Chinese professors at the Wizarding Academy

boom!

A massive explosion occurred in the illusory area where the golden oak leaf was located, causing the space to tremble violently, and three streams of magic burst forth in succession.

Corrosion, manipulation, and termination erupted in sequence, tearing a brief void in the illusion of that area!

"interesting."

Ysera nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in her eyes.

"Infer other coordinates by anchoring to its left."

"Senses can be confused, but magic cannot. Even if they could, the three different death forces within the Grip of Life and Death restrain each other, making them extremely difficult to influence."

"This way you can determine your location and gradually identify what's wrong with your senses."

Mind-bending wizards are often extremely difficult to deal with. The reason for having Gu Chen and Ken undergo simulated training is twofold: firstly, to train Gu Chen's resilience under complex and high-pressure conditions, and secondly, to study the combination and use of the three death forces.

On the other hand, after listening to Gu Chen's news about the Antinoya family and the source crystal, Isera also realized that there must be a mind wizard behind the Antinoya family.

Therefore, try to conduct a combat simulation with Ken first, which will make things much easier for things like the upcoming hunting party.

"Clap clap clap".

Isela clapped her long, slender fingers together.

"Very well done."

"It's good that you came up with the idea of ​​using three special magical energy fluctuations to determine your own coordinates and deduce the location of other magical energy fluctuations, but your energy control is still too crude, the combination efficiency is low, and there is a lot of waste..."

"Keep practicing. Try to make every switch, combination, and launch your instinct."

With Isera's summary, Gu Chen and Ken nodded, and they returned to the position where they had just started the simulation to conduct another round of simulation.

The training was intense and arduous; the Black Forest was far from warm, and damp and cold would be a more apt description.

Although this is a vibrant golden oak forest, it is by no means warm.

By this time, Gu Chen's robes were soaked with sweat, his mental energy was being rapidly depleted, and his right arm was aching and stinging from the frequent energy conversion.

Ken's face grew paler and paler; maintaining the high intensity of multiple illusions was also a huge test for him.

He was almost losing control of his hallucinations, but he still tried his best to disrupt them, despite his pale face.

"That was truly exhilarating..."

Although Gu Chen, Ken, and Isera all knew that this was just a friendly simulation training exercise.

But in Ken's heart, this was a continuation of that late-night showdown.

It wasn't fair at the time; Gu Chen, Alyssa, and Ken were all involved in some form of sneak attack, conspiracy, or trickery.

It was less of a battle and more of a deathmatch between wild beasts; Ken himself had even underestimated his opponent.

Now that we have such a great chance to do it again, how can we not seize it!

Ken's face was pale, but his usually gentle expression now had a faint smile on his lips.

Jim watched nervously from the side, his little hands clenched tightly, but he was very sensible and didn't make a sound to disturb the peace.

I don't know how much time passed...

"Found it!"

Gu Chen's eyes narrowed, and a black arrow shot straight at what he saw as a rock!

But to Ken, who was undisturbed, those were actually golden oak leaves!

"Don't even think about it!"

At that moment, Ken forcefully interfered with Gu Chen's mind, causing his hand to tremble!

"stop!"

Just then, Ysera waved her hand and suddenly called a halt.

"Take a break."

His pale green robe fluttered in the wind as he stood up. He flicked his finger, sending two drops of green life dew flying towards Gu Chen and Ken respectively.

"Let's replenish our supplies first. Why are we getting so carried away in the fight?"

"what……"

"Cough cough..."

When Ysera asked them the question, the two of them were at a loss for words.

Gu Chen would sometimes look up at the sky, sometimes look down at his right arm, moving the Grip of Life and Death, sometimes swinging his arm, sometimes twisting his wrist.

"Haha, this arm is really something."

Ken tried his best to suppress the smile on his face, while rubbing his bald head back and forth with his hand.

To put it bluntly, they were indeed in the thick of battle just now. One of them was relying on his willpower to resist mental interference, while the other was doing everything he could to prove his ability as a mind wizard.

"It's okay, it's fine this way."

Ysera said softly:

"Gu Chen, feel the changes in energy circulation in your right arm now."

