Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 72 [72] The Child of Darkness Walks Among the Stars

Wizard's wine is very different from ordinary grain-brewed wine. The raw materials used have extraordinary properties, and drinking it can have some special effects.

Some skilled bartenders are even able to concoct effects similar to extraordinary potions in a glass of wizard's liquor.

In the wizarding world, there are corresponding sub-branches, which are extremely rare and almost extinct.

For example, bartending wizards, gourmet wizards, and traveling wizards are all categories under the Grand Wizard system.

Even though the four people present were all powerful wizards, they couldn't withstand the intoxicating effects. Their faces were flushed, and they were already somewhat drunk.

Wang Ya was drawn in by Gray's words. Could there be some hidden story behind the competition in the secret realm?

Glug!

After downing another large gulp of wine, Gray's face became even more flushed with drunkenness, but he revealed a solemn expression. "From what I've gathered, the new students in the wizarding families are intentionally showing off their strength and making a name for themselves, even using some senior students to create momentum. There's a reason for all of this."

"In addition to the rewards mentioned by the ancient wizard Gusayi, the top three in the Secret Realm Competition will also have the opportunity to enter the Extraordinary School, which is chosen by the new students themselves."

Maas clearly knew this, but didn't react much.

Mona, surprisingly, showed no emotional fluctuation, instead offering a smile as she looked at everyone present.

Wang Ya was somewhat surprised. After a month, he had learned all the information that the new students could know, including information about the Extraordinary School.

There are twelve extraordinary schools in total, including the Bone School, to which Wizard Is belongs. They were all founded by formal wizards and recruit members from all over the Underdark.

However, the requirements are extremely strict. At least a second-level wizard apprentice must be selected, and the candidate must pass the school's examination with exceptionally solid skills and wizarding knowledge to be eligible.

Different schools of thought have completely different content and requirements for their assessments.

From this perspective, it is truly a tremendous benefit for new wizarding students.

Once you join a school, almost all the privileges of the Underdark will be granted to its members, and they will have the right to acquire rare resources and precious inheritances. Their growth rate will be vastly different from that of ordinary academy freshmen.

Wang Ya had naturally considered joining the Extraordinary School.

Gray continued, "The bigwigs from these extraordinary schools will all come to watch the competition in the secret realms, and even those elusive formal wizards will lower their gaze."

Wang Ya frowned slightly.

Gray chuckled, forced a drink with Wang Ya, and said, "Of course, with our level, let alone formal wizards, even the slightly stronger lower house seniors wouldn't have much patience to watch. This relates to something deeper, more secretive."

By the time he finished speaking, his tone had become somber.

Mona and Mas were also stunned. This was something they hadn't known before, and their curious gazes fell on Gray.

Gray didn't keep them in suspense, revealing six words: "The Dark Cultivation Project!"

"It should be divided into three stages: Child of Darkness, Walker of Darkness, and Dark Star. Wizards who obtain these honors will have their authority level greatly improved and will receive a large amount of resources from the Dark Lands for training."

"Acquiring Dark Points will become exceptionally easy. Entering Secret Realms, issuing and accepting Wizard Quests, exchanging Wizard Knowledge Inheritance, and so on will all be subsidized. You will even be qualified to personally consult with formal Wizards."

Wang Ya was stunned. Mona and Mas stared wide-eyed with their mouths agape, clearly still reeling from what they had just witnessed.

All those extravagant perks are one thing, but to be able to personally consult with a formal wizard—what does that even mean?!

Even the teachers in the academy are generally third-level wizard apprentices, and there are very few wizards who are ultimate wizard apprentices.

Almost all of them were senior students from the upper house who earned extra money to give lectures.

Formal wizards, having achieved some success on their wizarding path, would seek guidance from such beings simply to receive private instruction and individual teaching.

Even a master wizard apprentice might not receive such treatment.

Wang Ya was also shocked by such a grand gesture. What was going on with the Dark Lands headquarters? It was too crazy.

No wizard would refuse these, and he was no exception.

"Sigh, but there are too many monks and not enough porridge. You need to earn merit to advance through the three stages. There are a total of thirty-six spots for the Child of Darkness, and only three will be allocated to our batch of freshmen."

Gray said somewhat dejectedly, "That's right, it's the top three in the secret realm competition. Those geniuses from wizarding families are aiming for the same thing. How are we supposed to compete with them?"

Mas clenched his fist and said firmly, "Two and a half years is enough time for a lot to change. There's no reason why we can't catch up."

"It's good to have confidence, but those geniuses in wizarding families are supported by the power of those families. They have no shortage of extraordinary knowledge or wizarding resources, and they don't have to go through the trouble of taking on wizarding missions to make a living like we do."

Gray sighed and continued, "I've gathered information on some geniuses from wizarding families who are strong contenders in this secret realm competition. Let me share it with you."

He extended his right hand, the back of which bore the mark of a dark wizard, and the relevant information was transmitted to the wizard marks of the other three.

Wang Ya's expression shifted slightly. There were ten people in total. At the front were some new wizards who had already shown signs of witchcraft. Perhaps they had already completed the learning and mastery of some extraordinary knowledge and witchcraft before even entering the Dark Land.

Aite-Mad, a newborn direct descendant of the Mad family, seems to be following the path of a mechanical wizard, having mastered an unknown number of mechanical spells.

K. Bernard, a new direct descendant of the Bernard family, possesses an unknown amount of elemental energy magic.

Guterres Mad, who is also a brother of Atreus, is also on the path of a mechanical wizard.

Rhodes Stark, a newborn member of the Stark family, is another formidable opponent, wielding elemental magic.

Wang Ya frowned subconsciously. Judging from this, these ten people were not simple beings, but true formidable opponents.

He couldn't possibly abandon the Dark Cultivation Project.

Two and a half years from now, we will inevitably face these formidable opponents, who will certainly become even stronger.

But as Maas said, a lot can change in two and a half years, and Wang Ya will not stagnate.

With the aid of the Eye of Truth, and through his hard work and diligence, he is confident that he can surpass his competitors.

Mas and Mona were rendered speechless by this information; they were quite devastated.

At this moment, Gray said with a smile, "What's wrong? Today is a day for us to get together, don't think too much, just drink."

They raised their glasses and drank together, but the atmosphere became somewhat somber.

When Wang Ya returned to the wizard's residence, it was already around 11 p.m.

Reeking of alcohol, he first went to the restroom to wash up, then reviewed the extraordinary knowledge he had acquired. At midnight, he went to his room to rest.

As for tomorrow's and the plans thereafter: attending classes, continuing education, studying, researching, mastering, verifying, and experimenting. That's roughly how it will go.

He also enjoyed it, finding the fulfillment and joy of self-improvement far outweighing other vulgar desires.

(End of this chapter)