Hogwarts: This Dark Lord is so evil.

Chapter 509 I won't take you in; you can't die even if you want to.
The design of the exoskeleton device was not proposed by Li Weide himself, although he had seen it in science fiction works before.

This was actually inspired by Nicolas Flamel.

When Mr. Lemaître jumped off his flying broomstick that day, he was wearing boots that resembled an exoskeleton to avoid breaking his legs.

This served as a wake-up call for Li Weide.

If we can design an advanced exoskeleton device, we can equip wizards with it in the future.

That way, when facing powerful demons in the future, they can better compensate for the weakness of most wizards' frail bodies.

However, the first-generation exoskeleton device is still too bulky, and Li Weide now only hopes to compress the entire device as much as possible...

It would be wonderful if it could be turned into a set of clothes!

Wearing combat armor can make up for the shortcomings of the physical body, and it is also very lightweight. If it also has defensive attributes, it will be even more conducive to combat!

Of course, the clone warriors did not suffer from physical weakness.

Because when Li Weide cloned them, he also added some body-enhancing factors extracted from vampires and werewolves.

So, while those warriors might not have the strongest magic, in terms of sheer physical strength, each one was like Captain America...

It can be said that Li Weide has been trying to find ways to research equipment and medicines that can enhance combat power during this period.

Although the results seem remarkable, they are still far from enough to cope with the catastrophe ten years later!

Even though those demons are no longer immortal after leaving hell, they are not so easy to kill!

To continuously upgrade and strengthen equipment, improving alchemy skills is crucial!
Therefore, besides supervising the progress of the laboratory, Li Weide spent this time studying this ancient book.

And his alchemical skills were steadily improving.

He even grasped some knowledge that Nicolas Flamel had not...

That day, Li Weide remained holed up in his room practicing alchemy.

A piece of metal floated in his palm, changing shape at will, while the properties of the metal also changed continuously.

One moment it's pure silver, the next it's pure gold, then it's iron, then it's mithril...

After a while, Li Weide stopped, and the metal turned into a large piece of bright yellow gold.

There's no particular reason; who doesn't like gold?

Li Weide flipped through the ancient book again, his brows beginning to furrow slightly.

"My teacher said that the highest level of alchemy is to create something from nothing... But how is that possible? Because it's magic, it doesn't follow the law of conservation of mass? Well... if iron can be turned into gold, what's the point of conservation? But even my teacher didn't reach that level... Has any alchemist ever really reached that level?"

"Yes, there is." A light, clear voice came from the side, startling Li Weide so much that he almost tore the ancient book in his hand to shreds...

The only thing that could appear behind him so silently is Death.

“You always appear behind me so silently…it’s easy to scare people to death, you know?” Li Weide said helplessly, clutching his heart.

The stronger a person is, the more confident they are, confident that no one can get close to them silently.

That's why he was startled when Death suddenly appeared behind him and started speaking.

"Then I'll appear in front of you next time?"

"What I mean is, it's best to say hello first... especially when I'm completely absorbed in my research. My little heart can't take it."

"It's alright, if you get scared to death, I'll just send you back," Death said leisurely.

Li Weide really wanted to roll his eyes.

"You just said... there really is such a miraculous alchemy?"

“Yes…you don’t believe me? I also have some knowledge of alchemy…” Death smiled.

Li Weide suddenly remembered the story of the Deathly Hallows.

In the story, Death picked up a stone from the riverbank, and in an instant, the stone became the Resurrection Stone; he plucked a twig from a tree, and the twig became the incredibly powerful Elder Wand; he tore a piece of cloth from his robe, and that cloth became a permanent invisibility cloak…

Therefore, it is clear that Death was not lying when he claimed to know alchemy...

Or rather, the person with such miraculous alchemy skills that Death spoke of was herself.

"Then how can you create something from nothing? No matter how sophisticated the alchemy is, it needs a medium, even a grain of sand... How can you conjure something out of nothing?" Li Weide seized the opportunity and asked Death.

