I, a cultivator, have ended up in the wizarding world.

Chapter 236 Choice
What kind of "rules" should one choose as the main research goal for one's long future path?

This is a crucial question for any wizard who has reached the second level, a question that could even determine their future.

Because it directly relates to a wizard's future potential and ultimate achievements.

Of course, this doesn't mean that wizards can't study multiple rules at once.

In fact, many great high-level wizards possess several, or even dozens, different types of law powers simultaneously.

However, based on the development experience accumulated by the wizarding civilization over the years through the statistical analysis and summarization of massive amounts of data, it is best to specialize in only one core rule before advancing to the sixth level of wizarding.

Moreover, many people simply don't have the energy or talent to study the second rule.

Therefore, most wizards would usually appear extremely conflicted and embarrassed when faced with Dean Avery Knight's question at this moment.

However, to Dean Avery Knight's surprise, after their initial shock, Jemin and David exchanged only a glance before answering with unusual speed and decisiveness.

"Dean Avery Knight, I want the origins related to the four elemental rules!"

The two of them said their needs almost at the same time.

Upon hearing their answers, Dean Avery Knight couldn't help but let a hint of approval creep onto his usually calm face.

He looked at the two young level-two wizards in front of him and saw considerable confidence in their eyes.

The "Four Elements" are earth, fire, water, and wind, which are the basic rules governing these four elements.

Throughout the entire wizarding civilization, it is arguably the most popular rule and the one studied by the most people.

Even the number of related textbooks and research literature in the college's database is the largest.

After all, among the nine level-nine wizards standing at the pinnacle of civilization, six of them possess core rules related to the "four elements".

However, Jemin and David's answer seemed a bit...too general.

Under normal circumstances, a wizard who truly needs to rely on the origin of the plane to help him break through the research bottleneck will specify very clearly which of the four elements—"earth," "fire," "wind," and "water"—the rule origin of that particular system.

It may even request the extraction of more specific branches, such as the "explosive combustion" branch under the "flame" rule, or the "gravity" branch under the "earth" rule.

But they didn't say it.

They just vaguely asked for something related to the "four major elements".

This clearly illustrates one thing—they do not intend to rely primarily on this source to enhance their knowledge.

They wanted to rely on their own abilities to observe, learn, and study the rules themselves!

The reason for choosing the origin of the rules related to the "four elements" is most likely because this type of origin is the most widely circulated, best-selling, and easiest to exchange for other resources in the wizarding internal market.
Theoretically speaking, using the origin of a plane to assist in advancement does not have any substantial side effects.

It will not damage your soul, nor will it limit your future potential.

However, problems may arise at the psychological level.

Humans are inherently lazy.

After experiencing the process of being instilled with the "Origin of Dimensions," it was as easy and simple as being enlightened.

In the future, when you encounter research bottlenecks again and struggle to find a solution, deep down you will unconsciously turn your hopeful gaze back to the convenient tool of "dimensional origin".

However, there are indeed shortcuts to studying "rules".

However, there is no such convenience for other aspects, such as the construction of witchcraft models, the innovation of alchemy, and the exploration of the nature of the soul.

Throughout the long history of wizarding civilization, there have been many once-genius wizards who, unable to adjust their mindset, became addicted to the conveniences brought by the "source," resulting in their final achievements falling far short of expectations.

This is the instinct of living beings to seek advantage and avoid harm.

Even if your rational mind clearly tells you not to rely on others, your subconscious will still be affected.

Therefore, wizards have different attitudes toward using "plane origin" for advancement.

Some people don't care; power is power, and it doesn't matter how it's obtained.

Some, however, are on high alert, believing that only knowledge acquired through their own painstaking, step-by-step research is truly solid and belongs to them.

Others felt that it was important to adjust one's mindset, to treat it as a very useful tool, but absolutely not to rely on it excessively. Therefore, Dean Avery Knight didn't have much to say about the choices made by Jemin and David.

After all, wizards are not used to interfering with the paths others have chosen.

