The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

Chapter 177 Second-Level Opportunity
Chapter 177

Inside War Fortress No. 13, Lynn's figure appeared in a spacious room.

Although the room wasn't luxurious, having such a private space inside this massive war machine was a rare privilege.

The space is about several tens of square meters, not large, but it has everything you need.

Bedroom, bathroom, study, laboratory... everything is available, and every detail is designed with practicality and meticulousness in mind, taking into account both living and research needs.

In a resource-scarce environment like a war fortress, an ordinary level-one wizard would not have the luxury of having such a room all to himself. Even those with living conditions of this caliber are at least mid-level managers or above.

Ordinary first-level wizards, even if they are not squeezed into communal dormitories, would never even dare to dream of having such a space to themselves.

Lynn's treatment far exceeded his actual rank.

Clearly, his intelligence worked!

Lynn walked to the desk and gently pressed a button on the wall.

In an instant, a clear blue sky came into view, with soft sunlight shining down and floating clouds drifting slowly, as if it were a bright daytime scene in some other world.

Deep within the war fortress, the real sky is nowhere to be seen, yet the scene before one's eyes is so realistic that it almost creates the illusion that one is truly in the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth, and muttered to himself:

"It seems... my intelligence has at least sold for some value."

His gaze darkened slightly as he recalled that not long ago, he had handed over the shard containing the power of the shattered azure sky.

After multiple verifications, his speculation was proven to be extremely valuable, which led to a dramatic change in his status.

Vincent and Millie, two mechanical engineers, poached him from a soldier and transferred him to the technical department!
in other words.

He was no longer a "soldier" pushed onto the battlefield, but a "technician" on the war fortress!

When the next all-out war comes, he will no longer need to charge into battle and survive by "luck"!
Thinking of this, Lynn's smile deepened.

However, he quickly regained his composure.

"But... I'm really not sure if they can figure anything out."

Lynn's eyes flickered slightly.

The information he provided was of extremely high value, but his explanations were equally ingenious.

He emphasized that the piece of rock containing special power was obtained by chance in an extremely complex battlefield environment.

On that battlefield.

There were powerful spells from the Goddess of the Magic Network, residual fluctuations from divine artifacts, and energy turbulence created by the self-destruction of the otherworldly purification device...

All these factors intertwined to create an environment that is completely unreplicable!

In other words, even if Vincent and Millie put all their research into it, they might not be able to replicate this phenomenon.

However, this was actually the best outcome for Lynn!

Whether or not they achieve results, his goal has been achieved.

He has temporarily escaped the danger of the battlefield and successfully gained a safer foothold!
Lynn let out a soft breath and leaned back in his chair, finally able to relax a little.

At least for the time being, there's no need to worry about external crises anymore...

And he finally had the opportunity to calm down and think about what truly belonged to him.

How big is the gap between a first-level wizard and a second-level wizard?

"If we can leverage our influence on the Spirit of the Azure Sky, could we make that otherworldly creature 'Qi' work for us, allowing me to absorb spiritual power and break through to the level of a second-tier wizard, or even a higher realm…?"

Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly, tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his gaze thoughtful, and murmured to himself.

It seemed like he was talking to himself, but in reality he was communicating with the "Will of the Maple Tree" within the Spirit of the Azure Sky.

The true essence of maple trees remains a mystery to this day.

It never revealed anything on its own initiative, and Lynn never gleaned any real clues.

But one thing is certain: it is at least a Morning Star Wizard!
Maple has a profound understanding of the classification of wizarding levels, especially the advancement in the early stages.

Just as Lynn was pondering, a calm voice appeared in his mind, which was none other than Maple Tree's reply.

“We already completed a transaction using that golden scale. You obtained knowledge about first-level and second-level wizards from me…”

"But some things are not included in the transaction, yet they have a profound impact on your cultivation..."

Upon hearing this, Lynn's eyes flickered slightly, but before he could speak, Maple Tree countered with a question:

"Based on your current knowledge, how many levels do you think the 'Morning Star Wizard' realm encompasses?"

The unexpected question startled Lynn slightly.

