Wizarding Age: I can analyze everything

Chapter 191 Ancient Runes, Joint Cooperation

A pale silver halo emanated from the light gate, spreading outwards and bathing the entire hall in a silvery glow.

Is this the secret realm of truth that Parliament has perfected over tens of thousands of years?

Pei Ze stared intently at the portal in front of him. From the outside, it seemed no different from the Truth Realm inside the Tower Academy.

"Go in." Mo Weng turned to Pei Ze and said, "Once you enter the secret realm, open your mind and body to comprehend the rules. How much you can comprehend depends on your own luck."

Pei Ze asked curiously, "Teacher, can this Realm of Truth also grant people certain spells or knowledge?"

The Secret Realm of Truth at the Tower Academy allows those who enter to receive different gifts depending on their individual circumstances.

Some people have mastered a powerful spell in the secret realm.

Some people acquired a great deal of pharmaceutics knowledge.

Some people directly master super magic techniques.

Since this Realm of Truth is of a higher level than the Tower Academy, it should offer even greater rewards to those who enter.

As expected, Mo Weng nodded slightly and said, "This Realm of Truth integrates the lifelong knowledge of more than a dozen rule wizards, with countless spells, skills and knowledge, many of which are profound and powerful."

"There was a time when a Level 3 Crystallization Wizard comprehended the Heart of Elements in the secret realm, and his understanding and perception of elemental energy reached a higher level. After coming out of the secret realm, he immediately completed the elementalization and advanced to become an Elemental Wizard."

Pei Ze clicked his tongue in amazement.

Judging from this, this Realm of Truth is far more advanced than the one at the Tower Academy.

Hopefully, he will also have a great harvest.

Taking a deep breath, Pei Ze cleared his mind of distractions and strode into the portal.

My vision was instantly filled with silver, and all I could see was a vast expanse of silver.

It felt like only a moment had passed, yet also like millions of years had gone by. The silver color gradually faded, as if a thick layer of dust had been wiped away, revealing the deep blue and starlight within.

Pei Ze had experienced something similar three times before, so he remained calm and composed.

Once he regained consciousness, he calmly opened his eyes and found himself in a vast, familiar starry sky, surrounded by countless stars, with a magnificent Milky Way stretching across the heavens overhead.

The scenery before him was very similar to what he had experienced before, but upon closer inspection, he could see that the starry sky before him was even more vast and boundless, and even more real. It gave him the illusion that he was in a real galaxy, and a sense of insignificance arose involuntarily from the depths of his heart.

Compared to the starry sky before them, the Secret Realm of Truth at the Tower Academy is like a poor imitation compared to the real thing, with an undeniable and enormous gap between them.

After calming himself down, Pei Ze took a deep breath and focused his mind on the surrounding starry sky.

Gradually, he forgot his own existence, as if he had merged into the starry sky, experiencing the changes of thousands of stars.

Whenever the stars shine, a new insight arises deep within his mind, like a falling raindrop, merging into the ocean of knowledge.

After an unknown amount of time, Pei Ze's heart suddenly trembled, and a dazzling blue and white light flashed before his eyes.

Within the light, an extremely mysterious and complex rune appeared and disappeared.

The runes seem to be composed of countless tiny textures, each containing an exceptionally complex mystery, making one want to immerse oneself in them and decipher the knowledge and truth hidden behind the textures.

As Pei Ze stared at the runes, knowledge about lightning runes inexplicably surfaced in his mind.

By verifying each other's knowledge, he gradually came to understand the structure and principles of the blue and white runes.

Although the speed is as slow as a tortoise, as long as he continues, he will eventually be able to decipher the blue and white runes.

Pei Ze had a premonition that once he successfully deciphered the blue and white runes, he would reap enormous benefits.

Before Pei Ze could analyze it clearly, the rune disappeared in a flash, and then a second blue and white rune appeared out of thin air.

Compared to the first blue and white rune, the second one was much more complex, its mystery increasing several times over, to the point that Pei Ze was dizzy and couldn't understand its intricacies.

Before he could react, the blue and white runes vanished instantly, and a third one appeared.