Death must have come for other reasons, but since he's already here and even startled himself, it wouldn't be his style not to take advantage of the situation and make some money off him.

"It's said to be something created out of nothing, but upon closer examination, it's not truly something created out of nothing..."

As if oblivious, Death actually began to explain after hearing Li Weide's question.

"You just said that you can't create something from nothing, that you need objects, even a grain of sand would do. So why don't you think about it more specifically? What is something less conspicuous than a grain of sand, and yet found everywhere?" Death asked.

"Smaller and less noticeable than sand?" Li Weide stroked his chin. "Could it be dust? Dust floats in the air, and we don't usually pay much attention to it. If you're not looking, it's hard to see with the naked eye, but it's definitely there. If the house hasn't been cleaned for a long time, this dust will settle down..."

“Very well, what’s even less noticeable than dust?” Death asked again.

"More inconspicuous than dust? You're not talking about air, are you?" Li Weide's eyes widened.

“That’s right, you should know that air is also a kind of matter… You should break free from your fixed mindset. Many things that you can’t see actually exist. Since things exist, they can be transformed… So how can you say that something comes from nothing?”

Li Weide gasped, a sudden realization dawning on him!
Yes... why must the transformations of alchemy be applied to tangible, visible objects? Why can't those invisible or even intangible substances be transformed?

Thinking this, Li Weide opened his palm.

"call……"

The air in the air suddenly began to move, and then an invisible little gust of wind formed in the palm of my hand.

Li Weide stared intently at the ball of wind in his hand, preparing to use alchemical techniques to transform it into other substances.

However, when he actually tried to do it, he felt a sharp pain in his head!
"hiss!"

In the moment of distraction, the little wisp of wind in my hand dissipated.

"how so……"

“You need compression, but… magic can’t accomplish this,” Death laughed.

Li Weide was stunned. "Does that mean... my alchemy skills will never reach this level in this lifetime?"

“Other wizards can’t do it, but you can, because besides magic, don’t you also have the power of the gods?”

"The power of the gods...you mean ancient magic?" Li Weide instantly understood.

“Yes… In fact, creating something from nothing is the power of the gods,” Death said with a smile.

"I see……"

As Li Weide excitedly prepared to continue the experiment, he suddenly remembered that Death's appearance must have been for something else. When it comes to profiting from others, you can only do so a little at a time…

Death doesn't care about your petty thoughts, but you can't push your luck or lose sight of what's important.

"Let's put that aside for now and get down to business," Li Weide said seriously.

Unexpectedly, Death paused for a moment, "Important business? What important business?"

Li Weide was taken aback. "You came to see me, shouldn't you have something to tell me?"

"No." Death shook his head.

"Then why did you suddenly appear? Did you just scare me?" Li Weide was a little confused.

"I appeared at this particular time only to guide you in alchemy. Now that you understand, it's time for me to leave." With that, Death vanished from Li Weide's sight.

"Huh?" Li Weide was stunned. "You came out to teach me alchemy? Why didn't you say so earlier! No... I don't understand! I still have many questions! Come back!"

The room was empty, as if he had been alone the whole time, and the scene of death appearing just now felt like a dream.

"No wonder you answered my questions so readily... I understand. You can only give half the guidance, right? Giving too much guidance will affect the timeline, right? Sigh... You have to be so meticulous in everything you do. Being a god must be tiring."

Of course, this is just Li Weide thinking about the problem from a human perspective. Humans certainly get tired, but... do gods get tired?
Then, following the method suggested by Death, Li Weide began his first experiment, using ancient magic to assist in alchemy.

However, Death had only told him half of what he wanted to say, so Li Weide could only try each of his ideas one by one, but he could not succeed at any of them.

Moreover, this kind of practice is very mentally taxing, so after only a few sessions, Li Weide was extremely sleepy.

This drowsiness was unusual; even the usually effective invigorating potions were no longer working.

It was as if... a weariness from the depths of the soul.

"It seems I can't practice this too much... or perhaps it's related to my insufficient strength. Ancient magic assistance is only an aid; the main power still comes from my own magic."

