Angel wasnât as preoccupied with thoughts as Sanders had imagined; he didnât care whether the timing was rushed or if it was the optimal moment. All these cumbersome thoughts had been cast aside, and all his focus was now on the changes occurring within his body.
In order to break through as soon as possible, Angel had already gone through an extensive period of preparation.
Although the breakthrough came somewhat unexpectedly, when the time for the actual breakthrough arrived, various materials and images from his past preparations flashed through his mind one after another.
âThe Gathering Spirit Scroll can last for one more minute,â Sanders said as he quickly tore a rift in space, âWithin this minute, try your best to harmonize the balance within your body to reach the optimal state before you break through.â
Black Castle was not an ideal place for breakthroughs.
It wasnât that there were outsiders present who might affect Angelâs breakthrough, but rather, Black Castle was situated in the Inner World, which is characterized by its rich and more active primordial magic power.
Even Official Wizards had to be extremely careful not to be overwhelmed by primordial magic power when meditating in the Inner World. Moreover, during Angelâs breakthrough, he would absorb even more primordial magic power than during meditationâif the environment influenced him and led to a failure in breakthrough, it would be a disaster that came without any wrong on his part.
In the three-layered world of Fairy Tale World, the primordial magic power in the Outer World is the least concentrated, so itâs not a concern. The magic power in the Inner World is too active, even to the point of being violent, so thatâs also out of the question.
Therefore, the optimal place for a breakthrough is the Middle World, which lies between the two.
After Sanders pinpointed the coordinates, he directly took Angel to the Middle World.
And with Sandersâs departure through the space rift, a part of the people at Black Castle frowned.
Since the ground structures of Black Castle had been destroyed, now a large number of Wizards and Apprentices had been sent to the surface. Part of them were there to discuss the reconstruction of the Black Castle ruins, and another part, which consisted mostly of Apprentices, were arranged to scavenge for useful materials amongst the ruins to prevent secondary damage due to reconstruction.
Isabella, who was pale and looked somewhat frail, was leading the reconstruction work.
As Isabella was discussing some ideas for the reconstruction with the Wizards below, her eyebrows suddenly shot up.
âSuch arrogance, to directly tear a space rift in the Soul Realm!â Isabella looked down with a displeased expression, and the ambient sound accompanying her, which had been calm breathing sounds, turned into shrill, high-pitched screams.
Sandersâs action was like a guest leaving the hostâs home without notice by breaking down the door!
It wasnât just impolite but, in Isabellaâs eyes, utterly arrogant!
The other Wizards present also sensed the obvious spatial fluctuations and showed anger on their faces, making it clear that no one approved of Sandersâs action.
Isabella flashed her figure, ready to head towards the Soul Realm.
However, at that moment, someone appeared in front of herâit was Kimberly, whose head was adorned with a magical forest.
Kimberlyâs expression was also serious, but it was different from Isabellaâs, filled with a hint of surprise and daze.
âWhat are you stopping me for? Black Castle hasnât officially established a friendship with Illusion Demon Island. Could it be that youâve already decided to side with Illusion Demon Island?â Isabella said with a cold gaze.
Kimberly: âEstablishing friendship is a separate matter, but this incident is not the fault of the Illusion Demon lord.â
Isabella: âNot his fault? He opened a space rift in the Soul Realm, so if itâs not his fault, should we blame Black Castle instead?â
Isabellaâs words, along with her own stereo of angry shouts, looked quite imposing. Her words also made the other Wizards nod in agreement.
They even maliciously wondered whether Mrs. Kimberly, who had not returned for many years, really drifted away from Black Castle as Isabella thought?
As the atmosphere fell into a tense standoff, a figure exuding an aura of indifference appeared nearby.
âIsabella, what Kimberly said is true,â came a voice.
Isabella looked up and saw that it was Mentor Isabel arriving.
Facing the Mentor, Isabellaâs aura weakened considerably, and the background sound grew calmer. However, she still spoke with a hint of discontent, âBut he clearly broke the rules!â
Isabel looked at Isabella calmly, and after a while, she spoke softly, âHas your perception weakened so much?â
Isabella was taken aback, not understanding what the Mentor meant. Isabel continued, âSandersâs situation was indeed unintentional.â
âWhy?â This was not only Isabellaâs question but also the doubt of the other Wizards present.
âThe natural Kou wind,â Kimberly interjected softly, âHave you forgotten? Kou wind is greatly beneficial to you. What changes do you think that Angel, who is always enveloped by Kou wind, will experience?â
What changes would Angel experience? Isabella recalled Angelâs condition; he had seemingly reached the peak of Apprenticeship. If his Magical Core continued to expand due to the Kou wind⊠Isabella suddenly looked up, her eyes filled with disbelief, âYou mean, Angel is preparing for a breakthrough?!â
Kimberly simply nodded her head lightly.
