The more they oppose, the more it shows that I am doing the right thing

This test was to examine the Esoteric Religion geniuses' control over the Transformation Spell.

If even the basic act of soul transference could not be achieved, they wouldn't have the qualifications to participate in the next stage of the tests.

Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic is a legendary magic, and its mastery is extremely difficult within the short span of a day; this test also assessed the Esoteric Religion's talents, where only true geniuses could understand it in such a short time, and perhaps even advance further.

Upon Bishop Rada's command, the acolytes moved towards the side room and soon after, the sound of dragging chains could be heard.

The acolytes kept cursing and whipping as they dragged the chains outside.

At the end of the chains were more than a dozen people, their faces pale and their eyes lifeless, draped in tattered cowls as if they were nothing more than walking corpses, driven to the stage by the acolytes.

An Su was surprised to discover that these people were Cultists who had just been eliminated a few days prior.

"These failures are not qualified; they are unsuitable for this mission," calmly stated Bishop Rada, as if speaking of something entirely logical, "Staying in the imperial capital could expose them, and their Rank is indeed close to that of An Su and the other two. Might as well let them be of some last use and act as your practice targets."

"There are two scoring standards for this test, first is the soul leaving the shell, and second is achieving soul fusion. Additionally, if you incorporate an innovative Magic Circuit, you will receive extra points," he said.

"If you cannot achieve any of it," Rada sneered, "I will also deem your talents unqualified."

The consequences of failure were far too severe.

All the Cultists were breaking out in cold sweat, but only the real geniuses of the Esoteric Religion showed confident smiles, having not only succeeded but also gone further, making their own modifications to the Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic.

"Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic, I have already demonstrated it to you on the way here," said Elf lazily to An Su and the others, "Your standards are different from theirs, it must be interesting, at least interesting enough to satisfy me."

Her crimson eyes fixated on An Su; the Chaotic Saintess was looking for amusement again.

The expressions of Chaotic Elevator and Chaos Escalator were subtle; the level of Transformation Spell under the auspices of chaos had far exceeded their understanding.

The two were immersed in the Mysticism of Chaos, and had actually practiced Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic, having an advantage over Believers of other Sects.

However, when Elf infiltrated among the coachmen, she completely fooled these chaotic geniuses.

Clearly, Elf's understanding of Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic had reached a new level, integrating her own concepts and forming a new school.

An Su also appreciated Elf's Transformation Spell, as it had deceived Enya who was hidden in her own shadow.

But conversely, Enya's stealth magic had also deceived Elf.

Even though Elf's Transformation Spell was powerful, An Su was also very confident in her own Holy Light Transformation Spell.

The light from the fire on the walls of the stronghold flickered, spreading the vague shadows across the crimson carpeted ground.

The senior acolyte began calling out names; the Believers stepped forward for the test according to their numbers, first chanting spells to commence spiritual disembodiment. The quicker the spirit separated from the body, the deeper the understanding of this part of the Magic Circuit.

The acolyte would score this part accordingly.

After complete disembodiment, it was time for soul fusion.

The disembodied soul would enter the body of the expendable person, temporarily fusing with the latter's soul while simultaneously devouring their memories and emotions. The higher the synchrony and deeper the fusion, the higher the score.

"Sixty points."

"Seventy points..."

Of course, that was just the ordinary Believers' approach,

The geniuses planned to add a bit of their own innovation, showcasing their proportions of genius.

As long as it fell within the rules, they would not follow the beaten path!

For instance, a genius from the Oceanic Sect didn't attempt to merge with these ordinary humans but instead pulled out a box of clams from the seafood market from his pocket, directly merging his soul with these clams, eliciting amazement from the crowd—a true daredevil!

After all, this was about soul fusion, where memories and emotions would interact for a short period. Lower animals, having no rationality but only instinct, could corrupt the soul if one was not careful, even causing it to get lost in the animal's shell, unable to return.

To ensure the soul would not be corrupted and to come out unscathed was far more difficult than merging with a Third Order Believer's soul, and it also indicated that his control over the Transformation Spell was stronger than average.

The Oceanic Sect genius eventually succeeded, his soul returned safely, prompting cheers from the crowd.

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He was left with some side effects, but the Oceanic genius simply pulled his zipper up and down repeatedly, treating his clothing as if it were the shell of a clam.

The Oceanic genius scored a high mark of eighty points.

The high score was due to the great risk involved in the spellcasting.

"Chaos Escalator." the old deacon read out the name of Chaos Escalator, who took a deep breath and walked up to a middle-aged man.

He too had quite the skill, having innovated magic by adapting Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic into Chaos Gender Transformation Spell. Once his soul entered the body of the middle-aged man, the latter's beard faded away, breasts gradually filled out, and the features softened, turning into those of a mature older sister.

"I like, I like, to seize An Su's body and turn him into a woman!"

The Chaotic Saintess was amused, awarding a high score of eighty-five, citing the performance as very interesting, surpassing even the top score of the Oceanic talent.

Everyone was amazed, acknowledging that these Chaos Followers indeed knew how to have fun.

"Chaotic Elevator." the old deacon called out the name of Chaotic Elevator.

Elevator was a prodigy, his mouth bearing a stern smile; this was his moment to shine.

Nobody knew that Chaotic Shape-shifting Magic was his most secret skill. Chaotic Elevator had anticipated this very occasion and had practiced arduously for a year to create that ultimate spell!

The Oceanic Sect buffoon merely merged with a non-human creature, eliciting admiration from everyone, while Chaotic Elevator aimed to go even further.

This time, the subject of his soul fusion wasn't even a living creature!

It was an element!

To everyone's astonishment, they saw lightning chaotically snaking around in Chaotic Elevator's hands—this was none other than the initial stage spell "Lightning Strike." Lightning is one of the most ferocious powers in nature, and as Chaotic Elevator's soul left his body, it astonishingly entered the chaos of the lightning.

"He's gone mad!"

"He's completely disregarding his own life!"

The surrounding Esoteric Religion geniuses exclaimed in shock, concern apparent in their expressions, while An Su inwardly remarked on their being easily alarmed.

"The more you merge with lower and unordered entities, the more likely your soul is to be influenced, and Elevator brother's soul is merging with the purest of elements, at great risk of being devoured by the lightning!" Chaos Escalator explained to An Su.

The lightning continued to merge with his soul until his soul itself turned into lightning, roaming freely in the air.

After merging with the lightning, it could travel freely in electrical circuits, incredibly stealthy.

"Ninety points."

Chaotic Elevator scored a high of ninety points. He slowly withdrew from the electric current and returned to his own body. Paralyzed from the touch, he walked with a limp, and everyone showed their amazement, even Bishop Rada did not skimp on his praise, seeing great promise in the lad.

"Brother Elevator, you really are impressive!"

An Su sincerely exclaimed, his words filled with admiration, and Chaotic Elevator was quite proud.

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"Next, Chaos Stairway!"

Under everyone's gaze, An Su stepped up to the platform.

Everyone was wary and skeptical of him, especially the old Priest. Hadn't this fellow destroyed a base of Suffering Believers just yesterday during a test? Was he going to obliterate a Chaos base this time?

But after all, it was just a Third Order Cultist's Transformation Spell, how impressive could it possibly be?

It couldn't be that extreme and dangerous.

Yesterday's mishap was the result of a fire caused by a deity, after all.

An Su took a deep breath; in fact, he did not know the final form his Holy Light Transformation Spell would take since Miss Bones's experiment had been halted halfway.

Anyhow, it was worth a try.

A light flickered in his hands as he softly chanted the spell.

For a moment, radiant light filled the entire base.

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