Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 685 The Art of Yellowing (4 in 1)

Roy's premonition soon came true.

After arriving at the training ground, he organized the information that naturally came to mind and, as if by instinct, uttered a chant similar to a battle cry.

"~~!"

(Dragon language: Roar of Power)

A tremendous magical power was unleashed.

It was just a shout.

The powerful sound waves spread outward rapidly in an inverted cone shape.

The wooden planks not far away shattered into pieces in an instant.

"From the perspective of physical attack alone, it doesn't seem to make much sense."

However, it has extremely strong penetrating power and can shatter many defensive magic shields, achieving an effect close to true damage.

Moreover, it directly targets the internal organs.

The girl's skull contained a great deal of relevant information and quickly drew a conclusion.

"This should be somewhat useful for martial artists who are also at the third level."

Even against level one or two enemies, it can inflict considerable damage.

Roy felt the same way.

"Let's try something else."

But in the short term, he knows nothing else besides this kind of brute-force sonic attack.

The only way is to instinctively condense a ball of magical energy and then release it through a variant of "activation" or "melting".

"~~!"

(Dragon language: Roar of Melting)

The magical energy transformed into a fan-shaped white mist, eroding the wooden target not far away.

The target melts like a block of wax in a flame, softening completely.

"This is melting caused by high activation."

It was originally used for blacksmithing and casting.

But now, we can launch an attack using sound waves.

Its multiplier is still not high, typical of martial arts-type multipliers.

However, its advantage lies in its rapid activation, allowing it to be used at any time as a spell-like ability.

After pondering the "Roar of Power" and the "Roar of Melting" for a moment, Roy put his talent [Violent Aesthetics] to use.

"Magic Burst Fist!"

Roy threw a few punches, and the wall in front of him collapsed.

The aesthetics of violence are inherently linked to power, charm, and the level of one's martial spirit.

He has now awakened and possesses the talents of [Martial Arts Master] and [Harmony with Heaven and Man]. In the field of martial arts, his attainments can be described as extremely high.

With a slight modification to the Magic Burst Fist, it can also be done.

"Unfortunately, my body is still just that of a child. I'm barely holding on with the help of the [Sage's Proverbs], and my strength and power are still less than 700 degrees."

"If I could cultivate to adulthood, that would be much better."

The dragon race has a high growth potential.

In adulthood, one can reach the early to mid-stage of level three, possessing a physique of two to three thousand degrees or other main attributes.

With the addition of the "wise sayings," it directly jumps to five or six thousand degrees.

At that time, even without the "Animation" enchantment, a single punch could easily create a mini-nuclear explosion!
However, Roy did not want to force things to grow too fast, and he was not in a hurry to improve in the short term.

He is looking for a growth method without side effects, prioritizing stability first.

……

Shortly afterward, Roy returned to his office.

No sooner had they sat down than the clerk, Ruilier, brought over several documents.

"These are the recent developments in various cities."

The sales of Matan compound have also surged due to the fighting tournament.

Roy flipped through it briefly.

"Legatus and the others are trying to hand it over to Salenos, preparing for cooperation?"

"Indeed, his businesses have considerable sales channels, which should be able to help in some way."

"Never mind then, I have no objection."

Legatus and his group have been here for quite some time, so they should still be able to keep things under control.

"Besides that, there are some other important things to do recently..."

As a "political officer," Roy's main responsibilities include setting direction, supervising, and conducting acceptance inspections.

The recent matters were dealt with quickly.

At that moment, Legatus came over for a visit.

After Ruilier tactfully withdrew, he explained his purpose to Roy: "Roy, I have a personal request. How about you help me refine a Martial Soul Awakening Potion?"

"Oh?

Do you also want to cultivate your crown chakra and try to find a breakthrough opportunity in this world?

Roy's heart stirred slightly.

"good.

There are many ways for advanced wizards to break through, but in essence, they all boil down to finding their own emphasis in the two major areas of physique and spirit.

I chose the path of a bloodline wizard a long time ago, and since then, I have continuously accumulated the true blood of various powerful magical beasts, strengthening my physique to over 3500 degrees.

If one can make further progress in the field of martial arts, then all the past efforts will not have been in vain.

