Wizard: Starting with Dealing with Magical Plants

Chapter 22 A Truly Eye-Opening Experience: [Gentle Breeze Cleanses the Dust]

Rowling also took note of the activities of other apprentices participating in the course.

Someone attempted to create an attack spell that would envelop gravel in a small whirlwind, but when demonstrated to a familiar apprentice, the whirlwind was extremely unstable, with gravel flying everywhere.

Someone attempted to create a defensive barrier that combined a water curtain with a weak electric current, but failed because the current interfered with the water curtain structure.

Kyle Silvershine seemed to be conducting some kind of experiment. Occasionally, he could be seen testing himself in a specific training ground of the Elemental Academy, surrounded by faint flames and flickering light, attracting some envious glances.

Undisturbed by external interference, Luo Lin proceeded with his research methodically.

He will apply the gradient construction ideas he learned from Wizard Eric to try to create a gradual energy buffer within the spell model, so that the transition between wind and water is not so abrupt.

He then used the technique of mental anchoring to set up more stable support at several key points.

As time passed, about ten days before the assessment deadline, Luo Lin finally completed the construction of the theoretical model.

It was a simple model consisting of seventeen basic rune nodes, arranged in a double-helix interlaced pattern.

Wind-attribute particles are responsible for forming a gentle, circulating airflow on the outer layer, while water-attribute particles form an extremely thin energy film on the inner layer, responsible for adsorbing and eliminating tiny impurities and energy disturbances.

He named this spell, which had not yet been put into practice, "Gentle Breeze Cleanses Dust".

The completion of the theory is only the first step; the more important thing is to build up the practice and implement it stably.

This requires a lot of practice, especially the precise guidance of particles with two different attributes at the same time, which demands a high level of mental energy consumption and control.

Rolin began practicing intensely.

Inside the stone house, he repeatedly tried to build this entirely new model.

Initially, the model crashed before it could even complete one-tenth of its full potential.

As he practiced more, he became more and more familiar with the construction of each node and the flow of each energy channel, and the model lasted longer and longer.

The [Highly Efficient Scholar] specialty once again played a crucial role, allowing him to quickly learn from each failure and optimize the construction order and the intensity of mental energy output.

Three days before the assessment, Luo Lin was able to construct the spell model of [Gentle Breeze Cleanses Dust] relatively stably and successfully activate it.

When he successfully cast it for the first time, a gentle stream of air, almost invisible to the naked eye and carrying a slightly damp feel, slowly spread out from his fingertips, covering an area about the size of a table.

As the airflow passed, the fine dust on the table was quietly swept away, and the faint herbal scent in the air seemed to fade a little.

At the same time, he felt that the somewhat chaotic natural energy particles in this area seemed to have been smoothed out by this flow of energy, becoming more docile.

The effect was very slight, just as Stone the wizard had requested, but it did achieve the combined effect of wind and water.

It removes dust, neutralizes odors, and gently calms the body.

Luo Lin let out a long sigh of relief, and a relaxed smile appeared on his face for the first time in days.

It worked!

He continued practicing, striving to perform more consistently and smoothly during the assessment.

The day of the assessment finally arrived.

It was the same lecture hall, and Wizard Stone sat at the front, expressionless.

There were more than twenty apprentices sitting below, and the atmosphere was more tense than usual.

The assessment began, and the apprentices took turns demonstrating the micro-effect compounding techniques they had designed, according to their assigned numbers.

Most of the apprentices' demonstrations were mediocre.

Someone managed to create a small, unstable, oddly colored ball of energy, which dissipated as soon as it appeared.

Someone created a small, crooked energy barrier with questionable defensive capabilities.

Some people tried to create a rain of light to accelerate plant growth, but only a few scattered points of light fell that had no effect.

Wizard Stone simply watched silently, occasionally jotting down notes in his notebook, without offering any commentary.

Kyle Silver was the fifth player to enter the ring.

He confidently walked to the center of the classroom and extended his palm.

Above his palm, a fireball the size of a fist rapidly condensed, with tiny golden lightning bolts constantly flashing inside.

