Warlock of the Magus World 1-596

by Wen Chao Gong

  “However, it even laid an alert-type barrier, huh? It seems to have been set up for me…”

  Leylin grinned. This Gargamel’s methods were extremely covert. However, it was only useful against regular Magi. The Leylin from before might already have noticed it using the A.I. Chip, not to mention now, when he had the strength of a rank 2 Warlock. This Gargamel’s tricks were ineffective against him.

  Furthermore, Leylin’s strength had increased by leaps and bounds, and that Gargamel had only set this alert to match the strength it had witnessed when it had first seen Leylin. Hence, such a miscalculation could occur.

  “A.I. Chip! Scan!” Leylin ordered.

  Very soon, a layer of scanning ripple that only Leylin could see was on the field. After Leylin advanced into a rank 2 Magus, the A.I. Chip seemed to have received a very large improvement. The task of scanning was completed in an instant.

  [A concealed type of spiritual force was discovered; determined to have been left behind by a rank 2 creature! The type is attributed to that of an ancient spirit’s barrier of the second form, analysing…” The A.I. Chip’s voice intoned.

  In the database of the A.I. Chip, there was an immense collection of pictures and information. Furthermore, after Leylin had gained control of the headquarters of the Four Seasons Garden in the secret plane, he had obtained all of the data that were available to him, and had saved it inside the A.I. Chip’s database. Right now, Leylin could be said to be a true scholar— an existence that was extremely rare on the south coast.

  A silver thread of spiritual force released a unique glow that was filled with a strong yet mysterious quality. It stretched out from between Leylin’s brows and spiralled in midair, before writhing into the shape of a rune and imprinting itself onto the wall.

  *Ka-Cha!* As if something had been shattered, the alert-type barrier that the Gargamel had left behind was completely destroyed.

  With Leylin’s current strength as a rank 2 Warlock, the act of breaking such a barrier was extremely easy, and would not raise the awareness of the other party.

  “The might of the materialisation of spiritual force is definitely not ordinary!”

  The corners of Leylin’s lips curled up as he felt the firmness and power of his own spiritual force.

  A rank 2 Magus had definitely reached a higher realm than a rank 1 Magus. Between the levels, not only did they have superb control over the modification of their own body and obtain various types of power, but they could then choose from the various paths and specialisations and walk further down the path of their own specialisation.

  However, there was one ability that all rank 2 Magus had to cultivate in. That was the materialisation of their spiritual force!

  This process was to materialise a faintly discernable spiritual force from nothingness using energy particles.

  This type of materialisation could only be performed after having their elemental essence conversion reach at least 80 percent. The materialisation of the spiritual force using energy particles far surpassed the might of regular spiritual force. It was also one of the criteria needed to advance into a rank 3 Magus!

  Breaking through to a rank 3 Magus required a minimum amount of spiritual force, and also a certain threshold where a rank 2 Magus could materialise their spiritual force.

  Right now, Leylin was only at the starting point for the materialisation of his spiritual force, but he had already discovered the benefits of using such materialised spiritual force.

  Spiritual force was, in fact, a catalyst for spells. After increasing in power through the use of a spell model and conversion, it would draw from the energy particles in the surroundings?

  Right now, the spiritual force, which was acting as the catalyst, had been strengthened. No matter which spell was cast, its might would be increased!

  Hence, the power of a rank 1 spell from a rank 2 Magus would far surpass the one that a rank 1 Magus had cast.

  “Fortunately I made preparations to overcome the isolation of the secret plane!”

  After expelling the Gargamel’s spiritual force, Leylin looked at the already broken entrance, and sized up the surroundings, before withdrawing various items from his spatial pouch.

  Through several past instances of extortion and plundering, Leylin had amassed a huge cache of resources that would even leave a rank 2 Magus gaping. The Insatiable Bottomless Pouch was almost filled with stocks of various ingredients. Hence, setting up a spell formation was not a problem.

  Leylin’s movements were extremely quick as he withdrew many different coloured gems and other bizarre items from the pouch and placed them on the floor. He also used a silver powder to draw out a triangular magic symbol on the floor.

  *Shua Shua Shua!*

  Leylin’s right hand turned into claws. and several crucial spots in the spell formation were hollowed out to form the necessary shapes.

  Soon after, he crushed the gems and energy jewels on the floor with his left hand!

  Kacha!

  Resplendent layers of light slowly spread out from the energy nodes of the gems, and like water, they slowly filled up the boundaries of the formation.

  The spell formation seemed to have come alive, and it began to tremble, emitting beams of light.

  Large amounts of visible distortion began to appear in midair above the spell formation.

