920 Removing Hidden Dangers Part 1 (1/2)

Such an effect was produced when astrologers performed the custodian role when mages advanced. What was left was that no astrologer had been able to possess powers similar to that of the astrologer tower.

Saleen's senses were becoming clearer. His mental strength was no longer leaving his body. A slight rumble was all that was needed for him to sense the extension of a mysterious power. It was as if Saleen's mental strength had become more powerful but Saleen knew that it was because his mental strength was resonating with the outside world.

Just like how mages were able to manipulate the power of elements to cast spells once they possessed magic chords, Saleen was able to utilize his mental strength to manipulate the powers beyond his body for sensing.

No wonder powerful mages were able to sense up to 100 miles away. It was said that in the past, grade-18 mages were able to sense the entire Mainland.

Saleen no longer doubted it. It was because he finally understood that if his soul was powerful enough, his mental strength would become a source of energy that was even more pure and resilient than magic nuclei and could be extended without any limits.

Saleen's soul was congregating together, to the extent of forming an image. It was like a clone of Saleen. He immediately thought of many spells that that could utilize images to attack, but since his magic chords were in the middle of evolving, he did not dare to try and experiment with any spells at that moment.

Gaine waited under the tower for 10 days before Saleen finally descended from the Outer Nebula and was guided into his room.

”Saleen…” Gaine wanted to ask about what happened in the Outer Nebula because he could sense that the powers there had weakened significantly. By right, even if Saleen could advance directly into a grade-10 astrologer, something like that should not be happening. Besides, Saleen was obviously still only a grade-1 astrologer.

”Gaine, we have fulfilled out contractual obligations. Please send us out. I'm afraid my subordinate will be in danger.”

Gaine was annoyed. Saleen's subordinate had only been waiting outside for less than two days. Although a grade-9 Professional might not be too powerful, he should still be able to survive for two days.

Nicholas was outside the Imperial City of the Abyss. The dark waters pressed onto his body while the surface of his body was glowing with a dim and gray light. He was halfway into a deep sleep.

He was gripping his soul beads in his hands. Cracks had already appeared in these soul beads that were refined by Fycro.

Nicholas felt peaceful. He cast a lesser prophecy spell, which clearly indicated that he would not die. All around him were the massive skeletons of magic beasts. After the Imperial City of the Abyss had been destroyed, many magic beasts that were above grade-9 would still choose to come back there to end their lives.

Those that died outside of the Imperial City either ended their lives early or their grades were too low to be acknowledged by the humans in the past.

Nicholas laid amongst those skeletons. The soul energy there was rich, otherwise he would not have been able to sustain for so long. His soul beads were slowly absorbing the soul energy in order to sustain his Holy Shield.

Nicholas never really gave serious thought about his relationship with Saleen. He thought about it very carefully and seriously then. After following Saleen, he would never unleash his maximum effort in every battle. How did Saleen treat him? It seemed that Saleen had always been impartial towards him.

On the other hand, Saleen treated Nailisi and the winged skeleton so well that Nicholas almost felt jealous. Why did he treat them that way? Whenever Saleen was in danger, the two of them would always rush to the front to block off any attacks with their bodies.

Both Nailisi and Soldier were of higher grades than Saleen. Even with the soul contract, they really did not need to try so hard. It was clear to Nicholas that at the rate that they were going, both of them would break through grade-10 any time.

Once they reached grade-10, Saleen's control over the two of them would weaken. To be more accurate, Saleen's death would no longer be fatal to the two of them.

Yet, Nailisi and Soldier had never hesitated. What about himself? He was always hesitating, yet he also hoped to gain benefits from Saleen.

Mages believed in the rule of equivalent exchange. Surely, Saleen would be able to sense what he was thinking.

Nicholas had made up his mind that he would not leave and would await Saleen's return!

Fallen holy masters were more powerful than ordinary holy masters and their source of power came from equipment like soul beads. On the other hand, it was much slower than accumulating power from the Gods. When Nicholas was trapped under the sea, he did think of finding a way back.

It was after careful consideration that Nicholas decided to stay. No matter what, now that Saleen was in a precarious situation, if Saleen was able to return and find Nicholas, the latter would still be able to contribute whatever he could. Especially on their way back, his fallen divine spells could still be very effective against magic beasts. If, for some reason, the winged skeleton's pan's turtle alchemical boat was damaged, then Nicholas' skills would become even more important.

Besides, Saleen might be injured when he returned. Mages were unable to heal others quickly, but Nicholas' divine spell could take effect very quickly and ensure everyone's safety when leaving the abyss.