The system prompt caused Allen to collapse instantly.
Originally, he knew that the remaining life essence would definitely not be able to raise Ashes' level to Legend.
But if there is just a lack of life essence, Allen can also let Crete and the others continue to hunt the sea goblins. If enough is collected, the level of ashes can still be improved.
But now the result is that he cannot continue to improve without the power of rules, which completely blocks Allen's way forward.
"You haven't reached level 18 yet, what power of rules do you need to understand?"
Allen felt depressed and puzzled, and sighed longly.
He frowned and thought for a moment, then ordered Fasiqi: "Go and call Anjina and Karma to the hall."
"Okay, my lord."
Fasqi responded, twisted her body and walked out.
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The atmosphere in the Nordburg hall was solemn.
The usually active Ashes stood next to Allen like a set of armor. Although he had just been promoted from level 12 to level 17, he did not dare to feel the slightest joy.
Mark and Faschi were even more like this. They stood aside with very serious faces, not daring to make any move.
Angina and Karma, who had just entered the hall, felt that the atmosphere was not quite right, and they stood aside quietly with confused expressions on their faces.
At this time, Allen was sitting at the head of the long table, leaning on the back of the chair, rubbing his temples.
After being silent for a long time, he slowly spoke and asked: "Do you know how to advance to level 18?"
Allen's voice was not loud, but one could hear the annoyance in it - no one would feel comfortable if their carefully prepared things were interrupted.
Angina and Karma naturally felt Alan's displeasure, and they wanted to answer Alan's questions.
The two just looked at each other, and neither one spoke first.
Promotion to the eighteenth level is a secret for mages. It is knowledge that cannot be bought with money. No mages will casually spread their promotion methods.
And Angina and Karma don't even have the title of Archmage, so how do they know how to advance to level 18?
Seeing the silence of his two subordinates, Allen also realized that the question he asked was a bit too difficult.
He quickly adjusted his mentality, sat up straight, and had a familiar smile on his face - he thought he had lost a game.
"That's right, the information I just got is that to advance to level 18, you need to start to come into contact with the power of rules."
Allen stretched out his hand to signal the two of them to sit down, and then asked: "I am a little confused. In a normal career promotion, do you need to be exposed to rules at level 18? Then where can you get this so-called power of rules?"
"My Lord, I don't know what you are talking about, but I remember my teacher once said that it is the last bottleneck before entering the legend."
Angina explained: "For a mage, the essence of implementing a spell is to construct a spell model in a specific way, and then use magic to release it.
The higher the level of the mage, the more complex the spell models they master, but they also need to have a better understanding of some of the mysteries in the spell models.
And if you want to be promoted to legend, you need to be particularly good at a certain type of magic.
For example, I am currently mainly studying frost-related spells. If I am promoted to legend one day, ordinary frost spells should no longer be restricted by a single spell. Especially frost spells with power below level 6 should be cast according to my wishes.
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This depends on my understanding of the nature of frost magic, and this should be the power of the rules you mentioned."
Allen thought for a moment and said: "You mean, after becoming a legendary mage, you should not only use spells, but also learn and master the rules used when casting spells?"
"That's how it should be, my lord."
Angina nodded, and then added: "This process will be very long and complicated. Some mages spend their entire lives unable to make a breakthrough in a certain field."
Allen nodded thoughtfully.
In this way, level 18 should indeed be exposed to the power of rules.
After all, going from being exposed to mastering the rules is not something that happens overnight.
Other professionals upgrade their strength level step by step, and may not be aware of these problems when they reach level 18.
But the ashes were "catalyzed" by Allen using the essence of life, so he didn't understand any rules, and he couldn't touch the threshold of level 18.
"So when you reach level 17, you can only practice enlightenment on your own? Is there any other way?" Allen asked.
He was a little sad, and for a moment he felt that his powerful golden finger was cut off in half.
"For a mage, yes."
Angina solemnly replied: "Continuous construction of spell models and alchemical experiments will help mages better understand the rules.
If we were talking about a shortcut, it would be the legendary mage's notes. The magic insights and experimental experiences recorded therein are the mage's treasures.
And even if the notes are not in the same field, the mage will gain a lot of insights."
"Oh well."
Allen's tone was filled with helplessness.
"My Lord, some items actually contain the power of rules,"
At this time, Karma suddenly said: "If you can get that kind of legendary item, it will be easier to understand the power of the rules."
"Oh? For example?" Allen asked.
"The branches of the tree of life, the elemental essence in the elemental crystal veins, the crystal core of the ancient legendary monster, the body parts and personal belongings of the gods..."
Kalma spoke a bunch of names eloquently, leaving Alan confused.
But just from the name Allen, you can tell that these things are not ordinary things and cannot be obtained easily.
"Forget it, let Ashes realize it on his own."
Allen shook his head slightly.
The probability of obtaining these items mentioned by Karma is far lower than the probability of Ashes understanding the rules himself.
The most Allen can do is to look for the training notes of some legendary warriors and help Ashes find a suitable way to break through.
At this time, Angina looked at Allen, and it seemed that she had something to say, but she still didn't speak.
Allen looked at her and reminded: "Ange, if you have anything to say, just say it."
"My lord, I know the location of the temple ruins of the Oak Demigod. There may be something containing the power of rules there." Anji Nahui reported.
This news immediately perked up Allen and asked immediately: "What then? What's the problem now?"
"But a key is needed to open the temple ruins, and I am also looking for that key." Anjina continued.
"Do you have a clue?"
"have,"
Angina nodded very seriously and looked up at Mark standing opposite,
"The key is with him."
Everyone's eyes immediately turned to Mark, who looked blank, pointed at himself and asked, "At my place?"
"Yes."
Angina confirmed again and reminded: "Remember? You promised me, Heart of Oak."
"Ah...wait a minute, didn't you say that is the material for making the staff?"
Mark reacted and asked again.
When Angina followed Mark to Blood Shadow Island, she wanted to get the Heart of Oak, and she also reached an agreement with Mark. If she got the Heart of Oak, she would help Mark grow the Blood Shadow Island group for a period of three years.
"Do you think a staff is worthy of a noble mage and a pirate?" Angina said coldly.
"you!"
"alright."
Allen interrupted the conversation between the two and immediately took out a wooden lump and threw it on the table.
"Is this it?"
There is another chapter to be completed during the day tomorrow, I am too sleepy...