Chapter 736: Chapter 710: Level 2 Elemental Mage (2)

A presence immeasurably vast and ancient, indifferent yet encompassing all, seemed to cast its gaze from the endless heights upon this place.

The gaze of the Plane Will.

This was neither an attack nor a gift, more like a procedural record and a glance based on the rules of this Plane.

Yet for Duke, who was at the most sensitive moment of transformation, with his spirit and body simultaneously in a state of mystical exaltation, this glimpse was as if a beam of starlight from the depths of the universe pierced through the dark deep sea.

"Buzz——!"

Not a sound, but a fierce resonance at the soul level.

In that instant, Duke felt his perception ascend and expand infinitely, transcending the narrow chamber, beyond the Deserted Island, even beyond the limitations of the physical body.

He saw, or more precisely, it was not true vision, but a directly cognitive and indescribable presentation.

It was the network of rules that permeated all, forming the foundational basis for everything operating in the Wizard Plane.

They were not tangible entities, yet were more fundamental than any physical entity.

They were the paths energy flow must follow, the underlying logic for material existence and transformation, the inner textures of space’s stability and folding, the entropy increase and causal sequence brought by the flow of time...

And among these, the threads of the six elemental rules, which were closely related to his current transformation and formed the foundational framework of the world, especially became clear for a moment.

The presentation of all this information was so grand, profound, and complex as to be incomprehensible, akin to forcing the source code of the entire universe into a mortal’s brain in an instant.

This was knowledge that Level 1 or Level 2 Wizards could not bear or decipher; under normal circumstances, forcibly peering would only cause soul collapse.

However, Duke at this moment was not relying on his own power to interpret it, but borrowed the Plane Will’s glance, which carried its own reflection of the rules network.

He was like a mirror, passively and briefly reflecting that supreme radiance, glimpsing the fleeting revelation about the essence of the world carried within the light.

Only for a moment.

The Plane Will’s gaze swiftly departed like a bird flitting over the water.

That vast illusion of rules receded like the tide, leaving not specific knowledge, but a profound imprint, a vague sense of direction, an astonishment and awe at the underlying logic of the world’s operation, and... an extremely faint yet genuine affinity imprint left on the Six-element Composite Crystal deep within his soul.

This imprint will provide immeasurable implicit assistance in his future Wizard path, especially when delving into the essence of elements and exploring the mysteries of rules.

The Plane Will’s gaze withdrew, and Duke abruptly fell from that passive, transcendent state of perception, returning to himself.

He involuntarily let out a long sigh as if all his heart’s strength had been exhausted, yet his aura completed its final convergence and stabilization at this moment, truly reaching a realm of seamless integration, creating a world unto itself.

With the last trace of pure energy drawn from the nearly depleted Energy Well, it merged into Duke’s newly stabilized and formed energy circulation system, and the energy fluctuations in the chamber completely subsided. 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

"Buzz..."

A slight resonance, seemingly echoing through his soul, emanated from within Duke.

Not an eruption of energy, but a sound confirming that a deeper level of rules was established and his life form completely stabilized.

He slowly and very steadily opened his eyes.

Deep within his eyes, the phantom of the six-colored stellar vortex had not completely disappeared, transforming into a more intrinsic, profound hue as if his very pupils had become a window to glimpse the essence of elements.

His gaze was calm and unperturbed, yet carried a natural pressure, the invisible aura stemming from the difference in Life Level.

His Heart Thought lightly moved, seeing the skill tree rooted in his mind, his gaze fell on the attribute panel where the original data had completely refreshed:

[Constitution: 88.3] (original 34.7)

[Strength: 89.8] (original 36.2)

[Agility: 86.1] (original 33.5)

[Spirit: 347.5] (original 257.2)

[Free attribute points: 0]

The attributes of Constitution, Strength, and Agility each soared by over 50 points.

This was the result of the elementalization of six-element energy performing a comprehensive refinement and reshaping of the most fundamental units of his body.

The enhancement of Spiritual Power was equally astonishing, reaching 347.5 points, an increase of 90.3 points.

This was not only the result of absorbing a total of six Energy Wells but also the essential ascendancy brought by his Will against illusions and whispers, the Spiritual Sea enduring the extreme washing of six-element energy, and briefly resonating with the Plane Rules.

His perception at this moment could easily cover the entire Deserted Island and the surrounding vast sea area, every detail revealed.

His insight into energy was meticulous, reaching a new pinnacle in the construction and manipulation of Magic Models, with computation and projection abilities growing geometrically.

Duke slowly opened his eyes.

In his gaze, the phantom of the six-colored stellar vortex had completely internalized, leaving only the deep and tranquil eye pupils, but if anyone were to meet his gaze, they would feel that under the tranquility lay six rotating, self-regulating miniature worlds that would make the beholder’s heart tremble.

A natural life pressure subtly radiated from him as the center, a natural status compression of higher-level life over lower-level life.

He stood up gently, his movements smooth and natural, yet carrying an indescribable sense of harmony and strength.

Without intentionally exerting force, the special metal floor beneath his feet emitted a slight groan under the heavy pressure.

He casually flexed his finger joints, the air squeezed producing slight sonic booms.

Feeling the power within him surging like a tsunami, yet as manageable as an arm, sensing the intimate connection with the six elements in nature, Duke knew that he was utterly different.

Level 2 Elemental Mage—Duke, achieved right here.

The grand reverberation brought by the Plane Will’s fleeting glimpse slowly subsided in his soul’s depths, leaving a greater reverence for the deeper layers of the world and a faint, elusive guidance pointing towards the future.

His consciousness fully returned, beginning to carefully examine this body that had just completed Epic Level transcendence with a new perspective and perception.

The first thing he sensed was the slightly unfamiliar and stagnant feeling of power brought by the explosive growth in physical attributes.

He tentatively clenched his fist, using no Elemental Power, solely the contraction of muscles.

The air in his palm became sharply compressed, emitting a brief and muffled explosion, and the finger joints even produced a slight creaking sound from the sudden application of force.

Indeed, the strength was astonishingly great, far exceeding what it was before ascending, but this power seemed a bit uncontrollable, like suddenly acquiring a pair of arms several times larger than before, yet not fully familiar with how to intricately maneuver them.

Every subtle movement required more focused attention to control the force; otherwise, it might easily go overboard.

The attribute surge brought by ascension differed significantly from the subtle, almost instinctual adaptive increase provided by free attribute points.

Free attribute points felt like the body’s own strength, naturally fitting.

While ascension, especially his case involving the rough constraining and reshaping by six elements’ foundational energy, seemed more like forcefully installing a stronger engine and sturdier framework on a finely-tuned instrument, although the essence improved, it still needed time to re-calibrate and adapt.

"It seems a lengthy period of intensive training will be required to fully master this surging physical power, achieving a state of effortless control and power originating from the heart," Duke calmly assessed.

This was within his expectations and also an essential consolidation phase following ascension.

Then, he directed his attention to the Spiritual Sea.

The extent of the Spiritual Power enhancement even surprised him somewhat.

347.5 points, an instant upsurge of 90.3 points.

This far exceeded the typical enhancement range he understood and researched for ordinary Wizards ascending to Level 2, usually about a 30-50 point increase.

This was, in fact, an unexpected but reasonable outcome, Duke also understood why he could enhance so much.