Thinking of this, Li Weide simply stopped practicing and went to the bedside to lie down.

Then they began to use ancient magic to continue "digging the pit"...

Expanding that little hole deep within the soul can indeed enhance magic, and it works best when one is exhausted.

Li Weide guessed that his own mental strength could enhance the defensive power of the layer of clothing that enveloped his soul.

When you're not in good spirits, your defenses are weakened, making it easier to break through the layer of clothing around that small hole.

Therefore, Li Weide would only start digging when he was tired at night and before going to bed, and the results were excellent.

He would often fall asleep while chiseling away.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he could become stronger just by sleeping.

Now, the small pit on Li Weide's head has grown from the size of a peanut to the size of a fist.

He can now command more and stronger magic than before.

Of course, Li Weide could not stop there. His goal was not to widen the pit, but to completely strip away the layer of clothing surrounding his soul!

It seems that Li Weide still has a long way to go to reach his ultimate goal... I wonder if ten years will be enough...

As a small chisel made of ancient magic chisels moved up and down deep within his soul, Li Weide seemed to hear a clanging sound...

Lost in his thoughts, Li Weide's consciousness gradually became blurred.

Just as Li Weide was about to fall asleep, with the final chisel stroke, a wisp of green light suddenly emerged from the small pit.

The green light slowly condensed, turning into a drop of green water!

Water droplets gathered in the small pit, and green light continued to overflow from it...

Gradually, the water droplets gathered into a green liquid, and then slowly filled the entire small pit.

As the green liquid filled the small pit, Li Weide was suddenly awakened from his sleep!

Just now, he suddenly felt a refreshing coolness and a feeling of exhilaration!

The drowsiness he had felt earlier had completely vanished! Li Weide stared wide-eyed in shock.

At that moment, he was as energetic as if he had drunk two buckets of stimulant!

Then, he was startled by the liquid in that little pit deep within his soul.

Holy crap, how did I turn into a kappa in the blink of an eye while I was taking a nap?

What are these green liquids?
“That’s not a liquid, that’s the law of life.” Death squatted at the head of Li Weide’s bed, carefully examining his face.

"Holy crap!" Li Weide was startled again, but the sudden turn of events left him no time to dwell on being frightened. "What did you say was in here?"

"The Law of Life".

"What is the law of life?" Li Weide asked.

"The laws of life are the laws related to life," Death said matter-of-factly.

Li Weide was completely confused. "Uh... what is that law?"

"Laws are laws... Every world contains countless laws. Without these laws, the world would cease to exist. For example, water evaporates, fire burns... Muggle science is also built upon these laws."

"Then why did some kind of life law suddenly appear in my mind?"

"You're on the path to godhood, aren't you? As a god, you should naturally master the power of laws. You've been digging your little hole for so long, so what's so strange about awakening a law now?"

Li Weide was momentarily stunned by Death's words.

God? Law?

"Then what laws have you mastered?" Li Weide asked.

"There are many, such as the laws of time, the laws of space... The mark I gave you for traveling through parallel worlds was created using the laws of time and space. However, what I'm best at is the law of death..." Death smiled. "By the way, when do you plan to begin your journey through parallel worlds? Shouldn't you be fixing your system by now?"

Li Weide said, "Didn't you say you couldn't completely control the timing of our return? So, to avoid any unforeseen circumstances, I plan to wait until my arrangements are fully in place before starting. Anyway, there's no rush now..."

"Hmm... the future of your current timeline is still shrouded in mystery, proving that you still have a chance to change things. Alright, make good use of your life law. This time, the point at which you awakened your law is earlier than in the other timeline, which will be very beneficial to you. Anyway, it's up to you to make the most of it. I can't say more than that," Death said.

“Okay…then can you tell me how to use this so-called Law of Life?” Li Weide asked.

But there was no answer from Death.

When Li Weide turned his head, he realized that Death, who had been squatting by the bedside, had somehow disappeared...

"Tsk...wow, why do you always leave things unsaid? It's even more frustrating than suddenly stopping halfway through takeoff!"

(End of this chapter)