Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 98 [98] Wholesale Potions, Human Experimentation, Clear Path Ahead (6000)

The ancient wizard was truly astonished by Wang Ya.

He merely mentioned some information about illusion and reality unconsciously, which was something they were only studying at this stage and belonged to the realm of advanced knowledge.

It is definitely not something a first-level wizard apprentice could master, let alone understand.

There may be some vague or ambiguous insights, but Wang Ya's current changes go far beyond vague or ambiguous insights; he has clearly gained some understanding and figured out some of the troubling problems.

The changes are quite obvious; the momentum is constantly increasing, and the purity of the internal particle energy is gradually reaching a new level.

The ancient wizard Gusayi had a keen eye and his judgment was usually quite accurate; after all, he had come this far himself.

"The level of mental concentration seems to have improved as well, making the casting of spells much smoother."

The ancient wizard Gusai found it hard to believe. Although extraordinary mental power was an extension of the mind and will, and its origins were unfathomable, what exactly was going on in this little guy's mind that would cause such a strong mental reaction due to some concepts and theories of illusion and reality?

I reckon it's no worse than eating a Nightmare Flower or a Dawn Grass.

He glanced at the increasingly intense battle in the arena with a wry smile, and helplessly cast an isolation spell to hide his aura and everything else.

Fortunately, they were positioned far enough away to observe the battle, and the other wizards were focused on the duel and didn't notice them.

Otherwise, the convergence of many gazes and energy, in the course of their interaction, would disrupt the little guy's current special mental state.

Even the bio-field of a Limit Wizard Apprentice can subconsciously influence this little guy.

In fact, for Wang Ya, the level of understanding between illusion and reality is indeed far beyond what is expected, but that doesn't mean he is incapable of grasping it.

On the contrary, the solid foundation laid in recent days has given Wang Ya the basic ability to think about these things.

They also used Gendass dogs as experimental subjects for daily analysis and observation.

He wrote six experimental notes, and also discovered many characteristics of the Gendass dogs. He then speculated and conducted research and experiments in six directions mentioned in the notes.

After purchasing advanced academic courses and advanced meditation techniques, Wang Ya's next task is to conduct variable experiments in these six areas.

The accuracy cannot be guaranteed, and it could even be said that there are quite a few wrong directions. This is just a speculation based on Wang Ya's current understanding.

However, the method was absolutely correct, and as time went on, Wang Ya's knowledge and his own skills continued to improve, enabling him to determine the correct results through actual wizard experiments.

Wang Ya estimated the timeframe; two years would be sufficient.

The words of the ancient sorcerer Gusayi made Wang Ya shorten the process even further.

His speculations, some of his anticipated directions, correspond to the balance theory of changes in illusory reality.

It's like a large number of puzzle pieces connected by a single line.

Of the six possible directions, half can be ruled out, leaving three directions that could all be correct.

In this way, the time and resources that Wang Ya spends on this will be greatly reduced.

His aura gradually calmed down, and the particle energy within his body also stabilized.

[Note: Mental strength increased by 0.5, particle energy unit increased by 0.2.]

Wang Ya's pupils emitted a faint blue glow as he used his Eye of Truth to collect images of the battle and some magical manifestations.

The focus of the observation and analysis is on some information about the wizard Yi Si.

The witchcraft unleashed by the sorcerer Yi Si was extremely terrifying. White particle energy spread everywhere, and even the churning seawater was contaminated by the particle energy, turning into a solidified, bony texture over a large area.

This should be a lineage of witchcraft from the White Bone sect. Its power is indeed exceptionally strong, possessing the terrifying characteristic of turning into bone and severing all life force.

Even the properties of biological flesh and blood have changed. Given the differences in molecular structure, it's estimated that even if the Bone Wizard himself came, he wouldn't be able to save those infected by the Bone Particles.

A true double-edged sword.

One of the three research directions of the Dog of Gendassen also involves related genes and the nature of flesh and blood.

The opponent of the wizard Yi Si was not the kind of enemy that could be easily dealt with. Under such a powerful blanket of bone particles, the four wizards used their magic to help each other and actually managed to hold on.

Wang Ya was quite surprised. The difference in realms was not as easy to overcome as he had imagined. There were not many precedents in the history of wizards of fighting across realms and winning.

However, the wizards from the Bailin and Zijinhua families seemed to have made prior preparations, and the spells they unleashed were surprisingly well-coordinated.

Bone particle energy is not invincible. While it is highly lethal, it is essentially no different from the particle energy of other wizards; they all belong to particle energy.

They can also counteract each other.

