Wizards pursue the truth

Unknowable, unobservable land.

The distorted color lines of the dream world cannot be woven into emptiness and nothingness; it exists in the dream world and is constructed by the combined efforts of an extremely large number of dream fragments.

Black chains pierced through the void of the dream, penetrating into the unknown space and connecting to the combined space formed by the sword-nurturing formation.

Wang Ya's consciousness was also within the chains. He saw seven-colored light blooming, each ray representing a different extraordinary species in reality, depicting their lives from the past to the present, from life to death, and then to birth.

Strangely, the reflected light is of two colors, and the opposing colors contain the same extraordinary species whose lives and habits are identical, yet they create a sense of disorientation.

"The Sword Realm has finally located you."

A sense of joy welled up in Wang Ya's heart, as more black chains pierced through the void, embedding themselves into the dazzling, bizarre world of swords.

It can be said that each Nightmare Annihilation Chain corresponds to a virtual-to-real replacement node of the witch array in reality.

The node is amplified by the virtual-real amplification generator, expanding the original range of influence until it covers the entire reality of the pale hand.

What Wang Ya needs to do now is to take away the dream sword from the Sword World.

It concerns the core of the sword-nurturing formation; taking it rashly would alert the Star Wizard of the Pale Hand.

However, the setup was already complete, and his familiarity with the sword-nurturing formation far surpassed that of the Star Wizard of the Pale Hand.

Simulating the corresponding array's central sensing is not difficult.

All you need to do is make the other party feel that the sword-nurturing formation is still working and that the dream sword is still being nurtured.

Whoosh!

The chains, seemingly made of real metal, swayed back and forth, making a crisp sound, and quickly locked onto their target, pulling it out of the hidden dream void.

It was a real world, composed of many dreamlike corners of reality and illusion, which nourished the dreamlike sword located at the center of the sword realm.

A dazzling array of seven colors shone as jet-black chains intertwined and locked the sword realm, confining the seven colors within and causing its power to recede. The black chains gradually formed a figure, clad in a black wizard's robe, with white hair flowing freely, and eyes gleaming with white arcs of light locked onto its target.

It was none other than the Nightmare Wizard!!

He saw the Sword of Dreams, and his gaze focused on it. Seven-colored light surged continuously, as if in response, or as if the Sword of Dreams took shape because of his gaze.

"The core essence of the dream is so perfect. It seems that the result is still beyond my expectations. The unknown dream wizard did not fail to break through, but was interfered with at the critical moment when he was about to succeed."

Wang Ya frowned, imagining the scene must have been incredibly tragic, and it had severed a wizard's future path.

Such interference is also fatal. For most wizards, failing to break through means death, and they have to endure a lot of backlash, even despair. In that case, the chances of survival are even smaller.

Wang Ya took a deep breath, looked up at the sky, and seemed to see not the sky of this world, but the sky outside the void layer of the world.

"The online areas of the Frosty Lands have never been the main focus. Above this Frosty Lands, there are several thick, dark clouds that blot out the sky."

Wang Ya sighed, moved by the scene. As a fellow wizard, he could understand the sorrow and misery of such a plight and could empathize with it.

With this thought in mind, a resolute look also appeared in his eyes.

He will not go down that path, and he will not allow himself to fail like that.

No matter how high or thick the frost and snow cover the sky, he will pierce it.

His ambition is so vast that even the starry sky cannot contain it, nor can the void silence it.

The seven-colored light gradually receded, and the rest of this sword realm ceased to glow. Only the sword-shaped entity emitted a dim luster, and the world gradually darkened, as if the impending destruction of the world was imminent.

However, it was ultimately just a series of illusory reflections. Wang Ya took a deep breath, his lungs trembled, and his chest exerted force as he exhaled an astonishing hurricane-like tornado.

It seemed to pull and ripple through heaven and earth, causing everything to shatter and collapse. The source of the dark influence dissipated, and the Sword Realm shone brightly once more. Wisps of seven-colored light emanated from the corners of the many small dreamscapes that sustained the Sword Realm.

The sword-shaped form continued to condense, and the speed at which it absorbed the seven-colored light began to accelerate. A smile appeared on Wang Ya's face. This process would still take some time. The reason for setting the final attack a year later was also for this sword.

Only after forming a physical form can one obtain this sword.

The entire sword realm was then pulled into the bubble world, becoming the resources for the core of the Nightmare Annihilation Dream.

Devouring the Sword Realm is easy, but devouring the core sword is difficult. Wang Ya used his Eye of Truth to conduct a preliminary analysis of how much time would be needed to devour it.

The minimum standard is fifty years.

After being devoured, the Nightmare Annihilation Dream Core will undergo a major transformation and advance to the flowering stage, laying a solid foundation and significantly reducing the time required to advance to the fruiting stage.

