185: Chapter 0185 Skill Upgrade

Li Size had been studying these Sorceries for quite some time.

Except for the Eagle Eye Spell, which he acquired later, and the Mysterious Shooting Technique, which was the hardest to advance.

All the others had reached the Great Master level through his deliberate, arduous practice, with proficiency hovering above 70.

He believed that with the final few days of practice, all these Sorceries, except for the Eagle Eye Spell and the Mysterious Shooting Technique, would reach Great Master Perfection, allowing him to proceed with the first modification.

The first to reach Great Master Perfection and undergo the first modification using the Pay-to-Win Ability was the [Wizards Hand].

This Sorcery, which accompanies every wizard throughout their life, was the first one Li Size learned after arriving in this world, holding a unique significance for him.

[Consuming 5000 Energy Points, successfully deduced the Zero-Ring Sorcery Wizards Hand (First Time)]

The mental power pattern on Li Size's brow flickered...

The rune model structure of the first modified Wizards Hand, slightly complex, rapidly took shape like building blocks in his consciousness space. Under the convergence of energy particles, six semi-transparent phantom hands materialized at his fingertips.

By perception, each hand was as thick as an adult arm, and their strength could reach Level 1.

He tried to extend the phantom hands to the other end of the Laboratory. The 50-meter distance allowed them to just touch the wall, and they could sustain for one hour.

"It worked!"

An excited smile spread across Li Size's face. It felt as if he had suddenly gained six extra arms, and using them was completely unhindered.

Half a day later, the Light Body Technique also reached Great Master Perfection at 100/100. At this point, what choice did he have besides Pay-to-Win?

[Consuming 15000 Energy Points, successfully deduced the Zero-Ring Sorcery Light Body Technique (First Time)]

Li Size first cast a Light Body Technique on himself, then stepped onto the scale prepared in the Laboratory. The number on the scale dropped from 75 kilograms to 22.5 kilograms.

Exactly 30%!

The next day, the Feather Fall Spell also smoothly completed its first deduction and modification:

After casting this newest Sorcery, he tried to jump up, and his body drifted into mid-air like a feather.

He perceived that his hovering ability was slightly more than double what it was when he first learned it, and the duration also increased to one hour.

Felina watched from the side, holding a mental power recovery potion:

"dear, take it slow, don't wear yourself out."

Her voice was gentle, and when she handed over the potion, her fingertip accidentally touched Li Size's hand, causing her cheeks to flush slightly.

The deduction and modification of the Sharpness Spell was even more thrilling; the power of this modified Sorcery was terrifyingly strong.

Li Size took out a piece of black demonic iron, 10 centimeters thick. After activating the Sharpness Spell, his dagger was imbued with at least Level 4 cutting damage.

With a light swing, the dagger sliced through the black demonic iron as easily as cutting butter, sparking everywhere, leaving a cut as smooth as a mirror.

Gelia's eyes lit up:

"If this is used in a fight, who could possibly block it?"

Her ice-blue eyes were full of adoration, and the shoulder epaulets of her crimson police uniform swayed slightly with her excitement.

Two days later, the test for the first modification of the Lesser Healing Spell was conducted on an animal sample with a severed limb; a small section of the animal's limb had just been cut off.

After Li Size cast this miraculous Sorcery, a faint green light shone where the animal sample's limb was severed. The severed part slowly reconnected, and the skin damage was fully repaired by the next day.

The next day, he inspected the fully recovered animal, let out a sigh of relief, and wiped the sweat from his brow:

"That's a relief. Mild damage to non-internal organs can also be repaired."

Felina handed him a cup of warm water, her pale purple eyes full of heartache:

"Rest for a while, your Mental Energy is almost depleted."

Next, Li Size went to the basement, as the test for the first modification of the Dark Vision Sorcery had to be conducted in a dark room.

Li Size turned off all the rune lamps. It was pitch black in the dark room, but his vision only dropped by 5%.

He could clearly see the mental power potion bottle in the corner of the dark room!

He walked out of the dark room and smiled at Felina:

"Now I don't have to worry about my vision being affected when moving at night."

The improvement to the Eagle Eye Spell also greatly surprised Li Size...

He stood on the roof of the Laboratory. After activating the skill, his base vision reached 3 kilometers, totaling a vision range of 6.6 kilometers.

If he consumed Mental Energy to activate the generous special effect of the Stingy Meditation Method, the vision range could even surge to 9 kilometers!

He could clearly see the outline of the mine outside Gray Mist Mountain Town, and even distinguish the iron ore on the mining carts.

However, the advancement of the Mysterious Shooting Technique hit a Bottleneck...

Li Size practiced repeatedly. The actions of injecting Mental Energy, aiming, and shooting were already incomparably skilled, but the skill remained stuck at the Proficient level.

He looked at the progress bar on the skill crystal and sighed helplessly:

"It seems this skill can't be improved just by practicing..."

Felina walked over and gently hugged him:

"It's alright, the other skills are already strong enough. You will definitely pass the practical assessment."

Wizards Hand, Light Body Technique, Sharpness Spell, Lesser Healing Spell, Dark Vision, and Eagle Eye Spell had all reached Great Master Perfection; only the Mysterious Shooting Technique remained at the Proficient level.

He took a deep breath, filled with confidence:

"The June Grand Examination, I am ready!"

Late at night, five days before the examination, Li Size was organizing his skill notes in the Laboratory when the communication crystal on his wrist suddenly lit up with a faint blue glow.

It was a flying message from Sven.

He swiped his finger across the crystal, and Sven's gentle and elegant voice came through:

"Li Size, the Internal Affairs Department recently intercepted encrypted communications from the Feiting Federation. They plan to sabotage this national Grand Examination.

The Ministry of Education has urgently adjusted the arrangements:

The theory exam and tests will be centralized in the provincial capital, and the Police Department will increase security forces.

The practical location has been set to ten Duchy Secret Realms, and all irrelevant personnel have been cleared out, adopting the method of Secret Realm trials.

Be extra careful in this Grand Examination."

Li Size's brow furrowed slightly, his fingertip rubbing the edge of the communication crystal:

"Thank you, Chief Swin. I will depart first thing tomorrow morning."

A trace of unease flashed through his mind...

Feiting's actions were becoming more frequent; this Grand Examination probably wouldn't be peaceful.

The morning two days before the exam...

Li Size wore a clean white shirt and perfectly ironed black trousers, carrying a simple canvas bag slung over his shoulder. Inside the bag were a few changes of clothes and a mental power amplification potion.

He stood at the station in Gele City, watching the steam train slowly approaching in the distance, his heart filled with anticipation and nervousness.

When the train arrived at the provincial capital, it was already afternoon.

As soon as Li Size walked out of the station, he saw a middle-aged man in a black suit holding a sign with his name on it.

The man walked forward and said respectfully, "Mr. Li Size, I am a staff member from the Examination Institute. The Vice Dean sent me to pick you up."

Li Size followed the man to the front of the Department of Education building.

The building was a typical Gothic structure, its spire piercing the clouds. Complex sorcery runes were carved into the exterior stone, shimmering with a faint golden light under the sun.

Entering the building, the walls lining the corridor were adorned with portraits of past outstanding examinees. The air was filled with the faint scent of ink and sorcery disinfectant.