"Ken, summarize the efficiency and vulnerabilities of your illusion construction."

Gu Chen and Ken sat down to regulate their breathing as instructed.

As the dew of life is swallowed, sweet life energy flows into the body, relieving both mental and physical fatigue.

"What the heck is this bald guy...? Why does he get more and more intoxicating as he gets older?"

"But... it's actually quite good. The greater the pressure, the more efficient I become."

Gu Chen entered a state of inner vision once again. He discovered that after intensive training, the three-layered nested sealing structure of the Life and Death Grip seemed to fit better. In layman's terms, it looked smoother. The structures that were originally a bit unfamiliar became more and more familiar through dream training and practical tests, and the mapping of the energy conversion network in his consciousness became clearer and more stable.

Although the total amount did not increase, the speed at which the three death forces—Soul-Eating Death Qi, Necromantic Magic, and Dark Power—flowed, switched, and even combined within the Grip of Life and Death was significantly improved.

Ken, on the other hand, was reflecting on the illusion he had just constructed.

His heart was still pounding, clearly because the simulation hadn't been satisfying enough.

"If I hadn't been told to stop, I definitely would have succeeded in interfering..."

He's willing to mutter a few complaints in his heart... it's obvious he wants to do it a few more times.

He reflected deeply on the problems he had just encountered in the simulation, and then made a new discovery.

First, when Gu Chen began to use internal energy coordinates instead of external perception, the effect of pure spatial dislocation illusion was greatly reduced.

The ridicule from others seemed to have no effect whatsoever.

Gu Chen seemed completely unconcerned about the opinions of others; those whispers and attempts to disturb his emotions were utterly useless.

"This is really interesting..."

Thinking of this, Ken suddenly smiled.

"I definitely wouldn't have agreed to call you 'teacher' before, but that was a necessary choice for survival and freedom... But if Gu Chen can really withstand my interference completely in the simulation, then I might actually be willing to call you that a few times..."

After a short rest, training resumed.

This time, Ysera no longer just let Ken interfere; she would occasionally take matters into her own hands, popping out one or two green seeds imbued with natural magic.

These seeds grow slowly, but once they touch an object, they quickly sprout into tough vines or burst into a cloud of spore dust that obstructs vision, further increasing Gu Chen's stress and the difficulty of dealing with them.

Through repeated failures, adjustments, and attempts, Gu Chen's control over the three forces became increasingly proficient.

Gradually, he went from being whipped around by vines, getting spores all over his face, and being knocked away by seeds when he turned his head, to now being able to handle things with ease.

"later."

Using the coordinates of the Grip of Life and Death to deduce the results has become increasingly effective. Just as Ysera teleported to a location and threw out the seed, Gu Chen whispered and turned his head to dodge.

"My senses are reversed..."

Gu Chen gave the command to his brain to raise his right leg, and his left leg followed suit, just dodging a huge, newly sprouted vine.

"This time, let's try combining necromancy with the soul-corroding death energy..."

Ysera's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he snapped his fingers lightly. A golden oak leaf fell at his ankle, blocking the gray mist mixed with dark gold.

"They found my location so quickly... Even though I didn't try to hide it, it's still quite impressive."

Ysera smiled slightly, then disappeared to the side again, observing quietly.

Gu Chen is now able to strip away and add attributes more quickly, and he is becoming more and more adept at using the energy conversion network. In a recent attack, he even managed to make two attributes take effect one after the other, or to make different attributes erupt at different points of impact.

From unfamiliar to skilled, from difficult to fluent...

Sweat and focus intertwine; pain and growth coexist.

As dusk began to bathe the edges of the Golden Oak forest, tinging the golden light with orange-red, Ysera finally announced the end of today's combat training.

Gu Chen almost collapsed to the ground, panting heavily. His right arm was so heavy that he couldn't lift it, but his eyes were exceptionally bright.

"Damn... if my combat power was 10 when I first entered the Black Forest, it's at least 50 now..."

"Although my rank hasn't changed, I'm like a mop covered in poop... You can beat me up, but you'd better not let me throw my death aura in your face."

