Bab 746: Chapter 287 Blackrock Curse Vault_1

Annan finally understood from where Jacob "the Opener" got his revered title—

Generally speaking, the status and strength of a ritualist are determined by the depth of their mastery over mystical knowledge.

Because involvement with "historical" level or above mystical knowledge almost always results in powerful effects.

For example, revealing someone's hidden secrets out of thin air, darkening the sky as if night has fallen, inciting a war in a region fraught with disputes... and Annan's acquired heterogenous ability "Winter's Breath" through a ritual, is also "historical" level mystical knowledge.

The secrets of the "Otherworld" can simply destroy a mortal's sanity by speaking of them; they can be used to construct nightmares and invade others' dreams.

And the secret of Genesis weighs even heavier. Merely speaking it out loud is powerful enough to erase those fallen into demons. If fully utilized in a ritual, it might be possible to confront a Truth Rank opponent head-on.