Wizard: I Can Refine Everything

After a great victory, as the leading school of the Wizard Civilization, the Shape-shifting School, its headquarters was naturally full of joy and prosperity.

Many Wizard Towers at the center welcomed back their masters, and the wizards with outstanding war merit shuttled between towers, either attending gatherings for enjoyment or joining research to enhance themselves.

The entire headquarters was bustling with activity.

In the center of the headquarters, the high tower representing the Shaping Energy Crown stood tall. A wizard quietly overlooked the headquarters from the top floor of a Wizard Tower.

Suddenly, the wizard turned to look behind him. A Black Robed Wizard emerged from the Void, giving him a Wizard's Salute.

The wizard looked at his guest, and his elementalized body suddenly became substantive, transforming into a flesh and blood form.

This flesh and blood form resembled a scholarly old academic, with silver bangs on his forehead, and eyes as deep as a mysterious pool.

The old academic took out a monocle with a gold-rimmed frame from the pocket of his Wizard Robe and placed it on his left eye, speaking in an unhurried tone.

"I'm somewhat surprised that you've come to see me."

Richard raised his head, looking at the old academic, and gently exhaled.

"Wizards must always move upwards, wouldn't you agree, Crown Throne."

Although the true form of the Shaping Energy Crown was fighting the Dominator of Mayfly in the Endless Dimension, it did not affect his avatar's free activities.

The one before him was the avatar of the Shaping Energy Crown left in the Wizard World.

Compared to the Physique Crown, who couldn't manage his avatar once engaged in battle, the strength of the Shaping Energy Crown, a veteran Truth Wizard, was truly unfathomable.

"You're quite right, wizards have to aim upwards."

The Shaping Energy Crown nodded slightly, examining Richard with interest before fixing his gaze on Richard's eyes.

In Richard's gaze, he saw flames.

Flames called ambition.

"Alas." He suddenly sighed softly.

"Is my vision really that poor? Why are talents always in that Alchemy fellow's School? Jialong is his, Jon is his, and you also come from the Alchemy School.

Is it that wizards with ambition, ability, and luck all prefer the Alchemy School?"

Richard paused in silence, then slowly spoke: "…Crown Throne, have you considered this: In the Wizard Academy system, if a wizard wants to live richly, they must join the Alchemy School.

And those wizards who meet these conditions will certainly need a large amount of Magic Stones.

Even if their main School isn't Alchemy, they will definitely minor in the Alchemy School."

"Hmm?"

A trace of surprise flashed across the Shaping Energy Crown's face, and then he suddenly laughed.

"Haha, you're right, the Alchemy School is indeed suited for making money, and talented people are always short of money.

Not bad, your vision isn't like those fools who see nothing below them once they become Great Wizards.

As if they were born Great Wizards."

The Shaping Energy Crown returned to sit behind his desk, then pointed to the chair in front of the desk, signaling Richard to sit down.

After Richard sat, he suddenly spoke: "If I'm not mistaken, you came to see me because you want to promote your new tactics, right?"

Richard was startled.

"You know?"

The idea of promoting new tactics was known to only a few people, all of whom were his close associates.

Could it be...

"I read the report on the Annihilation Storm, it gave you a very high command rating."

The Shaping Energy Crown said somewhat nostalgically, "Your idea is good; the council noticed this issue a long time ago. But due to habitual thinking, we just saw it as an inevitability.

Isn't it natural for the strong to command the army?"

Richard let out a breath of relief, but soon felt a lingering fear.

Although no one leaked information, being observed by a Crown Throne was evidently quite nerve-wracking.

Especially when he still had secrets to keep.

He looked at the Shaping Energy Crown but did not respond. He knew that the Shaping Energy Crown still had more to say.

"But a good idea doesn't mean it can be applied. The appearance of new wizards has already ruffled those fools like angry kittens.

Introducing this to them now, they won't accept it.

I'm sure you were aware of this before you came here."

Richard nodded.

The Shaping Energy Crown continued, "The new wizards are a promising group. Although many old folks look down on these new generation youngsters, it can't be denied that these youngsters' potential far exceeds that of the old timers.

Knowledge requires exchange, at least conclusions need to be shared. In this regard, new wizards surpass the old wizards considerably.

Moreover, new wizards are still a young group, more receptive to new things.

I will propose the new tactics at the council; the first batch of experimental subjects will be the new wizards.

Full promotion... will probably have to wait until the war breaks out again."

Richard nodded: "I understand, it's unrealistic to roll it out on a large scale right now."

"It's good that you understand; talking with someone smart is always straightforward."

The Shaping Energy Crown nodded slightly, his tone turning lighthearted.

"That's settled, now let's talk about your issues.

I have always welcomed wizards who change allegiances. Though loyalty is a beautiful quality, sometimes it only serves to bind people.

