Indeed, Lin Li was right. Stephen had really caused trouble as he continued to poke and poke …
Just as Stephen was concentrating on twisting the metal wire in his hand, a strange magical wave suddenly spread from the metal box. This magical wave was as strange as it could be. It came without any warning, and there was no source. It was as if it had appeared out of thin air.
Moreover, this trace of magical wave changed extremely quickly. At first, it was only a faint trace, but soon after, this trace of magical wave suddenly magnified, and turned into a surging magical wave in an instant. It was like a monstrous wave crashing towards Stephen!
"Damn it!" As a high-level Archmage, Stephen had long been trained to have a precise grasp of the flow of mana. Stephen had already sensed the approaching danger almost as soon as the magical wave spread out.
Unfortunately, the danger came too quickly. Even a high-ranking Archmage like Stephen could not keep up with this sudden change. The speed of the change was even faster than the flow of mana. In that instant, Stephen only had time to release a Water Shield before he was drowned by the countless starry lights …
Lin Li watched from the side. The countless spots of light were countless magic arrows. Among all the known offensive spells, magic arrows were definitely one of the weakest, if not the weakest. It couldn't be helped. That was how magic was. It was so simple that it could only be described as crude. There wasn't even a need for elemental sequencing. All one had to do was release mana.
This was the only spell that even a mage apprentice could cast instantaneously. However, even a mage apprentice would not bother with this spell because its power was too weak.
This was not an exaggeration at all. A mage had done some calculations a long time ago. If magic arrows were to be used to attack the Four-element Shield, it would take at least 100 casts to crack it. As for the Elemental Shield that was above the Four-element Shield, there was no need to even think about it …
However, there were tens of thousands of magic arrows at this moment, and the countless lights gathered together like a beautiful meteor shower. Quantitative change led to qualitative change, and the overwhelming magic arrows broke through Stephen's Water Shield in an instant!
It was almost certain death. No matter how powerful an Archmage was, he would not be able to survive under such circumstances unless he had broken through to the Legendary-realm and possessed his own Magical Domain. He could then use the nomological power of the Magical Domain to forcefully change the flow of mana in the magic arrows …
However, there were exceptions to everything …
Stephen had not broken through to the Legendary-realm, but he miraculously survived the attack of tens of thousands of magic arrows …
The moment the magic arrows broke through the Water Shield, Stephen pulled off the necklace in front of his chest.
Even Lin Li did not expect that the necklace would form layers of Elemental Shields after Stephen pulled it off. Lin Li counted carefully — there were seven layers of Elemental Shields formed by the necklace. When these seven layers of Elemental Shields were stacked together, it was like an unbreakable magic wall. According to Lin Li's estimation, even a Legendary-realm powerhouse would not be able to break through this magic wall in a short period of time.
It was this magic wall that allowed Stephen to survive …
However, even the seven layers of Elemental Shields could not protect Stephen completely. In fact, when the meteor-like radiance dissipated, Stephen looked completely different.
At this moment, Stephen looked as if he had just been trampled by 100 elephants. His body was covered with wounds of all sizes, and some of the wounds were even more frightening. If it had been just a little bit more, Stephen would have lost his life right there and then.
Stephen panted heavily, and struggled to drink a bottle of Recovery Potion. His complexion finally looked better, but his face was covered in blood, and his black robe was tattered. He still looked extremely pathetic.
"What … What's going on?" Hutton, who was at the side, was also a little scared after seeing Stephen's pitiful state …
"When Geresco handed this box to me, he did not say anything. He only asked me to wait here for you guys to come and take it away. As for the rest, I do not know anything." Tutankhamun spread his hands, and acted as if it was none of his business.
"You don't know?" Perhaps Stephen was angered by Tutankhamun's attitude. When he spoke, his voice was raised by a few pitches. "This box has been with you for more than 1,300 years. How could you not know anything?"
It was impossible for Stephen not to be angered. The magic arrows that covered the sky and earth just now almost took his life. If not for the seven layers of Elemental Shields released by the necklace that had never left him since he was young, Stephen would not be standing here alive.
"You should ask Geresco about this …" Tutankhamun's voice was still calm. However, Lin Li knew that if Stephen continued to make a fuss, he would definitely not have a good ending. What was Tutankhamun's background? He was the descendant of the Dragon of Destruction, and one of the two most powerful Black Dragons in the world. How could his dignity be challenged by a mere Archmage?
To be honest, if Tutankhamun really wanted Stephen to suffer a little, Lin Li would not have any objections …
But, now was not the time …
There was not much time left. The mana depletion period of the Elemental Fiendish Iron was at most five minutes. If he missed this opportunity, he could only wait for the next unlucky fella …
"Let me do it …" Lin Li stood up from the wooden table as he rummaged through his pockets.
"You?" Stephen was stunned for a moment, and then showed some disdain.
Having experienced it himself, Stephen naturally knew better than anyone else how powerful the magical power on the metal box was. The magic arrows that covered the sky and earth could easily penetrate the Four-element Shield. Even if he used the Elemental Sigh Necklace, one of the strongest magical equipment in the Dark Blade, he could only block it for a while. If he really wanted to go against it, he would probably need a Legendary-level powerhouse to do it.
As for President Felic, he might have a chance in a few hundred years …
"Yes." Lin Li nodded. He did not care about Stephen's disdainful gaze, and continued to rummage through his pockets.
Soon, Lin Li took out a black metal rod from his pocket.
