Breeze Dust-Cleansing That Opened Everyone's Eyes

Luo Lin also took notice of the other apprentices attending the course.

Some tried to create an offensive spell that used a small tornado to wrap up dirt and gravel, but when they demonstrated it to apprentices they knew, the tornado proved extremely unstable, scattering debris everywhere.

Some wanted to create a defensive barrier of water mixed with a weak electric current, but failed because the current disrupted the structure of the water curtain.

Kyle Silverglow seemed to be conducting some sort of experiment. From time to time, he could be seen testing things in designated practice grounds at the Elemental Academy, with faint flames and light flickering around him, drawing envious looks from others.

Luo Lin was not disturbed by the outside world and continued his research methodically.

He applied the concept of gradient construction that he had learned from Wizard Eric, attempting to establish a gradual energy buffer zone within the spell model so that the transition between wind and water would not be so abrupt.

He then used the technique of mental force anchors to establish sturdier supports at several key nodes.

As the days passed, with roughly ten days left before the assessment deadline, Luo Lin finally completed the theoretical model.

It was a simple model made up of seventeen basic rune nodes, arranged in an interlocking double-helix pattern.

Wind-attributed particles formed a gentle circulating airflow on the outer layer, while water-attributed particles formed an extremely thin energy membrane within, responsible for absorbing minor impurities and energy disturbances.

He named this spell, which had yet to be put into practice, [Breeze Dust-Cleansing].

Completing the theory was only the first step. More importantly, he needed to construct and cast it stably in practice.

This required extensive practice, especially the precise simultaneous guidance of two types of elemental particles. The demands on mental force consumption and control were extremely high.

Luo Lin began practicing like mad.

Inside his stone house, he attempted to construct this entirely new model again and again.

At first, the model collapsed before even a tenth of it could be completed.

As his practice sessions increased, he became increasingly familiar with the construction of every node and the flow through every energy channel. The model also lasted longer and longer.

The [Efficient Scholar] talent played an important role once again, allowing him to quickly draw lessons from every failure and optimize the construction sequence and the intensity of his mental force output.

Three days before the assessment, Luo Lin was already able to construct the spell model for [Breeze Dust-Cleansing] relatively stably and activate it successfully.

When he cast it successfully for the first time, a gentle airflow carrying a faint sense of moisture slowly spread outward from his fingertips, almost invisible to the naked eye, covering an area about the size of a table.

Wherever the airflow passed, fine dust on the tabletop was quietly swept away, while the faint lingering scent of herbs in the air seemed to grow weaker as well.

At the same time, he sensed that the originally somewhat chaotic natural energy particles within the area seemed to be soothed by the airflow, becoming more docile.

The effect was extremely weak, just as Wizard Stone had required of a minor-effect spell, but it had indeed achieved a composite effect of wind and water.

Dust removal, odor purification, and slight energy calming.

Luo Lin let out a long breath, and the first relaxed smile he had worn in days appeared on his face.

It worked!

He continued practicing, striving to cast it more steadily and smoothly during the assessment.

The day of the assessment finally arrived.

It was still that tiered classroom. Wizard Stone sat at the front, expressionless.

More than twenty apprentices sat below, and the atmosphere was even tenser than usual.

The assessment began. The apprentices stepped forward according to their assigned numbers and demonstrated the minor-effect composite spells they had designed.

Most of the apprentices' demonstrations were less than satisfactory.

Some barely created a small, unstable energy sphere of strange colors, only for it to collapse the moment it appeared.

Some produced small, crooked energy barriers with questionable defensive capabilities.

Some tried to create a rain of light that could accelerate plant growth, but only a few useless scattered motes of light fell.

Wizard Stone merely watched in silence, occasionally making notes in his notebook without offering any comments.

Kyle Silverglow was the fifth to take the stage.

He confidently walked to the center of the classroom and held out his palm.

Above his palm, a fist-sized fireball rapidly condensed, with tiny golden bolts of lightning constantly darting through it.

The fireball was not scorching. Instead, it emitted a strange energy fluctuation that carried an intimidating quality.

