Emma stopped in her tracks and said sternly, "This is good! It shows that Carl doesn't have too much ambition, and you don't have to worry about the Chamber of Commerce's power falling into others' hands if you marry him. As for his looks... a man doesn't need to be that handsome."
"Mother," Lula began, only to sigh in resignation when faced with Emma's pressing gaze, "I'll try."
"Good," Emma said with a smile. "Next, go to Monroe. If he is willing to submit, all is well. If not... HMPH! With Carl's Fury Potion, we can endlessly produce Great Knights. With just a few years to consolidate, we could completely reverse the situation in Freedom Port. It might even be possible to take down the other two powers. What your father dreamed of countless times but never achieved might be accomplished by us, mother and daughter."
As she spoke, Emma's eyes glimmered with frenzy, her body trembling with excitement.
Spiritual Power: 2.97
Spiritual Power: 3.27
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His spiritual power had surpassed 3, reaching the level of an Advanced Wizard Apprentice.
Carl's eyes sparkled. "I finally have enough spiritual power to construct the sixth Zero-Circle Magic."
As for the choice of the sixth Zero-Circle Magic, he had already decided. It was the Gravity-type Zero-Circle Magic from the Advanced Wizard Apprentice, Arthur: Gravity Distortion!
The majority of the witchcraft Carl commanded were rarely offense-oriented; they mostly aimed at defense and control. Examples included Lesser Mage's Force Field, Water Vortex, and Guardian of the Green Waves. Only the Fire Seal, acquired early on, had some offensive power, though he rarely used it now. This was shaped by his circumstances. Carl was not only an Intermediate Wizard Apprentice but also a Great Knight, often employing Knightly methods in combat. Witchcraft played mainly an auxiliary role. He used various spells to layer his defenses, raising his defensive power and restricting his opponent's movement speed, then attacked using other methods. So far, this strategy had not encountered any problems.
「Divine Domain Fragment.」
Carl sat cross-legged at its very center. His eyes were closed, his expression calm. His breathing was regular, and his consciousness had already sunk deep within.
In his Spiritual Inner Sea, his spiritual power formed solid-like rays of light, sketching, traversing, and crafting Magic Models in the air.
To construct this Zero-Circle Magic, Carl had made special visits to two Advanced Wizard Apprentices of the gravity type. He had spent several Magic Stones to consult them for relevant knowledge. He also bought "A Brief Introduction to Gravity and Gravitation," "Basic Force Field Analysis," "Exploration of the Star Realm Force Fields," and many other books on witchcraft knowledge.
As time passed, his spiritual power was gradually exhausted, and a complex Magic Model slowly took shape in the Spiritual Inner Sea.
Zero-Circle Magic—Gravity Distortion!
As the construction of the sixth Zero-Circle Magic was completed, the usually calm and profound Spiritual Inner Sea suddenly rippled. The ripples expanded, growing larger and larger, stretching to the very limits of his perception. The six Zero-Circle Magics within the Spiritual Inner Sea shimmered wildly, like six brilliant stars. And the rest of the tricks were like scattered, smaller stars. The starlight shone brightly, illuminating the entire Spiritual Inner Sea.
Previously, Carl perceived the Spiritual Inner Sea as a chaotic, distorted, disordered, and dangerous place. Especially when constructing Magic Models, a slight mistake could lead to mental chaos. But now, the six Zero-Circle Magics combined into a Hexagram Array, dissipating the fog and rendering the Spiritual Inner Sea clear. This feeling was very unique. It was as though something he had never mastered before suddenly became as natural as an extension of his own body, his thoughts clearer than ever.
No wonder! No wonder constructing six Zero-Circle Magics means becoming an Advanced Wizard Apprentice. So that's how it is... His past confusion and doubts now had an explanation. The Magic Models illuminated the Spiritual Inner Sea, indicating that he had begun to truly command his spiritual power.
Sea of Consciousness! Heart Spirit! Spiritual Inner Sea. Different names, but essentially the same—in the eyes of a Wizard, it is where the essence of life resides. With a thought, an unprecedented agility and clarity emerged in his mind. No need for validation. Now, when he cast witchcraft, its power would be at least double what it was before, and his casting speed would increase by nearly half. His perception of the outside world had also reached astonishing levels. He could sense even the slightest malice from an ordinary person and would notice the faintest disturbance.
If I were to cast Lesser Mage's Force Field now, I'm afraid I could pin an Official Knight in place, leaving them completely powerless against me. Even a Great Knight would be greatly affected. Guardian of the Green Waves... Jasper, even with a supreme-quality Dharma Seal, wouldn't be able to tear it apart easily. It should withstand several blows at least. No wonder there's a saying that a Great Knight is helpless before an Advanced Wizard Apprentice. However, the Great Knights in Freedom Port all possess Dharma Seals, some even supreme-quality ones, making their strength even greater. They should not be underestimated.
As Carl's thoughts turned, feedback came from his Spiritual Inner Sea.
This was the limit of his spiritual power. It was also the highest value his Spiritual Inner Sea could contain; to go further, he would need to draw on power from the Star Realms to increase his spiritual power. Every person's Spiritual Inner Sea is different, as is the upper limit of every Wizard Apprentice's spiritual power. The higher the limit of spiritual power, the greater the chance of breaking through to become an Official Wizard. Conversely, the chance diminishes. According to the notes from Tutor Adolf and several Advanced Wizard Apprentices, the spiritual power limit for a common Wizard Apprentice is usually around five-point-something. This aligns with my own estimations. Surpassing five signifies advancement.