Above the mage!

Chapter 332 Three New Spells and Visual Reaction Training
"Although I really think this is not a good choice, since this is your decision, then do as you wish."

Master Naxi looked at Gao De and said seriously, "If you have other ideas during this process, don't be stubborn. It's not shameful to retreat when you encounter difficulties."

"Although Mage Leomon is powerful, he is also special. His path is not suitable for others."

"I understand," Gao De replied, "Thank you, Master Naxi."

"Is this Master Leo Meng very famous?" Then, he suddenly realized the hidden meaning in Master Naxi's words and asked in surprise.

According to his understanding, these wizards who can create magical networks and name them after themselves should all be big shots.

But from the tone of Master Naxi, it seemed that Leo Meng was the most special.

"You don't know Master Leo Meng?" Compared to Gaode's surprise, Master Naxi was even more surprised.

Godd nodded.

Master Naxi was silent for a moment, "After all, you were not born in this dynasty, so you have not learned about the mage culture of this dynasty."

He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Master Leo Meng is the most powerful mage in the history of the Plantagenet Dynasty and even in the history of the entire Norlan Continent. He was once infinitely close to the legendary nine-ring mage level and is the only person who has touched this level so far."

"However, at that time, Master Leomon, who was at the peak of his powers, left the Plantagenet Dynasty for a mysterious mission and never returned."

After briefly talking to Master Leomon, Master Nasi skipped the topic and said to God, "Go back to Collinwood Art Gallery and wait for me. I'll register you. The construction of any magic network requires registration and reporting so that the higher-ups can review it."

Gao De responded and naturally had no objection.

Captain Merrick's office.

Mage Naxi walked in and handed over a completed form: "He has already selected the magic vein network."

Captain Merrick took the list without a care in the world, and then asked, "What did he choose? Is it the [Agana Magic Vein Network]?"

"No."

"Oh? What is that?"

"See for yourself."

Captain Merrick lowered his head when he heard this, then raised it again quickly and asked in a surprised tone, "Did he choose this himself?"

"He chose it himself. I also reminded him of the flaws of [Leomon's Magic Vein Network], but he insisted on choosing this one." Master Naxi said in a deep voice.

"Why did you choose this? Isn't it because of the reputation of Master Leo Meng?"

"In the past, many mages rushed to [Leomon's Magic Vein Network] mindlessly because of Master Leomon's name, wasting a lot of time and energy. For this reason, the high-level mages at that time ordered people to put [Leomon's Magic Vein Network] away."

"Not really," Mage Naxi shook his head slightly and confirmed, "Before choosing [Mage Leomon's Magical Vein Network], he had never even heard of Mage Leomon's name."

"So, Gao De definitely didn't make this choice just for this reputation."

"Ah?! Since he didn't know Master Leomon, why did he choose Leomon's Magical Vein Network?"

"What he asked for was a comprehensive magic network that could accommodate all types of spells. In terms of comprehensiveness, what magic network can be compared with [Leomon's Magic Network]?"

"After all, Master Leomon is the only recognized almighty mage in the mage world."

"Okay, I'll leave the list with you. I'm going back to Collingwood Art Gallery. Gao De is still waiting for me." Master Naxi turned around and left the office.

Collingwood Art Gallery.

Gaode is looking through the construction process of [Leomon's Magical Vein Network]. It is actually not complicated, the main problem is that the workload is too large.

Under the premise that only twenty bottles of meridian-opening tincture can be taken in a month, it would take several years to build Leomon's magic vein network consisting of 365 magic veins.

After realizing this, Gaode felt more relaxed.

Because he was born with a drug-addicted body, the amount of Kaimai Tincture he could take in a month would definitely be more than twenty bottles, and as his body adapted, this amount would increase day by day.

While Gaode was thinking, Master Naxi had also returned.

He was also holding a heavy cloth bag in his hand.

"Here are 100 bottles of Kaimai Tincture, which should be your quota for May. I mentioned your special situation of having a strong tolerance to it to my superiors, so they generously doubled your quota of Kaimai Tincture. It should be enough for you."

