In mid-air, a violent mental storm raged and churned, even tearing fine cracks in the void.
On the other side, a dazzling array of starlight shone brightly.
One after another, starlight-like mental locks intertwined into a net, firmly covering half of the sky, like a constellation of stars, confronting the mental storm from afar.
"snort!"
Ilo naturally took all of this into account.
His gaze was indifferent, yet he did not reveal any true killing intent. He then spoke coldly, his voice deep and heavy, like the friction of ancient wood:
"I won't bully you."
"The realm has been suppressed to the fourth-level Morning Star Wizard."
"You three, each take one of my moves."
"Let me vent my anger, and that will be the end of it."
The words fell.
Before the three wizards could respond,
With a loud bang!
Ilo’s aura suddenly turned somber.
The originally vast and boundless spiritual power of a level 5 Morning Star Wizard was rapidly contracted and suppressed, eventually stabilizing at the level of a level 4 Morning Star Wizard.
Even so, that spiritual power was still as profound as an abyss, far beyond what an ordinary fourth-level Morning Star Wizard could match.
Immediately afterwards.
The spiritual power within Yiluo's body began to surge and churn, and the power of rules faintly appeared in the void.
He slowly raised his hand and flicked his finger.
A wisp of magical energy had already condensed and taken shape at his fingertips.
As a tree-man born from the Tree of Iro, his true strength has never been his sorcery, but rather his physical body, which is comparable to a mountain.
That's a terrifying physique at the level of a fifth-level Morning Star Wizard.
But since he had already spoken up to suppress his strength, he naturally wouldn't use his physical power:
Firstly, it's easy to make a mistake.
Secondly, if these level four Morning Star Wizards were killed here, it would cause unnecessary trouble for the Meteor Council.
Therefore, Ilo chose witchcraft, a method he wasn't particularly skilled at.
Of course, this "lack of skill" is only relative to his physical body.
His true level was, after all, a fifth-level Morning Star Wizard.
The difference of a complete realm is enough for him to be calm and at ease in the application of rules and spirit.
"One person, one turn."
Ilo’s voice echoed slowly in the high sky, carrying a hint of condescension.
Are you ready?
"I have already suppressed my strength."
"If I still manage to kill him after this... then the Meteor Council will have no reason to come after me."
The words fell.
High in the sky, the mental fluctuations of the human Morning Star Wizards, who were faintly visible, paused slightly.
Clearly, they had also heard what Ilo said.
Many Morning Star wizards, who had been prepared to forcefully descend at any moment, chose to observe from the sidelines at this moment.
After all, if Yiluo really intended to kill, they would definitely take action without hesitation.
But now, the other party has openly stated that he is suppressing his cultivation level, just to publicly humiliate the three Spirit Eye Wizards and vent his anger.
Showing up rashly under these circumstances could actually get you involved.
Besides, it's obvious to everyone.
This Elven Lord Iro is by no means a magnanimous or forgetful person.
Once he remembers your name, when it comes time to settle scores later, it might not be anyone else's turn to uphold justice...
"Hmph! I'll go first!"
A cold shout suddenly rang out.
All those who can step into the realm of Morning Star Wizards are exceptional individuals who have emerged from countless life-and-death struggles and competitions, and naturally possess an indelible pride.
At this moment, this Elf Elo, in front of so many Morning Star Wizards of both human and elven races, openly insulted them.
Finally, someone couldn't hold back any longer.
The first one to step forward was the Earthshaker Wizard.
His gaze was cold and calm, with a hint of disdain.
Seemingly feeling that looking up at the mountain-like tree-man was a sign of weakness, he simply took a step forward.
His body soared into the air, reaching a point where he was level with Ilo's head, staring directly into those enormous pupils.
Judging solely from their stances, among the three human Morning Star Wizards who came here, the Spirit Eye Wizard still harbored selfish motives and schemes.
However, the Iceheart Wizard and the Earthshaker Wizard had a long-standing grudge against the Elf race.
Now that Iro is so powerful and humiliating, they naturally won't bow down.
"good!"
