Chapter 419 Spell Equations, Stepping onto the Planetary Stage (Seeking Monthly Tickets!)
Dragon Valley, atop a steep cliff.
The red iron dragon stood proudly, its majestic body bathed in the howling wind and snow. A thin layer of white snow covered its thick, black and red scales, making it look like a sculpture.
His gaze was solemn and serious, and he breathed deeply and slowly, his face filled with complete concentration.
That posture suggested that something earth-shattering was brewing.
Then, amidst the howling of the wind and snow, the red iron dragon slowly raised one of its front paws.
A faint yet steady magical aura began to swirl around his sharp claws. As his jaws opened and closed slightly, simple incantation syllables flowed out, and the aura emanating from his body became increasingly solid, as heavy as a mountain.
Finally, the buildup reached its peak, and he gently swung his dragon claw forward.
The next moment, a miracle happened.
A faint glimmer of light appeared at the tip of his dragon claw, like a sudden spark.
Then, the thin, stubborn layer of snow covering him seemed to be gently brushed away by an invisible and gentle hand, or an invisible brush.
rustling...
The snow fell in a flurry, as if shedding a white coat to quickly reveal the pristine, metallic-lustered scales beneath, spotless and untouched.
This is exactly a standard cleaning technique.
Zero-ring magic, the most basic of basics, its effect is to clean dirt, dust, and... well, snow, from the surface of an object.
………
The mountaintop fell silent, with only the wind and snow continuing to howl tirelessly.
A few seconds later.
"Pfft... Haha!"
A burst of laughter, clear and crisp like the sound of silver bells, yet sounding unusually exaggerated, came from behind a snow-covered boulder nearby.
The fairy dragon Vera flapped her colorful rainbow wings and flew out, laughing so hard she almost rolled over in the air, tears welling up in her eyes.
"My great Iron King, the solemn look on your face just now made me think you were going to summon a meteor to plow through the entire Dragon Valley."
"The result was just a cleaning spell? A magic trick?"
"Your spellcasting animation is far too long and solemn. Anyone who didn't know better would probably think you were preparing some kind of legendary, terrifying spell."
The red iron dragon expressionlessly flicked its thick tail, shaking off the last bit of snow.
"The essence of magic lies in precision and control, and its key lies in a deep understanding and practice of its underlying principles."
He spoke in a deep voice, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority: "Even the most insignificant magic trick should be treated with all our might, and we should carefully understand the principles it contains."
Seeing his serious expression, the fairy dragon Vera laughed even harder, her stomach churning with laughter, and she wanted to say a few more teasing words.
but.
Under the increasingly dangerous gaze of Hong Tielong, she wisely suppressed the corners of her mouth that were desperately trying to turn up.
"So, esteemed Scholar Red Iron Dragon, what profound principles were you contemplating with such focus just now? Have you truly grasped some remarkable magical principle?"
She rolled her eyes and asked mischievously.
"I'm thinking, should I stuff that overly noisy little dragon deep into that snowdrift over there, let her calm down and shut her up her incessant chatter?"
Red Iron Dragon's calm reply.
Upon hearing this, the fairy dragon Vera shuddered, and her smile vanished instantly.
She had no desire to personally experience the physical calming techniques of the Iron King.
Before Galus could actually put this dangerous idea into practice, she let out a short cry, flapped her wings rapidly, and disappeared into the swirling snow like a fleeing rainbow.
After chasing away the mischievous fairy dragon, Garus calmed his somewhat chaotic mind and brought his attention back.
The Cleansing Technique was the first formal magic trick he had ever performed without relying on bloodline, entirely through his own learning, understanding, and execution.
Prior to this, Garos had already mastered quite a few powerful spell-like skills.
Its effects are far more terrifying than simple cleaning tricks.
However, those abilities are not acquired through learning, but rather are instincts that are naturally obtained as the dragon bloodline grows and awakens, like breathing and flying.
It is fundamentally different from magic that is cast through one's own understanding, model building, and energy guidance.
At the same time, the vast and mysterious magical knowledge deeply rooted in his bloodline was constantly echoing and emerging in his mind.
“A spell is essentially an independent magical effect. It is a complex process of precisely reshaping and manipulating the invisible magical energy that permeates space, and ultimately materializing it in a specific area in a specific way.”
"Spells can be seen as a convenient tool, a deadly weapon, or a solid protective barrier. They can create or heal damage, produce or eliminate specific status effects, and even draw life force or give it new life."
"The runes and spells that constitute magic are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. Most of them are the most effective means of communicating with and guiding elemental energy. Through the evolution and selection over a long period of time, the most commonly used and efficient runes and spells have been preserved, such as ψωξαщжюδя."
“The ring of a spell roughly indicates its strength. A level 0 spell can be activated with just the will, but a high-ring spell requires the caster’s full concentration. Some special spells also consume countless materials, or even the caster’s life.”
