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

Chapter 686 Specialty Fragments
In this situation, there is no game to play.

An extremely long casting range is tantamount to declaring a refusal to engage in a game.

If one cannot get close enough to the opponent to quickly end the battle, then as the opponent gradually begins to control the situation through magic, the distance between them will once again return to the same starting line.

Is it feasible to continuously put pressure on the other party and deplete their magic power?
Noah glanced at the enemy in the distance.

No.

The opponent's magic was not instantaneous.

All spells were performed using fairly complete hand gestures and incantations, with materials distributed among the casters, minimizing the consumption of magical energy. Trying to deplete the opponent's magic power would involve far too many variables.

Noah thought to himself: Damn it.

I never imagined that the skill combination I thought was almost perfect and could handle all situations would still have flaws.

Seeing that the opponent's shell was getting thicker and thicker, deliberately guarding against his sudden and forceful attack, while at the same time choosing to use various spells in combination, constantly keeping him trapped in a vortex of magic.

Moreover, it is obvious that the opponent has more and more time and is using higher and higher-level magic. Whether I want to break through the defense or break free, the time it takes will increase, and I will also be affected by the magic to some extent.

Individual injuries aren't a big problem, but the cumulative effects of these injuries have caused my form to decline steadily, making it difficult to achieve victory.

After several attempts, Noah was slowly consumed and killed like a frog in boiling water.

There was hardly any chance from beginning to end.

Back in the training interface, a crisp notification sound rang out.

[Operation failed.]

Noah glanced at the system notification and his score, but didn't pay much attention to it. Instead, he opened the replay and rethought the battle.

Everything stems from the distance at the very beginning of the battle.

When Noah's magic combination faces wizards who rely on control or late-game attrition, their main combat tactic is to launch a strong offensive.

By using instant-cast magic and reacting faster, you can forcefully intervene in the opponent's spellcasting, thereby creating suppression and opening loopholes in their defenses. You can then exploit these loopholes to create an opening and suppress them from beginning to end.

However, this battle exposed a crucial problem—distance.

The opponent also has skill slots, but they don't consistently use the instant-cast spells from those slots.

Throughout the entire process, the opponent's only truly instant-cast spell was at the very beginning, when they were trying to gain the upper hand.

To be more precise, it refers to the initial flash spell.

The instantaneous Blink spell created a significant distance behind the caster, much greater than a normal Blink spell, indicating that the opponent had likely enhanced this spell.

During the replay, Noah could clearly see that after the opponent used Blink, his control magic exceeded its maximum casting range, Magic Reversal failed to take effect, and Mind Probe suffered a significant reduction in spell power, which was easily blocked by the opponent's instantaneous Mental Protection.

The opponent's instantaneous Fire Resistance Ring and Frost Trap were deliberately designed to create obstacles, buy time, and test Noah's advance tactics.

Noah drags the progress bar of the review.

After the opponent finished casting Blink, I paused and measured the distance between us.

It was right at the edge of the magic's increased casting range.

I can't threaten him, but all of his magic can be used to its fullest potential.

Clearly, the opponent has mastered the supermagic feat of magical reinforcement to the extreme, and all their tactical systems and methods are centered around this supermagic feat.

In addition, Noah discovered a small detail.

The opponent also used the "Heating" spell, which lasts for an extremely long time and restores mana.

In other words, although the opponent initially seized the initiative and cast a lot of spells, consuming a large amount of mana, their mana remained at a safe level as they continued to regenerate mana through chanting, hand gestures, and the warmth of the air.

In the later stages, the magic power even approached the maximum value.

At that time, judging from the situation, I seemed to be at a slight disadvantage. As long as I could seize the opportunity to break through to the opponent, I would have a chance to win.

But in reality, even if you rush in, it won't work, as the opponent can quickly create distance with an instant-cast Blink.

"It seems that I still need to adjust my magic skill combination."

"Swift footsteps and shadow advances are still necessary, but in addition, we need to add some displacement methods to prevent the opponent from blocking one of our paths and leaving us with no other means to close the distance."

Moreover, the displacement technique allows for both offense and defense.

Moreover, in this battle, didn't the opponent use movement techniques and distance control to carry out the kiting tactic to the extreme and maximize the pulling effect?

Noah rummaged through his skill list and soon found a very suitable spell.

Such magic exists?

This magical principle, this fighting style... seems to suit me perfectly?
After reading the description, Noah immediately chose to receive in-depth knowledge, absorbing all the content of his magic, as well as related techniques and subsequent development.

"As expected, this spell suits me better. Strange, I remember I've already memorized most of the spells in the skill library, so why don't I remember this one? Is it because my rank has increased and I've unlocked more spells?"

Regardless, with this magic, his combat abilities underwent a qualitative leap.

After readjusting the magic combinations, Noah rejoined the game.

Once inside, I saw the familiar Blink spell used to create distance.

Noah raised an eyebrow, his face showing excitement.

Did I get this opponent randomly again, or is it that on Hard difficulty, the opponent is fixed and no longer changes randomly?
Regardless, the opportunity for revenge has arrived.

You've already created your own targeted magic set; what can you do about it?
Without hesitation, Noah used Blink to close the distance, and at the same time used Shadow Strike to force his way forward a bit more.

This distance is the extra distance created to catch up with the opponent's specially enhanced Blink spell.

The other party naturally noticed this as well. With a press of both hands, a blazing halo flashed not far in front of Noah. The white circle spread outwards, and the sudden shadow shrank rapidly as if it were being burned the moment it touched the halo.

Holy Nova.

It comes with a marking and stealth-breaking effect, but most importantly, it suppresses shadow spells, especially when facing shadow dashes, essentially creating an insurmountable barrier.

