The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

Chapter 193 Slave Astrid

Chapter 193

Qi's power descended with a roar, and almost the instant he appeared, he completely took control of the entire illusion!
Time seems to stand still.

The magic of space seemed to be forcibly flattened by an invisible giant hand, and even the elements in the air trembled.

Before Walker and Kunna could react, they were firmly pinned to the spot by an irresistible force.

They could barely breathe, and couldn't even utter a word or lift a finger, as if their entire bodies were bound tightly by invisible chains, unable to move.

Only two horrified faces remained, staring blankly at the golden figure that had suddenly descended before them.

That was a truly terrifying being, who had transcended the mortal realm and touched upon the realm of the gods!

Qi ignored the horrified looks from the two young geniuses, not even glancing at them.

His gaze passed over the two of them and landed directly on Lynn.

He raised an eyebrow slightly, a strange look flashing in his eyes, clearly not understanding why Lynn had become like this.

Although Lynn was using Fao's body at the moment, Qi saw through his true nature at a glance.

"I've been looking for you for so long and couldn't find you. I thought something had happened to you..."

Qi was quite concerned about Lynn's safety, a statement that even made Lynn feel flattered.

Of course, in Lynn's heart, he would not really regard Qi as a kind person. He guessed that it was probably still related to the Spirit of the Azure Sky.

It's less that Qi cares about him, and more that he cares about the safety of the Azure Sky Spirit...

In Qi's account, Lynn also learned that there was a wizard's stronghold not far away.

Previously, Qi had taken control of the Spirit Eye Wizard's body and, based at War Fortress No. 13, had already gathered a wizard legion.

Both the High Wizards Earl and Yod obeyed his orders and traveled to various places to gather people back to camp and rebuild the defenses.

The reason why the Spirit-Eyed Wizard specifically asked the two commanders to gather their old subordinates was ultimately because of Lynn, or rather, the Azure Sky Spirit within him...

But when all the wizards gathered, Lynn, Qi's target, never appeared.

Fortunately, Qi sensed Lynn's presence and rushed over.

As Lynn listened to Qi's story, he shook his head slightly, a faint green glow appearing on his forehead, and then briefly introduced his own experience.

"It's a long story... I accidentally got surrounded by an army of goddesses and had to disguise myself and lie in wait..."

Lynn briefly explained what had happened and why he had disguised himself in that manner.

While the two were talking, Walker and Quinna's faces had turned ashen.

They couldn't understand the language spoken by these two "heretics," but the natural atmosphere and attitude they exuded showed that the two were extremely close.

More importantly.

That seemingly crazy and outrageous "Fao" was actually a traitor within the goddess's camp!
Moreover, this "traitor" is actually closely related to the powerful figure in front of us who can even crush space!
"Oh no... This person... is even more terrifying than my teacher... Could it be that he has already reached... the level of a god?"

Kunna was trembling violently, no longer daring to consider what level of being they were facing.

They knew very well that if they let this imposter leave alive...

If he were to infiltrate the divine realm and continue to permeate it, an immeasurable disaster would await the goddess's camp!

Unfortunately, it's no longer the time for them to make a decision.

After listening to Lynn's words, Qi nodded slightly, his expression calm, but his eyes slowly swept over Walker and Quinna.

That one glance felt like the sky had fallen, causing both of them to break down, as if their souls were being squeezed to the point of shattering.

They wanted to escape, even to commit suicide, to prevent the intelligence from leaking... but they couldn't.

The next moment, Qi gently raised his hand.

A maple leaf quietly takes shape in the palm of your hand, its sharp edge suddenly appearing as golden light flows.

"Are all the people here geniuses? Then these two must come from high-ranking backgrounds and know quite a lot..."

He said calmly.

Two crimson maple leaves instantly transformed into golden blades, drawing two elegant yet deadly arcs in the void.

call out!
There is no sloppiness at all.

With two soft clicks, the maple leaf pierced precisely through Walker and Quinna's foreheads.

The two disciples of the legendary mage, both exceptionally talented, perished on the spot without even showing the slightest resistance, their eyes wide open in death.

The look of horror froze on his face, as if he hadn't even recovered from the shock before he became a corpse.

Two maple leaves spun gently in the air, tracing elegant yet cold arcs, before slowly dissipating into the void.

