Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix-Chapter 1333: Space Manipulator’s Path

"Hmm, this place is pretty interesting," Rain said when they crossed a door that appeared in front of him.

Rain entered the physical domain created by Iori, which presented an intriguing sight. The space was equipped with various elements, including an assortment of plants under cultivation, utensils, and furniture. Despite the enclosed nature of the area, it retained a transparent quality, akin to a glass room, allowing Rain to observe the external surroundings.

The presence of cultivated plants suggested a deliberate effort towards sustaining life within the domain, indicating a level of meticulous planning and care. The inclusion of utensils and furniture further showed the intention to establish a functional living space, albeit within the confines of this unique environment.

The translucent quality of the surroundings offered a curious juxtaposition between the enclosed interior and the external environment, making them see things happening outside and plan according to it. This characteristic added to the intrigue of the domain, providing a glimpse into the external world while still maintaining a distinct boundary between the two realms.

"How much mana do you use to keep this place active?" Rain asked.

"... It depends on the level of the skill, the path, and my intelligence," Iori said while glaring at Rain. "With my mana regeneration, I can keep this place active indefinitely."

The place was as big as four soccer stadiums, and that was why Esmeralda and the others looked fine and didn’t starve in that hellish place. However, if Iori could do that much, why couldn’t he use space magic to bend space? He eventually asked the reason for it...

"... I can’t unlock all skills since they also have a requirement for intelligence," Iori explained after he clicked his tongue.

It was the first time that something like that had happened... then again, it was a path that was created recently. The overseer added it to the system after adding some requirements, probably due to the cost of mana and in order to keep things as efficient as possible.

Without delay, Iori started teaching Rain the fundamentals of space magic. He explained that the practice was akin to creating a domain, albeit with the incorporation of physical aspects. This task necessitated a substantial use of mana, along with a high level of intelligence and dexterity, to effectively manipulate the spatial dimensions.

The key distinction lies in the process of isolating a designated area from the surrounding world entirely through the sheer power of mana. Unlike creating a domain, which maintained a connection to the external environment, mastering space magic demanded the ability to establish a complete barrier between the chosen space and its surroundings.

This intricate manipulation of spatial boundaries required a detailed understanding of mana control and a keen awareness of the intricacies of the space being manipulated. As Rain absorbed the teachings, he realized the intricate balance between mana cost, cognitive acuity, and physical dexterity required to achieve mastery in this arcane discipline.

Space Manipulator’s Path: The Space Manipulator’s Path is an intricate and profound journey into the realm of spatial manipulation, where practitioners harness the inherent power of space and dimensions to achieve unprecedented control and mastery. As aspirants embark on this path, they delve deep into the mysteries of spatial energy, learning to manipulate and shape the fabric of reality itself. Intelligence and Wisdom + 200

Level 1: Spatial Awareness - Begin your journey as a Space Manipulator by honing your awareness of spatial dimensions. This skill grants you heightened perception, allowing you to sense and analyze spatial distortions and anomalies.

Level 5: Dimensional Pockets - Enhance your ability to manipulate space by creating Dimensional Pockets, small extradimensional spaces accessible only to you. These pockets serve as secure storage for items, equipment, and even hideouts, providing convenience and utility during your travels. Intelligence requirement: 100.000

Level 10: Portal Conjuration - Master the art of Portal Conjuration, enabling you to create stable portals that connect two distant locations. This skill requires precise manipulation of spatial energy and consumes a significant amount of mana to maintain according to the distance.

"Well, that was easy," Rain said. "Putting that aside, while I am not the one who found the knowledge of this path, it still is annoying the fact that the overseer still is keeping his distance... he still is betting on the dragon god. Regardless, I guess it is far to say that a path like this can’t evolve or unlock a new one."

"If you are done here, then leave," Iori said. "We might not have time to settle our differences, but I am not planning to get along with you."

"You should get some calcium. That should help with your temperament," Rain said. "Anyway, I am out of here."

Rain didn’t waste time and then began to level up the path. With his massive mana reserves, obtaining the skills that he needed and that would be useful was pretty easy for him. He also didn’t find any blockade created by the system like Iori did, so his intelligence was high enough.

Level 100: Teleportation - Attain mastery over Teleportation, the pinnacle skill of the Space Manipulator’s Path. With this ability, you can instantaneously transport yourself and others to any location within your spatial awareness, bypassing physical obstacles and barriers. Teleportation requires precise control of spatial energy and imposes a significant strain on your mana reserves. Intelligence requirement: 110.000

"I guess it will take a while for everyone to learn this," Rain thought.

Rain didn’t waste time and began to use Teleportation. While Pocket Dimension was very interesting, he should focus on leveling up the skills that would benefit the group the most right now. Considering their costs, the fewer skills he levels up, the better.

After doing some tests, Rain confirmed that at low levels, Teleportation worked based on the level of the skill and intelligence. At level one, he could only use one thousand points of mana per cast, and that allowed him to cross a distance instantly that was equal to his intelligence...