The most powerful wizard in the magic world

Teacher Gofat sighed softly, and passed his palm over Gerlin's forehead, and a warm light emerged. As the light spread, Gerlin's vision gradually became clear, and the confusion in his eyes slowly faded. The illusions around him receded like a tide, and in their place was the determined figure of the teacher standing in front of him.

"Master..." Gerlin stuttered out his mentor's name, pain and shame intertwined on his face, "I...what did I do wrong again?"

Teacher Gofat withdrew his hand, his expression serious. "When faced with the unknown and fear, many apprentices tend to fall into their own hallucinations. As your teacher, my duty is to help you get out of these nightmares."

"But I feel hopeless..." Gerlin lowered his head and clenched the staff in his hand, as if he had some concerns.

"Hope lies in your own heart." Gofat's voice was deep and powerful. "You need to understand that the gap between a powerful mage and a fragile apprentice is not only a gap in strength, but more of a difference in mentality."

Gerlin looked up, confusion flashing in his eyes, "Then what should I do?"

The mentor slowly walked up to him, his eyes piercing his soul, "First, learn to control your emotions. Remember, focus is the source of power. You can't let fear dominate your life."

"But sometimes... I'm really scared. The scenes I saw in my dreams seemed to swallow up all my efforts, which made me feel extremely desperate."

Guo Fa Te nodded, with a hint of understanding in his eyes. "Fear itself is not terrible. The key lies in how you face it. Every powerful wizard has gone through this stage, including myself. You must learn to face your fear and turn it into your strength."

"I understand." Gerling gritted his teeth, and the hesitation in his heart was gradually replaced by determination. "Thank you, mentor. I will try my best to overcome it."

Gofat smiled. "Very good. Now let's do a meditation. I will guide you into a deeper inner world and let you find the root of your fear."

Gerlin nodded and closed his eyes. Gofat slowly opened his hands and chanted a low spell, gradually condensing the air around him into gentle energy. As the spell deepened, Gerlin felt a warm air flow around him, and his heart gradually calmed down.

"Imagine a bright space where there is no fear, only hope." Gofat's voice was like a breeze, soothing Gerling's soul.

This bright space slowly unfolded in his mind, the bright sunshine sprinkled on a vast plain, flowers bloomed, birds sang, and even the air was filled with a warm breath. Everything here was so beautiful, making him feel unprecedented peace and freedom.

However, there was a shadow in the dark corner, as if it was quietly chasing him. Gerling's heart beat faster again, and he tried hard to ignore it all, but the shadow kept approaching, making him feel suffocated.

"Take a deep breath." Gofat's voice came into his ears again, "Recognize the shadow and ask what it is."

A trace of courage surged in Gerlin's heart. He took a deep breath and encouraged himself secretly: "I must not retreat." He cast his eyes towards the shadow. Although he felt uneasy, his tone became firm: "What are you?"

The shadow trembled slightly, becoming more blurred, but it also brought with it an invisible sense of oppression that made him feel suffocated. It responded in a low voice, as if it came from the bottom of his heart: "I am the fear and doubt in your heart, and your confusion and anxiety about the future."

"I can see you." Gerlin gritted his teeth and tried to fight against the voice. "I am no longer afraid of you, because I know you are just an illusion. No matter what kind of predicament I am in, I will face you directly."

At this moment, the shadow suddenly accelerated, trying to devour Gerlin. But under the guidance of Gofat, his inner determination made the warm light surge like a tide, illuminating the entire space. The shadow immediately resisted and became extremely weak.

Gerlin gripped his staff tightly, and a courage he had never had before emerged in his heart. "I won't let you control my life!" he shouted loudly.

The light pierced through the shadow, and Gerlin's body involuntarily moved forward. The staff in his hand flashed with dazzling light, and finally dispelled the shadow and took away the fear that had been pent up in his heart for a long time.

"Very good, Gerlin." Goffat's voice was as gentle as the morning light. "You did it. Every fear is an opportunity for you to grow."

However, at this moment, a figure appeared again in the blurred light and shadow, and Garlin was slightly startled. This time it was a familiar figure, it was his good friend Ryan whom he lost during his honeymoon.

"Ryan? It can't be you!" He shook his head vigorously, trying to get rid of this illusion.

But Ryan smiled, "Gerlin, don't be afraid. I am in this light, the truth you cannot escape. You have to face it bravely, and everything will become the past."

"I am very disappointed with your choice after that..." Gerling's voice trembled and tears rolled down his cheeks unconsciously.

Ryan shook his head. "You have to believe that I exist to tell you that failure is not terrible. What's important is the lesson you learn from it. Don't let the past constrain your future."

Gerling's heart gradually calmed down. He finally realized that the fear he faced was actually his attachment to the past. "I understand. I don't need to avoid that memory anymore. I am willing to turn it into motivation to move forward."

Ryan's figure gradually dissipated, like the morning mist dissipating between heaven and earth, leaving Gerling with a sense of relief and tenacity. "I will keep moving forward, keep moving forward," he whispered to himself, his eyes firm.

Gofat just woke him up, and his calm voice reappeared: "Success and failure are only a matter of thought. Plants will wither and grow, rivers will flow, but only your own struggle and belief will leave a permanent mark in your life."

Gerlin nodded, his heart full of confidence for the future. "Thank you, mentor. This experience has taught me that only by bravely accepting my fear can I overcome it."