Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 119 [119] The Extraordinary School Recruits, the Fate of a Formal Wizard

The wizard Shoggoth's face was devoid of any smile; his brows were furrowed. Everyone in the Dark Lands headquarters had already received information about the outcome of the Secret Realm competition.

His judgment was wrong. Wang Yahalak defeated a new member of a wizarding family and became the number one in the secret realm competition.

The wizard Shoggoth didn't care about losing 10,000 magic stones, but this was beyond his expectations. What kind of method did he use to turn the tide, suppress the equally powerful new wizards from all sides, and take first place?

He was very curious and took the name Wang Yahalak to heart. He stretched out his right hand and gently tapped the void in front of him.

As the projected image gradually appeared, all the wizards present turned their attention to it. The image displayed a replay of the events inside the secret realm competition.

It only requires double the magic stones.

Upon witnessing the unique variant of the Flame Demon Fear spell, the wizards present were slightly surprised. Even the Shoggoth wizard, who had fought against the chief of the Rhine lineage, "Sul," had his pupils contract.

He was certain that these witchcraft techniques were definitely not part of the Rhine lineage's heritage, at least not the many variations that followed.

It has only been about a year since their last encounter.

The wizard Shoggoth's eyes flickered as he pondered something.

"Let's go, the competition in the secret realm is over, it's time to meet our old friends."

The wizard Shoggoth stood up, as did the wizard Is; they represented the Bone lineage and the Bone School.

The wizard Saiyan smiled and decided to go along, representing the Water Marsh School and the Water Marsh lineage.

"This time, the top ten in the secret realm competition finally have some ordinary new students. I'm particularly interested in one of them," the Green Demon Wizard said with a light laugh.

Wizard Eileen said, "Green Goblin, you go and handle this. I have something to do and need to return to the Deadwood Tower."

At the same time, the Dragon Clan, the Rhine Clan, and the Ferocious Tiger Clan all sent their chief or second-in-command as representatives to the Secret Realm End Conference to recruit new students.

This time, the competition in the secret realm is different. There are quite a few extraordinary schools going there, which is a chain reaction brought about by Wang Ya.

In the past, after the competition for new members in the Secret Realm ended, it was usually the extraordinary schools, which were mostly wizard families, that went to recruit members.

The top ten are generally occupied by new students from wizarding families, with no chance for ordinary students.

The top two positions in the school of thought would be pointless to go there, and few new members of wizarding families join them. The potential of commoner new members only gradually emerges after they advance to the second level of wizarding apprentice.

On the new student square.

A giant projection screen displays the information and names of each new wizard, sorted according to the number of Dark Badges they possess.

All the new wizards below can find their place on top.

Those ranked lower looked dejected; their skills were simply not up to par with the others, and there was nothing they could do about it.

The top-ranked wizard freshmen weren't overly joyful, as many of them had only gotten to their positions through luck.

They chose to leave the secret realm relatively early, and although the number of Dark Medals they retained was not large, it was still much better than the zero medals of the eliminated wizard newcomers.

Many of the new wizards even glanced nervously at some of the new students standing at the very back.

Among them were the genius newcomers of wizarding families, such as Reilly Shebir and Jim Noway. They stood expressionless in the last row, with their arms crossed or behind their backs, or with their heads resting on their pillows.

Seemingly annoyed by the stare, Reilly Sheby immediately glared back, his eyes fierce, revealing sharp canines.

The new wizards quickly averted their gazes, no longer daring to look.

A bunch of useless freshmen got lucky and should be secretly happy. Reilly Shepherd was very unhappy; his strength was at least stronger than that large group of freshmen.

He also began to reflect on his mistakes.

The fire elemental wizard was indeed able to exert some restraint on the powerful opponent, King Yaharak, for part of the reason.

In many ways, he was too confident and underestimated his opponent.

Now he secretly regrets eating the extraordinary creature his family had prepared for him.

If they stay, at the very least they'll have a way to stay airborne. Even if they can't defeat King Aharak, they can at least temporarily evacuate by air.

He wasn't the only one pondering this; the other failed genius freshmen were also reflecting on the reasons for their failures.

If these reasons can be rectified, will we be able to win when we encounter the same situation again?

Jim Norway's plan was to start by countering Wang Ya's elemental magic and pay attention to environmental influences to prevent a recurrence of attacks by supernatural beings.

This tactic is so difficult to defend against.

Who would have thought the other side would create such a grand spectacle?

Wang Yahalak won by a narrow margin. If they hadn't fallen for the trap, had noticed the anomaly beforehand, and escaped the encirclement of the supernatural beings, they would still have had a chance.

