Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 167 There is no fastest, only more ruthless.

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What happened?

As he was thinking, Link suddenly felt that something was wrong with his physical condition.

It seemed as if a sinister fire was starting to burn from the soles of my feet, about to seep into my flesh.

Link quickly realized that this was the initial stage of a leap in the essence of life, a process of physical training.

The term "forging" is exactly what it sounds like.

First, a "fire" burns through the blood, flesh, and bones. Then, pressure from all directions relentlessly hammers and forges the body, transforming it from an iron ingot into refined steel. Through the tempering of fire and power, the body undergoes a qualitative leap.

"Is this the beginning of a fundamental leap in life?"

Link was greatly surprised.

Isn't it said that after imprinting one's innate witchcraft, one must give the body and soul a long period of time to adapt to the changes brought about by the innate witchcraft?

The wizard Paro once said that becoming a full-fledged wizard is not that simple.

But things changed when it came to him.

And it was a dramatic change!

Link hadn't made any preparations at all.

Regaining his composure, Link did not panic and immediately began to deal with the sudden leap in his life essence.

He first activated the "brain shut-in technique" with all his might, focusing all his attention, strengthening his will, and preparing to withstand the scorching heat.

In fact, Link has the ability to cut off all pain and temperature feedback.

However, to achieve a better leap in the essence of life, one must directly experience the entire process of burning one's physical body and feel the endless pain.

Only by enduring the pain can one enjoy the sweetness.

Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.

Link gritted his teeth and endured it without uttering a sound.

To avoid losing air

We just keep going, just keep going.

The "fire" winds its way up from the soles of the feet, spreading from the calves to the thighs, around the groin to the abdomen and back, and then up the neck to the head.

All of his black hair fell out.

The "refinement" of "training the physical body" ends here.

It seems simple and very easy.

However, this transformation was achieved by Link enduring endless pain with extraordinary willpower.

If it were someone with a weak will, they wouldn't be able to endure this pain and would fail at the last hurdle before becoming a formal wizard.

The college has its share of such examples.

Every year, some of the "cheap laborers" sent to factories, workshops, and studios in the southern district are such failures.

After the fire tempering was finished, the forging process began immediately.

The immense pressure from all directions surged towards Link, who hadn't even had time to catch his breath.

Like ocean waves, one after another crashed against him.

It made a series of dull thuds, like bangs.

The incredible force of the blows was somewhat unexpected by Link.

Insufficient preparation caused Link's face to turn pale instantly, and he almost suffered a side stitch that caused his internal organs to shift.

He quickly gritted his teeth, assumed a horse stance, and steadily received the next wave of blows.

Link took a brief moment to catch his breath and regulate his breathing.

After that, nothing unexpected happened.

There was nothing but pain.

The ordeal was over without serious incident, and the "forging" of the "physical training" process came to an end.

A life force arises from the bone marrow, is transported through the blood and nerves, and nourishes the whole body.

After being trained and nourished by life force, Link's physical body was completely renewed and upgraded.

He could easily withstand Iris's enhanced RPG with his bare hands.

It just can't be exposed to a direct bombing attack from a powerful weapon.

Otherwise, even if they don't die, they will be seriously injured.

One must understand oneself.

The next stage of the essential leap in life is to refine the soul and keep up immediately.

Link was preparing to tough it out based on his previous experience.

In the end, it was all for naught.

He only shivered, and the soul condensation was over.

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Link had this expression on his face.

That's it?

What happened?

Such unexpected events never happen.

Before Link could come up with an answer, the final stage of the leap in the essence of life arrived.

A fusion of a new body and a new soul.

This is not something that can be done in a short time; it will take some time.

However, an unexpected incident still occurred at Link's place.

In less than a second, Link felt his soul and body perfectly merge again without any delay.

Besides lacking knowledge and corresponding witchcraft and methods.

Link is now a proper Level 1 Wizard!

Having just finished first grade, in less than a year, he went from a clueless newcomer in the Storm Sea to a first-level official wizard, a title that most local apprentices take four years to achieve.

This speed is undeniably fast.

It's not to say that it's unprecedented or unparalleled.

But they are extremely rare, few and far between.

Link was both happy and worried.

The good news is that the promotion will greatly enhance one's strength, status, and position.

What's worrying is that the essential leap in life comes very suddenly, and unexpected events occur frequently during the process, ending in a daze.

This made Link recall the changes in the "seed" and Flandre.

Could this be another trick by that big shot?

Outside the secret territory.

