Chapter 500: King of All Laws

The delicate crystal bottle is only half a palm in size, its neck long and slender, overall as transparent as glass, and a glowing blue mist can be seen swirling inside.

The blue mist constantly twists, taking an irregular spherical shape, drifting within the bottle.

Lei En widened his eyes to observe closely; the blue vapor is constantly reshaping, its upper half morphing into a vague humanoid form, coalescing into a head, two arms, and a torso, with lifelike features and tiny eyes full of vitality and intelligence, while the lower half remains a nebulous, whirlwind‑like mist that swirls, trying to break free from the bottle.

The half‑person, half‑mist shape lasts only a few seconds; it seems frightened by Lei En outside the bottle and instantly recoils into a ball of light.

Lei En does not immediately recognize its origin.

He currently lacks the Soul Eye, but the Will of Truth grants him a powerful ability to see through things, and at a glance he discerns that this blue mist is a legendary magic soul containing four Element runes.

A legendary magic soul having only four Elements is pitifully scarce.

Lei En has seen many legendary‑grade magic souls, none ever with fewer than ten Elements; even some high‑tier magic souls possess far more than four, and exceeding ten is commonplace.

Moreover, there are two Elements he knows well: Flash and Flight Technique.

The Element rune for Flight Technique differs slightly; after identification, Lei En discovers it is the Constant Flight Technique. Though the constant version has only four rings and is not high, it requires no casting or soul‑energy consumption to maintain, its effect is permanent, and a mere thought can make one take flight.

The third Element is more complex, clearly a Super‑Exceptional Element.

Lei En looks at it and feels a vague familiarity; after careful recollection he remembers it is the advanced spell of Magic Burst called Magic Burst Force Field, which converts soul or magical energy to generate a massive repulsive force centered on the caster, pushing away everything nearby, capable of inflicting terrible damage as well as defending against enemy weapons and spell energy—a superb spell that integrates offense and defense.

The higher the ring count of a Magic Burst Force Field, the more soul energy it consumes, the stronger its power, and the larger its range.

In this blue magic soul, the Magic Burst Force Field reaches six rings, with a maximum damage and protection radius of up to thirty meters, and an extremely short casting interval; if one spares no soul or magical energy and releases it continuously, forming wave after wave of impact fields, even legions of sub‑legendary foes cannot approach—those who come die in droves.

Among the first three Elements, two are rather ordinary, making the Magic Burst Force Field somewhat interesting.

However, when Lei En sees the rune of the fourth Element, his gaze freezes instantly.

"What is this?"

"Legendary Element!"

Lei En nearly shouts it out; even without the Soul Eye, relying solely on his knowledge and eyesight, he is certain this is a Legendary Element.

Because its Element rune is far too complex!

Lei En has encountered many Legendary Elements; he himself possesses three—Will of Truth, Rainbow Light Principle, and Mysterious Touch—as well as the Key of Doors, which advances to a Legendary Element with one more ring. These Legendary Elements share a common trait: their Element runes are extremely intricate and obscure.

Yet none of those Legendary Elements are as complex as the Element in the blue mist before him.

Even the rumored Key of Doors, said to contain the ultimate secrets of space‑time, pales in comparison to this unknown Element!

The multicolored Element runes are so convoluted that they are barely discernible, resembling a tangled skein of lines that twist and turn endlessly, with a three‑dimensional internal structure interlaced in layers, constantly shifting. The changes appear to follow some hidden pattern, yet no clue can be found.

Some of the runes look strikingly familiar, yet remain ambiguous.

This rune seems to embody the characteristics of all Arcane Elements; every spell in the world can find its counterpart within it, encompassing everything. It appears that unlocking its secret would allow one to cast any spell and grasp the truth of magic!

Lei En only glances twice before his eyes become a bit gritty.

If it weren't for the Will of Truth granting immunity to adverse effects, he would surely be dizzy and disoriented by now.

"I understand!" Lei En suddenly looks up.

He has seen an introduction to this spell in his teacher's spell notebook, and the 'Book of a Thousand Souls' also contains corresponding entries, but both books present only textual descriptions, lengthy at that, with extensive research yet no illustration of the Element rune's appearance.

He now understands that this Element cannot be drawn at all.

It's Wish Spell!

Wish Spell is the most powerful spell mortals can master; it is the ultimate pursuit of all spellcasters worldwide, including Wizards, mages, warlocks, and every transcendent who specializes in casting and studying magic.

