Chapter 337: Reading...
Orion felt his heart accelerate slightly as he gazed into the now-open compendium. Each page pulsed rhythmically like a heartbeat, showing words of forbidden knowledge and immense power.
Lumi’s voice filled with astonishment and quiet admiration, [Master, you really did it!]
Orion smirked lightly and asked in a teasing tone, "Did you doubt me?"
She giggled softly, clearly relieved and proud, [Never, Master! But be careful, it’s the Blood Element after all, it comes under the Darkness Camp.]
Orion nodded his head yet still said, "I have mastered enough elements that this won’t affect me. Especially Wood."
He took a slow, deep breath, his eyes focused firmly on the gently pulsating pages of the [Sanguine Sage Compendium].
The book seemed almost alive, each crimson-hued page emanating a rhythmic, faintly sinister aura.
He settled himself comfortably onto the lush grass beneath him, crossing his legs and steadying his breathing as he turned his complete attention to the tome.
While looking at the book, he began turning the pages, the runic symbols glowing softly beneath his fingertips.
He was immediately met with intricate text detailing the very nature of the Blood Element itself. Orion’s dual-colored eyes flickered across the lines rapidly, absorbing each piece of profound knowledge with fervent curiosity.
"Blood, the essence of life and vitality, yet equally the herald of death and decay. Mastery of Blood requires understanding of its dual nature, nourishment and destruction, healing and corruption. To wield the Blood Element is to command the life-force itself, harnessing the very pulse that drives all living beings..."
Orion paused briefly, deeply intrigued by the elemental explanation. His thoughts wandered momentarily, recalling Valerian’s peak mastery of this dark yet powerful element. His expression hardened with resolve, determination blazing fiercely within his chest.