Chapter 645: Sequence Derivation and Unreasonable Inspiration Enlightenment
This week went by quickly.
It felt as if it had passed in an instant, and before I knew it, a week had already gone by.
The first person I reached out to, Sofiry, was still immersed in the study of the unique plants of this world at this moment.
She had also taken the opportunity to rearrange a space at her plantation for additional breeding collections.
Moreover, due to our good relationship, she had gathered a dozen friends who were pursuing the same research direction as her to conduct studies together.
With my introduction, she should have become quite familiar with Ninglan Qiuyue, as I heard that Ninglan New City had specifically planned a piece of land outside the city for them to cultivate and even introduced several professionals to them.
I heard that previously, they were experimental personnel in the field of plant technology research, and they had a lot of exposure to these things. As for whether it helped… at least it was better than having nothing.
As for Yi Rui on this side… how should I put it?
Before truly communicating with them, I did not expect their ideas to be so advanced.
Relying on their long-term accumulation and practice related to rune literature, they reached a startling level.
How should I say it?
When I showcased the spellbooks and their derived spells I had mastered and exchanged insights with them, they had already accomplished most of the derived spells similar to mine.
This was the most intuitive manifestation.
However, the underlying logic was that they had mastered a sequence of spell derivation, while I was simply going with my intuition.
I didn’t think there was any superiority or inferiority between the two; they firmly believed that the orderly sequence of spell derivation was the legitimate pathway, while I believed that magic was for my use, and it had to become whatever I needed it to be.
Because of this difference in ideology, we had a kind of competition.
However, one thing must be mentioned: after understanding a spell, they would rely on its framework and rune ceremony to develop a derivation sequence, and as long as they followed these sequences step by step, they could accomplish the derivation of the spell.
This is an efficient and extremely effective method.
It also demonstrated their highly standardized process of spell research, while I seemed to be like… following a rough path.
I didn’t think this was a point of divergence between us; on the contrary, it was a complementarity.
Upon realizing my shortcomings, I spontaneously recognized that I needed a set of highly efficient and standardized spell sequences.
As for what constitutes a standard sequence for spell derivation, it is hard to summarize, but let’s take the Fireball Spell as an example. The Fireball Spell is a prototype spell and also a basic spell that consumes minimal magic power.
Sequence derivation involves extrapolating from a concept.
For instance, in quantity sequences, variations like Double Fireball appear, which allows for the simultaneous launch of two fireballs, and it continues with three, four, five… up to theoretically infinite numbers.
Furthermore, in terms of fusion, the Fireball Spell can integrate other powers, like ice spells, guided by the alchemical theory of opposition, which becomes the Ice-Fire Counterattack Fireball Spell instead of a Cold Fireball Spell. The Cold Fireball Spell would be an extra derivation.
It is important to note that the Fireball Spell’s fusion with other elements, or rather non-elemental energies like poison, corrosion, and curses, are collectively referred to as “Fusion Fireball Spells.” If you want to categorize them further in name, that’s fine, but it’s not necessary.
The true direction of fusion sequence derivation progression refers to the categories of energy fused within the Fireball Spell, as well as the explosive reactions between these energies, energy utilization rates, and other aspects, serving as class divisions for the sequence.
These derivatives can be said to have clear divisions at each stage, which also facilitates learning and understanding.
There are many classifications of these sequences, some applicable to prototype spells while others are not.
Some sequence derivations have no upper limits, while others do, and there are even cases where a sequence has only one form of derived spell.
The most famous sequence that has only one derivation is… the Domain Sequence Derivation.
Because it has little significance, its existence is solely to assist in studying the true domain of a spell, providing references and allowing for trial and error.
Of course, there are many other sequences of spell derivation; for instance, magic power conversion rates can lead to supersized Fireballs, explosive fire techniques, and even resemble the sun.
Another is the derivation of spell styles, which is also a very mainstream sequence. Taking the Fireball Spell again as an example, this includes Fire Snake Spells, Fire Dragon Spells, Fire Wall Spells, Flame Traps, etc.
Each type of spell corresponds to different derivation sequences, just like how energy manipulation spells and summoning spells have different derived sequences. While it can’t be said that they cannot be the same, most of the time, they belong to the type that is labor-intensive and thankless.
Thus, after Yi Rui and her team learned sequence derivation, the derivation of spells became very convenient for them.
Although it doesn’t mean they can master it right away, with a direction for trial and error, as long as they are on the right track, combined with their capabilities, they will surely succeed.
