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Although it remains very difficult to make this path work, Dak now has a clear plan and is no longer working aimlessly.
Research on the "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" must begin with obtaining deeper information. However, obtaining deeper information takes time.
He has the patience and won't get too anxious because of it.
As for the free time during this period, it can be used to review for the final exam.
Today is Wednesday.
Since the final assignments for the two elective courses were announced last Thursday, the final assessment requirements for all courses have now been provided.
The vast majority of senior students have already entered the incredible hell of revision this afternoon.
Although Dak was a little late, he also planned to spend the next two days reviewing.
In addition, although he took a shortcut, he had actually completed the final project for the "Alchemy" course a long time ago.
The final assessment for the "Alchemy" course requires students to create a "simulacrum-level" golem that is similar to the academy's patrol golems before the start of exam week.
Dark's previously created "Magneto" already met the standards. Therefore, after a brief discussion with Professor Cazell, he completed the most troublesome and time-consuming "Alchemy" course ahead of schedule.
However, the condition is that a "realistic" golem must be added next school year.
"Simulation-level" golems are almost identical in structure to real life forms, making them virtually indistinguishable from real life forms, with an intelligence level of Super 3.
The most typical example is the "secret couple".
For most alchemists, "simulation level" is the limit. To create a "realistic level" golem, you need both talent and luck... well, it's impossible!
Therefore, the final assessment of the "Alchemy Class" is only to create a "simulacrum-level" golem.
However, Dark possesses the innate ability to forge "realistic" golems. Moreover, mastering this technology has always been part of his plan.
After all, his ultimate goal is to create a "realistic" golem that is one level higher than "simulation-level"!
So he did indeed agree to Professor Cazell's request, giving himself more time for the final exams.
Comparatively speaking, the final exam for the "Astrology" course is quite difficult. Dark is prepared... to figure out a way to cope later!
Hey.
Starting this Thursday, "elective courses" will be mainly self-study courses. Although professors will be present, they will only be responsible for answering questions, leaving the students to handle all the classes.
Darke simply skipped the "Alchemy" class and spent the entire day reviewing in the library's reading room before being forced to go to the top of the Spiral Clock Tower to continue the "Astrology" class.
When he came out of the "Astrology" classroom, Diana and Rose were already waiting for him in the clubroom.
Everyone is busy with finals, and Katrina and Britney haven't been to the clubroom for a while.
However, as the professor of "Potions" for the magical elves, senior Katrina did not forget to assign final projects.
Therefore, when Dak arrived at the clubroom, he was immediately overwhelmed by the stench of countless herbs mixed together.
Diana was instructing the "Wrestling Eagleman" on how to brew medicine when she immediately put down what she was doing and jogged over to Dark.
Dark could tell from her expression that there must be good news. "What could it be?"
Ideas were swirling in Dak's mind.
Then they heard Diana shout excitedly, "Dakdak, I've learned [Gathering Energy]!"
"overtake!"
Dark's mind went blank for a moment. "He actually learned it!"
"Gathering Qi" is an additional skill of "Martial Arts"—the ultimate technique of "Bear Disciple"—and also a method of using "Qi".
But no matter how you look at it, it's the ultimate attack of the magical spirits. Although Dark spoke eloquently at the time, in retrospect, he would suddenly realize how utterly unrealistic his ideas had been.
Therefore, he didn't pay much attention to it during that period. Presumably, Diana, busy with various final exam matters, also didn't have much time to study it.
But to everyone's surprise, Diana actually learned one of the ultimate techniques not long after!
"Gathering Qi!"
Humans have learned the magical spirits' ultimate attack!
This was a miracle that could make headlines just by being told. Dark took a deep breath and said, "How did you learn it? Tell me." Diana stopped abruptly in front of him, hands behind her back, and said proudly, "It's nothing special. I had 'Bear Apprentice' demonstrate it for me a few times every day, and I learned it just by watching."
Dark: "..." That's great.
"Come with me, and I'll show you."
Diana walked in front, with Dark following behind. Rose shook her head at the sight. If you could learn something just by watching it a few times, then pigs could fly.
After a while, Dark followed Diana to the open space in the middle of the building.
The "Dragon Grass" soaking in the fountain pool sensitively poked its head out and made affectionate calls towards the two of them.
Dark asked, "Is it okay now?"
Diana stopped, turned to face him, and said with a slightly serious expression, "That's enough. Look carefully!"
After saying that, she took a slight step back with one foot, and slowly raised her right hand, presenting her fair and jade-like palm to Dak. Then she suddenly turned to the side, as if she were clasping her hands together.
She then began to concentrate her mind and energy, her expression more serious than ever before.
"drink!"
A moment later, she suddenly let out a low shout, her silver hair lifted slightly behind her, and a transparent, fiery wave of energy suddenly ignited on her right palm!
Darke's brow twitched, and his eyes widened suddenly as he stared at her palm, unable to look away.
Having practiced internal energy cultivation and martial arts, he naturally understood what Diana's actions represented.
The "qi" that humans in this world possess is a different concept from the true qi in martial arts stories.
In principle, they can only circulate within a martial artist's body, strengthening the physical body like enhancement magic.
Only by opening the seventh chakra—the "Samanchakra"—can one release "energy" outwards and form a powerful "momentum".
However, the so-called "releasing of qi" to form "momentum" is still different from the "releasing of true qi" in the martial arts concept.
