NABC Chapter 329 Fire Source Crystallization, New Goal, Factional Conflict, Testing Strength!
Chapter 329 Fire Source Crystallization, New Goal, Factional Conflict, Testing Strength!
Chapter 329 Fire Source Crystallization, New Goal, Factional Conflict, Testing Strength!
One serving!
Three people!
The air in the room seemed to freeze for a moment. Simon snapped his fingers, and a smiling water curtain appeared.
Inside the water curtain.
It is a dark red crystal with fine, natural fire element patterns covering its surface, resembling a heart.
At the same time, Simon's voice rang out.
"This material is called Fire Abyss Crystal. It was seized from an active volcano resource point called Molten Abyss by the Crimson Eye. Its energy level is only low-level second ring, but its quality is excellent and it has a lot of spirituality. It is suitable as a material for condensing fire element organs in the early stage of second ring, so many wizards are competing for it."
Ian just stared at the crystals.
Just by looking at it, he was certain that it was a perfect fit for him and could be used as material.
"The reason I'm reminding you is that the core materials for a top-tier physique must be of top-tier quality; otherwise, they simply cannot support the body. This should have been mentioned in the inheritance you received," Simon asked.
"Indeed."
Ian nodded.
The higher the level of physical constitution, the higher the requirements for materials, especially the materials used for foundational work.
"How do I obtain it? Who are my competitors?" He asked the question that concerned him most directly.
Simon didn't keep anyone in suspense.
He said directly, "Once we reach the Second Ring Road, the price of materials is even higher. Normal materials are worth a few thousand or tens of thousands, but this one is different; it's worth 300,000 contribution points."
Three hundred thousand?
Ian's eyes widened.
Three hundred thousand? Contribution points? Not magic stones?
This is fucking a joke.
"So expensive?"
It's important to know that contribution points are different from magic stones. These cannot be exchanged; they can only be obtained by contributing to the academy.
He should have had projects before, and he should have had around 200,000 contribution points.
But advancing to the next level took a lot of effort.
It's only around 50,000 to 60,000 right now, which is nothing compared to 300,000.
"And unfortunately, I have to tell you that you have two competitors. One is Abraham, whom you know. His teacher is Firefire. The other is Darian O'Connor, whose background is the Flameheart Chapter. Moreover, the latter is determined to get his hands on this material."
Simon continued.
Ian's expression also turned grim.
I thought things would suddenly become much easier once I reached the Second Ring Road, but it seems that both resources and the difficulty of competition are increasing.
The resources are ridiculously expensive.
By this point, almost all of our competitors have some kind of backing.
Simon added, "Furthermore, the academy doesn't have the top-tier resources you need to gather. To acquire more, you'll either have to rely on luck to obtain them, or wait until after the Crimson Eye is destroyed."
bad news.
"Does the dean have any suggestions?"
"Ian asked."
He figured that since Simon had brought it up, he might be able to offer him some ideas.
Alchemy Department.
"The Alchemy Department?"
Ian was taken aback.
"If you want to gain more contribution points in a short time, I think you should focus your energy on what you are good at."
Simon suggested, "The alchemists from the Radiant Academy said they need a few alchemist assistants. There's a shortage of second-ring alchemists right now, so I hope you can join them. This is also a good opportunity. If you can make a contribution in breaking the Flame Demon, you can be rewarded directly, not just with contribution points."
???
How to defeat the Flame Demon?
Ian's expression immediately turned strange.
Isn't this pancake too big? That thing is a three-ring alchemical doll!
But Simon's suggestion is undeniably tempting, and given his stats and alchemy talent, it's worth a try.
"Dean, let me think about it."
But Ian didn't agree immediately, after all, his next choice would affect his future development.
We cannot be careless.
But this document is extremely important.
Go ask your teacher for their opinion.
The thought flashed through Ian's mind and wouldn't leave him; he even wanted to ask him immediately.
But since Simon is here, he also needs to know more about the situation.
In the blink of an eye.
Half an hour passed.
"That's all. Ultimately, you'll have to navigate the Second Ring Road yourself. I'm just giving you some advice."
Simon said.
"Thank you, sir."
Ian stood up and thanked him.
soon.
As Ian left, a wizard emerged from a side door, with pale blond hair and even blond pupils.
He may not seem very old, but his aura has already reached the level of the second ring.
