I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 753 [Hunting] The Divine Order and the Mutation of [The Wisdom of the Sphinx]
In the Rune Minor World,

With Rune, who had transformed into a blood wolf, dead, Li Si was fairly certain that this small world posed no threat to him anymore.

Even if an evil god or even Demogorgon were to arrive, the spatial passage to Danro Port is so close that he would have enough strength to return to the Gaia world.

Through the spatial passage, Li Si looked at the floating city of Kane on the other side of the passage.

The magical glow above the azure floating city has dimmed, returning to its previous state.

As the master of the floating city of Kane, Li Si could sense that the magic power accumulated in the floating city had been nearly half depleted.

Because the intensity of the danger was uncertain, Li Si kept the floating city on high alert.

In this state, the floating city's strongest magical cannon attack can be unleashed in a very short time.

The elemental magic stored in the four elemental towers is gathered using the highest-level magic array in the floating city and transformed into an elemental torrent that crashes towards the target.

This is Kane's most effective tactic when facing enemies, and it is also Kane's unique way of dealing with them.

Based on the information obtained from the floating cities, other floating cities should also have their own attack methods.

Just like the two floating cities controlled by the Pan-Continental Magic Association.

However, this method of attack is the biggest secret of the floating city.

Li Si only knew that the unique method of the Nibelfly City seemed to be to construct a wonderful illusory world around the floating city, forming a space of its own.

That form is somewhat similar to the Enchanted Barrier, and it should be one of the ultimate manifestations of illusion magic.

Li Si witnessed this firsthand when the floating city of Nibel was mobilized for the bloody battle in the abyss.

As for the other Minoan floating city, no one has ever seen it take the initiative to move.

This floating city is very likely one of the Pan-Continental Mage Association's ultimate trump cards.

However, even during the bloody battle in the abyss, the battle lines did not advance to the headquarters of the Pan-Continental Mage Association.

Naturally, there would be no opportunity to fight in the Minos floating city.

but
Regardless of the situation with those two floating cities, Li Si was already quite satisfied with Kane's floating city.

The success of this attempt also suggests that Kane's Floating City may play a key role in the upcoming [Philips Crystal] anomaly.

However, Li Si will not act recklessly just because he controls the Kane Floating City.

He knew very well that both the Church of the Gods and the followers of evil gods wielded considerable power.

There must be forces among them that are no less powerful than Kane's floating city.

The main conflict arising from the anomaly brought about by the Crystal of Phillips is between the Church of the Gods and the followers of the evil god.

As an ally of the Church of the Gods, Li Si would certainly provide the necessary assistance.

However, he wouldn't willingly become the most prominent figure.

Li Si was still confident that he could settle down with one or two followers of a heretical church.

If he attracts more attention from his enemies, Li Si will face even greater pressure.

Li Si didn't want to constantly be on guard against those evil god followers causing trouble in his territory.

There is only a thief who can steal for a thousand days, but you can never be on guard against thieves for a thousand days!

Li Si had no doubt about the destructive power of those followers of evil gods.

In his territory, some evil god clones almost descended.

If it successfully descends upon Danro Port, even if Li Si manages to kill it, the damage to the territory will be irreversible.

For ordinary people, going mad is probably the best outcome when they first see an evil god.

Of course, the more likely scenario is that he died on the spot.

Li Si didn't want his territory, which he had worked so hard to build, to be destroyed by those evil god believers.

Anyway, he has done enough.

If the Church of Gods still cannot gain the upper hand under these circumstances, then it would be utterly hopeless.

Let's deal with the troubles in front of us as soon as possible!

Li Si looked at the black, broken diamond still floating in front of him, somewhat troubled.

This black, broken diamond should be the divine fragment [Hunter] that Rune previously possessed.
Upon seeing the diamond, Li Si felt a surge of emotion from the bottom of his heart.

The urge to immediately step forward and hold it in my hand.

It's as if doing this will grant them unparalleled power.

However, Li Si's strong will brought him back to his senses instantly.

This was nothing more than an illusory impulse brought to him by fragments of divine authority.

Ordinary people, even legendary powerhouses, would likely be completely corrupted by the power within if they rashly came into direct contact with this fragment of divine authority.

