The Wizard's Secret Journey

Chapter 108 The Road Begins (11)

"First of all, congratulations on your successful advancement to first-class wizard apprentice."

Grace said with a smile during the compulsory course for promotion to first-class wizard apprentice.

Lynn sat in the corner, listening quietly.

At the end of each month, as long as there are apprentices promoted, the school will arrange corresponding compulsory courses for promotion.

It is now July 7, and Lynn has just caught up with the course before heading to Silver Ring College.

After Grace finished her blessing, she quickly got to the point:
"Before we start the class, I would like to ask you a question.

"Do you know what the biggest difference between a first-level wizard and a wizard apprentice is?"

Grace finished speaking, scanning the apprentices, her gaze finally pausing on Lynn, and smiled, "Lynn?"

"I guess it's probably the spirit, Ms. Grace." Lynn replied calmly.

"Yes, it's the spirit." Grace nodded. "The wizard's path of ascension is essentially a path of ever-stronger spirit."

Under the podium, Goldenthorn Gray looked a little puzzled. He thought for a moment and raised his hand to ask:

"Teacher Grace, what about the physical wizard?"

This young man from the Lei Shi School has now returned to his normal appearance.

The lost fingers have grown back, and the shriveled muscles have become fuller, but there are also a few more white hairs on the top of the head.

Gray had not just been promoted to a first-class wizard apprentice, but as an outsider wizard, he also needed to take this required course.

"In fact, in the wizard system, there is no such thing as a physical wizard." Grace shook her head and replied.

Gray looked puzzled, because the Thunder Stone School he originally belonged to clearly followed the path of physical wizards.

“So-called pure physical wizards only exist during the apprentice and first-level wizard stages.

"The path you are taking now is actually strictly speaking a bloodline wizard."

Grace explained again, but Gray was still confused.

“The limit of the Guen race’s physical enhancement is the first level.

“Going forward, it will either be mechanical transformation or blood fusion. In short, it will be impossible to keep the body pure.

"Plus, simply improving the physical body will bring about a fatal imbalance, so pure physical wizards do not actually exist."

Gray nodded, and finally understood.

In this case, the Lei Shi School is indeed following the path of bloodline wizards.

His ability to control lightning comes from his own purple lightning leopard bloodline.

"The limit of the Gunn race's physical enhancement is only level one?"

But Lin En, who was sitting not far from him, felt puzzled.

He could understand that there were no purely physical wizards. After all, an excessive imbalance between the body and the spirit could have fatal consequences.

But the limit of strengthening the flesh of the Gunn race is only the first level, and they must rely on other means to go on...

Back then in the Black Moon Fortress, the Black Moon Tower Spirit had clearly said that wizards could cultivate their bodies to at least level 4, and by then, powerful changes would occur.

"Could it be that the concurrent cultivation that the Tower Spirit is referring to is also bloodline, or mechanical transformation... No, the Black Moon Spirit Body clearly does not require any bloodline or transformation. As long as the spirit is improved, the physical strength can be continuously improved..."

Lynn thought to himself, if what Tarling said was correct, then what Grace said was wrong.

Each of these schools and colleges was equivalent to an independent country in the previous life, and each of those precious knowledge was equivalent to a state secret and was rarely circulated among them.

Lynn had anticipated that the school's knowledge might be backward and there might be mistakes, so he was not surprised.

"However, this also shows from the side that the extraordinary path that can keep the body pure is very rare..."

“Back to the point, the biggest difference between a first-level wizard and a wizard apprentice is indeed in spirit.

"But to be specific, it's the 'Spiritual Sea'." Grace continued, her tone clearly emphasising the last three words 'Spiritual Sea'.

“The spiritual sea is the biggest difference between a first-level wizard and a wizard apprentice.

"In fact, the process of becoming a first-level wizard is the process of opening up the spiritual sea."

Grace paused for a moment, waiting for the apprentices to digest the information before continuing.

“And there are two key points for wizards to open up their spiritual sea.

“One is the meditation method, and the other is the seed of talent.

"As for the meditation method, you don't have to worry. The highest level of the Huosens Meditation Method is the third level. As long as you earn enough contribution points, you can redeem it."

Gray's lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but Grace looked at him and added,
"If you didn't practice the Horsins Meditation Method during your apprenticeship, it doesn't matter. You still have the opportunity to change before you are promoted to a first-level wizard."

Gray nodded slightly, his expression relaxing.

"The highest level of the Horsens Meditation Method is only the third level..."

