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Nation-destroying level: Possesses the strategic power to easily wipe out the territory of a country.
Star-level: Its power is sufficient to affect the ecology of a planet and even cause the destruction of the surface.
Law Level: Begins to touch upon the rules at the root of the world, every word and action becomes a law.
"A very interesting division," Gu Chuan thought to himself. "This system is quite intuitive."
Meanwhile, the discussion in the group continued.
[Jewel Magician: Hey, newbie, got that? By the way, I'm also a mortal, but that's only because I'm still young! I'm the heir of the Tohsaka family, the future great magician!]
[Ice Queen: Mortal level... How boring. However, rank is merely a current state, not potential. Newcomer, if you possess a sufficiently strong will, perhaps you will one day be qualified to stand before me.]
[Sword Dao Shura: I'm also a mortal. Miss Esdeath is currently the only transcendent-level being in the group.]
Shinobu Kocho's additional explanation gave Gu Chuan a preliminary understanding of the group members' strength.
[Butterfly Dance: Besides strength rank, the most important thing about the film screening is 'Inspiration Points'. You can get a small number of points by checking in daily, and you can get a large number of points by completing the 'Correcting Distorted Narrative' tasks released by the film screening.]
[Butterfly Dance: Points can be redeemed in the group shop for various skills, items, or knowledge uploaded by group members. Of course, you can also list your own items for sale, but the price will be automatically determined by the viewing club based on their value.]
Upon hearing this, Gu Chuan opened the [Group Mall] with great interest.
A dazzling array of products instantly unfolds.
[Product: Wisteria Poison - Improved Recipe] [Uploader: Butterfly Dance] [Price: 150 Inspiration Points]
[Item: Ice Storm General] [Uploader: Ice Queen] [Price: 1500 Inspiration Points] [Note: The skill of manipulating ice and snow to create a giant ice puppet requires extremely strong affinity with the ice element.]
[Item: Gadr (Magic Bullet Shot)] [Uploader: Gem Magician] [Price: 50 Inspiration Points] [Note: A basic magic of the Tohsaka family, condensing curses into bullets and firing them.]
[Product: Gem Magic - Basic Theory] [Uploader: Gem Magician] [Price: 100 Inspiration Points] [Note: Introductory knowledge of a magic system that uses gems as a medium to store and release energy.]
Gu Chuan's gaze slowly swept across the list.
Breathing techniques, poisons, ice-based superpowers, magic... each represents a completely new and extraordinary concept that he has never encountered before.
If he could analyze them one by one, his [All Things Editor] database would be greatly expanded.
The breathing technique system is good; it can strengthen the physical body. The ice-type abilities are very direct and have great destructive power.
But Gu Chuan's gaze ultimately settled on "Gem Magic: Basic Theory".
He was more interested in the "system" itself than the mere "technique". The "energy conversion" mode of gem magic, which uses a "medium", is similar to the ability of his editor, and analyzing it might yield unexpected results.
Moreover, in this world, I'm just an ordinary high school student, lacking the swordsmanship foundation required for breathing techniques and the talent needed for ice-based superpowers. Magic, as a form of "knowledge" and "skill," can theoretically be used once learned.
[Jewel Magician: Hey, newbie, you're not looking at my merchandise, are you? Want to learn? If you want to learn, just beg me! As long as you sincerely call me 'Tohsaka-sensei,' I might be able to give you some pointers.]
D is a message from Rin Tohsaka, the "Jewel Magician," filled with a tsundere vibe.
Gu Chuan ignored her provocation; he only had 5 inspiration points, which he couldn't afford at all.
He calmly typed in the group chat.
[Observer: I understand, thank you all for the explanation.]
Then, he clicked the daily check-in button.
[Sign-in successful! Congratulations, you have received 100 Inspiration Points]
The group fell silent instantly.
[The Gem Magician: ...]
[Ice Queen: ...]
[Butterfly Dance: ...100 points? That's the maximum value.]
[Sword Dao Asura: ...Very lucky.]
[Gem Magician: Are you kidding me! I've been in the group chat for a month, and the most I've ever checked in at is 23 PM! That's not fair! There must be something fishy going on here!]
Seeing Rin Tohsaka's exasperated speech, Gu Chuan remained calm. He didn't know if it was luck or an advantage brought by his identity as an "observer," but it didn't matter.
The important thing is that he now has start-up capital.
