Section 2, The Past and the Future

Leo silently held the spatial ring left by his master, leaving behind the cave he had called "home" for many years. Following his master's instructions, after opening the barrier, Leo walked away from the outskirts of the Claw Jungle without looking back, leaving behind only infinite warm memories and a single glistening tear

Leo has turned 18 years old. Remembering his master's advice, Leo knows that he should go out and continue to hone his skills.

Matthew waved to Leo after glancing at Leo and then at Simon

The scattered crystal fragments on the ground faintly contained the image of the starry sky, yet all the main stars were absent. Seven days later, a natural anomaly occurred. Meilokai observed the celestial phenomena at night and indeed found that all the main stars had vanished, resulting in an utterly chaotic star map

In the year 1993 of the Red Moon Calendar, the world's foremost astrology master, Merokai, was divining the national fortune for the Holy Rose Empire when suddenly the crystal ball shattered, scattering shards all over the ground

It was only when the two individuals sought an escape that they discovered the path they had taken was completely buried by mud and sand. Following the newly opened passage, after several dozen days, they finally arrived in the underground world

Not to mention the shock it brings to history, just considering the actions of the two masters, Leo is filled with immense admiration. Leo knows that the strength of the two masters has reached the pinnacle of the ninth level after several years, capable of sweeping away everything in any underground realm, becoming an immensely esteemed existence. However, the two have quietly dedicated many years in this dense forest, researching for the future of everyone, ultimately embarking on a perilous and unknown journey of maps and books.

At that time, it was said that if the magic circle successfully transferred the celestial stone, then the seal would be broken; if it failed, the guardian would awaken a hundred years later

"This is truly good wine." Matthew and Simon sat around the campfire, each enjoying a cup and relishing the moment, accompanied by the sizzling roasted meat, creating a very pleasant atmosphere. It was hard to believe that one was a wizard and the other a magic swordsman, yet they both had such remarkable drinking capacity; more than 10 jin of wine in the container was quickly reduced by half.

In the year 1999 of the Red Moon Calendar, a celestial star will fall upon the continent, bringing unprecedented disaster

Hearing the history recounted by the master, Leo was deeply moved

Simon looked at Leo and said: "Look at our current life, everyone is struggling to survive, food is always insufficient, the war against beasts and cavemen continues, everyone's lifespan has significantly shortened, and all of this has persisted for thousands of years... If you truly lived in the world of the past, you would know that it was the place we longed for..."

Leo obediently sat down next to Matthew. Matthew raised his hand, gently patted Leo's head, and said softly: "You little rascal, it's time for you to learn some secrets..."

"Even if there are other meanings, it doesn't matter; after all, this is the last time I will drink the wine you bought." Simon suddenly became somewhat melancholic and said, "In the future, even if you bring wine, we won't be able to drink it anymore"

This is the feeling of loss...

Has the old man come up with new tricks again? It doesn't seem like it

Mei Rokai urgently summoned the then Saint Ros Empire's Holy Sorcerer Ai Wei and the Vice President of the Magic Guild, Lawrence, to combine their powers and cast a prophecy spell, which resulted in a shocking revelation for the three of them

Avi left behind this statement

At the same time, due to the uncertainties of the terrestrial world, the two individuals, by chance, accepted Leo as their apprentice, hoping to convey everything to him before the experiment. Even in the event of failure, there would be successors to continue this long journey.

Matthew looked at the burning flames, patted Leo on the head, and said: "Not only for this statement, but also for everyone to live better."

Within one of the caverns, the Holy Sorcerer Aivi and the Magic Guild stored numerous guild books, scrolls, and some rare materials, and then assigned eight of their own disciples to guard it, casting sealing magic.

"Master, what is the matter?" Upon hearing this, Leo was momentarily taken aback

"Simon, if you have something to say, just say it. Why make everyone sad?" Matthew said. As soon as he finished speaking, he felt a bit emotional himself, and he took the flask and drank deeply a few times before handing the bag to Simon

No matter how slowly time passes, the day of parting will eventually arrive

After discussions, all resources and manpower were投入 into this massive project

Then... Master, I also want to go with you all...

Of course it is good wine. Leo thought resentfully: If it weren't for Simon insisting on this wine, the devil wouldn't have bought such expensive wine for you to drink, more than ten times the price of the previous wine...

