Wizard: Unlimited Profession Slots

Chapter 1202: Chapter 489: "Sacred Seed" (3)

Ron noticed that over the next few weeks, indeed, a few students "accidentally" found Sarlin to inquire about more details regarding "soul transition."

And Sarlin always acted cautiously, emphasizing that it was just a theoretical discussion and would not involve any actual experiments.

However, at the same time, she began to selectively share some "supplementary materials."

More meticulously forged ancient documents, along with some seemingly harmless basic experimental plans.

Most critically, she started observing everyone’s reactions to identify those most susceptible to influence.

Valen showed enough rationality in this process.

He was indeed interested in the theory but insisted on researching through legitimate channels.

.........

A month later, Sarlin’s "research group" had developed into a scale of over a dozen people.

These were the elite of the younger generation at the Crystal Tower, each filled with anticipation for the prospect of "consciousness immortality."

They gathered in a concealed underground laboratory, conducting increasingly daring experiments.

"Today, we will attempt consciousness extraction on more advanced creatures."

Sarlin stood in front of the lab table, her tone full of scholarly professional authority:

"We have already verified the feasibility of the technique on small mammals, and now it’s time to proceed to the next step."

On the lab table lay an anesthetized gorilla, its head connected to complex monitoring equipment.

The surrounding young Wizards were full of anticipation in their eyes, none realizing the perilous experiment they were partaking in.

"Remember, we’re not killing it; we’re liberating it."

Sarlin’s voice was as infectious as a sermon:

"Through consciousness extraction, this gorilla will achieve a form of existence beyond its physical body, a leap of evolution, not death."

The experiment began.

A complex array lit up around the gorilla as various strange energies started swirling around the lab table.

In Sarlin’s hand was a deep purple crystal, known later as the dangerous "Pollution Crystal."

As the ritual proceeded, the gorilla’s vital signs began to plummet rapidly.

But at the same time, its eyes began to flash with a wisdom not belonging to an animal.

"It worked!"

A young assistant shouted excitedly:

"Consciousness extraction completed! It has gained a new form of existence!"

Indeed, although the gorilla was physiologically dead, its consciousness remained active.

It even began to communicate using gestures, displaying intelligence far beyond that of ordinary gorillas.

"This technology... it’s practically a miracle..."

The students watching were astounded:

"If it could be applied to humans..."

But Ron noticed that the "immortal" gorilla had a distinct malice in the gleam of intelligence in its eyes.

Its gaze directed at humans was no longer one of harmless curiosity but rather a cold calculation of a predator.

Other animals in the laboratory, used for basic experiments, all began to show instinctive fear toward this gorilla.

They curled up in the corners of their cages, emitting faint whimpers as if sensing a profound threat.

"Miss Sarlin, I think this gorilla’s behavior is somewhat... unusual."

A more sensitive student raised a question:

"Its gaze at us... makes me very uncomfortable..."

"It’s a normal adaptation response."

Sarlin waved her hand dismissively:

"Once consciousness leaves the body, its cognitive pattern will naturally change.

We shouldn’t use old standards to judge a new form of existence."

She approached the gorilla, attempting to engage in deeper communication:

"I know you can understand me. Tell me, how do you feel now?"

The gorilla slowly raised its head, staring at Sarlin with those malicious eyes.

Then, it made a move that shocked everyone.

It smiled.

That wasn’t a mimicry of an animal’s expression, but a true, malicious human smile.

"Very... good..."

The gorilla spoke, its voice hoarse but clear:

"Much... better... than before..."

Its voice carried a kind of twisted pleasure, like the satisfaction of tasting delicious food.

The atmosphere in the room instantly solidified.

This phenomenon had entirely exceeded the scope of normal experiments.

Valen, also in the crowd at this time, finally mustered the courage to speak up loudly:

"Sarlin! Stop the experiment immediately! This is no longer normal scientific research!"

But Sarlin’s reaction shocked everyone.

She didn’t stop the experiment; instead, she released even more Magic Power, continuing to transform other experimental animals, even to infect the human Wizards.

"You’re all cowards!"

Sarlin’s voice began to carry a terrifying echo:

"Facing a true breakthrough, you chose fear and retreat!"

At this moment, the holy seed on her chest had started to emanate a distinct black light.

That light spread like ink in the air, causing reality-altering effects wherever it touched.

Valen realized the situation was completely out of control.

But at this critical moment, he made a choice that he would later regret for life.

He chose to flee.

Not a brave confrontation, not a rational persuasion.

But to turn and rush out of the laboratory, leaving others to face the unknown danger.

Shortly after his escape, the pink-haired Witch had already stormed in wielding a Magic Wand.

But by then it was too late, Sarlin raised her hands and began chanting a Spell:

"Mor’thak nelar vex kuthari..." (Let the darkness embrace these lost souls)