  Tiny specks of red light seemed like fireflies as they flickered within these distortions.

  “What’s next is the localisation of the secret plane’s position!”

  Leylin shut both his eyes and recalled the memory of when he was last in the secret plane of the Ancient Spirit Slaying Sect, searching for this familiar aura within the distortions in the air.

  The various red specks of light, which were the weak spots of the void, flickered. If Leylin were to choose the wrong one, he would immediately be lost in the chaos of space and ripped into shreds by it!

  At this moment, a darker coloured red glow appeared, and in it was an aura of spirits that Leylin was familiar with!

  Leylin opened his eyes in solemnity, and a silver light flashed from his pupils!

  “It’s in here!”

  “Sword of Memphis!” Leylin raised his right hand and clenched his fist as he slashed downwards!”

  In the twinkling of the silver light, a transparent longsword appeared in his hands.

  The slim blade accurately slashed at the darker red glow of light.

  *Ka-Cha!*

  The slash was as fast as lightning, and very soon, the darker red glow exploded, turning into a pitch black tunnel.

  Without the slightest hesitation, Leylin dashed into it.

  Moments later, after travelling through the darkness, Leylin once again emerged in the Ancient Spirit Slaying Sect’s secret plane.

  “Wu!” Leylin rubbed his forehead, “Opening the isolation tunnel of space is, indeed, very troublesome. It’s very difficult to pinpoint it through the chaos of space…”

  Very soon, he sized up his surroundings.

  It was not very far away from the entrance that he had entered before, and Leylin still had some recollections of this place. However, what was different from before was that the surroundings here seemed to have been abused by a hurricane that was over magnitude ten. The surroundings were in shambles.

  “Gargamel definitely threw a tantrum in here! I hope the teleporting spell formation is still alright!”

  Leylin thought, before sitting cross-legged on the floor.

  “Hissss!” A huge black mist spread from behind his body, turning into many tiny black snakes with red eyes.

  “Go forth!” Leylin whispered.

  With his command, the countless tiny black snakes began to roam around in the surroundings. As for Leylin, he closed his eyes and used his spiritual force to sense everything inside the secret plane.

  As he had the map of the secret plane that he had previously recorded, the searching was much simpler this time around.

  Mending


  Previously, on the peak of the mountain of white bones where the Gargamel was sealed, Leylin had made a map.

  He later that found out that this was the main map of the Ancient Spirit Slaying Sect, and it was essential in his escape from there.

  What he now needed to do was to explore the area and make a comparison with the map that he possessed.

  Time passed slowly, and the state of the secret plane was presented in front of Leylin.

  The secret plane of the Spirit Slaying Sect was largely ruined. Not only had all sorts of mechanisms been completely destroyed, but Leylin could not even find a single complete building.

  It seemed that the Gargamel that had been sealed here must have been full of grievances.

  That huge mountain of white bones and all the materials in the laboratory were all gone. Even the cabinets full of information were all empty, and it was obvious that the Gargamel had ransacked the area.

  The little black snake that Leylin controlled with his mind approached a silver passageway meant to be used as an emergency exit.

  The metal was well preserved and seemed to emanate a strong power that could subdue spirits. However, there were a few large stones that had been thrown inside, which were now obstructing the way.

  The black snake easily slipped through the gaps in between the rocks and came to the place where Leylin had initially found the secret room.

  *Rumble!* After pressing the power switch, a side of the wall slowly opened to reveal a secret room.

  This room was extremely small, with a black spell formation in the centre that was surrounded by four stone pillars. Beside one of the pillars was the remains of a Magus.

  *Sssii!*

  The little black snake circled the spell formation and suddenly began to hiss.

  Black flames began to burn from the surface of its scales.

  The flames became increasingly intense, gradually forming a doorway with abstruse spatial runes on its frame.

  “It’s here!”

  Leylin came out from the door of flames, and upon seeing that the spell formation had not been damaged, he looked satisfied.

  “A.I. Chip! Scan the teleportation spell formation!” Leylin pressed his temples, and a blue light that only he could see began to sweep the spell formation.

  [Beep! Scanning complete! Intactness of spell formation is 98.7%. Lack of energy present!]

  The A.I. Chip quickly responded.

  “Compared to 98.8% from the previous time, it has slightly been worn down. Looks like the area of destruction by that Gargamel was quite substantial, for even this place to have been affected.”

  Leylin rubbed his chin and ordered, “Based on the information I received regarding teleportation, begin tests simulating the restoration of the formation.”

  In his previous exploration, Leylin had obtained a diary from the skeleton here, which included information regarding the teleportation formation. With additional information that had he later gathered, he had learned the complete technique of the ancient teleportation spell formation; correcting this little imperfection would not be the least bit difficult.

