Breakthrough! First-Circle Star Wizard!

Looking at the crystal-clear data on the panel, especially his mental attribute reaching 35.5—far beyond the limit of ordinary apprentices—Luo Lin felt boundless ambition surge within him.

This was not the traditional pinnacle of apprenticeship, but the unique accumulation brought by the Star Source Meditation Method—the initial transformation and elevation of his mental essence by star power!

He hesitated no longer. His consciousness sank completely into his Mental Sea, locking onto the barrier covered in cracks, which had already spread to its limit.

This time, he was no longer merely guiding starlight. He used the entire initially stabilized star core as the source and core of his power.

The Qiming Star Core trembled faintly at the center of his Mental Sea, its connection to the origin of distant stars stimulated to its utmost limit.

Even more vast and pure star power was drawn in. It was no longer a trickling stream, but a breached river of stars pouring into the star core.

The star core blazed with light, and its cold, steady starlight instantly illuminated the entire Mental Sea.

Using his immense 35.5 mental power as fuel and the star core as a furnace, Luo Lin poured all his power into it:

His own mental power, the star power he had drawn in, and even the residual power of rules contained within that shattered barrier—all of it was cast inside for the final tempering and fusion!

This was not a simple impact, but an ultimate forging carried out within the Mental Sea, with himself as the material!

The Mental Sea roared and expanded!

Under the impact of such boundless power, the cracked barrier let out a wail of unbearable strain. Its cracks widened and connected at a visible speed!

"Break!"

Luo Lin gave a silent cry in his heart!

The star core, condensed from all his strength, transformed into an eternal torrent of starlight. Carrying the supreme intent to carve open the path ahead and establish the starry heavens, it slammed fiercely into the final obstacle!

Rumble!!!

A world-opening boom exploded in the depths of his soul.

The solid barrier that had blocked the paths of countless geniuses finally shattered completely under this impact containing the power of the stars' origin.

It turned into the purest source energy and merged into the violently expanding, transforming Mental Sea.

The instant the barrier shattered, Luo Lin felt his life essence undergo an earth-shaking change.

His soul seemed to break free from the shackles of mortality and rise to an entirely new level.

The expansion of his Mental Sea reached an astonishing degree, becoming dozens of times broader than before.

His once-impressive 35.5 mental power now seemed like a stream flowing into the sea within this newly born star domain.

However, this was not the end, but the beginning.

Only now did the true profundity of the Star Source Meditation Method reveal itself completely!

At the instant the barrier shattered and the essence of the Mental Sea rose, the Qiming Star Core that served as its core began its final transformation.

It frantically devoured the incoming star power, the dissipating barrier essence, and Luo Lin's own transforming mental power. Its size expanded and solidified at a visible rate.

The starlight on its surface became ever more dazzling, while the star glow within grew increasingly constant.

In the end, it was no longer an illusory point of light or a vague embryonic form. It completely transformed into a genuine miniature star about the size of a fist, azure throughout, its surface flowing with eternal starlight as it slowly rotated!

This was the sign of entering the First Circle through the Star Source Meditation Method.

[Natal Star · Qiming] had officially condensed!

At the instant this Natal Star took shape, even more vast and majestic star power was drawn from the void.

Like a hundred rivers returning to the sea, it poured into the newborn star, then was transformed through it into the purest mental power imbued with stellar traits, crazily filling the vast Mental Sea.

Luo Lin's mental attribute began soaring at a terrifying speed!

36... 38... 42... 50... 65... 80...

Both the quality and quantity of his mental power underwent a leap-like increase.

This was not a simple growth in numbers, but an essential transformation brought by the leap in his life level.

The mental pressure naturally emanating from him grew ever stronger, carrying the vastness and majesty of the stars. Even the air in the stone house seemed to freeze.

Forced by this naturally emitted pressure, Baha had no choice but to land in the distance. Yet its eyes were filled with excitement and reverence. It could sense that Luo Lin was completing an immensely crucial ascension.

When everything stabilized and the expansion of his Mental Sea and surge of mental power gradually subsided, the Qiming Star at the center of Luo Lin's Mental Sea rotated steadily, scattering cold radiance that illuminated a star-domain Mental Sea a hundred times broader than it had been during his apprenticeship.

His former gaseous and liquid mental power had all transformed into more condensed mana imbued with starlight traits. Like stardust, it filled his Mental Sea. With a thought, he could stir up towering waves of mana.

He had succeeded!

He had officially stepped into the realm of a First-Circle Wizard!

