“How do we do it?” Ke Ling asked.
Zhang Ye replied, “Gravity!”
“Gravity is a manifestation of universal gravitation!”
“The reason you can feel your own weight is because of the existence of gravitation, and this is also the easiest way to compress mana!”
“I have looked through most of the books in the library. There isn’t a single spell regarding ‘Universal Gravitation,’ but there are quite a few regarding ‘Gravity.’”
“We might be able to use Gravity magic to perform mana compression!”
“The experiment begins,” Ke Ling said suddenly.
As soon as she finished speaking, magic projection screens lit up throughout the laboratory, and the surrounding magic machinery began to operate. It was like a fully automated factory, leaving Zhang Ye in awe.
“Constructing experimental area,” Ke Ling commanded.
Following her instruction, the automated magic machinery in the laboratory went to work. Several devices resembling flat brushes moved to the open space in the center of the lab and began to “paint” in the air. As the brush-like heads swept across, a magic barrier was directly painted into existence.
With a series of swift strokes, a square Experimental Area was constructed—a 10x10x10 cube.
Zhang Ye’s eyes sparkled as he looked at those machines. “What are those?”
“Magic Screen Generators,” Ke Ling explained. “They can create magic barriers. Their strength depends on the materials provided, with an upper limit of Five-star Saint-tier.”
“Did you make these?” Zhang Ye asked, noticing a Tier Ten magic core being decomposed in the machinery’s mana supply unit.
Ke Ling shook her head. “No, Ke Lan made them.”
Zhang Ye scratched his head.
This girl just calls her mother by her name…
“How do we do it?” Ke Ling asked.
Hearing this, Zhang Ye said, “First, use high-tier mana to create a mana membrane to store the mana. After injecting the mana, use gravity to squeeze it from all directions to achieve compression. This is the simplest method.”
“Constructing mana membrane—bubble form,” Ke Ling said. At the same time, a bubble-shaped membrane made of mana condensed in her palm.
The mana bubble was extremely uniform, showing just how high Ke Ling’s level of mana control was.
Seeing this, Zhang Ye smiled. “Don’t be in such a hurry. Scientific research must be done step by step. First, we need to innovate the Unranked spell, Gravity, so that its force can apply pressure from all directions. Otherwise, if the gravity is uneven, the mana membrane will likely rupture due to uneven stress. At that point, the half-compressed mana would gush out, causing a disaster.”
“Okay,” Ke Ling nodded. “How do we do it?”
Zhang Ye chuckled. “Leave it to me.”
With that, he immediately began Magic Innovation to improve the Unranked spell, Gravity.
“Let me see… the magic line group that adjusts the direction of gravity is in… the second sequence.”
“To turn it into ‘Omnidirectional Gravity,’ I need a new magic line group. I remember the Tier Nine spell, Deep Sea Pressure, has this effect. I’ll extract the key magic line group from it first…” Zhang Ye muttered to himself.
Ke Ling looked at him and said, “Enter the Experimental Area. It will ensure your focus.”
Zhang Ye nodded and stepped into the Experimental Area. Sure enough, once inside, he felt that the surrounding mana was incredibly still, and the sounds from the outside world were completely blocked out.
It was exceptionally quiet.
In this area of extreme silence, Zhang Ye could even hear his own heartbeat, the friction of his bones, and the flow of his blood… Tsk, this kind of environment could drive an energetic person insane.
However, it truly could greatly enhance one’s concentration.
Zhang Ye immediately immersed himself, and his efficiency skyrocketed.
A magic circle that only he could see appeared before him. His hands waved in the air, constantly attempting to combine and debug magic sets (magic line groups and rune groups). With the system’s help, a brand-new spell was taking shape.
Although Ke Ling couldn’t see it, she could feel Zhang Ye’s focus. She watched him quietly, listening to his mutterings.
Ke Ling found that Zhang Ye’s whispered insights and magic sets were very inspiring to her. With a wave of her hand, a magic book appeared, and she began to record everything diligently.
The laboratory was silent, save for Zhang Ye’s muttering.
