Ian let out a long breath and slowly opened his eyes.
The silver light in the quiet room gradually faded, leaving only twelve nearly invisible Crystal Cones hidden like loyal guards within the subtle ripples of space around him.
He could clearly feel that the newly integrated Shield System was more compatible with his Liquefied Spiritual Power, and it was as easy to control as moving his own limbs.
Its overall defensive capability was nearly fifty percent stronger than the singular Crystal Energy Barrier, and its tactical flexibility was on a whole other level.
'With this Shield, plus the Spirit Devourer trait's suppression of Spiritual Attacks and the powerful offense of the Frost Ash Beam... even among Level One Wizards, I finally have a firm foothold.'
He rose and walked to the window, looking out at the busy yet grim scene of the encampment.
Tomorrow, the grand army would set out, heading straight for the Underground Demon Nest.
