Chapter 46

However, what really interested him was the chapter on the promotion of formal wizards. He quickly flipped to that part and began to read intently.

"The promotion of a formal wizard is essentially a qualitative change process of spirit and magic power."

The book wrote: "This process is called 'Opening the Door,' referring to opening the mental door to a higher level of power."

Luo En frowned and continued to read:

"The door-opening ceremony needs to meet strict conditions:

First, mental power must reach the critical value;

Second, one must have completed the apprentice stage of a gemstone-level meditation technique;

Third, at least independently complete an improved model of a spell;

Finally, complete the ceremony process under the guidance of a mentor."

"During the ceremony, the apprentice will drink a special 'Key Potion.' This potion will temporarily break the mental barrier, allowing the apprentice to face a higher level of power directly. If the apprentice's preparation is insufficient, the ceremony will fail at best, and at worst, the spirit will collapse, or even death."

As he read, a strange feeling surged in his heart, and something seemed to be changing on the panel.

He immediately turned his attention to his profession panel and was surprised to find that the advanced information of the Wizard Apprentice had been automatically updated:

[Wizard · Unknown Direction (Two and a Half Stars)]

[Advanced Conditions:

1. Mental power reaches 4.9

2. Any gemstone-level meditation technique reaches proficient (determines the advanced direction)

3. At least one spell reaches proficient (determines the advanced direction)

4. Complete the 'Opening the Door' ceremony]

[Traits: Energy Circuit, Radiation Field, Super Magic Technique, Mental Blast (shared by different advanced directions)]

Perhaps as the exploration deepens, the panel will automatically display more hidden profession routes and advanced conditions.

But after Luo En clearly saw the advanced conditions for the wizard, he felt a wave of pressure again.

4.9 points of mental power—it only looks like more than twice his current level, but he already vaguely feels that the values are harder to improve the further back he goes. Perhaps the improvement of 0.1 mental power later will be a hundred times harder than the front...

There are also gemstone-level meditation techniques and spells at the proficient level, which all require a lot of time and resources.

He calculated in his heart: "If I want to continue to advance, the key is to collect the materials on Lady Ailan's list as soon as possible and obtain the gemstone-level meditation technique in her hand."

The prohibited items listed on Lady Ailan's list obviously could not be obtained through normal channels.

According to Andre, the black market is the most likely choice.

"'Sunset Tavern,' 'Lizard Alley,' 'Black Water Bay'..." Luo En silently recalled those underground trading places mentioned by Andre: "Let's start with the safest place first."

"Can't be too ambitious." He reminded himself: "The most important thing right now is to steadily improve strength, especially to find more potential profession advanced routes."

"There may be other more special profession advanced routes..."

He thought about the possible combinations: "Wizard, Knight, Potionist, these three main lines have been determined, but if other extraordinary professions are added, what kind of chain reaction will occur?"

Skill-based extraordinary professions such as Enchanter, Alchemist;

Knowledge-based extraordinary professions such as Historian, Astrologer;

Even some alien bloodlines with obvious superior-subordinate relationships in the game can be transformed into [Professions], such as Vampire, Demon, High-level Undead... Each has the possibility of producing wonderful linkage effects with his existing professions.

"Still need a lot of data collection and field trips." Luo En sighed: "Every step needs careful planning."

He listed his recent goals in his heart:

First, collect the materials on Lady Ailan's list and obtain the "Whispers of the Star-Eater";

Second, use artificial star dew to assist meditation and master this gemstone-level meditation technique as soon as possible;

Third, deeply understand the power distribution and rules within the school;

Fourth, explore more potential profession advanced routes...

Continuing to read, he found more descriptions of realms above formal wizards, as well as brief descriptions of the world outside the Black Mist Forest.

Luo En murmured to himself in his heart: "Although there are many formal wizards here, according to the introduction in the book, the Black Mist Forest seems to be only... a relatively small-scale extraordinary gathering place?"

He was about to continue looking for more information, but the librarian walked over, signaling that the library was about to close.

With a head full of new information, he left the library, and his heart had already begun to plan the path for the future.

It's just that formal wizards are powerful enough to be like human gods in the eyes of mortals. What kind of power do those higher-level existences, the so-called Great Wizards, Wizard Kings, and even the legendary Demon Gods, possess?

Hollow out history, fold reality; tamper with laws, reflect madness... perhaps just as the ancient classics said?

And the Endless Sea outside this land, Fairy Land, Dragon Tomb, Great Abyss... and even the alien world connected by the extraterrestrial star gate.

Do these places, which are like myths and legends in the mouths of apprentices, really exist?

And does he have the opportunity to go there and witness it with his own eyes?

Returning to his room to tidy up his personal hygiene, Luo En lay on the bed, letting his thoughts settle slowly.

Tomorrow is another new day, and every sunrise symbolizes new opportunities for him.

"Take it slow, but never stop... Heh, if you stop, you will become another pile of white bones here."

He whispered to himself, then slowly fell into a dream.

(End of chapter)