Chapter 718: Helping Sister Bai Promote Body Cultivation Courses
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 718: Helping Sister Bai Promote Body Cultivation Courses
"Witchification is actually Body Cultivation?"
"This really hits my blind spot. I’ve actually been dual-cultivating in Body Cultivation this whole time?"
The girls were stunned. The revelation was a massive shock to their systems.
They had always believed they were trainee witches, researchers of spells, and practitioners of pure Magic Cultivation...
But now, being told they had inadvertently been practicing Body Cultivation all along truly shattered their common sense.
"If Witchification is Body Cultivation... doesn't that mean this power completes itself automatically? The mana from the Mana Source constantly deepens and drives the Witchification... How could such a miraculous power system exist?"
"Perhaps it's a gap in perception? Don't look at Body Cultivation through a strange lens," I said. "The advancement of most Transcendent powers can generally be divided into two parts: active acquisition and passive growth. Witchification simply turns active acquisition into passive acquisition."
"Active acquisition and passive growth? That’s an interesting way to put it. It’s not wrong, either; in fact, that concept is even more universal than you might imagine," Mentor Belica chimed in.
"Mentor, you agree with that description?"
"Yes. There are many things in the Transcendent world you cannot yet understand simply because you haven't seen enough. But I also envy you. Because you’ve seen so little, you naturally maintain an attitude of doubt and skepticism toward everything. Unlike me—I’ve seen too much, to the point where I’ve lost my instinctive interest in many things and lack the mindset to view them from a different perspective."
"Uh... Mentor, for a second there, I couldn't tell if you were bragging or complimenting us..." Yi Rui teased from the side.
"I’m complimenting you, of course~"
"Yes, Sister Belica is definitely complimenting you," I added.
Though Mentor Belica’s words sounded like a mere lament, they were very clear when applied to something else.
Totems.
Without the ability to view and understand them from a different perspective, it was impossible to truly master the power of a Totem.
Perhaps Mentor Belica was also reflecting on the Totem incident from earlier.
She had recorded my Totem mark just now, but she likely hadn't deciphered a thing.
That wasn't surprising.
It was a Totem born from Self-Awakened Body Cultivation and Self-Generated Mana. Though it might sound like I’m bragging... since Mentor Belica wasn't a Self-Awakened Body Cultivator and her Self-Generated Mana was a natural byproduct of her advancement to Transcendent, she likely wouldn't be able to master this Totem in her entire lifetime.
She might not even be able to master a replicated version of it.
"By the way, Xiao Han, did you have any other gains from your experiment? And... what should we do next? How can we cooperate with you?" Yi Rui interjected, steering the conversation back to business.
Yi Rui could sense that they hadn't been able to help at all with the research into Self-Generated Mana.
They couldn't even see any progress in the research, mainly because their understanding of the principles behind Self-Generated Mana was too shallow. They didn't even know what needed to be done.
Although they had agreed from the start to be "guinea pigs" for the experiment, once it actually began, they found themselves unwilling to be just guinea pigs.
"The gains from the experiment were significant. At the very least, I’ve clarified a path—a step-by-step path," I said with a smile. "As for what you need to do next, it can be divided into two tasks, both of which are preliminary preparations."
"One is to learn Incubation Rebirth spells—it would be even better if you had the spellbooks. The other is to get in touch with Body Cultivation. Actually, it’s a case of getting twice the result with half the effort for witches to practice Body Cultivation, especially for those of you with high Witchification progress. You already have a foundation in it."
"If you don't like the stereotypical physical training, you can follow my lead and go with Five Senses Body Cultivation. By training the Five Senses—our Spirit Vision talent is actually closely related to visual perception, one of the Five Senses—you can adapt to Real Five Senses much faster after reaching the Transcendent stage and touching Real Time."
"Besides... you usually use mental power to perceive and interfere with Transcendent forces, or to construct runes and spell structures. But have you ever thought about using channels of perception other than mental power to sense the Transcendent? In truth, the further you go on the Transcendent path, the more the roads converge. All paths lead to the same destination."
I explained slowly, enticing them to realize the benefits. After all, everyone needs an incentive to act. Weren't they curious about spell research?
Then I would recommend another method—a tool that could help them. By making them realize on their own that they might need this ability, they would become willing to learn it from the bottom of their hearts.
