Chapter 672 Creation of Spells <TOC> Chapter 674 The Gift of Truth
Translator: SumTLMan
As those who have stepped onto the path of a true knowledge wizard, they naturally know how difficult it is to create. It is for this reason that Gloria has made little progress over the years. Therefore, although Rhine is not surprised that Gloria has created a spell, he is still very curious if she has chosen to change her path.
“Although it is difficult to change paths, it is even more difficult for Gloria to take a step further on the Path of Creation.”
“Do you mean that Gloria has changed her personal path?”
“It’s possible, we’ll know when it’s over.”
The World Will obstructs all who attempt to traverse its path, but also rewards those who manage to do so. This is a strange and contradictory mechanism. The reason the World Will does this is a complex issue, studied by many wizards, but not something to discuss at the moment.
All they need to know is that when someone who has overcome this path appears, a certain relevant Omen Sign will be shown, indicating the World Will’s reward for the wizards on this path.
They want to know if Gloria has changed her path, and they will know when they see the World Will’s final reward.
“I remember how grand and magnificent the Omen Sign of Gloria’s Genesis Spell was, who would have thought that a gourmet wizard could achieve this?” Rhine sighed, recalling the scene he had witnessed:
—The planes flourish, gourmet foods form, the ocean ferments wine, and clouds flow into honey; the end of the world is a feast.
Sanders also sighed: “I heard that when someone passed through the Cloud Sea, even the wind carried the scent of top-quality minced meat. The aroma alone could satiate one’s hunger, and it lasted for more than a hundred days.”
The Cloud Sea was where Gloria’s Barbie Restaurant was located and where she boldly achieved the status of a true knowledge wizard by creating her Genesis Spell. After Gloria created the Genesis Spell in the Cloud Sea, the Omen Sign lasted for hundreds of days, and people could be satisfied by simply dining on the wind and dew. Such an Omen Sign could only be caused by a heaven-defying spell, creating a sensational scene.
“Even if Gloria isn’t on the Path of Creation, her current aura of will is still extremely terrifying, and it probably far surpasses her peers.” Rhine’s gaze also fell on the small magic cottage by the lake. Even with the interference of the World Will, he couldn’t see the specific situation inside, “Gloria is truly a genius wizard who can carry the banner of the gourmet system.”
As Rhine sighed, he suddenly seemed to remember something, “If you don’t want to choose Samantha, you can actually consider Gloria. After all, our Savage Grottoes don’t have a gourmet wizard yet, which means we are missing out on many potential apprentices with gourmet talents. It’s really a pity.”
Sanders responded expressionlessly, “What does it have to do with me? If Lord Rhine likes that sort of thing, why not take over? After all, it has been nearly a thousand years since you last remarried, right? Besides, Gloria should be staying on Phantom Island for a while.”
Rhine gave an awkward smile, “I just think Gloria’s current appearance is much better than before, isn’t it?”
Sanders snorted coldly but didn’t respond.
Angel found it amusing listening from behind. If Gloria knew about this, she would probably be furious. Gloria had not hesitated to badmouth Sanders to Angel behind his back.
In Angel’s eyes, Rhine Mute, the aloof and stern old scholar who held the power of life and death over Savage Grottoes, was now labeled as someone who enjoyed matchmaking. His image had become somewhat more down-to-earth.
When the black clouds spread to cover the entire Eternal Tree, the unchanging pressure finally began to change.
The will of heaven and earth suddenly changed at a certain moment. Originally, it was like black clouds pressing down on the city, giving people a strong psychological oppression. But now, it was like a raging torrent, washing over everyone’s spirit and body.
Angel, who was originally just watching the show, suddenly found himself kneeling on the ground.
It was an indescribable feeling, extremely uncomfortable, as if cracks had appeared in his body and soul, constantly being washed away like a tidal wave.
Not only Angel, but almost everyone within the range covered by the black clouds felt this pressure.
However, for others, it was at most a feeling of being crushed by a thousand pounds, causing discomfort but still bearable. Only the creatures on Phantom Island were subjected to far greater pressure than elsewhere.
“Hang in there; this isn’t necessarily a bad thing for you,” Sanders whispered to Angel.
Angel nodded with difficulty, then grabbed the railing beside him, trying his best not to lie down on the ground. However, even so, his current appearance wasn’t particularly good.
Rhine looked over and laughed, saying to Sanders, “You’ve become much gentler than before.”
Sanders smiled. If Rhine knew that the main cause of these changes was actually the Mysterious Object crafted by Angel, he would probably be even gentler as well.
With the change in this power, the magic cottage on the shore also showed signs of activity.
A blurry shadow passed through the roof of the magic cottage and floated into the air.
Against the backdrop of the raging fire and lightning, this shadow appeared like a lone rebel facing thousands of soldiers, holding its head high and staring straight at the World Will.
