Rock Kingdom: Why is black smoke coming out of my star chart?

Chapter 48 Martial Arts Senior's Long Nose

The first lesson was on the history of magic.

The classroom was large, with long wooden tables arranged neatly, and many new students were already seated there.

Lin Feng found a corner to sit down. Unlike the other students who were looking for history books on the bookshelf behind them, he found an alchemy textbook instead.

He wasn't interested in history outside of the Golden Age; he'd rather learn different alchemy techniques and increase his knowledge than attend history classes.

An old, short figure slowly descended from above the podium.

The newcomer wore an ancient blue magic robe, had white hair and beard, and wore a pair of round-framed reading glasses on his nose. He had a stern but kind demeanor and carried a magic wand that was a head taller than himself.

The moment he stood on the podium, the entire classroom fell silent.

"Children, I am Dylan, and I teach the history of magic." The old professor's voice was kind and somewhat humorous. "I have been working at this academy for eighteen hundred years."

A suppressed gasp suddenly filled the classroom.

This is 1,800 years old! It was probably already in the academy when it was first established.

Knowing from the game that this guy had lived a long time, Lin Feng couldn't help but feel a bit emotional when he actually heard it. With so many years of experience, his magical strength must be quite formidable.

However, it's still a pity that such a senior professor is teaching history.

He lowered his head, opened the alchemy textbook, and quickly browsed through the pages.

This book, "Potion Alchemy," should be the most basic book in the academy.

Starting with the introduction, it almost entirely focuses on ingredient ratios, herbal properties, and temperature control, without touching on any knowledge of the essence of power.

Is it more like a practical manual?

In his view, this was nothing compared to the alchemy Claire taught him; it was like children playing house.

Professor Dylan spoke on stage about the history of the academy, from the blood pact of the Ghost Clan Locke to Griffin's groundbreaking research into the Gollum Ball, and from some of the history of the kingdom to the Battle of the Purple Birds.

These stories were very appealing to the young Locke students, and even Lin Feng became engrossed in them after briefly learning about alchemy.

"Long, long ago, before the starlight spread across the earth, elves already existed on this continent."

At that time, only the Netherworld clans living in the central mountain range could use ancient methods and elven blood pacts…

Lin Feng lightly tapped the table with his fingertip. It was rumored that the village of believers had established a contract with the elves, not using the Gulu Ball, but using an ancient contract.

I wonder what this contract is?

Compared to those ancient contracts, the Gollum Ball is more like the methods of a dark wizard.

Regardless of the spirit's consent or objection, if you throw the Gulu Ball at the spirit and the spirit's resistance is not stronger than the Gulu Ball, you will be forced into a contract.

Lin Feng paused for a moment, then guessed one possibility: Locke's thirst for power during the Golden Age triggered the nightmare outbreak.

The timeline in which the protagonist appears is the same timeline in which Enzo improves the Gooru Ball!

Could it be that... it was the proliferation of Gulu Balls that led to Locke's desires growing stronger, causing the nightmares to resurface?

The bell rang, and Professor Dylan stopped lecturing, coughed twice, and said, "Oh dear, my throat is dry. get out of class is over! Everyone go and rest!"

The students were still eager to hear more stories and clung to Professor Dylan, asking him to tell them more.

"Oh ho ho, then I'll tell you another story about the Ghost Clan!"

……

Lin Feng did not leave immediately. He finished reading "The Art of Alchemy" and wrote down some useful recipes before closing the book and getting up to leave.

At this moment, only Locke remained in the classroom when Professor Dylan's voice rang out, calling out to Lin Feng.

"Lin Feng, can you stay here for a moment?"

He paused, then slowly turned around.

Professor Dylan stood in the center of the podium, his eyes, which seemed to have seen through the years, quietly resting on him.

Lin Feng looked puzzled and asked, "Is there something you need, Teacher Dylan?"

Dylan looked serious and said, "If you encounter any difficulties that you can't solve, you can come and ask me for advice. Don't suffer alone."

Lin Feng raised an eyebrow and asked curiously, "Any kind of difficulty is acceptable?"

