Chapter 236

"Master Mo De, what is your opinion on this ascender?"

Ka La Ze Ke asked cautiously, his tone filled with obvious awe, and he even deliberately lowered his thought fluctuations to show respect for this ancient Great Wizard.

Inside Mo De's transparent skull, the brain tissue flickered slightly.

The rhythm of the flickering formed a complex energy pattern, as if he were thinking:

"'Whispers of the Star Eater'... the meditation method left behind by that crazy traveler. The traveler is an interesting example. He was one of the few who truly understood the essence of the devourer."

His thoughts seemed to drift into the distance:

"If I remember correctly, Luo En Ma Genusi is the seventeenth Original Wizard to ascend through this method.

The first was Aimo Like from the end of the Second Era, a quite talented young man, but unfortunately, he went insane due to excessive research on void celestial bodies while ascending to the Dark Sun level;

The most famous is probably that Cassandra of the Wang Guan Clan, who successfully ascended to Great Wizard and became the contemporary Tower Master of the Crystal Spire..."

Each of the names Mo De casually listed was an important figure in wizard history, enough to occupy a complete chapter in a thick tome.

"Seventeen? That many?"

Ma La Ji asked in surprise, rarely showing a hint of uncertainty:

"How have I never heard of this? The data in my memory clearly shows that 'Whispers of the Star Eater' has fewer than five successful ascenders."

Mo De let out a disdainful scoff, the energy fluctuations contained in that sound made the crystal sacs of the other three hanging ones tremble slightly:

"Because you are too young, Ma La Ji. In the long history of wizards, you are just a newcomer who joined yesterday.

Four eras have spanned tens of thousands of years, plus those affiliated parallel timelines, there are fully hundreds of Original Wizards; on average, one appears every one or two hundred years, what is there to be surprised about in this number?"

Mo De's contempt for Ma La Ji was undisguised, and this was not just because of the age gap.

It was more because, in his eyes, Ma La Ji's so-called "spatial research" was just repeating the footsteps of his predecessors, lacking true originality.

Upon hearing this, Ma La Ji's body in the crystal sac trembled slightly, clearly annoyed by this round of mockery, but he dared not act out in front of Mo De.

Although they were both Great Wizards, he knew well that the gap between him and Mo De was like a chasm.

If they were to confront each other in a normal state, he might not even be able to touch a corner of the other's Void Remains.

"That Luo En's situation seems a bit special."

Mo La suddenly interjected, her tentacles writhing slightly, showing that her interest had been piqued:

"I just checked through special channels; two years ago, he was just a sixth-grade star waste apprentice, and his spiritual aptitude was almost recognized as waste level in the Wizard Realm."

Her voice carried deep curiosity:

"Yet in just a few months, he went from waste to genius. Since then, he has not only jumped to the forefront of the candidate wizard sequence but also passed the True Path and directly ascended to Original Wizard. This speed, even in our era, can be considered extremely rare."

"Heh, a typical lucky one."

Ma La Ji immediately seized the opportunity to comment, trying to re-establish his sense of authority:

"Maybe he accidentally obtained some opportunity, or someone helped him secretly. Such examples are common.

Remember Melvin, the so-called 'Child of Miracles' in the mid-Third Era? Didn't he also gain unimaginable ascension speed because he accidentally discovered an ancient rune stone?

And what was the result? Didn't he still deform when ascending to Great Wizard because his foundation was unstable?"

The sourness in Ma La Ji's tone was about to overflow the crystal sac:

"These so-called geniuses who rise through external forces are often just a flash in the pan. Without a solid foundation and long-term accumulation, their path will eventually lead to self-destruction."

Ka La Ze Ke couldn't help but retort:

"But being able to break through in such a short time is still very unusual. Even with opportunities and help, the True Path ultimately relies on one's own quality.

That kind of direct dialogue with high-level existences cannot be replaced by any external force for individual willpower and soul strength. I think there might be something special about this Luo En Ma Genusi that we don't know yet."

The silver-eyed youth's attitude was more open; his research was related to intuitive perception, and he could appreciate phenomena that broke conventions better than Ma La Ji:

"Perhaps we should continue to observe his development; there might be unexpected gains."

"Stop arguing."

Mo De's voice sounded again, this time with some weariness, as if the topic being discussed was too childish for him:

"Just a newly ascended Original Wizard; compared to us hanging ones who have existed for thousands of years, he is still as small as an ant.

Even if his talent is high and his growth is fast, he will at least have to wait until he ascends to Dark Sun Wizard in a hundred years to barely be qualified to enter our field of vision."

Mo De's words were not unreasonable.

In the wizard's world, the gap in strength is like a chasm.

Between a formal wizard and a Great Wizard, it is not just a simple accumulation of power, but a fundamental difference in existence.

