21 Magic (1/2)

Dean had to properly learn more about Magic if he wanted to continue schooling.

Learning from Leonard's book would give Dean a head start and allow him to skip some books if the book has the summary of Magic.

He already had the knowledge that he has an affinity for Dark Magic but that meant nothing to him as there was no similar thing he could compare it to.

Reading the book, Dean finally got the knowledge he wanted.

Magic could be entitled to 5 types that are further branched into sub groups with their own special techniques

Conjuring allows a magician to make things from nothings. The only cost is their Magic Essence and time limit that gives them the opportunity to create weapons and utilities that can help them. A constraint would be the balanced kit they have and that they can't make perishable items.

Enchanting was Magic that reinforced a magician's body, weapon and tools. It is noted that they are similar to rune writers but instead of Qi it's Magic essence. It strengthens what the user wants, allowing versatility for any situation.

Summoning Magic consisted of exchanging Magic Essence for the presence of a beast or a spirit.

In Dean's mind they were frankly quite weak. The magician would have to hide behind his monster and hope for the best. At best they could borrow enchanted items but that was about it.

Transmutation Magic followed the laws of changing the state of any substance. Rock could be changed into a sticky rubber like texture given enough Magic Essence and mainly relied on the creativity of its user.

Last of all was Elemental Magic. It was quite self explanatory as it was just Magic that leaned towards a certain element. Dean's Dark aptitude would go under this branch of magic.

Dean inspected through the branch of magics and felt that all of them had opportunities to be great if the person had imagination to bring forth the best of Magic.

Magic was a study filled with complicated tests that relied on the user to be wise and cautious and well as strong willed.

Martial Arts focused more on the subject of the physical body that could break past mortal limits however in the end it still needed strong will.

One path lead to infinite paths yet the risk of unexpected accidents

The other was one that seemed much more inferior.

Dean felt that the point of view on Martial Arts was a little questionable but at the end of the day he couldn't be resolved to quit Martial Arts just because a few words were written to him.

Enlightenment can be reached by a person's thoughts.

But if enlightenment is brought forth through the use of a another's point of view then it is nothing more than a dead end on your path for success.

Referring back to an old book. Dean remembered the contents that strictly followed the adherence to the teachings within large sects.

One of the most powerful reasoning that made him memorize that passage was the strong impression it made.

”A teacher is a guide for the next generation. Yet they aren't the creators of the future.”

Below this phrase was an explanation that Dean interpreted on his own.

Thinking back to his own master, there was just hidden motivation over malicious words and no advice for his cultivation techniques.

This meant that he could be the only person that decides his journey with other factors as sources to look back on.

Following this line of thought caused Dean to temporary stop looking down on Summoning Magic with only a single thought.

'There are bound to be overlapping features between the realms of magic, so until I fight a magician first hand, can I begin to make a call.'

Reading further on it started to explain more mediocre topics.

What caught Dean's interest was the subject labelled: Cultivation Level.

Body Refiner, Magic Gathering, Magic Condensation, Foundation Establishment, True Essence, Nascent Soul, Spiritual Transformation, Void Shattering and Ascension

They were equivalent to the Martial Arts cultivation with a few minor differences.

Qi would be exchanged for Magic Essence and in order to hold the energy, a person must have a vessel strong enough to store that energy.

All the stages had the exact name with probably a similar process of breaking through.

Pressure, Life & Death situations, Enlightenment, etc.

The only stage changed was Core Refiner.

Instead it was replaced with True Essence with an explanation below the page to describe the main reason for change.

[A magician does not create a Core for their Magic Essence like a wild beast but instead refines it into whatever they see fit within their limitations.