The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

Chapter 224 Third-Level Archmage

Chapter 224

Within Lynn's spiritual realm, three eternally engraved magical marks floated silently, each representing a transformation and breakthrough he had undergone.

The first thing that catches the eye is a pale silver sorcery rune, flowing like moonlight, calm and undisturbed.

Attain emptiness and maintain stillness.

This is Lynn's earliest level-one defensive sorcery mark, with the attribute of normal. Its function is like an invisible barrier, which can stabilize the mind and resist the impact of the soul in times of crisis.

Although not of a high rank, it is as stable as a rock and is one of the foundations of Lynn's spiritual system, which remains important to this day.

The second mark is rich in color, as if it contains the vitality of the forest and the echoes of the primordial wilderness.

The sky above the forest seemed to fall.

This is a level two domain-type magical mark, belonging to the nature attribute.

Amidst the shimmering light of the imprints, it is as if ancient trees are hanging down from the endless sky, their roots intertwined, forming the rudiments of a realm of life.

At this moment, in the deepest part of the spiritual realm, the third magical mark is slowly emerging.

Skyward Chase Flash.

This not-yet-complete level three sorcery mark, with the wind element, represents the ultimate speed and agility.

The pale blue light, like a fleeting shadow, flickered and wandered at the edge of the spiritual realm, like a lingering afterimage, difficult to capture, yet faintly revealing a sharpness capable of tearing through space.

Lynn sat cross-legged on the spot, closed his eyes and concentrated. His liquefied spiritual power surged like a silver tide, continuously pouring into the unfinished level three template.

His expression was calm and composed, his mind clear and serene, as if he had entered a state of near-selflessness.

Time flows by slowly, like still water.

In the eyes of ordinary wizards, this is the most dangerous and the most error-prone step:
If the construction of the witchcraft mark fails, at best it will cause mental damage, at worst it will cause a regression in cultivation, or even demonic possession, destroying all the effort put into it.

But Lynn showed no fear.

Before his breakthrough, he had already memorized this level-three sorcery template, repeatedly deduced it hundreds of times, and it had almost become ingrained in his instincts.

At this moment, even with his eyes closed, he can precisely complete every stroke of his spiritual power.

Finally, at the moment when the last stroke of the rune fell.

hum!
The entire spiritual realm trembled violently!

A wisp of pale blue light suddenly burst forth, like a gust of wind piercing the silence. After swirling and flying around the spiritual realm once, it transformed into a clear rune, quietly engraving itself into the depths of the spiritual sea.

Following closely behind, faint wisps of wind-attribute energy began to quietly emerge, seeping into the mark like a gentle spring breeze.

Lynn suddenly opened his eyes, and a streak of blue light flashed in his pupils, as if a spirit of wind was roaring and moving through them.

"Level 3 Archmage... Successful."

He let out a long breath, his brows furrowed with composure and tranquility.

At this moment, faint traces of wind swirled around his body, and a barely perceptible thin layer of fluctuation appeared in the air—the radiating and strengthening effect of wind-attribute energy factors on his physical body.

Once the magical mark is completed, it can not only store and release the corresponding energy factors, but also nourish the body, fundamentally improving the physical and mental qualities of the caster.

However, Lynn also knew that this strength was still far from being fully realized.

He was not currently in the Wizarding World itself, but inside the [Landscape].

Although the environment here also contains energy factors, it is thin and mixed, and cannot be easily absorbed and replenished by the magical mark as it is in the outside world.

"It's time to go out and absorb some wind energy, and while I'm at it, deal with that silver-gray archmage..."

Lynn slowly stood up, his eyes gazing into the distance, his gaze as cold as a knife.

He moved his body slightly, and a breeze brushed past his shoulder, flowing around him as if in response.

Ding!
One, two, three, four!
Four shimmering energy shields flashed and disappeared around him...

At this moment, Lynn finally crossed the threshold of level three and became a level three archmage!

He has reached the final stage of the three realms of a formal wizard, and can be called a "Great Wizard." If he were to take another step forward, he would be able to look towards the endless galaxy...

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Beyond the landscape lies a vast, boundless emerald island forest.

The trees here tower into the clouds, ancient trees reaching for the sky, their branches and leaves intertwined, almost completely obscuring the sky. The dense shadows and dappled light make even the sound of the wind seem heavy and slow, making it difficult to discern directions.

And on the outskirts of this forest.

The Silver-Gray Archmage and his dozen or so wizards were lurking in all directions of the Emerald Isle Forest, their presence completely concealed, like venomous snakes in the shadows.

Instead of recklessly venturing into the depths of the [Landscape] to search for the intruder, they waited outside the [Landscape] for Lord Aquila to arrive.

Rather than alerting the enemy, it's better to wait for Lord Aquila to arrive and capture the person who intruded into the [landscape].

At this moment, the Silver-Gray Archmage sat upright on the front edge of the Emerald Isle Forest, his face stern and his mind calm.

