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

Chapter 208 Goddess's Physical Body
Chapter 208
In the mechanical capital, on the third floor, inside a quiet villa.

Lynn stood in the center of the bedroom, his gaze fixed on the woman sleeping soundly on the bed.

She wore a long black dress, the hem of which flowed down as smoothly as the night.

Her long, jet-black hair spread out quietly, like black tassels flowing across the pillow. Her exquisite face was serene and calm, as if a deity from the deep sea lay quietly there.

This woman was none other than the clone of the Goddess of the Magic Network who had rushed into the portal with Lynn.

“The physical bodies of deities are extremely rare.”

Lynn's gaze narrowed slightly as he stared at the divine body that resembled a work of art, yet he felt no sense of disrespect.

Yes, it is merely a calm and accurate value assessment.

He slowly extended his right hand, his gaze falling on his wrist.

There, a clearly visible magic net mark, resembling a rune, appeared.

On the surface, it appears to be etched on the skin, but in reality, it has long since transcended flesh and bone, deeply imprinted on Lynn's spirit.

This was the true purpose of the Goddess of the Magic Network: to use her clone to break into the golden portal and pinpoint Lynn's location.

In a civilization of gods, if one were to receive such "attention" from a supreme god, even other deities would feel a chill run down their spines.

However, Lynn was not alarmed.

He now finds himself in a wizarding civilization, a world inaccessible to gods.

No matter how powerful the Goddess of the Magic Network is, it will be no easy task for her to cross the barrier of civilization and descend upon this place.

"This body must be preserved properly...it might fetch an astronomical price in the future."

Lynn's eyes held a solemnity that made him seem unapproachable, clearly indicating that the effects of his four thousand five hundred years of arduous cultivation had not yet dissipated.

His gaze swept across the balcony to the wizard's tower and buildings gleaming in the sunlight in the distance.

Finally, before the end of his life, he successfully returned to the wizarding world with the help of the "Golden Scales".

Even though the price might be being wanted by the Mechanical City, it's clearly more important than Lynn's own life.

"However, even after returning to the wizarding world, I had no time to catch my breath..."

Lynn's heart sank, his eyes turning as cold as a knife.

He is currently only a level two wizard, and his theoretical peak lifespan is no more than five hundred years.

He was nearly twenty years old before embarking on the interdimensional expedition.

The time spent on the expedition was staggering, a full four hundred and fifty years.

In other words, his actual usable lifespan is only thirty years left!
If he didn't want to die, he only had two choices left.

One option is to search for legendary treasures that can prolong life, but such rare items are often priceless and even unavailable.

He could not entrust his life to a futile wait.

Secondly, it is to improve one's own cultivation.

Only by breaking through the existing wizard level can one obtain a stronger spiritual body and vitality, and extend their lifespan through "species evolution".

Lynn is currently at the mid-stage of a level two wizard. Once he breaks through to become a level three grand wizard, his lifespan will increase.

In this way, the danger to one's lifespan is naturally resolved.

It's easier said than done.

Spiritual practice cannot be separated from resources.

Lynn was able to rise rapidly in the interdimensional war because he plundered the faith power of the goddess.

But now that he has returned to the wizarding world, the power of faith no longer exists.

Therefore, he had no choice but to rely on various rare resources to quickly enhance his mental strength.

After all, he had less than thirty years left.

If he wanted to reach the level of a third-level Grand Wizard in such a short period of time, he would never sit idly by and risk his life.

"Resources...maybe we can go there..."

Lynn reached out and touched his brow, the contract he had signed with [Qi] appearing in his mind.

The contract was complex, encompassing the profound essence of the entire civilization, and one section in particular left a deep impression on Lynn to this day.

Hidden within the landscape of the Emerald Island Forest lies a treasure trove.

He obtained the "Divine Blood Pill" from that treasure vault, which greatly enhanced his spiritual power.

Now, he longs to draw upon resources once again, and the landscape is undoubtedly the best choice.

More importantly, he now controls the golden scales, which is equivalent to holding the key to the [Landscape], and he no longer has to worry about being swallowed up and dragged into the [Landscape].

"If we can obtain those resources, becoming a Level 3 Archmage... might not be far off."

Having clarified his thoughts, Lynn had already drafted a plan for the future.

However, there was one more thing he needed to do before leaving the mechanical city.

That is to bring his maid, Beverly.

This loyal maid had always served him dutifully, and Lynn had grown accustomed to her presence.

