Needing only a little bit of push before breaking through, Rex and Devo smiled a meaningful smile at each other, both are excited about reaching a new realm that is close to the highest in the current era.
As the two of them are connected with each other, reaching a new realm will benefit both.
Rex would gain access to a new height of power since he can layer the Gladiator Form on top of his Werewolf form, the combination would be devastating. In contrast, Devo on the other hand would also evolve and gain access to his original power that was restrained by Rex's weakness.
It's been some time since he's detached from his original power, and now he's excited.
From the very start, there's no Werewolf in the whole entire world that can use power aside from lunar-related power. Even the shaman was only able to use lunar magic, and a shaman is very rare amongst the Werewolves.
The shaman was so rare that Rex hasn't met one until today, which is surprising to think of.
Only through the unexplainable power that the system possesses that he was able to use elements that are not associated with the Werewolf, this provides a domineering advantage as he can cultivate in the path of Werewolf and also Humans.
Reaching the eighth-rank realm is the first milestone that will make this advantage visible.
Having seen the power of the Gladiator Form that is used by the Awakened that he has fought recently, he knows that he can still become even stronger. It's a combination that would probably shock the Executor himself.
But as he was about to replenish the lightning stones, a dazzling white light appeared.
In exchange for the dazzling white light, a pure-white fluffy creature the mix of a dog and a cat appeared which caught Rex's attention. "Don't forget about me! I also want to break through!" It said grumpily.
Upon seeing this, Rex's eyes turn lazy, "Get back inside, nobody wants you here"
"Stop acting like you don't need me, I know you do! Remember, you need me for the Light Armaments spell! If you don't make me stronger then the weapons would just break easily" Amanir replied while lifting its chin arrogantly.
Looking down at this small white creature, the urge of kicking it emerges in Rex's mind.
If he had known that Amanir was this small annoying spirit from the start, he wouldn't have chosen it as his Light Spirit. 'But I can't deny his necessity here...' Rex thought with a sigh, knowing that he really does need Amanir.
Despite the nuisance side, Amanir's main trait is illusion or duplicity, hence the Sham of Duplicity.
Rex can't deny the fact that the ultimate lunar spell, the Seven Legendary Lunar Armaments is very compatible with Amanir if not the most compatible. Since the spell would need to create seven different objects, the level of control that it required is very high.
Spirits helped the Awakened in casting spells, and thus the spirit itself matters greatly.
For example, if Rex decided to buy a similar spell to the Seven Legendary Lunar Armaments but with lightning elements then he would have a hard time controlling the spell as Devo is not adept in handling multiple streams of energy and leaning more adept to chaotic spells.
Unlike Amanir, Devo is good at chaotic spells that focus more on power than control.
Lightning is chaotic but following the nature inside of it makes it easier to aim. On the other hand, Lunar light is subtle and that is precisely what makes controlling it way harder than it's supposed to be.
Moving a non-movable element is harder than one that moves chaotically.
Although the system helped Rex in conjuring any spell that he has with a little bit of gold for instant learning, maintaining and using the spell is a completely separate matter as he and his spirit needs to be the one doing that.
This problem has never arisen before, but it's starting to appear as he learns other spells.
"Can you not wait? I can achieve a breakthrough in the lightning element before doing yours" Rex said as he doesn't find any necessity to break through at the same time, the natural phenomenon caused would be too much for the surroundings to handle.
But Amanir quickly replied, "No! It's either me first or we'll do it at the same time!"
'What are you? A damn 10,000 years old child?!' Rex screamed inside his head as he stares at Amanir blankly. If not for fearing Amanir would put on a tantrum if he do anything, he would've already slammed Amanir to the ground repeatedly.
Even with the current situation, Amanir just has to act like this.
Pondering for a moment, Rex then sighs as he turns to face Devo, "I'm going to deal with this damn child first. For now, wait outside of the castle and create a barrier so that the phenomenon's power would be lessened"
Squinting at Amanir that is protruding his tongue out, Devo clicks his tongue in displeasure.
'How can a thief be this childish? Even throughout my life, the world seems to always have a way to shock or annoy me' Devo thought before his body turns into black lightning particles, they seeped into the ceiling before he vanishes from the room.
It's no use fighting Amanir, he would never win against an old child like him.
Upon Devo disappearing from the room to wait for his turn, Rex turns around to face Amanir. He puts both of his hands on his waist like an angry father before he asked, "Are you happy now that you get the first turn?"
"Yes! Let's get started!" Amanir cheerfully replied before going to the center of the formation.
Rex can only sigh lightly before he replaced the exhausted lightning stones at the edges of the formation with light stones, he puts some ultimate grade here and there to make sure that he would break through to the next realm.
As of this moment, Amanir has already retained his physical form.
In less than 48 hours of honing his lunar light element to match that of his lightning elements as the two are his main elements, he achieved the seventh-rank realm and felt a surge of mana within him. It was vivid and he could feel the enormous growth of its power.
With the current light stones he has, reaching the eighth-rank realm is not a problem.
