In the Sea of Spiritual Resonance.
The instant White Shark appeared, the surrounding elements seemed to freeze.
Only after advancing to the late stage of Rank One did Ian truly feel White Shark's oppressive presence.
It was nothing like those creatures outside formed from elements and experience—it was a powerful lifeform of Mental Power.
"Sir."
Ian spoke respectfully.
"You arrived sooner than I expected." White Shark's black eyes glinted.
"Enough nonsense. I have a trial for you. If you pass it, I can grant you a Secret Art that complements the Four Symbols Resonance Meditation Method. You may begin whenever you wish, but I will only give you three chances."
"A trial? A Secret Art that works with the Meditation Method?"
Ian's eyes immediately lit up.
A proper Meditation Method and Wizardry system would never be as rudimentary as his.
They were usually paired with all kinds of suitable Wizardry and Secret Arts to bring out their greatest power.
He had asked Kieran about it as well.
Kieran had only shaken his head and said there was nothing. It seemed that those Secret Arts were all with White Shark after all.
Still, that surprised him somewhat. Kieran's teacher seemed to have met White Shark before, yet had not obtained one either.
"There was indeed once a Wizard who wanted to pass it, but he failed all three attempts."
As though seeing through Ian's thoughts, White Shark spoke teasingly.
Not just anyone could receive the Four Symbols inheritance.
"Are you trying or not? If not, I'm leaving." White Shark continued.
"Let's do it."
Ian nodded.
War was about to begin, and there was only one chance per year. It would be a shame not to try.
"Fine."
The next moment, a smaller White Shark slowly emerged from White Shark's silvery body.