Chapter 218: Limitless Consumption Spellbook · Fire Rain Field
“This fire rain is really unreasonable… Clearly, I am the master of this field, yet I cannot avoid the spell’s effects.”
But this is quite normal; for example, I can easily fall victim to my own Illusionary Clone spell.
I can feel my connection to the field; I can even create dead angles for field attacks.
However, controlling a spell of this level for the first time feels like maneuvering a giant cruise ship—any slight deviation can lead to significant results.
At my current stage, I do not have full control over it, and the effect is as if I am scratching through my boots; it is inadequate, like reaching without being able to command.
I can only control the field from the most macro perspective, and even wanting to move the field requires a tremendous cost.
“You guy! Why didn’t you use such means earlier! I’ll fight you to the end!”
“Stay calm; you wouldn’t want the protection that the World Tree grants you to be useless, would you?”
With a wave of my hand, a massive amount of fire rain tilted and invaded their safe zone under the World Tree, the splashing sparks causing some people to show expressions of terror.
But this seems to be my limit of control; however, they do not seem to notice.
This entire field is crazily consuming; it is a pure, continuous suppression, a powerful means to create an ideal fire element environment.
Strangely, it resonated with the inspiration I just grasped.
In fact, I have already sensed that low-consumption spellbooks can be magically altered for development and application, while high-consumption spellbooks can be continuously developed into new uses without needing magical alteration.
One could say that the type of ability one possesses and the type of spellbook one uses can all reflect their actual strength. Even using a high-consumption spellbook in a forced manner is just a child playing with a big stick—not something to fear; a typical example would just end up persecuting Tan Han again.
Without corresponding research, merely knowing how to “release” a spell is just the lowest-level method.
Thus, even if limited by the spellbook’s upper limit, the senior students have learned more knowledge, and the more they can utilize the power and value of high-consumption spellbooks.
It’s like the “resonance” I now master; it is contained within the “Fire Rain Field” spell—not that the Fire Rain Field has such usage rules but rather that it has a limit and space for such use.
I have now experimented with the resonance of earth and water elements, and now… it’s the resonance of the fire element.
I initially thought about experiencing the resonance of Fireball Spell and flames amidst a forest fire, but it is clear that the Fire Rain Field is more suitable here.
The curses from the elves continue, but with the threat I just made, they naturally do not dare to act; for once they make a move, it would not just harm one person but everyone under the World Tree’s protection.
As time passes, the potency of the Fire Rain Field gradually diminishes because I am not using magic power to maintain its continuation, so the spell’s effects can only continue to consume the released magic power.
But this prolonged high temperature has caused large areas of leaves at the top of the World Tree to wither and burn.
The World Tree has taught me a lesson; some trees are simply non-flammable, while the Fire Rain Field has taught me another lesson—there is no such thing as non-flammable, only insufficient temperature.
Taking advantage of the last residual power of the Fire Rain Field, I have roughly figured out how to apply the fire element resonance.
“The flames are weakening… attack!”
Naturally, the elves, pushed to the point of being unable to do anything under protection, pay close attention to the current size of the fire rain.
At this moment, when the Fire Rain Field is in its final moments, they choose to strike.
Winning or losing is secondary; whether they take action has already become an issue of dignity for the Aphhemia Academy—it is a question of whether they will resist in the face of oppression.
“How many lives do you have to squander on me like this?”
I pointed at them, and the resonant fire rain surged towards them like a baby swallow returning to its nest; this resonance is more precise and terrifying than merely relying on control of the field.
“Ah, ugh… Elf Protection!” With the first one taking a hit, more elves activated their natural powers and opened their protections. If any of them had a leader at this moment, they would not dare rush out, fearing it would seem as if Aphhemia Academy had randomly sent a poor student to participate in the exchange competition.
After a few exchanges, they experienced the helplessness I felt when they had suppressed me with their firepower.
At this moment, the World Tree endures the suppression of the Fire Rain Field, and even its crown has ignited flames—this speaks volumes.
When I ruthlessly sent them flying again, I couldn’t help but admire the firmness of their protections; to some extent, the elves’ protective measures are even better than my Energy Shield.
As they were getting beaten, falling to the ground, the scorching flames burned away the fabric on their bodies, and a familiar voice still caught my attention.
Previously, I had not noticed that the characteristic attire worn during Aphhemia Academy’s unique Mother Goddess Hymn Ceremony thoroughly wrapped them up.
“Yao… Beijuan.” I elongated her name, devoid of any emotion.
This time, I had taken the initiative to speak, not expecting her to be preparing for a ceremony. I thought she would yell my name just like the first time, provoking my annoyance.
This time, she actually remained quiet, which was unlike her usual style.
“I didn’t expect you to come back so soon.”
“Xiao Han, I think there is some misunderstanding between us. Can you please stop targeting us because of our relationship?”
At this moment, Yao Beijuan seemed to erupt as she spoke to me, her protective measures becoming somewhat fractured under the final remnants of the Fire Rain Field.
