Ice Cold Domain, Spell Anchors, a Brilliant Future!

Having made his decision, Ronan no longer hesitated and began to condense the [Frozen Earth] seal that very day.

Condensing runes can be simple or complex, involving details of controlling the soul and mental power, which is a major headache for many wizards.

Simply put, the process of condensing Soul Rune is like Rune Master carving runes, except this time, mental energy is used as the carving knife, and one's own soul is used as a blank Rune Stone.

Every step of the refinement process is filled with pain, because it is a mark to be left on the soul, and it must be "deep" enough.

Moreover, mistakes are unacceptable; if a mistake is made, the incorrect part must be "erased and started over," adding to the suffering.

However, the advantage is that condensing Soul Rune is not something that can be done overnight. It can be a "long" and persistent process, and it can be done intermittently, as long as the final imprint is complete and without errors.

It took Ronan a week to complete the process.

Over the course of the week, his Soul Aura changed daily, becoming increasingly profound and complex, and imbued with a subtle, mysterious quality.

On the morning of the seventh day, the day the [Frozen Earth] rune was completely completed, the blue-haired girl Alida pushed her food cart into the room as usual. The moment she saw Ronan, she stood there dumbfounded for a long time, unable to recover.

——

In the morning sunlight, a white-haired boy in a long robe by the window was half-bathed in gold.

His delicate skin glowed slightly like white jade, his exquisite profile was like a sculpture, his azure eyes were like gemstones, and there were faint, almost imperceptible white lines on his neck. His whole body exuded a mysterious and profound aura, with a faint chill that seemed to reach straight to the heart.

When Ronan cast a fleeting glance at Alida trembled as if struck by lightning, then let out a soft, dreamlike murmur.

"My Lord Ronan, you seem to have become even more 'beautiful'."

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After "chasing away" Alida, who had almost completely become a lovesick fangirl, Ronan didn't rush to eat breakfast. Instead, he sat on the sofa and carefully felt the changes that the [Frozen Earth] rune brought to him.

Aside from his Soul Aura no longer resembling a blank sheet of paper, signifying his true integration into the ranks of Level One Wizard, Ronan's strength did not fundamentally improve.

However, the moment the Frozen Earth Soil took shape, he naturally became aware of the function and effect of the Frozen Earth talisman.

"Using at least three ice spells as anchor points, simulate a frigid domain as if Frozen Earth has descended?!"

It should be the domain.

According to the meaning conveyed by [Frozen Earth], the power and range of this area will be continuously enhanced as the number and rank of ice spells used as Spell Anchor become stronger.

In other words, this is a Soul Rune whose power can continuously "grow"!

"Tsk!"

Ronan, upon learning this, immediately understood why the "last will and testament" in the metal box stated that the [Frozen Earth] rune held secrets unknown to ordinary people and marked the beginning of a legendary ice-wielding wizard family.

The [Frozen Earth] rune, possessing this "growth potential" characteristic, can no longer be measured by the standards of ordinary "rare" runes.

This is a talisman that varies from person to person. In the hands of a genius, it can radiate unparalleled brilliance, in no way inferior to higher-level and more powerful talismans.

In the hands of mediocre people, it can only become ordinary.

"So, am I a genius or a mediocre person?"

Ronan's blue eyes gleamed slightly as he suddenly developed an unprecedented interest and anticipation for this "forced" choice of rune.

He quickly ate breakfast, then took out the Rune Stone that recorded the Spell Inheritance, examining and selecting as he went.

Tier 1 [Ice Armor], Tier 1 [Frost Spear], Tier 1 [Frost Howl].

Ronan ultimately chose these three first-order spells as his "Spell Anchor".

The three first-tier spells correspond to the types of defense, attack, and control, respectively.

They managed to construct a rudimentary ice magic system.

First-order spells differ from zero-order spells; they no longer have low, medium, or high levels. Instead, they only represent the wizard's different choices and understandings of different types of spells.

"Practicing a new spell, especially a first-tier one, seems a bit inappropriate here."

Ronan looked around the room, thought for a moment, and finally decided to go to the spell training room he had visited before.

When they arrived, they found Basil's Magic Airship hovering outside.

The Basil was in the hall, speaking with a young wizard whose face was covered in red markings, accompanied by a short man.

Perhaps Ronan's gaze was too obvious, attracting Basil's attention.

