Chapter 1431 Final Step <TOC> Chapter 1433 Pure Energy
Translator: SumTLMan
Centered around Angel, an unusual energy suddenly began to surge.
This energy also affected the surroundings, even causing fluctuations to inexplicably emerge in the air. These fluctuations continued to spread outwards, covering a distance of several tens of meters within moments.
At the same time, a peculiar sensation rose from the depths of everyone’s heart.
For the apprentices aboard the Sky Ghost Ship, this feeling was especially intense.
Farja clung to the ship’s railing, fixing his gaze intently on Angel within the dome below. In his eyes, all else faded, and only one silhouette filled his vision.
And at this moment, this silhouette was undergoing a transformation beyond his comprehension.
Initially, Farja couldn’t discern the specifics of Angel’s situation and could only see the distant figure. But now, he distinctly felt as though Angel appeared to “expand”.
This expansion wasn’t a physical growth but a vague sensation, as if some energy was silently proliferating in an unknown world. Starting from a singular point, it grew, ultimately breaking its constraints.
In tune with this erupting energy, Angel’s form seemed to stretch and elongate.
In a blink of an eye, it transformed into a towering giant, standing several tens of meters tall.
Witnessing this spectacle, Farja’s eyes glazed over in disbelief.
Only when a refreshing night breeze brushed past him did Farja return from his daze to reality.
He looked once more beneath the dome. The colossal giant was nowhere to be seen.
Angel still sat serenely beneath the dome… but “serene” might not be entirely accurate. The fluctuations in the air surrounding Angel had not dissipated and were expanding at a visible rate. However, Farja couldn’t detect these air fluctuations, pondering what kind of phenomenon they represented.
Yet, at this moment, Farja’s concern wasn’t the fluctuations but the illusion that had just enveloped him.
What was the deal with that colossal giant? Why did he feel an overwhelming pressure, as if his breathing had come to a standstill?
Lost in his thoughts, Kimberly, standing not far off, suddenly mused, “Angel is on the final step. It seems there shouldn’t be any more complications.”
The final step? Farja looked at Kimberly in confusion. Did she mean that Angel was about to succeed?
Was he about to break through as a formal wizard?
How could that be? Just a few years ago, his strength was almost on par with Farja’s.
Farja prided himself on his diligence and lofty ambitions, believing he was talented. Yet, why was the gap between him and Angel widening?
He couldn’t help but recall a question Kimberly had asked earlier: what was his relationship with Angel?
Truthfully, there was no particular relationship.
Once, due to jealousy and discontent in his heart, he had some disputes with Angel. However, by the time their time in the Purification Garden came to an end, those issues were in the past.
Yet, deep down, Farja still saw Angel as a rival, even if Angel might have forgotten about his existence.
After reading the latest edition of —City Firefly’s Night Whisper—, he felt lost. Unbeknownst to him, Angel had already made significant strides. Not only had he stirred the pot in the Abyss, meddling in Lord Mengke’s plans, but he also befriended a mighty Abyss Dragon which nearly reached the realm of legendary… These series of events made Farja feel that the distance between him and Angel was growing further apart.
Amidst this confusion, Farja fell into a deep melancholy for many days, not even participating in the Novastar Competition immediately.
It wasn’t until recently that he regained his spirit.
For now, Angel was still an apprentice; he hadn’t reached a vastly superior level. Farja believed he still had a chance to catch up.
Once the patrol mission of the Sky Ghost Ship was over, Farja decided to hone his skills at the Novastar Competition, aiming to catch up with Angel’s progress.
Unexpectedly, during a mere patrol mission, Farja bumped into Angel. Even more surprising was that he was about to witness Angel’s ascension to wizardhood.
As bitterness filled Farja’s heart, Isabella calmly remarked to Kimberly, “Perhaps he’s internally a mess right now, putting on a brave face. Whether he can take the final step is still uncertain.”
“You sensed it too. His mental power has already taken shape, evolving from a tiny seed into a towering tree,” Kimberly replied. “Reaching this stage and then making a mistake is highly unlikely.”
Mental power taking shape? Farja caught onto that term.
Reflecting on some documents he’d read, a realization dawned upon him. The illusions he had previously witnessed were merely influenced by the shaping of mental power.
This so-called shaping of mental power is the natural result of the expansion of the sea of consciousness.
A Soul Storm can transform the quality of a soul; a body metamorphosis directly elevates one’s bloodline. In contrast, the expansion of the sea of consciousness results in the shaping of mental power, a metamorphosis of mental strength.
Just as Kimberly depicted, mental strength has transformed from a mere seed into a towering tree. This phase embodies the metamorphosis of mental power.
The reason he witnessed Angel growing from a standard size to a colossal giant was indeed to observe this transformative journey.
