535: Advance to the first ring crystallization stage!
Chapter 535: Advancing to the One-Ring Crystallization stage!
Locke's magical pressure continuously increased amidst the singing of the two Second Ring True Forging Wizards. Following this, the mana on his body condensed into mist, then into liquid. These mana-condensed spiritual liquids then continuously self-compressed, finally transforming into flowing crystals.
At the same time, the Mira Sisters' singing reached its most intense phase of confrontation: light and darkness, solemnity and frivolity.
During this confrontation, a peculiar change suddenly occurred in the shadow beneath Locke's feet. His shadow was not that of a human, but a dragon, a dragon in deep slumber.
The undying dragon scale automatically appeared on Locke's left hand.
Subsequently, the final barrier was breached by the activated power of his bloodline. Locke used the compression method to successfully break through his soul's upper limit of 9000. His mana condensed into crystals, forming a cluster of condensed mana crystal sand.
Locke's magical pressure had now officially broken through to 9000.
This signified Locke's advancement to a First Ring Crystallization Wizard, capable of interfering with physical laws purely through his Telekinesis.
The dragon shadow projected onto Locke's stone chair seemed incredibly agitated, impatiently flicking its dragon tail.
The three Mira Sisters' staff members, upon witnessing this scene, quickly recorded it.
One staff member said, "As expected of a Wizard from Golden Crown Mountain, he actually possesses the undying dragon scale. Master Mira's singing activated the bloodline potential within his body, helping him directly skip at least half a year's time, as well as the obstacles in advancing to the Crystallization Stage, making him a First Ring Crystallization Wizard."
Another Wizard, operating a mass spectrometer, whispered, "This also means he has potential himself, and it should be his first time hearing the songs of our Auditory Illusion Wizards."
At the same time, on the stage, the Mira Sisters exchanged glances. The performance was nearing its end; this duet had lasted for three hours.
After exchanging glances, they smiled with satisfaction.
They had noticed that the mana of many Wizards in the audience had improved, and some Wizards had even advanced during this concert.
This showed that their previous idea was correct.
Their magical philosophy had been validated during this concert.
Bards in the sub-direction of Auditory Illusion Magic should be able to bring a unique auditory experience to Wizards with magical music, and even use magical music to develop potential and meditate deeply.
The concert concluded with the lingering melody of the two Second Ring Wizards, as if the world was reborn amidst their singing. Light and darkness gradually merged, transforming into the real world they saw and felt before their eyes.
Simultaneously, the moment Locke regained his five senses of reality, he seemed to hear two interwoven wind sounds in his ears. Because he had become a First Ring Crystallization Wizard, his Telekinesis had greatly increased. Thus, relying on his Telekinesis, and since the two Second Ring Wizards did not conceal their Great Magic, he was able to perceive their Great Magic.
One was a tornado, and every sound of air friction within the tornado was a musical note.
The other was a whirlpool, and every sound of liquid friction and water flow within the whirlpool was a musical note.
These two phenomena were the Great Magic of these two Auditory Illusion Magic Wizards. However, Locke was not yet a Second Ring Wizard, and he only caught a fleeting glimpse, so he could only see the phenomenon, the external appearance, of these two Great Magic.
He could not discern their inner workings.
'The Great Magic of the two Second Ring Wizards are a musical tornado and a musical whirlpool, respectively? These two Great Magic collectively hypnotized the entire concert venue.'
'Truly impressive.'
Locke pondered, "Only in a developed region like the Yunze Wetland can one enjoy songs brought by Second Ring Wizards."
At this moment, the two Mira Sisters Wizards concluded their performance.
The elder of the Mira Sisters used magic to address the entire venue, saying, "Thank you, all Wizards, for taking the time out of your busy schedules to listen to our sisters' songs. We hope this duet brought you a unique enjoyment."
"Welcome everyone to our Mira Sisters Choir tonight."
Next, the host invited a bard from the One-Ring Crystallization stage for a solo performance.
At that moment, many Wizards immediately chose to leave the concert.
After all, everyone came here to listen to the Mira Sisters sing, not to listen to the songs of other Wizards.
The Mira Sisters were big stars in the Yunze Wetland, but the skills of other bards were too far inferior compared to theirs.
Therefore, many Wizards chose to leave directly.
