Dark Wizard: Rise! My undead army!

In the following days, Lynn stayed in his cabin and studied the "Soul Whispering Meditation Method" in peace.

A "Do Not Disturb" sign was hung high on the door of the room, refusing all visitors, and he completely immersed himself in his work, neglecting to eat or sleep.

On the ship, Lynn enjoyed obvious privileges.

Other apprentices had to go to the crowded and noisy communal dining area to eat simple black bread, salted meat, and bean soup.

Lynn's meals were delivered directly to his cabin by a dedicated sailor.

Today's lunch is a secret-recipe roasted dragon lizard leg (a type of large lizard) from the Southern Spice Islands, its meat tender and juicy, covered with a thick layer of fragrant exotic spices.

The side dish is a blue ice moss salad, a specialty of the Beihai Icefield, which has a refreshing and crisp texture with a subtle, magical coolness.

The main dish is truffle and wild mushroom risotto, a favorite among the nobles of the central plains, with every grain of rice soaked in the rich broth.

It was accompanied by a glass of rich golden wine and a small dish of fairy honey cake as dessert.

These foods are specially provided for the wizards; they are not only delicious but also have a slight effect on nourishing the spirit.

Of course, it's also quite valuable.

Fortunately, he didn't have to dig out magic stones himself, otherwise Lynn would rather eat black bread.

While enjoying the food, Lynn studied meditation techniques as quickly as possible, hoping to master them as soon as possible.

Power is the root of all these privileges!

During this time, Mary came to him many times, hoping to stay by his side, but he refused her every time.

Women will only slow down his cultivation!

Mary could only leave dejectedly, following behind the other Blackswamp City apprentices, trying her best to blend in.

After several days of tireless effort, when the panel analysis progress reached 15%, Lynn finally grasped the basic cultivation method of "Soul Whisper Meditation".

He couldn't wait for the complete analysis to be finished, so he prepared to start by using meditation to "get started".

That day, after eating a vegetable salad with "calming herbs" in her dinner, Lynn began her first formal meditation.

He sat cross-legged on the bed, clearing his mind of distractions, and guided his mental energy to slowly rotate and compress according to the methods of meditation.

At the same time, he sensed the omnipresent negative energy particles in the surrounding space and tried to introduce them into his body, combine them with his spiritual power, and transform them into his first strand of witch power.

This process is extremely difficult, requiring a high degree of focus and precision to control one's mental energy.

After enrolling, apprentices are given three months to practice meditation. Those who fail to succeed within three months will become "materials".

Apprentices need to go through countless trials, errors, and corrections before they can get on the right track.

Several times, Lynn almost failed due to mental disorder, and her mind was stinging with needle-like pain from failed meditation.

But with his powerful soul essence and profound understanding gained from panel analysis, he calmed his mind and guided himself again and again.

On the "Bone of the Underworld," thanks to the blessing of the "Megalodon" ghost, it was filled with a large amount of negative energy and soul aura, which was very suitable for his meditation.

After an unknown amount of time, changes finally occurred in the mental space.

Lynn heard a “whisper” from the depths of his soul—a response to the fluctuations of his own soul and the echo of his spirit.

As the soul continued to whisper, the scattered spiritual energy was finally gathered bit by bit, and began to slowly rotate around an invisible point in the center of the chaos.

At first, it rotated very slowly and was extremely unstable, as if it would collapse at any moment.

Lynn dared not relax, continuing to maintain his visualization, guiding the cold, negative energy particles in the surrounding space closer.

As if drawn by an attraction, these particles gradually merged into the swirling vortex of spiritual energy.

This process was slow and painful, with the mental vortex constantly being impacted and disintegrated by negative energy, only to be re-coalesced and become more solidified under Lynn's tenacious will.

When the energy that was incorporated reached a certain critical point, the originally illusory vortex of spiritual power suddenly trembled, and a faint light suddenly appeared at the center!

It rotates at a constant speed, generating a weak suction force on its own, continuously drawing in sparse negative energy particles from the outside world.

It transforms into pure magical power, stores it, and feeds back into the surrounding spiritual energy, making it more concentrated.

The core spirit has been achieved!

Overwhelmed with emotion, Lynn could no longer maintain her meditative state and withdrew from it.

He suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze filled with ecstatic joy.

Lynn felt that the whole world had become completely different.

He could see the various energies flowing in the air, hear the apprentices outside talking about him in hushed tones, and even the subtle creaking of the ship's wood became clearly audible.

At this moment, his mind was exceptionally clear, and even his thinking speed seemed to have increased.

Furthermore, Lynn could clearly feel that his mental strength had improved slightly.

Just one successful deep meditation not only solidified his spiritual core but also enhanced his mental strength!

This "Soul Whispering Meditation Method" is truly extraordinary!

Within his body, a faint wisp of magical power flowed slowly, bringing a real sense of strength.

"Is this... the source of a wizard's power?"

Lynn opened his palms, feeling the transformative sensation within his body, and a surge of genuine joy welled up in his heart.

I have finally taken this crucial step in this strange world!

From this moment forward, he is no longer just a mortal with talent, but a first-class wizard apprentice!

[Wizard Levels: (From Lowest to Highest)]

[Apprentices: First-class wizard apprentice, second-class wizard apprentice, third-class wizard apprentice.]

[Formal Wizards: First Ring to Third Ring Wizards]

[Stigmata Wizard: Fourth to Sixth Ring Wizard]

[Truth Wizard: Seventh to Ninth Ring Wizard.]

Of course, Lynn is currently just a wizard apprentice who cannot cast any spells.

Now that we have the "gun", all we need to do is fill it with "bullets" to create a powerful weapon!

With the foundation of "the source of magical power," one can be considered a true apprentice of a wizard after learning witchcraft.

As the magical power coalesced, Lynn felt an itch to try casting the spell himself.

It's a pity that all the magic stones have already been exchanged for Morris, otherwise I would definitely have exchanged them for another spell to play with.

Or... should I borrow some from someone else first?

It should be noted that this ship is home to "the chosen ones" from all over the world, many of whom come from prestigious families and must have brought a considerable amount of "start-up capital".

Many people have visited him, befriended him, and hoped to "take good care" of him in the future.

Lynn only gave a perfunctory reply at the time.

Looking back now, since they had something to ask for, it wasn't unreasonable for them to charge a "favor fee," was it?

With such a high mortality rate within the academy, if an "accident" were to happen, these assets would fall into the hands of our enemies.

It's better to entrust it to myself for safekeeping first; perhaps I can protect it when I become stronger.

Of course, repaying the money is another matter.

Why should money "borrowed" through one's own abilities be repaid?

I've never heard of gangs paying back "protection money."

After making up her mind, Lynn pushed open the door to prepare for "fundraising".