His aura was already deeply concealed, and he seemed to blend into the surrounding nature, remaining motionless, with only his eyes hidden under his hood constantly scanning the surroundings.

Suddenly, a wave of mental energy emanated from the source.

"Lord SilverAsh, a large-scale wind-attribute energy fluctuation has appeared on the western side of Emerald Isle Forest. I suspect that the person who intruded into the [Landscape] has appeared!"

That short sentence was like a thunderclap.

His silver-gray eyes suddenly sharpened.

He has already disappointed Lord Aquila twice in a row. Now he must redeem himself and cannot afford to make the slightest mistake!
Without hesitation, Silver Gray flicked his sleeve and coldly gave the order:

"The rest of you immediately surround them, leaving only a few people at the [Landscape] exit to monitor the magic array. No one must be missed!"

Having said that, he leaped into the air like a silver-gray arrow, cutting through the wind and heading straight for the western part of Emerald Island!
At this moment, the once silent sky above the western side of the Emerald Island Great Forest seemed to be stirred by some mysterious force.

Countless wind-attribute energy factors surged from all directions, transforming into visible streaks of azure light that intertwined and swirled in the air, converging into a vast river of azure wind!

Those factors seemed to be drawn by some powerful force, spontaneously surging towards a certain area.

The western region beyond the Emerald Isle Forest is not only a remote and sparsely populated area, but it is also a place where even supernatural phenomena do not occur, making it quite peaceful.

But now, this strange phenomenon has appeared, which is clearly caused by someone!

call out!
call out!
One after another, figures broke through the air, all clad in black robes, their spiritual power surging.

They were SilverAsh's elite wizards, and now they were all mobilized and heading to the place where wind energy was gathering!
Amidst the howling wind, the leader suddenly appeared, his black robe fluttering wildly, and his hood abruptly pulled back.

A face with a silver-gray metallic texture came into view, cold and ruthless, as if cast from iron—it was the Silver-Gray Grand Wizard himself!
His voice, like a cold, sharp blade of wind, suddenly rang out:
"Surround them! No one is to escape!"

Silver-gray eyes pierced the air as he surveyed the woodland in the eye of the storm.

He didn't think this person could be the Morning Star Wizard, because Aquila had lingered in the Emerald Isle Forest for a long time, and the Emerald Isle Forest already bore the mark of Aquila.

Therefore, the Morning Star Wizard would not rashly enter the territory of Aquila unless he wanted to provoke the authority of Aquila, or even the Furnace Stone.

To the Silver-Gray Archmage, the person who trespassed into the [Landscape] was at most a Level 3 Archmage.

Under his and more than ten elite level-two wizards' encirclement, that person would have no chance of escaping even if he had wings!
Although the Wizard Tower had already given orders not to act rashly and to wait for Lord Aquila to arrive in person, SilverAsh couldn't care less about that at this moment.

He has already made two mistakes, and if he makes another one, the wrath of Aquila will have no place for him.

He didn't want to become a piece of trash in the eyes of that indifferent being!

Once or twice, but not a third time!
Just then, the world suddenly changed, and a rumbling sound filled the air!
Countless wind-attribute energy particles swirled in the air, converging into a vast azure wind river, like a curtain falling from the sky, rushing and roaring towards a certain direction. This strange phenomenon seemed to point SilverAsh and the others in the right direction.

Following the trajectory of the wind energy flow, the group easily found the source of the energy burst.

It was a young wizard dressed in a black robe, standing quietly in the center of the woods with his hands outstretched, as if welcoming the baptism of the power of heaven and earth.

The wind and river surged forth, as if summoned by him, pouring into his body.

Surrounded by a bluish light, his robes fluttered in the wind.

The wizard's handsome face was slightly raised, his brows furrowed with a clear and refreshed air, as if he were immersed in some wondrous state of breakthrough.

Suddenly, someone in the group whispered:
"Lord SilverAsh! I recognize him!"

Silver-gray's eyes sharpened, and he turned to look.

The level-two wizard looked horrified and quickly stepped forward to report.

He was the wizard who chased Lynn all the way from the Atlas Mountains to the Nightmare Rift.

"That's right, it's him! I can't be mistaken!"

Silver Gray narrowed his eyes, his brow twitching suddenly.

"Is he one of the two wizards wanted by Lord Aquila?"

A flicker of excitement and surprise crossed his eyes.

“I remember he was originally just a level one wizard on the wanted list…”

If that's the case, then he's gained an enormous amount of credit this time!
With the wanted target captured, how could we not avenge our previous defeat and regain the favor of the Aquila constellation?

However, just as he was about to give the order to take action, a sudden change occurred!

The once surging river of wind energy suddenly stopped flowing.

The swirling wind particles in the air seemed to lose their pull, turning into wisps of smoke that slowly dissipated in the forest.

The black-robed wizard slowly lowered his hands, looked down and opened his eyes.

His gaze was as clear as a spring, yet it contained a chilling calmness and confidence.

"You've come at the right time. After your breakthrough, you can take your revenge to your heart's content."

