Magic High School.

Li Ge: "..."

"It's hard to get started... hard to master... and even harder to become an expert..." Li Ge complained.

"Why are you speaking such obvious truths!" Abaddon slapped Li Ge on the shoulder, making Li Ge's mouth twitch.

Abaddon suddenly pulled out a notebook, and then seemed to cast a spell on a quill pen. The quill pen seemed to come alive and began to write on the notebook automatically.

"Actually, the biggest problem is getting started. Young people these days are too impatient and restless. Once they find it difficult to get started and it's hard to translate that into actual combat effectiveness, many of them give up."

"But you, you're different. I've found a way to lower the barrier to entry in this field from you, and I've even started to see some basic results!" Abaddon laughed wildly, then pulled out a... monocle?

Li Ge: "..."

You mystics really like monocles, huh? Is it an indispensable part of your rituals?

"What the heck?" Li Ge asked blankly.

"In the beginning, the core of everything in your domain was Liu Ruyan, right?" Abaddon asked. "Then after it evolved, it formed a dual-core with your girlfriend and Liu Ruyan, right?"

Li Ge: "..."

Don't talk nonsense! I'll sue you for defamation! Defamation!

"You're the most bizarre thing I've ever seen in the beginner field, but that's what gave me inspiration. Your entry into the field is easy because you have a natural anchor point, but what if I could artificially create an anchor point in the mental world? Hehehe!" Abaddon chuckled, then handed the monocle to Li Ge, saying, "Try it out with your own field!"

Li Ge took the monocle and put it on. The next moment, he saw a school? A magic high school?

"This……"

"This is a man-made mental anchor, and the core of the anchor is our school. In other words, as long as you wear this thing, when you enter the domain to cultivate, you will definitely dream about the school at the beginning, which will make the school the 'pseudo-core' of the domain. As you control it, it will gradually become the domain core that is more suitable for you."

"And once we have this pseudo-core of the domain, entering the domain will be several times easier. I got this inspiration from you. According to my speculation, if this continues, the entry threshold for the domain will be lowered several times! This way, even if we can't really develop the domain, we'll still have pseudo-domain abilities similar to yours now."

"When the time comes, I'll tell you, the domain might even become a trump card that everyone in the school has, just like the current Noble Phantasms!"

"Do you know what? We may be ushering in a brand new golden age, just like our ancestors who created the Noble Phantasm system in ancient times. I have this feeling!"

Abaddon laughed, a maniacal laugh. He clutched his monocle tightly, his laughter particularly blatant and arrogant: "So the field of improvement isn't complicated at all! We've all been thinking in the wrong way!"

Li Ge was also stunned. He thought about it and realized that it was indeed possible!

He stared at the monocle, silent for a moment. That professor, considered insane, that little boy who aspired to be a great sage—he might truly be changing the world!

"Quickly, let's start writing the thesis. I'll be the lead author, and you'll be the second author. Together, we'll create a brand new era, an era that might reach the glory of the current Noble Phantasm-based mage style. I've already thought of a name; our school of thought will be called..."

"Domain mage!"

Chapter 173 Am I also a member of the Mystic Aristocracy?

Li Ge: "..."

He always thought Abaddon's ideas were good, but in reality, there were a lot of problems in implementing them.

"Now that getting started is easy, how do we address the issues of difficulty in mastering and becoming proficient?" Li Ge complained. "And based on my understanding, using the school as the core isn't suitable for everyone, is it? After all, the problem with this field is that the core must be what's most important to others, and for most people, the school isn't the most important thing..."

Li Ge was no longer a complete novice in the field, and he immediately poured cold water on the idea.

"Then why are you able to make that inherently evil female demon your core?" Abaddon didn't question Li Ge, but instead asked in return.

Li Ge: "..."

Who knows! Could it be that some outrageous and disgusting plots in his subconscious eventually converged into such a twisted obsession?

"It doesn't really matter. The so-called core is just a transitional tool for you. If you can't even handle this step, it only proves that you have absolutely no talent in the field of learning."

"Isn't that the same as now, selecting people based on talent?" Li Ge complained.

