The air in the arena seemed to have frozen solid. The aftermath of magic still echoed through the air, as though the entire space were waiting for the next storm to descend.
Heka-Ur.
One of Ancient Egypt's greatest legendary wizards, revered as the Father of Magic. It was said that he had once quelled a Divine Punishment by himself. He was the only wizard in Ancient Egyptian history to be worshipped as a demigod while still alive, possessing power obtained from the gods.
"In the name of Ra!"
The instant the spear was thrown, it tore a blazing trail through space. This was no ordinary attack, but a killing blow infused with the divinity of the Sun God!
Yes, those flames were no ordinary fire. They were the manifested wrath of Sun God Ra. Every cluster of flames twisted the surrounding space and scorched the laws of reality!
"Not bad. The power of rules?"
Ian's pupils contracted sharply. He could see countless tiny golden runes coiling around the spear—manifestations of Divine Script. Every symbol contained enough power to destroy an entire city. Before the spear even arrived, the terrifying heatwave had already made his black robes curl and char.
The spectator stands erupted.
"The Spear of Divine Punishment! He's dead for sure!"
"No one can withstand the Sun God's wrath!"
"End it, arrogant wizard!"
Ian's virtual audience huddled together nervously.
"It's over, it's over! What do we do now?"
"Lord Ian, dodge!"
Ian did not dodge.
"Interesting."
Instead, the corner of his mouth curled up. His wand spun three times between his fingers. "Then let's try this—"
"Glacialis Aeternum!" (Eternal Glacier)
A dazzling blue-white light burst from the tip of his wand. Water molecules in the air rapidly condensed along the divine spear's path. This was no ordinary ice, but