Of course, the Alchemy School hasn't really cultivated much in you either.

Have you had any new thoughts recently? I remember you read my notes, which rule caught your eye?"

Richard nodded slightly, "I think the Transformation Rule is quite good."

"Transformation?" The Shaping Energy Crown was slightly surprised, then shook his head and smiled, "Jialong must have told you about it.

That kid is a half-baked practitioner of Shaping Magic, but his suggestion to you is quite good.

Your records say you have the Radiation Rule, there's no problem with that?"

"No," Richard replied.

"Then the Transformation Rule is very suitable for you," the Shaping Energy Crown casually tore open the void and took out a magic book, placing it in front of Richard, "Jialong's suggestion hit the mark. The compatibility between the Transformation Rule and the Radiation Rule is very strong, and the combined effect of the rules is also powerful.

It is a very rare Resonance Rule.

It's a pity we haven't found a region that can consistently yield the Radiation Rule yet."

"Crown Throne, this book?" Richard looked at the magic book before him, somewhat at a loss.

"Just a few application skills of the Transformation Rule," the Shaping Energy Crown said nonchalantly, "These skills can help you quickly establish combat power, consider it a meeting gift from me.

But let me remind you, the capabilities of this rule are actually not very useful.

As long as your knowledge of the Shaping School is deep enough and your spiritual power is high enough, you can accomplish what this rule can do.

While making use of this rule, don't forget to explore its mysteries."

Deeper knowledge, higher spiritual power…

Richard suppressed his desire to complain, pocketed the magic book, and respectfully performed the Wizard's Salute.

Even if a wizard of the Shaping Energy Crown's stature uses adjectives like 'deep' and 'high', he didn't have to think about it to realize that before achieving Truth, he certainly wouldn't meet this standard.

"Thank you for your gift."

The Shaping Energy Crown stood up, "Is there anything else to say? If not, go to World 2456 to acquire rules. Your access has already been granted."

"Hmm… Crown Throne, during the last war I heard a strange title from the Mayflies—Furnace Man.

Do you know of this name?"

"Furnace Man? How could those bugs mention that name?"

The Shaping Energy Crown frowned slightly, as if the name was quite significant.

After pondering for a moment, he spoke, "You should know about the Lost Ones, right? Furnace Man and the Lost Ones belong to the same ancient civilization. But unlike the Supreme Ones, who only left ruins without even a corpse to be found,

Furnace Men still exist in the world, though their intelligence has degenerated for some reason.

The council has a dedicated database on Furnace Men. If you're interested, you can take a look; normal Great Wizard level access is sufficient."

Richard was delighted, bowed slightly, and said, "Thank you for solving my query. If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave."

"Hmm."

The Shaping Energy Crown waved his hand and returned to the window behind him.

...

Galaxy Great World.

The uppermost layer of Star Cluster Sky Island, a vast empty sea called the Supreme Lake by the Galaxy Mayflies. The resurrected Mayfly Quasi-Emperor crawled on the ground.

Right in front of him, a massive golden mayfly floated in the air, emanating an intimidating aura.

The golden mayfly let out a dignified chirp from its mouthpart.

"So, you're telling me that the creature from the Furnace Man's prophecy has appeared."

"Yes, Your Majesty," the Mayfly Quasi-Emperor's tone was low, "The Supreme Furnace of the Furnace Men has reappeared in the world and has been controlled by a Five Rings wizard."

"The Supreme Furnace is controlled by a wizard!? How can it be controlled by a wizard?"

The chirp of the golden mayfly suddenly turned sharp.

"Could it be that the wizards are the civilization from the prophecy that will destroy the shadow of war? If they are, then what are we?

Were the results of our war destined tens of thousands of years ago?"

The Mayfly Quasi-Emperor crawled on the ground, his body trembling uncontrollably.

The terrifying pressure emitted by the golden mayfly was hard to bear even in his prime, let alone now when he was in a weakened, incomplete state.

After the anger, the pressure from the golden mayfly dissipated.

Anger cannot solve any problem.

"Inform everyone, let all Kings of the Mayflies closely monitor the wizard who has mastered the Supreme Furnace. The wizards probably don't know about this prophecy or that they possess the Furnace.

Otherwise, he would absolutely not appear on the battlefield.

If the wizard is found, immediately gather the Quasi-Emperors to hunt him. The owner of the Supreme Furnace can slay the shadow of war.

But the prophecy does not say what exactly the creature that slays the shadow of war is.

If we reclaim the Furnace, we too can slay the shadow of war."

...

Leaving the headquarters of the Shaping School, Richard wasted no time and directly flew towards the City of Eternal Truth at the center of the Wizard World.

He suddenly felt a sense of urgency arise in his heart for some reason.

As if a beast capable of tearing him apart was pursuing him from behind.