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Chapter 352: The Roar of a Hundred Dragons (6000+ Words)
Chapter 352: The Roar of a Hundred Dragons (6000+ Words)
"Huh, disappeared!"
Jerry looked up at Cassilias, who had just stood up on the roof. After a loud shout, Cassilias vanished from the rooftop, leaving Jerry to let out a light exclamation.
"Is this an Invisibility Spell? No, it seems to be some form of spatial magic!"
At first, Jerry thought Cassilias had used a spell similar to Phantom Shift to become invisible. However, with his sensing abilities and knowledge of spatial magic, he immediately realized something was off.
He could clearly feel that the surrounding environment had been swept by a wave of spatial energy. Although there was no visible change, the entire spatial realm had undergone a subtle transformation. Shortly after, Cassilias reappeared on the roof.
This feeling was similar to his Hungarian Mirror Realm, but there were distinct differences.
His Mirror Realm was a reflection of reality, a spatial realm where only objects could be present, not living beings. Additionally, one needed to use a mirror or a reflective surface to enter or exit.
However, now, although he felt he had entered a different spatial realm, he could still see the surroundings, including the Kamar-Taj mages gathered nearby.
These mages, however, seemed unable to see him or Cassilias, their eyes searching aimlessly for their presence.
In other words, the mage named Cassilias had used a special form of spatial magic to transport both of them to a secluded spatial realm, isolated from reality.
"Looks like I made the right decision coming here!"
Faced with this situation, Jerry was not panicked. Instead, he felt that the magic of Kamar-Taj had much to offer, especially in the realm of spatial magic.
So far, he had observed three highly advanced forms of spatial magic: the Portal Spell, the Spatial Blade, and now this special realm. Mastering these spells and combining them with his previous theories on spatial magic could advance his understanding significantly.
Leaving Hydra and risking everything to come to Kamar-Taj had indeed been a wise choice.
"This is the Mirror Realm. It exists but cannot be perceived by ordinary people. Everything that happens here is detached from reality and cannot affect it.
Kamar-Taj mages often train and monitor the outside world in this Mirror Realm. Sometimes, it is used to isolate dangers or assist in battles!"
Unlike the other apprentice mages who were confused, the Ancient One instantly understood the Mirror Realm. She stepped forward with Mordo, effortlessly breaking through the barrier of the real spatial realm and entering the Mirror Realm.
"So, any destructive magic I use here will not affect the real world?"
Jerry raised an eyebrow.
The Ancient One sighed, somewhat helplessly:
"Yes, but Carmen, this is just an exchange. There's no need to be so serious!"
"But I feel that Mage Cassilias doesn't see it that way."
Jerry shrugged and pointed to Cassilias, who was standing on the roof, apparently preparing a powerful spell.
Cassilias raised both hands, gathering more magic power and forming a head-sized magic sphere in his hands.
"Try this, Floyd's Orb!"
With a powerful push, the head-sized magic sphere, radiating considerable energy, flew rapidly toward Jerry.
"Armor of Iron!"
With a flick of his wand, the energy shield of the Iron Armor Spell expanded, enveloping Jerry entirely.
"Boom!"
The magic sphere exploded on impact with the Iron Armor Spell's energy shield. The powerful shockwave shattered the stone tiles on the ground, its destructive force rivaling that of a C4 bomb.
However, such a powerful spell was no match for Jerry's modified Iron Armor Spell. The shield didn't even waver.
"Impossible!"
Cassilias was taken aback by Jerry's unharmed state. This was the most powerful attack spell he had learned, yet it had failed to harm Jerry in the slightest, not even leaving a speck of dust on his clothes.
However, Cassilias was not ready to give up. He still had one final ace up his sleeve.
"Get down!"
Cassilias flipped his hands, and the ground beneath Jerry suddenly inverted. The law of gravity seemed to fail in this Mirror Realm.
If Newton knew about this, he would surely rise from his grave.
Clearly, Cassilias was using a special form of magic to manipulate the Mirror Realm.
With the spatial realm inverted and gravity reversed, Jerry's body began to fall upward. Seeing this, Cassilias flipped his hands again, causing the spatial realm to invert a second time. Jerry, now several meters above the ground, plummeted back down.
