Above the mage!

Chapter 600 Etherland
【Finding Traps】is commonly used when exploring unknown areas or ancient ruins. It can also be used to spot tripwires and traps in city streets.
[Secondary Restoration] is a helpful skill that can terminate blindness, deafness, paralysis, or poisoning.

This is one of the essential second-level spells for support mages, and it is usually included in a team of mages at the second level or higher.

【Object Locator】This spell allows the caster to sense and know the location of a familiar, specific object. It is extremely useful for treasure hunting, tracking, or finding lost items.

【Invisibility】is the most classic infiltration and information gathering spell. It can make a creature and its items invisible, and its applications are endless: stealth, reconnaissance, evading pursuit, infiltration, and eavesdropping in social situations.
Although this spell doesn't significantly boost combat power, it's practically a must-learn spell.

However, this spell has a somewhat special nature, so it is listed in the official controlled spell list, and the spell recipe is not sold publicly.

If it weren't for the Westland Duchy's magic treasury offering free access, Gao De would probably have had to spend some military merits to exchange for magic from the Sea Sentinel's exchange list.

The Spiderwalking ability grants a creature the ability to walk on vertical surfaces, or even hang upside down from the ceiling.

Its application scenarios are generally climbing cliffs, city walls, or sneaking into rooms through the ceiling, which can help mages gain a huge combat and non-combat advantage in complex terrain.

【Honesty Zone】is often used for interrogation and questioning. Gaode Maps has already tried it several times, so there's no need to elaborate.

【Web Spell】is a typical control spell.

The last one, [Suggestion], is arguably one of the most powerful social spells.

The caster can use it to issue a non-harmful instruction of no more than one or two sentences to a creature, and will try to carry out the instruction if the target fails to pass a mental immunity.

The existence of the [Suggestion] spell is like a bug for ordinary people or low-level mages.

Because a mage who masters this spell can use it to silently carry out many "inhumane things".

For example, you could make the guard recognize you so they can let you in directly, or get the shop owner to give you the best possible discount without anyone noticing anything amiss afterwards.
Similarly, it is also on the official list of controlled spells.

After this wave of spell replenishment, Gaode's second-circle spell repertoire expanded to 29 spells.

This is quite a lot of spells, and it covers spells from all aspects.

However, the total number of second-circle spells far exceeds this; even though twenty-nine is considered abundant, there are still a large number of spells that have not yet been covered.

Therefore, although a large part of the second-circle spells awakened by Zhenbing's bloodline overlapped with the spells that Gaode had already mastered, there were still quite a few non-overlapping parts.

It is evident that in Gaode's second-ring spell star sea, the silver light is drawing in the stars, constructing one spell model after another.

[Mind Spike] (Prophecy, Second Ring): You touch the mind of a creature you can see within your casting range.

The target must resist with their mental power; failure will result in mental damage. Furthermore, you will be able to know the target's location at all times until the spell ends, as long as you are on the same plane.

When you have this information, the target will no longer be able to hide from you.

【Moonlight】(Energizing, Second Ring): A point within the specified casting range is bathed in a soft silver light within a columnar area with a radius of 5 feet and a height of 40 feet centered on that point.

Until the spell ended, the columnar area was filled with a faint light.

Creatures within the area will be consumed by ghostly flames, causing intense burning pain.

The shapeshifting creature within the area must undergo a physical resistance. If it fails to resist, the shapeshifting spell will immediately fail, reverting it to its original form, and it will be unable to transform into any other form until it leaves the light of this spell.

After casting this spell, you can control the light to move in any direction by maintaining a state of concentration.

【Healing Soul】(Crypt Arts, Second Ring):
You summon the spirits of nature to soothe the wounded.

This invisible spirit appears in a 5-foot cubic space that you can see within the casting range.

The spirit may appear as a transparent beast or fairy (your choice).

Until the spell ends, each time you or a creature you can see enters the space occupied by the spirit for the first time, you can have the spirit heal its injuries.

Spirits cannot heal constructs or undead creatures.

The spirit can heal a total of 1 + your mental strength level (minimum three times).

Once this number of treatments is completed, the spirit will disappear.

