Standing in front of Deep Blue, Reilly carefully felt the grandeur of a magic tower five hundred meters high, and also felt the strength of its owner: the legendary mage Su Helen.

This is not a single building, but a complex of buildings with a dark blue accent against a branch of the Hengdong Mountains, in a typical Gothic style. Adorned with intricate carvings on the flying buttresses, towers and pointed arches stand tall and tall, and colorful elemental clouds and arcane energy swirl around the spires, the entire magic tower seems to be about to soar into the sky.

The main tower of Dark Blue is built in a special way, and it itself has three times the height and twice the diameter of a normal magic tower, which means that the total area of Dark Blue is more than ten times that of a normal magic tower. If you count the huge outbuildings, Deep Blue can be seen as a small city!

Deep Blue is geographically important, situated in an ice floe bay in the northwestern part of the continent and controls the estuaries of two large rivers. According to statistics, the area of the floating ice bay is as high as 2.4 million square kilometers, far exceeding the largest bay on the earth (the largest bay on the earth is the Bay of Bengal, with a total area of 217.20 thousand square kilometers). The most important thing is that the only ice-free harbor in the entire ice floe bay is in the deep blue. This harbor didn't exist originally, it was an artificial harbor that had been forcibly carved out of the reef by magic. With more than a dozen berths large enough to accommodate a giant sea vessel, Deep Blue handles ten times as many cargo as an ordinary city of the same size every day.

On land, three large highways connected the Deep Blue in three directions, and at least five or six towns along the way prospered as a result of the trade that came and went. Deep Blue not only has convenient water transportation conditions, but also chokes a major passage to the south of the polar continent, and those fierce demonic beasts and gray dwarves can only make a detour of more than a thousand kilometers to attack the Thor Fortress of the Holy Alliance Empire. Of course, all of this is because the gray dwarves were scared in a few battles after the dark blue was built, and it wasn't because the fierce guys suddenly changed their style. And when Su Helen officially broke through the twentieth level mark and was promoted to the legendary rank, Deep Blue completely turned into a peaceful land.

A lark-like girl walks in front of Reilly and introduces him to the dark blue: where are the living quarters that can be rented, where are the public facilities, where are the forbidden areas, and so on.

The girl's name is Erin, and she is a third-level magician, and her voice is as sweet as her looks. During the tour and explanation, she mentioned her name more than once, and hinted, consciously or unconsciously, that she could go to her if she needed anything in the future.

"Mistress Reilly, I can meet your 'any' needs. As she said this, her beautiful eyes narrowed slightly, as lovely as a crescent moon.

Reilly gave Erin a funny look, she didn't have the slightest bit of dust on her, and she was obviously not a prostitute. If you say this kind of thing, most of them want to catch a golden beetle.

"Honestly, I really need an assistant who knows the dark blue and knows a little bit about magic. As he spoke, Reilly took out a money bag: "Five hundred gold coins per month, including room and board!"

The next day, the formal learning began.

Even Reilly, who owns the Stellar Library, was amazed when he got the long list of courses. Deep Blue not only has a rich curriculum, but also is quite detailed. The course of the basics of magic alone is subdivided into philosophy, mathematics, chemistry, biology, geography, geometry, materiality, the origin of the world, the world system, and the history of the plane. Moreover, they will continue to refine as you learn more and continue through your magical career.

Generally speaking, only mages who have served Deep Blue for a certain amount of time are allowed to attend classes in the classroom. However, this rule is not inflexible, and Reilly used 30,000 gold coins to impress the dark blue financial officer Black Gold, so as to get the right to listen to the class. Of course, he also has to share the remuneration paid to the lecturer with the students who attend the lecture together.

In the Deep Blue system, philosophy is placed in a very important position, and there are many students who take this course. As soon as he walked into the classroom, Reilly found that the three hundred seats under the stage were almost full. And when a young man with a handsome face was led to the high platform in the center of the classroom, all eyes were on him. Since it was a position reserved for Su Hailun's personal disciples, this guy was greeted with hundreds of eyes full of envy and hatred as soon as he sat down.

