Duke pushed these two magic spells to max level, and gained not only the content of these two spells, but also some related knowledge in certain fields, which surged into his mind.
This knowledge may still be quite scattered now, not forming a system.
But as the accumulated knowledge grows, Duke’s related knowledge system will gradually become enriched, eventually forming a vast network of knowledge interconnected with each other.
With the skill tree in possession, Duke continuously works on various skills, gradually becoming a knowledgeable scholar.
To be precise, scholars are usually referred to as Arcane Masters within the wizard community.
In today’s Wizard Plane, Arcane Masters are extremely important figures and are individuals most wizards need to respect and honor.
The Arcane Master Association is spread across many corners of the Wizard Plane, generally wherever there is a wizard community, there will be an Arcane Master Association present.
Arcane Masters also have level ratings, such as Level 1 Arcanists, Level 2 Arcanists, etc.
However, this level is different from the wizard’s level; the Arcanist level has nothing to do with the wizard’s own power.
A regular Level 1 Mage can also simultaneously be a Level 2 Arcanist.
The rating for Arcane Masters is very strict, requiring you to submit knowledge and theories that make significant contributions, and after evaluation by the Arcane Master Association, a certain score will be granted to you.
Only when Arcane Master points accumulate sufficiently can you apply for a level upgrade as an Arcane Master.
Note that just having enough Arcane Master points does not necessarily mean you can upgrade; it also requires multiple Arcane Masters to organize a review meeting and to ask some questions, after which the review committee concludes whether you pass or not based on your performance.
The entire rating criteria for Arcane Masters are extremely strict, and every wizard who can have the title of Arcane Master is an unequivocal scholar with extremely profound knowledge.
As the levels in Arcane Master go further, upgrading becomes increasingly difficult, and the whole Black Sail seems to have only a few Level 3 Arcanists and not even a single Level 4 Arcanist.
In the wizard organizations on the West Coast, only Thorn Holy Tower and Doomsday Bell possess Level 4 Arcanists.
Duke thought of this and always had the illusion that Black Sail was full of brutes, even compared to Doomsday Bell, who spent their days researching skeletons, they seemed more wizard-like.
It’s worth mentioning that the Doomsday Bell wizard organization used to be a more purely Black Wizard organization than Black Sail.
Doomsday Bell excelled in research within the domains of the Undead Element and Negative Energy Element; it was common for wizards within this organization to kill dozens or even hundreds for experiments.
This wizard organization was once besieged by many wizard organizations due to the grudges they had accumulated, almost becoming an irreconcilable blood feud passed down through generations.
Yet, after so many years, even to this day, the Doomsday Bell still exists and prospers significantly.
Once one becomes an Arcane Master, not only can they possess a high status but also vast connections.
Among the upper echelons of various wizard organizations, there will be some number of Arcane Masters present, these are all potential resources.
More importantly, the Arcane Master Association internally possesses a large number of treasures and resources.
These can only be exchanged with Arcane Master points, and as long as you accumulate enough points, you can even exchange for some Plane to own.
It was upon understanding matters relating to Arcane Masters that Duke felt astounded by the knowledge provided by the skill tree.
The knowledge he obtained now is naturally very basic, a long way from being an Arcane Master.
But this is because of the low level of spells Duke has engaged with, once his power gradually increases, he will naturally access deeper spells.
When that time comes, when he works on these spells, the knowledge feedback from the skill tree will no doubt be substantial.
...
After returning home, Duke just ate something casually and prepared for Meditation Practice.
Only a few days remain before the upcoming assessment begins, in the days ahead he plans not to go to sea, just to prepare an optimal state for the assessment.
Before this period, he needs to quickly increase the level of the Meditation Technique, to raise it even by a bit.
Two days later.
[Deep Blue Tide Meditation Technique level increased, Spiritual Power +0.2]
[Deep Blue Tide Meditation Technique: LV3 (1/2000)]
The experience points required for the Deep Blue Tide Meditation Technique are too numerous, and since this practice cannot quickly enhance proficiency, only by slowly grinding away can it be improved.
This was managed by Duke sacrificing sleep time, spending almost all night grinding proficiency in the Meditation Technique.
On the Skill Tree, the branch representing the Meditation Technique remains a green sprout, without changes in form.
Duke couldn’t help but frown; the Deep Blue Tide Meditation Technique was level 3, yet still in a green sprout state.
If it needs to reach level 4 to become a green leaf, it means the max level of the Meditation Technique is at least level 16.
"This means it will have to grind until the monkeys year..." Duke couldn’t help but ponder.
No matter what skill it is, it demands more proficiency as levels increase.
The Meditation Technique at Level 3 already requires a full 2000 proficiency points, no telling how much will be needed at Level 16.
"After the assessment, I must study Magic Potions that assist Meditation Practice." Duke contemplated.
He knew that there are many Magic Potions that can aid in Meditation Practice, only such potions are fairly expensive.
These Magic Potions require long-term use, using only one or two occasionally yields little effect.
Most Wizard Apprentices don’t possess the funds to support long-term use of Magic Potions, only those with deep backgrounds and from Wizard Clans can achieve this.
However, not all Wizard Clans are wealthy, on the West Coast there exist many poor Wizard Clans with their descendants living under tight circumstances.
The wealthy are always the minority, this is true everywhere.
Duke glanced at the attribute panel on the Skill Tree, preparing to organize his thoughts.
[Constitution: 12]
[Strength: 12.6]
[Agility: 12]
[Spirit: 14.2]
[Free Attribute Points: 6]
Spiritual Power has reached 14.2, only 0.8 short of the threshold for a Level 2 Wizard Apprentice, this step could be taken at any time.
Free attribute points have accumulated to six; Duke plans to use some to maximize the utilization of all resources available to him.
Accumulating attribute points is for using them when Spiritual Power reaches a sufficiently high level, being most cost-effective at that time.
However, too much accumulation can cause resource wastage; with a full six free attribute points, there isn’t a necessity to keep them unused indefinitely, some can be utilized appropriately.
Moreover, with the assessment approaching, Duke needs to improve his power.
He thought it over and applied some free attribute points to Spiritual Power.
"Skill Tree, add points!"