Wizards pursue the truth

Within the Crimson Society, the struggle for a spot in the Star Battle Tournament has come to a standstill, with only the Celestial Wizard remaining as the sole remaining opponent.

The disaster wizard is nothing to worry about.

They had never shown any talent in the past, and now they can't stir up any trouble.

Everyone grows as time goes by.

[Target: The Silent Vacuum]

[Computing power used: Level 1]

[Estimated timeframe: 60 years (changed to 80 years)]

[The seventh unusual petal, predicted to produce the following characteristics: Soul-Locking Array, Soul-Devouring Ground, Instant Bloom, Sacrificial Fire]

Not everything will develop as Wang Ya predicted.

The computational analysis by the Eye of Truth showed that the time allotted for the seventh anomaly petal had exceeded the allotted time.

It will take about ten more years.

Wang Ya frowned slightly. As the level increased, the six-fold computing power was becoming somewhat insufficient.

It should be said that it is no longer possible to provide the same level of efficiency and assistance as it did during the apprenticeship period.

Should we prioritize upgrading our Eye of Truth over other matters?

He thought about it for a moment and then abandoned the decision.

Time is running out, so we need to use our resources wisely.

After the Star Wars Tournament, there will be plenty of time to upgrade the Eye of Truth.

The Crimson Library won't run away; it's always been there.

The area where the Black Feather Archmage resides is located in the top ten of the seventy-two pillars.

—The Pillar of Black Feathers.

A massive, towering black tower stands between heaven and earth, its entirety obscured by sunlight and shrouded in swirling clouds, seemingly reaching straight to the heavens.

The drifting black feathers, accumulated over the years, have created the unique spectacle of pillars of black feathers known as "Black Feather Fall," or "Leaf Rain."

Unlike other pillars, the building material is a kind of dark crystal, with cliff caves resembling animal dens, from which dark winds surge, merging into the sky and leading to unknown lands.

"The atmosphere of the space is very rich and complex."

Wang Ya stood in the airspace outside the Black Feather Pillar, observing the whole situation.

Bird-men covered in black feathers, a special race of extraordinary creatures, constantly move in and out of the cliff caves. Their claws hold various precious resources: wizarding resources used to enhance mental and physical strength, as well as high-quality magic stone crystals to maintain their energy supply.

The number of wizards entering and leaving the academy is very small, even fewer than the number of wizards at the Pillars of Hell.

The Black Feather Archmage seems to prefer quiet.

The special realm known as the Black Feather Secret Realm is the place Wang Ya is going to.

Numerous cave entrances in the cliff face lead to their respective spatial realms.

Wang Ya has to make a decision.

He did not believe that this was the first test for the Black Feather Wizard.

Mental perception enters the gap between dreams.

This corner of the dreamscape is much smaller than the corners of the other pillars, but its defensive strength far surpasses that of the other pillars.

Even Wang Ya was speechless as he stared at the countless black feather pillars that enveloped the dreamscape.

There is a kind of intuition that exists in the unseen realm.

You must never touch those black feathers.

Extremely bad consequences will occur.

Wang Ya frowned slightly, exited the dream view, and flew up to block a wizard who had learned the skill.

Even without a mask, Wang Ya's face was already memorized by most of the wizards within the academy.

The wizard was surprised, even shocked, as if he hadn't expected that the person he had only talked about would appear in front of him.

As a mere formal wizard, he subconsciously swallowed and took a deep breath.

"I wonder what business it is of you, Lord Nightmare Wizard, to stop me here?"

Their social status has changed.

The Nightmare Wizard, who holds the title of Pillar Master, is already at the highest level within the Crimson Society.

"I want to go to the Black Feather Secret Realm. Where is the cliff cave entrance that leads to the corresponding space-time?"

"Is Lord Nightmare Wizard going to meet Lord Blackfeather Wizard? He is indeed in the Blackfeather Secret Realm, but apart from permitted wizards, even wizards inside the pillar are not allowed to approach that place, or they will be severely punished."

Looking at the dark and deep cave entrance, it resembled the gaping maw of a hellish abyss, capable of swallowing a person whole. Floating feathers continuously flew out from it, merging into the black feathers that existed in the natural world outside.

As Wang Ya breathed, he smelled a faint scent of ink.

After a moment's hesitation, it flew into it anyway.

As his vision returned to light, a voice reached his ears.

"Long time no see, Nightmare Wizard. You seem to have accomplished quite a bit in the meantime."

