Chapter 1427 Magic Source Vortex <TOC> Chapter 1429 Soul Storm
Translator: SumTLMan
As a tiny sphere, shimmering with a faint red hue and ceaselessly spinning, blended into the energy formation, Angel’s heart slightly hastened its beat.
Within the energy formation, this sphere was the magic vortex seed that Angel had fused.
Even though he had performed countless calculations and had mentally simulated the process myriad times, the moment the magic vortex seed genuinely entered the energy formation, a touch of anxiety tinged Angel’s mood.
Every step in the magic source transformation is critical. Any deviation at any stage might lead to discrepancies and spiral into failure.
Countless apprentices have stumbled at this very juncture.
No one can guarantee immunity from becoming a casualty on this path. Even prodigies receive no special treatment. A minor error, and they could be swept off to the shallows by the overpowering tide.
Upon the magic vortex seed’s entry into the energy formation, there are three meticulous aspects to consider.
Firstly, whether the magic vortex seed can synchronize with the spinning rhythm of the energy formation.
Angel scrutinized the red-lit sphere intently. Its spinning rhythm was inherently out of sync with the energy formation. During its integration, for a split second, the rhythms of both the formation and the sphere were in chaos.
This step is paramount. If both cannot swiftly adjust to harmonize their rhythms, it could lead to energy leakage.
Once energy starts to leak, not only would Angel have to exert extra effort to regulate the overflowing energy, but the energy formation’s stability could also be compromised, eventually causing even more energy to escape.
Typically, during a magic source transformation, some energy leakage is expected. However, the later this occurs, the lesser the impact on the advancing wizard.
Feeling the discord in the rhythm between the energy formation and the sphere, Angel’s nerves tightened further.
Deep within, he silently counted down five beats.
Common wisdom suggests that if two formations aren’t in sync within five seconds, energy will leak out.
As Angel reached the count of two, the tiny sphere — known as the magic vortex seed — paused for a split second. Immediately after, it began to rotate in tune with the energy cluster’s rhythm.
Once, twice, thrice… Several rotations passed without a hitch, with no escaping energy. This eased Angel’s tension a bit.
This challenging step, which had stumped countless apprentices, was not only cleared by him but was also flawlessly accomplished!
It indeed laid a solid foundation.
The significance of this foundation is that when the magic vortex seed synchronizes with the energy cluster, it produces a traction effect during its rotation, minimizing the chances of energy leakage.
This sets the stage for the second phase of the magic vortex seed.
The first phase is simple: synchronized rotation — where the magic vortex seed melds with the rhythm of the energy cluster. The second phase involves the magic vortex seed finding its own beat, leading the energy cluster into a new rhythm, eventually evolving into a prototype of the magic vortex.
At this juncture, Angel could not interfere.
Before the magic vortex seed enters the energy cluster, Angel must anticipate the conditions of the second phase and prepare in advance.
Once the magic vortex seed integrates into the energy cluster, it’s akin to setting a piece on a board with no backtracking on placements.
The outcome is all that matters.
However, just because Angel couldn’t directly correct or intervene, doesn’t mean he was idle during this phase.
If becoming a formal wizard is likened to reading a novel, the expansion of the Sea of Consciousness sets the grand stage, the transformation into a Magic Source Vortex is the main plotline, then the storm in the Land of the Soul and the metamorphosis of the Physical Body are similar to side quests where precious equipment is acquired.
Moreover, this side quest is indispensable. Without it, when the main storyline reaches its climax, facing the ultimate antagonist with just basic gear would certainly lead to defeat.
As the magic source vortex seed enters its second phase, the side quest finally kicks in.
The third battlefield of the breakthrough campaign has sounded its rallying horn——the Land of the Soul.
…
In the Middle Layer World, beyond the dome.
The once pitch-black sky suddenly illuminated with a hue of orange brightness. That orange glow, shining from outside the dome, seemed as if flames were soaring high, rendering Angel’s already distinct features even more profound.
Sanders looked up.
Above the dome, a flock of Fiery Molten Birds appeared seemingly out of nowhere.
These Fiery Molten Birds, numbering in the thousands, when gathered, looked like a fiery cloud. Flapping their blazing wings, they circled the dome several times, seemingly spotting the two living beings inside.
However, unable to penetrate the dome, the Fiery Molten Birds eventually faded away into the twilight.
These Fiery Molten Birds were the first visitors, and the second set of visitors arrived shortly after, but there was only one at the moment.
It was a Magic Source Giant standing thirty meters tall. Unlike the Fiery Molten Birds, upon realizing that it couldn’t break through the dome, it didn’t leave. Instead, this Magic Source Giant lay on the dome, like a curious child, with wide eyes, observing the only two living beings inside, excluding the Living Soul Garden.
Sanders furrowed his brow slightly.
He recognized that the Magic Source Giant could not breach the dome. However, during Angel’s attempt at a breakthrough, the overtly malicious gaze of the Giant was a detrimental external influence.
