Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe

568  Physical Transformation

Hearing the introduction of the final reward for this trial, Adam was rendered absolutely speechless.

"Rumored to… extend one's life?!" He said with an expression full of disbelief.

He looked at the crystal-like liquid he had dipped his finger in with shock. The water's surface shimmered with a faint light, reflecting the potent magical energy contained within.

It felt cool, refreshing, and pure, as though it was untouched by time or corruption.

Adam withdrew his hand, planning to taste the water coating his finger. However, he was stunned when he realized the water had magically disappeared.

His eyes narrowed and he ventured a guess, "Could it be that the founder didn't want anyone to take this liquid away?"

To confirm his guess, he repeated his action and found the same result.

He stood there before the basin, deep in thought, Damn it!

Only if I could take this sacred water away from here, I would have been able to concoct that potion…

In the memories of the experts from the greater universe, Adam had learned about the existence of a potion so rare and magical that powerful organizations would go to war over it.

Moreover, Herbalists who could concoct these potions were held in extremely high regard. They were treated no differently than deities.

Of course, the recipe for this particular potion was rare, and the Herbalists who cold brew it were rarer still.

The Potion of Longevity!

It was a mystical potion that reduced the drinker's age by several years, essentially extending their lifespan.

Although 'several' years may seem like a small quantity, they were actually very crucial.

For example, suppose a powerful Magus on his last breath who has been stuck at a bottleneck of a certain rank drank this potion, they will have received the blessing of gaining a few more years in order to advance to the next rank.

Those few years could decide the fate of not only that particular Magus but everything and everyone they were connected to.

Thus, this potion was highly sought after by the power players of the greater universe!

However, repeated use of Potions of Longevity was highly dangerous. After each subsequent use, not only did the potion's utility decrease but there was also a great risk that the potion would instead increase the drinker's age.

Regardless, it was already miraculous to be able to come across such a potion. However, even if a Herbalist did manage to get their hands on this recipe, it would still depend on whether they could find the main ingredient.

The Sacred Waters of Lustrum was this main ingredient!

Although it went by different names in the greater universe, Adam could tell that this was the real deal. However, the liquid before him was far less potent than the ones in 'his' memories.

It couldn't be helped. After all, the quality and quantity of mana found in Tron paled in comparison to the ones found in the myriad planets of the greater universe.

This liquid could only be formed by accumulating the concentrated essence of mana in a particular place for an extremely long period of time.

But it's truly a miracle that I could come across this ingredient in a backward planet such as Tron, he thought.

Liquids such as these were often found in secluded, mystical locations that were difficult to reach.

The Sacred Waters of Lustrum originated from a hidden oasis in the Great Kuch Desert, surrounded by ancient magical trees.

It must have taken at least hundreds, if not thousands of years to accumulate the quantity that was currently inside the basin in front of Adam.

If I could use this to create the Potion of Longevity, the effects would have been far more potent, he thought.

But my mana and my rank are nearly not enough to even attempt to brew such a miraculous potion.

His lips curled up into a wry smile and he softly muttered, "Only if I could take some of this liquid out and give it to the old man…"

He soon shook his head, deciding to not worry about things that were not within his control.

Right at that moment, the androgynous voice echoed in the chamber once again, "The Sacred Waters of Lustrum can heal wounds, cure diseases, and reverse the effects of poisons and curses."

"Even injuries that would be fatal or illnesses that seem incurable can be restored by simply drinking this mystical water."

"It can also rejuvenate those who are exhausted or physically weakened, allowing them to regain their strength or recover their mana almost instantly."

The voice paused for a brief moment before continuing, "Beyond physical healing, the Sacered Waters of Lustrum has the power to slow or even reverse the aging process."

"Furthermore, this magical water is not only a remedy for the physical body but also the soul body. Drinking from it or bathing in its waters can cleanse a person of inner turmoil, emotional scars, and spiritual darkness."