His voice was low and deep, with little emotional fluctuation.

The black hall was almost devoid of decoration, and the only relief was not in any color other than black; the ceiling was either dark black or bright black.

The figure, dressed in a black wizard's robe, sat on the throne in the center, his hands resting flat on his lap, his calm gaze quietly watching him.

"Black Feather Wizard." Wang Ya performed a very standard wizard's greeting.

"No need, let's get straight to the point. I know why you've come all this way, and I've been waiting for you for many years. You've arrived later than I expected."

The Black Feather Archmage raised his right hand, and a black streak of light flew out from his sleeve.

A pair of small, toy-like black wings; constructed from black feathers, combining softness and hardness, yet possessing a sharp, streamlined shape.

When it landed in front of Wang Ya, the light dissipated, and the black feather wings returned to their normal size, with a wingspan of two to three meters.

It didn't exhibit any extraordinary fluctuations and appeared quite ordinary.

"Black Feather Wings, the thing I promised the Emperor I would give you, how exactly are you going to use it?"

Wang Ya glanced curiously at the black wings, then tucked them into his sleeve. He bowed slightly to the Black Feather Wizard and said, "Thank you for your help, Black Feather Wizard."

"No need for further words. Let me ask you: are you ready to receive my Black Feather Legacy?"

Wang Ya thought to himself, 'The Black Feather Grand Wizard really has a rather rigid personality; he's the complete opposite of the Venerable Emperor Grand Wizard.'

However, he likes this straightforward approach, which doesn't waste any time.

"Nightmare came here with such a plan in mind."

"That's good." The Black Feather Archmage finally smiled. "If you want my Black Feather inheritance, the test is not difficult. I don't need you to fight me or survive any harsh environments. I only need you to compete with me in speed."

"Speed!" Wang Ya was taken aback.

"That's right. I've already given you the Black Feather Wings. The test of the Black Feather inheritance is for you to master the Black Feather Wings and, together with me who also wields the Black Feather Wings, complete a speed test to ascend to the heavens. If you can climb to the heavens above the Black Feather Secret Realm, which connects to the sky, then I will consider you to have passed the test."

Although the Black Feather Grand Wizard did not think that his opponent could catch up with him, especially since the opponent had just mastered the Black Feather Wings and was now fighting against him, the ancestor of the Black Feather Wings.

He added, "If you can surpass me and catch up with me, I will help you and grant you the inheritance of the Nine Heavens Great Wizard for free."

Above the nine heavens lies the location of the Great Wizard of the Nine Heavens, who resides there year after year. He generally doesn't pay much attention to the internal affairs of the Crimson Society, and even the Pillar of the Nine Heavens is idle, never opened to wizards from the outside world, only accepting a few wizards to maintain the internal magic array facilities.

The private tutors of the Black Feather Wizard and the Nine Heavens Wizard are quite good.

He spoke up, and given the potential the Nightmare Wizard currently possesses, he should be able to do it.

But that's impossible.

The Black Feather Wizard and Wang Ya locked eyes.

"So, Nightmare Wizard, what's your choice?"

"Nightmare agreed." Wang Ya raised his hands, his expression serious.

"Alright, let's take a walk in the heavens." The Black Feather Archmage stood up from his throne, his smile brightening, as if competing in speed was his favorite thing.

"How long do you need to refine and adapt?"

"Seven days!"

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Wang Ya returned to the Pillar of Hell, his brows furrowed in thought, holding a miniature version of the Black Feather Wings in his hand. The Hell Society wizards along the way all paid him respects and showed him courtesy.

He didn't care or pay attention, even when he passed by and encountered the Ghost Light Wizard, he was completely absorbed in the research and observation of the Black Feather Wings.

The Ghost Light Wizard also stopped the Earth Core Wizard who was trying to talk to Wang Ya.

Only then did the latter notice Wang Ya's condition, and a look of tension appeared on his face. After Wang Ya left and entered the Hell Tower of the Hell Society, he exhaled a breath of turbid air and thanked the Ghost Light Wizard.

"If it weren't for Vice President Youguang, I would be truly afraid."

The Wizard of Ghostlight frowned slightly, pondering to himself, muttering a few words, "Is he lost in confusion, or is he deeply researching those tiny, toy-like black wings? They look so ordinary, what magic do they possess that makes him act this way?"

"I've never seen him like this before."

The Wizard of Ghostlight harbored immense curiosity, but ultimately received no answer.

