A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 328 Goddess of the Magic Network

As his consciousness gradually cleared, Jiang Shuzhou emerged from the dream and found himself amidst ruins.

"Old man, you're really good at pretending."

Jiang Shuzhou had never seen such a shameless person. Even though she was forced to play in the revival match, she still looked down on the mage, as if she had volunteered to play in the revival match. She was just being stubborn.

Mystra is soft in every way except for her alchemical knowledge; she's incredibly stubborn. No wonder she became the Goddess of the Magic Network—she's shameless.

Jiang Shuzhou looked around and found himself in a pile of ruins.

All around were numerous abandoned and broken mage towers, and many floating debris floated in the sky.

The entire ruins appeared lifeless and devoid of any vitality.

In addition, Jiang Shuzhou also felt a sense of oppression in his mental power, which was the suppression of the magic network. The magic network here seemed to be even more powerful.

Jiang Shuzhou frowned, then cast Mage's Fire, trying to burn the magic net here, but found that Mage's Fire had no effect on the magic net here.

"Don't bother trying. This is Mystra's demiplane, or rather, part of her former divine realm."

A familiar voice came from inside.

"Alger?"

Jiang Shuzhou turned his head to look in the direction from which the sound came.

Because of the suppression of the magic network, Jiang Shuzhou did not detect the other party immediately. It was not until Alje spoke that Jiang Shuzhou locked onto him.

"It's me. As expected, you passed the test."

Alger smiled gently; clearly, he was pleased to meet an old friend in such a place.

When did the Goddess of the Magic Network's divine realm become her demiplane?

Jiang Shuzhou asked.

"Who knows? But based on my guess, this place was probably a fragment of Mystra's shattered divine kingdom, which she temporarily converted into a demiplane."

Everyone knows how much the Goddess of Magic is hated.

She attempted to control all the mages, blocking their progress and abruptly halting their otherwise thriving development.

These actions made many mages wish they could devour her alive, so naturally, after Mystra died, her divine kingdom was blown to pieces, and her divine body was shattered to pieces, comparable to minced meat.

This guy actually managed to find a relatively intact piece during the revival match; that's impressive.

"The magic net here has been specially reinforced. After all, it was once a divine kingdom. Perhaps only a legendary mage could burn it down. Let's not even think about it for now."

Alger shook his head, looking quite helpless.

To be honest, he didn't want to fight Mystra with all these weakened abilities, but what else could he do?

Upon hearing this, Jiang Shuzhou nodded, but a different thought had formed in his mind.

Perhaps I can try using the magic network.

Once this idea came to mind, it was like a nail had been nailed to him; Jiang Shuzhou couldn't shake it off.

The monks have a very strong sense of curiosity. Once they think of something, they have to try it, otherwise they will never be able to let it go for the rest of their lives.

Besides, the Magic Network is essentially just a tool, not Mystra herself. She stole it from others, so why can't Jiang Shuzhou try to steal Mystra's access?

Theoretically speaking, even if Jiang Shuzhou used the magic network, nothing would happen to him. At most, he would be discovered by Mystra, kicked out, and blacklisted.

The only cost is that Jiang Shuzhou will never be able to use the magic network built by Mystra again.

But is this considered a price to pay?

Jiang Shuzhou hadn't planned to use the magic network all the time. This time, he only came to try it out because the location Mystra chose for the final battle was too disgusting.

"Alger, do you think it's possible that we could also use the magic network?"

Alger was taken aback, then understood what Jiang Shuzhou meant, but he shook his head and said with a wry smile.

"Using the magic network is fine, but Mystra has the highest authority. Using the magic network in front of her... I think it will be difficult."

Alger wasn't a stubborn person. He didn't have the idea of ​​never using the enemy's weapons, and he didn't mind using the magic network as long as he didn't rely on it too much.

He thought it wouldn't work because of Mystra.

While using the magic net can indeed greatly and thoroughly offset and weaken, it is difficult, or rather, almost impossible. You are using something that someone else invented to fight against them.

Are you crazy, or am I crazy?

Jiang Shuzhou remained silent. He had this thought, but at this moment, he was thinking about another question: Did the Mage Alliance have any research materials about the Magic Network?

"I remember we have relevant research materials, right?"

Jiang Shuzhou said it seemingly casually.

How did you know?

Alger was somewhat surprised.

Sure enough, as the greatest enemy of mages, how could mages not have studied the magic network?

Then, Alger thought of Jiang Shuzhou's terrifying speed of advancement and roughly understood.

Perhaps, behind this young genius stands a legendary mage.

"Those research materials weren't studied in great depth, and I haven't seen them either. Perhaps someone can challenge Mystra for control, but..."

"I've studied it."

Before Alger could finish speaking, Jiang Shuzhou interrupted him.

Jiang Shuzhou saw the initial draft of the Magic Network in Mystra's dream. It was a large book containing information on construction, maintenance, and specific principles.

This is all solid material. Other mages can only analyze it, but Jiang Shuzhou's version is a research draft, written by the developer himself.

I reckon that apart from Mystra, probably no one else has seen it.

Although it would be difficult for Jiang Shuzhou to build another magic network now, since there is a lot of knowledge in it that he is far from being able to understand, and he also doesn't have the money to build one.

However, it's still possible to use what's inside to wrest control from Mystra.

After all, just as knowing how to use a computer doesn't mean knowing how to build one, Jiang Shuzhou only needs to know how to use it now.

"Have you studied this?"

Alger was taken aback, then his face lit up with joy.

He hadn't expected that Jiang Shuzhou was so knowledgeable at such a young age, having learned these things so early on.

"By the way, where did you get the magic network data?"

"I can only say that some things are understood by those who understand, and there's nothing I can say about those who don't."

Jiang Shuzhou's knowing expression successfully misled Alger.

Sure enough, this kid has someone backing him, Alger thought.

Jiang Shuzhou neither told the truth nor lied; he chose to speak nonsense and let Alger fill in the blanks himself. Lying would be exposed for various reasons, but speaking such ambiguous words was different.

Alger would give himself what he believed to be the correct answer, and he would be convinced of it.