Chapter 1428 Seed <TOC> Chapter 1430 The Body Metamorphosis
Translator: SumTLMan
Amidst the profound depths of the Land of the Soul, shrouded in shadowy chaos, a series of haunting whispers began to emanate. At that moment, Angel realized the Soul Storm was upon him.
It was like a cosmic river of stars pouring out from the dark universe. Beginning as a mere glimmer and culminating in radiant brilliance, it took only a brief moment to cross from the boundless horizon to the resting place of souls.
When this “cosmic river,” forged by the power of souls, bathed the Land of the Soul in a dreamlike luminescence, it was also the moment the ferocious visage of the Soul Storm was unveiled. With shards of light scattering, the cosmic river stirred up a tremendous storm, barreling towards the tranquil Land of the Soul.
This spectacle signified the commencement of a new conflict.
At first, the soul could remain undisturbed amidst the tempest. But as the storm’s onslaught grew fiercer wave after wave, they were lifted skyward, dancing to the storm’s tune.
Ebbing and flowing, rising and falling.
Only by weathering these relentless waves could the soul undergo a metamorphosis.
Should a soul be thrust into the inky depths by the storm, not only would their breakthrough fail, but they would also be faced with a dead-end fate.
Naturally, during this process, one could employ external aids like Soul Soothing Stone, Essence Stabilizing Potion, or Celia’s Soul Soothing Soup… or other external aids.
However, in doing so, the soul wouldn’t be able to experience the direct cleansing power of the Soul Storm, making it challenging to undergo a true transformation. Even if one overcomes the Soul Storm and ascends to the realm of a formal wizard, their potential would be significantly stunted, forever unable to advance to the next level.
Precisely for this reason, at the onset of the Soul Storm, Angel removed the nearby Taeniasis Green Velvet from the Land of the Soul, choosing to face the surging storm directly with his soul.
While Angel danced amidst the soul tempest, he felt not discomfort but an exhilarating refreshment. “Perhaps the Soul Storm is still in its infancy, not powerful enough to discomfit the soul, only refining its impurities?” Angel speculated, ensuring he remained vigilant and tensed, bracing for a mightier tempest.
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As Angel grappled with the Soul Storm, subtle shifts occurred in the outside world.
From beyond the dome, a resonant hum suddenly emerged. Sanders lifted his gaze and saw, amidst the depths of the night, a faint luminance approaching the giant lone moon — a spectral airship slowly making its way.
With the appearance of the ghostly ship, the Magic Source Giant that had been peering into the dome seemed to sense something, promptly turning on its heels and fleeing. Sanders raised an eyebrow, softly murmuring its name, “Sky Ghost Ship.”
The Sky Ghost Ship anchored directly above the dome. Sanders could distinctly see a woman with silver hair and icy eyes standing at the prow, locking eyes with him through the protective barrier. This woman was none other than the Twilight Queen, Isabelle.
Sanders was taken aback; he hadn’t expected Isabelle to deploy the Sky Ghost Ship to chase away the Magic Source Giant. The Sky Ghost Ship, a mode of transport in the Middle Layer World, was a shared asset of the Fairytale Town Wizard Alliance. It boasted formidable deterrent and combat capabilities, along with swift mobility. It could easily be dubbed a sky battleship.
It was aboard such a Sky Ghost Ship that Shadow had initially spotted the Living Soul Garden while patrolling the Middle Layer World.
The Sky Ghost Ship is generally co-managed by several wizard organizations under the Fairytale Town Wizard Alliance, but Sanders distinctly recalls that Black Castle relinquished its authority over the Sky Ghost Ship a long time ago.
It’s surprising that Isabelle managed to secure the Sky Ghost Ship at this time; how did she achieve it?
As Sanders was pondering, above the celestial dome on the ghostly ship, Kimberly, under a magical forest hairstyle, was smilingly observing the Sky Ghost Ship’s captain, who appeared intimidated by Isabella.
He was an elderly wizard from Silent Hill, displaying evident fury. Yet, when confronted with Isabella’s unreasonable demeanor, he was too infuriated to speak.
Isabella remarked, “We gave up control of the Sky Ghost Ship nearly six centuries ago. It’s high time we regained control.”
The elder wizard was seething internally. Aware of the Twilight Queen’s return to the Southern Region, he could guess that Black Castle would surely want to reclaim the ship’s management. But why confront him now? Why not discuss it with the core members of the wizard organizations?
Threatening him directly, even intercepting the ship mid-journey, was this a declaration of war against Silent Hill?
Watching the elderly wizard, so irate that his beard seemed to flutter wildly and his eyes glowed fiercely but remained silent, Kimberly stepped forward, calmly explaining, “We merely need to borrow the ship for a brief task, not hijack it.”
“But we are on a patrol in the Middle World with our apprentices!” The elder wizard pointed to the side of the deck.
Kimberly glanced back to see dozens of trembling apprentices huddled together, heads bowed in fear.
From their attire, it was evident they were apprentices from Silent Hill.
“Don’t worry. We’ll only be here for a short while,” Kimberly assured with a smile. “Besides, it’s beneficial for them to witness the birth of a formal wizard. Such an experience is invaluable for them.”
To witness the birth of a formal wizard? The elder wizard paused, “Does Black Castle have an apprentice ready to ascend to formal witch?”
“I wished it was an apprentice from Black Castle, but alas, it is not,” Kimberly lamented with a look of regret.