Under the current circumstances, it is not appropriate to disturb the Lord of Hell, the Nightmare Wizard.

The Earth Core Wizard opened his mouth as if to speak, but then stopped himself and didn't ask any more questions.

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Wang Ya once again underestimated the abilities of the Great Wizard of Radiant Moon, especially since the Great Wizard of Radiant Moon was nearing the end.

Perhaps he cannot compare to the Supreme Emperor Wizard, but the Black Feather Wizard's path and foundation are still not to be underestimated; in fact, they can be described as vast and profound.

The tiny black wings contain extremely profound spatial transformations, spatial layers, spatial traction, material flow, wind, force, and even the power of a fraction of spacetime.

This is simply unbelievable.

Wang Ya found it hard to imagine how the Black Feather Wizard had taken so many factors and aspects into a single pair of wings.

What's most unbelievable is that these tiny black wings can grow as their owner grows.

"Mastering the process is like grafting, not just grafting onto the body, but also grafting onto the soul, consciousness, and even merging into the spiritual sea, becoming a complete part of it."

"Only in this way can one freely traverse spatial layers. No matter how harsh the environment, nothing can restrain Hei Yu's movements. Wherever he goes, black feathers fill the sky, creating an illusion that seems both real and unreal."

Wang Ya narrowed his eyes. Mastering the Black Feather Wings involved too many private matters, concerning the very essence of a wizard.

However, considering that it is grafting rather than fusion.

Of course, they could be eliminated, which put Wang Ya at ease.

The Black Feather Archmage would not have any malicious intent, neither in terms of reason nor emotion.

Just to be on the safe side, and also because of Wang Ya's personality, he used the Eye of Truth to scan the Black Feather Wings.

It took six days and six nights just to scan and analyze the data.

Without fully analyzing the essence of the Black Feather Wings, it was determined that it did not pose any hidden dangers or threats, but was a special item that could enhance one's strength and provide benefits.

Without further hesitation, Wang Ya opened his mouth in the secret chamber and swallowed the Black Feather Wings.

Soon, a huge abscess appeared on his back.

It then naturally moved to the position of the shoulder and neck bones.

The abscess swelled and grew larger and larger until finally the contents began to break through Wang Yana's terrifying physique. The pores on his skin enlarged, squeezing out small black dots.

As time went by, the small black dots gradually lengthened, like flowers blooming, forming black feathers.

puff!

The black wings on the left grew out completely, scattering black light throughout the secret chamber.

Wang Ya couldn't help but cry out in pain.

The pain of the grafting process is also mentioned in the advice of the Black Feather Wizard.

Only by remaining rational, logical, and self-aware can one perfectly master the Black Feather Wings.

Within the sea of ​​consciousness, vast amounts of spiritual water surged and rippled, parted by a pair of jet-black wings, creating towering waves.

The wings gradually enveloped the entire spiritual ocean, forming a protective shield-like curled-up envelope.

If the enemy wants to attack Wang Ya's mental sea, the Black Feather Wings will become an extremely important defensive measure.

Similarly, the Black Feather Wings protect the soul, the physical body, and the consciousness.

This is also a characteristic of growth-oriented companies.

The stronger Wang Ya becomes, the stronger the Black Feather Wings become, possessing even more terrifying defensive capabilities.

The unique abilities of the Black Feather Wings—shifting, traversing space, overcoming limitations, and illusory movement—make them even more unpredictable.

Wang Ya stood up from his seated position, his black wings unfurling behind him. He moved the wings to his front as if they were his own arms, and touched them with both hands, a joyful smile appearing on his face.

He successfully grafted the Black Feather Wings.

An idea popped into my head.

The black feather wings began to shrink inwards, overlapping each other, and a black radiance flashed, transforming into a black half-cloak.

Mounted on the back of the divine robe, the contrasting decorations create a harmonious effect.

Wang Ya seemed to have thought of something, and a smile appeared on her lips.

The next moment, the black half-face skin moved without wind, enveloping Wang Ya's entire body and began to rotate continuously, eventually transforming from an extremely tiny black dot into nothingness.

When he reappeared, Wang Ya was already on the seabed of the Silver Sea Realm, inside that dark ocean kingdom.

The Grand Wizard Ze Yuan, who was still dozing in the sacrificial palace, suddenly opened his eyes, a ghostly expression on his face. "What a joke! I can actually smell my true blood, the highest grade, the purest kind... wait, this familiar scent is..." (End of Chapter)