The more carefully Colin thought, the more convinced he became of his own speculation.
His face lit up with surprise.
At first glance, such ability seemed to have little use for studying witchcraft.
After all, the Superbrain had endowed him with formidable memory and analytical capabilities. With these greatly enhanced abilities, plus his own adequate understanding and the Golden Paper, learning witchcraft was not too challenging for him.
But studying witchcraft could not succeed on memory and analytical skills alone.
What was needed was exactly this kind of Spiritual Light!
Colin reined in his smile, returning his expression to calm.
He always knew in his heart.
Although learning existing knowledge was easy, it was also restrictive; following the paths of predecessors was only temporary.
Moreover, one could never become a top Wizard just by learning existing witchcraft.
In reality, in any field, the top echelons were always those with the greatest Talent.
This was even more evident in traditional academic subjects from his previous life and the traditional academic subjects in the study of wizardry in this world... such as mathematics.
In the realm of academic research, effort will never surpass Talent... this was an indisputable truth.
Pioneering new knowledge could not be achieved just by amassing time!
If there were an Eternal, then they might become proficient in a variety of arts over the long years.
But if their Talent remained unchanged, they would never become a top mathematician nor achieve top academic honors.
If they did, it would mostly be due to their inherent Talent, not time.
This was also true in the cultivation of witchcraft.
And Talent—what he now lacked the least—was Talent!
If the Superbrain was a super talent for learning witchcraft, then the crown that brought about Spiritual Light was a super talent for researching witchcraft.
Of course… Colin's mind shifted.
Faint golden particles congregated before him, and a sheet of ancient Golden Paper that hovered between reality and illusion slowly materialized.
Glancing over the Golden Paper, Colin was clear in his heart.
Whether it was the Superbrain or the crown that brought about Spiritual Light, these were mere aids.
On the path of a wizard, his deepest and most powerful "Talent"… was still this sheet of Golden Paper that hovered between reality and illusion, yet could always be perceived clearly!
To this day, Colin already understood the significance represented by the Golden Paper.
Whether it was guaranteed progress in cultivation or Limit Breaking, it was a Talent that could be called a bug.
Perhaps it was the relaxing sensation brought by the moist freshness of the thin sea fog, but Colin's thoughts began to wander.
'If I calculate carefully, from being merely a Basic Level Apprentice, I have grown all the way to the point of nearly reaching a First Rank Intermediate Wizard, and all this in just about two years...'
'Guard against arrogance and impetuosity! How to continue to advance calmly and how to reasonably display my Talent requires extra caution in the future...
As for Limit Breaking... speaking of it, having used the Golden Paper for Limit Breaking for so long, I still have not fully grasped the patterns that follow.'
'The main change between the basic Ignition Technique and the Limit Breaking Ignition Technique was in precision.
Ignition Technique could only appear on fingertips or other body parts, but after Limit Breaking, the Ignition Technique could materialize out of thin air within a one-meter radius.'
'For instance, with Steel Armor, the main enhancement was in strength.
Before Limit Breaking, it was regular steel, but after Limit Breaking, it became specialized steel.'
'As for other spells, or Skills after Limit Breaking, there are various differences... like with Bright Crystal Making, after Limit Breaking, the main improvement was in the efficiency of making and a certain chance of producing top-quality Bright Crystals.'
Colin's wandering thoughts gradually reconverged, and he looked up at the sky, made grayish-white by the thin mist, and asked himself—
"What exactly is the basis or direction for Golden Paper Limit Breaking?"
Then, he slowly lowered his head to look at the Golden Paper before him and silently asked:
"After Limit Breaking, can the direction still be controlled by oneself?"
These two questions, of course, could not be answered by mere speculation.
Colin didn't delve deeper, just as he had not probed into the Ancient Tree Heart inside him that so far had released its heat only once.
He was not anxious; his own progress was sufficiently rapid. Besides, there were priorities to consider.
The development of the Ancient Tree Heart could wait.
What was most urgent now was to return to the Siya Continent as soon as possible.
So he collected his thoughts and continued to attempt the practice of Invisible Shadow.
Calculations of light refraction angles, shaping the air's volume and form, constructing the Magic Model... each concept flashed through his mind in succession, as he broke through each one.
About half an hour later.
Colin opened his eyes and began to murmur the Spell with moving lips while his fingers fluttered, making complex yet regular hand gestures.
With the assistance of the Spell and gestures, his spiritual power constructed the Magic Model of Invisible Shadow, and Magic Power began to flow.
A moment later, as a subtle wizardry light flashed, Colin's figure gradually vanished from the tree branch where he was seated.
"Wow, go Colin, little Nasi can't see you anymore, you're so amazing!" Nasi's eyes widened in astonishment as she tentatively stepped on Colin's shoulder with her foot.