Then came the fourth, fifth, and sixth.

No new runes appeared until the ninth blue and white rune disappeared.

Pei Ze felt a tremor in his heart and suddenly woke up. In an instant, he saw the starry sky in front of him collapse, the Milky Way disappear, and blinding light fill his entire field of vision.

The next second, his feet sank, and he felt a hard sensation under his feet.

Pei Ze felt a throbbing pain in his head, as if a lot of things had suddenly appeared.

He forced himself to open his eyes despite the discomfort and found himself back in front of the portal.

Mo Weng was staring intently at him, and saw that his brows were furrowed, but a smile appeared on his face instead.

"It seems you've gained quite a bit."

"Go back and meditate to reflect on what you've learned today. If you can fully absorb what you've gained, you'll definitely make significant progress."

Pei Ze nodded and left the main hall with Mo Weng.

It wasn't until he returned to the mansion and sat down in the meditation room that Pei Ze felt his throbbing head ease considerably.

He let out a long breath and summoned his all-knowing eye to examine the changes in himself.

Upon seeing it, they were immediately delighted.

【Spirit 489.80】

[Body Condition 410.17]

Before entering the Realm of Truth, Pei Ze's mental attribute was 400.8, but now it has increased by a full 89 levels.

"That increase is too big."

Pei Ze clicked his tongue in amazement.

A mental amplification of level 89 is enough to allow a newly promoted ordinary level 2 crystallization wizard to directly reach the standard of condensing mental crystals.

In other words, the mental strength required for him to achieve crystallization is too high; otherwise, he could have attempted to advance to the third-level wizard by now.

Besides, after recovering, Pei Ze found that his mind was clearer, as if some kind of change had occurred.

A thought struck him, and he immediately began to meditate.

Sure enough, after the meditation ended, my mental energy level increased by 0.65.

"This is... an improvement in mental aptitude!"

Pei Ze's eyes lit up.

Previously, his meditation enhancement level was only 0.56, but now it has increased to 0.65, and his meditation efficiency has increased dramatically, which is obviously due to the enhancement of his mental aptitude.

He had a similar experience when he first emerged from the Secret Realm of Truth at the Tower Academy.

The feeling back then wasn't as strong as it is now, and the effects weren't as noticeable.

"The mere increase in mental strength and the improvement in mental aptitude are enough to attract countless wizards."

Pei Ze sighed inwardly.

"Not to mention the other gains."

Pei Ze focused his mind on the new information that appeared in his mind, and it turned out to be the nine runes he had seen in the secret realm.

Based on the information in my mind, these runes originated from ancient times and are a type of lightning rune.

However, the power of these runes far exceeds that of the lightning runes he currently possesses.

Pei Ze tried to imagine the shape of the runes, and then condensed a ball of lightning in his palm.

A dazzling ball of lightning instantly appeared, radiating a violent and intense aura.

Its power is in no way inferior to the effect of more than ten lightning runes stacked together.

Pei Ze couldn't help but take a deep breath, his heart filled with joy.

The mere 'form' already possesses such power; if one were to fully analyze the runes and materialize them to empower oneself, how terrifying and formidable would that power be?

For a moment, Pei Ze was filled with excitement.

It took him a while to recover from his surprise and then he immediately gave the order.

"Omniscient, analyze Ancient Rune #1."

There are nine ancient runes in total. Pei Ze named them from number 1 to number 9 in order of increasing complexity.

[Task created, starting analysis of Ancient Rune #1, estimated requirement 13823 Spirit Power]

"So many!"

Pei Ze was taken aback, but then he understood. The higher the mental exertion required, the stronger the power.

"With over 13,000 energy levels, even with my current mental strength and at full speed, it would still take about 29 days."

Pei Ze's gaze shifted slightly as he looked at the data at the bottom of the panel.

Power of Rules: 13839

As expected, upon entering the Realm of Truth this time, the All-Knowing Eye absorbed a large amount of rule power, more than thirty times that of its first entry into the Realm of Truth.

Pei Ze tried to invest 1 point of rule power into the analysis task, and instantly his mental energy level decreased by 1 point.