Noah leaped out of the shadows, used another teleportation spell, spun inwards, disappeared from the spot, and reappeared from an even closer distance the next moment.

The opponent clearly did not expect Noah to use "Flash" twice in a short period of time.

Teleportation requires mana, and instant teleportation requires even more; two instant teleportations can almost drain the mana of a mid-level wizard.

The opponent did not let this opportunity pass. His gestures and chanting suddenly changed, skillfully transforming the previous incantation into another spell.

Suddenly, orange-red marks appeared on the ground beneath Noah.

In less than a second, surging magma erupted from the ground like a volcanic eruption. The thick magma formed a wave of fire with light and dark colors, and the ground around it was also crushed and shot into the sky by the impact.

The pillar of fire covered a vast area. The gushing sparks and debris ignited the surrounding trees, creating a sea of ​​fire. In the areas scorched by the flames, even small eruptions of lava formed due to the activity of the elements.

For a moment, all that could be seen was a scene of gushing lava.

Clearly, this is the effect of the spell's ultimate power.

The opponent continued to retreat, adding another layer of protection to himself before preparing to set up a new trap spell.

His gaze was fixed on the surging lava, ready to harvest it directly.

He believed that under such magic, even if Noah did not die, he would have suffered severe damage. Two teleport spells in a short period of time, against an opponent who was only a mid-level wizard, meant that Noah had lost his ability to move for a short time, and with his magic power depleted, it would be difficult for him to organize an effective defense.

If you manage to defend against the opponent's desperate charge, it will create the most fatal flaw.

Even if he survives, he will surely be at his last gasp.

He had just thought that when... *click click click*

Three consecutive shattering sounds.

The magic he was performing was suddenly interrupted.

The familiar, forceful feedback, the mental shock, and the surrounding turbulent magical elements immediately made him aware of his current predicament.

It's a magic reversal.

Noah did not die, and in fact, he closed the distance between them.

Without a second thought, he drained his magic and instantly cast a Blink spell. Even after the Blink ended, he rolled twice to the side before nimbly getting up.

He looked up and saw Noah charging towards him.

Noah's face lit up with excitement: "That was easy to dodge, but this distance is right in my comfort zone!"

Noah raised his hand, unleashing a bolt of lightning.

Lightning bolts travel the fastest and also have a paralyzing effect; if they hit, they can provide a significant advantage.

Noah saw his opponent raise his hand anxiously, preparing to unleash magic.

Noah smiled and softly uttered a single word: "Magic Counter."

The opponent was marked by the mind probe, and Noah could see every detail of his magical flow in his eyes. When the opponent tried to cast a spell instantly, there was no time to cast a magic reversal, but a magic counter was more than enough.

With the key node destroyed, the opponent's magic was stillborn.

The lightning bolt struck the opponent head-on, and the scattered lightning formed a ring-shaped area with leaping electric arcs.

Noah saw no sign of escape, so he knew the other party probably didn't have any secret techniques for creating an avatar or a substitute. He then said softly, "It's over."

The Death Curse's emerald light burst forth from Noah's hand and pierced his opponent.

The opponent fell like a puppet, his eyes losing their luster.

Everything around them began to distort and change.

Just then, the system gave a prompt.

Operation successful.

[Rewards for successful challenge: Hypermagic Feats - Spell Amplification (Fragment), Hypermagic Feats - Spell Power (Fragment)]

Noah looked at the mission reward with some disbelief.

Super Magic Specialty?

If he remembered correctly, even with talent, the Super Magic Specialty requires a long period of training to cultivate, right? And what is this fragment?
Could it be that... if I collect all the fragments, I can directly obtain the special ability?
Filled with curiosity, Noah accepted the mission reward and attempted to touch the fragments of the Super Magic Specialty.

When he touched the fragment of the supermodel special, Noah felt as if his spirit had been pulled out of his body and into another person's body.

No, this is not an illusion.

Noah opened his eyes and found that he was indeed in another person's body, but he couldn't control his body.

Just as he was about to try again, he heard a voice say, "Any supermagic feat is essentially a skill. At its peak, it comes down to the understanding and use of magical structures."

Noah paused.

This voice sounds very familiar.

He followed the line of sight and suddenly spotted a familiar figure standing in front of the podium—Li Daoxian.

Li Daoxian, dressed in a black wizard's robe, stood on the podium, with a large magic crystal screen behind him.

Below was a densely packed crowd of students, including myself.

Is this a memory?

Noah was unable to speak at this moment, and could only say it silently in his heart.

However, his attention was quickly drawn to what Li Daoxian was saying.

"Today we're going to talk about the supermagic feat of spell amplification."

"Can anyone tell me what the most basic part of magic is?"

Li Daoxian's voice echoed in the classroom.

The students raised their hands in droves.

Immediately afterwards, Noah saw Li Daoxian look at him: "You tell me."

Noah felt himself get up, and then an unfamiliar voice came from his mouth: "Is it magic?"

Li Daoxian said loudly, "That's right, it's magic. Please sit down."

"All magic is essentially a combination of magical power. The burst of magic is the burst of magical power, and the weakening of its intensity is the dissipation of magical power."

He turned around and gently tapped the black magic crystal plate with his right hand, revealing a complete magical framework.

Noah recognized the frame; it was the frame for the Fireball spell.

Li Daoxian said, "This is a standard fireball spell. The power and range of the fireball spell vary depending on the wizard. However, generally speaking, at the level of a high-level wizard, the range of the fireball spell is about 100 meters. Within this range, the spell power of the fireball spell can be guaranteed to be within the standard range."

"Once you exceed this distance, the spell power of Fireball will decrease rapidly."

"But once the spell range is increased, the casting range of this fireball spell will reach 200 or even 300 meters, three times the casting range."

A gasp of surprise rang out in the classroom.

(End of this chapter)