Cassilias didn't waste any time after flipping the Spatial realm. He drew out two Spatial Blades and charged toward Jerry, who was about to hit the ground.
If this were an ordinary enemy, such a move would have left them either dead from the fall or panicked and helpless, allowing the well-prepared Cassilias to strike and finish them off.
Unfortunately, Jerry was not an ordinary enemy but a true Mage with countless Magic spells at his disposal, including flight Magic.
So, when Cassilias eagerly ran to where Jerry was about to land, ready to claim victory, he was stunned to see Jerry suddenly stop mid-fall, hovering motionless in the air.
"Sorry, Mage Cassilias, I know a bit of flight Magic, so your trick, while clever, is useless against me. If you want to defeat me, you'll need to find something more powerful!"
Jerry floated in the air, smirking as he delivered the reminder.
Cassilias stood on the stone floor, staring at the suspended Jerry, feeling utterly helpless.
He realized that he had no Magic that could harm the other. Although he could jump in the air using Valthor's Jumping Boots, the height was insufficient, and he could only stay airborne for a few seconds before having to land.
The crucial point was that Jerry could fly and summon powerful winds to blow him away. No matter how many times Cassilias flipped the Spatial realm, it was all for nothing.
Unless his Magic power could be much stronger, allowing him to better control the Mirror Realm and manipulate all the objects within to attack and restrain the enemy.
Unfortunately, he had only been studying Magic for three years. No matter how talented he was, he couldn't fully control the Mirror Realm. Reaching this level already surpassed most of the mages in Kamar-Taj.
"Since that's the case, you'll stay in the Mirror Realm!"
Cassilias had an idea and drew a circle, then stepped through it.
Jerry was indeed powerful, with a vast array of strange and complex Magic spells. But if he couldn't defeat Jerry, he could at least trap him, leaving him confined to the Mirror Realm forever. It might seem like an unfair victory, but it was a victory nonetheless.
"Let's go out!"
Seeing the situation, the Ancient One casually drew a circle.
Mordo, however, was concerned.
"What about Carmen?"
"Don't worry, this place can't hold him!"
The Ancient One smiled and shook her head.
From her observations, the other party had a profound understanding of Spatial Magic, including a unique teleportation spell that even she couldn't replicate.
Outside the Mirror Realm, the apprentice mages and other mages who had rushed over upon hearing the news saw Cassilias appear confidently, looking as if he had won. They immediately burst into cheers.
The Ancient One, who emerged next, silently shook her head.
As the most powerful mage alliance in the world, Kamar-Taj faced threats from various dimensions and powerful beings, safeguarding Earth's safety.
This had instilled a sense of pride in the mages of Kamar-Taj.
The Ancient One believed this was not necessarily a good thing, as she knew the multiverse was teeming with formidable enemies. For Kamar-Taj to protect Earth, they needed to be more humble and strive to become even stronger.
In the past, she had single-handedly dealt with many powerful foes, but after living for so long and bearing such a heavy burden, she was exhausted.
In a few years, when her successor appeared, she could end her life and let her soul wander the multiverse, focusing on Magic without any other concerns.
So, making the mages of Kamar-Taj realize that there were always greater challenges out there might be a good thing. It would make them more diligent and more aware of the dangers, better preparing them to support the next Supreme Mage in protecting Earth after she was gone.
As everyone cheered for Cassilias, and he turned to look at the Ancient One, waiting for her to announce the result of the exchange, a figure suddenly appeared in the center of the training ground.
The sudden appearance of this figure silenced the entire training ground, turning the cheers into an eerie silence.
"How did you escape the Mirror Realm without a Suspension Ring?"
Cassilias, staring at Jerry, his eyes wide with disbelief.
Jerry shrugged and smiled.
"I don't have your Kamar-Taj Suspension Ring, nor do I know your Portal Spell, but that doesn't mean I don't know other Spatial Magic. Like this, Phantom Shift!"
As Jerry finished his incantation, his figure vanished from the spot and reappeared behind Cassilias, tapping his shoulder.
Cassilias' hair stood on end, and he immediately drew another Spatial Blade, turning to strike. But before he could complete the turn, Jerry recited the spell again, vanishing and returning to his original position.
Although Jerry couldn't open the Mirror Realm, his understanding of Spatial Magic was unique and profound, making him a master in this field.
