Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

Chapter 683 Rapid Advancement

Failing three times in a short period of time would be a huge blow to most people.

However, Noah did not feel that much frustration.

On the one hand, Noah himself never considered himself a full-time fighter. He had never studied combat, but he had learned a lot from being beaten in his original living environment, and his ability to withstand setbacks was also stronger.

On the other hand, the opponents in these three encounters were different in their fighting styles, and Noah had already realized that the training system seemed to be intentionally exposing him to different fighting styles.

His current interest has been drawn to the kind of opponents he might encounter next.

As for failure, it's part of the training for war wizards. What does it matter if they fail a few times at first? If they could succeed easily, then Noah would be worried.

The current situation is just right.

Noah's frustration at the defeat was nothing compared to his curiosity about his next opponent.

Moreover, there is a replay function after each failure, which allows you to see the entire battle process in more detail and adjust your fighting style and habits.

Noah reviewed the debriefing, thought about it carefully, and discovered a problem.

Although there are nine skill slots, which sounds like a lot, in actual combat, facing different opponents, nine combat slots are far from enough.

Noah swiftly stepped out of the railing.

The instinct to cast spells that I used to have vanished at this moment.

Noah looked at the contents of the potion assistance system, selected knowledge infusion, and then chose Swift Steps as the infusion target.

All the relevant magical principles and techniques flowed into Noah's mind.

Noah recalled what had happened, then made two hand gestures. The next moment, an invisible wind surrounded him, and his body became light.

"It worked! My idea was right."

Noah was invigorated.

He had been wondering before, since the potion-assisted system could help with post-mortem analysis, could the original knowledge transfer ability also be used?
After trying it, I found that it really worked.

Not only can you do it, but because you've already tried casting magic in the skill bar, the standard flow of magic will instinctively operate in your body. Even if you cancel the magic from the skill bar, some of the instincts will still remain. After receiving the knowledge, you can directly master low-level magic like Swift Steps.

While it's impossible to cast spells instantly, at least it won't take up a skill bar, and the spells themselves aren't too difficult. With more practice, you should be able to reach the level of instant casting.

"This is the correct way to use the skill bar. When practicing, fill it with the spells you want to learn, feel the flow of magic and your body's preparation when casting spells. In battle, you can store spells that you haven't mastered or that are difficult to cast in the skill bar."

Noah had completely figured out how to use the skill bar, and his eyes were shining as he looked at it with some excitement.

If you only use these nine skill slots to deal with a battle, the magic you can use in the battle will be very limited. But what if you could skillfully use nine additional magic spells that you don't know, in addition to the combat magic you already know?
The effect would be completely different.

What I need to do now is to use knowledge to learn magic that suits me as much as possible.

As for what style suits you best...

Noah smiled, his gaze falling on the replay function.

You can try different styles based on the opponents' styles shown in training. You'll eventually find a style that suits you. If that's the case, you'll need to change your goal. It would be best to defeat your opponent. Even if you can't defeat them, it's still a good opportunity to identify and address the weaknesses in your fighting style.

It’s not a loss no matter what.

Noah was overwhelmed with emotion.

With the correct use of the skill bar as a weapon and the opponents in the training system as targets, Noah is now eager to try out every one of his ingenious ideas.

This time, Noah didn't rush into training. Instead, he first learned a few low-level spells that he used most often through the skill bar.

They learned skills such as moving silently and swiftly, and on top of that, they further learned to conceal their magic and hide their presence.

I originally thought that spells could only be equipped in the skill bar, so Noah chose to mix and match low-level, mid-level and high-level spells to deal with different situations.

If you can learn and master these skills yourself now, then you won't need these things.

Noah's goal was very clear: to learn the first fast-paced fighting style.

This method left the deepest impression on me, and it was also the method I tried three times. My understanding of timing was also deeper, so naturally I started with the method I was more familiar with.

For low- and mid-level spells, Noah chose Fireball, Lightning Bolt, Swift Steps, Arcane Vision, Human Mind Control, Scorching Ray, Shield, Magic Missile, and Vulnerability Curse.

Most of the eight spells are mid-level, with only a few being low-level.

Arcane Vision is considered an advanced spell of Magic Perception, with higher levels resulting in enhanced observation effects and duration.

Normally, wizards learn step by step and through inheritance. It is unprecedented for young players to build a magic system based entirely on practicality and combat.

It's quite rare to find someone who has mastered more mid-level spells than low-level spells.

However, Noah didn't pay attention to these things. Instead, he focused on the situation of the previous three battles and determined that he needed to use his current magic combination to at least cover the previous three battles and have a skill combination that could win.

So Noah picked and chose from the skill library and created nine new skills.

[Mind Probe] [Spell Reversal] [Exorcism] [Maze Spell] [Quick Response] [True Knowledge] [Killing Curse] [Psychic Scream] [Higher Spell Barrier]

These nine spells are all high-level spells. Even with a skill bar, they require the use of hand gestures or chanting to guide external free magic power; otherwise, any one of them could drain the user's energy.

It's highly unlikely that all of them can be used; in battle, you can only choose which ones to use based on the situation.

After clarifying his battle intentions, Noah began training once again.

However, this time, during the countdown, he had already covered himself with a high-level magical barrier. He realized that the reason his opponents were able to cast combat spells so quickly upon entering was not because they had mastered instant casting, but because they had prepared their magic in advance and released the prepared spells directly at the start.

Even the protective barriers on their bodies were maintained continuously.

This is a good habit; it can help prevent sneak attacks in peacetime and save a battle round in direct combat.

Noah used the same method this time as well. In addition, he added a quick reaction to help him process the collected information quickly for better judgment.