Does 1 point of rule power correspond to 1 level of mental power?

Knowing the proportions, Pei Ze unhesitatingly poured all his power of rules into the mission, instantly completing the analysis of Ancient Rune No. 1.

In an instant, countless pieces of knowledge appeared deep within my mind.

Pei Ze closed his eyes to digest for a moment, then suddenly opened them. Lightning flashed in the void in front of him, and an incomparably profound blue and white talisman appeared out of thin air before disappearing into his body with a whoosh.

The next moment, countless dazzling arcs of electricity surged from Pei Ze's body, quickly enveloping him completely.

In the blink of an eye, a three-meter-tall lightning giant appeared in the center of the room, its majestic body exuding a terrifying and ferocious aura.

"Such a powerful effect!"

Sensing the changes in his body, Pei Ze's face revealed an uncontrollable astonishment and shock.

The enhancement effect of just one ancient rune was no less than that of more than two hundred lightning runes stacked together!

Moreover, this is the weakest Ancient Rune #1!

Once the No. 2 ancient rune is deciphered, and the two ancient runes are superimposed simultaneously, even if the Silver Body is activated and more than four hundred lightning runes are superimposed, it is estimated that it will not be as good as the former.

Pei Ze was overjoyed.

These ancient runes definitely have tremendous potential!

"Moreover, this rune can also increase mental strength."

Pei Ze glanced at the detection data from the Eye of Omniscience. The moment he finished analyzing Ancient Rune No. 1, his mental power surged by about 21 energy levels.

Clearly, these magical ancient runes have some kind of enhancing effect on mental power.

This is not surprising. Many spell arrays and runes in the wizarding world contain insights into truth and rules. As wizards analyze these things, their understanding of these truths and rules deepens, and their mental strength gradually increases.

Only with the help of the All-Seeing Eye was Pei Ze able to shorten this long process to a mere instant, which led to the surge in his mental power.

"Omniscient, analyze Ancient Rune #2."

[Task created, starting analysis of Ancient Rune #2, estimated requirement 19502 Spirit Power]

Pei Ze poured all the remaining power of the rules into the mission.

"It will probably take more than a month to complete the analysis."

Pei Ze quickly made a mental estimate.

He is currently less than 65 levels of mental energy away from meeting the standard for condensing his third mental crystal.

Once the No. 2 ancient rune is deciphered, the standard should be met, and then we can start the breakthrough.

"We need to prepare the energy-absorbing mother stones as soon as possible. To condense the third spiritual crystal, we need at least five energy-absorbing mother stones to be on the safe side."

"I should also find time to learn the fifth-circle spells."

Level 2 Crystallized Wizards can begin learning Fifth Ring Spells, and Pei Ze plans to do so now. He can only continue learning Sixth Ring Spells after advancing to Level 3 Wizard.

He let out a long sigh of relief; he was now in a busy period.

However, he really enjoys this fulfilling life where he can feel his skills improving every day.

After getting up and leaving the meditation room, Pei Ze summoned Nymph and asked her to make a trip to the Travelers' Society's headquarters.

That evening, Nymph brought a dimensional bag filled with a densely packed pile of books, all of them spell models for fifth-circle spells.

There are only a little over a hundred types of fifth-circle spells circulating in the market, but the Travelers' Society has great resources and collected more than 130 types for Pei Ze.

Without saying a word, Pei Ze learned all five ring spells.

With ample mental support, it was only a matter of a short while for him.

However, the subsequent improvement and engraving process requires careful selection.

Pei Ze's previous attack methods mainly relied on elemental runes and silver stars, and he rarely used offensive spells anymore.

It is foreseeable that attacks will primarily rely on ancient runes.

Therefore, he doesn't rely much on offensive spells. Apart from a few offensive spells such as [Death Cloud] and [Withering], he mainly focuses on support spells.

For example, the [Break Barrier] can break most enchanted spells, curses, and petrification.

The Duncan Chamber can create an area that prevents anyone from peeping in or discovering it.

The [Teleportation] spell allows you to teleport to any location within a certain range.

The Spying Eye can create multiple floating magic eyes for reconnaissance.