Divine office is different from divine power, divine status, and divine nature; it is extremely rare and few of these things survive.

To truly master the divine office is almost impossible before becoming a god.

Even a demigod wouldn't do.
Otherwise, why would Rune have spent so much effort and wasted so much time trying to fuse this divine fragment?

Trying it rashly will only lead to irreversible consequences.

This was Li Si's intuitive warning.

so what should I do now?
How do I collect this fragment of divine authority?

Li Si stood there, thinking of a solution.

give up?

Giving up is absolutely out of the question!
While the existence of clergy is dangerous, its allure to legendary powerhouses is terrifying.

A divine title is equivalent to elevating one's own extraordinary realm to the level of the world's rules, and sublimating the power obtained.

Although it is almost impossible to fully control a divine office before becoming a god, having a divine office means that you have a guidebook to lead you forward within the world rules corresponding to that divine office.

By avoiding taking the wrong path as much as possible, the speed at which one's strength is improved will undoubtedly be much faster.

This is also the effect that the legends covet the most.

Even if the clergy doesn't correspond to one's own strengths, it can still serve as a safety net.

Therefore, although Li Si is not particularly interested in the [Hunting] divine office, he will not easily give up this divine office fragment.

Even if he doesn't use it, there are many other people in his family who can use it!

Especially Uncle Joyce.

As a legendary shadow assassin, the [Hunter] class is quite suitable for Joyce.

However, the biggest problem Li Si is facing now is how to take this fragment of divine authority with him.

If it drags on for too long, other variables may arise.

However, based on Rune's previous actions, Li Si understood that taking away this fragment of divine authority would be a troublesome matter.

After thinking about it, Li Si also started to try it out.

He first channeled the magic power within his body into a mage's hand, attempting to grasp the fragment of divine authority.

But just as it was about to touch the black, shattered diamond, the mage's hand seemed to pass through a phantom, sweeping directly across the divine fragment.

This situation is as if the fragments of divine authority do not exist in this world at all.

Sure enough?
Li Si nodded slightly, but he was not surprised.

He had sensed before that the situation regarding the divine fragments was somewhat unusual.

Ordinary methods are insufficient to even touch this [Hunter] divine office.

Since that's the case, then...
Li Si waved his hand, dispelling the mage's hand.

Immediately, a dense, colorless power surged from his body.

This unique power converged in his right hand. Li Si was now using the power of Chaos Faith.

This unique power of faith should be able to help Li Si overcome that illusory barrier and reach the [Hunter] divine office.

After confirming that the power of the Chaos Faith had completely enveloped his right hand, Li Si carefully extended his right hand forward.

When his right hand reached the black, broken gem floating in mid-air in front of him, Li Si was highly focused, his eyes fixed intently on it.

With his fingers slightly closed, Li Si suddenly felt the tactile sensation of his right hand touching a real object.

it works!

Li Si was overjoyed and gripped the black gem tightly, ready to put it into his possession.

"Ok?"

Li Si exerted a little force, but the recoil pulled his body slightly to one side.

This is?

Undeterred, Li Si tried several more times, every muscle in his right arm straining, veins bulging.

But the black gem in front of him seemed rooted to the ground, completely unmoved.

Oh no.

Thanks to Li Si's efforts, the [Hunter] divine weapon moved less than a centimeter.

However, the cost was that Li Si's right hand was torn open due to the force of the explosive movement, resulting in the skin and muscles being torn apart.

Withdrawing his right hand, Li Si looked at the broken black gemstone in front of him with some worry.

The injury on my right hand is insignificant and will heal in the blink of an eye.

However, the peculiarity of this divine fragment in front of him left Li Si at a loss as to where to begin.

Although he was a legendary arcanist, after attribute modifications, his strength and stamina were no less than those of a legendary warrior of the same level.

Despite the terrifying power at play, the black gem could only move a tiny distance.

This shows that Li Si could not take away this fragment of divine authority by brute force.

Indeed, if it were that simple, Rune should have simply taken the divine fragments and left this small world.

The same problem that Rune faced back then is now facing Li Si.

Li Si frowned slightly, but did not give up. Instead, he tried other methods.

