Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 97 Meditation Assistance Stone Alchemy

That doesn't make sense. Didn't Andre say there were also magic swordsmen and the so-called "Corona Knights"?
Especially the Corona Knight, whose combat power is said to be comparable to that of a formal wizard, and the path of a knight is definitely far more than that.

Ron continued flipping through the pages, hoping to find detailed information about the Magic Swordsman and the Corona Knight, but the book's descriptions of these two rare professions were unusually brief:
"...The Magic Swordsman is considered an alternative breakthrough in the path of knighthood, pioneered by the Bloodline Knight 'Abraham Silva'."

"When he faced the limit of his bloodline, he channeled his spiritual power into a specially crafted magic sword, creating a completely new way to wield power..."

"...Records of the Sovereign Knight are even rarer, and they are believed to be the product of a perfect combination of special bloodline and magical flesh."

"It is said that only a very small number of knights who have awakened the ancient bloodline of the corresponding attributes and mastered the most advanced breathing techniques can embark on this path..."

[Monarch Knight], a new term has appeared, perhaps it corresponds to the [Corona Knight] mentioned by Andre.

It seems that different types of top breathing techniques can complete corresponding advancements, and are then collectively referred to by wizards as the so-called "Monarch Knights."

Interestingly, among those beastmen, the most powerful one is also called "Monarch". I wonder if there is any connection between them.

But what surprised Ron was that whenever the book mentioned the specific symptoms and consequences of knight's deformity, the relevant paragraphs would abruptly stop, with obvious signs of deletion and modification.

"Why are you so afraid of the consequences of distortion?" He was filled with doubts. "Could it be that the consequences of distortion are even more terrifying than we imagined?"

The entire book emphasizes how to prevent and control distortion from beginning to end, but hardly mentions what happens once distortion occurs, as if this is a taboo topic that cannot be discussed.

"It's like an incurable disease, irreversible, and all you can do is wait for death..."

Combined with the mental pollution brought about by meditation, the extraordinary path in this world may be much more dangerous than he imagined.

Thinking of this, he closed the book and felt a little depressed.

Putting the books back in their place, Ron had more questions in his mind than before he came to the library.

The information about the knight system, wizard promotion, and most importantly, the nature of distortion, seemed to be intentionally hidden, and only known to those with sufficient authority and qualifications.

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In the afternoon, he arrived at the teaching area on time to attend Eric's "Magic Circuit Optimization" course.

There were already more than a dozen apprentices sitting in the classroom, most of them were beginner apprentices, and there were also a few intermediate apprentices who came to review the basics.

Ron chose a seat near the front and took out his notebook to record the key points.

Eric showed up on time as always, wearing a dark gray robe with purple edges, his expression serious and focused.

"Today we'll continue our discussion of cross-optimization of magic circuits," he said straight to the point, his fingers sketching a complex energy network in the air...

Ron listened intently, occasionally writing down key information in his notebook.

Compared to the first lesson, he now has a deeper understanding of the magic circuit, and Eric's explanations have become clearer and easier to understand.

"Apprentice Ron."

Eric suddenly called on someone, his attitude obviously much friendlier than that towards the other apprentices. "Please come up and demonstrate the 'circular flow' technique we talked about last time."

Ron stood up and walked to the front of the podium, standing where Eric indicated.

This time he was no longer as confused as he was the first time. Instead, he calmly closed his eyes, began to adjust his breathing, and guided the magic power in his body to flow along a specific path.

Following his guidance, weak but steady streams of magic power formed a circular flow in his body, and each cycle made the magic power purer.

"Very good." Eric nodded with satisfaction. "Please tell everyone about your experience. What changes have occurred to the magic power after each flow?"

Ron sensed it for a moment, then said, "Every time the magic power flows, some of the impurities in it will be filtered out. At the same time, the pure magic power will resonate with the circuit, making it stronger and more flexible. It's like..."

He pondered the right metaphor: "It's like water flowing through a river, clearing away the silt and making the river flow more smoothly."

"What a wonderful metaphor!" Eric clapped his hands, his eyes flashing with admiration.

"This is the core principle of 'Circular Circulation'. It not only purifies your magic power, but more importantly, strengthens the circuit itself. If you practice this regularly, both your magic power reserves and quality will be significantly improved."

[Spell Construction Experience + 1]

Ron returned to his seat and felt the envious and curious gazes from his classmates.

Obviously, his mastery of the course in such a short period of time has exceeded the expectations of most of his classmates.

At the end of the class, Eric called Ron and said, "Your progress is amazing, faster than I expected."

He lowered his head slightly and said in a low voice:
"If you want, you can take a special test next week and skip the first period. With your performance, it shouldn't be a problem."

Ron said gratefully, "Thank you very much for your recognition, Lord Eric. I will definitely prepare well for the test."

Eric nodded. "The test will include both basic theory and practical operations. The practical part, in particular, requires you to be able to maintain a stable flow of magic power under pressure. Practice more."

After leaving Eric's class, Ron hurried to the third classroom on the north side of the fifth floor to attend Leah's "Mental Stabilization Techniques" course.

Different from the previous class, Leah's class focuses more on practical operations.

As soon as they entered the classroom, the apprentices were asked to practice the steady rhythmic output of mental power in front of a special crystal ball.

Ron sat in his seat, placed his hands lightly on both sides of the crystal ball, closed his eyes and began to try.

Soon, a light blue light appeared inside the crystal ball. As he input his mental power, the light gradually became stronger, but always maintained a certain brightness range.

"Well done, Padawan Ron."

Leah stopped beside him and observed the state of the crystal ball with satisfaction:
"You've mastered the art of 'constant output.'"