Lin En thought to himself silently, but soon reminded himself not to aim too high.

Not to mention the third level, even the first level wizard is still some distance away for him who has just been promoted.

“And the seeds of talent are much more important to you.

"If you want to be promoted to a first-level wizard, you must plant the seeds of talent in your spirit, let them grow and germinate, and eventually open up a spiritual sea.

“Obtaining the seeds of talent, planting the seeds of talent, nurturing the seeds of talent, and expanding the spiritual sea… every step is not easy.”

……

Grace's words were also spoken by Anderson two days later when he was teaching the last compulsory class for the Goldenthorn apprentices:

“Planting the seeds of talent and opening up the spiritual sea… This sounds very simple, but completing this step is extremely difficult for most wizard apprentices.

"Even though you are the most outstanding first-class wizard apprentices in the entire Horsens School, only 2% to 3% of you can eventually be promoted to full-fledged wizards. And the number of those who can be promoted within 10 years will be reduced by another half."

Anderson changed the subject and said,
“But these are the statistics collected by the Horsens School in the past.

“Among apprentices of the same level at the Silver Ring Academy, the promotion rate to formal wizards will at least double!
“Now that the Horsens School has been merged into the Silver Ring Academy, you will spend four months every year at the Silver Ring Academy, and the treatment you enjoy during this time is no different from that of ordinary Silver Ring apprentices.

“This also means that many of you who originally had no chance to advance to first-level wizards now have the opportunity to advance.

"Perhaps it's a lecture by a third-level wizard, or perhaps it's a resource reward from a certain mission... In short, the four months you spend at Silver Ring Academy every year are all precious opportunities for you. You must seize them."

Upon hearing this, all the Golden Thorn apprentices present had anticipatory lights on their faces.

After all, who wouldn't want to become a first-level wizard!

Anderson was very satisfied with the fighting spirit of the Golden Thorn apprentices, but he remained serious and said in a deep voice:

“However, I need to remind you that the Silver Ring Academy and the Horsens School are completely different.

"The atmosphere there is even more cruel, with the strong preying on the weak and the fittest surviving. They only look at the results, not the process.

“In previous years, some of the apprentices from the Horsens School who went abroad to study were unable to return.

"Now that your status in Silver Ring College has been improved, the pressure of survival has been reduced. I hope you can all come back safely..."

Anderson's words were very ordinary, but the content was not so light-hearted.

Lin En suddenly remembered that last year, almost all the elite apprentices of the Horsens School who were originally studying abroad at the Silver Ring College died in an attack...

……

Anderson's compulsory course lasted two hours, and the main content was the precautions for going to Silver Ring College. The Silver Ring College's education model for apprentices was not much different from that of the Horsens School.

It mainly consists of two parts: courses and tasks.

Among them, the courses are also divided into free and paid courses, but there are no compulsory courses.

There are also mandatory tasks and ordinary tasks. The difference is that there are now two mandatory tasks per month.

It is worth mentioning that the apprentices of the Silver Ring Academy also have a grading and elimination mechanism, which is the same as the Horsens School. There are three levels. The first two levels, that is, elite and ordinary apprentices can be transferred between each other, but the last one, miscellaneous apprentices, cannot. They are also assessed every three months.

Of course, rather than saying that the system of Yinhuan College is similar to the Horsens School, it is better to say that the model of the Horsens School was established in imitation of Yinhuan College.

……

After the course was over, Anderson left the three Golden Thorns alone, and seemed to be planning to tell them something.

As Golden Thorns, the treatment of the three of them was indeed somewhat different from that of ordinary Golden Thorn apprentices.

Lin En withdrew his gaze and walked out of the classroom quickly without staying for long.

Before he had taken two steps, Samuel came up.

"Lynn Kent?"

"Yeah." Lin En nodded, slowed down his pace, and looked at the talented young man in front of him with a little doubt.

"Samuel." Samuel answered briefly, his face expressionless.

"Samuel...what next?" Lynn asked subconsciously.

Normally, you should say your full name when introducing yourself.

Samuel paused for a moment, a hint of panic flashing across his eyes. He paused and replied:
"I'm not old enough to have a last name yet, just Samuel."

His expression was generally calm, but his speech speed was faster and he seemed a little embarrassed.

This feeling of embarrassment is not because of the fact that he does not have a surname, but more like a kind of... social phobia.

Lynn nodded and continued forward with him.

Samuel pondered for a long time, and finally said:

"I came to you to buy the contribution points for the silver ring on you."

"Yeah." Lin En responded, with no expression of surprise.

