The Villain Young Master Just Wants to Live a Buddhist Life

About half an hour later, all the key points had been covered.

The remaining hour of the class was for the students to try their hand at crafting.

This was their first time making a Magic Spirit card, so it was bound to be anything but smooth.

The reason two sets of materials were provided was specifically to give them a chance to learn through trial and error.

Professor Kazel stepped down from the podium and began to observe them carefully.

In the corner by the window in the last row of the classroom.

Dark had also begun crafting the Magic Phantom Beast spirit card.

Professor Kazel's description of the Magic Phantom Beast couldn't help but make him think of Schrödinger's cat.

Poor cat, having been dead for so many years, yet still being repeatedly questioned about whether it was dead or alive.

Because he had relatively rich experience in crafting magic cards, Dark started much faster than the others.

He quickly followed the notes on the blackboard, processing all the materials by category—boiling what needed boiling, slicing what needed slicing—and finally arranged them in small dishes on his desk.

The core material for crafting the Magic Phantom Beast was a single transparent long hair sealed in a vacuum bag.

The label on the bag identified it as hair from a Magic Phantom Beast. However, it had undergone special treatment before sealing, which slightly reduced the transparency of the long hair, making it barely visible to the naked eye.

The entire material kit contained only two hairs in total.

It was evident that the hair of a real Magic Phantom Beast was an extremely precious material.

And the core transmutation circle for crafting the Magic Spirit card was the No. 1 Transmutation Circle!

The No. 1 Transmutation Circle, also known as the "Merlin Transmutation Circle," was created by the great mage Merlin and eventually perfected after being optimized by several generations!

High-level mages could even slap the No. 1 Transmutation Circle onto a statue and, by relying on their immense magic power, "resurrect" the statue, transforming it into a life form similar to a golem!

This was a transmutation circle that could be called a miracle; it peered not only into the Gate of Truth but also into the most core mysteries of life!

Since Merlin, no one had been able to create such a miracle again.

Before the official crafting began, Dark had practiced drawing various transmutation circles.

Only after confirming there were no errors did he begin the crafting phase.

By this time, many students had already started.

They were boiling various materials, slicing others, and adding things into the blank magic cards, as if they were desperate to stuff everything in at once, hoping a Magic Phantom Beast would just pop out...

Professor Kazel walked past these people without saying much.

Some people simply needed to experience failure to understand the value of success.

Victor and Robert looked like they were cooking curry.

Diana and Rose had already learned their lesson; regardless of anything else, they just followed Dark's steps.

Although their progress was slower, at least they weren't messing around.

Emma's efficiency could be said to be the highest in the classroom; she had already begun adding the transmutation circle to the blank magic card.

It was just that during the crafting process, she would occasionally glance toward the corner at the back of the classroom with concern.

And Dark, in that corner, finally picked up his pace.

Chapter 24: Dark Demon's Initial Magic Spirit Card

After all, as a beginner's card, the "Magic Phantom Beast" Magic Spirit card didn't have any steps that were particularly difficult when separated, despite having a few more steps than usual.

The hardest part was merely the drawing of the No. 1 Transmutation Circle!

But the No. 1 Transmutation Circle had been discussed since the very first lesson of Magic Theory, for four whole weeks.

Even someone as dense as Diana could draw it relatively skillfully by now.

What they lacked was simply practical experience!

This was also where the problem lay.

For most of the freshmen, today was their first time practicing.

Even "using a Magic Pen to draw a transmutation circle" was a first!

But Dark had no such concerns.

Once he entered the zone, his speed at drawing the transmutation circle was both fast and steady!

"Step one: first, coat the magic card with Spirit Honey Nectar."

Spirit Honey Nectar was made by mixing powder ground from Spirit Tree Root with Spirit Honey, then stirring it until even.

The finished Spirit Honey Nectar was transparent and light, with a hint of faint sweetness.

If taken internally, it could nourish the yin.

If applied externally, it can repair skin wounds.

Even if not used to create Magic Spirit Cards, Spirit Honey Nectar is extremely popular.

In certain circles of noble young ladies, if someone doesn't have a bottle of Spirit Honey Nectar, they would be looked down upon!

