NABC Chapter 418 Holy Martial Heavenly Battle, Level 5 Wizard
Chapter 418 Holy Martial Heavenly Battle, Level 5 Wizard
Although the information revealed by the being hidden deep within the Soul Forging Tower was extremely astonishing, Lynn knew that this was a critical moment and there was no time to listen to that powerful figure's story.
He is at a crucial juncture in breaking through to become a level five wizard!
One wrong step and all your previous efforts will be in vain!
Therefore, when he clearly sensed that his spiritual power was already "overflowing" and even beginning to dissipate outwards, he did not hesitate at all!
He directly controlled the invitation to the Soul Forging Tower and forcibly returned!
………………
"hiss!"
A suppressed gasp escaped Lynn's lips.
The next instant, intense pain erupted!
"My head...it hurts so much!"
Lynn's brows furrowed, his face slightly pale. The pain did not come from his physical body, but rather from... his spirit!
As a Morning Star Wizard, he had long transcended the mortal realm, surpassing ordinary people in both physical and mental abilities.
He hadn't experienced such a basic feeling as a "headache" in a long time.
But at this moment, the feeling was so intense that it was almost out of control, and it even gave him an urge to smash his head against the wall, as if only in this way could he slightly relieve the swelling pressure!
The reason is that there is too much mental energy, so much that... the mental realm can no longer contain it!
That once stable mental space now seemed to be impacted by countless torrents.
涨！
It's going up again!
Keep expanding!
Yet it still couldn't contain the ever-flowing power!
That state is like those "geniuses" and "madmen" in the mortal world who are exceptionally talented but die young.
Being too active in one's thinking and too energetic can become the root cause of one's downfall!
Fortunately, for wizards, the solution is simple and straightforward: break through and expand their mental domain to accommodate the problem.
Lynn took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the pain that was almost tearing his consciousness apart.
Willpower, rekindled!
"We can't act rashly..."
"Now, this is the most crucial step..."
His gaze gradually regained its composure.
"Mental strength... has reached the standard."
"Do not……"
He shook his head gently.
"It's far beyond the standard. In fact... it's already starting to overflow."
He could clearly sense that the immense spiritual power was no longer an "assistance".
Rather, it is a "source of disaster" that could spiral out of control at any moment!
And what he was about to do was the most dangerous step!
"Reshaping – The Spiritual Realm"
Lynn murmured softly, a hint of seriousness creeping into his voice.
"Destroy first... then be reborn. Rebuild everything with a higher-level structure!"
This is a major leap from level four to level five!
It's not a simple accumulation, but a reconstruction after a "self-collapse"!
However, in that instant, Lynn's eyes suddenly flashed.
"That's not enough... Before that, I'm still missing one thing. A level five sorcery template."
As soon as he finished speaking, his mind started racing.
For wizards, breakthroughs are not just about accumulating power, but also about finding an "anchor point".
A core entity capable of stabilizing the mental realm and establishing a fixed rule structure!
That is the source of the fifth-level sorcery mark, and the foundation of all of this is the "fifth-level sorcery template"!
However, unlike ordinary wizards, Lynn seemed to be completely unprepared for this, and had not searched for any fifth-level wizardry templates of the combat rules type beforehand.
In fact, this was not the first time he had faced such a "blank".
When he broke through to the fourth level of wizard, he did not seek an external template, yet he still succeeded.
"When I was in the fourth grade..."
Lynn's gaze slowly fell behind him, where the projection of the World Tree stood quietly.
"The template... has always been with me."
World Tree!
As an extraordinary plant capable of reaching the fourth level.
Its essence already bears the imprint of a complete set of rules!
Those are the imprints of rules that originate from bloodline, from origin, and from "existence itself"!
In other words, it is a "natural template" in itself!
Therefore, when Lynn broke through, he hardly needed to search for anything else.
Simply delve into the origins of the World Tree.
Then it will be able to "extract" the rule-based magical structure that matches it!
He eventually condensed his own fourth-level sorcery mark, "Song of Creation"!
But now the situation is completely different.
Level 5 is no longer an extension of a single rule, but rather the addition of a second rule.
The rules of combat were not an innate characteristic of the World Tree, but rather something Lynn himself comprehended through experience!
And that's precisely where the problem lies.
The essence of a nature wizard is to "possess" extraordinary plants and transform them into a second body.
This is why, although the plant is strong, it has long lost the possibility of "autonomous growth".
It will no longer truly "understand" or independently evolve new rules.
If it were an extraordinary plant that originally possessed intelligence, it might even be able to comprehend the second rule on its own.
