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Chapter 70: "Demon God" [Ancient Alchemist] [Creator]
Chapter 70: "Demon God" [Ancient Alchemist] [Creator]
"‘Boon’?" Luo En felt both unfamiliar and intrigued by the term.
"It's an intangible yet real form of feedback", Madame Ellen explained. "When a mage passes their knowledge to a gifted apprentice, helping them grow, or ensuring their private arcane techniques are refined and spread, the mage receives a ‘Boon’ in return."
Madame Ellen's voice grew deeper, as if recounting an ancient secret:
"It nourishes the mage's spirit, replenishes mana, but most crucially—" Her eyes darkened, "—it dissolves spirit pollution."
Luo En's head snapped up. Memories of the corrosive energies from The Murmuring of the Star Devourer surged back, along with Madame Ellen's earlier warnings.
"Spirit corruption… can it truly be erased?"
"Through conventional means, even the most potent potions..." Madame Ellen nodded solemnly, "can only suppress it temporarily. Spirit corruption clings like a shadow. The stronger a mage becomes, the heavier the burden they bear. Over time, these impurities gnaw at the mind, warping the soul until even the greatest mages succumb—either to spirit collapse or monstrous mutation."
Her gaze turned distant, haunted by visions of the past.
"But ‘Boon’ changes everything." Her tone hardened with conviction. "When a student achieves a breakthrough under a mentor's guidance, that pure energy of growth flows back to the teacher. This ‘Boon’ becomes a cleansing force against decades of accumulated corruption."
Understanding crystallized in Luo En's mind like scattered stars aligning. He blurted out, "That's why mentors at the School—even those buried in research and cultivation—still take time to teach apprentices?"
"Precisely." A bitter smile tugged at Madame Ellen's lips. "It appears selfless, but it's ultimately self-preservation. Teaching apprentices isn't just duty—it's survival."
Silence stretched as Luo En absorbed the truth.
Suddenly, the world made sense—the mentors' willingness to guide insignificant apprentices for mere Mana Shard Fragments, the Black Mist Jungle's rigorous mentorship system that encouraged cutthroat competition, even Madame Ellen's generosity in sharing The Murmuring of the Star Devourer...
"Who created this rule?" he asked. "Where does ‘Boon’ originate?"
Madame Ellen sighed, her gaze drifting beyond the window. "Even my own teacher might not know. The mage world holds countless mysteries beyond our comprehension."
She hesitated, choosing words carefully. "There are whispers that it traces back to beings transcending all realities—the so-called ‘Demon Gods’ mentioned in ancient texts."
"Gods wandering between infinite worlds, rewriting laws and maintaining balance. Perhaps ‘Boon’ is their way of encouraging knowledge-sharing."
"‘Demon Gods’..." Luo En murmured, the ancient term vibrating with unseen power.
"Regardless", Madame Ellen's eyes refocused on him, "‘Boon’ is one of the few truly fair exchanges in our world. You gain growth, your mentor gains purification and longevity. This bond often lasts lifetimes."
Luo En's fingers twitched. "Then am I...?"
"Forever my apprentice, even if you surpass me. When you achieve breakthroughs in alchemy, I'll feel ripples of that ‘Boon’." Madame Ellen's rare smile softened her features. "And someday, you'll experience this connection yourself—when you take apprentices of your own."
Warmth bloomed in Luo En's chest. In this brutal transcendent world, such bonds were treasures beyond price.
"I'll strive to master alchemy", he vowed. "Not just for myself, but to honor your teachings."
Madame Ellen paused, then shifted topics. "Have you considered applying for the Potionist Certification this month? Miss this chance, and you'll wait until next year. Your skills make passing highly likely."
"Potionist Certification?" Luo En leaned forward. While he'd skimmed related materials, details remained murky.
As Madame Ellen detailed the mage hierarchy—professional potion masters required to brew advanced potions independently, senior potionists needing formula refinement skills, potion professors expected to create new recipes—Luo En's interface flickered with fresh data:
[Class Advancement Unlocked: Potionist (Two Stars)]
[Requirements:
1. Basic Alchemy - Mastered
2. Potion Brewing - Proficient ✓
3. Herb Identification - Proficient ✓
4. Independently brew three or more advanced potions
5. Successfully modify at least one existing potion formula]
Madame Ellen continued unaware of his distraction. "Beyond that lie the legendary ranks of Ancient Alchemist and Creator—those who can birth entirely new 'fantasies' into existence."
As she spoke, fragmented information materialized on his interface:
[Class Advancement Partially Unlocked: Potion Professor (Two-and-a-Half Stars)]
[Requirements:
1. Prerequisite - Potionist (Two Stars)
2. Potion Brewing - Mastered
3. Create at least one entirely new potion formula
4. ???
5. ???]
[Unknown Class: Ancient Alchemist (Three Stars)???]
[Unknown Class: Creator (Four Stars)???]
[Hint: More information required for full unlock]
(End of Chapter)
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