And he had done so through the ancient and powerful Star Source Meditation Method.

He slowly opened his eyes. They seemed to contain a miniature starry sky—deep, vast, and majestic.

The mental fluctuations naturally emanating from him carried a heart-palpitating sense of power.

He immediately summoned the panel to inspect his new state after advancing:

[Subject: Luo Lin]

[Race: Human]

[Status: Healthy (Life-level transition complete)]

[Level: First-Circle Wizard]

[Attributes:

Constitution: 12.8 (Enhanced by life feedback)

Mental: 127 (Blessed by Natal Star · Qiming)

Mana: 1270/1270 (Star-power trait mana)]

[Knowledge Mastered:

Basic Meditation Method (Perfect 100%)

Basic Rune Identification (Professional 15%)

Basic Magical Botany (Mastery 85%)

Basic Potion Material Processing (Master 75%)

Analysis of Common Cantrip Model Structures (Mastery 90%)

Fundamental Configuration Theory of Elemental Particles (Proficient 95%)

Basic Formation Analysis (Proficient 88%)

Preliminary Interpretation of Ancient Runes (Proficient 50%)

Fundamentals of Astrology (Proficient 10%)

Star Source Meditation Method (Proficient 5%)

Magical Pet Contract and Coordination (Mastery 35%)]

[Spells:

Mage Hand (Automatically advanced to First Circle)

Acid Spray (Automatically advanced to First Circle)

Weak Force-Field Armor (Automatically advanced to First Circle)

Literacy (Automatically advanced to First Circle)

Breeze Dust-Cleansing (Automatically advanced to First Circle)

Acid Corrosion Orb (Automatically advanced to First Circle)]

[Talent Spell: Not solidified (Materials required)]

[Magical Pet: Mutant Six-Eyed Crow · Baha (Transforming...)]

[Natal Star: Qiming (Initial Stage)]

[Specialty: Efficient Scholar (Passive)]

Looking at the mental attribute of 127 on the panel, along with the mana limit that had surged accordingly, Luo Lin was filled with indescribable excitement.

For ordinary wizards, having a mental attribute just above 100 upon advancement was considered qualified. Yet relying on the Star Source Meditation Method and his previous deep accumulation, Luo Lin had reached 127 mental points the moment he entered the First Circle.

This represented a starting point and potential far beyond those of the same rank!

All his cantrips had automatically advanced to the First-Circle level. Their power, effects, and consumption would be worlds apart from before.

Baha had also entered a transformation period. Clearly, it had gained enormous benefits from this advancement.

The only regret was that his talent spell had yet to solidify.

At the moment of advancement, he had indeed felt the resonance between his soul and the rules. However, because he had not prepared the corresponding precious materials in advance, he could not construct and solidify it on the spot. He could only leave it for later.

Still, all of this was already perfect enough.

From this moment onward, he was no longer Apprentice Luo Lin, but Official Wizard Luo Lin!

A First-Circle Star Wizard who had embarked on the ancient Star Source Path!

Feeling the vast mana surging through his body, imbued with starlight traits, as well as the Natal Star steadily operating within his Mental Sea, a confident and composed smile appeared on his face.

Years of effort and adventure, countless trials between life and death, had finally blossomed into their most dazzling radiance at this moment!

Having successfully advanced to a First-Circle Wizard, the surging sense of power brought by the leap in his life essence filled his entire body.

Yet Luo Lin knew well that he had only just entered this realm. He had not fully mastered his strength, and his level still needed to be stabilized.

He did not rush to leave seclusion. Instead, he remained in the stone house and immersed himself in cultivation.

Luo Lin first spent several days carefully familiarizing himself with his explosively increased mental power and trait mana.

A mental attribute as high as 127 meant that his perception, computational ability, and precision in controlling energy had all reached an entirely new level.

Spell models that once required painstaking construction could now take shape instantly with the slightest thought, and their power was no longer comparable to before.

He repeatedly practiced the various spells that had advanced to the First Circle.

The energy hand condensed by [Mage Hand] became more solid, with greatly increased strength and control range.

The acid fired by [Acid Spray] became more corrosive and could travel farther.

[Weak Force-Field Armor] rose several levels in defensive power, and its energy circulation became smoother.

[Literacy] could decipher more complex and ancient textual information.

[Breeze Dust-Cleansing] covered a larger area, with stronger cleansing and calming effects.

The condensation speed and stability of [Acid Corrosion Orb] also improved greatly. It was no longer a desperate trump card, but a powerful spell that could be used routinely.