Lynn spoke calmly, his tone even.

The air seemed to freeze instantly, so stuffy that it was hard to breathe.

The silver-gray archmage's gaze sharpened, and a sense of unease rose within him.

He finally realized something was wrong. The person in front of him was so calm in the face of this situation that he was definitely not just a wanted first-level wizard!
However, before he could react, Lynn had already moved.

Lynn left the [Landscape] with two objectives: first, to absorb wind-attribute energy; second, to kill and take revenge!

Moreover, he needed to finish the battle quickly.

The Aquila constellation is probably already on its way, and Lynn has no time to waste words on someone who is destined to die.

boom! ! !
Lynn's entire body erupted with a dazzling azure light, and a surge of powerful wind-attribute energy enveloped him completely!
"Level Three Sorcery, Skyward Chasing Flash!"

Before he finished speaking, Lynn's figure vanished in a flash, as if swept away by the wind!
In the next instant, he appeared right in front of the Silver-Gray Archmage!
Rumble!
With a single step he took, the earth trembled, and a towering tree burst forth from the ground!

The branches and leaves are lush and full of life, but the jade-green leaves are undergoing a dramatic change at this moment!

call out!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!!!

The dense foliage suddenly shot out with incredible speed and force, as if it had transformed into countless sharp arrows piercing the air, carrying the force of a gale, and swept fiercely towards SilverAsh and his men!

"How is this possible?! This isn't the strength of a first-level wizard!"

The Silver-Gray Archmage's expression changed drastically, and he was filled with great horror.

Was there a mistake in the information about the wizard under my command?

But now he had no time to pursue the matter. He could only wave his hand suddenly, and metal flowed across his body. His arm turned into a silver-gray liquid, which quickly combined to form a thick metal shield to protect his entire body.

Wow! ! !
The flying leaves shot out like a torrential rain, striking the metal shield surface, sparks flying everywhere, and deafeningly loud!
SilverAsh was jolted backward, his heart pounding wildly.

However, when the barrage of fire finally ended, he pulled the shield back into his arm, glanced around, and froze for a moment.

Empty!
More than ten wizards were all wiped out!
SilverAsh initially thought it was just caused by Lynn's flying leaf, but he quickly realized that the real cause of death was not the flying leaf, but that each of the wizards had a round hole as big as a bowl on their body!

That wasn't a wound caused by the leaf, but rather...

"...It felt like my body had been pierced through by some kind of giant python!"

The silver-gray archmage's eyelids twitched violently, and a layer of cold sweat seeped out from his back.

"not good!"

The Silver-Gray Archmage suddenly realized something, his expression changed drastically, and his figure flashed away!
next moment……

boom!
Where he had been standing, a tree root as thick as a bowl burst forth from the ground, like a ferocious python, and came crashing down with the force to tear through space!
If he had reacted even a moment slower, he would already be dead.

In that instant, he clearly felt that the power contained in the tree root was comparable to the full-force attack of a level three great wizard!
"The reaction was quick... but the gap in strength cannot be bridged by being vigilant."

Lynn stood with his hands behind his back, gently shaking his head. His tone was calm, yet it sounded like the pronouncement of death.

The Silver-Gray Archmage felt a chill in his heart, and his body began to tremble slightly.

At this moment, he finally realized why the Wizard Tower had repeatedly ordered him to remain still and wait for the arrival of Aquila.

Unfortunately, he realized it too late.

boom! ! !
Another thick tree root shot out from the depths of the earth, accompanied by a howling gale, like a giant dragon churning!
At the same time, dozens of leaves shot out from the top of the lush tree, as dense as a sudden rain, like death feathers scattered by the Grim Reaper!
"No……!!!"

The silver-gray archmage stared wide-eyed at the black-robed youth standing beneath the giant tree.

His eyes were filled with resentment, and he gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to etch Lynn's image into the depths of his soul.

"Lord Aquila... will definitely avenge me!!!"

He roared, but his voice already carried a hint of despair.

Poof! ! !

The next instant, the violent flying leaves and giant tree roots crashed down heavily.

The Silver-Gray Archmage's body shattered under the tremendous impact, sending metal fragments flying everywhere!

"Ok?"

With a flick of his sleeve, Lynn captured a faint silver-gray light from the air.

That was a remnant of the positioning curse released by the Silver-Gray Archmage before his death, intended to imprint Lynn's aura on it and attract subsequent pursuit.

But Lynn remained calm, clenched his fist, and the radiance of Ifgrid appeared in his palm, causing a sudden surge of vitality!

Click.

The cursed afterglow shattered like a broken mirror, instantly collapsing and vanishing as if it had never existed.

Lynn withdrew his hand and calmly gazed at the withered leaves in the wind.

Silver-Gray Archmage, dead!
However, although Lynn had killed his former enemy, he showed no joy. Instead, he suddenly turned around, unleashed Skyward Pursuit Flash, and headed towards the remaining Aquila subordinates.

(End of this chapter)