But he quickly gathered his thoughts and answered:

"There should be three levels, right? Level 4 Morning Star Wizard, Level 5 Morning Star Wizard, and Level 6 Morning Star Wizard."

His speculation was not without basis.

The wizard apprenticeship stage is divided into three levels: Level 1 apprentice, Level 2 apprentice, and Level 3 apprentice.

The formal wizarding stage also has three levels: Level 1 Wizard, Level 2 Wizard, and Level 3 Wizard.

Following this pattern, Morning Star Wizards may also follow the same classification.

Upon hearing Lynn's reply, Maple's voice trembled slightly, seemingly tinged with appreciation.

"good."

"Morning Star Wizards are indeed also divided into three realms."

"In the power ranking system of the wizarding world, every 'three' signifies a qualitative change."

"For example, a third-level apprentice who breaks through becomes a formal wizard."

"And when a third-level Grand Wizard breaks through, they enter the level of a Morning Star Wizard..."

"In other words, the real, tremendous transformation occurs after every three realms!"

Each completion of a third-order cycle marks the beginning of a completely new phase, triggering profound changes.

"Within the same major realm, although each minor realm advancement will increase strength, the increase is far less astonishing than crossing a major realm."

Lynn pondered, quickly sketching out a clear outline in his mind.

In other words, although the gap between a first-level wizard and a second-level wizard exists, it is by no means as insurmountable as the gap between a third-level archmage and a Morning Star wizard.

Just like the apprenticeship stage, although there are differences between first-level, second-level, and third-level apprentices, they are still within the same field.

The leap from Level 3 Apprentice to Level 1 Wizard represents a qualitative leap in life level, almost equivalent to evolution and sublimation at the species level!

"I see……"

Lynn's gaze deepened, his fingertips tapping lightly on the table, a slight smile playing on his lips as he murmured thoughtfully. If this was indeed the case, then he no longer needed to worry about his rapid increase in strength causing instability in his foundation.

However, Lynn could only remain patient and wait passively regarding the matter of plundering the goddess's faith.

Even though he had made thorough preparations, he still needed the otherworldly beings to take the initiative to contact him before he could actually begin his operation.

Before that, the only thing to do is to focus on cultivation and make yourself stronger!

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Time flows by silently, and a month has quietly passed.

During this time, Vincent and Millie became frequent visitors to Lynn, often coming to him to discuss mechanical issues.

Their positions in the war fortress were not low; they could be considered high-ranking officials.

Logically speaking, given their status, it would be impossible for them to frequently communicate with an "ordinary" wizard scholar.

The problem is that what Lynn offered was so amazing, it was an irresistible temptation!
If we could replicate the special substance he provided on a large scale, we could completely block the most powerful weapon of the Goddess of the Magic Network: the Magic Network!

For mages who rely on magic networks to cast spells, this is nothing short of a catastrophe!
However, the real problem is that there are too few of these substances.

Currently, all they have is a tiny piece, about the size of a fingernail.

Although its effectiveness has been confirmed through numerous experiments, achieving mass production and widespread application on the battlefield remains an extremely challenging problem.

It was precisely because of this that Millie and Vincent surprisingly put aside their differences for the first time and chose to join forces to devote themselves to studying the secrets of this substance!
Lynn naturally became the third person in this research project.

Of course, in terms of mechanical expertise, Lynn was worlds apart from these two mechanical masters.

If Millie and Vincent are erudite university professors, then Lynn is at best a beginner who hasn't even built a complete theoretical system yet.

Every time they discussed it, the profound and complex theories and terms often made Lynn feel like he was listening to gibberish.

Fortunately, Lynn was no ordinary person.

His talent for "hard work pays off" allowed him to quickly make up for his shortcomings, even though he didn't start from a high level.

Although at first he could hardly get a word in edgewise and could only listen from the sidelines.

But as time went on, Lynn's comprehension and learning abilities began to emerge.

Gradually, he even started to offer some unique insights at crucial moments!

What surprised Millie and Vincent even more was that Lynn's perspectives often brought unexpected inspiration from certain dead ends.

Several key remarks even impressed the two mechanical engineering masters, who repeatedly looked at Lynn with new respect!
They had to admit that the young man before them was indeed a genius in mechanics!