As soon as the boy sat down, the main door of the classroom was pushed open, and a short, stocky balding mage walked in. This person's name is Popovich, and he is a sixteenth-level great magician, and this strength is not outstanding in Deep Blue, and he can only barely be classified as a strong person on the mainland. However, since Popovich can stand on this podium, there is naturally something to be commended. This person's theoretical achievements in the world system can be said to be famous in the Norland continent.

"The world of magic lies in reality. But what you see with your eyes and hear with your ears is not real, but an image projected in your consciousness through your perception! This process is unavoidable, and it may not seem so important, but it is precisely because of this process that there is a gap between the world we perceive and the real world. So, how do you reduce the error? It can only be said by the power of the mind! It can even be said that the way a magician thinks determines what he sees the world like. ”

After a pause, and after the students who were either confused or thoughtful to write down what they had said, Popovich continued: "In the next time, I will not be able to teach you the powerful eighth-level magic, let alone the ninth-level magic, because I won't either!"

The classroom was silent, devoid of the laughter Popovich had hoped to hear. Faced with this group of students with good attitudes, serious expressions, and full of respect for the teacher, he could only touch his bald head helplessly and muttered: "A bunch of boring guys...... Well, let's get straight to the point! I'll teach you how to think, it's the cornerstone of everything that determines what you can ultimately achieve in the world of magic. The right way of thinking allows you to see the world closer to the real world, so that you can make the right decisions when faced with important choices.

To sum up my system in one word, it is top-down! You have to remember that you have to know the world before you can know yourself. If, as one of the guys in this magic tower preaches, everything starts with self, you can only see a small area around you, and as a result, your achievements in this life are confined to a small circle. How can a house finch be compared to an eagle?! Don't try to learn from that guy, he thinks like a steppe gopher!"

After spending more than ten minutes lashing out at "some guy in this magic tower," Popovich moved on to the formal lesson.

"The primordial force is the foundation on which everything is made, and our world is built on this foundation, and expands with the expansion of the primordial force. The primordial power is so great that we haven't been able to harness it so far. We can think of the primordial force as an origin on which the plane in which we live, and even the infinite planes that may exist, hang.

Rules form the framework of the world, and the plane is the flesh and blood of the world, and each plane is the embodiment of one or more rules. The larger and more advanced the plane, the more rules it can carry, and those perfect planes with two-digit rules are called the main plane. The plane where the Norland continent is located is such a high-level plane.

Speaking of which, you will understand that the rules and the plane are one. If you want to be strong, you have to follow the rules, not the other way around. Do not think that you can ignore the rules unless you feel that you can stand up to the entire plane, so that you can change or even break the basic rules. And under the basic rules, there are also sub-rules that are derived, and that's what you can forsy! Attention, fornication! The reason why I use this word is because you can't possibly reach that height in your lifetime. Miracles will always exist, but don't expect it to happen to you!I say these things just to make you understand the importance of understanding the world, that the strong will use and even challenge the derivative rules, and only a fool will play the idea of basic rules.

The rules determine the basic characteristics and power systems of the planes, and at some unlikely time in the future, you may be able to cross the planes to complete the conquest. At that point, analyzing the derivative rules and power systems of the plane is the highest priority. Only after this step will you be able to adjust your battle patterns and reallocate resources in order to make the most of the dimensional environment. And in this process, there's one of the most important things, you know, what it is?"

Popovich spoke so hard that he soon became dry-mouthed. After pouring a whole jar of pure water into his stomach, he roared viciously, "Eternal and Time Dragon!"

In the Norland continent, the dragon of eternity and time reigns supreme over the gods and is almost supreme. It doesn't require faith and has incredible power. The Temple of the Eternal Dragon existed before the history of many races in the Norland continent, and has profoundly influenced the development of major civilizations. Under the guidance of the Eternal Dragon, humanity has evolved from a weak race that can only survive on fecundity, creating a magical civilization no less than elves and dragon-blooded gnomes.