With the combined strength of the four individuals and the assistance of various forms of witchcraft, they directly alleviated the coverage of the bone particle energy, creating a situation of relative balance, although this was a very difficult one.

They were secretly delighted, thinking that if they could just hold on a little longer, they would survive after ten minutes.

The light of hope for survival and the future seemed to shine on their faces.

The wizard Yi Si's subsequent actions were like the reaping of death's scythe, turning into the most terrifying nightmare in the hearts of the four.

With a hissing sound, the energy of the bone particles began to increase rapidly, even compressing the space, as if they hadn't used their full strength at all.

In fact, from the moment the deathmatch began, Wizard Yi Si stood still without moving, her expression utterly indifferent.

Apart from the surge of bone particle energy, no witchcraft has been used.

But now he moved, taking a step toward the four people. The surrounding bone particle energy, enhanced by some kind of force, even began to erode the space itself.

Wizard Yi Si also needs to use this opportunity to demonstrate the power of the White Bone lineage.

Even when a tiger is dozing off, monkeys can still get restless and try to approach it.

If the White Bone School, ranked second among the extraordinary schools, doesn't roar once again, it's likely to be driven crazy by some petty villains.

As for the mocking expression that appeared on his lips after being exposed, he thought, "They're just four pieces of trash. How could I possibly let them use their true strength?"

"Is has become stronger again. The bone particles can actually spread in the void. It's unbelievable. Is this a combination of spatial abilities and bone particle energy, or has he taken another step forward in the balance between illusory reality, surpassing all of us?"

The wizards watching the battle were filled with fluctuating emotions. They wondered what changes the current power of Wizard Yi Si would bring.

It's likely that it won't be long before they reach the final stage and become the leaders of their respective schools of thought.

Those are wizard apprentices who have reached the level of a formal wizard in a certain aspect, and are only one step away from being promoted to a higher level.

It's terrifying and extremely rare; currently, there are only about twenty of them in the Underdark that are known to exist.

There are only fourteen people at the headquarters of the Dark Lands, twelve chiefs of extraordinary schools, all of whom possess this level of strength.

boom!

As the wizard Yi Si walked, the seawater and reefs turned into bone, and the sky behind him transformed into a white curtain.

A giant skeletal hand formed in the white sky, and Wizard Yi Si raised his right hand and gently waved it toward the four people.

This terrible witchcraft also descended with a terrifying force.

The outward appearance of the skeletal hand is false; the true inner reality is the energy of skeletal particles that vibrate continuously at a specific frequency.

The fact that it can contain such a high concentration of bone particles and remain stable demonstrates the abnormal control that Wizard Yi Si possesses.

Once contaminated, even fellow apprentices of the ultimate wizardry will only turn into white bones, their physical bodies dying completely.

"Damn it, he hasn't even used his full strength yet." A wizard from the Bailin family looked desperate; they had already used most of their power.

"Use combination magic quickly! We must survive this guy. I don't want my wizarding path to end here!" the older wizard beside him roared, his particle energy surging out.

To ensure absolute fairness, the arena contains no natural particle energy. Once a wizard's particle energy is depleted, it cannot be replenished.

The four of them simultaneously unleashed their respective attack spells, attempting to destroy the giant skeletal hand. The torrent of flames, gales, and ice drew the attention of many present, some of whom were hoping to put more pressure on Wizard Yi Si.

Such witchcraft has reached the level of a master wizard apprentice; they shouldn't be defeated too quickly, they thought to themselves.

it's over!

Wang Ya judged the result; he could see more than other wizards, even more than a master wizard apprentice.

The gap between the two sides was too obvious. In terms of various values, the bio-energy and particle energy of Wizard Yi Si were almost unaffected.

On the other hand, particle energy decreased by 70% or more, and biological energy also decreased at an extremely rapid rate.

The radiation amplitude of the bone particle energy affects their physical bodies; the less particle energy in their bodies, the stronger this subtle erosion becomes.

The final result was that it turned into a white bone statue.

Wang Ya was certain that lesions had begun to develop in the bodies of these four family wizards, leading to malignant changes.

The faint blue light in his pupils slowly disappeared, and he had collected the information he wanted.

At the same time, a hint of joy appeared in his eyes; the gains this time were truly enormous.

The ancient wizard's explanation of the balance between illusion and reality alone was enough to save him a lot of time.

There was also the deadly battle between the ultimate wizard apprentice and four third-level wizard apprentices, especially the latter who were fighting desperately. The amount of information gathered was even greater than Wang Ya had expected.

After much deliberation, Wang Ya gained a clearer understanding of his future path as a wizard.

