Earth's Greatest Magus

Emery stood beneath the vast canopy of the Elysian Tree, his gaze lifting slowly as he studied its towering form with quiet elation. The tree had grown alongside him for more than thirty years, yet its current size and presence far exceeded what one would expect from such a short span of time.

It now stood close to thirty meters tall.

Its trunk was thick and radiant, carrying a faint golden sheen, while its roots stretched deep beneath the earth, spreading across miles of his domain like an unseen network. Even without probing further, Emery could sense how deeply it had embedded itself into the land, as though the entire territory now revolved around its existence.

According to VIA’s classification, the Elysian Tree was still within its juvenile stage, far from reaching full maturity. Yet even so, its current state already bordered on extraordinary.

Based on its current growth rate, VIA estimated that the tree would reach maturity within two to three hundred years-a staggering acceleration compared to its original projection of six to seven hundred years.

Such rapid development-

Was far beyond normal.

Emery lowered his gaze and extended his hand, gently plucking one of the golden leaves from a nearby branch. The leaf rested lightly on his palm, its surface shimmering faintly with intricate life sigils that pulsed in a slow, steady rhythm.

Even without deeper analysis, he could feel it.

The density of energy contained within.

It was pure.

Refined.

After a moment of consideration, Emery gathered several of the more mature leaves before leaving his domain, heading directly toward Utopia City. His destination-

Meeting with Kayelin at his apothecary laboratory.

The moment he arrived, the two wasted no time. What began as a simple inspection quickly turned into a full day of analysis, experimentation, and discussion, as both of them examined the properties of the Elysian leaves in detail.

The conclusion was clear.

They were genuine Tier 8 materials.

More importantly, their application was not limited to a single field.

The foliage possessed exceptional stabilizing properties, capable of calming chaotic energies and harmonizing unstable reactions. They could be used to create sedatives, anodynes, and advanced calming agents-substances that could soothe the mind, relieve pain, and stabilize the nervous system at a profound level.

At first glance, such effects might seem unremarkable.

Materials with similar functions existed in abundance.

But-

At Tier 8 quality?

That was extraordinarily rare.

Emery held one of the refined samples between his fingers, his expression thoughtful.

“What can be produced from this…?”

Moments later, the same idea occurred to both of them.

A concentration enhancement pill.

Not just any pill-

But one capable of significantly boosting a cultivator’s mental clarity during meditation, increasing efficiency and stability in a way few other resources could achieve.

Such pills were not unheard of, but they were generally considered inferior to Cosmic Pills, not due to lack of effectiveness, but because of their limitations. Most concentration-enhancing pills only reached Tier 7, making them useful primarily for Magus-level individuals.

At higher levels-

They lost their relevance.

But this-

This was different.

With the Elysian leaves as the core ingredient, they could potentially create a Tier 8 concentration pill, one that could rival even the expensive Cosmic Pills used by Grand Magus.

The implication was immediate.

And powerful.

Emery felt a rare surge of excitement.

Due to the complexity of the Stellar Beast cultivation, he had already considered purchasing a large quantity of Cosmic Pills to accelerate his progress. However, the cost, especially in palace points, made him reluctant to commit to such a decision.

Now-

That might no longer be necessary.

If they could successfully develop this pill, it would not only solve his immediate needs but also provide a long-term advantage.

Yet even as that thought formed, reality tempered his enthusiasm.

The Elysian Tree, despite its rapid growth, still produced a limited number of

mature leaves. At its present stage, the yield would likely only be enough to

support his own cultivation, leaving little room for mass production.

And beyond that-

They still needed to develop the formula.

That alone would take time.

While still within the laboratory, Emery turned the conversation toward

another pressing matter.

Gwen.

He asked Kayelin about any progress regarding her condition, hoping for some

form of breakthrough.

Kayelin shared several new ideas, each one more refined than the last, yet all of them carried significant risks. Some methods required unstable materials, others demanded precise conditions that were difficult to achieve.

None of them-

Were viable yet.

The answer left Emery silent.

Once again, he found himself standing at the center of multiple challenges,

each demanding his attention, each rec

Cultivation.

Preparation.

Alliances.

And now-

Solutions he could not yet reach.

time he did not have.

When he returned to his domain, Emery did not act immediately. Instead, he

allowed himself a moment of stillness, gathering his thoughts and reviewing

everything before him.

Slowly, his approach began to take shape.

The Beast Emperor legacy had already granted him significant improvements in both physical and spiritual strength, yet he understood that continuing down that path alone would not be enough. At his current stage, breakthroughs in law comprehension, divine techniques, or high-grade artifacts would provide far greater advantages than simply increasing raw power.

He needed balance.

Efficiency.

His gaze shifted toward his two avatars.

And with that-

His path forward became clear.

The dark avatar would immerse itself in the vast and demanding complexities

of the Stellar Beast Emperor legacy. He could continue the slow, methodical process of comprehension, tracing the intricate constellation pathways, and building steadily toward mastery.

Meanwhile, the light avatar was given a different responsibility.

Mental strength.

Control.

Precision.

To support this path, Emery decided to purchase a suitable spirit weapon,

something that would not only enhance his combat aptitude but also train his

control to a higher level.

What he chose was a top-grade Tier 6 treasure-

A complete set of sixty-four flying swords.

Their slender forms bore faint, flowing grain patterns that shimmered subtly

when infused with spiritual energy, like leaves swaying in a quiet breeze. Though individually sharp and deadly, their true strength did not lie in single strikes, but in unity.

Together, they formed a complete sword formation.

A spirit weapon array.

Emery chose the treasure for its embedded nature-based spirit weapon art.

[Eightfold Willow Swords]

Each group of eight blades forms an eightfold cycle that mirrors the rhythm of

a living forest.

It required precise control over spirit energy, flawless coordination, and an unshakable mind capable of managing dozens of moving parts simultaneously. Yet it was precisely this complexity that made it valuable.

Because in mastering it-

He would take a step closer to controlling the far more powerful Sun and Moon

Disc.

With the decision made, both avatars enter seclusion.

Two paths. Working in parallel. Complementing one another.

At the center of it all stood Emery’s main body, free to shift between them at

will, ensuring that both lines of cultivation progressed without imbalance.

At the same time, he turned his attention to the matters only he could handle.

The first of which-

Was the development of his apothecary formulas.

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