Gift of Multiple Mirror Lights, Ascetic Body Forging Breaks Through-Ancient Power!

A blazing fire.

High temperature, scorching heat, destruction. In the instant he was "struck" by that terrifying mental force that descended from the sky, Ronan felt as if he had been hit hard by a river of scorching lava.

He fell into a lake full of lava and felt an extreme burning pain, as if his muscles were being torn apart and charred.

Just when he thought he was about to melt completely in the endless lava flames, a cool silver light suddenly enveloped him.

Immediately afterward, the lava receded, and something he had been tightly holding in his hand seemed to break free.

The sounds of spellcasting and roars were still ringing out, but they were quickly fading away from above his head.

Ronan quickly forgot all about that, his whole body bathed in a brilliant silver light.

Within the Consciousness Space, the [Mirrorlight] seal Greed absorbed the silver light brimming with spatial energy, and Ronan could sense that it was "growing".

It is growing rapidly in the direction it should be growing.

"Click-clack-clack—"

Ronan's mental strength is also growing.

The small, crystal-clear Spiritual Power Crystal in his mind was growing rapidly at a visible speed under the stimulation of the silver light.

In the blink of an eye, it grew to its limit, becoming almost ten times larger than before.

It was crystal clear with wisps of silver, and it swirled slightly.

At this moment, the surging silver light rapidly contracted, finally condensing into a silver crystal the size of a fingernail, deeply embedded in Ronan's Consciousness Space.

"A spatial energy crystal? Or a seed?"

Ronan saw that the silver crystal was still emitting wisps of silver light, but almost all of it was absorbed by the [Mirrorlight] rune.

Before he could even properly study it, he was pulled back to reality by an external force.

"Walk!"

A burly, handsome middle-aged man in a magnificent robe appeared before him, grabbed his arm, and urged him to leave quickly with a slightly serious expression.

Ronan was "pulled" toward the Magic Airship not far away.

He noticed several cold gazes fixed on him, and following their direction, he saw a black-robed man wearing a feather mask and a bald wizard holding Burning Stone Staff.

A rolling sound, like muffled thunder, came down from the sky.

Ronan subconsciously looked up and found that the once clear blue sky was now occupied by several different colors: large swaths of dark red like lava, fresh green like a forest, damp black like a nightmare, and dazzling colors like crystal. The Mirror Lake below also reflected these brilliant colors, and in these surging and terrifying energies, a dazzling silver light floated nimbly like a swimming fish, sometimes appearing and sometimes disappearing.

Before Ronan could even catch a few more glances, the Arcane Circle airship beneath him had already started up and was rapidly heading back the way it came, eager to escape from this terrifying battlefield and vast forest.

Beneath the cascading waterfall of the Milky Way, a figure floats silently.

The water surged against the giant rocks and crashed into the deep pool at the bottom of the valley. The tremendous roar drowned out all other noises, but for Ronan, it was a strange kind of quiet.

Ronan opened his Character Panel.

[Strength: Second Level Formal Wizard (33%)]

After his exploration of the Mirror Garden, his mental strength surged to 33% under the final infusion of silver light.

Reaching the initial perfection of a Level Two Wizard will allow one to immediately condense their own second Spiritual Power Crystal.

In addition, a "seed" containing abundant spatial energy has appeared in the Consciousness Space, which nourishes the [Mirrorlight] seal.

In just a few days, the [Mirrorlight] talisman has changed dramatically.

It has grown considerably, becoming more complex and profound, and of course, the effects of the talismans have also been greatly enhanced.

"!"

Ronan raised his hand and made a sweeping motion in front of his eyes, as if a slit had been opened in the air.

Countless mysterious energies leaked out of the opening, and a massive amount of free energy particles swarmed in.

Soon, two tranquil rivers of seven colors appeared in the void, one above the other, exuding a silent yet powerful aura that drowned out the roar of the nearby waterfall.

One Segment Magic Domain Resonance activated by the [Mirrorlight] rune: [Particle Torrent - The Schubert's Seven-Colored River].

If you look closely, you'll find that between the two Seven-Colored River, there seems to be a faint phantom of another Seven-Colored River about to appear.

This is the effect of the [Mirrorlight] talisman after its transformation.

"Double the reproduction."

Ronan's eyes flickered, and he casually dispersed the Seven-Colored River before him, thinking to himself, "Once the [Mirrorlight] seal is fully upgraded under the stimulation of the spatial energy seed, its effect will undergo a qualitative leap. At that time, perhaps it should be called—[Multiple Mirror Lights]!"

After carefully recalling his final experience exploring the Mirror Garden, Ronan realized that the so-called "Trial of Inheritance" was actually a "hoax" orchestrated by the Silver Staff.

