전생검신 Volume 95, Chapter 3

After uncovering the essence of the Outer Heaven Sect, I decided to train a bit more.

‘It’s still just a hunch…’

I really have to test if I can actually reclaim the offerings made using this technique. To do that, I need to genuinely be able to use the Outer Heaven Sect, and for that, I need to work on my Three Wheels training even more.

Whooo…

I kept spinning the Three Wheels. While doing it thousands and thousands of times, I realized one thing.

‘…I see. It may look infinite, but in fact, the training of the Three Wheels isn’t infinite.’

The cycle from Qi to magical power to endurance could be repeated endlessly if I set my mind to it, so I thought it was a completely infinite cycle. However, after repeating it for a long time, I gradually noticed that the power required for this rotation began to dull, ever so slightly draining my strength.

Because the true power behind spinning these Three Wheels is none other than intent!

Specifically, it felt like the Three Wheels were spinning separately, while the handle that turned them was my intent. Since I held the handle and spun it, it took way less effort than actually pushing the whole wheel. But even though it required less effort, there was still a consumption factor, meaning that over time, the power of this rotation would inevitably decrease.

In other words, the true limit of the Three Wheels can be said to be intent itself—mental strength.

‘But the knowledge of the Necronomicon states that the Three Wheels achieve infinity. Could there still be secrets to this training…?’

I tilted my head in confusion.

While still spinning the wheels, I decided to take a break as fatigue was setting in.

‘No matter what, it’s tiring after reaching over hundreds of thousands of spins… sigh… using so much intent is really exhausting…’

I sprawled out in my spirit state and complained.

After lying there for a while, I suddenly sprang up, eyes wide open.

‘Wait… intent?’

Now that I think about it… I’ve been spinning with intent, but the training method said to use ‘Thought Power,’ right? It’s been said that intent isn’t an issue, so I’ve been using it…

Does that mean that if I spin with Thought Power instead of intent, it might be different?

‘Hmm…! Thought Power! I have to try it!’

I decided to look into the knowledge of the Great Bear Empire, thinking maybe I had overlooked something. This was because the description of the artificial artifact mentioned Thought Power, and many sorcerers and scientists in the Great Bear Empire studied it extensively.

After rummaging through the information for a while, I discovered the definition of Thought Power.

[Thought Power (염상력)

A fundamental energy derived from the scientific analysis of the source of power—Qi (氣) and intent (意念)—used by old martial artists (무림인). The true nature of intent is unknown, but experiments have shown that the brainwaves (腦波) from the stage before developing intent harbor special powers.]

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[Human brainwaves can interfere with material waves (物質波), resonating with quantum waves (量子) to allow for changes in reality. However, achieving such resonance with infinite wavelengths is impossible, thus ordinary individuals cannot manifest changes in reality. Those martial artists who reach the stage of intent can sense and manipulate desired quantum waves through Qi as a medium.]

Ugh… this is too difficult, I can hardly grasp it…

Just as difficult words made me scratch my head in confusion, an interesting phrase about Thought Power popped back into my memory.

[However, a theoretical method for ordinary humans to effect changes in reality close to intent was proposed in a paper by Cheon Woo-jin, a founding member and director of the Great Bear Empire’s research facility.]

‘Huh? Cheon Woo-jin?’

Why is he suddenly mentioned here?

As I was surprised, the phrase continued.

[It is confirmed that if the recorded frequency of quantum waves that can be contacted is separately consumed as an energy source, it is possible to achieve reality changes corresponding to intent without actually using intent. It is also suggested that if Thought Power cloud platforming is possible, the necessary resources may drastically reduce.]

…!

The words were complicated, but I caught the essence of this knowledge and let out a sigh.

‘I see… it was Cheon Woo-jin who initiated the artificial artifact!’

Since the conflict with the Celestial Realm had weakened the existing techniques and artifacts greatly during the 28th iteration, it was clear that Cheon Woo-jin took action to create artificial artifacts to prevent humanity’s strength from dropping. He never bragged about it, but being the strongest sorcerer capable of using intent, he was the only one who could create these artifacts.

As I continued reading more materials about Thought Power, I suddenly realized something.

‘Duh… Thought Power is just about wishing strongly… why was I bothering with intent!’

That’s right.

Thought Power is simply the brainwaves and wishes that any ordinary human can use!