The 'Book of a Thousand Souls' ranks it first among Legendary Elements.

The teacher's spell notebook devotes a full eighty pages to it, conducting comprehensive research and speculation.

Wish Spell also has an alias—the King of All Laws!

Mastering Wish Spell is tantamount to mastering every spell in the world. When casting, one simply shouts one's desire aloud, and can simulate any known spell whose ring count is one lower than Wish Spell, without needing components or regard for specialization or class restrictions.

Wish Spell can be used to heal injuries, dispel harmful spell effects, break control, grant buffs, teleport, create magical items, cure diseases, and even resurrect the dead!

Of course, all this presupposes that spells with the corresponding effects exist in the world.

Such a powerful and endlessly versatile spell captivates countless spellcasters, yet it cannot be used recklessly, because the soul or magical energy expended by Wish Spell is permanent.

Each time Wish Spell is cast, one's power diminishes a notch.

If Wish Spell is used excessively, depleting one's soul or magical energy, one becomes a magic‑less wreck; persisting in wishing without soul or magic forces the body to substitute life force, then the essence of the soul, until the body collapses and the spirit vanishes.

Wish Spell adheres to an equivalent exchange contract; in theory, as long as sufficient price is paid, any wish can be fulfilled, not limited to simulated spells.

Wish content ranges from tangible objects to abstract concepts, encompassing everything.

For example, wishing for five million Gold Shields, obtaining the Thunder God's Hammer, or causing a specifically named enemy to die instantly—such wishes can become reality, provided the desired content lies within one's comprehension.

However, the manner in which the wish is granted is highly likely to be twisted.

And extremely dangerous!

Wishing for five million Gold Shields resulted in being teleported into the ancient dragon's golden hoard, standing before the awakened primordial dragon.

Wishing for the Thunder God's Hammer sent the supplicant to Lei En's side, hand gripping the hammer's haft, only to be smashed by Lei En's single hammer blow.

Hoping the enemy would die, the wish instead thrust one into the era many years after that enemy's death.

Aspiring to become the World King resulted in being sent to a plane inhabited solely by oneself, devoid of any other life.

Wishing to become the world's strongest transcendent led to being captured as a slave, whose master is named 'World's Strongest'.

In short, the stronger the wished effect, the more perilous the consequence.

In the vast majority of cases, wishes that exceed reasonable bounds are fulfilled literally, yet the outcome is far from what was intended, or only a portion is realized, and the price is dire, often ending in one's own death.

The safest way to use Wish Spell remains to simulate spells.

Even when simulating spells, one must be meticulous; the wish must be described precisely to avoid deviating results that are not worth the cost.

Despite its heavy restrictions and danger, Wish Spell still lives up to the reputation of 'King of All Laws'.

Mastering it is equivalent to holding the key to the truth of magic.

If Wish Spell can be studied thoroughly, its power and effect could be hailed as a mortal version of the God of Magic!

In Ai Lun E Si's history, spellcasters who mastered Wish Spell are few enough to count on one's fingers, most of whom have been lost to the annals of time, dead or missing.

No one knows where the Wish Spell can be obtained.

The *Book of a Thousand Souls* records the Wish Spell, but it does not say which kind of magic soul contains the element that gives rise to the Wish Spell;

The teacher's spell notebook provides more detail; it speculates that the Wish Spell may be related to the God of Magic, because the spell's manifestation resembles the goddess's "magic" priesthood, suggesting a hidden connection between them.

Lei En could not help but sigh, praising the teacher as one of the world's most famous Holy Soul Wizards, having guessed the truth.

The Wish Spell indeed originates from the God of Magic!

"Madam!"

Lei En rose excitedly, "Will you grant me the Wish Spell?"

"It's only a Limited Wish Spell," VijesCui said with a faint, indifferent smile. "This 'magical spirit' is something I cultivated not long ago. It was originally a 'Heavenly Di Jing'; it lived for centuries in my divine realm, and my divine power nurtured it into the Wish Spell. I intended to keep it as a pet, but since it is visiting you, I'll give it to you."

The Wish Spell can ascend rings; the element of the Wish Spell in this magic soul is six rings.

Anything below nine rings is called a Limited Wish Spell or a Minor Wish Spell; the number of spell rings it can simulate is limited, and the effect of the wish is also reduced.

"Thank you for the gift, madam," Lei En said, standing and expressing his gratitude solemnly.

He now knows that this magic soul is a "Heavenly Di Jing"; any name bearing "Heavenly" must be a heavenly creature.

