Chapter 9: Cyberna Source Pool

Compared to the Secret Transit Rune and the Acceleration Rune,

the Refrain Rune was much slower to mature.

The Secret Transit Rune and the Acceleration Rune both take effect as soon as they are condensed.

But the Refrain Rune, when only one or two are condensed, has no effect at all.

Even when you condense nine Refrain Runes, there is not the slightest effect.

However, when you condense ten Refrain Runes, then the moment of quantitative change leading to qualitative change arrives.

The ten Refrain Runes will merge with each other, forming a "Refrain Sub-Soul" deep within the soul.

At that time, the spell chanter will obtain the coveted talent and ability of dual casting.

A spell chanter with the dual casting talent can chant two spells simultaneously.

And the two spells are independent of each other, without interference.

Both enjoy the effects brought by the Secret Transit Rune and the Acceleration Rune.

One person can be used as two.

Such is the powerful nature of the Refrain Rune.

But the problem is that condensing one or two Refrain Runes is not difficult, but condensing ten requires not only talent but also time, perseverance, energy, and a massive investment of resources.

It is most appropriate to say it matures slowly.

But regardless,

the three runes—Secret Transit, Acceleration, and Refrain—are extremely important core runes for a spell chanter.

Although there are some other runes, their effects are much weaker compared to these three.

Of course, Gune also heard that there are some very rare special runes that cannot be recorded by ordinary supernatural items.

Even textual information will disappear over time.

Gune was looking forward to encountering such mysterious special runes.

A lesson on spell runes, presented in a simple yet profound manner, quickly ended under the narration of Mentor Orok.

Harvest was bountiful.

In this lesson, Gune learned a lot of new knowledge and gained new insights and understanding of some old knowledge.

The auto-system auto-farmed the Bone Element Potion Secret Incantation, auto-farmed the Knight Breathing Method, and auto-farmed the fragmentary supernatural spell, constantly honing Gune's soul.

This improved Gune's soul's mental agility, memory, and comprehension.

Gune, come to my office.

Before Gune could pack his textbooks,

Mentor Orok's voice had already come through.

Perfect, I have matters to discuss with Mentor Orok, Gune thought to himself.

...

A few minutes later.

On the ninth floor of Orof Tower.

In Orok's office, which had six rows of large bookshelves, Gune stood quietly by the desk.

Not far away, sunlight streamed through the glass, spilling onto the balcony and a few potted plants.

On the balcony, three supernatural plants, "Red Bite Man-Eating Flowers," were visible, their bodies a vivid, dripping crimson, exuding a bloody scent, about the size of two palms cupped together.

Their stems, roughly the length and thickness of an arm, could be seen writhing.

The blood-colored teeth on their mouthparts were as sharp as steel needles.

The biting force of these Red Bite Man-Eating Flowers could easily tear a piece of flesh from a human body.

At that moment, Orok was busy on the balcony tending to the three Red Bite Man-Eating Flowers.

Though Orok could walk back and forth beside them,

if anyone else dared approach, at best they would lose a piece or two of flesh; at worst, they would become fertilizer for these man-eating flowers.

And these Red Bite Man-Eating Flowers were just a very weak type of supernatural plant.

Unable to move and with limited attack range, they were mere targets in the eyes of a spell chanter.

Those powerful supernatural species with strong biological activity,

even powerful supernaturals were reluctant to face them.

After finishing his care, Orok turned and smiled at Gune.

Winter is coming, the weather is getting colder, and these little ones are becoming harder to tend.

When it snows, they will probably hibernate.

Gune smiled lightly.

You...

After sitting down, Orof looked at Gune again.

Seem different from over a month ago.

Orof spoke implicitly, but Gune understood.

Because over a month ago, Orof seemed to have noticed that Gune possessed three Secret Transit Runes.

Gune had not concealed this much.

After all, the Secret Transit Rune was not too big a secret of his.

I succeeded by luck, and it put a lot of pressure on my soul, Gune replied truthfully.

Mm, so that makes four. For ordinary basic spells, you can already cast them instantly. Many intermediate supernaturals cannot reach your level.

Your talent is even more excellent than I imagined. Orok's eye twitched slightly, almost imperceptibly.

Soul pressure is normal; after all, you are not yet a true supernatural.

Once you become a true supernatural, the pressure will lessen, and you can condense one or two more Secret Transit Runes.

If you are willing, with my letter of recommendation, the White Tower of Longyu Mountain will open its doors to you, and I will recommend excellent mentors. You will be nurtured as a core member. Becoming a supernatural spell chanter will not be a problem.

You may even obtain rarer and more special spell chanter artifacts, becoming a very special spell chanter.

You know, many spellcasters dream of going to the White Tower of Longyu Mountain, and most of them aim for those special spell chanters.

With that, Orok pushed his letter of recommendation in front of Gune.

This scene had occurred three or four times in the past few months.

The White Tower of Longyu Mountain

was a very powerful force independent of major empires, with the highest goal of supernatural academics and research, maintaining absolute neutrality and not participating in any conflicts between forces.

There were many such forces on the Oya Continent.

In the past, Gune had always directly refused Orok's invitations.

But this time, Gune did not refuse as before.

After thinking briefly, Gune stepped forward and took the letter of recommendation sealed with wax. After pondering, he said, "After graduation, I will seriously consider it. If it truly suits me, I will go to the White Tower of Longyu Mountain."

"After all, I know it is a sacred place for spellcasters to cultivate," Gune said.

Excellent!

Seeing Gune take the letter, Orok finally broke into a smile on his wrinkled face.

Today, I also have some matters... After deliberating, Gune tentatively began.

The opening of the source pool and the cultivation texts?

Gune had mentioned it several times before, so Orok naturally knew what he was thinking.

Yes, Mentor.

You are not a true supernatural, so you have not truly experienced the essence of being a supernatural.

Even if you obtain the [Bona Source Pool] you have been seeking, you cannot open a source pool; at most, it will increase your source capacity a bit.

Although I can sense that your physique is stronger than that of ordinary spell chanters, which can increase your source storage, it won't be much.

However, since I have promised you, I should still give it to you.

With a raise of his hand, in the air where Orok's mage sleeve swept,

a scroll of ancient style, with rune marks forming a special hall cover, materialized with a rustle, pages flipping rapidly.

This was the "Memory Hall Book" built by a "supernatural scholar" exclusively for themselves.

All memories—what is seen, heard, observed, felt, and even thought—will be perfectly recorded on the pages of the Memory Hall Book.

Moreover, the Memory Hall Book can automatically organize scattered information.

Let me see... Orok said while examining the book.

[Bona Source Pool] costs 20 points. You have accumulated... well, a full 21 points.

Orok looked at the point record in his Memory Hall Book and nodded slightly.

With a wave of his hand, the Memory Hall Book turned into specks of light and disappeared.

Student Gune Lawrence, deduct 20 points in exchange for the supernatural text [Cyberna Source Pool].

Orok said softly.

In the unseen, it seemed to be recorded, noted by the Memory Hall Book.

Cyberna Source Pool? Gune was startled.

[Bona Source Pool] was a basic source pool text among supernatural texts, worth 20 points.

While [Cyberna Source Pool] was an intermediate source pool text among supernatural texts, worth at least 50 points.

Mentor, did you make a mistake? Gune asked in surprise.

No mistake, Orok said with a light smile.

Your talent is quite good; this Cyberna Source Pool is clearly more suitable for you.

After thinking it over, Gune bowed slightly to Mentor Orok.

Thank you, Mentor!