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Chapter 0040 The Principle of Magic and the Way Forward

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It is well known that even in the age when everyone can use a computer, only professional programmers understand programming language.

The same is true for ancient runes. In the wizarding world, only a small number of wizards can understand the principles of the ancient magic text. Most wizards simply can't learn complex ancient magic text at all, let alone cast spells with it.

However, even for talented wizards who have learned the ancient magic text, it was still a very tedious task to cast spells with it. Even the strongest programmer could not send an email in a short time with a computer that had no application whatsoever - he would have to spend time writing the appropriate program to do so.

So, the wizards who know ancient magical texts have simplified them into spells by further combining and packaging them - it's like a programmer editing a program and sealing the package. Ordinary wizards can use the program by just clicking it with the mouse and can use its magic by just reciting the spell as required.

An ordinary spell is just like a program that is sealed and cannot be further edited and combined. However, if you can learn the ancient magic text well, you can become a "programmer" among wizards, figure out the principles of the spell, and also be able to make magic items or create new magic.

Through research, Ye Ting discovered the essence of magic to a certain extent.

Assuming that the original physical rules of the universe are materialistic and follow logic, the rules of magic are idealistic and anti-logical.

The difference between the two is that magic has a "purpose", and the rules of physics have no "purpose".

Whether or not there is "purpose" is the difference between "subjective" and "objective".

This is like the spell, "fluorescent flicker". From the perspective of physical rules, this is just a combination of sound waves or ink molecules. The difference between it and "Apparition", "Sectumsempra" is only in the arrangement. However, in subjects with "purpose", such as literature, the difference between these words is not only in the spelling, but also in the subjective meanings, which are given by "people".

This is also the case in magic, where the meaning of the spells is subjective and given by the rules of magic, so when the "rules" themselves are subjective and purposeful, then it can be proven that - either the rules are "Formed" by something, and is not natural, or it can be proved that the system in which this rule exists, the world, is not materialistic, but idealistic.

The control variables of physical rules do not work in all cases in magic.

Having said all that, in fact, it mainly expresses Ye Ting's understanding of magic in "Harry Potter", and also revealed Ye Ting's plan for his future.

That is, through the study of magic, to master the principles of magic, and then master the real laws.

This is Ye Ting's plan for his path to becoming powerful.

He has the talent to progress infinitely, get stronger infinitely, the talent of time and space, and his strong ability to learn.

Originally, he could have specialized in physical cultivation.

Since there is no limit to progress, he just needs to focus on it and he will be able to become a warrior and a strong being like Saitama, or like the protagonists in Dragon Ball.

He could also constantly explore his time and space abilities, specialize in both, take the alien route, and eventually become a big shot who can master the laws of space and time.

But out of his own interest and curiosity, Ye Ting still took the path of a wizard - the most difficult path.

Wizards are not like warriors who can fight without much thought, fist to flesh, bloodthirsty and fast. The wizard's battle is all calculations, and the power of a wizard all come from knowledge.

The wizard does not use talent to manipulate the elements, modify matter, or control spirits, and use their abilities like an arm. If the player manipulates reality through the mouse, controller, and touch screen, the wizard uses the code and keyboard to transform the world in the most complex way.

And again, the wizard is the most powerful because he is a researcher - only the wizard can understand the reality of the world and browse the texture of the rules.

The wizard is also a creator - while they are just as capable of causing destruction as warriors and power users, only wizards can truly create, they study the rules and transform the world with them.

In his past life, whether reading novels, reading comics, or playing games, Ye Ting's favorite character was always the wizard, and he disdain warriors, priests, and so on. The former are barbarians who don't use their brains and can only cause destruction, and cannot create value; the latter is god licking dogs, blind believers who don't think, relying on the gifts of others to be powerful.

And in this life, he finally has almost become a real wizard, and he already has the talent to become the strongest of all wizards.

It is never magic that hinders the progress of a wizard, but intelligence.

There is a limit to a person's ability to learn and remember, and that limit is the biggest shackle that limits a wizard's progress.

The more knowledge a person has, the more time it takes to review, and that slowers their learning progress.

Because of this, wizards have to choose a specialization, just like in college, ordinary people can only choose one major - those who choose a minor and double degree are all academic scholars.

Even in the DND world where magic is prosperous, those top wizards, in order to become stronger, the top wizards either turn to the God of Magic and become God's Chosen; or find their own way to ignite the fire of God and hold the throne of God; or change their lineage and become a lich, spirit creatures with higher intelligence brain demons, etc.

As you can see, in the DND world, the greatest human arcanist in the world of Toril, the founder of the Netheril magic empire, Ioulaum, eventually transformed himself into an elder brain lich (spirit sucker boss + undead wizard).

But Ye Ting is different. His ability to learn, and his talent for infinite progress allow him to dabble extensively without constraining his learning and memory.

Ultimately, he believes he could fully grasp the rules of the world through the study of various magic.

By then, he would be able to surpass everything with his intelligence alone.