Upon seeing this, Yiluo laughed instead of getting angry.
On that huge, deeply lined face, an undisguised mockery appeared, as if laughing at the other party's overestimation of their abilities.
"Not very strong, but has quite a temper."
"Then let me see... whether you can withstand this attack!"
Before he could finish speaking...
Yiluo's mental power suddenly surged, and the power of rules spread out like a tide.
Instantly, around Yiluo, the Spirit Eye Wizard, the Ice Heart Wizard, and the Earthshaking Fist Wizard, one after another of rule cages suddenly appeared, enveloping them completely.
The human wizards outside couldn't see what was happening inside; they could only wait quietly for the battle between the three human Morning Stars and the elven Elo to end.
Inside the cage, a massive sound, like thunder, exploded violently.
"Level Four Sorcery: Springtime of All Trees!"
As a tree-person transformed from the Tree of Iro, Iro was naturally endowed with a unique ability to control the rules.
Even when he was still a tree, he had already perceived, comprehended, and accumulated the power of many rules over the long years.
And vitality is the most fundamental, and also the most terrifying, of all.
In an instant.
The rules of space around the Earthshaker suddenly changed.
An indescribable surge of vitality suddenly revived, as if the spring tide was surging and all things were awakening.
A turquoise, regular radiance spread across the heavens and earth, entangling, permeating, and eroding.
The powerful force of the rules acted directly on the existence of the Earthshaking Fist Wizard himself, causing his body to pause slightly.
Consciousness seemed to be dragged into a slow and prolonged state.
It's as if, after experiencing an endless winter, one is forced into the process of "spring returning to the earth," where consciousness and life are together drawn and reshaped by this vitality.
"not good……"
The Earthshaker's heart sank, and his expression changed drastically.
"This life force... is assimilating me!"
He clearly felt that his own existence was being forcibly "defined" by the power of the rules.
He no longer seemed like a wizard.
Instead, it is an ancient tree that is about to take root, sprout, and settle here.
All around, layers of regular green patterns overlapped, winding around like vines.
The battles between Morning Star wizards are no longer the energy-level clashes of formal wizards.
It is no longer about manipulating elemental particles, nor is it about the explosion and annihilation of magical energy.
What they truly utilize is a deeper, more abstract, and more domineering force: the power of rules.
Rules are invisible, yet they are everywhere.
Rules are invisible, yet they are enough to distort existence itself.
In the realm of rules, only rules can prevail over rules.
Just like right now.
The Earthshaker Wizard clearly sensed that his life force was being gradually eroded and assimilated by that life force rule, and if this continued, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Without the slightest hesitation, the power of the rules within his body surged forth.
"Level Four Sorcery! Earth Fiend Soul Suppressing Strike!"
boom!
In an instant, a heavy, profound, and seemingly weightless aura of rules spread out from his body.
The Earthshaker wields the power of rules that resonate with the boundless earth.
Earth, water, fire, and wind—these four elements are the four cornerstones that make up the world.
Therefore, there have never been many Morning Star wizards who delve into the four cornerstone rules.
But whether it's an ancient tree or a vibrant life, even after a long winter, there must be a prerequisite for welcoming the spring when all things revive.
That is, only when the earth exists can ancient trees take root.
From this perspective, the power of rules cultivated by the Earthshaker Wizard, in a sense, precisely counters the magic of Iro, which is centered on "vitality".
More importantly, the four elements of earth, water, fire, and wind perfectly permeate the space between heaven and earth.
Therefore, even though the Earthshaker Wizard is currently suspended in mid-air, he can still easily mobilize the vast and boundless power of the earth element rules!
Click! Click!
The vibrant green light that had been spreading wildly around the Earthshaker Wizard suddenly stopped.
If you look closely, you will find that among those layers of life-giving rules, countless brown light spots quietly emerge, as if thick soil covers them, forcibly suppressing and eroding them.
That is the rule of the earth.
Stable, heavy, and unshakeable.
Life was forcibly suppressed.
"oh?"
