Chapter 311 - 157: Allying with Kamar-Taj, The Celestials Intervene! (Part 1)

Chapter 311: Chapter 157: Allying with Kamar-Taj, The Celestials Intervene! (Part 1)

Wong and Strange exchanged a glance and simultaneously raised their hands to form seals. Golden magical runes condensed before them, forming a glowing screen of a contract.

"I swear on my title as the Sorcerer Supreme of Kamar-Taj, I will never use the position of Protector to restrict or deceive Alex. If I violate this oath, may magic turn against me, and may I be forbidden from using the mystic arts for eternity."

"I swear on my title as the Protector of Kamar-Taj, if Alex takes over the role of Protector, I will assist him with all my strength. I will never harm him due to the power of darkness. If I violate this oath, may my soul be extinguished."

Alex followed suit and swore his oath.

"I, Alex, swear on my honor as the Aquarius Gold Saint, if the two of you genuinely help me, I will accept the position of Protector of Kamar-Taj. As long as I live, the legacy of Kamar-Taj shall not perish!"

As the oaths settled, the screen of light transformed into three streams of golden light. One merged into Alex’s body, while the other two merged into Wong and Strange.

In the next second, prompts from the Reincarnation Space popped up before Alex’s eyes.

[You have obtained the title of Kamar-Taj Protector. Kamar-Taj reputation has been elevated to "Friendly." Relationship with Sorcerer Supreme Wong has been elevated to "Friendly." Relationship with Strange has been elevated to "Friendly."]

[Kamar-Taj’s mystic arts are now open to you. All collections in the Kamar-Taj library can be freely perused!]

[In exchange, you are required to protect the legacy of the mystic arts when Kamar-Taj is in peril and pass it down! If you violate this, you will incur the hatred of the Ancient One, Strange, and others, and your relationship status will change to "Hostile"!]

Alex’s heart stirred. He hadn’t expected to gain faction reputation through such a method.

If he were to start a war with the Sentry now, could he mobilize the sorcerers of Kamar-Taj to help set up a Mirror Dimension trap?

The moment this thought emerged, he suppressed it.

The most urgent task right now was still to find the Soul Stone and resolve the hidden threat of the True Spirit brand.

"Now, can you tell me the whereabouts of the Soul Stone?"

Alex looked at Strange, his tone calm.

Strange nodded and turned to open a portal leading to Kamar-Taj’s main headquarters.

"Follow me. Although you are the Protector, we still need to confirm that you have a necessity to use the Soul Stone. Actually, I am also a master of soul magic; perhaps you might not even need to borrow the Soul Stone!"

Deep within the forbidden library of the Sanctum Sanctorum, countless pale golden magical runes hovered in mid-air, slowly rotating like frozen fireflies.

The air was permeated with the musty scent of ancient parchment, mixed with the cool fragrance of mystic spices. Alex could feel the magical energy flowing right before his eyes.

The crystal platform in the center of the stone chamber glowed with a soft white light. Strange stood before it, tracing his fingertips through the void, and a magical projection instantly unfolded.

It was a three-dimensional model of Alex’s soul.

Kamar-Taj’s mystic arts were exquisite indeed, able to penetrate directly through his powerful physical body and clearly display the internal condition of his soul.

Alex’s soul was displayed as a vibrant, blooming microcosm—a Cosmo. Stars burned within it, planets orbited along their paths, and galaxies unfurled into dazzling bands of light; every part radiated exuberant vitality.

However, at the core of the Cosmo, there was a blindingly bright golden speck. It was exceptionally abrupt, like an alien star that should not exist.

Strange’s expression instantly became focused. As if transforming into a top-tier surgeon, his ten fingers nimbly plucked at the air.

Following his movements, that golden speck was continuously magnified until it occupied the entire room.

The brightness of the golden speck far exceeded all the stars within the Cosmo. Composed of the purest divine energy, the light and heat it emitted almost scorched one’s sight.

At this moment, Strange, Wong, and Alex could all clearly see that Athena’s True Spirit brand was restless within the golden speck, like a trapped beast.

The True Spirit repeatedly slammed against the Immovable Spirit Pivot God-Locking Ring and Formless Return to Ruin barriers set up by Ade. Faint water-like ripples surfaced on the dark blue barriers.

In the short term, it wasn’t a major issue, but over a long period, it would eventually break through the seals via this constant clashing.

Strange rapidly cast a spell with both hands. A pale purple beam enveloped the soul projection, and the restlessness of the golden speck was instantly suppressed by a fraction.

Yet, he shook his head, his expression so grave that it seemed water could drip from it.

"This is difficult to handle. This brand has completely entered a symbiotic state with your soul’s origin. It can even assimilate the external energy you absorb to strengthen itself."

Strange paused.

"In other words, the stronger you become, the stronger the power of this brand will become alongside you."

He raised his head, his gaze locked tightly onto Alex, his tone carrying an imperceptible heaviness.

"It could even be said that this True Spirit brand existed first, and your current soul form came after. If I remove this brand, it might cause irreversible damage to your soul."

Alex’s heart suddenly sank. According to Strange’s analysis, could it be that he was merely a persona derived from this brand?

No! He suddenly remembered his identity as a transmigrator. Fragments of his life on Earth flashed through his mind: his youthful school days, the soft lips of his first love, the drunken stupors after a less-than-ideal life post-graduation.

These vivid, authentic memories could absolutely never be fake.

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