Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 741 Disciple's Growth (4-in-1)

"This is... the ultimate achievement of the past, realized by utilizing the power of laws!"

As Roy sensed the information that instinctively surfaced in his mind, he quickly realized that this was the earliest stage of alchemy development, the "ultimate creation technique" pursued by fundamentalists!
Alchemy (also known as the art of turning stone into gold) is the art of transforming all things into gold.

"This can be considered the original intention and origin of alchemy."

Early alchemists pursued the goal of refining gold and getting rich, embarking on a path to the extraordinary.

Before acquiring this talent, I already possessed something similar to Flammel's sudden wealth.

In terms of effect, being able to create magic gold might be even more practical.

But this time, it actually involves the application of the power of laws, and also involves the "creation technique" that creates all things, possessing virtually unlimited potential for development.

That is precisely why it is able to transcend "Flamemer's sudden wealth" and possess a higher status!

As a superhuman, Roy may not care about the amount of gold it creates, but he absolutely cares about the power of laws it mobilizes, as well as the foundation of "creation techniques" that refines all things.

The concept of the gold of the soul's status is derived from this.

We've made contact! We've made contact with everyone!

"Lord Roy, what's wrong?"

Seeing Roy remain silent for a long time, Artia thought something had happened and silently sent a message.

"It's nothing, let's go downstairs."

Roy snapped out of his daze and said to her.

Once inside the hall, everyone continued to admire the beautiful scenery in front of the golden tree.

Everyone praised it highly.

"Your Excellency Kirick is truly outstanding!"
I had seen your design drafts before, but I didn't expect the actual result to be even better!

When the king saw Roy approaching, he praised him highly.

"You truly live up to your reputation, Lord Kirick!"

"I have always wanted to get to know you. If you have the opportunity, I would be honored to visit our county."

"If you come to visit us, we will certainly do our best to be a good host."

Other nobles and members of the Church of the Goddess of Wealth chimed in.

Roy greeted everyone with a smile and actively engaged in conversation.

Getting to know these indigenous people will help develop the hermitage and make many things easier.

Nobillis had also thought of this, and his expression hardened slightly.

These people who worship the goddess of wealth are not easy for the temple to deal with.

unless……

Launch a "holy war"!
As for Symak, besides feeling envious and admiring, he was also happy.

As temporary allies, the mages can also rely on these relationships he has developed through his own abilities, which may come in handy sometime in the future.

Therefore, he was happy to see it happen.

……

Back at his residence on Duke Street, Roy took out nine divine power crystals and began to ponder them once more.

"This thing might be useful..."

Just like when we made the level 5 item, the Magic Diamond Marble.

What should we build?

Roy was getting quite adept at using divine crystals to create things, even though he was new to it.

Now he has more confidence and is able to create more and better things.

"Are you eyeing the goddess of wealth? Perhaps you could create products related to her."

Freya suggested.

"That's right, that's what I think too."

Let's just forge one of those legendary 'golden basins'!

Roy thought for a moment and then said to her.

"The folk tales of this world, the story of the 'Golden Basin'?"

Freya immediately understood that Roy was referring to a folk tale from the Kingdom of Tijala.

The goddess of wealth, Proures, once rewarded a devout believer with a golden basin for a certain act.

That was not an ordinary gold artifact, but a divine artifact (a semi-divine artifact) with the power to create gold.

Its amazing ability is that after being soaked in water, the objects inside will be transformed into gold under the influence of a mysterious force!

The devout believer amassed a fortune through this and became a renowned businessman; his story has given rise to a series of tales.

However, later, because of his insatiable greed and his request for an even larger golden jar, the angry goddess of wealth took back the treasure and turned him and everything in his house into gold as punishment.

This is a folk tale similar to the treasure bowl, mixed with some allegorical morals that warn people against greed. It can be said to be a household name in the Kingdom of Tijjara.

"We can use our newly acquired talent to simulate spellcasting and create divine magic through our powers..."

Roy considered the feasibility.

"In the future, it can be included in the 'Collection of Fables of Ilor' (Aesop's Fables) and published in other worlds, further enhancing its value!"