The latter glanced at Ronan indifferently, then looked away without lingering.

It was as if I had never seen him before.

Ronan walked past the three people talking without expression, his exceptional hearing faintly catching words like "join," "Arcane Ring Inheritance," and "benefits," without the slightest fluctuation in his heart.

Ronan randomly selected a spell training room, deposited a High-Level Magic Stone, and then completely immersed himself in it.

In the following days, Ronan spent all his time practicing magic, except for the occasional return to the Blueberry Inn for a "hot meal".

After the soul undergoes purification, a formal wizard's understanding of magic also reaches a new level.

First-tier spells are far more complex and profound than zero-tier spells, but mastering them is not difficult for a First Level Wizard, especially for Ronan who has a character panel. The difficulty lies in using them skillfully.

Three days later.

"Ada... Heh!"

In the vast spell training room, Ronan emitted wave after wave of powerful mental energy fluctuations, uttering short syllables.

Soon, a large number of ice-type energy particles in the air gathered, and huge plumes of cold air rose up. In an instant, an ice crystal spear exuding a chilling aura appeared out of thin air. Then, with Ronan pointing a finger, it shot forward like a white lightning bolt.

"Bang! Crack! Crack—"

With a muffled thud, a cloud of white frost and cold air exploded, followed by the sound of large chunks of ice solidifying or shattering.

The Spell Testing Wall directly in front of us was illuminated by the light of many Energy Absorption Crystal.

"One two three"

Ronan quickly counted the number of Energy Absorption Crystal that had lit up, his eyes flashing slightly.

"Slightly above the standard for a first-level early-stage wizard, but not by much."

It's a very ordinary value, just like the value of any formal wizard who has just learned a first-order spell.

"Then let's try this!"

Ronan mobilized his mental energy, preparing the second [Frost Spear], but this time, just as the spell was about to be completed, a faint light flashed beneath his robes at the neck.

"Whoosh—"

In an instant, Ronan's spell, which was about to take shape, was suddenly infused with a large amount of rapidly converging ice energy particles, doubling the chill and the spell's power.

A thicker and more powerful ice crystal spear than the first one slowly appeared and shot towards the Spell Testing Wall in front of it!

"Bang!!"

Large swaths of Energy Absorption Crystal lit up. Ronan carefully counted them and compared them with the table, discovering that the power of this [Frost Spear] was almost equivalent to the burst of power of First Level Intermediate Wizard.

"That's amazing!"

Ronan's eyes brightened slightly, and he couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.

He instinctively reached into his neck and pulled out a beautiful sapphire necklace hidden under his robe.

A deep blue ring dangled from the necklace, shimmering mysteriously under the lights of the training room.

Yarlis's Ice Ring Necklace.

It was that mysterious rune inside the Ice Ring of the necklace that, after being activated, doubled the power of Ronan's [Frost Spear] spell! This effect was almost comparable to that of top-tier wizarding geniuses with single-attribute energy affinity! "I've struck gold... This is simply the best ice-type support item."

Ronan held the Ice Ring and sighed softly. Just for the powerful amplification effect of this magic item on ice spells, his switch to ice spells was definitely worthwhile.

The only drawback is that the Ice Ring necklace has a feminine design, so he doesn't dare wear it in public and can only hide it inside his robes, which also helps to conceal its magical properties.

"We've practiced enough."

Ronan casually opened his Character Panel, where the skill bar displayed the results of his efforts over the past three days.

[Ice Armor (Beginner 12/100)]

Frost Spear (Beginner 20/100)

Frost Howl (Beginner 9/100)

Ronan formally learned all three spells in the morning, and then practiced them intensively to solidify and deepen his understanding.

"Finally, I can test the effects of the [Frozen Earth] rune."

A faint sense of anticipation arose in Ronan's heart.

Taking a deep breath, the [[Clarity Realm]] was activated, replenishing the consumed mental energy while waiting for the Spell Testing Wall to reset automatically.

Once everything was ready, Ronan began chanting the incantation rapidly.

Waves of mental energy surged forth, continuously drawing in the free-floating energy particles within the room.

"[Ice Armor]!"

As the first spell took shape, a thin film of light, resembling thin ice or frost on glass, appeared around Ronan, emanating a faint chill.

At the same time, a mysterious rune, shaped like an iceberg, located deep within his consciousness, flickered slightly.

White runes rapidly lit up on Ronan's neck and chin. "[Frost Howl]!"

