Wizarding Age: I can analyze everything

Chapter 134 Alright, alright, I know you have a trump card.

Time flies.

Another month has passed in the blink of an eye.

With the support of ample resonance potion, Pei Ze's mental strength finally increased to level 32.

At this very moment, deep within his mind, the magnificent spiritual crystallization was already filled with a misty fog of spiritual energy.

"Finally, we've reached the limit of vaporization."

Pei Ze let out a long sigh of relief, his eyes flashing with barely suppressed joy.

"The next step is to condense my spiritual energy."

The technology for refining faith crystals had already been calculated, and Pei Ze had already instructed Su Ya and Peng Yan to purchase the necessary materials.

In addition to the exchange, there are also many shops selling magical materials in Red Maple City.

These shops accept Magic Stones for transactions.

Of course, they don't refuse merit points either.

Since the refining could not be done in the stone house, Pei Ze rented a magic laboratory near the exchange and began setting up the magic array after closing the door.

After setting up the magic circle, he took out the statue of Lady Winterfrost and placed it in the center of the magic circle.

After thinking for a moment, he took out the remaining small statue and the five Eyes of Winter and put them into the magic circle.

Having made all the preparations, Pei Ze then placed his hand on the edge of the magic circle and began to inject his spiritual power while chanting incantations.

hum!

The magic circle slowly lit up with a crimson light, growing brighter and brighter until it finally evolved into a dazzling, fiery red light like magma.

At the same time, the statues and badges located within the magic circle burst into flames out of thin air.

The blazing flames quickly engulfed everything, and the entire magic circle instantly transformed into a towering pillar of fire.

The flames lasted for nearly half an hour before slowly dissipating.

The magic circle on the floor had disappeared, along with the statue and badge.

All that remained was a small pile of dusty ashes.

Pei Ze stepped forward, brushed aside the ashes, and found three silver beads inside.

It is clearly a crystallization of faith!

"The deity statue and sacred artifact, worth 1200-1300 merit points, were ultimately refined into three Faith Crystals. This was a worthwhile deal!"

Pei Ze smiled.

On average, the cost of a Faith Crystal is only a little over four hundred merit points.

On the exchange, a single Faith Crystal costs 1,000 Merit Points, more than double the price.

"It's much more cost-effective to refine it yourself."

Pei Ze immediately decided that he would collect statues of gods and sacred artifacts to refine faith crystals, and use merit points to exchange for Holy Spirit Sprouts or other resources.

"I'm starting to condense my spiritual power."

Pei Ze sat cross-legged, holding a crystal of faith in his palm. He then took a deep breath and immersed himself in the depths of his mind.

An invisible tendril of spiritual energy extended out and disappeared into the crystallization of faith.

In an instant, his mind went blank, and Pei Ze's thoughts drifted, with familiar images flashing before his eyes.

It was still a magnificent and spacious hall, with majestic statues of gods standing high above, and countless devout believers kneeling and worshipping.

Countless whispers and hymns seemed to reach my ears, recounting the greatness and omnipotence of the gods.

At the same time, countless golden points of light emerged from the depths of his mind, rushing toward the spiritual crystallization, trying to corrupt it.

Pei Ze was already very familiar with the method of condensing spiritual power, and immediately mobilized his spiritual power to fight against this power of faith.

As time passed, the golden specks of light disappeared one after another, but new golden specks of light were constantly generated.

Annihilation, creation, annihilation. A never-ending cycle.

During this process, the gaseous spiritual energy within the spiritual crystal became increasingly condensed, gradually showing signs of liquefaction, and silver droplets appeared on the inner wall.

After an unknown amount of time, the number of golden dots decreased significantly and eventually disappeared completely.

The whispers in his ear faded away, and Pei Ze snapped out of his daze and opened his eyes.

He looked down at his palm; the crystal of faith had turned into a clump of gray powder, and he could no longer feel any power of faith.

"Omniscient, quantify my current progress in condensing spiritual power."

[20.57%]

"So little?"

Pei Ze frowned slightly, but quickly relaxed.

As far as he knew, an ordinary first-level vaporization wizard would typically need one or two faith crystals to condense his spiritual power and break through to the liquefaction stage.

Based on this calculation, a wizard with a tetrahedral spiritual crystal should need three to four faith crystals.

It's quite normal for someone like him, a spiritual crystallization with three thirty-two sides, to need five faith crystals.

"It looks like I won't be able to break through immediately."

Pei Ze felt a little disappointed, but he quickly cheered up again.

All that's left is two more crystals of faith, and then we'll be able to take down one more Turin fortification.

After resting for more than half an hour, Pei Ze continued to refine his mental energy.

By the time all three faith crystals were used up, it was already the next day.

"Omniscient, detect my current state."

