Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Chapter 1176: Evolution

The Spirit Queen sat within her hidden sanctuary.

Even weakened, she was still breathtaking. She had long silver hair cascading over her shoulders, while her eyes glowed with a deep violet…

Her skin carried a faint luminescence, as though the Spirit Realm itself clung to her, unwilling to let go… She was the Spirit Queen for a reason.

Despite the exhaustion etched into her features, her beauty was unmatched. She looked serene yet commanding.

For those watching her, every movement she made felt graceful, and every breath seemed to give the Spirit Guardians energy to live on.

Indeed, the surviving Spirit Guardians who stood around her could not help but feel reverence, for even in her injured state, she embodied the Spirit Realmʼs dignity and power.

As long as sheʼs alive, they have hope to reclaim the territory they have lost.

Her gown, which was made from threads of spirit energy, glowed faintly…

Though torn from battle, it still radiated elegance… It was a reminder of her status as ruler of the Spirit Realm.

”Goddess of Concealment?” The Spirit Queen helplessly smiled after hearing the report.

Then, the messenger further confirmed what Vale wanted in exchange for ensuring her safety within the Human Realm…

Although she had enough guards to protect her, the Realm that she was about to enter was still not something she could control. The Will of the Realm in that place would certainly hate her, and they would probably have to recover for months or years before reaching their peak again.

Because of that, she knew that sheʼd still need Valeʼs protection.

”So he wanted some low-tier to high-tier Spirits to be contracted to a few students in his Academy? Thatʼs not difficult.”

The Queen muttered.

”Still… Iʼm curious about his method. Can he really summon us? Thatʼs not going to be easy.” The Spirit Queen muttered.

”Yes… He guaranteed that it is strong enough to pull you and your entourage across realms without leaving traces. It is safer, faster, and far more discreet.”

The Queen exhaled slowly. She felt relieved since the Immortal was confident about it.

”Well, that is good news indeed. I had feared that opening a path would alert the demons. If Valeʼs circle can shield us, then we shall trust him.”

Her attendants, the surviving Spirit Guardians, exchanged hopeful glances. For weeks, they had lived under siege, and their Queen was hunted relentlessly. Now, at last, there was a chance to escape…

At the very least, once the Queen was able to regain her powers, theyʼd be able to reclaim their lost territory.

Although completely removing the Demon Lords from the Spirit Realm was already impossible, they could at least protect a part of their realm once she got her strength back.

Soon, the Queen gathered her loyal subjects…

”Prepare yourselves,” the Queen commanded.

”We will move to the human realm. Lotus will guide us, and Vale will summon us. But remember… this must be done in silence. If the Abyss Realm learns of our destination, the humans will suffer the same fate as the Spirits.”

One of the Spirit Guardians stepped forward. He had already heard about Valeʼs existence, who seemed to be blessed by the Spirit Realm itself.

They couldnʼt really understand the manʼs secrets, but as long as he was not an enemy, he was more than happy to follow their Queen.

”I understand, Your Majesty. We will ensure the secrecy of our destination.”

Just like that, everyone gathered together and waited for Valeʼs summoning ritual…

In the meantime, the messenger informed the queen that they would be hiding inside an Immortalʼs Tower. It was also the place of summoning since it had the best facility to hide their presence.

The Queenʼs lips curved into a faint smile, despite her exhaustion.

”Thatʼs perfectly fine... The mysterious human realm will be our refuge, and perhaps… our chance to rebuild.”

Indeed, the Spirit Queen knew that something was wrong with the Human Realm where Vale belonged.

After all, it was a realm that had produced many immortals and even established Churches in order to guide their citizens.

Furthermore, for some reason, the Will of the Realm was strong enough to produce several dozen Arcana!

If it were a different human realm, the Arcana should only reach about 10 or so!

This realm had also been targeted by numerous existences from the higher realm, and right now, it was even able to handle hundreds of Immortals without breaking.

ʼNo wonder Mennena wanted to replace or become the Will of the Realm… It must be evolving.ʼ

The Spirit Queenʼs face turned serious after reaching this thought… Furthermore, she heard that the realm had tripled the number of the Arcanists they had!

It was an incredible feat tha

t shouldnʼt have happened with just the production of a special elixir…

The Queen could only guess that the Will of the Realm was also assisting silently with the development of this world…

ʼIf this realm can really evolve and become a higher realm, then…ʼ

As she reached this thought, she finally felt Valeʼs summoning ritual connecting to her…

***

Far away, within the depths of Constanceʼs Immortal Tower, Vale placed the final lines of the Anima Havenʼs Arcane Circle.

After confirming that it was perfect, he started the process and injected his Divinity into it…

Just like that, the intricate formation glowed faintly, threads of shadow and spirit energy mixing together in perfect harmony. There were also runes arranged by Maya around this Arcane Circle to ensure their concealment…

He knew the danger. The moment the Spirit Queen crossed into the human realm, the Will of the Realm would suppress her essence. Without protection, her aura would be crushed, her guardians weakened, and the weaker spirits that sheʼd bring would get into trouble for sure…

Valeʼs circle had to counteract that suppression, wrapping them in several layers of concealment and protection so they could endure.

As he confirmed that there were no more issues, Vale knew that he could now proceed.

”Itʼs ready,” he whispered.