Awakening：The Infinite Evolution of My Talent as a Low-Level Awakener

Whoosh!

The long spear, empowered by terrifying strength and secret runes, turned into a beam of light, instantly appearing in front of the figure and piercing through it, pinning it to the ground.

"Ah!!!"

Phantom Weaver was impaled on the ground, and the intense pain made her throw her head back and let out a sharp, screeching scream. The piercing sound left the surrounding students pale-faced, their eyes blackened. The sound was incredibly penetrating to the soul and spirit.

However, in the next second, a hooked spear came flying towards her, easily slicing off Phantom Weaver's head.

Her beautiful head fell to the ground, yet she did not immediately lose consciousness. Instead, her eyes remained fixed on the crowd, filled with a deep, hateful glare.

"Despicable fools, the majesty of war will soon overwhelm you again!"

Smack!

The legion commander's heavy boots stomped down, cutting her words short.

"Trash."

With a cold grunt, the blue rune power surged in his hand, and he suddenly reached out to grab the air in front of him. A fainted female student was pulled out from the space.

"Is this... Reese!?"

Several of the instructors felt a jolt in their hearts and quickly cast healing spells to wake her up from her unconscious state, their expressions turning grim.

They never expected that, despite their close supervision, the remnants of these nightmarish beings had still managed to infiltrate. Fortunately, the student was unharmed. If anything had happened to her, it would have been a huge disaster, and their futures would have been over.

"Lord Commander, all 132 infiltrating remnants of the Nightmare have been eradicated."

An old soldier hurried over and reported, his longsword still dripping with fresh blood, his entire presence filled with a chilling murderous aura.

"Mm, dismiss them. Keep strict watch," the commander ordered.

"Yes, sir."

Infiltrations like these occurred almost once or twice every period. Since the War Demon was sealed away, for tens of thousands of years, the remnants of the Land of Nightmares had never given up on attempting to rescue it.

However, the Land of Eternal Sealing was very close to the Imperial Capital. Getting close to the capital itself was a difficult task, let alone infiltrating this place.

Moreover, they were only responsible for guarding. Even if they managed to infiltrate the true Land of Eternal Sealing, they wouldn't be able to shake those seals. After all, it was the Empire's most remarkable sealing work.

"Gordon, thank you for this," the lead instructor quietly said to the legion commander, who smiled gently and nonchalantly waved his hand, his mood clearly lifted.

This incident undoubtedly put the instructors from the Imperial Academies in a position of owing him a great favor. With this, it was certain that his descendants would be able to enter the Imperial Academy to study, a matter that was now set in stone.

After all, only by entering the Imperial Academy and mastering the Dream Spirit System, which was beyond the reach of the secret runes, would they have a chance to rise to the true high ranks of the Empire in the future.

Otherwise, they would be like them—powerful Rune Warriors—but forever doomed to be nothing more than the Empire's executioners.

"The remnants of the Nightmare have been eradicated. You all should hurry," Legion Commander Gordon said, taking out the metal eyeball again. He scanned the still-shaken students with it, but this time, nothing unusual occurred.

Then he took out a token and placed it before the mist in the back. Instantly, the mist parted to reveal a five-meter-wide passage.

On the other side of the passage was what seemed like an entirely new world. The smooth earth stretched out, with hundreds, even thousands, of pitch-black stone pillars rising from the ground. Each pillar was covered in a variety of seal markings.

At the center of all the stone pillars stood a massive tree, several hundred meters tall. Its canopy, known as the Sky Cover, blocked the sun, resembling a place where a giant dragon might rest.

This ancient tree, which had existed for countless years, was also covered in numerous sealing runes. These seals intertwined, forming a magnificent sealing array that dazzled the eyes.

"Go ahead, children. Forget the little incident that just happened. It was merely a common trial in your life. What awaits you now is the greatest creation you will ever see in your lifetime," several instructors said to the students behind them.

As they gazed upon the grandeur of the Land of Eternal Sealing, all the students quickly snapped out of the shock and bloodshed they had just experienced. They were gradually captivated by this breathtaking scene.

Soon, under the guidance of the instructors, the group of over a hundred people entered the Land of Eternal Sealing.

The Mist Gate did not disappear but remained open for half an hour. After the time elapsed, regardless of whether the people had exited or not, it would close automatically.

The students wandered among the stone pillars, their faces filled with uncontrollable awe and excitement. Every seal marking seemed to open a new door for them.

Upon seeing this scene, several instructors exchanged glances, simultaneously letting out a breath of relief and breaking into joyful smiles.

The goal had been achieved. Although there had been some small incidents along the way, this would undoubtedly leave a permanent mark on these students. It was an investment with limitless potential.

"Instructor, is it true that under this ancient tree, the War Demon is sealed?"