Ever since he defeated Cromwell in the duel in Jarrosus, Lin Li rarely used this metal rod that was plated with dark silver. First, it was because the consumption was too high. After all, every enchantment required a large number of magical crystals. Moreover, those that caught Lin Li's attention were at least Master-level enchantments. There were dozens of magical crystals that were level-15 and above, and Lin Li could not bear to use it. Second, it was unnecessary. Andoine had once warned Lin Li that it was not a good thing to rely too much on magical equipment before breaking through to the Legendary-realm. The illusion of power would lead one astray, and forever lose the possibility of advancing further.
But, this time, Lin Li was not using it for enchantment …
The black metal rod was not eye-catching. When Lin Li held it in his hand, it only emitted a faint magical wave. It was just like a low-level magic scroll or a piece of low-quality magical equipment. At this time, not only Stephen, but even Hutton, who knew how powerful President Felic was, could not help but feel confused …
Hutton knew that the metal rod was one of the tools used by Enchanters. But, what was President Felic trying to do by taking out this metal rod? Could it be that he thought the magic arrows were not powerful enough, and wanted to use enchantment to make it more powerful?
"I thought you would have some good ideas …" Stephen could not hold back his disdain when he saw Lin Li taking out the metal rod from his pocket. "I see. I say, President Felic, are you thinking of using this metal rod to pry open the box?"
"Shh …" Of course, this level of sarcasm did not affect Lin Li. When he turned to look at Stephen, Lin Li did not even lift his eyelids. He only said sincerely, "Mage Stephen, are you really not going to change your clothes? Look at how half of your butt is exposed. Wouldn't it be cooler this way? "
"…" Stephen's expression changed, and he subconsciously reached out to touch his back. To his surprise, he felt a patch of bare skin. Although it was only the size of half a palm and not as exaggerated as what Lin Li had said, it was definitely the most embarrassing thing in Stephen's life since he was a child.
How humiliating was it for the leader of the younger generation of the Dark Blade, the one and only genius mage in the Breezy Plains to be accused of exposing his butt in public? Stephen's face turned from pale to green. He clenched his fists so tightly that the veins on them could be seen. If not for Tutankhamun and Hutton, he would have pounced on Lin Li with his teeth clenched.
However, Lin Li did not even look at Stephen at this moment. He only held the metal rod that was coated with dark silver, and gently placed it on the metal box …
Then, there was a dazzling light …
The air in the wooden hut suddenly froze. Stephen, Hutton, Tutankhamun, the two humans, and the black dragon seemed to be controlled by some mysterious force at this moment. They rubbed their eyes at the same time.
The metal box … The metal box was gone!
"What the hell …" Hutton cursed as he held his forehead.
"No way, this is impossible!" Stephen screamed. It sounded as if an invisible hand was squeezing his neck. "This is an illusion, this must be an illusion!"
Only Tutankhamun was the calmest. After taking a quick glance at the place where the metal box disappeared, his gaze immediately landed on the metal rod.
The metal rod was still black, and did not look conspicuous. However, compared to before, there seemed to be a layer of hazy light at the top of the metal rod. The layer of light was not obvious, and if one did not look closely, one would think that it was the remnant light from the previous light …
However, Tutankhamun did not think so. As a black dragon that had lived for countless years, Tutankhamun's understanding of magic had long surpassed most of the mages in Anril. With such knowledge, how could Tutankhamun not know that the layer of hazy light was left behind by Geresco's metal box …
That's right, that was the essence of magic …
The purest source of mana. Only an Enchanter's metal rod could disintegrate this mana.
However, even Tutankhamun would not have thought that this young mage would use such a method to open the metal box.
When Geresco left this metal box behind, he had actually left behind the method to open it. It was just that Tutankhamun suddenly thought of using this metal box to test these three young mages. Stephen's failure was within Tutankhamun's expectations. How could a normal lock-picking skill be able to open a metal box that was forged with Elemental Fiendish Iron?
The Elemental Fiendish Iron was known as a living magical metal. It had a rather strong mana, and the older the Elemental Fiendish Iron, the stronger the mana. It felt as though it could meditate on its own, and it was growing stronger every moment. Some Elemental Fiendish Iron veins that were more than a thousand years old had the same mana as an Archmage.
However, this was not the most peculiar thing about the Elemental Fiendish Iron. The reason why the Elemental Fiendish Iron was known as a living magical metal was that it had a certain spellcasting ability. When it was slightly stimulated by an external force, it would automatically cast magic. Furthermore, this spellcasting ability would change depending on the forging method. During the Dark Age, many High Elven Forging Masters could use a piece of Elemental Fiendish Iron to forge weapons with several magical attributes.
Originally, the method left behind by Geresco was to break the Mana Suppression Spell on the metal box, and then use some entry-level Inscription knowledge to solve the three Inscription puzzles that Geresco left on the metal box. Then, the metal box could be opened, and the Book of Eternity inside could be obtained.
Unfortunately, even Geresco did not expect that someone could use such a violent method to open the metal box after 1300 years …
Using a metal rod to break down the Elemental Fiendish Iron was an unreasonable method, but Tutankhamun had to admit that it was quite effective.
Of course, the person using this method had to be at least a Master-level Enchanter, and also had to have a strong enough metal rod. Otherwise, the forceful breaking down of the metal would only stimulate the Elemental Fiendish Iron, and he would be drowned by magic arrows …
"No …" Tutankhamun suddenly remembered that when the fella dropped the metal rod, it was during the period when the mana of the Elemental Fiendish Iron was running out. In other words, regardless of whether he could break it down successfully or not, he would definitely not be hurt by the magic arrows. Stephen, who had volunteered earlier, was just going to be cannon fodder!
"F * ck, this fella is too cunning …"
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