Chapter 421 - 233: The Hanged Man

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Chapter 421: Chapter 233: The Hanged Man Time and space here have lost their meaning, like a puzzle twisted and crushed by an invisible hand and then reassembled, both complete and fragmented. The Court of Truth is not a concrete location but a special existence that transcends dimensions. It is not in the Black Mist Jungle, not in the Central Lands, and not even entirely present in any part of the Ring Abyss Continent Group. If one were to describe its appearance, the closest metaphor would be an endless crystal palace suspended in the void. Composed of starlit crystals so pure they are almost transparent, countless beams of light refract within, creating a dazzling spectacle that would overwhelm mortals. However, this "palace" simultaneously possesses countless overlapping yet independent entrances. Each one leads to different planes of existence, and only those who have reached the realm of the Great Wizard can find the correct path. For an Official Wizard, even a Dark Sun Level powerhouse standing at the entrance of the Court of Truth would perceive only a great void, gaining nothing. The core area of the Court of Truth is known as the "Hall of Eternity." Here, there is no conventional ceiling or floor, but numerous spiral crystal passages intertwine. In the ever-flowing gentle light, they extend into seemingly infinite space. Light here feels particularly warm and textured, like the breath of a living creature. On the surface, this is the highest hall of the Wizard World, a symbol of knowledge, wisdom, and power. However, upon delving deep into this seemingly sacred hall, another entirely different scene unfolds... Above the "Hall of Eternity," thousands of giant crystal sacs float in the void. Each resembles a transparent coffin, differing in size and shape. More disconcerting is that in these crystal sacs, countless suspended figures are stored. Men, women, young, old, human, or non-human, and even some forms that entirely defy conventional understanding. All are suspended in eerie poses, bodies floating in a pale golden liquid, eyes tightly shut, yet faintly exuding a living presence. The entire space is silent, with only an occasional faint heartbeat from some crystal sacs, indicating that life within is not entirely extinguished. This is the core secret of the Court of Truth—the "Specimen Library," a special area storing the remains and souls of the most elite Great Wizards from several eras. Every Great Wizard preserved here once stirred the sea of knowledge in the Wizard World in their lifetime. Their research achievements and intelligence are deemed valuable enough to be preserved in this unique manner. As the history records suggest, Great Wizards have transcended the confines of ordinary life forms. They no longer bound by a single corporeal form, but through numerous self-modifications and transformations, they attained an ultimate form known as the "Void Remains." The Void Remains is the highly condensed crystallization of a Great Wizard’s life achievements and magical power, a reinterpretation of their essential nature. In this state, a Great Wizard can transcend the limitations of the fleshly shell, existing in a purer form, and even briefly touch the borders of dimensions. Within the Specimen Library, these Great Wizards’ Void Remains are intentionally kept in a semi-hibernation state. Retaining self-awareness, yet not interfering with the normal operation of the Court of Truth. In this mysterious and terrifying sea of suspended beings, a faint golden light suddenly flickered in one corner. The light originated from a particular information transmission device—the "Wizard General Record Projection Platform." This is a special device capable of real-time reception and display of all wizard registration information from the Ring Abyss Continent Group. No matter how far the distance, as long as a wizard signs their identity confirmation on the Wizard General Record, the information will be transmitted here first. Above the projection platform, a line of golden text slowly emerged: "Ron Ralph Promoted to Official Wizard (Prime) through the Path of Truth Time: Fourth Era 3721 Confirmed recorded." This seemingly ordinary information fluctuation was like a stone thrown into a still lake, causing subtle ripples in this space of deathly silence. Several crystal sacs near the projection platform suddenly lit up with a faint glow, the liquid inside began to flow slowly, as if the beings slumbering within were awakened by some force. "...Path of Truth... another one..." A hoarse, ancient voice resonated in the void, with a gravelly tone laden with the weight of age. Contained within the voice was a special magical power wave, enough to strike fear in ordinary wizards and even cause a mental collapse. "Path of Truth... downstream of the Crystal Tower, Black Mist School... Ron Ralph..." Another voice chimed in, sounding younger with an indescribable metallic quality, like a curious mix of crystal and steel. "Star Devourer... a meditation technique associated with the Devourer... quite interesting..." The third voice sounded like liquid flowing, each syllable accompanied by a kind of moist reverberation. The first speaking crystal sac brightened, revealing an apparently ordinary old man suspended inside. Provided one ignores his scale-covered skin and unusually pale complexion. That was not ordinary modification but the ultimate research outcome of his lifetime studies on the "Dragon Scale Theory." Every scale was an independent magic core, containing complex energy conversion formulas. "Another lucky one." The scale-skinned old man sneered, his voice filled with contempt and disdain for the younger generation:

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