Chapter 60

The Magic Card, which appears as thin as an ordinary playing card, possesses an incredible and mysterious power, making it an extraordinary existence that cannot be destroyed by external forces. This might be due to the fact that Magic Cards are part of the laws of the universe!

No one can stand below the laws and yet transcend them, just as a person cannot lift themselves off the ground by pulling their own hair, no matter how strong they are. This is not a matter of strength, but a rule determined by the laws.

At this moment, Luo Zhengdao stood once again in the Eternal Library, which seemed to emerge from a hazy dream. He paused between the towering bookshelves that reached the sky like skyscrapers and couldn't help but take a deep breath. Those powerful predecessors, the Magic Card Masters who could even slay gods, had perished under the curse of the Wild God. Could he, a novice, escape this fate? Every time he thought of this chilling and tragic destiny, Luo Zhengdao felt his head throb, often feeling like a white mouse lost in a complex maze, aimlessly wandering through countless wrong paths, unable to find a way out even if he spent his entire life searching.

He slowly approached the Mouth of True Knowledge and stared at the high wall in silence for a long time before speaking:

"I want to know how to lift the curse of the Wild God. Can you tell me the answer?"

At that moment, Luo Zhengdao vaguely heard a laugh. The voice of the Mouth of True Knowledge sounded somewhat lazy as it replied:

"The Magic Card Masters left behind research materials. You can look for them yourself."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zhengdao felt utterly dejected and said with a bitter smile:

"...Sorry, I can't read!"

Indeed, he had managed to get by with the scattered memories of his predecessor and daily practice in the new world's language, but mastering written language required long-term study, which was something Luo Zhengdao was still completely clueless about. Learning the old world's English had already been a headache, let alone the complex and variable phonetic writing system of the new world, which left him at a loss. Moreover, the writing system used by the Magic Card Masters was not a common language, nor was it any known language. Of course, admitting that he was illiterate was indeed a bit shameful, but trying to maintain a facade didn't seem wise either.

Fortunately, the next words from the Mouth of True Knowledge gave Luo Zhengdao great comfort:

"The knowledge of the Magic Card Masters does not require writing."

Hearing this, Luo Zhengdao was both surprised and delighted, and quickly asked:

"Um, where should I go to find it?"

"Turn left and follow the path between Bookshelf 9 and Bookshelf 10. When you get there... uh! You'll understand when you get there."

Luo Zhengdao was skeptical of the vague response from the Mouth of True Knowledge, but since he was already there, he couldn't just stand around. After some hesitation, he took a step forward to search for the knowledge.

As he navigated around the towering bookshelves, a milky white light orb appeared before him, suspended in the air. It exuded a sense of ancient loneliness and oppression, a heavy and profound aura that evoked the concept of eternity. If Luo Zhengdao hadn't been certain he was in the Eternal Library established by the Magic Card Masters, he would have thought he had been pulled into a god-like space. Who was so convincing that they could make it look so similar?

It was clear that the power of the Wild God's curse was not so strong that it could instantly kill all the Magic Card Masters. Those who witnessed their companions die mysteriously one by one and were tormented by the curse day and night undoubtedly conducted extensive reverse research, hoping to find a way to break the curse. The ultimate result of this conflict was the complete annihilation of the Magic Card Masters, which seemed to confirm that all their attempts had failed. Nevertheless, the valuable information derived from their arduous research remained for future generations to reference.

The fact was obvious: the Wild God's curse relied on the power of the laws of the universe, and no force within the laws could shake it. The Magic Card Masters had the ability to modify the laws, but they could not identify which specific law the curse was based on.

If they were to replace all the laws that supported the entire world, the difficulty, cost, and time required for such a massive project would be so high that even the powerful Magic Card Masters could only sigh in frustration.

After interpreting the information transmitted to his mind by the light orb, Luo Zhengdao was utterly flabbergasted and muttered:

"Why? Is there really no way to solve it? I don't believe it!"

He let out a sound like a defeated dog's howl. Although Luo Zhengdao was unfamiliar with the curses of the new world, he was well-versed in the curses of the old world from reading novels. By comparing the two, he could find some common points to draw upon.

