Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Chapter 114 Origin Annihilation Array

With a slight thought, Ian retrieved the information from the Demon Hunter Jade Token.

As I focused my mental energy into the jade tablet, I saw countless star-like dots on its back, among which nineteen first-order star-like dots were particularly bright.

[Merit Points: 8896 (6996 for Tier 0 monsters, 19 for Tier 1 monsters)]

For a month, he took on cleaning jobs like crazy, focusing on areas with a high concentration of monsters but not much of a threat, aiming for quick and decisive results.

Merit points surged to nearly nine thousand, an efficiency that is terrifying among advanced apprentices.

"It's time to redeem it."

Ian got up and walked out of the stone house.

The atmosphere inside the base was completely different from a month ago.

The number of wizards coming and going in the central square has increased, and each one exudes a more powerful aura than the last.

Ian even sensed that the terrifying aura that made his soul tremble had increased by four or five more within the rock fortress.

An invisible pressure permeated the air, and the apprentices hurried about, their voices lowered considerably.

"Have you heard? The cleaning around the Mossy Cavern is basically complete."

"Several large demon lairs have been destroyed, now—shouldn't it be time for the final assault?"

"It's said that the Alliance has brought in more full-fledged wizards, including several Level Two Wizards—"

Ian listened silently and walked straight to the merit exchange area.

His goal was clear: to purify the rune array.

He needs a safe environment to purify his energy in order to continue refining the [Mind-Concentrating Potion] and engaging in deep meditation in order to break through to become a formal wizard.

Ian quickly browsed the exchange screen.

[Basic Mind Purification Formation (Coverage for Single Room): 500 Merit Points]

[Tier 1 Top-Tier Purification Array (Covering an independent residence, includes silent operation and warning functions, medium purification effect):]

3000 Merit Points

[Second-Tier Purification Array (covers independent residences, adjustable elemental environment, high-level purification effect): 8000]

Merit Points (Insufficient Permissions)

The price is shockingly high. Moreover, he doesn't have access to the second-tier purification array.

"Let's switch to a first-tier array plate first."

Without hesitation, he spent 3000 merit points to exchange for a top-tier Tier 1 [Origin Annihilation Array].

Upon handling the array disc, one finds a palm-sized metal disc covered with intricate runes, its surface cool to the touch.

Ian exchanged for a large amount of materials for [Concentration Potion], and he still had stock of "Life Tree Extract".

"With the purification array, I can now focus on refining medicine and meditating without worry."

Ian turned and went back to the stone house.

On the way, he noticed that more and more wizards were beginning to gather, and the terrifying auras in the central area fluctuated frequently, as if they were discussing something.

The atmosphere was tense.

"It seems the time has come to eradicate the Corrupted Moss Cavern," Ian thought to himself.

The first phase of the demon-hunting war is to clear the outer perimeter and isolate the core demon nest.

Now that the outer area is being cleared, the next step is to gather forces and launch a strong attack on the Mossy Cavern.

Not only does it contain a vast amount of abyssal crystals, but it also contains treasures that can help a first-level wizard break through to the next level, making it a place that all forces must fight for.

As for the deeper parts, the ruins of the ancient war, that is the core area with the most and strongest monsters.

The various factions cleared out the periphery a month earlier in order to concentrate their forces and advance into the central area.

However, all of this is not something an apprentice like him needs to worry about; he will simply wait for orders when the time comes.

"Make the most of this last bit of time and become even stronger."

Back in the stone house, Ian activated the newly acquired [Source Annihilation Array].

Buzz————

A metal disc floated in the center of the room, its runes lighting up one by one, emitting a soft, milky-white glow.

The halo spread, forming a hemispherical barrier with a diameter of five meters, enveloping the stone house.

Inside the barrier, the chaotic magic permeating the air was rapidly decomposed and purified, becoming gentle and orderly.

Although its efficiency is not as high as that of a high-level array plate, it is enough to support him in refining the [Mind-Concentrating Potion] and deep meditation.

"Gah, that feels so much better!" Gah popped out of the pocket and fluttered its wings happily inside the barrier.

Ian sat cross-legged and took out the materials for refining the [Mind-Concentrating Potion].

With the purification barrier in place, he was finally able to start refining medicine again.

"First, refine a batch of [Mind-Concentrating Potions] to accelerate my cultivation progress, and then—continue grinding on [Furnace Body Tempering Technique]."

His eyes gleamed; in this chaotic front line, strength was the only protection.

As for the investigation by the Crimson Court, and the potential risks posed by the "Crimson Codex"—

What does all this have to do with him? He's just a lowly senior apprentice.

He clenched his fist, feeling the burning sensation of the "furnace" slowly turning within his body, and began processing the medicinal herbs.

The central square was becoming increasingly crowded.

Wizards and apprentices from various factions gathered here, and the air was filled with the tense atmosphere and restlessness before the battle.

Silver-white, dark blue, blood red, gray-black — robes of different colors intertwined.

At the edge of the gathering area of ​​Shadowmoon Tower, several apprentices dressed in dark blue robes with silver trim were resting.

One of the apprentices, thin and silent, was examining his staff.

His teammate patted him on the shoulder, his tone tinged with envy.

"Robert, when you dealt with that Stone-Skinned Imp just now, I saw you take a claw hit from it and you only swayed a little—your physique is no worse than those who follow the body-refining path!"

Robert looked up, his face expressionless.

"That was a long time ago. A friend invested in a bloodline potion for me to strengthen my physique."

"Oh? What kind of potion is so powerful? Which potion master made it?" The teammate became interested.

Robert paused, his eyes slightly unfocused: "His name is Ian, a very talented potions master."

Not far away, a figure dressed in light silver armor paused slightly.

Mira was talking with several apprentices from the Silver Rings when she heard the name "Ian." Her expression didn't change, but a hint of curiosity flashed in her eyes.

She interrupted the conversation and slowly walked towards Robert's squad.

"You just said—Potion Master Ian?" Mira's voice was gentle.

Robert felt a chill run down his spine!

He didn't know Mira, but a question from a senior apprentice of the "Silver Ring" immediately put Robert on alert.

Ian disappeared after fleeing, and no one knows where he went. Could it be—

Robert's mind raced, but his face returned to its usual silence and blankness.

"Excuse me, ma'am, I've only heard this name elsewhere. I just mentioned it casually. I don't know this person personally."

Mira gave Robert a deep look, but didn't press him further; she simply nodded.

"Really? Maybe I misheard." She turned and left, but her heart was filled with turmoil.

"Ian, it seems you have a more interesting story than I thought. Your connection with Shadowmoon Tower seems to be quite deep."

On the other side of the square, the Shadowmoon Tower is the official gathering area for wizards.

A dozen or so wizards dressed in dark blue robes with silver trim stood silently, each exuding an aura of profound strength and unwavering resolve.

One of them had a cold and stern face, with a deep-seated gloom in his eyes.

When the name "Ian" pierced his ears like a tiny steel needle through the noisy crowd.

He suddenly opened his eyes!

Instantly, the sound was located in the direction of Robert, and in the back of Mira who had just turned and left.

He slowly pushed open his hood, revealing a deathly pale face.

It was none other than Sterling, the former commander of the "Furnace" camp!