Chapter 641
[Frostbite] [Entanglement Technique]
Chapter 641 [Frostbite] + [Entanglement Technique]
The biting wind whipped up piles of snow.
A figure pierced through the leaden-gray clouds, sweeping in from low altitude.
The air currents created by the fluttering of clothes dispersed the snowflakes.
With a soft thud, Gaode stood steadily on the vast snowfield.
The snow underfoot was knee-deep, making a soft crunching sound as I stepped on it.
Looking out, the world was a vast expanse of white, with no sign of human habitation except for the howling wind and falling snowflakes.
This is a snowfield outside Phoenix, far from the town, so he doesn't have to worry about his spells going out of control and affecting others, allowing him to try his best without any worries.
"Let's give it a try." Gao De's eyes were full of eagerness.
He was well aware that the "Resonance of All Laws" was an unprecedented field, so he should not be overly ambitious at the beginning and his primary goal should be success.
It's best to start by exploring the simplest and most interconnected low-level spells to get a feel for them.
Gao De's thoughts swept quickly across the spell models in his spell star sea.
He quickly identified his target.
【Frostbite】 and 【Entanglement+】.
One is a zero-ring trick, and the other is a first-ring spell.
The key point is that both are control spells, so they seem to be closely related.
Gaode took a deep breath and instantly entered a state of focus.
The essence of spell resonance is spell fusion.
This is a very difficult thing.
The casting of any spell follows a fixed procedure:
The mage mobilizes the mana in the mana pool, allowing it to flow through the main magical energy channels in his body to reach the magical star sea located in his head.
Then, the spell model corresponding to the spell to be cast is activated from the spell star sea.
The spell model is like a machine, and magic power is like an electric current, flowing through the spell model to obtain the spell's effect.
The spell's power then travels through the main magical energy channel to the casting point, usually the hand, and is then cast under the mage's control.
This process is fixed.
Most mages specialize in one method of cultivation, and therefore can only cast one spell at a time.
Even the most skilled mages are like this.
At most, his casting speed is fast enough that the interval between casting one spell and the next is only a moment, which visually presents an effect like a magic machine gun.
However, at any given moment, there is no situation where two spells can be cast simultaneously.
To achieve simultaneous release, one must also cultivate a second practice method; this is a mandatory requirement.
Secondly, it involves casting two spells simultaneously, which means multitasking.
Because two different sources of magical power cannot possibly follow the same main magical power path.
Otherwise, they would start fighting each other first, clashing instantly, or even exploding.
The problem is that the paths of different magical energy channels are different.
It's like a race car driver who needs to control two cars simultaneously on two tracks that lead to the same finish line, and also needs to arrive at the finish line at the same time.
This requires an extreme level of precision in micro-operation, which is essential for multitasking. How many people can actually do that?
Finally, the fusion of different spells will inevitably lead to clashes.
Collisions can not only produce uncontrollable energy cancellation, but may also cause more serious consequences, such as explosions.
These are the fundamental rules that restrict the fusion of spells.
If this rule didn't exist, then in order to combine the combat power bonus brought by magic, the practice of cultivating other cultivation methods would inevitably rival the current practice of specializing in one cultivation method and become the mainstream.
The existence of [Resonance of All Laws] breaks this rule.
Gao De's mental power was like a bowstring stretched to its limit, forcibly split into two strands.
One channeled the power of the Green Wood, and the other channeled the power of the Pure Ice.
Aoki's magical power surged from the Wood Magic Crystal, rapidly ascending along the main magical energy channel on the left.
The power of the Ice Crystal surged forth from the Ice Crystal and slowly moved forward along the main magic channel on the right.
The main magical energy channel on the right side has a shorter path, so the flow of Aoki's magic needs to be accelerated to make up for the time difference caused by the longer path.
However, the main magical energy channels differ not only in path length but also in trajectory.
When the Azure Wood Mana on the left turns to the left, the True Ice Mana on the right may need to turn to the right.
But as a matter of human instinct, when the left hand draws a circle, the right hand will inevitably follow suit.
What Gaode needs to do now is to overcome this instinct and, while calculating time differences, draw circles with its left hand and squares with its right hand at a high frequency.
His mental strength was stretched to the limit, with half of his attention focused on every flow of Zhenbing's magic power to ensure it did not deviate from its proper course or go out of control.
The other half of the attention should be focused on the rhythm of the Green Wood Mana, and the flow rate of the True Ice Mana should be finely adjusted according to its speed, in an attempt to make both arrive at the Spell Star Sea at the same time.
"Almost there..." As Zhenbing's magic power was about to reach the Sea of Magic Stars, Qingmu's magic power was still some distance away.
