After a slight delay, the Aion team has posted the latest "Ask Kinslon" that delves more into the upcoming 1.9 update. In the latest Q&A session, Chris "Kinslon" Hager fielded a number of questions about 1.9 features such as the new Energy of Salvation, which will allow players that level at a more casual pace to speed up the process a bit. However, it's important to note that this will only affect leveling and experience and not Abyss Points.

Energy of Salvation is for players who are leveling more slowly than other players of the same level. You can gain Energy of Salvation starting at level 15. It is intended for casual players, or players that really enjoy exploring and pursuing interests in game that don’t drive directly toward leveling as fast as possible. It’s also meant for people who get distracted by shiny things instead of leveling—of which I am always guilty of.

Kinslon also touched on Energy Repose and "Crit Spell" stat, explaining that it is geared towards enhancing offensive spells, so healing spells won't benefit from the stat.