Life Before Becoming an Omniverse Entity-Chapter 38: Isn’t dangerous

"Wow," he said and thought in his mind, ’Of course, it’s Grandmother Belinda. She is amazing. I should ask her to teach me to use the space element,’ he thought excitedly.

"Anyway, since there aren’t any more questions you have, let’s start the training," Gracen said.

Renan nodded eagerly, excited and ready to start his training.

"Today, I will train you on how to control your mana and how to form a circle around your heart."

Gracen stepped onto the arena and said, "Follow me," instructing Renan to follow him onto the arena.

Renan replied, "Okay," and followed behind Gracen.

Gracen walked to the middle of the arena with Renan following closely behind, then turned to face Renan and spoke, "Sit down in the lotus position," and Renan did as instructed.

"Now, as I mentioned earlier, we are starting with mana control. As a dragon, you should already be able to feel the mana around you, right?" Gracen asked.

"Yes, I can feel the mana around me," Renan said with a serious face, fully focused on Gracen.

"Good," Gracen nodded with a smile. "Now, you need to control that mana. There are different levels of control over mana, and unlike dragon elements and its control, which are determined at birth, mana control can improve through training."

He continued, "The levels of mana control are the same as elemental rankings but judged differently.

One has normal-level control if they can manipulate only the mana within their body. Mid-level control is achieved when they can control the surrounding mana or the mana outside their body. High-level control allows one to use mana to hold or move objects, like telekinesis. Perfect-level control means they can strengthen their body down to every part and even enhance specific areas at will."

Before Gracen could continue, Renan raised his hand, catching Gracen’s attention.

"What is it, Renan?"

"I have a question," Renan said, his hand still in midair.

"Go ahead," Gracen responded.

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Renan lowered his hand and asked, "Why is using mana for telekinesis considered high-level while strengthening the body with mana is classified as perfect-level control?"

"Because the mana used for telekinesis exists outside the body. If you fail to control it, the mana simply dissipates into the air. However, when strengthening your body, the mana remains inside. If you lose control, the mana has nowhere to go and will start rampaging inside your body. If that unstable mana reaches your heart or other vital organs, then you are done," Gracen explained.

’Wow, that’s scary. No wonder strengthening the body is considered perfect control—it has to be completely mastered before being used casually,’ Renan thought.

"Anyway, to form a circle around your heart, you need at least mid-level mana control," Gracen said as he looked at Renan, who now had a serious face.

Renan nodded.

"So, let’s start. First, we will get your mana control to mid-level. After that, you will form your first circle," Gracen said.

Renan nodded again and asked, "But how am I supposed to control it?" He looked confused.

"Well, that’s why I’m here," Gracen said and continued, "Close your eyes and try to feel the mana inside you. When you sense it, try to imagine moving it slowly from one place to another—only by an inch. Don’t move it more than that. After that, open your eyes, okay?" Gracen instructed, and Renan nodded his head before closing his eyes.

But before he could start focusing on the mana, a sudden question popped into his mind, making him worried and unable to concentrate. Unable to ignore it, he opened his eyes and asked, "Father."

Gracen, who was about to sit down in front of Renan, suddenly heard his voice. Looking at him, he asked, "What happened, Renan? Is there something wrong?"

Renan shook his head. "There is nothing wrong, Father. I just wanted to ask you a question before I begin."

"Ohh, I see. Then what is it that you wanted to ask?" Gracen said calmly.

"Father, didn’t you just say controlling mana inside the body is dangerous? One could even die if they are not careful with it, and they need perfect control to use it safely. I’ve never used mana before, so isn’t this dangerous?" Renan asked.

"Hmm," Gracen nodded his head. "Indeed, Renan, you are right, but this is different."

"How, Father?"

"Well, you see, Renan, mana is a mysterious thing. Even dragons have not fully explored its potential yet. However, what they have discovered is that mana exists in two states: a dormant state and an active state. The dormant state is when mana circulates within your body without doing anything. You can move it around, but only internally. However, when you use mana for something—like powering elements, enhancing yourself, or other applications—it enters an active state, which is far more dangerous.

"For example, mana in a dormant state is like a knife with its sheath on. If you make a mistake, you will only feel some pain, but it won’t be life-threatening. However, mana in an active state is like a knife without its sheath, and this knife is so sharp it can cut through rock with the slightest movement. If you lose control, unlike a normal knife that would simply fall and stop moving, this one will go wild until it finds a way to escape—and in the process, it could kill you.

"So, you don’t need to worry. What you are doing now is mostly working with mana in its dormant state. Even if you make a mistake, at most, you’ll feel a bit of pain, and then it will stop. So, don’t worry and just do it," Gracen explained thoroughly, reassuring Renan.

Renan, now relaxed after hearing the explanation, nodded his head and closed his eyes, fully focusing on his inner self.

Gracen, watching him, smiled. ’I guess he was worried. Anyway, I wonder how long it will take him to control the mana inside him. It took Namari ten to fifteen minutes to gain control, but I wonder how long it will take him,’ Gracen thought as he carefully observed Renan.

Renan, fully immersed in his inner world, finally sensed the mana inside him. However, along with it, he also felt something else. He chose to ignore it for now and thought, ’I should ask Father about this later, but for now, I should do what he told me to do.’

Focusing back, he imagined moving the mana, and on his first attempt, he succeeded. ’Success!’ he thought excitedly. ’Now, I should stop controlling it and let it flow as before. Father told me to move it just a little, and I did that.’

With that, he stopped controlling the mana, let it return to its natural state, and opened his eyes.

Seeing Renan open his eyes after just ten seconds, Gracen thought, ’Does he have another question again?’ Assuming so, he asked Renan.

Renan shook his head and replied, "No, Father, I don’t have anything to ask."

"Then why did you open your eyes?" Gracen asked, feeling confused.

"I was able to control the mana, so that’s why I opened my eyes," Renan said.

But as soon as he spoke, Gracen’s eyes widened in shock.

"Whaattt!?"