"teacher."
As soon as the wizard entered, he bowed respectfully to Simon.
"Knight".
Upon seeing the wizard, Simon nodded, then asked, "Did you see that wizard from earlier?"
"Was that Ian just now? I think I sensed him. It seems the ancient Four Symbols Holy Body still has some merit. But he's only at the second ring at his age, his talent is definitely not up to the Sun level. So, teacher, I'm very curious, why did you ask me to come and take a look at him?" Knight asked curiously.
"You."
Simon shook his head and said, "Don't underestimate him. He's Kieran's student, he has a wide network of connections in the academy, and he's quite a genius in academics and alchemy. He'll definitely be a pillar of the academy in the future."
"Making connections with these people in advance, and gaining their support, will greatly help your future development in the academy. Now that you've advanced to the second ring, you should start paving the way for important positions like vice dean and dean. You can't be all alone."
"Okay, teacher."
Naite nodded, his expression becoming more serious.
"Ian has almost no chance of obtaining this material, but he still needs top-quality materials, so I also have a copy in my possession."
Simon said at this moment.
"teacher."
Knight was somewhat surprised. Was the teacher planning to use a document to win over Ian?
In his eyes, did Ian really have such great potential?
"Wait a minute, teacher, didn't you send Ian to the Alchemy Department? What if he really..."
Before he could finish speaking, Simon shook his head and said, "Ian has only just advanced to the second ring, and he hasn't even started learning the alchemy inheritance yet. The analysis will begin soon. Even if he is a genius, it's probably not enough. It's more about letting him learn and get in touch with the alchemy masters of Radiance. Maybe there will be an opportunity to send him to the Gray Tower for further study in the future."
sizzle!
Knight listened, stunned.
Do you value it that much?
"It's a pity that their talent is only average, and it's even more difficult to improve their top-tier physique."
Simon sighed inwardly.
At this point, Ian is valued more for his academic and alchemical talents, as well as for Kieran's connections.
"I wonder who the second-circle wizard inside the side door is? But he seems very young, maybe even younger than me."
on the road.
Ian recalled the wizard he had sensed through the side door earlier; he seemed to also possess the aura of a second-ring cultivator.
And it's very energetic.
interesting.
As expected, there are still some secrets within the academy.
shook his head.
Ian flew at low speed towards the Four Symbols Temple, covering thousands of kilometers in the blink of an eye.
"They're here."
Pushing open the door, Kieran was already waiting.
He appeared in front of Ian, placing a hand on his shoulder, and Ian immediately felt a powerful mental force surge towards him.
The thirty-six spiritual nodes in the body instantly seemed to transform into a domain, instinctively resisting.
"That's interesting."
Kieran's eyes flashed with surprise; he had already reached this level of strength so soon after advancing.
"Unleash your mental power, let me sense it."
Ian then put it away.
Let Kilan feel it, but of course it is limited to the Four Symbols Holy Body.
"Impressive! This strength, this elemental resistance, this capacity—it truly lives up to its reputation as a top-tier physique. Even if it's only the lowest among the top-tier physiques, it far surpasses advanced extraordinary physiques."
After a long while, Kieran released his grip and sighed.
It was stronger than he had imagined.
"Furthermore, you haven't adapted to your mental strength and physical constitution yet, and there are many areas where they don't mesh well. When you go back, you need to make sure you fully integrate," Kieran reminded him.
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded.
He hasn't had a chance to test it since he came out.
After meeting Kieran, he went to...
"I wonder why the teacher called me here?" he asked curiously.
"Now that you've advanced to the second ring, there are naturally some things you need to explain," Kieran said, looking at him.
Ian's expression turned serious.
"Next, you should be increasing your elemental resonance and then condensing extraordinary organs, right?"
Kieran asked directly.
"Yes."
Ian nodded.
"It's a normal arrangement. After all, in the academy, only those who have condensed extraordinary organs can be considered true early-stage second-ring cultivators and enter the academy's power structure to assume various important positions," Kieran said with approval.
"Generally speaking, the elemental fusion rate must be increased to at least five percent before one can begin to condense extraordinary organs."
Ian continued nodding and quickly recounted what Simon had told him.
Kieran thought for a moment and said, "That is indeed the case, but if I remember correctly, Simon also has a copy."
???
Ian was dumbfounded.
