Chapter 128
"Imagine the inscription as a line of text . You understand its meaning because it's written in a language that you can read . However, simple words can't express the language of the "Breath", that's why cultivators use inscriptions instead of words . The same goes for the ink used in the writing: normal ink can't contain the true meaning behind the words of the "Breath" . So, what would the ink for the inscriptions be made of?"
Ivor drank a mouthful of wine, waiting for Noah to answer .
"Only the "Breath" can be used to write its language . "
Ivor nodded .
"That's right . Nevertheless, in the Elemental forging, it's the will of the cultivator that dictates the effect of the inscription . There is no need for translation or understanding, the cultivator sets the meaning behind his writing . "
Noah sat on the floor in front of Ivor and fell deep in thought .
'In the Attunement method, a cultivator learns to hear the "Breath" and copies its meaning, writing it with the "Breath" itself . In the Elemental forging, the cultivator writes his own meaning, it's no wonder that a strong will is needed to create a satisfactory effect . '
A doubt formed in his mind and he raised his gaze to look at the Professor .
"What is the ink in the Elemental forging?"
Ivar nodded again and continued his explanation .
"This is one of the first problems of the method . Even if a cultivator has a will that equals the Heaven and Earth, it will be useless if he lacks the ink that can sustain the meaning of his words . However, only the "Breath" can give birth to such wonderful effects . "
Ivor took out a filthy book from his backpack and handed it to Noah .
"You can imagine though that the "Breath" of Heaven and Earth will never follow the instructions of a cultivator, it barely allows some of them to hear its language after all . That's why, if you want to use the Elemental forging method, you need to steal the "Breath" from Heaven and Earth . "
Ivor pointed at the book and Noah carefully opened it .
He was so engrossed by the speech that he totally disregarded the poor state of its pages .
Inside it, a description of a technique to absorb "Breath" and refining it was illustrated .
Noah read with wide eyes before speaking with an incredulous voice .
"Is this really possible?"
Ivor nodded, releasing a small laugh .
"This is only the first part of the method, it will allow you to store the ink needed for the inscription . Then, it will be the time for the forging but I don't want to increase my headache to explain it before you are successful in this part . "
Ivor stood up and prepared to exit the door when Noah stopped him .
"How do I know that all of this is possible? For what I read here, many of these processes are conflicting with the theories about cultivation . "
Ivor snorted and took out a small sheathed knife from his backpack .
"Have you seen an inscribed weapon before?"
Noah nodded and focused on the knife .
"This is my masterpiece and the only stable product that I managed to forge . I made it imbuing my meaning of sharpness . "
He unsheathed the knife by less than a centimeter and hastily put it back inside the cover .
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