Li Si wiped the sweat from his forehead and looked at the black, broken gemstone that hadn't changed at all.

Now he's starting to really worry.

I tried so many methods, but none of them worked.

For Li Si, his understanding of the Divine Fragments was far too limited.

In fact, due to the unique nature of the isolated divine fragments, no one in the entire Gaia world dares to claim that they understand the mysteries within.

At least Li Si is truly at a loss now.

Is seeking help from the Church of God the only option?

For them, even if there is no good solution, they can turn to the gods for help.

But in that case, let alone whether we can preserve this fragment of divine authority.

Even if the Church of the Gods had a way and was willing to help Li Si, it would still be equivalent to Li Si owing a huge favor.

At the same time, their own trump cards were also revealed to the Church of Gods.

Li Si rubbed his hair, feeling a bit of a headache.

The only good news now is that, due to the special nature of the power of Chaos Faith, Li Si noticed that when using the power of Chaos Faith to envelop the fragments of divine authority, the process of the fragments dissipating was stopped.

In other words, if Li Si can take this fragment of divine authority with him, he won't have to worry about it returning to the core of the Gaia world like those lost fragments of divine authority during the God War.

What to do next?
Li Si hesitated for a moment, then sighed softly.

We have no choice but to seek help from the Church of the Gods.

I can't just give up this fragment of divine authority because of those concerns, can I?

Li Si stood up and moved a little closer to the [Hunter] Divine Fragment.

He planned to observe carefully before seeking help from Maurice and the others.

Just then, he noticed a slight warmth in his right ear.

This is?

Li Si was taken aback, but quickly noticed that the change came from his legendary ornament, the Wisdom of the Sphinx.

Could it be related to fragments of divine authority?

Li Si took down the "Wisdom of the Sphinx," placed it in his palm, and felt the warmth flowing within it.

This is not due to the influence of magic, but rather a change in the wisdom of the Sphinx itself.

Li Si tried to bring it closer to the fragment of divine authority, at which point the heat it emitted became even more intense.

Li Si held the "Wisdom of the Sphinx" in his hand, his expression changing slightly.

This sudden change left him somewhat uncertain.

Could there be some secret in the wisdom of the Sphinx that he doesn't know?
After achieving legendary status, Li Si had completely mastered the wisdom of the Sphinx.

This special legendary ornament has been of great help to Li Si all along.

However, for Li Si now, the only way to unleash its full potential is when he successfully perfects the Sphinx Ascension Technique and embarks on the path to godhood.

And now, it seems to be reacting to the fragments of divine authority?
This is not mentioned in the legacy left to him by the Sphinx.

However, Li Si suddenly thought of a possibility.

Perhaps it's because of that virtual elemental deity in "The Wisdom of the Sphinx"?

With that thought in mind, Li Si did not hesitate any longer. He grasped the Wisdom of the Sphinx and extended it toward the fragment of divinity.

As the Wisdom of the Sphinx drew closer, Li Si keenly noticed that the fragment of divinity began to tremble slightly.

Moreover, the amplitude of the tremor increases as the distance decreases.

Finally, the moment this legendary ornament came into contact with the fragment of divinity, the black shattered gem instantly transformed into a stream of black light and flowed into the Wisdom of the Sphinx.

Li Si felt a slight weight in his hand, which quickly returned to normal.

It was absorbed?

Li Si looked at the earring in his hand; it seemed to have calmed down and was no longer as hot as it had been at first.

Li Si noticed that a faint black sheen appeared on the surface of the entire earring.

However, as time went on, the glow seemed to be gradually fading.

Li Si grasped the Wisdom of the Sphinx, and he could feel that he could summon the Hunting God's office again at any time if he wanted to.

Upon discovering this fact, Li Si fell silent for a moment.

He hadn't expected that this legendary ornament, originating from the great arcane mage Sphinx, could not only absorb divine power but also hold fragments of divine authority.

Is this still a legendary item?
Even a semi-divine artifact isn't this powerful, right?

However, Li Si also breathed a slight sigh of relief.

In any case, the anomaly brought about by the wisdom of the Sphinx solved a major problem for him.

solve!

Come back home!

(End of this chapter)