Chapter Summaries

Saine continued north through the Mamet United Alliance with Tourmaline, studying magic along the way. Meanwhile, Befu returned to her True Spirit Tower and ordered preparations for Rogge’s Death True Spirit Tower, leaving to visit the City of Steel.

• Saine asked Tourmaline whether it could transform, and Tourmaline said it might gain that ability upon reaching adulthood.
• Saine began studying darkness, Death Element, and Summoning Element magic during the journey north.
• Befu noticed a report of Tourmaline’s arrival in the Mamet United Alliance and paused to reminisce before returning to her work.
• Befu ordered Lafite to prepare funds to build Rogge’s Death True Spirit Tower as soon as Rogge returned from the Nesser Star Region.
• Befu told her subordinates that Rogge could come to her directly if he objected, then flew toward the City of Steel.

Saine practiced Undead Element summoning magic while preparing to conceal his abilities in the Western Islands, then asked Tourmaline how she hid her aura. Tourmaline suggested her breathing rhythm might be the key.

• Saine summoned two Black Knights and a White Bone Undead Knight, then dismissed them after studying his new undead magic.
• Saine reflected that he would use undead summoning mainly to prepare for the Western Islands and would not devote himself to mastering its deeper principles.
• Saine wondered whether the Second-Level Black Magician's inheritance contained useful Necromancy Magic Books.
• After his lessons, Saine asked Tourmaline how she had concealed her presence beneath the island during their battle.
• Tourmaline tentatively attributed her ability to her breathing rhythm, leaving Saine to ask whether it also involved control of her muscles.

Saine developed a new aura-concealing technique after studying Tourmaline’s sleep patterns, then reached Ligoster City with her at the northern edge of the Mamet United Alliance. They agreed to part temporarily, with Saine and Yuli heading north and Tourmaline traveling east toward Sage’s Forest.

• Saine spent nearly half a month recording Tourmaline’s breathing and muscle vibrations during light sleep, then used the data to guide his research.
• Saine and Yuli spent two months in the laboratory, where Saine developed an aura-concealing technique that even Yuli could not fully penetrate.
• Saine decided to pause his experiments and visit cities along the rest of their route through the Mamet United Alliance to observe its magical civilization and gather supplies.
• Saine, Yuli, and Tourmaline arrived at Ligoster City, where Saine and Yuli planned to continue north through the City of Steel while Tourmaline traveled east to Sage’s Forest.
• Saine and Tourmaline agreed to meet again at the mouth of the Saxon River within two years, and Saine agreed to let Qi Qi accompany Tourmaline.

Saine waited with Tourmaline as her Fourth Brother Mo Yan arrived beneath a storm of dark clouds, revealing himself as a colossal Flood Dragon. Several other powerful creatures emerged from the clouds, leaving Saine to face Tourmaline’s formidable family and their companions.

• Saine felt reassured that Owl Little Qi would stay with Tourmaline, then prepared to leave as dark clouds and a powerful presence approached.
• Tourmaline told Saine that her brother and his friends were coming, and Saine stayed to meet them.
• Mo Yan emerged from the clouds as a massive black Flood Dragon, delighting Tourmaline and astonishing Saine.
• Several more colossal creatures appeared, each radiating power at least comparable to the Fire-Breathing Dragon King.

Saine witnessed Tourmaline reunite with her older brother, Mo Yan, alongside four other mighty Kings of Magic Beasts. Mo Yan questioned Saine about his Plane Source Power before taking Tourmaline east to the Sage’s Forest, while Little Seven went with her.

• Four colossal Kings of Magic Beasts descended with Mo Yan, and Tourmaline greeted her brother joyfully.
• Saine recorded the gathering on his Crystal Ball while Mo Yan and Tourmaline communicated in their family’s growling language.
• Mo Yan noticed Saine’s Light of the Planes and asked where it came from; Saine explained that the Guardian of Summer had granted it after his academy war victory.
• Mo Yan prepared to take Tourmaline to the Sage’s Forest and introduce her to his friends, parting her from Saine.
• Little Seven flew from Saine’s shoulder and settled on the inside of Tourmaline’s shell as she departed.