[Spirit 32 (Liquefaction progress 61.64%)]

[Body Condition 21.93]

"good."

Pei Ze nodded in satisfaction.

His current mental energy level is already higher than that of most first-level crystallized wizards.

Moreover, as long as two more faith crystals are refined, it can break through to the liquefaction stage at any time.

It is worth mentioning that, after practicing for a period of time, the Omniscient Breathing Technique has also successfully broken through to the fourth level.

Pei Ze estimated that once he broke through to the fifth level and advanced to the third-tier legendary knight, his physical attributes should exceed level 30.

Everything is steadily improving.

After leaving the spell lab, Pei Ze did not immediately return to the stone house, but instead headed to the mission hall.

Standing in front of the battlefield map again, Pei Ze found that there were many changes. Many of the previous defensive fortifications were gone—both on the enemy's and his own side—while many new defensive fortifications had appeared.

Clearly, the clashes between the two sides have remained intense over the past two months.

Pei Ze looked at the location of the mithril resource point.

Judging from the notes, this resource point is still under the control of the Turin people.

Moreover, the task remains unclaimed.

"I wonder if no one has accepted the offer yet, or if some unlucky person has already tried but failed?"

Pei Ze shook his head, putting the matter out of his mind, and began to select a target.

Generally speaking, the Turin people's defensive fortifications all have statues of the Frost Goddess, which can both strengthen the power of the garrisoned warriors and priests, and also serve as the energy core of the defensive magic array.

However, it's possible that some smaller defensive fortifications didn't have statues of deities installed.

Therefore, Pei Ze set his sights on the defensive fortifications that had been identified as being guarded by second-class priests.

This level of fortification must contain statues of deities, so there's no need to worry about missing your target.

Of course, the garrison strength of such fortifications is certainly stronger, but Pei Ze doesn't care much.

Two months ago, he was able to destroy the Turin people's defensive fortifications. Now that his mental energy level has more than doubled, there is naturally no need to worry.

Pei Ze quickly selected his target, registered his mission at the counter, and left the mission hall.

On his way back, he stopped by a shop and bought some gems for getting magical tattoos, and also sent a telepathic message to Su Ya and Peng Yan.

When they returned to the stone house, Su Ya and Peng Yan were already waiting at the door.

"Get ready, we'll head to the battlefield tomorrow," Pei Ze said, getting straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, Peng Yan's eyes lit up, revealing an eager expression.

These past few days he's done nothing but cultivate, his strength has increased dramatically but he has nowhere to use it, he feels like he's about to rust. Now he can finally go to the battlefield.

Su Ya, more composed, asked, "Sir, where is our destination?"

"Defense Structure No. 17." Pei Ze tossed her the magic map. "You can see the details yourselves."

After saying that, he entered the stone house to prepare to get a new lightning magic tattoo.

I've been busy cultivating for the past two months and haven't had time to get a new magic tattoo. Now that I'm about to enter the battlefield, I definitely need to be fully prepared.

After watching Pei Ze enter the stone house, Su Ya opened the magic map and examined it carefully.

"How's it going? How strong is the enemy's garrison?" Peng Yan asked, leaning closer.

"A squad of a sect's knights, four to five Winterfrost priests, one of whom is a second-class priest."

Su Ya raised her head, looking relaxed.

"It's alright, about the same as last time."

Peng Yan also showed a relaxed smile.

Based on past patterns, Lord Pei Ze's strength must have increased significantly after more than two months of seclusion.

Two months ago, the adults were able to destroy Fortification No. 89, so now it's even easier.

"I'm going to join the battle this time too; I can't just watch from the sidelines anymore." Peng Yan waved the greatsword in his hand.

Su Ya pursed her lips and nodded vigorously.

Just half a month ago, her Omniscient Breathing Technique broke through to the second level, and her strength more than doubled compared to two months ago.

With the added power of dual elements, she is now confident that she can even put up a fight against a second-tier legendary knight.

As for Peng Yan, needless to say.

Since acquiring the Omniscient Breathing Technique, the barbarian bloodline within this guy is no longer a shackle; instead, it has become a source of rapid improvement in his strength.

She broke through to the second level of the Omniscient Breathing Technique a full month earlier than him.

If it weren't for the fact that I, being of succubus blood, had a greater ability to manipulate elemental power than this behemoth, I would have been completely suppressed in a fight.

The next day, Pei Ze and his two companions set off early.

They retrieved the giant eagle from the foster store, and the three of them rode on its back, soaring into the sky and flying towards their destination.

Fortification No. 17 is further away than Fortification No. 89.

Moreover, it happens to be only about 80 kilometers away from the Mithril resource point.

