Wizard: Max level talent, starting from zero-ring trick.

Chapter 346 Three Years of Change, Situation, Ian's Urgency!

Chapter 346 Three Years of Change, the Situation, Ian's Urgency!

Three years later.

Alchemy Salon.

Lifting the plant curtain, Ian slowly walked into the familiar rooftop banquet area.

"Lord Ian."

A second-circle alchemist dressed in a grey wizard's robe stood up and greeted him with a slightly respectful tone.

"Ulysses, you've been doing well on your recent projects. Keep it up!"

Ian nodded at him encouragingly.

This young wizard is named Ulysses, and he has recently been promoted to a second-circle alchemist.

Upon hearing Ian's praise, the wizard was immediately overjoyed.

Although Ian may have advanced to the next level only four or five years earlier than him, he knew very well that the difference in their status and the gap between them was like heaven and earth.

Ian sat down and chatted with Aston, who was sitting next to him.

"Aston, I wish I had Lord Ian's talent," he remarked.

Upon hearing this, Aston thought to himself.

Aston's gaze also fell on Ian, who was sitting to the side of the main seat. Ian nodded to him, which made Aston even more emotional.

It's only been three years.

How did Ian's status rise so quickly?

He was still sitting there, but Ian had moved to Jonah's side.

However, looking back on what Ian had done at the Alchemy Department over the past three years, he suddenly felt that it made a lot of sense.

Ulysses continued, "It's said that since three years ago, the lights in the alchemy room have never been turned off, and it's been running almost 24 hours a day. But any task or small project that Lord Ian takes on is of astonishingly high quality. In fact, within three years, he submitted several patents for improved materials, all of which were accepted by the academy."

"yes."

Aston couldn't help but sigh.

Patents.

Being recognized by the academy is no easy feat; among the wizards present, even some intermediate alchemists, not a single one possesses this patent.

Being able to refine alchemical products does not mean having the ability to improve them.

Therefore, among the second-level beginner alchemists, Ian's status at this time was almost second only to Jonah and Harvey.

The former's level is close to that of a mid-level alchemist at the second ring.

As for Harvey, he has always been the strongest second-ring novice alchemist besides Jonah, but at this time some wizards believe that this strongest should be replaced.

"I even heard that Ian applied for a new patent these past few days, and it's said to have been approved. It's for a commonly used alchemical metal that's of great importance to the academy."

Ulysses was still sighing.

It's true what they say, comparisons are odious.

The salon has not yet started.

The chatter continued, and Ian listened calmly to the various discussions, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.

A wine glass sat on the table, its glass reflecting his image.

With black hair and black eyes, he seemed more mature than he had been three years ago, but not in appearance; rather, it was a change in his demeanor.

Of course, it might also be related to his attire.

At this moment, a silver monocle was worn on his left eye, and he wore four rings on his ten fingers, mainly in black and red.

He was wearing a black and red wizard's robe with some small gold patterns woven on it.

Goggles, belts... and much more are hidden under the wide wizard's robes.

Of course, they are not just for decoration. Some of them are alchemical artifacts used to assist in alchemy, while the rest are mostly artifacts he has acquired over the past three years, some obtained through exchange and others purchased on his own.

As for financial resources.

This was naturally thanks to the patent that Ulysses and Aston discussed.

"Thanks to these patents, I was able to choose projects more easily and barely managed to maintain my training."

Thinking about his own dignity, Ian couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

While physical advancement does bring greater combat power, it also brings greater resource pressure.

The resources available to those with top-tier intermediate physiques are almost double those of those with beginner physiques.

This is also why he seeks a patent.

This is also why the lab is almost never closed; he's simply too busy.

Only at salons do we take a short break.

But the progress has indeed been tremendous.

Open the panel.

Name: Ian Green

Age: 40

[Talent: 25000]

[Physique: Four Symbols Sacred Body (Quality: Top-Tier Mid-Grade)]

【实力：二环初期（元素化28%，四象熔炉95/100），翠影体·纹（60/100）】

[Skill: Second Ring: Rhythm of Fire (Proficiency 159/200)]

二环初级：四象法典·四象熔炉（专家100/400），翠影锻体诀·一层（精通20/300），熔锻之握（专家200/400），纹路编织术（专家10/400），节点固化术（精通298/300），灵性锻造法（大师级）】

【talent:......】

Compared to three years ago.

The only word to describe it is luxurious.

Aging is a natural process.

The talent has reached 25000, so the improvement doesn't seem that significant.

However, this must take into account the many skills that are close to master level.

At that time, it might be increased to over 30,000 at once.

Speaking of skills.

The alchemy skill, Spiritual Forging, has been upgraded to the Master level, and the other three inheritances have also been upgraded to Expert level or above.

As for various tips and tricks, none of them are displayed on the panel.

