abnabooks Chapter 244 Late Stage of Ring 1, Lava Storm Domain, Changes
Chapter 244 Late Stage of Ring 1, Lava Storm Domain, Changes
Chapter 244 Late Stage of the First Ring, Lava Storm Domain, Changes
Top-level element pool.
Ian meditated, surrounded by a faint elemental aura.
This was his fifth day inside, and his mental strength had finally reached its absolute limit.
"But we need to break the limits."
Ian took a deep breath and took out a crystal bottle from his spatial ring.
The bottle contained a pale golden liquid, shimmering with a soft glow.
Limit-Breaking Potion—worth 8,000 battle merits, an essential item for late-stage breakthroughs in the first ring.
Ian took it without hesitation.
The moment the medicine entered my throat, a warm current rose from my abdomen and quickly spread throughout my body.
From the physical to the mental, it seems to be breaking through a new boundary.
But it seems that because the foundation is so abundant, it's not quite enough.
"really...
'
Without hesitation, Ian took another bottle, and the effects of both bottles took effect simultaneously.
The limit was immediately broken, and with the operation of the meditation method, mental power increased once again.
Within the spiritual realm.
A new spiritual energy crystal began to slowly appear, emitting a faint yellow halo.
During this process, runes representing the vibrations of the earth's veins were gradually inscribed on it.
Everything is proceeding in an orderly manner.
In this process, various resources were also used one by one.
Time passed little by little.
Finally, at a certain moment, Ian's mental energy surged.
Within the mental energy space, three mental energy crystals were already suspended, emitting a strong light.
Normally, the advancement process ends here.
But he knew.
The real key is to create resonance among the three!
He took a deep breath and began to simultaneously activate the core runes of the three solidified sorceries.
Fierce Grip!
Windbreak!
The earth's veins are shaking!
The three forces operate independently within the mental space, without interfering with or merging with each other.
"That won't do."
Ian frowned. It was pointless to activate three spells at the same time.
What he needs is a qualitative leap in the integration of different domains.
He thought of his conversation with Kieran yesterday; the key to the domain was resonance!
He needs to find the point where the three spells resonate.
He closed his eyes again.
Carefully perceive the subtle changes and sense the aura emanating from the three types of witchcraft.
It's hard to find.
Even Ian found it troublesome. Although Kieran had given him his experience, he always felt that Kieran still had some flaws.
"Is it resonance?"
He narrowed his eyes slightly, but couldn't help recalling the aura he had felt when the white shark attacked him earlier.
That is the harmonious resonance of the four elements.
That aura was not a single element; there was wind in the fire, earth in the wind, and fire in the earth—a unified whole, inseparable from one another.
"Not to let them vibrate individually, but rather—"
"Merge!"
Ian's heart skipped a beat.
The next moment, he stopped trying to find a point of resonance among the three and instead looked inward for a deeper point of integration in meditation. Upon closer examination, he realized that each stage seemed to have a connecting rune for the next stage.
Two master-level insights instantly flooded my mind.
next moment.
The red, blue, and yellow lights transformed into a chaotic mass and suddenly spread out from him!
The Lava Storm domain is complete!
This also means that he has successfully advanced to the late stage of the first ring and has mastered the most core power of this stage.
Ian slowly raised his hand.
Changes within the perceived domain.
First is gravity.
He waved his hand lightly and immediately felt his arm was heavier than usual. This was due to the domain's alteration of gravity, which was about 30%.
This will affect the opponent's movement speed and attack speed.
Then there's the terrain.
With a thought, the ground beneath his feet trembled slightly, but it had no effect whatsoever.
"I forgot, this is the elemental pool."
Ian shook his head, but he could sense that he could easily manipulate the terrain if it were normal.
"And then there's the most crucial effect."
Ian closed his eyes and sensed the domain.
He could feel that within the domain, free-floating elemental particles in the air were converging towards him. As long as he was within it, the recovery speed of his mental and magical power would increase by about ten percent.
"The power of the witchcraft will also increase by thirty percent."
Ian casually unleashed his Flaming Hand, and it was clear that it was now much stronger.
For him, it's an all-around enhancement.
"Is this the domain?"
Ian was shocked.
From the middle stage of the first ring to the later stage of the first ring, it is undoubtedly a transformation.
"But to determine exactly how much has changed, we still need to find a professional testing ground."
With that thought in mind, Ian didn't hesitate and walked outside.
"Sir, congratulations on your advancement!"
When the wizard Aaron saw Ian outside the door, his eyes lit up and he quickly approached.
Looking at Ian, he was even more moved.
Who would have thought that Ian, who came to the academy several years ago, has now advanced to the late stage of the first ring?
It seems there are no problems with the elite sequence.