Dylan felt a little uncomfortable under Lin Feng's gaze and said awkwardly, "Ahem, alright, alright, I hope you'll think carefully before using your power, considering whether it might lead to irreversible consequences."

"Irreversible consequences?"

Lin Feng was somewhat surprised and suspicious. This unassuming old man was much older than Griffin! Who knows what kind of magical tricks he might be hiding?

Could it be that he foresaw something?

Lin Feng wanted to ask more, but Dylan had fallen asleep standing up and couldn't be woken up no matter how he called him.

At this moment, Iris.

"Who exactly is the little guy that the white tree prophesied? Sigh, I wish they would just tell me directly."

Iris tenderly stroked the little rascal's head; within its body, a trace of the polluted aura of nightmares still lingered.

It wasn't that he didn't want to eliminate it; in order to nurture the little guy prophesied by the White Tree, he had to set some tests so that when he truly faced nightmares, he would have some restraint and the power to resist.

The power of the spirits alone cannot eliminate nightmares!

Iris sighed and said to the little troublemaker, "Little troublemaker, you've had a tough time these past few days."

"Coo coo!"

The Thousand Thorn Sea Needle of Crescent Town wiggled its rear end and affectionately rubbed against Iris's hand, but accidentally leaked a little bit of its poison.

In an instant, Iris turned completely purple, foamed at the mouth, and collapsed, shaking her head.

As Lin Feng walked along the path inside the magic academy, many young Locke students cast unfriendly glances at him.

Locke is the first one who didn't come to the first class! In their eyes, Lin Feng is arrogant and looks down on the magic academy's courses after achieving a little success.

"Hey! You're being way too arrogant!"

Locke, dressed in the uniform of the Ritual Academy, blocked Lin Feng's way.

Lin Feng sighed. When he sensed the unfriendly looks from the other Locke's eyes, he was already prepared for Locke to cause trouble.

I didn't expect to be stopped so soon after leaving the classroom.

Are you kidding me? You already have a level 74 super powerful Holy Sword maxed out, and you're not being arrogant? When are you going to be arrogant?

He had no intention of hiding it like Claire had.

Now that he knows Enzo has something on his mind, Enzo probably won't allow anything to happen to him before the plan begins.

That's Griffin's adopted son, the kingdom's youngest grand mage, chief mage, and the most talented Locke since Griffin!

"Troublemaker, are you prepared to fail...?" Lin Feng hadn't finished speaking.

A blond boy jumped down from the royal griffin and landed in front of Lin Feng, shielding him behind him.

He raised a gooball at Locke, who was causing trouble, and said, "Holgers, if you want to play, then play with me!"

Holgers's expression changed, and he snapped, "Milo, what's this to you?"

Milo? Blonde hair?

Lin Feng immediately thought of Mia. He looked at the flamboyant Locke blocking his way and thought to himself: Could this Locke be Mia's brother?

Milo sneered and said, "I can't stand bullying the weak, is that a problem?"

"you!"

"The one who can defeat Teacher Louis is not some little Locke."

A muscular man wearing boxing gloves squeezed through the crowd of onlookers at Locke and said:

"Who doesn't know your sister Mia and Lin Feng are close? Since you're so determined to protect him, then let's settle this through a Pokémon battle!"

"This is... Senior Big Nose!"

"Big-Nosed Senior is the best at using Fighting-type Pokémon!"

Holgers, seeing the newcomer, immediately felt emboldened and stood behind him, declaring with an air of superiority, "Let Big Nose Senior deal with you!"

Seeing Holgers trying to leave, Big Nose grabbed him and said to Milo, "2v2, no objections?"

Milo's expression turned grim; Big Nose's main spirit had even reached the standard of a high-level magician!

If he were to fight Big Nose alone, he would be utterly crushed if he didn't handle the situation well. With Lin Feng, who is a burden, the difficulty of winning would only be greater!

No, I need to think of an excuse to avoid the battle!