In contrast, my mental state has always hovered around 2000 degrees, making it difficult to make any progress..."

"Alright."

Roy thought for a moment and nodded.

"I'll use the martial arts destiny you were allocated to refine it for you."

Legatos said, "This should be considered one of the more expensive high-grade potions. Although I provided the main ingredients myself, the other auxiliary materials and production costs must have been quite high, right?"

"I'll give you a deposit of 1 million magic stones first, and you can pay the remaining 1 million after the matter is completed..."

Roy agreed.

However, Legatus did not leave immediately, but stayed and proposed another matter.

"I didn't expect that the Martial Arts Mandate would be so useful. Could we hold more similar conferences and conduct regular hunts?"
In this way, while completing the clearing of this area, we, the defenders, will also reap considerable additional benefits.

"I'm afraid we should think this through."

Roy thought for a moment, then hesitated.

Holding such a martial arts tournament actually carries risks.

"In case an unexpected situation arises and the situation becomes uncontrollable..."

Even being pushed behind the scenes by the will of the world, breaking through the upper limit.

That would be bad.

I just want to finish my term safely and grow steadily.

I don't want to cause so much trouble!

But then again, if safety can be guaranteed, who wouldn't want to hold it more often?

"That's it..."

Legatos was quite helpless when he realized he couldn't persuade him for the time being.

Legatus took his leave shortly afterward.

But just a few hours later, they were summoned together again to receive communications from the Alliance.

"Given that the wizard Impetto, who is serving under you, is seriously injured, you are hereby ordered to be transferred and recuperate."

Roy frowned: "Transfer, to recuperate?"

"Impetto's soul has returned to the Tower of Wizardry and is being properly protected, but his resurrection and recovery will likely take quite some time."

Moreover, because the enemy they encountered was too strong, their souls have been damaged, and their strength may be greatly reduced, making them unable to fulfill their duties as the head of the military department.

At that time, he might be appointed governor of a low-intensity colony in the rear.

Legatus shook his head helplessly.

Got it. You're going to retire to a less demanding position like the teacher, right?

Most people are not capable of becoming Grand Wizards anyway, so going back like this seems to make little difference.

Roy thought to himself.

******
Next, wizards and mages entered the era of two-person guilds stationed in Yodakara.

This achieved a relatively stable balance to some extent, so no new people were added.

Legatus was not idle during this time; he actively engaged in one task: hunting down the remaining rebels under the leadership of Higges.

Due to a shortage of manpower, Roy was also called in to help, mainly to deal with the traitors from the logistics department, including the treasurer deacon Krusip.

However, during this time, the newly crowned king of the local strongman, Sarenos, unexpectedly came in very handy.

His men obtained information from the black market that the group was fleeing in all directions, and with their help, they successfully cornered Krusip in a small town on the northern border.

……

"Lord Roy...Lord Roy!"
And Lord Legatus!

At the end of the year, on the floating island.

Krusip was finally sent back.

He looked at the two people sitting at the head of the hall, then collapsed to the ground with a thud, his face filled with despair.

Why betray?

Legatos asked, his face ashen.

"Didn't I already say that in the letter I left behind?"

Because there was no hope for promotion, and he was being exploited by his superiors, he felt he was being unfairly blamed...

If we don't run, we're doomed anyway.

"Krusip said dejectedly."

"The treasurer's office is rotten to the core, and with successive stewards taking advantage of the system, it's bound to collapse sooner or later."

I was just an unlucky guy who happened to be in that situation; anyone else would have run away.

Upon hearing this, both high-ranking wizards fell silent.

But betrayal is betrayal. They even leaked intelligence and technology to the natives of Yodakara, causing losses to the Seven Towers Alliance.

This made it impossible for them to spare his life.

"Fine, I'll give you a quick death."

Roy said.

"Thank you, sir."

Krusip said.

After sending men to take him away, Roy and Legatus discussed the handling of the internal personnel and decided to implement "family law," which is the internal procedure of the governor's office in the colonial territory.

Such matters can be decided by high-ranking wizards themselves; they are not even relevant to the Alliance.

Then they summoned the man who had performed the service, Nit, son of Sarenos.

This was a young man with short, spiky blond hair and a somewhat arrogant face. He had a nose piercing and earrings.

