Hogwarts' White Lord

There was no need to use a Fiendfyre Curse.

The simplest way to destroy a cursed object was to counter it with opposing magical power.

Of course, for most wizards, such a method would sound like a fairy tale.

While most wizards were still stuck chanting spells and relying on wand movements, Ivan had already begun to grasp the essence of magic itself.

This level of understanding was far beyond the imagination of ordinary wizards.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the main task (I)]

Current Progress:

Recover the Soul Coffin (completed) Trace the source of the curse (completed)

Task Reward: Experience Points x1

"Here it comes!"

Ivan's eyes flickered as he read the system notification.

For someone who usually maintained a calm demeanor, the news stirred an unmistakable excitement within him.

Experience Points.

These were far more valuable than potential points.

While potential points could enhance certain abilities, Experience Points were the rare currency needed to push an attribute beyond the threshold of 5—into the domain of exceptional mastery.

Ivan began to consider carefully where he should allocate this 1 point of experience.

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[Attributes]

(1 Ordinary, 2 Excellent, 3 Outstanding, 4 Rare, 5 Legendary, 6 Apocalypse, 7 Miracle)

Soul: 5 (Legendary)

Magic: 5 (Legendary)

Physique: 2 (Excellent)

Thinking: 3 (Outstanding)

Mind: 3 (Outstanding)

Will: 3 (Outstanding)

Potential Points: 0

Experience Points: 1

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At this moment, only two attributes stood out as viable options for investment: Soul and Magic.

Although Experience Points could technically be converted into Potential Points, only a fool would waste them that way.

Between the two key attributes—Soul and Magic—Ivan already knew which one to enhance first.

"Magic!" Ivan decided resolutely.

He had already gained a good understanding of the Soul attribute.

To Ivan, abilities like clairvoyance, the magic eye, and the dream dimension all boiled down to one core function: observation.

In simple terms, the higher the Soul attribute, the clearer and deeper one's perception of the world became.

But when it came to Magic, things were different.

With just 5 points in the Magic attribute, Ivan had already achieved the status of a natural Archmage.

It was almost impossible to imagine what kind of power or experience he might gain by pushing the attribute to 6.

"Professor," Ivan asked, turning to Dumbledore, "do you know what lies beyond the realm of an Archmage?"

"Beyond the Archmage?" Dumbledore repeated, intrigued by the question.

He didn't warn Ivan against being too ambitious or accuse him of arrogance.

Instead, he looked at the young wizard with interest, curious about the reason behind his inquiry.

"As a wizard, isn't it natural to want to push further down the path of magic?" Ivan explained.

Dumbledore nodded in agreement.

"Indeed," he said. "There's no fault in that reasoning."

"Although," Dumbledore added with a small smile, "it may be a little early for you… it is always good to be mentally prepared."

Dumbledore then continued, "As we've discussed before, the difference between a Archmage and an ordinary wizard lies in the qualitative transformation of magic power.

It is this transformation that marks the true threshold into the realm of mastery."

The magical power of an Archmage is significantly stronger than that of ordinary wizards.

When spells collide, the Archmage's magic will overwhelm and crush the magic of ordinary wizards with sheer force.

Take the battle between Harry and Voldemort in the original story as an example.

Harry, a mere student, manages to face off against an Archmage like Voldemort.

In theory, such an occurrence should be impossible.

Yet, despite Voldemort's immense power, he is unable to kill Harry Potter.

There are numerous explanations for this:

The prophecy that binds their fates.

Lily Potter's sacrificial love.

Voldemort's integration of Harry's blood into his own body.

The resonance of their Phoenix feather wands.

Voldemort's hesitation due to the shared connection with Harry.

The reasons are many, but the conclusion is simple: Voldemort, despite his reputation, wasn't strong enough to overturn fate.

Against anyone other than Harry and Dumbledore, Voldemort is utterly dominant.

His power allows him to crush all opposition with ease, leaving no room for a stalemate, confrontation, or even a prolonged back-and-forth battle.

"If you wish to ascend to the level of a great wizard," Dumbledore explained, "there are two primary paths: magic transformation and blood reversion.

Either path, if pursued to its end, offers the potential to glimpse the realm beyond the great wizard."

This implies that a sixth point of magical power exists in this world.

While reaching it is extraordinarily difficult—so challenging, in fact, that even Dumbledore and Grindelwald considered it to be nothing more than a myth—it remains theoretically possible.

"I once held two of the Deathly Hallows," Dumbledore admitted.

"Through studying them, I caught a glimpse of what lies beyond our current understanding of magic."

The Deathly Hallows are said to embody the magic of death.

According to European legend, anyone who collects all three Hallows will become the Master of Death.

However, the "God of Death" referred to in the legend likely isn't a literal deity.

Ivan believed that "Death" in this context symbolized the magic of death, a fundamental and mysterious force.

To become the Master of Death essentially means to become the master of death magic itself.

"Do you mean to fully merge with a specific natural magic?" Ivan asked, thoughtfully.

"Yes," Dumbledore replied, nodding. "If the initial stage of magic transformation is to integrate a fragment of natural magic into one's body, then the culmination of this path is to fully master one of the twelve natural magics."

The twelve natural magics represent the fundamental forces of nature as defined within the wizarding world.

Unfortunately, the times have changed, and it has been centuries since any British wizard has surpassed the level of a Grand Master.

"As for blood reversion..." Dumbledore continued, "it's a much simpler path compared to magic transformation."

The concept of blood reversion relies on the latent power of one's ancestors within their bloodline.

It is akin to standing on the shoulders of giants and taking a step further.

However, the prerequisite for pursuing this path is having an ancestor who truly reached the realm of 6 points of magical power.

For those without such lineage—ordinary wizards, for example—the path of blood reversion is entirely out of reach.

"Ivan," Dumbledore said with a knowing smile, "you carry the blood of Merlin and the Phoenix family.

You may dismiss the pureblood ideology as outdated, a relic of a time when they clung to grandiose dreams.

But there is a kernel of truth in their beliefs."

Hmm...

The purer the blood, the stronger the magical potential that can be inherited.

This often translates to a higher ceiling for magical accomplishments in future generations.

"The problem with purebloods," Dumbledore added thoughtfully, "is not their blood.

The real issue lies in their decadence.

Each generation of purebloods has been consumed by a life of indulgence and idleness, squandering their potential and stagnating in their complacency."

However, tracing back to their origins, countless powerful wizards have emerged from the bloodlines of today's pureblood families.

Given Ivan's lineage, it seemed inevitable that he could reach 6 points of magical power.

With the two ancient bloodlines he carried—Merlin's and the Phoenix family's—each one alone held the potential to elevate him to unimaginable heights.

If Ivan could fully develop even one of these bloodlines, he might awaken powers that could lead him down a path that even Dumbledore had never witnessed in his lifetime.

"Haah~ You are fortunate," Dumbledore said, though there was no trace of envy in his tone.

After all, Dumbledore himself was a member of the Phoenix family, sharing part of that same legacy.

Moreover, Dumbledore had already found his own path.

He understood what it would take to reach the elusive realm of Magic 6 and was content to follow his chosen course.

"Professor," Ivan asked, breaking the reflective silence, "what is it that you seek? A great adventure?"

Ivan's thoughts drifted to something Dumbledore had once said—a hint at the opportunity the old headmaster had been searching for, one that might allow him to break through to Magic 6.

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