"Before a spell can be used, the spell must be engraved in the caster's mind or the power of the spell must be stored in a magical item."
"Once you have a basic understanding of magic, you can begin to formally study the principles of magic."
"The spatial anchoring theory of the spell core, the nonlinear fluctuation interpretation of runic energy, the analytical extension and stability maintenance of magic in the complex plane, the gauge field theory governing the flow of magic and its corresponding fiber bundle geometric expression..."
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Just a cursory glance at and understanding of these basic theoretical descriptions made Galos feel dizzy and lightheaded.
It was as if countless abstract symbols and formulas were colliding and exploding in my mind.
"Choosing to focus on honing my physical strength and power instead of diving headfirst into the ocean of magic back then seems like a wise move now," he thought to himself with a sense of relief.
In the art of magic, talent and comprehension are paramount.
The numerous principles involved are so abstract and profound that they are similar to the advanced mathematical knowledge that Galus had encountered in his previous life.
Whether one understands or not, the line is clear.
You either know it or you don't; there's no room for luck or shortcuts.
For example, the consistent execution of a seemingly basic and simple Fireball spell.
Its internal energy structure is actually a precise arrangement and combination of rune sequences that unfolds in multiple dimensions, after comprehensively considering multiple factors such as energy dissipation rate, environmental element density, and negative feedback inhibition mechanism.
The relative position of each rune, the intensity and timing of the energy infusion, directly determine the final spell's power, range, speed of flight, and even the risk of energy backlash if the spell fails.
“A complete spell, from its construction to its release, is somewhat similar to solving a high-dimensional equation involving multiple complex variables such as the spellcaster’s mental stability, the magical parameters of the surrounding environment, the catalyst of the spell materials, and the resonance efficiency of the spell’s syllables.”
"Only by finding the right 'solution' can we master it stably and apply it effectively."
"Fortunately, the inheritance has provided relatively mature and stable standard solutions for most known conventional spells, which are spell models that have been verified by countless predecessors."
"As long as you can rely on your own understanding to successfully complete the first independent solution, you can form a stable spell model and store it in your mind. The next time you want to construct and cast it, it will become much simpler."
"However, this first independent solution is often the most difficult step."
Galos silently summarized and organized the core points about learning magic in his mind.
Formal spells of the first level and above are roughly equivalent in difficulty to advanced mathematics in my previous life, becoming increasingly complex and profound.
The "Cleansing Spell," a zero-link magic trick, is roughly equivalent to the level of high school mathematics, serving as the first step into the realm of magic.
Starting from the most basic theory, Galos spent an entire day successfully mastering the Cleansing Technique.
This speed is neither fast nor slow; it's at a normal average level.
This also means that he did not show any special talent in magic and was no different from a normal red dragon or iron dragon.
At the same time, a question arose in Galos's mind.
"Can my adaptive evolutionary talent be applied to this kind of knowledge-based magical learning process?"
"If the answer is no, then the path to learning magic will inevitably take an extremely long time, unlike physical training, where significant leaps in progress can be seen in a relatively short period of time."
Thinking of this, Garus slowly exhaled a scorching breath, which condensed into white mist in the cold air.
The study of magic is indeed fraught with difficulties, but the conveniences and possibilities it brings are also undeniable.
Galos was unwilling to be just a barbarian who relied solely on brute force to rampage through the battlefield.
Ultimately, he made a decision.
Regardless of his magical talent, from now on, when he reaches his limit after intense physical training and needs a short rest, he can no longer simply empty his mind as he used to.
He will make use of these fragmented moments to continuously learn and study magical knowledge.
This is a way to train mental resilience and thinking ability, and also to test whether one's adaptive talent can be equally effective in the field of knowledge comprehension.
"To simultaneously push your physical limits and mental potential to the limit? Hehe, this challenge is quite difficult, but also very interesting."
A sharp glint flashed in Galos's eyes as he issued a weighty challenge to himself.
Immediately afterwards, amidst the swirling snow, Hong Tielong once again began his daily, unwavering, and arduous training regimen.
During his brief breaks between workouts, his mind was no longer blank.
The complex and ingenious principles of magic and the structure of runes kept appearing in his mind.
Time flows like water, quietly passing by.
After the Northeast region was conquered, the exact location of its ley line core, as well as the abyssal rift suppressed by the Mountain King, were successfully located by the warlock team led by Samantha.
Meanwhile, some intelligent creature clans that were originally scattered throughout the wilderness were attracted by the growing prestige of the Iron King and came to join him, further expanding the size and diversity of the Iron Tribe's retinue. This made the tribe's jurisdiction and control over this vast wilderness more comprehensive and in-depth.
With this, the Ironforge tribe had essentially completed the unification of the Sel Wilderness.
The dragon flag, symbolizing the king of molten iron, is already flying in the wind in every corner of this vast land.