This was later confirmed by the words of the Third Magic Ring Master Caloni.

The Silver Staff is Dawn Rank magical artifact left behind by the Ancient Mirror Garden wizards within the secret realm. Over a long period of time, it has developed some spirituality and acquired its own consciousness.

The Silver Staff, having developed self-awareness, yearned for "freedom," or perhaps it wanted to follow in the footsteps of the former master of the Mirror Garden wizard? In any case, due to certain restrictions and methods, it could not escape from the Secret Realm Space on its own, so it thought of using the hand of the wizard who came to explore in order to achieve this goal.

Ronan was the "bridge" it ultimately chose to escape its predicament.

"Normally, it won't do me any favors, after all, I'm just a tool."

Ronan, wondering if it was because of the presence of the [Mirrorlight] rune within him that the consciousness within the Silver Staff identified him as a wizard who had "inherited a part of the Ancient Mirror Garden's legacy."

Simply put, it considers itself "one of its own".

Not only did it shield him from the mental force that almost "incinerated" him on the spot, but it also left him with a whole host of benefits.

"Molten Crystal Lake!"

Ronan took a deep breath and slowly uttered the name of the Molten Crystal Lake with a cold look in his eyes.

Level 4, Dawn Wizard.

That spiritual force was as terrifying as a river of lava.

That oppressive force almost completely melted away his consciousness.

Only Level Four Wizard has touched the Dawn can make their spiritual power exhibit this "elementalization" effect, carrying some terrifying power belonging to the energy element.

He displayed powerful bloodline and talent in the secret realm, and crushed the genius Igor of Molten Crystal Lake. Perhaps it was because he disgraced Molten Crystal Lake, or perhaps he was thinking of taking the opportunity to nip this Arcane Circle genius in the bud. The Level Four Dawn Wizard of Molten Crystal Lake tried to crush him like an ant while capturing the Silver Staff.

"Would I die without the Silver Staff?"

Ronan asked himself.

This is a very difficult question to answer.

But this experience also served as a stark wake-up call for him—he was still too weak.

"Angliorian, the Dawn Wizard"

Ronan silently listed in his mind all the people he knew who were possibly or were certain to be stronger than him.

These are all goals he will strive to surpass in the future.

This is also the driving force behind Ronan's continued progress on this path of wizardry.

He had long since passed the stage of simply struggling for life and death; he began to actively pursue strength and yearn to see the scenery ahead, situated on higher peaks.

Furthermore, you will overcome one after another charismatic and unique character you encounter along the way.

"Is this what they call a genius mentality?"

Ronan was unaware of this, but he was very satisfied with this psychological transformation he had undergone.

To paraphrase a phrase his teachers often used to reprimand him in his past life, helping others learn and learning for oneself are two completely different concepts; the latter can reach a level far beyond what the former can achieve.

"I'm already a qualified 'top student'."

Ronan activated the Flying Ring on his hand and, following the guidance of the soul imprint, flew swiftly in one direction.

He was still thinking about the Silver Staff.

Personally, Ronan really hoped that the other party would escape capture by the four Dawn Wizards.

From a certain perspective, the self-awareness born from the Silver Staff is still just a "child." Born in the secret realm, it has never seen the outside world. If it is imprisoned, would it be too cruel? Thinking this, Ronan unknowingly ventured deeper into the vast forest beneath his feet and arrived at a stretch of rolling, desolate mountain ranges.

He stopped and stood still, waiting quietly for a while.

Before long, a deep, distant hissing sound came from the distant mountains.

Standing in Ronan's position and looking in that direction, one can see vast stretches of ancient, primeval trees swaying, shaking, and collapsing. Finally, an Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, nearly fifty meters long and as thick as Giant Peak, slowly emerges from the dense forest towards Ronan.

Those scarlet, diamond-like snake eyes stared at him with a deep, cold gaze, revealing a hint of desire—an incredibly strong urge to pin Ronan down and beat him to a pulp!

A human and a snake, tiny and enormous, stand in silent confrontation.

The fierce winds sweeping across the sky silently split into two, forming two invisible tornadoes that kept colliding.

Ronan's lips gradually curved upwards, and a light slowly began to shine in his eyes.

"I can tell you're really looking forward to this battle."

Ronan took a deep breath, and the magnificent grey-silver robe he wore, made of Neumann Metal, crumbled inch by inch, revealing his perfectly upright and muscular body.

"Then, as you wish."

"Collapse!"

Ronan's originally well-proportioned body rapidly expanded, his height increased, his muscles bulged, and fine veins appeared on his face. Tiny, pure white lightning bolts burst forth from every pore on his body. A powerful, twisted, and terrifying aura emanated from his body!

