Chapter 18: Classes at Eryndor Academy 3
Selene looked at the students with a more solemn expression.
"The quasi-immortal is where you achieve total mastery over the Dao domain of the mortal world. Here, you are not just observers or manipulators, but architects. Creation, life, and time in the mortal world are all at your fingertips. You will be able to shape reality to your will with a single thought. Every step you have taken up until this point has been preparation for this."
She pointed to the tree she had created, and with a subtle movement, the tree began to dissolve into a cloud of glowing energy. "At this level, you will be able to undo what you have created as easily as you created it. But remember, wisdom is the key. Without it, the power you possess is useless."
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Selene turned to the class.
"Now that you have a basic understanding of the stages of cultivation, remember that cultivation is both an internal and external path. You must study not only the techniques and Daos, but also know yourself, and understand how you connect to the universe."
She looked at each of them, and her gentle countenance seemed to carry the weight of eons of knowledge. "This path is long, arduous, and full of challenges. But those who persevere will become true masters of their Daos."
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Selene left the classroom, heading for the cafeteria, thinking about how to ease the intricacies of cultivation for her students, attracting the attention of students along the way with her gentle, motherly aura.
Arriving at the cafeteria and choosing what to eat, Selene now found herself at a table with students chatting happily.
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Name: Selene Aetheris Vitalia
Title: Empress of Infinite Life
Age: 490 trillion years / Infinite
Cultivation: Transcendent
Bloodline: Primordial Life Immortal
Spiritual Root: Eternal Source of Creation
Soul: Divine Soul of the Origin of Life
Dao: Dao of Creation and Dao of Life
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Strength: 9,150,970,800,900,000,100,952
Agility: 7,700,000,000,000,000,000,000
Stamina: 9,900,600,800,000,900,000,890
Wisdom: Immeasurable
Charisma: 1,000,000
Luck: 999,999
Spiritual Energy (Qi): ∞
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Skills:
Heart of Creation: Can create entire worlds from her own energy, imbuing them with the laws of physics, space-time, and life. She controls the evolution of any being within these worlds.
Infinite Life Cycle: Ability that allows her to manipulate the cycle of birth, growth, and rebirth of any living being. She can accelerate or interrupt this cycle, granting immortality or an early death.
Divine Genesis: Has the power to generate living beings or spiritual entities instantly, each with unique abilities and forms, shaped by her will.
Destiny Resurrection: Allows her to restore beings to life, regardless of the time of their death or the destruction of their soul, including those who were obliterated in the spiritual plane. (restricted to penalties if ******** believes that she has broken the balance of the universe)
Eternal Bloom: Emanates an aura that revitalizes all beings around her, healing wounds, increasing longevity, and protecting against diseases and curses. The aura also strengthens the vital energy of allies.
Forge of Existence: With this ability, the user can manipulate the fabric of reality, shaping objects, beings, or even the rules of a world, permanently altering its structure.
Flame of Creation: A divine flame capable of regenerating any wound or imperfection. This ability can also be used to eliminate any being, burning it to its most essential form and rebuilding it under the will of the owner.
Flower of Primordial Life: Summons a mystical flower that contains the power of life and Creation in its purest form. The flower instantly heals any being touched by its petals and purifies entire environments, eliminating curses and negative energies or destroying realities based on the owner's intention.
Realm of Supreme Creation: By activating this ability, the user can create a domain of her own, where she is the absolute goddess. Within this realm, her abilities are amplified and the beings created by her become much more powerful.
Infinite Evolution Matrix: Can enhance the abilities, bodies, and souls of any being, making them evolve to higher levels, regardless of their original limitations. It drastically accelerates the evolution of beings and civilizations.
Rivers of Eternity: Summons rivers of vital energy that flow through existence, revitalizing everything in their path, granting temporary immortality and increased power to their allies.
Touch of Supreme Creation: A single touch can give life to any inanimate being or object, transforming simple materials into living entities or powerful artifacts with consciousness.
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In the vastness of one of the empire's provinces, in a courtyard surrounded by gardens of mystical flowers, an elderly man with black hair interspersed with white strands, his thin beard, and his slender features wrapped in a blue tunic of celestial fabric, moved with majestic serenity.
His name, Zarathor Silvanius, was known not only for his vast knowledge of alchemy, but also for the respect he inspired in all the Dao Temples of the empire's academy.
The glow in his eyes, deep and enigmatic, reflected the mystery of the arcane secrets he held.
In front of him, young aspirants sat attentively in a semicircle, watching every movement and listening to every word as if they were divine pearls.
The room was permeated by a light breeze, which seemed to carry the aroma of the potions and healing herbs that had been prepared there, mingling with the sound of murmurs that sought to understand the power of alchemy.