A faint smell of blood filled the air. Walker and Kunna's bodies had disintegrated and disappeared.

Qi stood still, squinting his eyes, his expression thoughtful, as if savoring the remaining fragments of memory from the minds of those two genius wizards.

This scene, witnessed by Lynn, gave him a slight jolt, and his expression became more serious.

No matter how many times he witnessed the killer commit murder, he was always shocked.

With a mere gesture, one can kill without leaving a trace; no matter the enemy's level, they can be instantly killed in one move.

That perspective, as if looking down on all living beings from the clouds, made Lynn feel an instinctive sense of oppression.

terrible.

This is truly terrifying.

After all, Qi is a powerful being at the level of a Morning Star Wizard, far stronger than Lynn.

Lynn knew in her heart that there were far too many barriers between her and Qi.

The other party's identity, level, and plans... were completely beyond the comprehension of him as a mere second-level wizard.

He really didn't want to get too involved with such a being unless absolutely necessary.

Unfortunately, many things in this world cannot be decided by "willingness or unwillingness".

He's already involved, and completely, with no way out.

Lynn sighed inwardly, hoping that his current situation was still "safe".

At least, under the contract of the Golden Scales, this powerful being from another world is still on the same side as him.

Even so, a sense of unease still lingered in his heart.

Since signing the contract, Lynn has been taking time to comprehend the golden contract engraved deep in his soul.

Qi once said, "This is a vast and mysterious contract. Every time you think about it and every time you reflect on it, you will unlock more information. Like navigating a maze, the deeper you go, the more you will see."

Lynn's talent for "hard work pays off" did indeed help him progress quickly in his exploration of contracts.

This contract is like a series of nested keys; each step deeper unlocks entirely new structures and content.

But the deeper Lynn went, the more his doubts and anxieties intensified.

This is not the path that Qi described as "you will eventually understand everything"; on the contrary, the truth has become even more obscure.

The most superficial content of a contract is not a description of "rules" or "purposes," but rather a series of extremely complex and lengthy basic knowledge.

This includes: the civilization system represented by Qi, the language structure, the logic of writing, the thinking model... and even their way of defining "reality".

Lynn once thought that these were merely "prerequisites" for the reading agreement.

But now he is increasingly suspicious that these basic elements are themselves part of the contract.

This is more like a conscious "indoctrination," subtly changing the reader's way of thinking and gradually guiding their thinking to approach "their" way of thinking.

Now, Lynn is quite proficient in using Qi's language to think and communicate. Sometimes, even subconsciously, he will use the other person's logic to analyze problems.

But instead of being pleased, he became even more wary. What exactly did Qi want him to learn these things for?
Is this contract the basis for cooperation, or some deeper means of manipulation?

Lynn felt enveloped by an unprecedented fog.

"...I have only come into contact with less than one-tenth of the contents of this contract so far."

He pondered to himself, his gaze slightly narrowed.

"If you can't read it thoroughly, you'll probably never understand Qi's true purpose... But even if you do read it, whether you can really understand it is another matter."

Do you want Qi to explain it to you personally?
That is impossible.

This mysterious and maddening being is like a riddle teller, always revealing only half of what is said, leaving the other half for the reader to guess.

Therefore, Lynn ultimately had to rely on his own hard work and talent to slowly grind out that content...

"Reuniting with Qi now might not necessarily be a bad thing..."

As Lynn watched the golden light gradually fade away, his mind was filled with turbulent thoughts.

As a powerful figure from another world civilization, Qi not only controls the Spirit Eye Wizarding Corps, but also effectively controls the only remaining wizard stronghold in the current plane.

If he could return to the stronghold, he could not only find a relatively safe place to train before the war approached, but also take this opportunity to study the complex and almost distorted contents of the contract.

"Perhaps this is an opportunity..."

Just as Lynn was deep in thought, Qi, who was beside him, suddenly withdrew his narrowed eyes, as if emerging from a long and complicated memory.

His voice was deep and cold, quietly echoing in the air.

"I see……"

He spoke slowly, his expression carrying a subtle chill, as if he had gleaned some ominous information from the memories of those two genius mages.

However, the next moment, his brows furrowed sharply, his golden pupils contracted slightly, and a trace of undisguised solemnity flashed in his eyes.