But this World Tree was controlled by Lynn from the seed stage.
It was Lynn himself, and therefore, it could not take the second step for him.
Therefore, level 5 sorcery templates can no longer be directly extracted from the World Tree!
In fact, not only Lynn, but other nature wizards also need to find a suitable spell template when they are trying to reach level five.
No one can complete the entire path using only a single, controlled, extraordinary plant.
Rules eventually need to be "completed".
Lynn slowly exhaled, his mind gradually calming down.
The original, surging mental pressure still existed, but he forcibly suppressed it within the boundaries of reason.
Then his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Level 5 sorcery template..."
He repeated it in a low voice, but there was no panic in his tone.
Just because he didn't actively search for it doesn't mean he didn't have it!
With a single thought, a memory slowly emerges from the depths of one's consciousness.
The Tree of Ilo.
His power of combat rules originates from this.
When the World Tree devoured it, it brought about a leap in the rules themselves.
Furthermore... it brought with it a vast legacy!
"The rules of combat are only one aspect."
A glint of light flashed in Lynn's eyes.
"The real gains... go far beyond that."
That time, after being devoured, the Tree of Ilo fell into near-total exhaustion and silence.
His spirituality dissipated, his consciousness shut down, like a "specimen" that had not yet completely decayed, allowing him to... examine it at will!
Lynn, of course, wouldn't let such an opportunity slip by.
That was a being at the peak of the fifth level of Morning Star. The memories, experiences, and understanding of rules accumulated throughout his life... even just a small part of it would be enough to benefit people immensely!
Therefore, during that period, Lynn conducted an almost "analytical" in-depth development of the Tree of Ilo.
Layer by layer, peeling away, filtering, and analyzing, things didn't go smoothly.
After all, those were the core memories of a level 5 wizard, and even if the other party was in a dormant state, there was still a natural "barrier".
Some content involving the fundamental secrets of the Wind Spirit race is directly blocked and cannot be accessed!
Some fragmented, scattered, and meaningless memories collapse rapidly during the reading process and are difficult to organize!
Each deep dive is accompanied by considerable losses. Even... risks.
Even so, despite the layers of screening, Lynn still managed to capture a crucial piece of "information"!
That was the level 5 sorcery template that the Tree of Ilo had chosen itself!
"Holy Martial Heavenly Battle Decree!"
The moment this name appeared in his mind, it seemed to carry a sharp and domineering aura!
Lynn's eyes flickered slightly.
Upon careful recollection, he realized that he had clashed with the Tree of Ilo twice.
Strangely, the other party never used this witchcraft!
In their first encounter, the Tree of Ilo was at its peak, a formidable existence at the peak of level five.
Facing three level-four wizards, he even deliberately suppressed his own strength!
Although later, the other party went back on their word, unleashed the power of the fifth-level rule, and crushed the Spirit Eye Wizard in one fell swoop.
But that attack was essentially just a crushing blow based on the rules.
It's far from reaching the level of a "permanent magical mark"!
In other words, there's absolutely no need to use the "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique"!
As for the second time... Lynn's eyes darkened slightly.
At that time, the Tree of Ilo was already severely injured, its realm had fallen, its foundation was damaged, and it even seemed to be struggling to maintain the fifth level!
Even when facing a life-or-death crisis, it would no longer have the ability to use such a high level of techniques under such circumstances!
Thus, he never saw this level-five sorcery, which should have been awe-inspiring, on the Tree of Ilo!
On the contrary, when it was at its weakest, Lynn completely stripped it away and took complete control of it, making it one of his "legacy" assets!
Thinking of this, Lynn felt a slight sense of certainty.
The path he followed was precisely the rules of combat, and the "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique" also belonged to this system!
In terms of compatibility, it is fully capable of carrying on the tradition; in fact, it can be described as a "legitimate continuation."
However, when this thought settled, Lynn's expression did not completely relax; instead, a slight pause appeared.
"It's usable... but it's just... usable. It's not excellent, and it's not even suitable."
This "Level 5 Sorcery Template" does indeed have inherent limitations, but it is not weak.
On the contrary, the "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Decree" is extremely domineering!
But the problem lies in its "direction".
This is not a conventional offensive witchcraft, nor is it a defensive or displacement method used for self-preservation, escape, or other purposes.
It is a buff spell!
Moreover, it's a buff that's extremely biased towards "melee enhancement"!
Lynn's mind raced through the deductions.
The original form of the Tree of Ilo was a colossal tree-man hundreds of meters tall!
Its body is thick and heavy, and its strength is astonishing. Once it unfolds its form, it is like a moving mountain!
