The mission detection center of Nolun Academy lies deep beneath the ground, on the tenth underground floor. Sunlight never reaches this place, and the cold glow of magical energy lamps provides its only source of illumination. Countless complex magical instruments operate throughout the facility, producing a constant low hum. The air carries a strange mixture of odors from the various materials being tested, making it even more intense than the atmosphere of an ordinary laboratory.This is one of the busiest areas in the entire workshop. As a wizard organization that rules over multiple planes, Nolun Academy also controls several smaller planes of its own. Furthermore, its wizards are constantly launching expeditions and attacks against new planes, bringing in enormous quantities of unfamiliar materials through various channels every day.Before these materials can be put to use, they must undergo rigorous testing to determine their properties, levels, and potential applications. The

"This ore... the manual says it's 'Moon Shadow Stone,' but why does it feel similar to the 'Star Iron' next to it?" An apprentice beside Rayn asked, drawing his attention toward the minerals.The apprentice rubbed his eyes and examined the two ores again, struggling to distinguish one from the other. Their appearances seemed similar enough to confuse him, and he could not understand why the manual classified them separately.Rayn quietly used his Spiritual Power to scan the ore. Its elemental composition and energy properties immediately appeared in his mind, allowing him to identify the material without relying entirely on the manual."It is indeed Moon Shadow Stone, but it's of a lower grade and mixed with some iron ore."After offering the apprentice a simple explanation, Rayn picked up an ordinary piece of ore, weighed it, and quickly placed it in the appropriate box. His movements were becoming increasingly familiar with the work, allowing him to continue sorting the materials wh

Rayn's gaze passed through the window and settled on the distant sky. The moment he focused his eyes, an indescribable feeling suddenly rose in his heart.To an ordinary person, it was simply the usual sunlight at dawn. A wizard might see the dense energy particles and colorful rays hidden within it. However, with his newly heightened perception, Rayn noticed something unusual at the center of the increasingly bright sunlight. There was a faint trace of purple.The purple streak was barely noticeable, resembling a small concentration of energy deep within the sunlight. It carried an ancient and mysterious aura.Eastward Purple Qi!Rayn's heart trembled.The Great Dao Book Pavilion contained records of Eastward Purple Qi. Under certain astronomical conditions, a strand of extremely pure innate Qi emerged from the sun's core at sunrise, offering tremendous benefits to cultivators.It existed only briefly as the sun rose, and obtaining even a tiny amount was considered a great opportunit

"Dear Father and Mother, by the time you read this message, I might have already been dragged onto the operating table as an experiment. Of course, you shouldn't be too sad, because as a family, you will most likely be brought in as experiments too. I believe we will reunite soon..."Honestly, this was Rayn's first instinct after hearing the shocking news from Lily and confirming that the mysterious apprentice everyone was talking about was actually him.From that moment onward, he felt as though he were sitting beneath a guillotine, constantly expecting the blade to fall. After all, he had somehow become the mysterious apprentice who had startled the entire academy.Rayn initially expected the academy's wizards to come looking for him immediately. They might question him about the source of his materials, investigate his research methods, and demand to know which alchemical lineage he belonged to. Worse still, they might discover the problem with his cultivation system and capture hi

A slightly balding wizard slowly opened his mouth, his voice carrying a trace of profundity."I have also inspected his fate... Very clean. Within the traceable time range, no traces of contact with any unknown powerful entities were found."Upon hearing these words, the other wizards couldn't help casting envious glances at him.Both time-related witchcraft and fate-related witchcraft were extremely complex fields, accessible only to Sixth Level Wizards. They were far deeper and more difficult to disguise than the methods used in the previous examinations.Although everyone present was a genius with the potential to advance to the Fifth Level Wizard stage, there were still differences among geniuses.Clearly, the bald wizard was the most talented person among them."What about the dean?" another voice asked, raising the final crucial question.The previous rounds of examination had theoretically confirmed Rayn's situation, but to be safe, the highest level of verification was still n