Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

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Armin did his best to train and master the Asura Method. He even successfully obtained 8 Spell Lights and recorded 5 Spell Models!

This was something that would never be possible without the Asura Method.

At the end of the week, Vale summoned Armin back to the Dark Chamber for an evaluation. This time, Vale challenged Armin to maintain his Phantasm State while casting three simultaneous spells within his Magic Zone—a feat that had seemed impossible before.

"Understood!"

Armin closed his eyes as he entered his Phantasm State with ease. His Magic Zone expanded to nearly 15 meters—a noticeable improvement from before.

With a wave of his hand, he conjured three spells at the same: Shadow Bind, Shadow Needle, and a basic Repulsion Barrier.

'Easy…' Armin thought to himself. However, casting the Spells was completely different from releasing them simultaneously.

The strain was immense, but the Asura Meditation had thankfully fortified his Spirit. He held the spells for a full thirty seconds before releasing them…

Vale nodded as he saw the release of the spells. Since Armin was the first one to practice the revised version of the Asura Method, he was certainly unsure what kind of improvement Armin would get.

It was a good thing that Armin's Spirit Strands, Spell Lights, and his mental fortitude had been truly developed.

"You've surpassed my expectations, Armin. This meditation has unlocked your potential but remember: power is only as valuable as the wisdom guiding it. Stay disciplined." Vale said briefly.

Well, this was his first time getting a disciple, so he didn't want to say less or say too much just in case he made a mistake.

Armin bowed deeply, gratitude and determination etched into his face. "Thank you, Master Vale. I won't let you down."

Armin actually asked Vale about the pocketwatch previously. However, he was only told that it wasn't the time yet. Because of this, Armin was training relentlessly as he wanted to reach the level where he would be allowed to know more about the heirloom from his ancestor.

08:20

Armin actually asked Vale about the pocketwatch previously. However, he was only told that it wasn't the time yet. Because of this, Armin was training relentlessly as he wanted to reach the level where he would be allowed to know more about the heirloom from his ancestor.

Nonetheless, with the Asura Meditation now part of his arsenal, Armin felt completely above his classmates during his classes.

He had a longer Phantasm State, larger Magic Zone, higher Spirit Strands, and more Spell Lights…

"I might be at the top of the class right now." Armin muttered to himself as he believed that it was only natural since he was being guided by an Immortal.

It would surely be a disgrace if he didn't improve at all.

After this evaluation, his Master Vale informed him that he would be contacted in a few weeks or so… Because of that, he just had to focus on his Asura Meditation and also his studies to deepen his foundation.

Just like what Vale said, in the days and weeks that followed Armin continued his meditation and attended classes regularly…

At first, he thought that it would be easy but soon, he realized how taxing it could be.

However, despite the weariness in his bones and mind, Armin's focus had become sharper than ever.

He felt that he was learning two when the Professors were teaching one. It was an incredible experience at times.

Professor Lenora Veylin of Elementary Spirit Law was truly helpful as she continued guiding them through the complexities of the Spirit Web—the unseen network that connected an Arcanist's Spirit to their physical and mental faculties.

Over the past month, Armin learned a technique called Spirit Web Anchoring, a method to stabilize and strengthen his spiritual connections. This was done within the Magic Zone using a combination of controlled breathing, visualization, and an incantation that resonated with their individual Spirit Strand frequencies.

This process could mainly help them control their Spells and completely know everything within their Magic Zone, but it could also allow them to obtain more Spirit Strands as a side effect.

"The stronger your Spirit Strands, the more Spell Lights you can house and the longer your Phantasm State will hold," Professor Lenora reminded them. "A Magic Zone that wavers will crumble under pressure. Strengthen it now before you regret it on the battlefield."

The class practiced Anchoring by sitting in meditation circles marked with intricate Arcane Circles that glowed faintly when the Spirit was balanced.

Armin struggled at first, often losing his focus, but by the end of the week, he could stabilize his Spirit Web probably. He could even do it for nearly eight minutes—progress that Professor Lenora noted with an approving nod.

Armin believed that he would get a decent grade for this class.

Then, under the stern but brilliant Professor Varren Kael, Armin continued studying the Fundamentals of the Magic Zone.

Armin learned that the Magic Zone was not merely a range within which spells could be cast—it was also a projection of their inner energy and intent.

For Dark Arts practitioners like him, the Phantasm State was the gateway to accessing their Magic Zone, and its range was directly proportional to their focus and spiritual power. However, this Magic Zone wasn't just his limit or range to cast Spells. It was like an extension of his will that he could reshape at his will!

Thankfully, his Spirit Web Anchoring was taught properly by Professor Lenora, so he could do this reshaping with only a bit of practice.

"Again… your Magic Zone is an extension of you," Professor Kael lectured one morning.

"If you were trained already with your Spirit Web, it would be a lot easier to detect movement, emotions, and energy within its boundaries. It can also repel, suppress, or enhance. But it will only obey you if you master your intent."

During the practical sessions, the students were tasked with creating barriers within their Magic Zones. This barrier wasn't made of through a Spell Model but just a manifestation of their Magic Zone…

It was an intriguing method and Armin was able to create such a barrier about a meter around him in just a couple of days!

This news surprised everyone in the classroom since none of them could even compress their Magic Zones yet!