Chapter 381: Magic Castle

As a guest of Beiluola, Luoning received a high-standard reception.

Red carpets, a welcoming party, musicians, and so on—everything was provided.

As an old-fashioned noble family with hundreds of years of history, the Silva Family gave Luoning a completely different impression.

Of course, the most different aspect was the style of this castle.

Compared to other castles, even the Jinyu Palace did not have such a dense elemental atmosphere as Shuijingbao.

The Mage Tower, towering into the clouds, seemed to symbolize Beiluola's achievements in Magic, giving people a feeling of being unreachable.

"Come on, Luoning, this is the Magic Energy Ladder of the Mage Tower."

Falanzi stood on a steel pavilion outside the Mage Tower and beckoned to Luoning: "By riding it, we can reach the seventh floor very quickly."

Luoning walked in curiously.

He saw Falanzi press the mechanism button on the side, and as Magic Power surged in, the entire Magic Energy Ladder began to move.

Falanzi watched Luoning's curious and observant expression, and a sense of satisfaction rose in his heart.

Many people had this look of having never seen the world when riding the Magic Energy Ladder.

Luoning was not shocked by the function of the Magic Energy Ladder; after all, he had ridden elevators every day before he transmigrated.

What shocked him was the driving method of the Magic Energy Ladder; there was no electricity here.

"Is this an invention of Mr. Beiluola?"

He looked in disbelief as the Magic Energy Ladder climbed at a steady pace, its speed very smooth, "How was this achieved?"

"It's very simple. Huge wheels are installed beneath the ground. When the wheels start, they retract and release the ropes of the Magic Energy Ladder, which allows the Magic Energy Ladder to ascend and descend."

Falanzi introduced it simply: "My great-grandfather made many inventions like this."

For the first time, Luoning felt a sense of admiration for this Great Archmage.

It was not admiration for the other party's strength, but for the other party's creativity.

He asked humbly: "You said there are huge wheels below; I wonder how they rotate?"

Falanzi was clearly very knowledgeable about the Magic Energy Ladder, and facing Luoning's inquiry, he did not hide anything.

"Clear Wind Spell, you know it, right?"

As he spoke, he quickly traced the Spell Pattern of the Clear Wind Spell in the air, and a breeze soon blew across Luoning's silver hair.

"Great-grandfather combined the Spell Pattern of the Level 8 Magic Pressure Harm and modified the Spell Pattern of the Clear Wind Spell, allowing the upgraded version of the Clear Wind Spell to blow a stronger wind. Then, he carved its magic array in a sealed environment. When the wind blows out, there is only one passage leading to the outside, and the wheel is positioned exactly on this passage."

Luoning understood.

It was precisely through this method that Beiluola manipulated the wind to drive the wheels, thereby achieving the ascent and descent of the Magic Energy Ladder.

As for the energy consumed, Luoning guessed it should be Magic Crystals.

While thinking, the two had already arrived at the seventh floor.

Falanzi touched the button again, and the Magic Energy Ladder stopped, but its position was not at the same height as the floor; clearly, he did not control it very well.

Or rather, this Magic Energy Ladder did not have the function of stopping at designated floors.

Although it was a bit crude, one had to admit its creativity and the impact it brought to Luoning.

He looked back at the Magic Energy Ladder, his thoughts drifting.

"If such a device were installed on a ship, would it be possible to free the ship from the constraints of wind power?"

He thought of the Steam Engine.

In fact, whether it was the Steam Engine or this power device invented by Beiluola, there were many similarities.

It was just that making a Steam Engine required very high standards for airtightness and hardware strength.

With the current manufacturing level of Wubei Territory, it could not be produced for the time being.

"I wonder how Mr. Beiluola solved the airtightness of this power device?"

Luoning asked.

Although it looked like the airtightness requirements here were relatively lower, it shouldn't be leaking air everywhere either.

How the wheels below were crafted was also a problem.

"Airtightness?"

Falanzi was a bit puzzled, "Sorry, this is the first time I've heard this term."

He couldn't help but look at Luoning seriously. This peer, who was younger than him, seemed different from other nobles when they first encountered the Magic Energy Ladder. The other party seemed to accept and understand this device very easily.

"I heard from great-grandfather that you are both a Meteor Knight and a Great Archmage?"

Taking advantage of the fact that only the two of them were around, Falanzi finally couldn't help but ask.

Luoning nodded slowly; since Beiluola had already said so, it was hard for him to deny it.

"I have not revealed my true strength to the outside world, and I did not use my full strength at the Martial Arts Tournament of the Jinyu Palace."

Having received a positive answer, Falanzi felt a complex mix of emotions.

A few days ago, having lost the Martial Arts Tournament, he didn't actually feel that he was inferior to Luoning or Kalada.

After all, he was a dual cultivator of magic and martial arts, splitting his energy into two areas.

If he only cultivated in one direction, he even had the confidence to do better than Luoning and Kalada.

But at this moment, learning of Luoning's specific strength, he finally understood the meaning of the saying that one should never be complacent.

The gap between him and Luoning was too large.

Not just him, even Crown Prince Jialete would be eclipsed in front of Luoning.

An eighteen-year-old dual-class Level 7; with such talent displayed, no one could compare.

"You are truly amazing!"

Falanzi gave a thumbs up.

Luoning smiled and said: "It's nothing, just good luck."

As they spoke, he followed Falanzi along the corridor and entered the seventh-floor hall of the Mage Tower.

However, as he was leaving, he still cast a glance at the Magic Energy Ladder.

He prepared to ask Beiluola for this technology; even if it meant paying a few more Dragon Scales, he had to try to get his hands on it.

With it, it would be possible to build ships with propellers.

Luoning was also pondering the feasibility of the Steam Engine.

Unlike the Magic Energy Ladder, the power source of the Steam Engine came from steam, from boiling water.

Setting aside technical issues like airtightness, just considering the method of boiling water, could one use a Flame Beam to generate high temperatures to boil the water?

Luoning felt it was quite feasible.

After all, the Flame Beam did not possess the concussive force of Magic like the Fireball Technique or Explosion Technique; it only brought high temperatures, using flames to injure enemies.

"But using Magic Crystals as raw material is simply too extravagant."

Luoning shook his head, suppressed these stray thoughts, and began to pay attention to the things before him.

The seventh-floor hall of the Mage Tower was very spacious, and the books on the surrounding shelves were dazzling in their variety.

"This is the collection room for the Magic books and Battle Techniques kept by our family; it is somewhat similar to the library of the Jinyu Palace."

Falanzi introduced, "From Primary to Level 7, everything is here."

"What about Level 8 and Level 9?" Luoning asked.

Falanzi pointed to the ceiling, "On the eighth floor. However, Great-grandfather has set up a magic array there, so you must have him take you over."

Luoning nodded.

When Luoning arrived, he had given the other party a Dragon Scale, and Beiluola had dived straight into the laboratory; it was likely impossible to disturb him now.

However, he had given instructions that Luoning could first examine the Magic books and Battle Techniques below Level 7, and also had Falanzi take Luoning to look at the goods in the family and the Magic Chamber of Commerce for selection.

"Then let's first take a look at the Level 7 Magic of the wind and fire attributes." (End of chapter)