Chapter 965 - 475: The Way of the Mage

Chapter 965: Chapter 475: The Way of the Mage

Li Ang was already at Tier Four Mage when he was testing the system on Satus Island. At that time, the witch was struggling everywhere without equipment and casting materials, and the mage spells helped a lot.

Later, the contact with demons made the witch’s methods abundant, and the skills related to the mage were not used much anymore.

Now that there are surplus professional points, there’s no need to be particularly frugal.

More than 800 points are deducted and converted into professional experience at a 1:50 ratio, applied to the mage profession panel.

[Trained Profession: Mage]

[Tier: 7. Next Tier: 7/60000 experience]

[Acquired Tier Five Mage Skill: Earth Life Spell]

[Acquired Tier Six Mage Skill: Totem Structure]

[Acquired Tier Seven Mage Skills: Ancestral Spirit Transformation Technique, Spirit Summoning, Elemental Promotion]

Ha, all the skills are mastered, and the power of the ancient witch is also not to be underestimated. The power presented through communication with spirits and elements is entirely different from that of mages and holy servants.

The stage of Tier Five’s magic control is insufficient to construct a strong killing blow; it is the right way to use it to enhance recovery. Earth Life Spell utilizes the ever-living spirit within the earth, relying on their support, to cast a lasting and efficient recovery spell.

Upon reaching Tier Six, at the peak of magic shaping, one can create "totems". These are magic power stakes combining curse runes and primitive symbols, not limited to wood but also able to shape other materials through magic power.

Through these magic power stakes, the primitive power of nature can be refracted and amplified, achieving special effects that ordinary casting cannot. The "Celestial Fury Totem" in Diao’s panel is one such example, allowing the totem to be charged with the wrath of nature during the casting process.

At Tier Seven, stepping into the Excellence Realm, the mage also undergoes a qualitative change.

Spirit Summoning is a summoning art superior to ordinary elemental summoning. Powerful spiritual bodies can exert stronger power than active elements, and are more free and variable.

Elemental Promotion is a strengthening form that briefly combines one’s flesh with elements, resembling dragon transformation promotion, but the power is more violent and hard to control, and the duration is short.

As for the Ancestral Spirit Transformation Technique, that’s the skill Li Ang needs now.

A High Tier mage can transcend dimensional boundaries to communicate with ancient spiritual bodies, transforming by borrowing their power. Those ancient spirits might themselves be animals, or they might prefer to exist in animal forms within the Spiritual Dimension. The experience they transmit is enough to support the practice of the transformation technique.

Diao was originally waiting for Li Ang’s response, but suddenly felt his aura change somewhat.

She was a little incredulous, turning to look at Lily and Inanna. Because of their strong power, they too could sense a fluctuation of power from Li Ang, but their understanding of spirits was limited and not as shocking as Diao’s.

Li Ang waved his palm, and spiritual fluctuations spread far into the distance.

In an instant, the wind rose over the wilderness.

Meadows swayed, shrubs quivered, rivers surged, and the swamp rippled.

One by one, animals tainted with a glowing light appeared among the grasses and flowers.

They are the ancient spirits residing in the Sanctuary of All Spirits.

The whisperings that appeared in the Zultin Marsh, and then temporarily vanished with the Illusion Realm, returned to the ears again.

"It’s, it’s them... When I was recovering, they told me many things, then when the demon appeared, they disappeared." Lily said in surprise.

Deer leaped, flocks of birds flapped, beasts ran, fish darted out of the water, and all spirits trailed long or ephemeral rays of light, gathering around Li Ang.

Beasts sat before him, birds perched on his shoulders, and fish floated above his palms.

If these spirits were not semi-transparent, Li Ang would almost look like a Great Druid guarded by beasts.

"This, this is simply..."

Diao momentarily forgot her cautious thoughts, completely entering a state as if inspired.

"Great Witch, all spirits are chanting your name, they support you."

"I hear them..."

Li Ang met the gaze of the spirits one by one; their etheric or unclear thoughts slowly transmitted to him.

"Spiritual Forger."

"You have been promoted."

"Fulfilled the long-cherished wish."

"For the first time in millennia."

"In the broken world appeared the potential for correction elements."

"Mortal, I will watch over you, granting you power."

"There’s someone to follow in the wake..."

These voices either seemed to come from a distant antiquity or were the voices of witch predecessors.

Li Ang didn’t anticipate that his advancement in the mage skills could trigger such a circumstance; it likely stemmed from his deep perception of spirits honed over the years and the comprehensive professional skills bestowed by the system.

Relying solely on the power of a Spiritual Forger, without the ancient witch profession, communication with all spirits was still challenging. Now, however, this portion has been complemented.

"Borrow your power for a moment."

Li Ang closed his eyes, silently reciting the mage’s prayer communication method, conveying his desire to transform and traverse the water flow waterfall.

Soon, the fish-shaped ancient spirits and others capable of swimming encircled him, and the corresponding standard emerged immediately in his mind.

"Perhaps I don’t need your help anymore."

Li Ang smiled at Diao, and his body transformed into a long and meandering form amid a glimmer of light dust.

