The afterglow of the setting sun fell on the valley, covering the green woods with a layer of golden gauze. The breeze blew, and the leaves rustled, as if whispering ancient secrets.
After packing his bag, Ebert took a last look at the tranquil valley, feeling reluctant. He knew it was time to leave and head for the unknown ancient city of the East - Mohenjo-Daro.
"Ebert, please wait a moment." Just as Ebert was about to turn around and leave, the ascetic called him.
Ebert turned around and saw the master standing in the sunset, with wrinkles on his face like knife cuts, and his deep eyes full of complex emotions.
"Master, do you have any other instructions?" Ebert asked respectfully.
The ascetic motioned Ebot to sit down, and then slowly said: "It is not accidental that I accepted you as my apprentice. I saw a long-lost light in you, that is the pure love for magic and an upright and kind heart. Such qualifications are rare even in the 'Hand of Brahma'."
"'Hand of Brahma'?" Ebot was shocked. Isn't this the powerful magic organization in Mohenjo-daro mentioned in Lilith's diary?
"Yes," the ascetic sighed, "I used to be the elder of the 'Hand of Brahma', second only to the president. Prama is my eldest disciple. He is talented but ambitious. In the end, because of greed for power, he betrayed his master and harmed Lilith..."
At this point, a trace of pain and self-blame flashed in the eyes of the ascetic. He paused and continued, "I also have a female disciple named Alana, who lives in Sunset Valley. She is very talented, but has an unconventional personality. She doesn't like to be bound by the rules, so she rarely returns to the 'Hand of Brahma'. If you return to the 'Hand of Brahma', you can find her and she will help you."
"Master, why are you telling me this?" Ebert asked puzzledly, "Didn't you say before that you were tired of the disputes in the magic world?"
"Some things cannot be avoided." The ascetic looked at Ebert and said earnestly, "Although I live in seclusion here, the rise and fall of the 'Hand of Brahma' and the safety of the magic world still touch my heart. Since you are my disciple, you are destined to be involved in this vortex."
"I won't force you to do anything," the ascetic continued, "What kind of life you want to live is up to you to choose. But I hope you remember that magic is a tool and a weapon. The key is that the person who uses it, What kind of heart do you have? "
"Master, I understand." Ebert took a deep breath and said with a firm look, "I will remember your teachings and live up to your expectations."
The ascetic nodded, took out an ancient jade ring from his arms and handed it to Ebert. "This ring is my token of the 'Hand of Brahma'. You take it, and it will open the door of the 'Hand of Brahma' for you."
Ebert took the ring solemnly. He knew that the master was giving him the opportunity to choose and a heavy responsibility.
"Good boy, go, pursue your own destiny." The ascetic nodded with relief and watched Ebert leave.
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Ebert walked alone on the mountain path, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. The master's words echoed in his ears, and Lilith's diary emerged in his mind.
"'Kunlun Secret Realm' ..." Ebert silently recited the name, "Perhaps, there is really a way to unlock the secret of the 'Gravity Magic' jade pendant, which will allow me to return to 1943 and change everything..."
He knew that the road ahead was destined to be full of thorns and challenges, but he was ready to meet his destiny.
In the next few days, Ebert walked alone on the mountain path, and the afterglow of the setting sun made his figure particularly slender. He recalled the words of his master, and his understanding of the magic world gradually became clearer.
It turned out that the level of magicians was not as simple as he had initially imagined. Under the guidance of the ascetic master, Ebert learned that the level of magicians was divided into four major stages: apprentice, mentor, master, and supreme master, and each stage was subdivided into nine small levels.
"I am now a Level 4 apprentice, which is equivalent to the level of a mid-level apprentice." Ebert silently felt the magic energy in his body. "Master said that when an apprentice releases his magic power, a circle of pale yellow halo will form around him, one circle for each level, nine circles for each level. This halo is not only a symbol of strength, but also an energy shield that can resist magic attacks and damage from ordinary swords." He remembered the awe and yearning in his master's eyes when he mentioned magicians of other levels. It is said that when a magician at the "mentor" level releases his magic power, the halo will appear dazzling red, like a blazing flame, with the power to burn everything. And the halo of a magician at the "grandmaster" level is mysterious and noble purple, as if it contains the mysteries of the universe and has the power to destroy the world. As for the legendary "Supreme Master", their halos are dazzling gold, like gods above the nine heavens, possessing supreme power to control everything.
"What kind of magic does the "Voice of All Things" taught by the master belong to?" Ebert was full of curiosity. The master once said that "Voice of All Things" is a magic system created by his ancestors, which is completely different from other magic systems. It does not rely on spells or staffs, but communicates with all things in nature and borrows the power of nature to perform various magical spells.
"The master said that the essence of "Voice of All Things" lies in 'the unity of man and nature' and 'all things have spirits'." Ebert recalled the master's teachings, "Only by truly understanding the laws of nature can we control the power of nature and become a true magician."
He opened "Voice of All Things", and strange runes jumped on the pages, which was the concrete embodiment of the power of nature. Each rune represents a natural element and contains a unique magic. For example, the green rune representing the power of life can be used to heal injuries and accelerate plant growth; the cyan rune representing the power of the wind can be used to control airflow and even summon a strong wind to attack the enemy; and the brown rune representing the power of the earth can be used to control rocks and soil and even create earthquakes and landslides.
However, these runes are not rigid spell models, but more like keys to open the door to nature. To cast the magic of "Voice of All Things", you need to feel it with your heart, communicate with your mental power, and resonate with nature, so as to mobilize the power of nature and use it for yourself.
For example, if you want to cast "Song of Life", you need to integrate your mental power into the green rune representing the power of life, feel the breath of life of the surrounding plants, resonate with them, and then guide this life force into the target body that needs to be healed.
"Is this the power of The Voice of Everything?" Abbott was filled with awe and anticipation. "It's like a key that opens the door to a whole new world for me!"