The system's heavy breathing startled Lu Yi so badly that he almost thought he'd fallen into a trap. Fortunately, it was only a false alarm. After fuming for a moment, he finally calmed down.
Not wanting to deal with the system anymore, Lu Yi began reflecting on his actions.
Though he didn't want to admit it, he had indeed been careless this time. He didn't want excuses—only self-reflection. Something like this happening once was already more than enough.
"I was too greedy. If I hadn't been so greedy, that danger wouldn't have happened."
With Lu Yi's mental abilities, how could he fail to memorize a single page of ordinary information with one glance? It was because he wanted too much—because the thing he sought was far from ordinary—that he had needed to look three times.
So what did Lu Yi want?
He wanted a way to infinitely amplify his magical power.
Greedy, isn't it?
Extremely. But the Darkhold seemed to favor greedy people, and it had indeed displayed such a method for him.
On the page appeared a special cultivation technique called the Magic Furnace—a technique Lu Yi had to read three times to memorize.
The content itself wasn't difficult, but the core structure of the furnace and the components required were unbelievably complex, dizzying even for him.
The furnace was the core. A single mistake would ruin everything.
"But greed has its benefits. Though the process was bumpy, the gains are enormous!"
The Magic Furnace was a cultivation method that used one's magic, mental power, and soul power together to construct an internal furnace. Once formed, the furnace would continuously absorb magic from the outside world, eventually achieving a state of infinite magic.
It was a nearly perfect method. Lu Yi was almost certain it worked—and the payoff would be extraordinary.
"Looks like I'll soon have endless magic!"
"Master, infinite magic is easy enough. But what's the point? It's only infinite magical energy. Your magic level won't increase."
The system stood metaphorically at attention and poured a bucket of cold water over his head.
"I know. But having more total magic power is already enough for me."
Lu Yi was currently facing a tricky situation: Dumbledore and Merlin came from low-magic worlds, so despite their skill, their magic reserves were small.
Lu Yi had inherited Jellal's magic—but it was useless. He couldn't cast Jellal's spells properly, and he didn't have the magical support to do so.
It was like owning a Desert Eagle pistol… but with zero bullets.
At this moment, even a firecrackers stick was more useful than the Desert Eagle.
But with infinite magic, everything would change. Lu Yi would be able to use Jellal's spells freely—his Desert Eagle would finally have infinite bullets.
"If that's what Master wants, then go ahead and try," the system said without further explanation.
Lu Yi ignored the tone completely. Closing his eyes, he began to examine the components of the Magic Furnace. After ensuring nothing was missing, he attempted to outline its structure.
Guided by his mental power, his magic sank deep into his soul. Using his soul's strength, he began marking specific nodes.
He first created dozens of magical nodes, then used magic and mental power together to connect them one by one.
It wasn't easy at first—just unfamiliar—but once he connected the first node, his speed gradually increased.
One, two, three…
Dozens of nodes formed a growing network. After connecting the ninth, he prepared to link the tenth—but before he could, he had to stop.
Not because he didn't want to continue, but because his magic had silently run dry.
Constructing the furnace consumed far more magic than expected. After drawing dozens of nodes and linking nine, his reserves were empty.
Thinking back, he realized the consumption wasn't linear—it increased with each connection. Each new link required far more magic than the last.
It was destined to be a slow, steady process.
Smiling helplessly, Lu Yi began meditating to recover his magic.
He still didn't think it was difficult. Gaining infinite magic power was never supposed to be easy; it required a price.
And paying only time and effort was already generous. Didn't others pay far more terrible prices for power?
Lu Yi was in good condition, with a calm mind. He quietly resumed restoring his magic.
"Hm?"
He abruptly opened his eyes and stopped meditating.
"What's going on? My magic is recovering faster?"
"This is the Master's reward for being greedy," the system replied.
"What does that mean?"
"The Magic Furnace structure doesn't need to be completed to function. After forming the magic nodes, it takes effect. Even incomplete, the outlined furnace can absorb magical particles from the air, increasing your recovery speed."
"So in simple terms: the Magic Furnace is a growth system, not something that only works when fully built?"
"That is correct."
"That's great."
A gradual growth method was far better than something that completed all at once—especially when Lu Yi didn't know how long full completion would take.
"This is basically an unexpected bonus."
With that, Lu Yi said no more and returned to meditation, determined to finish building the furnace as soon as possible.
He truly needed unlimited magic. Without it, he wouldn't rest easy.
While Lu Yi focused on his Magic Furnace, far away in New Mexico, a long-brewing upheaval was finally beginning.
The self-proclaimed gods from another world were about to start their war.
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