Without the slightest hesitation, Gu Chuan directly purchased "Gem Magic: Basic Theory".
[System notification: 'Observer' has purchased your item 'Gem Magic: Basic Theory'. You have gained 100 Inspiration Points.]
[Gem Magician: Hmph... Well, you have good taste! Since you're so sincere, feel free to ask me anything you don't understand!]
Despite her strong words, the "Emotion: Joy" entry next to Rin Tohsaka's D-list revealed her true feelings.
Gu Chuan didn't reply, because the moment he successfully made the purchase, a vast torrent of knowledge flooded his mind. The definition of magic, the operation of magic circuits, the principles of gems as a medium... everything was clearly displayed.
However, at the same time, the [Wanxiang Editor] also automatically "conceptualized" and analyzed this knowledge.
In Gu Chuan's view, this magic trick was no longer a complex theory, but a series of clear terms.
[Concept: Jewel Magic (Tohsaka Ryu - Degraded Version)]
├【Core Principle: Energy Conversion (Ether → Magic)】
├【Medium: Natural gemstone (high purity required)】
├【Energy Conduction Structure: Tri-color Circuit Model】
│└【Entry: Inefficiency】
│└【Entry: Energy Dissipation (30%)】
├【Drawback: Excessive media consumption】
└【Editable areas: structural optimization, energy source replacement, conceptual upgrading...】
“I see…” A look of understanding flashed in Gu Chuan’s eyes.
This skill, which has been passed down through generations in the world of magic, seemed to him like a first-generation program full of loopholes and using outdated code.
"Inefficient, structurally redundant, with serious energy dissipation... there are areas that can be improved everywhere."
He murmured to himself, his fingertips unconsciously tracing patterns in the air, as if sketching a brand new, more perfect magic circuit model.
"By editing the 'three primary color circuits' into a 'multidimensional lattice structure,' energy dissipation can be reduced to below 5%. Adding a 'resonance amplification' sub-term to 'energy conversion' will at least triple its power..."
In just a moment, he had come up with seven or eight optimization solutions.
Joining this chat group was definitely the right decision.
A New Theory of Observers (Part 3)
As Gu Chuan explained the secrets of the gem magic, the atmosphere at the [Cross-Dimensional Film Screening] was also very lively.
However, amidst this heated discussion, there was a shared sense of distress.
[Kendo Shura: I've redeemed the "Water Breathing - Complete Sword Techniques" uploaded by Miss Butterfly. The power generation techniques and sword moves are indeed exquisite, but reaching the 'Pillar' level will probably require several years of arduous practice.]
Saeko Busujima's words carried a hint of a martial artist's rigor. She knew all too well that acquiring any power required the accumulation of time.
[Butterfly Dance: Saeko-san is too modest. With your talent in swordsmanship, you'll definitely master it quickly. I'm the one with the headache; Esdeath-san's "Ice Storm General" is just too...overpowered.]
Shinobu's words were tinged with helplessness. Although she had also obtained Esdeath's abilities, they required extremely strong mental strength and energy affinity, which was far too high a barrier for someone like her who relied on breathing techniques and drugs.
[Ice Queen: Hmph, that's natural. My power is an absolute power that transcends the mortal realm; it's not something anyone can easily master. You mortals have a long way to go before you can even touch the extraordinary.]
Esdeath spoke as always, with a queenly aura and a sense of superiority.
As the only "extraordinary" powerhouse in the group, she certainly has the qualifications.
[Gem Magician: Pshaw, what's so great about that? Give me a few more years to grow, and I'll definitely surpass you! Speaking of which, Butterfly, your breathing technique is one thing, but the gem magic I uploaded is the real challenge, isn't it?]
Rin Tohsaka abruptly changed the subject, her tone carrying a hint of barely perceptible boast, and turned her attention to the magic system she was so proud of.
[Butterfly Dance: Rin-san's gem magic... is indeed very profound. I redeemed "Magic Bullet Shot," but just understanding the flow and condensation of 'magic power' took me several days. It's a completely different system from breathing techniques, making it difficult to integrate.]
[Kendo Shura: I agree with Miss Butterfly's assessment. Miss Tohsaka's magic requires an internal organ called a 'magic circuit,' which we don't seem to possess.]
[Jewel Magician: Of course! Magic is a field only those chosen by the gods are qualified to enter! It's a secret passed down through generations of our magician family! How could you laymen possibly reach such heights overnight!]