[[Immaculate Body]], in Half-Demonification state! When fighting against a being like the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, the most primitive, direct, and brutal method is naturally chosen; otherwise, it might not submit!

Perhaps due to the slight incorporation of the Ancient Frost Hydra Bloodline, Ronan found that after entering a "Half-Demonification" state, the roots of his long, flowing white hair were tinged with a dark blue hue.

Touching the cheek, one can almost feel the snake-scale-like texture.

Even the aura he exuded carried a hint of the majesty of the Ancient Frost Hydra.

This caused the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, which had been full of fighting spirit, to gradually become restless, and its gaze towards him became filled with deep fear.

In his "Half-Demonification" state, the surging life energy seemed to have also activated the tiny bit of Ancient Frost Hydra bloodline that had been fused into his body.

"To challenge me is to challenge the most ancient and noble source of your bloodline."

Ronan smiled as he looked at the restless Ice Crystal Magic Serpent in front of him.

This is exactly the result he wanted.

The oppressive aura emanating from the depths of their bloodline would cause the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent to feel fear, unease, and tension when facing them.

Using the bloodline taken from the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent to suppress the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent might seem a bit unethical, but attempting to fight against a naturally different species with a mortal body is the best approach.

When the unease in the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent's heart accumulated to a certain point, it could no longer bear the emotion. With a low roar, its body transformed into a huge ice-blue light and shadow, rushing towards Ronan at high speed.

Without any warning, the man and the snake collided violently.

"Boom!"

The earth trembled and shook, and a huge white shockwave erupted from the center of the battle, spreading outwards and causing large swathes of trees to fall.

Ronan did not use any wizarding magic, relying solely on his physical strength to fight against the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent.

This battle was like two ancient, primordial beasts wrestling hand-to-hand, fighting fiercely and quickly leaving the surrounding forest in ruins.

"Boom!"

"Boom!"

"Bang!"

Ronan and the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent clashed head-on time and time again. Their fighting styles were extremely savage, a pure contest of physical strength, as well as a struggle for control over the ice-type energy particles in the air.

Even in his Half-Demonification form, Ronan still held the upper hand.

However, it must be said that the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent truly lives up to its reputation as an ancient and exotic species; its growth rate is simply outrageous.

Ronan only went to the Mirror Garden once, and in just half a month, the latter had already grown to the level of a mid-stage second-tier magical beast.

"Boom--"

Ronan blasted the massive Ice Crystal Magic Serpent away with a single punch. His fist, enveloped in blazing flames, shattered the ice crystal scales on its body and drew blood from its flesh.

The latter roared in pain, but its ferocity intensified. Its bloodline seemed to be revitalized, and a powerful force surged within it. It immediately tried to pounce on Ronan again.

Ronan remained expressionless, narrowed his eyes, and slowly gathered his strength.

When faced with such a wild and untamed ancient species, you have to beat it until it is completely afraid of you, until it is hurt and defeated, before you can truly subdue it.

This process might be a bit long for the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent, which is still in a period of rapid growth, but Ronan has plenty of time and patience.

Just as Ronan was about to deliver another punch to send the Ice Crystal Magic Serpent flying, suddenly... "Crack crack crack crack—"

A strange sound came from inside his body.

As if some kind of shackle had been broken, Ronan felt something desperately trying to break through his bones and flesh, reaching his hands, and about to grow out of his palms.

Ronan instinctively raised his hands to check his palms.

On the palm of his right hand was a mark that had been branded by a mysterious metal ring inside the Mirror Garden.

Now, however, this mark has been forced onto the back of my right hand.

Instead, a black rune shaped like a tadpole was slowly emerging from the palms of both hands.

The runes were simple, yet they seemed to contain boundless mystery, captivating people's gaze and souls.

The moment the runes appeared, Ronan felt an ancient, mysterious, and profound power reviving within him.

He tried to raise his hands, and the light and flames that enveloped his entire body immediately flowed like water to his palms, and the two mysterious runes began to glow.

Ronan also felt as if his hands were weighed down by a thousand pounds.

It was as if they were drawing an invisible and heavy bow, each pull incredibly difficult.

A large amount of sweat seeped from Ronan's body, but the aura emanating from him was further condensed, becoming even more terrifying. Even the originally ferocious Ice Crystal Magic Serpent stopped its attack, looking hesitant and afraid to approach.

Ronan suddenly seemed to have thought of something and quickly opened his Character Panel.

Really!

The [Ascetic Body Forging] skill, which originally had a Master Level proficiency of nearly 500, has now completely broken through the 500 proficiency barrier after this period of combat.

And after the four characters of "Ascetic Body Forging," a brand new suffix has been added—

[Ascetic Body Forging - Ancient Power]!