It turns out that many things, when truly possessed, do not evoke much feeling; it is only upon losing them that one realizes the emptiness is so intense. This force is sufficient to cause a person to collapse, yet it can also lead to personal growth

In front of the magic circle, Leo stood here for a long, long time

Upon hearing Simon's words, Leo was taken aback and quickly waved his hand, with a bright and sunny expression, saying: "Not at all, Master, you are overthinking it. I am merely contemplating how to unleash the Elemental Judgment, and I absolutely have no other intentions..."

In the following six months, Leo significantly enhanced his strength under the guidance of his two teachers, the 9th-level Grand Mage Matthew and the 9th-level Magic Swordsman Simon, and successfully advanced to the 5th level as a Magic Swordsman. Meanwhile, due to time constraints, the two firmly implanted a wealth of knowledge that would be needed in the future into Leo's mind using mnemonic techniques. In the final moments, Simon and Matthew imparted much of what they knew, including basic alchemy, magic circles, spatial magic, and so on, whether it was knowledge Leo had previously acquired or new skills learned over the past decade. Each new skill was generally introduced through initial attempts, accompanied by several thick volumes of magic books.

After urgent consultations among various countries at that time, it was decided to create a massive magic array, using mithril to form the array and magic crystals as conduits, drawing upon the magical power of over ten thousand high-level mages. This would assist in storing the dragon race's magical energy in crystals, thereby activating an unprecedentedly large spatial gate to transport the celestial meteors to other dimensions, thus evading this calamity

That is heaven

After more than a year, the two of them learned everything that had happened. At the same time, they found information about a teleportation array in the spatial ring of the then-guard leader, which was the backdoor left by Ai Wei back in the day. Thus, the two began to desperately search for materials and contemplate ways to return to the surface world

Simultaneously, dwarves and orcs excavate tunnels for various nations, constructing vast caverns approximately 2000 meters underground to serve as shelters in the event of a celestial stone attack

"This master doesn't quite understand either, he just looks at the books himself..." "I don't know, I only know a little bit..." Every day, Leo is told many times by the two masters. In the end, Leo finally reached a conclusion: in fact, both masters understand very little, relying entirely on a pile of books, and then expect him to learn it himself

During the years of teaching Leo, the two of them entered the ranks of magicians one after another and were able to activate spatial magic arrays. After discussion, they decided to venture to the surface to explore.

Is the ground really that good

Leo bent down, coughing loudly. Amidst the laughter of his master and the sound of his own cough, he felt as if he had suddenly been drained, experiencing an overwhelming discomfort and an indescribable sense of loss

"You are the last seed we have left, how can you leave?" Simon revealed a rare smile, handed the wine pouch to Leo, and said: "Come, take a sip, from today onwards, you are a master."

"Master, why must we return to the surface?" Leo said anxiously, "Is it really necessary to take such a risk just for a single sentence?"

If the magic circle fails, then Leo, you must remember that the way out is to find a tunnel again, returning to the surface through the tunnel

Leaving behind a pile of books and many questions, Matthew and Simon stepped onto the teleportation array. Accompanied by a flash of white light, they vanished from Leo's sight

However, it is unclear where the error occurred. By the time Matthew and Simon awoke, it was already over 2000 years later, and due to the earthquake, the other guards had perished beneath the massive rocks that had fallen from the cave.

The first prophecy allowed me to see more of the unknown, so my disciples, you may be the only hope for this world. You must find the way home, lead everyone back to the surface, and bring an end to all the tragedies before you, allowing all life to flourish in the sunlight and spring breeze.

What is that little rascal thinking? Is he unhappy about buying some wine to show respect to the master? It seems he has had quite a bit to drink, as Simon begins to take an interest in Leo, who is quietly eating meat beside him

Half a month later, the twelve Holy Magisters on the Continent, assisted by the prophetic magic circle, clearly revealed the impending disaster through the "Great Prophecy Spell".

Another year has passed

Simon also remained silent, took the bag, and simply drank deeply from it

Leo took the pouch and foolishly took a sip. A sharp, fiery sensation instantly surged from his throat straight into his stomach, which then transformed into a warm current, spreading throughout his entire body