I ascend to the throne of God with arcane magic.

Chapter 866 Do you want to be my disciple?

In order to completely eliminate any potential followers of evil gods, the entire Pancontinental Mage Association undertook a thorough investigation under Tarindra's leadership.

Even legendary councilors are not uncommon; they all have to undergo various detection spells for examination.

Generally speaking, such investigations would violate the privacy of mages, naturally drawing dissatisfaction from many people.

However, no one dared to defy the Third Speaker, Tarindra.

Moreover, the recent events within the association have indeed caught many people off guard.

So many legendary councilors in the association are actually followers of evil gods, and they even secretly attacked Lord Li Si.

This is no longer just ordinary evil!
We must strike hard!
Therefore, with Tarindra's support, the entire association's investigation proceeded very quickly.

In addition to all the legendary councilors being examined by Tarindra, other important personnel were required to be examined by the leaders of the three major factions.

Because Oliver and the others' situation was so worrying, in order to avoid a similar situation from happening again, Tarindra even contacted the Church of the Gods to obtain a more effective way to detect the power of the evil god through a cooperative transaction.

Taking this opportunity, we began to actively cooperate with the Church of the Gods.

This is equivalent to the Pan-Continental Mage Association starting to choose sides.

Originally, due to the association's own principles, it was impossible for them to cooperate with believers of evil gods.

Those followers of evil gods have already begun to infiltrate the Pan-Continental Mage Association, so there is no point in continuing to remain neutral under these circumstances.

Therefore, Talindra felt that what Li Si had said earlier made some sense, so she followed Li Si's advice and began to contact the Church of the Gods to strengthen cooperation between the two sides.

Besides investigating any potential followers of evil gods within the association, the more important task is to confront the further invasion of the Endless Abyss.

That threat originated from the underground city.

The abyssal beasts bred by the Spider Queen Lolth have begun to occupy various dungeon areas, and their advance is overwhelming.

The Church of the Gods, having previously clashed with the followers of the evil god in the small world, naturally takes this new threat very seriously.

Recently, the Church of the Gods has been sending people to investigate the situation of the abyssal monsters in various dungeons, while also uniting with various extraordinary forces to concentrate their efforts on dealing with this crisis.

The Pancontinental Mage Association is also one of the goals of the Church of Gods.

Therefore, the Church of the Gods was naturally quite willing to cooperate with the envoy sent by the Third Speaker, Tarindra.

After stabilizing the external environment, Tarindra turned her attention back to the association's internal affairs.

"Lady Tarindra, the investigation within the association is now more than halfway complete, and we have indeed found traces of evil god power on some individuals."

Borkan looked at the relaxed Talindra before him and said respectfully:

"However, according to our investigation, most of the mages who remained had little contact with Oliver and his group, and were probably just pawns they sent out."

"They were completely unaware that they had come into contact with the power of the abyss."

"I know that as long as it doesn't affect most of the people in the association, being below the legendary level isn't too important."

Tarindra gently raised her hand, and a little elf landed softly, sitting on the Third Speaker's finger and singing a light, melodious song.

“I have checked all the legendary councilors who are still in the association, and there is nothing unusual.”

"However, the members of parliament who have been staying outside the association rarely come to the association, and we do not know anything about their situation."

"You should also pay attention to this situation."

"Yes."

Following Oliver's defection, several legendary members of the association also suddenly disappeared.

These individuals are all permanent members of the association and have not joined any other extraordinary forces.

Therefore, these legendary senators are very likely like Oliver, people who were bewitched by evil gods and betrayed the cause.

Furthermore, at least half of the legendary councilors in the association belong to their own factions and rarely come to the association.

Logically speaking, it would be highly unlikely that Oliver would try to win over these legendary congressmen.

After all, if one rarely participates in the association's affairs, there's not much point in trying to win them over; on the contrary, it would increase the risk of exposure.

As for these legendary councilors, it was not convenient for Talindra to investigate them.

After all, they all belong to their own factions, which could very well exacerbate the conflict between the association and these extraordinary forces.

For these legendary councilors, the Pancontinental Mage Association was merely a platform for exchange, so they were unwilling to accept Tarindra's probing.

Therefore, it is impossible to prevent these people from joining the association later.

Talindra could only urge Borkan and others to focus more on these legendary senators.

This is true, at least within the association's territory.

After all, the association has been severely weakened by this incident.

Because the legendary councilors involved are all key figures in the association, each managing their own influence within it.

Their incident affects a whole host of people connected to them.

Borkan, Murphy, and others have been putting in a lot of effort recently to stabilize the situation within the association.

"What are your thoughts on the future of the association?"

Talindra gently placed the little fairy in her hand on the blooming flowers beside her and asked Borkan and the others.

"This"

Borkan and the others looked at each other, somewhat puzzled.

Next, isn't it about stabilizing the association's situation and, at the same time, cooperating with the Church of Gods as you requested, targeting those believers in evil gods?

Is there anything else?

Seeing the puzzled looks on Borkan and the others' faces, Talindra shook her head slightly and said:

"Have you been in the association for too long, following the rules without thinking about anything else?"

"What Li Si said in the Legendary Council was very good."

Talindra tapped the table and continued:

"The factional system within the association did play a very important role in the early days, but now it has undoubtedly hindered the association's development."

"I think you've all seen the changes that the [Source of All Laws] has brought to the entire association during this period, haven't you?"

Now that the problem has been discovered, are we still going to pretend we don't see it?

Upon hearing what Talindra said, Borkan and the others looked slightly bitter.

To be honest, they realized this problem not long after Li Si established the "Source of All Laws".

From the perspective of these three top schools of thought, they naturally do not want to accept all of this.

