Chapter 4, Magical Sculpture
As the name suggests, a magic sculptor is naturally a creator of magical artifacts. Every outstanding magic sculptor is also an exceptionally skilled warrior. To complete their works, they require formidable strength as a support, whether during the carving process or after the sculpture is finished. They primarily focus on the study of the combination of formations. What kind of effects will different formations produce when combined? ... To complete their works, they require formidable strength as a support, whether during the carving process or after the sculpture is finished. They primarily focus on the study of the combination of formations. What kind of effects will different formations produce when combined? ... And what is the optimal combination scheme when several formations are interlinked? ... These are the lifelong subjects of study for magic sculptors.
The carving knife, skillfully maneuvered by the agile fingers, perfectly overlapped with the illusory patterns in the mind. With each stroke, the artist discerned where to apply light pressure, where to exert more force, where to introduce a turn, and where to pause... It resembled an exquisitely nimble spirit snake, twisting continuously; in just a moment, under the undulating tip of the knife, the work was nearly complete
He is now in the third grade and will soon be promoted to Huqiang Higher College... With his abilities, if he wishes to enroll, it will undoubtedly require a substantial amount of money... This is not something that can be easily accomplished. The workload must also be increased.
Even though Rao Shi has decent talent, practicing such a worthless martial art that can barely be considered a level, reaching the rank of a two-star warrior is already his limit
The teaching building has six floors. The first and second floors are for the first grade, the third and fourth floors are for the second grade, and the fifth and sixth floors are for the third grade. Chang Shu is a student in Class 5 of the third grade, which is located in the classroom at the far end of the sixth floor
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Currently, Chang Shu's rank is merely a two-star warrior... which is a full twelve star levels lower than others... One can imagine how immense the gap is
These accessories are ordinary items that have not undergone magical engraving, specifically categorized as earrings and hairpins. As for rings, which hold special significance, he has not engraved them either. However, larger accessories such as necklaces, bracelets, and bangles are beyond his current capabilities.
However, this cannot be blamed on Chang Shu. After all, coming from a less affluent background, he chose the "Demon Sculptor" major when he entered the Huqiang Secondary School, as it would allow him to gain a certain level of financial stability in a short period of time. He simply did not have the means to pay a large sum of money to purchase more advanced internal martial arts techniques.
Without perseverance, no matter how strong your talent is, you will not reach the pinnacle. Having talent alone, without exceptional perseverance, will also prevent you from attaining the level of a master sculptor
To live well on this continent, it is essential to possess formidable strength. Whether it is the various powerful creatures in the wilderness or the numerous disputes and conflicts among people, all of these require strong power as a backing
The smooth surface of the earrings was continuously magnified in Chang Shu's eyes, revealing illusory patterns that had already appeared on the surface of the earrings. Chang Shu stared intently, then took a deep breath. Suddenly, his slender and delicate fingers began to move with agility.
Moreover, the profession that Chang Shu has chosen is one of the most arduous on the mainland, that of a magic sculptor... Without formidable strength as a backing, even if your basic skills in carving have reached the level of a master magic sculptor, the items you create will still not be of high quality. At best, they can only be exchanged as relatively exquisite ordinary ornaments, yielding a meager and minimal income.
Chang Shu drew the carving knife from its sheath, revealing the flat blade. He secured an earring onto the designated jewelry holder on the table, and then fixed his gaze intently on the earring
However, Chang Shu did not notice that today, compared to usual, he achieved absolute concentration in a shorter amount of time. In the past, he would require nearly ten minutes to prepare before it was possible to reach such a state.
This requires him to fully concentrate his energy ... Magic carving is a delicate task; theoretically, even the slightest movement can lead to the failure of the carving. Therefore, generally speaking, an absolutely quiet environment is necessary.
Chang Shu
Upon opening the cloth bag, in addition to dozens of ornaments, there is also a small carving knife.
However, Chang Shu, as the party involved, seemed to be completely oblivious; his hand did not tremble in the slightest. After several consecutive twists, he executed a side hook, then paused slightly, and suddenly the ear stud glimmered faintly, followed by a trace of fluorescence.
The internal cultivation methods of this continent can be broadly divided into three tiers: 'Heaven, Earth, and Man.' Each tier is further divided into ten star levels. A good cultivation method not only accelerates the speed of practice but also significantly surpasses weaker methods in terms of breath control and explosive power.