A student, his face flushed with excitement, asked as he stared at the ancient tree.

"Yes, and no," the lead instructor replied patiently. "While this ancient tree contains the combined efforts and wisdom of all the Empire's master sealers, its true purpose is to connect with another ancient tree, enhancing its sealing power. That tree is known as the Ancient Tree of the Abyssal Prison.

So, this is not really the Land of Sealing for the War Demon and the Nightmare Overlord. Instead, it serves as the entrance to the Land of Sealing. Those remnants of nightmares think they can rescue their king, but in reality, unless commanded by an emperor, no living being can enter the Land of Sealing."

The lead instructor explained, his tone calm and steady. As an instructor at the Imperial Academy, he was no mere figurehead. Being a researcher of the Power of Soul Dream, he had not inscribed runes himself, but his long life span and deep knowledge spoke for his extensive experience and understanding.

"I see," the student nodded, his respect for the instructors growing.

Soon, students from other academies began to ask about their own confusions, trying to understand the various sealing runes on the ancient tree. The instructors were more than happy to oblige, patiently explaining. Their goal wasn't just to cultivate good relationships with the powers behind these students, but also to ensure that the students owed them a huge favor. After all, while these students were weak now, they represented the Empire's most elite and talented youths, with limitless potential. Once they grew stronger, their status would rival that of the instructors themselves.

Before long, only ten minutes remained of the time they could stay.

At that moment, one student spoke up.

"Instructor, you mentioned earlier that this ancient tree is a living being with its own consciousness, is that true?"

Upon hearing this, the instructor smiled confidently.

"Of course. This tree was transplanted from the Forest of Elves. As a vessel for Sealing Technique, it not only possesses self-awareness but also incredible vitality.

However, it's so ancient, with such an extended life span, that it remains in a constant state of slumber. When it sleeps, it may do so for thousands or even tens of thousands of years."

"So, the tree is probably in a dormant state now?" the student asked.

"Exactly. Otherwise, we wouldn't be able to enter and observe it," the instructor confirmed.

The student paused for a moment, then, with a hint of confusion, pointed toward the ancient tree.

"Then why do I see the tree trembling?"

At these words, the surrounding noises suddenly quieted. All the students and instructors turned their gaze in the direction he was pointing, their expressions gradually stiffening.

The ancient tree's branches suddenly began to tremble violently, as if it had been triggered by some kind of stimulus.

Then, the earth itself began to shake, and the Sky Cover, the tree's massive canopy, trembled wildly as well. The surrounding towering black stone pillars flickered with eerie, dim lights.

"This... this..."

The lead instructor's eyes widened, a mixture of fear and confusion apparent in his gaze. Even with his experience, he couldn't understand the scene unfolding before him.

"This is bad! The Land of Sealing is experiencing a disturbance! Everyone, leave here immediately!"

He quickly reacted, a sense of extreme foreboding creeping up from deep within his chest. Without hesitation, he activated the Power of Soul Dream, enveloping all the students and began running toward the Mist Gate.

However, at that moment, the ground suddenly cracked open, and countless chunks of earth flew into the air as enormous roots, resembling giant serpents, erupted from deep beneath the surface.

These roots, as if driven mad, lashed out indiscriminately in all directions.

"No!!"

One of the instructors' pupils contracted to the size of a needlepoint. He released all of his Power of Soul Dream, but it appeared so insignificant in the face of the incoming roots.

With a resounding crack!

The instructor's body was torn to pieces, and several students nearby were also affected, their bodies cut in half, disappearing in an instant.

The scene immediately descended into chaos. In the face of this powerful and ancient tree, both the students and instructors were helplessly fragile. The Land of Eternal Sealing was soon filled with screams and wails.

At the moment the tree lost control, the legion commander outside changed color drastically and rushed in with his subordinates.

But as soon as they entered, they were met with the sight of blood-soaked limbs and shattered bodies scattered across the ground.

All the instructors and students had perished beneath the rampaging ancient tree.

Yet, the legion commander's gaze didn't linger on the gruesome remains. Instead, his eyes were locked onto the uncontrollable ancient tree, his expression filled with disbelief.

Since the Nightmare Overlord and War Demon had been sealed away, not once in tens of thousands of years had the Elven Ancient Tree shown any sign of such behavior.

As the guardian of the Land of Eternal Sealing, he knew the true function of this Elven tree.

And now, with the tree spiraling out of control, this could only mean one thing: The true Land of Sealing was facing an unprecedented crisis!

"Quick! Immediately notify Marshal! Seal off the entire Land of Eternal Sealing! No! Seal the area within ten miles! Not even a single insect is allowed to escape!"

Gordon bellowed, his face twisted with fury, his heart overshadowed by an ominous feeling.