Chapter 279: Promotion to Extraordinary and Extraordinary Topics
“Ah, is it really that fast?” I replied instinctively.
However, I also thought of many other aspects. I didn’t expect Teacher Ji to truly be preparing matters related to the Great Spellbook.
After all, I could only guess before coming here, and hearing it directly from Teacher Ji… it certainly felt wonderful. Even the academy allocated a dedicated laboratory for Teacher Ji—who would dare to believe that?
The academy is indeed casting a wide net to catch fish…
I had previously heard the Academy Head mention that there were quite a few Extraordinary Witches researching the Great Spellbook at the Witch Academy.
“Do you think it’s quite fast too?” Teacher Ji sighed and said, “I heard you participated in the production of the Academy Head’s Great Spellbook. I wonder how much you understand about the Great Spellbook?”
“Um… I only have a superficial understanding of this concept.” I explained, as that was indeed the truth.
Participating in the making of the Academy Head’s Great Spellbook felt to me like leaping from 99% to 100%; I had no real sense of participation.
“Just a superficial understanding… seems that’s enough,” Teacher Ji nodded and didn’t say much more, but lifted her head and looked at me solemnly.
“I’ll ask you again, are you willing to research this **Extraordinary Knowledge** with me? In the short term, I won’t be able to involve myself in the creation of the Great Spellbook because I know very well that I do not have that capability yet. I must fully comprehend this **Extraordinary Knowledge** before I’m qualified to step into that field, and I can’t even guarantee that even if you graduate in ten years, we might not make any progress and just remain stuck at the **Extraordinary Knowledge** step, which would significantly occupy your study time at the academy.”
“Graduation… I have a question,” I pondered and asked.
“What question? If I know, I’ll tell you,” Teacher Ji said confidently.
“If I devote myself to researching this **Extraordinary Knowledge** with you, can I become an Extraordinary Witch in ten years?” I asked.
After all, in the Witch Academy, learning skills is very important, but no matter how important, it is nothing compared to becoming an Extraordinary Witch!
I am not afraid of wasting time; witches have long lifespans. What’s there to fear? What I’m afraid of is not being able to become an Extraordinary Witch within the designated time frame.
“I cannot guarantee for others, but achieving the status of an Extraordinary Witch also has a premise: the individual must wish to become an Extraordinary Witch, and their level of existence must continuously rise to the level of Real Time through repeated witch transformations.”
“Then… what about the so-called topics?”
Naturally, I had heard much about the information concerning the promotion to Extraordinary Witch; it was nothing but the so-called level of existence, but the method to elevate one’s level of existence is only through so-called witch transformation. It all seems closely related to witch transformation, almost like we are just idling away while holding a Magic Source, waiting for the time to automatically become Extraordinary Witches.
Then, before I could wait for Teacher Ji to answer my question, I shared these thoughts with her.
After listening, Teacher Ji paused for a moment and then suddenly smiled.
“This is precisely the effect that witches wish to achieve, don’t you think? What could be better than the so-called idle automatic upgrading? Or does it make you feel like you have no sense of participation?”
“What you are experiencing is life, not a game. Think about why the Witch Academy does not teach you the urgent methods of promotion but rather subtly encourages students to learn skills and knowledge? This is to save all that time for you.”
“…”
“To be honest, Xiao Han, your current state is the exact attitude that the teachers hoped to see in students when the Witch Academy was first established: hardworking, curious about everything, willing to learn, and focusing on the accumulation of knowledge and skills without the pressure of promotion. Everything should be this way.”
At this moment, I fell silent, and I felt somewhat inexplicably stirred. This was practically an unobstructed road to the extraordinary!
This was something I never dared to think about at the beginning, but the Witch Academy had managed to achieve it.
“Now, let’s talk about the topic you mentioned earlier. Topics can both exist and not exist for the promotion to Extraordinary Witch; however, topics represent the path one needs to take after becoming extraordinary, and they are also a source of intrinsic power. Without a chosen path and a firm commitment to pursue it, the further along you go, the more lost you will become.”
“Returning to the topic itself, there are many topics, most of which originate from the paths forged by Truth Witches. For instance, the initial topic of the Witch Race is ‘Witch,’ which was a major topic developed and mastered by the Primordial Witch. The branch topics developed from it such as ‘Magic,’ ‘Magic Source,’ ‘Oviparous Reproduction,’ etc., also correspond to the paths opened by Truth Witches.”
