Lightning Is the Only Way

After some more minutes, Gravis finally spoke up. "So, what are we waiting for?"

The Guild Master didn't change his expression. "For your pills."

Gravis squinted his eyes and spoke carefully. "But, don't you have to inform someone or get them then?"

The Guild Master looked like he understood why Gravis asked such an obvious question. After he understood, he only laughed a little. "I have already informed the elder responsible for the treasure storage," he explained. "You might not know, but starting the Spirit Forming Realm, we can send thoughts with our Spirit. I have long informed him."

"Oh," said Gravis as he finally understood. He didn't know that that was possible starting at the Spirit Forming Realm, but it seemed to make sense. The Spirit was an extension of the user's mind and soul, so it could logically also touch and convey the user's thoughts. "I didn't know."

The Guild Master only smiled slightly. "Well, there's no reason in telling you. As soon as you reach the Spirit Forming Realm, you would know it automatically," he explained with patience. "I know branch manager Aion, and I can guess why he hasn't told you about that before."

Gravis could also guess why. Aion was basically a physical manifestation of laziness. Even talking with Gravis was already too much work for him. Why would he go out of his way to teach Gravis about Spirit Forming?

the weapons appeared again, and the elder collected them. The elder had an incredibly powerful body, just like Red had, so carrying all the weapons and the massive halberd wasn't an issue for him. He quickly left with the

Space," explained the

He had learned that thing back in his homeworld. For some reason, they had not told him about Thought

should be enough to boost my body to the ninth level. Only about just as many pills remain for me to achieve

the ninth level was the highest level of Energy Gathering, yet there was the tenth level above that. That

know? Some elders were sure to consume many more pills to test it. In truth, they actually did know about the tenth level of the body.

element would be weakened by the body. It was rather logical. The element had to pass through the body, and

level of the body had found issues in releasing their elements. The strength of their element fell from the ninth level of Energy Gathering

elements were the best way to advance. No one would trade their elemental power for physical power. In a different kind of world, the decision might be reversed, but not

Gravis as he closed the sack and looked back at the Guild Master of the Fire Guild. "I'll

'His valiant search for power, his readiness to slay his enemies, and his genuine search for tempering would make him an outstanding disciple of our Fire

There hadn't been some malicious scheme in the background. Even after all his opponents had died, the Guild Master had still been a nice fellow. It was all just simple and pure life and death tempering. Gravis liked this simplicity and honesty. They

to do the same thing. Maybe not as many people as the Fire

plan fell flat. Tempering became impossible for him in the Energy Gathering Realm. 'Might as well just increase my realm and bodily strength,' Gravis decided. Yet, there were two issues with