Chapter 21

"Soul Resonance" currently has only one ability: "Mimicry."

Although the shadow that can be separated from the body can be considered a kind of "doppelgänger" ability, the "lethality" it can currently exert is indeed lacking.

The only noteworthy aspect is the range of the shadow's activity.

Leaving aside the "strength," the range of free movement can easily cover the entire temple.

If the ultimate limit of the range is converted into a numerical value, it would be a circle with a diameter of about 100 meters.

This is just the effect at the initial stage; as the "development" level increases, this value will definitely improve significantly.

In terms of control precision, it is not entirely smooth, but there is no noticeable sense of obstruction.

If it weren't for the already determined "trait-type" attribute—

Mo You would likely think he was a "projection-type" ability user.

However, this is also the advantage of the "trait-type" ability. While exerting the ability's effect, it is not constrained by the "psychic power system."

For example, enhancement-type ability users find it difficult to cultivate and exert manipulation-type abilities, materialization-type ability users are naturally not good at making "aura" leave the body, and manipulation-type ability users find it hard to change the nature of "aura."

This is the psychic power system, which is like—

Everyone has things they are good at and things they are not good at.

Focusing on what one is good at, achieving twice the result with half the effort goes without saying.

On the contrary.

Deliberately choosing what one is not good at will waste "memory capacity" bit by bit.

But the "trait-type" ability does not need to face this problem.

Depending on the type of ability that arises, it is not impossible to possess the advantages of other psychic attributes.

Take "Soul Resonance" as an example.

The ability to mimic the shadow into a physical form combines the characteristics of "materialization-type" and "transformation-type" abilities.

The shadow can have an activity range of 100 meters in diameter from the moment it is born, which is a characteristic of "projection-type" abilities.

Controlling the shadow without a noticeable sense of obstruction and easily completing given commands are characteristics of "manipulation-type" abilities.

A single "mimicry" ability encompasses the features of four psychic attributes.

But the problem is—

To highlight these ability effects, the "trait-type" ability usually requires setting various stringent constraints.

Mo You is now considering expanding the upper limit of "Soul Resonance," such as giving the shadow of "Soul Resonance" the ability of "shared vision," which would more effectively leverage the advantage of the shadow's activity range.

The choice before him is to set constraints.

"Constraints and vows..."

Mo You gazed at the shadow and murmured to himself, "Establishing rules and making a vow to adhere to them, the more difficult the rules, the stronger the ability effect will be. This can be understood as a principle similar to 'equivalent exchange.'"

"I want 'Soul Resonance' to gain the ability of 'shared vision,' so..."

"Since it is 'shared,' it should also include the 'pain' the shadow endures, as well as the 'actual damage' inflicted on the shadow."

"Right... This is a natural phenomenon, reasonable and beyond doubt."

Mo You raised his finger.

The shadow immediately mimicked into a shadow person of the same size as him under the light.

Mo You looked at the shadow person in front of him and said softly, "Let's give it a try. Grant me the ability of 'shared vision,' and what level of constraint should I adhere to?"

As he spoke, Mo You raised his palm and gently placed it on the shadow person's head.

"First... let's start with 'pain.'"

A gentle psychic glow overflowed from Mo You's palm, flowing like a stream over the shadow person.

Following his heart's desire, he manipulated, transformed, and utilized the released "aura."

This is "development," the foundation of cultivating psychic abilities.

Mo You followed his heart's desire and imposed constraints on the shadow person with "aura."

"It should be enough."

A moment later, Mo You withdrew his hand and then swung it back at the shadow person.

Slap!

The back of his hand struck the shadow person's face, making a slight sound.

At the same time.

The pain of being slapped was indeed transmitted to Mo You.

"Hah, interesting, really interesting."

Mo You lightly touched his cheek, which still had a lingering pain, finding this experience particularly intriguing.

When the shadow is attacked, the main body needs to receive the pain.

This is the constraint of "shared pain."

If the pain tolerance is not strong enough, a sudden burst of pain from a fierce attack on the shadow could cause Mo You to lose consciousness due to the body's protective mechanism.

It should be noted—

The separated shadow is inherently inferior to the main body in terms of attack and defense.

The pain endured when attacked should be higher than that of the main body.

In other words, the constraint of "shared pain" can pose significant risks to Mo You in combat.

However, after experiencing the effect of "shared pain," the first thing Mo You thought of was not the risk in intense combat, but—

Utilization value!

"I won't have to worry about 'pain tolerance training' anymore."

Mo You smiled at the shadow person standing in front of him.

He did not have a masochistic tendency, but he recognized the role of "pain tolerance" in combat.

For example, a manipulation-type psychic ability user needs to concentrate to maintain and maximize the ability's effect.

If this manipulation-type ability user lacks pain tolerance, they might lose the ability to counterattack due to the sudden intense pain from an attack, causing the ability to dissipate.

To put it in a vivid and appropriate analogy.

A man can make his ability hard, thick, and strong when in a stable state, but if the part that makes the ability hard, thick, and strong is hit hard...

This is the importance of "pain tolerance" in combat.

The constraint of the shadow person "sharing pain" allows him to improve pain tolerance without getting injured.

An excellent psychic ability user, while enjoying the enhanced ability effects brought by the "vow," will also try to minimize the consequences and risks of the "constraint," and even use the "constraint" to create benefits.

Mo You's current mindset clearly aligns with the qualities of an excellent psychic ability user.

After setting the "constraint," the next step is to verify the results brought by the "vow."

Mo You turned around, closed his eyes, and activated the "shared vision" ability.

In an instant—

The shadow person's perspective replaced the darkness in front of him.

Mo You saw his own back.

This is the effect of "constraints and vows." As long as the conditions are met, the ability's effect can be enhanced and transformed in the short term.

"Very smooth."

Mo You opened his eyes and smiled.

To celebrate the further enhancement of "Soul Resonance," Mo You punched the shadow person.

The pain from the punch was immediately fed back to Mo You.

Mo You's smile grew wider.

This constraint... is truly amazing!