"The core of Star Projection lies in balance and choice..."
Ron suddenly realized, "It’s not about passively accepting all the power of the stars, but actively selecting, guiding, and integrating those powers."
He felt a profound sense of satisfaction.
Not just because he had successfully advanced, but because he finally truly understood the essence of this Meditation Technique’s trait.
It is not simply a tool for energy absorption, but a way of deep dialogue with the universe.
Ron stood up, feeling the new energy flowing within him.
Compared to the narrow and limited Magic Pool of his Apprentice days, he now felt as if he possessed an ocean.
Magic Power was no longer a rare resource to be used cautiously; it had transformed into a river of power flowing continuously.
He raised his palm, and a sphere of extremely pure brilliance gathered in his hand.
It was not the slightly turbid energy from before, but something nearly transparent, like liquid crystal.
The ball of light danced at his fingertips, warm yet not scorching, bright yet not dazzling, displaying a perfect precision of control.
"The Elemental Affinity has improved by at least two grades..."
Ron silently assessed, feeling both amazed and expectant: "This means the effectiveness of the Ring of Brilliance will be greatly enhanced."
He began to try out the new traits he gained after the advancement.
First was the "Origin Circuit", a trait that had an intriguing synergistic effect with his Bloodline Knight Profession:
[Detected Professional Synergy: Bloodline Knight (Two Stars) + Wizard·Original (Three Stars)
Gained additional synergy bonuses:
1. Increased efficiency of bloodline energy flow
2. Extended duration of the "Boiling Blood" skill
3. Reduced side effects of bloodline skills]
With a thought, Ron activated the "Boiling Blood" skill.
Instantly, a flow of heat erupted from his heart, spreading throughout his body along his veins.
But unlike before, this energy did not simply rampage within his body as usual.
Instead, it circulated along the optimal path, like a well-trained dancer, with each step precise.
Ron could clearly sense that the "Origin Circuit" changed the way energy flowed within him, creating an unprecedentedly efficient energy utilization mode.
After activating "Boiling Blood," his strength at least doubled, with a longer duration and fewer side effects.
"This feeling..." Ron clenched his fist, sensing the power contained in his muscles, a pure sense of strength filled his entire being:
"It’s as if every inch of his body, every muscle fiber, every vein, even every cell has been reforged to operate at its best state."
He attempted a light leap forward, and his body immediately leaped five meters ahead with astonishing speed, landing almost silently.
Ron was secretly delighted; this enhancement was not only reflected in strength but also in agility and coordination, which had made a qualitative leap.
"Perfect synergy with the Bloodline Knight..." Ron assessed in his mind, "This also means a significant enhancement in comprehensive combat capabilities."
Next, he attempted to control the trait called "Radiation Field."
Initially, he did not deliberately control this radiation, letting it naturally manifest.
A faint energy field formed automatically around his body, about five meters in diameter, presenting a semi-transparent iris hue.
Ron noticed that this radiation seemed harmless to plants and even had a nourishing effect:
A few potted plants in the workshop became greener and bloomed slightly upon contact with this radiation.
However, at the same time, some precision instruments began to emit abnormal humming, particularly the alchemy equipment in the corner, where the liquid inside even started to boil slowly.
"I need to learn to control this radiation..." Ron decided in his mind and began to try to contain this energy field.
Relying on years of Spiritual Power training and the newly obtained Origin Circuit, he quickly mastered the technique for controlling the radiation range.
By adjusting the output and intensity of Spiritual Power, he was able to expand the Radiation Field up to a range of twenty meters or shrink it to cover only himself as needed.
"This Radiation Field combined with the Bloodline Modifier’s skills..."
[Detected Professional Synergy: Bloodline Modifier (Two Stars) + Wizard·Original (Three Stars)
Gained additional synergy bonuses:
1. Increased success rate of bloodline modulation
2. Enhanced affinity of the Radiation Field to biological tissues
3. Ability to perform more subtle control of bloodline energy]
He recalled the difficulties he previously encountered when modulating the bloodline for Dale and Ailan, where those subtle energy fluctuations required extremely precise control to achieve the ideal effect.
Now, the Radiation Field was able to precisely control the energy flow in the surrounding environment, providing a perfect backdrop for various delicate operations.
Whether it was the proportions in Alchemy or the purification in Magic Potion Making, all could greatly benefit from it.
"This is the wonder of professional synergy..."
Ron exclaimed, "Every newly acquired ability does not exist in isolation, but can form a unique synergy with existing skills."
But what intrigued him the most at this moment was the "Spiritual Shock" trait.
He walked to a corner of the laboratory, where several laboratory mice were enclosed behind a transparent barrier.
These little creatures were leisurely nibbling on food in the cage, oblivious to their impending fate.
Ron condensed a wisp of Spiritual Power into a spike, projecting it toward one of the mice.
He cautiously controlled the power output, not wanting to cause unnecessary damage.
"Boom!"
There was no sound, no light effect, yet the mouse’s head burst open in an instant, scattering red and white matter all over the inner wall of the glass barrier.