'Then there are the Alchemy Engravings. The materials for those are also a significant expense.'
After running the numbers, Pei Ze found that the deficit in his merit points was still huge.
'A Wizard's power is mostly built upon a mountain of resources. That saying really is true.'
This was even more true in Pei Ze's case.
Ultimately, the reason he possessed the incredible power to fight above his tier was also due to his consumption of massive resources.
The Eye of Omniscience had merely provided him with the initial capital to acquire those resources.
With power, he could obtain resources. This allowed him to grow stronger faster and acquire even more resources, creating a virtuous cycle.
This became even more apparent after he entered the Plane Battlefield, where it was catalyzed by the fierce and brutal competition.
Pei Ze's strength had only begun to advance by leaps and bounds after arriving here.