However, NEET seemed quite pleased with himself, giving a cool bow and then reporting on the general process of capturing Krusip.

"You've done a great job, very good."

Your father, Lord Sarenos, originally intended to send you to study on another planet so that you could try to master our wizarding spellcasting abilities.

Now I can take charge and teach the complete set of 24 Will Rune Meditation Techniques.

Let's see if you actually have any talent.

Legatus said to him.

"Thank you, sir!"

"I'm overjoyed," NEET said.

After NEET left, Legatos explained to Roy, "This guy's background is top-notch among the natives."

But he's still only at level zero peak. It's impossible that he led the team to capture Krusip; it was clearly his subordinates who took credit.

But that's fine too. The more incompetent someone is, the more suitable they are to be groomed as Sarenos's successor and to take control of the world in the future.

We have ways to make him a bloodline wizard or a mechanical wizard, or even to modify him into a knight with advanced combat abilities.

"The characteristics of martial artists in this world, as well as their development model, make it difficult to cultivate puppets."

Those who are too weak are easily defeated by other strong individuals, while those who are too strong are prone to rebellion…

Roy said thoughtfully.

"It is also thanks to the Matan Elixir you concocted that it became possible to control the local bullies."

Isn't this perfect for testing on him?
I plan to apply for another grant specifically for this matter, and I would appreciate your continued support.

Legatos said.

Roy nodded.

This time, they didn't just kill Hitches and call it a day; they also conducted a thorough investigation into the trajectory of his growth and strengthening, taking it as a warning.

One Hitches is not scary; what is scary is more Hitches, and Hitches who can organize and unite other Tier 3 powerhouses.

If we don't make full use of the local comprador forces, we'll have to suppress them ourselves every time, and we simply won't be able to keep up.

……

After that, Roy was busy with Legatus's commission while continuing to take stock of the warehouse and collect all sorts of things.

They attempted to complete the remaining source material to gain new talents.

After killing Hitches last time, the divine mandate I absorbed only pushed the condensation progress to 95%. It's still a little short, and I need to make up for it from other places.

However, this task has not yet been completed. Instead, a considerable amount of information about the resistance organization has been collected and organized, gradually improving the martial arts system.

These things have limited effect on him, but for the world of Araghi, they could be things that defy fate.

A first-level world now possesses the potential to connect to the third level, and even to unlock the top chakra, thus proving its legendary status.

However, Roy cannot practically apply it in the short term; he still needs to start by testing it on the people around him.

Anjali, Prandtse, and Nisha all benefited from this.

……

Two and a half years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Floating Island, Upper City.

In the training ground.

"Psionic Blade... Swift Slash!"

Nisha condensed a powerful aura in her palm, which materialized like a white blade, and swiftly slashed several times.

Each time, it is a culmination of martial arts expertise, fully mobilizing the body's potential.

Instantly, the sturdy magical shield shattered, and the alloy golem was sliced ​​open.

“I’ve mastered it!”

Nisha stopped, looked at her palm, and a look of joy appeared on her face.

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!
Several rounds of applause followed.

"That's really good. You've finally combined martial arts with your psychic abilities and unleashed the true power of your ultimate technique."

This is equivalent to stacking spell multipliers, significantly increasing the efficiency of combat damage.

Roy, with a smile on his face, walked over from the garden square and said to her.

"This is indeed a superior approach compared to past methods."

Nisha nodded and said.

"Pranje, why don't you spar with Nisha and help her get a feel for real combat?" Roy instructed.

Pulanjie stepped forward, and the aura of a second-level martial artist also appeared on her body.

Heart fire intertwines, chakra flows.

The mastery of Chakra Martial Arts, particularly the opening of the Heart Chakra, was revealed, and he even enhanced his strength through the Awakening Potion refined by Roy.

A moment later, Prandtse moved with the lightness of a feather, sparring with Nisa.

They were all chosen by Roy as "carriers of martial arts inheritance," and he was to organize several unique skills and bring them to the world of Araghi for development.

So I've been focusing on improving my skills during this time.

A while later, Roy led Anjali back to the office.

Unexpectedly, an uninvited guest appeared at the door.

