章 18: The Emergence of Magic
After finding a resting spot quite far from the waterfall, the four of them decided to stop and rest.
Walking for a long time had made their clothes rather damp, though not completely soaked.
However, this wasn't a big deal - if they weren't going to die from it, why worry?
"Xue Lian, go ahead and absorb the rest. All six of these stars are yours." Lei Feng said.
"Haha, thank you so much, Your Majesty."
With that, she swallowed another star and began the absorption process.
At this moment, Long Wei glanced over at Lei Feng and asked,
"Your Majesty, aren't you going to dry your clothes? You don't look too presentable like this, do you?"
"Forget it, if it's not going to kill me, I don't care. Besides, in this world, why would I bother with trivial things like appearances?
People only fuss over how they look because they're too idle. If every minute and every second were spent striving, who would care about appearances?
Does looking good make you live longer? Does perfume extend your lifespan? Does wearing designer brands make you immortal, immune to all diseases? Of course not. It's all pointless.
When I became emperor, I made sure to heavily tax, and I mean heavily, the luxury fashion industry until it's on its last breath. Essential clothing won't be taxed as harshly, of course." Lei Feng said.
In truth, he had always thought that fashion was a waste of resources, time, and manpower.
Beautiful? Don't make me laugh. Look up at the sky and tell me if any outfit could ever rival the beauty of the universe.
The wonders of heaven and earth are endless, and human fashion is merely a drop in the ocean.
Rather than wasting time and resources on such nonsense, focusing all efforts on advancing science and technology, and one day conquering the universe, would be far more meaningful.
"You're absolutely right. Humanity has been idle for too long, so they've resorted to frivolous things to express themselves. But in truth, they have no idea how long their journey still is - perhaps it's even endless.
Humanity needs someone like you to bring order, to lead them into the light, to ensure no one is lost in life's journey, to stop anyone from wandering aimlessly.
A society where everyone stakes their lives on progress is a society that will advance at an unprecedented pace, a society that's never before existed in history." Azeroth nodded in agreement.
He highly regarded Lei Feng, and for good reason. How many people lost in confusion truly understood the truth?
And even if they did, how many had the determination to act upon it? Those who did were already few, and their numbers continued to dwindle.
Meeting Lei Feng could be considered his fortune. Even if he gained nothing, he would still do his utmost to help Lei Feng become the Emperor of China.
At the same time, he would assist in establishing a dynasty unparalleled in history, a dynasty worthy of eternal existence.
A moment later, Xue Lian woke up. Feeling slightly stronger than before, she asked,
"Hey, Azeroth. So, how exactly do we use magic?"
"That? Well, it shouldn't take much longer. The powers above still need to gather some data and select abilities for all of you." Azeroth replied.
Lei Feng immediately frowned. He was certain that he had just overheard some important information. He asked,
"Wait, what do you mean by 'select for us'? Are you saying that the magic we receive is chosen by someone else?"
"Yes, that's correct. But don't worry, magic is just elemental power. You can explore and develop it however you want." Azeroth answered.
"Oh, I see. But hold on a second, is there such a thing as countering elements? Like, can water put out fire or something like that?"
"Of course not. While water can indeed extinguish fire, that only happens when both sides are of equal level. Try spitting on a blazing fire and see if it goes out." Azeroth explained.
"So, there's no need to worry about that. And don't apply regular physics to magic. For instance, magical fire doesn't extinguish in a vacuum; it only goes out when its mana supply is depleted."
Hearing this, all three nodded. In a way, it was a relief - they wouldn't need to worry about being countered by other elements.
Suddenly, a voice echoed in everyone's mind:
[Welcome to the Ten Races Battlefield. As the name suggests, this battlefield includes ten different races scattered across the universe.
You are all intelligent species, each with the potential to become supreme. This battlefield was created to accelerate that process.
Killing beings from other races will allow you to collect stars, and absorbing stars will increase your power. Once you reach your limit, you must personally defeat someone of your own level to break through.
Be aware: if you exploit someone's weakness or defeat them unfairly, the star will not recognize your victory, and you will not be able to break the limit. Breaking through the final limit will grant you immortality.
The last remaining race will be awarded all nine planets connected to the tower. These are enormous resources that could serve as the foundation for your conquest of the universe. You can now check your own status simply by thinking about it. Good luck!]
At that moment, the entire planet seemed to be boiling with activity, and all living beings appeared to be facing an planet-shattering event.
Panic spread across the planet, but amidst the chaos, there was also hope.
Immortality! The dream of countless intelligent races was now within reach. Those in high positions among the various races immediately began to take action.
Simultaneously, the rise of the leaders of this new era began. Those with grand ambitions were like birds set free, soaring through the sky, moving freely and boldly.
No one knew what would happen in the end, but one thing was certain: they all believed they would be the victors.
At this moment, the trio was also quite astonished - though Azeroth was the exception. He decided to check his own status:
[Name:
Stars: 2
Mana: 200
Magic: Water]
"Hmm, water, huh? Well, at least I won't have to worry about dying of thirst."
As for why his name was blank, he understood. The name Azeroth had been given to him by the AI, but in essence, he didn't really have a name.
He opened his palm, and by focusing his thoughts, a drop of water appeared in his hand. He mused to himself:
"This is pretty tricky, huh? It looks like it'll take quite some time before magic can actually be used to inflict real damage on an enemy."
He withdrew the drop of water and glanced at the others, knowing that they were also experimenting with their new abilities.
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