A noun entry: Wizard

Russell looked around and saw unconscious wizards everywhere.

Exploring the relics left behind by a sixth-order wizard is a challenging task for experienced wizards like Evelyn and Corleph.

How could they possibly explore with only four people?

Led by Haimer, an elite team consisting of one third-tier wizard and ten second-tier wizards was formed.

Furthermore, every second-tier wizard is a top-tier second-tier wizard.

Only then did they enter the wizard's ruins to begin their exploration.

Then, time rewinds.

In each rewind of time, wizards continuously lose their ability to resist and are controlled by the illusion.

Haimer, being a body-refining wizard, was quite adept at resisting mental attacks, but he was not an arcane wizard after all.

In terms of soul, it still falls short.

The stronger one's soul, the longer one can withstand the illusion of this wizard's ruins.

Fourth-tier wizards who possess the light of the soul are even more exempt from this.

However, a third-tier wizard is still very powerful. He barely managed to hold on with the help of the Wizard's Light, and finally fell as the fifth to last.

The remaining members are Russell, Evelyn, Clover, and Brad.

"Speaking of which, Brad, as an elemental body-refining wizard, actually lasted longer than Haimer."

"It seems he has a secret... Well, what wizard doesn't have a secret?"

Russell withdrew his gaze and looked back at the desolate land.

It seems that from the moment they entered the wizard's ruins, they were all initially trapped in an illusion.

However, the power that activated the illusion was confused by the spatial power that had transported Russell and the others in.

This meant that they didn't realize it at first.

Then, the power of time was activated, causing them to fall into a time reversal, sinking deeper and deeper into the illusion.

Like a swamp.

The more you struggle, the faster you fall, eventually losing yourself and believing you are part of the illusion.

"This wizarding ruin is nearing its end, yet it still possesses such terrifying power... Spirit of the secret realm, are you controlling it?"

Russell looked at the air beside him and asked in a questioning tone.

"Yes, it's me."

After a long while, a semi-transparent pale blue flame slowly appeared in the air.

"The secret realm... well, according to you, after the master died, this place was called the Wizard's Ruins."

"The ruins have little power left. I destroyed my physical form, leaving only the 'spiritual fire' as its core, barely clinging to life."

"I have existed for countless years and am about to perish. You are the first wizards to come here, and probably the last."

Russell expressed his understanding.

Since the ancient wizards went on their expedition, this territory has been occupied by the Dream Clan, and naturally no wizards have come to explore it.

In ancient times... to be honest, ancient wizards didn't really value these kinds of relics.

Since there's nothing good to be had anyway, it's better to plunder a few more worlds.

Moreover, in their view, these relics were like the tombs of wizards.

If they weren't truly desperate to survive, who would dig up their own ancestors' graves?

That's right, wizards these days are at the point where they can't survive.

The internal and external troubles are too severe.

Lacking a lineage, there isn't even a fifth-tier wizard.

"So, what do you want from here?" the spirit of the secret realm asked.

"The wizarding profession has declined, and I wish to seek the inheritance of wizarding skills. Do you have any way to do so?"

Russell said.

This is also a question that wizards will ask when they encounter a spirit of a secret realm that has not perished while exploring ruins.

The inheritance is extremely important for wizards today.

"I've heard my master mention the wizard's legacy, but I'm powerless to change it," said the spirit of the secret realm.

"The emergence of this tradition is related to the True Spirit Wizard. Your era probably doesn't have any True Spirit Wizards, which is why it has declined."

"True Spirit Wizard? What's the connection between heritage and True Spirit Wizard?" Russell asked hastily.

He is the True Spirit Wizard.

But Russell didn't know what inheritance was either.

Could it be that the True Spirit Wizard possesses a power he hasn't yet discovered?

"I am merely a spirit of a secret realm. I have no answer to this question," the spirit of the secret realm said.

"I'm sorry, I was a bit too hasty," Russell said apologetically.

Although he didn't gain any insights into lineage, Russell at least knew that lineage was related to true spirit wizards.

Perhaps after advancing to the fourth-tier wizard, I will be able to comprehend the power of creating inheritance.

Once they possess the inheritance, not to mention anything else, the several fourth-tier wizards in the Wizarding Association would likely be directly promoted to the fifth tier.

After a little time to settle down, there is hope of advancing to the sixth rank.

A wizard who can advance to the fourth rank solely through their own research would have been considered a potential Saint Soul Wizard in ancient times.

Ultimately, it comes down to a lack of strength.

Russell thought to himself, "Having gone through the trials of this illusion, my will and mental strength have been further enhanced."

"Perhaps it won't be long before we can gather the Wizard's Light."

"At that time, we can begin the process of advancing to the third-tier wizard level."

"And once I reach the third tier, since I already possess the King's Soul, all I need to do is understand how the secret realm is created and upgrade my spells to the third tier to advance to the fourth tier?"

"My period of rapid development is about to begin."

The spirit of the secret realm flickered on and off, accompanied by the crackling sound of burning flames, silently awaiting Russell.

Only after a moment, seeing that Russell's thoughts had calmed down, did he say, "The power of time is the most ruthless and the greatest."

"There's not much left in the ruins now."

"The illusion relies on a magic array, which draws power from ruins to operate. It is already dilapidated and cannot even be affected by a fourth-level wizard."

"Now, the only thing left is this magical artifact related to the power of time. I'll leave it to you."

"These little wizards lying on the ground are not worthy of my master's gift."

For some reason, Russell detected a strong sense of disdain in the voice of the spirit of the secret realm.

"I will create a scenario in the illusion where you break through the illusion, the ruins self-destruct, you are forced to leave the ruins, and you gain nothing."

"I heard my master say that even the closest wizards would turn against each other if they found out about this magical artifact, just to get their hands on it."

"Consider this the last small favor I can do for you."

"Wait, self-destruction of a monument? Could it be that you..." Russell paused for a moment, then said.

"I've lived long enough. If it weren't for my master's final instructions, I would have destroyed myself long ago."

The spirit of the secret realm said, "I was only holding on because of my obsession. Now that my obsession has dissipated, I can finally rest in peace."

"Fortunately, you escaped the illusion, otherwise I don't know how much longer I would have had to endure it..."

"You..." Russell was about to say something when he felt a blur before his eyes and was teleported outside the ruins.