When Samuel approached, he thought for a while and vaguely realized that he only had the silver ring contribution points or the witch formation knowledge that was worth letting this young man come.

Seeing Lin En's calm response, Samuel didn't know how to continue for a moment. After thinking for a while, he said directly:

"For every Silver Ring Contribution Point, I can give out 300 Primary Magic Stones."

"1 at 300 o'clock, 10 primary magic stones at 3000 o'clock!"

Lin En's heart moved slightly, but after thinking about it, he shook his head and said:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Samuel. The fact that you are willing to spend so many magic stones to exchange for the silver ring contribution points proves that its value is extremely high. I am not willing to sell it easily if it exceeds 300 magic stones."

Samuel frowned slightly, with a dazed look in his eyes. He obviously didn't expect Lynn to refuse such a generous price.

Moreover, he couldn't think of any reason to refute Lin En's refusal.

But Samuel had to buy these silver ring contribution points, so he had to stay with Lin En.

"After all, he is just a teenager..."

Lin En thought about it and reminded him again: "Sir Samuel, the same thing actually has different values ​​for different people... You have to prove to me that this transaction is beneficial to me."

Samuel chewed over Lynn's words carefully, finally came to his senses, and said:
“I purchased the Silver Ring Contribution Points this time in order to exchange them for a subject of knowledge from the Silver Ring Academy before the Holy Mi Ring Conference in two months.

"The sooner I master that knowledge, the better. I don't have time to complete the tasks of the Silver Ring Academy, and I don't know any Silver Ring apprentices with whom I can trade contribution points with confidence... That's why I came to find you to buy contribution points."

Lin En wanted to ask Samuel why he didn't seek his father's help, but when he thought of his father's attitude during the Golden Thorn selection that day, he suddenly understood and asked,
"What is the Holy Mi Ring?"

"It is a trial held annually by the Silver Ring Academy for first-class wizard apprentices. Participants can gain many benefits."

"How many contribution points do you need to redeem that knowledge?"

"Only five."

"What is that knowledge, and how many contribution points are required in total?"

"Exactly 150 contribution points. It is a witchcraft of excellent quality."

Samuel really wanted to buy contribution points, and basically answered all of Lin En's questions.

Lin En therefore learned a lot about the contribution points of Silver Ring College and made a decision in his mind. Finally, he said:
"I have no further questions, Sir Samuel."

Samuel smiled: "Then our deal..."

"500 magic stones per point. If you can offer 500 magic stones per point, then I am willing to sell it."

Silver Ring Contribution Points are indeed very important. The price of 300 magic stones is not enough to impress Lin En, but 500 magic stones are different.

Samuel was stunned for a moment, then nodded without hesitation:
"make a deal."

"...I still lack the experience to kill these big dogs."

Lynn paused, then finally nodded.

The two signed the contract and agreed to complete the transaction at Silver Ring College in two days. Samuel generously paid the magic stones to Lin En first.

"With these magic stones, I estimate that within two or three days, my body will be able to be upgraded to the first-class level!"

With joy on her face, Lynn said goodbye to Samuel.

After finishing this compulsory course, three days passed and it was the day for these Golden Thorn apprentices to officially set out.

Early morning on December 8th.

As the departure time approached, Lin En was still in the meditation room.

Adeline was waiting outside, and seeing that it was getting too late, she couldn't help but walk closer to the door and prepare to knock.

But just as she raised her hand, the door of the meditation room was pushed open.

"Master, you finally came out, it's almost 7 o'clock..."

Adeline said, and suddenly felt that there was something different about Lynn in front of her.

The black-haired boy looked as if he had just taken a bath. His skin was as white as jade and seemed to be glowing in the dim environment.

"What's wrong, Adeline?"

“Nothing.” Adeline shook her head, and when she looked more closely, Lynn no longer had the strange feeling she had before, but her skin looked exceptionally good.

Lynn nodded, knowing that Adeline was affected by his body that had just been promoted to the first level.

'After the Black Moon Spirit Body was promoted to the first level, it seemed that some strange changes had occurred.'

This change will not happen overnight and it will probably take a few days for it to become completely stable, at which time we can make a clear assessment.

And it’s really getting late…

Lynn thought so and controlled his body to cover up the abnormality.

He finally gave Adeline some instructions and then rushed to the meeting place.

This time we are going to Yinhuan College by taking the teleportation array. We will have several transfers along the way. If nothing unexpected happens, we will be able to arrive at Yinhuan College in two days!

(End of this chapter)