[Mental Stabilization Skill Experience + 1] At the end of the course, Leah also invited Ron to a special test:
"Since Eric has recommended you to take the test, I have no objection. Your talent in mental control is also impressive."

She took out a small transparent crystal from the inside of her robe:

"I'll give you a little gadget. This is the 'Meditation Assist Stone,' a small achievement of my alchemy training. It's not worth many magic stones, but it can help you better perceive the fluctuations of your mental energy. Practice more before the test, and I'm sure you'll perform well."

"Thank you very much for your trust and help, Lady Leah."

After expressing his gratitude, Ron took the crystal, said goodbye and left.

After leaving the teaching area, he was filled with curiosity about the "meditation aid stone" given by Leia.

He has always had an almost obsessive desire to explore new things, a habit he developed when he was a student in his previous life.

This small, transparent crystal emits a faint glow in the afternoon sun, as if it is quietly pulsating with life.

It is necessary to be on guard against others, but his ability to identify medicinal materials is about to break through to the mastery level. Now he also has basic identification and insight into other extraordinary items that are not medicinal materials.

The crystal stone given to him by the other party did not have any traps or hidden tricks. It was obvious that he really had good intentions and just gave him a small gadget.

"Since we're already in the teaching area, why not go directly to the meditation room and try out the effects of this crystal?"

Ron thought about it, then turned and walked towards the registration desk.

The meditation room in the teaching area charges by the hour. It has a special magic circle that completely prohibits the leakage of magic power, and one magic stone fragment is charged per hour.

This was a considerable expense for Ron during his cash-strapped days as an apprentice, but for Ron, who had become a professional potion master, this expense was just a drop in the bucket.

He took out a magic stone fragment from the purse on his waist and gently placed it on the tray in front of the registrar. The registrar skillfully recorded the time and then called a guide to take him to the meditation room.

The guide was an expressionless middle-aged man. The sapphire badge on his grey apprentice robe indicated that he was already a mid-level apprentice, but he seemed to have been doing this simple job for a long time.

Ron couldn't help but think about how many middle-level apprentices like this there were in the Black Mist Jungle. Although they had survived the two rounds of elimination during the reserve period and the primary apprentice period, they still saw no hope of going any further and could only spend the rest of their lives in such trivial matters.

Perhaps, this is the siphon effect of the Black Mist School as the top gathering place for extraordinary people in the surrounding areas, just like the powerful siphon effect of first-tier cities on surrounding counties and cities.

Entering the meditation room, the lighting is soft, the walls are inlaid with low-brightness luminous stones, and the floor is covered with a thick layer of sound insulation board.

The air was filled with a subtle fragrance, which was an incense specially used to stabilize the mind. It seemed to be a mixture of the scent of tranquilizing grass and winter dream flower, making people relax unconsciously.

Ron sat cross-legged on the meditation cushion, gently placed the crystal in his palm, and closed his eyes.

After taking three deep breaths, he began to adjust his mental state according to "The Whispers of the Star Eater".

Different from the peaceful and quiet feeling in "Basic Meditation", the mental state guided by "Whispers of the Star Eater" is more like standing on the edge of the universe and overlooking the abyss of the galaxy that hides endless dangers. It is full of awe and carries a sense of unfathomable danger.

Just as his consciousness gradually sank into the sea of ​​living stars, the crystal in his hand quietly took effect.

"This feeling..."

Ron was surprised to find that the crystal seemed to be able to capture and amplify his mental fluctuations, making those originally vague and difficult to distinguish mental power lines clearer.

It feels like suddenly seeing a faint lighthouse while sailing in the dark. Although it cannot illuminate the entire sea, it can provide key direction guidance.

The star track runes required to be constructed in "The Whisper of the Star Eater" are much more complicated than those in "Basic Meditation Method". Often a tiny mistake will cause the entire rune to collapse.

But now, with the help of the crystal, he can grasp the direction of each rune line more accurately than before.

Within the sea of ​​​​spirituality, those star-like spiritual powers condensed into threads, and driven by consciousness, they drew a complex structure similar to a double helix.

The process is still difficult and every step requires extreme concentration, but it is much smoother than before.

[Experience points for "The Whisper of the Star Eater" (Proficient) + 1]

The effect of the crystal is not particularly significant, but it does provide real help.

Ron could feel that the runes he constructed were more stable and purer than usual, and the flow of mental power under the guidance of the runes was also smoother.

"Is this the charm of alchemy?"

He opened his eyes and stared at the crystal in his hand, a new interest rising in his heart.

Although this auxiliary stone was simple, it allowed him to see the infinite possibilities of alchemy.

Using the right materials and techniques, we create extraordinary objects with specific functions.

This path of creation is similar to that of potions, but has its own unique characteristics.

Ron closed his eyes and recalled the fragments of words he had occasionally heard in Mrs. Allen's shop and the alchemy information he had learned from Andre.

Unlike spells that directly manipulate magic power, alchemy focuses more on solidifying magic power in a specific medium to create long-lasting and stable extraordinary effects.

It originated from the exploration of the nature of matter, and gradually differentiated into multiple branches during its long development process.

The most basic is alchemical transformation – changing the fundamental properties of matter through special alchemical processes, such as transforming ordinary metals into extraordinary metals with special properties;
There are also alchemical constructions—combining multiple materials to create composite items with new functions;

And the most mysterious life alchemy - a forbidden technique said to be able to control the essence of life...

Among these branches, the most practical and powerful is alchemical explosives - an extraordinary item that can burst out with terrifying destructive power in an instant.

Thank you all for your support. Today my work was briefly on the bestseller list, so I will continue to update it with 20,000 words.

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