I gained immortality in Full-Time Magician

Chapter 34 Breakthrough to Intermediate Level

Behind the stone gate was a secret chamber transformed from a natural cave, surrounded by massive, dark blue-green stones. These stones were covered with dense magical runes, which, in Jiang Shang's current view, appeared to be some kind of high-level protective magic, though he didn't know which type it was.

So don't be fooled by the fact that it's just a stone-built secret room; even an earthquake might not be able to shake it at all, making it a truly well-protected and secure place.

Jiang Shang initially thought that a place like Cangleize would be meticulously decorated, but he didn't expect it to be just a lake, the entire Thunder Lake.

Countless stalactites hang from the lake, and Jiang Shang can even see water droplets falling from the stalactites into the lake.

Tick-tock~~

A single drop of water fell onto the lake's surface, instantly causing a stir throughout the entire lake. Countless bolts of lightning scattered across the lake's surface, and the booming sound echoed continuously in Jiang Shang's ears.

On the lake, a stone altar stands prominently, and around the lake, two or three seats have been carved out.

"It seems I can just cultivate on the fringes."

Following Uncle Nan's instructions, Jiang Shang walked up the steps to a location on the east side.

There are relatively few stalactites around this seat, so there's no risk of being directly splashed by the thunderous water.

As Jiang Shang sat down on the futon, he could feel a powerful thunderous magic swirling around him even without consciously perceiving it.

The lightning stardust, which was in a state of near saturation, immediately stirred. It was as if it had consumed some kind of tonic, as streams of magical energy were being absorbed into its body, and the starlight became increasingly intense.

When it first awakened, the lightning stardust was truly tiny, just a small speck of stardust in the entire spiritual universe, its brilliance dim and sometimes difficult to find. However, after nearly three years of cultivation, this stardust gradually grew stronger, its luster became clearly visible, and the entire stardust seemed to have its own territory, containing mysterious power.

"Even the Azure Thunder Marsh, whose cultivation effect is not obvious, can push one's cultivation level forward by one step. It's hard to imagine how strong the cultivation effect of the Earth Sacred Spring is! The one-eyed demon wolf was able to advance its level just by drinking a little bit of the spring water."

and many more!

The Black Vatican should also possess a portion of the Holy Spring, perhaps more than one. Otherwise, how could Salang have caused the bloodbath in Bo City and then gone to the ancient capital to cause trouble?

Therefore, the Black Vatican's rapid cultivation speed may also be due to their control of the Sacred Spring!

"Damn it, just how many sacred springs have these beasts ruined? If it weren't for them, the Azure Dragon's strength in the Sea Demon War would definitely have increased, how could he have lost the city of Demon Capital!" Having figured out the key point about the sacred springs, Jiang Shang was filled with righteous indignation.

In a book, the Siren War might just be a passage of text, a picture, a story that accompanied him as he grew up. But here, these are all living, breathing people!

I need to start cultivating as soon as possible!

Jiang Shang closed his eyes and began to actively use the Jade Scripture Mind Method to guide this energy, allowing it to enter through the acupoints throughout his body, flow along the meridians little by little, and finally enter his own spiritual universe.

Ripples began to appear on the lake from Jiang Shang's position, spreading from where he was close to the lake to a distance.

The ripples grew larger and larger, and the entire lake surface became turbulent.

...............

three days later

As Shen entered the empty spiritual universe, it remained vast and dark. The figure of the Longevity Emperor, who had left, was still lofty and indistinct, but the lightning stardust was visibly restless. When Jiang Shang's consciousness arrived here, Da Wa and Er Wa lined up beside his spirit, conveying affectionate fluctuations.

"Very well, an army is raised for a thousand days to be used for one. My lads, I have fed and pampered you for three or four days now. It is time for you to expand my territory!" Jiang Shang stood before the seven little stars and launched into a passionate speech, giving a pre-battle mobilization.

After he had thoroughly enjoyed his time as emperor...

He then had his star-seeds line up and charge towards the boundary of the stardust. This was a little secret Jiang Shang discovered during the assault; his star-seeds could also break through the stardust boundary. However, after that assault, the star-seeds' light was somewhat dim. Fortunately, while Jiang Shang was contemplating the Eternal Emperor, these little guys seemed to have benefited from it as well. Not only did their light return, but the light on their bodies became even more dazzling, and they absorbed more and more lightning energy.

Jiang Shang guessed that this was because the Emperor's image was in his spiritual world, not only preventing him from having distracting thoughts but also strengthening his spiritual universe. However, it also made his advancement more difficult! But everything has its advantages and disadvantages. After mentioning the disadvantages, there were also advantages. Jiang Shang found that the lightning magic energy stored in his stardust was increasing after each breakthrough.

Soon, Jiang Shang led seven boy scouts to the edge of the stardust.

Outside the stardust, a faint veil of light enveloped them, while the radiance emanating from within the stardust sought to break through this hazy veil.

The light curtains resembled eggshells or silkworm cocoons, enveloping the energy about to emerge from the cocoon. They appeared motionless under the impact of the magical energy, yet they swelled noticeably due to the surging of internal energy.

"Break it for me!!!"

Jiang Shang cried out in his heart.

Outside, lightning began to swirl around Jiang Shang's seated figure, drawing in the energy of the entire Canglei Marsh. Countless water droplets surged upwards like a waterspout, transforming into a thundercloud above Jiang Shang's head.

As Jiang Shang shouted, a light drizzle fell from the rain, drenching him. The raindrops then transformed into tiny bolts of lightning that pierced into his body the instant they touched him.

Like countless rivers flowing into the sea, they all surged into the spiritual universe.

Just like countless small rivers converging into a single river, the tranquil river suddenly surges forth, its rolling waves crashing against the riverbanks!

The outer layer of the silkworm pupa finally developed cracks, and the spiderweb pattern spread outwards in an irregular manner, with the cracks growing larger and larger.

It's going to succeed! It's going to succeed!!

Jiang Shang's heart began to race with excitement, but as he frantically pushed his way to the next realm, he could feel his spirit bearing a tremendous backlash of energy, which caused him a splitting headache.

Before practicing the visualization method, Jiang Shang believed he would not have been able to persevere. The mental shocks he received were sometimes like swords piercing his brain, and sometimes like the ocean under a storm, surging and colliding. If he hadn't been constantly strengthening his mind while visualizing the Emperor, he probably wouldn't have been able to withstand it.

Because if your spirit relaxes even slightly during this process, if you give up even a little, all your efforts will vanish instantly, and you'll have to start all over again. That's why the last attempt failed; now you have to grit your teeth and persevere no matter what!

The spiritual world is in turmoil, like a stormy sea!

The purple stardust seemed about to vanish, suddenly dimming in this mental world that was undergoing tremendous turmoil.

The light grew weaker and weaker, until it was less than the light of a star, and it was about to disappear into the black night.

At that moment, Jiang Shang suddenly opened his eyes!

Those pupils didn't dilate like human pupils; within them was a vast, boundless universe, with the deepest, most distant part being increasingly dim lightning-type stardust.

The previously lifeless lightning-type stardust suddenly burst forth with its most intense brilliance, rapidly filling Jiang Shang's entire spiritual universe.

The purple color is so dazzling it could illuminate the entire starry sky; it's beautiful and breathtaking.

The lightning-type stars are constantly flying and swirling, creating their own new homes!

However, this creation is no longer the tiny speck of stardust that flickered like fireflies in a corner. They have created a cloud-like constellation, each star brimming with brilliance, shining brightly in unison!

"Stardust turns into nebula!!!" Jiang Shang stared wide-eyed at this beautiful moment.

(End of this chapter)