In simpler terms, it’s just the power of thinking! Nothing more, nothing less!

On the other hand, intent is an advanced mental focus technique that only skilled practitioners who have cultivated Qi to a high level can reach after much refinement.

Naturally, the fatigue between the two levels was incomparable, yet I had been foolishly draining my intent to its limits while trying to spin!

Shortly after, I resumed my training of the Three Wheels, applying Thought Power instead of using intent.

Whooo…

‘…much easier…’

Previously, it felt like I was lifting about a few small books each time, but now it felt as light as flipping a single piece of paper.

The comfort was so starkly different, it made me feel a bit foolish.

I’d been making something incredibly easy into something ridiculously hard!

As I mindlessly spun the Three Wheels, I started feeling bored enough to have random thoughts pop into my head. While I sat there blankly, I pondered.

‘Hmm… if Thought Power uses so little energy and is this easy… is infinity possible?’

….

I’m not sure… I guess it might be almost infinite, but won’t there still be some consumption of mental strength? I can’t be sure if that really fits the concept of ‘infinity.’

Wasn’t it mentioned in the training method that maintaining an ‘infinite orbit’ is important?

Recalling that fact, I muttered.

‘If training the Three Wheels doesn’t increase total energy, then this seems to be a completely different concept from accumulating internal power (축공)…’

In that case, it’s about the ‘orbit.’

The fact that my Three Wheels maintain an almost perpetual orbit is what matters.

While lost in deep thought, feeling like I had a breakthrough, I suddenly shifted my thoughts to the artificial artifact.

‘The artificial artifact seems like it could change shape like Form-Memory Alloy with just ordinary Thought Power… it could do that thanks to the energy of Divine Blood (신혈) contained within the artifact. Now I have a rough idea of what artificial artifacts are about…’

… It seems I’m really bored.

Usually, I wouldn’t even care about artificial artifacts, but here I was, researching these concepts in my mind all alone.

I let out a wry laugh and muttered.

‘Damn. How about creating Divine Blood with Divine Power? Offerings made…’

…

‘…huh?’

In that moment, I felt like I had a sudden revelation, and I jolted in surprise.

Offerings?

Now that I think about it…

‘Isn’t the principle of the artificial artifact like offering Divine Blood energy as an offering to change reality? Wait a second… then…’

Could it be that this orbit signifies…!

Maintaining the inner Three Wheels, I half-opened my eyes and stretched out a hand to the side. Then, I executed my wish using Thought Power.

[I offer] magical power.

Zzzing!

In that very moment! The Three Wheels that had been quietly forming a triangle within me suddenly expanded greatly. What had originally been moving solely within my body shifted and arrived in the vast empty space around me. I realized that the intangible Three Wheels that were only visible to me had instantly widened to the point of being a palm-wide.

‘Ah… I see… I’m not… trying to accumulate power…’

With my spirit-state and keen eye, I focused intently.

‘I was mistaken! This is just the preparation to offer a [sacrifice]! This ‘orbit’ is exactly what I need to offer a sacrifice!’

In simpler terms, the orbit of the Three Wheels itself acts like an altar for offerings!

‘I just offered magical power, which was one of the pillars making up the Three Wheels, instead of wishing to expand the orbit. Normally, losing one pillar would cause the Three Wheels to collapse…’

Whooo…!

However, the Three Wheels do not collapse.

Even after sacrificing the wheel of [magical power], it continues to spin.

Even with a lack of ‘pillars’ necessary to exist, the infinite orbit remains intact.

It’s hard to believe, but the reason this is possible –

Whoooo…

Because even in the place where the magical power was supposed to exist, there’s nothing there, yet the orbit still spins!

‘Could Thought Power… be the answer…?’

Only now did I realize the essence of this training, and I couldn’t help but smile.

‘As long as Thought Power exists and the orbit is maintained… the inertia of that orbit also remains! In other words… the pillars are only needed to fix the orbit at first; once the orbit possesses infinite inertia, it won’t need pillars anymore!’

There was a doubt about whether the absence of pillars would break the infinite cycle of the Three Wheels supporting each other, but that worry was for naught. After all, making offerings to oneself wouldn’t even store more power, so there was no reason to value the very process of offering!

Rather, the orbit itself matters.

