Wizard: Become stronger by drawing cards from the potions variety show

Chapter 805

Time flows slowly.

Noah maintained the posture of writing, recording his thoughts in a rather primitive way.

As he turned the pages, he stretched his stiff back after finishing the last page, only to realize that three hours had quietly passed.

He carefully gathered the pages filled with writing, gently stacked them on the table, and then took out a small sealing machine to firmly seal the left side of the pages.

As I raised my hand, the words on the cover came into view—three powerful characters: "The Undying Cicada".

He held the brand-new manual in his hands, a satisfied smile appearing in his eyes as he examined the cover.

That's right, this is the "Undying Cicada" technique that he reorganized and replicated based on his own understanding.

Compared to the original version, Noah made many adjustments and optimizations to the details, with the core purpose of reducing the entry difficulty of this originally extremely difficult skill.

Then, Noah stood up, holding the manual.

This is currently just a "copy," and its actual effectiveness still needs to be tested. The most suitable candidate is naturally Yuri, who has already mastered "The Immortal Cicada."

……

Outside the laboratory, a row of brand-new manned robots, all uniformly painted in their original silver-white color, are neatly parked. As a research and development center for manned robots, the facility is equipped with ample daily transportation.

Noah randomly chose a car, got in, set his destination, and then let the robot drive it automatically.

The "Hound Type 1" system is integrated into the library's AI network, and the entire driving process is intelligently planned by AI, making accidents virtually impossible. Once any danger is detected, the built-in system will immediately take over and avoid it.

The ride was smooth and stable.

This trip also served as a test of the actual driving experience of our own products.

The results were quite good. It seems that Fio and his team have indeed put the project on the right track, even better than Noah had expected.

Noah looked at the map.

Yuri is in the combat department, specializing in the rather unpopular "unrestricted combat" major. He has a spacious classroom all to himself, which is usually deserted.

When Noah arrived, he heard muffled booming sounds coming from inside, as if an explosion experiment was being conducted.

dong dong dong.

Noah knocked on the classroom door, and the rumbling inside abruptly stopped. A moment later, a wary voice came from inside: "Who is it?"

"It's me, Noah. We made a promise."

"Oh well."

The classroom door opened with a click, revealing Yuri's... completely naked figure.

Yuri seemed to realize the problem only then, and explained with a start, "Ah, I almost forgot. My training method is a bit special; it's usually done this way to conserve armor durability."

"Luckily, I'm the only one in this major, otherwise it would be a bit awkward." He said as he quickly put on his clothes.

Noah nodded: "I understand."

"No, you can't understand." Yuri shook his head. "The gap between us is too big. You're far ahead, while I'm struggling to even repair equipment. These damned vampires... and of course, you're one of them."

He walked to the refrigerator, opened the door, and asked, "What would you like to drink? Energy drinks, or energy drinks? Sorry, you don't have a choice, this is all I have."

As he spoke, he tossed a jar to Noah.

Noah reached out and caught it.

Yuri continued, "I've seen your new bionic robot. It has good functionality, but the price isn't exactly 'beautiful.' Seriously, you should really consider the affordability for us lower-income students."

Noah didn't reply, his gaze casually sweeping over the surroundings. The training ground was covered with dents left by the explosion. Despite the special reinforcement of the classroom, the fact that it could cause such damage showed how intense the training had been.

"It seems you've remembered, otherwise you wouldn't be speaking to me in this tone," Noah said calmly.

Yuri retorted, "Then what tone do you think I should use? Like before, all respectful and subservient to you? Forget it."

"I admit that your recent performance has indeed exceeded my expectations. But fundamentally, you cannot change the fact that we don't belong to the same class. Even if this competition ends and you become a student of the mentor, the gap in status between us will still exist."

Noah's lips curled into a slight smile: "Looking at it this way, you were cuter before you awakened your memories. That cautious and careful you, though boring, was at least cautious enough."

"Didn't you notice? From the beginning, I've been speaking to you through the connection of the thinking unit. And your responses haven't been encrypted."

Noah's reminder made Yuri realize he'd been misled; the other person was merely mimicking lip movements, and all information was actually transmitted through the thinking unit. In retrospect, Noah's lip reading was indeed unclear, deliberately avoiding any possibility of being interpreted.