As the light dust dispersed, he had transformed into a large serpent with somewhat extraordinary features.

This serpent was entirely silver, its cervical ribs extended outward, forming wide pale green fins, and there were auxiliary swimming fins on its back and tail tip, with two dragon horns behind its head.

He transformed into a snake, but due to certain inherent characteristics, dragon and sea serpent traits became apparent.

"Tsk." Inanna clicked her tongue unhappily.

This reaction immediately made Li Ang look at her, and seeing no other response from her, he was relieved, thinking the desolate stage had reappeared.

"Of all things, it had to resemble a Leviathan..." Inanna murmured quietly.

So that’s why.

Diao stared blankly at Li Ang completing his transformation; his words seemed to have had an impact on her, leaving the young girl speechless for a long time.

Li Ang familiarized himself with controlling his transformed body, then reverted back to human form.

Thanking the many ancient spirits, the group returned to face the verdant high wall once again.

Unexpectedly, the ancient spirits hadn’t left. Though they moved like animals in the wilderness, they never strayed far from the four.

"Alright, next, I’m going to open the Transcendent Treasure Vault."

Li Ang broke open a dimensional rift, releasing two spaces constructed by the Spirit Casting Art, expanding them to large enough to accommodate one person.

"Ladies, I won’t harm you, but I have to inconvenience you a bit next."

Inanna’s expression was soft, saying nothing, while Liluliss chuckled, "Didn’t we agree already? Why act so stiff?"

"I don’t know what it’s like to be put into a Transcendent Treasure Vault, so I thought I should mention it first."

The scene of Jenova imprisoning the Yunxiang Race, and the details of the Transcendent Treasure Vault skill usage, led Li Ang to be certain it could sustain the life of whoever was inside, even simulate certain environments, but whether humans would feel comfortable was uncertain.

"If it’s painful, I’ll endure it." Lily raised her clenched fist, "I won’t break this space."

"Please don’t; outside is the dimensional rift, it could really spell trouble." Li Ang quickly said.

"Of course not, relax. Unless you really don’t plan to let us out again."

"I’m not that kind of weirdo."

Li Ang opened the two vaults.

"Please go ahead."

Liluliss and Inanna moved forward, as Li Ang sealed the spaces, slowly accommodating them into the dimensional rift, the former stood still while the latter curiously touched the force field-like transparent vault wall.

Once the vaults closed, he turned to Diao and said, "Let’s start too."

Diao had been somewhat dazed from the beginning, seemingly unresponsive to what Li Ang said, hesitated for a moment, then transformed into a giant eagle.

She flapped her wings flying towards the verdant high wall, Li Ang soon followed, reaching the front of the waterfall, turning into a large snake amidst the light dust, and fell into the water streams between the giant trees.

This time, the water’s flow materialized, supported him, and he immediately swayed his snake body, swimming against the current.

With little effort, Li Ang and the transformed big fish, Diao, had already climbed the waterfall, ahead, infinite lush and verdant colors continually unfolded, even forming a towering curtain connecting to the heavens.

This was an ancient, deep, layered forest. The wide leaves on the ground, climbing clusters of flowers, twisting vines, decaying giant trees... thriving life constructed a paradise on the increasingly widened shallow waters.

The Spirit Gathering Land, with its concentrated spirits, thus presenting such a wild forest was reasonable from a sensory perspective.

Li Ang immediately opened the Transcendent Treasure Vault, releasing Lily and Inanna.

"So cold, so cold!"

As soon as she emerged, Liluliss called out and leaped around, her magic power quickly dispelling the chill over her body.

"Was it cold inside?"

"It’s okay, but the magic was isolated, and the temperature kept dropping, so it got colder and colder."

Li Ang’s construction was a life preservation vault; apparently, it maintained life in a barely functional state rather than providing a comfy environment.

It might be used for holding people in the future, need to consider what environment is suitable for humans.

Noting this, Li Ang refocused his attention ahead, asked Lily, "How do you feel?"

"Great!"

Lily raised her hands, looking up at the green overhead, "The spirits here are indeed several times more intense than outside, I can immediately feel my most severe source wounds are being healed, something that’s never happened outside."

"That’s good, let’s find a place to camp." Li Ang said.

Lily and Inanna nodded in agreement.

"Here, here!"

Just then, from a tree branch not far off, a forest bird spirit with brilliant feathers called to Li Ang.

It seemed to be among the ancient spirits that encircled them earlier; it too had come along.

No, rather, all of them had come. Right now in the woods, their shadows could be faintly seen.

The ancient spirits’ intentions were baffling; their voices were currently only perceivable by him, but Li Ang took the lead, walking towards the kingfisher, quickly seeing behind it, the animal spirits dragged vines and broad leaves, fashioning a large bed.

Due to the vines being resilient and dense, firmly connecting to the ancient trees on both sides, the bed had quite a bit of elasticity.

"Wow! Thank you all!"

Lily immediately leaped, landing directly on the bed.

Li Ang listened to the murmurs of the ancient spirits beside his ear, his expression subtly becoming nuanced.

"Reproduce, reproduce!"

"Sustain life!"