Chapter 360:

Like tiny droplets breaking free from a vast river.

“Rumble!”

“Rumble!”

Under Xu Xi’s control, the towering wizard tower was enveloped by immense soul power, forcibly tearing open a massive rift in space, stabilizing it, and traversing through the world’s barrier to leave the wizarding world.

It was a subtle sensation of weightlessness, accompanied by a dual distortion of time and space. Some things moved forward, while others seemed to retreat wildly. The myriad phenomena of the world twisted into grotesque forms—some extending mountain- and star-sized tentacles, others shriveling into desolate husks.

Xu Xi observed this scene calmly. It was the wailing of a dying world, the distortion of overturned rules and order. But from now on, it no longer concerned him.

“Master Sorcerer, is this sufficient?” Sylvia stood tall, clad in silver-gray light armor, her expression hesitant as she surveyed the eerie surroundings of the Salvation Tower. Her emerald eyes reflected layers of emotions—worry, confusion, and anticipation for the future.

Xu Xi nodded slightly. “Yes, in a little while, we will completely depart from this world and enter the chaos beyond.”

As if echoing Xu Xi’s words, the scenery representing the wizarding world rapidly flashed past the tower. Colors and lights intertwined, merging strangely into the invisible void. Even the most inexperienced person could tell from this dreamlike spectacle that they were leaving their world.

“Sylvia, this is a rare experience,” Xu Xi said with a smile, the fantastical light outside causing his face to shift in hues. He extended his hand, and a star map appeared in his palm. This was a precious item Xu Xi had found long ago in the wizarding world, recording the spatial coordinates of multiple worlds. It was these coordinates that gave Xu Xi the confidence to attempt interdimensional travel. Otherwise, wandering aimlessly in the vast chaos would inevitably lead to exhausting soul fire and falling into oblivion.

“Master Sorcerer, have you decided which world to go to?” Sylvia asked.

“Yes, I have set the Salvation Tower to head towards the Heruka world,” Xu Xi replied, pointing to a location on the star map. Seeing Sylvia’s curious expression, Xu Xi patted the spot beside him. “Sylvia, sit down. Although I’ve mentioned information about the Heruka world to you a few times, it’s best to go over it again for safety. I hope you don’t find me bothersome.”

Hearing Xu Xi’s words, Sylvia quickly shook her head. “No, not at all. You’ve helped me so much all along… I’m always grateful for your guidance…”

With that, Sylvia slowly sat down, her hands neatly folded on her lap, very proper and quiet, waiting for Xu Xi’s explanation.

Everything was going smoothly. The interdimensional travel was underway. Soon, she would be able to journey with the Master Sorcerer and everyone in the tower to a peaceful and bright new world. Yet, for some reason, Sylvia didn’t feel the expected happiness and joy. Instead, she felt dazed and empty. Even though her skeletal chest cavity lacked any flesh, there was a faint sensation of tearing.

“Sylvia,” Xu Xi said, holding the undead girl’s hand. That familiar warmth dispelled her inner unease.

“The Heruka world has its own civilization system,” he continued. “Once we arrive, you need to carefully explore the surroundings to avoid conflicts with local forces. You have great talent. Given time, you can advance to a Four-Ring Sorcerer, and later to Five-Ring and Six-Ring levels. So, don’t rush into battles. Nothing is more important than your safety.”

Xu Xi spoke gently, advising the girl on what to do upon reaching the Heruka world.

His words carried weight, a significance Sylvia couldn’t fully grasp. It made her hollow skeletal chest tremble. Sylvia felt that she was acting strangely today. Even though the Master Sorcerer was giving her important instructions, she felt an inexplicable fear.

“Sylvia, I’ve left you with access to the tower’s core. Even if I’m not around, you can control the entire wizard tower through the tower spirit. You are already a competent sorcerer. I believe you can use the tower’s resources wisely without needing to consult me.”

But…

But…

I’m not that capable…

As an undead, Sylvia shouldn’t be affected by physical sensations, yet at this moment, she felt her soul fire fluctuating with difficulty. Her simulated voice even began to tremble.

“Master Sorcerer,” she said, “I’m not as outstanding as you think. I don’t have the qualifications or ability to control the wizard tower on your behalf…”

An inexplicable fear.

An uncontrollable tremor.

Receiving the Master Sorcerer’s recognition should have been a joyful thing, but at this moment, her emotions were filled with panic and unease. Such behavior was too cowardly. Not only did she fail to meet Xu Xi’s expectations, but she also chose an unreasonable retreat.

Sylvia didn’t want this.

She didn’t want to disappoint Xu Xi.

But her body’s reactions were faster than her thoughts. Uncontrollably, she spoke those words of refusal.

“Sylvia…” Facing the hero’s reaction, Xu Xi was somewhat surprised. He wanted to say more but was interrupted by an unexpected event.

“Boom!!”

A violent tremor spread throughout the entire tower.

Just now, the Salvation Tower had completely left the wizarding world. While this meant escaping a dying world, it also exposed them directly to the Endless Netherworld. The sheer mass of that realm exerted a pressure that made it difficult for the Salvation Tower to move forward. The tower hummed continuously, and people inside scattered in fear.

“Sylvia, go calm everyone down. I’ll handle things here,” Xu Xi commanded calmly, waving his wand to deploy spatial barriers to ensure the normal progression of their interdimensional journey.

“Yes, Master Sorcerer!” Understanding the urgency, Sylvia quickly left the top floor to reassure the people and ensure the tower’s operations ran smoothly.

At the very last moment before leaving, she inexplicably turned back to look behind her.

Xu Xi stood there, surrounded by the grotesque and twisted chaos.

“Go ahead, Sylvia,” he said, smiling gently and nodding slightly to her.

Once Sylvia had completely departed, Xu Xi’s gaze shifted to the wizarding world outside the tower and then further to the Endless Netherworld. With a mortal body, he stared directly at the world and chaos itself. With the soul of a mere Five-Ring sorcerer, he confronted an indescribable entity.

“So, it still came…” Xu Xi loosened his grip on his wand slightly, then tightened it more firmly. Soul fire burned, and his spirit surged. The vast soul power accumulated over decades erupted at this moment, standing against the most maddening malevolence atop this tower.