Wizard: My skills can be upgraded indefinitely.

Chapter 105 A Tremendous Transformation

In his left hand was the upgraded version of the [Rock Bear Potion], viscous like molten gold, with slowly rotating lava-like patterns inside, exuding a powerful yet agile aura.

In his right hand was the [Dream Potion] he had purchased from Sterling.

The potion was a deep purple, like the starry sky, with specks of silver light floating within it, as if it contained a miniature dream.

The method of using the [Dream Potion] is different from that of Alyvia's [Quiet Water]; it must be taken at the same time as the Bloodline Potion.

"【Rock Bear Potion】rebuilds the foundation with the power of the earth, 【Dream Potion】guides spiritual resonance and awakens the potential deep within the bloodline—"

Ian took a deep breath and drank both vials of medicine at the same time.

"boom--!"

The moment the medicine entered my stomach, it felt like a volcano erupting inside me!

The earth element energy exploded with unimaginable power, but it wasn't the kind of brute force that used to wash it away; instead, it carried a strange kind of "resilience."

Like the movement of the earth's crust, it is slow, steady, and unstoppable, seeping into every inch of muscle, bone, internal organs, and even bone marrow!

"Well--"

Ian groaned, and dark golden rock-like patterns instantly appeared on his skin, as if he were transforming from flesh and blood into rock.

"If the appearance becomes a 'monster,' that's not the effect I want."

This was his second time taking the [Rock Bear Potion], and his reaction was completely different from when he first took it.

What he felt was a kind of "flowing hardness".

Muscle fibers are tearing and reorganizing, becoming thicker and more elastic. Bone density increases dramatically, but it does not become brittle. Instead, a layered structure similar to rock strata appears at the microscopic level.

When subjected to tremendous force, the body can disperse the impact through minute deformations, and the surface of the internal organs is covered with an extremely thin energy membrane that is flexible yet highly protective.

Strangely, he felt a subtle resonance between himself and the earth beneath his feet.

A continuous stream of rich energy seeped from the earth's veins, seeping through the rocks and soil, and flowing into his body, constantly replenishing the energy needed for the transformation.

This is precisely the effect of the groundbreaking special effect [Earth Vein Resonance] coming into play!

The excruciating pain surged like a tidal wave, but his spirit was completely atomized, his will as firm as a rock, guiding the energy to transform in an orderly manner.

In a hazy state, Ian's consciousness was dragged into a deep dream.

It wasn't the savage, heavy fragments of memory from the Rock Armor Demon Bear.

Rather, it is an ancient and extraordinary creature that dwells deep within the earth, drinking lava and feeding on amalgam.

It roams freely in a boundless underground sea of ​​lava, the scorching heat causing the space to distort slightly.

Ian looked at the colossal beast before him, comparable to a mountain, as if he were an outsider.

Its entire body is covered with black and gold crystal-like shells, with a lava-like luster flowing through the gaps in the shells. Its limbs are as thick as pillars of heaven, and every time it steps on the ground, it causes the earth's veins to tremble.

It is not a simple rock creature, but a partial embodiment of the laws of the earth. It can freely traverse rock layers and draw energy from the earth's core. Its carapace has terrifying physical resistance and energy conductivity, and can disperse some of the attacks it receives to the entire earth through the earth's veins!

"This is—the 'Earth's Lava Core Behemoth'? No—it's just an echo of a dream!"

Ian's consciousness possessed it, sensing it roaming the lava, devouring the mineral veins, and battling equally enormous underground creatures—

Each claw strike draws upon the power of the earth's veins, and each attack it withstands causes the flowing patterns on its carapace to channel the impact into the rock beneath its feet.

Even when severely damaged, it can sink directly into the earth and absorb energy from the earth's veins to recover quickly.

This is a being far superior to the Rock Armor Demon Bear and closer to the origin of the earth!

Time flows on, and the dream is about to end.

A wisp of ancient imprint originating from the depths of one's blood suddenly flew out.

Carrying the will of "assimilation" and "inheritance," it follows the connection in the dream and penetrates into the depths of Ian's consciousness.

They were trying to alter the nature of his bloodline, to steer him toward becoming a superhuman being.

Just as the brand was about to touch the core of the soul.

In Ian's mental sea, the "panel" that had never actively appeared but had always been there trembled slightly.

There was no radiance, no sound, only an invisible, supreme wave sweeping across.

The ancient mark shattered and was purified instantly, as if it had struck an insurmountable barrier.

All impurities related to bloodline assimilation and willpower erosion were completely eliminated.

Only the purest enhancement qualities such as "earth bearing," "rock toughness," and "earth vein resonance" remain, flowing like a gentle stream and perfectly integrating into the body that Ian is modifying.

Just as when he took the regular Rock Bear Potion, the panel once again protected the purity of Ian's bloodline.

The dream vanished completely.

Inside the cave, Ian suddenly opened his eyes.

"call----"

A wisp of white vapor, almost solid, shot out from his mouth and nose, creating a soft popping sound in the air.

He slowly stood up.

"Click, click—"

His joints popped like popping beans, making a series of rapid cracking sounds.

It's not stiffness, but rather the exhilarating sound of a body being completely coordinated and unified after some kind of constraint has been broken.

He looked down at his hands.

Her skin was still fair, but it had a faint, jade-like luster. It looked soft, but when you touched it with your fingertips, you could feel its incredibly tough texture.

When you clench your fist, you can clearly feel the muscle fibers twisting together like steel cables, the bones resembling refined gold, and the blood flowing like mercury, heavy yet powerful.

With a light stomp of the foot.

"Thump!"

The cave floor trembled slightly, and spiderweb-like cracks spread three meters from his footing before coming to a steady stop.

The power is controlled at will, without any leakage or waste.

He tried to throw a punch.

"call out--!"

The fist sliced ​​through the air with a sharp tearing sound, but it did not cause any major airflow disturbance; all the power was concentrated on the trajectory of the punch.

Speed, strength, reaction, endurance, recovery — a comprehensive improvement!

Ian's eyes gleamed. "I wonder how my physical strength compares to that of those level-one body-refining wizards?"

Although the wizard's level remains unchanged, the strength of this body is enough to allow him to withstand more violent magical output and possess greater combat endurance.

"The effects of the Earth's Vein Resonance - Rock Bear Potion after its limit-breaking are indeed far beyond expectations. Combined with the guidance of the Dream Potion, this body tempering is nothing short of perfect."

He felt the surging power within him and was filled with excitement.

In the underground world, this body became one of his powerful trump cards.

"quack."

He removed the barrier and called out towards the cave entrance.

A dark blue shadow flashed in instantly and landed on his shoulder.

"Ian! You did it? Gah!" Gah came closer, tilting her little head to examine him, her eyes full of curiosity.

"You seem to have gotten heavier? No, you've become more solid! And you even have a nice stone smell."

Ian stepped out of the cave, looked at the monsters that had gathered there, and smiled.

"Time to get down to business."

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