Ilo looked down at the scene, his huge pupils twitching slightly, before he let out a cold snort.
"You actually benefited a little from this."
"Hmph... you pass!"
The words fell.
Ilo was too lazy to continue the fight, and his huge arm swept out.
boom!
A sudden gust of wind arose, and the space trembled.
The giant hand, carrying a terrifying airflow, directly slapped the Earthshaking Fist wizard, who was still struggling to resist "Spring of All Trees," sending him flying like a cannonball.
"Get lost."
Ilo's tone was cold, clearly indicating that he was not in a good mood.
After all, a junior at level four actually managed to "pass" him by taking advantage of the rules.
"Next!"
The sound faded.
After a brief silence.
"I'll do it."
Iceheart Wizard nodded slightly to Spirit Eye Wizard, then took a step forward and silently rose into the air.
This is a Morning Star Wizard who specializes in the rules of the ice element.
He had already completely transformed himself into ice elemental, his entire body crystal clear, like a human-shaped ice sculpture carved from ten thousand years of ice, suspended in mid-air.
A wizard's research interests often subtly influence their personality.
Just like the Ice Heart Wizard, his thinking is calm, restrained, and rational, like the extreme cold ice that never melts.
Even in the face of Ilo’s almost humiliating attitude, his emotions did not waver in the slightest.
He simply raised his gaze, his tone calm and restrained:
"Lord Iro, please make your move."
The words had barely left his mouth.
Beside the Iceheart Wizard, one after another small ice shields quietly appeared, hovering silently and reflecting a cold and dangerous luster.
At this moment, the Spirit-Eyed Wizard stood in the air on the other side, his expression calm, but his gaze never left Ilo's figure.
He was observing.
At the level of a Morning Star Wizard, any manifestation of a rule is an extremely valuable reference.
The Spirit-Eyed Wizard secretly deduced in his mind:
"For Morning Star wizards, the power of rules is the foundation of their cultivation... but the difficulty of truly mastering a rule far exceeds the imagination of ordinary wizards."
"This Elf Elo has already demonstrated a power of rules that leans towards the level of vitality."
"Although the specific names and structure of the rules are still unclear, they do have some similarities with the rules controlled by my main body."
At a deeper level.
The one who actually made these observations and deductions was not the Spirit Eye Wizard himself.
Instead, it was Lynn, who was remotely controlling the Spirit-Eyed Wizard from an immeasurable distance via a mental connection.
This was the first time Lynn had witnessed such a close and systematic clash between Morning Star levels since breaking through to the Morning Star Wizard level.
This is not a simulation. This is not a deduction. This is a real clash of rules happening right before our eyes.
Even though this was not a life-or-death battle, but rather a "reprimand" and "humiliation" of the three of them by Yi Luo after suppressing his cultivation level.
But a fight is still a fight.
This gave Lynn a clear and intuitive understanding of the combat levels between Morning Star wizards.
"Rules... are the foundation."
"Witchcraft, energy, and skills are merely vehicles at the Morning Star level. What truly determines victory or defeat is the depth of one's understanding of the rules and the strength of one's control over them."
Thinking of this, Lynn's heart sank involuntarily.
"but……"
"In the end, I am just an empty shell."
He was well aware of his situation.
Standing here now is the body of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.
However, the true power of the rules belonging to the Morning Star Wizard within the Spirit Eye Wizard's body was not under his control.
He didn't understand the rules of the Spirit Eye. He couldn't control them, nor could he truly unleash the combat power a Spirit Eye wizard should possess.
"If Ilo really attacks me..."
"Even a casual strike would probably tear this body apart."
With this in mind, Lynn continued to keep an eye on the confrontation between Iceheart Wizard and Ilo, while simultaneously immersing his attention in the deepest part of his spiritual realm.
There, layer upon layer of seals left by the "balance" stand silently.
Within the seal, what is being suppressed is the true consciousness of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.
Lynn cannot control the rules of the Spirit Eye. But the sealed Spirit Eye wizard can.
That was a complete Morning Star Wizard consciousness, possessing a mature understanding of the rules and a complete combat instinct.
