For a sorcerer, equipment is crucial as it can elevate their power to its peak. Having obtained a treasure from his race, Feng Ruisi significantly boosted his power and magical prowess.
However, looking at Wang Yang, whose hands were empty, Saixike found it pitifully lacking.
Even Qiao Yunshan shook his head, "Gu Yi, Saixike has a point. No matter how talented this boy is, you should have given him some treasures. It would greatly enhance his power!"
"It's too late now," Saixike remarked. Even if Gu Yi wanted to give Wang Yang some treasures now, it would be too late. Besides, Saixike believed that no treasure Wang Yang could possess would match those enhancing Feng Ruisi.
"Does he need magical weapons?" Gu Yi looked at Wang Yang and shook her head. Only those who needed to enhance their power would require such items. Given Wang Yang's strength, did he need it? Not.
For sorcerers, mastery over magic and its execution were more critical than any enhancement. Only those unable to control their magic needed such aids, which Wang Yang certainly didn't.
Wang Yang, possessing godly power, would find most magical weapons cumbersome, and finding a powerful one was challenging, so it was natural he didn't have any.
"I think you're an unconcerned teacher, Gu Yi. I would at least give my disciple some treasures," Saixike shook his head, unable to understand Gu Yi's reasoning. He knew Gu Yi had treasures but didn't use them for her disciple.
"Saixike, external aids can make a sorcerer dependent and hinder their growth. True power lies in mastery over magic, not in weapons."
"External aids are just that, external. They don't surpass one's own strength," Gu Yi explained. She didn't mind sorcerers using weapons, but true strength came from self-mastery.
Like a child with a gun, they wouldn't strive to master hand-to-hand combat. Potent weapons could dampen one's fighting spirit.
"Gu Yi, that's a unique excuse! While weapons are aids, they still enhance personal power. You exaggerate!"
"Or maybe Kamar-Taj simply lacks powerful magical weapons," Saixike countered. Indeed, his race, the goblins, was wealthy and possessed countless magical artifacts, rare even in the universe.
The best magical items at Kamar-Taj paled in comparison. But did Wang Yang need them? Gu Yi ignored Saixike.
Seeing Gu Yi unfazed, Saixike continued, "Your disciple will suffer, allowing Feng Ruisi to prepare his magic!"
Seeing Wang Yang allowing Feng Ruisi to charge his spell, Saixike was confident. Feng Ruisi's staff emitted a powerful magical glow, a mighty destructive force of their goblin race.
His disciple, mastering such powerful magic at his age, was impressive. Saixike envisioned Gu Yi's disciple beaten miserably, letting him savour the victory.
As everyone watched, Feng Ruisi's staff emitted a blinding light, surging towards Wang Yang. The force was so strong it seemed to tear the Mirror Dimension's space.
Yet Wang Yang stood still, not even attempting to dodge.
"Why isn't your disciple dodging? He'll die! Act quickly!" Saixike, proud of Feng Ruisi's destructive magic, grew worried seeing Wang Yang unmoved.
Saixike didn't intend to kill the young sorcerer. Yet, Wang Yang seemed petrified by fear, unable to move. He just wanted a friendly duel, not a fatal one.
He wouldn't have let Feng Ruisi use his full power if he had known. Seeing Gu Yi unmoved, Saixike grew anxious and prepared to intervene.
But Gu Yi stopped him, "What are you doing? Do you want your disciple to die?" Saixike asked incredulously.
"Don't worry, just watch," Gu Yi responded calmly.
"That's your disciple! You'll let him die?" Saixike was baffled. Such a powerful attack could obliterate an ordinary sorcerer.
Gu Yi remained composed, "The attack is strong, but it won't kill Wang Yang. Just wait and see."
Saixike, puzzled by Gu Yi's confidence, watched as the blinding light neared Wang Yang, tearing through space.
For an ordinary person, such an attack was terrifying. But for Wang Yang, who could spar with gods, it was nothing.
Possessing godly power, Wang Yang's defence was impregnable. He could even create planets, a feat that deeply impressed Gu Yi. This attack was insignificant.
Gu Yi's confidence puzzled Saixike. Could Wang Yang be that strong? Saixike scrutinised Wang Yang, seeing only an average person with a weak magical aura, not even resembling a sorcerer.
Even Qiao Yunshan was puzzled. But Wang Yang had already surprised him once, so he watched expectantly to see what Wang Yang would do.
Saixike wondered if Wang Yang and Gu Yi had a grudge, with Gu Yi setting him up to die. Even a strong sorcerer couldn't withstand this attack without dodging.
Watching Wang Yang's reaction, Saixike didn't want to miss any detail.
At the last moment, as the blinding light reached him, Wang Yang raised his hand and caught it.
"This…how is this possible!" Saixike exclaimed in disbelief.
Even Qiao Yunshan was shocked, staring wide-eyed. Wang Yang had caught the terrifying light barehanded.
Gu Yi glanced at Saixike and Qiao Yunshan. It was rare to see their astonishment, especially for Qiao Yunshan, who was usually as serene as an old monk. It took much to surprise him.
Saixike, having seen countless treasures, was rarely shocked. Yet both were now in disbelief.
Anyone seeing Wang Yang's feat would be similarly astonished.
As Gu Yi, Saixike, and Qiao Yunshan watched, Wang Yang inspected Feng Ruisi's magic.
Feng Ruisi's magical aura wavered. No one had ever caught his magic barehanded, not even Saixike. Yet this young sorcerer did it effortlessly.
"This magic is impressive," Wang Yang commented, then crushed it, dispersing it into shimmering sparks.
"Among mortals, this is quite powerful," Wang Yang praised.
"Just for mortals?" Feng Ruisi frowned. His magic was powerful among seasoned sorcerers.
"If you alter some runes, its power could double," Wang Yang suggested. The system didn't regard this magic highly, and Wang Yang could easily replicate it.
It has numerous magical runes, and altering some could enhance its power. Feng Ruisi, deep in magical understanding, hesitated but decided to try Wang Yang's suggestion.
After rearranging the runes on his staff, Feng Ruisi found the magic more refined and potent. The white light intensified, its power increasing severalfold.
"It actually increases magical power!"