Sanders pondered for a moment, then lightly tapped his cane in the air.
A minuscule door materialized out of nowhere.
As the door opened, a shocked cry echoed, revealing a tiny figure who tumbled out unguarded.
This little entity was literally a tiny man, no bigger than a palm’s size. Dressed in silver-white knight armor, his face concealed by a helmet.
At this altitude of twenty meters, a direct plunge would undoubtedly result in catastrophic harm.
At this critical juncture, the tiny knight blew a whistle with all his might, summoning a pink flying pig from the door. Like a pink bolt of lightning, the pig swiftly caught the falling knight.
Having saved the knight, the flying pig attempted to return through the door.
However, after a short distance, it collided with a barrier.
“Man of the Kulakuka tribe,” a husky voice reached the flying pig knight’s ears. He swiftly turned to see the very menacing wizard he’d covertly observed earlier.
“Esteemed wizard, I, I… I didn’t mean to spy on you. If I say I was just passing by, would you believe me?” The flying pig knight uttered a rather unconvincing plea.
Sanders ignored the knight’s statement and shifted the topic: “Regardless of your previous actions, now you must go to Black Castle and find Isabelle. Get her to devise a method to expel this Magic Source Giant outside.”
Sanders gestured towards the dome’s exterior.
Though he was capable of slaying the Giant, there was no need to do so. Doing that would also shatter the dome, critically affecting Black Castle. After all, the dome’s very presence was to shield the Living Soul Garden.
Certainly, he had the capability to tear the fabric of space and journey beyond the dome. However, such an act would not only squander valuable spellcasting resources, but the fluctuations generated by tearing through space could potentially hinder Angel’s breakthrough — a decidedly unwise move.
Thus, Sanders summoned the sneaky flying pig knight who had been covertly observing from the sidelines.
The flying pig knight’s innate talent to “open doors” wouldn’t cause significant disturbances and wouldn’t obstruct Angel’s advancement.
Once assured by the nod of the flying pig knight, Sanders released the barrier, allowing him to depart.
As the flying pig knight took his leave, an odd fluctuation emanated from Angel. With a raised eyebrow, Sanders turned his attention.
“His soul is entering the surging phase as well?” Sanders mused, “It seems we’re now in the second phase of the magic vortex seed’s process. The end isn’t far. I wonder how much energy Angel is leaking and if he can withstand it?”
Sanders was fully aware that Angel was now facing the trial of the Land of the Soul.
This would soon be followed by the test of the Physical Body.
However, for these two challenges, Sanders had no concerns for Angel. With a special soul and a physique rivaling that of a bloodline wizard, if Angel couldn’t pass these tribulations, other wizards might as well give up.
What truly worried Sanders was the battlefield in his mental space.
Against a monstrous energy cluster, far more formidable than any regular being, if an energy leak triggers a collapse effect, without the Ancient Silver Flower, could Angel genuinely survive?
…
Whether or not Angel could endure was not something he pondered upon.
For now, at least, he didn’t need to. After all, driven by the magic vortex seed, not a hint of energy had escaped as of yet.
Angel was somewhat taken aback. Before the vortex seed merged into the energy sphere, by his own calculations, there was over a 40% likelihood that a strand or more of energy would leak.
Angel had already braced himself to divert and control any such stray energy. Yet, unexpectedly, everything proceeded smoothly.
From what could be seen now, the energy sphere remained perfectly intact. With the vortex seed at its core, it spun, steadily progressing towards its ultimate transformation.
The challenge Angel now truly faced was not in the battlefield of mental space, but within the Land of the Soul, confronting successive “storms.”
This is the battlefield of the Land of the Soul——The Soul Storm.
Though termed a storm, it’s not quite so. It’s more like waves of soul power surging from the depths of the Land of the Soul.
The Land of the Soul is illusory. Like the sea of consciousness and mental space, it appears to reside within the body but truly transcends dimensions.
The Land of the Soul conceals many mysteries. For instance, the soul lineage’s pursuit of “eternal peace and perpetual consciousness” stems from their exploration into these secrets.
Among these mysteries, there’s one all wizards seek to comprehend — the Soul Storm faced during the breakthrough to becoming a formal wizard; or in other words, a metamorphosis of the soul.
Waves of unknown origin soul power begin to relentlessly lash against one’s soul.
If your soul is resilient enough to withstand this barrage, it undergoes a qualitative change. This transformation is hard to articulate, but the end result can be termed a wizard-level soul.
Under these relentless waves, the soul ebbs and flows as if caught in a storm, and it might even scatter and dissipate.
Hence the term “Soul Storm.”
It’s a test of the resilience of one’s soul.
A wizard is a comprehensively evolved extraordinary being. If one doesn’t value their soul enough, in this tug-of-war, their end will be like a seed of impurity in a vast sea, washed away into the endless abyss by the surging tides.
Chapter 1427 Magic Source Vortex <TOC> Chapter 1429 Soul Storm