Chapter 1881 Core.

Chapter 1881 Core.

During one of the brief shifts in the structure, Emery managed to seize an opportunity to probe the souls of the Oculus magus he had captured. Among them, only the full moon magus seemed to possess some understanding of the situation. It became clear that it was indeed their plan to obstruct the high elves from repairing the ruins' core. However, when Emery pressed for the reason behind their actions, only one word escaped his thought: "Resurgence." The dark magus appeared to be waiting for something significant, perhaps a momentous celebration once they achieved their mysterious goal.

As Emery finally emerged from the shifting maze and entered the new area, he maintained a heightened state of vigilance. The new area was filled multiple golden metal pillars of varying sizes scattered about, creating a complex network. Each pillar was adorned with intricate engravings, a testament to the craftsmanship of those who had built this place. Symbols and patterns that appeared both arcane and celestial adorned the metal surfaces. As Emery examined them, he couldn't help but feel a sense of reverence for the ancient civilization that had created this awe-inspiring place.

Several miles ahead of him, a fierce battle raged between humans and elves. However, he couldn't detect any of the familiar signatures he associated with Jinkan and the others, leading him to believe that his companions had not yet arrived at this location.

Emery knew that he needed to proceed with caution and gather more information before he could fully understand the depths of the unfolding conflict.

Given the precarious situation, Emery made a calculated decision to infiltrate the ongoing battle without drawing undue attention. He retrieved one of his [Concealment potions], and consumed it carefully. The potion cloaked his magical presence, making him less conspicuous while he employed his [Dark Void] ability—a unique power that allowed him to meld with the shadows and traverse the voids between spaces. This chapter made its debut appearance via N0v3lB1n.

Silently, he slipped into the shadow, his form becoming an indistinct blur as he navigated the labyrinthine pathways toward the battlefield. As he approached, the cacophony of battle grew louder, the clashing of swords and the resonating chants of magic becoming increasingly distinct.

A few moments later, Emery reemerged from the void, now dressed in the distinctive attire of the Oculus Magus. A hood shrouded half of his face, concealing his true identity. The allure of their style was too tempting for him to resist as it provided him with an effective disguise.

Concealing himself as one of the Oculus Magus, Emery cautiously advanced toward the battlefield. His proficiency in darkness spells and the formidable [8 Elements Transmutation Technique] at his disposal allowed him to create any formidable combination spell. As Emery drew closer to the battlefield, he witnessed the dire predicament the elves were facing. Many of the high elves had banded together, relying on intricate combined spells to fend off the relentless assault of the dark magus. Their efforts were valiant, but it was evident that they were struggling to hold their ground against the overwhelming power of the enemy.

Among the dark magus, the one who seemed to be in charge raised his voice, his proclamation echoing through the tumultuous battlefield.

"There is no point in resisting, the era of magus is over."

With his command, all five of them unleashed devastating spells that bombarded the elven formations. One of these spells manage to struck the central crystal, sending shockwaves rippling through the entire structure. This time, the tremors were far more intense, threatening to shatter the very foundations of the place.

Yet, these violent tremors weren't the only consequence of the attack. The spell managed to enlarge the crack on the crystal, and, to the astonishment of all present, an ominous and potent energy began emanating from within. It was a development that left both the elves and humans momentarily stunned, their attention captured by the mysterious surge of power from the crystal.