"After applying the Spirit Honey Nectar evenly, the Magic Card gains the foundation to cultivate a pseudo-lifeform. Then, pour on a drop of the freshly prepared Lobotomy Essence Water and sprinkle the Secret Illusion Powder..."

About fifteen minutes later.

A semi-finished Magic Phantom Beast Magic Spirit Card lay quietly on the table.

For the entire production process, only the final step remained.

Dark replaced the mercury flowing through the veins of his Magic Pen with a golden Magic Potion, then began to draw the final No. 1 Transmutation Circle!

In just 15 seconds!

The No. 1 Transmutation Circle was completed!

The moment the circuits connected, the entire Transmutation Circle erupted with intense golden light!

Without the slightest hesitation, Dark used tweezers to pick up a transparent hair of a Magic Phantom Beast and placed it above the No. 1 Transmutation Circle!

The hair was gradually swallowed by the golden light.

The light released by the No. 1 Transmutation Circle grew increasingly dense.

When the entire hair was completely devoured, the golden light reached its peak intensity.

Golden threads separated from the No. 1 Transmutation Circle, wrapping around the Magic Card layer by layer.

Finally, it formed a golden cocoon!

Up to this point, the production of the Magic Phantom Beast Spirit Card was finished.

But was it a success?

Before the golden cocoon broke open, no one could know.

Hmm.

Just like Schrödinger's cat.

From the start of material preparation, the entire process took half an hour.

When Dark stopped to catch his breath, he suddenly realized that almost everyone in the classroom had their eyes fixed on him!

He was stunned, noticing that the vast majority of his classmates' gazes were fixed on that golden cocoon, seemingly waiting to see what would hatch from inside.

Even Professor Kazel had appeared by his side at some point.

What is going on?

What about your own Magic Cards?

Well, it looks like they all failed.

"Professor," Dark couldn't help but call out.

Professor Kazel smiled very gently: "Excellent. From beginning to end, there wasn't a single error in your steps. You are a natural Magic Card creator."

[Pride +...] Dark's expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly said modestly: "No, Professor. I am just a bit more proficient than my classmates, that's all."

Professor Kazel nodded slightly: "Dark, there is one final step left."

Dark: "The final step?"

Professor Kazel: "Inject your magic power and convey your expectations to it."

"Expectations, huh?"

Dark frowned slightly. The professor had mentioned before that the form of a Magic Phantom Beast depends on the deep-seated expectations within the heart of the magus.

But this metaphysical explanation was far less clear than 1+1=2.

So, what exactly is an expectation?

Despite his inner doubts, he reached out to grab the golden cocoon and slowly injected his magic power.

"What exactly is a so-called Magic Phantom Beast?"

"Will a Magic Phantom Beast created as a Magic Spirit take on the appearance of the magus's inner expectations?"

"Race? Attribute? Attack and defense? Ultimate move?"

Before his thoughts could settle, Dark suddenly felt a rhythmic pulse. He quickly let go, and immediately after, a crack appeared on the shell of the golden cocoon.

Starting from this crack, the entire golden cocoon gradually dissolved into light.

As the light faded, only that final Magic Guidance card remained on the table.

Dark extended two fingers and carefully pinched it up.

The blurry, transparent outline on the face of the card began to change the moment it met his gaze.

Once the transformation concluded, a familiar little creature was reflected in his eyes!

"Dark, do you want to try summoning it to see?" Professor Kazel said.

Dark, however, shook his head: "No, not until I have researched its data."

Professor Kazel nodded: "You may also continue to craft a second Magic Phantom Beast."

The students noticed that Dark had no intention of summoning the Magic Phantom Beast, and unable to satisfy their curiosity, they could not help but whisper among themselves.

In the front row, Emma Mortis wore an expression of extreme unwillingness.

She had clearly crafted hers faster than Dark, but because she had been too hurried at the end, she made a fatal mistake that caused her to fall short at the final hurdle!

Otherwise, she would definitely have been the fastest!

"Dark, can you let me see your Magic Phantom Beast?" Diana asked in a low voice.

Rose, standing beside her, also had eyes that were shining brightly.

Dark smiled, and this time he did not refuse, instead showing the Magic Phantom Beast directly to them.

[Card Name: Magic Phantom Beast]

[Type: Spirit Card]

[Level:]