Grinding EXP From Fireball Skill-Chapter 103: Illusion Technique

"Li Wei pays his respects, Tower Master."

After saying this, Li Wei stood perfectly still.

For a long while, Torresta didn’t move either.

Watching Torresta’s back, Li Wei felt a knot of tension in his chest.

’Why did he call me here?’

The longer Torresta remained silent, the more nervous Li Wei became.

He felt an invisible pressure.

It made it hard to breathe.

Li Wei suddenly sensed that something was wrong. ’Why am I feeling this way?’

He hadn’t been this nervous or afraid even when facing Orn.

Li Wei snapped out of it and quickly composed his mind.

He used Meditation and Concentration to quell his racing thoughts and force himself to calm down.

Seeing that he had settled, Torresta finally spoke.

"To be able to remain conscious under my spiritual pressure is not bad. Your reaction was just a bit slow."

Hearing this, Li Wei came to his senses and realized it had been a test from Torresta.

Torresta said, "It seems you’re not the reincarnation of a High Tier Mage."

"To become a Tier One Official Mage at such a young age... your talent is truly astonishing."

Upon hearing this, Li Wei understood the purpose of Torresta’s test.

’So he was trying to determine if I’m a genuine talent or a reincarnated master.’

He asked in surprise, "Can people really be reincarnated?"

Torresta said, "Since a world of the dead exists, there will always be those who can escape the Netherworld and live another life."

Li Wei was lost in thought.

’If the people of this world generally accept the idea of reincarnation and re-cultivation, then I don’t have to worry so much about my own transmigration being exposed.’

Torresta asked, "Are you willing to become my disciple?"

Li Wei thought for a moment before saying, "If I may be so bold, what kind of Magic do you specialize in, Tower Master?"

Torresta said, "Spiritual Magic."

Li Wei said, "Thank you for the offer, Tower Master, but I may not be suited for cultivating Spiritual Magic."

His Fire Elemental Body Extraordinary Trait meant that his cultivation of Fire Element Magic would be far more powerful than any other type.

’Abandoning my strength to pursue a weakness would be unwise.’

Torresta suddenly chuckled. "Hahaha..."

"What are you trying to hide, kid?"

Li Wei looked at him, confused. "What do you mean, Tower Master?"

Torresta said, "You’ve awakened a second, spiritual-type Extraordinary Trait, haven’t you?"

Li Wei was completely astonished.

Even the Magic Stele hadn’t detected his Basic Level Mana Control Extraordinary Trait.

Yet Torresta had seen it without doing anything.

Li Wei was about to make an excuse.

Torresta said, "Don’t be hasty. Your talent is high, but becoming my disciple won’t be that easy."

"I’m no ordinary Spiritual Mage."

Hearing this, Li Wei was slightly stunned.

He saw Torresta stand up and turn around.

When Torresta turned to face him, Li Wei was shocked to find that he looked exactly like him.

Torresta raised his right hand, and a Fireball rapidly expanded in his palm.

WHOOSH!

The charged and enlarged Fireball shot toward Li Wei.

Li Wei dodged instinctively.

BOOM!

The Fireball exploded, and its light engulfed Li Wei’s figure.

In an instant, Li Wei felt the scorching heat of the Fire Element.

He then realized something was wrong. ’Why didn’t my Invisible Armor work?’

"Fake?"

Li Wei calmed his mind, composed himself, and stood perfectly still.

A moment later, the fiery explosion before him vanished, and everything returned to normal.

Torresta was still sitting in the same spot, his back to him.

Li Wei was frozen in the posture of dodging backward.

"An illusion?"

Torresta said, "It’s not just an illusion. This is a spell I created, the Illusion Technique!"

"The Illusion Technique can simulate an enemy’s abilities, be it Magic or Combat Skills."

Li Wei was confused. "But it’s still just an illusion."

Torresta laughed. "It seems you still don’t understand."

A Fireball materialized and shot toward an empty patch of ground nearby.

BOOM!

The Fireball exploded, leaving a black scorch mark on the ground.

"That’s your Fireball Skill," Torresta said.

Li Wei walked over to the scorched area and touched it with his hand. The ground had cracked.

’It was clearly an illusion, yet it caused real damage.’

’What’s the principle behind this?’

’Is the Illusion Technique really more than just an illusion?’

’Simulating another person’s abilities... that’s just too insane!’

Torresta said, "I will teach you the Illusion Technique. Only after you learn it will you be qualified to be my disciple."

Li Wei looked up at him in surprise.

"Why?"

Torresta said, "I created the Illusion Technique based on my own Extraordinary Trait. Besides me, no one else has ever been able to learn this spell."

"I don’t want the Illusion Technique to be lost after I die."

Li Wei understood.

’Torresta’s earlier test was also for this reason.’

He laughed internally. ’Is he kidding? Is there any spell I can’t learn?’

Li Wei said, "Thank you, Tower Master."

A Magic Book flew from Torresta’s hand and landed in Li Wei’s.

"Only you can use this Magic Book," Torresta said.

Li Wei nodded and said, "I promise I won’t give it to anyone else."

Torresta let out a laugh. "Haha..."

He knew Li Wei had misunderstood him but didn’t correct him.

"Go back and study the Illusion Technique for now. When you’ve learned it, come see me again."

"Until then, you may call yourself my disciple."

Li Wei looked up at him.

After a moment’s thought, he understood what Torresta meant.

The title of ’Torresta’s disciple’ could help him avoid a lot of trouble.

But if he couldn’t learn the Illusion Technique, he would only have the title and none of the actual benefits of being a disciple.

Li Wei said with sincere gratitude, "Thank you, Tower Master!"

After leaving the Sixth Floor, Li Wei returned to his room.

On the way, he ran into Teacher Gu Ze.

Seeing Li Wei holding a Magic Book, Gu Ze said with some surprise, "Why did you bring a Magic Book out?"

Li Wei said, "The Tower Master gave me this Magic Book."

Gu Ze looked astonished. He hadn’t expected Li Wei to have drawn the Tower Master’s attention.

Torresta hadn’t left the Sixth Floor in years.

Unless Torresta personally summoned them, no one else could go to the Sixth Floor.

Gu Ze had been in the Mage Tower for thirteen years and still hadn’t met the Tower Master.

Coming back to his senses, Gu Ze said, "Seize this opportunity. Don’t let it pass you by."

Li Wei smiled and said, "Mm, I know."

Since the Magic Book was from the Tower Master, Gu Ze didn’t ask what spell it contained.

Li Wei didn’t say, so he didn’t ask, not wanting to put him in an awkward position.

After the two parted ways, Li Wei went straight back to his room.

He opened the Magic Book and read the Magic Model inside.

After a long while, new text appeared before his eyes.

[Illusion Technique (Tier Zero)] 0/10000

Li Wei was slightly taken aback and a bit surprised.

’It seems the Illusion Technique is indeed very different from ordinary Magic.’

’It feels somewhat similar to the Great Dream Traveling Skill, though.’

’When Torresta created the Illusion Technique, he relied too heavily on his Extraordinary Trait, causing it to transcend the category of Magic and become a kind of Extraordinary Ability.’

Thinking of this, Li Wei once again realized how incredible the creator of the Invisibility Armor Spell was.

The Invisibility Armor Spell didn’t rely on any Extraordinary Traits at all.

Even an Apprentice Mage could unleash the full power of the Invisibility Armor Spell.

The Invisibility Armor Spell could be called the pinnacle of Tier Zero Magic.

Li Wei grew more and more curious. ’Where on earth did Orn get this spell?’