After all, this undoubtedly greatly damaged their interests.

However, for the association as a whole, the emergence of the [Source of All Laws] has indeed brought a completely different atmosphere to the association.

Recently, the number of magical papers published in the various magical journals within the [Source of All Laws] has been increasing, and the scope of magical fields covered has become more and more comprehensive.

It greatly broadened the horizons and capabilities of the association members.

This also made the "Source of All Laws" magic journal the most sought-after source of knowledge within the association.

Even for a legendary mage like Borkan, the knowledge recorded in magical journals could inspire him. He would subscribe to every issue of the magical journal.

Having witnessed the changes brought about by the Source of All Laws, Borkan and the others remained silent, pretending not to see it. The Source of All Laws replacing them was inevitable, and Borkan and the others didn't want to be the villains hindering the association's progress.

But they didn't expect this day to come so soon.

"Lady Tarindra, isn't this a bit too fast?"

Borkan looked at Talindra and said earnestly:

"Please believe me, I have no objection."

"As the leader of the Tower of Ashes, I naturally understand even more the changes that the Source of All Laws has brought to the entire association, which is something that our schools of thought have not achieved."

"But now, due to the betrayal of Oliver and others, the association is in turmoil."

"Even with you in charge, many people are still somewhat uneasy."

"At this time, if we make any big moves, will it affect the unity of the entire association?"

"After all, the association needs to concentrate its efforts on supporting the various underground cities in the short term, so I think we need to be more cautious at this time."

Talindra tapped the table lightly and said with a smile:

"Borkan, I never expected it would be you saying these things to me."

"Don't worry, I understand your concerns. After all, the association has been in some turmoil lately."

"But it is precisely under these circumstances that we should resolve this problem as soon as possible, otherwise it will never be resolved if we drag it out."

Before Bolkan, Murphy, and the others could say anything more, Talindra waved her hand and said solemnly:

"You should understand the significance of the Pan-Continental Mage Association's existence."

"We came here not to become the so-called strongest mage force."

"Our pursuit is to pool our wisdom and explore the mysteries of magic."

"Everything else is merely a means to achieve our goals."

"Tallindra said, and the three of them involuntarily sat up straight upon hearing this."

"At this point, we need to act decisively and get the entire association back on track as soon as possible."

"We understand, Lady Tarindra."

Borkan nodded heavily.

"You guys go back first and get ready."

Talindra looked at the three people in front of her and waved her hand.

She knew very well that Borkan and the others also understood this matter.

However, for them, making this decision will be more difficult.

After Borkan and the others left, a figure appeared in front of Tarindra.

He pulled out the chair in front of Tarindra and sat down.

Tarindra waved her hand, and a steaming cup of black tea appeared in front of him.

"Thank you, Lady Tarindra."

Li Si picked up his teacup and said with a smile.

"What have you been up to lately? You've changed so much!"

Talindra looked at Li Si and frowned slightly as she spoke.

In her perception, Li Si's soul had become much stronger and carried a mysterious aura.

In short, Li Si has become much stronger.

"A bit of luck."

Li Si nodded and said.

Immediately afterwards, Li Si spoke to Talindra:

"Lady Tarindra, do you think I have completed the task you assigned me?"

Upon arriving at the Pan-Continental Mage Association, Talindra gave Li Si a task: to cause enough change within the association so that Talindra could discover the problems that existed within it.

Given the current state of the association, Li Si has done an excellent job in this task.

It was so good that even Tarindra was caught off guard.

After a flurry of activity, the situation at the association was finally stabilized.

Of course, this does not mean that the responsibility lies with Li Si.

After all, even without Li Si, Oliver and the others' betrayal was already a foregone conclusion.

Or rather, the longer they remain hidden, the greater the damage they will cause to the association.

It would be a good thing for the association to remove this cancer as soon as possible.

"Just give it a try."

Talindra glanced at Lis and said calmly.

"Then you."

Li Si said with a smile.

He had been waiting for this day for a long time and had spent a great deal of effort on it.

Talindra promised that if Li Si completed her mission, she would teach him all the Astral Magic she knew.

Li Si was really looking forward to it.

After all, having discovered the unique nature of [Astral Magic], Li Si had already made it an important part of completing his Ascension Technique.

Li Si is gradually collecting and completing the fragments of the Ascension Technique.

It was during this process that Li Si began to truly feel that he had grasped the key to the divine.

"alright."

Talindra looked at Li Si, shook her head slightly, and said:
"Let me see how well you've mastered the astral spells I taught you before."

A moment later, before Tarindra, a deep darkness slowly unfolded like a nebula, carrying endless mystery and majesty.

It moved slowly and steadily, yet contained an indescribable power, beginning to gather before him like the darkest vortex in the night sky, drawing all eyes to it.

This force gradually rotated, its speed increasing from slow to fast, creating subtle yet clear fluctuations, as if it were the breath of the starry sky, each rise and fall containing endless mysteries.

As the rotation intensified, the dark power began to transform, no longer simply darkness, but gradually revealing specks of starlight, as if the most brilliant stars in the night sky were being awakened one by one.

These stars, each one clearly visible, some bright, some dim, some large, some small, are scattered in a well-ordered manner in the starry sky formed from darkness, creating a breathtaking scene.

This was not only an extreme visual impact, but also a profound emotional touch, making Talindra realize that Li Si's control over the power of the stars had reached such a level.

In this starry sky woven by his own hands, every star seems to be an extension of his will. They are either twinkling or still, dancing according to Li Si's wishes, showing an unimaginable harmony and order.

"Li Si."

Talindra looked at Li Si and said softly:
"So, how about becoming my disciple?"

(End of this chapter)