"I suspect he's trying to recruit you into his camp," Kieran said. "But I advise you not to. The Dean and the Vice-Dean are the two largest factions in the academy. Choosing either side will have repercussions, especially for an academic wizard like yourself. I suggest you don't join them."
such!
Ian frowned.
He never expected that simply advancing to the second ring would directly involve all of this.
"As for the materials needed for advancement, don't worry. I recently discovered that one of the Crimson Eyes areas might have some. I'll go there and look for them for you."
Kieran said.
"Thank you, teacher."
Ian expressed his gratitude.
"You can also go to the Alchemy Department. It's a relatively neutral department, which is a good fit for you."
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded.
"And it's also very safe this way. This is the second thing I want to tell you: be careful of the Winster family," Kieran warned.
"The Winster family?"
Ian's self-light flickered, and behind Ivan was his family; the vice-head of the branch was their patriarch.
"When you were at the first ring, you were a core member, and they wouldn't dare do anything to you. But now that you're at the second ring, many of the protections no longer exist. Besides, you've only just advanced. If you go to the battlefield and get ambushed by them, no matter the cost, you can't afford it," Kieran said directly.
"I understand, teacher."
Ian nodded.
That damn Second Ring Road.
This feels even more dangerous than the first ring road.
Battlefield, power struggles, factional clashes between the dean and vice-dean...
"We still need to play it safe and proceed cautiously!"
Ian immediately suppressed his initial excitement and regained his composure, his breathing also calming down considerably.
Kiran nodded in satisfaction.
I know that his student took it to heart.
"This is ten grams of elemental crystals with no elemental attribute. It's suitable for improving fusion levels in the early stages. Here you go."
Kieran then took out a small bottle containing a translucent crystal.
Ian's eyes widened immediately.
Element crystals are resources formed by the compression and condensation of extremely high concentrations of elemental materials, and are hundreds of times more precious than elemental dust.
Just one gram is worth 30,000 contribution points.
"Teacher, this is so precious."
"Well, I am your teacher, after all. I should thank you for adding a legacy to the branch!"
Kieran waved his hand and said.
"By the way, you'd better not enter the dream world right now. You should wait until you've condensed your first extraordinary organ, otherwise you'll have a hard time escaping if there's any danger."
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded.
He was originally planning to go directly, but since Kieran said so, he decided to delay for a while longer.
For now, the focus should still be on condensing the first extraordinary organ.
"I also have some suggestions regarding the cultivation of the second ring," Kieran said.
Ian's eyes lit up.
"The second ring is different from the first ring. The ultimate goal is to condense a fully formed extraordinary physique. At the same time, it will also increase the wizard's level of transcendence. For example, an elemental wizard is elementalized, while a body-tempering wizard is physically transcendent. Mechanical wizards are different... Let me talk about the training of elemental wizards," Kieran said.
"Generally speaking, after a wizard adapts to his physique, he needs to increase his elementalization level. When he reaches about 5%, he can condense his first extraordinary organ. The organ will further increase the wizard's elementalization level, and the limit of the elementalization level that can be increased varies depending on the level of physique."
Ian listened intently.
I quickly gained a general understanding of the Second Ring Road, at least the initial route was basically clear.
"Hurry up and improve. I estimate it will take at least two years to reach five percent. By then, I estimate the battlefield will be entering the final stage, and you definitely won't be able to escape. Having condensed extraordinary organs will make you safer."
Kieran concluded.
"Uh-huh."
Ian nodded.
Judging from this, it seems that elemental enhancement isn't so simple after all.
This is really troublesome!
"The gathering will be in a month."
Before leaving, Kieran reminded Ian, who nodded to indicate that he understood.
After leaving.
Ian headed straight for the test site.
After advancing, I had a busy day. Next, there's the Alchemy Department, choosing resource sites, selecting new knowledge, and dealing with various family matters, etc. It will probably be even busier.
He hasn't systematically tested what changes have occurred in him after advancing to the second ring.
Just how powerful is the Four Symbols Sacred Body?
How much stronger has my mental power actually become?
We arrived soon.
"Sir, this is the testing area of the Second Ring Road. Please feel free to call me if you need anything."
The wizards at the testing grounds led Ian to an area spanning tens of kilometers, cleared it out, and then left.
"Let's start the test."
""
Ian took a deep breath.