Once this orbit symbolizes [infinity], I instinctively felt that I would get a significant advantage when merging with another.

‘Exactly… this infinite orbit is like intent! Intent is also an advanced stage of Thought Power, where one can change reality to their liking… just like how this orbit creates my desired infinity within me… it’s a different form of intent!’

But those who train in intent would never create such an orbit. What use is manifesting something that can’t even accumulate power and is utterly useless in battle?

However, the thought of using oneself as a medium of [infinity] for the sake of reclaiming offerings represents the true high-level mindset of a Demon Sorcerer!

I can feel it.

Perhaps the moment I remove these three pillars one by one, erasing everything – the true infinite orbit will be completed within me!

Zzzzt

As I retracted the orbit, I couldn’t help but smile.

‘I still have a lot of training ahead, but… one day, I will definitely reach the offering-based abilities of the Outer Heaven Sect.’

Lacking in talent, it’s always hard for me to stay assured. That’s why when practicing martial arts, I unconsciously avoided using the word ‘definitely.’ Yet, curiously enough, in this demonic practice, I felt an immense confidence and joy exploding within me.

Thinking I had trained enough, I went straight up to the Spirit Body.

‘Hey. Let me ask again, are you really not regretting being offered as a sacrifice?’

<< It seems you’re ready… >>

The Spirit Body replied, its eyes gleaming.

<<Of course. I have no regrets… you, fulfill your promise to restore my name. >>

‘I got it. Then let’s begin.’

Whooo…

I placed my hand on the Spirit Body’s shell and activated the Three Wheels, connecting the infinite orbit to it. Normally, moving this orbit would be difficult, but having just understood the True Intent contained within the Outer Heaven Sect made expanding it a breeze.

Swish!

In an instant, the expanded orbit of the Three Wheels enveloped the Spirit Body! I could sense a deeper kinship with it than before as it completely shrouded its form.

‘…!’

I feel it… the heart of this Spirit Body… and everything in its mental world!

It feels like I’ve transcended feeling and have become this Spirit Body.

Am I… Baek Woong?

‘Ugh…!’

Sudden chaos in identity made my entire body tremble. The discomfort of my existence becoming blurry felt like when I had stolen the mask of the previous Sealing Blood, Nan Gu Xianong. No matter how many times I experience it, this sensation never gets easier. I felt I might lose a sense of who I am at this moment.

‘Ugh… damn… you, as a sacrifice… based on the Law of Cause and Effect… I wish to escape from this Void… you who sealed this chaos! Grant me my wish!’

Despite being an impromptu spell, if the essence of the Law of Cause and Effect is there, it should work as a spell.

And sure enough, shortly after my plea, a distant dark voice that seemed to belong to the outer god echoed through the area.

[At last… ]

…?

In that moment, I felt a vision reflected in my eyes.

It was a serenely stable world.

A peaceful world without any changes whatsoever.

And beyond that world, I sensed the vision of a giant supporting the universe itself, reclining on a throne.

‘No… way…’

As I realized the identity of the giant, I was shocked as I saw its piercing gaze flash brightly.

[Welcome…!]

In a flash!

The next moment, with a blinding light, I found a massive dimensional door appearing before me, and I recognized that the Spirit Body I had been touching had vanished without a trace.

Swish…

Suddenly, a tiny piece of shell rested on my hand. I wondered what it was, only to realize it was a fragment of the Spirit Body’s shell from earlier.

‘Ah.’

I didn’t realize… by offering while activating the Three Wheels, the amount of offerings I could reclaim varies based on my level of achievement?

If that’s the case, perhaps due to my current insufficient achievement, I only managed to reclaim a tiny bit from the massive Spirit Body. Maybe about one part in a thousand. The more my achievements grow, the more useful this technique will likely become.

‘…’

But there was no time to rejoice about this fact as I stood there in shock.

Then, the Divine Being spoke to me.

[What are you waiting for? The door to the outside is open, are you not going?]

‘… Did you see the appearance of the outer god that just appeared?’

[I didn’t see it. Did you see something like that?]

‘…’

After a moment of silence, I murmured heavily.

‘It was Pangu (盘古).’

There’s no way I mistook it.

I’ve seen Pangu in person before, so I knew.

The outer god I just saw was none other than Pangu—the one who sealed this chaos.