Compared to Roy, Freya was more concerned about the "legendary elements"!
Or perhaps... an "epic" or a "legend"!
That's why Roy sent Aladdin's lamp to the world of Aladdin to be nurtured.

"This kind of thing is naturally a spiritual anchor, similar to faith."

It was a natural progression for epics and legends to evolve into mythology.

There is actually no essential difference between them; they only differ in shape and intensity.

This includes extraordinary individuals ascending the ladder to godhood, legendary treasures transforming into semi-divine artifacts, divine artifacts...

That's how they were created!
Other top-tier extraordinary individuals travel to multiple planes and worlds, sometimes even adventuring as ordinary people, participating alongside the protagonist in epic events that influence world history and change the fate of all living beings.

Roy said, "Yes, it's essentially a kind of 'ritual'..."

A special ceremony to ascend to 'Legendary' status!

Reaching legendary status is both simple and difficult; essentially, it involves creating numerous epics and legends, accumulating 'legendary elements'!

From this perspective, one's own talent and essence are also similar.

The essence of a great wizard is similar to that of a legendary mage, and even demigods also need to accumulate this element.

Because all of these things, though different in their paths, ultimately lead to divinity!
The concept has already been summarized in "soul studies" and thoroughly researched by our predecessors.

"However, it is, after all, a semi-divine artifact..."

"You currently do not possess any fragments of divine essence from the realms of wealth or gold. Can you refine them?"

Freya then expressed her concern.

"According to legend, this was something created by the goddess of wealth herself."

"If the Goddess of Wealth can do it, why can't I?"

Roy said calmly.

"I can fuck you too!"

After all, there are dozens of alchemy talents, including some at the gold and origin levels...

This is truly divine power, not just blind confidence.

"If you calculate it this way, the essence of creating it is similar to condensing a fragment of a god."

Having a divine power crystal makes this possible; it's a good opportunity to test the condensation of divine fragments...

This too was once the ultimate existence, and it is also a manifestation of spiritual power in its physical form!

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Having set his goal, Roy began working towards it.

During this time, Zaif and others attended their usual hermit meetings and inevitably noticed the recently renovated Golden Palace and the Golden Tree.

"I heard that a new wonder has recently appeared in the city..."

"It's the golden tree at the Temple of the Goddess of Wealth! I've heard it's incredibly magnificent and luxurious!"

"Should we find a chance to see it for ourselves?"

Zaif's inner turmoil was stirred, and he couldn't help but think of the page he had "obtained by chance" unintentionally.

It contains the secret recipe for refining real gold!
"The method of forging true gold is too difficult to master, Flamelkin..."

So many prerequisites!
However, if I take this as my personal 'ultimate' anchor point and keep moving forward along this path, I can still master Zabil Morgen and many related metal artifacts!

In the ensuing discussion, Zaif subtly brought up the topic of blood mercury.

Like Roy back then, he also embarked on the path of transforming his blood mercury body.

The difference is that he doesn't have alchemical talent, something that only formal wizards can master, and it's extremely profound for him.

But everyone was astonished when they heard this: "To have learned to this level so quickly on your own, you're simply a genius!"

Many pioneers offered their insights and helped him refine the discussion.

Freya, who hosted the gatherings as a “mentor” during this time, also learned of this.

While offering some pointers, he informed Roy.

“Things like sulfur, mercury, and various magical materials may be controlled by the temple in the future, preventing the flow of magical knowledge from the source.”

We must plan ahead and establish a system to ensure supply.

Roy said thoughtfully.

"Haven't you recently made the acquaintance of several nobles who own large mines?"

They highly value the books on "How to Get Rich" circulating in the market; perhaps we can use commercial interests to win them over.

Freya suggested.

If the secret order wants to fight against the temple, it must have its own foundation in the secular world.

Roy nodded; that was indeed what he thought too.

As a result, after another round of busy work, he couldn't help but complain.

"It feels like the Goddess of Wealth has given up her duties, and I'm taking over her divine role!"
"Let alone humans, even gods feel off once they're tainted by the smell of this stuff!"