In a moment of panic, Gao De subconsciously increased the flow of Qingmu's magical power.
But this forced acceleration is like making a stream rush.
Aoki's magical power instantly became restless, and the pale green energy oscillated slightly in his meridians, showing signs of dissipation.
"Oh no!" He hurriedly tried to slow the flow, but it was too late.
At the same time, Zhenbing's mana had reached the spell star sea, triggering the spell model of [Frostbite], and then reached his hand through the magic meridians.
Aoki's magic power, however, was unable to reach the Sea of Magic due to its uncontrolled acceleration midway.
First attempt, failed.
"Hoo..." Gao De exhaled a breath of white air, his brows furrowed.
The problem lies in the control of the rhythm. We cannot make up for the time difference by forcibly accelerating; we must calibrate the flow rate from the source.
He reviewed his recent failure and summarized his lessons learned.
Undeterred, Gaode immediately began a second attempt.
This time, he directly opened Mandora's Eye, activated the [Calculation] ability, and created a model in his mind.
Using the big data computing capabilities of [Derivation], he pre-deduced the path lengths and mana flow characteristics of the two pathways, and calculated the precise flow rate ratio:
The flow rate of Aoki's mana increased by 29.7%, which perfectly offset the time difference caused by the path difference.
With Mandora's Eyes closed, Gao De's spiritual power split again, and two streams of magic power surged out from the magic crystal simultaneously.
Aoki's magical power was like a messenger rushing on a journey, its speed noticeably increased, yet it remained stable without any agitation.
"Very good, keep this pace." Gao De's eyes became more focused, as if there were two independent clocks in his mind, each recording the progress of the two streams of magic.
When the Ice Crystal Mana reached the scapular node, the Green Wood Mana had just passed the armpit node.
As Zhenbing's magic rose to her neck, Qingmu's magic also reached her collarbone.
After calibration, the rhythms of the two magical powers were perfectly synchronized.
Just as the two streams of magical power were about to simultaneously surge into the sea of magical energy, an unexpected event occurred.
As the flow of Aoki's magic accelerated, its momentum became too strong, and it couldn't be stopped in time. At the last juncture before reaching the Sea of Magic Stars, it slightly exceeded the expected progress.
"Almost!" Gao De shouted in his heart, trying to use his mental power to push Zhenbing's magic power while pulling on Qingmu's magic power.
However, the subtle adjustment of mental strength was ultimately a step too late.
Aoki's mana surged into the spell's starry sea first, triggering the [Entanglement+] effect, while Zhenbing's mana lagged behind by a fraction of a second.
The second attempt also failed.
Come again!
Gaode was not discouraged. Their third attempt also failed.
Because Gaode Maps has discovered a new problem:
Different spells, even when activated at the same time, will have different casting speeds due to differences in spell rank and strength, as well as the complexity of their spell models.
The more powerful the spell, the longer it takes to cast.
Therefore, this time difference must be taken into account when making calculations.
For the next three hours, Gaode repeatedly tried it out on the snowy plains.
He adjusted the flow rate ratio countless times, calibrated the mana output of each node, and adjusted the differences in spell casting time, trying to make them all lead to the same goal.
But the result remained the same:
Either the flow rate was not adjusted properly, causing the mana to go out of control.
Either the resistance at the node causes the time difference.
Either the mental energy is split up and there is insufficient focus, resulting in neglecting one aspect for another.
Either they failed to properly manage the differences in casting time between different spells.
Each failure is accompanied by a subtle backlash of magical power and a mental shock.
His magical energy channels throbbed with pain, his mental energy was greatly depleted, and he even began to experience slight dizziness.
But he did not give up.
Fortunately, his mental strength of 368 points is like a cheat code, which allows him to stay awake during long periods of intense concentration and makes his mental energy recovery speed far exceed that of ordinary people.
After undergoing adaptation, his powerful physique makes him unafraid of the backlash from mere magical power.
After each failure, Gaode is able to quickly review the problem and adjust its strategy accordingly.
When the 127th attempt began, Gaode's eyes were as calm as a deep pool.
He no longer deliberately pursued precise calculations, but instead relied on the muscle memory and vascular perception accumulated from countless failures to allow his mental energy to naturally separate.
The two streams of magical power seemed to come alive, flowing along their respective pathways.
Zhenbing's magic power was no longer deliberately slowed down, and Qingmu's magic power was no longer deliberately accelerated, but instead flowed naturally along the characteristics of the meridians.
Mental power acts like an invisible bridge, establishing a connection between the two magical powers.
When the power of Zhenbing reaches a certain point, the power of Qingmu will automatically adjust its rhythm through the sensing of spiritual power;
When the Green Wood Mana shows a slight disturbance, the True Ice Mana will also slow down accordingly, waiting for its companions.
