Starting with Proficiency Panel

The summoning rune inscribed on the Magic Altar in the basement of the safe house quite evidently leans towards Hell and Abyss.

Li Qing snapped back to reality, glancing at the still-lit computer screen, and couldn't help but pause for a moment.

It's now the first day of the New Year, midnight zero minutes.

This means he spent at least four hours at Gray Magic Academy while in the real world, this duration was suddenly frozen?!

No, that's not right, the concept is reversed.

It should be that time nearly stands still in the mysterious realm of Gray Magic Academy, from entry to exit, not even a second has passed in the real world.

It does not belong to this world.

So there's still a question: does this world have magic?

Li Qing indulged in a fleeting reverie, finally sighed, realizing he ultimately knows too little and needs further observation.

Moreover, those with him entering Gray Magic Academy, each seems undeniably suspicious.

Especially Anna...

Li Qing squinted; he hadn't felt the threat to life for a long time now. If outside Gray Magic Academy, the other party likely possesses dangerous aggression.

Rubbed a fireball, began regular Meditation.

Four hours later, Li Qing opened his eyes full of Spirit; since observing the Light Ball forming, emitting a faint milky white glow, the entire dark Spiritual World seemed to have a hint of light.

No longer the previous feeling of Spirit being entirely drained when visualizing and refining lines. Instead, each Meditation leaves his Spirit and body brimming with vitality.

The next stage only awaits the glow of the Light Ball to scatter like starlight throughout the Spiritual World; then he can begin to form a trace of Magic Power.

There's a semblance of Fake to True.

Unable to sleep, Li Qing casually browsed his friends circle on his phone; unsurprisingly, a heap of New Year posts showcased either love or copywriting.

For Li Qing, he feels like an outsider, quietly watching these people revel everywhere.

Alas.

Born human, living mundanely, it's quite regrettable.

After a brief cloud of depression, Li Qing tidy his emotions,

picked up the Magic Scroll from the ground to have a look; once bound with the emblem, this Magic Scroll completely turned into an e-book only for reading Magic Books.

The only comfort for Li Qing is the Magic Beginner's Manual remains accessible for study.

Reopened the halfway read "Magic Theory" and buried himself in it; just as he was engrossed, his phone suddenly vibrated.

Buzz buzz~

Li Qing snapped out of it, showed a hint of displeasure on his face. Why send messages at this late hour instead of sleeping?

Though reluctant to look, inner curiosity compelled him; it's been long since anyone messaged him in the middle of the night.

Picked up the phone to check, raised his eyebrows slightly upon seeing the sender.

Luo Rui: Brother Qing, Happy New Year? /insincere smile/ insincere smile!

Unexpectedly ready to ignore the message, Luo Rui sent another one.

Luo Rui: I know you're awake; if you don't reply, I'll haunt you for a whole day after the break, asking non-stop, unless you resolve it, I'll mark your department satisfaction low!!!

Li Qing paused, then quickly replied.

"Happy New Year, get some rest early."

"Cold, ruthless~! Now I understand why you still don't have a girlfriend."

Li Qing's expression slight change.

"What do you mean?"

"You seal the conversation instantly, leaving the other party with no response."

"Really?"

"..."

Seeing Luo Rui not responding further, Li Qing indifferently put the phone aside. Though Luo Rui is quite cute, she's not his type, she's too young with a seven-year age gap, and she's a future star deeply versed in biology.

But he is rather ordinary; even now possessing magic, but for the low-key Li Qing, there's no intent to flaunt it.

Worked tirelessly until dawn broke, Li Qing suddenly lifted his head, looking at the bright sun emerging through the window, the entire city began to revive, bursting with vibrant energy.

Day broke.

Reluctantly stored the Scroll close before rising to stretch, then decided to go out for breakfast.

Gray Magic Academy always opens at dawn for classes.

Going downstairs, seeing the bustling streets, the gloom of the Gray Magic Academy wiped away.

That place is a miracle, but the diverse content therein weighs him heavily.

Finding a breakfast shop for a large bowl of noodles, Li Qing satisfied, headed towards a nearby park.

He planned to take a walk, digest food, meanwhile organize the information he had collected.

According to the current information, possibility one: The Otherworldly Space-Time indeed exists, students of Gray Magic Academy are recruited from various worlds.

Possibility two: Although his current world appears extremely peaceful on the surface, it harbors various dangerous Extraordinary powers within.

However, from Anna's conversation seeking information, she's likely from a different world, and from the information disclosed by Zhuang Xu, she can determine the coordinate of his world according to his true name, thereby initiating an invasion.

This kind of Power is somewhat terrifying.

Furthermore, Li Qing is amazed by the Power Gray Magic Academy possesses, Gray seems to operate based on the so-called 'school regulations,' even Zhuang Xu, as a mentor, can only lure Gray Magic Academy students into breaking rules to make a move.

Is it God or is it magic?

Li Qing's understanding of magic remains rather vague; though current studies of "Magic Theory" give him some insight into the classifications of magic, there's still much lacking.

What defines magic isn't merely ice or fire; regardless of mastery over ice and fire, it's merely the simplest form of energy manipulation.

True magic is miracle, involving rules, Law of Cause and Effect, even capable of altering the fundamental principles of the Cosmos; this is what can be called magic.

Though contents of Magic Theory are written extravagantly stunning, Li Qing only half-believed.

The Meditation Skill's evolution towards starlight spreading throughout the Spiritual World is extremely close; Li Qing feels within days, once his Spirit reaches a transformation, he can meditate within his body, thus gathering Spirit and body's Power converting into Magic Power, to reach the basic standard for casting magic.