Chapter 167: The Evolution of the Celestial Finch

Only after consuming three Source Energy Fragments did the magical vortex surrounding the Celestial Finch begin to gradually dissipate.

Eventually, once the magical reserve within the Celestial Finch reached full saturation, it completely stopped absorbing the remaining surrounding magic.

“Back to where you belong—”

Unable to bear the sight of the dormitory left in chaos by the magical storm, Janna immediately cast a 【Cleaning Spell】 to restore the place to order.

“Only six Source Energy Fragments left now——”

Janna herself wasn’t too concerned.

After all, she was currently only a Second Tier Wizard Apprentice and didn’t heavily rely on the Source Energy Fragments.

Moreover, compared to the elevation of her magic level, Janna cared more about the growth of her Spirit Power.

However, with Janna’s accelerated advancement, the other Contract Summoned Creatures besides the Celestial Finch would inevitably face the same issue.

For example, the Hundred-Eyed Specter, which was most compatible with the Source Energy Fragments from the Mirror Layer Domain—Janna had given it an entire Source Energy Fragment when she formed the contract with it.

Yet, even now, the Hundred-Eyed Specter hadn’t even evolved a “single eye,” let alone “ten eyes” or “a hundred eyes.” “Based on their current potential and aptitude, Aph and the Silver Mirror are the most outstanding among them. If their power can be raised, it would also represent a qualitative leap for me———”

Just like in this “Three-School Joint Examination,” Janna relied heavily on the capabilities of the Hundred-Eyed Specter besides the Celestial Finch.

Whether it was 【Mirror Illusion】 or 【Short-Range Teleportation】, they were divine-grade skills within their rank.

Not to mention, there was also the overpowered 【Sealing Spell】——

Therefore, for her own sake and the future of her Contract Summoned Creatures, Janna had to seize every opportunity to gather resources.

Otherwise, relying solely on the System without follow-up resources would severely hamper Janna’s growth rate—

“Buzzz—”

With a resonant hum, an eggshell-shaped magical barrier filled with divine energy suddenly enveloped the Celestial Finch.

But only a few seconds later, this magical barrier seemed to solidify abruptly.

Not only did it cease all magical fluctuations, but even its color turned into a stone-like dark gray.

Upon seeing this, as a top student in 《Introductory Biology》, Janna naturally recognized that the Celestial Finch had entered the late stage of evolution. The magical barrier surrounding it was a self-protection mechanism built by all evolving creatures.

Simultaneously, the barrier served to conceal its aura, preventing it from being detected by predators—

“We’ll have to wait until tomorrow.”

Looking at the moon outside the window obscured by dark clouds, Janna yawned and sat back cross-legged on her bed.

Due to the Celestial Finch’s unexpected anomaly, Janna had to temporarily halt her meditation training.

However, upon connecting the Finch’s “unexpected anomaly” to her recent successful comprehension of the 【Fragment of the Law of Purification】, she felt at ease.

“Blessings come with curses—without the ample magical supply from the Source Energy Fragment, the Celestial Finch’s evolution would surely have ended in failure. It might even have regressed in potential——.”

Of course, though this matter was related to Janna, it wasn’t entirely her fault.

After all, she herself couldn’t explain how the 【Law of Purification】, which had seemed just beyond her grasp days ago, was suddenly mastered the very day she returned from the “Three-School Joint Examination.”

“Perhaps it really was just a coincidence——

A series of coincidences triggered by the increase in the 【Perception】 attribute from a blue-level mission reward——

“Drizzle...”

Rook cries echoed, dark clouds hung low.

As her thoughts gradually cleared, Janna, sitting cross-legged on her bed, once again entered a state of Deep Meditation, accompanied by the sound of raindrops outside the window.

The next morning.

“Crack—” Like an eggshell breaking, a crisp shattering sound made Janna suddenly open her tightly closed eyes.

“So it’s finally over——”

After a night’s rest, Janna’s mental state had returned to its peak.

Although her consciousness had remained immersed in meditation, from time to time, she had still diverted part of her attention to monitor the Celestial Finch’s condition.

“Crack—”

As the cracking of the “eggshell” grew more frequent, a dense holy light-attribute magical aura began to leak out from within.

“If there were an Undead Creature in the room right now, it would surely be incinerated by this overwhelming holy energy.

Especially those noisy rooks outside the window—if not for Anthony-Rook’s authority, Janna really would have liked to open the window and test it out...

“Crack, crack, crack——”

Spiderweb-like cracks spread across the entire “eggshell.”

Just as Janna was considering whether to replenish the Celestial Finch’s Source Energy Magic, a blinding white light brighter than the morning sun suddenly burst from the “eggshell.”

“Chirp—”

Like the clashing of jade, a clear birdsong rang out from the dazzling white light as the “eggshell” completely dissolved into light particles and vanished into the air.

With narrowed eyes, Janna, using 【Mental Perception】, could clearly sense that a divine energy several times more concentrated than before was burning fiercely within the evolved Celestial Finch.

“Master, I did it!”

A childlike crisp voice echoed in Janna’s mind.

As the blinding white light gradually faded, Janna withdrew her 【Mental Perception】 witchcraft and finally saw the true form of the evolved Celestial Finch.

Long neck, pointed beak, long legs, white feathers, and pale yellow crest feathers on its head flowing like a ribbon...

Unlike its previous cute “parrot” appearance, the Celestial Finch had now transformed into a beautiful creature with a slender figure and elegant posture.

Even the white jade on its forehead had become more transparent and refined. “Aph, with how you look now, I almost didn’t recognize you.”

Looking at the Celestial Finch whose wingspan nearly matched her own height, Janna couldn’t help but feel a bit nostalgic for its previous petite “parrot form.”

“Master, do you mean like this?”

Flash—

With a flash of white light, the Celestial Finch, which just moments ago had a long and graceful form, instantly reverted to the “parrot form” Janna had first known.

“Master, can you recognize Aph now?”

Fluttering its wings, the Celestial Finch, in its familiar “parrot form,” flew back onto Janna’s shoulder just like always.

“How did you do that?”

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