She was a red-haired woman with a voluptuous figure and a somewhat attractive face.

******
This is Arenas, the daughter of Sarenos.

Sarenos is now a martial arts king, a native puppet whom wizards and mages have decided to jointly support after discussions.

Human relationships are essential everywhere, and his daughter naturally became a distinguished guest of the floating island, having the opportunity to "witness advanced civilization" and receive "preparatory courses for studying abroad".

A year ago, I happened to see Roy practicing Dragon Fist on the training field and was immediately amazed.

From then on, he called himself a worshipper of Roy, and there was no stopping him.

Of course, the above are fairy tale versions or romance novel versions.

The truth may be that this was a scheme orchestrated by Sarenos to use his beauty to seduce the wizards.

"Lord Roy, it's good to see you again."

When Roy returned, Alice greeted him with a smile.

"Oh."

Roy remained calm and composed.

"What's the matter with you?"

"I've heard about the wizards and I want to become your follower!"
"I am now a Level 1 Martial Artist, proficient in the Hundred-Fist Demonic Fire Fist passed down from my father, as well as several advanced martial arts techniques I acquired from other minor sects. I am sure I can be of service to you!"

"Didn't I already tell you?"

I don't lack followers, nor do I intend to recruit any.

As Roy chatted with her, he was thinking that Sarenos, this local tyrant, wanted to implement compradorism and subservience.

Or should we endure hardship and humiliation to achieve our goals?
The natives of weak worlds behave differently when facing powerful enemies that have crossed the stars.

Some people slide to their knees at lightning speed and submit without hesitation.

Of course, there were also those who resisted fiercely.

Yodakara's traditions dictate that those who submit are weak and unlikely to become strong, while the strong are mostly fierce and will not choose to submit.

Wizards and mages find it very difficult to cultivate a level three powerhouse; it requires an enormous investment of time and effort.

But the death of Hitches exposed the secrets of Martial Soul Awakening to him.

Even Legatos entrusted him with refining martial soul potions.

This may become a critical juncture.

No wonder Legatos said that having his own concocted Matan Elixir made it possible to control the local tyrants.

"In any case, being prepared is the best policy."

"We can use this experience to create some tools specifically designed to counter martial artists."

Roy quickly abandoned pointless speculation and focused on what he could control.

He also gained a lot of inspiration from his previous match against Cijers.

It goes far beyond simply refining Martial Soul Awakening Potions.

……

Soon after, Alice was finally sent away, and Roy opened the office door, entered the mage's mansion, and went to the alchemy room to get busy.

"Conceptual Armament - Martial Saint Gauntlets (Level 6)..."

Master-level martial arts skills bonus, granting the wearer corresponding knowledge and abilities…

In the air, a small, mysterious scene, like a phantom of deep space, appeared.

Tiny specks of light drifted among them.

The stars shine brightly, radiating brilliance.

That small star field and constellation is the part of the natal chart related to martial arts skills and [martial arts masters].

Using his innate ability of [Conceptual Armament], he extracted the relevant parts of his own soul and materialized them into these iron gauntlets.

When the soul is equipped with it, one will naturally acquire the corresponding knowledge and abilities.

But this is not superfluous; rather, after this treatment, the soul seems much cleaner and purer, and its inherently superior nature becomes more apparent.

"In fact, compared to my soul itself, all this knowledge and ability are impurities..."

The "soul science" theory studied by spellcasters mentions that the essence of the divine is supreme purity.

Gods originally originated from the ultimate belief within the world's will.

The power of faith also requires purity.

A person is closest to an angel or a god only in infancy, when they know nothing and understand nothing.

In the process of growing up, one is constantly exposed to various kinds of spirituality.

This leads to the acquisition of knowledge and skills, but also a departure from purity.

Only a few wise and virtuous individuals can cultivate themselves in this process, consciously concentrating and crystallizing their abilities.

Later generations referred to those who achieved such spiritual cultivation as sages or philosophers...

The divine-like thing they condensed is called the Philosopher's Stone!
The seed of my concept of 'Warrior's Gloves' is essentially a Philosopher's Stone.

It's just that it hasn't severed its ties with its own soul; it's still in a bound state.

A moment later, Roy reached out and flipped his hand over.

