"We understand, Father!" Thales said with a gleam in his eyes. "Could it be that the potion you took was of the Sacred Domain level? I once read a novel where the main character, a mage, was being hunted and fell off a cliff, only to find a Sacred Domain bloodline potion. After that, his cultivation speed skyrocketed, and he easily got revenge on those who had wronged him! It was really exciting!"
The more Thales spoke, the brighter his eyes beca, and his tone grew more animated, as if he were placing himself in the shoes of the novel's protagonist.
Rhett's lips twitched slightly. Could it be that even in this world, stories like that were starting to appear? He thought about it and realized it was quite possible. After all, exciting plot points existed in many novels.
Even in his previous life, classics likeJourney to the Westhad monts that brought satisfaction to readers, like when Sun Wukong mastered the 72 transformations and wreaked havoc in heaven, gaining the power of his fiery eyes.
Not to ntionRobinson Crusoe, with its survival and farming aspects on a deserted island, which had also captured his interest in the past…
And as for the trope of finding treasure after falling off a cliff, wasn't that sothing that originated inThe Heaven Sword and Dragon Saber?
So, it wasn't out of the question that this world also had so talented writers who had summarized what made stories exciting and capitalized on that.
He shrugged, deciding not to continue this conversation. Instead, he ruffled Thales' hair and smiled, saying, "Who knows?"
After this brief chat, the three brothers gradually processed the fact that their father had beco an Archmage. Soon after, they returned to their routines—sleeping for so, ditating for others.
This wasn't sothing tangible but rather a strange sensation that could only be perceived with the heightened ntal powers of an Archmage, drawn by his bloodline.
"Hmm? Could this be my second innate spell?" A flash of surprise crossed Rhett's eyes.
Back when he was still a mage, Rhett had inherited the Earth Spike spell. Now that he had broken through to Archmage, it seed that his bloodline's deeper potential had been awakened, allowing him to sense a second innate spell.
This ti, the energy seed to be circling his body.
Rhett imdiately had a guess: "Could it be Stone Armor?"
He also thought, "Regardless of what the spell is, after this, there will be no more innate spells left for to inherit."
After all, the bloodline potion he had taken back then ca from a sixth-tier Rock Lizard, so inheriting up to a sixth-tier earth spell ant there wouldn't be anything more.
Moreover, from what Rhett rembered, the Rock Lizard only had two spells—Earth Spike and Stone Armor.
Stone Armor and Stone Light Shield, despite their similar nas, had significant differences. The gap between a mage's and an Archmage's ntal strength led to the Stone Light Shield being a simple protective layer that needed constant ntal energy to maintain, with relatively simple magical patterns.
But Stone Armor, as its na implied, was like a suit of armor that clung to the body. Once cast, it could remain in place and offered a defense comparable to the Stone Light Shield.
"With Stone Armor, my defensive capabilities and overall safety will be greatly enhanced," Rhett thought, feeling a surge of excitent. He also knew that Stone Armor could coexist with Stone Light Shield, providing dual layers of protection. With both spells active, anyone attempting a surprise attack would have a hard ti succeeding.
Even in direct combat, the margin for error would increase significantly.
The next morning.
After several days of clear skies, the snow on the mountain showed signs of lting. At the entrance of the cave, droplets of water dripped down, splashing onto the green rocks below.
Outside the cave, about a dozen ters away, Rhett stood beneath an ancient tree, its branches bare and dry. He was focused, preparing to practice Stone Armor.
Although he could use the simulation to master the spell without losing any real-ti, he felt it wasn't necessary right now, especially since he might need to use Stone Armor in the upcoming hunts.
Even with his special bloodline enabling him to learn innate spells quickly, there was still a process involved. If he mastered the spell too swiftly in the simulation and then used it seamlessly in reality, it would seem strange and difficult to explain.
At that mont, Rhett felt the complex patterns ford by earth elents erging around his body, wrapping around him. All he had to do was follow the established pattern to cast the spell.
Though the initial practice felt unfamiliar, it was much easier than deciphering the spell from scratch, bit by bit, from a spellbook.
After two hours of repeated practice, Rhett had internalized the process, embedding it deeply in his mind. With a concentrated burst of ntal energy, the earth elents began to swirl around him, as if his body had beco a magnet, attracting the elents tightly to his skin.
In the blink of an eye, Rhett had "changed skins."
That description wasn't far off, as he was now encased in a deep yellow armor. Every part of his body—his head, limbs, joints, even his groin—was fully protected.
It might not look stylish, but it was certainly practical!
Rhett glanced down at his body and moved around a bit, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
He could feel that the Stone Armor was incredibly sturdy—when he knocked his arms together, a dull "thunk" echoed. Yet, with a subtle adjustnt of his ntal energy, he could manipulate the earth elents at his joints, allowing him to move freely without the usual restrictions of tal armor.
This level of fine control was sothing only Archmage-level ntal strength could achieve.
Rhett couldn't help but marvel, "They say that Grandmasters can even wield the 'Armor of the Earth,' with such incredible defense that even a Sky Knight's strike can barely scratch it."
After briefly fantasizing, Rhett quickly returned to reality. The path ahead had to be taken step by step, and while he had just beco an Archmage, there was still a long way to go before reaching Grandmaster level.
Having mastered Stone Armor, Rhett began considering his next steps. With his breakthrough and newfound mastery of the sixth-tier earth spell, Stone Armor, even though his fourth-tier casting of it wasn't quite as strong as it would be at the sixth tier, he still had a significant advantage over others in his tier.
"So… it would be a sha not to explore the depths of the mountains now, wouldn't it?" Rhett thought.
Taking care not to be reckless, Rhett decided to perform another simulation to check for any unforeseen dangers.
"With my current strength, I should be able to explore deeper for quite so ti, right? I wonder what I'll encounter…"
Curious, Rhett activated the system.
"Yes, simulate for one year."
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