Wizard starting from shoeing donkeys Chapter 1471 - 505: The Secret of the Ruins (Part 3)

What!

Rein’s eyes grew wide at the sight, his mind reeling as if struck by a sudden bolt of lightning!

So, that was the truth of it.

This didn't just contain insights regarding the Mechanical Magic Statue; it actually held the secrets to the Steel Heart Meditation Method beyond the Fifth Layer!

After a brief pause, Rein’s gaze swept rapidly over the final sentences:

"Initially, I suspected this was simply the corruption of some foul beast, but it proved to be a living nightmare."

"Upon reaching the third underground level, we encountered goblin soldiers everywhere, tainted by the Fiend Demon. Once slain, their Evil Qi coalesced, manifesting into even more gruesome Fiend Demons!"

"And that was merely the third level... A warning to those who follow: the peril within this place exceeds all imagination; a single step could spell your doom."

"Take my counsel and cease your exploration. The threats on the third layer are already more than a Dawn Wizard can endure."

"To whoever finds this, I truly hope you value your life and find a way to survive..."

"One more thing; if it is within your power, Magner and Snape would be eternally in your debt. Please deliver my Pendant to the Valziger School, I thank you!"

"Alas~ I only wonder if Magner and Snape possess the strength to restore the Valziger School to its former prominence....."

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"Fiend Demon?"

"Wait, is the Fifth Layer of the Steel Heart Meditation Method actually here?"

Filled with excitement, Rein immediately grasped the Pendant, fixing his eyes intently on the crystal.

Without a second thought, Rein surged his spiritual power into the depths of the crystal to investigate.

Moments later, a joyful expression crossed his face as he carefully stowed the pendant away, having confirmed that the Fifth Layer of the Steel Heart Meditation Method was indeed stored within.

With this in his possession, he could now follow the path to ascend to the rank of a Fifth Level Full Moon Wizard without obstacle.

Having successfully fulfilled the objective of his current quest, Rein had no intention of lingering and turned to make a swift departure.

However, as he walked past the remains of the female goblin interrogator, who had been butchered into three segments, a ring of keys hanging from her waist caught his eye.

"The prison keys?"

Rein leaned down to retrieve the heavy bunch.

But in that same moment, he noticed that one specific key in the center of the ring stood out—it wasn't forged from bronze like the others, but carved from a peculiar stone.

"This doesn't look like a key for the cells. Perhaps it belongs to that interrogation room? How curious."

Rein felt the weight of the keychain in his palm while glancing toward the nearby room. After considering it for a moment, he chose to forgo further investigation.

While deeper exploration might provide more treasures, the risks involved were far too great.

Before long, Rein’s silhouette vanished from the prison sector.

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Not long after Rein’s departure.

Sparks suddenly erupted along the floor of the prison corridor, as if a massive, razor-sharp gear was cutting upward from the third underground level.

If one were to look down into the third underground layer, they would see that the gear belonged to a colossal mechanical dinosaur resembling a Tyrannosaurus. The gear was attached to its tail, which was currently hoisted high, grinding through the metal ceiling.

Encircling this massive mechanical beast were countless smaller machines shaped like swift raptors.

Many scurried to and fro, while others stood still, surrounded by the corpses of goblins in military attire who seemed to be in the middle of preparing something.....

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