Earth's Greatest Magus

Emery, his eyes wide with anticipation, gazed at the celestial being standing before him, feeling the weight of centuries in its ethereal presence.

The celestials, considered the omniscient ancient race, held the key to knowledge that transcended the understanding of mere mortals. With a burning curiosity, Emery couldn't resist asking the question that weighed heavily on his mind.

"Tell me" he implored, "what do you think I should choose that could help me breakthrough into the grand magus realm?"

While Emery harbored a deep interest in acquiring tier 7 artifacts, extinct recipes, and rare materials, he held a firm conviction that personal strength surpassed material wealth. The grand magus stage beckoned as the next monumental milestone in his magical journey—a towering mountain that magi would often spend centuries, if not millennia, scaling. Emery saw this encounter as a golden opportunity to extract guidance from the celestial, hoping to leverage his current achievements in the ongoing expedition to uncover clues or methodologies that would propel him into this highly coveted realm.

The celestial, in response to Emery's query, offered a revelation that caught him off guard. "

<see three different paths in your future>

The celestial's brief yet potent words reverberated in Emery's mind, triggering a cascade of images that unfolded like vivid dreams. Before him materialized a vision of a figure, unmistakably himself but aged and adorned in the majestic robes of a grand magus of nature. In this manifestation, the power of life flowed through him effortlessly. With a mere touch, deserts transformed into lush oases, and a multitude of creatures drew breath at the mere utterance of his words. The scene painted a portrait of benevolence and vitality, a grand magus wielding the forces of nature to nurture and sustain life.

"This is me… in the future,"

Emery found himself awestruck by the potential within his own destiny. As the vision lingered, he sensed that not a shadow of darkness marred the grand magus of nature before him. Yet, with the swiftness of thought, the celestial granted him another glimpse, a stark contrast to the former vision.

This time, another version of himself emerged, cloaked in the ominous attire of a grand magus of death. In this embodiment, Emery witnessed a power that thrived on the antithesis of life—a force that instilled fear and decay in everything it touched. The grand magus of death stood as a chilling testament to the duality within Emery, a manifestation of darkness that loomed over the land.

"I understand, one path focusing on my connection with nature and another where darkness takes hold. What about the third path?"

This time, the celestial gifted him with a glimpse of a version of himself suspended in the cosmic expanse, shrouded in mist. The realization dawned on him that he stood on the precipice of a breakthrough. In this ethereal state, a surge of power emanated from him—a celestial fusion of light and darkness, a cosmic force that dwarfed the strength of the two opposing versions he had witnessed before.

This vision depicted a harmonious synergy between the conflicting laws, creating a power that transcended the boundaries of light and darkness. Intrigued and inspired by this cosmic revelation, Emery felt a newfound determination to pursue such path.

However, his thoughts were abruptly shattered.

In an instant, the serene vision morphed into chaos. Emery witnessed his own body being torn asunder, a horrifying spectacle of failure that struck him to his core. The agony and despair felt so real that he found himself sweating and panting when the vision finally dissipated.

"Are you saying I won't succeed?" Emery questioned

<the vision represents truth>.

The gravity of those words left Emery grappling with the unsettling prospect of potential failure.

As the celestial's revelation settled within him, Emery came to a profound realization. The visions weren't merely glimpses of possible futures; they carried with them a profound wisdom, an understanding of the potential paths he could traverse.

There was a twinge of regret within him for having asked the question, knowing that the celestial insight had influenced his inclination towards the synthesis of light and darkness.

Emery grappled with the weight of choice. If he chose to embrace the vision of the grand magus of nature and forsake the power of Khaos, he could expedite his journey to the grand magus realm. The celestial shards, a currency of immense value, could be amassed through trades, propelling him to the coveted status in less than 50 years. The allure of such a swift ascent tempted him, a path where he could abandon the complexity of balancing opposing forces.

Yet, the visions of the cosmic synergy beckoned him, offering a power beyond imagination. To tread the path of combining darkness and light, he first needed to address the broken state of his primal core. Here lay the challenge — the celestial beings, while formidable in their wisdom, had limitations when it came to the realm of darkness elements.

"So back to zero... what should I trade with?"

In response, the celestial's [wisdom] panel materialized before him, and Emery watched as it scrolled until it settled on a particular scroll of considerable value—6000 points, to be exact.

[Prism of Light Meditation Technique]

[A three sets meditation technique designed to enhance one's comprehension of the law of light].

Emery found himself resolute in his determination to retain the power of Khaos for his grand magus breakthrough. The celestial's recommendation immediately sparked an internal resistance within him. However, the celestial's wisdom unveiled an inconvenient truth that halted his impulsive decision-

making.

<the failure caused by lack of light>

Emery's breath caught in his throat as he acknowledged that, despite possessing a dual half-moon in light and a fractured soul in darkness, his future self would still face a deficiency in the light element. The truth compelled him to reconsider the significance of embracing the ancient technique.

"Alright, I will trust you and choose this."

The decision marked a pivotal moment in his journey, as the transaction left him with 2,921 points remaining. Undeterred, Emery delved once more into the celestial panels, navigating through the myriad options to select what he else he need.