"However, the negative effects of the meridian-opening tincture always exist. Don't take advantage of your good health to drink too much of the potion. It is possible that you are fine now and the effects have not manifested, but there will be problems in the future."

However, before handing over the one hundred bottles of meridian-opening tincture to Gao De, Master Naxi still gave a few instructions.

Gao De naturally agreed repeatedly, but he knew that with [Adaptation], even if the share of Kaimai Tincture was doubled, it would not be enough for him sooner or later.

As for the problem of the body not being able to bear it, that doesn't exist.

"Take the pulse-opening tincture first, and then wait for the effect to take effect."

Gao De nodded, took out a bottle of pulse-opening tincture, uncorked it, sniffed the pungent and unique smell, and drank it in one gulp.

"Building magic veins is actually not complicated. The essence is to sense the dense and tiny magic veins in the body, sort them out and select your own targets, and then activate them through breathing techniques."

"Then, use your magic power to enter these magical veins to stimulate their growth and hardening until they transform."

"Try it yourself first based on the principle. With your talent, there shouldn't be any big problems."

Master Naxi reminded Gao De of several points to note, and when it was almost time, he asked Gao De to start the next step of practicing the Infinite Breathing Method.

Gao De did not hesitate and immediately started practicing the Infinite Breathing Method.

Soon, under the stimulation of the meridian-opening tincture, he entered into a familiar breathing rhythm and felt the dense magical veins that were everywhere in his body, like a mysterious network hidden deep within his body.

Just now, he had already preliminarily memorized the main magic veins needed to build the [Leomon Magic Vein Network].

At this moment, according to the requirements, he quickly found a suitable target vein among these dense magic veins and began to try to build it.

Following the rhythm of his breathing, this selected magical vein opened and closed rhythmically like a blood vessel.

Gao De was fully focused, carefully controlling his magic power to coordinate with his breathing rhythm.

At the moment the magic vein opened, he accurately turned the liquid magic power and allowed it to enter this dense magic vein.

As soon as the liquid mana entered, Gaode clearly felt a strong tingling sensation coming from the magic veins.

This magic vein was too thin, and the liquid mana was too large for it. When it was opened by breathing, it could barely squeeze the liquid mana in, but now that it was contracted, it was squeezed violently, causing intense pain.

Gao De could sense that as the magic veins were squeezed and rubbed against the magic power, this tiny magic vein itself began to show some damage.

But at this time, the medicinal power of the meridian-opening tincture took effect again. A burning hot current instantly enveloped the damaged parts of the magic veins and began to repair the damage.

Repair, destroy, repair, destroy, and repeat this process over and over again. Each time of repair and destruction will make the magic vein in that area stronger.

It's a bit like the process of muscles being torn and reorganized, becoming stronger and stronger.

Gao De was completely focused on the Infinite Breathing Method, carefully building this first main magic vein.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

Gaode just has a high tolerance for pain, which does not mean that he is immune to pain, so he will still have physiological reactions to pain.

And whenever the effect of the Meridian-Opening Tincture wore off, he would open another bottle of it and replenish it.

Master Naxi just watched silently from the side.

He was aware of the pain and stimulation to the body caused by the meridian-opening tincture, and he understood even more the torture of the "meridian-opening" process.

Therefore, when he saw Gao De drinking several bottles of Kaimai Tincture without changing his expression, he secretly admired him.

When Gao De was about to open the fifth bottle of meridian-opening tincture, Naxi finally stopped him and said, "That's enough. Let's stop with the breathing method for today."

Gao De paused as he was opening the cork of the bottle, then obediently put down the meridian-opening tincture in his hand and looked at Master Naxi.

"From now on, you can practice the Infinite Breathing Method on your own when you have time. If you encounter any problems, you can come to me. This will not be a special training arrangement."

"Next, I will be mainly responsible for guiding you in combat mage training." Master Naxi explained his meaning.