Once this metamorphosis concludes, Angel’s sea of consciousness will undergo a change as well.
Farja, not being a wizard, is unfamiliar with the exact details. However, one thing is certain: once the sea of consciousness successfully metamorphoses, Angel will possess the power and dominance characteristic of a formal wizard——pressure.
As Farja was contemplating, Isabella said to Kimberly, “Who knows? Predicting fate is a tricky endeavor. While the likelihood of a mistake at this stage is low, history has shown us otherwise. Perhaps Angel might be one of those rare exceptions?”
Kimberly neither agreed nor disagreed but looked elsewhere, asking, “Lady Isabelle, what do you think?”
Standing at the forefront of the deck, Isabelle, who had been watching Angel, didn’t turn her head upon hearing Kimberly’s voice. She remarked, “I won’t speculate on the outcome. The Magic Source Vortex is nearing its end, and the truth will soon be revealed.”
Though Isabelle did not directly answer Kimberly’s question, her outlook seemed optimistic. Especially since, from the beginning to the end, Angel hadn’t shown any signs of panic. When the expansion of his sea of consciousness concluded, he exuded calmness and poise, setting a certain tone.
“Indeed, given the timing, it should be over soon,” Kimberly chimed in.
Everyone, including the apprentices on the ship, discreetly peered below, eager to witness a moment that could go down in history.
Farja clenched his fists, waiting with bated breath for the outcome.
When the atmospheric ripples surrounding Angel suddenly dissipated, before Farja’s eyes, it seemed as though the colossal giant appeared again, radiating with a golden brilliance!
Previously, when Farja faced this colossal giant, he already felt an overwhelming sense of oppression. Now, that oppressive sensation was even stronger than before!
Including Farja, every apprentice’s expression froze in astonishment. A few even clutched their chests with blood faintly trailing from their lips.
The elder wizard of Silent Hill, upon seeing this, quickly activated the protective barrier of the Sky Ghost Ship to shield all the apprentices from harm.
As Farja was staggered by this immense pressure, the final words of Isabelle echoed in his ears: “The overwhelming force has manifested; the bigger picture is nearly settled.”
“Not just that, the quality of this pressure is extremely high,” Kimberly added, nodding in agreement and seeming to breathe a sigh of relief. “I never expected that Angel would actually succeed.”
With Kimberly’s words settling, swirling mists suddenly floated in the pitch-black night sky.
Though these mists hadn’t dispersed yet, everyone was well aware that they were a harbinger of an extraordinary omen. The sole reason for this phenomenon was the golden haired figure beneath the firmament.
Now that even the omen had appeared, the outcome was evident.
Angel had achieved a breakthrough!
From a mere apprentice, he had officially stepped into the realm of wizards! As long as he didn’t court disaster, not only could he live for a millennium, but he was also a step closer to the Door of Truth!
Almost every wizard present had witnessed the tales of —City Firefly’s Night Whisper— and had watched Angel’s meteoric rise.
In just a few short years, Angel had journeyed from a mere mortal to this pinnacle. It could rightly be deemed a “miracle”!
Everyone present was filled with astonishment and amazement.
Even the one hailed as the most prodigious genius from a millennium ago——Isabelle, couldn’t help but show a hint of emotion, and at the same time, she also felt a weight lifting off her chest.
Isabelle had hoped for Angel to successfully break through, especially since Black Castle was in the process of forging an alliance with Phantom Island. If Angel failed, the value of this alliance ceremony would be significantly diminished.
However, Angel did break through, which was a positive turn for Black Castle.
“He really did it…” Isabella murmured in disbelief.
“Now, do you have anything else to say?” Kimberly teased.
Snapping out of her daze, Isabella, trying to maintain her composure, retorted, “Who knows if he used external aids? Perhaps he’s already exhausted his potential. Even if he has broken through, his future potential remains questionable.”
“Do you think Sanders would allow Angel to use such aids?” Kimberly countered with a sneer.
Isabella didn’t respond, but her confidence visibly waned.
Suddenly, Isabella exclaimed, “Wait, something seems wrong!”
Her words resonated like a stone dropped in still water, sending ripples of shock among the crowd. The wizards, who were previously jesting amongst themselves, now refocused their attention below the dome.
They saw Angel, previously so composed, suddenly clutching his head, curling into a defensive posture, appearing entirely vulnerable.
The energy surrounding him, which was once steady and calm, now showed signs of turmoil and chaos.
Even the ominous clouds that had previously formed in the sky began to dissipate, showing signs of weakening.
Could it be that the current developments didn’t align with a successful breakthrough?
“What on earth is happening? What’s going on?” someone exclaimed in shock.
Was Isabella right all along?
Did Angel falter at the final step? Did he… fail to advance?