paranoianovel Chapter 328 Change, 2nd Ring Power, 2nd Ring Path, Extraordinary Organ "4-Element Furnace"
Chapter 328 Change, 2nd Ring Power, 2nd Ring Path, Extraordinary Organ "4-Element Furnace"
Chapter 328 Change, Second Ring Power, Second Ring Road, Extraordinary Organ "Four Symbols Furnace"!
"Wow, there are so many people!"
As soon as he stepped out the door, Ian's eyes widened slightly as he looked at the dozens of people gathered around him.
As he looked at the crowd, several second-ring wizards also looked at Ian.
He was handsome, but more importantly, he possessed an almost uncontrollable mental power and a faint elemental aura surrounding him.
This clearly demonstrates that Ian has indeed become a second-circle wizard.
"Teacher, Lady Elena, Lady Milo..."
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Ian walked over and addressed the second-ring members, his tone no longer as humble as when he was a first-ring member.
"very nice."
Kieran looked at Ian, a complex emotion flickering in his eyes.
The reason I took Ian in was because of his unique talent in the Four Symbols Meditation Method.
To be honest, he didn't have much hope for his future.
But this student always manages to surprise him.
He rose from the elite, advanced to the core, and even became the top core member, and now he has even reached the second ring.
"After a while, your senior brothers and sisters will probably come back for a visit, and we'll introduce you to them then."
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He said slowly.
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded, but he knew in his heart that this was not a simple meeting.
This also means that he has finally entered Kieran's core circle.
Although he was quite good before, and even obtained a precious inheritance and gained Kieran's approval, he never asked about it.
Because ultimately, a wizard's worth is determined by his strength.
The difference between the Second Ring Road and the First Ring Road is too great.
They are on completely different levels of life.
"Congratulations on becoming a scholar, Ian." Elena, who had been silent until now, smiled and congratulated him.
Ian’s academic talent is undeniable.
But if these are based on strength, then they are truly meaningful; otherwise, he cannot even protect his achievements.
In this project, for example, if Ian had already advanced to the second ring, he could have gained more, but in reality, most of the resources were taken by those in the second ring.
This is due to hard power.
This applies not only to elemental mysteries, but also to the Gray Tower.
Great scholar.
Only those who possess both strong academic abilities and solid academic foundations can be considered true scholars.
Otherwise, even if the rights seem the same on the surface, you will realize how big the difference is when you actually apply for and implement the project.
"Thank you, sir."
Ian also understood the metaphors in Elena's language.
This is actually why he didn't apply for the Field Resonance Method project: firstly, he didn't have the time, and secondly, it wasn't the right time.
This project.
He probably wants to have complete control.
"Congratulations, Wizard Ian," Milo said as he stepped forward.
"Milo-sama."
Just call me Milo.
As Milo said this, he felt increasingly bitter and regretful about his past actions.
I should have forced them to accept it back then.
As a result, Ian has now advanced to the second ring. Although he is stronger than Ian, he is not strong enough to be called an adult.
"Lord Milo has taken good care of me, hasn't he? I feel comfortable calling him that."
Ian's words made Milo feel much better, and he looked at Ian with much more kindness.
"Minister Augusto."
Ian also spoke to Augusto, who was standing to the side.
"Great, great, great! The department is just waiting for you to be promoted to the second ring!" Augusto said with a bright smile.
It is foreseeable.
With Ian's advancement, the academy will have a new second-ring alchemist, which is undoubtedly good news for the Alchemy Department.
Especially considering the current situation.
Ian was actually quite looking forward to it, since his object perception had advanced to the second tier after his last talent advancement.
He has not used it yet.
Given his personality, he would definitely want to stay away from danger, and he certainly wouldn't be able to escape the Alchemy Department afterward.
"Abraham".
Then Ian looked at Abraham to the side, who was also looking at him with burning eyes.
"I couldn't beat you on the first ring, but I might be able to on the second. Once you've adapted to the changes, we'll have another fight."
He looked at Ian and said.
Ian's lips twitched.
I remembered how aloof Abraham was when I first met him, but it turned out he was a complete battle maniac behind the scenes.
"And me too."
A deep, resonant voice rang out; it was Adam, who had somehow arrived and stepped out from the crowd.
"OK."
Ian looked at the two of them, knowing there was no way to escape, and could only nod helplessly. Only then did the two of them take a step back.
Ian then looked at the other second ring roads.
