Chapter 269: Telekinesis

Chapter 269: Telekinesis

Her tone shifted to resolute determination:

"As for the help I expect from you - it's straightforward. I need your Boon to stabilize my condition and eventually assist me in breaking through the 'mana corruption' limit to complete ascension."

Luo En pondered briefly, his expression cautious:

"Theoretically, such an exchange is feasible. Through sustained knowledge sharing, we could establish a stable Boon flow between us. However, regarding the 'mana corruption' issue, I cannot immediately promise results."

"I understand."

Eve replied softly, her eyes briefly shadowed with weariness before hope rekindled:

"But even if there's only a one-in-ten-thousand chance, I'm willing to attempt it. My mother has already tried every conventional treatment available for years, yet none could truly resolve this."

Luo En studied the black-haired girl, reading the pain and torment of someone trapped by her own innate talent.

A genius born with the ability to see Stars, yet forced to live eternally at the bottom of a deep well, yearning to break free while being forced to coexist with her chains.

"Then we need to clarify our cooperation methods."

Luo En organized his thoughts:

"I'll regularly teach you core knowledge of alchemy and bloodline formulation, especially those parts potentially beneficial for the 'mana corruption' symptoms.

Meanwhile, you can share historical secrets and Otherworldly Knowledge systems permitted by Professor Eutel."

Eve nodded slightly, satisfaction evident:

"We should arrange fixed meeting times - perhaps twice weekly, two hours each session. This pavilion has a complete Mana Control System, minimizing impact on my condition."

"All these arrangements require a reasonable public rationale", Luo En added cautiously, his fingers tapping the table.

"To avoid unnecessary speculation and interference."

"The simplest solution is for me to formally become your student." Eve proposed, her tone carrying anticipation.

"This naturally explains our frequent meetings and can enhance your prestige within the School."

Luo En considered briefly before nodding:

"This is indeed an ideal arrangement. However, to make this 'teacher-student relationship' credible, you must attend my public courses and actively participate."

"I'd be delighted." Eve's voice carried genuine eagerness, nearly like an ordinary girl:

"To be honest, after years plagued by 'mana corruption,' participating in normal learning activities has become a luxury for me."

At this point in their conversation, the black-haired girl suddenly extended her hand across the table, her fingertip tracing the air.

Luo En immediately sensed a subtle transformation in the surrounding mana particles - they began forming an orderly flow under Eve's spiritual guidance.

"I'll demonstrate the precision spiritual energy control I mentioned earlier." Eve explained, her voice tinged with visible pride.

Her fingertip rotated gracefully, and with this motion, the airborne particles arranged themselves with staggering precision.

The nearly invisible micro-particles coalesced under her control, gradually forming a lifelike crystal flower.

Each petal comprised thousands of precisely arranged particles, refracting light into dreamlike rainbow hues. The rotating flower revealed delicate textures and veins across its petals.

"This..." Luo En's eyes widened slightly, his voice betraying genuine surprise for once.

"Just foundational application." Eve modestly claimed, though her amethyst eyes couldn't hide her pride:

"By controlling airborne particles, I can create various intricate structures. This ultimate control extends to numerous fields."

With a flick of her wrist, the crystal flower dissolved into particles that reassembled into a miniature magic array model of breathtaking complexity.

"This level of control enables mages to achieve unprecedented precision in spell construction, reducing mana waste while enhancing spell efficiency."

Eve's voice carried passionate conviction:

"In special cases, it can directly alter material structures through spiritual energy without traditional spell matrix mediation."

Luo En's gaze sharpened as he sensed an unprecedented possibility forming in his mind:

"This control level is practically spiritual telekinesis."

Realizing he'd inadvertently used a past-life term, he immediately felt self-conscious, but Eve showed no confusion.

"Telekinesis? An apt name." She smiled appreciatively, her amethyst eyes gleaming:

"Indeed, this technique differs fundamentally from traditional spiritual energy usage. It emphasizes precision over power, like wielding an exquisite scalpel rather than a heavy hammer."

Carefully observing Eve's demonstration, Luo En activated his "Transcendent Perception" to analyze its secrets.