There were also some Wizards who, having just enjoyed the wonderful music, were reluctant to leave immediately and chose to stay and listen to the music.
This was an opportunity for those bards other than the Great Wizard Mira.
In fact, this was also an opportunity given by the Mira Sisters to the Formal Wizards and even Second Ring Wizards working under their choir.
After all, the profession of a bard is even more competitive than other Wizard professions, belonging to the 'winner takes all' type.
The Yunze Wetland doesn't need many bards; only a few bards can make a name for themselves.
Only a few can hold concerts everywhere with full houses, so other bards need to rely on star bards like the Mira Sisters to survive.
Backstage, the Mira Sisters were each drinking Lu Xu Bridge's specialty Hawthorn Red Mist Tea to soothe their throats.
The elder of the Mira Sisters said, "In the audience just now, there was even a One-Ring Liquefaction Stage Wizard who advanced to a Crystallization Stage Wizard. This is very good; it proves our approach. I hope our assistant has recorded his magical pressure changes."
"With these excellent empirical evidences, we should be able to publish a few Yunze Journal articles, right?"
The younger of the Mira Sisters, taking off her leather jacket, spread out her right palm, and a huge tornado appeared in her palm, with countless musical notes bursting forth from within. "Using these concerts can also enhance our two Great Magic, earn us fame and money, and allow us to conduct experiments at the concerts. It's truly a great gain."
"However, that little Wizard is really quite strange," the younger of the Mira Sisters said, changing into a simple white Wizard robe. "He possesses a pure-blood True Dragon-level dragon's might within him."
"That dragon's might easily interferes with our note illusions, but it's not a big problem. You and I, working together, still completely controlled his five senses. It's just that he seemed to have seen our two Great Magic at the end."
"He's truly an interesting One-Ring Wizard."
The elder of the Mira Sisters, also having changed into a simple white Wizard robe, chuckled, "Our two Great Magic are no longer a secret. Being in the public eye always requires some sacrifices. We've disclosed our information, but as long as we remain neutral and don't make enemies, there shouldn't be a big problem."
"As for that little Wizard, judging by the direction of his seat, he should be from the Golden Crown Mountain's True Knowledge Institute. That's not surprising; which of those One-Ring Wizards in the True Knowledge Institute isn't a super genius?"
The elder said, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Where is our next concert? I remember there's a Wizard Land that also wants to invite us?"
"Let our assistant negotiate the price with them. At least, the price for holding a concert there must be three times the normal rate. If they still agree, then I can consider taking the risk of going there to hold a concert."
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In the audience, after Locke broke through to become a First Ring Crystallization Wizard, he vaguely felt many gazes fixed upon him.
Locke had read some knowledge about One-Ring Crystallization stage Wizards in the free section of the Golden Crown Mountain library before, so he knew what this situation meant.
He could now attract the attention of many special planes in the endless void, yet he had not signed a contract with any special plane.
He was like an ownerless object.
At this moment, he would naturally be watched by many special planes.
As long as he signed a contract with a special plane, he could immediately resolve this current situation.
And Yekaterina had told him to find her after he became a One-Ring Crystallization stage Wizard, so he was not in a hurry about this situation.
Witch Mason gently exhaled a breath of stale air. "My mana has increased a lot. As expected of the Great Wizard Mira Sisters."
"They are very famous in the Three Ze Lands."
"Barrett, Locke, Freya, how are you all? Hmm?"
Witch Mason turned to look at Locke, paused, and was a little incredulous. "Locke... your magical pressure... you've advanced to a Crystallization Stage Wizard?"
Locke nodded slightly. "Yes. Perhaps it's my first time attending a bard's concert, so this concert had an exceptionally good effect on me."
An envious glint flashed in Witch Mason's eyes. "I imagine it hasn't been long since you advanced to a Liquefaction Stage Wizard, has it? It took me seven years to go from the Liquefaction Stage to the Crystallization Stage. I didn't expect you to break through after just one concert."
"Even if it's your first time and the effect is best, you still need to have the potential yourself."
Witch Mason was almost fifty years old.
However, Witches have long lifespans, so she was still in the prime of her youth and beauty.
The researchers in Group Six all looked at Locke, congratulating him.
A hint of joy also appeared in Wizard Celtic's eyes. "Locke is a One-Ring Crystallization stage Wizard? That's great; our entire group is now all Crystallization Stage Wizards or above."
