Chapter 285 - 175: Space Magic—Flash
So, it was also a rather unstable type of Magic.
With conventional Elemental Magic, failure was almost impossible as long as you had enough Magic Power, a sufficient understanding and mastery of the spell, and a high enough Skill Level.
But Space Magic was different. A momentary mistake or an abnormal fluctuation in the flow of space itself could cause the spell to fail.
Of course, that was just the theory. The reality wasn’t necessarily so.
If one only followed theory, it would be impossible for someone to receive the blessings of multiple Professions and enjoy the resulting Attribute Amplification effects.
And besides this theory about Space Magic, the Scroll naturally contained some real substance as well.
That substance was a widely known and extremely useful Space Magic—Flash!
All the information related to this Skill was now etched into Lin Mo’s mind.
However, compared to ordinary Magic, Space Magic was much harder to learn. Since it belonged to a fundamentally different system from Elemental Magic, no matter how great Lin Mo’s aptitude was, he would probably need a period of dedicated study, slowly experimenting based on the information in his mind.
That would take too much time. ’I should set it aside for now and deal with it after leaving this Secret Realm.’
After all the information had been transferred into Lin Mo’s mind, the Scroll before him lost its original luster, turning into a completely worthless piece of paper.
Lin Mo studied the blank Scroll, turning it over and over. It was his first time seeing this kind of Skill Scroll. Compared to the Ordinary Skill Scrolls he had encountered before, this one had a much more convenient advantage—it could directly transfer its information into his mind. On the other hand, it seemed this Scroll could only be used once, unlike other scrolls that could be used multiple times.
’I guess each has its own advantages,’ Lin Mo thought. ’Judging by the crafting difficulty, this kind of direct-transmission Scroll is probably much harder to make.’
Lin Mo tucked the Scroll away. ’It’s probably useless now, but I’ll carry it with me just in case. It might be useful later. If nothing else, it can be a souvenir. It’s not like it takes up any space, anyway.’
He stood up and checked the secret chamber one more time. After confirming he hadn’t missed anything, Lin Mo walked toward the other large door at the far end of the room.
CREAK—
As the door swung open, Lin Mo raised an eyebrow at the scene that greeted him.
This time, it wasn’t a series of branching paths that appeared before him, but a silver "Light Ring."
The oval-shaped "Light Ring" was suspended abruptly in the space before him, its center a blur that obscured whatever was inside.
It looked somewhat like the entrance to a Secret Realm, but it was clearly different.
"A trial?"
Shefilya, standing to the side, seemed to recognize it.
"What is this?"
Lin Mo turned and asked.
"Most likely a Trial Gate..."
Shefilya explained, "Many of these man-made Underground Secret Realms were built by powerful individuals on the verge of death, seeking to leave behind their legacy. But they were unwilling to easily pass their knowledge on to the mediocre, so they would often design obstacles or trials to ensure their successor possessed sufficient talent and strength."
"Those who pass the trials can receive the inheritance—the gifts their predecessors left for them."
"And if you fail?"
Shefilya didn’t say a word.
This world had always been cruel to losers. No one cared about their fate; all eyes were forever fixed on the victor’s glory.
There were no other paths to take. The Secret Realm was clearly under some kind of spatial lockdown; once you entered a chamber, you couldn’t go back.
Besides, they hadn’t seen any sign of an exit on their way here.
’I guess I have no choice but to try.’
But to be honest, Lin Mo didn’t mind.
’After all this time in the Secret Realm, I’m finally seeing something different.’
It just went to show how a person’s mindset changed with their circumstances. The reason he could be so calm was, of course, his confidence in his strength.
And not just in himself, but even more so in Shefilya...
It was obvious that, at least for now, this Secret Realm was hardly a challenge for Shefilya.
That said, the specific contents of the trial and what he would encounter after entering this portal-like place were still unknown. So, even if he was going to participate, he needed to get into proper condition first. He should at least wait for his Magic Power and Qi and Blood to recover.
Besides, it had been a while since they entered the Secret Realm. The constant travel and fighting had left Lin Mo both physically and mentally exhausted to a certain degree. It was time for a proper rest.
He took a simple tent from his backpack and set it up right there. Then, Lin Mo turned and went back into the previous chamber, carving the choicest cut of meat from the Hurricane Wolf’s body.
’Time for a meal.’
Unable to find any decent firewood in the Secret Realm, Lin Mo gave the meat a simple dressing and then began roasting it with a continuous stream of the Fire Element.
Although he didn’t have much Magic Power left, this simple method, which could hardly be called Magic, didn’t consume much of it.
This was Lin Mo’s first time eating the meat of a Lord Level Magical Beast. As the Fire Element seared it, the surface of the meat began to SIZZLE, releasing a rich aroma that made his mouth water.