In his perception, Eve's spiritual energy resembled countless delicate tendrils, acting directly on the material plane with unimaginable precision, achieving near-perfect will projection.

This differed completely from ordinary mages who channeled mana through spell matrices.

More like direct mental interference, eliminating intermediary processes to vastly improve efficiency and accuracy.

"You know my situation as well." The girl's expression darkened slightly:

"For me, this direct control is actually a necessity. Unlike ordinary mages who channel mana, attempting spellcasting immediately triggers my 'mana corruption' symptoms. That pain..."

Her gentle voice trembled faintly, as if recalling unpleasant memories:

"It feels like countless blades slicing every nerve simultaneously, while my mind stays agonizingly conscious, unable to lose consciousness and escape the pain."

Luo En nodded silently, already calculating numerous potential applications for this technique.

If integrated into his "Spirit Burst", it might enable more precise and deadly attacks. Applied to "spell construction", it could dramatically enhance spell efficiency, achieving stronger outputs with equal investment.

Eve dispersed the particles with a wave and turned to Luo En:

"I believe this technique could inspire your spiritual energy applications. Especially for you as a primordial mage, applying this method might produce even more astonishing effects."

Luo En nodded, interest evident:

"I look forward to learning it in depth. It truly represents a rare and valuable approach."

"Then we're settled?" Eve's voice carried unmistakable anticipation, her amethyst eyes sparkling with hope:

"I'll formally become your student while we privately exchange knowledge, inspiring each other?"

"Agreed." Luo En nodded, finalizing this unusual pact.

"Wonderful!" A radiant smile bloomed across Eve's face.

In that moment, she was no longer the Crown Clan's aloof princess, but a girl finding hope.

The pure joy in her expression stirred something within Luo En, though he quickly suppressed the emotion, returning to rationality.

"Starting today, I am officially your student, Lalfmentor." Eve straightened, her tone more formal:

"I'll attend your public courses and diligently complete every assignment."

Luo En smiled faintly: "I'll strive to be a worthy Mentor, offering every assistance within my capabilities."

"Then please address me simply as Eve", the black-haired girl said gently:

"I'm merely one of your many students now, no special treatment necessary."

...

"Did you hear? Eveprince of the Crown Clan has become Professor Luo En's student!"

"What? That little princess with 'mana corruption'? She actually dared leave her mana-isolation pavilion?"

“Word has it she’s already attended two open lectures by Assistant Professor Luo En, and she still plans to sit in on the upcoming sessions!”

“That’s unbelievable! She’s never even shown up for courses personally taught by some visiting associate professors. Why the sudden interest in a brand-new assistant professor?”

The news spread through Crystal Spire like wildfire, wings carrying it from student dorms to faculty lounges, from libraries to alchemy labs. Whispers wove an invisible net, drawing Luo En’s name into the Spire’s power structure far faster and more effectively than he’d anticipated.

Each time Eve appeared in class, a ripple of quiet excitement followed. Students couldn’t help stealing glances at the black-haired girl always seated in the front row, guarded by two peculiar colossus automaton. Their eyes held both curiosity and reverence. Even senior apprentices made special trips to audit his lectures, hoping to catch a glimpse of this legendary genius girl.

The trial period ended quickly, and Luo En officially began his teaching career. Thanks to Eve’s presence and his demonstrated exceptional teaching skills, enrollment numbers soared beyond expectations. Nearly every lecture had standing-room-only crowds.

Even more astonishing was the fact that despite a hefty tuition of 100 Mana Shard Fragments per month, droves of students still fought tooth and nail for spots. It was an extremely rare phenomenon in Crystal Spire’s educational history, even drawing attention from several academic supervisors.

“Mentor, another 32 students have submitted formal applications.” Lise stood in Luo En’s office, holding a stack of papers, her voice trembling slightly from excitement. “This has already exceeded the classroom’s maximum capacity. The registrar suggests opening a second section.”

Since the first trial lecture, Lise had actively applied to become Luo En’s assistant, handling daily administrative tasks. Through his “Transcendent Perception,” Luo En discovered that while the young girl’s spiritual aptitude was ordinary, she possessed a remarkable innate talent for alchemy—though she’d lacked proper guidance and taken many detours.