Pei Ze was determined to finish the battle quickly to avoid attracting the attention of the Winter Frost Priests stationed at the Mithril resource point and causing unnecessary complications.

"My lord, may I join the battle later?" Peng Yan asked loudly.

Pei Ze turned his head and saw that Su Ya was also looking at him expectantly. After thinking for a moment, he agreed.

"Suit yourself, but remember to stay away from me when the fight starts, so you don't get hurt in the process."

Su Ya and Peng Yan were overjoyed upon hearing this and readily agreed.

In fact, even without Pei Ze's reminder, they would have definitely stayed away from the battlefield where Pei Ze and Priest Winter Frost were fighting.

The battle from two months ago is still fresh in my mind.

That level of power struggle was simply beyond their reach.

Even the aftershocks of the battle were enough to overwhelm them; they wouldn't dare get any closer.

The two were rubbing their hands together, ready to fight, when suddenly they heard Pei Ze speak in a deep voice.

"Stop and land back on the ground."

Su Ya and Peng Yan were stunned, not understanding why Pei Ze suddenly did this, but they habitually obeyed orders and quickly controlled the giant eagle to land.

After landing, Pei Ze leaped off the giant eagle, turned around to look at the empty plain, a half-smile flashing across his face, and said loudly, "Stop hiding, you've followed me for so long, it's time to come out."

Su Ya and Peng Yan, who had just landed and stood still, were taken aback by these words. They then immediately reacted, drew their weapons, and assumed a fighting stance.

Amidst the astonished and wary gazes of the two, the air more than forty meters away suddenly distorted, and a figure slowly emerged.

Pei Yonggao stared at Pei Ze with a gloomy expression and said coldly, "You already knew I was following you?"

"Nonsense." Pei Ze smiled, but his words were anything but polite. "Your skills in concealing your mental fluctuations are so clumsy, it would be hard for me not to notice."

Pei Yonggao's face grew increasingly gloomy.

It wasn't because of Pei Ze's sarcasm, but rather the meaning behind the incident.

Generally speaking, apart from wizards with special abilities, there is only one situation in which one wizard can easily see through another wizard's mental energy field shield.

That is, his mental energy level far surpasses that of the other wizard!

There's a difference of at least 20 energy levels!

Pei Yonggao himself is a wizard who advanced through advanced meditation, and his mental energy level is much higher than that of an ordinary first-level liquefaction wizard, reaching level 31.

Even under these circumstances, Pei Ze was still able to detect his presence, indicating that his mental energy level had most likely exceeded level 50!

Thinking of this, Pei Yonggao felt an intense surge of jealousy and hatred welling up from the depths of his heart.

He had advanced to the wizard level earlier than Pei Ze, but now he had been surpassed by him, a fact that he found hard to accept.

However, in reality, although Pei Ze's mental energy level did surpass Pei Yonggao's, it was still far from level 50.

The reason I was able to detect Bae Yong-go's presence was simply because I was using my Omniscient Eye to scan my surroundings and accidentally discovered Bae Yong-go's existence.

It can only be described as a coincidence.

Those words were only meant to shake Pei Yonggao's resolve.

On the other hand, Pei Ze was not surprised at all by Pei Yonggao's appearance.

"You're later than I expected."

Pei Ze squinted at Pei Yonggao, wondering if it was just his imagination, but there was a faint, unsettling aura about the man.

Pei Yonggao's eyes flickered as he said, "You knew I would come looking for you?"

"Isn't that obvious?" Pei Ze shrugged. "Only in the interdimensional battlefield will you have the chance to attack me, and I can eliminate you without any hesitation."

If it were before, Pei Yonggao would have ridiculed Pei Ze for his boastful words when he heard him say to his face that he wanted to kill him.

But after hearing about Pei Ze's feat of single-handedly destroying Fortification No. 89, he could no longer utter those words.

However, whether he admits it or not, in terms of actual strength alone, Pei Ze has already surpassed him.

After a few seconds of silence, a chilling murderous intent appeared on Pei Yonggao's face.

"If you think you have me cornered, then you're in for a surprise."

But before she could finish speaking, Pei Ze impatiently interrupted her.

"Alright, alright, I know you have a trump card up your sleeve."

Pei Ze wasn't stupid. Pei Yonggao was able to catch up with him so quickly after he left the city, so he must have been monitoring his movements for more than just a day or two.

Then this guy must already know about his achievement in destroying Fortification 89.

Under these circumstances, Pei Yonggao still dared to appear in front of him, so he must have something to rely on.

That might be the source of that unpleasant aura emanating from him.

After being repeatedly mocked by Pei Ze, Pei Yonggao's eyes were practically spitting fire. He took a deep breath to suppress his anger, glared at Pei Ze with murderous intent, and began to emit strange black mist from his body.

(End of this chapter)