He could feel that the power of the Grip of Life and Death was truly becoming a part of his body, and now it could be described as being as easy as using his own arm.

Ken was also exhausted, so he sat on the ground and meditated to recover.

The bald head reflected the light of the golden oak forest, and Gu Chen was stunned. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he had encountered some enlightened monk.

"Well done, you've improved faster than I expected."

Isera walked up to Gu Chen at some point, and wherever he went, there was always a scent of earth mixed with the fresh fragrance of plants.

"Your perseverance and understanding are truly rare."

"You can now be considered to have grasped the basics of translating and combining the three forces."

"At the hunting party, at least we have the resources to maneuver and fight back."

"Of course I should be happy to see you make such progress..."

"However, don't forget the request I made to you. The help I'm giving you now exceeds what was originally requested."

"You don't need to know the reasons, but... get things done."

Isera's expression was gentle, but the seriousness in her words left no room for doubt.

Gu Chen understood that the other party had already helped him too much, to the point that it was almost unreasonable.

He wondered if some of his experiences were related to some of Ysera's friends or people with past stories... but that wasn't something to worry about right now.

"clear."

Gu Chen looked up and replied.

"I will do my best, but..."

He struggled to sit up. "Jobeck has puppets, Calcosa, and even the Dark Eroders might intervene in some form. I need a plan, a plan that will allow me to accurately locate and attack his true form amidst the chaos."

"That's exactly what we need to do next."

Ysera nodded.

"You guys rest first. We'll work out the hunting party tactics in detail once the equipment is ready."

After saying that, he turned and walked towards a wooden house deep in the woods, which was entirely made of living trees.

Gu Chen guessed that it was a place like Isera's studio, which he had seen before. However, the wooden house was strange; sometimes it would suddenly disappear, perhaps with just a turn of the head, and other times it would suddenly reappear.

Isera went off to do her work, while Gu Chen, Ken, and Jim stayed behind.

Jim ran to Gu Chen and handed him a water cup made of rolled-up large leaves, filled with clear spring water.

"Teacher, have some water."

"Thank you, you're so thoughtful."

Gu Chen took it and drank it all in one gulp.

The spring water was crystal clear, and the moment it entered his throat, it was sweet and refreshing, sending a rush of coolness through his body, which immediately relieved his fatigue.

He looked at Ken and asked:

"How are you feeling?"

"Almost... but you are indeed strong, and I was simply outmatched."

Ken opened his eyes, revealing a tired but triumphant smile, and replied:

"It is indeed appropriate to call you teacher. Being able to deal with my high-level mental interference with a low-level first-stage technique does show that you have some skill."

Ken looked up at the sky above the golden oak forest, where it shimmered with golden light and was full of vitality, allowing him to quickly recover no matter how tired he was.

He took a few deep breaths and then said:

"I expended a lot... but the gains were also significant; practical experience is invaluable."

"I've come up with a lot of new ideas, especially in creating complex interference scenarios. And... watching you break through the interference and complete the attack time and time again, teacher, has been very inspiring."

Gu Chen smiled too. This feeling of fighting side by side and growing together was wonderful.

As darkness fell completely, the soft golden light emanating from the golden oak forest illuminated the entire area.

The Dark Forest was exceptionally tranquil at night, yet it also concealed many dangers. However, with Ysera's domain providing protection, they were safe.

About two hours later, Isera emerged from the cabin, carrying an exquisite necklace pendant in his hand.

The pendant is a miniature golden oak leaf, with its veins outlined in mithril, and a tiny gemstone at the center that constantly shimmers with a pale gold-silver luster. The chain of the entire necklace is woven from fine vine fibers.

"It's done."

Isera handed the necklace to Jim.

"Put it on, Jim."

Jim looked at Gu Chen, and Gu Chen nodded.

So the blond boy respectfully accepted it and put it around his neck.

"It will continuously exude a stable aura to mask the traces of your bloodline."

"Basically, in the mental probing of other wizards, you're just like a tree."

"at the same time,"

He looked at Gu Chen and Ken.

"I solidified three one-time spells within it."