"This old dragon, almost a rule-defying being, has made paw prints in countless planes! When you enter a new plane, the ultimate goal is to find the traces it left in that place. It doesn't matter if it's a female dragon, a dragon egg, or whatever. Even if it's a pile of dragon dung, as long as you find it, you will be able to immediately understand the rules of the plane, and thus become a real powerhouse! Compared to this old dragon, those so-called gods are just parasites on the rules. Those who control less rules are weak divine power, and those who control more rules are powerful divine power. Look, the world is so simple! top-down, top-down!" Popovich's face flushed with excitement, and the chaotic magical elements made people worry about whether he would explode and die in the next moment. But this guy's voice is getting higher and higher-pitched: "Origin, world, rules, plane, power, and then the individual, it's as simple as that! When you learn the right way to think, you will find yourself standing on the horns of the dragon of eternity and time, condescendingly overlooking countless planes! Those so-called sanctuaries, the so-called legends, are only smaller than dust in the world system. Except, of course, the great Honorable Helen Sue, who is the boss and is the most special one!!"

Finally, Popovich waved his short, thick fat hand and shouted in a rhythm like a beating war drum: "Thinking is everything!"

As he said this, Popovich used a technique similar to mental shock, using the power of his sixteenth level great magician to brutally suppress the consciousness of the students, so as to enhance the effect of the lesson. By the time the people in the classroom had recovered from their vertigo, the bell rang.

"That's it for today, let's curse someone in this magic tower together!" Popovich picked up the thick magic book and left the classroom directly with the eighth-level fixed-point teleportation technique, fully demonstrating the power of a sixteenth-level mage.

In Reilly's view, Popovich's theories are full of biases and personal emotions and should never be used as a template. However, there is one philosophy that Reilly agrees with, and that is that thinking determines achievement!

The next day's class was still philosophy, but the instructor was a different person. The name of this seventeenth-level great magician is Riley, which is exactly what Popovich calls "a certain guy".

Riley is tall and thin, wearing magic glasses with fine gold thread, and his whole body is meticulously groomed, and his wise and deep eyes seem to be able to see through the world. A level seventeen archmage can cast three eighth-level spells in a single battle, while a level sixteen archmage can only cast two, an advantage that allows Riley to crush Popovich.

So, after reaching level seventeen one step ahead, Riley had a different demeanor, he no longer cared about the survival of steppe gophers, and he no longer used Kamchatka boars to refer to Popovich.

Riley's voice was soft and clear, ringing in everyone's ears at the same volume: "Everything has a foundation, just as the world is built on its origin, and planes and rules rely on each other. Most races, including humans, live in the plane. We are weak, but we are not humble. There are no two identical souls in the world, and no two people are the same. What is the purpose of our existence? is to understand the world, and gradually make ourselves stronger, so that we can obtain more resources, which is equivalent to freedom. Our world is dominated by the strong, and our laws are rules made by the strong. It is immeasurably far from the derivative rules of the plane, but it can determine the fate of most of us. As a weakling, you don't have to break the derivative rules, as long as you break the law, it is enough to invite destruction. ”

Most of the students nodded their heads, and some of the older mages were even more impressed. Seeing the good reaction below, Riley smiled slightly and said calmly: "Only the Grand Magus can feel the derivative rules, and when he reaches the legendary realm, it is possible to touch the basic rules in place." However, how many of you here can reach the eighteenth level? Even if they are geniuses, how many have fallen halfway? I can tell you about the composition of the world and the rules of the plane, but it doesn't mean much to you. In the world of magic, anything can happen, but only if you have great power. And what does power come from? It comes from the understanding of oneself and the use of the environment. In fact, everyone is complex, and understanding yourself is a long-term task. Therefore, if you want to improve your strength, you must be down-to-earth and start from understanding yourself. Only from the bottom up can we master our destiny......"