Fifty years is an exaggeration compared to the long accumulation process of the Dream Wizard.

Wang Ya's expression shifted slightly, sensing something. He subconsciously glanced at the Dream Sword and said thoughtfully, "Is it a whim or intuition? The connection between the Pale Hand and you is truly a close one. Even so, it can still produce some changes."

"However, this is merely another layer of illusion, a response to the dream wizard who was touched by the Pale Hand."

A black and white mirror appeared behind the Nightmare Dream Wizard, reflecting a brightly lit passageway. This seemed to be just an illusion; the true power of the Nightmare Annihilation Mirror had already reached an unknown territory, affecting the target perceived by the Nightmare Dream Wizard.

"It's very simple, isn't it?" Wang Ya smiled, his eyes calmly watching the seven-colored light converge into the sword shape, which became increasingly clear.

Whether it is alive or not, or is merely a weapon, it doesn't matter.

The important thing is that its purpose cannot be achieved.

The Nightmare Wizard was able to obtain and master it because any variables had already been calculated and eliminated.

Within the restrained light of the sword-shaped form, a deep sigh seemed to emanate from within.

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Wearing a dark gray wizard's robe and with an aged face, he stepped from the tower room of reality into the dream world.

His access to the Sword Nurturing Array allowed him to instantly perceive any subtle changes within the array, even the slightest anomalies that deviated from its balance and stability.

That sword was the most important thing to the Pale Hand.

On this day, the Dream Wizard inexplicably felt uneasy. It was a very sudden feeling, and although he didn't know where it came from, he still decided to take a look at the Sword Nurturing Array to put his mind at ease.

His slightly cloudy pupils reflected the scene outlined by the ever-spreading lines of color from the dream world. Reality has multiple spaces and deep characteristics, and the dream world is the same, but it has more unique characteristics; there are no spatial storms or spatial cutting, only a more solid and heavy dream power. It is impossible for it to cause the same kind of influence or destructive power as the outermost layer.

The deeper one goes, the more this is true, until the solidified and heavy power of dreams completely crushes the greedy dream creatures that want to go deeper.

Similarly, some special landforms or powerful dream creatures in the visible dream world connect to the deeper dream space, opening up some gaps and attracting more powerful and pure dream power to support their growth.

While there are benefits and opportunities, there are also terrible dangers that cannot be ignored.

The oppressive threat of the power of dreams itself is secondary; there are other dangerous dream creatures, as well as forbidden places and strange natural phenomena living in the deep dream space.

Only those with sufficiently powerful dream energy can enter the deeper dream world. The Dream Wizard undoubtedly possesses such power, so entering the second layer of dream space is no problem for him. Meanwhile, the Sword Realm is also moving around in the first layer of space, transforming into a wisp of uncertain seven-colored light.

The anchor point is in reality, which is also the best way to hide, so that it won't be noticed by those disgusting, high-and-mighty guys in the Frostland.

This method was passed down from the original "Heavenly Dream Wizard".

The sword's predecessor was also the core of the Dream Territory of the Sky Dream Wizard.

Seeing that the Sword Realm remained stable, with its seven-colored light flickering steadily and emerging from corners of the dreamscape, the Dream Wizard breathed a sigh of relief. He then looked at the unpredictable seven-colored light cluster at the center of the Sword Realm, which was constantly changing and taking on different forms.

His lips were dry, and he remained silent, a complex mix of reminiscence in his eyes. The sight of the scene stirred his emotions; the Heavenly Dream Wizard was his teacher, and to use the last traces of his teacher's existence as a special magical artifact, essentially as a weapon, was a desecration.

But there was nothing he could do; the Pale Hand had neither the confidence nor the ability to face the sky over the Frosty Lands.

There will never be another wizard as gifted and rare as the Heavenly Dream Wizard.

Even its only asset is the near-level three dream core left behind by the Heavenly Dream Wizard.

"O sword that carries the hopes of all the wizards of the Pale Hand, grow strong quickly; you will become the sword that the Pale Hand wields, cutting through all the thorns and difficulties that stand in your way."

The Dream Wizard said softly, his expression expectant, "Dream Wizard, this is what you've been hoping for, isn't it?"

"Even if the situation in the Frosty Lands cannot be changed, we can still cleave open a deeper dream world and obtain a higher level of dream power. I will inherit your will and challenge that sky once again."

"Grasp your sword." The Dream Wizard uttered these last words softly, his aura exploding completely, disrupting the balance of the seven-colored cycles around the Sword Realm. Various bizarre and peculiar scenes appeared around him: a giant dragon roaring to the sky, a snarling and angry sea monster, a divine eagle devouring the heavens, and a savage behemoth shaking the earth.

The images gradually come together, forming the petals of a blooming flower.

The central image features the Dream Wizard himself.

From seed to germination to growth to maturity.