Wang Ya's time is very tight and he is very busy with the advancement of the Vast Ocean Meditation Method, the mastery of intermediate witchcraft knowledge, the advanced study of extraordinary disciplines, the uncertain plan to improve witchcraft, and the research on the Dog of Gendas, the "Source of Life" and "Core of Death" projects.

With the support of the wizard Kolan, and the implementation of the cost-saving plan, the development of the extraordinary race is temporarily out of the question. The most important thing is to make Harak a powerful fighting force.

As the deathmatch ended, Wang Ya left the battlefield with the ancient wizard Gusayi.

As he expected, four skeleton statues were permanently left on that battlefield.

The Bailin family and the Zijinhua family were also completely lost to the dust of history.

Wang Ya purchased the follow-up to the "Vast Ocean Meditation Method" from the ancient wizard Gusayi. The method contained a total of twelve wizard runes, three more than the basic meditation method.

At the entrance of the Dark Wizard Academy, Wang Ya parted ways with the wizard Gu Sai. Earlier, in the commercial street, wizards Feng Xing and Lando had already left.

Unsurprisingly, his wizard mark now includes three more wizard identity information entries.

It's likely that none of the new students in the Lower House would believe that he could have connections with so many wizards in the Upper House.

"The balance between illusion and reality is not yet a level you can grasp. Even if you have some ideas of your own, don't delve too deeply into them," the sorcerer Gusayi reminded Wang Ya as he left.

"I understand, Master Gusayi."

Wang Ya is very clear about his own position. The current connection in the wizard's mark, as well as the goodwill expressed by these wizards, is because he has a higher value.

The right thing to do is to realize one's own value, or to make it even higher.

Enhance your skills and knowledge base.

It is most foolish to be complacent and lose sight of one's own worth because of this.

There is also a transcendent school behind the ancient wizard Gusayi. During the conversation, it was learned that he is a rare elemental wizard of the divine bloodline.

Hades Goods Store

The wind chimes swayed, their crisp, melodious sound alerting the workers inside, who then rushed out at a brisk pace.

"Welcome! What would you like to order?"

Mona paused for a moment. The black wizard's robe, the familiar fair and handsome features, and that beauty mark under her eye made her remember it vividly. A smile appeared on her face. "Wang Ya, it's been so long since you've come."

"Recently, the new students in the Lower House have all gone their separate ways and are no longer as close as before. More and more people are going astray, signing wizarding contracts to sell their bodies or losing their dignity, and running to the hands of those new wizarding families to be at their beck and call."

Mona led Wang Ya into the Hades store, the two chatting occasionally.

"We haven't heard from Gray and Maas lately either. We wonder what they're up to; maybe they're continuing to take on wizarding quests."

Wang Ya listened silently as the two arrived at the area selling extraordinary resources that aided meditation and enhanced mental strength.

"Wang Ya, what have you been up to lately?" Mona continued the conversation.

"Like you, prepare for the secret realm competition two years from now, earn magic stones, and improve your strength." Wang Ya's gaze swept over some of the cabinets in this area.

Through the glass, you can see all sorts of bottles and jars inside, each a different color and even varying in consistency; some are simply solidified into a lump.

There was written information under the cabinet, recording the effects and names of these extraordinary potions.

Mona remarked with emotion, "Yes, the ultimate goal of every new student in the Lower House is to compete in the Secret Realm two years later. If they can achieve a good ranking and demonstrate their outstanding performance, allowing the Upper House wizards and the extraordinary schools to see their value, they might be able to gain support. Their future wizarding path, while not guaranteed to be smooth sailing, will at least save them from many detours."

Night Demon Potion

[Effect: Increases mental strength by a certain amount.]

[Side effects: Endure 24 hours of tearing pain. Remain conscious, otherwise you will be affected by the extraordinary drug, your body will mutate and become contaminated, exhibiting characteristics of the South Angel Night Demon.]

Price: 100 Magic Stones

Information about the South Angel Night Demon automatically surfaced in Wang Ya's memory area.

[Name: *Crimson Flame Butterfly*, Nan'anger. Phylum: Hexapoda; Subphylum: Hexapoda; Class: Gastropoda; Subclass: Cryptopoda; Order: Coleoptera; Family: Coleoptera.]

Distributed in the South Angor Secret Realm, it is an exclusive product of the Dark Lands. It is an extremely special extraordinary creature with a small appearance and special red scales on its wings that can reflect the moonlight and have the effect of confusing mental energy.

Wang Ya didn't dwell on it any further, because related information continued to surface in his mind, including the Red Flame Butterfly's growth environment, the difference between larvae and adults, its habits, food, and natural enemies. The Dark Land has a long history and has made full use of the secret resources it possesses.

