797. Chapter 797: Excavation

Excavation

A ruin.

Alexander and Ted advanced cautiously, staffs in hand.

As the first batch of mage apprentices, both he and Ted had already advanced to become Level 4 Mages. Combined with the large number of magical items they carried, their combat strength far surpassed that of Heroes.

Dispatching two of them at once showed just how much importance the academy placed on this exploration.

"Turn Stone to Mud!"

"Light!"

A passage was forcibly carved through the rock underground, illuminated by magical light.

"These rocks appeared strangely. They don't look naturally formed," Alexander said suddenly, touching the rock wall.

"Then we may have found the right place. May magic protect us!" Ted was delighted. "Deep beneath these ruins, there may very well be an Obelisk!"

"Yes, the treasure of mages—the origin of all supernatural power!" Alexander said admiringly. With a wave of his hand, several Hyperstring Warriors behind them had no choice but to enter first and act as vanguards.

They walked onward for an unknown length of time before hollow echoes suddenly rang out ahead.

"We broke through... There really is an underground space!"

Overjoyed, Ted immediately led the group charging inside.

Alexander reached out, his lips moving, but he ultimately said nothing.

"Light!"

A massive ball of light emerged from the tip of the staff and shot into the air, creating daylight as bright as the sun.

Before them stood an enormous mausoleum-like structure. At the center, atop a Maya Pyramid, an Obelisk seemed to be enshrined. Around it stood countless insectoid puppet guards.

At that moment, all of them turned their heads, scarlet light blooming from their eyes.

"These seem to be the Trialists mentioned in the legends of the Mercenary Emperor. Every one of them has the strength of a Hero!"

Seeing the number of puppets,