So, for him to leave the Mirror Realm and return to the real world, it wasn't actually that difficult, and he had more than one way to do it.
For example, he could pinpoint the real world and use Apparition to teleport out directly. He could also use the Anti-Magic Sword to cut through the spatial membrane of the Mirror Realm and return to reality.
Alternatively, he could use the Spatial Rift Spell, which he learned from the Ministry of Magic car, to open a spatial rift and slip through it into the real world.
Finally, he could take out a mirror, use it as an intermediary, and return to the real world from the mirror world.
And he could also use a Portkey, among other methods.
In short, if Cassilias wanted to trap Jerry in the Mirror Realm, it was a pipe dream.
At the same time, this highlighted the importance of a Mage's knowledge of Magic.
As long as you had enough knowledge of Magic and a thorough understanding of its principles, you could handle any unfamiliar Magic with ease and solve problems calmly.
This was what a true Mage should strive for and the refinement an elegant Mage should possess.
Not casting a lighting spell and then hacking away with a large sword; that wasn't an elegant Mage, but a magic warrior who had invested in strength.
"Turns out you've been toying with me all along!"
Seeing that Jerry could use teleportation Magic and that the activation speed was so fast, Cassilias was instantly enraged.
This meant that his efforts to get close and attack the other party were as good as being a fool, and he felt truly foolish.
He had struggled through numerous Magic obstacles, finally getting close enough to cut the other party, only for the other party to use a teleportation spell and put distance between them again, effectively kite-hunting him to death.
"Master Cassilias, you're overthinking it. I didn't mean to look down on you. I just wanted to show everyone here... oh, I mean, I wanted to show everyone that our purpose is to exchange Magic, and the focus is on 'exchange.'
So, I just wanted to see more of Master Cassilias casting some Kamar-Taj-specific Magic.
To be honest, Kamar-Taj's Magic lives up to its reputation, and a lot of it has been very inspiring to me!"
Jerry replied with a sincere and polite expression.
However, Cassilias clearly wasn't buying it, and his eyes burned with intense anger as he looked at Jerry.
"Carmen, your behavior is an insult and a lack of respect to me. You didn't use your full strength, which clearly shows that you look down on me!"
"Are you sure you want me to use my full strength?"
Jerry had a worried look on his face.
"Even if you use your full strength, I won't lose. Lagador's Seven Rings!"
Cassilias twisted his hands, and a complex Magic array instantly formed, transforming into two shields on either side and stacking in front of him.
He knew that defeating the other party was almost impossible, as the other party could fly and teleport.
But at least he wanted to prove that defeating him wasn't easy either, because his defensive Magic, Lagador's Seven Rings, wasn't to be underestimated.
This way, he could at least maintain a draw, which wouldn't be too embarrassing!
"Alright, since Master Cassilias has shown so much of Kamar-Taj's Magic, I'll also demonstrate my strongest attack Magic. Otherwise, it might seem like I'm being a bit stingy!"
Jerry had a look of being forced into a corner, then waved his wand and cast the spell:
"Hundred Dragons Descent!"
Huge Magic power burst from Jerry's body, and fiery dragons appeared out of nowhere above his head, roaring and flying, emitting a terrifying aura.
Indeed, during the year in Harry Potter Mini World, Jerry had not only studied time and spatial magic but also sought Dumbledore's advice on flame magic.
Dumbledore, who had created a flame magic of the level of "Path of Fire", was undoubtedly a master in the study of fire spells.
With Dumbledore's guidance, Jerry had made many improvements and upgrades to the Dragonfire Spell, and with his recent breakthrough to level 300 and a significant increase in magic power, he now had the "Hundred Dragons Descent."
Seeing the hundreds of powerful Fire Dragons above Jerry's head, not only did Cassilias and the other Kamar-Taj Mages present look dumbfounded, but even the Ancient One, the Supreme Mage, showed a look of great surprise.
After all, when she saw Jerry in action in New York, he could only summon ten Fire Dragons at once. Now, in less than a year, he could summon a hundred Fire Dragons instantly. This was an incredibly rapid improvement in strength!
"Master Cassilias, are you ready?"
