Rank-One Sorcerer

Andrew had just completed a crucial breakthrough, and something incredible was happening to him. He could feel his mental strength surging, his powers growing more potent, and his mind clearing.

It was like an evolution process was taking place inside his brain, and all that was thanks to the [luminous shift] spell model he had inscribed into his book totem. The more mana it absorbed from his surroundings, the more Andrew felt like he could take on the world.

Eagerly, he held his breath as the breakthrough process ended. Suddenly, there it was - his very first innate spell model, shining brilliantly like a beacon of hope in the dark.

As he stared at it in amazement, he felt an intense connection to its entire runic structure, as if it were a part of him. The best part was that he could instantly cast the [luminous shift] spell with just a thought, without incantations or hand gestures!

It was like having a superpower at his fingertips, and he was thrilled to explore the limitless possibilities it could afford his combat powers.

"Finally, I have achieved the realm of a rank-one sorcerer again," he whispered in a hushed tone. His eyes lit up with an unmatched sense of pure joy as he breathed deeply and examined his soul space.

The accomplishment that he had achieved was no ordinary feat but rather an extraordinary and profound one. It had brought about a remarkable transformation in his soul space, which was awe-inspiring.

Experiencing the revelation that his once-limited conscious sea had now expanded twofold was nothing short of exhilarating. And as he delved into this newfound awareness, one specific aspect stood out above all else, demanding his undivided attention.

At the center of this newly expanded conscious sea was a solid ring that had undergone a profound metamorphosis. Its color had deepened into a richer, more vibrant shade of red, and its once faint glow had grown in intensity until it shone with a brilliant sheen that seemed to engulf the entire soul space.

The radiance of this glow illuminated every nook and cranny, casting a magnificent light that revealed the previously hidden corners of his mind and soul.

Andrew couldn't contain his excitement! With an embedded rank-one spell model and a solid red ring representing his enormous surge in mentality at the center of his conscious sea, he had truly become a true-blue rank-one sorcerer.

His journey to achieve this feat was nothing short of a thrilling adventure, full of excitement and danger at every turn, especially with his mom and Aeon in the mix. And now, with his remarkable qualities defining him, Andrew was ready to take on anything the world could throw at him!

"I should check out the progress of my core attributes first."

Eyes sparkling with curiosity, he reached for his beloved book-type totem, flipping it to its golden first page. And there, inscribed in elegant script, were the values of his core attributes.

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[Name: Andrew Robinson, Bone Age: 18 years]

[Attributes:> Physique: 24.9, Agility: 26.2, Mentality: 48.3, Maximum Mana: 49.9]

[Combat Power Evaluation: Secondary-Stage Rank-One Sorcerer]

[Awakened Bloodline: Primordial Valkyrie]

[Accumulated Origin Energy: 403 units, Accumulated Fate Energy: 0.009 units]

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A wave of exhilaration surged through Andrew's body, sending him flying to the seventh heaven as he scanned through his attributes.

Although his physique and agility had not seen much improvement, his mentality and maximum mana had exceeded his expectations, surging from 35.6 and 33.9 to 48.3 and 49.9, respectively. This incredible progress led him to jump over the primary stage and immediately become a secondary-stage rank-one sorcerer after his breakthrough.

Such was the benefit of embedding a spell model into a totem, as sorcerers could achieve incredible accomplishments without years of meditation. Their mentality and maximum mana attribute values would be quickly boosted, and with each additional innate spell model, they could reach higher levels within weeks or months. This advancement would save time and energy, making it easier for them to focus on other aspects of their craft.

But then again, mastering spell models was challenging for sorcerers, whether young or old, as they could take months or even years to grasp a single rank-one spell model. As a result, they would not choose Andrew's method but continue meditating and gradually improve their attributes while learning new spell models to embed in their totems.

That aside, the grade of a sorcerer's awakened totem determined the number of innate spells one could infuse.

Apprentices with high-tier human-grade totems could only imbue one rank-one innate spell, whereas those with low-tier earth-grade totems could embed two rank-one spell models.

Subsequently, those with middle-tier earth-grade totems could embed three rank-one spell models, while those with high-tier earth-grade totems had the privilege of mastering four innate rank-one spells.

That was why most apprentice sorcerers in Edhen were unlike Andrew, who had already evolved his totem to a high-tier earth grade. And even if they were among the select few possessing high-grade totems, they were not endowed with his Valkyrie bloodline heritage or past life memories. Therefore, they had to work hard for at least a few months before mastering even a single spell model they could embed in their totems.

Andrew pondered, "If I can successfully embed my remaining three innate spells, then I might be able to elevate my [mentality] and [maximum mana] attributes to the pinnacle of rank one."

Rank-one sorcerers in Edhen were categorized based on their mana and mentality attributes, with their sub-rank determined by the average value of these attributes.

The primary stage was designated for those with an average value between 12 and 30, while the secondary stage was for those with an average value between 30 and 50. Those with an average value between 50 and 70 were categorized in the advanced stage, and the peak stage was reserved for those with an average value between 70 and 100.

Andrew's heart was racing with anticipation as he made plans to embed three more spell models into his totem. He was determined to push his mana and mentality attributes beyond the 70 mark and achieve the coveted peak stage of rank one in a single go.

It was a daring move, but if successful, he would save a fortune in origin and fate energy units that he could have used to raise his powers. The stakes were high, but the rewards were even higher. Andrew was ready for the ultimate challenge!

"I should take a breather to avoid any mishaps."

Andrew knew that he was pushing himself to his limits. He had been on a quest in the pagoda for more than a day, and the exhaustion was catching up. His stomach constantly grumbled from hunger, but Andrew couldn't let that stop him now. He took a quick break to munch on some dry rations, feeling like a soldier on the battlefield.

As he sat there, he felt his energy slowly returning. His determination was unbreakable, and he was ready to resume his meditation practice inside the pagoda. With his legs crossed on the floor, he closed his eyes and focused on raising his sorcery powers to their maximum potential.

He had meticulously selected three innate spells that he intended to embed in his totem and was fully committed to succeeding. He knew that this was his moment, and he would give it his all. His priority was to seize Aeon's magical pagoda before considering anything else.