After Tourmaline and the King of Magic Beasts departed, Saine traveled with Yuli to Black Iron Fortress, where he explored the metal city and learned about its origins as a discarded war platform. The chapter left Saine fascinated by the City of Steel’s mechanical inventions and considering further study.

• Milena introduced herself to Saine, and he returned her greeting.
• Tourmaline gave Saine a protective shield before leaving with Mo Yan and the other King of Magic Beasts.
• Saine and Yuli flew to a nearby city and took a Teleportation Array to Black Iron Fortress.
• Saine explored Black Iron Fortress and learned that it had been converted from an abandoned, oversized war platform.
• Saine watched mechanics travel in small flying metal cabins and wondered whether he should study the City of Steel’s inventions.

Saine browsed the Hammer of Mechanics in Black Iron Fortress, learning about its mechanical alchemy products from apprentice Weieri before buying a few raw materials. He left after Weieri directed him to the Free Market in City North to look for Nesser Civilization Constructed Magic Puppet components.

• Saine listened to Weieri explain the shop's single-person flying pods but decided to compare options rather than buy one.
• Saine toured the Hammer of Mechanics and paid Weieri a Magic Coin for his explanations.
• Saine bought basic raw materials for less than ten Magic Coins.
• Saine asked Weieri about Nesser Civilization Constructed Magic Puppet components, and Weieri recommended the Free Market in City North.

Saine traveled through the City of Steel, where his purchases helped Yuli prepare to repair and upgrade her Constructed Magic Puppets. The region changed Saine’s understanding of alchemy, and he settled in Aiska to work on his spoils and sensitive experiments, beginning with Mermaid Ilisa.

• Saine bought Nesser Civilization Constructed Magic Puppet components, and Yuli said she could upgrade Flame Mark and repair two damaged puppets.
• Saine decided to remain in the City of Steel while Yuli completed the modifications and he prepared for his journey to the Western Islands.
• Saine toured several City of Steel regions and discovered that its commoners received more education than people in other parts of the Wizard World.
• Saine brought Yuli to Aiska, rented a laboratory, and began working on the spoils from the Second-Level Black Magician and several sensitive experiments.
• Saine looked at Ilisa lying on the laboratory table as her tail and shells trembled with fear.

Saine completed a Soul Modification Experiment on Ilisa, making her his personal slave and incorporating traits from the Mirage Soul Codex. He then prepared to conduct an Azure Fire Body Tempering experiment on Yuli.

• Saine refused Ilisa’s request to sign a Magic Contract and began the experiment, restraining her on the Laboratory Table.
• Over two days, Saine modified Ilisa’s soul using knowledge from Van Basten’s research and the Mirage Soul Codex.
• Saine completed the modification and transferred the exhausted Ilisa to a water tank to recover.
• Saine told Yuli it was her turn, and she prepared for a physique enhancement experiment using the Azure Fire Body Tempering Mysteries.

After six months of experiments in Eska Underground Metal City, Saine improved his attributes and completed a soul-nurturing carrying ring for Yuli. As he prepared to test whether she could travel inside it, Yuli chose to wear it as a tight collar, prompting Saine to consider modifying its design.

• Saine reviewed his attribute growth and resolved to bring Tourmaline to Azure Source Holy Tower to help him improve his Constitution.
• Saine showed Yuli the black carrying ring he had made using rare materials and Soul Metal, and she said she was satisfied with it.
• Saine and Yuli went to test whether the ring could carry her inside space-type equipment, which would make their planned trip to the Black Domain safer.
• Yuli asked to wear the ring around her neck, and Saine noticed that its tightness excited her and considered modifying it into a collar.

Saine left Aiska Underground City with Yuli and Ilisa, then decided to travel to the City of Steel. As they arrived, Befu learned that the South Coast factions had formed the Dawn Conclave, led by Dawn Holy Tower, and reflected on the Wizard World’s changing power structure.

