Chapter 338 Grand mage
Chapter 338 Grand mage
Chapter 338 Grand mage
Unable to find any lead, Julian just let himself be completely absorbed in exploring the universe within the sphere.
He observed the breathtaking sights before him. Though it seemed to be massive with uncountable planetary system, not all of them were capable of hosting life.
Some planets were gas giants with no surface to stand on, completely filled with massive swirling storms. Others were bizarre and chaotic— with molten surface, frozen desert, or unnatural anomalies that made them completely uninhabitable. But what caught his attention the most was the presence of life. Unlike his sea of consciousness, where life had taken ages to develop, this place had already given birth to its first wave of creatures.
He saw primitive creatures walking on the surface of different planets, some moving in herds, others hunting in packs. Strange, new species of flora covered certain landscapes, making the sight terrifyingly mesmerizing.
"How interesting…" he murmured. The rules of creation here were different. Life had already begun, and it was evolving rapidly. He flew towards one of the planets where he sensed the strongest signs of life. It was a small, green world covered in thick forests. He could see creatures moving—some resembling beasts, others appearing somewhat human like. Julian flew away from the planet and floated forward. Just then, his eyes caught sight of something truly mesmerizing—a bright spiral galaxy. It was immense, stretching beyond what his vision could fully comprehend. The size of it made even him, a Arch Mage, feel a brief moment of insignificance.
Fascinated, he moved closer. Unlike the worlds he had already explored, this place was eerily silent. There was no trace of life, no energy fluctuations that indicated the presence of anyone. It was a dead world.
His brows furrowed in curiosity. "What is this?" he murmured to himself. "A galaxy so vast, yet… lifeless?"
He focused his vision further, searching for anything that might explain the eerie emptiness. As he focused deeper into the galaxy, his eyes landed upon something peculiar—a single solar system that stood out.
It was a system of seven planets that were all orbiting a medium-sized sun. Each planet had its own unique presence. Some were covered in thick clouds of gas, others were rocky, but there was one that caught his attention above all others.
It was mostly blue with hints of green.
Julian landed on the planet, his feet sinking into the soft ground that stretched endlessly. The air was thick and damp, carrying the scent of plants and the distant sound of rushing water. As he moved forward, his eyes locked onto the vast blue oceans stretching far beyond the horizon. He stepped carefully, his senses sharp to every sound and movement. The tall trees swayed gently, their thick leaves filtering the golden sunlight and casting scattered shadows on the forest floor. As he walked, he saw creatures unlike any he had seen before. Huge carnivores roamed the land, their bodies a strange mix of bird and dragon. Some had long necks that twisted as they looked around, while others had sharp, jagged horns that gleamed in the light. Their scales shimmered in different colors, changing as they moved to blend with the plants. Their wings, though covered in feathers at the edges, looked like those of dragons. Julian watched with interest as two of them fought in the distance. Their roars shook the ground beneath him. Their talons clashed in mid-air, sending sparks flying. Their wings beat hard against each other in a fierce battle. It was a raw display of strength, showing the wild beauty of this world. Despite these powerful creatures, there were no signs of civilization—no roads, no buildings, nothing made by humans. He frowned and focused his senses. The forests stretched for miles, rivers cut through the land like silver threads, and massive mountains rose in the distance, their peaks hidden by thick clouds. Yet, no matter how hard he searched, he found no signs of intelligent life. He crouched and touched the soil, feeling the strong energy beneath his fingertips. This planet was young, still growing. Life had begun, but no thinking beings had appeared yet. Julian looked at the vast land before him. A world full of strong creatures but no civilization—it was strange yet exciting. The silence was both calming and eerie. He could hear the wind rustling through the trees, the distant cries of animals, and the steady crash of waves. The planet was alive but untouched by intelligence. He wondered—was it waiting for something? Or someone? He stood up, a smirk on his lips. "A world yet to be shaped," he said. "Maybe it just needs a guiding hand." As he walked forward, ideas filled his mind. This world held many secrets, and this was only the beginning.
Julian closed his eyes and flared his aura, letting it surge outward in waves that covered the entire planet. As his energy spread, the world began to shift, responding to his presence. The once-still winds began to stir, the oceans rippled with newfound vitality, and the creatures on the land paused as if sensing a higher force awakening around them.
Deep within himself, Julian could feel something remarkable occurring. His mana surged, rising in ways he had never experienced before.
The vast sea of his consciousness, his inner world, expanded at an astonishing rate, stretching and evolving as if it were feeding off the very life force of the planet.
Every fiber of his being resonated with the world beneath him, a bond forming between creator and creation.
He could feel the world itself healing as he did. It was as if the energy he released was nourishing the very land, the plants, and the air itself. The sea of consciousness inside him was growing exponentially. It stretched outward, growing both in size and complexity, expanding beyond the limits he had ever imagined. At first, it doubled in size, then tripled, and continued to expand.
His connection to the natural world deepened, and with every breath, he could sense the life itself.
His mana was growing as well, not just in quantity but in quality. As the expansion of his world continued, he could sense the boundaries of the Grand Mage realm drawing closer. The familiar feeling of the next level of power was within reach and he could almost taste it.
And finally the thread snapped. An overwhelming wave of mana surged into his body, crashing through his being with the force of a thousand storms.
Every muscle, every nerve in his body screamed in protest as the energy flooded him, breaking past his limits, shattering his old self. It was as if his very existence was being rewritten, his form torn apart and reforged.
The breakthrough had arrived—the moment he had been pushing toward. His body trembled under the strain of the immense mana. His mind was barely able to comprehend the power inside him, but instinct drove him to keep pushing, keep absorbing, keep growing. His aura flared violently, as though the energies within him could no longer be contained. The first to emerge was the Death Energy, surging outward with a chilling cold. The temperature around him plummeted as the deathly force wrapped everything in a cold, suffocating grip. Then, the Golden Energy, Cosmic energy, flared rapidly, calming the surrounding chaos with its warm, protective aura. The golden light spread outwards, enveloping everything in a peaceful silence.
It was a gentle, powerful force that acted as a counterbalance to the violent surge of death, bringing harmony.
And finally, the Purple Energy crackled with lighting. Lightning formed in the air, illuminating the space around him with blinding flashes. The raw, destructive power of the lightning was fully unleashed.
Julian felt himself being pulled apart by the intensity of the forces, but at the same time, he was being remade. His power had reached a new height, one that could never be undone.
Each energy flowed together, blending and separating in a continuous cycle, as though they were locked in an eternal battle. His body, no longer just a vessel, had become an embodiment of power itself—a living manifestation of death, life, and the storm.
And then, as quickly as it had all begun, it stopped. The energies stopped, flowing back into him, calming and settling. His body, now worn and weary from the intensity of the breakthrough, trembled violently.
But inside, everything had changed. His body, his mind, and his soul had expanded beyond their previous limits.
He had crossed the threshold into the Grand Mage realm, and the world now bent to his will.
The air around him crackled with residual energy, and the landscape seemed to shimmer in the aftermath of the violent forces he had unleashed.
Julian stood tall, feeling the enormous change within him. He had finally reached the realm that he had always dreamt and admired of. He had truly become one of the most powerful being to ever live on the world.