Under this premise, if the "Holy Martial Heavenly Battle Technique" is used as a permanent witchcraft mark.
When activated, the rules of combat cover the entire body, causing a surge in strength, speed, and defense!
Combined with its massive size, what a terrifying scene it would be if it launched an attack!
It wasn't a "battle," but a crushing defeat—pure, unskilled, and brutal stomp!
Therefore, this magic is a perfect match for the Tree of Ilo!
The problem is Lynn, not the Tree of Elo.
He is a wizard, or more accurately, a human wizard!
His fighting style is fundamentally different. He uses ranged spellcasting and manipulates the rules, leveraging his mental power to control the power of heaven and earth.
This is his home turf!
If you choose "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique" as a level 5 permanent sorcery mark.
So when he uses this witchcraft in the future, he will receive a comprehensive boost to himself, including increased strength, enhanced speed, and a surge in close combat ability.
The question is, will he engage in close combat?
Lynn gave the answer almost instantly.
"will not."
It will at least not be used as a primary means.
What does that mean?
This means that in most combat scenarios, this witchcraft will be in an awkward position of being "usable but unnecessary"!
Thinking of this, Lynn's gaze darkened slightly, but he did not directly deny it.
Because things are not entirely hopeless.
"It's not that... it's completely unnecessary."
The mind shifted to another path: physical training.
This was a direction he had ventured into, but never truly explored.
Now, on a spiritual level, he has approached level five, and has even "overflowed".
But what about his physical body? It remains at the level of a third-level archmage!
This is a very obvious "imbalance".
If in the future, I can also improve my physical body and reach the fifth level!
Then the situation will be completely different!
When the rules of battle are in effect, and with the amplification of the "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique," his body will no longer be a weakness, but could even become the new core of the battle!
No longer just a remote spellcaster, but a true "range and melee combined"!
In that state, the effect of his "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique" might not be inferior to that of the Tree of Ilo back then!
Thinking of this, a glimmer of light flashed in Lynn's eyes.
"The Way of Body Refinement..."
Lynn muttered to himself, and a name quickly surfaced in his mind: Hercules.
Back then, the other party had taught him the first half of the "Martial Immortal Body," which was an extremely powerful body-refining method!
But this is only the "first half"; the truly crucial succession is not in his hands!
Moreover, Lynn remembered it very clearly.
When the other party was teaching me, they said something meaningful: "I might need your help someday."
That was not a gift, but a "deal" that had not yet been fulfilled.
However, as time passed and circumstances changed, Lynn traveled from the Southern Region all the way to the Eastern Region of the Wizarding World, a distance of unknown distance in between.
And that being never appeared again to actively seek him out.
"Most likely... they've already forgotten."
The thought flashed through Lynn's mind, but he didn't take it entirely seriously.
Because he knew it very well.
Such beings wouldn't leave foreshadowing without a reason.
The phrase "never appeared" does not necessarily mean that something has been forgotten; it could also mean that "the time has not yet come."
However, if he were to take the initiative to come to the door now, wanting to obtain the subsequent parts of the "Martial Immortal Body".
Putting everything else aside, that favor must be repaid first before there's any chance of obtaining the second part of the Martial Immortal Body.
Although the process may not be easy, Lynn does not intend to completely abandon the art of body tempering, and there may still be opportunities for it in the future.
Using "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique" as a template for level five sorcery at this moment cannot be considered completely useless.
"Besides... for me..."
Lynn paused slightly, and a somewhat helpless smile involuntarily appeared on her lips.
"It's been... a long time since we've used permanent sorcery marks in combat."
Even he himself found this statement somewhat absurd when he said it, but it was the truth.
The Azure Sky Spirit, a sacred artifact at the level of the Radiant Moon, has become almost his greatest trump card.
He can crush those of the same level, and even those slightly superior can be suppressed!
Often, he doesn't even need to use complex tactics and methods.
All it takes is to activate the spirit of the blue sky.
Once the rules of life are used to suppress all directions, the battle is over.
As a result, those permanent magical marks that were originally considered "core combat power" have instead been gradually "marginalized".
Lynn lowered his gaze slightly, and in his heart, a series of marks slowly emerged.
"Level 4 Wizard... four permanent magical marks."
"Level 1... 'Attain Emptiness and Guard Stillness'."
"Level 2... 'The Falling Forest'"
"Level 3... Sky Soaring Flash".
"Level 4... 'The Song of Creation'."
The four marks, each one representing the accumulation and testament to his journey, are progressive and distinct.
They always exist, suspended in the spiritual realm, operating silently.