Ian greeted them one by one, but at the end he saw a person who surprised him.
"Lord Gunnar, you've arrived too."
Ian looked at the patriarch of the Edward family, who was also a vice dean-level figure.
Although they were actually quite close, he wasn't married to Nicole yet, so...
"I came with someone."
At this point, Gunnar was somewhat helpless, and stepped to the side, revealing Nicole behind him.
"Ian, congratulations!"
Nicole pursed her lips, not as lively as usual, mainly because Ian's advancement to the second ring had brought her considerable pressure.
Although she was confident of advancing to the second ring, she was only at the first ring at the moment.
Nicole only relaxed completely when she saw Ian open his arms, and ran over to give him a hug.
Gunnar smiled behind him.
Before Ian advanced, he was somewhat worried about their engagement. After all, there were cases in history where the top core member failed to advance, and some old-fashioned people in the clan might even want to oppose it.
That's why he scheduled the wedding preparations after the Second Ring Road.
Shut those old guys up.
At the same time, only when he advances to the second ring will the combination of the two have greater significance.
Raise your head.
Sure enough, Kieran nodded to him, as did Gunnar.
After the hug, Ian's gaze finally shifted to the crowd.
"Green Wings..."
Ian greeted several acquaintances.
"Lord Ian."
Green Wing stepped forward and said respectfully, "The second ring and the first ring are completely different levels in the academy."
"No need to be so polite."
After saying this, Green Wing remained unchanged, and others did the same, some even becoming more timid and hesitant.
"Why."
Ian sighed inwardly, realizing that this wasn't just their fault, but also a matter of their level of existence.
After advancing to the second ring.
His body has become extraordinary, which essentially means he has gradually deviated from normal human beings.
This fundamental difference will cause the body to instinctively feel uncomfortable.
If he were to fully unleash his mental power, even ordinary zero-ring creatures might tremble so much that they would be unable to stand.
There's already a thick barrier between them!
Just like he and Flynn were back then.
"Lord Ian, Dean Simon requests to see you!"
At that moment, a wizard approached from a distance, dressed in the attire of the academy's administration department, and respectfully addressed Ian.
Dean Simon.
Ian was somewhat surprised.
"Every new member of the Second Ring needs to meet with Dean Aaron, but Dean Aaron is not here. Dean Simon is currently acting as dean, mainly to explain various matters concerning the Second Ring," Kiran reminded him.
It turned out to be the case.
"You go ahead and see him. I also have something to say to him after you're done," Kieran reminded him.
"Okay, teacher."
Ian nodded and then followed the wizard away.
Main campus center.
In front of the wizard's tower, which is hundreds of meters high, Ian followed the wizard inside.
"Dean, Lord Ian has arrived."
The wizard knocked on the door for him.
"Enter!"
A familiar voice came from inside. Ian pushed open the door and went in, only to see Simon standing with his back to the window.
"Ian, congratulations."
Simon turned his head, looked at Ian, and then congratulated him.
"You're too kind, Dean."
Ian's attitude did not change after advancing to the second ring; in fact, he became even more respectful.
Perhaps it was because he had advanced to the second ring and his perception had become more acute that he was able to sense Simon's terror.
It was a feeling that he could be easily crushed.
It was like an ant facing a flying dragon.
It wasn't a difference in quantity, but rather a different level of advancement, which made his throat tremble slightly.
"Please sit down."
Simon, however, seemed oblivious and gestured for Ian to sit down.
"Ian, what do you think of the current state of the academy?"
After sitting down, Simon didn't explain the benefits of the Second Ring Road to him, but instead asked a question first.
Condition?
"The situation is very good right now. The Crimson Eyes are suffering defeat after defeat, and the wizards from the Gray Tower are also there to provide support."
Ian pondered for a moment, then changed the subject, saying, "But there should also be a lot of trouble. The war between several wizarding academies in the north is almost over, and new enemies could emerge at any time. Whitestone Territory also has a large three-ring mine, which seems to pose a significant threat as well."
"Indeed, you've seen more than many second-circle wizards in the academy."
Simon nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.
"They probably get a lot of information at the college."
Ian said.
But if he wanted to develop peacefully and quietly, how could he not understand the external situation? In fact, he gave Farn some resources specifically to learn about these things.
"But actually, it's not just these."
Simon shook his head.
