Chapter 1432 A New Variable <TOC> Chapter 1434 The Gateway’s Transformation
Translator: SumTLMan
Under the vast dome, observing the hunched silhouette, a whirlwind of emotions surged in Isabella’s heart.
Had Angel truly faltered?
Emotionally speaking, a part of her relished in the schadenfreude. But grounding herself in reality, Isabella’s rationality remained intact. She was acutely aware that if Angel failed in his endeavor, it would signify a considerable setback for Black Castle. Their impending alliance, which had been all but sealed, might now face unforeseen complications.
Although the alliance with Phantom Island didn’t rank high in her concerns, the mentor she deeply revered, adored, and looked up to took this matter very seriously.
This duality rendered Isabella’s emotions exceedingly tangled. While she hoped for Angel’s failure, the prospect of her mentor’s disappointment was equally distressing.
Lost in this thought, Isabella couldn’t resist stealing a glance at her mentor.
Now that Angel’s advancement had seemingly faltered, what would Isabelle think?
Much to her astonishment, Isabelle’s expression was peculiar, marked by furrowed brows and an evident air of puzzlement.
Unable to contain her curiosity, Isabella inquired, “Did Angel fail?”
Isabelle hesitated for a moment, neither nodding nor shaking her head. Instead, she slowly voiced, “I’m uncertain, but when I looked at him, I felt something.”
“It was as if I was staring into an abyss.”
Staring into an abyss? The folks aboard the ghost ship couldn’t grasp the depth of Isabelle’s sentiment.
Isabelle chose not to elucidate but whispered softly, “I can’t predict what the next moment might bring. It could be failure, or perhaps…” a far more powerful eruption.
Isabella held back from voicing her unspoken thoughts.
Yet others were left puzzled by Isabelle’s words. Wasn’t the current situation evident enough? Could there be any outcome other than failure in the next moment?
Just as doubt clouded everyone’s minds, out of nowhere, an oppressive sensation, terrifying in its intensity, suddenly manifested.
This unexpected wave of pressure made even Isabella feel a profound discomfort.
However, the source of this immense force wasn’t emanating from below them but was instead originating from the vast emptiness above their heads.
…
Meanwhile, in the Inner World, within a quiet chamber in the underground second floor of Black Castle’s Soul Domain.
Frost, donning a gear mask, sat in meditation. The injuries the “Ghost’s Box of Reincarnation” inflicted upon him weren’t as benign as they seemed on the surface. His reason for staying at Black Castle was to find a tranquil place to heal.
Black Castle proved to be an ideal location.
Situated in the Inner World, the primal magic energy here was so dense that ordinary wizards couldn’t absorb it, presenting an advantage for Frost.
Moreover, what piqued his interest most was the presence of Angel within Black Castle.
The atmosphere was serene, and energies flowed smoothly and subtly.
Without warning, Frost, from behind the mask, suddenly opened his eyes.
He looked upwards with confusion, as if he could see through the thick layers of earth above him, reaching out to the even more distant and profound void.
“What’s happening? In such a short span, it has appeared again?” Frost murmured to himself.
After some contemplation, Frost stood up, took a step, and vanished into thin air.
In the Middle World, beneath the vast dome, Angel appeared to be in distress. Sanders hesitated for a moment and began walking toward Angel.
But after only two steps, a figure in a black cloak materialized in front of him, blocking his path.
The cloaked figure turned its head, revealing an ancient bronze gear mask; it was Frost.
“Angel is at a critical juncture right now. It’s best you stay away. If anything goes awry, can you shoulder the blame?” Frost’s voice echoed in Sanders’s ears.
Sanders wisely halted in his tracks.
“What’s happening with Angel?” Instead of questioning why Frost was there, Sanders focused on what concerned him the most.
Sanders had experienced countless breakthroughs himself, but Angel’s situation was a first for him.
It seemed Angel had succeeded in the breakthrough earlier, and Sanders had even breathed a sigh of relief. But who could’ve anticipated the sudden twist?
The Magic Source Vortex was successfully formed, and the Sea of Consciousness had expanded. In Sanders’s view, once you reach this point and spend some time stabilizing the vortex and nurturing the mental model, all should be well.
Yet, against all odds, Angel encountered a hiccup at this very moment.
Even now, Sanders was clueless about what could go wrong in the last step.
Given Frost’s timely appearance and his cryptic words, it seemed he might be aware of Angel’s current state. That’s when Sanders sought his insight.
Frost gazed upward into the looming void, murmuring in a hushed whisper, “Soon, you’ll understand.”
…
Rewinding to not long ago.
Angel was on the brink of stabilizing the magic vortex, allowing the nascent maelstrom to come into contact with the primal magic energy of the outside world for the first time.
Could this vortex refine and purify the primal magic energy into its purest essence?