Divinity, divine office, and power are all interconnected and have countless connections.

In doing so, he did, to some extent, temporarily assume the role of the Goddess of Wealth, gradually completing some necessary pieces of the puzzle.

……

Before we knew it, the year was drawing to a close.

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

A date pit-sized object, resembling a diamond crystal, appeared in Roy's hand.

Under the light of the Eye of Hermes, it clearly displays a clear and bright golden light.

"Fragment of Proulis's Divinity (Level 4)..."

Area: Wealth...

"Possessing the concept of wealth, and having divine authority to govern the perception of wealth and related laws..."

At this moment, a faint stinging pain appeared between his brows, triggering the related talent of [Conceptual Armament].

(Currently grasped concepts: "aesthetics", "apostle", "sage"... "corruption", "race", "alchemy", "wealth"...)
Over the years, Roy's talent has continued to grow.

The continuous formation of related concepts is a summary of many things that have been encountered and studied in the past.

Now, even more "wealth" has appeared!
Roy was no longer surprised by this, and simply focused on looking at the fragment of divinity.

"It actually worked!"
The thing that those high-level magical beasts or spellcasters relentlessly pursue as 'false gods' is precisely this.

Once you reach this stage, you can begin your journey to godhood!

However, his goal was not to become a god, so he quickly put away the precious material, retrieved the alchemy platform, and devoted himself to designing it.

What he needs to do is not to use his own body, but to use a "divine artifact" to bear those divine powers, divinity, and divine duties!

This may also be the significance of the existence of the "divine artifact"—to some extent, it can replace itself as a container for the source matter, avoiding chaos!

……

With the divine fragments now condensed, the most crucial part of the entire project can be considered largely complete.

Next, it took Roy another two months to overcome many difficulties and complete the manufacture of the "Golden Basin".

The moment the product appeared, the golden basin shone brightly, reflecting a luxurious glow.

The numerous gemstones inlaid on it are crafted from aesthetic jewelry, constantly radiating a captivating charm.

Just as myths come to life, spiritual things, along with seemingly ethereal concepts, beliefs, and anchors, gradually become reality.

It has become completely solidified in the material world!

Roy took the opportunity to reflect on the subtle emotions he experienced during this process.

"Spiritual materialization...creation, creation..."

So that's what happened!

He once again touched upon the key to "divine creation," and his mind had, as if by instinct, constructed a large part of the model.

The "puzzle" of "creation art" is becoming more and more complete.

This is mysterious knowledge that even the "True Dragon Wisdom" does not possess. Ordinary dragons, unless they reach the legendary level, would never be able to come into contact with such a thing.

After a while, the lingering feeling of enlightenment gradually disappeared, and Roy came back to his senses, focusing his attention on the product, the golden basin.

"The legendary Golden Basin (Level 4)..."

Drawing upon the folklore of Tijara to form the seed of concept and accumulate legendary elements, this semi-divine artifact, also known as the 'Gift of Proulis', was gradually constructed from the spiritual to the material realm...

It is anchored to the associated belief anchor, and can operate and restore power through the concept of wealth and gold.

Powers: 50000/50000
Special Effect 1: "Fundamentalist Alchemy," grants the user the same innate alchemical ability, using water as a medium to accumulate wealth. This ability requires consuming Authority, with a ratio of 1 point of Authority to create 1 pound of gold. The final product is gold identical to that found in nature, permanently transformed…

Special Effect 2: "Wealth Charm". Those who possess this treasure will be imbued with the charm of "wealth". Even if they are penniless, they will appear to be very rich at first glance, thus easily achieving great success in various business negotiations or worldly endeavors.

Special Effect 3: "Blessing of Wealth" - Unconsciously attracts various messages related to wealth, changing destiny with divine power... As if blessed by the gods, wealth will continuously accumulate, easily obtaining various money-making opportunities of different sizes.

Special Effect 4: "Alchemy Potion," consumes 100 times the power to create an alchemy potion of the corresponding weight, with built-in alchemical effects...

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"This is incredible, this time."

"I've now created a semi-divine artifact with high power!"

Roy smiled faintly, quite satisfied.

