Checker Ward, a former Intis noble, and the Sanguine maiden, Louise Sears, knew even more. The Numinous Episcopate controlled the Death Pathway, also known as the Corpse Collector Pathway, and possessed many High-Sequence Beyonder powerhouses, making them enemies of the various Orthodox Churches.
Aaron pondered for a moment, then smiled at Sid Watson, who was seated on the stone chair below.
"Judging by your attire and your Dutanese accent, you must be from the West Balam region of the Southern Continent, and a native noble of some standing. Am I right?"
Sid stiffened, a hint of fear in his heart, "Yes, Your Grace."
The other three on the stone chairs looked at each other, their appearances obscured by the dark golden mist. They couldn't help but mutter to themselves, "This Your Grace is truly observant."
"Since that is the case, the Numinous Episcopate likely recruited you to assimilate local native nobles and provide assistance for their activities in West Balam."
"Even if you join, you will only be an peripheral member, so there's no need to worry about those bloody rituals. Even if you are corrupted, as long as you come to Our Lord's Divine Kingdom, all corruption will be cleansed."
"The Beyonder Pathway controlled by the Numinous Episcopate is the Death Pathway, and the Sequence 9 potion is called Corpse Collector. The Church of Evernight also controls part of the Death Pathway."
"You can secretly advance with my help, concealing your true Sequence, as long as you don't encounter high-ranking members of the Numinous Episcopate before becoming a demigod."
At the same time, Aaron muttered to himself, "The Numinous Episcopate will be split in a few years, so you won't have to worry about it then."
After Sid, heavy-hearted, expressed his thanks, Aaron looked at the remaining three and asked with a smile, "Is there anything you need help with?"
Faus Ellen immediately steeled his resolve and spoke:
"Respected Your Grace, I come from an island in the Berserk Sea. As a half-blood, I am ostracized. I wish to become a Beyonder, and I hope Your Grace can grant my wish."
Aaron looked at him, "You might not be aware, but most of the Elves in the Second Epoch mastered the Sailor Pathway, being favored by the sea."
"Given your half-blood status and the geographical characteristics of the Berserk Sea, the most suitable Pathway for you is the Sailor Pathway, and the Sequence 9 is called Sailor."
"At low Sequences, to become a Beyonder, you must first obtain the potion formula, then search for the main and supplementary ingredients according to the formula. After brewing the potion and drinking it, if you don't lose control, you can become a Beyonder."
Loss of control? Aside from Louise Sears and Checker Ward, who had some understanding, Ferran Eddas and Sid Watson both looked confused, but just from the name, they knew it wasn't a good outcome.
Aaron glanced at the four people below, noticing the confusion on their faces.
"Every potion contains some subtle mental influence. When we consume a potion, we gain abilities that originally belonged to extraordinary species, which is an unnatural evolution, and we will more or less be affected by the residual mental influence."
"Successfully resisting this influence will prevent abnormal situations. If you are affected by this influence, at best your mind will be abnormal, and at worst you will lose control and die."
"Even Beyonders of the Seven Orthodox Churches must wait three years after consuming the previous potion and pass corresponding examinations before they can advance. This is to eliminate those subtle mental influences, preventing the accumulation of madness and the accumulation of loss of control."
Checker Ward couldn't help but speak, "Three years? Is there no other way?" The other members, including Louise Sears of the Sanguine, looked at him with anticipation in their eyes.
Aaron curved his lips, letting them experience the power of a secret organization.
"Of course there is. We call it the acting method."
"You must remember, the key to potions is not mastery, it's digestion!"
"It's not excavation, it's acting!"
"And the name of the potion is not just a core symbol, it's also a specific imagery, and even more, it's the 'key' to digestion!"
Louise's body trembled, stiffening in place, like an ordinary person hearing a loud and sudden clap of thunder.
Long-lived species have their pros and cons. The advancement of the Sanguine is very difficult, basically relying on the bestowal of elders, which in turn means the Death of another Sanguine.
Therefore, for a normal Sanguine to advance, it can take anywhere from four or five years to over a hundred years, and the higher the Sequence, the longer the waiting time for an advancement opportunity.
Perhaps this is why the Sanguine's internal texts did not record the acting method, because every Sanguine is unconsciously acting, believing in the Moon, and the time advantage brought by the acting method has no meaning for the Sanguine waiting in line for advancement opportunities.
Louise comforted herself, happy and excited to have gained secret knowledge, yet also worried about her future advancement.
Fallen glanced at Louise, who clearly understood the meaning, then at Checker, who was thoughtful and excited, and exchanged glances with the bewildered Sid.
He scratched his blue hair, a hint of embarrassment in his hoarse voice.
"I apologize, esteemed Mr. Your Grace. Could you explain in more detail?"
Aaron looked at Fallen with some surprise. He had originally expected Checker, who was asking about a fast advancement method, to ask this question, but it turned out to be Fallen.
Hmm… He's quite courageous to risk asking in such an unknown situation. The Sailor Pathway truly suits him, and I can focus on cultivating him in the future.
Aaron nodded with satisfaction and replied:
"Of course."
"Firstly, 'acting' according to the potion's name can change the state of the body, mind, and spirit, making them gradually align with the stubborn spirit remaining in the potion's core, thereby creating resonance, assimilating little by little, absorbing little by little."
"Secondly, the stubborn spirit remaining in the potion's core is like a well-defended castle. To invade it, break through it, and dismantle it, you must find a loophole, find a key. The name of the potion reveals the corresponding clues, and thus, through acting, you can harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, disguise yourself as an 'insider,' fool the 'guards,' enter boldly, and eliminate and assimilate those stubborn spirits."
Fallen, who had a sudden realization, quickly expressed his gratitude.
Aaron looked at him, "Returning to your initial question, by mastering the acting method and truly understanding the meaning of acting, you can largely avoid losing control and accelerate your advancement."
"Even if you haven't become a Beyonder yet, you can still pre-act according to the Sequence you wish to become, based on its Sequence 9 potion name."
"This will greatly reduce your risk of losing control, and upon successful advancement, you will find that a portion of the current stage's potion digestion has already been completed."
"Thank you, Your Grace." Fallen, his face beaming with joy, quickly thanked him, while secretly sighing to himself, "What an approachable and knowledgeable gentleman, no wonder he can be a Blessed of the great Lord of Order."