The Legendary Mage (Alavin)

Chapter 283

After inspecting the construction throughout the city, Alavin withdrew once more into seclusion to continue his deep study of his Grand Arcanum of the Blade and True Thunder.

He had already mastered three forms of the Grand Arcanum of the Blade.

The first form was Earthtorrent Greatblade. A single strike that could cleave mountains and rivers asunder.

The second form was a Fall of Eternity. The eternal wind leaves no trace of dust, whilst Infinite Swords turn the river crimson.

The third form was the Enigma of the Ether Cloud.

Each form was more mysterious and complex than the last, and each one was more powerful. Although Alavin was still only an Advanced Mage, he could already feel their formidable strength. He knew that as his realm advanced, the might he could unleash would be even more terrifying.

The more Alavin practiced, the more he could sense the extraordinary nature of the Grand Arcanum of the Blade. These were just the first three forms, and the complete Sword Skill had nine. If he could master all nine, he would surely be invincible.

This set of Combat Magic could very well be amongst the strongest in Master Combat Magic, perhaps even surpassing that level. Original from NôvelDrama.Org.

True Thunder was a Tier-4 Master Combat Magic,and though it had only three stages, each one was a devastating form of Combat Magic.

The first stage, Thunder Echo.

The second stage, Thunderous Deluge.

He had nearly mastered the first two stages, with only the final one, 'Final Feast,' remaining. The third stage was even more complex and required a vast reserve of magic. With Alavin's current abilities, he feared that even if he exhausted himself, he might not be able to cast it. So, he decided to focus on perfecting the first two stages for now.

With those forms of Combat Magic, Alavin had enough power to stand proud among Mages of his level, but the brute force that Alavin had once prided himself on became less useful at the stage of Advanced Mage.

Every Advanced Mage could form an energy shield with an incredibly strong defense. To break through an energy shield with brute force alone was nearly impossible. You could strike with the force of thousands of pounds, but it would be completely absorbed by the energy shield, not harming the opponent in the slightest. By the later stages of being an Advanced Mage, the energy shield would form six or seven layers, making brute force even more futile.

Would he just give up? Alavin couldn't accept that! After all, he had the advantages of the Restoration Mantra and Golden Blood, which gave him an extraordinary constitution. A casual punch from him could already deliver more than two thousand pounds of force. If he fully utilized his strengths, the impact would be formidable. Moreover, Alavin was highly skilled in close combat and believed that in special situations or crises, his bodily reactions would be much faster than using Combat Magic.

"That's it! Gigas Grasp!" Alavin suddenly remembered. In the Sanctum of Mystical Scrolls at Cobalt Strike, there was a Master Combat Magic scroll, Gigas Grasp! With it, Alavin could make full use of his Restoration Mantra and Golden Blood, unleashing their true power. One day it might even rival True Thunder and the Grand Arcanum of the Blade.

"It seems I need to make a trip back to Cobalt Strike."

Alavin made up his mind, settled his heart, and began to practice the Arcanum and True Thunder, solidifying his Stage I Advanced Mage realm.

As for Golden Blood and Wings of Eternity, there was no rush to understand them now, for Alavin noticed they were still integrating with his body, transforming his bloodline, nourishing his bones, and fortifying his flesh. It was not the time to study them; he decided to let them merge with his body and believed that when it was time to understand them fully, the signs would appear.

Six days later.

Alavin was sitting in his room, immersed in the Arcanum, when a little fox suddenly scurried in through the window and curled up comfortably on his lap.

Eyla pushed open the window from outside, leaning on the sill. Her eyes brimmed with laughter as she looked at Alavin. “I must admit, I underestimated you.”

Alavin stopped channeling energy and adjusted his breathing before turning to the captivating Eyla outside his window. She was a mesmerizing blend of beauty and allure, like a flame igniting the heart. “In what way have I surprised you this time?”

“Women!” Eyla licked her luscious lips. Her little tongue playfully curled at the corner of her mouth, her eyes fluttering in the most enticing manner. The girl was nothing short of a siren!

Alavin couldn’t help but laugh. “What women do I have?”

“I thought you didn’t have any, but these past few days chatting with Helna, it turns out you have quite a few. Well done, indeed, a true master, even I almost fell for your charms.”