[Second Update]
This was the effect of an Astrologer's protection for a Magician's advancement. However, there was no Astrologer who possessed the power of the entire Astrology Tower.
Salin's perception became clearer and clearer. His spiritual power no longer needed to leave his body. He only needed to make a slight vibration, and he could feel the extension of a mysterious power in the void. It was as if Salin's spiritual power had been strengthened, but Salin knew that this was his spiritual power resonating with the outside world.
Just like how mages had magic strings, they could mobilize elemental power to release magic. Now, he could also use his almost solid spiritual power to mobilize the power outside his body to sense.
It was no wonder that powerful mages could sense more than a hundred miles. It was said that in ancient times, a level-18 mage's perception could cover the entire continent.
Salin no longer doubted this, because he understood that if his soul was strong enough, his spiritual power would become purer and stronger than a magic core, and the energy resonance could extend almost limitlessly.
Salin's soul became more and more condensed, even forming a phantom, like a clone inside Salin's body. Salin immediately thought of many image magic spells that had attacking power, but Magic Strings were still evolving, so Salin didn't dare to experiment with magic spells at this time.
Cain waited downstairs for a full ten days before Salin descended from the outer nebula and was lured into his room.
"Salin …" Cain wanted to ask what had happened in the outer nebula, because he felt that the power in the outer nebula had weakened a lot. Logically speaking, even if Salin had directly advanced to a level 10 astrologer, such a thing wouldn't have happened. And Salin was obviously only a level-1 astrologer.
"Cain, our contract has been fulfilled. Send us away, I'm afraid my subordinates are in danger now."
Cain was really depressed this time. Salin's subordinates probably hadn't even been out for two days. Although a level-9 professional wasn't strong, two days was still something he could endure.
Nicholas was now outside the Abyss King City. The dark seawater pressed down on his body, and the gray light on the surface of his body was very dim. He had also fallen into a half-asleep state.
He held the Pearl of Soul in his hand. This Pearl of Soul had been refined by Faka, and now there were cracks.
Nicholas was calm. He cast a small prophecy spell, which clearly showed that he would not die this time. His body was surrounded by a large number of magic beast skeletons. After the destruction of the Abyss Royal City, many magic beasts above the ninth rank would choose to return here to end their lives.
On the outskirts of Royal City, those that were unable to enter Royal City were either demonic beasts whose lives had ended prematurely, or low-level demonic beasts that had not been recognized by humans in ancient times.
Nicholas was lying among the bones. There was still plenty of soul energy here. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to hold on for too long. The Orb of Souls was slowly absorbing the soul energy to maintain the divine barrier on the surface of his body.
Nicholas had never seriously thought about his relationship with Salin. Now he was thinking deeply about it, thinking deeply about it. Ever since he had followed Salin, he had always held back in every battle. But what about Salin? He always seemed to maintain an impartial attitude.
Salin, on the other hand, treated Nelis and the Winged Skeleton very well, so well that Nicholas was jealous. But what about Neris and Winged Skeleton? Once Salin was in danger, the two contracted creatures would rush to the front and block any attack with their bodies.
Both Neris and Winged Skeleton's level was higher than Salin's. Although the soul contract was there, there was really no need to risk their lives. Nicholas could clearly see the level of Winged Skeleton and Neris. In this current environment, everyone was advancing and would break through the tenth rank at any time.
Once they reached the tenth rank, Salin's control over the two contracted creatures would be even weaker. To be precise, Salin's death would no longer cause fatal damage to the two contracted creatures.
Neris and Winged Skeleton never hesitated. But what about himself? He was always hesitating, but he still hoped to gain more benefits under Salin.
Mages believed in the principle of equivalent exchange. How could Salin not feel his actions?
This time, he took a gamble. He would never leave and wait for Salin's return!
Fallen mages were more powerful than ordinary mages. It was just that the way they obtained their power was through equipment like the Pearl of Souls. The power stolen from the gods could only be slowly accumulated. Nicholas was trapped at the bottom of the sea and thought about finding a way back.
But after careful consideration, Nicholas chose to stay. No matter what, Salin was in a dangerous environment. If he stayed, if Salin could come back and find him, he could still contribute some power. Especially on the way back, his fallen magic was still very effective against the magical beasts. In case the Winged Skeleton's Coiled Turtle Alchemy Ship was damaged, his skills would become even more important.
Moreover, Salin might be injured when he came back. A mage's healing speed was too slow. His divine magic could quickly turn the situation around and let everyone leave the abyss safely.
