CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 39: "ADHESIVE TOUGHNESS" AND THE CANDIDATE WIZARD SEQUENCE

Ron could feel the magic model in his spiritual space becoming unusually stable.

The droplet-shaped energy structure no longer flickered on and off as it used to but maintained a constant form, and its internal energy flow also became more regular and harmonious.

When he opened his eyes, a blob of shimmering slime had already formed at his fingertips, shooting precisely at the target stone without any additional control.

As the slime hit the stone, it quickly solidified, tightly securing the stone to the ground, unable to move an inch.

This solidification speed and adhesion far exceeded any previous versions he had cast.

[Slime Splash Experience Points +3]

[Current Progress: Slime Splash (Beginner 49/50)]

"Just a little more..." Ron muttered to himself, calculating how much more practice he needed to reach the skilled level: "One more time."

This time, he decided to attempt further innovation.

Since the vibration frequency of spiritual power can affect magic effects, could it be combined with the rhythm of the breathing technique?

Ron adjusted his breathing, allowing the fluctuations of his spiritual power to gradually coincide with the rhythm of the breathing technique.

This was a brand new attempt, merging two seemingly unrelated techniques.

With the rhythm of his breathing, the vibration frequency of his spiritual power also changed.

It was a bit chaotic at first, but soon he found a harmonious resonance state.

Surprisingly, this combination was exceptionally effective.

His spiritual power seemed to come alive, flowing spontaneously along the most ideal path, forming a much more stable magic model than before.

When the magic was released again, the amount of slime noticeably increased, and the solidification speed was much faster.

The target stone was not only fixed in place but a small area of ground around it was also tightly adhered, forming a miniature slime trap zone.

[Slime Splash Experience Points +1]

[Breakthrough! Slime Splash (Beginner 50/50) → Slime Splash (Skilled max)]

[Gained Additional Traits: Stickiness and Toughness (Slime solidification speed increased; adhesion increased)]

With this breakthrough, Ron felt the essence of the magic had changed.

Shooting the slime was originally simple, but it had now evolved into a more powerful control method.

The quantity of slime not only increased, but its texture also became tougher; once solidified, it was nearly impossible to destroy with brute force within the same level.

The only pity was that this zero-level spell’s limit could only reach this far, perhaps after advancing to an official wizard there might be an opportunity to composite it with other spells to explore higher potential.

More importantly, at that moment, he had already met all the conditions for transitioning to a [Wizard Apprentice]!

[Spiritual Power reached 2.0√]

[Basic Meditation Technique reached skilled level√]

[Mastered a spell at skilled level√]

[Would you like to immediately transition to a——Wizard Apprentice?]

Ron had no hesitation: "Confirm transition."

A surge of powerful energy erupted from deep within him, sweeping across his entire body like a flood breaking through a dam.

This sensation was far stronger than the previous two transitions; the air in the entire room seemed to freeze, and the shadows on the wall cast by the moonlight outside became distorted.

Ron could clearly feel some subtle changes in his connection with the surrounding world.

The magic that he could previously only passively perceive now became actively manipulable to a limited extent.

The feeling was like transitioning from a mere spectator of the world to an actual participant able to directly influence the rules.

Every breath, every heartbeat, resonated with the surrounding magic, forming an unprecedented harmonious state.

[Transition Successful!]

[Acquired Profession: Wizard Apprentice (One and a Half Stars)]

[Basic Attributes Increased:

Spirit: 2.0→2.4(+0.4)

Constitution: 1.4→1.5(+0.1)

Magic Power: 0.4→0.7(+0.3)]

[Unlocked Professional Skills:

1. Magic Construction (Beginner)

2. Spiritual Interference (Beginner)]

[Special Bonuses:

1. Magic Skills Experience Points Acquisition Speed Slightly Increased

2. Spiritual Power Increase Speed Slightly Increased

3. Magic Capacity and Recovery Speed Slightly Increased]

Judging from the data alone, the transition to [Wizard Apprentice] seemed to offer less attribute enhancement than the previous transition to [Knight’s Squire], which appeared somewhat inconsistent with the apprentice’s absolute dominance over knights in the outside world.

But the attributes on the panel are not mere numerical stacking; at least the direct effect of spiritual power increasing from 2.0 to 2.4 is much stronger than when it was below 2.

This change is not merely a numerical increase; it is a qualitative enhancement of abilities.

Ron now felt unquestionably that he could perceive the flow of surrounding magic more clearly and could even try to guide it according to his will.

The energy particles in the room air, previously invisible to the naked eye, now became clearly perceivable.

He could accurately locate the faint magic contained within certain materials on the walls.

[Detected Profession Linkage:

Wizard Apprentice + Knight’s Squire + Magic Potion Apprentice

Gained Additional Linkage Bonuses:

-Magic Potion Effectiveness Slightly Increased

-Coordination between Spiritual Power and Physique Slightly Increased]

Just the linkage effect of the three professions far exceeded Ron’s expectations, and he could feel various energies within him reaching an unprecedented harmonious state.

The spiritual power accumulation bonus provided by the Magic Potion Apprentice, combined with the spiritual power increase speed of the Wizard Apprentice, formed a perfect closed loop, greatly improving his meditation efficiency each time;

The physique enhancement from the Knight’s Squire provided a more stable foundation for spellcasting, ensuring that the spell would not be obstructed by physical limitations during release.

Ron stood up, flexing his fingers.

"This is the bonus from transitioning to a [Wizard Apprentice]..."

Even with such a small movement, he could feel the flow of energy within him becoming smoother, each slight muscle movement triggering corresponding energy ripples.

Speaking of which, the officer had given him a booklet, and he hadn’t had time to read it until now.

Thinking of this, he took out the thin booklet from his backpack, which looked simple and unremarkable at first glance, just a few dozen pages, with nothing on the cover except the words "Elementary Apprentice Essential Reading".

However, when Ron opened the first page, he felt a faint magic fluctuation—the booklet was encrypted with a simple anti-counterfeiting spell, ensuring that only true apprentices could read its contents.

He sat on the bed, reading earnestly by the faint moonlight from outside the window and the flickering magic stone lamp.

The initial pages were just basic school rules: prohibiting fighting in public areas, forbidding the private use of laboratory equipment, and not entering certain specific areas without approval—all common knowledge he already knew.

However, as the reading progressed, the contents of the booklet gradually became intriguing.

The title "Fourth: Apprentice Advancement and Sequence Rules" immediately caught his attention.

"...Any elementary apprentice who advances to an intermediate apprentice within three years after certification will automatically be rated as ’high potential’ and enter the candidate wizard sequence."

"Those considered potential future official wizards will receive additional resource allocation and special training opportunities..."