At that moment, Ke Lan returned. Seeing this scene, her eyes filled with surprise.
As a magical researcher, she could also feel the atmosphere.
Her daughter was actually conducting magical research with a strange man?
This… this had never happened before!
Many men had tried to get close to Ke Ling this way, and they might catch her attention at first, but they would soon be labeled as “trash” by Ke Ling because of their theories or research. In the end, they were usually kicked out of the lab.
Who was Ke Ling?
In terms of magical understanding and knowledge reserves, even her mother, a Special-grade Magic Researcher, was not her equal.
Ke Ling’s height in the field of magical research was not something those guys who only thought about hitting on her daughter could compare to. Thus, those who tried to get close were often ruthlessly weeded out.
So far, Zhang Ye was the first person who could conduct research so harmoniously with Ke Ling.
She walked over to her daughter’s side and was about to speak.
Ke Ling suddenly waved her hand, and a mana blade condensed at her fingertips, resting against Ke Lan’s neck.
“Silence.”
Ke Lan was stunned, and her gaze dimmed slightly.
She should have been angry that her daughter treated her this way, but she wasn’t. On the contrary, she felt it was inevitable.
This was her debt to Ke Ling.
This emotionless girl was her own creation…
Inside the Experimental Area, Zhang Ye was completely unaware of what was happening outside, as he had already entered a state of self-transcendence.
This concerned Lina’s safety, so he couldn’t afford even the slightest mistake!
Time passed minute by minute. For a full three hours, Zhang Ye was engaged in Magic Innovation while Ke Ling and Ke Lan watched from outside.
Even Ke Lan noticed the magical concepts within Zhang Ye’s mutterings and, like Ke Ling, took out a small notebook to record them.
It could truly be said: like mother, like daughter.
Finally, as the information parsed by the system appeared, a look of joy surfaced on his face.
【Gravitational Squeeze: Unranked Special-type magic. Applies gravity to a target to squeeze it from all directions. The strength of the gravity depends on the quality and quantity of mana released.】
This was exactly what he wanted!
The second Unranked magic he had created!
Without hesitation, Zhang Ye analyzed it and hopped out of the Experimental Area, only then noticing Ke Lan’s presence.
“Mentor Ke Lan, you’re here too.”
Ke Lan nodded with a smile and said, “Your name is Zhang Ye, right? Are you interested in joining the magic research institute?”
Zhang Ye was taken aback and scratched his head. “Um… I’m still a freshman. I still have classes to attend…”
Ke Lan smiled. “It’s fine. Although you’re a freshman, the magical insights you unintentionally revealed just now surprised and inspired me. Your understanding of magic is very deep.”
“You can come to the institute whenever you’re free. You can conduct magic experiments and create magic devices here, which will be of great benefit to your understanding of mana. At the same time, you will enjoy the treatment of an Intermediate Researcher. How does that sound?”
“Is that okay?”
“There’s nothing wrong with it. With such magical theories, it would be a shame if you didn’t contribute to the path of magic,” Ke Lan said. “Don’t worry, it won’t take up too much of your cultivation and study time. Just come when you’re free.”
Since Ke Lan had extended such an olive branch, Zhang Ye nodded and agreed. “Alright then. I’ll be in your care, Mentor Ke Lan.”
Ke Lan nodded with a smile and said, “I’ll have Ke Ling upgrade your Permission Level later. I’ll take my leave now. Carry on.”
With that, she turned and left.
Zhang Ye chuckled inwardly. He hadn’t expected that this trip would somehow turn him into an Intermediate Researcher.
He wondered what kind of benefits an Intermediate Researcher received…
Pushing the stray thoughts aside, Zhang Ye said to Ke Ling, “Come on. Inject mana into the mana bubble, and we’ll start the first round of experiments.”
“Okay.” Ke Ling nodded and stepped into the Experimental Area with Zhang Ye.
“Research project ‘Compression’ is officially established. Experiment in progress. Trial number: 1,” Ke Ling said mechanically, while the magic projection screen in front of her recorded everything within the Experimental Area.
“The experiment begins.”
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