"Okay." There was a gleam of anticipation in Gaode's eyes.

"The first stage is visual reaction training, which is also a long-term training that every combat mage must persist in." Master Naxi said as he led Gaode to an alchemy machine.

"This is an astrology device, an alchemical machine used specifically for visual reaction training."

"You noticed the training method yesterday. Activate the starburst device and let it release starbursts at different speeds and angles. Your task is to closely follow the trajectory of the starbursts."

"At first, its firing speed and movement speed will be slow, and you should be able to keep up easily, but as time goes by, it will get faster and faster, and once it is out of your sight, the starlight will disappear."

"This training focuses on training your eyes' ability to accurately track targets and improving your ability to visually capture long-range attack objects, especially long-range spells with spell tracks."

Mage Naxi paused for a moment, then continued, "In a mage battle, the stronger your visual capture ability is, the more likely you are to gain the upper hand in an ever-changing battle."

"And there are many scenarios in which mages fight. Some of them are even sneak attacks, where the battle happens suddenly and silently."

"If your visual capture ability is strong enough, you will be able to spot its appearance at the first moment, see its flight path clearly, and react quickly, whether it is casting a protective spell or dodging."

"Don't underestimate this visual reaction training. In many cases, it will be the key to your survival in battle."

"I will take it seriously." Goder nodded and promised.

"Let's get started." Master Naxi was very satisfied with Gao De's humility and politeness.

He activated the astronomical instrument.

A small ball of light shot out instantly.

Gao De immediately locked onto the ball of light and followed it as it circled around the venue before the starlight disappeared.

The next moment, a new ball of light shot out from the starlight instrument at a faster speed. It was not until the tenth ball of light that God lost its trace.
"When the 30th light ball is reached, we will enter the next stage of training." Master Naxi watched for a long time. After confirming that Gao De was familiar with the training, he gave Gao De a target and left.

In the following time, in addition to practicing the cultivation method, constructing the spell model, and connecting with the rune processing technology, Gao De devoted all his attention to the [Leomon Magic Vein Network] and visual reaction training.

The amount of Kaimai tincture he drank every day also gradually increased.

The construction of a main magic vein took nearly a day and a half at first, but after ten days, it was shortened to one day:
[Your immunity to toxins increases by 35.2%, and your body organs' ability to digest, metabolize and excrete various toxins increases by 41.4%].

Under the strong toxic stimulation of Kaimai Tincture, Gaode's [Adaptation] improved greatly in just ten days.

But at this stage, the improvement has gradually reached a bottleneck and progress has become slow.

He has built 365 out of 7 magic veins.

In addition, he mastered three new first-level spells.

Grease+ (Conjuration, 1st level):

Choose a point within range (40 meters), and slick grease covers a 10-foot square centered on that point. For the duration of the spell ( minute), the area becomes difficult terrain, making it easy to slip.

Additional: Oils and fats in the area will transfer to any object that enters the area and will remain so for one hour.

[Long Stride+] (Transmutation, 1st level):

Touching a creature or casting it on yourself increases the target's movement speed by 10 feet (3 meters) per second for the spell's duration ( hour).

Additional: For the duration of the spell, the target's path leaves behind a trail of magical shimmer visible only to the caster.

[Jump+] (Transmutation, 1st level):

Touch a creature or cast on yourself to triple that creature's jump distance for the spell's duration (one minute).

Additional: For the spell's duration, the creature's jump height is increased by 1.5 times.

As for the visual reaction training, he finally managed to pass the 30th light ball.

But the visual response training does not end here.

Based on the "target tracking exercise", Master Naxi added three more asterisms to Gaode, placing them on both sides and behind his body.

When Gaode was conducting visual tracking training from the front, he also had to use the corner of his eye to pay attention to whether the other three star instruments were emitting stars.

This is called "peripheral vision training" and is part of visual response training.

It aims to broaden the mage's peripheral vision range, allowing the mage to better perceive dangers and threats from all directions.

(End of this chapter)