“Even now, the hottest topic in the Witch Race is the ‘Soul’ topic, which also has an incomprehensible relationship with the Dream World topic at this stage. Moreover… since the soul involves Life Interpretation, the grand topic of the soul also includes life, memory, emotions, values, forgetfulness, ordinariness, and so on. However, these concepts were proposed by the Truth Witch of the Soul, and no corresponding witch has yet walked the path of the corresponding truth…”
“So, do you have a concept of the topics now?” After a series of explanations, Teacher Ji paused and looked at me.
“Um… sort of…” I nodded because Teacher Ji had given me so many examples, I naturally developed a bit of my understanding.
“Then… can I change topics midway?”
“Of course, but you would have to start over. However, generally, it is not recommended to change topics. It is advised to study multiple topics simultaneously because after promoting to Extraordinary Witch, you have already walked many paths unknowingly.”
“Ah?”
“Weren’t you aware? Becoming an Extraordinary Witch is itself a journey on top of the ‘Witch Topic.’ After becoming an Extraordinary Witch, the essence of life transforms into the soul, which means you are already walking the ‘Soul Topic.’ When you aim to enhance your abilities and thoroughly master magic power, you are walking the ‘Magic Topic.’ If you seek to cultivate yourself to become stronger and gain, condense, and control the Magic Source, you are walking the ‘Magic Source Topic.’ When you intend to reproduce your offspring, you are on the ‘Oviparous Reproduction Topic’…”
“This is the Extraordinary Witch. Every step you take has been paved by the former witches through the means of Truth Contribution, and those Truth Witches are the ones who paved the way for all witches. Thank them.”
I quietly listened as Teacher Ji educated me on these fundamentals, not interrupting or speaking out.
If you organized these things, it would essentially showcase the profound heritage of the Witch Race, those Truth Witches telling their fellow witches in their own way that you could be lazy or strive for success.
The road is underfoot, and it seems well-paved; it just depends on whether you are willing to walk it.
I was stunned for a long time, contemplating and accepting it, but at the same time, another doubt arose in my mind, which is why the number of promotions to Extraordinary Witches in the Witch Academy… was not as many as I imagined?
“Are you recovering? So for you, you really don’t need to worry about becoming an Extraordinary Witch.”
“I even hope you can join me in exploring the **Extraordinary Knowledge** process. **Extraordinary Knowledge** is both knowledge and the very essence of power. It is an existence that cannot be defined at the extraordinary level. **Extraordinary Knowledge** is the most general summary of it.”
“Cannot be defined…” Actually, at this point, I had no more concerns. I am naturally going to join; after all, this is **Extraordinary Knowledge**!
Being fortunate enough to participate in research of this level is broadening my horizons immensely.
But hearing Teacher Ji describe **Extraordinary Knowledge** like this, then…
“Since **Extraordinary Knowledge** is so difficult to define, it should not only be used for creating the Great Spell or the Great Spellbook, right?”
“That’s natural, but the affinity of **Extraordinary Knowledge** with spells is the most relevant because spells are also products that combine knowledge and power. They are the most superficial and convenient way to utilize **Extraordinary Knowledge**. It can also be utilized in alchemical items, similar to the divine arts of Holy Angels, and in witch weapons of Wizards, etc. Or it can be said that every extraordinary race has its unique ways of applying **Extraordinary Knowledge**, but essentially it is a concept related to Great Spells.”
“I see…” I nodded, pondering what other doubts I might have, but having suddenly accepted too many concepts, I didn’t know what to ask for a moment.
“Well, I don’t have any doubts for now, and I agree to join.”
“Good, you won’t be disappointed.”
At this moment, Teacher Ji finally showed a relieved smile, as if a stone had finally dropped from her heart.
At this time, she finally had the thought to open the lunchbox and get ready to eat.
“Oh, by the way, Teacher Ji, I have a few things to mention in advance.” I recalled something and spoke up.
“What else?” Teacher Ji paused with her chopsticks before looking at me.
“I have daily plans for meditation and physical training that will take up plenty of time, and while participating in the research of **Extraordinary Knowledge**, I don’t want to fall behind in those skills…”
“Meditation is the foundation of foundations, and physical training is also important for a self-awakened body like yours. I understand this well and will support it,” Teacher Ji said, and after hearing my words, she relaxed. These were not issues, and Teacher Ji was well aware that even if Xiao Han didn’t mention these matters, she would advise her to persist in daily meditation. Physical training could be put on hold, but meditation could not.