"...The Goddess of the Magic Network has pinpointed the exact location of the Thirteenth War Fortress."

"In other words, that wizard's stronghold has been discovered by the gods."

These words struck Lynn like a bolt from the blue. His expression changed instantly, and his heart tightened.

"This is not good news..."

He had originally envisioned that returning to the stronghold might give him a chance to catch his breath, buy time, and build up his strength.

However, this escape route has now collapsed as well.

Once locked by the magic array of the Goddess of the Net, it means that the gods will unleash their divine power and their army will press in, leaving the wizard stronghold with no safety whatsoever.

A great war... is now unavoidable.

Qi had clearly sensed Lynn's thoughts, and his voice came again:

"It's actually a good thing for you to continue in your current state."

"The Goddess of the Magic Network's divine array will not collapse on its own unless it devours the entire outer plane. During this period, you are actually safer inside the divine array."

After speaking, he gently waved his hand, and a dazzling golden magic array slowly unfolded from the void, its divine light flowing.

A graceful figure emerged from within, with long, flowing hair, an ethereal face, and a captivating beauty tinged with a touch of indifferent mechanicalness.

It was none other than his "slave," Astrid.

"Let her follow you," Qi said calmly, his gaze sweeping over Lynn. "If anything changes, or if you need to communicate with me, she will send you a message."

However, what Qi said next stirred Lynn's emotions even more:

"And one more thing."

He glanced at Lynn with a half-smile, his voice low and meaningful:
"I already know what that golden crystal that you ignited the war is."

Lynn's brow furrowed, sensing that he was about to hear a very important secret.

Sure enough, Qi slowly said:

"Its name is Melting God Gold."

"As its name suggests, it is related to gods. Its most crucial function is to assist in...absorbing divine essence."

At that moment, Lynn's heart trembled slightly.

"Absorbing a godhood?"

The word was too sensitive, and too enormous. For a moment, Lynn was even stunned.

"You might need it someday."

Qi's voice gradually faded away along with his physical form, eventually disappearing completely into the wind.

He was clearly about to set off, return to the wizard stronghold, confront the divine array, and lead the wizard army to fight against the Goddess of the Magic Network.

Lynn stood there, stunned, the words still echoing in his mind.

"Melting God Gold... to aid in absorbing divine essence...?"

Lynn's heart grew heavier.

He does indeed possess power related to divinity, namely the "Spirit of the Azure Sky".

But does that thing truly qualify as a godhood?

Or was it just a fragment? A piece of will? He never had an answer.

What puzzled him even more was...

Why would Qi tell him this kind of information?

That was a wondrous object powerful enough to influence the divine system, capable of giving birth to a god, and Qi was precisely the one whose kingdom perished because of a god.

Logically, he should have abhorred all "divinity".

But now... he's actually encouraging Lynn to seek out divinity? He's even given some kind of hint?
What on earth was he thinking?
Lynn slowly closed his eyes. The wind blew past his ears and ruffled his hair, but his heart did not calm down.

The mysteries are piling up...

He must become stronger and improve his strength as much as possible so that he has the means to survive in the upcoming battle.

At the same time, he also had to find a way to read the contract and figure out what kind of scheme Qi was setting up.

Lynn looked at Astrid's cold face and empty purple eyes, but Lynn knew that Astrid was a sentient being and could be communicated with.

"Astrid?"

Lynn asked tentatively.

Astrid gave a slight bow, parted her red lips, and said coldly, "You are now my master. You can order me to do anything you need."

This answer felt like a dream to Lynn, even though their positions had changed and Astrid was now a prisoner.

But getting this answer from this face still gave him a strange feeling.

Looking at the stunningly beautiful face before him, Lynn knew he could order the other person to do anything for him.

But what he cares about most and wants to do now is not to humiliate this former Crucible Princess.

Instead, they wanted to get that information from the other person...

"Are you a body-refining wizard? If so, could you teach me the relevant techniques?"

Astrid's cold and beautiful face remained unchanged, her empty purple eyes revealing no personal emotion.

But when she opened her red lips, her next sentence made Lynn's eyes light up.

“Since it’s the master’s order, of course I can. I’m not just a pure body-refining wizard; I’ve practiced before…”

(End of this chapter)