However, Diana's "Gathering Qi" completely overturned the concept of "Qi," truly releasing her own "Qi" from her right palm!
The "blade energy" and "sword energy" that we usually understand are extensions of this outward projection.
Dark hesitated for a moment, then drew a Magic Card from his card pack and summoned a three-star "Ditto" and commanded it to transform into human form.
"Come on, try it."
With that, he sent the humanoid Ditto charging towards Diana. "Alright!"
Diana let out a slightly excited cry, and moved forward, delivering a vicious chop to Ditto.
"hiss--"
The chest of that humanoid shapeshifter was severed from left to right in an instant! Then it vanished into magic.
"Tsk."
Diana stopped and muttered something under her breath, clearly dissatisfied. Her right palm still held a wisp of emanating energy, making the outer edge of her hand as sharp as a knife.
It clearly already has the rudiments of an "air blade." "Impressive! Impressive!"
Dak clapped his hands and praised.
Diana flicked her hand and immediately beamed with joy.
Dark said, "This 'Qi Gathering' technique, used by human martial artists, can replace weapons, extending the range of unarmed attacks. It might even be able to enhance weapons, making them sharper."
Diana nodded repeatedly and said, "Yes, that's it! It's really amazing."
Dark asked, "How can I learn that?"
Diana patted her chest vigorously: "Of course, you should learn from Diana!"
Dark said, "I happen to have a little time tonight, could you teach me?"
Diana beamed, "Of course!" Darke then immediately began to try learning.
He then quickly realized that "gathering qi" was not a skill that was easy to learn.
He almost perfectly replicated what Diana had said, but he didn't even manage to release any "qi" or create a single "qi eye."
"Don't be discouraged, keep going, and even an iron rod can be ground into a needle." Diana patted Dark's shoulder like an adult, comforting him.
Dark was not discouraged and said on the spot, "Anyway, I have memorized the method. I will see if I can succeed after I am familiar with it."
If he can't learn it, it means that this is a killer move that only someone like Diana can learn, and it lacks the most crucial aspect: accessibility.
But if even he can learn it, then it means his idea has been a complete success!
Of course, this won't take up any of his time.
He simply replaced his morning exercise time with learning "gathering qi".
Back in the classroom, Dark reminded Diana not to neglect her final exams while learning these special moves, and then took the "Blue-Eyed Girl" to the dense forest once again to explore further.
After he left, Diana immediately raised her hand to Rose and clenched her fist tightly.
Rose shook her head and said helplessly, "Look at how beautiful you are."
“Hehe.” Diana chuckled and said, “Gathering Qi is just the beginning. Once I learn Rabbit Fang Fist and Explosive Qi…”
Rose said, "Why don't you switch to 'Armed'?" To her surprise, Diana replied directly, "That's exactly what I'm thinking." Rose opened her mouth, looking surprised.
Diana said confidently, "I've thought it through. When this semester ends, I'll find a way to become Aunt Alvett's apprentice and start by learning her Three-in-One Armament Forging Method!"
Rose opened her mouth, then sighed, "You've already figured out your path, but I'm still completely clueless."
Diana said, "Rose can succeed at anything she does!"
"Oh, it's not that simple," Rose said sadly. "It's clear that I'm not good at anything."
"No way," Diana said, putting her arms around her tightly. "Why don't we ask Dark?"
Rose shook her head slightly and said, "How can I ask him everything? If all else fails, I'll just be a true orthodox archmage."
After saying that, she smiled and, together with Diana, said goodnight to the magical elves present before leaving the clubroom.
Friday night.
Dak put down the last notebook and exhaled deeply.
"it is finally over!"
He started reviewing on Thursday morning and has now finally reviewed all the textbook content from both semesters of second grade.
I have thoroughly reviewed and corrected my knowledge, and gained a lot from the process.
Regardless of the final exam results, he will have at least tried his best and won't regret it.
"Keep up the good work, Dark!"
Dark slapped his cheeks hard and stood up. "Time to go, 'Blue-Eyed Girl'."
Saturday morning.
After practicing "gathering energy" for a while, Darko Dimon put on his coat and went out.
Today, he has a very special appointment.
The May morning wasn't cold, but it wasn't warm enough yet. The girl waiting beneath the spiral clock tower was dressed in a thin gauze dress, looking innocent and pitiful.
Dark walked steadily toward the girl, but the moment she heard the footsteps, she instinctively shrank into the shadows under the stairs.
“It’s me,” Dark said calmly.
“Phew—” Shirley Augustine secretly breathed a sigh of relief, and immediately showed a joyful expression, “Dark, you’re finally here.”
“Actually, you can go alone,” Dark said.
"Don't be like that. When people are nervous, they always want to find someone to lean on. You're the only person I can lean on," Shirley said.
"Actually," Dark said, "the professors are all very willing to help you." Shirley Augustine quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, I can't get along with them. Stop talking, let's go. Professor Harvey said today is the last day. As long as we succeed... we will definitely succeed!"
Dark said, "Don't be nervous, it's just about creating a body for you to parasitize. It's not difficult for Professor Harvey at all."
Shirley Augustine covered her mouth and whispered, "But Professor Harvey said it wasn't an ordinary body."
Dark asked with slight curiosity, "And what is that?"
Shirley Augustine exclaimed, "It's a body capable of using magic!" Darke: "..."
Okay, as long as you are happy.
Darko Dimon was also very busy today.