“Heh. So it was just what I thought.”
Aksai sat under the demon tree, the weight of the AetherTech shard in his hand, its smooth surface glinting in the dim light.
His mind was filled with the understanding he’d just processed from the data stored within.
The findings confirmed many of his suspicions and opened new avenues.
Firstly, Aksai learned that the path of Aether cultivation was not universally suitable for every world. This resonated with what he had long suspected.
According to the research conducted by the joint venture of New Dawn and the otherworlders of Acarnis, Aether energy, though a fundamental building block of reality, was not equally abundant across all worlds.
On Acarnis, Aether energy was rich and pervasive, creating an ideal environment for Aether cultivation. In contrast, on other worlds, like his home world of Dadangar, Aether energy was present but in such low quantities that it rendered the traditional path of mind cultivation practically useless.
This was more or less the same case when it came to Martial World Sharang and the path of Qi cultivation that was prosperous in that world. The abundant ambient qi essence in every resource that was produced in Sharang made it easy for practitioners to pursue body cultivation in that world.
Pursuing the path of body cultivation was less ideal in Dadangar, relatively speaking. Aksai had only gotten a way around it when he discovered the Flesh Pumpkin vines by accident. The Flesh Pumpkins were rich in qi essence and rivaled the top-tier qi-imbued resources of the Martial World Sharang, enabling Aksai to pursue the body cultivation path with less headache while staying in Dadangar.
The relationship between Acarnis and Dadangar was no different.
This disparity was akin to the composition of air on different planets. While air might exist in any habitable world, its composition varied greatly. Some worlds had air rich in oxygen, perfect for human life, while others had air composed of gases inhospitable to humans.
Similarly, the energy essences of various worlds were different. Some were rich in Spirit energy, ideal for Spirit cultivation, while others were abundant in Qi, making them suitable for Qi cultivation.
Acarnis, with its plentiful Aether energy, was the perfect ground for mind cultivation.
“Haah. Pursuing the traditional path of mind cultivation is almost impossible for me while staying in Dadangar.”
Aksai sighed, a deep, resigned exhalation, as he confirmed his doubts. This was why he had not started the traditional path of mind cultivation immediately after obtaining the knowledge.
He had conjectured that Dadangar while possessing Aether energy, did so in quantities so low it would be futile to begin the Aether Wisp Awakening process. His requirements for refining Aether energy would only increase as he progressed, and on Dadangar, he would face insurmountable bottlenecks.
Had he rushed to awaken his Aether Wisp, he would have been trapped at the foundational stage of the Wisp Awakening Realm, never able to progress. The traditional methods would have led to frustration and inevitable stagnation. He was relieved that he had not acted hastily. His patience had paid off.
“Hehe. I’m glad I worked with New Dawn to find a solution to my problems. It seems these otherworlders were also facing the same issue. So they worked with aboriginals of Acarnis to develop this method of Aether cultivation.”
Aksai saved the AetherTech shard in his storage ring as he murmured to himself. The last few research papers on the shard provided the solution he had been seeking.
New Dawn’s recent findings, aided by the otherworlders, had refined a trial method Aksai had discovered years ago. This new and improved method of Wisp Awakening differed significantly from the traditional ritual. It was the key to cultivating Aether energy while residing on Dadangar.
Aksai’s eyes glinted with a mix of satisfaction and determination as he delved deeper into the details of the new method. The shard described many ways in general. The first approach bypassed the need for abundant ambient Aether energy by drawing on alternative energy sources and manipulating them in ways that mimicked Aether-rich environments. The specifics were intricate and required precise control and understanding, but Aksai was confident in his abilities.
The second approach was what intrigued Aksai the most. This very approach had taken New Dawn a few decades of research and analysis to develop.
“I would have had to spend decades researching myself if I didn’t have New Dawn to rely on. It’s good that Aron is keeping in touch with this radical outfit. No traditional Aether practitioner would have been able to come up with this new method.”
Aksai marveled at the ingenuity of the New Dawn researchers and their otherworldly collaborators. They had taken the rudimentary idea he had conceived and transformed it into a viable, stable process.
The data outlined step-by-step procedures, safety measures, and potential pitfalls. It was a comprehensive guide to a new era of Aether cultivation.
Aksai reckoned that this new method was developed especially for the benefit of the Acarnis’ otherworlders who were apparently Spirit cultivators like him. If Aksai wasn’t wrong, these otherworlds belonged to one of the upper realm worlds. Just like Aksai’s current homeworld, the Acarnis’ otherworlders too must have found it troublesome to cultivate Aether Wisp in their domains as well.
With this method, Aksai could now awaken his Aether Wisp on Dadangar without fear of stagnation. He could progress through the Wisp Awakening Realm and beyond, all while staying in his current environment. The newfound knowledge not only validated his cautious approach but also provided a path forward.
“Hmm. Now which alternate method should I make use of? The first method is dependent on how many Aether crystals I get to import from Acarnis. The second method seems much more reliable even though it is a bit of a hassle.
Can… Can I combine these two methods? Wait. I can use the second method as my foundation in the Aether cultivation and use the first method as a supplementary method. I… I will just have to tweak some of the Aether formations mentioned in the shard,” Aksai caressed his chin in contemplation as he thought of many things at once.
Another round of meditation was imminent.
Aksai closed his eyes, letting the steady influx of life force fuel his meditation. He visualized the new Wisp Awakening ritual, committing every detail to memory.
The Spirit started sandboxing various scenarios using his neural link fabric on the basis of the available data.