The Chinese civilization, with its five thousand years of history, had accumulated both the essence and the dross. The prevalence of witchcraft and curses was not uncommon throughout the dynasties. In traditional Chinese medicine, there was a specialized field called "Zhu You Ke," which was renowned for its expertise in dealing with curses and other difficult ailments.

For a curse to be successful, two elements were essential: a power source and a way to lock onto the target. These two elements were indispensable. The power source of a curse was usually driven by negative energies such as resentment and the souls of the dead, aiming to achieve the most malevolent and toxic effects. The ideal curse would be one that could instantly kill, but if that wasn't possible, the next best thing was to torment the target for eternity. The Wild God's curse, which utilized the power of the laws, was a high-level method, and the Magic Card Masters had died with their eyes open. Moreover, a crucial aspect of a curse was accurately locking onto the target, a highly technical and challenging task.

In traditional Chinese curses, the most common method required the target's hair and birth date to be effective. According to Luo Zhengdao's understanding, this step was akin to aiming a rifle at a target. Without this step, even the strongest curse would fail to lock onto the correct target.

Undoubtedly, a dispersed negative force could make thousands or even millions of people sneeze, which would be a remarkable feat. However, a curse that couldn't concentrate its power, no matter how strong, would be ineffective. Just as giving a cup of water to a billion people would only quench their thirst, but giving all that water to one person would kill them, concentration and dispersion were critical issues.

After much contemplation, Luo Zhengdao suddenly had a flash of inspiration and struck his left palm with his right fist, saying:

"Identity! Yes, the curse targets a specific identity to affect the Magic Card Masters. How can I not be a Magic Card Master?"

Fully embracing the broad and innovative thinking of a madman, Luo Zhengdao let his mind wander through countless complex and boundless ideas. In the end, he despaired at the harsh and cruel truth he should have realized long ago: he didn't even know how to become a magician, let alone how to remove the identity of a Magic Card Master. Was this seemingly only path to survival also a dead end?

After much thought, Luo Zhengdao gave up and muttered to himself:

"Um, there must be a way... How about a wish spell?"

With a new idea, Luo Zhengdao calmed down and carefully considered its feasibility. The predecessors were not fools; the Magic Card Masters must have considered using this method to counter the curse. Clearly, this seemingly viable approach was also a dead end. Relying on a wish spell was ultimately a mirage. Unless there was a force that could directly correct the effects of the curse at the level of the laws, no method would work.

Thinking until his head began to ache, Luo Zhengdao held his head and returned to the wall with the Mouth of True Knowledge, saying:

"True Knowledge, is there a force in this world that can directly modify the laws or remove the curse of the Wild God?"

The Mouth of True Knowledge was a wondrous creation left by the Magic Card Masters. According to Luo Zhengdao's understanding, it was essentially another form of AI. You couldn't expect it to offer creative suggestions, but it should be reliable for querying information.

"Perhaps... In legend, the ancient Pirate King Vantien Gurru migrated from another world and brought with him the ultimate wish-granting artifact from that world, known as the Proof of the Overlord. It is said that only the most outstanding and greatest Pirate King in this world would be recognized by the Proof of the Overlord. If it falls into the hands of someone who is not qualified, even if they gather all the pieces of the Proof of the Overlord, it would be useless."

Hearing this, Luo Zhengdao felt a surge of joy. This was a glimmer of hope in the darkness. However, he quickly frowned and asked:

"How is 'outstanding and great' defined?"

"According to the legend, it only mentions dominating the seven seas."

The brief and vague response from the Mouth of True Knowledge left Luo Zhengdao speechless. After a while, he muttered:

"Do I have to defeat all my opponents to the point of submission? That's not an easy task!"

Since arriving in the new world, Luo Zhengdao's understanding of this world of magic and swords had deepened, and he had gained a more intuitive grasp of its complexities. He did not consider himself to be like the legendary figures with the aura of a king, such as Long Aotian, Xuanyuan Wudi, Chairman Wen, and Chairman Chen, who could solve problems with a mere wave of their hand, or whose mere presence would attract followers and win the hearts of beautiful women. These scenarios typically only happened in amateurish novels.

The new world was a real world with intricate and intertwined forces and countless interests. Dominating the seven seas? It sounded easy, but the difficulty was unimaginably high.

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