"You can't say that, it's much better now. For example, the previous threshold was ninety points, which eliminated the vast majority of people. Now the threshold has been lowered to seventy points, which allows nearly half of the people to try and even enter the field," Abaddon explained, then said...

"I've noticed that you're actually quite pessimistic on the surface, which won't do. Come on, come help me out. Let's finish the paper during the day, and then have some fun in your field tonight."

Li Ge: "..."

Have you completely lost your mind? You actually think that Akaishi just went in to play for a little while...

"By the way, how many of these did you make? Should I take some to my friend to try?" Li Ge said.

"Just this one. It's quite troublesome for me to make this by myself. We need to get funding from the school and have enough manpower and resources to produce it better."

"Oh."

So the two began compiling this paper. The title was "Reducing the Difficulty of Entering a Domain and Systematic Optimization," with Abaddon as the first author and Li Ge as the second.

Actually, Li Ge didn't need to help much; he just needed material. He didn't know how to write a paper on magic, but Abaddon's requirement was for him to describe in detail his feelings and process when he first started learning. Abaddon would then select and modify some sentences based on his description and add them to the paper as evidence.

It took Abaddon even longer to finish writing this than he had expected. In just a few hours, he had written a lengthy piece, and after a quick check, he published it directly.

"Finally finished. Writing this stuff was really troublesome. Once there are more people studying this field, I'm definitely going to find someone with a great writing ability to write this for me." Abaddon said, then said impatiently, "Hurry up, hurry up! Go back to your field and play around for a while. I want to see how much progress you've made these past few days."

Li Ge: "..."

Wow, they even want a sea of ​​maggots.

However, the two still entered Li Ge's Red Stone Domain in a row during the ceremony.

"What kind of ridiculous, idiotic world is this?" Abaddon couldn't wait any longer. Then, a few minutes later, he cursed, "What do you mean a black bear entered the neighborhood and everyone became its food? Isn't that thing easy to kill with its hands?"

What does it mean to be unable to win?

"No, this thing is just an ordinary animal. Forget about psionic energy, it could be killed even with a knife tied to a mop. You're telling me this thing slaughtered an entire neighborhood and we're supposed to survive? Are all the people in your neighborhood pigs? Even if they were pigs, so many of them could have killed this black bear."

"Fuck you!"

As expected, Abaddon chose the cursing Red Stone over the red stone.

……

“By the way, Abaddon, I feel like leveling up my psionic energy step by step is too slow, and it’s more about taking risks. Maybe I’m not being clear, but after experiencing certain things, whether it’s fighting, taking risks, or helping others solve problems, even though I’m very tired, my psionic energy surges up after a night’s rest. Do you have any ideas about this?” Li Ge voiced his doubts.

He might think it's just his imagination once or twice, but after it happens a lot, anyone with eyes can tell.

For example, last night, he slept all night without doing anything, and the increase in his psionic energy was already comparable to the psionic energy training he had done in the previous ten days or half a month.

Abaddon chuckled, slurping up a mouthful of noodles: "Congratulations, you've discovered the truth about psionic energy!"

Li Ge: "?"

"When it comes to psionic energy, the fastest shortcut, rather than slowly grinding it in, is definitely 'experience.' Do you know the origin of the Noble Phantasm?" Abaddon asked.

"Isn't a Noble Phantasm simply a weapon formed from one's own soul and dreams?"

"No, I meant the original Noble Phantasms, that is, Noble Phantasms were created before the emergence of Noble Phantasm-based mages," Abaddon said with great dissatisfaction.

Li Ge thought back and realized that he had indeed learned some techniques, but not much. Before this, the so-called treasures...

The first thing that came to his mind was Valerie's ancestral armor, a magical armor that was evolving towards becoming a Noble Phantasm.

"It should be that experiences, stories, and so on come together in an object, which elevates it?" Li Ge said subconsciously. "And without those experiences and stories, the object might just be an ordinary thing."

“Correct answer! But a more accurate way to put it is, ‘Great deeds and epics!’” Abaddon said. “When you have accomplished your own great deeds, those deeds will be engraved on the objects you have been with, and then, the Noble Phantasm will be born.”