The "Old Immortal" withdrew from its stone statue form, glanced questioningly at the apprentice-level training realm where Link was, and murmured in confusion:

"The little guy has already successfully advanced?"

"That's way too easy."

"Could he possess the methods of an old friend?"

Muttering to himself, the "old immortal" intensified his gaze, probing the reason why Link had suddenly and easily completed the leap in the essence of life and advanced to the level of a formal wizard.

A moment later, a look of realization flashed in the eyes of the "old immortal".

"I see."

"The little guy has had a special destiny and has been favored by the will of the world."

"The souls from another world did not become an obstacle to advancement, but rather an aid."

"As for your physical body, hehe, I never expected that my casual gesture would actually grant you this wish."

After muttering to himself, "Old Man" thought for a moment, then pointed a finger at Link, leaving a mark on Link's body.

In this way, as long as Link is on the West Coast, he can sense Link's life or death at any time.

The "Old Immortal" was very interested in the "strange guest" who could gain the favor of the world's will.

In the secret realm.

Like a giant statue, Link was completely baffled and decided to stop trying to solve the many mysteries that he was destined to be unable to unravel.

He reluctantly accepted the fact that he had become a first-level official wizard without even realizing it.

He didn't want to become a formal wizard so early either.

There's nothing you can do when luck comes; you can't stop it.

Link scratched his head, thinking: It's not without its price.

He became stronger, and he also went bald.

He had no idea that a true big shot had already discovered the secret behind his sudden and easy promotion.

The wizard Paro's statement that "it's not that simple" refers to Link's soul from another world. To perfectly merge with this body, he will have to go through a series of trials.

Unexpectedly, during the promotion ceremony, Link activated "Brain Occupation Technique" and "Multi-Threaded Thinking," transforming into a humanoid supercomputer equipped with top-tier AI. He inexplicably gained the favor and baptism of the world's will, thus solving the problem.

The "immortal" finger, which was mainly aimed at the "seed," contained extremely rich wood-type life force. Because it passed through Link's sea of ​​consciousness, it also nourished Link's physical body.

A single hair from a true big shot is worth nine oxen to Link.

Therefore, Link was able to receive a surge of life force immediately after enduring the "training," amplifying the effects of the "training."

His physical strength far surpasses that of an ordinary first-level formal wizard.

It can only be said that every sip and every bite is preordained.

A series of coincidences piled up together, resulting in Link's rocket-like ascension to the heavens.

Putting aside his unexpected joy, Link sat back down and continued to ponder his earlier idea.

Perfect timing! After being promoted to a first-level formal wizard, I need to switch to a higher-level meditation technique. I can start researching this idea while learning the new meditation technique.

I'm sure the college won't be stingy with a little bit of information, right?

Link, who had recently gotten used to taking advantage of the "Academy's" freebies, thought to himself.

A moment later, Link stood up again.

The sudden promotion left him somewhat at a loss.

He was so busy guessing that he forgot to experience just how powerful a first-level official wizard is.

With a thought, his innate sorcery, "Armor Armor," was unleashed.

The way of wearing it remains unchanged; Mr. Eyebrow still produces a "Callis" flower, which then spreads in two directions to cover the whole body.

The visual effects remain the same as before.

The difference is that the time required to cast the spell is negligible.

In the blink of an eye, Link became "Armored Man," moving so fast that the naked eye could not capture the process.

From then on, as long as Link didn't lose consciousness, he was almost impossible to be ambushed.

No wonder statistics show that 83% of formal wizards' innate magic is defensive magic.

It's all about saving your life!

Without even putting away his armor, Link immediately began to try out all the dozens of level 0 sorcery spells he had mastered.

In terms of casting time, every level 0 spell has been reduced.

The reduction in the level of innovation and perfection is relatively small, while the reduction in the level of proficiency and below is relatively large.

Judging from the spell's effects, every 0-ring spell has been enhanced.

Even the weakest attack, Water Ball, could probably take down Harold Andrews back then in one hit.

Based on the three spellcasting techniques developed from pseudo-natal sorcery, "continuous casting" is smoother, "parallel casting" has increased in number, and "double/multiple casting" has moved from double to triple (although it is still limited to Water Shield).

These are all progress and improvements.

One Link now can take on ten Links who have just been branded with their innate sorcery.

"I've gone bald, but I've also become stronger."

Touching his bald head, Link sighed.

Rivosos City.

In the basement of a villa in the North District.

Patting Jasmine's little head, the wizard Celine sighed, "Are you really ready?"

Jasmine gently nuzzled Celine's hand like a cat, then said firmly, "Witch Celine, I have thought it through and am ready. Please grant my request!"

