In his heart, Sir Elias felt a mix of pride and apprehension.
"This kid is a monster," he thought, still grappling with the reality of Oasis's unprecedented growth.
"Not only did he break through fast, but he can feel his mana heart even before reaching the Newborn realm. I've never heard of such a thing."
Sir Elias knew that he was witnessing the emergence of a prodigy, someone who could potentially reshape the world of magic.
The thought filled him with excitement and a touch of fear, as he realized the immense responsibility he had in guiding this extraordinary young man.
"Oasis, let me further explain the world of magic and cultivation," Sir Elias began.
"In this world, there are ordinary people who lack the capability or potential to harness magic and cultivate."
"And then there are those who can do magic and cultivate. Among these people, there are mages, martial artists, and refiners."
He continued,
"First, mages like myself. I'm a mage, and we harness the mana within ourselves and the world to cast spells. Our fate often depends on our lineage."
"I am a water and wind mage, meaning these are the affinities I was born with."
"While we can learn spells of other affinities, we cannot use them to their full potential."
"We can use 10% of the power of other affinities' spells, but only through scrolls that store magic we can atleast use about 70%."
"We breakthrough to other realms through cultivation. We cultivate in mana-rich environments, like this crystal lake."
"During cultivation, you were absorbing the mana around the lake into your mana system. The rest you will learn in the academy."
"Next are martial artists. They cannot manipulate mana directly into spells, but they learn techniques related to their affinity to fight."
"This isn't a disadvantage because their techniques have multiple forms. The higher the form, the stronger the technique."
"They also use cultivation techniques to absorb mana from their surroundings."
"These martial techniques cannot be used by mages, and you will understand more of this when you enter the academy."
"Finally, refiners are categorized into two groups: alchemists and artifact refiners."
"Alchemists focus on making pills, while artifact refiners create and enhance artifacts. You will learn more about them in the academy once you pass the Whispering Exams."
"And then there's you, Oasis. So far, I don't know whether you are a mage or a martial artist."
"You have displayed the capabilities of a mage, but the sword technique in your scroll is a martial artist technique."
"I think you were born special, Oasis. I believe you are a rare case—a Martial Mage."
Sir Elias continued, "But there is also your spirit and your conscious realm, which also require strengthening."
"Most refiners have strong souls because they use spiritual energy to refine."
"We also need to learn spiritual spells or techniques to protect our conscious realm because spiritual attacks are dangerous."
"But don't worry, you will be able to enter your conscious realm and use divine peak or related spells or techniques when you reach the Newborn stage."
As Sir Elias was busy explaining, Oasis faintly remembered what happened when he tried to use his sword, but he decided to keep quiet about it and let Sir Elias continue.
"But I believe you're going to do great and live for a long time. For now, continue your training."
"I believe with your current strength, you can pass the exam. Just keep working on your water magic and wind magic."
"They are already strong and capable, but you need to deepen your understanding of them."
Sir Elias paused, considering Oasis's progress.
"For the rest of the remaining month, you'll be sparring with me."
"I will give you two weeks to train alone, and after that, for the remaining two months, we will spar together."
"I won't hold back, but I will use the strength of a peak Embryo stage practitioner."
Sir Elias looked at Oasis with a mixture of pride and determination.
Two weeks passed in a flash as Oasis continued his training alone, working hard and relentlessly.
During this time, Sir Elias was out, meditating on a nearby mountain.
The morning sun bathed Crystal Lake in a golden hue, casting a serene glow over the tranquil waters.
The surrounding forest shimmered with dew, and the gentle rustle of leaves created a symphony of nature.
Birds chirped melodiously, and the air was crisp and invigorating.
Oasis sat shirtless on the grassy shore, meditating with a calm and focused demeanor.
His lean muscles were defined and toned, reflecting his dedication to both magical and physical training.
His posture was perfect, exuding a sense of inner strength and balance.
The stillness of his form contrasted with the subtle rise and fall of his chest as he breathed deeply, drawing in the mana-rich air.
Sir Elias returned to the camp, carrying a basket of fresh fruits.
He quietly prepared their breakfast, his eyes occasionally glancing at Oasis with a mixture of awe and pride.
As he observed Oasis's serene figure, he couldn't help but notice the changes in the young man.
In his heart, Sir Elias thought,
"This kid has broken through again. Wow, he's reached the 5th layer of the Embryo realm. I'm slowly getting used to this, but it's not normal. His foundation is strong."
Sir Elias approached Oasis, gently calling out to him, "lad, breakfast is ready."
Oasis opened his eyes, breaking from his meditation. He stretched his limbs, feeling a surge of energy and power coursing through him.
"Good morning, Sir Elias," he greeted, his voice steady and calm.
"Good morning, Oasis," Sir Elias replied with a warm smile. "You've made incredible progress. Let's eat, and then we can start sparring."