Hub City, Artifact Spirit

The moment he heard the Lich say those words, Manny realized that his guess had been correct.

Three hundred years was far too long for humans—long enough to erase countless extraordinary geniuses.

Even if the Star Mage from the old era before him had transformed into a Lich through some special secret method, according to the theory of magical power conservation, after the Floating City had fallen, it lost its means of drawing energy from the Astral Realm and could only continuously consume its internal energy reserves.

Unable to replenish his magical power, he simply could not have withstood three hundred years of attrition under such consumption.

Although Manny was very curious about what method this Lich had used to survive for nearly three hundred years after the Floating City's fall, he also knew that, given the personality the other party had displayed, he probably would not tell him.

And honestly, creatures like Liches had a terrible reputation in the magical world.

They were universally recognized as evil creatures.

Once news of a Lich's appearance spread through the magical world, that unlucky Lich would definitely face a joint siege by every major faction.

Then he would become both an excellent example for the Church to preach faith with and research material for certain powerful mages.

"So, compared to becoming a Lich and forcibly extending my lifespan, dying honestly as a human suits me better."

"After all, I don't want people studying my bones every day even after I'm dead."

Manny muttered to himself. Then, after adjusting the magical power within his body, he casually cast a healing spell on himself and began treating his injuries right under the Lich's nose.

Perhaps their earlier clash had nearly exhausted the source within his body. Thus, while Manny treated himself, the Lich opposite