"How … How could this be …?" Hutton and Stephen were still in a daze when Lin Li walked up to them. The two young Archmages' faces were filled with disbelief and shock. The shock that had just been brought to them was simply too terrifying. The Legendary-level Necromagic had been broken by someone in an instant. This was not a power that an Archmage should possess.
That terrifying Necromagic had obviously formed a Magical Domain. Other than a stronger Magical Domain, there was no other power that could resist it. No matter how powerful the magical equipment or the casting technique was, it would not be able to make up for the almost infinite difference in power.
Of these two young Archmages, one was from a mage family, and the other was from the Dark Blade. They were the most outstanding youths in the Breezy Plains. In terms of experience and knowledge, they were not any less than those old monsters who had lived for more than 100 years. They had seen and heard of all kinds of strange and unimaginable things that were far beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
But now, even these two knowledgeable young Archmages could not imagine what kind of power in this world could allow an Archmage to break through a Magical Domain in an instant. All of this was simply subverting common sense. Even the stupidest mage apprentice would know that all of this was impossible.
But now, everything that was impossible had happened before their eyes. That young Archmage who was standing on the back of the Humerus Wyrm had broken a Legendary-level Necromagic with an Illuminating Spell, and even killed two Rainbow Manticore Kings in an instant.
"There is no true perfection in this world, and Magical Domains are no exception. Once a loophole is found in a seemingly perfect and powerful Magical Domain, it would be like a colorful bubble that would burst with a gentle poke …" Lin Li's voice was very soft. It was as though he was talking to Hutton and Stephen, but it was also as though he was talking to himself …
The battle just now was extremely short, and it ended almost as soon as it started. It was neither thrilling nor intense, and was not even worth mentioning compared to the many battles Lin Li had experienced in the past. Strictly speaking, this battle did not even have much to do with Lin Li. As soon as the Power of Holy Light erupted, the Dark Decay shattered like glass.
But to Lin Li, this battle that was neither thrilling nor intense had a rather special meaning …
This was Lin Li's first time going head-on against a Magical Domain. No matter how intense and dangerous the previous battles were, they could only be considered a competition of strength. Even the Legendary-level opponents such as Ujfalusi and the Lich from the Scar of Death could only be considered to have used Legendary-level strength, and did not involve the Magical Domain. Only today's battle could be considered as a real battle against a Magical Domain.
The outcome of the battle was actually secondary, and even the Legendary magical crystal of the same soul was not too important. To Lin Li, the real gain was actually during the entire process of the battle. At the moment when the Holy Light and the Withering Darkness collided, Lin Li finally saw a trace of light from the Legendary-realm.
This small trace of light should not be underestimated. The current Lin Li had already reached the limits of an Archmage. Be it mana or mental strength, spellcasting techniques or understanding of the essence of magic, he had already reached the highest realm that an Archmage could reach. Even if he did not use any magical equipment on hand, and even if he did not summon the Humerus Wyrm, Lin Li could be said to be the most powerful person below the Legendary-realm …
Furthermore, back in the Scar of Death, Lin Li had used the All-Knowing Potion to forcefully break through to the Legendary-realm. In the battle with the High Elven Lich, he had gained valuable experience that no other Archmage could obtain. It was no exaggeration to say that Lin Li now had one hand on the door to the Legendary-realm. With just a gentle push, he could step into the realm that countless mages dreamed of.
However, it was this last step that had troubled Lin Li for a long time. He had accumulated so much that it was unimaginable, but he still could not take this last step. It was only when the Withering Darkness and the Holy Light collided in the battle that Lin Li finally knew what he was lacking …
That trace of light that he had glimpsed was like a bright lamp that illuminated the path in front of him. Lin Li knew that he had never had such a clear grasp of the path to the Legendary-realm before.
Apart from Lin Li, no one else knew what Lin Li had gained from the battle just now …
It was a kind of epiphany. Although Lin Li was still an Archmage, and still could not use the power of the Magical Domain, Lin Li knew that he was very close to the Legendary-realm. All he needed now was a little more time — at most a day — before he could master all his experience and knowledge, and follow the gradually clear path to the Legendary-realm!