Treading with utmost caution, Angel began drawing in the primal magic from the outside world. Situated in a world with the perfect concentration, the magic he absorbed was just right. As the primal magic started flowing into the embryonic vortex, a palpable tension took hold of Angel’s emotions. Soon, within the vortex’s swirling motions, some energies became overly vibrant. Others, laden with a mishmash of different forces, were abruptly cut off by Angel midway.
This was all par for the course.
The severed streams of primal magic weren’t unusable. It’s just that there’s a fixed threshold for the amount of primal magic the vortex prototype can accommodate. Given Angel’s current capabilities, they were momentarily unsuitable.
Only in the future, as Angel continues to bolster his vortex, will he be able to harness these primal magical energies.
Handling this medley of primal magic is crucial to this final step. The ability to swiftly capture and then purge them from the mental space is the linchpin to success.
If these primal magical energies were to interfere with the formation of the vortex, there would be a high likelihood of the Magic Source Vortex’s inception failing.
Angel, on high alert, set about capturing the primal magic.
At this moment, Angel truly grasped the immense power of the —Singularity Scattering Meditation Method—. The mental space opened by this guidance method exhibited an acute sensitivity to energy, far surpassing other such methods.
Angel could swiftly pinpoint the location of the primal magic power.
This greatly enhanced his chances of advancement!
Furthermore, using the coordinates of the Universal Axis, Angel could precisely and rapidly target the turbulent primal magic. As the magic vortex was in a semi-stable state, Angel dared not release these primal magics. Instead, he harnessed the ability to multitask, confining them within his Mental Space, awaiting the final outcome.
At this point, the situation was out of Angel’s hands.
Success depended on whether the magic vortex could stabilize. If it successfully stabilized, then he would have achieved his goal for the day.
According to Angel’s calculations, the likelihood of successful stabilization was quite high. However, he couldn’t rule out unforeseen events, which made him quite anxious.
A few minutes later, when the swirling magic vortex began to emit a faint white light, Angel paused.
He knew all too well what this white light was!
It was Pure Energy derived from primal magic!
Upon confirming the nature of the energy, Angel breathed a sigh of relief. At the same time, a surge of excitement mixed with joy welled up from deep within him.
The emergence of this quintessential energy held monumental significance for the Magic Source Vortex.
This meant that Angel’s calculations regarding the vortex seed were correct. It signified that the hardships he faced during his breakthrough weren’t in vain. It indicated that the vortex prototype successfully transitioned from a semi-stable state to a fully stable state. It meant that the term “prototype” could finally be dropped from the “vortex prototype”!
It also signified that Angel’s journey of breakthrough had reached its climax.
And was on the brink of marking a successful conclusion.
How could Angel not be elated? Wasn’t his journey into the Wizarding World solely for this moment?
Transitioning to a formal wizard is akin to a genuine metamorphosis.
While apprentices might be considered exceptional, they’re more similar to the “gifted”. Only upon entering the domain of wizards do they evolve into truly transcendent beings!
Furthermore, there are many deeds only permissible once one becomes a wizard, and not with the hesitation they once held.
For instance, the pursuit of the path of truth, reciprocating one’s innermost feelings. Or, following the elusive gaze of the Heavenly Eye, guiding Jon back to his homeland.
In a fleeting moment, countless delightful visions danced across Angel’s mind, awaiting his realization.
However, Angel remained restrained, not fully unleashing the wild horses of his emotions.
For it’s not yet time to celebrate.
The breakthrough is still in progress; the joy of success must wait until everything concludes. He now needs to methodically complete the final step. Only after this step will his success truly materialize.
In essence, this last step, while termed as a “step,” is more of a ritual.
Utilizing the quintessential energy of the magic vortex, interfacing it with the mental model, and nourishing this mental model with this nascent energy.
With utmost care, Angel began channeling the energy he had successfully transformed.
The purity and power of this energy surpassed Angel’s expectations. A mere wisp of this energy emanated an aura equivalent to nearly half the magnitude of a magic source from his apprentice days!
This is a qualitative shift!
This embodies the true power of a wizard-grade energy!
Angel eagerly anticipated, wondering how this thread of energy, upon entering the mental model, would alter it?
As this unprecedented quintessence of energy infiltrated the mental model, Angel could sense a momentary transformation within it. While this change may seem subtle now, it resembles a seed buried in the earth, hinting that with consistent nourishment to the mental model, there will come a time when this seed will sprout and breach the surface.
Pure energy meanders gently within the mental model.
Angel’s thoughts proceed at the same pace as this energy, implying that once this stream of energy has reached every nook and cranny of the mental model, the dust will have settled.
However, in that defining moment,
The advancing energy bestowed upon Angel an unexpected outcome.
As the energy nourishes the mental model, the Gateway Model on the Spell Position undergoes a gradual transformation…
Chapter 1432 A New Variable <TOC> Chapter 1434 The Gateway’s Transformation