Of these special effects, the first three are all very useful abilities for ordinary people to get rich.

However, Roy saw in it the possibility of "eliminating matter" or "fighting the curse." For example, special effect 1.

At first glance, it seems that he, as a superhuman, has no need to use this ability.

But its transformation is governed by laws.

This thing has an absolute ability to transform mortal objects, and it is permanent.

By making full use of the rules, many things can be accomplished.

For example, if a material contains both ordinary substances and substances governed by laws, the transformation through the Golden Basin should be able to turn the impurities into gold, while the essence can resist the effects and thus be preserved.

Special effects 2 and 3 may be able to counteract certain curses and negative effects.

It can also produce unexpected results.

The fourth special effect is that it can produce alchemical potions, which have corresponding attack capabilities.

Even after consuming a large amount of power, it can still retain its alchemical abilities after the water in the basin is removed from the basin.

This allows them to be stored in special containers and used against advanced spellcasters.

"I wanted to complain when I first saw the legend, that humans have only explored less than 1% of the Golden Basin..."

What a waste of divine power!

Spiritual materialization, deification, domains, concepts, manifestation of laws, law runes, remnants of laws...

All of these factors are actually key elements for promotion from level three to level four.

The next five levels are soul imprinting, divine imprinting, igniting divine fire, manifesting the laws, and the power of the laws.

During this time, Roy also discovered the connections between these concepts, fields, and laws.

Therefore, he is now very sensitive to the use of these powers and immediately thought of many uses for the Golden Basin.

"However, I am also somewhat lacking in developing my alchemical talent."

I should be able to combine [Fundamental Alchemy] and master a series of spells such as "Alchemy", "Turning Stone into Gold", and "Alchemist's Hand".

They are similar in use to the "Petrification" spell we used to know, but they have the advantage of stronger spell penetration and are more difficult to resist!

Theoretically speaking, I could even transform the true form of a deity into gold!

……

Having gained so many insights from alchemy, Roy began to practice "Alchemy," preparing to use it as a powerful offensive spell.

It is based on the practical abilities of [Fundamentalist Alchemy], and can be useful in intense battles.

The result was very smooth.

In just over three months, I successfully mastered it.

"~~..."

(The Art of Alchemy)

In the training room of the mage's mansion.

Roy chanted a spell, and a golden light shot out from between his fingers.

The target mushroom demon that was hit immediately turned into a golden statue.

A glint of light flashed in Roy's eyes: "It consumes quite a bit of magic power! But as expected, its penetrating power is extremely strong!"

Hitting an ordinary enemy head-on often results in an instant kill.

It will destroy and transform the very foundation of most matter's existence!

"This should be one of the more powerful spells among single-target attacks. According to the evaluation criteria of the arcane system, it can be as high as 9th level, which is completely different from the temporary alteration or petrification spells of the previous 5th level alteration spells."

After observing from the side, Freya seemed to be deep in thought.

"There's another similar spell, the 5th-level 'Touch of Adamantite,' which grants ordinary weapons the properties of adamantite weapons."

"Perhaps we can use alchemical potions here. Let me study it and see if I can combine it with the knowledge of [Flamemer's Sudden Wealth] to put it to use."

If used properly, it could even achieve a permanent enchantment effect!

Roy thought to himself.

Having enough capital is convenient.

Any inspiration I have can be put into action with just a thought.

Otherwise, if this doesn't work and that doesn't work, all your thinking will just be wishful thinking.

……

Time flies, and another year or so has passed.

Before they knew it, Roy and the others had been in this world for 5 years.

42 Duke Street, in the courtyard.

Serafina stood still, dressed in a specially made, gorgeous robe, her long golden hair moving without wind.

Nisha gave her an encouraging look and nodded slightly.

Serafina then whispered, "Activate the snake's hair!"

In an instant, the ordinary light golden hair behind him was drawn by a mysterious magical power, suddenly becoming thicker and longer.

In just a second, the waterfall of golden hair suddenly split apart, and countless fine golden threads moved like snakes, each one shimmering with a metallic luster.

