The release of magic consists of only three very simple steps.
First, Meditation.
Second, Control.
Third, Release!
Meditation, as the name suggests, is fully focusing one's mind.
When a person closes their eyes, the mind is constantly conjuring all kinds of images.
But if one thinks of nothing and is undisturbed, the mind becomes completely empty!
After a magician awakens, corresponding elemental stardust will appear in this void world.
That is to say, now if Fang Yu closes his eyes, clears his mind completely like a black universe, the Ice and Space stardust will emerge in this empty mental space.
For any awakened magic student, as long as stardust can appear in the void and the little sparkling stars within it move like lively children, meditation is considered complete.
Although this first step is simple in theory, it usually requires at least two to three months to master.
Fortunately, due to the help of the mysterious ancient tree, Fang Yu could already navigate his mental world freely, saving a tremendous amount of time.
The second step of magic release is also very simple.
Once inside meditation, he sees stardust, and within the stardust are seven lively, energetic stars running about randomly.
Control is using one's will to calm these stars, guiding them to specific positions so they form a connected star path.
Once the star path is formed, magical power is transmitted through it into the magician's body, becoming true magic to be released!
After a moment, Fang Yu immersed himself in his mental world, ignoring the Space stardust for now and focusing on the Ice stardust.
The Ice stardust is ice-blue, appearing like a floating nebula of icy dust, beautiful, enchanting, and vividly colorful.
"You're the one. Let Dad give you a try." Fang Yu began attempting to communicate with the stars.
Using his mental will, he tried to control a star, aiming to make it obediently stop where he wanted.
Ice star, my companion!
Answer my call!
"Whoosh~"
However, the star was icy-cold in temperament, completely ignoring Fang Yu, and darted away instantly!
The star, never a servant!
It ran swiftly before its master's eyes.
The star, fearless!
The magician? Not interested.
"Damn, how is it so fast?"
"So proud and stubborn fine, let's try another one." Fang Yu moved on to communicate with a second Ice star.
"Little one, behave!"
"Daddy is here, come on, listen…"
The second star: ???
"Whoosh~"
The second star fled as if escaping from a mental asylum.
Fang Yu: ???
Impressive, full of spirit.
He tried several other stars, same result. Not one paid him any attention.
Some even ran faster when they sensed Fang Yu's will trying to control them!
While the stars are spinning and rushing about, magic cannot be transmitted.
To release Ice magic, the stars must be subdued, aligned into a line, and the power sent into the magician's body…
Unfortunately, not a single Ice star was obedient. Leaving them alone was fine, but the moment Fang Yu tried to communicate, they darted away, impossible to stop!
After an hour, Fang Yu opened his eyes, utterly defeated, he hadn't captured even a single Ice star.
"How am I supposed to do this? When will I ever master the Ice spread skill?"
He let out a long sigh, feeling utterly frustrated.
The Ice beginner skill—Ice Spread.
This skill is arguably the most practical among all the Basic-Tier magic skills. Once learned and mastered, it grants exceptional combat power and control.
Life isn't easy, Fang Yu sighed.
Forget it, forget it.
Skills aren't learned so easily.
Ice stars are extremely lively, and making them stay in place is not something achieved in a day or two.
"Right now, I can't even control one star. To control all seven at once, the road ahead is truly long."
Indeed, learning magic is like studying, it isn't something completed in a few days.
Seven days passed since the magic awakening.
It's worth mentioning that no information had been found about that mysterious woman.
Whether it's good or bad luck is unclear; beauty is often a man's weakness.
Fang Yu wanted to challenge his own weakness, but failing now could be dangerous. He realized he needed to train hard and become strong first.
At the same time, over these seven days, Fang Yu discovered the Ice Orb was far more powerful than he had expected.
It could restore mental energy and nurture stars, similar to a Stardust Magic Tool or Nebula Magic Tool.
Starlight Magic Tools are special magical devices designed to assist in training.
Normally, if someone meditates or controls magic for too long, fatigue sets in, and the mind collapses, ears ringing, vision blurry, brain chaotic.
At that point, meditation or control cannot continue.
Simply put, practicing meditation and control consumes a lot of mana. For an ordinary person, one mana bar supports about five hours of meditation; control only one hour.
Even a moderately good Stardust Magic Tool at beginner level extends this time by about twenty percent.
So these tools are extremely precious. Fang Yu's Ice Orb, although special, has effects comparable to a top-tier Stardust Magic Tool.
Thinking of this, Fang Yu felt extremely joyful.
Talent doesn't matter; after all, he has the Ice Orb born from the mysterious ancient tree.
Everyone knows: effort + cheat tool is the ultimate path.
Elsewhere, the Lingyin Judgment Council.
Leng Qing sat in the pavilion, gazing at the lake in deep thought.
A gentle breeze blew, and a white figure appeared behind him, bowing respectfully:
"Chief Judge."
Upon hearing this, Leng Qing did not turn, merely spoke slowly: "What is it?"
"I've compiled a list of suspicious personnel stationed in Bo City for your review. This includes the person you asked me to investigate." Bai Zhi handed over the list and a file.
The list detailed origins, cultivation, and suspicious points.
Taking the list, Leng Qing browsed through it, every entry a suspicious subject.
Closing the list, he asked: "No confirmed cases?"
"Only a few suspects. Further investigation is required, needs more time." Bai Zhi replied quickly.
This time, no traitors were found, which made her both relieved and worried.
"Using the means of those powers, some people are impossible to detect. Without sufficient temptation, they'll simply remain in hiding."
Leng Qing's voice was calm, eyes resting on the file: Fang Yu, orphan, living by the stream in Bo City, currently attending Tianlan Magic High School, awakened Ice magic.
Tianlan Magic High School: Fang Yu.
His gaze lingered on the name a moment, then casually asked:
"What is Fang Yu's background?"
"Abandoned by his parents at a young age, adopted, and his adoptive guardians passed away a few years ago."
"And his usual behavior?" Leng Qing asked expressionlessly.
"Doesn't make enemies, gets along with everyone, gentle personality." Bai Zhi responded.
With that, Leng Qing said nothing further, and no emotion showed on his features.