Water Mage in the Flame Realm-Chapter 414 - 399: True Enlightenment

"——The so-called enlightenment, the true enlightenment, is about learning to ’let go’."

"I once used the method of enlightenment, just like Master Li: I charged ahead alone, with my subjects supporting me from behind."

"Back then, when I participated in negotiations and battles at the Royal Court, it seemed like I was fighting alone, but in reality, countless subjects from the Wildfire Territory were supporting me. The communication and transmission of power almost ignored the spatial distance between the Royal Court and the Wildfire Territory!"

"And this is essentially identical to Master Li’s Black Whale mode. Master Li is truly remarkable, clearly a Warrior and not a Mage, nor does she use Enlightenment Magic, yet within this Water God Realm, she has slowly developed methods that are similar to Enlightenment Magic."

"However, such a mode is still not perfect."

"This method protects the subjects well and concentrates everyone’s power into one, but it also, more or less, suppresses everyone’s individuality."

"In fact, everyone... is very strong, very strong."

"I am merely fortunate to have received the inheritance and legacy of the Water God, which is that initial ’enlightenment’, that drop of ’Tear of the Water God’, to become powerful."

"Without the Tear of the Goddess and the Water God Mark formed by the Tear of the Goddess, I would be nothing special, certainly not the most special one."

"I am sure there are many people in this world who can be stronger than me, have greater potential than me, be more creative than me!"

"Given this, why not give everyone a chance to fight?"

"Let them all face the enemy directly."

"Allow them to fully be themselves and not exist merely as ’supporting power behind the Magic Lord’!"

This is Andrew’s current understanding and realization of the "enlightenment" as a "tier-less magic".

From ancient times to now, Water Mages have been reproducing, surviving, and thriving in this Water God Realm for countless ages.

Strictly speaking, the current Water Mages of this Water God Realm—Silver, Pasha, and Natalie—are already different from the "traditional Water Mages" of ancient times.

They have not embarked upon Andrew’s unique path as the Water Magic Lord.

Yet, in adapting to the environment of this Water God Realm and battling against generations of Flame Warrior armies, they have undergone their own transformation, or rather, professional evolution.

For example, the Water Mages here have impressive agility, contrary to the general impression of Magic Professionals in the Flame Realm as physically weak and fearful of close encounters.

The Water Mages of today’s Water God Realm more closely resemble Mages with some attributes of Warriors.

Compared to traditional Mages, these individuals possess stronger survival and adaptability, highly resilient.

They can stand firm and output, and perform spell casting freely in mobile warfare.

It’s almost like a group of combat mages practicing both magic and combat techniques!

"So, indeed, I do not need to do much."

Andrew unconsciously smiled, "Simply distribute my power to everyone, let them feel my support, and then... just let go."

Previously, Andrew repeatedly emphasized that everyone is not useless, and it was sincere.

In terms of strength, the strongest among them, Silver, couldn’t compare to the current Andrew.

But in terms of potential, Andrew genuinely believes: among them, there are those who could be stronger than himself!

In that case, just let go.

Provide ample support, and then... just let go!

Only in this way can each individual’s potential be fully stimulated, allowing everyone to truly participate in the battle.

This is the real enlightenment.

"Hmm? Seems like there’s an opportunity? Has Andrew finally shown a flaw!"

Arne suddenly noticed that after Andrew said the phrase "I am not Li", the aura Andrew emitted seemed... weakened?

Indeed, it was really weakened!

Previously, Andrew’s aura and presence suppressed Arne to the point of breathlessness, hence choosing the risky combat technique of "divide and conquer" to cope.

But now, the suppression emanating from Andrew visibly weakened at a rapid pace.

At that moment, Arne looked at Andrew with a strange feeling of "how does this guy seem shorter than everyone else".

Discerning this point, Arne maintained a calm exterior, yet inwardly smirked: "Talked so much about ’not being useless’, ’I am not Li’, and the result? The result is that he got disturbed by me!"

Bang! Under Arne’s deliberate manipulation, the fire of greed burning on everyone surged more fiercely.

Arne raised his voice, shouting sternly: "Don’t make me repeat it a third time, return the Teleportation Gate, then cripple yourselves, quickly—"

He couldn’t finish his sentence, the voice abruptly stopped.

Arne’s gaze shifted downward until his sight froze in shock.

He saw: a blade made of flowing water had, unbeknownst, penetrated the abdomen of his crab-like avatar.

And the handle of the blade was in the hands of a Water Mage currently being held by him.

"Damn... what a gutsy kid!"

Arne was only shocked for a moment before quickly regaining composure.

Among the many Water Mages being held, even the strongest Silver didn’t resist, but this seemingly ordinary one dared to stab him?

Arne closely observed the opponent, quickly deducing: "A natural constitution insensitive to pain? Using this unique physical trait, paired with Water Magic’s ’Pain Shield’, it indeed has such effectiveness, even the ’Fire of Greed’ which directly burns the body and soul, can temporarily be shielded from the pain?"

Understanding the situation, Arne shrugged it off: "It’s merely an exception, doesn’t affect the overall situation—"

With a plop, not far away, another sound of a magic weapon piercing the crab shell echoed.

Yet another crab-shaped avatar was struck back!

Next, more noises quickly followed, one after another.

Soon, practically every crab-shaped avatar present encountered intense resistance and counterattacks!

"This... this... this..."

Arne was completely stunned.

He could feel that he was not only being counterattacked by every captured Water Mage, the more important aspect was—

Unique!

Each Water Mage’s attack method was different!

It must be noted that Arne, as a Flame Warrior, generally follows the route of "breaking with brute force".

On the contrary, when facing opponents with abundant technique variations, force alone can’t easily overpower them, which makes Arne feel quite troubled and awkward.

Before, he was very uncomfortable facing Andrew’s various magical methods after reaching the Realm of Magic Guide.

And now, having divided and created numerous avatars, dispersing his power.

The many Water Mages’ attack styles each had their unique characteristics, in a certain sense, even more dazzling than Andrew’s varied magical methods alone!

The fire of greed entwined around everyone was still blazing fiercely.

But the black fire appeared to be isolated by some force, no longer able to inflict any substantial harm on the Water Mages.