Through the Chip, Leilin instantly derived the operating principles and template of the spell the opponent had cast, and was even fully aware of its flaws.
"The concentration of Dark System energy particles on the Central Continent is insufficient. I'm afraid only the underground world is truly a paradise for Dark System wizards..."
"And to counter darkness, what's needed is light!"
A point of pure, white holy light formed at Leilin's fingertip. Although he was a Dark System wizard, that didn't mean he couldn't cast Life System and Light System spells.
In truth, as long as one possessed Spiritual Power and a spell template, a wizard could cast spells of any system.
However, due to differences in constitution and Elemental Affinity, Leilin cast Dark System spells with extraordinary smoothness and even a power boost. But when casting Light System spells, not only was it more difficult—the power would even be partially neutralized.
For instance, right now, the Light System spell Leilin was casting not only consumed more energy, but its output was less than half of what an ordinary wizard's would be—because he had already solidified the Dark System particles, and casting Light System spells was simply asking for trouble.
Still, at Leilin's current level, even with only a fraction of the power remaining, it was more than enough to counter a third-rank Dark System spell.
Leilin's speed seemed impossibly slow, yet he somehow arrived above the monster's head before it could even act. His brilliantly glowing finger pressed directly against the center of the creature's skull.
"ROAR!" A dazed light surfaced on the phantom of the monster's head, then a point of light flickered and grew increasingly brilliant.
Crack! Crack! Sounds like shattering glass rang out as countless cracks appeared across the monster's head, which then exploded and melted away in the white light.
"Mmm! The suppression effect of Light System against Dark System still holds—but it also depends on the relative strength of both sides!"
Leilin had his own insights into the mutual generation and overcoming among elements. If Dark System energy particles were fire, then Light System energy particles were water.
But a ladle of water could extinguish a spark—it couldn't handle a raging inferno.
Conversely, if the fire burned fiercely enough, a few drops of rain would simply be evaporated.
"Woo... woo..." After Leilin easily crushed the monster's head, the black giant had already retreated several steps. Even in its mechanical gaze, a trace of fear had appeared.
It let out several meaningless roars and prepared to flee.
But how could Leilin let such a perfect experimental subject go?
"Stay right there!" Accompanied by Leilin's light chuckle, several black chains materialized from the void, binding the giant tightly. No matter how it roared in fury, it couldn't budge the chains in the slightest.
Then the giant's form grew smaller and smaller, gradually condensing into the crystal ball in Leilin's hand, like a tiny insect trapped in amber.
"Mmm! The preservation spell worked! That confirms it's not some living creature, but a soulless golem!"
Even from this brief encounter, Leilin had gained insight into the giant's construction.
The being had clearly undergone the training of Imprinted Swordsmen before, reaching a very high level—so much so that its body had undergone elemental transformation, becoming a translucent crystalline material.
This crystalline material was ideal for constructing golems. The elementally transformed muscle tissue not only preserved its original defensive and physical attack capabilities, but also allowed spells to flow through it with perfect smoothness.
In such a short time, Leilin could only discern this much. Anything deeper would require further experimentation and dissection.
"T-thank you... milord... for your help!"
Only then did Leilin notice the young adventurer collapsed to the side. The youth was clearly also a wizard, just at a very low rank. To attempt exploration at such a level—surviving neither the traps nor the curses—was simply fortunate.
"Hmm? This language?" The young man's gratitude was entirely insignificant to Leilin, but the language issue gave him a pleasant surprise.
"It's very similar to Dark Pole language, just with slightly different pronunciations in a few places! No need to learn an entirely new language!"
Leilin was somewhat surprised, then found it entirely reasonable. The Dark Pole Domain had originally been part of the underground world—it was only severed from it by the battle between two Morning Stars. The language and writing used before that should have been the same as the underground world's.
"What's your name?" Since the language issue was resolved, Leilin lost all interest in soul-searching the young man.
The information he needed was far too advanced for this minor character to know.
As for general cultural and geographical information, Leilin was confident his Dream Force Field could extract it from the youth without anyone being the wiser.
"I... my name is Joe, Joe Drion!" The young wizard was silent for a moment, then gave his name.
"Your name is quite unique!" Leilin remarked casually. It was only natural for customs in the underground world to differ from those of the surface wizarding world.
"Also, where is this place... What exactly is the outside world like?"