Rin Tohsaka stood with her hands on her hips, her face beaming with smug satisfaction. Although she was currently only at the mortal level, she was determined not to concede defeat when it came to the superiority of her theoretical knowledge.
The girls in the group chatted amongst themselves, sharing their struggles on their path to becoming stronger.
This is a wondrous scene: powerful individuals from different worlds, possessing different power systems, are like a study group, exploring the arduous path to "extraordinary" status.
Just then, Shinobu Kocho, who had been lurking and spying on the screen, suddenly remembered something.
[Butterfly Dance: Speaking of which... where did the newcomer go? @Observer]
[Butterfly Dance: Didn't he exchange for Rin-san's "Jewel Magic: Basic Theory"? He hasn't said a word since, and almost half an hour has passed, hasn't it?]
Shinobu's reminder made everyone realize the problem.
After the "observer" purchased the item, there were no further messages left in the chat group interface.
[Jewel Magician: Half an hour? Hmph, could it be... that you're stumped by my magic theory?]
Rin Tohsaka's tone carried a hint of schadenfreude, but more so, curiosity. She knew all too well the difficulty of her family's magic; it was perfectly normal for an ordinary person who had never encountered the mysterious to get stuck on their first attempt.
[Swordsman Shura: That's possible. The theory of Jewel Magic is indeed very complex. For beginners, just meditating and feeling the flow of magical energy within their bodies might take weeks or even months.]
[Ice Queen: Can't even cross the threshold of sensing power? Looks like just a lucky mortal. Boring.]
Esdeath seemed uninterested. She respected the strong, but she never had much patience for those who faltered in the face of difficulties.
Unlike Esdeath, Shinobu and Saeko showed a different level of concern.
[Butterfly Dance: Is the newbie feeling frustrated and embarrassed to speak in the group because he failed on his first try?]
[Sword Dao Asura: Very likely. After all, it's their first time encountering extraordinary power; the higher the expectations, the stronger the sense of disappointment upon failure.]
[The Jewel Magician: Hey, hey! Don't say that! If he really failed, he must be really upset right now.]
Rin Tohsaka made sarcastic remarks, but she felt a little guilty inside.
After all, the other party is a "customer" who bought her products, and she would feel a little guilty if she made them feel discouraged.
[Gem Magician: @Observer, hey, newbie, are you still there? How did it go? It's not a big deal if you failed. When I first gathered magic, it also... took me several hours! Don't be too discouraged!]
To comfort the newcomers, Rin even went so far as to slightly exaggerate her own practice time.
[Butterfly Dance: Yes, @Mr. Observer, everything is difficult at the beginning. We've all been there, so don't take it too seriously.]
[Ice Queen: If you can't even overcome this little setback, then you don't deserve to become stronger.]
Esdeath's words, though cold, were a kind of alternative encouragement.
Under the tagging of group members—whether expressing concern, encouragement, or simply enjoying the spectacle—that profile picture, which had been dormant for a long time, finally lit up again.
[Observer: I succeeded.]
A seemingly ordinary remark plunged the chat group into an eerie silence.
Succeeded?
It's that simple?
In just half an hour, he completed the first step that a magic beginner might take months to accomplish?
[Gem Magician: It's...it's a success? Are you sure? You can feel the magic power within you? It can complete a full cycle in your magic circuits?]
Rin Tohsaka bombarded her with questions; she couldn't believe it.
[Observer: Hmm.]
Gu Chuan's answer was still concise, yet it carried an undeniable certainty.
This time, even Esdeath could no longer remain silent.
[Ice Queen: In half an hour, you went from zero to one and mastered magic. Your talent is quite impressive.]
The fact that Esdeath praised them was enough to prove how incredible this matter seemed to them.
[Butterfly Dance: Congratulations, new gentleman! That's wonderful news!]
[Sword Dao Shura: It seems we all underestimated your potential.]
The atmosphere in the group chat became lively again, filled with congratulations and exclamations for the newlyweds.
Although Rin Tohsaka felt a pang of jealousy, sensing that her status as a genius was being challenged, she also felt a sense of pride that her family's magic had been mastered so quickly.
[The Jewel Magician: Hmph, well, you did alright! Since you succeeded, why didn't you say anything for so long, making us worry for nothing!]
She used an arrogant tone to mask her inner shock.