After the break, Kael seamlessly resumed his study routine.
First and foremost, he utilized three of the five first - rank spell - exchange coupons bestowed by the school upon enrollment to acquire several spells.
These spells were “Language Comprehension,” “Mage's Shield,” and “Heal Light Wounds.” Undoubtedly, these were highly practical incantations that were essential for every mage to master.
With a dozen or so potential points remaining, Kael opted to prioritize learning the “Mage's Shield” spell.
Given that the Spirit Realm was far from a haven of safety, safeguarding his personal well - being took precedence.
The “Mage's Shield” spell was precisely the safeguard he needed.
Spell Effect: Once cast, a resilient, magic - imbued shield materializes around the target, capable of withstanding minor assaults.
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Magic Power Consumption: 30 magic power units
Shield Strength: 150 units
Spell Duration: 15 minutes
Maintenance Cost: 20 magic power units every 15 minutes
Shield Restoration: 1 magic power unit per 5 units of shield strength
The “Mage's Shield” spell was an enhanced iteration of the zero - level spell “Lesser Defense Armor.” This spell provided all - encompassing, 360 - degree protection.
Admittedly, it consumed more magic power, but the added security it offered made it a worthwhile investment.
Kael promptly summoned his attribute panel to review his updated attributes and skills:
Name: Kael
Bloodline: Human
Rank: 1st Rank Black Iron Mage (1st Stage)
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Skill: “The Breath of Darkness Meditation Method”
Zero - level Spells: Bone Tooth... Heal Minor Wounds
First - rank Spells: Bloody Bones, Bone Shaping, Soul Reconstruction, Bone Resurrection, Bone Armament, Bone Spike, Mage's Shield
Secret Technique: The Seed of the Bone Graveyard
Potential Points: 3.5
Kael's might had witnessed a remarkable upswing.
In addition to mastering these seven first - rank spells, his zero - level spells had also undergone a significant overhaul.
The casting time for most of these spells had been slashed to less than a second, and their efficacy had been substantially enhanced.
Take the “Bone Tooth” spell, for instance:
Spell Effect: Upon casting, one to three bone teeth materialize and hover momentarily before hurtling towards the enemy.
Casting Time: 1 second
Casting Consumption: 2 magic power units
Spell Range: 30 times the spiritual power
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Spell Strength: 11 - 15 units
In essence, the enhancement of these zero - level spells was comprehensive.
The casting time had been abbreviated, and the spell effects had been amplified.
Previously, only a single bone tooth could be unleashed.
Now, depending on the amount of magic power channeled, either one or three bone teeth could be launched.
Moreover, the attack power of each tooth had increased, and the range had been extended.
Now, in a combat scenario, the “Bone Tooth” spell could be deployed with the rapid - fire efficiency of a rifle.
With all preparatory measures in place, the next phase was pivotal for further augmenting Kael's prowess.
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Kael stepped through the portal and once again found himself in the Spirit Realm.
This time, his mission was to create his loyal and formidable ally, the skeleton warrior.
Among the seven first - rank spells at his disposal, five were tailor - made for crafting skeleton warriors, and he was determined not to squander this opportunity.
Kael descended the stairs and leisurely made his way towards his usual zombie - hunting grounds.
He deftly harnessed his spiritual power to scan both sides of the path for any signs of zombies.
His spiritual senses quickly detected a building where a dozen or so zombies lurked.
Kael ascended the building, and within the recesses of his magic power space, spell runes began to materialize.
In the blink of an eye, three bone teeth materialized and hovered by his side.
“Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~”
The bone teeth sliced through the air, accompanied by a faint whistling sound.
“Thud”
“Thud, thud！”
Three zombies were instantaneously felled by Kael's spell, their heads exploding on impact.
A minuscule orb of light shot out from one of the zombies and hurtled directly towards Kael.
Subsequently, Kael directed his attention to the most robust zombie among the group and cast a spell.
Bloody Bones!
The ashen - hued spell surged into the zombie's body, and the creature underwent an immediate transformation.
It was as if miniature black holes had formed within the corpse, causing the zombie's flesh and blood to wither and shrink.
After a few minutes, all that remained was a humanoid skeleton adorned with blood - red patterns.
Next, Kael unleashed the “Bone Shaping” spell.
During its existence, this zombie skeleton might have engaged in battles with other entities or suffered from a congenital deformity, resulting in an imperfect skeletal structure.
Once the spell took effect, the skeleton began to be meticulously adjusted under the influence of Kael's magic power.
The distribution of its bones became more harmonious.
The once - crooked spine straightened under the spell's power.
Hidden fractures and injuries on the bones were repaired as the essence of flesh and blood from other parts of the skeleton, guided by magic power, flowed to mend these flaws.
Following this, Kael cast the “Soul Reconstruction” spell.
The incantation flowed from his hand, and a spectral image of the zombie in its living form emerged from the skeleton.
With the aid of magic power, Kael painstakingly repaired and fortified this soul, infusing it with an array of spell runes to stabilize its essence and augment its power.
He then imprinted the basic combat techniques of skeleton soldiers, as recorded in the magic tome, onto the soul.
Once this was accomplished, Kael re - inserted the soul back into the skeleton.
In the Spirit Realm's understanding, the soul was bifurcated into two distinct components: spirituality and soul nature.
When a living being met its end, its spirituality detached from its corporeal form.
If, during its lifetime, the being had been a devout follower of the gods or had entered into a pact with malevolent entities such as demons or devils, its spirituality and soul nature would be claimed by these higher - order beings.
However, if the being had lived a life devoid of such affiliations, its spirituality would return to the Styx River.
There, it would sink into the river's depths, absorbing soul power over time, with the possibility of eventual reincarnation or eternal submersion.
The soul nature, on the other hand, remained tethered to the body after death.
It retained the sum total of the being's life experiences.
In the absence of divine worship or diabolical pacts, the soul nature would gradually dissipate as the body decomposed, ultimately returning to the natural order of the world.
Kael's “Soul Reconstruction” spell was designed precisely to reshape the soul nature left behind in the corpse.
Once this spell reached its conclusion, it was time for the most critical incantation.
Bone Resurrection!
As Kael intoned the spell, a wisp of spirituality from the Styx River within the undead plane was summoned and plunged into the waiting skeleton.
“Fwoosh！”
A searing ball of undead fire ignited within the skeleton's skull.
The skeleton was now reborn as a new undead entity, a skeleton of the undead race.
Soul power coursed from the fiery core in the skull, permeating every bone in the skeleton's frame.
Under the impetus of this soul power, the skeleton stirred and rose to its feet.
It flexed its bony limbs, and its tooth - and - bone - only jaw clacked rhythmically.
Sensing Kael's presence, the skeleton's soul fire flared, and it dropped to one knee.
Its bones clattered as it bowed in deference.
A message resonated from the depths of its soul fire.
“My lord, I am forever in your debt for bestowing upon me a new lease on existence... I shall fight unwaveringly in your name until my soul fire is extinguished！”