The fireball was not scorching hot; instead, it emitted a strange and awe-inspiring energy fluctuation.

"[Minor effect - deterring potential threats]."

Kyle said loudly.

"It combines the attributes of fire and lightning. When it hits a target, in addition to causing a slight burn, it can also cause a brief mental shock, interfering with the opponent's spellcasting or actions."

He flicked his finger, and the ball of [Intimidating Flame] shot towards a wooden stake used for testing in the corner of the classroom.

When the tinder touched the wooden stake, it made a soft popping sound and exploded into a small ball of flame.

At the same time, a faint arc of electricity seemed to flash by.

A small part of the wooden stake was charred black. More importantly, the pointer of an energy interference measuring instrument next to it jumped slightly, indicating that mental interference had indeed occurred.

Although this spell is not very powerful, it is ingeniously designed, combining attack and interference, and its execution is quite high, with flames and electric arcs coexisting stably.

A low gasp of surprise rippled through the classroom.

Kyle looked at Wizard Stone with a smug, reserved expression.

Wizard Stone nodded, making notes in his notebook without saying a word, but his eyes revealed obvious satisfaction.

After a while, it was Rowling's turn.

He calmly walked to the center of the classroom.

Compared to Kyle's dazzling and aggressive presentation, his entrance was rather unremarkable.

Luo Lin made no unnecessary movements, simply raising his right hand, concentrating his mental energy, and beginning to construct the model of [Gentle Breeze Cleanses Dust].

After countless practices, this process has become quite proficient.

A faint light flickered at his fingertips, and a simple yet stable double helix structure quickly took shape, which was then quietly activated.

A gentle, moist breeze emanated from him and spread silently outwards, enveloping the area around the podium.

A gentle breeze swept by, carrying away the small amount of chalk dust that had accumulated on the podium.

The lingering burnt smell and restless energy from the apprentices' earlier spell demonstration seemed to have been washed away, leaving the air feeling fresh and calm.

There was no dazzling light, no violent energy fluctuations, only a gentle, silent cleanliness and tranquility.

There was a moment of silence in the classroom.

Many apprentices looked puzzled; the spell's effect seemed... rather unremarkable?

Compared to Kyle's [Stunning Flame], which can explode and intimidate, it's just a small trick.

Kane's lips curled into a barely perceptible sneer.

However, when Stone looked at Rowling, his eyes lit up slightly.

He carefully sensed the area enveloped by the breeze and keenly perceived the extremely faint calming effect of the energy.

"Roland, explain the principles and design ideas behind your spell."

The wizard Stone spoke for the first time during the assessment.

Luo Lin calmly replied, "This spell of mine is called [Gentle Breeze Cleanses Dust], which combines the attributes of wind and water."

"Wind-attribute particles constitute the outer circulating airflow, which is responsible for dispersing at the physical level."

"Water-based particles form the inner energy membrane, which is responsible for adsorbing and neutralizing odors and weak energy interference."

"The original design was to create a small-scale auxiliary spell suitable for laboratories, pharmaceutical preparation, and other applications requiring a clean and stable environment."

After listening, Wizard Stone remained silent for a moment, then made a heavy mark on his notebook.

"A clever idea."

Stone Wizard's voice remained calm, but his assessment surprised all the apprentices.

"Applying compounding techniques to improve the environment rather than engaging in direct conflict is a unique approach."

"It makes perfect use of the characteristics of wind and water particles, has a stable energy structure, fulfills the basic requirements, and performs outstandingly in terms of minimal efficiency and control precision."

Stone Wizard's comments were undoubtedly a high affirmation of Rowling's seemingly simple spell!

The phrases "unique approach" and "outstanding control precision" in particular left the apprentices, who had previously demonstrated defensive and offensive spells with poor results, looking at each other in bewilderment.

Kyle's smug expression froze instantly. He looked at Wizard Stone in disbelief, then at the calm-faced Rowling.

It seems incomprehensible why such a "cleansing" spell would receive such a high evaluation.

Rowling was not particularly moved; he was confident in his design.

Stone Wizard's affirmation merely confirmed that his line of thinking was correct.

He bowed slightly and returned to his seat.