But before that …
Let's get rid of the ticking time bomb Stephen first …
After dispelling the remaining Vengeful Spirits with a Dispel Spell, Lin Li put the Humerus Wyrm back into the Magic Lamp. "Alright, the trouble in the Abyss Arena has been settled. We can leave from the opposite door and go straight to the throne of the Palace of Darkness."
Stephen's eyes immediately lit up when he saw Lin Li's actions. Not bad, just as he had expected, Felic could summon the Humerus Wyrm without relying on his own power at all. The magical equipment that looked like an oil lamp was probably the real key.
Stephen had his reasons for being so sure. Usually, the contract between a mage and a summoned creature was determined by the strength of both parties. Under normal circumstances, an Archmage would never have a Legendary-realm summoned creature because the difference in strength between the two parties was too great. Even if the contract was signed, the Legendary-realm creature would be able to break free easily. The only way to sign such an impossible contract was to rely on some powerful magical equipment to close the gap in strength between the two parties.
From Stephen's point of view, Felic had relied on magical equipment to summon the powerful Humerus Wyrm.
To Stephen, who had been coveting the Humerus Wyrm, this was the best news of all. If Lin Li had used his own strength to summon the Humerus Wyrm, it would be too difficult to obtain the Humerus Wyrm. Apart from killing Felic and destroying the contract, Stephen would also have to obtain the approval of the Humerus Wyrm.
If he relied on magical equipment, it would be much easier. As long as he obtained that magical equipment, the Humerus Wyrm would belong to him completely …
Stephen's eyes lit up at the thought of this possibility.
"Oh, yes …" Lin Li took a few steps forward, and suddenly stopped. "I've read about the Abyss of Tharlen in some books. It's said that after passing through the Abyss Arena, one has to pass through a tunnel that is filled with countless Vengeful Spirits. These Vengeful Spirits were demons of the Abyss of Tharlen when they were alive. After their deaths, they would be commanded by the Lord of Darkness to occupy the tunnel and tear apart any creature that dares to step into the tunnel …"
"Then … Then what should we do?" Hutton had just fought with countless Vengeful Spirits, and was still fearful of these formless Vengeful Spirits. Upon hearing Lin Li's words, his expression became anxious.
"I have a way to deal with these Vengeful Spirits, but …"
"But what?"
"I can use the Transcendence Spell to dispel the Vengeful Spirits. However, both of you should know that the Transcendence Spell needs to be continuously channeled. Once the recitation is interrupted, the effects of the Transcendence Spell will disappear. Hence, when I'm channeling the Transcendence Spell, I must not be disturbed by anything …"
"Yes, I understand what you mean …" Hutton nodded. "If there are other demons and magical beasts in the tunnel, Stephen and I will handle them. Mage Felic, you just have to maintain the effects of the Transcendence Spell."
"Very well." Lin Li said as he reached into the Ring of Endless Storm and took out a Robe of Light. "Wear this Robe of Light first. If there are too many Vengeful Spirits pestering you, inject your mana into the Magical Array of the Robe of Light. This Magical Array will protect you for at least 10 minutes from being harmed by the Vengeful Spirits."
"Thank you." Hutton's hands were trembling when he received the Robe of Light. As a high-level Archmage, how could Hutton not know the value of the Robe of Light? What was the concept of 10 minutes? It meant that the person wearing the Robe of Light could enter and exit any place where the Vengeful Spirits were.
After handing the Robe of Light to Hutton, Lin Li glanced at Stephen.
"As for Mage Stephen …" Lin Li hesitated for a moment before taking out the Demon's Magic Lamp from his pocket. "Mage Stephen, I'll leave this Summoning Lamp with you for the time being. If we encounter a Legendary-level enemy after we enter the tunnel, inject your mana into the Summoning Lamp and summon the Humerus Wyrm to help us. However, you must be careful. Do not inject mana into the Summoning Lamp, or else …"
Lin Li did not say what would happen because he knew it would not be of any use …
"No … No problem." The moment the Summoning Lamp landed in Stephen's hands, he could not hide the ecstasy on his face. This, this, this … This is too unbelievable! He was still thinking of ways to snatch the Summoning Lamp from Felic, but who knew that in the blink of an eye, this idiot would hand the Summoning Lamp over to him?
