Mahaansh continued, “I need your full attention here. The start of martial journey is very important. As you know the first realm of martial journey is the martial knight. It was also known by another name : Energy condensation realm. This is because this realm concentrate on creating or absorbing energy in its purest form from inside and outside the body. The meridians create a unique way by which we can absorb energy without the normal chemical breakdown of food we eat. But the type of energy needed by a particular type of meridian or the way in which they absorb energy is different. The absorption of energy from food is neutral. So long as it is edible, the meridians will absorb that energy. It is for the absorption of external energy radiation that the energy absorption technique is required. That technique is something that you must create. For you to create that you must understand the structure of the meridians in your body.

Meridians interact with various organs and systems in the body. Meridian seeds are symbiotic plants that can be implanted in the body. These plants germinate, grow and bloom in your body by co-existing with you.

Now the blooming part. The first blooming happens when the implantation procedure is completed. That bloomed product is called energy core. It is formed between the waist and naval. This is where the surplus energy absorbed by the meridians is stored. There are 2 other blooming that happens, which has to be done by the martial artist. You will learn about it soon.

The systems and organs with which the energy core interact include the digestive system, the excretory system, the reproductive organs. This is just the energy core interacting. The meridians are connected to almost all parts of the body.

There are some nuances. But you will understand those things later. Understand that the procedure for martial seed implantation is very important. Be warned that it is a very painful procedure. A plant is growing inside your body. Its branches and trunk shoot through your body and connect with various parts of your body including the arteries, veins, nerves and bones. Your body is being torn through. Although the implantation chamber contain instant healing mechanisms and painkillers, it does not completely eliminate the pain. It is something which you should go through.

Another thing that causes the real pain is body transformation. As soon as the martial seed implantation is a success, the chamber will start the body transformation according to the martial seed. Then they seal the external energy absorption capability of meridians. This is till you find the most appropriate energy absorption methodology. This methodology is a combination of visualization and breathing pattern. You discover this by resonating with your energy core. Your visualization and breathing pattern, when it resonates with meridians, will begin to absorb energy and will begin to store the energy in the energy core and meridian nodes. It will also help you in absorbing energy from energy intensive food as well. Even your digestion will be affected by this. So, it is very important that you develop a proper energy absorption method or cultivation method. It is called cultivation method because you are cultivating the meridian seed by absorbing the energy.”

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Ben’s head was literally overwhelmed with information. He understood most of the things. Somethings were unclear to him. Like what was resonating with martial seed and finding the right energy absorption methodology. He wanted to ask Mahaansh some questions. But Mahaansh told him, “ I know you have a lot of questions. Those are questions all of them will ask. Don’t worry. After the integration of meridian seed, you will understand a lot of things. The resonance is something that will happen on your own. You will understand this resonance in your own way. Know that once the martial seed is integrated into you, it is a part of you. The meridians influence you and you influence the meridians. It should always be a symbiotic relationship.” Ben narrowed his eyes. He understood something. But he decided to keep that in his mind.

Mahaansh continued, “ Now regarding your affinity. Your affinity is that of a shamanic beast master. But it has nothing to do with a beast master.” Ben looked at Mahaansh with wide eyes and open mouth. He, in his thoughts had already built a lair for his beast under is house. He had dreams of riding on his beast through land, sea and air. But he felt all of them being shattered. Mahaansh could see the confusion. He said “There will be a beast with you. That is why it is called beast master. But it is the beast that you create. From your energy, from your mind and soul.” Ben looked at his teacher with total confusion. Mahaansh said, “ I will explain. A shaman in the ancient world was someone who dealt with spirits and ghosts. But in actuality these spirits and ghosts were life forms made of a type of energy. They actually due to various reasons could communicate with them. Now to your affinity. As a shamanic beast master, you have the ability to create your own beast from your energy. That beast will be imprinted on your body and will appear outside as a tattoo. The tattoo is something which is formed automatically once your beast is formed. More area the tattoo covers, the more powerful you are. This is an affinity which needs a lot of imagination and test of resonance.

You will imagine a creature with which you have most affinity to and will use your energy to make that creature into a reality. That creature through your visualization will become a tangible form. The more details you imagine, the better. That is one of the hurdles that you have to overcome once you have developed a cultivation method. The energy that can be absorbed for this meridian comes from places or objects which have been in the presence of these ghosts and spirits. They are not really rare and expensive, but neither are they abundant and cheap. You will have trouble finding resources only at the higher levels.

The shamanic variety of meridian seeds are rare. There are shamanic weapon masters who do not require a weapon core to generate their weapon. It comes out from pure energy. There are shamanic artificers, who has made vessels larger than entire cities which could take down large number of enemy ships. There were shamanic beast masters who could create such powerful beasts from their energy that could destroy entire continents.

Any way you have a great journey to go. It is a very powerful martial seed and is not so inexpensive. I expect you stand first or at least in the first three places. Your evaluations will be different from that of normal students. While it is rare, it is not the first time that a student has had the qualifications of the martial seed implantation at the age of 17. There were cases where some students were eligible for that at the age of 15 or 16. Such students have always been true geniuses. You will get a lot of offers after your martial seed implantation. Think a lot before you answer the requests and questions. The implantation procedure will happen in 7 days from today. On that day you will be elevated from ordinary and start your journey towards martial.”