• Saine traveled with Yuli and Ilisa from Aiska Underground City, noting the low cost of Teleportation Arrays in the City of Steel.
• Ilisa resented Saine’s control over her soul and feared the persistent voice urging her to submit to him.
• Saine chose to visit the City of Steel and led Yuli and Ilisa toward the teleportation hall.
• Saine arrived in the City of Steel, whose sealed depths held the Wizard World’s greatest alchemical achievements and foundations.
• Befu received news that twelve South Coast Holy Towers and thirty-one Knights’ Halls had formed the Dawn Conclave, and learned that Safoye had advanced to Level 6.
• Befu considered the formation of new factions a positive sign of healthy competition within the Wizard World.

Saine explored the City of Steel, the Wizard World’s center of magical machinery, and bought a Mechanical Bee from the Norton Merchant Guild. He left with a powerful new travel and reconnaissance tool, while reflecting on the guild’s influence and the political ties surrounding the Black Domain.

• Saine arrived at the City of Steel and saw its immense mechanical towers, aircraft, and Mechanical Holy Towers.
• Saine learned that the city’s mechanical civilization was concentrated around mechanics and the training of mechanical apprentices.
• Saine bought a newly released Mechanical Bee from the Norton Merchant Guild for nearly twelve hundred Magic Coins.
• Saine judged that the Mechanical Bee could improve his chances of survival in dangerous encounters and serve him in future Plane Wars.
• Saine compared the Norton Merchant Guild’s reach with the Kuli Man Merchant Guild and considered how the Norton’s influence could deter Black Magicians.
• Saine reflected that the Black Domain was connected to powerful figures across the Wizard World, despite its isolation.

After exploring the City of Steel, Saine traveled to the Saxon River estuary to reunite with Tourmaline. Tourmaline told him her Fourth Brother Mo Yan had already left the Wizard World for the Elf Great World.

• Saine explored the City of Steel’s middle and outer districts but could not enter its core areas without the required rank and insignia.
• Saine left the City of Steel by teleportation and studied Necromancy Element and Space Element knowledge on the way west.
• Saine arrived at the Saxon River estuary and found Tourmaline waiting by the shore.
• Tourmaline woke as Saine approached, recognizing him through the blessing she had placed on him.
• Tourmaline told Saine that her Fourth Brother Mo Yan had left for the Elf Great World, though she did not know why.

Saine reunited with Tourmaline and traveled with her across the Western Sea toward the Western Islands, learning about her home and the sea races that followed her. Along the way, he continued studying Owl Little Qi, whose plumage had changed after receiving blood from a Level-4 avian creature.

• Tourmaline told Saine that she had left Sage's Forest and waited nearly a year at the estuary west of the City of Steel.
• Saine showed Tourmaline his Mechanical Bee and described his experiences in the City of Steel.
• Saine set out with Tourmaline for the Western Islands, which she considered home.
• Four months into their journey, Saine saw Naga and other sea creatures escorting Tourmaline through the Western Sea.
• Saine collected magical materials and researched Owl Little Qi, whose feathers had turned partly white after Mo Yan arranged for him to receive a drop of blood from a Level-4 avian creature.

After two years crossing the Western Ocean, Saine reached the Western Islands with Tourmaline and began planning to visit Thousand Leaf Coral Island. Tourmaline instead brought him to its birthplace, Sea God Bay, complicating Saine’s hopes of persuading it to settle near the Azure Source Holy Tower.

• Saine observed that Little Seven’s body had grown stronger after receiving nourishment from a Level-4 lifeform’s blood, and he continued studying its blood and physical changes.
• Saine considered using Tourmaline’s blood for his experiments but decided not to ask, valuing their friendship over the potential benefits.
• After two years of travel across the Western Ocean, Saine arrived at Shayi Island and felt excited to reach the Western Islands.
• Saine planned to travel to Thousand Leaf Coral Island to scatter his mentor Moxidu’s ashes in Gezes City and search for traces of Black Magicians, including clues left by Zorro and Fei’er.
• Tourmaline carried Saine to Sea God Bay, its birthplace, instead of taking him toward Thousand Leaf Coral Island.

