The green color looked like copper rust, but with a touch, one would know that it was a very similar paint effect.
The handle at the top of the lamp was inlaid with a piece of jade the size of a cat's eye. When one stared at it, it seemed to be able to suck in one's gaze. Reynolds was in a daze when he examined it and immediately didn't dare to stare. At this moment, he found a circle of small words written at the base of the lamp:
"If you didn't work hard in life, you have nothing in death."
This sentence was even more ferocious than "If you don't work hard in your youth, you'll be sad in your old age."
The old man patted Reynolds on the shoulder, pointed to the diamond-shaped array, and then to the futon on the side. "Come, take two cushions and sit in the small array. The lamp will be placed on the ground in front of you, but between the circular array and the diamond-shaped array. Don't make a mistake. "
Reynolds did as he was told. After the two of them sat cross-legged, Gravel said, "This is the most important place in Icepeak Fortress: the meditation gate. The circular divine spell array on the ground is the 'gate,' and the diamond-shaped array area we're sitting in is the 'meditation position.' When the wandering souls appear in winter, by meditating here, the power of the goddess will open the 'gate,' allowing the wandering souls to pass through and reduce their harm. "
"Reynolds, if you want to survive this winter, you need to prepare both physically and mentally. Kaleb will help you with the physical training, and I hope you can complete it and then reach the level to withstand the strengthening ritual. However, mental preparation is also necessary. In addition to increasing your chances of passing the ritual, it will also allow you to experience the state of the wandering souls in advance and adapt to the mental pressure. "
"The direction of meditation for divine spells points to the sky — that is the domain of the goddess. What I'm going to teach you is not the meditation of divine spells, but the meditation of the Eagle School: with yourself as the center, you can spread out evenly in all directions, and at the same time, maintain a special focus. "
The eagle soared in the sky, and the earth was in its eyes. The eagle's eyes could not only control a large area, but also adjust the focus, zoom in, and track specific prey. The meditation of the Eagle School was designed with this as an inspiration, and at the same time, it had the ability to observe the whole area and lock on to the focus. This was the foundation of the entire martial arts system of the Eagle School, and also one of the mysteries of Giles's accurate long-distance shooting.
"This is the Meditation Gate. Every winter, many wandering souls will be purified here, so there will always be some remnant energy of the wandering souls. When you use Eagle Eye Meditation, you can see these energies. "Gravel struck the match and flicked his finger. The flame flew into the lantern. The lantern emitted a faint green light. Its brightness was similar to that of a candle, but the entire lantern became very hot. It was not something that a candle or an oil lamp could compare to.
"Due to limited energy, no one can maintain meditation all day long. Sometimes, you will bump into invisible wandering souls wandering around the castle. It will be extremely uncomfortable, like … like someone grabbing your heart and brain at the same time. " The old man pointed at the lantern and said, "We will light some lanterns, like lighthouses, to attract and guide the wandering souls. Let them come to this meditation door and be purified as soon as possible. However, it can also gather the energy of wandering souls so that you can feel it in advance. "
"You must remember the method of meditation, especially the part where you withdraw your attention. Remember this: if you feel that you can't bear it, push the lantern into the divine spell formation in the center, and the wandering souls will not affect you. "
Then, Sir Kipling Shadow gave Reynolds the complete Eagle Eye Meditation in advance. The reason why it was "in advance" was because this meditation technique was originally only given to official members who had completed their apprenticeship through training and rituals. Excluding Giles and the other Eagle Vanguard Hunters who were out, only Gravel and Instructor Kelley knew how to meditate in the castle.
Reynolds recited the incantation over and over again, firmly memorizing the method, including the precautions when using it in practice. Gravel tracked his recitation by reading his lips. He would also suddenly ask questions, listen to his answers, and judge his mastery. "Since you haven't undergone the ritual, your body's endurance is limited, so don't pursue the range of your senses. At this stage, you only need to feel the wandering souls around you, and then stare at the lantern in front of you. "
"Sir Shadow, how far can I see with this meditation technique?"
"You can see the sun and stars in the sky even without meditation. That's far enough, what else do you want?"
The old man was satisfied with his joke, and even more satisfied with Reynolds's learning attitude. The techniques of the Eagle School were easy to learn, but difficult to master. But no matter how "easy" it was, meditation still took at least three days to master. Reynolds took a week, which was not outstanding. But considering that he had to undergo physical training at the same time, and had not undergone the strengthening ritual, this speed was excellent.
To be on the safe side, the old man let Reynolds demonstrate Eagle Eye Meditation several times in front of him. After confirming that he was qualified, he let him use the lantern to see the wandering souls. This could only be done by Reynolds himself. The breath of the strong, including the old man, would destroy the residual energy of the wandering souls. That would not achieve the original goal.
Reynolds was very excited, excited that he could finally see ghosts! In fact, after seeing demons, ghosts could no longer scare him. All that was left was a strong curiosity. He was curious about what wandering souls would look like, what kind of pressure they often talked about, and whether the Soul-Harvesting Dagger from the demons would have any effect on wandering souls.
Yes, if wandering souls could be used as souls to fill the treasury of hell, he would definitely not be polite.
Reynolds sat cross-legged on the futon, not letting his body leave the protection of the diamond-shaped array. He carefully lit the lantern, and then entered meditation. He meditated with his eyes open. The green flame of the lantern was reflected in his brown eyes, jumping, dancing, and shining together. Then, the green flame suddenly became still.
Reynolds felt a chill, as if someone had secretly blown a breath behind his ear. It was a little itchy. After a shiver, he "saw" the wandering souls gathering behind him.
The gray energy was like a thin fog, penetrating the ground and walls without any hindrance. It turned from wisps to bundles, and finally formed a small cluster. The energy gathered near the lantern, circling around the words "no effort in life, nothing after death". This was basically the weakest state of the wandering souls. It was just a remnant, unable to form a body, and unable to actively attack. It could only release malice to the living creatures around it.
When the living creatures received such malice, they would begin to feel uncomfortable. The pain would accumulate over time, and then it would cause disease and decay until death. No animals were raised in the Ice Peak Fortress. Before the snow closed the mountain, horses were taken away to prevent them from dying to wandering souls.
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