Thinking of this, he became even more obsequious.
After dealing with Allen, Ian arrived at the testing grounds and then began testing the field and other changes.
It took a full half day to finish.
"The maximum range can reach 200 meters, but the larger it is, the less effective it becomes. 100 meters is a suitable distance."
Ian pondered.
Within this range, all data points reach their peak.
He is now confident that he can defeat his pre-advancement self within three moves.
"And this is merely a change of domain!"
Ian sighed.
At this moment, his mental strength was at least twice as strong as before.
At the same time, the range of the mental energy field has increased to two hundred meters.
It has increased by a full 100%.
"Moreover, the current mental energy field is even more terrifying than before."
Ian looked ahead and saw a trembling, zero-ring lizard-like magical beast not far away, which he had rented.
He activated his mental energy field, and the lizard's body immediately contracted, as if it were being suppressed.
His aura rapidly declined, but at the same time, his eyes seemed to roll back, and his mental strength also seemed to decrease.
"This is the effect of advancing; besides suppression, there's also erosion."
Ian sighed.
As long as a creature is within the range of his mental energy field, it will be eroded by his mental energy. If the difference is too great, it may even cause the mental energy to collapse.
"Coordination with other domains can increase the control effect, or rather, they are activated simultaneously."
Ian shook his head.
But regardless of the circumstances, these changes alone caused Ian's strength to surge.
In the past, he probably wouldn't have lasted three minutes before dying.
This is the later stage of the first ring.
"There are indeed rules governing the ranking of wizards, with clear distinctions between each level."
Ian remarked with a sigh.
I finally felt a little relieved.
With the full-scale war about to begin, his later strength greatly increased his survivability.
I tested it for a while longer.
Ian left the testing ground and headed towards his house.
Upon entering the Four Symbols Temple, I saw several figures not far away.
One of them walked over quickly.
"Ian!"
"Senior Peter, it's been a long time." Ian was also taken aback, for the person in front of him was Peter, who had been in charge of managing them back then.
However, because he failed to meet Kieran's requirements, he never saw him again.
Judging from the aura emanating from Peter, he is now at the mid-stage of the first ring.
But at this moment, he stared blankly at Ian, especially sensing Ian's spiritual power.
"You've advanced to the late stage of the first ring?" His throat moved slightly, and his eyes trembled.
"Yes, we earned a lot of battle merits and exchanged them for a lot of resources."
Ian nodded, making no attempt to hide anything.
Congratulations!
Peter offered his congratulations, but a bitter feeling welled up inside him.
He used to be Ian's senior, and his mental strength was also superior to Ian's, but now he has been surpassed by him.
This feeling is hard to describe.
Especially when he thought about what Ian had done at the academy in the past few years, he felt the gap between the two even more.
then.
"Ian, please take me in," Peter said suddenly, as if he had made up his mind.
"Will I accept you?"
Ian was stunned.
"Yes, you're already in the late stage of the first ring, it's time to organize your own team in the academy," Peter affirmed.
The Elemental Mysteries is a vast and complex field, but even the later stages of the first level are not something that can be easily manipulated.
Around these later stages, there are various small groups.
At the same time, only those in the later stages of the first ring road have this qualification.
Upon hearing Peter's words, Ian's eyes flickered.
Thinking about it, it seems to make sense; all the organizers of the small groups he had met were in the late stage of the first ring.
If a small group were to help him, it could indeed save him some time, and he might even be able to make some profit, just like Flynn is doing now.
"Senior Peter, let me think about it carefully. I'll give you an answer tomorrow."
Ian said.
Although he had already made up his mind, he still decided to go and ask about the situation.
Don't make any mistakes.
"OK."
Peter looked at Ian's expression and knew that things were probably pretty much settled.
"Lord Ian."
Thinking of this, he immediately changed his mind, so quickly that Ian was caught off guard.
Ian didn't say anything.
Since you're asking, you should definitely look for someone in the later stages of the first phase.
But Ian was only familiar with a few people, such as Thea, Nicole, and Flynn.
The latter is not at the academy, so it's time for him to go back to the alchemy department.
"Lord Ian."
As they passed several alchemists, they greeted them.
After Ian left, one of the wizards looked up at the people beside him.
"Lord Ian's aura is growing stronger and stronger; I feel like I can hardly breathe."
"Me too," another wizard said.
"It's really hard to breathe."
The wizards exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes widening in shock, as if they had finally understood something.
After Ian entered, he went straight to Thea's laboratory, which was not far away.
"Ian, what brings you here?"
Thea was busy, but when she saw Ian, she immediately stopped what she was doing, her eyes filled with undisguised joy.
"I've come to ask you some questions."
Ian said.
"Okay, let's talk inside."