Milo broke out in a cold sweat, his mind racing. He decided to set a date two weeks later for the match, so that he could help Lin Feng improve his skills.

With Lin Feng's talent, and relying on his command and predictive abilities, even if we lose, it won't be too embarrassing.

However, Lin Feng showed no fear and went straight for it, saying, "Hey, after I beat you, these guys shouldn't bother me anymore, right?"

"Oh? You seem to have a lot of nerve!"

Big Nose wasn't angry; instead, he looked at Lin Feng with interest, wondering where this freshman got his confidence from.

He held up the Gulu Ball and laughed, "I hope your strength is as great as your boasting."

Milo's face turned deathly pale instantly. Oh no, little sister, you're going to get your brother killed.

The power of the spirits alone cannot eliminate nightmares!

Iris sighed and said to the little troublemaker, "Little troublemaker, you've had a tough time these past few days."

"Coo coo!"

The Thousand Thorn Sea Needle of Crescent Town wiggled its rear end and affectionately rubbed against Iris's hand, but accidentally leaked a little bit of its poison.

In an instant, Iris turned completely purple, foamed at the mouth, and collapsed, shaking her head.

As Lin Feng walked along the path inside the magic academy, many young Locke students cast unfriendly glances at him.

Locke is the first one who didn't come to the first class! In their eyes, Lin Feng is arrogant and looks down on the magic academy's courses after achieving a little success.

"Hey! You're being way too arrogant!"

Locke, dressed in the uniform of the Ritual Academy, blocked Lin Feng's way.

Lin Feng sighed. When he sensed the unfriendly looks from the other Locke's eyes, he was already prepared for Locke to cause trouble.

I didn't expect to be stopped so soon after leaving the classroom.

Are you kidding me? You already have a level 74 super powerful Holy Sword maxed out, and you're not being arrogant? When are you going to be arrogant?

He had no intention of hiding it like Claire had.

Now that he knows Enzo has something on his mind, Enzo probably won't allow anything to happen to him before the plan begins.

That's Griffin's adopted son, the kingdom's youngest grand mage, chief mage, and the most talented Locke since Griffin!

"Troublemaker, are you prepared to fail...?" Lin Feng hadn't finished speaking.

A blond boy jumped down from the royal griffin and landed in front of Lin Feng, shielding him behind him.

He raised a gooball at Locke, who was causing trouble, and said, "Holgers, if you want to play, then play with me!"

Holgers's expression changed, and he snapped, "Milo, what's this to you?"

Milo? Blonde hair?

Lin Feng immediately thought of Mia. He looked at the flamboyant Locke blocking his way and thought to himself: Could this Locke be Mia's brother?

Milo sneered and said, "I can't stand bullying the weak, is that a problem?"

"you!"

"The one who can defeat Teacher Louis is not some little Locke."

A muscular man wearing boxing gloves squeezed through the crowd of onlookers at Locke and said:

"Who doesn't know your sister Mia and Lin Feng are close? Since you're so determined to protect him, then let's settle this through a Pokémon battle!"

"This is... Senior Big Nose!"

"Big-Nosed Senior is the best at using Fighting-type Pokémon!"

Holgers, seeing the newcomer, immediately felt emboldened and stood behind him, declaring with an air of superiority, "Let Big Nose Senior deal with you!"

Seeing Holgers trying to leave, Big Nose grabbed him and said to Milo, "2v2, no objections?"

Milo's expression turned grim; Big Nose's main spirit had even reached the standard of a high-level magician!

If he were to fight Big Nose alone, he would be utterly crushed if he didn't handle the situation well. With Lin Feng, who is a burden, the difficulty of winning would only be greater!

No, I need to think of an excuse to avoid the battle!

Milo broke out in a cold sweat, his mind racing. He decided to set a date two weeks later for the match, so that he could help Lin Feng improve his skills.

With Lin Feng's talent, and relying on his command and predictive abilities, even if we lose, it won't be too embarrassing.

However, Lin Feng showed no fear and went straight for it, saying, "Hey, after I beat you, these guys shouldn't bother me anymore, right?"

