Chapter 480: 442 Prayer Offered to the Deity_2
In addition to that, the Light of the Celestial Pillar also had other effects, which are not all listed here.
In any case, a multi-layered magic barrier was definitely a very troublesome type, let alone one that had been left over from the ancient magic civilization and was still functioning after so many years, proving its strength.
Reiger, too, stepped forward and stretched out his hand to press against this invisible barrier.
With that press, Reiger understood.
"One of the effects of this barrier is to suppress the effects produced by magic,"
The words that Reiger blurted out made everyone look at him simultaneously.
"Suppress the effects produced by magic?" Nipede immediately came up to Reiger and asked repeatedly, "Are you sure?"
"Of course," Reiger released his hand, shrugged his shoulders, and said, "The evidence is my teleportation magic which doesn’t work at all. I simply can’t teleport inside this barrier."
Yes, Reiger couldn’t teleport inside the barrier.
After Revin discovered the existence of the barrier, he had initiated the magic of "Advanced Teleportation," but it was obstructed by the barrier.
Then, Reiger tried the surveillance magic "Eye of God" to send an invisible eye through the barrier into its interior, but this too failed.
Afterward, Reiger secretly launched several types of magic towards the temple, and they, unsurprisingly, failed to activate as well, confirming that the barrier could suppress the effects produced by magic, making any magic effects unable to penetrate and reach inside the barrier.
"This means we can’t use magical means to dispel this barrier,"
Nipede’s brows furrowed deeper, clearly feeling troubled.
"Pretty much."
Reiger agreed with Nipede’s statement.
Magic was mostly not the correct method to remove this barrier; even if Reiger used a Disintegration Magic, which could break down magic into nothingness, it might be useless.
Because the barrier had the effect of suppressing magical power, disintegration magic would be suppressed before it could take effect, much like water can extinguish fire, yet fire can also evaporate water. When two types of magic that can have adverse effects on magic collide, the result is often neutralization—neither can overcome the other.
Liz was initially a bit confused listening to this, but upon hearing this, she seemed to understand somewhat.
"So, does this mean, we can only break the barrier with a physical attack...?"
When Liz timidly spoke these words, everyone present looked at her wordlessly.
"Did I, did I say something wrong...!? I’m sorry!"
Liz was suddenly frightened and her eyes began to tear up.
Seeing Liz like this, everyone’s hearts softened for some reason.
To describe it in one sentence, it would be...
"So cute!"
"So cute!"
"So cute aaaaagh!"
The Knights of the Meipros family were roaring this in their hearts.
Even Kazi, Axel, and Diego couldn’t help but feel their hearts stir, staring intently at Liz, almost feeling a transformation happening on the spot.
Only the straightforward Revin responded directly upon hearing Liz’s words.
"If that’s the case, then things are simple,"
saying this, Revin raised his sword of the Rebel.
In terms of physical attack power, within the boundaries of the Kingdom of Ginas, the sword of the Rebel was second to none.
Combined with the Ullon sword technique of the Meipros family, if Revin were to unleash his full power, speaking purely of physical attack power, perhaps not even three people in the entire continent of Akasha could match him.
Even Reiger had to admit, if he didn’t use his "Sun’s Breathing" or enhance himself with magic, purely in terms of physical attack strength, he probably couldn’t match Revin.
The evidence was clear from that battle in the Bessare weapons arena: although Reiger’s "Fire Thunder God" indeed struck Revin, it couldn’t overcome Revin’s final strike, forcing Reiger to activate Merloa’s one-minute invincible mode to keep himself unscathed.
Thus, this task was naturally better suited for Revin.
As for himself......
"[Afterimage]."
Just as Revin was about to attack the temple’s barrier, Reiger silently cast this magic.
Instantly, an illusion identical to Reiger appeared, taking the place where Reiger originally stood.
Reiger then immediately activated [Complete Invisibility] to become invisible and used the [Message] magic to contact Liz.
"Liz, can you hear me?"
This voice directly resounded in Liz’s head, startling her once again.
"Don’t be afraid," Reiger spoke in Liz’s mind, "I am using magic to talk to you. Just stay as you are and listen to me."
Upon hearing this, Liz hastily calmed herself and appeared all ears.
Seeing this, Reiger then said.
"I need to leave for a while. The ’me’ beside you is an illusion created by magic. If the barrier is broken by the lord of the Meipros family, lead my illusion into the temple. If the barrier remains unbroken and someone wants to talk to me, then you must find a way to stall them temporarily. Understand?"
Upon hearing this, Liz really wanted to ask Reiger what he planned to do.
It wasn’t that she wanted to probe too deeply, but the little princess was worried Reiger might again embark on some dangerous endeavor without her.
But Reiger had already made up his mind.
"I leave this in your hands, Liz," Reiger said, "I believe you can handle this."
With those words, Reiger seemed to disappear from sight.
Through the bond of the attendant’s contract, Liz could feel that Reiger had instantly left the area and appeared far away.
Liz couldn’t stop him and could only look at the illusion beside her while silently praying in her heart.
"Please be very careful."
...
At the same time, in another part of the ancient city—a dark figure that had appeared at the city gates not long before reappeared.
He appeared in a secluded corner at the very depths of the city.
There was a watchtower here, right next to the city wall, in a location so obscure it made one wonder why the city’s designer had chosen to build such a tall tower here.
But the dark figure entered the tower and went straight to the top floor.
The place was empty, without even a window, and on the floor was an Array covered by dust; if one didn’t observe carefully, they might not even notice the Array’s existence.
Upon entering, the dark figure went directly in front of the Array, standing in the very center.
The next second, the figure began to chant, as if casting some sort of spell.
"Clink..."
Along with the dark figure’s chant, the Array on the ground slowly lit up, as if invisible hands were outlining it with light, making the patterns and designs gradually vivid and clear.
"Great gods..."
The dark figure knelt in the Array, praying with utmost devotion.
"Please punish those who dare offend this sacred city once more, wash away their sins..."
The dark figure’s prayer seemed effective, making the Array’s light grow brighter and brighter.
"Rumble, rumble..."
For a moment, the ground of the entire city, centered around this tower, began to experience mild tremors.
But just as the tremors started to intensify and subtle magical fluctuations gradually emerged in the air, suddenly, a voice appeared behind the dark figure.
"As I thought, my feeling was correct; someone did appear after we entered the city, and has been keeping an eye on us."
At these words, the dark figure shuddered violently and stood up abruptly.
The Array on the ground dimmed instantly, restoring calm to everything.