6 Chapter 6

Before delving into the gauntlet project, I decided to take a moment to relax and reflect on recent events. One major concern of mine is my cultivation. Despite belonging to a powerful type, my energy reserves are relatively small. I can exhaust myself after using the energy scalpel for just one hour.

Sculpting inscriptions after forging also requires a constant flow of energy, which can last up to a day.

This is the reason I have been stuck at level 10. With careful energy management and the consumption of replenishing herbs, I can only push myself to work for seven consecutive hours.

The way I utilize my energy in sculpting is unique. Rather than directly using my pure energy to power the inscriptions, I use other elemental energies as substitutes. This method is mentally taxing, as it requires the coordination of using both hands for different activities.

"Surprisingly, this body has not only survived but is also capable of creating level 10 weapons."

In Zen's case, his daily production limit was level 5 weapons. To craft weapons above that level, I need to devise a plan.

After an hour of contemplation, I decided to revisit the cultivation technique stored in my memory. This technique focuses on utilizing energy efficiently. Unlike other elemental energy users who can easily replenish their reserves by absorbing the surrounding aura, pure energy users cannot do so due to its scarcity.

The initial phase of cultivation involves collecting energy. The book mentions that pure energy is very soft and easy to capture, but difficult to retain. This results in the user frequently losing some energy. The writer of the book aimed to address this issue first.

Initially, the writer attempted to imitate the standard cultivation method of accumulating and storing energy in the dantian. However, pure energy would eventually leave the dantian, and if it remained stuck, the body would absorb it.

"So that's why my body is so powerful."

The writer then embarked on a thorough analysis of various cultivation techniques from different elements and levels. After years of research, the writer discovered a technique. This technique focuses on reshaping the energy circuits within the body. As pure energy is pliable, the circuits can be easily modified.

To cultivate this technique, the first step is to restructure the body's circuits, transforming them into a wall of winds. This is accomplished by harnessing the ease of manipulating pure energy. The energy within the circuits circulates at a rapid pace, drawing the pure energy towards the wind wall. Once the energy is absorbed, it is directed towards the dantian.

The dantian itself undergoes a transformation, becoming a whirlpool of energy that continuously draws in energy and never allows it to escape. Once the raw pure energy is concentrated in the center of the dantian, it becomes attuned to the body and transforms into usable energy.

This technique alone can bring the writer to level 5, but unfortunately, the writer died before further exploration.

"Such a pity. Why was he targeted, though?"

Putting aside my random question, I realize that relying solely on this technique would require a long time to accumulate enough energy. While the body acts as a whirlpool for pure energy, it only allows pure energy to enter the circuits, catapulting any other energy into the air.

Faced with this dilemma, I decide to conduct some research. Utilizing both Moria's memories and my research skills from my past life, I set out to improve the efficiency of the technique before proceeding with cultivation.

I head to the research room on the second floor, a white room that can change its appearance as needed. On the left side of the room, there is a smaller room filled with shelves of documents, as well as a table and chair.

Entering the room, I begin planning the research process. It will be conducted in three phases. First, data collection, where I will read and summarize various cultivation techniques. The next phase involves experimentation and analysis, which is expected to take the most time. The final phase is evaluation and implementation.

Considering the contract's timeframe, I need to fulfil the gauntlet order within one week and the bamboo stick order within one month. After calculating this, I realize that conducting the research now will hinder my performance and potentially damage my reputation.