“Beverly’s talent is too poor; she is destined never to become a true wizard. Even elves have an end to their lifespan; she is destined never to accompany me for very long…”

“In the past, I probably wouldn’t have brought her along.”

"But now... things are different."

Lynn opened his palm, and an illusory golden scale appeared in his hand.

Five illusory figures appeared on the scales, representing, from weakest to strongest:

Wizard Apprentice, First-Level Wizard, Second-Level Wizard, Third-Level Archmage, and even Fourth-Level Morning Star Wizard.

Lynn recognized four of them: the Level 1 wizard was Sonia, the Level 2 wizard was Astrid, the Level 3 wizard was the black dragon, and the Level 4 wizard was the Spirit Eye Wizard.

At this moment, he had a relatively deep understanding of the golden scales.

The spirits of these five figures had long been entrusted to the scales.

Although essentially "slaves" to the scales, they are able to survive forever because of the existence of the scales, coexisting and prospering with them.

In other words, if Lynn replaces the unfamiliar wizard apprentice with Beverly, he can make her a "servant" of the Golden Scales and grant her an enduring life as long as the scales themselves.

"Thanks to you, I was able to return to this world. In return, I will grant you liberation..."

With this in mind, Lynn used his mental power to control the golden scales.

Instantly, a phantom flame engulfed the wizard apprentice's figure, making him disappear completely.

On the golden scales, the slave's seat that belonged to the wizard's apprentice was now vacant.

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The City of Machines, fifth floor.

The atmosphere inside Davin's residence was heavy.

His brows were furrowed and his face was gloomy, clearly troubled by something.

Bephne, standing to the side, wore a long dress, her pretty face slightly dazed, her red lips pursed, her expression revealing a hint of sadness and unease.

What caused the two to look so serious was a message from Marco.

"Don't worry, I believe Brother Lynn is not the kind of person who would desert his post. There must be some misunderstanding!"

Davin patted his chest and comforted him firmly.

But before he could finish speaking, he couldn't help but curse a few times in his heart.

"My second senior brother Marco is truly despicable! It's one thing for him to cause me trouble, but he even went so far as to harm the people around me!"

He had promised Lynn that he would take good care of Beverly's safety. But Marco, under the guise of "dealing with deserter assets," openly tried to harm Lynn.

It was obvious that Marco had already taken Lynn to heart.

Lynn skillfully evaded his provocations time and again, which was an intolerable "humiliation" for Marco, who always thought highly of himself and held a prestigious position.

Bringing up old grievances and picking fights again is nothing more than using Lynn to "establish authority."

The so-called "dealing with deserters" is nothing more than a high-sounding excuse.

His real purpose was to make an example of him, to tell everyone that anyone who dared to provoke him would pay the price.

Just when the atmosphere was extremely tense, a sudden doorbell rang, breaking the silence.

Davin and Beverly exchanged a glance, but before they could ask anything, the heavy door swung open with a bang.

One by one, figures entered the house.

The leader was a middle-aged man in his thirties with a gloomy face and sharp eyes. He was Marco, Davin's second senior brother.

He was accompanied by a burly, imposing wizard, who was clearly up to no good.

Behind the two were many wizard apprentices dressed in the clothes of the mechanical city.

“Davin…”

Marco's lips curled into a mocking smile as he looked directly at Davin's face.

"Your friend Lynn actually deserted. Tsk tsk... You really have a good eye for people."

As he spoke, he shook his head and sighed with a half-smile, his tone full of sarcasm.

"The teacher despises those who desert their posts in the face of battle. If he knew his disciple was associating with such people... tsk tsk..."

These words were not only an insult to Lynn, but also a threat to Davin.

Davin's face turned ashen, but he was speechless for a moment.

Because Marco did indeed possess intelligence documents from within the Mechanical City, which clearly stated that Lynn's current identity was that of a "deserter."

This news shocked Davin and left him speechless for a moment.

Marco felt incredibly pleased to see his junior brother in such an embarrassing state.

Marco's gaze shifted to the woman beside Davin, and his eyes lit up slightly.

That was Beverly.

Although she was only a first-level apprentice, as an elf, she was naturally beautiful, with snow-white skin and a graceful figure, enough to catch the eye even in the mechanical city.

Moreover, Beverly's expression was one of anger, her lips tightly pressed together. This aloof yet stubborn demeanor only added to her charm.

Marco's lips curled into a slight smile, a hint of naked amusement and malice flashing in his eyes.

He didn't care about Beverly's identity or strength; what truly pleased him was that she had once been Lynn's personal maid.