This is what I envy about them; I haven’t had such professional training, and many times I am exploring on my own. I haven’t even attended many classes at the Witch Academy…
This also made me completely set aside my arrogance. Setting aside the Great Spellbook for now, I might not actually be much stronger than them when I join their ranks.
However, they also envied me for my imaginative thinking, free from the constraints of frameworks.
To them, it seemed that there were no boundaries between my “thinking” and “doing,” and there were no places for them to learn.
I must admit that interacting with them these days has been quite comfortable, and their genuine demeanor made me respect them.
Moreover… it led me to willingly present the Great Knowledge Seed to them.
When I gave it to them, I even had a feeling akin to “a hero matched with a treasured sword.”
It’s hard to imagine what kind of power they would possess when paired with an ability like “an eidetic memory” and the convenience of identification techniques.
I have never feared others surpassing me in anything; if I hinder others out of fear that they might outpace me, I would equally be hindering myself.
I don’t want to become someone who stagnates.
Not to mention, aren’t we still extraordinary? Is it really fun to stay at this level?
I don’t think it is fun at all.
“Senior Xiao Han, someone is looking for you outside, it’s Millien.” At that moment, a member returned and spoke up.
Actually, the spell research club formed by Yi Rui and her team had some impression of Millien.
When they first met, this follower of Xiao Han from the All-purpose Association was almost chased away by them; they didn’t want to have anything to do with other clubs.
However, she insisted and even helped them collect rare materials that had appeared in Ninglan New City.
They could clearly see that she was not one of them; if it weren’t for her connection to Xiao Han, they probably wouldn’t have welcomed her.
But now that they had a collaboration, they also had gained some understanding of Millien.
“Looks like you’re going to get busy, right? Let her in.”
“Yeah, time flies, it seems I said I would be busy for a week, and some clubs probably can’t wait any longer.” I shrugged.
“They should be kept waiting for a few days; their minds are full of those extraordinary materials.”
“No, they’re only focused on the benefits; the problem isn’t with extraordinary materials because we need those things too.”
“That’s true.”
At this moment, Millien approached me under everyone’s gaze, clearly feeling a considerable amount of pressure. After all, among those present were several teaching assistants, and the other senior students who accompanied their instructors were also influential.
Students like her were usually free-range under their instructors, and to put it bluntly, they had a nominal relationship, but those capable students had relationships with their instructors that could rival those of teaching assistants!
“Senior Xiao Han… about those contracts…”
“Are they quite anxious right now?” I casually asked.
“Honestly, I didn’t want to come find you at such a critical time, but they…” Millien expressed herself quite tactfully; had it not been for the others urging, she wouldn’t have come so urgently. She then handed over a storage card, “These were sent by them.”
“Leave the contract; you can keep this card, I don’t want it,” I said.
“Understood.” Millien nodded without further ado.
She did not ask what to do next; since the contract regarding the overlapping dreams was over, the relationship should end there. After all, any future needs would only arise sporadically.
But had it really ended?
Not at all; she had nearly boarded the ship setting sail. As long as there was a need for Teaching Assistant Xiao Han in the Expanding Realm, this relationship would not end. This was obvious, and secretly, as long as she did not disappoint Senior Xiao Han, she would still have the chance to stand up again.
She wouldn’t truly identify with the role of the contract maker; this relationship was just a means to achieve her goals.
Moreover, she also needed enough time to develop, didn’t she?
Now, back at the Witch Academy.
Recently, the support group for Xiao Han had become active again. This was spontaneous but also intentional, aimed at attracting attention.
After all, the support group is a loose organization. With Tan Han as a cautionary tale, many people have a deep impression of this format, raising their voices only to have it backlash on the original owner, leaving them severely injured.
I heard Tan Han still hasn’t managed to reclaim all her spellbooks, which shows how fragile such groups can be in the face of benefits.
And this was also the appearance Millien hoped to show to those people: feigning weakness to mislead, and then quietly execute big plans!
This very much aligns with what Xiao Han used to do: creating a stir, sparking discussions, then sinking into silence, being rhythmically guided by others to blacken her reputation throughout the whole academy, and finally causing a major backlash.
Now, nobody dares to slander Yang Yuelan anymore; even if the teaching assistant isn’t an Extraordinary Witch, blatant malicious slander on the academy’s social network will hold them accountable, falling under the type that can go unchecked but face serious consequences if reported.
After sending Millien off, I held a small storage card, which wasn’t very spacious, but inside were all the contracts.
If Millien had brought all of this alone, she probably couldn’t see the road.