Yuri was annoyed: Damn it! This guy only awakened a little earlier than me, how come he's so far ahead?

On the surface, he remained calm: "It doesn't matter, it's just a simulation game anyway. My mentor won't eliminate me because of such a detail. What I'm saying might just be meaningless nonsense to the AI, not worth paying attention to."

"If that's really what you think, you wouldn't be responding to me through the thinking unit."

Noah smiled knowingly. "You can say it openly and honestly."

Yuri remained silent.

Noah continued, "Perhaps you're right; AI can't cover every single second, and it can't process all information in real time. But please believe me, every word you say will be recorded and used as the basis for analyzing you at some point in the future."

"What's more, I just happened to overhear your 'profound' remarks."

"If I were to flag and report this conversation, your fate would be grim. At best, you'd be under close surveillance..."

Yuri's face darkened: "You're threatening me."

Noah nodded matter-of-factly: "That's right, we're competitors, so threatening you is a normal tactic. I'm just pointing out your mistakes in advance. Given your careless nature, you'd expose them sooner or later anyway. It's better for me to expose them; at least I can benefit from it. I can promise that after this assessment, regardless of the final amount, I will 'discretionarily' compensate you."

Compensation as appropriate...

"Hmph, I don't need it." Yuri's eyes flickered.

He certainly believed that if Noah made a promise in front of everyone, he might give some compensation, but the word "at his discretion" meant that the amount was entirely up to Noah.

The actual losses to oneself are difficult to estimate, while the other party may gain a good reputation with little cost. No matter how you look at it, you are the one who suffers the loss.

However, he was also certain that Noah must have had a purpose in coming to him even though he knew that he had awakened his memories, which proved that he still had value to Noah.

After much deliberation, I realized that my most valuable asset is the extraordinary skill I've learned, "The Undying Cicada," and my current combat system revolves around it.

It's not surprising that the other party noticed this.

Having grasped this point, Yuri immediately changed his strategy, his expression softening: "Thank you for reminding me. However, since you've pointed it out, you must have a solution, right? If you're just trying to provoke me, that's rather childish."

"Aren't we 'children' ourselves?" Noah laughed. "But you guessed right, I do have a way. With my current permissions, I can directly delete that data record without leaving any trace."

"What do you need me to do?"

"I only help 'friends.' Will you be my friend?" Noah looked directly at Yuri, scrutinizing him.

Those who know the current affairs are handsome.

Yuri met Noah's gaze, stepped forward calmly, and grasped his hand firmly: "Of course, we will always be friends, that will never change."

Noah looked satisfied. "Very good, everything is back on track. Don't worry, the recording has been deleted, and no one will hear what you said. However, I hope you will be careful with your words in the future, and be extremely cautious about what you say."

"Thank you very much for your guidance." Yuri looked directly at Noah, his gaze complex.

Noah said the video had been deleted, but Yuri didn't believe a word of it.

He was certain that the record might have been erased by the AI, but Noah definitely had a backup. In a critical moment, this backup was both a means of threatening him and a trump card to protect his own interests.

Yuri would make this guess simply because he would have done the same thing if he were in Yuri's shoes.

Noah understood Yuri's thoughts perfectly and was happy to see them succeed. This way, Yuri would weigh the consequences before each action, and at least in the short term, Noah could confidently "use" him.

Each lost in their own thoughts, a silence hung in the air. Finally, Noah broke the silence first, taking out the handwritten manual.

Yuri paused slightly when he saw the name on the cover.

"The Immortal Cicada?"

He was very familiar with this technique.

"But why did you copy it by hand? If I remember correctly, the library should support direct download within authorized limits, and all the information will be directly transmitted to your mind. There's no need to use such a primitive method of copying. Besides, if your handwritten copy is discovered, you could easily get into trouble for overstepping your authority."

All books in the library are accessible to the public, including martial arts manuals.

Any attempt to transcribe or disseminate the technique will be considered an infringement and will be dealt with seriously. This was a key point that the library AI had repeatedly emphasized to Yuri before he obtained the technique.

