"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.
Hearing Adrian's concerns, Amara hurriedly explained, "It's okay. Our rules aren't that strict. If you don't tell, and I don't tell, no one will know."With that, she grabbed Adrian and led him inside. "Come on! Trust me. No one will know about it."Adrian had no choice but to follow her inside.Amara's attitude toward Adrian was undergoing a subtle change. Initially, she had brought Adrian along to enhance her influence, but now, she started to treat him more like her friend. She was continuously taking care of him both in terms of training and daily life. This was a departure from Amara's previous mindset that believed there were no eternal friends, only people who came together for mutual benefits. However, things were different now.Veiled Sanctum truly lived up to its name. The paths were intricate and mysterious. Moreover, Adrian noticed a subtle faction within the place, but unfortunately, he lacked knowledge in formations. Otherwise, he might have gained insights into the
Adrian's progress in immortality arts would be relatively slow. As for how slow, it depended on each person's aptitude. Whether or not to learn Blizzard Frost was ultimately in Adrian's hands.After some thought, he decided to learn it. Learning one more technique couldn't hurt! Besides, this technique could temper his own mana, which benefitted him greatly. If his progress in the immortality arts was slow, so be it—there was no harm.Then, Amara taught Adrian the verbal spell for Blizzard Frost and let him ponder it on his own. This was how proper teaching should be. After being taught, apprentices should contemplate on their own. If there were any questions, it wasn't too late to ask. In the immortality arts, the essence lay in one's own insights, not others' teachings. Others could impart experiences and knowledge, but those were summaries made by others. Training on the foundation of others was like standing on the shoulders of giants—it wasn't a big deal. Only what one persona
This force felt like an impenetrable prison, completely enclosing Adrian.Adrian tried to find a flaw, but the surroundings were like an impenetrable fortress, impossible to break through. This force suppressed his consciousness, with no possibility of counterattack.Was this Rubern's power? Without making a sound, he had already pushed Adrian into a dead end. Was the gap between them really this big?Adrian clenched his fists tightly, almost digging into his flesh. He managed to say, "I didn't enter on my own. I'll say it again. Amara brought me in!"While speaking, he exerted all his strength, trying to unleash his mana. However, it was still useless.Rubern squinted and said, "Amara is a senior member. How could she not understand the rules? In my opinion, you acted on your own!"Without waiting for Adrian to speak, Rubern extended his finger and swiftly pointed toward the center of Adrian's forehead. Adrian felt a sharp force approaching him.Fortunately, his movements were
Rubern looked at Adrian's astonishing mana with a sense of disbelief. This person's mana seemed inexhaustible. Although he wasn't of a high stage, he could withstand Rubern's attacks for so long, which was quite rare.Suddenly, Rubern shouted loudly, and a blue light appeared in his hands.In an instant, dozens of sword rays burst forth. These sword rays, like the oppressive aura of the divine sword in Amara's hand that day, were so intimidating that no one dared look directly at them.However, Amara's sword ray hadn't targeted him, so it felt somewhat better. But now, Rubern's sword ray was directly shooting toward him, catching Adrian off guard.Without paying attention, Adrian already had multiple injuries on his body. Although he dodged quickly, the attacks still grazed him, and he began to bleed.'Damn it!' Adrian cursed inwardly, protecting himself with all his strength to avoid getting hit by further attacks.At this moment, Rubern waved his hands, and dozens of sword rays
Amara was someone Rubern wanted to pursue, and he wasn't willing to burn bridges with her. However, Adrian was just too annoying.Rubern struggled to comprehend why Amara showed such favor to the recently recruited apprentice, despite the latter's inferior strength compared to Rubern's.In Rubern's view, being her senior with greater strength, he believed himself to be an ideal companion for Amara. The mystery persisted as to why she remained oblivious to his presence.The more Rubern thought about it, the angrier he became. However, he had no choice but to endure and suppress his anger for now. As an immortal, he possessed mental fortitude.He took a deep breath, and his expression improved slightly. "Well then... Since it's all a misunderstanding, I'll take my leave. Amara, take care!"With those words, he turned to leave.After taking only a few steps, he stopped abruptly. Then, he turned back to look at them. "But as your senior, I feel obliged to remind you. Amara, as the ap