"AGH, where am I? Are you there, Eijaz?"

Luo awoke to find himself lying in a vast expanse of grass - not just any ordinary grass, but a vibrant violet variety. As he regained consciousness, he found himself feeling disoriented and unable to recall what had happened after he had barely made it through the spatial gate. He was unfamiliar with this type of transportation, as Eijaz had only mentioned two other spatial mediums being space cracks and rifts.

[Good to see that you are awake. I'm afraid I don't know.]

Eijaz spoke in his deep, ancient voice, with slight fluctuations as if he still couldn't believe it."

"What do you mean? Can't you just explore that sea of knowledge?"

Luo's eyes trembled as he recalled something, prompting him to ask another question without pausing for a reply.

"Wait!" "Don't tell me?!"

[I understand your thoughts, but please refrain from continuing. It is not the case.]

*Sigh*

Luo breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving the response, yet he remained unsettled and perplexed about their present situation.

"So?" "Tell me what happened."

[Well, basically, you managed to pass through the gate just in time, which brought you to this location. But directly upon reaching here, you lost consciousness for two days due to overloading your system.]

"Wait, doesn't that imply that the Akashic Records can already sense us?"

[Yes, I can already feel its presence among us.]

As Luo heard that, his heart skipped a beat as he imagined his record being revealed.

Name: Luo, the Arch Ghost

Age: 27

Rank: First Order (Middle Phase)

Titles and Achievements: [Earth's First Ascender], [Irregular]

Record: [Killed xx Non-ordered Being]

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The last time Luo checked his Record was before he traversed through Space-Time. Upon checking it again, he noticed that it was not much different from before, except for his age, which had increased by two years. It appears that his journey to Sule caused his body to age by two years, as indicated in the Akashic Records.

"It has actually showed up!"

After arriving at Sule and concealing his presence from the Akashic Records, Luo's Record no longer appeared. So, for it to appear now means that their allotted time had elapsed.

[Our soul energy has been depleted. I am no longer able to access the sea of knowledge or conceal you.]

[But one thing is certain, we are still in Sule.]

"How?" "If Sule has a restriction on all entities below Second order"

[Do you recall my previous statement about Sule being divided into three regions, each with varying levels of restrictions? I believe this location to be an uncharted or highly classified fourth region within the sea of knowledge.]

"Hmm, and you believe that this location permits the presence of First-ordered beings right?" "That is why I was not expelled by the Akashic Records."

[Exactly]

Luo attempted to rise and gain a clearer view of his surroundings, but he was immediately overwhelmed by excruciating pain coursing through his entire being. He collapsed onto the grass as his legs gave out.

"Tsk, what is wrong with my body?" "It appears that I have exerted myself excessively."

Pain for Luo current tolerance was not a concern, thanks to the good old days back at the camp. However his current inability to move was a much more serious issue in his opinion.

[After experiencing the shockwave, you suffered from a broken left arm and rib cage. However, you persisted in pushing your body beyond what it can handle. As a consequence, your leg bones were completely shattered. It is miraculous that they are still connected to your body.

"We've had no alternative but to gamble our way out, I couldn't bear the thought of failing before even properly starting again."

"I can't let history to repeat itself. Change had to be made!"

Luo spoke in a sombre tone as he reflected on how his aspirations were crushed in the past. The emotional scars he had concealed and suppressed resurfaced with the absence of his beloved, whom he credits for helping him heal.

[Although it may have been deemed reckless, it is commendable and deserving of praise. Well done!]

For the first time since their interaction, the typically frigid ancient voice sounded somewhat gentler and commended Luo.

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Luo was slightly surprised by the compliment, but he didn't dwell on it for long and asked.

"Could you give me an estimation of how long it will take for my complete recovery?"

[It is not difficult; as a first-order being, you have the capacity to self-heal. Typically, individuals of the same race as you who experience such injuries would require up to two years to fully recover if they do not receive any healing medication or external assistance. However, you are an exception; your physique surpasses that of any pure human documented in the sea of knowledge of Sule. It is expected that it will take approximately two months for you to return to your optimal state.]

It needs to be taken into account that the sea of knowledge has existed since the time of Chaos, even prior to the existence of Time itself. Hence, the population of humans recorded in the sea of Sule is significant. No, to be precise, it is quite substantial in size.

"Damn that's too long"

Luo felt increasingly frustrated by the prolonged duration, as he didn't want to remain defenceless for such an extended period, as Eijaz said.

[However, it can be abbreviated]

"What do you mean?"

[Although it remains a conjecture, my confidence in it is steadily increasing. Do you remember the first technique you learned right?]

"Do you mean [Basic Origin Manipulation]?"

[Yes, the basis of that technique is that after you reach the First Order, your soul develops something called [Origin Sense], which enables the perception of Origin Energy. Through Origin Manipulation, you acquire the ability to utilize OE within your surroundings.]

"Yeah, I already knew that. So, what is the catch?"

[Before you used [Origin replenishment] to replace your source of nutrients, but did you know that normally it comes with some mild side effects after prolonged use? you've been using it throughout the entire journey, some the side effects should have already manifested. However, that did not occur to you. Rather, your body became stronger, which is seemingly impossible for humans. Only individuals belonging to superior races possessing an inherent robust physique are capable of achieving such a feat.]

