore, Lu Jun was not too surprised that his keen mental perception had failed.
The elderly man with white hair and beard was serene, his lips not moving, yet his ethereal voice seemed to come from the heavens, reaching straight to the soul.
Do you know why we regard the Li Fan Flower as a symbol and a symbol of faith for Native Americans, and hold it in such high esteem?
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun scratched his head. According to the national flowers of modern countries, such flowers generally possess an anthropomorphic characteristic that perfectly interprets the national character in order to serve as a symbol.
So he hesitated and said, "Because its character traits match? Because it's plentiful? Because it has miraculous effects?"
"These are part of the reasons," Gunnar said thoughtfully. "We are also conducting an experiment, an experiment about faith, faith that originates from the heart, whether it is evil or righteous; in other words, it is the ultimate sublimation of the heart."
"This energy is very special, difficult to collect and utilize, but the Li Fan Flower is the medium we discovered because it is closely connected to Psionic Energy and can perfectly carry the power of faith."
Upon hearing this, Lu Jun vaguely understood the grand vision of the Inca Empire, and was shocked. He was familiar with the original work and naturally knew the terrifying power of faith.
The most typical example is Leng Jue's evil faith method, which elevated his strength to the level of a monarch. He collected evil faith through himself, followed by a Titan Demon Beast in the Aegean Sea, the Holy City, the Evil Saint King Tortoise Temple, and so on.
These examples are just small-scale demonstrations of the power of faith. Imagine if the entire nation were to pool the faith of all its people—wouldn't that yield an inexhaustible and boundless energy?
The Mind Chief seemed to have read Lu Jun's mind, and said calmly, "That's right. We use the Li Fan Flower as a symbol to continuously elevate its status, giving it a special place in people's hearts."
"Then, they subtly collect the overflowing faith energy from the priests of the Mind Institute for their use."
Lu Jun gasped. What was even more remarkable was that the calming effect of the Li Fan Flower, which had no side effects, allowed the propaganda to be easily elevated to a prestigious position without incurring too much cost.
This is the most common magical plant that ordinary people can come into contact with, similar to the mysterious belief in the aphrodisiac properties of bull penis held by Chinese people.
Ironically, in the Magic World, the more you believe in this stuff, the stronger its effects become—it's highly idealistic.
The white-haired old man said, "Recently, the empire faced collapse, and this power of faith reached its peak, which allowed us to develop this method."
Lu Jun remained silent. The cruelty of war highlighted all the beauty in the world, and the Li Fan Flower was the best tranquilizer; almost every wounded soldier was using it.
Each time I use it, my faith in it deepens.
He asked, "What do you mean?"
Gunnar replied, "Imprint the Faith Mark of the Li Fan Flower into your Mind Element, granting it the ability to gather the power of faith and transform energy."
"This... doesn't faith distort a person's character?"
Lu Jun hesitated, but the various cases in the original work told him that the power of faith was very advanced.
"No, the faith of the Li Fan Flower is peaceful. It doesn't go to extremes. It's not evil, it won't twist you into a vicious executioner, nor will it be righteous, it won't transform you into a fanatical moral guardian."
The old man said calmly, "It takes the middle value, calm and serene, symbolizing the Mind Element. It is the purest in quality, and when mixed with spiritual magic, it is omnipotent. I prefer to call it [the Power of Imagination]."
Then Gunnar continued, "You must already know about spacetime energy, right? We've discovered that Li Fan Flower is used as a fusing agent and combined with spacetime energy, it can actually create a wondrous substance, which we call [Time-Space Liquid]."
"Unfortunately, this rare item cannot be used on humans, only on Summoned Beast. It can transform them into mature forms in a short time; otherwise, you wouldn't have been asked to risk refining the spacetime energy."
Lu Jun suddenly realized that this was how Mo Fan's Time-Space Liquid was made; no wonder the Li Fan Flower was also known as the Time-Space Flower in later generations.
The other party kindly replied, "Of course, I was thinking that if your Mind Element planted the Faith Mark of the Li Fan Flower, it might effectively suppress the subsequent unexpected side effects of the Time-Space Element."
He fell into deep thought; the Indians' methods of summoning, space, and mind were truly interconnected.
The time- Space Element is currently the first of its kind, and we really don't know what anomalies might occur, so it's always good to have an extra layer of protection.
In this light, the belief in the Li Fan Flower is indeed quite good. After all, it originates from the beliefs of the people of the country, and it contains both good and evil, all sorts of strange things, which come together and cancel each other out.
It's somewhat similar to the future Mo Fan's path to becoming the Evil Saint King, with its four good and four evil eight-soul structure, balancing the soul.
"Let's begin now."
Lu Jun made a decision: he was going all out and would use the Mind Element and Space Element spells as guinea pigs for the Yin family. If successful, each of them would become capable of standing on their own, and their forbidden spell potential would be unleashed.
He then obediently followed the instructions of the Mind Chief, lay flat in the center of the simple Mind Hall, and looked up at the top of the building, where a soft, azure star hung high, which was clearly the Faith Mark of the Li Fan Flower.
What was once like the blazing sun has now faded like a swaying star.
The Inca Empire was in decline.
Buzz buzz buzz!
Azure starlight fell, and a sacred and solemn mark of the Li Fan Flower landed on Lu Jun's forehead. Thousands of rays of light shimmered, creating a beautiful and dreamlike scene, like the coronation of the Pope in the Bible.
Lu Jun's consciousness arrived in the Dark Universe, where the Six Great Star Rivers were colorful and dazzling. Among them, the transparent Mind Element Star River surged, Li Fan Flower was imprinted deep within.
The once transparent Milky Way has gradually transformed, its azure radiance filling the vast river, exuding a tranquil and peaceful aura.
The entire Mind Element Star System transformed into a dreamy azure, with surging magical energy continuously expanding outwards.
With a soft, crisp sound, the thin membrane of light at the edge of the galaxy shattered, and in an instant, the galaxy expanded more than twice its original size.
Chapter 336 Manifestation of a Divine Power
Mind Element High-level Two!
Lu Jun felt a surge of joy; he had reached the High-level Two, a remarkable speed of progress in his cultivation.
At this rate, the advanced level will soon be fully mastered, and the Super Rank will be just around the corner.
To put it bluntly, he already had a solid foundation, and with the nourishment of the Star River Magic Tool, it wasn't particularly exaggerated that his Mind Element broke through to level two in half a year.