"Alchemy," Zarathor began, his deep, grave voice echoing like a song from the stars. "It is not merely the science of turning lead into gold, as the unwary think. Alchemy is the art of refining one's essence, of manipulating the fabric of reality and, above all, understanding the true nature of creation and destruction. It is the path of wisdom and the awakening of mental energy."
One of the young men, eager to absorb more knowledge, raised his hand. "Master Zarathor, how can one cultivate this mental energy from a young age? Is it not something that only awakens at the age of ten?"
Zarathor gave an enigmatic smile, and a brief gleam passed through his eyes. "Ah, young Dorian, the mind is a forge and the spirit, the hammer. Although awakening is formalized at the age of ten, preparation begins at birth. Wise alchemists teach that every thought, every emotion and every breath can be worked, refined like raw metal. If you begin to cultivate serenity and focus from an early age, you will open the doors of the mind even before you reach the age of awakening."
Another student, with a curious expression, intervened: "And what are the first steps, Master, to begin this cultivation?"
Zarathor approached them, his steps light as the breeze, but his gaze heavy with the depth of knowledge. "First, you must learn to see beyond the physical world, to see the flows of energy that weave reality. You will practice meditation, using energy crystals to harmonize the mind. By controlling your breathing and calming your emotions, you will realize that mental energy is like a river. And, like the alchemist who transforms metals, you will transform this energy into pure power. At first, it will be like a burning ember... but it will soon become a burning flame."
The silence that followed was filled with admiration, while the young people absorbed each word, enchanted by the greatness of alchemy.
The master stepped away, raising a hand in a calm gesture, invoking with a subtle movement a small blue flame that floated in his palm.
"Alchemy is creation," he continued, "but it is also control. Only when you control the mind can you control matter. Always remember, outer alchemy begins with inner alchemy. Refine your thoughts, and nature itself will bend to your will."
The students bowed in respect, and Zarathor watched them in silence, with the discreet satisfaction of someone who understood that true alchemy, the one that transforms the spirit and the mind, had just begun within each of them.
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Zarathor Silvanius
Title: Supreme Alchemist Arcanist
Age: Immeasurable/Infinite
Physical: Eternal Elixir Body
Divine Eyes: Divine Eyes of Perception
Soul: Divine Soul of Transmutation
Spiritual Root: Root of the Eternal Elements
Cultivation: Transcendent
Dao: Dao of Alchemy, Dao of Wisdom, Dao of Creation, Dao of Perception
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Strength: 29,050,900,800,900,500,000,800
Agility: 19,700,000,000,000,000,000
Endurance: 27,900,800,100,600,000,040,000
Wisdom: Immeasurable
Charisma: 990,000
Luck: 1,000,000
Spiritual Energy (Qi): ∞
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Skills:
Ultimate Transmutation: Allows you to transform any material into another, whether physical or energetic, with maximum precision, manipulating the essential elements of matter.
Mental Catalyst: Amplifies the mental energy around you, allowing alchemists in training to increase their mental power significantly over time.
Elixir of Eternity: Creation of potions that completely restore vitality and energy, in addition to extending the life of those who drink them.
Arcane Forge: The ability to infuse magic into alchemical items, creating powerful artifacts that can channel arcane energies and manipulate the laws of nature.
Transcendental Aura: A constant aura around Zarathor that provides mental calm and accelerates the spiritual and alchemical development of those in his vicinity.
Elemental Fusion: Zarathor can combine basic elements such as fire, water, air, and earth, creating new, advanced elements for use in combat or alchemy.
Control of Living Matter: Allows him to manipulate the biology of living beings, accelerating healing, mutation, or regeneration with alchemical precision.
Pillar of Ancient Wisdom: A passive ability that increases Zarathor's intelligence and wisdom the more he teaches his disciples, strengthening their alchemical and magical understanding.
Divine Eyes of Perception: His divine eyes can see beyond the veil of reality, revealing the hidden truths of creation, allowing him to read energies, intentions, and the flow of time. No illusion or disguise escapes his vision.
Divine Soul of Transmutation: Zarathor possesses a soul of divine essence, granting him the unique ability to transcend natural and alchemical laws. His soul is connected directly to the primal source of creation ***********, allowing him to transmute reality itself. (Restrictions imposed by **********)
Divine Physique of Immortality: Zarathor's body is blessed with a divine force that preserves him in his highest form. Although his physique resembles that of an ancient, his strength is immeasurable, his endurance is beyond the comprehension of both mortal and divine, and he is virtually immortal, unable to succumb to the physical limitations of time.
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Equipment:
Arcane Robe of the Eternal Sages: A garment imbued with divine runes, which increases MP regeneration by 30%, resistance to mental and magical attacks by 50%, and grants protection against temporal and dimensional disturbances.
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