A black, simple, unadorned long blade appeared in his palm.

"Conceptual Armament - Sword Saint's Blade (Level 6)..."

Master-level swordsmanship skills grant the wearer corresponding knowledge and abilities...

It comes with the [Tearing Sword] effect...

This was extracted from the soul shadow of the Golden Behemoth.

"Unfortunately, we still couldn't extract the abilities of [Bloodline Awakening] and [Brutalization]..."

Because they are so closely related to the birth chart itself, they are actually not easy to extract.

At this moment, Roy took out several items from a box next to him.

Like a strange crystal of obsidian.

Metals such as gold and silver.

Roy casually pulled out one of the gold bars, which was as thick as an arm, put it in his mouth and bit it. With the help of "Animation Magic", he ate it a few times like a baguette.

He then condensed the remaining material into a ball and mixed it with the black crystals.

In the air, a magic array that filled the entire room appeared, and countless magical runes were projected onto the black crystals.

The "Alchemy Box of Roy the Wizard" flew up and put these things into it.

The radiance flowed and gradually subsided.

It then solidified into a Rubik's Cube the size of a fist.

Under the light of the Eye of Hermes, this thing appeared as a blood-red, purple aura.

"Duelist's Chessboard (Level 3)..."

The "Sartranz Chess" is a battle arena shaped like a chessboard, a field barrier type treasure, and an alchemical artifact with a small "Land Transformation" array, measuring 1000*1000*0.3 meters.

It can be quickly deployed and set up on the battlefield, and the lives and souls of the defeated will be preserved within it…

"Duelist's Chessboard..."

It's finally done!

Roy looked at the item with a satisfied expression.

The key to the technology of this treasure, which cost over 3 million magic stones to create, lies solely in the "alchemy array" itself.

The remaining expenses were mainly in the cost of the "shrinking technique" and the earthwork materials themselves.

However, it took him more than two years to complete the project using public funds.

Although the nominal ownership belongs to the public, it must remain in this world and cannot be taken away.

But he didn't lose out either.

The array inside should be able to absorb some source energy.

As for how to explain to the league that "it costs more than 3 million to build an arena," that's another matter entirely.

******
"In the world of Yodakara, city-level martial arts tournaments are held regularly. Each city-state produces its own champion, who is used for differentiation..."

The strong do not engage in production, but enjoy being provided for...

Strictly controlling the fundamental elements of production and magical development, and granting martial artists a path to advancement...

When necessary, incite conflict between city-states…

Soon after, with the help of the girl's skull, Roy wrote a proposal to hold more conferences in the world of Yodakara to identify and divide the strong natives.

Over the past two and a half years, Legatos and Oyd have become accustomed to the old ways and have repeatedly brought up the matter in an attempt to persuade Roy.

Roy himself was actually quite tempted by that destiny, and finally relented.

More importantly, however, Oyd proposed a feasible solution that truly convinced him.

That means settling for second best, ceasing to hold global finals, and instead relying on city-states to divide and fragment the market, thereby reducing the impact.

Each city-state must have its own king; hundreds of city-states mean hundreds of kings.

Everyone has fame, and everyone gets a share of money.

Then, they manipulate things to gain further control of the situation.

Of course, it's difficult to manage a large number of people, but for wizards and mages who possess absolute power, what they really care about are powerful figures like Hizes, rather than a large number of Earth Kings.

In fact, long before Roy and the others, there were other guardians who saw the potential benefits and made similar suggestions.

But at that time, wizards and sorcerers were mutually restrained and unable to cooperate at all.

It was only after Hitches came along that they were able to unite.

Both Legatus and Oyd meant to seize this opportunity, get things done quickly, and make it a regular practice.

Otherwise, if relations between the two sides deteriorate in a few years, it won't be possible to complete the project.

……

Soon after, Roy approached Legatos and presented him with his proposal.

Legatus exclaimed excitedly, "Great! This time it's sure to work!"

Originally, they already wielded considerable power in this world.

If everyone agrees to push it forward, even an alliance can't do anything to oppose it.

All they asked for was for funds to be allocated so that public money could be used to do this kind of thing.

Fearing Roy might change his mind, Legatus quickly pushed things forward, running around doing everything so Roy didn't have to worry about anything.