Thanks to the Sonorus Charm, Jerry's voice was exceptionally clear, even over the roar of the hundreds of Fire Dragons, making the sweat on Cassilias's forehead, who was holding up a Magic shield, even more noticeable.
Whether it was due to the heat from the Fire Dragons in the air or from fear, it was hard to tell.
He felt that his Lagador's Seven Rings might be able to block four or five Fire Dragons, maybe even hold off seven or eight for a while. However, a hundred would definitely burn him to a crisp, a very black and charred crisp.
"I... I... am ready."
"Carmen, please dispel the Magic. Mage Cassilias has already lost!"
At this moment, the Ancient One stepped forward and admitted defeat on behalf of her disciple.
It was clear that Jerry's display of power had left a significant impact on her proud and arrogant disciple, as well as all the Kamar-Taj mages. There was no need to continue.
"Ha ha ha, it was just an exchange. No need to take it so seriously. Besides, my Dragonfire Spell is just for show. It definitely wouldn't break Mage Cassilias's Magic Shield. So, let's call it a draw!"
Jerry waved his wand, and the Fire Dragons in the sky vanished instantly.
"Just for show, you're fooling who?"
Hearing Jerry's words, all the Kamar-Taj mages present displayed expressions of disbelief.
They were all mages, and although they didn't know many spells, they could still sense magic power. The immense magic power and terrifying aura displayed by the hundred Fire Dragons were definitely not just for show.
However, Jerry's words gave them a significant way out, and their opinion of Jerry instantly improved.
People with strength are respected everywhere, and those who are both powerful and humble are genuinely respected and loved.
Jerry, the mage not from Kamar-Taj, had always been courteous and sincere, even when faced with Cassilias's provocation. Most importantly, his magic strength was incredibly powerful, which made everyone change their attitude towards him.
"Carmen, let me show you around the library."
The Ancient One extended another invitation to Jerry.
Jerry did not refuse, waving goodbye to everyone and following the Ancient One away from the training ground.
Once Jerry and the Ancient One were out of sight, Mordo sighed and patted Cassilias's shoulder, who was still in a state of disbelief:
"I told you, he's not that simple. Otherwise, the Venerable wouldn't have brought him here personally!"
Mordo believed that everything in the world followed certain rules, and as a mage, one must adhere to these rules and the laws of nature. Otherwise, one would face severe consequences.
His junior, however, had always been restless, always wanting to break the rules, which he found very irritating.
But, after all, the other was his junior, and he had taught him the basics of magic when he first entered Kamar-Taj. There was still some affection, and seeing his junior in such a state after a heavy blow, he couldn't help but offer some comfort.
However, Cassilias seemed unappreciative, just turning with a vacant gaze and leaving the training ground, heading back to his room.
Mordo could only shake his head and resume leading the mage apprentices in their magic and combat training.
On the other side, Jerry followed the Ancient One through the ancient, traditional Chinese-style buildings, finally arriving at a vast library.
The entire library was divided into two main sections. The outer area resembled a regular library, with countless wooden bookshelves filled with books explaining magic knowledge.
The inner area, however, was different. The bookshelves were all made of iron, with clear magic runes, and many books were chained to the shelves.
"This is Kamar-Taj's library. The books outside are the most basic theories of magic, helping new mages understand the fundamental concepts and theories of magic, and the true nature of the universe.
The books inside are Kamar-Taj's magic books, collected from mages all over the world, and even from beings in different dimensions of the multiverse. Many of them record extremely powerful magic.
However, with the talent of many mages, they can't understand these magic books. Mage Cassilias is the most talented disciple I've had in recent years, but even he has only scratched the surface!"
In the Ancient One's view, although Cassilias was already one of her best disciples in terms of strength, ranking among the top, he had not mastered many powerful spells.
Spells like Aken's March, Vatum's Wind, Bosart's Thunder, Hogsguard's Butterfly, Seraphin's Shield, and Seratok's Crimson Chain were all recorded in the library's magic books.
If Cassilias had calmed down and focused more on studying magic instead of thinking about immortality and resurrecting his family, he wouldn't have been so easily defeated by Jerry.
Jerry's Dragonfire Spell, while powerful, could have been easily countered by using the strong defensive power of Seraphin's Shield or by transforming the flame energy into butterflies with Hogsguard's Butterfly.
(End of Chapter)
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