He simply praised the two little ones for their confidence and perseverance.

After thinking for a moment, Dean Avery Knight suddenly added:
"I didn't explain myself very clearly just now."

His voice remained calm, but his words once again stirred up a storm.

"Because this target plane not only contains level eight beings, but it seems there are more than one of them. This means that the value of this plane is much higher than we initially expected."

"Following the fundamental principle of 'equivalent exchange' of wizards, your merit and rewards for discovering such a plane must be increased accordingly. This time, I intend to give you 'ten strands' of 'plane origin' instead of the usual 'one strand'!"

“So…” The dean’s gaze fell on the two of them again, “You two had better think about it carefully again. Do you really only want the origins related to the rules of the ‘Four Elements’?”

Upon hearing this, Jemin and David both widened their eyes in surprise!
They never expected that the dean would be so generous!

"Thread" is the basic unit used in the Wizarding World when trading "plane origins".

Generally speaking, the information contained in the "plane origin" of a standard single rule is enough to allow a wizard who knows nothing about the rule to increase his comprehension progress directly from 0 to 0.1%!

This number sounds small.

However, based on the requirements for wizard advancement, that is to say, if an ordinary second-level wizard can obtain a "wisp" of the source, then he can definitely advance to a third-level wizard without any bottlenecks!
After all, mental strength can be accumulated over time, but the accumulation of knowledge really depends on individual ability.

The Ten Threads of Origin mean that a wizard's understanding of a single rule can directly reach one percent!

This means that the reward offered by Dean Avery Knight is enough to guarantee that a level two wizard will advance to a level four wizard!

Although the difference between "Level 3" and "Level 4" is only one level, the significance of it is worlds apart!
Such a huge gap certainly makes them want to reconsider their situation carefully.

Just like David, after hearing Dean Avery Knight say that, his once determined eyes now showed obvious hesitation and struggle.

However, Jemin didn't seem to be thinking about it very carefully.

His answer was as crisp and decisive as before: "Yes, Dean. I still want the origin related to the rules of the 'Four Elements'."

Upon hearing this, Dean Avery Knight and David both looked at him with some surprise.

Immediately, a hint of admiration appeared in their eyes.

That was a heartfelt admiration for Jemin's steadfastness and decisiveness in pursuing his own path.

Dean Avery Knight, in particular, as a high-ranking wizard, knew very well that whether or not a wizard used the source was not an important issue.

Most importantly, it depends on whether a wizard truly understands the path he is on and whether his determination to follow it is firm.

Provided that one has sufficient qualifications, as long as one can firmly walk on one's own path and possess a strong and pure heart that is not swayed by external things, then even if one has used the source, there will be absolutely no problem with one's mentality.

It's obvious that Jemin is such a wizard.

David seemed to be inspired by Jemin's determination, and his hesitant gaze instantly cleared.

He took a deep breath and made up his mind, saying to the dean, "Dean, I also want the origin related to the rules of the 'Four Elements'!"

Instead, Jemin, who was being looked at with such admiration by the two of them, blinked in confusion.

He didn't immediately understand why these two people were looking at him like that.

After all, the reason why Jemin made such a firm choice was not only because he had already decided from the beginning what rules he wanted to study, but also because of another more important reason...

That is, he knew that the "rules" he really wanted to study in depth, and the related knowledge, could not be provided by a normal material plane!
Therefore, from the very beginning, Jemin's view on the resource of the plane origin was very simple: it was a hard currency used to exchange for other resources!

It can be said that this thing is a universal resource that is no less valuable than high-level military merits!
Dean Avery Knight nodded with great satisfaction at the performance of the two young men.

"very good."

He said, "Then you can go back and rest now. The extraction of the plane's origin will also take some time. In about ten years, I will personally deliver the rewards to you."

After hearing this, Jemin and David bowed respectfully to the powerful dean to say goodbye, then turned into streaks of light and left the sea area that was still busy with "demolition" work.

(End of this chapter)