The two could be considered complements for each other, and shared a linear relationship. When one improved, the other would improve significantly too. It would be reflected in Lin Li's strength.
Back in Osric's mausoleum, Lin Li had already vaguely seen the threshold to level-24. After learning on the Holy Mountain for a period of time, Lin Li mastered Holy Light Magic and the power of the debris of the stars Holy Light. The door of level-24 could be considered to have slowly opened up for Lin Li, who was only one step away from becoming a true level-24 Legendary-mage.