NOVEL NEXT Chapter 43:
Chapter 43: Great Magician, Instant Breakthroug:
[Krisha cherishes the wand you gave her deeply and finds it incredibly useful.]
[She becomes even more dependent on you.]
[With the enhancement provided by the wand, Krisha’s magical abilities have improved significantly. Her control over magic has become much sharper. You are very pleased with her progress and begin teaching her more advanced magic.]
[Previously, as a magic apprentice, Krisha could only learn basic level 0 magic.]
[Now, you are teaching her level 1, 2, and 3 magic.]
[After two months of teaching, Krisha has learned several new spells and mastered the combined use of fire and wind magic.]
[The witch has even mastered your improvised “hairdryer technique.”]
[Now, Krisha can use fire magic with her left hand and wind magic with her right hand, combining them to release a warm breeze.]
[Previously, you had been using this technique to help her dry her hair after she bathed, but now, she can do it herself.]
[You feel very pleased, but for some reason, Krisha seems a little disappointed.]
[You don’t know why.]
…
[Eighth year of simulation, spring.]
[You are 22 years old, and Krisha is 14.]
[It has been a long time since you first met Krisha. You feel nostalgic but are genuinely happy for her growth.]
[Her progress in magic is remarkable, but what pleases you most is her spiritual growth.]
[Thanks to your guidance, Krisha has successfully removed all her demonic traits and now moves through the world like a human being.]
[With your encouragement, Krisha finally musters the courage to step outside the courtyard. She is no longer afraid of others, but she still prefers to stay by your side.]
[Krisha rarely leaves except when it is necessary to purchase items.]
[According to her, such trivial errands shouldn’t burden you, so she takes on the responsibility of managing daily necessities, food, and clothing supplies for the household.]
[She has become like your personal maid.]
Under the bright sun at the courtyard’s entrance, the witch hesitated. She seemed timid and unsure, reluctant to step outside.
However, as Xu Xi held her hand, encouraging her to take the first step, her fear began to fade.
“Krisha, look. There’s nothing to be afraid of,” Xu Xi said gently.
The witch stood in a daze, looking at her legs, which had now stepped out of the courtyard. She turned back to glance at the door and suddenly understood something.
As long as Xu Xi was by her side, she had nothing to fear.
The fear in her heart melted away, replaced by the warm presence of the “sun” that gave her courage.
“I am… fearless now. Thank you,” she said softly.
…
[With your careful teaching and Krisha’s innate talent, her magical strength has grown impressively.]
[In Allenson City, only a handful of mages at her level could match her ability. This isn’t because their talent surpasses hers but because her progress in just one and a half years is unprecedented.]
[To be cautious and avoid exposing Krisha’s true identity, you decide against letting her join the Magicians Association.]
[Krisha has no objections. She only wants to stay with you and has no interest in anything else.]
[Your life together is peaceful and harmonious.]
[There are no thrilling adventures or legendary tales, but you treasure this calm life deeply.]
[Your only goal is to cultivate your magic as much as possible, ensuring you can protect Krisha and watch her grow safely.]
…
[Time passes, and the ninth year of simulation begins.]
[You are 23 years old, and Krisha is 15.]
[You’ve gained profound insights into the nature of magic. The wisdom of mortals is activating… the observer is activating…]
[You begin to understand the deeper truths about how the world operates.]
[Your spiritual Qi grows rapidly, and your control over magic reaches new heights.]
[You sense a breakthrough approaching.]
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[The tenth year of simulation, spring.]
[You are 24 years old, and Krisha is 16.]
[It has been three and a half years since you adopted the witch. This period of peace and beauty has felt both long and fleeting.]
[You’ve grown accustomed to life with Krisha.]
[She has never disappointed you or made you angry. Your only regret is that her emotional shortcomings remain unchanged.]
[You have never seen her truly joyful or in tears.]
[Through relentless effort, your spiritual Qi finally reaches its limit, and you prepare for a breakthrough.]
In Allenson City, in a secluded courtyard near the city center, Xu Xi entered the deepest meditation chamber.
The room was dimly lit, the lamps flickering faintly.
Xu Xi sat cross-legged, gazing at his left palm. Wisps of fluorescent light danced across his hand, sometimes transforming into turbulent flames, other times into gentle waves or a rushing wind.
“It’s time,” Xu Xi murmured. “Through mortal wisdom and elemental mastery, I’ve reached the pinnacle of elite magehood. My magic cultivation is pure. It’s time to ascend to the rank of Great Magician.”
Unlike immortal cultivation, the magic system posed unique challenges. Even with his experience of breaking through to the Golden Core Realm in a previous simulation, Xu Xi approached this realm promotion with 200% caution.
Drawing from experience notes he had collected from the Magicians Association, he concentrated all his spiritual Qi on understanding and connecting with the world’s elements.
Perceive, contact, establish connections.
Unlike the simple control of elespiritual Qi he had practiced before, this breakthrough required merging his spiritual Qi with the elements, achieving complete unity.
“According to the records, this step has stumped countless magical geniuses, leaving them stuck at the elite mage level.”
“This explains why so few elemental mages exist compared to priests of the Church of God, who achieve breakthroughs simply through devout faith.”
“Thankfully, with my elemental perception, this challenge is not insurmountable.”
Xu Xi guided his spiritual power to blend seamlessly with the surrounding earth, wind, water, and fire.
Everything proceeded smoothly—perhaps even too smoothly.
He encountered no resistance, as if it were second nature. His spiritual Qi merged perfectly with the elements, creating a harmonious bond.
Great Magician: Breakthrough achieved instantly!
“Whoosh!”
Surges of spiritual Qi, carrying the essence of the elements, flowed back into Xu Xi’s body like tidal waves.
At this moment, Xu Xi felt like a bridge, connecting with the world’s elements effortlessly.
It was a profound sensation, difficult to describe but exhilarating.
“In the past, casting magic required effort—gathering elements and shaping them into desired forms. But now… a single thought is enough to command the elements to align themselves. Everything has become more efficient and intuitive.”
In the dim meditation chamber, Xu Xi sat surrounded by a swirling dance of elemental energy.
It dawned on him why the magic system’s realm names were so straightforward. Great Magician—an upgraded, enhanced version of a magician.
“This progression makes perfect sense,” Xu Xi thought, realizing how much easier controlling the elements had become. “At this rate, higher-level mages must possess even greater mastery, perhaps even control over the world’s elements themselves.”
His thoughts turned to the gods who ruled from above. “Perhaps the gods aren’t as mysterious and untouchable as they seem. Maybe they’re just mages—mages who have mastered the pinnacle of magic.”
Xu Xi smiled faintly. “This world hides many secrets. I hope I’ll have the chance to uncover them.”
He stood, his resolve firm.
“For now, it’s time to take Krisha and leave Allenson.”