128 128. Madness

"Imagine the inscription as a line of text. You understand its meaning because it's written in a language that you can read. However, simple words can't express the language of the "Breath", that's why cultivators use inscriptions instead of words. The same goes for the ink used in the writing: normal ink can't contain the true meaning behind the words of the "Breath". So, what would the ink for the inscriptions be made of?"

Ivor drank a mouthful of wine, waiting for Noah to answer.

"Only the "Breath" can be used to write its language."

Ivor nodded.

"That's right. Nevertheless, in the Elemental forging, it's the will of the cultivator that dictates the effect of the inscription. There is no need for translation or understanding, the cultivator sets the meaning behind his writing."

Noah sat on the floor in front of Ivor and fell deep in thought.