Isabelâs gaze penetrated the void, as if she could see through the swirling dark clouds into the situation in the middle layers of the world. Her expression was tinged with a sense of melancholy regret. After a long pause, she said softly, âNow, you should understand why he would tear through the space and leave this place, right?â
Isabella fell silent. Indeed, if she were in his shoes, she too would make such a choice; it was hardly something one could fault him for.
However, within Isabellaâs heart, there wasnât much enlightenment after learning the truth. Instead, there was more surprise and disbelief, which then turned into annoyance, jealousy, and resentment.
Seeing Isabellaâs expression grow increasingly gloomy, Isabel shook her head secretly and said softly, âI thought that after the previous incident, you might have changed. It seems thereâs still a long road ahead of you.â
Isabella snapped out of her introspection and lowered her head to speak softly, âI⊠Iâm just a bit surprised.â
Isabel didnât say anything more. She was surprised herself, but her surprise didnât contain jealousy. Instead, it was filled with emotion. When she first met Angel, he was but a naive young boy who, in just a few short years, had come this far.
Such speed, such achievementâIâm afraid itâs been the fastest in the Southern Domain in nearly a thousand years.
Perhaps he doesnât fall short even compared to some geniuses from the Origin World.
If Angel truly advances successfully, such a young Official Wizard might even make a name for himself in the Origin World, not to mention his alchemy skills that still stand firm.
However, all of these premises still hinge on Angelâs successful breakthrough.
At this moment, although everyone had different emotions, they all shared one doubt:
âCan he break through successfully?â
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Angel was unaware of the thoughts of those at Black Castle.
At this moment, in the middle layers where he was located, he was not far from the Garden of Living Souls; back when he and Shadow had sneaked into Black Castle, they had taken this very path.
Above his head was a dome that could shield him from the magical creatures of the middle layers.
The concentration of primordial magic was also very high, and very stableâundoubtedly an optimal place for a breakthrough.
Without waiting for Sanders to remind him, Angel already sensed the weakening effect of the Mind Space Scrolls and, without hesitation, took out an Agility Potion and gulped it down, closing his eyes and entering the breakthrough phase.
Seeing Angelâs actions, Sanders didnât speak further; he leaped hundreds of meters away and waited quietly for the outcome.
Although the Agility Potion was a liquid, when it entered his throat, it turned into a cool energy, like a gulp of ice water on a scorching summer day, bringing not a chill, but a refreshing feeling instead.
This cool energy didnât linger in Angelâs body but slowly climbed up to his head and entered the nebulous Spirit Sea.
Before, Angel had only dared to observe the Mind Space and didnât dare to touch the Spirit Sea because it was highly unstable during the breakthrough phase; it had been stabilized by the fluctuations from the Mind Space Scrolls.
Now, with the help of the Agility Potion, Angel dared to glimpse into the mysteries of the Spirit Sea.
Angel had previously sensed chaos in the Spirit Sea, like the ebb and flow of the tide. Now, upon this closer examination, he found that the Spirit Sea, as he had expected, was not only chaotic but also on the verge of fracturing.
If the Spirit Sea were to be likened to a real ocean, then at this moment, it resembled the ocean after being battered by hurricanes and continuous earthquakes, where raging waves were insufficient to describe its turbulence. It was comparable to the upheavals in the rhythm of the ocean found in the Illusionary Realm.
It was like the end of days.
Under the influence of this tumultuous and messy Spirit Sea, any person would probably experience dizziness, swelling in the brain, and mental confusion.
Even Wizards couldnât avoid this.
And this is why the Agility Potion was needed.
The use of the Agility Potion is the first step in a wizardâs breakthroughâa critical stepâbecause during a breakthrough, the Spirit Sea remains in a state of expansion, a condition that lasts until the breakthrough is completed.
Once the Spirit Sea enters an expansion state, it will become as chaotic as it is now.
At this time, changes in the Spirit Sea directly impact a wizardâs cognitive ability. The function of the Agility Potion becomes apparent at this pointâit can shield the cognitive functions from the Spirit Seaâs influence.
After taking the Agility Potion, itâs possible to temporarily set aside the Spirit Seaâs expansion and focus solely on the breakthrough.
Moreover, the Agility Potion only aids and doesnât participate in the expansion of the Spirit Sea, so using it doesnât affect personal potential.
For this reason, the Agility Potion is something all Apprentices prepare for when facing a breakthrough.
As the cool energy of the Agility Potion soothed the Spirit Sea, Angel could clearly feel as though a membrane had separated the chaotic Spirit Sea. The uncomfortable sensations continued to surge, but they no longer affected his cognitive ability.
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