Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 174 [174] Trouble Comes Knocking from the Rotten Land

The Land of Floating Pagodas is similar to the Land of Mountains and Seas, both of which are home to various wizarding forces.

The signing of the Mountain and Sea Contract is also closely related to the land of the Floating Pagoda.

Information surfaced in Wang Ya's mind: a wild wizarding community called "Licorice Camp," which was enormous and housed several ultimate wizarding apprentices who worked together to maintain order and safety within the camp.

Wizards can rent stalls in the camp to sell their wares, and they also need to pay a certain amount of magic stones to enter the camp as a security fee.

Similar to the wizarding camps in the Underdark, but more free and larger in scale.

Because of its special location and the absence of formal wizards, the wizarding forces of the Land of Floating Pagoda and the Land of Mountains and Seas have tacitly accepted the existence of this place.

Those who can afford it can even sell the inherited knowledge of some wizarding factions.

Similar to the black market for selling stolen goods in the mortal world.

"I'll go in a month," Wang Ya replied.

Kazeantun nodded. "It's best not to have too many people involved, otherwise it will easily attract the attention of those extreme wizard apprentices at the Licorice Camp. The main thing is to first determine the location of the Black Sun Ruins and conduct a preliminary exploration."

The two then discussed the specific details, the main purpose of this exploration plan, and the evacuation routes and methods to be chosen in case of danger.

All of these must be discussed and prepared in advance.

Ultimately, it was decided that Kazeantun and Wang Ya would go.

After Wang Ya left the wizard's mansion, Kazeantun was left alone in the room, lost in thought.

With Kazeantuen's keen eye, it's not hard to see Wang Ya's current strength.

That's why he agreed to let the two of them go on the exploration.

The strength of a level three wizard apprentice is just right, so as not to attract the attention of the level two wizard apprentices in the Licorice Camp.

He has a special method that can also conceal the particle fluctuations of a Limit Wizard Apprentice.

"Only twenty years have passed. His strength has increased too quickly."

Kazeantun let out a long breath.

Zach's image reappeared in his mind. He shook his head. Among that batch of wizards, only Wang Yahalak had improved his strength to the third level of wizard apprentice.

Perhaps none of those in the family alliance had anticipated this.

In terms of both strength and potential, Wang Yahalak has already surpassed the genius wizards they have trained.

Competition in secret realms is neither a matter of luck nor chance.

Rhodes Stark, the most outstanding elemental wizard?

Fox Grandet, a born dark wizard genius?

Or perhaps Jim Norway was born with the affinity for earth elements exceeding 99% of wizards, having been fused with the Earth Embryo at birth!

Compared to the current Yahalak, he appears so pale and powerless.

As a master wizard's apprentice, Kazeantun was naturally able to detect the differences in aura.

Wang Yahalak's aura far surpassed that of Hades when he advanced, and even posed a threat to him.

This is simply unbelievable.

Fortunately, Wang Yahalak was an ally of their Antun family.

For Wang Ya, a month was the time to complete Halak's transformation.

He was very much looking forward to seeing how Harak would perform after his transformation.

The fusion of the Infinite Blood Core, the Infinite Genome of Dreams, and the Black Core.

This will drive Harak's other extraordinary traits to advance, granting him even more powerful extraordinary abilities.

During this time, Wang Ya also needs to prepare extraordinary items for exploring the ruins.

The Black Sun Wizard is an elemental wizard, and his legacy will be of great help to Wang Ya, enhancing the foundation of his path as an elemental wizard.

Exploring step by step is too slow. The best way is to stand on the shoulders of giants, innovate, and create something of your own.

If we could acquire the Black Sun Wizard's extraordinary knowledge of achieving perfect balance, that would be even better.

The "Inro Technique" that breaks through the protective magic array is a product of magic array alchemy. Different levels of Inro Magic Array Techniques have different effects on cutting off the magic array's energy cycle.

Despite all the variations, the fundamental principle remains the same: the magic array ultimately requires an energy supply. No matter how deeply hidden it is, there will always be patterns. The energy fluctuations emanating from the particles are what the Luo magic formula exists for, but it is not cheap.

Wang Ya is not lacking in magic stones now, as Harak General Store provides a steady supply. Once the two potion wizards are trained, even if the sale of dream creatures is reduced, the profit will not be small.

Wang Ya didn't have much need for the wizard residences in Hundred Herbs Wizard City, and since they were just sitting idle, he sold them back to the Anton family for a considerable amount of magic stones.

Secondly, a magic array for short-distance teleportation must also be prepared so that if any danger is encountered, space can be broken to escape.

The sorcery spell called "Breaking Through the Void" is quite famous in the market of the Underdark. It is very effective in this regard and has saved the lives of many sorcerers.