"Should we... just let him out?"
The thought flashed through Lynn's mind.
And at that very moment.
Ilo moved.
"Hmph... the rules of ice elements."
Ilo looked down at the Iceheart Wizard, who was like a human-shaped ice sculpture, his tone indifferent, yet subtly revealing a hint of seriousness.
"His mind is as clear as a still mirror, yet his fighting spirit can pierce through the sky."
"This is the first time since I reached level five..."
"With a level four body, I unleash this rule-based sorcery."
The words fell.
An extremely terrifying mental energy fluctuation suddenly erupted from the huge tree-man face of Yiluo, which was covered with growth rings.
The entire sky seemed to tremble slightly at that moment.
"Level Four Sorcery, Life-Capturing Annihilation Howl!"
That sudden burst of mental energy was not chaotic, but rather rapidly condensed and compressed, eventually transforming into a crystal several meters in size, which floated in mid-air.
The crystal was crystal clear, yet it carried an undeniable sense of oppression.
The Spirit Eye Wizard and the Ice Heart Wizard recognized at a glance that this was not an ordinary display of spiritual power.
Rather, it is the crystallization of spiritual energy that forms after spiritual energy has been materialized.
The next moment.
Inside the crystal, spiritual energy surged like liquid, and a tree-man figure about three meters tall slowly took shape.
The figure's outline, proportions, and aura were almost identical to those of Iro himself.
It's just a scaled-down version of Ilo.
Since she wouldn't use her physical body, Yiluo simply used her mental power to directly conjure herself.
For the Morning Star Wizard, this level of mental manipulation is nothing special.
Even a level three archmage can condense a clone projection using mental power, let alone an existence that has truly stepped into the Morning Star level.
Rumble!
The moment the spiritual entity Iro took shape, it suddenly moved.
The figure didn't use any fancy witchcraft; instead, like a lit cannonball, it hurtled straight towards the Iceheart Wizard with terrifying force!
The air collapsed in front of it, and the vibrations of mental energy and rules almost formed a shockwave visible to the naked eye.
"This is... the power of rules at the combat level!"
Iceheart Wizard's heart jolted.
Almost the instant Yilu made his move, he realized that this was the second power of the rules that Yilu had mastered.
The power of rules is not limited to elements.
They are the cornerstones of the world, including rules with material properties such as earth, water, fire, wind, ice, and thunder.
Similarly, there are also more abstract conceptual rules.
Battle, mind, fear, death, order, and so on...
At this moment, the rules of battle flowed through Iro's spiritual body.
With the support of the combat rules, Iro's spiritual body is no longer like a simple spiritual projection.
He is more like someone who has fought countless battles and whose fighting instincts are etched deep into the rules.
Faced with the several small ice shields surrounding the Iceheart Wizard, the spiritual entity Ilo did not hesitate at all.
boom!
A punch landed.
Before the fists even made full contact, the small ice shield shattered with a piercing sound.
The ice shield shattered instantly, sending ice shards flying everywhere!
This scene caused the Iceheart Wizard's pupils to suddenly contract.
"My Frost Shield... a single one is enough to withstand a direct hit from a level four sorcery spell."
"He actually tore it apart with a single punch?"
"The combat rules... the amplification they provide to individuals is ridiculously exaggerated?!"
Even though her heart was in turmoil, the Iceheart Wizard remained calm.
This is a trait he acquired from cultivating the rules of the ice element: frozen emotions and prioritizing reason.
The next moment.
One after another, the power of the icy rules spread out from his body.
The shattered ice shield was quickly repaired and reshaped.
At the same time, frost forms.
Frost spears and ice arrows materialized around him, carrying a chilling aura, and shot towards Iro's spiritual body!
The power of rules suddenly took shape, as if the entire sky was filled with icy spears and arrows, which was quite awe-inspiring.
"Good timing!"
However, faced with this incredibly shocking scene, Iro's spiritual entity sneered, its speed increasing instead of decreasing, and charged towards the Iceheart Wizard! (End of Chapter)
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