These voices were not heard through the ears but arose directly in the spiritual world, bypassing the usual limitations of the senses.
They are like ancient codes, each syllable carrying some deep-seated meaning.
Though still unable to grasp the exact meanings, Ron can sense the emotions they contain.
It is a deep hunger and endless greed, as if the energy of the entire universe cannot satisfy that eternal desire to devour.
This greed is not a simple craving on the material level, but an essential, unfillable void, forever yearning for more energy and existence.
The essence of the "Devourer," true to its name, is a cosmic entity perpetually in a state of hunger, constantly consuming stars to maintain its existence.
It is not malicious, merely following its nature, like a hurricane feeling no guilt for destroying a city, or a flood having no remorse for engulfing a village.
Ron begins analyzing the potential impact of these emotions on himself; the nature of greed brings great power but can also become a source of danger.
If he becomes too greedy while absorbing star energy, it might lead to chaotic energy structures within himself, possibly even triggering unpredictable mutations.
"I must remain vigilant, not letting this greed affect my essence," Ron warns himself.
This is also a pragmatic choice. Uncontrolled power is not true power; only energy within controllable boundaries is valuable.
Simultaneously, the rhythm and cadence of these ravings have given him new inspiration.
He records these sounds during meditation, attempting to discern their patterns and laws to add new elements to his "Erosion Chapter."
The "Erosion Chapter" is essentially a technique that transforms spiritual interference into music, and the rhythms contained within these cosmic ravings are the most primitive and powerful forms of spiritual interference patterns.
They are not simple sounds but vibrations acting directly on the soul level, capable of bypassing conventional spiritual defenses and directly impacting the target’s consciousness structure.
If these can be integrated into the Chapter, the power will be significantly enhanced.
But it also comes with great risk—the excessive erosion may, in turn, affect the caster himself, akin to staring at the abyss for too long, only for the abyss to gaze back.
During a pause in starry sky meditation, Ron takes out pen and paper, recording his new inspiration, each word carrying meticulous logic and a spirit of experimentation:
"The third part of the Chapter should integrate the rhythm of the ’Devourer’s’ ravings, creating a cyclical wave structure.
Each cycle will enhance the previous effect, forming a constantly accumulating spiritual shock.
This structure resembles a geometric series in mathematics, with exponential rather than linear power growth.
In practice, one can attempt to integrate the effect of ’Spiritual Shock’ into the finale of the Chapter, creating a collapse structure similar to a black hole in the target’s spiritual world, undermining the target’s spiritual defense from within.
However, this attack method also has obvious flaws—the energy cycle structure is extremely complex, and any slight error could lead to energy rebound, requiring further experiments to verify and optimize this theory..."
As the pen steadily slides across the paper, a brand new Chapter structure gradually takes shape in Ron’s mind.
This is not a mere burst of inspiration, but innovation built on strict analysis and logical deduction.
He breaks down the observed phenomena into essential elements, then reorganizes them in a new way, creating a completely new attack mode.
This will be a step beyond the "Erosion Chapter," a technique he temporarily names "Concerto of the Stars"—a terrifying force capable of directly destroying the target’s spiritual world.
The reason for such a name lies in the grand ambition he harbors.
The terrifying entities beyond the starry sky are evidently far more than just the "Devourer," surely there are many similar terrifying existences, maybe one day, he could merge all their ravings into a single whole...
This concept is still in the theoretical stage, requiring a great deal of experimentation and adjustment to truly realize, but the potential within it is thrilling.
After recording these inspirations, Ron’s thoughts return to reality.
He first checks the status of the stand-in puppet, confirming its stability, correct route, and the absence of potential threats nearby.
He then calls upon the large-mouthed parrot perched at the top side of the carriage, which has brought him many messages since he was an elementary apprentice, considered an old friend.
This messenger bird was specially borrowed from the school, similarly a modulation product, possessing several traits not found in ordinary birds:
Exceptional target perception ability, capable of precisely locating specified individuals;
Far surpassing ordinary birds in flight speed and endurance;
And a certain degree of defense magic, able to withstand simple interference and attacks.
He performs precise calculations in his mind—the average speed of the stand-in puppet is 1.6 times that of ordinary pack animals.
Considering the advantage of needing no rest, actual travel efficiency could reach 2.3 times that of a normal team.
According to conventional routes requiring a week’s journey, arrival in three days should align with his travel plans.
Ron writes a brief letter on specially prepared parchment:
"Andre,
I will arrive at the Royal Capital at noon in three days.
Please inform me of your whereabouts for us to meet.
Additionally, my ascension is complete, and I have now formally entered the ranks of Wizards.
Ron Ralph"
This letter is brief yet contains the most important information, perfectly matching Ron’s consistent style.
He does not overly explain how he achieved the ascension, nor does he mention the crisis of the school, simply expresses the core information in the most concise manner.