The students’ eyes immediately lit up, even the usually composed Herman couldn’t help showing a look of anticipation:
"Master, are you willing to join us? It’s said that this year’s ’Illusion Garden’ is particularly spectacular, utilizing brand new perception misguidance techniques!"
"I also heard that the ’Elemental Dance Ensemble’ has brought the newly choreographed ’Elemental Dance’, and it’s said to perfectly simulate even spatial folds!"
Lucia excitedly added.
Ron nodded slightly: "Today is a festival, relaxation and celebration are inherently its meaning."
He turned to Eve, with an inquisitive look in his eyes:
"Would Your Highness like to accompany us? Of course, if this would make you uncomfortable..."
To his surprise, the girl almost agreed without hesitation:
"I would love to."
There was an undisguisable eagerness in her amethyst eyes: "This would be my first time personally participating in the celebrations of the Lance Festival."
"Then we are honored to be Your Highness’s guides."
The group left the competition grounds and joined the crowd celebrating the Lance Festival.
The streets of Dawn Harbor were adorned with countless colorful magic lamps, creating a dreamlike illusion.
The canopy of stars flickered slightly, as if under a celestial dome.
Various illusion lamps floated above the streets, each casting unique light and shadow patterns.
Some were three-dimensional displays of ancient patterns, others re-enactments of important scenes from Lance’s life.
The air was filled with various intoxicating scents—the sweet fragrance of honey flower citrus, the richness of crystal flame roast, the freshness of Star Dew tea.
And numerous illusion performances wove together a symphony of the senses.
Stalls lined the street, showcasing an array of rare goods and delicacies only seen during the festival.
"Look over there!" Lucia suddenly pointed excitedly to an open plaza:
"It’s the performance of the ’Elemental Dance Ensemble’!"
The group followed the crowd to the square.
The center of the square was already surrounded by spectators, but Eve’s status clearly granted them some privilege.
When the crowd noticed the crown insignia of the golem around her, they automatically cleared a path to the front row.
Several dancers dressed in lightweight costumes were already standing in the center of the performance area.
Subtle rune patterns shimmered on their skin.
It was a kind of elemental engraving, allowing the bearer to form a deeper connection with specific elements.
As the music played, the dancers began their performance.
Each movement was precise to the millimeter, and every spin carried deep meaning.
As they danced, the four basic elements of earth, water, fire, and wind formed mesmerizing patterns around them.
Flames turned into a phoenix circling in the sky, scattering a golden-red shower of sparks with every flap of its wings;
Water flowed like a dragon weaving through, its scales reflecting a rainbow sheen;
The earth element condensed into the silhouette of an ancient castle, slowly spinning in the air;
While air formed countless transparent bridges, connecting all elements into a harmonious whole.
Ron’s gaze was focused, observing every detail intently.
Through ’Extraordinary Recognition’, he could clearly see how the dancers used their bodies as mediums to guide and shape the natural flow of elemental energy.
This method was several times more efficient compared to traditional forced control, with much lower consumption.
"This is a unique skill from the ’Quicksand Lands’."
Eve noticed his confusion and explained softly:
"They have a unique philosophical view, believing that elements are not lifeless tools, but partners with primitive consciousness.
This dance is actually a form of dialogue with the elements, allowing them to voluntarily display their most perfect forms."
"An interesting concept."
Ron nodded thoughtfully, already starting to connect this idea with his own research in his mind:
"Energy indeed has certain ’preferences’ or ’natures’, and forcing against its nature often results in substantial consumption.
If one can understand and comply with this nature, efficiency would indeed be much higher."
"Just like the principles of potion configuration our master taught us."
Liss had an epiphany, her eyes shining with understanding:
"It’s not about forcing the materials to mix, but about understanding their traits, guiding them to naturally fuse, reducing rejection reactions and energy wastage."
Herman also nodded in agreement:
"Exactly. That’s also why our master’s improved ’Awakening Potion’ can enhance effectiveness without increasing the materials.
Because what’s changed is not the materials themselves, but the way energy flows."
Ron nodded slightly, feeling satisfied with the students’ comprehension, already sensing the blessings beginning to flow in.
This kind of ability for analogous thinking is the quality he values immensely.
However, beyond this basic understanding, his mind was already contemplating deeper applications.
If this ’compliance with nature’ concept could be applied to abyssal energy control, it might reduce the risk of spiritual contamination and provide new ideas for the ’Melting Furnace Concept’.