My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 386

"Mages form mana rings around their mana heart, and each ring represents a cycle for one level—much like how you level up."

"The more mana rings you have encircling your heart, the higher your mage level, which translates into a larger mana pool."

"This increased capacity allows for the performance of higher-level magic." Kisha had a sudden thought that 008 looked like it was giving a lecture with a spectacle in its eyes.

"Think of it this way: as you cultivate your mana heart and increase the number of rings, you not only enhance your magical abilities but also gain access to more potent spells."

"Each ring signifies a step in your progression as a mage, allowing you to tap into more complex and powerful forms of magic."

"So, if you can find a way to cultivate your mana, you might unlock even greater potential."

Kisha tilted her head in confusion. "But I’m not a mage, and aren’t mages born with that ability? Wouldn’t that make it kind of pointless for me?"

"Tsk tsk tsk... Host, mages aren’t born, they are made through their own efforts," 008 explained with a hint of amusement.

"Unlike awakened superhumans, mages rely on talent—specifically, the ability to sense mana, feel its flow, and detect its movement in the environment. In a way, mana and spiritual energy are both forms of natural energy."

"You can’t see them, but they can be felt. Mages develop the sensitivity to absorb mana from their surroundings, storing it in their mana heart, just like how cultivators in the Murim world harness spiritual energy and store it within their bodies."

"Wait, what?!" Kisha’s eyes widened with excitement.

"We can draw spiritual energy from nature? So, if I learn a proper cultivation technique, does that mean I wouldn’t need to rely on crystal cores to level up anymore?" She asked eagerly, her mind racing at the possibility of becoming self-sufficient in her training.

"That’s true, but host," 008 explained patiently, "since Earth is still a relatively young planet, spiritual energy hasn’t fully formed in your world yet. So, no matter how much you try to absorb heaven and earth energies, it would be futile."

"However, mana is different. Mana doesn’t rely on heaven and earth dao energy—it draws from the energy of nature itself."

"I don’t get it. What’s the difference between spiritual energy and mana?" Kisha asked, her confusion growing with every word 008 spoke.

"Spiritual energy is the pure essence of heaven and earth. While it shares elemental properties with mana, spiritual energy is much purer and stronger."

"And because spiritual energy is a pure energy of heaven and earth, it harmonizes perfectly with the human body. Mana, on the other hand, is typically harnessed by magical beings like dragons, elves, and other creatures."

"Since they possess a natural mana heart from birth, these beings can easily control mana. However, for humans, mana doesn’t naturally sync as well with the body, making it harder to wield."

"That’s why mages, in addition to their mana, need a medium to channel their magic. This medium is often a staff, inscribed with intricate magical circles that align with the user’s elemental affinity."

"Although spiritual energy also has elemental properties, it’s a raw, unrefined energy that can be used without the need for a medium because of its purity."

"It’s often referred to as a ’gift from the gods,’ as it’s the same energy that deities harness in their early stages before it transforms into authority—or more commonly known as divine power—due to the devotion they gain from their followers."

Kisha’s head throbbed with all the new information she was absorbing.