If he could "deal with" her in front of Davin, it would be tantamount to inflicting humiliation on Lynn, who had repeatedly thwarted his efforts in the past, and the thought of it would be exhilarating.

"Take her away." Marco waved his hand casually, his tone relaxed yet filled with pressure.
“Send her to me, and I’ll give her a thorough ‘examination’ to see if she has any secrets or intelligence left behind by the deserter Lynn.”

As the order was given, his gaze became increasingly unrestrained, roaming over Beverly without any attempt to conceal his greed and humiliation.

Beverly's face turned deathly pale instantly, her delicate body trembled slightly, and her fingertips gripped the hem of her clothes tightly.

Davin's face immediately turned ashen. He stepped forward abruptly and roared:

"Who dares to touch her!"

"Do you even know whose residence this is? I'd like to see who dares to cause trouble here!"

His voice was thunderous, burning with rage, instantly causing the eager wizard apprentices to stop what they were doing, exchanging hesitant glances.

Although Marco wields immense power, Davin's status is equally not to be underestimated.

Both are disciples of the Warhammer Master, and if they really start fighting, it will be difficult for either of them to handle the situation.

Upon seeing this, Marco's face darkened, and he gave a displeased snort.

"You go."

He stopped wasting words and looked directly at the tall, imposing wizard beside him, giving a deep command.

This man was the very same subordinate he had sent earlier to cause trouble for Lynn.

Although Lynn cleverly escaped last time, Marco clearly had no intention of letting anyone slip through his fingers again this time.

The target now is Bephne, a weak elven apprentice who clearly has nowhere to run.

The burly wizard nodded, about to make a move, when Davin suddenly stepped in front of Beverly, his tone icy cold:

"You dare to take action against me?"

The burly wizard paused, his expression shifting slightly.

Although he followed Marco, he still had some reservations about his junior brother Davin, who had a special background.

However, upon hearing that Daven's cultivation was slow and that he was not even a formal wizard, his fear lessened somewhat.

"excuse me."

He muttered something under his breath, his figure flashed, he suddenly bypassed Davin, and appeared behind Beverly as if by lightning, reaching out to grab her!

"you--!"

Darwin was shocked and turned around abruptly to stop him, but he was ultimately no match for the wizard's strength and could only watch helplessly as the burly wizard's hand reached out towards Beverly...

However, at that very moment, something unexpected happened!
A fresh and natural fragrance suddenly spread, like a spring breeze. In the next instant, lush and tall trees suddenly appeared on the first floor of the villa.

The originally spacious and simple hall was instantly transformed into a vibrant forest wonderland.

The branches and leaves swayed, the grass and trees grew wildly, and even the floor was covered with a soft, emerald green carpet, as if the earth beneath our feet was awakening.

This sudden change startled everyone.

Although the burly wizard looked surprised, he did not stop. His five fingers, like hooks, continued to grab at Beverly.

At that very moment, the ground beside Beverly trembled violently, and thick tree roots burst forth from the soil, as if a deity were bestowing protection upon her, encircling her completely.

Immediately afterwards, the earth cracked again, and a thick tree root, transformed into a sharp spear, pierced straight at the burly wizard with a chilling killing intent!

"What--!"

The burly wizard's pupils constricted sharply as he realized he was under attack, his expression changing drastically. But before he could fully react, the spear-like roots were already inches away.

"This speed...impossible! Level one? Level two? No, this...this is the power of a Level three Grand Wizard!"

Before he could even process the shock, the tree root had already pierced through his head!
"boom--!"

With a deafening roar, the burly wizard's head exploded instantly under the terrifying power of the tree roots, blood and flesh splattering everywhere, and his entire body was blown into a bloody mist!
In an instant, a dignified first-level wizard was killed on the spot!

The hall was filled with the stench of blood, and chunks of flesh were splattered everywhere; the scene was extremely gruesome.

Davin was caught off guard and shocked by the scene, turning pale and vomiting uncontrollably.

The wizard apprentices behind Marco looked terrified and retreated, their faces ashen.

Even Marco himself had a furrowed brow and a solemn expression.

Only Beverly remained unharmed, protected by the tree roots.

She looked up, her eyes sparkling with excitement and surprise.

"Owner!"

She called out softly, her beautiful face filled with joy, her eyes brimming with glistening tears, certain that it was him!
"Ok?"

Marco sensed something was wrong, but just then, a hand gently landed on his shoulder, making his hair stand on end.

Marco's body trembled, his head turned to the side, shaking, as he looked at the person behind him...

(End of this chapter)