Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 663 - 574 Redefining the [Life Tree]

The night in Mit is exceptionally chilly.

In the deepest part of the pure white "Forgotten Desert," a place where even microorganisms cannot survive.

The coarse white sand and stones have been reshaped by the "Activated Spiritual Light" into a 15m by 30m rectangular flat rock, with an enormous and orderly "Life Tree" pattern completely crafted with the collaboration of Aiven and his student.

From top to bottom are the ten original essences: "Crown," "Wisdom," "Understanding," "Compassion," "Severity," "Beauty," "Victory," "Radiance," "Foundation," and "Kingdom."

Formed by the twenty-two paths connecting the ten essences is the "Fire Sword Path," along with numerous mystical techniques, symbolic symbols, spells, and engravings.

At this moment, every notch in the "Life Tree" is filled with the corresponding extraordinary materials, including various precious gemstone powders, with the overall tone being a dark green accented by red, purple, yellow, and blue.

Even though the ritual hasn't started yet.

In Spiritual Vision, a brilliant Extraordinary Spiritual Light already rises into the sky, following a certain rhythm of brightness and dimness, gradually breathing in unity with a great presence in the void.

In fact, just the materials consumed by Aiven's Upper-Rank Wizard ascension ceremony this time are enough to bankrupt a small school.

It's often said that once you enter the "Gem" it's as deep as the sea, and from then on, your wallet becomes a bystander. Actually, other wizard schools are only slightly better than the "Gem School"; each wizard is worth more than an equal weight of gold.

Fortunately, Aiven is not short of money now, having long prepared for this ascension ceremony by gathering the best materials he could find.

"Teacher..."

Angie, who had just checked each technique and each symbol of the ritual once more, looked up at Aiven, who had already entered the ritual, hesitating to speak her mind.

Aiven raised his hand and gave the girl a big smile:

"There's no need to say anything. Just bless me now, Little Angie!"

After absorbing the "Spiritual Origin" of the New Continent, finally completing his Spiritual Power completely.

Aiven originally planned to settle a bit longer before completing his ascension, at least to understand the initial "Longevity Factor." With the support of his already advanced level "Branded Swordsman," his need for power wasn't too urgent.

However, since getting involved in the "Manitoulin Island Secret Realm," he has been pushed forward by various unforeseen factors, until he now faces the imminent arrival of a large number of Dragon-men, leaving him no choice but to act!

At this time.

The moon in Mit, much dimmer compared to the outside world, gradually climbed to the highest point in the sky.

The most spiritually potent moment of the day has arrived.

Having bathed and changed into a loose white robe, Aiven walked barefoot into the circle representing the Fifth Essence "Severity," sitting cross-legged in the most comfortable position.

This place also represents the current progression of his "Life Tree Meditation Method."

He had already gathered the first three volumes of the school's inheritance secret scroll "Flesh Sacrifice," casually placed on his knees.

Then.

As he did when ascending to an Official Wizard.

Aiven raised both hands, palms facing the direction of the moon.

The curse spoken in his mouth carried a primitive, wild yet vibrant rhythm, resonating throughout the desert.

At first, it would be affected by the sound-absorbing property here, but within just a few breaths, it gradually resonated with something in the void, becoming increasingly loud, long, and indelible.

The moon, as a symbol linking the Spirit Realm and the Material World, shone a bit brighter at this moment, casting a blanket of white silver light from the sky, filling every corner of the ritual like mercury pouring down.

Whoosh——

The Spiritual Wind rose suddenly, stirring the lifeless atmosphere in Mit, also puffing Aiven's pure white robe in one breath.

Subsequently.

Like a complex machine gaining an energy supply, with the self-floating magic book "Flesh Sacrifice" at its core, the grand ritual under Aiven's feet was silently illuminated, circle by circle, ring by ring, line by line, the intricate patterns shone sequentially.

Finally transforming into a grand, heavy yet vibrant emerald glow, completely engulfing Aiven who was right within it!

At the same time.

His mind abruptly rose, connecting with a vast and boundless consciousness.

The chirping of birds, the roars of beasts, the murmurs of insects, the mountain winds howling, the waves crashing, the growth of grass and trees... he even saw that pure as air [Nether River], all kinds of illusions and phantom sounds brushed across his heart.

A warmth and inclusiveness akin to a mother's embraced Aiven's body and mind, which was the collective consciousness composed of all creatures on this planet — "World Consciousness."

However, his spirit lingered in this fundamentally unobservable "Sea of World Consciousness," and "Mysterious Root Source" only for a fleeting moment.

When all senses returned, his vision had been completely filled by an enormous tree beyond the descriptions of language.

In this vast world, a gigantic tree akin to a combination of white ash and banyan tree stretched open the entire sky, its exaggeratedly large branches and leaves extending in all directions, a light green spiritual wind blowing through it.

Jingle... jingle...

On the treetop, crystal-clear semi-red, semi-green fruits swayed in the wind, and the crisp, pleasant sound of bells echoed in Aiven's ears, resonating with the Touchstone within his body, half made of bronze machinery and half like a gemstone flesh, its overall form resembling both a fruit and a heart.