"On the war front, the Radiant Wizarding Academy has found the incomplete blueprints for the Crimson Eye's alchemical doll, named Balrog. However, it is too incomplete, so the research and development of it will take longer. It will arrive at the academy in a month, but we don't know how long it will take. The war will probably drag on even longer."
The longer it drags on, the bigger the problems will become with the mine. If it's discovered, it won't be a war on the scale we're in now.
Ian listened carefully.
I never expected things to turn out this way.
"Let's not talk about that anymore, let's get back to you."
Simon only mentioned this because Ian was also one of the discoverers of the mine, and then quickly returned to the main topic.
Simon slowly began, "After advancing to the second ring, your status within the academy will no longer be that of a student. You will be officially recorded in the main academy's 'Academy Directory,' becoming a true member of the Elemental Mystic Realm, entitled to the academy's true power and various resources."
"In terms of power, you have the authority to exchange for the Academy's second-circle knowledge, new wizard towers suitable for second-circle wizards to cultivate, and official status in the Academy Council, with the right to vote and hold various important positions in the Academy, including but not limited to the Academy and Warband's identity, recruiting students, and owning second-circle assets within the Academy."
Ian listened.
These seemingly insignificant identity permissions are actually the most important part.
Many things that were previously impossible can now be done, and many resources that were previously unavailable can now be acquired.
"However, at the same time, the second ring only has a monthly quota of 50,000 free contribution points. Wizards need to earn any points beyond that quota themselves, including but not limited to completing tasks issued by the academy, mentoring students, projects, and so on," Simon continued.
Only 50,000.
Ian's lips twitched; his previous core identity plus other things were only slightly more than this.
But now you can get it without needing anything.
However, he seemed to realize that fifty thousand was not much for a second-circle wizard.
It can only be described as a difference in social class!
But he felt it was reasonable to have to fight for something himself.
It has always been this way.
However, compared to the first ring, the second ring simply states this rule much more explicitly.
"Fifty thousand is indeed not much. You'll understand once you start cultivating. The cultivation of the second ring focuses on condensing extraordinary organs and improving the degree of elementalization. The resources required are dozens of times more precious than those of the first ring. Fifty thousand might not even be enough for a second-ring wizard's monthly consumption. Many of these resources are second-ring resources, and many of them cannot be bought with magic stones. They may even require resource exchange."
Therefore, the second ring requires the establishment of resource points; otherwise, it simply cannot be sustained. For example, if you have condensed a top-tier physique, the resources you need will be several times, or even dozens of times, greater than those of an ordinary wizard.
Simon said.
That's so exaggerated.
Ian's lips twitched.
"But you're lucky, kid." Simon then took out a document and said, "You made a great contribution to the academy with the resonance project, so you can choose a medium-sized resource point. At the same time, the dean will also be very interested in this physique. In addition, your teacher transferred some of his recent contributions to you, so the academy can let you choose a large, low-level second-ring resource point, which is enough for your early second-ring cultivation."
Ian's eyes lit up.
Thank you, teachers, college, and project team.
"You can choose for yourself at that time, but there's one thing I have to remind you: you don't have much time left."
Simon then changed the subject.
Ian: ? ? ?
He looked completely bewildered.
What happened? How come he doesn't have much time left after just advancing?
Simon explained directly: "After breaking through to the second ring, the first step is to condense the first extraordinary organ. Only after condensing the first extraordinary organ can one be called the early stage of the second ring. You know this."
Ian nodded.
It is clear that he inherited the legacy of the Four Symbols Wizard.
Their advancement only involved the formation of a skeleton; the extraordinary organs were the true core.
Those that have coalesced and those that haven't are on completely different levels.
"What's the first thing you need to work on?" Simon asked.
"The Heart: A Four-Element Furnace!"
Ian said.
"I've seen the inheritance. Its core is the fire element, supplemented by three other elements. Since you have a top-tier physique, condensing it requires a top-tier fire element material as well as other materials," Simon said.
Ian nodded.
"But the college doesn't have that kind of material."
Ian's breath hitched.
Simon then changed the subject and continued, "But coincidentally, we have the Crimson Eye, and we captured it during the previous war. It's perfect as material to ignite your furnace."
Ian's lips twitched.
I breathed a sigh of relief again.
The next second, my heart jumped into my throat again.
Simon looked at him seriously and said, "But there's only one copy, and the academy currently has three newly promoted second-ring cultivators who need it!"
One serving?
three?