Faced with the questions, Noah simply said, "I have applied for access to the 'Undying Cicada' technique within the library, and the AI ​​has approved it."

The fewer words, the bigger the story.

Yuri's expression froze, and he slowly exhaled after a long while.

He gained a completely new understanding of Noah's current authority.

If he hadn't known that the other party was a participant in this nightmare trial just like himself, he would have suspected that there was some kind of sub-AI hidden under the skin of Noah. Otherwise, how could an ordinary person obtain such terrifying privileges?

While the download conditions for the extraordinary skill are not extremely stringent, the primary condition is that it can only be redeemed and used by students majoring in combat.

The previous exception to allow Noah and Ava was already a violation, and now the restrictions on transmission have been lifted directly!

Even if it only targets a single cultivation technique, it is enough to demonstrate that the other party's authority is so high that it has reached an unbelievable level.

"Impressive... but what does that have to do with you hand-copying the book? Since access has already been granted, everyone can download it directly. There's no point in you hand-copying it, is there?"

"That's exactly why I came to see you." Noah handed over the book. "Take a look at what's inside, and then tell me how you feel."

Yuri took the book, puzzled. The book was brand new, and the ink looked like it had just been written.

He glanced at Noah with a puzzled look, and only after the other nodded did he turn the page.

He was stunned after reading only the first sentence.

The content remains the original general outline of the exercise, with no additions or subtractions to the text.

But as Yuri read, he could clearly feel that his senses and intuition were being touched. It was as if he were witnessing the entire life cycle of a cicada from birth to death.

The more he read, the clearer the process became, repeatedly deepening the impression in his mind. His spirit was gradually affected, and in a daze, he even felt that he had transformed into a cicada, quietly lying dormant, as immovable as a mountain.

Just as the time for molting arrived, a mournful and resolute cicada's cry suddenly echoed in my mind!

Following closely behind was a resonance within his body; the divine transformation that had already taken shape within him was activated, naturally nurtured and extended, flowing endlessly as if it possessed life.

Before he knew it, Yuri had finished reading the entire book.

His perceptions, emotions, and feelings seemed to merge with those of the cicada, as if he were personally experiencing all the insights it had gone through.

Yuri struggled to pull himself out of his daze, his mind gradually calming. He said to Noah in an unquestionable tone, "You have mastered the 'Immortal Cicada'!"

This is not a question, but a conclusion.

This feeling can only be understood by those who have truly cultivated the "Undying Cicada." Moreover, the opponent's cultivation progress seems to be subtly ahead of their own!

Noah didn't deny it, but instead asked, "It's important to tell me how you feel."

Yuri sighed deeply: "I feel like I've become a cicada... a direct distortion of my cognition. I have wings, I can crawl, I can clearly perceive the perilous environment around me, and I understand my own situation. Therefore, I can easily perceive and strengthen my divine transformation. I'm certain that if someone who has never cultivated before reads your book, they will definitely be able to learn 'The Undying Cicada'!"

Noah's smile deepened, but he still objectively pointed out, "It's not as simple as you think. You've already cultivated the 'Immortal Cicada,' have some understanding of divine transformation, and possess high spiritual awareness, which is why you had this experience. Not everyone can do this, and you don't need to underestimate yourself."

"However, you are right about one thing. My manual can indeed significantly lower the threshold for cultivating the Undying Cicada, allowing more people to have the opportunity to practice this skill."

Yuri was shocked: "You plan to spread this technique around directly? That's insane! It will drastically increase everyone's vitality and defensive capabilities, making the academy's environment and atmosphere even more chaotic!"

As he said this, looking at Noah's silent, smiling expression, he suddenly realized—perhaps this was Noah's purpose.

"You're insane... How did you do that? How can you have such a strange experience just by reading these words?"

Yuri was completely baffled. He examined the book carefully, scrutinizing every word, but found nothing special about it. It looked like an ordinary book, yet it offered a completely different experience.

Noah smiled and revealed the secret: "Because 'chaos' is the source of inspiration. The paper and the words on this book have been specially combined. If you don't deliberately try to 'recognize' the words, but instead observe the marks on it directly, you can discover the mystery."