This is the mystical root source of the school "Life Tree," glimpsed briefly during his ascension to an Official Wizard!

Apparently, after the school was revived, the operational mechanism of the "Mysterious Root Source" went back on track, at least it responded to Aiven, the school chief, very swiftly.

Lifted his head with strength:

"This great existence, no matter how many times I see it, it always overwhelms me with awe; even the gods are no more than this, aren't they?"

With a form of a tree, the "Tree of Life" is actually composed of four worlds.

First Realm: "Material Realm" or known as "World of Material" 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

It symbolizes the earth among the four pillars that constitute the world.

Corresponds to the human world. Souls here gain bodies, primal light shatters and starts crystallizing into matter, the natural world, and human existence.

Abstract concepts become tangible entities. Corresponds to the three foundational essences: "Radiance", "Foundation", "Kingdom".

Second Realm: "Forming Realm" or known as "World of Forming"

It symbolizes water among the four pillars that constitute the world.

Realm of human souls starts here, marking the beginning of gender differentiation.

It is considered the world of elements. The organization from the "Creation Realm" begins to form matter, shapes start to manifest.

Represents the mind of God. Corresponds to the three middle essences: "Severity", "Beauty", "Victory".

Third Realm: "Creation Realm" or known as "World of Creation"

It symbolizes air among the four pillars that constitute the world.

This is the realm of spirit and soul. The light from the "Divinity Realm" starts organizing, thoughts and ideas begin to take form.

Represents the heart of God. Corresponds to the three upper essences: "Wisdom", "Understanding", "Compassion".

Fourth Realm: "Divinity Realm" or known as "World of Archetypes"

It symbolizes fire among the four pillars that constitute the world.

Highest and most perfect realm, from which other worlds were created, belonging to the world of pure souls and thoughts.

Represents the will of the Primordial God (Creator)! Corresponds to the topmost first essence "Crown".

Withdrawing his mind, he stepped forward.

Aiven had already entered the inner world of the Life Tree, corresponding to the Tier 2 Official Wizard's Second Realm "Forming Realm".

Unlike the First Realm, which initially showed no difference from the Material World.

In the Second Realm, manifestations lean more toward abstract qualities, somewhat like the light-textured 3D comic style seen upon first entering the Spirit Realm.

The tall are taller, the thin are thinner, the hot are hotter, the cold are colder... each thing possesses a distinctive character beyond the mundane.

At this moment, Aiven stood atop the crown of the red fir he had planted back in the First Realm.

However, the image of the red fir had undergone a significant transformation. The tree trunk was taller and straighter, while the needle-leafed crown was reduced to just a small tuft at the top.

To call it a tree would be less accurate than calling it the giant main mast piercing the clouds from the "Doomsday Ark".

Whoosh—

Looking at the reachable rolling white clouds above, Aiven, already prompted by the "Mysterious Source", exhaled deeply, understanding the ultimate purpose of the pioneering achievement required for advancement.

Without hesitation, he leaped toward the cloud in front of him.

Swish!

Gravity reversed, and Aiven's entire body plunged into the vast deep space beyond the sea of clouds.

In the incremental realization of the "Mysterious Source", the Wizard School takes the path from bottom to top.

First, proposed concepts must align with existing rules, then a series of witchcraft analyses, bear them, progressing from point to line, then from line to surface, from two-dimensional to three-dimensional or even to a transcending four-dimensional state!

Every effort by every wizard in the school over their lifetime contributes to the "Mysterious Source".

Reaching the level of an Upper-Rank Wizard signifies that the wizard has become a cornerstone of the school, starting to gradually detach from the protection and constraints of the existing school system, taking a crucial step from learning to transcending.

Tap—

When his feet touched the ground again, Aiven faced the "Sea of World Consciousness" directly. But this time not soaking directly in the "seawater", but standing on a thick branch of the Life Tree.

This represents confronting the "World Root Source" and facing his own inner self.

Advancing to Tier 2 Official Wizard tests the accumulation of knowledge, and advancing to Tier 3 tests whether the pioneering achievement can withstand the impact of the root source, becoming another branch-growing point of the Life Tree.

Undoubtedly, Aiven had reached the most critical step in the promotion ceremony.

Gazing at the chaotic "Sea of World Consciousness", Aiven's lips curled up, stepping forward without retreat.

Although until today, the application of the Longevity Factor's [Secondary Elixir of Immortality] was not completed, the series of experimental results beginning with [Artificial Flesh], [Directed Stem Cell Cultivation], [Cloning], [Artificial Organ]... have continuously succeeded.

Even though his ability to observe the microcosm has not yet penetrated the DNA level, opening the door to molecular biology.

However, using the limited tools at hand, by staining certain threadlike and granular substances in the cell nucleus red.

Confirming that when cells divide, these scattered materials condense into a certain number and shape of strips; when division is complete, the strips revert to a scattered form.

Using his biological knowledge of the past, to find supporting evidence, Aiven easily identified the existence of [Chromosomes], proving that although the world changes, the root of species persistence remains unchanged.

And from this pioneering and great discovery.

Today he will redefine the concept of the school's mysterious source "Life Tree"!

And thereby push open the door to the Upper-Rank Wizard!