"All right."

The witch Celine removed her hand and walked towards the experimental table in the center of the basement.

As we walked and talked:

"A wizard's aptitude is divided into two parts: innate spiritual power that leans towards the soul, and elemental affinity that leans towards the body."

"The soul must not be easily profaned, or misfortune will follow."

"How to artificially enhance a wizard's aptitude has always been a hot topic."

"The higher the level of the wizard, the more difficult it is for them to have offspring."

"To enhance the family's strength, we must acquire more wizards."

"Therefore, wizards have been conducting research in this area."

"Based on the extensive research of my predecessors, and combined with a peculiar creature that I unexpectedly obtained while exploring a certain otherworld, I designed a physical modification program to improve elemental affinity."

"The Bone-Eating Worm, that's what I call this strange creature."

As she spoke, the witch Celine took out a transparent glass jar and showed it to Jasmine.

Inside the glass jar, two plump white insects slept peacefully.

Its appearance is very similar to a white and tender silkworm.

"Don't be fooled by the cute appearance of the bone-splitting worm; it is actually extremely ferocious."

"Even the hardest bones can be gnawed clean."

"Through my induced breeding, these two bone-splitting worms have become controllable."

"The essence of the experiment is to let these two bone-eating worms enter your bones, gnaw on your bone marrow, and then, through a special method, replenish your vitality while stimulating the bone marrow to grow in a specific direction."

"This will increase your elemental affinity, thereby improving your wizarding potential."

At this point in her explanation, the witch Celine paused, staring intently into Jasmine's eyes, and emphasized:

"You must remain conscious throughout the experiment, and you cannot be given local anesthesia."

No matter how painful it is, you have to get through it.

Are you really ready?

Jasmine's face paled slightly for a moment, then she replied firmly, "I'm ready!"

"Um."

Celine stopped trying to persuade Jasmine, suppressing all her emotions and entering a detached research state. Her tone was cold and ruthless as she gave the instruction: "Take off your clothes and lie down."

There's nothing to hide.

Jasmine quickly stripped off all her clothes and lay naked on the lab table.

The witch Celine made a gesture.

Four restraint straps extended from the experimental table, binding Jasmine's hands and feet.

Another restraint ring extended and secured Jasmine's head.

On the ground beneath the experimental table, a complex array of runes was faintly visible.

The special ink used to draw the rune array is blood red.

On the ceiling above the experimental table, an equally intricate array of runes was faintly visible.

The special ink used to draw rune arrays is flesh-colored.

Celine the wizard pressed another button on the experimental table.

The "bed board" sank, and liquid gushed out, soaking Jasmine's entire body.

Don't worry about breathing problems.

The liquid is restrained by the magic artifact's effect and will not enter the human body through any orifices.

Jasmine can breathe freely without fear of choking on water.

The witch Celine opened the glass jar and touched the bone-splitting worm with her right index finger.

While awakening the Bone-Splitting Worm, a prohibition was imposed.

Then, he poured two bone-splitting insects onto the soles of Jasmine's feet.

The insects were driven to bite through the jasmine's skin, enter her bones, and gnaw at her from bottom to top.

Celine the Wizard's experimental plan was actually an imitation of the initial stage of the leap in the essence of life.

The only difference is that "refining" has been changed to "devouring", and "forging" has been changed to "breeding/stimulating".

The goal is merely to increase the affinity with elements that are more physical, rather than to leapfrog the essence of life.

What kind of pain is it to have your bone marrow eaten raw?

Jasmine's face contorted instantly, and she clenched her teeth, preventing herself from crying out in pain.

With astonishing willpower, she forced her body to remain unchanged, without moving an inch.

I was afraid that if I made a sound or moved, if I let my breath slip, I would lose the will to persevere in the torment that made me want to die.

"Keep going! Don't give up!"

Jasmine's eyelids snapped open, revealing bright red eyes.

She recalled the battle in the mountain basin during the competition between the two districts.

Link jumped out of the trench and launched a charge.

Let alone fighting side by side, she couldn't even cover the flanks.

But that crazy woman, Iris, was able to keep pace with Link as she swooped down.

Jasmine never wanted to experience that feeling of helplessness again.

"ah!!!!!"

Jasmine suddenly opened her mouth and let out a shout.

It's filled with madness!

Unwavering resolve.

Isn't it just epilepsy?

Let's see who's crazier!

After finishing the last few chapters, I felt uneasy.

I need some monthly votes to console myself!

(End of this chapter)