Perhaps Lynn is not as old as these old wizards who have lived for two or three hundred years, and his experience in mechanical research is far from sufficient.

But his unique observation skills, sharp thinking, and extraordinary intuition are extremely valuable talents!
These things are far more important than simple basic mechanical knowledge!

Given enough time to fully fill in the gaps in Lynn's theoretical knowledge of mechanics, he will surely become a true master in this field in the future!

Initially, Vincent and Millie may have simply wanted to discuss the "Blocking the Goddess Magic Network" project with Lynn.

But as time went on, they gradually discovered that Lynn's way of thinking was unique and often brought unexpected inspiration.

As a result, they gradually began to involve Lynn in discussions on mechanical research outside of the project.

Lynn also gained a great deal from this exchange.

After all, he was not facing ordinary mechanical scholars, but two master-level figures who had been immersed in the field of mechanics for over a hundred years!

His mechanical expertise also advanced rapidly during this frequent exchange of ideas!
This is undoubtedly a win-win situation.

Vincent and Millie, with Lynn's talent of "hard work pays off," have gained new insights into some originally thorny problems.

Lynn, on the other hand, quickly absorbed the experience and wisdom of the two mechanical masters thanks to his talent!

This day, inside the laboratory.

Lynn, Millie, and Vincent are discussing the data model in front of them.

Even after being scaled down by hundreds of times, the model still appears enormous.

If it were in its complete form, it would probably be even larger than a fully grown dragon!
The name of this mechanical creation is none other than Titan Model Robot, or Titan Giant!
It is one of the core products of the "self-development" direction in the two major developmental schools of mechanical wizards.

Wizards can directly enter and control the Titans from within.

Even the most basic model is far more powerful than a level three archmage.

Although not yet strong enough to contend with the Morning Star Wizards, they are still devastating weapons of war on the battlefield!
The highest strategic meeting of the Thirteenth War Fortress ultimately decided to formulate the next war plan with the direction led by Wizard Vincent as the core.

This wasn't because Millie's mechanical swarm tactics were flawed, but because the small piece of special substance Lynn brought completely changed the situation!
Millie's mechanical swarm tactics, while extremely threatening on the battlefield, cannot maximize the use of that small piece of mysterious substance.

Conversely, if it is embedded in a Titan, its effect will far exceed expectations!

Thus, the Titans became the core of the tactical layout for the Thirteenth War Fortress!
Inside the laboratory, the discussion continued.

In the distance, many scholar-type wizards were moving back and forth, adjusting the relevant data models of the Titan to ensure that its combat parameters could reach the optimal state.

However, at this moment.

The entire laboratory was suddenly enveloped in a blinding red light!

Immediately afterwards, an urgent broadcast rang out throughout the space:

"Enemy movement! High alert! Enemy movement! High alert! All departments, prepare for battle! For the next 24 hours, all personnel are on high alert!"

The sudden turn of events caused Vincent and Millie's expressions to darken instantly.

Without any hesitation, they disbanded the experimental team and then strode towards the command room at the very top of the war fortress!

Lynn left the laboratory and walked through the interior of the war fortress, watching wizards hurrying by, the atmosphere incredibly somber.

Various mechanical puppets also moved around, transporting all sorts of combat resources.

With war imminent, the entire war fortress suddenly came alive, as if a giant beast was about to open its eyes, its ferocious maw, and devour its prey!
Sensing the tense atmosphere around him, Lynn felt a sense of relief:

"Luckily, I'm not a combatant right now..."

However, at that moment, a wizard dressed in a long robe and with his head covered suddenly rushed straight towards Lynn.

Seeing this, Lynn frowned and was about to dodge, but the figure took the initiative to crash into Lynn and squeezed into his arms.

"Hmm? A woman..."

Lynn felt the soft, delicate body in his arms, and was first taken aback, then heard a detached voice.

"Be prepared tonight."

That voice was none other than Qi's!

Lynn's eyes lit up. The power of faith was finally about to be harvested again. This time, with Maple Tree as an inside agent, could he rush to become a second-level wizard in one go?

(End of this chapter)