"Now!"
The two energies, as if in perfect unison, surged into the spell's starry sea at the same instant, and then activated the spell model with a hair's breadth difference.
It is this slight time difference that allows two spells of different strengths to be cast in perfect synchronization.
Gao De held two completely different spells in his hands.
He finally overcame the first hurdle: the simultaneous control of two spells!
Gao De let out a long sigh of relief, his tense body instantly relaxing.
A cold wind blew, bringing a chill to the bone, but a raging fire burned in his heart.
This is just the beginning.
Synchronized casting is just the beginning of [Resonance of All Laws]; the real challenge lies ahead:
The second challenge is to make the two spells cast simultaneously permeate and merge with each other.
Without pausing, he recovered briefly and then began trying to intertwine the energies of the two spells.
He focused his mental energy, guiding the magical fluctuations of [Frostbite] in his left hand to permeate into [Entanglement+] in his right hand, attempting to merge the two into one.
According to Gao De's speculation, if the two are successfully integrated, the new spell that resonates in the end should have a new form like "ice vine".
However, the moment the two magical energy fluctuations came into contact, an unexpected event occurred.
They collided violently and dissolved into each other.
Because Entanglement+ is a first-level spell, while Frostbite is merely a trick, the magical fluctuations from Entanglement+ ultimately completely dissolve Frostbite.
However, at the same time, its own magical energy fluctuations are also greatly reduced.
This resulted in the anticipated spell resonance failing, consuming two units of mana and ultimately only releasing a weakened version of [Entangle+].
"How could this happen?" Gao De was stunned, his brows furrowing tightly.
He subconsciously believed that he lacked control over his mental energy and failed to accurately guide the energy fusion.
So he restarted the synchronized casting.
This time, he focused his mental energy to the extreme, carefully guiding the two magical energy fluctuations to slowly approach each other.
But the result remained the same.
【Frostbite】spell power freezes the spell energy of 【Entangle+】, and 【Entangle+】dissolves 【Frostbite】.
Once they come into contact, they cancel each other out, with no possibility of fusion.
The third time, the fourth time, the fifth time...
Another full hour passed, and Gaode Maps tried dozens of times.
He adjusted the fusion speed of the two spells, changed the mana ratio between the two spells, and even tried to have one spell envelop the other.
No matter how he adjusted them, the two spells always repelled and canceled each other out, and there was never any sign of them merging.
With his mental energy constantly depleted and his physical strength reaching a critical point, Gao De felt exhausted.
But his eyes grew increasingly clear; he understood one fact:
This is not because he lacks control, but because the spells [Frostbite] and [Entanglement+] do not have the conditions for fusion.
"Why?" Gao De stood on the snow. "They are all control spells, seemingly highly related, so why can't they resonate and merge?"
He closed his eyes, let his consciousness sink in, and repeatedly rehearsed the interaction process between the two in his mind.
The core of 【Frostbite】 is "freezing energy", which essentially works by lowering the target temperature and inhibiting its activity to achieve a slowing or freezing effect...
The spell's properties are "contraction, solidification, and inhibition".
The core of 【Entanglement Technique+】is "life energy," which essentially works by stimulating plant growth to create physical constraints, thereby limiting movement...
The spell's properties are "expansion, growth, activation".
"I see..." In a flash, Gao De suddenly realized.
He suddenly opened his eyes, a clear look flashing in them.
"Their core characteristics are completely contradictory!"
"One inhibits activity, the other activates growth; one contracts and solidifies, the other expands and spreads. This fundamental logical conflict means that once their energies come into contact, they cancel each other out and cannot resonate at all."
He finally figured out the key: the premise of spell resonance is not only synchronized rhythm, attribute matching, and connection of spell efficacy, but more importantly, "consistent core logic".
【Frostbite】 and 【Entanglement+】 seem to be both control-type skills, but their core logic is one of suppression and one of life, which are essentially opposites and therefore cannot be integrated.
Once Gao De understood this, his confusion suddenly cleared up.
He no longer clung to this combination, but instead reviewed his spell list again, looking for spells with consistent and complementary core logic.
Soon, his gaze settled on two spells: [Magic Missile+] and [Ice Bolt].
The core of 【Magic Missile+】 is "force field energy".
Essentially, it involves condensing a force field without any inherent properties to form a projectile that causes impact damage; its energy characteristics are "condensation, impact, and vibration".
The core of the Ice Bolt spell is "ice energy".
Essentially, it involves condensing ice-based magic to form projectiles that inflict freezing damage; its energy properties are "freezing, piercing, and freezing".
This combination of spells is absolutely perfect!
(End of this chapter)