Regarding extraordinary potions, Wang Ya purchased a batch of high-grade Azure, which can restore particle energy for level three wizard apprentices and above.

Ordinary Azure Potions are no longer sufficient to meet Wang Ya's current particle energy needs, and the amount restored is minimal.

Wang Ya had not prepared any recovery potions, so using recovery potions would be of little use against enemies who could harm him.

One month later.

Inside the laboratory, Harak successfully completed his transformation, and Wang Ya's pupils shimmered with a deep blue, subtle luster.

[Target: Harak]

【Mental Power: 15】

[Physical Fitness: 41]

[Bioenergy: 140 units]

[Exceptional Traits: Shadow's Head, Flesh Furnace, Defeat Black Eyes, Infected Deep Touch, Infinite Black Core, Black Servant]

A creature with black feathers and a white sheen, every inch of its form as magnificent as a sculpture by God. It spread its wings, and a black, oil-like liquid secreted out, mixing with the white sheen. The two opposing forces of holiness and corruption coexist in one. Its beak opened, and a low cry, with a hint of human voice, was exceptionally eerie.

This is Harak after his transformation. His infinite black core can hold a large number of black souls and gene fragments, which he then continuously devours and strengthens through the flesh furnace.

The Black Servant is a life form born from the separation of biological energy and flesh, and the possession of a Dark Soul.

The number of Dark Souls that exist is the number of Dark Servants that Harak can create.

Currently, the number of Black Souls has reached around one hundred, all of whom are Level 2 Wizards. The Level 1 Wizards are the result of Ruilis's accumulation over many years, including the Wizard enemies she has killed, which now conveniently benefit Wang Ya.

These dark souls possess their own thoughts and the ability to think, but their existence is fundamentally dependent on an infinite number of dark cores.

If Harak wants them dead, he can instantly sever the connection with the Infinite Black Core, causing the Black Souls to completely dissipate from the world.

As long as one can think, there exists a corner of the dream world.

The combat strength of the Dream Wizards can be guaranteed.

With the addition of the "Heart of Dreams," which amplifies the power of dreams and reduces the energy consumption when casting dream magic, Wang Ya's lips curled into a smile. His dual system of elemental wizard and dream wizard was now complete.

Furthermore, Harak's current stats already place him at the Beast King stage among extraordinary beings, comparable to a Limitless Wizard Apprentice in the wizarding system.

Harak will only be stronger and more unsolvable than other Beastmasters.

Wang Ya reached out and stroked Harak's little head, while gently tapping the bird's beak with his fingers. The first tap produced a very crisp sound, but when he tapped it a second time, Wang Ya's hand went straight through Harak's body.

This performance did not surprise Wang Ya; on the contrary, it was a positive result of the fusion experiment.

Harak, who has merged with the infinite genes of dreams, can naturally travel back and forth between the dream world and put himself in a dream body state, which is somewhat similar to Wang Ya's illusory body.

It dodges attacks, using a mix of feints and real attacks, making it impossible to defend against.

However, it still has its drawbacks. Like Wang Ya, it cannot stay in the dream world for too long, otherwise it will be constantly polluted and assimilated by the dream world, turning into the native life of the dream world.

Open the bedroom wardrobe, and you'll find various styles and colors of wizard robes, as well as masks made of various wooden materials hanging inside.

The most eye-catching item is, of course, the red lotus mask.

Wang Ya changed into a gray wizard's robe, reached out and took out the second 'black mask'. It had no patterns on it, just the purest black color. It was also modified from the Mask of Remnant Dreams and could conceal one's aura.

As the sun sets and its rays begin to dip below the edge of the mountains, darkness descends on the horizon.

The autumn night was particularly cold, with the wind blowing through her hair and clothes. Wang Ya sat on the flying griffin, a thin layer of particle energy shield protecting her from the wind pressure and also creating some space to keep the milk tea in her hand warm.

The heat was dissipated by a gust of cold wind. Wang Ya blew on it, took a sip, and the warm liquid flowed down his throat. He glanced at the griffin flying alongside him.

Kazeantuan sat cross-legged, eyes closed, his expression still solemn, seemingly lost in thought or perhaps resting and sleeping.

The cold wind blew against his face, rendering the layer of particle energy on his body ineffective.

Since they set off, the two had not spoken a word to each other, spending each day on their respective flying griffins, which made the atmosphere increasingly strange and dull.

Neither of them were talkative people.

Wang Yaqian then began to study the changes in the properties of particle energy and to envision the direction of these changes.

Wind Shadow Particle Energy is cutting, swift, and extremely sharp.

The energy of white bone particles is an unsolvable bone formation process that alters bone at the molecular level, making it extremely dangerous.

The two special particle energies are comparable to the power of certain witchcraft.

Especially the latter, the power of ordinary witchcraft is absolutely no match for the contamination effect of the bone particle energy.