"[Minor-Effect: Dreadfire Seed]."

Kyle announced loudly.

"It combines fire and lightning attributes. After striking a target, it causes not only minor burning, but also brief mental intimidation, disrupting the opponent's spellcasting or movements."

He flicked a finger, sending the [Dreadfire Flame] shooting toward a wooden stake in the corner of the classroom that was used for testing.

When the fire seed struck the wooden stake, it burst open with a soft bang, exploding into a small cluster of flames.

At the same time, a faint arc of electricity seemed to flash and vanish.

A small portion of the wooden stake was charred black. More importantly, the needle on a nearby instrument for measuring energy interference twitched slightly, showing that it had indeed produced mental-level interference.

Though this spell was not very powerful, its concept was ingenious. It combined attack and disruption, and its completion was quite high, with flames and electric arcs coexisting stably.

A low murmur of amazement rose in the classroom.

A restrained look of pride appeared on Kyle's face as he looked toward Wizard Stone.

Wizard Stone nodded and made notes in his notebook. He still said nothing, but obvious satisfaction showed in his eyes.

After a while, it was Luo Lin's turn.

He calmly walked to the center of the classroom.

Compared to Kyle's dazzling and aggressive demonstration, his entrance appeared utterly ordinary.

Luo Lin made no unnecessary movements. He merely raised his right hand, focused his mental force, and began constructing the model for [Breeze Dust-Cleansing].

After countless rounds of practice, the process had become quite familiar to him.

A faint light flickered at his fingertips. A simple but stable double-helix structure rapidly took shape, then activated silently.

A gentle breeze carrying a moist fragrance spread soundlessly outward from him, covering an area near the lectern.

As the breeze passed over it, the small amount of chalk dust accumulated on the lectern was gently carried away.

The faint burnt smell and restless sensation of energy lingering in the air from the previous apprentices' spell demonstrations also seemed to be washed clean, becoming much fresher and calmer.

There was no dazzling light, no violent energy fluctuation—only a quiet cleanliness and tranquility that nourished all things without a sound.

The classroom fell silent for a moment.

Many apprentices looked puzzled. The effect of this spell seemed... rather unremarkable?

Compared to Kyle's [Dreadfire Seed], which could explode and intimidate, it was practically a little trick.

Kane's lips even curled into a barely noticeable sneer.

However, as Wizard Stone looked at Luo Lin, his eyes brightened slightly.

He carefully sensed the area shrouded in the breeze and keenly detected its extremely faint energy-calming effect.

"Luo Lin, explain the principle and design concept of your spell."

Wizard Stone spoke for the first time during the assessment.

Luo Lin answered calmly, "This student's spell is called [Breeze Dust-Cleansing], and it combines wind and water attributes."

"Wind-attributed particles form the outer circulating airflow, responsible for physical dispersal."

"Water-attributed particles form the inner energy membrane, responsible for absorbing and neutralizing odors and weak energy interference."

"The original intent behind the design was to create a small-scale support spell suitable for laboratories, potion preparation, and other environments that require cleanliness and stability."

After listening, Wizard Stone fell silent for a moment, then drew a heavy mark in his notebook.

"An ingenious idea."

Wizard Stone's voice remained flat, but his evaluation startled every apprentice.

"Applying a composite spell to improve the environment rather than direct combat is a unique approach."

"The use of wind and water particle characteristics is exactly right. The energy structure is stable, the basic requirements have been met, and its minor effect and precision of control are outstanding."

Wizard Stone's assessment was undoubtedly high praise for Luo Lin's seemingly simple spell!

In particular, the words "unique approach" and "outstanding precision of control" left those apprentices whose defensive and offensive spells had performed poorly looking at one another.

The pride on Kyle's face instantly froze. He looked at Wizard Stone in disbelief, then at Luo Lin, whose expression remained calm.

He seemed unable to understand why a spell like a "Cleaning Spell" could receive such an evaluation.

Luo Lin felt little turmoil inside. He had confidence in his design.

Wizard Stone's approval merely confirmed that his line of thinking had been correct.

He gave a slight bow and returned to his seat.