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Heir of the White Lotus (Web Novel) - Chapter 1370: Apprentice
Chapter 1370: Apprentice
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Soaring River Secret Plane.A mushroom forest occupied a certain section of this secret plane. It was filled with towering mushrooms, each one rising like a full-grown tree.
Their caps pulsed with a soft, steady glow. Blue, green, and violet lights spread through the area like natural lanterns. Thick stalks formed the trunks, some wide enough that a person could hide behind them.
Faint spores drifted down the glowing caps, floating through the air like gentle snow. The ground was covered in moss-like growth that seemed to absorb footsteps, making the entire place eerily quiet.
Small fantastical creatures moved between giant mushrooms, their figures briefly illuminated whenever they passed under a glowing cap. The whole forest felt strange and otherworldly, yet also calm and vibrant without feeling overwhelming.
Inside the hollowed-out trunk of a massive mushroom, a small cave sat nestled dozens of meters above the ground.
A long figure sat cross-legged in the center of the cave.
It was a striking young woman with flowing crimson hair. Her fair skin was blanketed by a thin layer of sweat, and a few strands of her hair clung to her face.
Her back was straight, hands resting loosely on her knees, breathing calm and steady. She wore finely tailored garments, it’s fabric embroidered with intricate patterns of carmine threads.
The detailed craftsmanship of her attire hinted at prestige. Even though she didn’t speak a word and just simply closed her eyes and gently breathed, she radiated an aura of nobility and grace.
Anna continued to practice mindfulness, letting the outside world fade away until only her breath remained.
She felt the mystical energy flow through her mana channels and condense in her stomach region. The energy was in a gaseous state. It was in a state of disorder as it condensed within an ethereal space between her two kidneys.
However, a change was starting to take place. The state of mana inside her channels was transforming. From chaos, order was beginning to form.
These were the signs of advancement to the next arcane rank!
Mana swirled around her, forming a vortex with her at the center. She continued to draw in the mana in the surroundings, and at the same time, she tapped into the power of the profound mana extraction manual gifted to her by her little brother.
The Song of the Immortal Flame.
This was a refined mana extraction technique, one that required deep internal discipline and a connection between the body, soul, and flame. This technique allowed Anna to extract mana from the surroundings and purify it through an internal spiritual process.
The process transformed the raw mana into a special form of energy, known as the immortal flame. It was a rare type of fire that could burn with both destructive and restorative powers, just like the flames of the mythical phoenix.
This profound mana extraction technique consisted of a threefold process: resonance allowed her to draw in the fire mana from the surroundings, refinement transformed the mana into the immortal flame, and manifestation allowed her to shape the fire as she willed.
As a weapon, the immortal flame could burn through lies, curses, and corruption. As a healing force, it could cauterize wounds, restore vitality, and burn away diseases. And as a ward, it could shield against unclean forces and undead.
However, that wasn’t all. Thanks to the immortal flame’s restorative properties, it continually nourished and reinforced Anna’s body. While it didn’t elevate her physical strength to the level of a Paladin of the same rank, it wasn’t too far behind either.
As the minutes slowly bled into hours, the vortex of mana around Anna became larger and denser. Flickering embers of energy were slowly absorbed by her.
Within her mana pathways, the mystical energy transformed from a gaseous state to a liquid state, flowing in an orderly pattern as it formed a whirlpool in the stomach region. The mana continued to revolve and gather towards a single point.
As soon as this state was achieved, Anna could keep her mana reserves increasing significantly. At the same time, the quality of her mana also transformed into a more pure form of energy. She exhaled lightly and slowly opened her eyes, which gleamed like bright, polished rubies.
Anna had ascended to the Mana Vortex Rank!
She raised her hand and, with a simple command, it was ignited in flames. Depending on her intent, the fire could burn, heal, or protect others. But the flames would never harm her, for she was its origin.
Her lips curled into a faint smile, and she thought to herself:
According to the scriptures, the Mana Vortex Rank is the third and final stage of Rank 0—Apprentice Magus.
In the higher worlds of this universe, this level isn’t even recognized as true Magushood. That title is reserved only for those who have successfully formed a Mana Core.
I can’t allow myself to grow complacent.
There’s still much to learn, and many arcane hurdles left to climb.
Still...
Anna couldn’t help but feel a tiny spark of pride bloom inside her heart. She had finally reached the very rank her father, the King of the Ignisra Kingdom, had achieved.
She rose to her feet and leapt off the edge of the cave. After gracefully landing on the ground, she made her way towards the House of Cards.
The Joker had told her that once she advanced to the Mana Vortex Rank, he would allow her to read some tomes containing knowledge about the Greater Universe.
Oh, that’s right! She suddenly recalled something and switched directions.
I have to inform Master Vulcan of my advancement. He has been instrumental in my growth.
Just as she was walking through the mushroom forest, a towering figure full of malice appeared behind her, ready to kill her with its spiked mace.
Anna’s eyes narrowed. She could sense the creature’s hostility from a mile away.
Just as this towering creature swung its mace, the crimson-haired princess nimbly moved away, effortlessly dodging the attack. Retreating a few meters away, she turned around and finally looked at the attacker.
It was a hobgoblin, one at the Mana Vortex Rank!
However, Anna wasn’t intimidated. Instead, she was quite eager to test out her new powers. She calmly weaved hand seals, sacrificed a red gemstone, and finally manifested a brilliant magic circle at the tip of her index and middle fingers.
At last, she aimed her fingers straight at the hobgoblin. Then, her lips parted, and she coldly muttered a single word:
"Burn."
Rank 3 Spell: Fire Arrow!
