Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva
Chapter 993 - 100: Withering Sequence 6: Will-o'-the-Wisp Songstress_2

First, the magic power that Tilan had accumulated over the years slowly extracted threads from the Transcendent Core, merging into the transparent crystal floating beside her, gradually dyeing it a deep and pure blue.

Then, the originally stable Transcendent Core within her began to disintegrate slowly; its originally seamless blue bud, etched with countless intricate patterns, now came apart piece by piece, like blocks being removed, as the radiant engravings shimmered.

This process was the first gate of advancing from Sequence 5 to Sequence 6, and the more perfectly rated Sequence 5, the more complex the Transcendent Core was, making this process even more perilous. A slight mistake, such as an incorrect order, could trigger an internal magic power conflict, posing great danger. However, if the core was simpler, as with lower-end Sequence 5, the process would be much safer and easier.

As time passed by the minute and second, Tilan's intricate Transcendent Core disassembled like silk being unraveled from a cocoon, leaving only the central floating, mysterious orb, flickering between reality and virtuality, with light and shadow dancing around it.

This was her Soul Consciousness. Unlike ordinary humans, Transcendents, upon reaching Sequence 5, gradually cocoon their Soul Consciousness into the core. This not only provides strong protection but also greatly enhances one's control over the Transcendent Core, bringing a qualitative transformation in power.

Next came the initial purification of the soul, Tilan silently murmured in her heart.

The azure crystal floating around her body emitted special beams of magic power, converging upon the mysterious orb at the center; ripples spread as though on a tranquil lake, gently swaying the azure orb, which then utilized these distinctive cleansing rays to purify impurities.

This was also a challenging step for many Transcendents. The soul consciousness is a person's core essence, and mishandling it could lead to mental impairment, or improper cleansing might remove essential parts along with the impurities, rendering the consciousness incomplete, leading to bias or loss of control.

If control was lost during this step, the soul consciousness would become irrational and regress, acting purely on instincts, turning the individual akin to a beast.

Such cases occurred in the Federation every year; failed Transcendents of advancement became uncontrolled entities or mutated beasts, causing dangerous incidents. She had encountered someone in a similar situation in the underground passage years ago.

The mysterious orb clarified swiftly amidst the light, this process completing in mere seconds; the girl felt no discomfort or resistance, as though she had no impurities, only lacking a process of purification.

Facing this unforeseen situation, Tilan had to momentarily pause the advancement process, scrutinizing herself to see if anything was amiss since the scenario significantly differed from the described notes.

Yet this inspection revealed no issues; everything was normal, and the results aligned with the notes' descriptions. Thus, she set aside her doubts for now, proceeding with the subsequent process.

The purified soul consciousness orb became exquisitely beautiful and clear, reminiscent of a flawless, enchanting gem, silently suspended in the air. Tilan also felt that her perception and control over the surrounding magic power had become more intuitive.

Subsequently, the glowing azure crystals emitted crystal-like rays, converging beside the orb, sketching out intricate and meticulous components of the Transcendent Core as if from a 3D printer, each part adorned with finely detailed etchings, interlocking seamlessly.

Components continued to emerge, then amalgamated under Tilan's control to form slightly larger constructs. After half an hour, approximately 16 intricate constructs silently hovered, encircling the central mysterious orb, slowly converging and interlocking until, at last, a perfect sphere enclosed the orb.

With this, the critical first layer was completed, and a slight tension eased in Tilan's heart.

Once the first layer was finished, the difficulty of the subsequent layers was much reduced. Even if a mana burst occurred, it would not harm the internal consciousness but only inflict great damage, requiring time to recover.

The floating azure crystals emitted crystal-like magic again, constructing new tiny components and gradually consolidating them into larger constructs.

Time slowly passed, and subsequent work proceeded methodically. As such, when the second, third, fourth, fifth, and sixth layers were completed, magic power gradually circulated and filled the entire Transcendent Core; its components seamlessly melded together, becoming exceptionally sturdy.

Then this blossoming core slowly retracted into Tilan's body, and as it circulated, the body cooperated with it. Fresh and pure magic power continuously flowed between the body and core, spreading like a network of veins throughout, making Tilan feel exceptionally light yet immensely powerful.

After about an hour of such circulation, Tilan finally sensed that the subtle difference between her body and the Transcendent Core had smoothed out. As the flow of magic power encountered no more obstructions, a novel sensation emerged in her heart.

Silently chanting in her heart, her body gradually became invisible, disappearing within the cultivation room and reappearing seconds later in another location.

This should have been the phasing ability obtainable only at Withering Sequence 7, yet now she maneuvered it without hindrance, with minimal magic consumption, feeling extraordinarily nimble.

Then Tilan landed silently, stepping on the cultivation room's ground; as she walked forward, she vanished, only to reappear ten meters away as another Tilan, turning on the spot to practice dance. Meanwhile, the Tilan originally walking forward reappeared, disappearing again in a second, while another sat on the ground pondering.

With constant flickering alternations, the small cultivation room was filled with multiple identical black-haired, blue-eyed girls, each engaging in their own actions until they finally converged, uniting again at the array's center as the original girl.

The Withering Sequence, known in the past as the Necromancer Sequence, has simplified and cut off secret techniques related to corpses and bones due to the eras' changes, instead focusing on soul consciousness. This enables those in the Withering Sequence to acquire the ability of phasing and manifestation like a specter after advancing to Sequence 7.

With this ability, most physical attacks could be avoided by Transcendents in the Withering Sequence. They could also traverse various physical barriers such as walls and doors, significantly enhancing combat power after entering the High Rank.

The same applies to the Dragon Sequence too, which acquires complete Dragon Transformation Ability after advancing to Sequence 7, making both body and will exceptionally resilient, even capable of combating mecha of the Same Rank.

After familiarizing herself, Tilan knelt in the center of the cultivation room, her long skirt spread out, her eyes gently closed, slowly acclimatizing herself to this new body and ability.

Unexpectedly, she slightly opened her mouth, and a particularly clear and distant song reverberated in this Underground World. The song began peacefully, like a boat slowly gliding across the nighttime sea, singing to the sky's stars. With a slight breath, the song's rhythm shifted, the emotions akin to an encroaching storm, thunder and lightning flashing among dark clouds, as the boat swayed unsteadily with the waves, evoking awe and wonder before a grand world. Later, the waves grew higher, not only submerging the tiny boat but engulfing the entire ocean in a sweeping tide. The song became progressively louder and indomitable, reaching an emotional climax.

Afterwards, the wind and waves gradually subsided, and the song returned to a gentle melodic rhythm. The boat, carrying a few firefly-like solitary lights, floated on the sea, slowly moving toward the distance until the dark clouds dispersed, and a dazzling, awe-inspiring aurora descended from the celestial night sky.

Such beauty and purity.

...

More than ten minutes later, Tilan slowly opened her eyes, as a soft blue light flashed through her gaze, all fell quiet again.

She remained kneeling on the ground, but her surroundings had transformed into a crystalline world. The room was filled with clusters of crystals radiating vibrant light, like countless fireflies dancing in the night sky, especially serene and beautiful.

Withering Sequence 6: Will-o'-the-Wisp Songstress, achieved.

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