“Huh, it’s actually the Spirit of True Knowledge, not bringing out the physical body?” Rhine wondered.
The shadow floating in mid-air wasn’t the half-green adolescent girl’s physical appearance that Gloria had now, but a layered, plump “Flesh Mountain Great Demon King” figure.
Both Rhine and Sanders recognized that this was not Gloria’s physical body but her soul.
“Her physical body is still an apprentice and can’t withstand such a vast will,” Sanders explained.
Rhine suddenly realized that the others didn’t know about Gloria seeking Sanders’ help to find a physical body, but he knew the details. After all, a non-organization wizard staying in the Savage Grottoes would have to inform him somehow.
Beneath the black clouds, Gloria’s Spirit of True Knowledge constantly changed, as if engaged in a game with the World Will.
Gloria’s expression alternated between pain, confusion, sentiment, and resentment. No one knew what she was experiencing, but this was a necessary process for creating spells.
The World Will would hinder all who tried to forge their path, and only those who passed this test could receive a real reward.
“Do you think Gloria can withstand the test of the World Will?” Rhine asked indifferently.
“With Gloria’s aptitude and her previous experience, it shouldn’t be difficult for her to pass this test,” Sanders paused and smiled. “Besides, is the World Will truly hindering her? Rhine, you should know better than I do.”
Rhine smiled, and his serious face softened, “It does hinder, but it’s an obstacle for those who fish in troubled waters. For those who genuinely forge their path, it’s just a test. A test to see if they have the qualifications to embark on this road.”
The World Will was a thoughtless consciousness aggregate, a law that wouldn’t punish any counterproductive actions or reward any smooth progress. Only when you touched its level would you understand its purpose.
To wear the crown, one must bear its weight.
This was the only threshold the World Will had for transcenders of the endless planes. For wizards, this threshold was the key to the path of true knowledge.
Gloria was already a true knowledge wizard, and now she was merely creating a new spell. Naturally, she would easily overcome this threshold.
As Gloria took this step, all the black clouds scattered, and the weights that pressed on everyone disappeared.
The clouds dissipated, leaving traces behind.
The wind was still, but the forest fires had not subsided.
Even with the apocalyptic black clouds gone, Phantom Island remained scarred. The once beautiful island with clear mountains, water, birds, and animals had vanished after this brief test.
Angel barely pulled himself together amidst the sweat and saw this scene.
He felt an inexplicable sadness.
However, Angel noticed that neither Sanders nor Rhine showed any attitude towards this, but continued to look at Gloria’s soul hovering motionless in midair, as if waiting for something.
Angel looked up as well, but he didn’t notice anything. Instead, he saw many dark shadows coming from the distant sky.
These shadows were almost all official wizards of the Savage Grottoes, who visited Phantom Island as soon as the black clouds dissipated.
However, even if Phantom Island was scarred, its defenses never disappeared. Without Sanders’ permission, no one dared to set foot on the island. They simply flew high above, gazing at the situation in the center of Phantom Island from a distance.
Only one person, with bare, smooth jade-like feet and holding a scarlet, exquisite small umbrella, leisurely drifted into the mansion on Phantom Island.
“Mentor, Lord Rhine.” After floating around for a while, the visitor sat down beside Sanders in mid-air. Right next to them was the sweaty Angel, who she smiled at and said, “It’s just a bit of pressure, and you’re already like this. How weak. I recently obtained a Bloodline Vial from a Night Envoy. Why don’t you take it and use it first?”
Angel revealed a bitter smile, “Miss Flora, please don’t tease me.”
Rhine also joined in, “The blood of a Night Envoy is indeed good. I think your physical body is really not up to par. Using this bloodline should be of great benefit to you.”
Flora was taken aback. She naturally knew about the Projection Bloodline and had purposely mentioned it to tease Angel. But when Rhine suddenly showed interest, she didn’t know how to continue the conversation.
Sanders sighed helplessly, “The blood of a Night Envoy is indeed good, but Lord Rhine, you should have heard that Angel has a Nightmare Soul. Only by integrating the blood of Nightmare Plane creatures can he achieve the greatest effectiveness.”
“That’s true, but obtaining the bloodline of a Nightmare Plane creature should be difficult, right?”
“I will pay attention to it when I go to find Gloria’s body this time.”
Sanders changed the subject, and the conversation slowly shifted to another topic. Angel was initially in a dazed state, not knowing why Rhine suddenly became concerned about his bloodline. But before he could hear Rhine’s follow-up, he suddenly heard Sanders’ words.
Sanders said he was going to find Gloria’s body?!
A shiver went down Angel’s spine. He knew very well that Gloria’s body was lost in the Nightmare Plane.
So, the reason Gloria stayed on Phantom Island all this time was actually to ask Mentor to help her retrieve her body?p
Chapter 672 Creation of Spells <TOC> Chapter 674 The Gift of Truth