“Thank you.”
With a confirmed reply, my inner worries also further diminished. Now, there was just about one last question left: “Finally, what is the schedule for this research… like?”
“If this question is for me, my answer is all year round, and I would do anything for this. However, for you, I will provide you with enough leeway and flexible time.”
“Really?”
“Of course.” Teacher Ji nodded.
She knew very well that Xiao Han had not yet grown and did not have enough time to accumulate for her. Getting in touch with **Extraordinary Knowledge** too early wouldn’t have much positive effect on Teacher Ji herself; this is an undeniable fact.
At this moment, the matter was settled.
Everything happened quickly, but all this had already undergone my deep contemplation.
But objectively, it seemed I had filled my leisurely daily life to the brim.
Perhaps I am destined to lead a busy life; once I step onto the path of the extraordinary, yearning for the magnificent unknown of the extraordinary, from that moment on, I planted the seed to run forward. It took root and sprouted at this moment, weathered the wind and rain, yet remained steadfast.
While waiting for Teacher Ji to eat lunch, I happened to call Betty, as we had previously said we wanted to try alchemy together. It seemed like we would have to put that on hold for now.
“Alright, this meal is quite good. I didn’t expect you, Xiao Han, to start spending money so lavishly and even added dishes for me?”
“Um… I thought since it’s been a while since I saw Teacher Ji, I usually save quite a bit… so, are we going there directly now?”
“Yes, our laboratory is in a special place within the academy that general students cannot enter.”
“Special place? Where is that?”
“Inside a secret realm anchored within the Witch Academy.”
“Secret realm? Is it like the Witch Secret Realm?”
“It is indeed similar, but this secret realm is different from the Witch Secret Realm and is not governed by any club. This is a highly confidential space. After all, you have to know that the places where Extraordinary Witches conduct experiments are very dangerous, and they cannot be placed in any part of the Witch Academy, not even in a corner. Therefore, only those with authorization can access it.”
As Teacher Ji spoke, her hand rested on my shoulder.
Then, I felt a violent fluctuation in space. This feeling was familiar to me; it was a sign of spatial transfer!
In the next moment, my figure appeared in an unfamiliar place. I instinctively started to survey the environment. This was a hall, and in the center stood a very conspicuous huge statue, but this statue gave me a very familiar feeling.
This is… the spatial transfer landmark!
Is Teacher Ji opening a new map for me?
However, at this moment, Teacher Ji did not move but seemed to be doing something there.
“Xiao Han, you have the transfer spell, right?”
“Uh-huh, do you know the transfer landmarks of the Witch Academy?”
“Um… I know, this one right here.” I pointed at the statue in the center.
“It seems you know quite a bit. Then, first resonate with this transfer landmark and remember its location. Next time, you can come here directly by yourself.”
“Uh, is it necessary to use a transfer to get here?” I asked tentatively.
“This place does not connect to the outside, and it’s merely a transit space leading to that hidden laboratory. I will process your entry and exit authorization shortly.”
I obediently nodded and walked to the statue to begin resonating to feel its spatial anchoring.
“Um, done.” I nodded and looked at Teacher Ji, who didn’t waste words and directly led me toward the front desk.
At the front desk sat a somewhat listless witch, seemingly dazed from having been idle for a long time. Until her gaze turned this way, a hint of surprise flickered in her eyes.
“Hey? Is that Xiao Han? How did you get here?”
“Um… hello, Teacher.” I responded with a bit of awkwardness but still politely.
Politeness was because I had started to get used to it, while awkwardness was because I didn’t know this Extraordinary Witch…
So now even an Extraordinary Witch could call me by name, huh?
“Oh, calling me Teacher sounds so unbecoming!” She glanced at Teacher Ji but then distractedly turned her attention back to me. “Call me sister~ Tell me what you’re doing here!”
“Hello, Witch Sister.”
“Hehehe~” After being called sister, this Extraordinary Witch let out a silly laugh, making Teacher Ji frown beside her.
“Please help register authorization for Xiao Han.”
“Are you the one who brought Xiao Han here? Hehe, it seems a witch is going to enjoy herself. Take good care of Xiao Han; don’t let her get taken away by other witches.”