  Based on the calculations of the A.I. Chip, the formation only needed to be 97% completed to work, but it was still possible for there to be problems!

  Leylin was not going to risk anything when it came to this long distance teleportation. Whether it was spatial distortions or the explosions of spatial elemental particles, anything could leave him dead without leaving any traces.

  He did not want to die in some stupid accident.

  [Beep! Scanned incomplete portion, beginning simulation of restoration process…]

  As the A.I. Chip sounded, Leylin felt as if he had arrived right at the spell formation. His fingers slid like the most precise surgical scalpel as he mended the teleportation spell formation.

  The runes carved onto the spell formation were extremely dense and complicated. They were more than ten times tinier than a strand of hair, and Leylin himself did not have the confidence that he could do this in one try and without errors. However, with the aid of the A.I. Chip, his every movement was filled with grace and fluidity. In less than an hour, he had already completed mending the few areas that were incomplete.

  *Weng!* The blue light disappeared, and Leylin returned to normal. The feeling he had just experienced lingered in his mind.

  In front of him, the black teleportation spell formation still retained its original state without any signs of change.

  “The A.I. Chip’s simulated experiments are becoming increasingly vivid!”

  Leylin’s hands flashed as they moved, his fingers forming all sorts of symbols and hand gestures. These were techniques that he had used while mending the spell formation. All sorts of complicated and profound signs were flawlessly made with his hands, as if they had been practised countless times, “Such a unique feeling had already been put to muscle memory…”

  Seeing the signs being made so fluently despite only being used once in the simulation, it looked as if Leylin had trained for a decade. A flash of awe appeared on his face.

  Leylin immediately thought of other areas in which this would be useful. For instance, learning rank 2 spells! Though he had used the A.I. Chip to aid him in using magic spells through the use of spell models, the movements were stiff and robotic, just like Magi who were training in something for the first time.

  But this situation was different. If he used the A.I. Chip’s simulation, his manipulation of his spells would reach a whole new level.

  Though this was just a short simulation, Leylin now had a rather in-depth knowledge regarding the teleportation spell formation. Though he might not be able to set it up, simple maintenance was not a problem.

  Leylin approached the side of the spell formation.

  “Thank you for your teleportation spell formation, Lord Magus!” He first went to the skeletal remains of the Magus and bowed towards it. A large black hand then descended, countless tendrils extending and propping up the skeleton.

  *Boom!* A huge pit was dug with the hand and the skeleton was placed within. Soil and stones fell, and this became a grave.

  “The area is ugly, so this is the only way to give you a proper burial.”

  Leylin sighed and then came to the front of the spell formation.

  “Naz’s Hand, third formation!” Leylin made a spell pattern, and from the tip of his fingers, silver threads were sent out and entwined themselves along the surface of the spell formation…

  Two hours later, the teleportation spell formation was now completely restored to its original state, as if it were brand new. Not only were a few damaged portions mended, even some of the original runes were improved using the A.I. Chip.

  Leylin looked at the surface of this new spell formation, and his breathing became a little coarse.

  “Next is the most important step, which is to test whether this spell formation is functional…”

  The leather pouch at his waist automatically opened, and a black crystal flew out and dropped into the energy groove in the teleportation spell formation.

  Within this crystal was a pure darkness, with even some transparent, distorted flames burning within. This was the essence of the magic crystals he had purified! The consumed had totalled over a thousand magic crystal cards, which meant a value of over a ten million magic crystals!

  Although the ancient teleportation spell formation could send a Magus far away, the energy required to do was also monstrous.

  If not for Leylin’s recent successes in plundering, it would be difficult to gather this amount of magic crystals.

  *Rumble!* After the essence of the magic crystal was deposited into the groove, the spell formation began to rumble.

  Mysterious magic runes began to light up, and bright rays lit up every corner of the spell formation

  *Ka-cha! Ka-cha! Ka-cha! Ka-cha!*

  Threads of pure energy from the magic crystal was extracted from the spell formation and poured into the ancient spell forma
tion.

  From the bottoms of the four stone pillars, rings of light emerged and spread to the tops of the pillars, until the top suddenly exploded to reveal a hole.

  Piercing light rushed out of the centre of the pillars and formed four differently coloured bundles of light, which hovered at the tops of the pillars.

  Earthen brown, fiery red, heavenly green, and azure balls of light silently appeared in mid-air.

  “Oh? This power!” Within these four balls of light, Leylin could feel the familiar air of energy particles.

  “These are… Earth, fire, wind and water?” Leylin was dazed and immediately recognised the natures of these balls of light.