But a loss is a loss. Jim acknowledges the opponent's strength, and strategy is also a form of strength.

With these extraordinary creatures alone, Wang Yahalak is invincible; given enough time, he can eliminate them one by one.

"Brother, I've disappointed you." Harrich Churchill lowered his head, his face slightly flushed.

Not long after entering the secret realm, they were eliminated, even worse off than some ordinary newcomers.

Dante Qiuji patted his younger brother on the shoulder and said with a laugh, "It's normal to fail when you encounter the most terrifying monsters in the two secret realms. Don't worry about it. I also had a clean sweep, just like you."

He looked at the ten figures on the stage, receiving the honor they deserved, and it would be a lie to say he wasn't envious.

What good is it to be unwilling? In the end, I still lost to that guy Wang Yahalak.

The ancient wizard Gusa said loudly, "Your efforts are all reflected in the competition within the secret realm. I can see them, many other wizards can see them, and even the officially recognized wizards are paying attention."

"The corresponding rewards and privileges have been issued to the Wizard's Mark, or you can go to the Resource Management Office to collect them yourself."

"Next, I will announce your future. From this day forward, you will no longer be freshmen, but senior students. Like the other senior students in the lower house, you will no longer enjoy the support you once received."

"The standard quests will be restored to normal levels, and the same goes for wizard quests. You will have more options, not just limited to the Underdark headquarters. Opportunities exist in wizarding cities across various districts."

The words of the ancient wizard Gusayi caused a change in the expressions of the group of new wizards below, especially the commoner new students, who were discussing among themselves, clearly shaken and feeling a sense of bewilderment.

The new members of the wizarding families, on the other hand, had prior knowledge of their future and their arrangements, which were all being taken care of by their families, so they didn't have much to worry about.

Wang Ya's expression shifted slightly as he recalled the law enforcement wizards in the various wizard cities, as well as the wizards employed by the city lord's mansion. This must be how they came about.

The Underdark headquarters doesn't continue to support just anyone. Wizards who aren't of much value are sent to various wizarding cities.

The ancient wizard was essentially implying that some new wizards should choose their own path in life.

If you obey the arrangements early and take up a position in one of the major wizarding cities, you might be able to get a better job.

It's strangely reminiscent of a guaranteed job in a past life, but this arrangement is still far better than those wild wizards outside.

Each month they receive a fixed amount of magic stones and extraordinary resources as a stipend. Their daily work consists of simply maintaining stability within the Dark Lands.

With many legitimate wizards present, the likelihood of problems arising within the territory is very small.

This is a job that many wild wizards would envy but could never have.

Wang Ya's future choice will never be there.

He also has a fighting spirit and wants to continue on the path of wizardry.

The job may be good, but it can also damage a wizard's spirit, making it easy to stay there for life.

The ancient wizard suddenly fell silent, and Wang Ya's pupils contracted as he looked in one direction.

Some of the powerful wizards present noticed this and looked over.

The aura of the ultimate wizard apprentices is very strong, and their numbers are not small.

The figures of the wizarding family leaders, led by Punistark, appeared at the entrance of New Life Square and walked straight toward the high platform.

Among them were family leaders such as Gileslin and Goodley, and the newly recruited members of the wizarding families immediately became excited.

Some commoner wizards were still in the dark, wondering what was going on.

Some of the new wizarding families, who had already become familiar with them and even friends, explained to them: "These are the leaders of the ten great wizarding families. Some of these leaders are also inheritors of extraordinary factions, or even the chief or second-in-command."

"Their arrival signifies that the Extraordinary School is recruiting new members, which is a truly great opportunity."

The ordinary new students, their faces filled with surprise and a burning passion, looked at the many figures who had already stepped onto the high platform.

Punistark said apologetically to the wizard Gusayi, "I'm sorry to have disturbed the closing ceremony of the New Life Secret Realm. Chief Tiger and Chief Dragon asked us to arrive first to maintain order. I hope that's alright."

The ancient sorcerer looked at him expressionlessly, took a step back, and relinquished the dominant position.

Punistark stood in the spot where the ancient wizard Gusayi had stood, smiling as he looked down at the new wizards below. In a gentle tone, he said, "Little ones, I believe you all know about the twelve extraordinary schools. Next, the Fierce Tiger School and the Demon Dragon School will be recruiting new members from among you."

"All you need to do is remain quiet and wait."

Wang Ya wasn't sure if it was just his imagination, but he felt like Punistark had glanced at him several times.