Thea pursed her lips, but the next moment, her gaze towards Ian changed instantly.
She hadn't noticed it at first, but a high-level alchemist's mental strength is so sensitive that they instantly detected the difference.
"You advanced?"
She pursed her lips and asked.
"Yes."
Ian nodded, which greatly surprised Thea.
Keep in mind that Ian was only at the mid-stage of the first ring when he first arrived, and he has already advanced in just over three years?
but...
Looking at Ian, who was in the late stage of the first ring, Thea couldn't help but purse her lips.
She is an alchemist who admires strength. She has feelings for Ian because of his alchemy skills, but she is also troubled by the difference in their mental strength.
Looking back now...
After Ian finished asking his questions, she invited him, "Ian, a new materials store has opened in Elemental City. It looks really good. Would you like to go check it out later?"
"Can."
Ian's expression was strange, but he did not refuse.
night.
The two embraced in a corner, Ian feeling the warmth of Thea's body.
A few seconds later, Thea looked up at Ian and kissed him.
"Ian, congratulations."
"Um.
""
Ian felt it.
A while later, they escorted Thea back to the Alchemy Department.
the next day.
Ian went to Wind Whisperer's House.
"According to Thea, the first-tier members usually form small groups later on, so there shouldn't be any problems."
Ian pondered what Thea had said herself; there shouldn't be any problem.
So they walked on.
Just as he reached the entrance of Wind Abyss Cave, he sent Peter a message expressing his agreement.
Even after advancing to the later stages of the first ring, one still needs to continue cultivating.
Looking at Feng Yuan, Ian remained calm and continued deeper until he reached the third level of the limit.
"Next is the fourth floor."
Ian looked at a boundary line on the ground, then took a step across it.
Normally, strong wind elements would make him feel uncomfortable, so he would use a talisman.
But there was none today.
"After advancing to the late stage of the first ring, the ability to withstand wind elements is much stronger."
Ian took a deep breath.
They continued digging deeper until they reached nearly twenty-five times the amount of elements before finally stopping.
But here, Ian saw a familiar figure deeper inside.
Nicole sat cross-legged not far away, meditating, with an amulet at her waist.
As a top second-generation member of the academy, a talisman was naturally no problem for her.
As if sensing her gaze, Nicole opened her eyes and saw Ian.
"Ian!"
Her eyes lit up.
Ian has appeared several times on the fourth floor because of his mastery of the Swift Wind Step.
"Wait... I can't sense the amulet!"
She was taken aback. At that moment, a layer of wind element floated around Ian, blocking the pressure.
Relying on ourselves?
"You've advanced to the late stage of the first ring? Congratulations!" She instantly guessed the reason and congratulated him.
"Thanks."
Ian responded.
However, since they had already met, Ian inquired again about the later formation of groups by wizards.
"I don't know, I don't need these to help me," she said, shaking her head.
Ian's lips twitched; he almost forgot Nicole's identity.
"But if you're short on resources, perhaps I can think of a way to help you?"
Nicole suddenly said.
Ian: ? ? ?
"My family, the Wind Whisperers, is one of the top families in the academy, so they actually provide some financial assistance to some wizards within the academy." The more Nicole thought about it, the more she felt it was a good idea.
Ian's eyes lit up as well.
Although it's unclear how many resources will be needed for later cultivation, one can never have too few resources.
"But you'll have to advance to the elite tier first. I heard that usually only my dad and his team invest in the core disciples," Nicole continued.
It turned out to be the case.
Ian nodded.
Judging from the conversation, the family seemed to be larger than he had imagined. It seemed he could inquire about it when he returned.
I chatted with Nicole for a while longer.
Ian began practicing the Swift Wind Step, and his comprehension speed noticeably increased.
With the amulet in hand, Ian felt he might be able to reach the Master level in another month or two.
As he progressed, some of the witchcraft became noticeably simpler.
Ian practiced on the fourth floor for another two hours until his mental energy was half depleted before he slowly got up.
That's all for today.
Ian glanced at Nicole, who was still meditating not far away, and then turned and left.
It was already getting dark.
The dim light shone before his eyes, and Ian looked down at the silver mark on the back of his hand.
It still lay there quietly, like a sleeping moon.
He said softly, "Once you advance to the elite disciple level, you can enter the secret realm again."
Ian was still looking forward to seeing the great white shark, thinking he might gain something from it.
He turned and headed back towards the Four Symbols Temple.
There is still a lot to do.
In the later stages of the certification process, we assembled a team and prepared for the department's recommendation quota.
"And it's finally the late stage of the first ring."
Ian felt incredibly invigorated as he experienced the power of his own spirit.
I've worked so hard for so long.
It seems he has finally gained some ability to protect himself.
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