Chapter 6: The Cultivation Method of The Anti-Magic Stone

The name of the black stone was called the anti-magic stone. It was not only the nemesis of all magic, but also the hope of countless mages who had no hope of advancing!

The anti-magic stone could devour the power of elements. Once activated, it would begin to absorb the power of elements and form an absolute elemental vacuum around it until it could not devour anymore. Then it would be disintegrated!

When the anti-magic Stone was first discovered, the mages could only use its most basic characteristics to set up an anti-magic space!

This situation lasted for more than three thousand years. It was not until the emergence of Napoleon's theorem that this situation was finally changed.

More than two thousand seven hundred years ago, after Napoleon became emperor, he once gave a famous speech at the Hiro Royal Academy.

In the speech, he said that spiritual power was the fifth basic element apart from Earth, water, fire, and wind. Together with the other four elements, it became the cornerstone on which this world ran on. Not only could these elements be arranged and combined, but they could also be transformed into each other.

When he said this, it was earth-shattering!

Countless magic scholars jumped out and used theories that had been accumulated for thousands of years to prove that what Napoleon said was absurd!

However, after experiencing dozens and hundreds of experiments, the magic world finally accepted Napoleon's conclusion and named the theorem after him.

Not long after Napoleon's theorem was proposed, one of the applied science fanatics in the magic world, Angor Herbert, proposed a new method of cultivation based on this.

That was to refine the anti-magic stone and use its characteristic of devouring the power of the elements to enhance one's own elemental affinity. And according to Napoleon's law, the excess power of the elements would be refined into the magic power of the mage himself!

The world was shocked, and people began to denounce Angor, accusing him of wishful thinking.

Yet at this very moment, Napoleon, who was already revered as the mage God, stood out and affirmed Angor's theory. He personally used actions to prove the practicality of Angor's theory!

However, after proving the feasibility of this idea, Napoleon did not promote this cultivation method throughout the country. He only appointed Angor to bring volunteers to study it on their own.

He said that his success could only prove that the idea was feasible, but it did not mean that the practice was suitable for everyone...

The fact was as Napoleon said. In the next two thousand years or so, countless people tried this practice, but not many succeeded. Most of them died tragically during the practice.

The cause of their death was also simple. There were only two reasons: losing control of magic power resulting in the shattering of their souls, and losing control of elemental control resulting in the disintegration of their bodies!

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Seeing that black stone, Norton's expression changed drastically.

"What are you doing? Put that thing down!"

Most people did not know what the black stone in Hughes' hand was, but Norton, was a high-ranking member of the Empire and had seen a lot. He knew that it was a mage's poison!

As he spoke, Norton, who was burning with anxiety, approached Hughes.

However, it was already too late. Before he could get close, the black stone turned into a ray of light and entered Hughes' body through his skin.

After the argument just now, Hughes already understood that it was an impossible task to convince Norton with words.

To achieve his goal, Hughes had to give Norton a reason that he had to agree to.

This reason was the anti-magic Stone!

Unlike other mages, the anti-magic stone cultivation method was extremely compatible with Hughes, who had the system.

Every automatic cultivation of magic required a large amount of Hughes's magic power.

Once Hughes's magic power was full, he only needed to mobilize the system and control the automatic cultivation of magic, and his magic power would be completely consumed!

There was no danger of other mages losing control of their magic power.

It was even more impossible for the elements to be out of control. Every time the magic Hughes practiced underwent a mutation, a new magic circuit would form in his body.

As Hughes mastered more magic, the magic circuits in his body would also increase.

Every magic circuit was an elemental black hole that could not be fed. Hughes alone could not feed so many magic circuits at the same time.

All in all, the anti-magic stone cultivation method was the most suitable for Hughes.

Only such a heaven-defying cultivation method could allow Hughes to perfectly utilize the system in his body.

"Father, I have already refined the anti-magic stone. Promise me, allow me register for the examination of the Royal Hiro Academy."

Hughes' gaze turned cold and he said coldly,

"I want to join the anti-magic Research Institute. As long as I enter, even if Napoleon VII wants to touch me, he'll have to consider whether he's qualified or not!"

Ever since Angor proposed the training method for the anti-magic stone more than two thousand years ago, the anti-magic Research Institute at Hiro Royal Academy had become the most transcendent force in the entire Europa continent. It was one of the most powerful forces!

At first, it was because of Napoleon's support. Then, it was because they had the most numerous and most protective holy magisters in the entire continent.

Even in this era when magic was at its lowest point, there are still five level-eight holy magisters in the anti-magic Research Institute, and more than thirty level-seven grand magisters.

"Sigh, why are you so stubborn!"

Norton looked at Hughes worriedly, his voice was trembling.

"Do you know how dangerous the path you chose is? You..."

Halfway through his sentence, Norton suddenly stopped.

The cultivation method of the anti-magic stone was irreversible. Once a mage chose to refine the anti-magic stone, he would forever be entangled with the anti-magic stone. He had to constantly refine new anti-magic stones.

Once it stopped, the equilibrium formed by the anti-magic stone in the Mage's body would be broken.

At that time, what awaited the cultivator was an irreversible death!

Buzz!

The silver spatial magic array pattern lit up, and the claustrophobic alternate dimension disappeared. Norton and Hughes reappeared in the Duke's mansion.

"Father!"

As soon as the two appeared, Audrey, who had been waiting in the same spot for a long time, pounced on them and spoke with a face full of resentment,

"Father, if you want to check on brother's cultivation, just do it. Why are you blocking me? Am I not your daughter?"

"How can that be? Why would I deliberately block my little princess? I just feel that the elements in the alternate dimension are more balanced, don't you think so?"

Norton was clearly having a hard time dealing with his cute little daughter. He might as well throw the topic to Hughes and let him settle it.

As expected, Audrey immediately turned her gaze to Hughes.

"Is that so? Second Brother, don't lie to me."

"Father's mastery of space magic are very advanced. The composition of the elements in the alternate dimension is indeed more balanced."

Hughes nodded and acknowledged Norton's words. In other words, he had given in to Norton.

"HMPH, I'll forgive you this time. If you hide your weakness from me again, I'll ignore you."

Audrey glared angrily at Norton. She held Hughes's hand and walked deeper into the Duke's manor.

"Brother, you have to stay me now that you came back. I want to go to the Alps to see the snow. I also want to..."

"Alright, alright, alright. I'll do as you wish."

Seeing the two siblings chatting and walking away, Norton shook his head bitterly as if he was deep in thought.

After a while, he summoned the butler and ordered him to go to Hiro Royal Academy to register Hughes.

"Let's take it one step at a time. My son might also be able to do what Napoleon did."

"He was able to master the magic circuit at the age of fifteen. He is destined to become a mage God. A small anti-magic stone cultivation method will definitely not be a problem for my son!"

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After the Butler left, Norton found a corner to sit down, and he began to mutter and comfort himself.