The second spell was completed, and a fierce gale suddenly arose in the spell training room. This wind carried fine snowflakes, which were piercing and blinding.

Deep within his consciousness, the [Frozen Earth] seal flickered for the second time.

"[Frost Spear]!"

As the third spell was cast, a chilling, icy spear of ice crystals rapidly materialized with Ronan's flick of his finger.

After being "anchored" three times by spells, the [Frozen Earth] rune, whose effects were fully activated, finally shone brightly.

In an instant, an indescribable, intensely cold aura emanated from Ronan's body. The white runes on his skin, influenced by the [Frozen Earth] rune, quickly turned icy blue, "growing" from the collar of Ronan's robes towards his neck, chin, and cheeks, adding to his mysterious and noble aura.

A terrifying chill spread rapidly from Ronan's feet outwards, large patches of frost appeared on the floor, the temperature plummeted, ice and snow formed, and the biting cold made the huge spell training room seem to have been plunged into the depths of winter in an instant.

In the hazy, scattered snow, Ronan's white hair and long robe fluttered and danced slightly.

He walked forward through the wind and snow, surrounded by a great deal of cold air that shifted with his movements.

His neck and chin were covered with ice-blue runes, and his handsome appearance made him look like an elf born from the snow, with an innate sense of nobility.

He strolled toward the Spell Testing Wall at the other end of the room. He was the source of all the coldness in the room, and as he approached, the Energy Absorption Crystal on the Spell Testing Wall lit up one after another.

When Ronan got close enough to the wall and gently placed his almost transparent white palm on it, the brightness of the Energy Absorption Crystal on the wall was almost at its peak.

"One, two, three, four, five"

Ronan did a quick count and the final result was that it was barely close to the standard of a late-stage level one wizard.

"The chill emanating from my source barely reaches this level of magical power. The farther away from me, the weaker the power of this chill becomes. At the very edge of the 'domain'..."

Ronan released his mental energy to sense the situation briefly and concluded, "It's roughly equivalent to the strength of First Level Intermediate Wizard."

The "area" is not very large, with a radius of about ten meters.

To be honest, this distance is far from the safe casting range of First Level Wizard.

"With the blessing of 'Yarlis's Ice Ring Necklace,' the power and range of the Ice Cold Domain will be doubled!"

Considering that Ronan's proficiency in the three spells he uses as "anchors" is only at the beginner level, the "Ice Cold Domain" formed by the [Frozen Earth] rune is quite powerful.

However, the drawbacks are also quite obvious—

"It takes three 'anchoring' sessions to fully activate it; the setup process is indeed quite lengthy."

"The spell's power stats are good, but since this isn't an instantaneous burst of damage, the stats are basically only for reference."

In summary: the release process is cumbersome and lengthy, and the instantaneous destructive power is insufficient.

At this stage, it can most likely only be used as a powerful means of controlling the game, and cannot be used as a trump card.

These drawbacks are quite consistent with the fact that the [Frozen Earth] Seal is only of the "rare" tier.

"Once the proficiency with the spells used as anchors increases, these shortcomings should be greatly alleviated."

Ronan could only console himself with this thought.

"If I Master Level one of the anchor spells, it will give rise to Extraordinary Magic Domain."

The overall effect of the Ice Cold Domain should undergo a qualitative transformation.

Ronan still has high hopes for the future of the Frozen Earth.

Just as Ronan was thinking of removing the domain effect and grinding for more proficiency, he caught a glimpse of a spell he had almost forgotten about in the skill bar—[Ice Ball]! In an instant.

It was as if a bolt of lightning had suddenly struck Ronan's mind.

He froze, staring intently at the words "[Ice Ball]" on the panel, completely lost in thought.

A moment later, an unprecedented and strange light quickly shone from Ronan's eyes.

He almost couldn't resist slapping himself hard across the face!

"I must be incredibly stupid!"

"Anchor point! Why do I have to use a first-order spell as the anchor point for the Ice Cold Domain? A zero-order spell will do just as well!"

"Using three zero-tier ice spells, all of which have reached the Master Level and generated Extraordinary Magic Domain, as anchor points, the domain constructed will be at least ten times stronger than the domain constructed by three entry-level first-tier spells! Or even a hundred times stronger!"

At that moment, Ronan seemed to see a brand new future slowly unfolding before him, shining brightly.