Now the flowers are in full bloom, displaying a magnificent spectacle.

We are only one stage away from the day of the outcome.

The Dream Wizard's progress and accumulated power have reached the limit of self-containment.

This is extremely terrifying; he is one of the strongest wizards at the second level.

"The sword is fine, so what's wrong with it? This is the second time we've felt this tremor, and we still haven't found a solution."

The Dream Wizard stepped out of the second layer of the dream space and returned to reality.

His brows were furrowed, wrinkles piled up, making him look quite unsightly; no one dared to touch them. Some wizards flying overhead from the Pale Hand headquarters noticed his presence and quickly lowered their heads to express their highest respect.

"This is troublesome. It seems we need to have another meeting to discuss this. We can't even find a single clue. Has the Blue Shield Wizard become complacent because of the blizzard?"

The unease in the Dream Wizard's heart had not disappeared; on the contrary, it became even more pronounced after leaving the dream world. His temper also flared up, and he could no longer maintain his former calm.

Ignoring the shocked wizards around him, he found his direction and stepped back into the void.

When it appeared, it had already reached the pale tower at the center, which was surrounded by five towers.

Upon receiving the message, the Star Wizards broke through the void layer and entered.

The only one missing was the Blue Shield Wizard.

This made the already impatient God Dream Wizard even more impatient.

"The blizzard season is about to end, and the Blue Shield Wizard is handling related matters to restore the entrances to small and medium-sized secret realms that have fallen into dormancy and been severely affected by the spirit of wind and snow," said the Sky Curtain Wizard, explaining on behalf of the Blue Shield Wizard.

Anyone with eyes could see that the Dream Wizard's emotional state was somewhat unusual, especially when he realized that one of the five was missing.

"Then let's not wait for him, let's hold the meeting first."

After hesitating for a moment, the Dream Wizard finally voiced the trembling in his heart and the inexplicable unease he felt.

The other Star Wizards all showed surprise and made unusual movements.

This is the second time.

Their expressions turned solemn as they began to ponder.

The fact that a Star Wizard experienced a second palpitation is abnormal in itself; something must have happened, and it's definitely something very bad, especially if it's directed at a Dream Wizard.

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"Excessive mental clutter can disrupt reason and calm thinking. Unfortunately, the Dream Wizard was affected and will never be able to discover my methods again."

In the real world of swords, the Nightmare Dream Wizard casually placed his hands down, his thin lips moved as if he were talking to himself; his black eyes calmly looked at the image reflected in the Nightmare Annihilation Mirror.

The video plays as the Dream Wizard explores the Sword Realm, discovers nothing, turns around, and returns to reality.

With slender fingers, he touched the mirror surface, and the image instantly transformed into dense black and white dye, adhering to his hands. Then, the Nightmare Wizard transformed into a painter, creating a door in the void right before him.

Behind him, the Nightmare Mirror began to extend numerous yellow chains. The [Heart Lock Realm]'s power remained, but it connected to the other side of the door to another real sword realm.

Wang Ya chuckled lightly, "Only truth can be without any mistakes, but even truth has illusions; since you want to explore the truth, Dream Wizard, then I will give you the truth, and I hope you will be satisfied with my masterpiece."

Judging from the fact that the Dream Wizard showed no unusual behavior, his masterpiece satisfied the other party, and there were no negative comments.

Clang!

The chains rattled and swayed taut, as if there was a massive object on the other side of the door that required most of the Nightmare Annihilation Mirror's power to pull over.

Soon, the gate began to change, cracks appeared from the edges, or perhaps it was being widened by some means, as if a huge thing was about to squeeze in.

Seven-colored light transformed into ribbon-like particles that converged at a speed beyond visual perception. A seven-colored light source resembling a sword appeared, exhibiting the same extraordinary fluctuations and dreamlike sensations. It was clearly another sword realm, even the sword-nurturing formation was effective. The divine dream was also exploring another real sword realm, one that was completely unaffected.

The Nightmare Dream Pagoda Realm Sorcery, as his personal spiritual consciousness dream space, is not much different from a separate dream world. At least in terms of perception, there is no difference. After some disguise and modification, with Wang Ya's understanding of the Dream Sword and the Sword Nurturing Array, it is naturally not something that the Divine Dream Wizard can see through. Moreover, the other party's emotional state is not perfect.

The Nightmare Dream Pagoda Realm is contained within the Nightmare Annihilation Mirror. At the same time, those chains are not only products of the Heart-Locking Realm, but also connect to the Nightmare Dream Mirror Realm, serving as a means to capture spiritual consciousness and soul entities.

Wang Ya sat cross-legged in the void, silently watching the changes in the sword-shaped form. He would wait here for a while until the sword-shaped form had completely transformed.

Ideas about the illusory witch body and the transformation and development direction of the Nightmare Core kept passing through his mind.