Not only him, but even the heads of the wizarding families who came were subtly watching him.

This made him somewhat uncomfortable; the wizard's mental power was very sharp, and this was no different from scanning him directly with his gaze.

About three minutes later.

"It's quite lively, but my Ferocious Tiger lineage doesn't want trash, only elites." A rough voice came, and a figure in a white wizard's robe walked side by side with another figure in a dark black wizard's robe.

As everyone looked over, they seemed to see two terrifying beasts roaring at them, emanating a chilling aura.

They instinctively looked away, but the powerful presence of the two wizards compelled them to keep their eyes on them.

Punistark smiled and said, "Chief Tiger, Chief Schneider, these are the results of the Secret Realm competition, and the top ten members."

The figure in the white wizard's robe was none other than Bai Guding, the chief of the Ferocious Tiger lineage. With a head of wild white hair, a broad back and muscular build, and a menacing gaze, he smiled, revealing his canine teeth. "Puni, it's been a while. Your strength has increased again. Very good."

Chief Schneider of the Demon Dragon nodded to Puni, his gaze fixed on the top ten wizard freshmen, lingering longest on Wang Ya, as if he were pondering something.

Then he turned to the other new wizards, and also observed the many new students standing below the platform.

Bai Guding's approach was quite simple. He gave Wang Ya a serious look, then decisively addressed the top ten new wizards excluding Wang Ya: "The Ferocious Tiger School is open to you; you are all welcome to join. As for the Ferocious Tiger lineage, you will need to pass a test."

Upon hearing this, the expressions of the nine freshmen were all moved, and they were also considering the pros and cons in their minds.

After all, it's about joining a true school of extraordinary learning.

Wang Ya remained calm and composed. He could directly choose to join a transcendent school of thought, a right reserved for the top three.

Schneider looked very old, around sixty years old, but his hair was jet black and beautiful, and his eyes were incredibly bright. He stroked his mustache and said, "Rhodes Stark, Fawkes Grandet, and you can all join the Dragon Academy."

However, they recruited all the new students from the top ten wizarding families, but did not recruit any new students from commoner families.

Invitations were also extended to the genius new students of wizarding families who stood in the last row below the high platform.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that something was amiss; they had all overlooked the first-place winner.

"White Guding, Schneider, don't rush things. Even when eating meat, you have to leave some broth." A light laugh echoed across the freshman plaza.

The head of one of the wizarding families showed surprise on his face.

This was clearly unexpected for them.

Looking at the many powerful wizards walking in from the entrance of the New Life Square, Bai Guding grinned and said, "Shugos, you perverted bastard, you won't even get a whiff of the soup, let alone leave any for me."

Schneider asked curiously, "Why have you all come here together, the White Bone lineage, the Withered Wood lineage, and the Water Marsh lineage?"

Generally speaking, people from certain schools of thought don't come to join in the fun at the end of the Newcomer Secret Realm Conference.

Could it be related to that little guy?

Schneider glanced at Wang Ya out of the corner of his eye, then quickly looked away as if he had thought of something.

He had no desire to have anything to do with it.

Hughes glanced around the new student square, nodded to Gusay, and ignored the bright smile on Lando Wizard's face.

"Fellow new wizards, I am Shoggoth, the chief of the Bone Clan. As you have expected, the Bone Clan will select suitable new members from among you."

The Green Goblin Wizard and the Saiyan Wizard also announced the extraordinary factions they represented, causing the newly born commoners and wizard families present to exclaim in surprise.

What's going on? This time, the competition for the secret realm has attracted so many extraordinary schools of thought to recruit new students.

"Go, little Issy, the task of selecting people is now in your hands."

Wizard Shoggoth patted Wizard Is on the shoulder and winked at him.

Among the top ten, the Green Goblin Wizard chose a commoner newcomer who was a wood element wizard, which fit the characteristics of the Deadwood School. His temperament, strength, and combat experience were all good.

After being recruited, he immediately agreed.

The wizard Saiyan also selected a commoner student and extended an olive branch to Gray Brandy, who was ranked seventh. Unexpectedly, Gray hesitated and did not immediately agree.

Wizard Saiya didn't insist, but simply nodded slightly and looked at Wizard Is.

The top ten ordinary freshmen have almost all made their choices, leaving only Grey Brandy and the number one Wang Yahalak.

Wang Ya looked at the cold-faced figure standing in front of him with some surprise. It was the wizard Yi Si, whom he had once rejected.

"The terms of the contract remain the same: you can join the White Bone Clan, and I will ask my teacher to accept you as a disciple."

