Water Mage in the Flame Realm-Chapter 409 - 394: The So-Called "Magic Guide"!
After reaching Tier Seven, professionals begin to learn how to harness the Power of the World. The more advanced the technique, the higher the tier.
From Tier Seven, to Tier Eight, and then to Tier Nine, advancing to the Realm of Magic, they are essentially doing the same thing: borrowing the Power of the World.
The difference lies only in the sophistication of the methods.
After Andrew readjusted the distribution of power within his body, he essentially simulated the structure of the external world, reconstructing the structure within himself.
He became like a miniature world.
Almost homogenous and of the same origin as the external world.
So, when Andrew tried to guide a strand of the Power of the World into his Domain and then into his body, he was astonished to discover that it was very easy, as simple as eating or drinking, even easier!
If the Power of the World was like an electric current, then Andrew felt his newly structured body was like an excellent conductor, even a superconductor!
"Magic Guide, Magic Guide..."
Andrew muttered this term he’d heard countless times before, "So this is the true meaning of the Realm of Magic—turning oneself into a ’superconductor for the Power of the World,’ allowing the Power of the World to flow through one’s body with almost no resistance!" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶
Thus, the breakthrough in tiers did not end with entering Tier Seven.
Instead, it continued forward, forward, and forward!
Finally, reaching the pinnacle of Tier Nine, standing before the gates of the Realm of Magic.
And then... just one more step, Andrew found himself fully standing inside the gate of the Realm of Magic.
At that moment, even Andrew himself felt a sense of unreality: "From Tier Six, breaking through all the way to the Realm of Magic, all in the span of a few breaths?"
Completely unbelievable!
But it was the truth!
If the outside world is water, and he is also water, the communication between them is naturally unimpeded;
The external world is the world, and now Andrew himself is a recreated small world simulating the world structure. Being also a world, it’s naturally a "superconductor with almost zero resistance to the Power of the World," that is... the Realm of Magic!
What Andrew didn’t know is that: Previously, by borrowing the Water God Mark and deeply resonating with the Water God Realm multiple times, he’d subconsciously completed much of the groundwork for these breakthroughs.
It was precisely because he had resonated with the world and used the Water God Mark, a cultivation plugin, that Andrew was able to, after truly understanding the cultivation path of the Water God, achieve rapid progress effortlessly.
——This is the reason why Andrew found it difficult to answer the questions from Silver and others when faced with them.
To directly say he’d reached the Realm of Magic? Would anyone believe it?
They’d absolutely think there’s something wrong with his mind!
"In that case, it’s better not to respond."
Andrew initially moved his lips but ultimately decided not to waste his breath explaining something even he found difficult to explain.
Silver observed Andrew’s hesitant demeanor and sighed internally, "It seems, though he’s made some breakthrough, it’s still unlikely he could face off against Desolation head-on. Well, that’s understandable. If he could truly match Desolation, whom even Lady Li couldn’t defeat, at such a young age, that’d be far too outrageous..."
Thinking of this, Silver spoke again in a warm tone: "It’s alright, it’s normal not to be able to defeat it temporarily, no need to force a confrontation. Andrew, you’ve already done very well."
She guessed that Andrew must have used some method to temporarily contain Desolation.
Just about to say: "If you can’t beat it, don’t stubbornly fight Desolation! Let’s use this time to quickly move everyone to safety, preserving our vital forces is important."
From Silver’s perspective, Andrew was, after all, too young. Even if his strength had greatly improved, possibly stronger than hers, he still needed encouragement and comfort, as well as... some necessary guidance?
But then she saw Andrew’s expression change suddenly, and he turned to look.
He saw the sky not far from the island shatter like a mirror.
Large pieces of space-time fragments fell straight into the sea.
A colossal creature with wings on its back, wing bases resembling crab pincers, looking like a gigantic crab, but some parts were beginning to transform toward the Dragon Race, fiercely tore through the sky, breaking free of the mirror and descending!
It was Desolation!
"What the hell..." Even with Silver’s composure, she couldn’t help but curse, "Why has it gotten stronger again? How has this monster gotten stronger again!?"
Even during the process of breaking through the Illusion Realm and returning to reality, the aura emanating from Desolation continued to grow stronger!
Swish!
A figure instantly flickered between Desolation and Silver and the others, standing in front of everyone.
It was Andrew.
Looking at the figure of Desolation ripping through the sky and descending, Andrew silently clicked his tongue: "This ugly monster broke through the Illusion Realm much faster than I expected..."
After breaking through to the Realm of Magic, all Water Magic within the Water God Mark naturally unlocked for Andrew.
The Illusion Magic used to confine Desolation, known as the "Mirror of the Sky," is a genuine Magic Guide Level Water Magic but ultimately not a higher Divine Level magic.
The Water God Mark is not a legacy left from Water God’s peak power, having only Magic Guide Level magic at most.
So, Andrew never intended to completely trap Desolation with just the "Mirror of the Sky."
However, the speed at which the opponent freed themselves significantly exceeded Andrew’s expectations.
Just as Andrew slipped into position, a black wave formed by the Fire of Greed crashed forward.
"Watch out!"
"Don’t block it head-on!"
Silver, Pasha sisters, and many Water Mages cried out alarmed.
But Andrew took a deep breath.
That breath took in more than just air; it also absorbed a considerable amount of "Power of the World"!
Then Andrew exhaled forward, mixing the Power of the World with his own Magic Power, transforming it into a breath that resembled flowing water, ice, or steam, with no clear form, yet equaled the opponent’s breath formed by Desolation’s Fire of Greed!
The Fire of Greed cascaded like a flood but split sharply upon encountering Andrew’s breath, ultimately surrounding the entire island without breaching the island’s range by even an inch!
Centered on Andrew, an invisible sanctuary formed within the island’s bounds, shielding all calamity.
"What...?!" Silver and the others were astonished at the sight.
Their experience fighting Desolation alongside Lady Li had been that, other than Lady Li’s life-draining strike temporarily suppressing Desolation, Lady Li was typically at a disadvantage.
However, Andrew nullified Desolation’s terrifying assault with breath to breath and even seemed to have spare energy? This was something none had witnessed with Lady Li!
"How did this kid achieve that?" A thought flashed through Silver’s mind: "What kind of special training did Lady Li put him through? Is this even in line with the basic rules of the Cultivation Realm?! So young, yet possessing such power!!?"
Shock and doubt quickly passed through Silver’s mind, and upon regaining her senses, she saw the boundless black flames suddenly retract.
Desolation had fully emerged from the Illusion Realm and returned to reality.
Staring at Andrew, it ignored Silver and the others entirely, not even sparing a glance at the Teleportation Gate standing on the beach—only focusing on Andrew.
Moments later, this undisputed leading Flame Warrior of the era spoke slowly, with a strange, indescribable emotion in the voice: "So it’s... you?"
Silver and the others were once again dumbfounded.
They saw Andrew remain silent, not responding to Desolation’s words.
He only raised his hand, touching his face.
With Andrew’s motion, half of a broken mask fell from his face.
Stained with blood.
