Chapter 169: New Abilities
Although the Celestial Sparrow had returned to its original form, Jia Na could still feel a magical aura several times stronger than before emanating from it.
"That was Afu's newly born combat form. If it were maintained continuously, it would consume magic.
But as long as Afu hides her magic well, she can return to her original appearance."
To put it simply, the current 'parrot form' is purely an external disguise for the Celestial Sparrow, but...
Feeling the magic aura from the Celestial Sparrow again, which was somewhat restrained but still dense, Jia Na couldn't help but shake her head.
"Afu, you should properly control the magic within you. Only when I can't perceive it,
will it count as truly hidden."
Speaking of this, Jia Na's tone shifted, and she asked the Celestial Sparrow with a hint of expectation:
"Did you gain any new abilities from this evolution?"
"Yes, Master—————. It's just not very convenient to use here."
Hearing this, Jia Na immediately chanted a spell.
"By my will, I command you, summon the Hundred-Eyed Mirror Demon."
With a flash of brilliant silver light, the Hundred-Eyed Mirror Demon appeared in the center of the contract magic circle.
"Silver Mirror, use Sealing Art and let's stay in the Mirror Layer Domain for a while."
"Okay, Master~"
A layer of ripples like water gently spread out from the mirror surface. As Jia Na passed through the mirror, she and the Celestial Sparrow directly entered the Mirror Layer Domain.
"Afu, you can use it here."
Looking at the boundless gray-white world around them, the Celestial Sparrow immediately understood. It gently flapped its wings, and accompanied by a clear cry, the 'parrot form' Celestial Sparrow directly transformed back into its slender and beautiful combat form within a scorching white light.
"Master, Afu has gained a total of two abilities this time: the first is Group Purification, and the second is Holy Flame."
"Holy Flame? Is it an attack type of Witchcraft?"
"Yes, Master, but the attack targets are limited to villains with evil magic."
The 'evil magic' the Celestial Sparrow refers to is dark attribute magic such as Undead, Shadow, and Curse.
So, your Divine Fire only has an attack effect on dark attribute creatures?
"Yes, Master."
"What about creatures with normal attributes?"
"It will only have a strong Purification effect—"
Hearing this, Jia Na nodded.
"Then couldn't you use it normally in the dormitory?"
"No, Master—Afu is worried it might burn the two plants in your room."
Hearing Afu's words, Jia Na remembered that there were indeed two dark attribute magic plants in her dormitory.
"As long as you don't attack those two magic plants, wouldn't it be fine?"
"Afu still can't control it—"
Understood.
Ultimately, it's still because the Celestial Sparrow itself is not proficient in controlling magic.
"Afu, use your ability on me with full power now."
"As you command, Master."
As a dazzling light flashed from the emerald on the Celestial Sparrow's forehead, in an instant, the warm Purification Light, like the morning sun, slowly sprinkled onto Jia Na's body.
"Is this Group Purification? The Purification effect seems much better than the original Single Purification effect————"
Of course, the evolved Celestial Sparrow's Single Purification effect would also be far superior to before.
"Hmm, good. Now release Holy Flame."
Following Jia Na's second command, a brilliant golden flame spewed out from the Celestial Sparrow's beak.
And Jia Na, enveloped by the Holy Flame, felt nothing other than a little warmth.
However, the powerful divine light attribute energy contained within the flame couldn't help but make Jia Na look sideways repeatedly.
"This kind of Purification effect could completely burn down even the Dark Sun Church's altar—"
After experiencing the effect of Holy Flame, Jia Na waved her hand, signaling the Celestial Sparrow to stop.
Seeing the gesture, the Celestial Sparrow also flapped its wings, transformed back into its 'parrot form', and affectionately landed on Jia Na's shoulder.
"After we go back, you must quickly master the magic within you. Otherwise, when it's time for battle,
your Holy Flame might indiscriminately burn our own people."
After all, White Coral Academy is a comprehensive institution, and there are quite a few apprentices with dark attribute talent like Bell-Moonshadow.
If, during a team battle, the Celestial Sparrow indiscriminately burned its own teammates, Jia Na would truly have no way to explain herself.
"Okay, Master. If the Saint knows that Afu has successfully evolved, he will definitely help Afu master her magic."
Is it that Lower Angel again?
Mentioning this, Jia Na couldn't help but ask the Celestial Sparrow.
"Does that Saint you always mention know about you signing a contract with me?"
"Of course he knows. The Saint has always been aware of Afu signing a contract with Master."
"Then why didn't you dare mention him in front of me before?"
"Ah—that was, that was because the Saint didn't let Afu mention him—"
"Why do you dare mention him now?"
Seeing the Celestial Sparrow's hesitant and awkward appearance, Jia Na couldn't bear to tease it any further.
Rubbing the soft head feathers on the Celestial Sparrow's head, accompanied by a flash of silver light, the person and the bird passed through the mirror again, exiting the Mirror Layer Domain.
"Alright, tell me when you want to tell me yourself."
"Master——"
In the Celestial Sparrow's small eyes, like black grapes, there was only guilt and self-reproach.
Seeing this, Jia Na hid the smile in her tone, continued to look at the Celestial Sparrow with a sly expression, and slowly said:
"If you want me not to be angry, then train your magic control well before we meet next time—otherwise, I hold grudges."
"Ah, Afu definitely won't disappoint Master!"
"That's good then."
After confirming once again that the Celestial Sparrow had no other issues, Jia Na dispelled the contract power and sent both the Celestial Sparrow and the Hundred-Eyed Mirror Demon back to the Spirit World.
"After all this fuss, it's time to change clothes and go out to eat."
Just as Jia Na was preparing to get up and change clothes, suddenly, a strong sense of dizziness struck her from the depths of her soul without any warning.
Seeing this, Jia Na, who thought of the reason, couldn't help but feel a surge of joy in her heart.
Immediately, almost forcing herself, Jia Na's steps faltered, and she sat cross-legged back on the bed.
"After waiting for so long, I'm finally going to see some returns—"
Exhale—inhale——exhale——inhale. Slowly closing her eyes, amidst the dizziness that washed over her like a tide, Jia Na still forced herself to gather her spirits, concentrate, and compel herself to enter a state of shallow meditation.