Comprehensive network wizard, magic emperor.

Chapter 226 Lv2 Blazing Defense Technique
On a rainy winter night, the astrologer huddled in a canvas tent, lit a whale oil lamp, and diligently studied the magic books given to him by the archmage.

The pattering raindrops tapped against the tarpaulin, creating a noisy cacophony.

He was so engrossed in reading that he soon turned to the last page and saw the homework left by the Grand Mage. It was a string of messy magical characters written on specially made paper, with many clear and concise annotations on the white paper below, explaining the meaning of each word and how to comprehend and memorize it.

The astrologer looked at it carefully, the words were clear and easy to see, and he remembered them firmly. But when he looked away, the memory vanished without a trace, like a fleeting shadow on a lake.

This is precisely the extraordinary characteristic of magical runes, and the path of study prepared by the Lighthouse Mage for all the students of this world.

Although they do not possess the power of incantations of a true name mage and cannot control all things by reciting their true name, magical runes are something that any living being can learn and use.

However, the learning threshold for magical languages ​​varies, and their effectiveness also differs.

An ordinary person might spend years trying to comprehend a single ancient Druid rune, and have no hope of mastering any animist rune in their lifetime, because animists are languages ​​that can invoke magical things, and ordinary people lack magical affinity and cannot understand the meaning of such things.

A natural spellcaster can master an ancient Druid rune in a few days, and with several weeks of hard work, they can also master a psychic rune. As for dragon runes, they are not a power that can be attained by talent alone, but they can also be mastered through diligent study and comprehension.

Inscribing power runes directly onto objects can unleash miraculous power to enchant them, while combining multiple runes into a spell produces an even clearer and more significant effect.

This step often requires a ritual to guide the power of the runes.

Ordinary people require elaborate and inefficient rituals, which often consume vital energy and harm their health and lifespan. Spellcasters, on the other hand, can perform rituals at the cost of the magical energy flowing within their bodies, resulting in less damage to their lives, which can even be negligible.

Similarly, if ordinary people master magical incantations and recite them, they can certainly produce magical effects, but firstly, they lack directionality, the magical power is scattered and indistinct, and the effect is greatly reduced; secondly, the power of the incantation will also erode the body's functions.

For the recipients of this world, knowledge of magical language is a truly glorious path. Once they master magical incantations, they no longer need to painstakingly convert magical energy through meditation, which is not only inefficient and slow but also requires the assistance of toxic drugs, which is extremely detrimental to their health.

Based on the language of magic, and supplemented by the three subjects of enchanting, alchemy, and ritual, it is a path of cultivation that can be followed in any plane of the multiverse.

The astrologer was always diligent. Apart from attending to the high master during the day and observing the master's actions and words with great attention, he devoted all his time, whether eating, bathing, taking a walk or exercising, to his studies.

The more I study, the more I realize how vast the world is and how bright the future is. The wisdom of the great master is even more profound than the ocean, and it is impossible to fathom even a fraction of it.

"Cough cough." The smoke from the whale oil lamps piled up in the tent, making the astrologer cough. He planned to find some sheet metal to build an exhaust chimney and a stove, so that he could have both light and warmth when reading at night, instead of having to endure the cold and smoke like he did now.

Once he has gained more knowledge, he plans to make enchanted lamps and furnaces.

The astrologer lifted the curtain and peered out of the tent for some fresh air. The sound of rain had become faint, and hardly a few drops had gotten on his face.

"Has the rain stopped?"

He muttered to himself, then caught a glimpse of the beam of light sweeping across the sky above, illuminating a corner of a vast expanse of white fog.

The astrologer was startled by the enormous object in the darkness.

Upon closer inspection, the beam of light rotated, illuminating more parts of the white mist. He recognized it as a giant, white, misty python, coiling around the lighthouse, as if it were some kind of living creature, constantly devouring the rainwater and growing larger.

The fog python's body stretched into the dark sky, hundreds of meters long, as thick as an apartment building. In comparison, the lighthouse looked like a short piece of chalk stuck in the ground.

The astrologer was filled with astonishment and fear: what kind of immense power would be required for such a profound and mysterious method?
Worried that the master was fighting a powerful enemy, he hurriedly put on his raincoat and rushed to the lighthouse under the cover of night. In the distance, he saw the master alone in the courtyard, his hands behind his back, looking up at the white python soaring gracefully.