As a series of rustling sounds rang out, the humanoid doll-shaped mushroom demon standing in the air was attacked dozens or even hundreds of times.

The strands of hair intertwined and swirled in the air, like flying needles pricking, some even detaching directly from the scalp, tracing dazzling golden trails in the sunlight.

"That's wonderful!" Nisha clapped her hands in praise, offering encouragement. "Your life-enhancing magic has reached a level of proficiency, and you're beginning to possess some practical combat skills!"

Serafina stopped her stance and stood still, her blonde hair shorter and falling loose over her shoulders again, her face showing undisguised smugness.

But he couldn't help but look at Roy sitting in the courtroom, hoping to get some praise.

"not bad."

Roy nodded slightly, finally offering a rare bit of affirmation.

"With hair that can be brought to life to this extent, even ordinary soldiers wearing full armor would not be able to get close to it."

Even ordinary spellcasters, those who can project their mental energy outwards, can be affected if they are not careful.

This is already quite a good combat ability at level zero.

"At that time, I will give you a recipe for a highly poisonous drug, which you can combine with magic to enchant it..."

Serafina is now considered one of the top students among the advanced apprentices. The only pity is that she is not a direct descendant of wizards and lacks the magical body and remnants of a demon god that she possesses.

However, by combining the gold-transforming ability of the Goddess of Wealth with his own self-made law residue, he also helped her complete a similar transformation of the Hair Demon Witch Body.

This transformation of golden threads into revitalized snake hair is the latest achievement.

Serafina smiled brightly upon hearing this.

Just then, Roy suddenly paused for a moment.

He suddenly felt a throbbing in his soul.

"This feeling is..."

Feedback from the world's will?

Having dealt extensively with the world's will and legendary destiny, he has become able to sense some of the related aspects.

Sure enough, just as I was thinking this, that strange feeling came from between my eyebrows.

[Alchemy talent gain in progress (100%)]

[Hunting Sense (Bronze Level)]

[Adept at discovering precious metals, gems, and various treasures related to wealth; the effective range and detection capabilities depend on the strength of one's mental power.]

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"A familiar feeling..."

"It must be someone closely connected to me who has been promoted to a full-fledged wizard!"

He had received similar feedback in Akademia before, and now, having "grown tired of the old and craved the new," he had come to this world and, unsurprisingly, received the same feedback again.

Coming to his senses, Roy dealt with the student before him: "I've prepared a meditation potion for you. After this period of time, aim for the elite apprenticeship and then try to find your own 'wizard motto'!"

With your resources and qualifications, it's not difficult to gather the source of magic, but to elevate your body, mind, and soul, you need the perfection of your heart.

That's something you'll have to figure out for yourself.

"is teacher!"

Serafina said with a hint of excitement.

Roy then had Nisha take her away, and then summoned Freya, asking her briefly, "Who has recently condensed a source of magic power, only lacking a wizard's maxim?"

"No, it's Zaif, whom you were paying attention to before. He awakened the Wizard's Maxim long ago, only lacking the source of magic..."

"Oh? What's that kid's wizarding motto?"

"I didn't ask about such private matters, but I often heard him mutter things like 'a poor wizard's staff can't even summon a mouse,' 'copper and iron in a wizard's pocket won't rust, they'll only turn into gold,' and 'while others are counting stars, clever wizards are counting coins,' and so on..."

I think this might be an adaptation of the teachings of the goddess of wealth. His family has been believers in the goddess of wealth for generations, and his father is a thoroughly unscrupulous businessman. Perhaps he's been influenced by her from a young age?

Roy sighed, "They're such a handful!"

……

A moment later, he went out and quietly went to visit Zaif at his home.

On the way, I took the opportunity to test my newly acquired bronze-level talent, [Hunting Sense of Wealth].

"Hmm? There's a rusty copper coin about 30 meters away at the 9 o'clock position."

"There's a gold ring under the bridge ahead. Was it lost carelessly during a celebration in the past?"

"And inside that house over there, there's a bag full of gold coins?"

It's a feeling that's hard to describe.

The term "sense of smell" is merely an adjective, a broad conceptual perception, rather than actually relying on smells to perceive odors.

