Chapter 10, Top-Down
Popovich spoke passionately, soon becoming parched. After downing an entire jar of magical purified water, he bellowed fiercely: "The Dragon of Eternity and Time!"
Today we shall conclude here; let us together curse a certain individual within this magical tower! Class dismissed!" Popovich lifted a thick tome of magic and directly cast an eighth-level spell of teleportation to leave, fully demonstrating the great power of a sixteenth-level mage
Ultimately, Popovich waved his short, stout hands, striking with a rhythm and determination akin to beating a war drum, declaring emphatically, "Thinking determines everything"
In addition to Richard, there was a young boy and a young girl sitting in the central area. They appeared to be two or three years older than Richard, yet they were already a Level 6 and a Level 5 mage, respectively. Su Helen had a total of twelve students, with Richard being the thirteenth. Currently, there are still three others studying in Deep Blue. The rest have begun their travels across the continent and even to other planes, with the most outstanding among them already starting to dominate their respective planes.
This class is held in a large auditorium that can accommodate up to three hundred people. In the center of the auditorium stands a high platform, which features more than a dozen spacious and comfortable seats, contrasting sharply with the crowded seating on either side. When Richard entered the classroom, he was directly led to the central platform. In an instant, hundreds of gazes fell upon him, making young Richard feel utterly uncomfortable. The attendees in the classroom were of all ages, ranging from seven or eight-year-old children to elderly wizards in their eighties. This was a semi-public lecture, open to any wizard who had served the Deep Blue for at least one year. The central platform was specifically reserved for the direct disciples of Su Helen. Therefore, when Richard took his seat, he immediately became the focal point of the entire room. Envy, jealousy, and resentment were all evident in the gazes directed at him.
Popovich is unremarkable in appearance, and his large nose and round chin give his face a somewhat comical look. However, the classroom is filled with individuals aspiring to advance further in the magical world, and the opportunity to sit in the deep blue and attend his lecture is hard-earned. Thus, the classroom quickly falls silent, awaiting the master's address.
This ancient dragon is almost an existence that transcends rules; it has left its claw marks across countless planes! When you enter a new plane, your ultimate goal is to find the traces it has left in that world. Whether it is a female dragon, an egg, or something else, even if it is just a pile of dragon dung, finding it will allow you to immediately comprehend the rules of the plane, thus enabling you to leap into becoming true powerhouses among the planes! Compared to this ancient dragon, those so-called deities are merely parasites of the rules. You see, the world is that simple!
The Dragon of Eternity and Time holds an almost supreme position on the continent of Norland, ranking above many deities. Its power is incredible, requiring no faith and remaining elusive. The Dragon of Eternity and Time possesses its own temple, the Temple of Eternity. The Temple of Eternity is one of the most important locations on the continent, as it is the only place where communication with the Dragon of Eternity and Time can occur. The location and number of the Temple of Eternity are fixed, unchangeable, and unaffected by the fluctuations of time and space. Before the records of the oldest racial civilizations, the Temple of Eternity already existed on the continent. The magical civilization of Norland, regardless of race or location, is profoundly influenced by the Temple of Eternity. It is through its guidance that humanity evolved from a weak race that could only survive through reproduction into a magical civilization that rivals that of the elves and dragon-blooded gnomes, establishing three powerful and vast empires. Other races are similarly influenced by the Temple of Eternity, with the capitals of the six major empires on the continent all built upon the discovered ruins of the Temple of Eternity.
Richard had just taken his seat when the main door of the classroom was pushed open, and a short, stout, bald wizard walked in. Popovich, a sixteenth-level archmage, was not particularly outstanding in his magical prowess within the deep blue realm, and could barely be classified among the strong across the entire continent. However, Popovich was not renowned for his level of magic, but rather for his theoretical contributions to the global system.
When it comes to this, you will understand that rules and dimensions are completely integrated. To become powerful, one must adhere to the rules, not the opposite. Violating the rules will inevitably lead to punishment; do not think that being powerful allows you to ignore the rules. Unless you believe you can confront the entire dimension, it is unlikely that you can change or even break the fundamental rules. Beneath the fundamental rules, there are also derived secondary rules, which are the objects of your fantasies! Unless you believe you can confront the entire dimension, it is unlikely that you can change or even break the fundamental rules. Beneath the fundamental rules, there are also derived secondary rules, which are the objects of your fantasies! Note, fantasies! The term 'fantasies' refers to ideals that you will never realistically achieve in your lifetime. Miracles always exist, but do not expect them to happen to you! Now you should understand the importance of understanding the world; the strong will utilize and even challenge the derived rules, while only fools will attempt to undermine the fundamental rules.