The sorcerer Yi Si spoke in cold, icy words.

Wizard Shoggoth raised an eyebrow but didn't offer any opinion; he had already handed over the entire right to enroll students to the other party.

These words moved many of the wizards present. This wasn't about joining the extraordinary school; it meant becoming a lineage wizard of the White Bone School.

There's even a possibility of being accepted as a disciple by a formal wizard. Although it's not a 100% certainty, if Wizard Is personally asks for it and succeeds, it would be a huge leap forward, at least guaranteeing advancement to the level of a Limit Wizard Apprentice.

The group of new wizards below gasped and began to discuss, their eyes burning with admiration as they stared at Wang Ya, wishing they were standing in that position themselves.

Then they noticed that Wang Ya didn't speak, and there was hesitation and thought on his face.

Are you kidding me?!

This is the lineage of the White Bone, becoming a successor wizard! What's there to think about? Just agree and you'll rise to the top in one step.

Why not seize this opportunity immediately?

What are you waiting for?!

Wang Ya was very tempted, truly tempted. This was the second time Wizard Yi Si had invited him, and he felt he shouldn't refuse.

The Bone Wizard is also an elemental wizard, which at least helps him on his wizarding path.

Other extraordinary schools either didn't recruit him, or they were just ordinary extraordinary schools. Wizard Yi Si's sincerity is really high.

Wang Ya was about to speak when a thought inexplicably popped into her mind.

Is the White Bone lineage truly suitable for him? His hesitation and contemplation stemmed from this very question.

"Witch Is, please wait a moment. The wizards you are recruiting now are the lineage wizards of my Rhine lineage. Do not overstep your bounds."

The temperature in the new student square began to rise gradually, and all the extreme wizard apprentices, including Shoggoth and Schneider, focused their attention on the spot next to Wizard Is.

Under the refraction of light and temperature, a beautiful figure, faintly visible, gradually solidified.

Wang Ya's eyes flashed with surprise. It was actually a method formed by using energy flames, temperature, and bio-force fields to refract light.

It's similar to the energy flame recombination of his Balrog Doppelganger, but this method belongs to a different category, similar to a mid-range teleportation function.

With her fiery red hair, crimson wizard robes, and voluptuous figure, Sue Hepburn appeared before the crowd, her long, slender legs making her incredibly eye-catching. Her vibrant red lips and exquisite features were captivating.

"Wang Yahalak is a lineage wizard of my Rhine lineage, and he also used the lineage wizardry of my Rhine lineage in the secret realm competition. He has long been one of us." Suer touched her red lips with her fair and slender fingers and winked at Wang Ya.

"Am I right, little one? Inherited witchcraft can only be used by those within the designated lineage!"

"If it gets stolen, that would be a real problem. We'd have no choice but to humanely euthanize that thief."

Wizard Yi frowned, ignoring Suer, and looked at Wang Ya, awaiting his decision.

Suer raised an eyebrow and looked at Wang Ya.

At this moment, the wizards in the New Life Square, each with different emotions in their eyes, all looked at Wang Ya, curious about his choice.

The fact that the two most powerful schools of thought in the Underdark are vying for a single new wizard is unprecedented.

Choosing either option feels wrong, but not choosing anything is even more wrong.

Chi Chi!

A sudden autumn breeze blew by, ruffling the hair of everyone present. A few maple leaves fell from the sky, seemingly gathering together under the influence of the autumn wind.

Some maple leaves fell on Wizard Is and Suer, but they didn't react much, waiting for Wang Ya's decision.

Wizard Suer was very confident; he would use both harsh words and sweet promises to win back this promising talent.

The wizard Yis, however, remained calm, thinking that this was the last time he would invite King Ahalaq.

"I think Wang Yahalak should choose the Dream Sect; that's the best choice."

"What do you two think?" A soft, neutral voice suddenly sounded in my ear.

A soft, gauze-like touch, a fair and slender hand, and somehow, patted their shoulders.

Their expressions changed drastically, as if they had seen a ghost, and they were about to unleash the particle energy within their bodies.

But it was like stagnant water, completely unmovable, which shocked them, and they opened their mouths but could not utter a word.

A large number of maple leaves gathered from all directions and fell on the freshman square.

Schneider and Shoggoth seemed to realize something, their expressions turned frightened, and their gazes changed drastically as they looked towards the space between the wizards Suer and Is.

The maple leaves gradually gathered together, forming a faint, indistinct silhouette.

这 是

Are you kidding me?!

(End of this chapter)