Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Advancement in Magic
The afterglow of the setting sun dyed the sky a brilliant golden - red. Jack's figure reappeared at the entrance of the village in this rosy glow. The golden fragments of the setting sun sparkled on his armor, as if it were a glorious halo worn by a hero returning from victory. There was a faint smile on his face, and his eyes were filled with an unprecedented firmness and depth. He didn't linger in the village for long. The familiar faces and the warm lights couldn't hold back his steps forward. He headed straight for the familiar forest outside the village, which was the cradle of his growth and the testing ground for tempering his will.
After passing through the fields on the outskirts of the village, Jack stepped into the embrace of the forest. The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the treetops, casting dappled shadows on the ground. The gentle breeze rustled the leaves. He took a deep breath, savoring the fresh air and the fragrance of the soil in the forest. Everything here was so familiar and endearing, as if it were a special cultivation place prepared for him by nature.
In this quiet forest, Jack found an open meadow. The wildflowers on the meadow swayed gently in the wind, giving off a faint fragrance. He sat cross - legged, closed his eyes, and began to breathe deeply. His mind gradually became calm and serene, as if merging with the surrounding natural elements. He started to follow the system's prompts and tried to perceive the surrounding magic elements more deeply.
At first, his perception was like that of a blind man feeling an elephant, only able to touch some vague outlines. He seemed to be in a world filled with fog, and everything around him was so hazy and mysterious. But as time passed, he gradually became able to clearly distinguish the characteristics of different elements. The fire element was as hot and bright as a raging fire, bringing him endless warmth and power; the water element was as gentle and clear as a clear spring, nourishing his body and soul; the wind element was like a gentle breeze, giving him a feeling of freedom and agility.
During this process, Jack seemed to be in a magical and fantasy world. He felt the breath and rhythm of nature, as well as the fluctuations and rhythms of the magic elements. His mind resonated with these elements, as if he had become a part of them. He understood that the true essence of magic was not simply the application of power, but the harmonious coexistence with the natural elements.
After perceiving the fluctuations of the magic elements, Jack began to try to fuse different elements together. He guided the fire element and the water element, searching for their intersection point deep in his mind. However, it didn't go smoothly at first. The two elements repelled and conflicted with each other like water and fire, as if a fierce battle was taking place within his body. But Jack didn't give up. He focused more intently on those faint element fluctuations, trying to find a way to make the two elements coexist harmoniously.
After countless attempts and failures, he finally found a delicate balance point. At this balance point, the fire element and the water element no longer repelled each other, but began to slowly fuse together. This fusion produced a brand - new energy. It had both the heat and power of fire and the gentleness and healing power of water. This energy flowed through his body, as if injecting endless power and courage into him. Jack felt an unprecedented excitement. He knew that he had taken an important step.
With the continuous improvement of his magic perception skill, Jack was pleasantly surprised to find that his basic magic sensing skill had soared from Lv.2 to Lv.3. His magic value was also constantly rising, as if witnessing his growth and progress. He began to try some more advanced magic techniques, such as element shaping. He concentrated his magic power and tried to shape the invisible magic elements into tangible entities. During this process, he felt an unprecedented sense of creativity and control.
At first, he could only shape some simple shapes, such as spheres and cuboids. But as time went by and with continuous practice, his ability became stronger. He could shape more complex shapes, such as lifelike flying birds and fierce beasts. These creatures made up of magic elements came to life before his eyes under his control, as if they had real lives. He seemed to be a true creator, using his hands and magic to create a brand - new world.
When the afterglow of the setting sun gradually faded away on the horizon and the sky began to darken, Jack ended today's cultivation. He stood up, feeling the power flowing in his body and the fluctuations of the magic elements. He knew that his strength had been improved to a new level, but he also clearly realized that his strength was still far from being strong enough. In this world full of unknowns and dangers, there were still many more powerful enemies waiting for him to challenge and conquer. To face future adventures and challenges, he had to continue to work hard to practice magic techniques and improve his strength. He vowed to become a powerful magic knight, explore the mysteries of this world, and find his way home. He knew that this path was full of hardships and difficulties, but he was already ready to face all challenges and march forward bravely!