After paying the fee, He Xi was led to a corner of the training grounds.
The ground there was soft mud, clearly prepared for spells that made a bit of noise.
Soon, a laborer about Thomas's size came huffing and puffing as he carried over five straw dummies, each half a person tall. At He Xi's request, he set them up at different spots in the muddy area.
The reason for choosing straw dummies was simple: they were cheap.
Besides, the Earth Spike Technique mainly thrust up from the ground, so it was unlikely to destroy the dummies themselves. They could be used again and again.
He Xi looked over the ready training area and took a deep breath.
"Then, let's begin."
He reached out, aiming his palm at a straw dummy in the distance.
[Earth Spike Technique]
[Earth Spike Technique]
[Earth Spike Technique]
The advantage of practicing with dummies at a training ground was that he didn't have to cast spells aimlessly.
Every cast now had a clear target, much like how skills were easier to improve through actual combat.
He Xi kept up an extremely rapid casting rhythm.
The Earth Affinity trait gave him far greater magical stamina than a mage of the same level.
Whenever he felt a little mentally weary, he only needed to rest briefly, and the energy rising from the earth would slowly replenish his mana.
Two or three hours later, as an earth spike pierced through a straw dummy, the long-awaited notification finally appeared.
[Earth Spike Technique proficiency +1, Lv.2 (19/20)]
Great! Just one more point!
He Xi's spirits lifted, and he kept at it.
At noon, he bought a little food to fill his stomach. After resting for half an hour, he threw himself back into the tedious practice.
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