A formal wizard, even the top Dark Sun-level powerhouse, is nothing more than an existence that the latter can destroy with a wave of his hand when facing a true Great Wizard.

Not to mention the Great Wizard's Void Remains posture, which has completely exceeded the concept of normal dimensions and is a partial transcendence of the rules of reality.

Although he said this, the brain tissue in Mo De's transparent skull flickered more frequently, clearly the rise of this young wizard had aroused some of his interest.

"However..." he paused, his voice becoming deep:

"The creator of 'Whispers of the Star Eater'—that traveler, is indeed a case worth noting.

If he hadn't had an accident at the last moment, he might have become the third naturally ascended Wizard King after the 'Progenitor' and the 'Creator'."

Mentioning the title "Traveler," the other three hanging ones fell silent, their bodies in the sacs trembling slightly, showing a faint unease and awe.

Even for Great Wizards like them, the Wizard King is still an unreachable existence.

Like mortals looking up at the starry sky, those are brilliant stars that can never be touched.

"'Traveler,' one of the greatest explorers of the Second Era, once set foot in countless worlds and planes; it is said that he even had a confrontation with the main body of the devourer, and after that astonishing experience, he created the Wang Guan meditation method 'Whispers of the Star Eater'."

Mo De narrated slowly, as if telling an ancient legend, but his tone carried the conviction of an eyewitness:

"However, at the moment he reached the peak of Great Wizard and was about to break through to the Wizard King realm, he went crazy..."

An unusually intense light flashed in Mo De's transparent skull, showing his strong emotional fluctuations regarding this history.

This reaction is extremely rare in an ancient existence like him, making the other three hanging ones feel extremely uneasy.

"No one knows what he saw or experienced at that moment. Only that he left behind one sentence—'Above the stars there is a devourer, and above the devourer there is an even more terrifying existence'—and then he disappeared, and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day."

The liquid in the crystal sac began to flow slowly, as if it were also uneasy about this history.

Mo De's Void Remains posture manifested slightly at the edge of the crystal sac—a huge head composed of pure energy.

Inside flickered countless starlike light spots, each containing an unimaginable amount of knowledge.

This Void Remains form can even interfere with the surrounding reality structure in a short time, making spatial rules temporarily obey his thinking.

"Rumor has it that the traveler obtained some core fragments from the Great Abyss, and those fragments attracted the attention of the devourer."

Ka La Ze Ke added in a low voice, fear flashing in his silver eyes:

"In the confrontation at the consciousness level, even top Great Wizards can hardly withstand the impact of such an existence. Some things... perhaps were never meant to be touched by creatures of our level."

When Ka La Ze Ke said this, his own Void Remains also vaguely manifested—a huge eyeball composed of silver light.

Inside, countless tiny runes were flowing, capable of looking directly at the essence of existence and penetrating layers of disguise.

But when mentioning those existences that transcend cognition, this eyeball couldn't help but tremble slightly, as if facing some horror that could not be looked at directly.

"Enough!" Mo De suddenly interrupted the topic, his voice carrying some rare tension:

"These are unverified rumors. In any case, a newly ascended Original Wizard has no great significance to us."

Silence shrouded the specimen vault again, but this silence contained a certain subtle sense of expectation.

Although they were disdainful in their words, all the hanging ones had a trace of curiosity about this young wizard who had risen suddenly.

After a long time, Mo La suddenly chuckled, her tentacles swaying gently, showing she was in a good mood:

"I am looking forward to the reaction of those guys at the Crystal Spire. An Original Wizard who rose from a remote school will probably soon become a 'sweet pastry' in their eyes."

Her Void Remains posture manifested slightly—a complex structure woven from countless blue tentacles.

Each tentacle can think independently and control an energy form, and the whole looks like a constantly changing energy vortex.

This Void Remains form is particularly suitable for multi-threaded thinking and complex energy manipulation.

"Undoubtedly," Ka La Ze Ke echoed:

"Especially the current Crystal Spire, where internal factional struggles are becoming increasingly fierce. An Original Wizard who ascended via the True Path will definitely become an object of their competition."

"Do you think he will be targeted by the Wang Guan Clan?"

Ma La Ji asked suddenly, his voice carrying some schadenfreude:

"If that's the case, this young man will probably have to face a quite 'interesting' experience."

"Nine times out of ten," Mo De commented blandly:

"The Wang Guan Clan never lets go of any newcomer with potential, especially those Original Wizards who might bring 'Pure Grace'."

"They will treat him like a precious collectible, first attracting him with various generous conditions, then gradually tightening control, and finally incorporating him completely into the clan system."

Inside Mo De's transparent skull, the flickering speed of the brain tissue slowed down, as if he had lost interest in this topic:

"In any case, the fate of this Luo En Ma Genusi is already destined to be different from ordinary people. But he still has a long, long way to go before he truly attracts our attention."

With this sentence, the light in Mo De's crystal sac gradually dimmed, clearly returning to a dormant state.

