First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System-Chapter 232: Walking on Three Paths?

Selene smiled approvingly. "Exactly. It’s also necessary for more precise rune crafting and improved spellcasting clarity."

"What about the second stage, Grandma?" Orion asked, eagerly absorbing her words.

"Stage two is called Soul Shaping. Here, the Life Fire gradually molds itself into your spiritual outline—starting as a featureless humanoid silhouette, gradually gaining more detail reflecting your spiritual strength and emotional balance."

Orion leaned forward, intrigued. "This stage grants abilities like spiritual communication and basic soul techniques?"

Selene nodded gently. "Yes, precisely. At this stage, you can form contracts, communicate with artifacts, or even summon spiritual weapons. Your mental defenses also greatly improve."

Orion paused momentarily, then asked carefully, "And the final stage?"

Selene smiled knowingly. "The third stage is Soul Embodiment. At this stage, the Life Fire condenses into a complete spiritual duplicate of yourself, fully detailed, stable, and powerful. It unlocks advanced soul techniques and grants formidable resistance against advanced mental intrusions and spiritual corruption."

Orion exhaled softly, his eyes alight with newfound understanding. "So, only after reaching the Soul Embodiment stage can I fully utilize the most powerful soul techniques?"

Selene giggled lightly, her gaze affectionate yet teasing. "Not exactly, my dear. There are stages even higher, just as there are levels beyond the Ninth Grade. But reaching the Soul Embodiment stage would mean standing at the peak of the Awakening Grade. You should first focus on attaining that."

Eldric suddenly burst into hearty laughter, slapping the table with gusto. "Hahaha! I can’t wait to see how this little monster will manage to master all three paths!"

Selene shot him a sidelong glance, her lips curving into a playful smirk. "He’ll certainly manage it better than someone I know. You only managed to master a single path, even after so many years."

Eldric’s grin faltered slightly, his lips twitching in exaggerated indignation. "Oi! That’s unfair. Back then, I was too eager to pursue pure strength, and now I’m far too powerful to start another path from scratch."

Selene huffed softly, pretending to dismiss his excuse with a wave of her delicate hand. "Exactly my point. So you should at least allow Orion to train in peace without your disturbance."

Orion chuckled quietly at their playful banter, a gentle smile spreading across his face. "Don’t worry, Grandma. I’ll rest well tonight and begin exploring this path tomorrow."

Selene smiled warmly, giving Orion an encouraging nod. "Good. Remember, my dear, steady progress always wins over haste."

Eldric leaned back comfortably in his chair, folding his arms with a grin. "True, lad. Though I have a feeling you’ll give us a surprise."

Orion merely smiled. "We’ll see, Grandpa."

After finishing dinner, Orion excused himself politely, rising from the dining table with a warm nod toward Eldric and Selene.

He quietly exited the grand hall, his footsteps echoing softly along the corridor as he made his way toward Seraph’s quarters.

Upon arriving outside Seraph’s door, Orion paused briefly, gently knocking with a familiar rhythm.

After a brief silence, he pushed the door open slowly and stepped inside. Seraph sat quietly by the large window, gazing thoughtfully out into the serene, moonlit garden.

Her green hair cascaded softly down her shoulders, catching faint traces of moonlight. She turned, noticing Orion’s arrival, and offered a delicate, hesitant nod.

Orion nodded back warmly, stepping forward until he stood comfortably beside her chair. "Good evening, Seraph. You seem in better spirits today."

They spent some time together as Orion shared today’s events with her, which were mostly about him reading books and discovering a new training path.

The atmosphere remained relaxed, their conversation gently soothing the remnants of tension and anxiety lingering in Seraph’s heart. Eventually, Orion sensed her slowly becoming sleepy, her eyelids growing heavier with each passing moment.

He smiled softly, his voice gentle. "It seems you’re tired. Rest well, Seraph."

She nodded slowly, her eyes looking at him with a hint of warmth.

Leaving her room, Orion headed back toward his own room, which was just beside hers. Upon entering his room, Orion immediately moved toward his bed, deciding to rest early for the long day ahead tomorrow.

Without hesitation, he dropped comfortably onto the mattress, feeling his body relax instantly.

Closing his eyes, Orion quickly drifted into a deep, restful sleep, his breathing gradually becoming steady and calm. Hours passed unnoticed, the night giving way gradually to morning.

***

Sunlight gently filtered through the curtains, eventually rousing Orion from his slumber. He awoke refreshed, stretching luxuriously before proceeding through his usual morning routine.

After bathing and dressing comfortably, Orion headed toward the dining hall to join Eldric and Selene for breakfast. The morning meal was peaceful, filled with casual conversation, laughter, and familial warmth.

Once breakfast concluded, Selene rose gracefully from her chair, beckoning Orion with a gentle wave. "Come along, my dear. It’s time I properly introduce you to the Soul Path."

Orion nodded eagerly, standing to follow Selene toward her private study. Eldric gave an approving nod, smiling fondly as the two of them departed.

Orion followed his grandmother into her elegantly appointed study, the walls lined with shelves brimming with ancient texts, scrolls, and artifacts.

He took a seat opposite Selene, the warm glow from nearby mana lamps casting a comfortable ambiance throughout the room.

Selene retrieved a delicate scroll from one of the nearby shelves, unrolling it carefully upon the polished desk between them. "This technique, Orion, is known as the ’Life Fire Ignition Art.’ It’s specifically designed to awaken and nurture your Life Fire, igniting the spiritual flame deep within your Sea of Consciousness."

Orion studied the beautifully inscribed text carefully, fascination evident in his expression. "How does it work exactly, Grandma?"

She smiled warmly, her eyes gentle yet serious. "You must carefully follow the meditative chants and visualizations outlined within. Initially, your Life Fire will appear as a small, flickering spark—unstable and raw. You’ll gradually stabilize and refine this flame through repeated practice, allowing it to become your spiritual foundation."

Orion listened intently, absorbing each detail carefully. "How long will it typically take to fully ignite the Life Fire?"

Selene’s expression softened slightly, her voice patient and reassuring. "For a normal individual, igniting and stabilizing their Life Fire usually requires weeks or even months of steady effort. But with your exceptional soul strength and vast Sea of Consciousness, I suspect you’ll accomplish this far more quickly."

Orion nodded thoughtfully, "Understood. I won’t disappoint you, Grandma. I will train diligently."

She smiled proudly, reaching out to gently pat his head. "I have no doubt you will, my dear. Take your time. Patience is crucial at this stage."

Meanwhile, outside the study, Eldric sat leisurely in the mansion’s grand hall, flipping casually through a thick, aged tome as sunlight gently illuminated the ornate surroundings.

His peaceful moment was soon disrupted by a subtle yet unmistakable shift in the ambient mana, signaling an unexpected arrival.

Looking up, Eldric’s gaze sharpened immediately, senses alert as footsteps echoed lightly toward the hall.

A calm, graceful figure stepped smoothly into view, appearing as poised and serene as ever. Dean Alariel, her ash-grey hair cascading elegantly behind her and silver eyes calmly scanning the hall, approached with an easy confidence.

She offered Eldric a faint, polite smile, inclining her head slightly in greeting. "Good morning, Sir Eldric. I apologize for the sudden visit, but there’s an important matter I wish to discuss."

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