Chapter 451
451: Origin Crystals
After the twelve round spheres had appeared in the middle of the altar, intense elemental energy of all sorts, suddenly filled up the area which was previously devoid of any energy.
Concurrently, the four humanoids who were on the altar, each bearing five horns on their head, quickly sped up pouring the huge amount of magical creatures’ hearts and crystal cores into that big mouth.
There were thousands just like them worshipping the event under the altar. Their green eyes shone with excitement. They were not unlike the religious fanatics Han Shuo had come across, carrying a bigoted, unreasonably zealous attitude. Their bodies shivered slightly, whilst their droning sound gradually grew more and more energetic.
Han Shuo, hiding within the thick branches and leaves of a big tree, had a clear observation of everything happening in the big lake ahead. His heart held an uncontrollable desire to possess that ball which emitted the pure elemental aura of death, but still, Han Shuo was not one to behave rashly.
The odd-looking creatures bearing the five horns, all emitted aura which could rival in its formidability to that of the Ancient Lizard King, a demi-god existence. If these four creatures were to join forces and circle around Han Shuo, Han Shuo was not certain that he could escape alive.
With eyes full of greediness, Han Shuo’s gaze remained unwavering at the round sphere filled with the rich element of death. His mind stated to quickly consider all the ways and consequences of obtaining the sphere.
Suddenly, his senses projected three beings who were roughly similar in might. The appearance of these three beings who were slowly approaching gave Han Shuo an idea, his eyes light up with delight.
Han Shuo who had been very carefully hiding his body since the beginning, gradually glided towards the direction of the three whiffs presences, while quietly releasing a wisp of his own, concealed to which any ordinary person would have no means to discover.
Indeed, as he planned, the strand of presence Han Shuo had deliberately leaked out, immediately caused the approaching experts to sense it. With Han Shuo at the center, the three gathered together within a very short period of time. In the blink of an eye, one after the other, the three mighty beings, originating from the Profound Continent, suddenly assembled a short distance away from Han Shuo.
“I don’t have any objections. I trust that elder sister Tiana will be impartial!” Stratholme replied in a relaxed manner as he shrugged. Immediately after that he turned to look at Han Shuo and asked, “What about you?”
Han Shuo saw fit to join forces with them. However, it seemed that all of them knew about the nature of the spheres, and only Han Shuo had no idea about their functions, even though he could sense the boundless energy within. Therefore, when Stratholme averted the question to him, Han Shuo replied awkwardly, “I have no objection either. It’s just that, erm, honorable elders, what exactly are those twelve round spheres?”
All three of them simultaneously turned expressionless, as they took a double take at Han Shuo. Stratholme stared blankly for a while, and said smilingly, “You don’t know?”
Shaking his head, Han Shuo honestly admitted, “I really don’t know.”
“Those are Origin Crystals of elements. After merging it with a magus’ soul, it will morph the soul into a Soul of Element, causes the magus’ affinity of the element to improve by a hundredfold, and reach a state where they will be most compatible with their elemental energy – a magus with Soul of Element could deploy magical spells instantaneously. Also, it will speed up a magus’ comprehension towards the understanding of the energy of same origin. Erm, in short, it comprises of a lengthy list of benefits!” Stratholme the old monster explained for Han Shuo forthright.
“The most important thing to note is that, only a magus that has formed a Soul of Element possesses the capabilities to become a god in their line of magic. Soul of Element and Body of Element are the foundations for a magus to become a god!” The upper-class woman Tiana added on top of old monster Stratholme’s explanation in a grave expression.
After hearing what both of them had to say, brilliant rays shot out from lightning sacred magus Reynold’s eyes like bite-sized lightning bolts were being discharged within his eyes. It was obvious that he was extremely thrilled.
Han Shuo, who was just as shocked, let out a soft cry. He finally understood why they were so excited and restless. Shortly after, he turned his attention to the twelve round balls far in the distance. After a short pause, he asked, “There are four balls without the presence of pure and intense elements. What about those?”
“Your are indeed attentive in your observations. Not all magic in this world is necessarily reliant on elements. Space magic and summoning magic are examples of that. Ok, the interior of those two spheres are in a nebula state. Those are the principles and profound comprehension towards space magic and summoning, and they can fuse with a magus’ soul to form Soul of Principles, which is somewhat similar to the Soul of Element. Soul of Principles could be used by a magus to further their understanding towards the mysteries of space or summoning, and it is only by having a certain level of comprehension towards the mysteries of those principles, that a magus could truly become a god, instead of demigod!” the upper-class woman Tiana explained after she gazed at Han Shuo in an astonished manner, somewhat surprised at Han Shuo’s remarkable sensory.
“The last two balls. The one constantly radiating lights of fighting aura is suitable for swordsman and knights to use, and helps warriors like us, form a Soul of War. Again, it has different effects compared to the others, but in essence it is basically the same – allowing us to save a hundred or even a few hundred years worth of time, in making our souls to possess the foundations of becoming a god. As for the last sphere that carries the aura of destruction, er, only suitable for psychos. No sane person would ever touch that!” Stratholme continued.
“Let’s move, there’s no more time for chit-chat!” Tiana suddenly spoke. Right after she finished those words, an azure coloured staff appeared in her hand.