During this period, the tribe held several rounds of negotiations with the delegation sent by the Kingdom of Theo.
After the other side paid a heavy price that was enough to make them feel the pain, the Molten Iron Tribe agreed to release the Theo soldiers who had been captured in the previous war. The envoy of the Kingdom of Theo also formally expressed his willingness to live in peace with the Molten Iron Tribe, turn hostility into friendship, and solemnly promised that he would never take the initiative to offend the Molten Iron Tribe and its interests again.
As for whether this promise is true or false, who can know?
The alliance with the Kingdom of Lorthen has also undergone more specific and in-depth consultations, and both sides have reached an agreement on several key terms.
As soon as the Ironforge tribe is ready to formally establish its nation, Lorthern will send his congratulations immediately, expressing his full approval.
Subsequently, the two sides will launch comprehensive trade exchanges, including resources and technology, to achieve true mutual benefit and win-win results.
And just like that, three years passed in the blink of an eye.
The year 321 of the new calendar has arrived, and the development of the Ironforge tribe has entered a stable and orderly stage.
The entire wilderness of Sel was now dotted with the strongholds, outposts, and resource points established by the Ironforge. These strongholds were like solid anchors, connected by roads and communications, forming a network that covered the entire wilderness and consolidated the Ironforge's rule.
Countless intelligent beings living in the southern kingdoms now almost all know:
There is a powerful dragon known as the King of Molten Iron who rose to power during the chaos of civil wars in various countries. Now he has become a force to be reckoned with and completely controls the entire Wilderness of Sel. He is the undisputed uncrowned king of that vast land.
Not only that.
The titles "King of the Borderlands," "Crimson Star of Calamity," and "Wings of Sky-Splitting," which originated from Galus's deeds and characteristics, gradually became widely known through the songs of merchants and bards.
Meanwhile, inside Dragon Valley.
The majestic red iron dragon, its body radiating heat, lay coiled on the ground, having just finished an extremely intense physical workout.
Even when he closed his eyes to rest and recover his strength, his mind did not truly rest. He continued to peruse and understand the knowledge in the Dragon's Legacy, without allowing himself to slack off in the slightest.
His success is due to hard work, in addition to his talent.
"exist?"
At that moment, Sorog sent a message.
"exist."
Galos gave a simple response.
"The tribe is thriving, the number of its members is increasing, and the overall quality has improved significantly due to the dragon-forging and the survival of the fittest. Today, the Wilderness of Sel is completely under our rule."
Iron Dragon Sorog's voice carried a hint of pride as he asked, "When do you plan to officially declare yourself king?"
"When will the country be officially established?"
After three years of steady development, Sorog believed that the time was ripe to formally establish a nation and elevate the name of the Ironforge Tribe to a higher level.
Galos smiled.
He asked with a hint of teasing, "What, you can't suppress your surging ambition anymore?"
Sorog readily admitted, "There is a little bit, but more importantly, I think now is the right time."
"The tribe now possesses fertile land and abundant resources, but it still has significant shortcomings in the corresponding mining, refining and processing technologies, making it difficult to fully utilize these advantages."
"Our development speed has gradually slowed down and we have entered a bottleneck period."
"After the formal establishment of our nation, we will be able to establish formal diplomatic and trade relations with other human or humanoid kingdoms as equal nations. Moreover, we will have the technical support of the Kingdom of Lorthern. Only in this way can we begin the next stage of higher-quality development."
He makes a good point.
In truth, Galus also believed that the time was ripe to establish a nation.
However, before that, he had one more important thing to do.
"A few days ago, the competition jointly held by the five major metal dragon domains officially kicked off."
Hong Tielong said, "After they go through layers of selection, the sole challenger will be decided."
"At that time, I will go to the Dragon Realm with Natasha, wait for its challenge, defeat it head-on, and then take this opportunity to step into the legendary realm through the 'Eternal Tide'."
"At that time, we will formally establish a nation."
Establishing a nation without achieving legendary status ultimately lacks a certain depth and prestige.
"Why not simply send that metal dragon challenger to the wilderness or the borderlands?"
Sorog was invigorated and offered his suggestion: "The tribe has absorbed many new clans in recent years, and they are not familiar with you. This will give them a chance to see your powerful figure in person."
"This can unite people's hearts and minds, and accumulate more prestige for the establishment of the nation, which is of great benefit."
Galos shook his head slightly.
"I don't need to rely on this method to accumulate empty fame."
"Moreover, the legendary land of the Eternal Tide exists within the Fubo Dragon Domain. In any case, I will need to go there in person sooner or later."
"When I have achieved legendary status and returned to the wilderness, I will personally proclaim the birth of the new nation."
He paused, his gaze seemingly piercing through the thick snow and looking towards the distant future: "That will also mean that we will officially step onto the magnificent main stage of this planet as a kingdom."
(End of this chapter)
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