“There is no misunderstanding, but congratulations on your growth! You’ve become… someone who doesn’t loudly shout the names of everyone they meet, which is irritating.”
“Irritating?!” Yao Beijuan didn’t expect to receive such a response.
“Yes, indeed, especially before the competition, I could see various gossip interviews online from the academy. Even you specifically came over…”
I recounted the only bothersome issue I faced from the start of the semester, which originated from Yao Beijuan’s arrival, but it was not something I could control.
However, I paused halfway through my words.
Because I noticed my Thread of Fortune had once again stirred, reminiscent of what happened with Yu Mengrui back then.
Yao Beijuan is the Child of Fortune personally acknowledged by Teacher Ji; she needs so-called fortune.
But I will not give it; the severed connection will not make me soft-hearted, not even the slightest amount.
This is different from Yu Mengrui’s situation. To prevent such things from happening again, I cannot say another wrong word.
“I’m sorry… I… I didn’t know this would cause you such trouble…”
“Yao Beijuan, stop talking; we are currently in opposition!”
“I just feel like all of this is fate…”
“You, sigh…” At this moment, the alumni nearby were speechless; clearly, now was the time for a counterattack, yet it turned into a conversation between her and her partner, as if they were invisible!
“But at that time, I didn’t intend to look for you right away; I was compelled by Teacher Ariel to…”
At this moment, Ariel, who was outside, was inexplicably stabbed in the back by her good student.
However, Yao Beijuan continued to say something; I did not stop her. I knew she was eloquent, but everything she said could not sway my decision.
“It’s time to put an end to everything.”
I looked up at the last remnants of the fire rain in the sky, which indicated the conclusion of the Fire Rain Field, also marking the end of my dispute with the elves, as well as my relationship with Yao Beijuan.
Setting aside the facts, can’t we still become friends after ending that relationship with Yao Beijuan? Of course, many would answer that out of politeness.
But setting aside the facts is meaningless to me; events that have happened cannot be treated as if they did not occur. Severing relationships should be thorough—friends… my definition and acknowledgment of friendship are quite strict.
Even Tan Han is merely an “academic friend” to me.
Even those few guys in the villa are just my dormitory friends, of the prefix type.
My only real friend might just be Sister Bai?
In the end, I shrugged; no one knew what this action meant. They all thought I had no reaction to it.
Everyone could only see the final fire rain piercing straight through the World Tree under my control. The intense heat permanently broke one side of the World Tree’s branches, leaving flames that cannot be extinguished at the breakage.
That flame penetrated the self-protection of the World Tree; without that layer of protection, it is merely a tree.
Perhaps the true essence of the World Tree has already transcended the definition of a tree, but here, it is merely a branch of the dream simulation of the World Tree, and it’s a smaller version at that.
Thus, no one in Aphhemia Academy got hurt, only the broken branches of the World Tree.
The World Tree, struck, no longer supports the Mother Goddess Hymn Ceremony, and the towering light pillar shattered at this moment, with only the crimson fire clouds in the sky still remaining.
“Wait! What benefits did the Sea Tribe give you to make you exert yourself like this?”
Ultimately, just as I was about to leave, Lin Qinyin still asked her question. She couldn’t understand why the Witch Academy would help the Sea Tribe; was it simply to find a school to suppress them?
“Of course, to create more chaos in this exchange competition! Do you think our Witch Academy holds a grudge? Your good teacher started this by pushing back the rewards for the top ten here; you should be grateful… if the rewards were taken by me, you wouldn’t even think of lifting your heads.”
In the end, I left them with a thumbs-down gesture to express my dissatisfaction.
Everyone knows about such things; they just haven’t pointed it out. Moreover, what I said was merely stating well-known facts.
If I spoke such words after being crushed, it would be an excuse, but saying it now is simply slapping their faces.
To make them realize the extent of their incompetence and shamelessness.
If there’s a fool among them feeling guilty or remorseful, then my words weren’t said in vain, as the strongest confidence is broken under self-doubt.
Also, I spoke these words as a student, directly expressing my discontent; this is something the academy could not say outright, after all, they have to take care of the dignity of each institution, but what does the academy have to do with a student speaking thoughtlessly?
Before I left, I glanced at my fortune again; it had not diminished, which relieved me.
I should go back and check on the progress of those Sea Tribe fellows.
At this moment, here in Aphhemia Academy.
“Are you okay, Yao Beijuan? Is everything alright?”
“I… I’m fine.”
“You, you’ve been told not to waste words with that heartless guy.”
“Hurry and check on the World Tree situation! If we cannot proceed with the upcoming ceremony, our academy may genuinely become the first to exist in name only…”
After I completely left, the Aphhemia Academy fell into chaos: injuries, ceremonies, the World Tree…
At this moment, their final struggle unraveled like a child’s play.
