Will of Universe

There are numerous desert islands near Skysea City, but only a few are far away from various routes.

Anping's chosen location for the final breakthrough was a deserted island approximately 700 kilometers from Skysea City. This island was once rich in mineral deposits, mined gradually over decades, and turned into an uninhabited desert island due to its remoteness from shipping routes.

After setting the direction and adjusting the travel speed, Anping sat on the deck's edge and waited.

The alchemical vehicle's speed remained impressively fast. Based on the current pace, without any unforeseen events, it was expected to reach the destination in just over two hours.

Two hours passed swiftly, and Anping could already discern the massive island-like silhouette in the distance. The journey progressed smoothly, encountering neither large marine fish nor sea soul beasts along the way.

Summoned to the deck by Anping through the spiritual link, Gu Yuena walked over and sat down, grumbling, "I thought we were already there. Why did you call me out?"

Anping pointed to the distant shadow, explaining, "Look there; we'll be there soon."

Peering in the direction Anping indicated, the evening light made the silhouette vaguely discernible. Gu Yuena complained, "It's still quite far."

Anping shook his head and reassured, "It's not far. At our current speed, it'll only take a few minutes."

Hearing Anping's assurance, Gu Yuena let go of her annoyance about being called out early and inquired, "Are you sure this is the right place? How far is it from Skysea City? Are you certain there won't be any issues?"

Anping responded, "The coastline of Skysea City is over 700 kilometers away, and no ships pass nearby. As long as we avoid significant disturbances, no one should notice."

"Over seven hundred kilometers! There are no ships in the entire federation this fast, right?" Gu Yuena expressed surprise at the considerable distance covered in such a short time.

Anping replied, "Didn't I mention that my ship is different from others?"

After a brief conversation, the two arrived at their destination. Once landed, Anping stored the ship away.

The initial impression of the island was one of extreme desolation. A glance revealed nothing but stones, devoid of any trace of greenery.

Finding a relatively open spot and clearing the ground of stones, Anping retrieved a prop, infused it with magic power, and threw it into the open space. Rapidly expanding and magnifying, within seconds, a beautiful attic appeared in the open area.

Having learned from past experiences, Gu Yuena was no longer surprised. Knowing this was her recent living place, she casually said something, opened the door, and walked in.

Observing Gu Yuena enter the attic, Anping remained silent. He continued to manipulate his hands, setting up various defensive measures around the attic. Invisible, breath-isolating, and energy-gathering props were arranged meticulously by Anping, creating layers of shields that completely isolated the attic from the outside world. Looking beyond the shield, all that could be seen was a pile of seemingly useless stones.

Ensuring everything was in order, Anping entered the attic. Seeing Anping come in, Gu Yuena, lounging on the sofa, asked, "Are you ready? When are you starting?"

"Right away. If anything unexpected happens, try to escape and don't worry about me." Anping placed his storage items and alchemy boxes on the table. "In case of surprises, take these."

Gu Yuena protested, "Why does it sound like you're giving your last words? How many surprises could there be? Hurry up."

Without further words, Anping randomly selected a room, preparing to initiate the breakthrough.

The distinction between a second-level wizard and a first-level wizard primarily lies in the form of the magic source. If a first-level wizard's magic source is liquid, becoming a second-level wizard involves further compressing it into a solid state.

Adjusting his mental state, Anping silently operated the meditation method. The surrounding heaven and earth energy continuously absorbed by the mental power model transformed into pure magic power, injected into the somewhat ethereal book-like magic source.

With the continuous injection of magic power, the slightly ethereal magic source gradually solidified. Anping accelerated the operation speed of magic power in the mental power model, hastening the absorption and transformation of external energy.

Due to consistent practice and the nourishment of the energy of heaven and earth, the mental power model had become exceptionally solid. It no longer teetered on the verge of breaking with slight acceleration, unlike before.

As Anping accelerated its operation, the external force of heaven and earth created a massive vortex with the attic at its center. It rapidly expanded, reaching dozens of kilometers within minutes.

Sensing the energy fluctuations, Gu Yuena, in the living room, was also surprised. She commented, "No wonder you had to run so far for a breakthrough. I wonder what kind of commotion it will cause on the mainland."

As days passed, an increasing amount of heaven and earth energy transformed into pure magic power, flowing into the magic source. The once ethereal book became indistinguishable from reality, resembling a crystal-clear book.

Sensing the magical radiance within the space of consciousness, the Crystal Book, aside from its color, bore a striking resemblance to the Sky of Truth. Even the text on the cover and the image of the bell tower were identical.

A peculiar wave swept through Anping's body, accompanied by a scan from the planet's will. Anping was surprised. This scan differed significantly from the previous one; there was no overpowering sensation, making it resistible. Though still formidable, it felt like a mere cloud compared to the previous encounter.

Confident in the concealment of alchemical tools and the Sky of Truth, Anping maintained the flow of magic power in the mental power model. Reflecting on the noticeable difference between the two scans, he pondered why this change occurred.

The information Anping had gathered suggested that the phantom of the bell tower was a gift from the will of the plane, even though he remained uncertain about its purpose. Logically, Tang Hao, the will of the planet, wouldn't bestow a gift upon himself. If indeed given by Tang Hao, he should be able to locate himself through this mark, rather than aimlessly scanning and passing by.

Considering this, along with the stark contrast in the two experiences, Anping finally grasped that he had misconstrued the concepts of planes and planets. The term "planes" in the information referred to the entire universe, not just the planet beneath his feet.