This is why he can sit here now. Even without a patent, his skills are second only to Jonah's among the wizards present, but only because he is at a higher level.

They are already in the top tier.

As for the meditation method and the body-strengthening method, he is almost a master of the former and has already mastered the latter.

It consumed an unknown amount of Ian's resources.

It's definitely worth it.

"Ian!"

At that moment, a pair of hands suddenly reached out. Ian heard the sound, but his body reacted even faster.

The shoulder that was slapped instantly turned into a ball of flame, accompanied by a hissing sound.

Jonah's lips twitched as he withdrew his hand.

"Your reaction was incredibly fast, and the elementalization should be close to 30% by now."

Jonah shook his hand and asked.

"I'm so sorry, Lord Jonah, it's just a stress reaction."

Ian quickly apologized.

"We're almost there."

Ian responded quickly.

The Four Symbols Furnace has now reached 95% completion, which has also greatly increased the progress of elementalization.

It's already close to 30%.

Thirty percent is a threshold; to cross it, one must be in the mid-stage of the second ring road.

Even so.

At this point, Ian's elemental form had reached the size of a palm, making him immune to sudden attacks on vital areas.

Even this almost automated elementization.

Ian had intentionally trained himself, since sometimes the body's instincts could react faster than mental strength.

"Your reaction speed is more like that of wizards who have been in the battle for a long time than wizards from our Alchemy Department."

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Jonah didn't mind and joked with a smile.

However, he was secretly alarmed, even though he was already at the mid-stage of the second ring and was even skilled in fire.

but...

The burning sensation on my fingertips lingered.

It seems that the power of this flame is not something that an ordinary wizard could possess.

But as the person in charge, he couldn't say it directly. He could only endure the pain, sit down, and look at everyone who had arrived, saying, "Then let's begin this meeting."

It's the same familiar process.

Jonah assigned one task after another, and the numerous wizards divided them up according to their abilities.

soon.

It is a batch of accessories needed for a standard witch array.

"Lord Jonah, may I try?"

Ulysses seemed somewhat interested and asked cautiously.

"The components of a witch array are quite sophisticated; you'd better not attempt it with your mediocre skills."

The familiar mocking voice.

Faced with Cameron's hoarse voice, Ulysses blushed and felt somewhat embarrassed.

"This task is indeed not suitable for Ulysses. There was a task I hadn't accepted yet that would have been perfect for you, very much in line with your style."

Ian's voice rang out at just the right moment.

Help him out of that predicament.

Cameron seemed surprised that Ian would speak up.

"What, is the wizard Cameron interested too?" Ian looked at him. He had been training a small skill before, and it was still a little short of reaching the master level.

"You're the one who should do it. This kind of task definitely needs someone with your high level of skill. My mediocre skills are not up to the task."

Cameron wore a fawning smile.

Ian's lips twitched slightly.

It wasn't like this a few years ago; it's just that things changed after he gradually demonstrated his greater abilities.

Cameron's attitude has also changed.

"Thank you, sir."

On the other side, Ulysses, having been rescued, thanked Ian and gladly accepted another mission.

Jonah watched this scene unfold.

He nodded silently.

Across from Ian, Harvey's face darkened as he observed the convinced attitudes of some wizards.

Previously, he was almost second only to Jonah in popularity.

But as Ian rose to prominence, his prestige also grew, almost reaching parity with Ian's.

Of course, this wasn't the only reason he disliked Ian.

That's because Jonah's advancement project is nearing completion, and he's about to advance to the mid-stage of the second ring alchemist.

So, who will be responsible for his identity is naturally a question.

Currently, the only person who can compete with him is Ian.

And he knew it very well.

From the academy's perspective, they definitely value Ian more, even though he himself thinks it's reasonable.

Because their talent levels are too different.

"but..

""

He gritted his teeth inwardly.

I'm still so unwilling to accept it.

He knew that advancing to the mid-stage of the second ring was almost impossible, but if he could get this position, it would be a great thing for him and his family.

but...

Seeing Jonah's expression, he couldn't help but sigh.

soon.

The project distribution has ended.

The group started chatting, and naturally, the most talked-about topic was the war that had been going on for three years and was still not over.

"The Crimson Eyes are too tenacious. Relying on the terrain and the magic array, they actually managed to hold out for three years."

Aston remarked.

"But they won't last much longer. All the external nails have been pulled out. They're just a toothless tiger," Cameron sneered.

.

"That's true. I heard that their magic array nodes have also been cracked, and they will probably be able to open it completely soon. At that time, with both deans present, the destruction of the Crimson Eye will only take an instant," another wizard said.

The alchemy department's wizards reside in the back office and maintain contact with numerous wizards, possessing a wealth of information.

Ian listened attentively.

cough cough.