"This... there are actually such profound things involved?"
Yi Rui instinctively looked at Mentor Belica. She had never heard any of this from her mentor before.
"No wonder you're so amazing, Xiao Han. You can even create Derived Spells that fall outside of the Sequences. Did you achieve that by stepping away from the perspective of mental power and using the strength of Body Cultivation?"
"Huh?" I was a bit surprised by Yi Rui's sharp angle of thought, but... it was close enough.
"Ahem. While it might not be as miraculous as you say, it truly is a brand-new perspective. I assume you won't refuse to try something new, right?"
"Of course we won't refuse. But we’ve never had any contact with a power system like Body Cultivation before. Xiao Han, how did you start on this path?" Yi Rui asked curiously.
"Me? Oh, I became a Self-Awakened Body Cultivator after dying once, which started me on this path. But my experience isn't really a useful reference."
"True... Self-Awakened Body Cultivation... I should have thought of that. Then who did you study Body Cultivation under? Or did you figure it out yourself? Would you mind giving us a recommendation?"
"Oh, a recommendation." I reacted immediately. "I studied Five Senses Body Cultivation with Sister Bai. I learned the basic knowledge from her and then explored the rest on my own. Five Senses Body Cultivation emphasizes daily accumulation and personal comprehension, so it doesn't take up much dedicated time. Every aspect of life is a form of cultivation for the Five Senses."
"Take eating, for example." I held up my delivery box to demonstrate. "To you, this might just be a normal meal to replenish nutrients. But to me, this is a session of Five Senses cultivation. Smell, taste, vision—they are all part of the experience, and the process of experiencing them is part of the cultivation."
"Huh? That’s ridiculous!"
Hearing my explanation, many of the girls instinctively paused their utensils. Looking at the half-eaten food in their boxes, they found it hard to believe.
"Sister Xiao Han, every aspect of your daily life is actually cultivation?"
"What kind of overachiever is this?"
"That’s why I suggested you learn it too. There is far more usable free time in life than you imagine. Body Cultivation isn't just about the Five Senses; there’s also the Sixth Sense, the Seventh Sense, and so on. In your eyes, a day might be 24 hours, but for me, a day might be 240 hours," I explained with a smile.
"That’s even more ridiculous! How is that possible?!"
"Yeah, Sister Xiao Han, you aren't just saying that to trick us into practicing Body Cultivation, are you?"
"Xiao Han might not be lying to you." Belica spoke up again. "If I remember correctly, the Seventh Sense of Body Cultivation is Time Sense, right? The 'Sister Bai' she mentioned is a Body Cultivation Witch who has mastered Time Sense. She caused quite a stir recently."
"Yes, that's right. Sister Bai has indeed mastered Time Sense now," I nodded, confirming Mentor Belica’s words.
In fact, I also knew that Sister Bai had used the power of Time Sense to slaughter several Transcendents from the Dragon Blood Academy for me. Unfortunately, I wasn't there... well, if their corpses were there... in a way, I was present?
"Time Sense? Heavens, what kind of terrifying existence is Body Cultivation?"
"Magic Cultivation has forbidden Time-type spells too. Don't sell yourselves short."
"Sister Xiao Han didn't sound like she was joking just now. Are you also a Body Cultivator who has mastered Time Sense?"
"Me? I’ve only just grasped the prototype of Time Sense. I haven't reached that terrifying level yet~" I waved my hand modestly. However, in their eyes, this level of modesty was indistinguishable from bragging.
"Right, the topic almost got derailed. If you want to try Five Senses Body Cultivation, I suggest looking for Mentor Bai Yu. I’m very close with her. This semester is ending, but she should have classes scheduled for next semester. If you can, next semester... or rather, the next class of students is welcome to attend my Sister Bai's course. I almost forgot I’m still Sister Bai's teaching assistant..."
"Definitely! We’ll definitely show up next semester!"
"I want to see just how terrifying the mentor who taught someone as amazing as Sister Xiao Han is!"
"Speaking of which... Sister Xiao Han calls Mentor Bai Yu 'Sister Bai'... and there are rumors on the Academy Network that Sister Xiao Han and Mentor Bai Yu are in that kind of relationship... is it true?"