However, the sculptor is clearly not a mainstream profession. The mainstream profession is the warrior
A person's life is limited in energy, and merely the vast and ethereal martial arts can consume a lifetime. On this basis, engaging in the study of magic sculpting is clearly not something everyone is willing to undertake. Firstly, the training of a magic sculptor is tedious and monotonous; one may even need to sit there for an entire day, staring at a small object until one's eyes become bleary. Various formations require precision, as even the slightest error can lead to complete failure in the carving. This is a profession that demands both perseverance and talent
At this moment, Chang Shu, who was completely immersed in the spirit of carving, did not notice that the classmates at the two desks in front of him exchanged strange smiles and then one of them took a deep breath and leaned closer to Chang Shu's ear
Therefore, the sculptor is not considered a mainstream profession
"Impossible..." The instigator's classmate looked at the successfully made earrings with a strange expression, then glanced at Chang Shu with a peculiar look, murmuring, "Is this guy a monster?"
While the magical accessories of the Earth Tier Five are indeed extremely precious, the techniques of the Earth Tier Five are even rarer by comparison. It is said that the kingdom's foremost expert, the legendary 'Commander'—a peerless powerhouse at the Martial Emperor Nine Star level—has only just begun to practice techniques at the Earth Tier.
This continent is indeed vast, containing countless precious materials that are beyond enumeration. Each of these materials possesses its own unique characteristics. Take the hidden crystal, for instance; this type of ore can absorb energy, and the finest specimens can even gather and store energy. The question then arises: how can one enhance the power of a magical sculpture without compromising the integrity of its array? These are the challenges faced by magical sculptors. How can one enhance the power of a magical sculpture without compromising the integrity of its array? These are the challenges faced by magical sculptors.
The sudden loud noise caused everyone else in the classroom to pause their conversations and look over with curiosity
Just as he was thinking, the class bell rang. Chang Shu looked up and, after ending his train of thought, quickly walked into his teaching building—after all, one must take each step on the road.
However, where would Chang Shu find the time to choose an absolutely quiet environment? During the day, he attends classes, and by the time classes are over, it is already evening. Carving under the oil lamp is fraught with difficulties; even the slightest flicker of a shadow can lead to the failure of the work. Therefore, he can only choose to carve during class time. Over time, this has allowed him to develop a skill to maintain absolute concentration in any situation
Becoming stronger... seems still far out of reach... Why didn't my father leave behind a local tier five martial art manual?" Chang Shu thought with some helplessness
The martial artist profession levels in the entire kingdom are categorized from low to high as follows: Warrior, Martial Artist, Martial Master, Martial King, Martial Emperor, Martial Sage, Martial Sect Leader, Martial Venerable, and Martial God. Each level is further divided into ten ranks from low to high. In simple terms, after reaching the ten-star Warrior, one progresses to the one-star Martial Artist, and so on.
However, the magic sculpture processors do not have the same extreme requirements as the magic sculptors. Even an ordinary person can become a magic sculpture processor. Strictly speaking, they should exist as an auxiliary to the magic sculptors. Their main research focus is on various types of materials
It is precisely for this reason that, although his foundation in artifact forging is extremely solid, he is unable to create powerful magical items. In contrast, some of his classmates, who have a less solid foundation than he does, are already able to produce first-star and even second-star human-grade magical accessories, thanks to their ability to purchase entry-level cultivation techniques or because their families possess higher-level cultivation techniques.
Upon entering the classroom, the other students merely glanced at Chang Shu before resuming their own conversations, showing no intention of greeting her. Chang Shu was accustomed to this situation and walked directly to the last seat in the corner to sit down. After taking out the textbooks needed for today's class from her desk, Chang Shu also retrieved a small cloth pouch from her bosom.
Magical carving is a profound and extensive discipline, encompassing knowledge from various fields. It is nearly impossible for a human, with their limited lifespan, to fully learn and master the art of magical carving. Therefore, the field of magical carving is further divided into two main categories: magical carvers and magical carving processors.
Chang Shu's eyes suddenly brightened slightly, and a hint of a smile appeared on his face. Before the smile could widen, he suddenly noticed that something was amiss in his surroundings. He couldn't help but raise his head, only to see that everyone was staring blankly at the ear studs he had just finished carving.