"Oh? You seem to have a lot of nerve!"

Big Nose wasn't angry; instead, he looked at Lin Feng with interest, wondering where this freshman got his confidence from.

He held up the Gulu Ball and laughed, "I hope your strength is as great as your boasting."

Milo's face turned deathly pale instantly. Oh no, little sister, you're going to get your brother killed.

The power of the spirits alone cannot eliminate nightmares!

Iris sighed and said to the little troublemaker, "Little troublemaker, you've had a tough time these past few days."

"Coo coo!"

The Thousand Thorn Sea Needle of Crescent Town wiggled its rear end and affectionately rubbed against Iris's hand, but accidentally leaked a little bit of its poison.

In an instant, Iris turned completely purple, foamed at the mouth, and collapsed, shaking her head.

As Lin Feng walked along the path inside the magic academy, many young Locke students cast unfriendly glances at him.

Locke is the first one who didn't come to the first class! In their eyes, Lin Feng is arrogant and looks down on the magic academy's courses after achieving a little success.

"Hey! You're being way too arrogant!"

Locke, dressed in the uniform of the Ritual Academy, blocked Lin Feng's way.

Lin Feng sighed. When he sensed the unfriendly looks from the other Locke's eyes, he was already prepared for Locke to cause trouble.

I didn't expect to be stopped so soon after leaving the classroom.

Are you kidding me? You already have a level 74 super powerful Holy Sword maxed out, and you're not being arrogant? When are you going to be arrogant?

He had no intention of hiding it like Claire had.

Now that he knows Enzo has something on his mind, Enzo probably won't allow anything to happen to him before the plan begins.

That's Griffin's adopted son, the kingdom's youngest grand mage, chief mage, and the most talented Locke since Griffin!

"Troublemaker, are you prepared to fail...?" Lin Feng hadn't finished speaking.

A blond boy jumped down from the royal griffin and landed in front of Lin Feng, shielding him behind him.

He raised a gooball at Locke, who was causing trouble, and said, "Holgers, if you want to play, then play with me!"

Holgers's expression changed, and he snapped, "Milo, what's this to you?"

Milo? Blonde hair?

Lin Feng immediately thought of Mia. He looked at the flamboyant Locke blocking his way and thought to himself: Could this Locke be Mia's brother?

Milo sneered and said, "I can't stand bullying the weak, is that a problem?"

"you!"

"The one who can defeat Teacher Louis is not some little Locke."

A muscular man wearing boxing gloves squeezed through the crowd of onlookers at Locke and said:

"Who doesn't know your sister Mia and Lin Feng are close? Since you're so determined to protect him, then let's settle this through a Pokémon battle!"

"This is... Senior Big Nose!"

"Big-Nosed Senior is the best at using Fighting-type Pokémon!"

Holgers, seeing the newcomer, immediately felt emboldened and stood behind him, declaring with an air of superiority, "Let Big Nose Senior deal with you!"

Seeing Holgers trying to leave, Big Nose grabbed him and said to Milo, "2v2, no objections?"

Milo's expression turned grim; Big Nose's main spirit had even reached the standard of a high-level magician!

If he were to fight Big Nose alone, he would be utterly crushed if he didn't handle the situation well. With Lin Feng, who is a burden, the difficulty of winning would only be greater!

No, I need to think of an excuse to avoid the battle!

Milo broke out in a cold sweat, his mind racing. He decided to set a date two weeks later for the match, so that he could help Lin Feng improve his skills.

With Lin Feng's talent, and relying on his command and predictive abilities, even if we lose, it won't be too embarrassing.

However, Lin Feng showed no fear and went straight for it, saying, "Hey, after I beat you, these guys shouldn't bother me anymore, right?"

"Oh? You seem to have a lot of nerve!"

Big Nose wasn't angry; instead, he looked at Lin Feng with interest, wondering where this freshman got his confidence from.

He held up the Gulu Ball and laughed, "I hope your strength is as great as your boasting."

Milo's face turned deathly pale instantly. Oh no, little sister, you're going to get your brother killed.