You can move your spirit 30 feet to another space that you can see.

【Frostbound Mist (Rare)】(Energizer, Ring 2):
You release a burst of cold energy into the cone-shaped area.

Every creature within range must successfully resist the cold through its constitution, or it will suffer cold damage and be encased in frost for one minute.

Creatures encased in frost have their speed reduced to 0.

Four brand-new spell models shine brightly in the sea of ​​spells.

The silver light then quietly dissipated.

But having learned from his previous experience of advancing one level, Gao De knew it wasn't over yet, and waited patiently.

As he had expected, after a brief pause, two more extremely cold, even brighter and more refined silver-white lights flew out from his bloodline.

They carried an ancient and pure aura as they flew into the magical starry sky of Gaode, rapidly drawing in star particles to construct magical models.

In an instant, two more complex and powerful spell models took shape.

These are not ordinary spells, but True Ice spells, unique spells that only those with the True Ice bloodline can awaken and cast.
【Vortex Warp [Frost Spell]】(Conjuration, Second Ring):
You magically distort the space around a visible creature other than yourself within your range.

The target must pass one physical resistance test (the target can choose to fail), otherwise the target will be teleported to an unoccupied space within range that you can see and choose.

The chosen space must be above ground or in a liquid, and must be able to support the target without compressing it.

【Stealth Step [Ice Spell]】(Conjuration, Second Ring):
You are briefly enveloped in a silvery mist, teleported to a location within 30 feet that you can see and that is not occupied.

With this, the advancement of "The Secret of Perfect Ice" is completely completed.

Gao De slowly opened his eyes, and the icy blue light in his eyes flashed like a shooting star before disappearing into the depths of his eyes.

29+4+2.

The number of spells in his second-circle spellbook has reached 35.

More importantly, the spells awakened by this wave of Zhenbing bloodline can all be considered combat spells and can be used in battle.

Feeling the pure, icy magic flowing through his body, and the hexagonal ice crystal core firmly rooted in the magic pool, Gao De's lips curled into a very faint smile.

This leap in strength gave him even more confidence in his upcoming challenges at the martial arts academy.

For Gaode, the road to the art museum challenge is always the hardest at the beginning.

Because his strength has been improving rapidly.

Gao De stretched his body, which had become slightly stiff from sitting for so long. His bones made a slight clicking sound, and the Zhenbing magic power within his body circulated smoothly, instantly dispelling all his drowsiness with its chill.

He rose and walked to the porthole, gazing out through the crystal glass. This breakthrough, from preparation to completion, had taken nearly ten hours. The airship had long since left the territory of Solonshire and was now flying steadily over Etherlandshire.

The view outside the porthole had completely changed.

Below was no longer the rolling, dark green forests of Solonshire, but a vast plain stretching out before them.

The furrows in the fields are arranged neatly like a chessboard, and the golden waves of wheat ripple in the breeze.

In the distance, a winding river, like a silver ribbon, meanders across the plain, nourishing this fertile land.

As the airship continued its journey, the plains gradually transitioned into the coastline, and an endless expanse of blue appeared in the field of vision.

Like Bayro and Solon counties, Etherland County is under the jurisdiction of the South Coastal Capital Region.

Its county seat, Dawnlight, like Dorne, is a typical coastal city.

However, differences still exist between coastal cities, especially in the mainstream systems of Buddhist monks due to cultural differences.

The coastline of County Barrow is relatively rugged, with many steep cliffs, so the culture emphasizes navigation, trade and exploration, and the main practice of Buddhist monks is water-based and wind-based.

Etherland, on the other hand, has a long and gently sloping coastline.

Steep cliffs are a rare sight here; instead, there are vast, fine white sand beaches, crystal-clear shallow seas, and numerous tranquil bays.

Even at the airship's altitude, one can vaguely see the gentle sandy bed and swaying seaweed forest in the shallow sea.

The calm, crescent-shaped bay is like a string of azure gems set along the coastline.

The local culture emphasizes light, guidance, and healing.

Influenced by culture and geography, local monks mainly practice water and light-related methods of cultivation and are skilled in water and light elemental magic.

Light elemental spells are mostly used for healing, purification, and illusions.