The *Book of a Thousand Souls* contains some introductions to Heavenly Di Jings; they belong to a naturally born "essence" that exists only in the heavenly realm. Heavenly Di Jings have many branches according to their habits and innate spells, each mastering different spells.

The other three Arcane Elements of this Heavenly Di Jing should be its innate ones: two are Arcane, one is a wind‑type spell.

The Wish Spell is neither Arcane nor an Elemental spell; it stands apart from all spell categories and counts as a common spell.

Of course, after the goddess's divine power altered its soul's nature, the Heavenly Di Jing became a "magical spirit".

Magical spirit, God of Magic!

Lei En chewed over its name in his mind, recalling another spirit, the "Lake Spirit"; legend says the "Lake Fairy", the "Knight and Glory God" Wei Wei An's true form is a Lake Spirit.

What relation does the true form of the God of Magic have to the magical spirit?

The thought flashed through his mind, and he dared not dwell on it.

"It is still alive, merely sealed in a crystal bottle. When you need to merge with it, unscrew the cap and recite the sealing incantation; it will then be killed," VijesCui instructed patiently. "You must utter the incantation within three breaths, or it will escape, and even I will find it hard to recapture."

Lei En was surprised; he had not expected the magic soul in the bottle to be a living being.

A magical spirit that can use the Wish Spell, if it spares no life force to wish transport across ten thousand miles or even to other planes, no one could ever track its trace.

"I have recorded it, thank you, madam."

After thanking her again, Lei En carefully put away the crystal bottle.

"Just a magical spirit, consider this a small reward for you."

A hint of hopeful smile appeared on VijesCui's exquisitely beautiful face. "When the celestial disaster struck last year, I noticed your name; you performed very well. Whether assisting De Lai Er Sha in eliminating the followers of Loki in Ma Zhuo Si, or defeating Ma Er Ke in Kangjiatuo and conquering the kingdom, you have shown great strength and outstanding wisdom."

Ban Er Ke's high regard for you also shows your potential.

Ai Lun E Si has not seen a young man as outstanding as you for many years," VijesCui's eyes were full of joy and delight as she praised, "The last mortal I admired so much was Ai Er Fa; perhaps your future achievements will surpass Ai Er Fa's."

Hearing a deity praise himself, Lei En felt a bit elated and modestly said he could not accept such words.

Yet hearing the goddess compare him to Emperor Ai Er Fa made him shudder.

Lei En met the goddess's gaze and found her expression somewhat playful, as if she could see through his thoughts; recalling the teacher's words from a couple of days ago, his heart flared and he felt uneasy.

However, VijesCui changed the tone of her words:

"The only flaw is that you pray too infrequently."

Lei En felt embarrassed and immediately promised again, "I will pray to you every day from now on."

VijesCui nodded with satisfaction, looked at the plan document hovering in the air, stood and said, "A plan is only a plan; its effect depends on your execution. If you can achieve even half of the results described in the plan, I will not withhold further rewards."

Ao Gu Si Du Gong Guo is merely your starting point, not your end.

"Perhaps, in the future, the Empire will also need your wisdom, requiring you to exert more effort and bring a brand‑new transformation to this world."

"Of course, all this presupposes that you pray more."

Lei En sensed the deeper meaning behind those words: a hope for his ambition and a self‑rebuke, like striking a sweet date with another blow. If he were not a follower of the goddess and could not bring her faith‑power, then no matter how strong his strength or potential, it would be useless and would instead make him an enemy of the Empire.

Indeed, for a deity, what matters most is always the believers and the power of faith.

Lei En quickly rose, solemnly stating, "I will faithfully follow the madam's teachings."

"It's enough that you know."

VijesCui suddenly flashed close, bringing an intoxicating fragrant breeze, whispered into Lei En's ear, "Lei En, I look forward to your performance."

The dream‑like whisper, the jade‑colored lips almost touching his cheek, the seductive breath within arm's reach, all made Lei En's heart pound, and he seemed to see the goddess lift the mysterious veil, heralding something good.

Yet, when his anticipation peaked, the goddess's avatar vanished abruptly.

Lei En turned and searched the hall twice, finding no trace of her; the castle returned to normal, and aside from the crystal bottle in his hand there was no abnormality, as if the deity's avatar had never appeared, leaving him with a sense of emptiness.

"Tsk tsk!" Lei En clicked his tongue, thinking, "So smooth, what a pity."

(End of Chapter)