Caught in the grip of fear, Adrian started to move backward. Unfortunately, there was a wall behind him, leaving him cornered and trembling.Strangely, he felt an overwhelming sense of fear now. In the past, he could handle any situation with composure. Even when he was at his wit's end, he had never felt this scared.The man kept coming closer. Adrian's heart raced, and he nervously closed his eyes.Suddenly, the fear disappeared, but he hesitated to open his eyes. In the dark, it felt like he was reliving his entire life, from birth to growing up. However, what confused him the most was why he had these memories when he came from Earth. Just when he was wondering the reason, he suddenly remembered something. His inner desire! He had read that monsters could exploit deep vulnerabilities, turning them into unexpected illusions. Many struggled with these illusions due to their inability to control their inner fears.Upon thinking that, the fear in his heart disappeared in an ins
After introducing themselves, they brought them away. This was also considered a trial for the Frostspire apprentices. After all, guiding new apprentices not only taught them but also provided the instructors with valuable experience.However, Adrian remained standing in his place as no one came to take him away. He was puzzled as to why nobody approached him. He had not seen Amara since entering the hall and did not know anyone to ask for guidance.Just as he hesitated, someone suddenly tapped him on the shoulder from behind. Startled, he turned around to find Amara standing there with a smile on her face. Sighing in relief, he asked, "You came at the right time. Why am I the only one..."Amara chuckled and said, "The elders noticed your exceptional performance in the trials. As a result, they decided to assign me to personally guide you.""What? You're my guide?" Adrian was startled.Smiling, Amara replied, "Yes."Adrian then recalled the respectful expressions on the faces o
To Adrian's surprise, Rubern was already waiting outside the main hall. He looked at Adrian and said, "The elders have instructed you to come with me to Nebula Sanctum."His words were cold and devoid of any emotion. Apparently, he was displeased with Adrian and Amara being together.Adrian glanced at Amara, feeling a bit unsure.Amara nodded and said, "It's okay, you go with him. I'll wait here for you."Hearing Amara's consent, Rubern said, "Let's go."Frostspire was situated on a tall mountain. The main hall was located on the mountainside, and Nebula Sanctum was at the mountain's peak.Nebula Sanctum served as another important meeting place for elders to discuss major matters. Ordinary apprentices were not allowed to step in, except when there were issues to be addressed or interrogations to be conducted.Therefore, it was not generally a good sign for an apprentice to be summoned to Nebula Sanctum.However, Adrian was just a newly admitted apprentice and was not well-info
Adrian responded with a nod, took a deep breath, and pushed open the large door. Upon entering, he found the interior to be spacious and bright despite the absence of windows.The faction's founder's statue occupied the center, with eight individuals in elder attire standing before it.Adrian examined them one by one, noticing a mix of male and female figures of varying ages. One of the female elders, appearing around 30 years old, exuded a captivating charm with her slightly tight-fitting robes accentuating her graceful figure.These eight elders were the backbone responsible for maintaining the operation of Frostspire, as the faction leader usually remained secluded. Even Amara had never seen the faction leader. They were Edmund, Edward, Ernest, Everett, Elias, Eleanor, Elliott, and Emery from left to right. Eleanor, the charming female elder, specialized in ritual and ceremonial affairs.Adrian approached and respectfully saluted, "May I ask for what reason I have been summone
However, Ernest gestured for him to wait and led him to the corner. When they were at the corner, Ernest said, "I've been observing you for quite some time, and I notice that you have a unique constitution. It seems to be the rumored Spectral Forma."Adrian was stunned. He was quite surprised that Ernest could notice his Spectral Forma. However, he pretended not to know anything and asked, "Elder Ernest, what is a Spectral Forma? Could you please explain?""So you really don't know what a Spectral Forma is. Alright then, I'll explain it for you," Ernest said. After that, he proceeded to explain what the Spectral Forma was. In fact, Adrian had already known about it, but he just pretended not to know. However, he admired Ernest's detailed explanation, finding it more refined than what Silver had told him."With your exceptional aptitude, if you double your efforts, you'll succeed in the future. However, don't overly rely on your Spectral Forma. Once addicted, the consequences are
"Rubern?" Adrian said, "He didn't give me a hard time, but I can tell he doesn't seem to like me much."Amara sneered. "Let's not talk about him. Come, I'll take you to the dormitory for new apprentices."Amara guided Adrian down the mountain. At this point, Rubern hadn't taken any action against Adrian, leaving him unable to address the situation. Additionally, being new to the place, Adrian was unfamiliar with anyone other than Amara. The lack of evidence to support the notion that Rubern posed a threat meant Adrian couldn't take any decisive steps. Consequently, he chose to stay silent.Once again, they reached the bottom platform, crossed the square, and walked to the easternmost part. There, a delicate courtyard awaited them.The courtyard was beautifully arranged with trees, streams, pavilions, and towers, creating a picturesque setting.Amara pointed to the courtyard and told Adrian, "This will be your dormitory. Come, let's go in."Entering the courtyard, Adrian found it
Adrian still remembered vividly the elders' words during the daytime.Just as Ernest had said, if he wanted to accelerate his training speed, he needed to stop relying on his Spectral Forma entirely.In his previous battle against Reth, Adrian was surprised that he could barely hold his own due to the advantage of his Spectral Forma. However, the elders were correct. The Spectral Forma's power could turn against him at any moment.Since he had achieved advancement recently, he still needed to convert a substantial amount of spiritual energy into mana, especially the impure energy he had absorbed earlier.Adrian realized he needed more practice to completely transform all his spiritual energy into mana.Tonight was one of the most peaceful nights Adrian had experienced recently. He reflected on the recent battles as he practiced and tried to extract valuable experiences. After all, each combat he encountered provided precious insights that would significantly boost his strength.A
Amara had transformed into a skeleton, and Adrian was startled. He quickly struggled to sit up. Then, with a flash of white light, he found himself back in reality.Adrian exhaled in relief. The intense and impulsive sensations in his body vanished, giving way to a surging force of mana.At that moment, every ounce of spiritual power within him transformed into mana, coursing through him like boundless energy. It felt as if every bone in his body harbored incredible power.*The next morning, Amara came to find Adrian. He had changed into the Frostspire uniform.New apprentices did not hold a high status within the faction. They had to rely on the guidance of Intermediate apprentices and their own efforts.Looking at Adrian, Amara praised, "Impressive. I didn't expect your strength to improve overnight. Now that your spiritual power has completely transformed into mana, your strength must have increased significantly!"Adrian chuckled and said, "Abundant mana is nothing special.