Chapter 1600: Spellcasting Systems and Application Prospects

Very quickly, he discovered the location of the "main entity."

Although not yet comprehensive, by combining the complete Spell Elements, he was already able to slightly imagine the overall framework of this massive spell.

It was practically a micro-Mythallar!

At the same time, Xia Duo also discovered the reason why Spell Counter could not take effect—

The Spell Source Point of the Equation Spell was purely just a facade; according to the construction method of a Mythallar, this Spell Source Point was completely unnecessary.

How could something that could be ignored possibly be used to threaten the "main body"?

To truly dispel this Equation Spell, I fear one must still use the method of destroying or dispelling a Mythallar!

Spell Counter is theoretically feasible, of course, but it would need to counter the true "main body" of the Equation Spell, not that superficial Spell Source Point.

Similarly, the Spell Suppression Field commonly used by Netherese Mages could also erase this spell, but doing so by erasing the Spell Source Point remains unfeasible; one would need to erase the "main body" in one go.

Xia Duo even thought that one could add more redundant structures to circumvent large-scale Spell Suppression Fields, which would make it even more like a Mythallar.

Moreover, compared to a conventional Elven Mythallar, an Equation Spell allows people other than the Spellcaster to cast various forms and levels of spells through simple methods.

If paired with reasonable Mythallar Permission settings, it is almost a more concise Spellcasting system.

If this system could be expanded to the entire world, then—

Xia Duo dared not think any further; although he had never doubted the natural state of the Magic Net, conspiracy theories would always assail his mind from time to time.

He truly could not imagine the consequences of the Magic Net being controlled by someone; it could be said that the entire world would be that Controller's plaything. Calling them a "God above Gods" might be an exaggeration, but they would definitely qualify as the absolute master of the Material Plane.

After muttering a few words about being a "favored son" repeatedly, Xia Duo finally regained his composure and cast 【Dispel Magic】—what is commonly referred to as a Spell Suppression Field—at the Equation Spell's Spell Source Point.

The result was as expected: the Magic Net Strings constituting the Spell Source Point showed a trace of loosening the moment the Suppression Field descended, but they recovered immediately afterward.

It amounted to a futile effort.

Seeing this, Niya hurriedly asked, "What did you discover?"

"Hmm, I have a new discovery. I know how to dispel this spell."

Next, Xia Duo guided Niya to find the characteristic Magic Net Strings of this Equation Spell hidden within the normal Magic Net fluctuations, then briefly explained the composition of the Equation Spell, and finally asked Niya:

"Does it feel familiar?"

"A Mythallar?" Niya said uncertainly.

She had not been studying Mythallars for just a day or two; perhaps she could not create a brand-new Communication Mythallar for the time being, but she was very familiar with some of the common characteristics of Mythallars.

It was just that the "Mythallar" here was too simple and not a common type, which made her hesitant to be certain.

"Correct!"

Xia Duo nodded, affirming Niya's judgment, and then said, "The time has come to test you. You try to destroy it!"

"Me? Really?"

A trace of excitement gradually rose in Niya's eyes. Having studied Mythallars for so long, this was her first time actually operating to destroy a "mini" Mythallar.

Added to the previous "grudge" of having her hair singed and the "hatred" of the ineffective counter, Niya was immediately eager to try.

But Xia Duo stopped her, "Are you planning to just start directly like that?"

"Oh, sorry, I was too happy."

Having calmed down, Niya took out paper and pen, began to carefully calculate the various states of this "mini" Mythallar, and formulated a destruction plan.

Xia Duo watched from the side the entire time, offering pointers every now and then, his eyes frequently showing a look of gratification. At this moment, the two were more like teacher and student than husband and wife.

It was just that in the past, Niya was the mentor and Xia Duo was the student; but now it was the other way around: Xia Duo had become the mentor, and Niya had become the student.

It was unknown how much time had passed; the setting sun had already dipped below the horizon, but the afterglow of the sunset still illuminated the earth and even the sky.

Near Wolf God Mountain, at the high altitude where the Equation Spell was located, Niya finally began her first attempt.

Adhering to the principle of squeezing out as much utility as possible, Niya's first attempt was not a violent destruction, but an orderly decryption.

Referring to the general process of Mythallar Permission usurpation, she started from the control elements outside the core of this Equation Spell, which had almost no encryption, Protection, or counter-measures.

Step by step, Niya intruded into the spell core without any obstruction, quickly found the key elements, and then followed up with a counter and a series of chain-disintegration reactions.

It was swifter and more violent than the disintegration of a Mythallar, but compared to the potential lasting impact a Mythallar might have on the surrounding Magic Net environment, the Equation Spell left almost no traces after it disintegrated.

There was only a small amount of residual Magic Aura, and this, at most within a few days, would completely vanish due to the Magic Net's autonomous recovery trend.

It could be called "clean and eco-friendly"!

Of course, this might be because the complexity and scope of influence of the Equation Spell were not yet up to the level of a Mythallar; subsequent sequelae similar to those of a Mythallar might also appear.

"I did it! I did it!"

Excitement shone in Niya's eyes as she looked up at Xia Duo excitedly, looking very much like a child wanting praise from a parent, and Xia Duo patted her head dotingly as if comforting a child.

To Xia Duo, who possessed a bloodline related to the water element, Niya's water mist concealment was almost non-existent; it was just that the sensation of touching a layer of scorched hair did not feel very good.

After returning to the Tower of Time, Niya went to deal with the issue of her hair and eyebrows, while Xia Duo began to summarize the gains from this outing and formulate a follow-up research plan regarding the Equation Spell.

As for the present, Xia Duo could not yet spare much time to study it exclusively; the design of the later stages of the Floating City had already taken up too much of his energy.

Coming out this time was more like relaxation than work.

But even so, the Equation Spell had brought Xia Duo too much room for imagination, and it might even be useful in the subsequent construction process of the Floating City.

He was very much looking forward to seeing what kind of potential an Equation Spell combined with a Mythallar could unleash.

He didn't even need to wait for the later stages; he already had some brand-new upgrade ideas regarding the Floating City Flight Control System.

It was just that this first Floating City of his was more experimental in nature, used to verify the feasibility of various systems. He wanted to get one up as soon as possible, and then slowly study other upgrade possibilities later.

He had already completed the Flight Control System; aside from some adjustments in engineering design, there was no need to pursue the latest, unperfected technology, as it would drag out the construction period too much.

If one pursued perfection in everything, perfection would be endless, and he would never dream of owning a Floating City in his lifetime.

The initial practical application of the Equation Spell would likely be used in the construction of internal facilities after the Floating City was raised, such as the Spell Laboratory; if there could be an Equation Spell that manifested as a Spell Suppression Field.

The properties similar to a Mythallar could save who knows how much energy and material.

Energy is one thing, and with the Mythal device, it doesn't matter; but in a situation where one cannot precisely perform Psionic Creation with Spells, supplies are quite precious.