At this moment, Stephen really wanted to laugh. He wanted to laugh at his luck and Felic's stupidity.
How could there be such a stupid mage in this world who would hand over a Summoning Lamp that could summon a Humerus Wyrm to someone else?
"Idiot …" Stephen cursed in his mind. Felic was really too stupid. The Humerus Wyrm was a Legendary creature, and even a mage apprentice would have the right to challenge a Legendary powerhouse. Stephen would never let such a precious piece of magical equipment be given to him, not to mention a competitor. Even if it was his closest family member or best friend, Stephen would never let him take care of such a precious piece of magical equipment.
This way, he would not have to crush his soul fragment to summon that powerful Greater Demon for help. All he had to do was to inject mana into the Summoning Lamp, and the Humerus Wyrm would immediately trample Felic into meat paste.
"Alright, let's go. Let's get through this tunnel as soon as possible and find that damned Throne of Darkness …" After handing the two pieces of powerful magical equipment to the two men, Lin Li straightened his wrinkled robe, and led them towards the tunnel that was filled with countless Vengeful Spirits.
"Wait …" Stephen, who was holding the Summoning Lamp did not move. He only stood there with a strange smile on his face. The Summoning Lamp in his hand was shining brightly. "I'm sorry, Mage Felic, but I think you will never find the Throne of Darkness …"
"Stephen, what are you trying to do?" Hutton's expression froze as he looked at Stephen warily.
"What am I trying to do? Of course, I'm going to send Mage Felic to the afterlife. I've seen too many fools, but this is the first time I've seen such a fool. As a mage, how could you hand over your most powerful magical equipment to someone else? Have you never thought that I would use your magical equipment to kill you? " Stephen's smile was filled with glee. He had been suppressing this resentment for a long time.
God knew where Felic came from. Not only was he always going against Lin Li, but he was also just slightly stronger than Lin Li. He was always able to use strange methods to deal with Lin Li. From the Blackstone Mountains to the Abyss of Tharlen, Lin Li had always been suppressed by Felic. The magical power that Lin Li was so proud of was actually useless in front of Felic.
To Stephen, who had been nurtured by three Legendary powerhouses since he was young, and was destined to take over the Dark Blade in the future, this was something that he could not tolerate.
Now that he had finally vented his frustrations, Stephen felt extremely elated. He raised the Summoning Lamp high in the air, and started to infuse mana into it.
"Bloody hell, Stephen, stop it now. Don't forget that we're here to look for the Throne of Darkness. If we don't find it, we won't be able to leave the Abyss of Tharlen!" Hutton's face turned pale. How could Hutton not know what Stephen's action meant? Hutton had seen the power of the Humerus Wyrm with his own eyes. It had crushed two Rainbow Manticore Kings with just one stomp.
Although the young President was powerful, he was not a Legendary-mage yet. He would not be able to avoid defeat against the Humerus Wyrm.
It was really ironic that such a powerful Archmage was going to be killed by his own summoned creature.
"Throne of Darkness? Hahahaha, don't joke around, Hutton. Do you really think that I'm here to look for that damned Throne of Darkness with you? Hahahaha, let me tell you, Hutton. I already knew where the Throne of Darkness was when I was in the forest just now. But why should I tell you? Why should I let you share the three relics of Geresco? I only have one goal in coming here, and that is to kill the two of you! " Stephen's mana was continuously injected into the Summoning Lamp amidst his maniacal laughter. The dazzling light lit up the entire Abyss Arena, and a force that could tear the void apart gradually spread …
"It's over …" Hutton felt his vision go black. As a high-level Archmage, Hutton knew very well that this power was used to summon the Humerus Wyrm. Once this power reached its peak, the Humerus Wyrm would break through the void and appear in the Abyss Arena. It would then use its incomparably violent strength to tear him and the young President into pieces!
"Stephen …" Lin Li stood there quietly, and looked at Stephen with a strange gaze. There was some pity and mockery in his eyes. It was as though he was not looking at an enemy who was about to summon the Humerus Wyrm to kill him, but an idiot who was about to do something stupid.