Even without active stimulation, its "passive effect" still acts on him at all times.
He could clearly sense all of these, but what about the truly meaningful "active application"?
Lynn shook her head slightly.
"Indeed...it's been a long time."
There was no regret in his tone, but rather a hint of self-deprecation.
Because he knew very well that it wasn't that these spells were weak, but rather that he already had a more direct and brutal solution.
That's why he wasn't so picky about choosing the fifth permanent sorcery mark.
"In that case..."
Lynn's gaze gradually hardened.
"One more mark that is 'not often used' is fine."
What truly supported his decision was not how perfect the "Holy Martial Heaven Battle Technique" was.
Rather, he has the confidence!
The spirit of the blue sky is his "tolerance for mistakes".
Even if this step isn't optimal, it won't... become a fatal mistake.
If it were an ordinary person, they would be extremely cautious, even willing to spend decades or centuries.
Go find the level 5 sorcery template that best suits you!
After all, the rules of combat are themselves a kind of "implicit rules of abstract concepts".
Its forms of expression are ever-changing; melee combat is combat, and so is ranged combat!
He could easily have looked for a template that leans more towards "remote suppression" or "rule-based burst".
That would be more in line with his fighting style.
But the costs are equally clear: time, effort, risks, and most fatally.
"If you can't find it... you'll be stuck at this level."
They were unable to break through for a long time, and even missed the best opportunity!
On this path, "perfection" can sometimes be a trap.
With this in mind, Lynn no longer hesitated.
"When faced with two evils, choose the lesser one; we can make amends later..."
He had already prepared a backup plan for the path of body refinement.
In the future, this deviation may not be impossible to correct.
What he needs to do now is to step over it!
Once the thought was settled, Lynn's mind instantly sank into the depths of his spiritual realm.
"The Holy Martial Heavenly Battle Decree..."
The enormous and complex structure quickly unfolded in his mind.
The next moment, he moved!
A thought flashed through my mind!
boom!!!
The entire spiritual realm collapsed suddenly!
Without the slightest hesitation or any buffer, it was as if a sky that had supported the heavens for millennia had collapsed completely in an instant!
At that very moment, the splitting headache returned.
Disappeared.
Instead, an even more dangerous situation has emerged!
out of control!
An immense amount of spiritual power surged wildly within the collapsing domain!
Like a flood that has lost its dam, it rushes about and overflows uncontrollably!
And Lynn stood in the center of this "spiritual ruins".
Calm, focused, even... cold-blooded.
Because he knew very well that there was no turning back now!
Before the spiritual realm completely collapses.
He had to accomplish one thing: "Engrave!"
Completely sculpt the Level 5 sorcery template into a permanent sorcery mark!
Otherwise, everything will be for naught, your spirit will collapse, all your previous efforts will be wasted, and you might even perish on the spot!
Within sight, four beams of light in the depths of the spiritual realm still shone stubbornly, like stars in the midst of destruction.
Arranged layer by layer from largest to smallest, these are his four permanent sorcerous marks!
At this moment, beside the largest of the four level imprints, "The Song of Creation."
A completely new structure slowly emerged!
Complex and vast, it exudes an aura of rules that is almost boiling with fighting spirit!
"The Holy Martial Heavenly Battle Showdown!"
It is unstable, and may even be torn apart by mental turbulence at any time!
But Lynn's will was like the most precise carving knife.
Each stroke was deliberately drawn!
He was working on repairs and improvements, pushing his thinking to its limits!
At this moment, time seemed to lose its meaning.
Whether it's a breath or a thousand years, no one can know.
Only through continuous improvement can the structure gradually become complete!
Finally, at a certain moment, the last line suddenly closed!
"It's done!"
Lynn's eyes suddenly gleamed!
Almost at the same instant, another thought crossed his mind!
"Gather!"
Rumble!!!
The collapsed spiritual realm is beginning to recover!
It's not recovery, it's rebirth!
On the ruins of destruction, new structures are rapidly being built!
Larger and more stable, it's like a higher-dimensional space slowly unfolding!
Within this newly created realm, four old imprints intertwine and shine!
Like a star in a galaxy!
And above them, a fifth ray of light slowly rose!
More complex, more profound, carrying a pure fighting spirit and oppression, "Holy Martial Heaven Battle"!
Five seals come together, forming a cycle of rules!
At that very moment, Lynn's aura suddenly surged!
"boom!!!"
The barrier between realms has been completely shattered!
Taking a step from the peak of Level 4 to truly step into Level 5!
Above the morning star, another step forward! (End of Chapter)