At this moment, the airship has begun flying along the coastline and is approaching Dawn City.

Because of the straight coastline of Etherland, the lack of natural harbors, and the presence of dangerous reefs in the open sea, the early inhabitants of Etherland built the most dense and advanced network of lighthouses in the dynasty.

Looking into the distance, a lighthouse of various shapes stands at intervals along the coastline.

These lighthouses are not only navigational facilities, but also religious and cultural centers within the county.

The coastline of Etherland is also known as the Coast of Light.

This is because its unique quartz sand and plankton sparkle like crushed diamonds in the sunlight during the day.

There are also numerous lighthouses along the coastline, which illuminate the long coastline at night.

After entering Etherland County, Godnard noticed a significant increase in the number of airships in the sky compared to Solon County, and the airships were even more numerous near Dawn City.

Moreover, most of these airships are painted in an extremely elegant manner, with white hulls and light gold patterns, and some even have the coat of arms of Etherland County hanging at the stern.

This is because County Etherland is much wealthier than County Soren.

In addition, the mild climate, stunning scenery, and the healing and purification magic that local mages are skilled in make this place a premier health resort and pilgrimage site in the Golden Flower Dynasty.

Many people who have suffered physical or mental trauma come here seeking recovery.

The city of dawn gradually came into view.

The city stretches out slowly along the junction of the coastline and the inland plain.

The buildings in the city are mostly white stone structures with soft and smooth lines.

The roof is covered with light blue glazed tiles, which look particularly fresh and elegant in the sunlight.

The whole city appeared bright, spacious, and spotless.

In the heart of the city, a towering white and gold pagoda stands out prominently.

That is the Tower of Dawn, one of the seven wonders of the Plantagenet Dynasty, and the origin of the name of Dawn City.

The tower is constructed from layers of special, lustrous white gold crystal.

Starting from a broad base, the tower gracefully tapers upwards, piercing the clouds.

A huge crystal of light element is embedded at the top of the tower, like a solidified miniature sun. Even in daylight, it emits a soft and dazzling light, coating the entire city with a holy halo.

Needless to say, at night the crystal's brilliance will be even more intense, brighter than the full moon.

Even at sea hundreds of miles away, its silhouette can be seen, making it the most reliable navigational beacon for countless returning ships.

Since the Dawn Tower was built, this crystal has never been extinguished.

It is both a miracle and the ultimate symbol of the power of the mages of Etherland: it is essentially an incredibly powerful mage tower.

At this moment, the airship has begun to descend, preparing to land at the airport in Dawn City.

The propeller speed slowed down, the sound gradually diminished, and the airport take-off and landing platform below the airship became clearer and clearer. The magic crystal indicator lights on the edge of the platform lit up one by one, sending out signals.

After a slight jolt, the airship landed steadily on the platform.

The cushioning array at the bottom of the cabin was activated instantly, neutralizing the impact and making the passengers inside feel almost no noticeable vibration.

A moment later, a gentle female voice announced from inside the cabin: "Dear passengers, the airship has arrived at our destination, Dawn City. We wish you a pleasant journey on the Coast of Light."

The hatch opens slowly.

As a distinguished guest in a private suite, Gaode once again enjoyed a wave of "superior" treatment: priority exit from the cabin, and quick completion of inspection and immigration procedures through a dedicated channel, before leaving the airport, avoiding the hassle of queuing and crowding.

The buildings in Chenguang City are mostly in the style of "white walls and blue tiles", and the residents' clothing is mainly light blue, beige and light gold, which makes them look particularly elegant.

After walking only a short distance along the main road, Gaode Maps spotted a bustling scene:

On a street corner, a monk dressed in a white robe is providing free medical treatment to passersby.

This is one of the local characteristics, influenced by the culture, and the fact that magic requires diligent practice to master.

Light elemental spells are often associated with healing and dispelling, so many mages will occasionally go out into the streets to offer free magical healing.

This is somewhat like a "free medical clinic" from a past life, a benefit that only locals could enjoy.

The monk was surrounded by a crowd of people, including elderly people, women holding children, and travelers on their way, each with an expression of expectation and gratitude on their face.

(End of this chapter)