Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Chapter 43 Breakthrough to Advanced Apprentice

Ian did not stop after finishing practicing "Crystal Energy Barrier".

Upon reaching the target, incantations rapidly began, and the alternating casting of "Burning Ray" and "Secondary Frost Ray" commenced once again.

He focused on practicing the quick switching and coordination between the two.

He silently mastered the "Burning Ray" technique, reducing its casting time to within 0.3 seconds.

He will precisely fire a scorching ray at the final center point of the ice layer the instant the frost ray hits the target and the ice layer spreads.

The clash between extreme cold and extreme heat triggered a small-scale explosion, with the destructive force compounded.

He also began experimenting with casting spells during side rolls and rapid changes of direction to improve his accuracy in complex and ever-changing environments.

The "twin" effect of the Frost Ray allows for attacks to be launched at will.

I've also accumulated nearly half the skill level, and the maximum distance is already 50 meters.

The two beams can be used separately against the enemy or simultaneously to hit the same target, with a stronger freezing effect.

During breaks in his training, he would use the "spirit-enchanting" wizard's hand to process several simple potion ingredients at the same time, which not only honed his control precision but also saved time.

Life at the camp was tense and oppressive.

During the day, aside from the necessary refining, repairing and patrolling, the apprentices mostly spent their time in their respective residences or training grounds practicing diligently.

Conversations were rare; everyone was in a hurry, their faces showing worry about the future and a yearning for power.

The shadow of the Crimson Court looms over everyone's heart.

Ian heard that two more family apprentices who were patrolling the perimeter had gone missing.

When other patrols arrived, they found only some signs of fighting and torn clothing.

Battles break out every few days on the outskirts of this area, as the Crimson Court's infiltration never ceases.

In this atmosphere, Ian put in almost all his effort in his training.

In the evening, I take the over-limit potion and engage in six hours of deep meditation without fail.

In his mind, more and more runes of will appeared, and one small rune after another took shape.

In the void, scattered spiritual energy is continuously gathered and refined, added to the cycle, and its upper limit is increased.

[Star and Moon Low-Level Meditation Skill Proficiency +1]

[Level: Intermediate Wizard Apprentice (84%)]

【Skill: Star Moon Low-Level Meditation Technique: Mastery (442/800)】

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Looking at the stable but slowly increasing percentage on the panel, Ian felt little joy, only an increasingly intense sense of urgency.

"Too slow."

Despite having the overpowered version of the potion, and despite maximizing his meditation time every day, the breakthrough from intermediate apprentice to advanced apprentice was not so simple.

Ian estimated that it might take about twenty more days before he could truly break through.

However, the threats outside the camp might not give him time.

Time passed, and a month had gone by since Ian arrived at the camp.

Inside the alchemy room, he had just finished a round of intensive practice on "Crystal Energy Barrier".

The proficiency level of the shield is also gradually approaching the limit.

But a strange feeling came to him, and he was overjoyed. Ignoring his exhaustion, he hurried back to his bedroom.

After calming himself down, he sat cross-legged on the bed, took the medicine, and his consciousness sank into the sea of his mind.

Nine large runes of will shimmered with light, and beside them, the last small rune of will that needed to be drawn was just a few strokes away from being completely finished.

In the void, refined spiritual energy continuously poured in, filling the final void.

[Level: Intermediate Wizard Apprentice (99%)]

"Just a little bit more!"

Ian held his breath and focused all his attention on the small rune that was about to take shape.

Mental energy is like the finest carving knife, slowly moving along a mysterious trajectory.

Little by little...

Buzz...!

A clear, melodious sound rang in my mind, and some kind of shackle was broken.

The twenty-seventh small rune suddenly lit up.

A brilliant light shone in the void of his mind, and all the runes interlocked to form a complex and exquisite three-dimensional pattern that slowly rotated.

Like the most perfect creation, it has formed a complete, stable, and self-contained cyclical system!

A powerful spiritual force surged forth from the cycle, sweeping across the entire spiritual sea.

The void spiritual energy that originally required guidance to be absorbed is now flowing into the new cycle like rivers flowing into the sea, being rapidly tempered and transformed.

[Realm Level: Advanced Wizard Apprentice (0%)]

"Finally, a breakthrough!"

Ian suddenly opened his eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.

He felt the world had become clearer than ever before.

The faint clanging of armor from the changing of the guards in the distant camp, the subtle rustling of nocturnal insects crawling across the rustling sand in the corner, the faint fluctuations and flow of drifting magic in the air...

All perceptions were magnified several times and clearly defined.

It's not just about perception.

With a thought, his spiritual power burst forth from his body, clearly visible within 30 meters, more than twice as strong as before!

Moreover, it is more refined and pure, and can be controlled as easily as an extension of one's own arm, making it smooth and effortless.

He attempted to manipulate the "enchanted" wizard's hand, performing two different subtle operations simultaneously.

Grinding, mixing, and dispensing are all effortless and consume almost no resources.

Ian began chanting a spell rapidly, and an eyeball materialized and hung from the ceiling in the room.

The "Eye of Vigilance," which originally required some attention to maintain, can now exist for a long time.

Furthermore, the consumption is further reduced, which can be considered as an additional passive perception extension.

He stood up and stretched.

The physical body has fully adapted to the erosion of magic. Although its strength has not increased significantly, the stronger and more refined mental power means that the control over the body is more subtle.

He also used the enhanced strength and endurance from the "Rock Bear Potion" more efficiently and accurately.

This is an all-round improvement!

"This is what a senior apprentice is like..."

Ian clenched his fist gently, feeling the power surging within him—a power completely different from what he had experienced before.

When he broke through to the intermediate apprentice level, he mainly improved the total amount and refinement of his mental power, and his mental power began to perceive the outside world.

With his current mental strength, he can already use the secret mark in its basic form, but he doesn't have this witchcraft on hand, so there's no rush.

This breakthrough to advanced apprentice represents a qualitative leap in overall strength.

The self-circulating nature of his mental energy means that his recovery speed, operational efficiency, and capacity have all been greatly improved.

He can sustain stronger and longer-lasting magical energy expenditure, can run multiple spells simultaneously without quickly running out of energy, and can learn and analyze complex knowledge models more quickly.

If intermediate apprentices have mastered the tools, then advanced apprentices truly possess the powerful arms to wield those tools, as well as an inexhaustible source of power.

Ian had a sudden thought and brought up the panel.

[Realm Level: Advanced Wizard Apprentice (0%)]

[Talent: Moderate Light Affinity]

【Skill: Star Moon Low-Level Meditation Technique: Mastery (586/800)】

Wizard's Hand: Break Limit 1 time (112/800) (Break Limit Effect: 1. Enchantment)

Frost Ray: Break Limit 1 time (389/800) (Break Limit Special Effect: 1. Twin)

Scorching Rays: Mastery (177/800)

Crystal Energy Barrier: Mastery (795/800)

Awakening Potion: Break Limit 1 time (122/800) (Break Limit Special Effect: 1. Strong)

Basic Potion Identification: Limit broken once (15/800) (Special Effect: 1. Insight)

Secondary Healing Agent: Control (37/400)

Basic Antidote: Mastery (8/400)