His comprehension of the path of lightning had grown, and it had grown tremendously. Now he could see relationships within his Qi that had previously been completely invisible, perceive how the energy accumulated, how his intent influenced its movement, and how the nature of lightning could be transmitted through Qi. He had learned things that he had not even known existed before.
'I won't be able to comprehend the aura of lightning yet.' Kyrian realized this immediately. He was very close, extremely close, but there was still a barrier.
'I'm extremely close.'
A nearly imperceptible smile appeared on his face. That test had been an extraordinary opportunity. The device had not only tested his comprehension, it had created the perfect environment for his mind to isolate itself from everything and focus completely on his own path. Perhaps, without that seal, it would have taken him months or even years to reach the same point.