After waiting a while and seeing no enemy approaching, the astrologer understood that the Night Watchmen were practicing magic. So he bowed respectfully from a distance and withdrew, returning into the night.

Not far along, my heart was still pounding. Looking back, I could still see the figure of the Grand Master standing in the lighthouse courtyard, as still and quiet as a single lamp.

Lin Bo maintained his divine state, simultaneously employing five control techniques to patiently manipulate the water vapor. Only when his spirit was exhausted and a proficiency prompt popped up on the integrated network information board did he take out two bottles of whale oil potions from his backpack and consume them simultaneously.

With his Fierce Control Technique nearing its upgrade, he paused tonight's Seagull Cybernetic Transformation surgery to free up time to practice his skills. A few days ago, his Heavenly Toad Gazing at the Moon Technique had already been upgraded to Lv3, further enhancing his original dim light vision and granting him dark vision.

The eye cells underwent a benign mutation, which slightly expanded the visible spectrum range. He can now see some infrared light and has a thermal imaging field of view of tens of meters even in the dark.

Many humanoid races possess dark vision, such as elves, teflins, and dragonborn, largely because their visible light range is wider than that of humans.

The Lv4 Heavenly Toad Gazing at the Moon skill unlocks the trait "Eyes of the Moon," making the outlines of objects in one's field of vision clearer and more prominent. He has already spent 48,000 Calamity Coins to buy a fragment of knowledge, "The Records of Radiant Mirror," and plans to study it when he has time.

In addition, after his Self-Control Technique reached Lv3, Lin Bo was also preparing the corresponding knowledge fragments.

Previously, I exchanged "The Blood Serpent's Wandering Traces" plus 9,000 Calamity Coins for a fragment of the Mystery (Realism) scroll, "The Prayer of the Prosperous Stars".

He considered whether he should postpone his study of the incomplete mantra manual.

After all, professional skills are different from general skills. There are no skill books to impart knowledge, nor are there product descriptions explaining the effects of each level. Moreover, arcane (true) type fragments are not a perfect match for mantras, so the effect of comprehending them is always somewhat inferior.

However, Lin Bo is now very wealthy. Failing to comprehend something only costs him a few thousand more disaster coins, which he can easily earn back by opening an affix treasure chest. He has no psychological burden whatsoever.

The night is getting darker.

Since wearing the Heart Stone Amulet, Lin Bo rarely feels fatigued, and his meditation is much more effective. He only needs about three or four days to upgrade his Black Serpent Meditation Technique.

Considering that the Lv4 trait, "Gift of the Sleeping Serpent," requires rest and recuperation and is not suitable for map exploration and combat, Lin Bo decided to wait until he had enough experience points for his job level increase before upgrading the Black Serpent Meditation skill. He would then focus on nurturing his mind and body until the attribute boost from the Sleeping Serpent was exhausted before resuming his dungeon runs.

[Skill judgment successful...]

Mantra Control - Fierce: Lv1 (1009.2/1000) Basic Mantra Control, by speaking the truth, control the vibration and temperature of all things

The fire of heaven is ever bright, and its virtue is great. —Proverbs

【Upgrade requirements met】

Lin Bo's spirits lifted, and with a wave of his hand, the white python that had been coiling in the rainy night gracefully flew towards the sea. The massive amount of water vapor it had accumulated turned into a torrential downpour, and its enormous form gradually disappeared without a trace.

He suddenly burped and rubbed his stomach, which was full of medicine.

The whale oil solution has a large capacity, but its potency is gradually failing to meet demand.

Lin Bo tried adjusting the formula, but the cost of high-efficiency whale oil potions skyrocketed, making it more efficient to purchase similar products directly from the trading platform. This was also due to the relatively weak magical energy contained in whale oil itself, and the fact that there were no native magical medicinal herbs in this world.

The more abundant the magical energy in a realm, the cheaper the spiritual potions.

The task of exploring the source of the magic in the sea should be put on the agenda as soon as possible. Only by cultivating a sufficient quantity and variety of native magic potions can the costs be reduced.

Lin Bo put away his notebook, opened the player panel on the online platform, and focused on the class skills.

"upgrade."

Ding--

Mantra Control - Fierce: Lv2 (9.2/3000) A basic mantra spell that allows you to control all things and cause them to spread and explode by reciting mantras.

A person's fire burns brightly, yet it also harms them. — Proverbs

(End of this chapter)