Wizard: Starting from the Skill Tree

The Light Sect has high requirements and standards for new members, with stricter scrutiny, making it difficult for players to join.

Only Duke from the Star Embers Guild can earn the Light Sect’s trust.

However, the core members of Star Embers are Robert’s subordinates who have signed contracts in reality, and their numbers are not many, and they are insignificant in the whole power structure of the Four Gods Sect, Light Sect.

"What about the upper echelons of the Light Sect?" Duke asked, "What are the native Bishops and Archbishops doing?"

Robert’s tone was a bit helpless, "They... are still the same, conservative, cautious, and unwilling to take risks. They believe that as long as the Light Sect can maintain its current territory, it’s good enough, and should not take the initiative to conflict with the Four Gods Sect. Their acceptance level of players is also very low; those not introduced by me find it hard to join the Light Sect."

"Robert." Duke spoke.

"Yes."

"Continue your training on Mercury. Don’t rush, take it step by step. The threshold of a First-level Knight is not easy to cross. As for the Oracle Plane, just act low-key as before. Once I’m ready, I’ll make a trip."

"Yes, master."

Duke then disconnected the communication, looking at the surrounding Light God Court.

He had an intuition that the Light God Court would greatly assist his future self.

The current reliance on the Power of Faith is certainly not enough, and even if the entire Oracle Plane turned into a place for spreading the Light Sect’s faith, it wouldn’t suffice.

"If I could occupy multiple Planes and develop them into places for the Light Sect’s faith, where they would worship me..."

Duke didn’t dwell on this thought for long, as such matters are still distant for him now, not something that can be achieved in a short period.

Right now, he needs to quickly improve his strength, at least infuse resources into the Elemental Holy Body to reach tier three, only then can he take a trip to the Oracle Plane.

By then, his physical body would have the strength of Level 3 Life, giving him the foundation to face potential dangers in the Oracle Plane.

It’s merely a Low Plane, where various sects only have some Great Mages equivalent to Level 3 Life.

Moreover, these Great Mages are nearing the end of their lifespan, unable to easily take action, posing very limited threats.

...

A year later.

At the energy field in the Light God Court, multiple Energy Wells simultaneously emit dazzling radiance.

Streams of energy in six colors surge from the wells’ openings, weaving into a rainbow bridge in mid-air, cascading down towards where Duke is seated.

His body trembles violently, with dark golden light surging beneath his skin like tides, muscle fibers continuously break and regenerate under the impact of energy, each regeneration being more compact and resilient than before.

His bones creak like steel being compressed with great force, fine golden lines appearing on the surface — prints left by Elemental Energy penetrating deep into the bones.

As the light of the last Energy Well diminishes, Duke’s body suddenly jolts.

[Elemental Holy Body level increased, Constitution+33.7, Strength+32.1, Agility+32.1]

[Elemental Holy Body: Tier Three (1/1000000)]

Duke opens his eyes, lowering his gaze to his hands.

The dark golden luster beneath his skin is deeper than before, with just a gentle grip, the air in his palm emits a booming sound.

He stands up, moves his limbs a bit.

Every part of his body is more coordinated, powerful, and agile than before.

He feels as though he’s been reforged, from bones to muscles, from meridians to skin, every cell brimming with explosive power.

He walks to the Spring of Life, lowers his gaze to the reflection in the water.

The facial features remain unchanged, but his eyes are deeper than before, with six-colored glows vaguely flowing within the pupils, resembling a miniature starry sky hidden inside.

He opens the attribute panel.

[Constitution: 343.3]

[Strength: 350.2]

[Agility: 351.1]

[Spirit: 513.2]

The increase in Spiritual Power was not significant, rising over ten points within a year, mainly because not much time was spent on growing Spiritual Power during that time.

However, the increase in Constitution, Strength, and Agility attributes was substantial.

With the Secret Technique of the Elemental Holy Body, as long as resources are continuously infused, the progress of cultivating the Elemental Holy Body can keep growing.

This year, Duke invested nearly fifty billion Magic Stones to enhance the cultivation progress of the Elemental Holy Body, successfully advancing it to the third tier.

With the third tier of the Elemental Holy Body, the physical body strength is already comparable to Level 3 Life.

Those known for their robust physique — like bloodline creatures, magical beasts, Elemental Lives — he now equals in pure physical confrontation.

At present, Duke can even rely on his physical body to clash with Audric’s bloodline’s true form; his physical strength now surpasses that of Audric back then.

However, Audric surely hasn’t remained stagnant; never underestimate the progress speed of such talented individuals.

If Duke didn’t have the Skill Tree, he definitely wouldn’t be able to match their speed of advancement.

After advancing the Elemental Holy Body to the third tier, he can melt rules into his body, showcasing the true power of the Elemental Holy Body.

Yet, melting rules into the body requires Duke to perceive rules, utilize rules, and ’capture’ rules from the world, integrating them into his body — something he currently cannot achieve.

Judging by Life Level standards, Duke is a Level 3 Life, with physical body strength meeting the criteria.

But it’s purely physical.

Duke cannot perceive Rule Power, much less utilize it; thus, he cannot melt rules into his body — ultimately, it’s the rule aspect that obstructs him. He still needs to find something like the Key of Rules to help him comprehend rules and take that critical step.

The Key of Rules is the most direct path to advancing to Level 3, and it is one of the rarest resources.

It’s unattainable on the market, occasionally available at auctions, with prices exorbitantly high, and almost never falling into outsiders’ hands.

Those major factions, big families, would spare no effort to keep the Key of Rules in their possession to cultivate their own Level 3 Mages.

Duke glanced at the skill tree’s proficiency.

[Elemental Holy Body: Tier Three (1/1000000)]

One million points. From Tier Three to Tier Four, one million proficiency points are needed.

However, the effect of a Level 2 Energy Well on him is negligible.

After some simple testing, Duke calculated that one Level 2 Energy Well only enhances his proficiency by less than one hundred points.

Compared to the efficiency of over a thousand points per well during Tier Two, it differs by more than tenfold.

The energy hasn’t decreased; rather, his body has strengthened, increasing its energy demands.

The quality of energy from Level 2 Energy Wells isn’t enough to support Tier Three cultivation.

He requires a Level 3 Energy Well.

A Level 3 Energy Well is already regarded as a strategic resource.

It’s not something obtainable via ordinary channels; when occasionally available at auctions, starting prices are around seventy to eighty billion.

Moreover, there is demand but no supply.

The Level 3 Energy Wells held by major forces are reserved for themselves, rarely changing hands.

Even if Duke has money, he may not necessarily be able to purchase it.

What’s more, he’s out of funds.

Over the past year, he had invested fifty billion.

White Mist Forest dividends are substantial, but not enough to cover such expenses.

The balance in his account is down to twenty billion.

For an ordinary Mage, this already constitutes immense wealth, but at the Level 2 Peak and Level 3, it’s just a drop in the bucket.

Duke now deeply realizes the increasing need for resources the deeper into his journey, where ordinary means of obtaining resources are almost untenable.

From Tier Three to Tier Four requires Level 3 Energy Wells and finding the Key of Rules, necessitating rule perception before melting rules into the body.

Each requirement is not something that can be resolved swiftly.

Tier Four pertains to individuals of Divine Level, an achievement not easily accomplished.

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