The Empire's Exploration Era: Jean-Claude's First High-Tier Plane

Karak and Verek suddenly let out agonized screams. Before they could react, their flesh was reduced to ashes, leaving behind two enormous, phantom Dragon Souls. The Dragon Souls flew upward and burrowed into Selasi's body, greatly strengthening her magic and soul.

This still isn't enough, she thought through gritted teeth. Her powerful soul warned her that this level of enhancement was far from enough to deal with Jean-Claude. Unfortunately, she was powerless now—or so she had thought. An unknown will descended upon her. Selasi's aura rose steadily until she broke through to the next realm of magic—Tier 9.

"The Planar Will," Jean-Claude muttered. "Is this its final counterattack?"

"This power..." Selasi murmured as she felt her body transform. She did not dwell on the changes for long. Instead, she fixed Claude with a gaze filled with murderous intent.

"You look quite confident," the Arcanist said calmly.

"I'll make you pay for the suffering you brought to this world," Selasi said, making no attempt to hide the hatred in her eyes. However, Claude's response left her stunned. Not only did he show no fear, he even chuckled softly.

For a moment, she thought this was merely a tactic to make her lower her guard. But an unshakable feeling told her that this man was simply certain he would never lose, even under these circumstances.

"If you were facing any other civilization, this desperate last stand of yours might have worked," Claude said calmly. "Unfortunately for you, the Arcanist Civilization represents the pinnacle of wisdom and magic. Arcane Spark: Activate."

Jean-Claude could be considered a highly accomplished Arcanist. This meant that a huge amount of karma had accumulated within his Arcane Spark, available for strengthening. With this amplification, he could now cast Tier 9 spells. He chose the World Imprisonment Spell, created