From top to bottom, or rather from top to bottom! m.hetushu.com. Popovich was so agitated that his face turned red, and the chaotic magical elements made one worry whether he would die from a magical explosion at any moment. However, his voice grew increasingly fervent: "Origin, world, rules, planes, power, and then the individual; it is that simple! When you learn the correct way of thinking, you will find yourself standing on the horns of the dragon of eternity and the dragon of time, looking down upon countless planes! Those so-called sword saints and paladins, those so-called legends, are nothing but dust in the world system, even less than that. Of course, the great Lady Su Helen is an exception; she is the boss, a special one!" Of course, the great Lady Su Helen is an exception; she is the boss, a special one!
The rules determine the fundamental characteristics and power systems of the planes. On some unlikely day in the future, you may also cross planes to achieve conquest. At that time, analyzing the derived rules and power systems of the planes will be your top priority. Only after completing this step can you adjust your combat strategies and reallocate resources to maximize the utilization of the plane's environment, rather than being constrained by it. And in this process, there is one most important thing; do you know what it is?
Rules constitute the framework of our world, while countless planes serve as the flesh and blood of that world. Rules are superior to planes, yet they are based on them. Each plane is a specific embodiment of one or several rules. The more rules a plane can accommodate, the larger it becomes, and the higher its position in the world. A perfect plane with multiple rules, such as the plane where our continent of Norland is located, is considered a high-level plane, which we also refer to as the primary plane
After more than ten minutes of harsh criticism of "some guy in this magic tower" on www.hetushu.com, Popovich finally began the formal content
The magical world lies in reality. When you observe the world, what you see and hear is not the truth, but rather an image of the world projected in your consciousness through your perception. This process is inevitable; it may seem unimportant, yet it is precisely due to the existence of this process that there is an essential gap between the world we perceive and the real world. So how can we reduce this error? It can only rely on your way of thinking. This process is inevitable; it may seem unimportant, yet it is precisely due to the existence of this process that there is an essential gap between the world we perceive and the real world. So how can we reduce this error? It can only rely on your way of thinking. It can even be said that a magician's way of thinking determines what kind of world he sees.
The classroom was enveloped in silence, devoid of the laughter that Popovich had anticipated. Faced with this group of students who exhibited a serious demeanor and showed ample respect for their teacher, he could only helplessly rub his bald head and mutter, "A bunch of uninteresting fellows. Well, let us get straight to the point. I will teach you the method of thinking; do not underestimate it, for it is the cornerstone of everything, determining what kind of achievements you can ultimately attain in the world of magic. The correct way of thinking can bring your perceptions closer to the reality of the world, enabling you to make the right decisions during crucial choices, rather than acting like a headless chicken and making decisions you will regret for a lifetime. I will teach you the method of thinking; do not underestimate it, for it is the cornerstone of everything, determining what kind of achievements you can ultimately attain in the world of magic. The correct way of thinking can bring your perceptions closer to the reality of the world, enabling you to make the right decisions during crucial choices, rather than acting like a headless chicken and making decisions you will regret for a lifetime. The so-called crucial choices include not only magical experiments but also the selection of magic during battles.
After returning to his residence, Richard could not calm down for a long time. He frantically read through all the books recommended by Popovich, and by the time he finished, dawn was approaching. Popovich had opened a great door for him, revealing a corner of the world and the secrets of books before him. This feeling was just like the first time he opened the scriptures in the attic of his home.
After a brief pause, as the apprentices and wizards, either waiting, confused, or deep in thought, recorded what had been said, Popovich continued: "In the time to come, what I can teach you is not the powerful Level 8 magic, nor is it possible for me to teach Level 9 magic, because I cannot do it either"
The primal force is the foundation of all things. Our world is built upon the foundation of the primal force and gradually expands with its growth. The primal force is immensely vast, and to this day, we have yet to find a way to harness it. We can regard the primal force as a point, and our world, as well as the countless possible worlds that may exist, hangs upon this point
To summarize my system in one word, it is top-down. You must remember that you need to understand the world before you can truly understand yourself. If everything starts from the self, as some individual in this magical tower advocates, you will only see a small part of your surroundings. This will determine the limitations of your lifelong achievements. How can a sparrow be compared to an eagle? Therefore, do not think like that individual; such a way of thinking is akin to that of a prairie dog. This will determine the limitations of your lifelong achievements. How can a sparrow be compared to an eagle? Therefore, do not think like that individual; such a way of thinking is akin to that of a prairie dog
Each word struck Richard's consciousness like a hammer, leaving him dizzy and disoriented. This was not the deafening rhetoric of Popovich, but rather a technique akin to mental shock, as he forcefully suppressed the students' awareness with the power of a level 16 archmage to enhance the effectiveness of his teaching. By the time most of the class had slightly recovered from their daze, the magical bell began to ring, signaling the end of today's lesson