"Hahahaha, are you begging for mercy? But it's too late. Even if you kneel before me and beg for forgiveness, you will not be able to change your fate of being killed by your own summoned creature … "
"No …" Lin Li shook his head, and looked at Stephen with a strange gaze. "I remember telling you to be careful not to inject mana into the Summoning Lamp …"
"What?" Stephen's expression changed. He felt that something was amiss, but it was too late. A large amount of mana was injected into the Summoning Lamp, and the mageweaths that were used to seal the summoned creature were completely activated. In an instant, an irresistible force tore through the void …
However, what was summoned from the void was not the Humerus Wyrm that Stephen had imagined …
Strictly speaking, it was not even a real summoned creature. It was just a cloud of black fog. From afar, it looked like the dark clouds before a storm. The entire Abyss Arena seemed to have quietened down. There were no screams or screams, only dead silence.
As soon as the black smoke surged out of the void, it had already wrapped around Stephen tightly. For a moment, the black smoke kept changing into various shapes, but Stephen, who was in the smoke, did not move at all. His entire body was like a puppet, and he had completely lost everything that a normal human should have.
"Sigh, I told you not to inject mana so casually, or else …" Lin Li shook his head, and walked over with a helpless expression. "Or else it will be troublesome …"
Speaking of which, Stephen was really unlucky. Of all the people he could have trusted, he had to trust a bastard like Lin Li …
What kind of person was Lin Li? He was a bastard that he had to be careful of even when doing business with copper coins, not to mention a powerful piece of magical equipment like the Summoning Lamp. If it had been someone who knew Lin Li well, such as Ysera, the owner of the Gilded Rose, upon hearing that Lin Li wanted to hand over the Summoning Lamp to him temporarily, his first reaction would not have been to take it. Instead, he would have used a magnifying glass to check if there was a bomb hidden in the Summoning Lamp that would explode at any time.
Unfortunately, Stephen did not know that …
Hence, he fell into Lin Li's trap. Yes, the Summoning Lamp was indeed a Summoning Lamp, and it could indeed summon a powerful creature by injecting mana into it. However, Lin Li did not tell Stephen that there was a former Lord of the Abyss sealed in the Summoning Lamp other than the Humerus Wyrm.
Stephen would never have thought that the contract that Lin Li had signed with the Humerus Wyrm was not an equal contract. The Summoning Night did not require the use of the Summoning Lamp at all. After all, the purpose of the Summoning Lamp was to create a space for the Humerus Wyrm to reside in.
Fortunately, Lin Li still had plans to make use of Stephen. Otherwise, Stephen would not have been trapped in the dream by the Lord of Nightmares, but trampled into meat paste by the Humerus Wyrm.
"What … What's going on?" Hutton was dumbfounded by the series of events that happened one after another.
"Nothing much, I'm just borrowing Mage Stephen's dream for a while …" Lin Li said as he took the Summoning Lamp from Stephen's hand, and briefly explained the situation to him.
Of course, there were many key points that Lin Li could not tell Hutton as it involved many of his secrets.
However, Lin Li's words were enough to make Hutton break out in a cold sweat …
The slyness of the President of the Guild of Magic was truly astonishing. Every word he said could be a trap, and every action could cause one to fall into an irrecoverable situation. Fortunately, Hutton did not insist on his initial stance, and immediately changed his attitude after discovering how terrifying this young President was. Otherwise, he would have been trapped in the black smoke as well …
"But, Mage Felic, what should we do next? Are we just going to let Stephen stay here?"
"Stay here? Hmph, how can there be such a good thing? I've spent so much time digging a hole, how can I let him jump in alone? That bastard Lord of Souls has been watching this show for so long, it's time for him to pay the price … "Lin Li said as he looked around Stephen, and quickly found the dark red soul fragment …
"Connoris, go and open all the cages."
"Damn it, how did you know …?" Connoris, who had been carried on Lin Li's back, suddenly jumped, and there was an unconcealable fear in his voice.
"Are you going to ask me how I know that you can open these cages?" Lin Li only smiled at Connoris' question. "Because I want to know …"
"What the hell …" Connoris cursed under his breath, and finally flew down from Lin Li's back, and used a strange spell to open the cages.
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