Not only was he setting up the light stones with an estimation to reach the eighth-rank realm, but he also needs to activate the formation again which requires no energy but a mental burden that can even overwhelm him.
Despite having increased efficiency, he paid it through this price.
Rex used a formation that costs him 300,000 gold which is the same one as the formation he prepared for Adhara and Evelyn called Overlapping Formation of Time, it's a formation that can increase his meditation efficiency by a terrifying amount.
Only through this and the ultimate-grade element stones,t he can achieve this growth speed.
As the name indicates, the Overlapping Formation of Time is a formation that can quicken the speed of the meditation or training as if the time is moving faster in the domain it created. Simply put, a day outside can equal a month or even more inside.
It's the booster of Rex and the others' training, a privilege most don't get.
But even though the Overlapping Formation of Time is quite efficient and effective, it comes at the cost of a mental burden that surpassed most people's abilities. Since the effect is quite legendary, the mental burden inflicted is also pretty much fearsome.
If a regular person gets inside and uses the formation, their mind would literally explode.
Even if an Awakened stayed inside the domain of the formation without protection or enhancing spells that can strengthen their minds, they wouldn't last a couple of hours inside or they would end up the same.
The system already told Rex about this and also informed him that he can sustain the burden.
From the system's explanation earlier, to be able to take advantage of the formation efficiently, one must have a strong and resilient mind or possess the capability of quick regeneration whether it's through a spell or other means. Rex has endured trauma all his life, which gave him a strong and resilient mind, and his Werewolf bloodline gives him a terrifying regenerative ability.
Out of the two requirements, he has both of them already.
That is why it's been more than a week yet he can keep on going with a slight discomfort.
After activating the formation again, the linings started to glow once again. Rex then went to the center and sat in a meditative position, he was preparing to train again with Amanir excitedly sitting on his shoulder.
Since he has put more effort into cultivating his lunar element, he's also nearing the limit.
Just like the connection between his and Devo's spirit core, his connection with Amanir is also developed and needs only a light boost for him to actually reach the eighth-rank realm. Before the day ends, he probably would reach the eighth-rank realm.
Or at least, that is what he had hoped for so that he can quickly focus on other things.
"Come on, let's focus... we're going to break through today"
A couple of hours later, the room has been enveloped with a deadly silence once again.
A thick cord of spiritual links between Rex and Amanir's spirit cores could be seen, forming a secure connection that was now stable and radiating with powerful energy. Glistening lunar light started to emanate from their bodies, reminiscent of a crystalized symbol of the growing unity between them.
With more time, the link grows stronger and stronger, turning unbreakable as it should.
Soon enough the lunar light glows even brighter as the entire room was enveloped by its embrace, nothing can be seen except for radiant blue light that gives a chilly feel similar to the night itself.
The phenomenon doesn't only happen inside, but it spreads outside like a reaching hand.
Devo is meditating to try and establish his current power despite haven't broken through the eighth-rank realm yet, he has still gotten stronger, and his new power need to be attended to and merged into him.
But he then feels the sudden change in the air as he quickly opens his eyes.
Even though the night sky was already dark and the crescent moon was providing a picturesque view, Devo gazed skyward and noticed an additional moon right above the castle. It resembled a massive ball of blue light that managed to overpower the light from the true moon itself.
From the city below, Gelmar, Linthia, Dindora, and the other Supernaturals also saw this.
None of them know where this second moon come from or who caused it to materialize, but the sight puts them in awe as it was massive. Just then, Devo flew to the sky before he spreads his arms to the side, gathering as much spirit energy as possible.
Lightning started to manifest and slowly envelop the entire second moon.
Gelmar can sense the power coursing through the black lightning, he reckon that he would be swallowed instantly if he was hit by that chaotic black lightning. But as he witness this, his eyes shifted to the side and saw a figure standing on the wall.
It was Gistella and Naela that seemed to also sense this phenomenon.
Blitz!
"Harghkk! It's getting stronger!" Devo exclaimed as he can feel the second moon growing in size, it was not destructive but if it keeps on expanding the energy would be sensed hundreds of miles away.
Gazing at the phenomenon, Devo smiled cheekily.
'Even though the formation should be able to lessen the phenomenon's power massively, I can't believe it's still this strong. Amanir, it seems that you really are stronger than you look' he thought while trying his best to hold on.
But then, the right and left sides of the second moon started amassing more energy.
Upon looking at this, Devo worried that his power alone might not be enough. Just then, a vibrant blue barrier appeared and also envelop the entire second moon. It was Gistella's power, she doesn't want to sit around and not help.
"Are you sure it's okay to exert yourself?" Naela asked worriedly.
Gistella nodded her head firmly showing that she would not be dissuaded from this, "Don't worry, this much should be fine. I can't just watch and do nothing" she replied before exerting more power.
It was at this point that Gistella's eyes widened as she caught something.
Coming from different points of the castle, a vortex of flaming dark red fire and also an enchanting violet fire shoots to the sky and swirls around the second moon. Everyone was surprised, and Gistella realized what these two fires are.
"The timing couldn't be worse than this..." she mutters to herself.
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