Roy then handed over the "Duelist Chessboard," which was placed in the directly administered city below the floating island for trial operation.

There are quite a few martial artists here, and with the recent popularity of Matan Elixir, forces under the control of wizards are making extensive use of it.

With continuous accumulation, first and second-level masters emerged one after another.

These people can also be managed through combat competitions.

This is a bad practice originating from the "Black Witch Era," but it is surprisingly effective.

In any case, the wizards could choose any of the natives to take the lead.

As long as you obey the order you set and accept your own arrangements.

Apart from a few basic positions and privileged classes, the rest were left for the indigenous people to fight for themselves.

……

More than a year has passed quickly.

In the mage's mansion, in the alchemy room.

"Finally, the secrets of divine will and martial arts awakening have been deciphered, and we are now able to refine an even better Matan Elixir!"
The method to prolong life has also been found!

Under Freya's gaze, a small test tube in Roy's hand floated up, with gold and silver threads intertwining like a double helix, blooming with a mesmerizing light in the air.

"Heavenly King Bloodline Elixir (Level 1)..."

A bloodline-modifying potion possessing the potential to reach the level of a martial arts master can grant people outside the world of Yodakara corresponding martial arts bloodlines and control over their chakras.

"How can it still be like this!"

Freya's eyes held a mixture of shock and genuine admiration.

"Through a construction method similar to a spell model, and through mental meditation, the circulation within the body is guided to create an energy cycle that integrates divine will and qi channels."

From then on, anyone with the corresponding physical or mental talent could learn this martial art!
Even if chakras don't exist in the physiological structure, they can be simulated!

"That's right, that was my original purpose in developing this item, so that I could bring it to the world of Araghi in the future..."

Logically speaking, your current bloodline should also be able to utilize this technology. Would you like to learn it as well?

Roy nodded and smiled at Freya.

Freya thought for a moment, but refused: "There's no need for that."

It wasn't that she didn't trust Roy's creations, but rather that she genuinely felt they were unnecessary.

Her own "Gusbur Destiny Clan" bloodline is enough to be explored and upgraded.

Seeing this, Roy didn't insist and casually tossed the potion into his spatial ring for safekeeping.

He then instructed Freya: "Prepare the information. I plan to submit it to the Alliance in exchange for some knowledge or materials."

Freya quickly replied, "Yes!"

Wizards within the Seven Towers Alliance can trade their inventions and creations in exchange for resources.

This bloodline potion, along with the previous Matan compound, can improve the efficiency of developing and utilizing this world, making it more valuable.

Of course, Roy also had some personal motives.

That is to develop, form a market, and give the future Al-Araji world the opportunity to fully utilize the achievements of others.

If I don't take the lead and build a solid foundation, it will be difficult for others to participate in the research and development of Chakra Martial Arts.

If you don't achieve any results and have to do everything yourself, you'll be at a huge disadvantage.

To some extent, this can be seen as a starting point for further discussion and joint development.

Just as Roy was thinking about this, he suddenly felt a faint stinging pain between his eyebrows.

Within the Soul Gem, there is a mysterious power that seems to surge from afar, crossing space.

It is similar to the power of faith, or the essence of spiritual belief.

He had experienced this back in the world of Araghi.

But the bronze statue of his wish god, Fire God, isn't here, so it can only be...

"Duelist's Chessboard, another duel has begun?"

And this time it's a relatively high-level, heavyweight competitor?

In an instant, a semi-transparent illusory panel appeared.

[Alchemy talent gain is in progress (99%→100%)]

[Yellowing (Silver Grade)]

Master the yellowing technique within the four-color theory to recombine matter and achieve transformation and metamorphosis.

"It's actually [yellowing]?"
Matter recombination, transformation, and metamorphosis…

Roy savored it.

He suddenly realized that of the four fundamental alchemical arts—black, white, yellow, and red—he had only failed to fully master the [Red Transformation] technique.

But in reality, with his current genius in both magic and martial arts, his advanced cultivation as a level three wizard, and his corresponding solid foundation, he has the potential to succeed.

You can absolutely learn and try to master that final, soul-touching advanced secret technique on your own!
(End of this chapter)