LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 152: Chapter 151
Alex sat cross-legged on his bed, the quiet hum of the city outside barely registering in his ears. He had been meditating for hours, focused on the faint pulse of energy that he had been cultivating deep within himself. It was a strange feeling, unlike anything he had experienced before. His mind was sharp, as always, but now there was something more—something deeper.
He could feel it now, clearly. Soul power. It was no longer just a flicker or an elusive trace. Over the past weeks, through endless trial and error, he had managed to refine that subtle energy into something tangible. It felt as though a second pulse had awakened within him, beating in rhythm with his heart. It was raw and untamed, but there was no mistaking its presence.
Alex focused inward, his breathing steady as he began to visualize the energy. His mental power had always been precise, but this was different. The soul power felt more organic, more primal, as if it were connected to the very essence of life itself. It moved through him, slowly and quietly, like a river winding through the depths of his being.
With a soft inhale, Alex condensed the energy, gathering it into a single point in his core. It felt dense, powerful, like a small star forming within him. The sensation was overwhelming—warm, heavy, and yet incredibly light all at once. His senses heightened, and it was as though the world around him had come into sharper focus.
The room felt different, too. His perception stretched beyond the physical, touching on something intangible. It was as if the boundaries between him and his surroundings had blurred. He could feel the air, the flow of energy in the room, and even the subtle movements outside his window, where life continued on as usual. Yet, none of it distracted him from the new power surging within.
This… was soul power.
A sense of awe washed over him. He had known mental power intimately—its limits, its strengths—but soul power felt like unlocking a hidden dimension. It was deeper, more profound, and it came with a new sensation: control. A quiet, almost omnipresent awareness of the flow of energy around him.
He stayed in that moment for what felt like hours, letting the soul power stabilize, adjusting to the new sensation coursing through him. But then, a familiar notification from the Cognichip interrupted his thoughts.
[Cognichip stimulation complete. Full conversion to soul power is now possible. Warning: Conversion from mental power to soul power is irreversible for a significant period. Once initiated, reconversion back to mental power may not be possible for some time.]
Alex frowned, pondering the implications. He had already known that soul power was a more advanced form of energy, but the idea that he couldn't train both concurrently or easily switch back was unsettling. His mental power had been his anchor for so long. Could he really let it go so easily?
"Explain further," Alex muttered, his eyes closed as he let the Cognichip guide his thoughts.
[Mental power and soul power are distinct forms of energy. Mental power connects you to the rhythm of all things, but it operates within a restricted scope, limited by human cognition. Soul power, however, is on a higher level. It allows for the manipulation of the very essence of reality. Once you convert fully to soul power, the mental pathway will weaken. The two energies cannot be cultivated simultaneously due to the strain on your core energy system. Full conversion will result in a loss of mental power abilities, though they can be regained later through reconversion.]
Alex paused, weighing the decision. He had spent so much time perfecting his mental power, pushing it to its peak. But now… this was a different realm. Soul power felt like the next step, a leap into the unknown. And yet, the warning rang in his mind. It wouldn't be easy to return to mental power. The Cognichip had made that clear.
He thought about it for a long moment. His mental power had given him the ability to perceive the world on a different level. It had allowed him to refine his techniques, gain insights, and even prepare to publish a book. But soul power… it was something else entirely.
"Alright," he finally said, a quiet resolve in his voice. "Let's do it. Convert."
[Understood. Commencing conversion sequence.]
Alex felt a sudden shift inside him as the Cognichip began its work. The process was delicate, involving the slow feeding of his mental power into the growing mass of soul energy at his core. The Cognichip had warned him that the pattern had to be precise—any deviation could result in failure.
With each passing second, Alex felt the mental energy he had cultivated for so long draining away, merging with the burgeoning soul power. It was like watching one river flow into another, the waters merging into something stronger, more cohesive. The sensation was intense—mentally exhausting, yet strangely liberating.
His body trembled slightly as the process continued, his focus unwavering. The Cognichip had provided a pattern, a precise rhythm for the conversion, and Alex followed it meticulously. Every breath, every pulse of energy was carefully controlled, feeding the soul power and strengthening it with the remnants of his mental strength.
Hours passed, and Alex remained locked in that state, his mind fully immersed in the process. He could feel his soul power growing, solidifying, as his mental power gradually faded. There were moments when doubt crept in—when the strain on his body and mind felt too much—but he pushed through, trusting the Cognichip's guidance.
Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the process came to an end.
Alex exhaled, his entire body shuddering as the last of his mental power was absorbed into the soul flame. He opened his eyes slowly, blinking in the dim light of his room. The air felt different, thicker somehow, and his senses were sharper than before.
He closed his eyes again, focusing inward. The soul power was there, fully condensed and under his control. It burned brightly at his core, a radiant flame that pulsed with life. And with it came a profound sense of connection—not just to himself, but to the world around him.
Alex stood up slowly, testing the limits of his new abilities. He could feel the energy flowing through him, guiding his movements. Even without tapping into it directly, the soul power granted him a heightened awareness of his surroundings, an understanding of the subtle rhythms and flows of energy that filled the space around him.
It was unlike anything he had experienced before. More than just an extension of his mind, this was power on a different scale.
He smiled faintly, the realization settling in. He had done it. He had fully converted to soul power, and with it, he had stepped into a new realm of possibilities.
But this was only the beginning.
As he stood there, feeling the raw power coursing through him, he knew that the journey ahead would be even more challenging. The path of soul cultivation was still largely uncharted territory. He would need to experiment, refine his techniques, and find the true limits of what this new energy could do.
But one thing was certain—he was no longer the same Alex who had started this journey. Soul power had changed him, and now, it was time to see just how far it could take him.