Tourmaline brought Saine into Sea God Bay and showered him with childhood treasures, filling his Space Equipments with gifts. As Saine considered returning the favor, towering waves appeared and Tourmaline announced that its Third Sister had arrived.

• Tourmaline led Saine through Sea God Bay, where it swam faster and showed him around its home.
• Tourmaline dug up marine goods and filled Saine's and Yuli's Space Equipments with gifts.
• Saine learned that the colorful conch Tourmaline had given him was the shell of a Void Snail Mother with powerful spatial attributes.
• Saine planned to give Tourmaline a gift in return before they parted.
• Towering waves rose across the calm sea, and Tourmaline excitedly said its Third Sister had arrived.

Saine met Tourmaline’s enormous third sister, Bai Xing, and was astonished by her dragon-like features and colossal sea-beast followers. Bai Xing welcomed him as Tourmaline’s friend, and Saine introduced himself as a Level-1 Magician from the Azure Source Holy Tower.

• Saine saw Bai Xing, a giant white-tailed Mermaid with dragon scales and horns, and marveled at her immense size.
• Saine observed the colossal sea beasts accompanying Bai Xing, including a giant whale, squid, and transparent jellyfish.
• Tourmaline rushed to reunite affectionately with Bai Xing, speaking with her in the Bixi Family’s Dragon’s Roar language.
• Bai Xing asked Tourmaline to introduce Saine and explained that she trusted him as Tourmaline’s friend.
• Bai Xing greeted Saine, and he performed a mage’s salute and introduced himself.

Saine met Tourmaline’s elder sister Bai Xing, a powerful dragon fish who could attract and command Sea King Class creatures. Bai Xing invited him to a welcome banquet and offered to use Water Well Teleportation to take him wherever he needed to go, as Saine remained eager to search the Western Islands for someone.

• Bai Xing’s dragon blood and affinity drew the Sea King Class creatures gathered in Sea God Bay to her.
• At Bai Xing’s suggestion, Saine flew high enough to speak with her and then chatted with her about his travels with Tourmaline.
• Bai Xing invited Saine to a welcome banquet at the Underwater Crystal Palace.
• Saine hesitated because he wanted to search the Western Islands, so Bai Xing offered to use Water Well Teleportation to send him to his destination.

After gaining a dramatic boost from Sea Fungus, Saine left the Underwater Crystal Palace to adapt to his new strength and travel toward Thousand Leaf Coral Island. Bixi and Bai Xing protected him with shields and warned him about the dangers near the Black Domain, while Saine departed still startled by Bai Xing calling Bixi her younger sister.

• Saine's constitution, Mental Strength, and mana rose after he ate Sea Fungus, leaving him struggling to control his enhanced body and magic.
• Bai Xing praised Saine for understanding that knowledge mattered more than accumulating attributes and agreed that the Sea Fungus had suited him.
• Bai Xing opened a Water Ripple Gate to Thousand Leaf Coral Island, and Bixi warned Saine that the area lay near a forbidden sea region and dangerous foes.
• Bixi gave Saine an emerald shield, and Bai Xing added a stronger milky-white shield before warning him to flee toward the coast if he faced a powerful enemy in the Black Domain.
• Saine admitted he might be going to the Black Domain to find someone and old friends, then entered the gate and realized that Bai Xing had called Bixi her younger sister.

Saine traveled across war-torn Thousand Leaf Coral Island while disguised as a wandering knight, searching for his mentor Moxidu’s hometown. After two months and two local wars, he reached Gezes City, now a frontier city in the weakened Teuton Kingdom.

• Saine learned that Thousand Leaf Coral Island bordered the Black Domain and suffered frequent wars, raids, famine, and other hardships.
• Saine disguised himself as a wandering knight and crossed the island, becoming caught up in two local wars.
• Saine found signs of Gezes City in the northeastern Teuton Kingdom.
• Saine arrived at Gezes City and saw fresh bloodstains on its walls, evidence of a recent battle.