[So, I thought that perhaps you could replicate them and utilize the [Origin replenishment] as a foundation to develop a technique that accelerates your body's regeneration.]

Luo listened attentively to Eijaz's words. He was not taken aback by the revelation of him having a special physique, as Luo had gradually come to that realization during his stay on earth. After Eijaz ceased speaking, Luo promptly began exploring new possibilities.

Initially, he attempted to utilize his [Origin Sense] in a reverse manner to assess the state of his body.

'I need to assess my body condition is before attempting anything. Although I am uncertain if I can do it like this, maybe I can recreate an X-ray scan to visualize the internal structures of my body.'

After several attempts, Luo successfully utilized [Origin Sense] to examine his body. He was taken aback by the poor condition of his physical health. He had never experienced this state while on Earth; it was horrible. Nevertheless, he could perceive that his body was gradually and certainly undergoing self-repair.

'Although I'm in horrible shape, my body is slowly repairing itself, good before attempting this technique, let's take some precautions'

He began to replenish his body with nutrients using [Origin replenishment]. As a precautionary measure before he proceeded to inject OE into his system and utilized it to enhance his body's regeneration.

'Damn, just as I thought.'

He was aware that his body was healing at a faster rate, but the intake of nutrients was quickly spiking up. If he had not anticipated this outcome, the situation could have escalated further.

'It seems this is my current limit.'

Luo continuously pushed his body to regenerate at a faster rate, while consistently utilizing "Origin replenishment". He stopped when he sensed that his body had reached its limit and settled for the current rate.

'Well, this is still an improvement from having nothing at all. At this pace, I may be able to walk way sooner."

He was quite satisfied with the results, as he could already feel his bones gradually realigning and his muscle fibres reattaching. He approximated that he would be fully healed in a week's time.

Luo suppressed his anxiety about his vulnerability and instead focused on fully healing himself.

'Worrying will not change my current state. Let's just focus solely on recuperating'

With this thought in mind, he entered a meditative state and began to meticulously restore his body. This was a delicate process that could not be automated; it required his full attention.

Three days later, Luo stood up cautiously in the midst of the purple grass, stretching his body to loosen up.

"Great, now I can now at least survey my surroundings.",

Over the course of three days, Luo grew increasingly familiar with the healing technique he had developed, which he dubbed "Origin Regeneration." Although he still needed to oversee the process, Eijaz helped him find an alternative solution.

"Eijaz, could you maybe perform this technique on my behalf?"

[No, that will be unfeasible.]

"Why?"

[I'm not you, I am a part of you, more like a sub-consciousness. I cannot control your [Origin sense]]

"Hmm, so If I were to gather the energy, could you guide the healing process then?"

[Are you attempting to transform it into a passive skill by assigning the manual task to me?]

Luo nodded in response.

[It is feasible.]

Afterward, Eijaz acquired knowledge of human anatomy from Luo's recollection. He began to facilitate the healing process, enabling Luo to move while self-healing and rendering this ability passive.

Upon standing, Luo became aware of the towering height of the grass. The object's height extended up to his waist, yet its weightlessness allowed him to move freely without any obstruction. As he gazed at his surroundings, he was once again struck by the enchanting quality of this place. The area was abundant with lush grass, enclosed by a spherical, dome-shaped crystal that emitted a vibrant violet hue, intensifying the enchanting atmosphere. Luo took a moment to appreciate the surroundings before redirecting his attention towards his intended destination.

'Let's check that out'

While utilizing his [Origin Sense] to assimilate OE, he noticed an anomalous aspect of this space. More specifically, it pertained to the flow of OE in this place. All of it emanated from a solitary point. Normally, OE is ubiquitous meaning that it exists everywhere in the atmosphere, like with oxygen. Not being released from a single point.

Luo walked in accordance with the OE's flow. He walked for approximately an hour, being extremely cautious of his surroundings. By examining the dome encircling the vicinity, he approximated that its dimensions were not extensive, comparable to that of a typical soccer stadium. With his velocity, he could have crossed it in no time.

"It is peculiar that no other living organism appears to be present in this location." "I can sense the origin of the current getting closer."

Despite walking for a considerable amount of time, Luo was unable to discover any clues that could aid in his escape from this location. The entire area surrounding him was blanketed in grass.

'It should be within my line of sight, yet I am unable to perceive it."

Luo halted in confusion. He could sense the origin of OE directly ahead of him, yet there was nothing visible except for the surrounding grass.

[Be cautious, Luo. It appears that an illusionary formation has been deployed ahead]

"What is that?"

Before taking another step, Eijaz cautioned him.

[It means that an illusion is being deployed ahead.]

After comprehending the information he had received, Luo proceeded forward. He sensed himself crossing a delicate threshold with his subsequent stride.

Upon passing through the formation, the scenery ahead underwent a change. Currently, the ground was devoid of grass and instead covered in roots that led to a small black flower, which was encircled by wood sage. A black orb with pulsating white veins hovered above the black flower petals.

"Eijaz, what is this!?"