Chapter 2125: 0459 Seven-Ring Body Refining, Thousand-Eyed Titan. (Request for monthly tickets and subscriptions for the big Chapter)_5
Gandalf was moved to tears.
Since the Holy Infantâs promotion to the seven-circle, he hasnât even had time to upgrade his own wizard tool, always busy with the original body and himself. Heâs truly wonderful, no wonder the original body is so fond of him.
As for the Soul Artifact, itâs temporarily unavailable, but it doesnât affect Gandalf much.
After all, with a set of seven-circle witch artifacts and an invincible body, itâs enough.
He said:
"Iâll go to the God-forsaken Continent to hunt demons for a while, earn some war merit, and gather some materials for weapon refinement."
Gandalf had been in seclusion for too long, his skills itching for an opportunity to be unleashed.
"Go ahead. By the way, during your closed-door seclusion, Soraya came over once, but she didnât say what she came for."
...
God-forsaken Continent.
Gandalf opened his bracelet, and after advancing to the seven-circle, he also joined the level 8 Demon Slaughter List competition.
However, like the Holy Infant, he was ranked beyond the 200th mark, with only five to six million points.
Victor, on the other hand, pushed his way into the top 100 and now has 12 million points.
It seems Victor is going to be the first of the Gondor Three Heroes to exchange for the Bright Moon Artifact.
"Let the games begin, my fists crave demon blood!"
The eccentric old man did not rush into action but first contacted Soraya.
At the Mountain Giant Wizard Group station, Gandalf saw Soraya, and his expression changed.
She was lying in a specially-made vessel, her eyes closed, seemingly lifeless.
"Laplace, whatâs going on? Whatâs happened to your cousin?"
Gandalf asked anxiously; she was fine before he went into seclusion.
Laplace said:
"She encountered a level 8 Sleep Demon during her mission and fell victim to the Deep Sleep Curse."
Gandalfâs heart tightened.
The Deep Sleep Curse, a terrifying technique supposedly only powerful Sleep Demons can implement.
Those cursed fall into eternal slumber, akin to death.
Laplace said:
"You shouldnât worry too much. Iâve already asked my father to lift the curse for her; it just requires some time to recover."
His fatherâs Grand Wizard status ensured resolving a level 8 Sleep Demonâs curse wouldnât be a problem.
If it were a level 9 Sleep Demon, it would be troublesome.
Only the intervention of a Legendary Wizard, or the slaying of the level 9 Sleep Demon, could lift the curse.
Gandalf said:
"Thatâs good. I heard she came looking for me before. Do you know the purpose of her visit?"
Laplace said:
"I donât know. She didnât say. Oh, and congrats on your promotion to the seven-circle, becoming a rare seven-circle body-refining wizard. In a while, the Wizard Councilâs [Body Refining Department] will have a reward policy for body-refining wizards you might want to pay attention to."
Gandalf asked:
"When was the Body Refining Department established?"
Laplace said:
"Itâs always been around, just with little presence and not many members. Normally disappearing by natural selection over a few thousand years is expected due to the flow-following nature of individuals. The better practice is chosen... Now, during this Blood Battle, the losses spell wizards suffered due to gargoyles and various aliens like those from the Amethyst Race appearing in the Council of Ten Thousand Clans. Conversely, knights from the Dusk Holy Temple performed exceptionally. Some old folk with ideas proposed that official entities could allocate resources to intervene slightly to prevent the body-refining wizard legacy from being completely severed. If fostered, it could play a role in Blood Battles and future Civil Wars... Of course, one direct reason is our intelligence revealing the Council of Ten Thousand Clans is scheming to assemble a special forces unit highly immune to spells targeting spellcasting professions. Though it sounds unreliable, if they manage it, itâs quite troublesome. Therefore, while the Wizard Council promotes knights, itâs also planning to reform the body-refining wizard path. Currently, a Legendary Wizard and a dozen Grand Wizards are leading research projects, focusing on talents like you... And Iâm sharing this because of my sister, so donât spread it for now."
Gandalf assured:
"My lips are sealed, rest assured. It seems the Wizard Council is starting an arms race with the Council of Ten Thousand Clans, even willing to support the body-refining path."
Laplace said:
"Letâs give it a try; itâs better than doing nothing."
Gandalf said:
"Indeed, thanks for the heads-up. Iâll stay here for a while to wait for Sorayaâs awakening before leaving. Also, send me the information on that level 8 Sleep Demon."
Laplace quickly said:
"Donât be reckless. My sister doesnât need you to avenge her. Even though youâre a top-level talent, thereâs a major realm gap; itâs not to be taken lightly."
Gandalf said:
"Relax, I just want to remember, Iâll settle it later."
Only then did Laplace provide the Sleep Demon information to Gandalf.
Gandalf murmured:
"Sleep Demon Lady Sukhatala..."
Sleep Demons are fairly rare in the Abyss. However, among their species, there is no shortage of strong individuals. According to the original bodyâs "Abyss Atlas", the formidable lord of the Abyssâs 657th layer is a Sleep Demon.
Her name is [Eternal Slumber·Celestia].
The brain, heart, and crystal core of Sleep Demons are top-quality materials for Pharmacy, the raw ingredients of some advanced meditation potions.
"This debt must be settled, but thereâs no rush."
A month later.
Soraya finally awakened from her sleep. Her face was pale as if she had experienced a sort of nightmare. Upon seeing Gandalf at the bedside, she smiled.