Seeing this, the other three hanging ones said no more, and the light in their respective sac chambers also began to weaken.

Before falling into complete silence, Ka La Ze Ke's voice sounded one last time:

"No matter which side gets the upper hand, it will be interesting. You know, watching the show is always the greatest pleasure for us hanging ones."

Subsequently, the specimen vault returned to calm, with only the line of golden text on the Wizard General Record projection platform still flickering.

Like a spark just ignited, burning weakly but tenaciously in the vast darkness.

And the owner of this spark was currently standing at the edge of the Black Mist Jungle, looking at the distant skyline...

………………

The sky was gloomy, and the treetops of the Black Mist Jungle were swayed from time to time by an eerie wind, making a rustling sound.

Since the seal of the Bloodline Altar was broken, the magic field in the entire area had become extremely unstable.

The occasionally chaotic energy fluctuations would form tiny vortices in the air, like countless invisible palms slapping the skin, causing bursts of stinging pain.

Several law enforcement team members in uniform gray uniforms guarded the surroundings of Luo En's workshop vigilantly.

Their eyes kept scanning the surroundings, and the rune staves in their hands were ready to be activated at any time.

Since the outbreak of abyssal energy, the school had strengthened defenses in all important areas.

However, for Luo En, this protection had become somewhat redundant; it was just the school expressing its importance to him.

As a newly ascended Original Wizard, he himself was a force that could not be ignored.

"It's arranged over there, Wizard Luo En; your supplies will be transported by two Vulture Dragons."

An older law enforcement team member reported to Luo En, with undisguised awe on his face.

From the moment the title changed from "Apprentice Luo En" to "Wizard Luo En," the attitude of the entire school toward him had undergone a earth-shaking change once again.

Luo En nodded slightly in thanks, a faint, elusive smile on his lips.

He reviewed the supply list in his hand again, his fingertips sliding lightly over the surface of the parchment to ensure no important items were missed.

The list recorded in detail the name, quantity, and storage location of every piece of equipment and every bottle of potion raw material.

All content was organized in strict categories, and this near-obsessive orderliness was also a reflection of Luo En's personality.

"Truly spectacular!" Li Li Liya's voice came from not far away, with rare exclamation.

Luo En followed her gaze and saw two huge Vulture Dragons slowly approaching.

This creature is a pack animal unique to the Black Mist Jungle, about eight meters long, with a dragon-like scaly torso and a vulture-like head and wings.

Their bodies were covered with thick dark gray scales, while their heads were bare black skin, and their two crimson eyes shone with a primitive and fierce light.

Although they could not fly, their strong limbs and broad backs made them ideal land transport tools.

"The school still has resources."

Luo En smiled slightly, a shrewd light flashing in his eyes:

"Hiring such pack animals in a private capacity would cost at least several hundred magic stone fragments. If in urgent need, it might even cost thousands."

Special cargo racks had already been installed on the backs of the Vulture Dragons, made of lightweight but extremely sturdy metal-like materials, with surfaces covered in shock-absorbing runes and protective arrays.

The trainers skillfully fixed boxes of various sizes in suitable positions.

Luo En's alchemy equipment, potion raw materials, experimental records, and some precious personal collections were all loaded in an orderly manner.

His gaze lingered on each box for a moment, and he sighed slightly in his heart.

These items condensed his years of hard work in the Black Mist Jungle; from a candidate apprentice who had just arrived to a formal wizard today, every step of growth had been witnessed by these items.

Leaving this place where he had lived for many years, even with his temperament, he couldn't help but feel a bit reluctant.

Daier's crystal tank was placed in a special shock-absorbing slot to ensure that the bumpy journey would not cause her harm.

The little sea siren seemed unusually excited, her golden eyes shining, and her fish tail kept slapping the water, stirring up ripples.

"Master, are we leaving the Black Mist Jungle? What is the outside world like? Does the Crystal Spire have an ocean? Can I see other sea sirens? Is there a larger body of water there for me to swim in?"

She asked a series of questions, her voice full of childlike curiosity and expectation.

Luo En looked at the little sea siren's innocent golden eyes, and a softness that was hard to detect rose in his heart.

Since rescuing Daier from that black market stall, this little life had been by his side, witnessing many important moments in his life.

"There is indeed a lake near the Crystal Spire."

He answered patiently: "Although it can't compare to the real ocean, it is much more spacious than your current crystal tank."

While answering Daier's questions, he observed the loading work of Ailan and Li Li Liya.

The two cooperated tacitly, one responsible for confirming the item list and the other for checking the fixed state, carefully placing Luo En's years of hard work.

Ailan's slender vine arms were flexible and precise, easily manipulating boxes of various sizes.

And Li Li Liya maintained her consistent meticulousness and focus; every check was scrupulous, never letting go of any potential problems.

(End of chapter)