Even Wang Ya was extremely wary.

His elemental affinity is fire, and some of the particle energy magic he currently possesses is also related to fire elemental energy.

Changes in nature can only tend in this direction.

Collision, impact, diffusion, and fusion are some of the principles that Wang Ya currently possesses in his energy magic.

Wang Ya then thought of some scientific theories from his previous life, which seemed to have some similarities.

Could this be applied to his research on changes in the energy properties of particles?

In fact, if he chooses to learn about Wind Shadow Particle Energy, he is confident that he can completely master it within ten years.

The boost to strength is immense, even capable of countering the energy of bone particles.

If he were to advance to the level of a Limit Wizard Apprentice, he was confident that he would not be weaker than top Limit Wizard Apprentices like Wizard Is or Wizard Shoggoth.

Innovation has always been Wang Ya's guiding principle, and despite such tempting ideas, he remained true to himself.

"My foundation is still too shallow; my research on particle energy is not in-depth enough." Wang Ya thought for a long time, shook his head, and a sense of helplessness arose in his heart.

During his twenty years in the Underdark, he became exceptionally skilled in biological cultivation, magical plant breeding, and wizarding experiments.

Secondly, there is the research of dream wizards and the creation of witchcraft.

Their abilities in elemental magic are at the bottom.

Speaking of magical plant cultivation, the Vampire King Vine seems to have encountered some problem, failing to complete its transformation within three years as Wang Ya had anticipated. In contrast, Harak's Dream Infinite Genome has already completed its fusion, while the Vampire King Vine's fusion and transformation are still incomplete.

Wang Ya didn't have any good solutions to this.

The Eye of Truth observed that the Vampire King's vines were in a stable state; the only solution was to wait.

"It seems the only solution lies in the Black Sun Ruins. The Black Sun Wizard's legacy must contain relevant extraordinary knowledge." Wang Ya's eyes flickered; after all, it was the legacy of a suspected second-level wizard, or even a third-level wizard. All he needed was something that could bolster his foundation.

Silent all night.

The first rays of sunlight shone on Wang Ya's fair cheeks. He opened his eyes and looked down at the ground below.

This is a vast, undulating mountain range, filled with ancient and complex forests, and the occasional roars of beasts testify to its vibrant life.

The Harak on Wang Ya's shoulder trembled slightly, a sound that represented both fear and excitement, indicating the presence of a beast king-level extraordinary creature.

Even high-level extraordinary creatures are somewhat lacking in ability to enhance Harak; the most delicious thing, of course, is a beast king of the same level.

The flying griffin slowed down slightly, and Kazeantun woke up. He took out a map from his wizard ring, examined it for a while, and finally determined his current location.

"We are currently within the sphere of influence of the Rotten Lands. In about half a day, we will reach the Licorice Camp, which is a no-man's-land." Kazeantun swallowed back the words he was about to say, put the map back into his wizard ring, and his eyes turned cold.

"I think we're in for a little trouble." Wang Ya raised an eyebrow and stared at the void below.

Amidst the drifting clouds, a figure in a wizard's robe soared upwards, pursued by another figure. Both had employed some kind of biological grafting magic, giving them wings on their backs, enabling them to fly.

The former was in a terrible state, covered in blood, and even flapping its wings was extremely difficult for it to fly.

The latter had murderous intent in his eyes, fluctuating aura, and wore the uniform of a wizard from the Rotten Lands.

Both of them consumed a large amount of particle energy.

Wang Ya instantly understood the cause and effect; it was probably a wizard mission from the Rotten Lands, and the latter was a wizard from the headquarters who completed the mission.

The two wizards who were chasing them were also stunned when they saw the two flying griffins.

The intense battle and chaotic atmosphere made it impossible to have extra superhuman mental energy or focus to observe the surrounding situation.

For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat awkward.

The battle between the two ceased, and they hovered in mid-air. The chief wizard of the Rotten Land glanced at his target, then looked at Wang Ya and Kazeantun.

This is clearly too much of a coincidence.

His target was flying this way, when suddenly two wizards of unknown identity and strength appeared.

Flying griffins are common and not just found in dark places.

There are also many wizarding cities in the Rotten Lands that raise flying griffins, and even wild wizards who have the means will purchase some.

Wang Ya broke the eerie atmosphere, wearing a black mask and waving with her right hand, "Hello, we're just passing by."

The two wizards: "."

Kazeantun snorted coldly, and a terrifying aura instantly enveloped the two wizards.

In an instant, the two second-level wizard apprentices were stunned into unconsciousness.

"Is there any problem with the real-view ball?" Wang Ya asked.

Kazeantun used his extraordinary mental power to pull the two fallen wizards out of the water and said calmly, "They'll sleep long enough until we reach Licorice Camp."

(End of this chapter)