On my way back, I drank a few recovery potions, as my Magic Source had already reached four digits, which is an undoubtedly high value. Therefore, I stated that using the Fire Rain Field is quite a luxurious act; if maintained, it might require more magic power, and extracting such a large amount of magic power all at once feels quite uncomfortable, as if my body has been emptied out.
Controlling such a spellbook with mental power also consumes a significant amount.
I looked at the simulated sun in the sky, already tilting toward the sea.
I suppose the first night of the exchange competition is about to arrive, and the various academies can feel evident fatigue, or perhaps they are gathering strength during the night to prepare for a counterattack.
The Witch Academy was so active during the day, and surely there wouldn’t be much activity at night, and they were indeed right; my daily routine is quite regular.
How do I spend the night…
Should I just find a random place to bury myself and take a nap?
I have indeed consumed too much energy today and experienced various battles and quarrels.
When I arrived at the sea, I saw signs of battle in the distance.
Is this… being robbed?
That holy holy light effect from afar still felt the presence of the opponent.
I hurried over, only to find the Sea Tribe entangled with two angels.
“No, I mean, are you Sea Tribe this weak now? Is it that you can’t withstand some guys coming over?”
“Yang Yuelan? Where did you run off to? Do you know what these guys are…”
“From the Witch Academy? I think we could perhaps collaborate.” The two from the Holy Angel Academy instinctively thought I was attracted by the Sea Tribe’s ceremony and sought a collaboration upon seeing me.
“Collaborate?” I smiled and repeated the words, glancing at Enara and subtly signaling with my eyes.
“What kind of collaboration do you want?”
“I believe the Witch Academy doesn’t want the Sea Tribe to gain points, right? We have sufficient reasons to cooperate in this regard, don’t we?”
“Indeed, if we’re not doing well, we don’t want others to do well either, right?”
“You guys don’t think the Sea Tribe is made of clay, do you!” At this moment, Enara spoke with anger as all Sea Tribe members stood ready.
“Hehe, we just disrupted their ceremony back there; the cost isn’t small. If you want to collaborate, I can add some protection from the sidelines, how about that?”
“It’s you! You were just at the Aphhemia World Tree?”
One of the students from the Holy Angel Academy showed a shocked expression since anyone not blind could see the phenomena at the World Tree.
Such phenomena must have been caused by someone using some forbidden means, or through a combination of multiple people’s efforts.
But now, they are told that this was accomplished by a student from the Witch Academy, which, whether true or false, is something to take seriously.
“By the way, I don’t have time to chat with you. If you don’t hurry, I’ll take care of both of you!” I spoke with displeasure.
“Then we’ll cooperate formally.”
At this moment, the student from Holy Angel Academy began to brew their divine spell seriously.
And Enara from the Sea Tribe was also very cooperative in organizing a counterattack for the Sea Tribe.
“Pay attention; I’ve given you protective measures; don’t stand around and get focused on by the Sea Tribe.” I said, my tone also carrying a hint of mockery.
But the next moment, what they received was not the protection I had given them but rather a backstab.
“You!”
“You’re from the Holy Angel Academy, right? A job entrusted to me, to take your life. Didn’t your teacher tell you not to listen to the Witch, or did you forget?”
After backstabbing one person, even though their angelic ring hadn’t shattered yet, their body sustained severe injury and could no longer maintain flight, crashing into the water.
At this moment, the Sea Tribe members laughed at the incredulous expressions of the angels.
The other one I also backstabbed was not fatal; after all, I could not backstab two so quickly, but now he also couldn’t escape.
“Witch! What do you mean? The Sea Tribe is our…”
“How could I not know that the Sea Tribe is my enemy? I only know you are… surrounded.”
As my words ended, the Sea Tribe turned their weapons around, targeting this Holy Angel Academy student immediately.
“You! You! The Witch Academy actually allied with the Sea Tribe!”
“Correct. As a price for obtaining intelligence, please go to your d*ath!”
“Ah! You Witch Academy are simply doomed! Our Holy Angel Academy will not let you go!”
“That’s all just talk.”
Facing the already injured Holy Angel, I quickly subdued him.
Then I brought that fellow to the side of the Sea Tribe.
“I’m not saying you Sea Tribe, Enara, your combat strength still needs to improve; where’s the momentum from before when you fought with me?”
“How dare you say that? The opponent is one of the top three academies, and it’s two of them combining forces. I have a contract that must prioritize the ceremony; are you blaming me?”
“Alright, alright.”
“By the way, how do you plan to deal with these two Holy Angel students? They give you 6 points for scoring, right?”
Enara looked at me meaningfully; six points of scoring, she knows my situation. I haven’t died once so far.
Occupying the first place, it’s like mocking everyone’s incompetence.
“I don’t know; no point in keeping them alive. How about I perform a fireworks show with the Holy Angels’ angelic rings for you, as a celebratory cheer for your Sea King Ceremony preparations?”
“Angelic ring fireworks? What’s that?”
“Hehe, you’ll find out.”
