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Chapter 165: A Frustrating Situation
Chapter 165: A Frustrating Situation
Liam was initially dissatisfied with the loot, but then he thought about it and felt better. It was like how a can of cola that costs five bucks outside could be sold for thirty bucks in a five-star hotel. At least these items were produced by the Emerald Dream, which made them sound pretty high-end.
The senior student leading the way also felt a bit embarrassed about the loot and added, "This stuff actually has better uses. The Keporas in the School really like it. If you give them a little, they won't bother you for a long time. If you give them a lot at once, they might even bring you strange gifts they find in the forest outside. Occasionally, these gifts can be quite valuable or unique."
That sounded much better. It was like getting a chance to draw a prize for defeating monsters. Although it had a strong vibe of a typical Chinese mobile game.
Soon, Liam and the senior student parted ways because Liam had already learned everything he needed to know about hunting here. Acting together would have been too inefficient.
After bidding farewell to the senior student, Liam finally had the chance to try out the Thunder Art he had just learned. After filling his pockets with Blood Beads, he finally understood why the Thunder Art had been lost in Uncle Kiu's world.
The Thunder Art was indeed powerful, arguably stronger in combat than the Life Magic and Nature Magic he had previously mastered. However, its power came at a high cost. In a world with abundant magical energy, like the Harry Potter universe, casting Thunder Art could harness the power of the elements, making the cost more manageable for the user.
But in the Era of Decline, casting spells relied entirely on the user's own energy. Each use of Thunder Art would cause a regression in the user's cultivation. It was inevitable that such a skill would not be passed down.
Furthermore, the Thunder Art required a certain amount of positive energy from the environment, which manifested as Merit. If the user injected Merit while casting, the power of Thunder Art would double, and it could distinguish between friend and foe.
For example, when Liam cast the Four Directions Thunderstorm and injected Merit, the spell, similar to a nova of lightning, cleared away the Shadows of Death around him. Not only did the attack range increase by fifty percent, but it also didn't damage any plants or trees within the area. This was in contrast to when he cast Thunder Art without Merit, which often unintentionally damaged some vegetation. Fortunately, lightning was considered a part of Natural Power, so Liam wasn't kicked out of the Emerald Dream for causing collateral damage.
Merit was extremely important in the Thunder Art. However, in Uncle Kiu's world, Merit was already scarce for personal cultivation, let alone using it as a disposable resource. No cultivator could afford that. After all, unlike Liam, who was saving multiple worlds and had ample Merit to spare, they didn't have the luxury of wasting it. Moreover, to improve the level of Thunder Art, the amount of Merit consumed during practice was higher than other techniques.
It was only natural that the Thunder Art, recognized as the most powerful offensive technique, required a greater sacrifice.
After clearing the Shadows of Death in his assigned area (which was relatively small due to his novice status), Liam saw that others were still busy and found a tree to sit on. He used static induction to monitor his surroundings and began to reflect on the powers he had mastered.
Liam had a considerable number of powers at his disposal. He had the Norse Wizard Life Magic lineage from Iceland, the Nature Magic from the Emerald Dream, the Thunder Art and Daoist techniques from Uncle Kiu, and various other combat-related legacies.
At the very least, these few significant magical legacies mean that anyone who puts in the effort can surpass Dumbledore and Voldemort. In a certain sense, Liam is fortunate. While other Muggle-born wizards struggle to find a path for continued advancement, Liam already holds four direct routes to the peak of the wizarding world.
Especially the complete knowledge of runes from the Nordic magical tradition, which Liam believes might even surpass the collections of some Pureblood families. With this cornerstone, the mysterious wizarding world has opened its doors to him. The reason Dumbledore and Voldemort were so powerful was that they could study the essence of magic through runes and continuously develop on the magic of their predecessors.
However, for Liam, the biggest issue now is the severe lack of time and accumulation. Having a direct path to the peak doesn't mean he's already there. Mastering these skills requires a significant amount of time and effort. Even a genius wizard like Voldemort, who used various methods to rapidly enhance his magic, which might have led to an unstable foundation, still needed decades of research to reach his current level.
Liam has been learning magic for just over two years, focusing on Life Magic, Nature Magic, and Daoist techniques, which are known for their solid foundations and slow progress.
Of course, these practices are very friendly to Liam, who needs to mostly figure things out on his own. Even if he makes mistakes, there won't be any major issues. However, despite having abundant resources and excellent techniques, his current overall level is roughly equivalent to that of an average Hogwarts graduate.
Of course, this is an average. Liam's combat skills might be a bit higher, while his other abilities are somewhat lower.
It is precisely because of this confidence that Liam is willing to form a Study Group with Hermione. After all, the biggest difference between the wizarding world and the Muggle world is that personal strength can sometimes be the decisive factor.
For example, in the original timeline, after Voldemort's resurrection in their fourth year, their organization remained underground. Both Hogwarts and the Ministry of Magic continued to function normally. However, after Dumbledore's death in their sixth year, the Ministry of Magic immediately fell, and Hogwarts entered an era under Voldemort's control.
When Voldemort was finally killed by Harry Potter in the final battle, the Death Eaters scattered like birds and beasts. Even though they still had control over the magical and wizarding world's professional armed forces.
While Liam's current strength might be described as weak, among third-year students, he is one of the most powerful. Although achievements like beating up the elderly and kicking around kindergarteners are nothing to brag about.
It is precisely because of this strength that Liam has the confidence to ensure the Study Group operates smoothly. If his strength were insufficient, it would be like Hermione's "vomit", and even the closest friends would scoff at the noble ambition to change the wizarding world.
While Liam was contemplating these things in the tree, a green spark exploded in the sky in the distance. This signaled that the entire Sky Pit had been cleared, and the leader was calling everyone to gather at the entrance of the Sky Pit.
So, Liam quickly climbed down from the tree and rushed to the entrance of the Sky Pit.
(End of Chapter)
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