Locke smiled slightly, saying nothing.
At this moment, the people from Group Six were also preparing to leave. After all, the range of bards varies greatly; the music of ordinary bards is truly just for appreciation.
And the people in Group Six were all racing against time, their time precious, so they and Group Leader Celtic were preparing to return to the laboratory.
Witch Mason asked Locke, "Locke, this is your first concert, isn't it? Aren't you going to stay a little longer?"
Locke laughed, "I'll go with you all. I also happen to need to use the ice magic mirror in the laboratory."
Witch Mason blinked upon hearing this and helped by asking the other researchers in Group Six, "Everyone, is anyone else using the ice magic mirror tonight?"
Everyone exchanged glances.
One researcher said, "No one in our group needs to use the ice magic mirror today. However, I don't know if Locke will be able to get the magic mirror tonight."
"After all, there must be Wizards from other groups in the True Knowledge Institute who also need to use it."
Another researcher said, "The researchers in their Hall of Advanced True Knowledge have the privilege of priority use of the three great magic mirrors once a week. So, if he enters the fast queuing channel immediately, I think he might not get it in the first half of the night, but he should be able to get it in the second half."
Many researchers looked at Locke with envy, and some even tried to strike up a conversation with Locke, inquiring about the progress of his project.
And Wizard Celtic's smile disappeared as soon as he thought of the topic in Locke's project application.
He quickly boarded a cloud whale and left the area.
Witch Mason secretly chuckled to Locke, "Locke, we all heard that you disregarded Group Leader Celtic's advice and chose to pursue the topic you wanted. I estimate Group Leader Celtic just got angry again thinking about this."
Witch Freya gave Locke a thumbs up. "Well done."
"You don't know how annoying the group leader is."
Wizard Barrett whispered, "You two shouldn't make sarcastic remarks. Doing a project independently? With absolutely no help... that's too difficult."
"If he can pull this off..."
Many researchers in Group Six showed thoughtful expressions.
If he could pull this off, wouldn't it prove that Locke, as a researcher in the Hall of Advanced True Knowledge, was indeed on a different level of ability than them?
Many researchers immediately tried harder to talk to Locke, attempting to learn about the current progress of Locke's grant project.
Locke briefly humored them, then went to the public laboratory and found Group Leader Celtic to apply for the use of the ice magic mirror and the structural comparison machine.
He first went to the structural comparison machine to extract the natural magic power structure components of the Royal Lightning Field-like structure inside the Big Yellow Duck Crown Pineapple.
Meanwhile, Locke waited half the night, and then it was finally his turn to use the ice magic mirror.
He walked to the magic mirror area of the Breeder public laboratory and stood outside the ice magic mirror room.
The temperature in this vicinity was lower than in other areas.
The previous user of the ice magic mirror was a young researcher from Group 1 of the Hall of Advanced True Knowledge.
He exited the ice magic mirror room, closing the large door to prevent the internal cold air from rushing out and freezing the nearby flowers and plants into ice sculptures.
He rubbed his hands. Inside the ice magic mirror room, even a One-Ring Wizard would feel incredibly cold.
If an Apprentice were to walk in, it would only take five minutes to get a First-Class Wizard Apprentice ice sculpture.
Such a thing is extremely rare on the market and might even fetch a price.
"Hello, I am Griffin." The young Wizard from the Hall of Advanced True Knowledge smiled, "Are you Wizard Daniel, or Wizard Locke?"
"This is our first meeting, isn't it?"
"Although the ice magic mirror room poses no life threat to us One-Ring Wizards, if you go in directly without preparing a potion to help us adapt to the low temperature beforehand, you'll suffer a lot. And if your body becomes stiff, affecting delicate operations, that would be bad."
Locke said, "Thank you, I am Locke."
Griffin smiled gently. "Welcome to the True Knowledge Institute. I have one more opponent."
"Is this your first time using the ice magic mirror?"
"Everyone finds it a bit difficult to adapt the first time." An inquisitive look flashed in Griffin's eyes. "By the way, was your first application for a True Knowledge Institute project grant a Third Class or a Fourth Class?"
Locke thought for a moment, then said, "Third Class."
Griffin nodded and said before leaving, "That's really not bad."