The "Demon Soul Pot," which allows one to possess another creature and control its every action, and so on.

Of course, defensive spells are also included.

He also included spells such as [Force Field] and [Bigby's Protective Palm] in his list of improvements and imprints.

In the end, Pei Ze improved nearly fifty spells in one go.

However, the number of crystallized faces of the spiritual crystal is limited, and he can only imprint about twenty for the time being. The rest will have to be imprinted after the third spiritual crystal is condensed.

Blue Bay City, inner city.

A mansion located in the inner city, near the central area.

As Shang Tao and Peng Yi passed through the mansion gate, a curvaceous winged snake girl greeted them and bowed.

Peng Yi waved his hand and asked bluntly, "Where is your master?"

"A guest has come to visit, and the host is entertaining him in his study."

"Guests?" Peng Yi asked with curiosity. "Guests from where?"

The winged serpent girl hesitated for a moment, then, remembering that the two people in front of her were acquaintances of her master and often visited the mansion, she made no attempt to hide anything and said softly, "They are guests from Red Lotus City, named Gong Quan Hai."

"It's him!"

Shang Tao and Peng Yi exchanged a glance, their faces showing surprise.

Gong Quan Hai is the only wizard that Red Lotus City has already chosen to represent Red Lotus City in the Holy Ring War.

He is said to be the vice-chairman of the Crimson Council, a direct descendant of a rule wizard. At the age of twelve, his mental strength had already reached the level of a formal wizard. He was promoted to a second-level wizard at the age of fifteen, and at the age of nineteen, he broke through to become a third-level wizard. He is known as the leader of the younger generation of wizards in Crimson City.

"What does Gong Quanhai want with Yin Yao?" Peng Yi frowned and asked bluntly.

Shang Tao pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps it's to gather intelligence."

The owner of this mansion, whom they called Yin Yao, was also a wizard who had been selected by Blue Bay City to represent Wizard City in the Holy Ring War.

Gong Quan Hai's sudden visit to Yin Yao could indeed be motivated by a desire to gather intelligence.

Shang Tao and Peng Yi exchanged a glance and decided to wait at the mansion until Yin Yao came out, and then ask Gong Quan Hai about the purpose of his visit.

At the same time, in the study on the third floor of the main building of the mansion, the two parties involved in the two people's conversation were chatting and laughing.

"It's been almost three years since we last met, since that time in the Dark Region," Gong Quan Hai said with a smile.

"Yes." A hint of reminiscence flashed across Yin Yao's face as he smiled and said, "Back then, we were all level two wizards. We were not strong enough and were chased by a group of Wax Melting Demons for three days and two nights. We almost lost our lives in the Underdark."

Gong Quan Hai raised an eyebrow and said, "Those arrogant dark elves, they only dared to hunt us down after we mocked them a few times. I've always remembered that grudge!"

"After advancing to the third level of wizard, I made another trip to the Underdark, infiltrated the city of those dark elves, and killed the priestess who gave the order."

Yin Yao was stunned for a moment, then chuckled and shook his head, never expecting Gong Quan Hai to do something like this later.

The dark elves must be furious that their high priest was assassinated in his own city.

Taking a sip of his black tea, Yin Yao glanced at Gong Quan Hai with a half-smile and said leisurely, "You didn't come to see me today just to reminisce about the past, did you? Just say what you have to say."

Gong Quan Hai chuckled softly, no longer concealing his intentions, and said in a deep voice, "How about we join forces when we participate in the Holy Ring War?"

"Join forces?"

"That's right." A glint flashed in Gong Quan Hai's eyes. "Every Holy Ring Battle has always been a gathering of geniuses, and this year will certainly be no exception. Even you and I are not particularly outstanding among the many participants. Why don't we join forces and cooperate to fight against others in the Holy Ring Battle?"

Yin Yao raised an eyebrow: "But the Holy Ring Battle can only have one winner in the end."

"It's not too late for us to decide the winner after we've eliminated the others. That would be better for both of us, wouldn't it?"

Yin Yao fell into deep thought and slowly drank his black tea.