The Crimson Flame Butterfly alone can be used as a raw material in more than ten kinds of extraordinary potions.

It can even play a neutralizing role in the alchemy of magical artifacts.

Night Demon Potion is a special potion mainly made from Crimson Flame Butterflies. The extent to which it enhances mental power depends on the wizard who takes the potion.

Drug resistance exists, and the drug becomes completely ineffective after about three doses.

In the next two years, Wang Yamin should try to improve his skills as much as possible.

Extraordinary mental strength and particle energy units are essential requirements for performing witchcraft, which Wang Ya values ​​most.

"Give me three doses of Night Demon Potion, two doses of Tranquility Potion, two doses of Dawn Potion, one dose each of Grief Potion and Despair Potion."

Wang Ya has really gone to great lengths this time, spending over six hundred magic stones on the potions.

The extraordinary potions chosen were almost all related to enhancing mental power, or like the Mind-Cleansing Potion, which aided in meditation.

At the counter, Mona completed the magic stone settlement for Wang Ya with a complicated expression.

As she handed the wizard card to Wang Ya, she couldn't help but say, "Wang Ya, every choice comes with a price. Don't go astray. Even if we're behind other new wizards right now, we'll eventually make it through."

Wang Ya: "."

Mona, however, believed that Wang Ya had gone astray, signing wizard contracts with certain wizards, selling his body to become an experimental subject in exchange for a large number of magic stones.

While things may go well in the short term, the drawbacks will become apparent over time.

Generally, the newborns bound by such contracts are used for experiments, and these are usually unstable, immature, and special substances that need to be tested to obtain results.

Or to test newly concocted extraordinary potions and determine their medicinal properties.

There are also cases where an immature, extraordinary bloodline is implanted into a corresponding wizard's experimental subject through wizard surgery to verify the results.

Wang Ya guessed Mona's thoughts. He shook his head and said, "I know, Mona. I know what I'm doing. I didn't sign any wizard contract."

Some time ago, the wizard Nadenor invited him to a wizard support contract, but he genuinely refused and did not sign it.

The special parchment scroll belonging to the wizard Kolan did not contain a wizard's contract.

Wang Ya was right.

Mona's face still showed worry, clearly she didn't believe it, but she couldn't say anything more, and could only silently watch the figure in the black wizard's robe walk out of the shop door to the sound of wind chimes.

Back at the wizard's residence, Wang Ya checked the number of magic stones he had left: 2,600.

For the first time, he experienced the joy of having an abundance of magic stones. He no longer needed to worry about magic stones, and for at least the next year or two, he could confidently complete his wizarding experiments.

Harak flapped its wings and flew in through the castle's special entrance. The various environments inside were familiar to it.

Soon, they arrived at the laboratory and landed on the shoulder of their most familiar and beloved owner.

Wang Ya reached out her fair fingers and tapped Harak's small forehead.

With its gray-black pupils and streamlined body, and smooth feathers, it would take some effort to remove the flesh from its lower parts.

The flesh and blood that were to be removed from Harak's body were not taken casually. They were taken from the best area for the wizard experiment, the "Source of Life" and the "Core of Death," as determined by Wang Ya.

Two of these three approaches aim to acquire the characteristics possessed by the Dog of Gendass.

That powerful regenerative ability takes root in other host organisms, allowing them to recover instantly from any kind of injury, as long as the biological energy supply is sufficient. This represents life.

But is this kind of recovery normal? Or is it that as the Gendass Hound continues to recover, its own flesh and blood will constantly replace the flesh and blood of the original host, leaving only the Gendass Hound in the end, and the host can no longer be considered a living person? This is death.

It involves many aspects, including physics, psychology, and even the concept of existence.

By partially fusing the flesh and blood of Harak with that of the Dog of Gendass, the outcome can be determined.

The wizard's experiment—whether it brings life or death—is the reality that determines the distinction between reality and illusion.

The words of the ancient sorcerer Gusayi came to Wang Ya's mind.

To achieve balance, a mental illusion is needed, and the eyes of the illusory King Ya flicker. This requires actual human experimentation.

Multiple variables need to be prepared, including ordinary people, wizards, and even other humanoid species.

The human host we captured earlier has already died inside the wizard's ring and has no experimental value.

Wang Ya's eyes gradually turned cold. He didn't have anything to be disgusted by or care about. It was just a matter of buying some slaves for human experimentation, as long as it conformed to the concept of equivalent exchange.

The balance between illusion and reality, if tested and realized on the Dog of Gendass, could be of great help to one's future path as a wizard.

(End of this chapter)