“Xiao Han, are you going to deal with those dreams now?”
“The contracts haven’t been signed yet, what’s the rush?” I took out those contracts and, after checking, found that they already had a fixed template, so even without the Earth Vein Identification Technique, it wouldn’t take much time.
“If you’re busy…”
“Why rush for those guys? No need to be anxious~” I casually replied, returning to my spot, “Let’s complete this first; they don’t have the qualification to interrupt my inspiration.”
“True.”
Hearing my indifference, they didn’t bring it up again but instead gathered around me.
From the spell ceremony that unfolded here, it was undoubtedly a Fireball Spell spellbook. However, this spellbook was undergoing a derivation that they couldn’t comprehend.
Nevertheless, they didn’t rush to inquire directly but, based on their knowledge, curiously engaged in speculative deductions by the side. It felt like an invisible competition to see whose ideas were superior: my inspiration or their professional deductions.
Not long after, I completed it, but I directly laid the spellbook open, exposing the spell structure and rune ritual to the open air.
“I’m done; can anyone figure out what this is?” In this invisible competition, I naturally emerged victorious.
“Hmm… a rather strange spell structure… The only thing I can confirm is that this is not any kind of sequence derivation I recognize.” Someone spoke up, though it seemed everyone could tell.
I didn’t elaborate further and directly converged the spell structure into a formal spellbook.
These days, I had primarily been discussing with them, mainly to understand their sequence derivation methods, but I hadn’t realized how fast time flew.
Since I still had things to do, I naturally wanted to provide them with an effect of “enlightening gains” while I had the final opportunity.
“Instead of making aimless guesses, trying it out directly would be more intuitive.” I tossed the spellbook to Yi Rui, who was closest to me, smiling as I did.
“Okay.”
Yi Rui steadied herself and took the spellbook, incorporating it into her body before directly getting to work.
As a teaching assistant well-acquainted with these basic spellbooks, she quickly grasped the casting skills.
With a “boom~”, accompanied by the familiar firelight and warmth of the Fireball Spell, a large fireball was instantly generated.
However, this fireball appeared quite peculiar; its originally formless flames now seemed to have substantial texture. As the flames flickered, countless cracking sounds erupted from breaking crystals.
Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that this Fireball Spell was actually a crystal!
Yet this crystal exhibited a fiery dynamism akin to flames!
Each sway of the flame tail was accompanied by countless shards of the crystal shattering, as if the condensation and dissipation were the only tones composing this fireball.
“This… is this fire?”
“This is crystal fire; the flames of the Fireball Spell arise from the influence of extraordinary elements on material space, producing material flames. But you all should be familiar with elemental crystal blocks, right? Energy can crystallize, and this crystalline object akin to a water crystal is, in fact, a semi-crystalline structure of extraordinary energy, perpetually in a state of rapid fracture that provides a stable energy output. This was the fastest way I could simulate the energy crystal’s burst and release energy to shape the Fireball Spell, inspired by a spell I mastered, as well as… the energy crystalline mines outside the Expanding Realm.”
As I explained to them, I ran my hand through the center of the crystal fireball. The seemingly solid crystal shattered upon contact with my hand, then restored itself. However, this shattering and condensing occurred countless times every second.
After my explanation, they quickly realized that if I hadn’t explained it, they would still be caught up in pondering how I created such an unusually characteristic crystal.
“As you observed earlier, I indeed have things to be busy with for a while; I’m giving you this crystal fireball spell for your research. After hearing your sequence derivation methods, I felt I gained a lot; I hope this unconventional thinking can bring you new inspiration.”
“You’re giving us this? Aren’t you keeping the Fireball Spell spellbook?” Yi Rui asked, a bit puzzled.
“Of course not, I only need to keep one Fireball Spell spellbook for myself.” I interrupted Yi Rui’s words.
I understood what she meant. Although the Fireball Spell spellbook is a very common spellbook, it is a very special base prototype spellbook for those studying spells, its practical applications far outweighing its usage value. Some people even develop “feelings” for their long-term accompanying Fireball Spell spellbooks during experiments.
But I have another Fireball Spell spellbook, the unique one gifted to me by Sister Bai; that is enough for me.
“Thank you, we’ll accept this spellbook. In any case, be sure to visit us again when you have time.” Yi Rui carefully stored the spellbook and expressed her gratitude.
After all, this was the only derived crystal fireball spellbook at the Witch Academy before they managed to thoroughly study and replicate it!
The collection and research value alone is immeasurable!