He made his decision only after finishing his cup of black tea.

"Okay, let's join forces."

Gong Quan Hai smiled and said, "Then it's settled."

After reaching an agreement, the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed and pleasant. The two then started talking about other topics, gradually bringing up Dawn City.

"I heard that Dawn City hasn't decided on the participants for the Holy Ring War yet?"

"That's right. None of the rule wizards in Dawn City have direct descendants, resulting in a gap in the younger generation of wizards. To this day, there isn't a single level three wizard under the age of twenty-five."

"Isn't there also Pei Ze?"

Mentioning Pei Ze, a hint of mockery flashed in Gong Quan Hai's eyes: "Pei Ze is indeed quite outstanding among ordinary wizards, but compared to the Chosen Ones, he is ultimately weaker. He is currently only a level two crystallization wizard."

Yin Yao smiled slightly; he knew about the conflict between Red Lotus City and Dawn City.

The two sides had put up a fierce competition over the distribution of benefits in the Turin plane.

Pei Ze's heroic victory in the first match caused Red Lotus City to lose face, leading to widespread dissatisfaction among many wizards.

Gong Quan Hai happened to be one of them.

"That's not quite right. It concerns the Holy Ring War. The Dawn Council will definitely do everything in its power to help Pei Ze advance to the third level of wizard. There's still more than a year until the Holy Ring War. It shouldn't be difficult to do that," Yin Yao said slowly.

Even so, Pei Ze's participation in the Holy Ring War is just a formality.

Gong Quan Hai scoffed.

"What can a newly promoted level three wizard possibly achieve in the Holy Ring War, where all the chosen ones have gathered? He'll be eliminated early on."

Yin Yao smiled but didn't say anything.

That's true.

The Holy Ring War was filled with chosen ones who had advanced to the third level of wizards early on, whose combat power far exceeded that of wizards of the same level.

Even he and Gong Quanhai would need to join forces to have any confidence in going all the way to the end in the Holy Ring War.

If it were a newly promoted level three wizard fighting alone, he wouldn't stand a chance in the Holy Ring War; he'd probably be eliminated very early on, let alone win.

"But it would be good if Pei Ze participated in the Holy Ring War, so I could also have a go at this famous commoner genius from Dawn City," Gong Quan Hai said, squinting his eyes.

If Pei Ze hadn't already advanced to the level of a wizard and been unable to participate during the competition between the two wizarding cities, how could he have won the competition?

He will wash away this shame in the Battle of the Holy Ring.

After a while, Gong Quan Hai took his leave.

After seeing Gong Quan Hai off, Yin Yao learned from a maid that Shang Tao and Peng Yi had arrived at the mansion, so he went to the main hall.

"When did you return from the Shadow Realm?" Yin Yao asked with a smile as soon as they met.

"I just got back today, and I came to see you right away."

The three had a good relationship, and Shang Tao didn't mince words, asking directly:

"What does Gong Quan Hai want with you?"

Yin Yao didn't hide anything and recounted the whole story, including Pei Ze's matter.

Upon hearing this, Shang Tao and Peng Yi exchanged bewildered glances, never expecting that Gong Quan Hai had come to request cooperation.

But on second thought, it seems like a good idea.

"Speaking of Pei Ze, we happened to run into him in the Shadow Realm this time." Peng Yi recounted the story with a smile, "We owe him a lot this time, otherwise Shang Tao and I would definitely be dead."

Yin Yao said with a smile, "In that case, for the sake of the two of you, if I encounter Pei Ze in the Holy Ring Battle, I will go easy on him."

Shang Tao and Peng Yi exchanged a glance, chuckled and shook their heads, but said nothing.

Given Yin Yao's strength, he is certainly qualified to say such things.

Although Pei Ze was exceptionally talented, he was still far inferior to the Chosen Ones.

There's a saying circulating in the Astral Alliance that the War of the Holy Rings is actually a competition between the Chosen Ones.

Ordinary wizards are neither qualified nor capable of participating.

Pei Ze's participation in the Holy Ring War was already outstanding; we shouldn't expect too much from him.

(End of this chapter)