Nicholas restrained all his power and only released a little bit of fallen divine power so that Salin could find him. He didn't even calculate the flow of time. In the darkness, he just lay there. This was a test for Nicholas. At the bottom of the sea, where he could be killed by strong pressure at any time, without a trace of light, the environmental pressure could easily cause a person to go insane.
The flow of time was fast and slow. This was outside the King's City. The time was completely different from the Frozen Sea. Nicholas chased the hallucinations out of his mind time and time again. The most terrifying time was when he mistakenly thought that his soul pearl had shattered. He wanted to use the most powerful depraved divine art to allow his soul to escape and completely abandon his physical body.
But at this time, his follower's contract shook slightly and let him out of the illusion. This strengthened Nicholas's confidence.
After an unknown amount of time, Nicholas suddenly saw a faint light cut through the darkness and flew in his direction. There were three figures in the light. It was Salin, Neris, and the Winged Skeleton.
Nicholas closed his eyes again and thought it was an illusion. He had seen the illusion of Salin's return more than once. This time, the illusion was even more ridiculous. Nicholas was a little anxious. Did his little prophecy fail? But now, even if he wanted to leave, the Pearl of Souls no longer had enough power. His soul might not be able to leave.
"Nicholas!" Salin's voice came. Nicholas smiled. This time the illusion was very realistic.
"Old man, Master is calling you!" Neris's voice came. Nicholas quivered. Only then did he realize that Salin and the other two were already walking towards him.
Nicholas stood up and was even more worried. Could it be that he could not survive this illusion?
Neris saw Nicholas's guarded look and was furious. She had been trapped in the Astrology Tower for half a month and had not obtained any benefits. Other than her equipment being cleansed by starlight and the complete elimination of hidden dangers, she had wasted the past ten days. Instead, the Winged Skeleton had obtained great benefits. Its Soul Fire had advanced again. Now, the Winged Skeleton's eyes no longer had dancing flames. Instead, it had a pair of black and white eyes like a living person.
No matter how strong the Winged Skeleton's body was, it was not as strong as a Soul Fire. As for the soul fire of the undead, it would eventually evolve to a very powerful height, just like the soul of a human. The Winged Skeleton might even become an undead with the power of life. At that time, the Winged Skeleton would even be able to grow flesh and have a body just like a human.
Gray light bloomed on the surface of Nicholas's body. He raised the Fallen Scepter in his hand and did not speak.
Salin pulled Neris and took a few steps forward. "Nicholas, it's me."
Nicholas slowly put down the scepter and said, "Illusion …"
Salin saw that Nicholas's eyes were a little unfocused and hurriedly activated the Follower's Contract. He could now see his soul and the few contracts at the core of his soul could also be clearly displayed. Salin was even more adept at using the contract.
Nicholas felt the power of the contract and his eyes regained a trace of clarity.
"Master …"
"No need to say it, Neris!"
Neris reluctantly took out a Crimson Soul Pagoda and handed it to Nicholas. Nicholas calmed his mind and took Neris's Crimson Soul Pagoda.
"There must be something wrong with your original Pearl of Soul. Nicholas, this is something Neris refined for you. Like the Pearl of Soul, it can allow you to perform Fallen Divine Arts." Salin explained. He was not in a hurry to leave with Nicholas. It would still be troublesome if he went out alone. Although he had obtained Cain's map, the giant construct puppets guarding the abyss might not recognize the Star Condensing Needle in his hand.
Seeing the Crimson Soul Pagoda in his hand, Nicholas was overjoyed. He had only heard of this thing, but had never seen it in the Holy See. The people of the Inquisition were very stingy and would never refine such equipment for the Cardinal Institute's mages. This kind of thing was not allowed to appear in the Holy See because only Fallen Divine Arts could use it. Apart from the Inquisition who had such guts, the others in the Holy See could only look on enviously.
"Master, help!" Nicholas said, somewhat losing his composure.
Salin did not mind. He propped up a huge Water Shield and enveloped Nicholas. Without the pressure of the sea, Nicholas took a deep breath and suddenly looked at Salin in surprise. "Master, you've advanced?"
"Yes, I've advanced." Salin replied with a smile. He was not too excited about advancing to a Level Nine Magic Shooter. What he was happy about was that his soul power had been greatly improved. Before advancing to Level Ten, he had seen some of the secrets of the soul, which was of great help to the future advancement of his rank.
Nicholas took the Pearl of Soul from the Fallen Scepter and held it in his hand. In the Pearl of Soul, the tens of thousands of souls were already extremely weak. A strange smile appeared on his face. Goodbye, Faka! From now on, I will follow Salin wholeheartedly. Even if you come to me again, I will never look back!
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