After the countdown ended, he reappeared in the rainforest.

He made two hand gestures and swiftly released the Mind Probe from his skill bar. The Mind Probe is a high-level spell that combines multiple functions such as reconnaissance, recording, and intrusion. Essentially, it can probe the offensive intentions of nearby opponents and also record magical auras.

The effects of the mind probe magic spread outwards from Noah's body, while Noah touched his eyes with his hand, adding arcane vision.

In the distance, behind layers of trees, intense flames were gathering and surging inward.

This is a clear example of the supermagic aggregation effect. During the knowledge indoctrination, Arcane Vision mentioned different characteristics of magical auras.

Clearly, this opponent should be a wizard who is good at area-of-effect spells, and the opening spell should be an area-of-effect blazing fire or meteor shower.

Noah barely hesitated. Using his mind probe to locate the target, he immediately chose to use Spell Reversal from his skill bar. With the help of the mind probe and Arcane Vision spells, the cost of Spell Reversal was greatly reduced.

A precise spell reversal directly disrupted the opponent's magical structure, causing the accumulated fiery aura and magical power to collide and go berserk.

The opposing wizard's attention shifted from constructing the spell to preventing it from going out of control. There was no other way; if it really went out of control, it would be like taking the brunt of a fire spell, which would be too much of a loss.

Noah, through his arcane vision, saw the magical aura around his opponent twisting and deforming, contracting and expanding like a balloon, almost bursting several times, but being controlled by his opponent. The original magic was reshaped and replaced by a lower-level fire storm that swept in.

“It’s very strong.”

To be able to skip the needle under such circumstances without suffering any magical backlash is a remarkable ability.

Although Noah disrupted the opponent's spellcasting with a spell reversal, he also revealed his exact location.

The blazing flames ignited the trees blocking the way, and the raging fire instantly engulfed the trees, grass, and vines, turning them into ashes and dissipating them, scattering orange-red sparks in the air.

Noah watched the rapidly approaching flames and quickly made a decision in his mind: he could continue forward.

Everything around them was burned to ashes, revealing Noah's figure rushing forward.

The opponent calmly retreated, and at the same time, lightly tapped his right hand, causing five or six fireballs to float in the air.

I want a kite.

Noah's imagined firepower suppression has now been realized by his opponent. The opponent's casting speed is extremely fast, clearly indicating that he is a wizard specializing in fire, and he has most likely also learned spell speed casting. Moreover, it seems that because of the spell reversal just now, the opponent did not choose high-level spells this time, but used multiple mid-level spells. If he wanted to counterattack, the benefit would not be high.

However, the opponent might not expect that Noah also has a skill slot.

Noah saw that the opponent had entered his spell range, and immediately unleashed a psychic shriek.

The Mind Scream targets the mind directly, and ordinary barriers are ineffective.

The wizard on the other side was severely injured. The fireball that had been gathered dissipated, and the shield around him could no longer be maintained stably, appearing and disappearing intermittently.

Noah seized the opportunity, instantly casting a lightning bolt spell that slammed into the opponent's barrier, shattering it instantly.

The next moment, Noah cast a deadly curse with his right hand.

Low barrier to entry, high effectiveness.

It directly ignores most magic resistance and strips away life force. If you were in the outside world, you would need to think carefully before using this spell. However, in training or in a world war, there are no concerns about using this spell.

The emerald light entered the opponent's body.

Noah did not stop, but moved his body and released the mind probe again to confirm that there was nothing wrong with the surroundings.

He didn't stop until he heard the system notification.

We really won.

To Noah at that moment, the green light of the Killing Curse was the most beautiful color, without exception.

Having just finished a fierce battle, Noah's body was trembling with excitement. He stood up, closed his eyes, and savored the feeling from just now. In those short twenty-odd seconds, the various choices he made, and the sense of control he had over the slightest bit when breaking the opponent's magic, all fascinated Noah.

No wonder, no wonder so many people love to fight.

So, he too longed for such power... After a long while, Noah finally opened his eyes.

He felt a sense of exhilaration, as if something was accumulating within him and surging through his mind, but when he tried to pinpoint that feeling, nothing came of it.

After waiting a moment and failing to find anything through meditation, Noah looked at the interface.

Operation successful.

[Effective Actions: 6, Combat Duration: 24s, Combat Ability: 71, Combat Awareness: 60, Key Decisions: 1.]

Current score: 68, Target score: 100

what?
Noah was taken aback.

How can you only get 68 points?
He had dominated the entire battle and hadn't been injured. How could a victory like that only earn him 68 points? Noah felt that it was a perfect battle, without any flaws whatsoever.

He felt that the scoring criteria were a bit too harsh.

Just as he was thinking this, Noah suddenly felt a surge of magic flowing into his body, and the inspiration that had been drifting in his mind was instantly seized.

Noah's core magical structure changed, and his spirit was strengthened as a result.

Advanced?
Noah realized that he had jumped directly from the lower level to the middle level.

It's a reward for successful combat, which can enhance one's perception and comprehension, helping one to understand. Originally, one was just one step away from success, but now the reward has made up for it.

Noah carefully sorted through the waves of insights that welled up in his heart, and he understood the key to his advancement.

It's a rapid response.

Before entering, in addition to the barrier, I also applied a rapid reaction to myself.

In the ensuing battle, the effect of quick reflexes triggered Noah's innate talent. Noah, who already had the ability to control the flow of time, relied on his quick reflexes to achieve an effect similar to bullet time, creating a special area of ​​magic around him.

In subsequent battles, Noah's judgments were able to get ahead of his opponents several times, which was due to Noah's own talent taking effect, and it had already begun to form a pattern.

(End of this chapter)