Grindelwald didn't seem surprised by this. He tapped the wand in his hand and said slowly, "I didn't want to intrude, but it's a pity that your teacher took something that wasn't his…"
"The Resurrection Stone?!" Ivan turned slightly to look at the diamond-shaped crystal mounted on the wall, confirming Grindelwald's intentions.
"I'm afraid the maker of the Resurrection Stone died a long time ago, and there is no such thing as a master. Since Headmaster Dumbledore chose to give the Resurrection Stone to Master Nicolas Flamel, he owned it…" Ivan added.
"Deliver? I doubt it…" Grindelwald's face broke into a sardonic smile.
Ivan was stunned for a moment, then looked at Grindelwald. To be precise, Dumbledore did not give the Resurrection Stone to Nicolas Flamel, but asked him to repair it.
Could Grindelwald really have gotten this information from Dumbledore?
"I do not intend to be your enemy, Hals… and we should not be enemies," Grindelwald said in a low, hoarse voice, stepping closer. "What power you and I have should be used where it counts…"
"Like ruling Muggles? Or taking over the world?" Ivan asked with a sneer.
"It would be more accurate to put someone more suitable in their place…" Grindelwald corrected himself. "It is only a matter of time before a conflict breaks out, and even if the wizards mean no harm, our very existence is a material threat to Muggles!"
Ivan remained silent. Two or three words could not shake him.
Grindelwald's expression was one of obvious regret. "It's a pity you chose the wrong path, then, as it happens, this is probably the best place for your grave…"
"If you can do it, try it…" Ivan's patience had reached its limit, and as he spoke, he raised his wand and waved it vigorously.
"Serpensortia ~ (mistake)"
Ivan didn't take Grindelwald lightly. The alchemical device on his right wrist lit up, and with the aid of a large amount of magic, a ninety-foot-long serpent slithered out of the tip of the wand and lunged at Grindelwald with its mouth open.
Grindelwald did not panic. He did not move. Wisps of dark blue fire appeared in front of him and condensed into a large fireball that entered the python's mouth.
The next moment, there was a violent explosion, and the blast extinguished the torches that were burning around them. Even the sturdy stone base cracked.
Half of the python's body exploded in a cloud of dust, and scarlet blood rained down.
Suddenly, a white dot of light appeared in front of them. A moment later, it was right in front of them. An illusory white beast was stepping through the mist, its spiral horns glowing faintly…
It was the Unicorn's Shadow…
Grindelwald was well aware of how difficult this spell was. He shook the Elder Wand in his hand, and the drops of blood floating in the air seemed to be guided by a thick rope, which bound the Shadow of the Unicorn tightly.
However, this was not without cost. The ropes formed by the blood beads were depleting at a visible rate…
Without waiting for Grindelwald to cast another spell, three invisible blades of magic came at him from within the smoke. They were invisible to the naked eye, but Grindelwald was able to easily control their movements and evade them.
After a few brief exchanges, Grindelwald, who had been on the defensive, suddenly spoke.
"If that's all you're capable of, then stay here today."
Grindelwald gently lifted his wand, and a large amount of dark blue fire surged out of the tip. In just a few seconds, it turned into a sea of fire that surged forward like a wave.
Ivan's expression was grave as he quickly waved his wand, and a barrier of white flames rose out of thin air. The two different colored flames collided and melted and devoured each other, creating a heat wave that stripped away the stone tiles on the ground and shook the entire house.
With the help of the Elder Wand, Grindelwald's fire was so fierce that Ivan was at a disadvantage for the first time in a match of fire, and could only continue to cast spells to maintain this protection.
Scarlet dragon scales gradually appeared on Ivan's face, and the power of the technique was enhanced to a certain extent, but even so, the sea of blue fire was still advancing bit by bit.
However, this did not seem to be Grindelwald's limit. Three magical beams of light soon penetrated the flames and shot towards him.
Ivan's face fell, and he managed to dodge the attack by turning into a ball of fire, but his heart sank. Grindelwald was probably more powerful than he had expected, and the only time he had ever felt so completely suppressed was during his last battle with Dumbledore…
After losing its endless supply of magic, the protective barrier of white flames was breached almost instantly. Waves of heat swept across the battlefield, and countless fire-created behemoths howled in the midst of the raging inferno like grim reapers from hell.
"Curse all!" Ivan retreated step by step, but his wand was pointed forward. An inexplicable power spread out in all directions with him at the center, suppressing the momentum of the blue sea of fire for a moment.
However, Ivan was well aware that this was only a temporary measure. Under Grindelwald's control, the Firebeaters formed a ring around him, clearly intending to block his escape.
At that critical moment, a golden bird burst in, caught sight of Grindelwald in the flames, and let loose an angry shriek, sending several thick bolts of lightning towards him.
Grindelwald, who had intended to besiege Ivan and kill him, was forced to stop and block the Thunderbird's attack.
The moment Grindelwald was distracted, Ivan weakened his hold on Oblivion and poured most of his magic into his wand.
"Dissentium ~ (separating) left and right" cried Ivan harshly, and with this vast amount of magic, this spell, so simple that it was easy for a young wizard to master, displayed unimaginable power…
Several deep cracks, like a spider's web, spread across the tiles as Ivan pointed, and almost instantly the floor beneath Grindelwald's feet collapsed…
(PS: If Flag fails to complete two chapters, then we won't talk about continuing tomorrow. Try to finish two chapters in the next few days.)