Wizard:Start as a Potion Master

As the blind spider lunged toward Su Nan, he hurled two potions directly at its head. The moment the liquids made contact with the air, they began to boil, transforming into two swirling clouds of vapor that formed soul vortexes in mid-air. These vortexes absorbed the ambient soul energy of the mystical realm.

In the material world, such potions would require an abundance of soul fragments—often available only in the aftermath of large-scale death and destruction—to condense the highly concentrated soul constructs known as wraiths. However, the mystical realm provided a different environment. Here, fragments of lifeforce and unconscious streams permeated the air, making the process far more efficient.

Within seconds, the vortexes summoned a frog-sized specter, glowing ghostly green, and three spectral wolves, shimmering in pale blue. The massive ghostly frog leaped onto the blind spider, pinning it down and preventing it from approaching Su Nan. The three spectral wolves circled the frog, searching for an opportunity to attack.

In Su Nan's original design, the ghostly frog served as a tank, absorbing damage and restricting enemy movement, while the spectral wolves provided tactical support through coordinated strikes.

The Orr Protector observed the summoned specters with a mixture of awe and approval. "Such impressive necromantic magic, Master Su Nan," it said. "To think you have achieved this level of mastery without formal magical tutelage. Your talent is extraordinary. If you had lived two millennia ago, during the golden age of wizardry on these lands, your accomplishments would have been beyond imagination."

Su Nan nodded but quickly noticed a troubling issue. Despite their aggressive bites and claws, the spectral wolves' attacks seemed entirely ineffective against the blind spider.

When the wolves bit into the spider's legs, they left no marks—no damage whatsoever. This wasn't a case of temporary resilience or quick healing like when ordinary weapons failed to harm Su Nan's werewolf emissaries. Instead, the wolves' attacks failed from the outset.

Worse, every time the spectral wolves touched the spider, their forms flickered and grew increasingly unstable. The highly condensed soul constructs that formed the wolves and the frog began to dissolve under prolonged contact with the spider.

Su Nan furrowed his brow. AI, analyze this blind spider's properties.

[Analysis Result:] Designation: Blind Spider (Tentative)

Strength: 1.4

Speed: 2

Constitution: Unable to analyze

Mental Energy: Unable to analyze

[Summary:]

This entity displays life characteristics entirely dissimilar to both material-world organisms and the spiritual beings present in the mystical realm. It may belong to an alien energy-based ecosystem, though further data is required for a conclusive assessment.

Su Nan's observations aligned with the analysis. The ghostly frog, with a physical durability equivalent to a fully armored storm knight, was showing signs of collapse. Moreover, the residual fragments of the frog's soul energy, corrupted after contact with the spider, became completely unusable.

He glanced at the Orr Protector, who was visibly battered and still recovering. It was no wonder the protector struggled so much. The blind spider appeared tailor-made to counter constructs like the Orr Protector and Su Nan's spectral summons.

The Orr Protector's voice betrayed its concern. "Master Su Nan, these energy-world beings are a severe counter to most spell-based constructs. What shall we do? Without a first-rank apprentice or a formal wizard from the Gray Soil Cemetery, I fear we are severely outmatched."

"Rest easy, Orr," Su Nan replied, his tone calm and measured. "Wizards thrive on the unknown. Every mystery we unravel becomes another tool in our arsenal."

Internally, Su Nan gave another command to his AI. Analyze why my spectral creatures are ineffective and why they disintegrate upon contact with the spider.

[Analysis in Progress...]

[Preliminary Findings:]

The blind spider's body is encased in a highly concentrated energy shell.

Upon contact, this shell converts all incoming attacks into energy that strengthens itself.

Prolonged contact causes contamination and destabilization of the soul energy comprising your spectral constructs.

Interestingly, this creature exhibits traits inconsistent with either biological or spiritual entities. If analyzed through Earth-based frameworks, its structure resembles a mass of energy—electricity, light, or flame—compressed into a semi-physical form.

[Further Notes:]

This energy shell not only neutralizes spell-based constructs like the Orr Protector and the ghostly creatures but also seems to inherently resist traditional wizardry.

Testing its response to the Sleepworm Potion is recommended.

[Potential Application:]

Combat data from this encounter could lead to breakthroughs in replicating its energy shell technology for use in the Ghostly Death Knight Potion.

Su Nan's lips curled into a thoughtful smile. While the situation seemed dire, the potential for discovery outweighed the immediate danger. Eliminating the spider prematurely would waste an invaluable research opportunity.

He cast a sidelong glance at the Orr Protector, who remained tense and apprehensive. Su Nan, however, felt none of its fear. The mystical realm—and the wizarding world at large—was rife with mysteries. Each enigma was a stepping stone toward greater power and understanding. There was no need to shy away from challenges; they were opportunities to grow.

Addressing his AI again, Su Nan gave his next command. Prepare a Sleepworm Potion test. Begin recording detailed combat data. If possible, devise a method to destabilize or replicate the energy shell.

Stepping forward, Su Nan hurled the Sleepworm P

otion at the spider, eager to see how this enigmatic creature would react.