The more Adam heard about these sacred waters, the more certain he became.

It indeed is similar to the main ingredient for the Potion of Longevity, he thought.

On other planets in the greater universe, these waters went by different names such as The Elixir of Eternity, The Font of Renewal, The Draught of Essence, The Spring of Rebirth, etc.

However, their essence was the same.

"I can't believe that the castle's founder left behind such a precious reward in this Raven Inheritance," Adam muttered in awe.

Moreover, there were several other Raven Inheritances scattered throughout Saratoga!

The youth's dark pupils shone with excitement as he wondered, If this is the reward for the third trial, I wonder what awaits me in the final trial!

Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he thought, Wait a minute! If these waters will bring about a physical transformation, then perhaps I can get the most out of it if I revolve the Astral Tyrant Manual!

The Astral Tyrant Manual was a body enhancement technique that an expert of the greater universe had found at the ruins of an extremely ancient civilization.

This technique had a method to constantly strengthen the body by extracting the mana in the surroundings, helping the user build the most perfect and optimal physique.

Several methods in the Astral Tyrant Manual utilized rune magic and the naturally formed elemental ores to bring about this result.

The Sacred Waters of Lustrum was the perfect thing for Adam to use to further adjust his body to perfection!

He slowly removed his robes, revealing his emaciated and weakened body. He looked at it and sighed, "This is way too much weight loss for a mere sixty-day fast…"

"Perhaps, this has something to do with my mind thinking that I've been without food and water for more than a year," he added.

"The mind-body connection is truly something!"

His body was gaunt and skeletal, barely able to carry his weight. Then, he slowly entered the basin, the cool water immediately enveloping his thin legs.

The sensation of the water was both calming and rejuvenating, causing Adam to let out an involuntary moan.

As the magical liquid rose to cover more of his naked body, his dry and cracked skin began to drink in the life-giving energy.

Once fully submerged inside the basin, the Sacred Waters of Lustrum started to work its magic.

Adam's breathing became steadier, and his hollow chest began to rise and fall with deeper breaths. Strangely enough, he was able to breathe underwater just fine.

The water glowed more intensely, beginning to slowly swirl around his frail body as though responding to his need for nourishment.

His tanned, sunken skin and that tightly stretched against his bones began to regain color. Muscles and flesh slowly began to knit themselves together beneath his skin.

Finally, Adam began to revolve the Astral Tyrant Manual!

The water swirled faster and faster, creating a subtle whirlpool around him.

His brittle hair started falling out in clumps before they began to regrow—long and flowing, shining with a healthy luster. It was the same for his beard. They fell out before regrowing with full vibrance.

The deep lines of exhaustion on his face softened. The exhaustion and starvation smoothed out, restoring a youthful glow to his features.

His limbs once skeletal, now appeared more robust. His skeletal frame cracked and elongated, increasing his height. His muscles and tendons repaired themselves, altering his physique to near perfection.

The weakness was slowly driven away from Adam's being, replaced by a growing power surging within him.

After what felt like forever, the magical waters in the basin had finally depleted, all absorbed by the young man standing in the center.

Adam's body, once emaciated and frail, was now fully restored.

He stood at a little more than two meters now. He appeared not only healed, but transformed—stronger, sharper, and younger!

The aura of life and power surrounding him was palpable. He was no longer as muscular as he was before participating in this trial. He was much leaner now.

However, the muscles in his body pulsed with strength that he never had before.

The most drastic change about him, however, was his youthful appearance. Adam, now, looked no different than a youth who was in his late teenage years or early twenties!

His very presence commanded the attention in the room, embodying the strength and vitality bestowed upon him by the Sacred Waters of Lustrum.

He slowly raised his hands and tightly clenched his fists, feeling the raw power couring through his veins. Apart from the miraculous transformation, there was yet another surpise for him.

"I can feel it," he said confidently.

"The Mana Vortex Rank is not far!"