As Reilly listened, he compared Riley to Popovich, and he thought it made sense for the former to get to the seventeenth level first. Before Popovich had even reached the top of the mountain, he began to fantasize about how to look down on everything below, and this kind of high-eyed style made Reilly afraid to compliment. The word obscenity is a good way to describe Popovich's own practices.

As for Riley, he is advancing on the path of magic step by step, and although his down-to-earth style may not allow him to reach the top, it will certainly pay off his efforts. Compared to Popovich, Riley is more likely to become the Grand Magister.

On the third day of class, Master Phil drew a circle in the air and drew a line in the middle, so that it became red and blue.

"There are infinite mysteries in this world, and we can't understand them all? Some people think yes, and most magicians can fall into this category, while others think it's impossible, and they tend to think that only gods can be omniscient, and that believers and clergy mostly fall into this category. ”

Reilly raised his eyebrows, and suddenly became interested. On Earth, agnosticism and agnosticism are also two fairly well-known propositions, so what kind of opinions will scholars on the Norland continent have? It's interesting to think about.

The circle in the air is divided into two equal halves. Of course, this does not represent the number of agnostics and agnosticists, and what Master Phil means is that he does not evaluate the correctness of these two ideas, but only makes an introduction from a neutral point of view.

In this class, Master Phil explained more than a dozen different theories, and most of the people did not understand them. Moreover, their biggest question is: what do these things have to do with magic?

Of course, no one will really say these doubts. You must know that Master Phil is an eighteenth-level Grand Magister. In addition to the difference in mana, a level eighteenth-level mage will also have a level nineteen spell more than a seventeenth-level mage.

Generally speaking, a Range-Attack Rank 9 spell can wipe out an entire tank battalion from the battlefield, while a Single-Attack Rank 9 spell can break through any kind of fortification known on Earth. As for the legendary spell, it's a nuclear weapon with no radiation.

So instead of daring to question Phil, one by one they listened carefully to his lectures with their ears pricked up, and memorized everything the master said. I don't understand it now because the level is too low, maybe I will be able to use these things when I hit the rank of the Great Magus in the future. That's what most people think, although the chances of them being able to reach that height are low.

On the fourth day, when Theodore stepped up to the podium with a blank face, the first thing he did was the same as Master Phil's: he drew a circle and cut it in half. The difference is that the unknowable red color occupies 90 percent of the circle, while the blue color is only a small piece.

"The world is so delicate that it is impossible for us to know all the mysteries, only God can know everything......"

Afterwards, Reilly learned that this Mr. Theodore was not a mage, but a powerful magician, and he had already stepped into the rank of eighteenth-level great god with one foot, and it was only a matter of time before he was promoted. What's more, Theodore believes in three gods at the same time, and these three beliefs do not interfere with each other, which means that he can use three different systems of divine arts, and his combat power far exceeds that of ordinary magicians of the same level. However, in Reilly's mind, there were only two ways to believe in three gods at the same time without being punished: one was that he succeeded in deceiving all three gods, and the other was that all three gods were gods of a stronger one.

Whatever Theodore's situation was, it didn't prevent Reilly from putting him in the ranks of ordinary people who couldn't be messed with.

On the fifth day, Tishrifa also drew a circle and divided it with a vertical line. This time, blue was dominant, and everyone knew that this was a mage, and an agnostic.

On the sixth day, Master Foggia pointed to a pile of random numbers and said, "When you see beauty in these numbers, you are halfway to the road of mathematics." ”

On the seventh day, Master Komu asked the students to see the numbers in the intricate and beautiful three-dimensional patterns. To put it simply, it is to use data to describe a space, as a sign of introduction to geometry.

And just like that, a month passed. During this time, Rayleigh has been learning all sorts of theories that seem to have nothing to do with magic, at least not direct magic casting, and many of them are contradictory.

In the classroom, the high-frequency keywords "special", "Su Hailun", "boss", and "dominate everything" repeatedly appeared in front of the students, making Reilly look down on those lecturers who were always sycophants.

In addition, all the lecturers like to conclude with "the world is so simple", which has almost become the hallmark of all schools in Deep Blue.