The elder wizard paused to reflect, then approached the ship’s railing and gazed downwards. Through the dome, the first thing he laid eyes upon was a striking man with cold, icy glances.
“An illusion, Lord… Phantom Master?!”
A shiver ran through the elder wizard’s spine. It was unexpected to find this legendary wizard here. Taking a moment to collect himself, a realization struck him. If Lord Phantom Master is here, then who is the one being promoted to a formal wizard? Could it be someone from Phantom Island?
Turning his gaze, he noticed, not far from Sanders, a blond youth sitting with his eyes closed, faintly glowing auras of energy shimmering around him.
“Is that Angel?!” The elder wizard exclaimed in shock, then looked at Kimberly with wide eyes, “Is he the one being promoted to a formal wizard?”
“Who else could it be?” Kimberly replied nonchalantly. Her answer rendered the elder wizard utterly speechless.
The elder wizard knew of Angel’s illustrious reputation all too well. He could even list out all the major and minor events Angel had been involved in since entering the Wizarding World. ——It was indeed true that magazines these days dug deep, leaving no stone unturned.
Because he knew so much about Angel, the elder wizard’s shock was palpable. A young man who had been in the Wizarding World for less than six years was about to become a formal wizard?
Such pace was utterly breathtaking!
Should he succeed, he would undoubtedly shatter a millennium-old record from the Southern Region!
Could it be that he was about to witness the rise of a prodigious wizard right here?
As the elder wizard found himself lost in thought, Kimberly’s gaze darted to the ship’s deck. There, a young man with a non-mainstream appearance and dark circles under his eyes swiftly approached the ship’s side, peering down.
That apprentice was the only one who hadn’t lowered his gaze when Kimberly had scanned the crowd earlier.
“Who is he?” Kimberly inquired with curiosity.
The elder wizard, still somewhat lost in reverie, took a moment before replying, “That’s Farja. He’s a disciple of Lord Talos.”
“So he’s the disciple of Black Crow? I recall that Talos’s disciples are his kin. Is that him?” Kimberly asked, pointing at Farja.
The elder wizard nodded in confirmation.
An understanding dawned upon Kimberly. No wonder this apprentice was so audacious; after all, he had the backing of the ruler of Silent Hill: the ‘Eternal Silence Black Crow’ Talos.
Kimberly couldn’t be bothered with an apprentice. Although his behavior was slightly disrespectful, the Sky Ghost Ship was currently under the control of Silent Hill, making them the intruders.
“Now you see my point. Once Angel advances to a formal wizard, we’ll withdraw.” With the prestige of the Sky Ghost Ship, no minor creatures of the night dare approach the area. This ensured that Angel would be undisturbed during his breakthrough.
The elder wizard pondered for a moment, then agreed with a nod.
It was not only a graceful exit but also a favor to Sanders, a win-win.
Furthermore, there was a chance he might witness history unfold.
Yet, doubt lingered in the elder wizard’s heart, “Can Angel truly achieve a breakthrough? With such limited time, has he accumulated enough?”
“Who can say for sure?” Kimberly mused, “Besides, even if he doesn’t break through successfully, it’s still a valuable lesson for these apprentices. It serves as a stark reminder of how challenging advancement can be and that proper preparation before embarking on such a journey is crucial.”
While they were engaged in this discourse, Isabelle, standing at the forefront of the deck, whispered, “The energy from the soul fluctuations has ceased. It seems the Soul Storm has passed.”
Everyone looked down, and indeed, as Isabelle had described, the chaotic aura of soul energy around Angel had disappeared.
“Angel’s soul is truly formidable,” Kimberly remarked with admiration. “It appears that the Soul Storm didn’t affect him much. However, I wonder if his physical transformation will proceed just as smoothly?”
Isabella replied coldly, “He was merely fortunate to withstand the Soul Storm. The outcome of the physical transformation is still up in the air.”
Isabelle cast a sidelong glance at Isabella, choosing to remain silent. In her estimation, Angel’s physical body was his most powerful asset, so facing the physical transformation would likely be a walk in the park for him.
As Isabelle was lost in her thoughts, Kimberly suddenly exclaimed, “Wait a minute, am I seeing things? Has his physical transformation already completed?”
Upon Kimberly’s words, everyone’s attention was immediately drawn downward.
Indeed, marks of successful transformation were visible on Angel’s physique.
All of this in just a mere minute!
Isabella couldn’t hide the sting of disbelief evident on her face.
However, the others were too stunned to contemplate Isabella’s sentiments. The sheer speed of Angel’s physical transformation was beyond belief! Even Isabelle was taken aback. While she recognized the strength of Angel’s physical body, the extent of its power was truly unparalleled and seldom seen in this world.
Understand that in the heat of breakthrough battles, the tempests of the Soul Storm and the metamorphosis of the Physical Body have claimed countless apprentices.
Yet, in the face of Angel, such fragility is unexpectedly revealed.
“It seems that his momentum of advancement is truly unstoppable,” Kimberly whispered in awe.
Isabella wanted to retort, reminding them that the challenging phase of Magic Source transformation was yet to come, which might just be the stumbling block for Angel. But she held her tongue, fearing she might eat her words later.
Isabelle remarked, “Now, it all hinges on the outcome of the final magic source transformation.”
If Angel can master the outpouring of energy and successfully undergo the magic source transformation, then his breakthrough is assured. However, this transformation isn’t a walk in the park. Can Angel truly withstand it?