Chapter 21: Aren't I awesome? I'm not reading it today.
Chapter 21: Aren't I awesome? I'm not reading it today.
The notification sound that suddenly rang in his mind startled Lorne, but then he was overjoyed.
I should have thought of that sooner!
Previously, when he was in the Great Library, he came into contact with the notes and profound teachings of those senior magicians. The cultivation guide gave him a hint, saying that he had obtained a cultivation technique, but he was unable to comprehend it due to insufficient cultivation points.
Isn't the meditation method that Professor Melanie is now teaching also a kind of magical mystery?
Lorne felt he had figured out the nature of the cultivation guide.
In its mind, everything it came into contact with at the magic academy, or rather, in the magic world, was a resource for cultivating immortality.
The magic academy is a demonic cult, the academy's instructors are elders of the demonic cult, the heirs of magic families are descendants of demonic families, the cat senior of the orc race is a demon, and even the giants of the fantasy race are descendants of barbarians.
Then isn't this meditation method the same as a cultivation technique for immortality?
Lorne glanced at his cultivation points: 23 points.
One point is a reward for successfully joining the Demonic Cult, another point is a reward for befriending the descendants of the barbarians, and the remaining 21 points are basically rewards for befriending senior students and classmates at the resource collection point later.
How many points are needed to comprehend cultivation techniques?
[To comprehend the "Dawn's First Light Guiding Spirit Technique," 9 cultivation points are required. Do you wish to invest in comprehending it?]
"Get involved!"
[Remaining cultivation points: 14 points.]
As soon as he finished reciting it in his mind, Lorne felt a great deal of knowledge suddenly appear in his mind.
Profound words appeared in his mind, as if he had pondered and thought about them a thousand times, and their meanings were self-evident.
This knowledge is completely different from the magical mysteries and meditation methods taught by Professor Melanie. Although it also guides how to direct energy floating in the air, it does not focus on consciousness, spirit, or spirit like meditation, but rather on the practitioner's physical body.
The universe contains spiritual energy, which is regarded as a chaotic sea. Living beings in this world are like a small boat, struggling to move forward amidst wind and rain, gradually wearing themselves down. When this boat is riddled with holes, it is the day that the life of the living being ends.
Cultivators, on the other hand, must go against the natural order, extracting spiritual energy from heaven and earth, using what is lost to make up for what is lacking, thus perfecting themselves, turning their physical bodies into boats to cross the sea of suffering.
In comparison, the path of magic is more like using my spirit to unite with the ultimate principles of heaven and earth, achieving a perfect harmony between spirit and elements, and borrowing the authority of heaven and earth.
Therefore, magical practice is more grounded in the spiritual realm, encompassing all elements.
The path to immortality exists at the physical level, relying on spiritual roots and refining spirit into qi.
One borrows from heaven and earth, the other cultivates himself.
"This technique, 'The First Rays of Dawn Guiding Spirit Technique,' requires one to bathe in the first rays of dawn and refine them to enter the Qi Refining stage... This method is quite unique."
Lorne looked up at the sky. It was almost noon, and the sun overhead was scorching, clearly not meeting the conditions for the first rays of dawn.
"I'll have to wait until tomorrow morning. I'll go inquire later which location within the college best fits the requirements."
At that moment, Professor Mérené's voice also rang out:
"That concludes today's lesson. Those of you who have successfully begun your studies should not be arrogant. Go back and meditate more. When you can skillfully outline mental circuits and use your mental power to guide the elements, you will officially become a magic apprentice."
"Those who haven't yet achieved enlightenment shouldn't be discouraged. The path of magic is long, and you must take it one step at a time. Being greedy and eager to progress will only create hidden dangers. Go back and carefully reflect on what you learned in this lesson, practice diligently, and come back for the second lesson at the same time in three days. I will continue to guide you."
"The top ten students who are most proficient in using the elements will receive extra credits."
Hearing about the extra reward, everyone present became excited.
Having said that, Professor Merenguet raised his hand and grabbed.
The Light Magic "Spiritual Perception" that had previously befallen everyone has been dispelled.
Lorne snapped out of his state of being so close to the elements and felt inexplicably lost and reluctant to leave.
"Lorne, Lorne,"
Viola excitedly leaned closer, raising her hands. A hazy, azure light gathered in her palms, with water droplets subtly forming around them. Her beautiful face was full of pride.
"I can now control water elements, aren't I awesome?"
"I'll skip it today, I have other things to do."
Lorne didn't have time to play around with her, so he gave her a few perfunctory words and left in a hurry.
Viola was left standing there, stunned, her fair and delicate face filled with confusion.
What do you mean by "I won't watch it today"?
……
Walking along the Silver Avenue, Lorne pondered which part of the Silver Academy best met the conditions described in the Spirit Guiding Technique.
First, this location must be on the east side of the entire suspended roundabout, specifically the East Ring, to be worthy of being the first ray of dawn.
Secondly, the location needs to be high enough. Although the entire continent is said to be infinitely large, and even a novice mage could never reach its end in a lifetime, what if this continent is actually on a huge, boundless planet? Who can say for sure?
It doesn't matter which one it is, as long as it's a little higher.
What areas around the East Ring Road are sufficiently high?
He tried to recall the college map he had seen yesterday and find a place that met his criteria, but soon he started to feel overwhelmed.
Firstly, he is currently in the West Ring Road, and he spent most of yesterday's day exploring it without finishing. To get to the East Ring Road, given his current state of having no magical skills or cultivation, it would take him at least two or three days.
Secondly, the map only marked the names of various buildings and areas, but it didn't have contour lines. Even if he got to the East Ring Road, he couldn't possibly walk around each area to compare the heights.
It would be better to just use your mental power to perceive magical elements.
But as the saying goes, a wise man makes good use of things.
"I can find a senior student or mentor to guide me and give me pointers on where to go. As fellow students, we should help each other out."
He quickly found a suitable partner.
Cat Senior!
Sir Meow Leon is a second-year student, at least a magic apprentice, and may even have the attainments of a novice magician. He definitely has the ability to take him there.
Moreover, as everyone knows, never underestimate a cat's curiosity. On its first day at the magic academy, it might have marked the entire floating island. Lorne didn't believe it didn't know where the highest point was in the East Ring.
Of course, there's also the most important point: among the teachers he knows at the academy, he only knows where this senior cat is refreshed.
The Great Library!
……
Before long, Lorne arrived at the Great Library.
After standing at the entrance and looking around for a while, he finally spotted the orange figure.
It was fast asleep on the head of a solemn marble statue, its limbs in the air and its tail swishing back and forth, looking incredibly peaceful.
"Mimi? Mimi?"
He stood beneath the statue, waving and calling out.
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