The process of waiting is also a process of self-cultivation.

The flowering period is different from the maturity period. Each petal is a corner of the transformation direction; it should be said that a form is chosen, and the core of the dream undergoes a form change. Of course, this change is not complete, but a metamorphosis based on the potential of the core of the dream.

Each additional form will enhance the core of the dream, increase the dream wizard's combat capabilities, and boost their overall strength.

The power of dreams can distort and influence reality, intervening from the illusory aspect and altering material phenomena; the metamorphic form is real in a certain sense, and cannot be changed further. It can be said to be the opposite of the power of illusion. Reality is born from illusion, which conforms to the path of balance.

The flowering period is also a process of laying a solid foundation. Each petal corresponds to a form until all the potential of the core of the dream is exhausted, which also represents the number of petals that can support the form.

The central bud will become the main form, and also the last form, which will be based on the Dream Wizard's own form, controlling everything, and condensing to form a dream fruit.

Wang Ya had a premonition that the creation of the illusory witch body was inseparable from the creation and generation of these metamorphic bodies.

As for which form to choose, he was still hesitating and pondering. His foundation was almost at the limit of maturity, so the choice of his first form was particularly important.

It's like painting a blooming flower; once you start, you can't stop.

The metamorphic form must conform to reality. It can consume a lot of dream power and potential to increase reality, but it will also lead to a decrease in the number of petals condensed.

Some powerful dream wizards with good lineages choose to condense a specific form and then absorb the source of that form from the outside to condense a real form.

It incorporates real-world forms to increase realism.

"Perhaps I shouldn't limit myself to a single form; why can't I try a variety of forms?"

Wang Ya thought of the infinite black core's capabilities that he had previously studied, which contained thousands of genome fragments.

His eyes grew brighter and brighter, and the fire of wisdom began to burn. It seemed that the obstacle that had been troubling him for so long was about to be solved, and the progress of analyzing and shaping the illusory witch body also increased dramatically.

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The Heart of Real-World Conquest Headquarters.

Another Wang Ya sat in his office chair, looking at the banquet gifts from various formal wizards laid out on the table in front of him.

The feast was unexpectedly lavish; for these formal wizards, it was a significant expense.

Recalling the words of those formal wizards, especially those who had taken on disciples, the gifts they gave were generally the most numerous and of the highest value.

He smiled knowingly. In the exchange competition, the little guys' performance was indeed somewhat disappointing.

It's not that the methods of witchcraft or the path of the wizard are ineffective, but rather that the wizard's heart and mind are lacking in everything.

As the Dark Wizard said, there was a lack of refinement.

Wang Ya also gained a lot of inspiration and ideas from the battles of those little guys.

They all used the Eye of Truth to write a preliminary experimental course, and will try to study it in the future to see if they can get good results.

In the exchange competition, the first place went to the Divine Child Solomon, the second place to the Netherworld Wizard's disciple "Starry Sky," and the third place to the Green Demon Wizard Wang Ya. Recalling his disciple's performance, satisfaction appeared in his eyes. The opponent's performance was not just excellent, but amazing.

The new elemental true form secret techniques are not the whole picture of the opponent; they are merely the tip of the iceberg.

Of course, Wang Ya didn't care much about his other research. With a little thought, he could understand the essential principles and develop his own corresponding methods, which was not difficult.

What truly concerned the Nightmare Wizard was the spear, a lance whose particle energy had coalesced into form and was related to the power of the rules.

"Perhaps, we can find time to have the Divine Child participate in an experimental study to assist me in the relevant research."

His eyes flickered with thought, and he sighed, "The little guy from before is almost condensing his true spirit and standing in front of me now. I have to speed up my progress and improve my strength, otherwise I'll be caught up, and I'll be a terrible teacher."

The first-place prize is very generous, especially the legendary Blood Potion.

With Solomon's profound knowledge and innate talent, condensing the true spirit was a piece of cake.

Wang Ya thought of someone else.

—Lando the Wizard.

So many years have passed since the other party condensed their true spirit. In such a long time, a normal ultimate wizard apprentice should have withered away, failed to condense, or died during the breakthrough process.

If he couldn't still sense the other's life force fluctuations, which were as strong as before and even stronger, he would have almost been unable to resist entering the secluded cultivation place and rescuing it.

Wang Ya knew that the other party was very mysterious, a reincarnated person, whose previous life came from the legendary civilization of the Immortal Realm.

It must possess some mysterious and unknown means to have accomplished all of this.

However, judging from the recent fluctuations, it should be coming out soon.

We'll see whether the coalition succeeds or fails in the end.

With a wave of his right hand, he sent the various luminous gifts, influenced by the overlapping space on the table in front of him, into the bubble world.

At the same time, faint footsteps echoed in the outer corridor, seemingly deliberately controlled by the person entering.