Above the mage

Chapter 178 The Final Sprint

Four new spells, among which [Dancing Light] is similar to [Light], both being illumination spells.

However, they are applicable to different scenarios and have their own characteristics, and can complement each other.

【Primal Strike】 is similar to 【Cat Claw Technique】.

The difference is that [Primal Strike] can only be used once, while [Cat Claw] can be used for up to one minute.

However, this does not mean that [Cat Claw] is a superior spell to [Primal Strike]. [Primal Strike] has a five-foot attack range and can also be used on teeth.

In certain situations, it can still produce remarkable results.

As for the [Spark] spell, it is purely a functional spell, used to start fires.

Of course, most fire elemental spells can ignite fire, but the problem is that the power cannot be controlled.

For example, if you use a [Flame Arrow] to start a fire, the fire will start, but it will also explode.

Leave the professional tasks to the professional magicians.

【Fire Spell】is a more versatile spell, combining illumination and attack effects.

In short, in this world, there is no such thing as a "substitute" for magic, at least among spells of the same level.

Even spells that look similar have their own unique effects.

After disassembling the spell model, Gaode immediately began to try to reconstruct the spell model.

The first benefit of the soul being cleansed and sublimated by the "deep sea waters of the soul" quickly became apparent.

The surge in mental power made it much easier and more convenient for Gaode to construct spell models.

In the past, it would take one to three days to successfully build a magic trick model.

On the very night that he obtained the four spell recipes, Gao De constructed the spell models for [Spark] and [Burning] in the Spell Star Sea all at once.

Over the next two days, he also mastered the [Primal Strike] and [Dancing Light Technique] respectively.

It took three days to master four spells.

Even a first-level mage would probably not be able to match this speed.

The number of spells in Gaode's spell library has officially reached 32.

His immediate priority is to accumulate 30 credits to unlock a new spell list in the academy's library.

Inside the apprentice's private room in the spell experiment field.

The experimental puppet, slightly blackened by the electric shock, displayed text on the "screens" in its eyes at the opportune moment:

Category: Lightning damage.

"Attack power: 8 grams of magic crystal equivalent."

Having mastered many new spells, Gao De strictly followed the instructions given by his instructor, Falon, in the "Spell Application and Combat" class. He immediately went to the spell experiment field, booked a private room for half an hour, and began spell training.

It also serves as a test of the power of spells.

The attack power of [Lightning Pull] is 8, which is the same as [Flame Arrow].

Afterwards, Gaode tested some other spells.

【Cat Claw Technique】: Magic damage, attack power 8.

Magic damage, in this context, refers to spell damage without any special characteristics.

The advantage is that it applies in any situation.

For example, fire damage spells are useless in water, and freezing damage spells are equally ineffective in volcanic environments.

However, spells that deal magical damage will not encounter any of the above situations.

The downside is that it lacks specificity.

Of course, Gaode doesn't see this as a major flaw. The real flaw is: melee spells.

【Primal Brutal Strike】: Strong acid damage, attack power 10 degrees.

Of course, Gaode Maps conducted the test using fingernails.

He dared not even think about biting the experimental puppet with his teeth.

In any case, God was still taken aback when he received the power of the original Brute Strike.

With a power of 10 degrees, it ranks first among all the tricks he has mastered, and can even be compared with the [Magic Blast], which is known as the king of trick damage.

Of course, while Vaillant is on par with Vaillant, the actual gap is still quite large.

A concise evaluation: one is a melee spell, and the other is a ranged spell.

There's no comparison!

In the evaluation system of spells, although this is not absolute, it still applies in most cases—"range is the truth".

[Ignite]: Fire damage, attack power 8.

The damage was actually decent, but compared to the fire arrow, the speed of that ball of fire was like a tortoise and a hare race.

First-tier training room.

Gao De opened his eyes, his face full of joy, showing no signs of fatigue from cultivation.

The second benefit of the waters of the soul's deep sea also manifested itself at this time.

A strong mental force can also conversely increase the efficiency of guided practice.

In most cases, for a mage, it's already fortunate if their mental strength doesn't hinder their progress in guiding the practice of magic.

Gaode is now experiencing the feeling of being driven in the opposite direction.

Now, the progress he gains from a single guided practice is equivalent to 1.5 times before.

"At this rate, my guidance method will be able to advance to a higher level in just over a month."

"I am currently six minor levels away from perfecting the Guiding Method, which will take approximately six months."

"With six months to go, and the meditation technique only one level away from perfection, it should be complete by now."

"That means that during this year's Frozen Month, I will be able to reach the level of a third-class mage apprentice and begin to try to advance to the level of a first-ring mage."

With this in mind, Gaode was immediately full of motivation.

Time flies.

Three of the remaining six courses offered by Gaode—"Ethnic History," "Pharmacological Research," and the first phase of "Basic Culture"—have all concluded this month.

All three courses were theoretical.

So, unsurprisingly, Gaode once again achieved perfect scores in three subjects, bringing a small shock to a group of "credit-struggling students".

With the successful completion of three courses, his credits finally exceeded the 30 mark.

However, only a month has passed since the last time I purchased a spell recipe.

In addition, since it only takes him a day to build a spell model for a magic trick, Gaode is not in a hurry to buy the newly unlocked spell recipes.

After all, mastering four spells in a month seems a bit too exaggerated.

A man's talent is like a woman's beauty.

Being exceptional in a certain way can bring more opportunities and greater recognition.

However, being too outstanding without corresponding power or background support can actually be a bad thing.

Gaode understands this simple principle.

Since admission was based on recommendation letters, the time when Gaode entered the college is not standardized.

His first school year began on the 2nd of the Dark Moon.

Naturally, it also ended on the 2nd of the Dark Night Moon.

Yulan, on the other hand, entered the academy by passing the entrance examination of Seres Academy on the 1st of Frost Gold Moon, following the standard procedure.

His first academic year will end a month later than Gaode's.

The shortest course duration at the college is three months.

Although Gaode will have two more credits than Youlan after completing all the remaining courses.

But this advantage is not significant enough.

Yulan's existence is entirely possible if she takes an extra elective course during Flower Flame Moon and launches a sneak attack.

By then, it will be unlikely that Gao De will be able to get close to Youlan again.

Because he only had two months left in his first year, he was unable to complete a full course within that year.

Gaode doesn't want its efforts of more than half a year to be in vain at the last moment.

More importantly, he desperately needed the 100 gold reward for being the first freshman in terms of credits.

So, just to be on the safe side, Gaode selected two additional three-month-long courses for himself.

One of the courses is "Spiritual Land Utilization and Cultivation," an advanced branch of Potions that can only be taken after accumulating 30 credits.

The other subject is "Survival Skills in Extreme Environments".

This course is specifically designed for students who aspire to make a living by hunting ley line creatures after graduation.

After all, once you embark on this path, you'll be spending most of your time outdoors, exposed to the elements.

Encountering severe weather or venturing into extreme environments is certainly unavoidable.

Undoubtedly, this course is also a necessity for Gaode.

Two courses, with a total tuition fee of 30 gold coins, can earn 3 credits for Gaode.

This would give him a 5-point lead.

(End of this chapter)