Cultivators at the Wizarding Academy

Chapter 252 Research Topic

The underground ruins of the Wizarding Academy have been a topic of much discussion lately.

Legend has it that it was an underground refuge built by an ancient dynasty, possessing countless precious resources and legacies.

A hundred years ago, someone brought out a mithril staff and an adamantite shield from it.

Long before that, someone obtained a spatial ring, which changed their fate forever.

The major spellcasting organizations in the Violet Kingdom attach great importance to opening the ruins and have frequently sent people to negotiate.

Although the Wizarding Division did not want outsiders to disturb the peace of the undead, it still agreed to continue the plan from a hundred years ago.

Of course, everyone has to consider another variable.

The divine man of Tai'an.

His strength has already been proven in countless battles. Across the entire planet Aolan, he stands alone as the most powerful among the legendary figures.

Even if they wanted to monopolize the entire site, no one would dare to utter a single word of objection.

"Xiao An, are you really not going to go and take a look?" Dorothy probed.

Tai'an shook his head: "It's boring."

He was at a height above the level of the ruins. The items inside were like the possessions of a poor man, insignificant to a rich man.

Whether it's adamantite or mithril, it's completely meaningless if it doesn't improve your strength.

"If you don't go, I don't want to go in either."

Dorothy's training has been progressing smoothly lately. She's been consistently taking high-quality life potions, and her mental strength is steadily improving. She's also made significant progress in martial arts training; her battle aura can now cover her upper body.

She didn't believe the ruins would bring about any change; on the contrary, they would increase uncertainty and risk. Many people, including her father, advised against going down there herself. The potential benefits of accompanying the divine beings might outweigh the sum of what she would gain from the ruins.

Dorothy wholeheartedly agreed.

……

The research project on improving magic potions has achieved preliminary results.

A new type of elixir has been produced in Tai'an.

Sleep-inducing pill!

A mixture and concentration of various stimulant substances, including caffeine, tea polyphenols, and purified extracts of calming flowers, were used. After multiple trials, the formula with the best efficacy and lowest toxicity was successfully selected.

However, it is still not suitable for ordinary spellcasters to take.

The effects of the drug can last up to half a month. During this time, patients will remain highly excited and unable to sleep, posing a significant risk to their health. Furthermore, it may cause diarrhea and stomach upset.

Actual tests show that it can accelerate mental recovery by about seven times.

Given its severe side effects, the sleep-inducing pill cannot be considered a mature product.

Currently, only Tai'an himself would take it in pursuit of absolute cultivation efficiency.

Fortunately, there is still room for improvement.

With the help of the source eye and personal experience, Tai'an is confident in producing a finished product.

……

The Spellcasters' Guild in the Violet Capital has always been deserted. Only two people were walking around in the vast plaza.

Liadrin lowered the brim of her shadow cloak, constantly feeling various unusual mental forces sweeping over her.

Elaine followed closely beside Liadrin, her eyes curiously scanning the surroundings.

Since both of them were spellcasters, they did not receive any warnings or difficulties.

If it were an ordinary person, they would likely receive a telepathic message asking why they came here. Without a reasonable explanation, they would probably be expelled.

"Hello, gentlemen, how can we help you?" the catgirl greeted with a humble smile.

"We need to conduct a formal rank examination!" Liadrin announced in a cold tone.

"Okay, please follow me." The catgirl greeted us and led the way.

Liadrin fell into thought.

The young master said that if she could pass the elite stage assessment, she would be allowed to go out and move around freely.

It doesn't feel impossible...

Liadrin passed the formal stage assessment smoothly, but failed the elite stage assessment.

The total amount of mental energy exceeds the standard for elite level.

However, their mastery of magic and knowledge was far from sufficient.

The requirements for advancement are to be proficient in at least three intermediate spells of the same system, reaching the level of a spell slot, and to be proficient in two high-level spells of different systems.

The only high-level spell Liadrin currently knows is Wind Slash!

The upgraded version of Wind Blade Technique.

Its main feature is a significantly increased casting range, from within ten meters to over a kilometer. It can instantly tear apart flesh and take the enemy's head.

The different strategic implications they bring.

As for the increase in power, it's minimal. It's far less significant than the transformative changes that occur with each power level of fire-attribute spells.

Elaine only went through the motions and failed the formal class assessment.

Despite his diligent training and the care of Taian and Liadrin, he is able to frequently obtain ordinary quality magic potions, but his awakening time is short, and he is currently only in the mid-apprentice stage.

She has a remarkable talent for learning magic. She has memorized dozens of commonly used Rank 0 spells.

He has also mastered six basic spells.

These are Fireball, Wind Blade, Earth Barrier, Mage's Hand, Mental Shield, and Night Vision.

Tai'an praised Elaine's exceptional learning ability. Once she had learned to read and write, they planned to arrange for her to study at the Dharma branch. It seems that currently, all eligible students do not need tuition fees; instead, they receive government subsidies, with benefits equivalent to those of low-level public servants.

Thanks to the outstanding performance of the mage corps in the planar invasion war, they will naturally receive more resources.

Some have asserted that humanity may soon enter an age of magic.

All it takes is an opportunity to get ordinary people involved.

Spirit Gathering Array!

Tai'an initially didn't care. Charging the energy-accumulating magic stone was something that could be done easily, so why bother with all that trouble?

It wasn't until he sorted through his memories again that he suddenly realized the epoch-making significance that the Spirit Gathering Array might bring.

The ability to charge magic stones without the need for a spellcaster will undoubtedly significantly reduce the cost of using magic essence.

Like a generator.

"Another new industry!"

Tai'an's first thought was to maintain secrecy. The most common method was complex encryption.

This approach may cause some trouble for beginners, but for knowledgeable and experienced veterans, it is undoubtedly like showing off one's limited skills before an expert.

Fortunately, the memories passed down by cultivators mention methods of self-destruction and blocking routes.

Tai'an studied it carefully. Then, he summoned his personal secretary, Dorothy.

"Xiao An, what's wrong?"

The girl with purplish-black hair stood gracefully, always dressed in her finest attire whenever she appeared before me. I approached her with a smile and touched her.

"I have something I need you to do," Tai'an said after a moment's thought. "I need to rent a piece of land outside the city to build a factory."

"What factory? Can you tell me about it?" Tai'an, who was usually too lazy to meddle in other people's business, suddenly changed his behavior, and Dorothy believed there must be a reason.

"I invented an inscription array that can automatically gather magic energy to power the factory that charges the magic stones," Tai'an said, unceremoniously taking credit for himself.

(End of this chapter)