"The transition of an Ancient Alchemist requires simultaneously meeting four conditions,"
The King of Illusions walked towards one of the bookshelves and took out a scroll emanating an ancient aura:
"First, the three core skills — Magic Potion Making, Alchemy, Enchantment — must all reach the expert level in their respective domains. Given your current level, this condition can be met soon."
"Secondly, you must create an alchemical creature with autonomous consciousness.
Note, this is not simple golem creation, but the making of true artificial life.
This creature must have independent thinking ability, emotional responses, and even the potential for self-evolution."
Ron thought of his "Ink," that Autophagic Slime Monster had indeed demonstrated a certain level of intelligence, but achieving "autonomous consciousness" might still be quite distant.
"Thirdly, you must master at least one ancient technique that has been lost to time.