"The true power of a Noble Phantasm lies not in the Noble Phantasm itself, but in the history and great achievements it is inscribed upon; that is where its true power lies."

"So in this era where everyone has their own 'pseudo-Noble Phantasm,' if you could create your own great achievements and epics, where do you think these achievements and history would be etched?" Abaddon asked Li Ge, revealing a sly smile.

"Above our treasures?" Li Ge was taken aback.

"You're right. That's the origin of the Noble Phantasm evolution for Noble Phantasms. The direction in which your Noble Phantasm evolves depends on the story you record for it." Abaddon laughed and added, "And this story and experience will then feed back into you through the Noble Phantasm. Do you understand? That's why I've always thought that the person who created the Noble Phantasm style was a real genius."

Li Ge was also stunned. So that's how it is, so that's how it is...

He wasn't wrong. Compared to the step-by-step practice of psychic energy, experiencing magnificent feats and stories is the best catalyst for psychic energy.

This experience and story will become the resources for the evolution of your Noble Phantasm. The direction of Noble Phantasm evolution depends on your experience and story.

Then Li Ge froze, realizing where his Lion's Eye had evolved into a true Noble Phantasm...

In Silverwing City, after he fabricated a whole life story for Luan Poye...

The evolved ability of Lion's Eye is "Female Assassin"!

Damn it, so this ridiculous ability is here!

Li Ge thought about the abilities this treasure now possessed...

Judging from the tags, this is a built-in ability; the ability to see through illusions and spirits evolved during the first monthly exam; and then there are the hypnotic eyes and the ability to kill multiple women...

Why does he feel like his eyes are useless? They're just full of meaningless auxiliary abilities?

Abaddon, looking at the dazed Li Ge, casually said, "But now, the original Noble Phantasms haven't disappeared. As I know, a child's own Noble Phantasm is a shield, but later he commissioned the dwarves to forge a sword that suits his Noble Phantasm, and then that sword gradually became a Noble Phantasm along with his experiences."

"So, it's perfectly normal for someone to have multiple Noble Phantasms. You can even completely transform your innate Noble Phantasm into a tool to enhance your spiritual energy, treating it as a cultivation instrument for your spiritual energy. There's no need to overthink it."

Li Ge: "..."

Okay, if it's meaningless, then so be it. Just like how he likes to cram a bunch of meaningless cards into his deck when he plays cards.

To be honest, the Lion's Eye has always been a passive, supportive ability. Rather than forcing it to attack, it's better to let it remain ambiguous, since its main fighting force has always come from the Joker Mask.

Oh, right, let's add another area. One's own area of ​​expertise is truly an extremely insidious thing.

At the very least, his eyes can also be used as domain transmitters, pulling anyone who makes eye contact into the domain for a good meal.

"Don't overthink things. Lift your head up. You're a mystical nobleman now, so be more presentable." Abaddon patted Li Ge on the shoulder and said.

"Let's begin the next round of domain adventure. You already know that experiences and stories can nourish psionic energy. Aren't the random red stone tales in your domain a kind of experience and adventure?"

"Huh, this works too?" Li Ge was stunned. Does Chishi count?

“Why not? This is the best form of cultivation. Hurry up!” Abaddon said immediately.

"Also, what does 'mystical aristocracy' mean?"

"It's just a joke we have here. They say this identity is very useful; even gods have to give us mystical nobles face," Abaddon teased, before drifting back to sleep to play Red Stone with Li Ge.

His feeling was right; after consuming more Red Stone, one's soul strength would indeed increase, though not by much, but enough.

The two of them embarked on another grueling adventure in the cesspool, tormenting each other with Liu Ruyan.

……

Meanwhile, in the dark room.

A man with a crew cut saw a newly published paper on the field. At that moment, next to him was a stack of draft paper filled with formulas, on which was written "On the Birth of a Simplified Field and its Ten Core Competencies".

"Damn it, I was almost done with it! This achievement should be mine, mine, mine!"