Translator: CinderTL At that moment, two mages were engaged in a magical duel at the center of the arena.
The badges on their chests identified them as low-tier mages.
The mage on the left brandished his magic wand, causing the air temperature to skyrocket as massive amounts of fire element surged toward him.
As the magic crystallized, a colossal fireball materialized at the tip of his wand and hurtled toward his opponent!
Its destructive power far surpassed the fireball spell Zellier had cast earlier.
The mage on the right refused to be outdone.
Under his control, an equally formidable spell took shape.
He raised his wand horizontally, and a missile composed of pure mana materialized before him, hurtling straight toward the opponent’s massive fireball.
Boom!!!
The two forces collided violently mid-air, erupting in a dazzling white flash.
Mana waves rippled outward like shockwaves, slamming against the protective magic array surrounding the arena.
Though no mana leaked out, Zellier and Bev instinctively shielded their eyes with their arms, while the other observing mages hastily dodged.
The thunderous roar persisted for several seconds before gradually subsiding.
“They’re both incredibly skilled…” Zellier murmured.
Zellier murmured in astonishment.
Simultaneously, two lines of text appeared beneath the formulaic evolution display: Fire Dragon Art: Analysis Progress 1% arcane missile: Analysis Progress 1% Suddenly, the progress bar for the Fire Dragon Art trembled violently before surging upward at an astonishing rate!
Under Zellier’s astonished gaze, the Fire Dragon Art’s progress bar raced to 54% before finally halting.
What…
what does this mean?
Did it just give me 54% progress for free?
Zellier frowned, pondering for a long moment before piecing together an explanation.
It must be because the Fire Dragon Art’s formula structure is highly similar to the fireball spell.
During analysis, these overlapping structures are likely skipped, accounting for the sudden surge in progress.
The formulaic evolution system actually has this kind of function…
In the arena, as the residual energy dissipated, the mage who had cast the arcane missile clearly emerged in better condition than his opponent.
Had both combatants been fighting at full strength, the arcane missile might have already defeated its target.
He had rightfully won the sparring match.
“As expected, Arcane magic is still far more powerful than elemental magic,” Bev remarked, her tone smugly self-assured.
“Elemental magic, arcane magic…
what’s the difference between these two schools?” Zellier asked.
Bev had received formal magical education and possessed a deep understanding of magical theory, knowledge Zellier lacked.
“Of course there’s a difference,” Bev explained.
“Simply put, elemental magic uses mana to manipulate natural elements for spellcasting, like fireball spells, wind blade spells, or water ball spells.” “Arcane magic, on the other hand, relies purely on one’s own mana to cast spells, like the magic missile you just saw.” “In terms of offensive power, arcane magic is definitely stronger.
But it has a drawback: it consumes vast amounts of mana, making it difficult to cast repeatedly.
Elemental magic excels in its low mana cost and versatility.” “I see…” Zellier nodded thoughtfully, suddenly recalling the Great Creation Art in the analysis queue.
Judging by the name alone, it was impossible to guess what kind of spell it was.
“By the way, Bev, have you ever heard of the Great Creation Art?” Zellier asked.
“Huh?” Unexpectedly, a hint of disdain flashed across Bev’s face at the mention of the spell.
“Why are you asking about that…?
Did you get tricked by those wandering idealist mages?” “Uh…
no.
What even are idealist mages?” Zellier asked tentatively.
“I just heard about it somewhere.
Does this magic not exist?” “Of course it doesn’t exist…
How could such magic possibly exist?” Bev sighed.
“Fine, I’ll explain it clearly so you don’t get scammed later.” “The term ‘Great Creation Art’ primarily comes from mythology.
It essentially means that the world we originally lived in was a broken, dilapidated old world, where evil gods roamed freely and demonic beasts ravaged the land, making it like hell.
It was in this dire situation that the Great Creation Art emerged.” “Legend says the Great Creation Art is an omnipotent magic.
By focusing one’s thoughts and desires, any idea could be realized, any enemy instantly annihilated.
You could call it the ‘Wish-Granting Art.'” “It was through the Great Creation Art that the Creator God purged all the evil gods and abominations from the old world and created the new world we now inhabit.” So there’s a legend like that…
Zellier nodded slightly and asked another question.
“Then how do you know the Great Creation Art is fake?” “Because it’s simply impossible!
Think about it logically—how could such magic exist?
Legends are just legends.” Bev tapped Zellier’s head.
“Still, some people genuinely believe in the Great Creation Art and have been trying to recreate it.” “Are those the idealist mages you mentioned?” “Exactly.
They’re called that because their minds are filled with impractical fantasies.
If you had proper magical training, you’d know that every spell’s formula structure is meticulously designed and logically sound.
Take even the simplest low-level elemental magic as an example.” Bev began gesturing in the air.
“An elemental magic formula structure consists of numerous intricate components: the mana interface, the foundational matrix, the shape-forming framework, and the stability anchors that prevent mana surges.
The placement of each rune, the curvature of every conduit—everything is deliberate.” “They’re like gears, each one precisely meshing with the others to achieve the final effect.
It’s an art form that requires decades of dedicated study to even begin to understand, let alone create new magic.” Zellier closed his eyes, recalling what he knew, and nodded in agreement.
Indeed, the formula structure of magic was incredibly intricate.
Each small pattern represented a different function, and if they weren’t arranged according to the established trajectory, the spell simply wouldn’t work.
“But those idealist mages don’t see it that way,” Bev said.
“They believe the supreme Great Creation Art can’t be replicated through rigid adherence to tradition.
They think we need to forge our own path.” “So, what do they plan to do?” Zellier asked, curious.
“What do they plan to do?
Scribble randomly, of course,” Bev scoffed.
“Huh?” Zellier was taken aback.
“Don’t be surprised.
Those people are utterly absurd.
They completely disregard the requirements of creation magic and ignore the logical connections within the formula structure.
They’re like children scribbling aimlessly, hoping to somehow replicate the Great Creation Art and placing all their faith in miracles.” (End of the Chapter) —————————————————— What happens next?
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