Chapter 504: Arcane Fire Generation

Finally, the weaving progress reached the fifth layer of the Magic Net. The reason why it is best to advance at the 5th-ring level is that below the 5th ring, it is impossible to form a circulation to stabilize the Arcane Fire. And above the 5th ring, trying to extract the essence from more layers of the Magic Net is much more difficult.

The 5th-ring level is the easiest period for advancement. If one fails to advance at this stage, it is almost impossible to do so, unless one advances after becoming a Legendary Mage.

But how many of the countless Mages can eventually become Legendary? The probability of an ordinary Mage becoming a Legendary Mage is far lower than that of an Arcanist becoming a Great Arcanist; there is almost no comparison.

With difficulty, Xia Duo incorporated the Magic Net Strings of the fifth layer of the Magic Net into the spell. In his eyes, the Magic Net ended here.

If he were to come into contact with the sixth layer of the Magic Net, and if he did not also incorporate the sixth layer into the spell, then when extracting the essence of the Magic Net, he would be interfered with by this layer, which is almost equivalent to direct failure.

And if the sixth layer were incorporated into the spell, the difficulty of extraction would also multiply, making success almost impossible. At least in the history of Netheril, there have been no such cases. Naturally, Xia Duo would not increase the difficulty of advancement in vain just to be unconventional.

Soon, the spell took shape and began to operate. At this moment, Xia Duo almost thought the spell had gone out of control.

This creation spell was frantically tearing at the Magic Net Strings it involved. At first, Xia Duo was also a bit "flustered" and almost lost control; after all, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.

But soon, Xia Duo broke free from the chaos and completely mastered the spell.

However, this spell was not finished just by being controlled. The generation of Arcane Fire is extremely complex. According to the process in the 【Arcane Fire Blueprint】, the next step for Xia Duo is to continue weaving the root of the Arcane Fire.

Starting from this step, it is also the beginning of truly extracting the essence of the Magic Net.

And the material is the Magic Net Strings being torn down by the spell.

The root of the Arcane Fire is the Magic Net Strings, or rather, the essence of the Arcane Fire is a curled-up micro Magic Net. This is the root of why an Arcanist can become the ultimate existence in the Netheril Magic System.

The Arcane Fire of a Great Arcanist can already deeply link to the Elemental Plane, directly getting rid of the restrictions of the Magic Net (although the Magic Net itself does not have any restrictions), and controlling a micro Magic Net with oneself.

Coupled with stored energy like Arcane Crystals, no matter where one goes, it is one's own spellcasting domain.

For a moment, Xia Duo even wondered if the so-called 【Mythallar】 was a type of large Arcane Fire with stronger power than that of an Arcanist or even a Great Arcanist? Such thoughts flashed by, and Xia Duo did not think too much. The Arcane Fire root before his eyes was about to be completed; he had to concentrate. For a time, he did not even have the leisure to pay attention to the surrounding increasingly intense elemental and energy circulation.

With Xia Duo as the center, the broken Magic Net began to gradually riot. The leaked elements and energy were attracted by the spell in Xia Duo's hands, or more accurately, attracted by the Arcane Fire root that was taking shape.

The next moment, the Arcane Fire root woven from Magic Net Strings suddenly contracted to an extremely tiny point. The next moment, a cluster of intense blue radiance emanated from this tiny point.

At the same time, Xia Duo felt a brand-new energy surging out from this small point, spreading and diffusing.

Arcane Energy!

Unsurprisingly, at the same time the Arcane Fire was born, Arcane Energy also appeared.

If Xia Duo had already perceived his soul at this moment, he could now combine the Arcane Fire with his will to become a true Arcanist.

The newborn Arcane Fire is very fragile. Only the stray energy leaked from the tearing of the Magic Net within the Advanced Laboratory at this time can barely maintain it.

Once in the normal Magic Net environment of the outside world, if the Arcane Fire is not linked to the Magic Net, it will soon extinguish.

And only after combining the Arcane Fire with the spellcaster's will, when linking to the Magic Net, will it not be assimilated by the Magic Net. But this is something Xia Duo cannot do right now.

For a moment, Xia Duo felt inexplicably lost in his heart.

On the other side, seeing Xia Duo successfully create his own Arcane Fire, Aiboke also felt inexplicably lost in his heart. If Xia Duo knew Aiboke's psychology, he could probably guess that this should be the loss of a predecessor.

"Xia Duo, congratulations on creating your own Arcane Fire!"

Xia Duo could hear the sincerity in Aiboke's words. The loss from that moment just now had long been filled with joy. He said excitedly, "Thank you, Aiboke."

Although Aiboke did not need to intervene to stop any accidents this time, Xia Duo was still very grateful that he could come. Of course, this was also Xia Duo's trust in him.

Otherwise, if an outsider were inside, who knows if the other party would take the opportunity to strike him.

"Aiboke, can this Arcane Fire be preserved?" Looking at the Arcane Fire constantly emitting blue radiance in his palm, Xia Duo could not help but have another thought.

If this Arcane Fire could be maintained and handed over to other Mages to use, perhaps it could additionally create another Arcanist? But he soon realized that this approach would not work. Wanting other Mages to use his Arcane Fire is similar to letting other Mages seize this spell. If they have no understanding of Arcane Fire, they cannot seize it at all; destruction is possible, though.

And if one's understanding of Arcane Fire reaches the level of seizing it, then there is no need to use someone else's Arcane Fire; one can completely create their own Arcane Fire.

A chicken rib.

However, if the Arcane Fire were made into a Magic Net item and then Arcane Crystals were sold, wouldn't that be the start of an energy tycoon?

That actually has some prospects.

It is a pity that Aiboke's words directly denied this possibility: "Currently, apart from combining it with one's will, there is no other way to preserve Arcane Fire."

"Sigh—" Xia Duo could not help but sigh.

"Let's go out!"

Aiboke nodded and slightly smoothed out the Magic Net riot in the Advanced Laboratory. Only after walking out of the laboratory did he say: "Natural recovery cannot restore the Magic Net to completeness. After you finish your advancement, the damaged Magic Net in these two laboratories will all need you to repair."

"Understood."

Xia Duo did not refuse. In fact, he thought of more. If repairing the Magic Net can obtain the Divine Grace of the Magic Goddess, then what about destroying the Magic Net? Will there be Divine Punishment?

Of course, there might not be direct punishment, but what if the Magic Net is blocked? As long as one is not yet a Great Arcanist, any spellcaster will eventually lose their spellcasting ability once blocked by the Magic Net.

Even a Great Arcanist can only rely on their own Arcane Fire to cast spells and cannot use tools as convenient and practical as the Magic Net. And more importantly, once blocked by the Magic Net, one can no longer research and progress on their own in the future and can only improve themselves based on the achievements of others.

Xia Duo is not sure if the Magic Goddess of this Reality magic world would block the Magic Net for spellcasters, but in the background of that game on Earth, it is clearly mentioned that the Magic Goddess has such an ability.

To be safe, repairing the damage one has caused oneself is actually a strategic requirement for sustainable development.

Just as Xia Duo and Aiboke were talking, the Arcane Fire in his palm extinguished. More accurately, it burned out. No wonder it is called "Arcane Fire".

A fire that generates Arcane Energy? Or a fire that burns Arcane Energy?

Xia Duo was stunned. This "burning" was too fast! He knew that Arcane Energy could maintain Arcane Fire, as could any element. However, there was no need for him to maintain it now, because the time the spell exists is limited. As long as it cannot be combined with his will, it will eventually disintegrate and dissipate.

(End of chapter)