"Oh! I saw that too! I couldn't believe it at the time. I heard Mentor Bai Yu almost charged into the Dragon Blood Academy and slaughtered her way through just to avenge Sister Xiao Han..."
With those two starting it off, a wave of gossip immediately swept through the room. It seemed this relationship had thoroughly piqued their curiosity!
"Uh... well... it is indeed the kind of relationship you’re thinking of."
In such an atmosphere, I felt a bit embarrassed to admit to a relationship I would normally be bold about.
But there was no need for me to hide this relationship, so in the end, I confirmed it.
As soon as I dropped the hammer, a chorus of cheers erupted. The laboratory was filled with a chorus of "Oohs" and "Aahs"...
It took a while for the topic to pass.
However, once the topic of my relationship with Sister Bai was over, they shifted to another subject.
Ultimately, it still came back to me.
"By the way, was Sister Xiao Han originally a Little Witch?"
"I’m curious too. What exactly is the 'Little Witch' mentioned on the Academy Network? And that title was personally spoken by Dean Mei herself."
"Actually, I don't know much about the term 'Little Witch' either. From what I’ve heard, it usually refers to a witch who has fallen from the rank of Transcendent Witch. They are called Little Witches," I explained. "But let me clarify—that’s not me. I wasn't a Transcendent Witch before, and I’ve never fallen from that rank. I’m just an ordinary person who worked my way up to where I am now."
"Let me explain." Hearing my explanation, Belica chimed in at the right time.
After all, she and a few others were the Transcendent Witches and mentors here. When her students encountered a concept they didn't understand, she didn't mind providing a proper explanation.
"What Xiao Han said is correct. Originally, 'Little Witch' referred to Transcendent Witches who lost their Transcendent rank due to various reckless reasons. However, Xiao Han’s case is very special. She is an individual specifically recognized by the Witch race and is still walking the path of a witch. A trainee witch who obtains the status of Little Witch this way is formally known as an Honorary Little Witch. Not just anyone is qualified for that."
"So... Sister Xiao Han’s status in the Witch Academy is second only to the Transcendent mentors?"
"Correct~ Xiao Han’s status is very special. Otherwise, why do you think those people who plotted against her couldn't even keep their positions as teaching assistants?"
"Wow... Sister Xiao Han, your status is that high?!"
"It’s not just high, Sister Xiao Han is practically my idol! I’m joining the Xiao Han Fan Club!"
"Sister Xiao Han is so powerful yet so low-key... those people who plotted against her really got what they deserved! They aren't even worth mourning!"
With that explanation, they began to cheer and hoot again...
"Alright, alright, can you stop flattering me? And is it really okay for you to be this gossipy?" I finally couldn't help but speak up to stop them.
"Gossip is a witch's nature! Trainee witches are witches too!"
"Fine, fine~ hurry up and eat. We’ve been picking at this one delivery order for ages."
"What’s the rush? Someone here doesn't want to eat too fast, because once we’re done, a certain someone has to start cleaning up~"
"Oh right~ I almost forgot. Thanks for your hard work this time~"
At that moment, the girl who had been caught by her mentor earlier looked dejected. She was the one designated by the mentor to be the cleaner.
She really had a big mouth. If she hadn't mentioned eating delivery in the lab, she probably wouldn't have been stuck with this chore~
"Waaaah, you guys are so heartless! Isn't there a single good sister who will stay with me?"
"Hmm... apparently not?"
"Good luck~ I support you in spirit!"
"While we can't be with you in space to clean, we are with you in time!"
"Then I’ll leave it to you~ I’m going back to sleep for a bit," I said, preparing to leave.
"Eh? Sleep for a bit?"
"Oh~ Sister Xiao Han has been through so much and then rushed straight here. She definitely needs to rest~ Goodnight in advance, Sister Xiao Han~"
"Right, I almost forgot Sister Xiao Han just came back from the dead. She really should rest well!"
"That sounds a bit ambiguous, but whatever. Goodnight to you all too. You need sufficient sleep to have sufficient energy, so don't stay up all night~" I reminded them as I was leaving. "Oh, by the way, don't spread the word that I’m alive for the next few days. Got it?"
"Don't spread it? Ohhh~~ we understand~" They quickly grasped the underlying meaning and tactfully agreed not to discuss it further.