At this moment, Jonah coughed twice and said, "Once we are wiped out, the final battle for annihilation will definitely be quite exciting. At that time, we will also be allowed to go out and participate in the war. It will actually be a good time to acquire resources."

Some people heard some unusual noises.

This includes Ian.

"The final war."

Ian's eyes flickered as he couldn't help but think of the enormous gains he had made when Ironthorn Academy was destroyed.

to be frank.

He needs it a little.

Because his Four Symbols Furnace is about to reach Master level, and then he will need to complete it.

that time.

He needs a considerable amount of resources.

Moreover, this extraordinary organ is primarily composed of fire element, so it absolutely requires a considerable amount of precious fire element resources.

Crimson Eyes is a purely fire-attribute wizarding academy.

Such an opportunity is one in a million.

With the help of the black lines and some exploratory abilities, he might be able to collect all these resources at once.

"But it's also very dangerous."

Ian's eyes flickered.

Abundant resources also mean high risks.

This is true at least for a wizard in the early stages of the second ring, even if his Fire Rhythm is almost mastered.

I have to mention this ability here.

This was placed separately in the Second Ring Road section.

In three years, I only managed to improve to almost proficient level; the difficulty was simply outrageous.

But the improvement is quite terrifying.

It's not an exaggeration.

At this moment, Ian, using fire-attribute sorcery, could potentially double his power without considering other factors.

That's right.

He finally understood why those ancient priests could use power exceeding the second ring without a magic model.

That brick flew with incredible force!

Therefore, combined with his physical condition, his combat power reached an absurd level, and he could even rival some mid-stage second-ring wizards.

Even ordinary players who have just advanced might not be his match.

"But even with this power, I still feel there's a risk."

Ian's eyes flickered.

However, such opportunities to obtain resources are extremely rare. Crimson Eye is located in a volcanic region, which is filled with various fire-attribute resources.

He should let this opportunity slip by.

It might hinder his advancement.

But I really have to go.

"The initial stage of the second ring road is definitely not enough; it needs to be at least the middle stage of the second ring road."

Ian's eyes flickered.

In the early stages of the second ring, he needs some resources to advance, mainly top-tier wind-attribute resources in the mid-second ring, as well as other resources.

He has been saving it up for the past three years.

In fact, I've already saved up a considerable amount.

And top-tier wind-attribute resources no longer require competition as before, because the academy actually produces them.

He can exchange it directly.

However, there is still a shortfall in contribution points.

But we already have some ideas, it's just that the project team is almost finished.

As soon as the project ends.

He can then gain a large number of contribution points again.

But he felt it might still be a little short.

What should we do?

Ian's eyes flickered.

At this point, the salon was coming to an end.

"Everyone can leave now. Harvey, Ian, you two stay behind."

Jonah suddenly said.

Ian was a little confused. Was something wrong?

"I will be promoted to intermediate level 2 alchemist next month, and someone needs to take over my position."

Jonah was also very direct, looking at the two of them and saying.

His gaze was fixed on Ian, the meaning of which was self-evident. Harvey, on the other side, was also gritting his teeth, but he knew he couldn't win the argument.

"Harvey, the college has considered you, but..."

'

Jonah then looked at Harvey.

I want comfort.

Ian, on the other hand, hadn't expected it to be this, but to be honest, he wasn't that interested in the position.

He assumed the position would require contacting the academy and alchemists, and would consume a lot of time.

There are certainly benefits, but to be honest, it's not something Ian, a wizard who holds patents, would look down on.

but...

He looked at Harvey, whose face was now etched with sadness, and his expression changed.

She pursed her lips.

I sent a message to Harvey.

The latter, who was initially immersed in grief, suddenly perked up and quickly replied to Ian.

A reply has been received.

Ian calmed down and looked at Jonah, who had turned around, and said, "Lord Jonah, I think that since I have just advanced, I am still not familiar with the affairs of the Alchemy Department. It would be most appropriate to leave this matter to Wizard Harvey. I would rather study alchemy knowledge on my own."

Are you sure?

Jonah hadn't expected it to turn out this way.

"Okay, I'll report it to the college."

He nodded and then left.

"Thank you, Wizard Ian."

As soon as he left, Harvey came up to Ian and bowed deeply in gratitude.

"But I need the resources..."

Ian looked at him.

"Don't worry, I'll get it all together for you. Thank you, Ian."

Harvey said directly.

This is the content of their deal: exchanging job opportunities for resources.

"Now that we have these resources, the college's reward should be enough once the project is finished."

Watching Harvey's departing figure.

Ian took a deep breath.

He turned and left the alchemy salon.

Outside the salon.

The City of Elements remained bustling and dazzling at night, but for Ian, time seemed to be running out even faster.

We must advance to the mid-stage of the second ring as soon as possible.