However, as a high-level wizard, Roy's mental strength, enhanced by the [Sage's Proverb], has reached over 3000 degrees, making his perception already quite formidable.

With the added power of innate abilities, it becomes even more incredible.

Because he was so sensitive, he even had to use what was essentially the Eye of Hermes to automatically block out a large portion of unnecessary sensations.

"Don't bother me if the value is less than 1 magic stones, thank you."

Roy, who was already a super-rich man, thought arrogantly.

He had heard a joke in his previous life: if there was a $100 on the ground, a certain tycoon would not pick it up, because the time he would waste bending down to pick up the money could be used to create more value.

That joke is obviously nonsense, because bending down to pick up money and passive income are not contradictory.

However, this kind of perceptual ability can be a distraction.

"However, on the other hand, there is no need to pay attention to things that are too low in value, while things that are very high in value can be seen without any talent or ability."

This ability is still somewhat useless to me right now.

It would have been wonderful if I had received it more than 100 years ago, or even when I was still an apprentice!

I'm almost at the peak of the advanced wizard realm, seeking advancement to grand wizard, and the 'Strongest Apprentice System' is only just arriving?

While secretly grumbling to themselves, they had already arrived at Zaif's house.

At this time, Zaif lived in a magnificent mansion in the south of the city. He was no longer the son of an ordinary antique dealer, but a newly rich and famous man in the city.

Their story is that they accidentally discovered a treasure map and successfully excavated a treasure left behind by ancient merchants in the Potamos River outside the city, obtaining gold.

After that, Zaif's father was fortunate enough to get involved with several lords in the south and started a mining business together.

At least on the surface, they were the white gloves of those noble lords, and could be considered big shots who had connections in both the legal and illegal worlds.

All the shady characters he had made through the antique business were now under Zaif's name.

Roy pondered for a moment, then released his mental energy to sense it.

Sure enough, there was a newly minted wizard in the backyard whose mental strength had just reached 10.

It was Zayef who gave him his "hunting instincts"!
……

"Great, I've been promoted!"

extraordinary……

From this day forward, I am a true superhuman!

With a sense of longing and anticipation for the vast universe, Zaif was genuinely excited.

He hadn't felt this way in a long time, and couldn't help but recall the scene when he first mastered the first spell, "Transmutation".

As a seeker of truth in the Hermitage, he had long been told that once he reached the official rank, he would have the opportunity to transcend this world and travel to all the heavens and myriad realms!

There lies a higher realm, and the hope of immortality and the pursuit of truth!

Just then, he caught a glimpse of a figure out of the corner of his eye and was startled.

However, after sensing that familiar magic, he felt relieved.

"Professor, you've arrived!"

Roy nodded slightly.

"Yes, I'm here."

"Did you sense my promotion and come to see me specifically?"

In the eyes of all the students, the professor is a mysterious and powerful figure. Now that he has been promoted to a formal wizard, his horizons have broadened and he is even more awe-inspiring, like a mayfly seeing the blue sky.

He quickly and obediently came to his side: "Would you like to come inside?"

"We are both extraordinary, so let's skip these formalities and talk about the important matters."

Roy waved his hand and got straight to the point: "Wizards who are not of the direct lineage must pay a price to gain certain rights, including but not limited to entering the dimensional battlefield, or carrying out special missions in native worlds like yours..."

What's your choice?

He then briefly explained the outside world, as well as the rights and obligations of newly appointed wizards.

Zaif is now qualified to serve as a core member at the mentor level and will be of great use.

"I want to study in Akademia. Give me the toughest task and fight for this opportunity!"

Zaif only thought about it for a moment before making his choice on the spot.

"Alright, then you can go to the Kingdom of Lux as the newly rich and great businessman Zaif and start developing and building!"

Your business network can work in conjunction with my identity over there, 'Ilor'..."

After years of planning, the seed has finally sprouted.

The apprentices who were in the same batch as Zaif will also be promoted one after another.

It's time to really get started on rebuilding the hermitage in the Kingdom of Lux!
(End of this chapter)