“Hmm, then add another class. Schedule it for Thursday afternoons.” Luo En nodded after a moment’s thought, shifting his gaze from a complex alchemy diagram. “By the way, Lise, your recent progress has been impressive.”

Her face flushed with excitement at his words. “It’s all thanks to your excellent mentorship. Ever since adjusting my spiritual energy pathways according to your suggestions, my Meditation Efficiency has improved by at least thirty percent!”

Her voice rose slightly with enthusiasm. “Most amazing are those modified ‘spirit stabilizer’ formulas you shared. They allow me to maintain focused states much longer. Before your guidance, I could only sustain deep meditation for twenty minutes. Now, I easily reach forty-five minutes—or longer!”

Luo En nodded, satisfied with the diligent student. In just a few weeks, she’d evolved from an average apprentice into one of the class’s top performers. Experimental success rates had increased by nearly forty percent—further proving his teaching methods’ effectiveness.

“Keep up this momentum and follow the learning path I’ve designed for you.” Luo En encouraged. “Next month’s lectures will cover more advanced potion theory. Be sure to prepare thoroughly.”

“Yes, Mentor! I won’t betray your expectations.” Lise responded earnestly before hesitating slightly. “Mentor... will Prince Eve truly keep attending your lectures?”

Luo En smiled. “Does her presence make you anxious?”

“A little,” Lise admitted honestly, her voice trembling slightly. “After all, she’s Crown Clan’s princess, and they say her innate talent is extraordinary. She memorized the entire Elemental Foundations textbook by age five and corrected three logical errors within. Even with her ‘mana corruption’ preventing cultivation, her theoretical knowledge probably surpasses us by miles.”

“Don’t be swayed by rumors,” Luo En reassured. “In my classroom, she’s just another student. No need to focus on her status—concentrate on your own studies.”

After Lise nodded understandingly and reported other administrative matters, she respectfully exited the office.

Once alone, Luo En rose and walked to a corner of his office—where an unusual Simulation Combat Device stood. One of his primary reasons for coming to Crystal Spire was studying this prototype device.

Crafted from dozens of rare materials, the complex apparatus featured a fist-sized transparent crystal orb at its center, within which floated Aksa’s soul fragment. Twelve miniature mana nodes encircled the fragment, forming a complete mana circulation system. Luo En gently stroked the device’s surface, his eyes gleaming with investigative intensity and anticipation.

Once completed, this device would provide an arena for intense training anytime, dramatically accelerating his strength development. Yet completion required vast effort and time—particularly stabilizing the soul fragment and optimizing the mana circulation system, both extremely thorny challenges.

Fortunately, Eve’s spiritual energy micro-control techniques offered fresh perspectives for solving these problems. Through near-microscopic precision, he could perform more refined mana adjustments, significantly enhancing the system’s overall stability.

Beyond developing the Simulation Combat Device, Luo En hadn’t neglected his personal skill advancement. Each night beneath starlight, he meditated extensively, using the Star Projection trait to continuously strengthen his mana foundation.

He actively trained two core skills—spell construction and Spirit Shockwave. As foundational mage abilities, their progress delighted him as he gradually mastered Eve’s Spiritual Energy Control techniques.

Initially, he faced considerable difficulties. Eve’s Spiritual Energy Control methods were indeed masterful, but their operational logic differed fundamentally from traditional mage thought patterns. It required completely restructuring his spiritual energy pathways.

“You must abandon traditional mage mindsets entirely,” the black-haired girl explained during one knowledge exchange. “Don’t view spiritual energy as mana needing spell matrix guidance—treat it as a direct extension of your will. Like your arm—you don’t consciously control every muscle when lifting it. You simply command ‘lift,’ and your body complies. Once establishing the correct mental framework, precise spiritual energy control becomes surprisingly simple.”

Following Eve’s guidance, Luo En began reconstructing his spiritual energy pathways. The process proved agonizingly slow, like an adult relearning to walk. Each step brimmed with frustration and confusion. For days, he couldn’t even achieve basic precision—his so-called “fine control” resembling, in Eve’s words, an elephant attempting to assemble glasswork with its trunk.

(End of Chapter)

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