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

Chapter 212 Subduing the Great Wizard

Chapter 212

The black dragon's roar was like thunder, shaking the entire capital of the Kingdom of Eluria.

The sound pierced the clouds, passed through palace walls and alleyways, and echoed between every street and every rooftop.

Even in the most remote corners, the dragon's roar that seemed to tear the heavens and earth apart could be clearly heard.

In an instant, countless people in the capital city raised their heads in unison.

They saw a colossal shadow hurtle across the sky, blotting out the sun!
Those black, fleshy wings slowly unfurled, as if trying to take the entire sky under their wings.

The elegant yet majestic black dragon shadow, carrying an overwhelming aura, headed straight for the palace.

The roars of dragons echoed along the way, like rolling thunder, breathtaking and awe-inspiring!

However, in stark contrast to this earth-shattering phenomenon is...

Ordinary people in the capital did not panic.

On the contrary, people on the streets and alleys wore expressions of awe and ecstasy.

Many people excitedly clasped their hands together, some standing, some kneeling, gazing up at the sacred dragon shadow that swept across the sky, their faces bearing almost pious smiles.

Because in their memory, this scene was not the first time it had happened.

Decades ago, legends of black dragons soaring through the skies circulated in the Kingdom of Eluria.

At that time, the royal family regarded that scene as an auspicious omen, and even engraved the black dragon totem into the royal coat of arms, symbolizing protection and glory.

Now, coinciding with National Day, many people even mistakenly believe that this black dragon is a sign of good fortune returning to the kingdom, and have come to celebrate the holiday.

As a result, the entire capital was filled with enthusiastic cheers and excited discussions.

This is the return of legend, the proof of glory!
However, deep within the palace, in the council hall that symbolizes the core of the kingdom's power, the atmosphere is completely different.

Four figures stood solemnly, each with a different expression.

Whether it was the stunningly beautiful and alluring queen or the three profound level-three great wizards, they all gazed silently at the sky.

The black dragon approached, its might as imposing as a mountain. Even before the first wave arrived, the oppressive feeling had already descended!
The dragon's might at the third level was like a sharp blade, pointing directly at the imperial palace and locking onto the core of royal power with unparalleled precision.

The restraint and precision with which the black dragon did not spread widely also indicate that the rider of this black dragon is not a friendly person!
As the black dragon drew closer, the entire palace fell into a deathly silence.

Whether they were ordinary servants or highly trained knights, they were all so intimidated by the terrifying pressure that they could not move an inch.

Even the four people in the council hall could not completely ignore the oppressive force coming from above!
Runes emanated from the three great wizards, eternal magical imprints etched into their spiritual realm.

It spontaneously activated at this moment, transforming into a protective light, as steady as a rock, dissolving the terrifying dragon's might one by one.

The glamorous queen, however, was not as relaxed as they were.

Her once flawless and stunningly beautiful face was now tinged with a barely perceptible blush, and her breathing quickened slightly for a moment.

If it weren't for the bracelet on her wrist suddenly emitting a hazy white light, blocking most of the dragon's might for her, she would probably have collapsed to the ground like those mortals in the palace.

At that very moment, the black dragon that blotted out the sky swept across the entire capital city and silently descended into the depths of the palace. Its enormous body hovered in the air before finally coming to a steady stop above the council hall.

A colossal shadow loomed overhead, its shadow enveloping the entire hall like a curtain.

The black dragon lowered its head, its sharp fangs peeking out from its half-open mouth, exuding a chilling aura, as if a single bite could devour the entire hall.

Such close contact allowed the four people in the hall to finally see its identity.

This is the level three black dragon under the command of the Spirit Eye Wizard!
In an instant, the expressions of the glamorous queen and the three level-three great wizards all changed.

They had assumed the Spirit-Eyed Wizard had arrived in person, but to their surprise, the figure on the black dragon's back gently removed its hood.

When that face appeared, the atmosphere in the entire council hall suddenly froze!
That was not the Spirit-Eyed Wizard they were familiar with; it did not have those chillingly pale eyes, nor that face that was a mixture of old age and mystery.

Instead, there was the face of a young man who was completely unfamiliar, yet had sharp features and was incredibly handsome.

His features were sharply defined, and his eyes were deep and serene. Yet, beneath that youthful face, there seemed to be an air of age that had settled with the passage of time.

It was an existence that seemed to have stepped out of time.

Despite being young, it evokes images of an ancient monster, awakened after a thousand-year slumber.

At this moment, not only was the beautiful queen stunned, but the three great wizards also showed surprise and doubt.

This person is not the Spirit-Eyed Wizard they know at all!

But before they could speak, the young man spoke first, his tone calm yet carrying the weight of thunder.

"Great Wizard Helen, it's been a long time. Belated congratulations on your successful escape from the [Landscape]."

As soon as he finished speaking, the hall fell into a deathly silence.

Helen the Great Wizard, in particular, his pupils suddenly contracted, and his face instantly turned extremely ugly.

The word "landscape" awakened a nightmarish memory he had deliberately forgotten.

The next sentence was like a sharp blade, piercing deep into his heart.

"However, I have some questions. What exactly happened after the [landscape]?"

The great wizard Helen was shocked, and cold sweat instantly appeared on her forehead, but at the same time, she had already made a judgment in her heart.

That figure was none other than...

"You are... Lord Qinglin!"

His voice became exceptionally respectful, his head bowed, his tone filled with awe and shock.

Back then, within the [Landscape], a terrifying suppressive force held everyone back to the wizard apprentice stage.

In the eyes of the great wizard Helen, only the Morning Star Wizard has the ability to break through the suppression.

Therefore, Lynn, who had unleashed wizard-level combat power in the [Landscape], was naturally regarded as a Morning Star wizard by him.

The sudden display of awe from the Great Wizard Helen immediately caught the attention of the Radiant Queen and the other two Level 3 Great Wizards.

The three of them couldn't help but look at the young man on the back of the black dragon, their expressions either solemn or suspicious.

"Qinglin?"

"This name... seems familiar..."

At first, the two great wizards were just puzzled, but when the word "landscape" came to mind, the confusion in their eyes instantly disappeared, replaced by a deep shock and vigilance!

They were not entirely unfamiliar with this name.

After the "landscape" incident ended, "Qinglin" caused a brief but profound upheaval in the Green Island Great Forest incident.

Although they were unclear about the specifics, they knew one thing:
The law enforcement wizard named Alder in the Wizarding Council has a deep obsession with this name!
What's even more unsettling is that even the high and mighty "Forgestone" has paid close attention to this person!
In a mere instant, the expressions of the two great wizards changed drastically, and a storm of shock surged within them:

How could someone who receives the attention of both the Enforcement Wizard and the Forge Stone be a good person?!

Just then, the young wizard named "Qinglin" seemed to sense their fluctuating thoughts.

His gaze remained fixed, his face calm, and with a slight thought, a faint green light emerged from beneath his feet, sweeping across the entire palace.

"The sky is falling." In an instant, the situation in the council hall changed dramatically!

A deep green light curtain descended instantly, transforming the entire hall into a primeval secret realm.

Dense forests sprang up, vines entwined, and thick vegetation grew out of thin air as if in a dream, instantly covering the originally smooth and polished marble floor.

This sudden change prompted each of the four people in the hall to react.

The beautiful queen was, after all, just a mortal, and was unaware of the impending danger.

However, the three level-three archmages were on high alert, and their expressions changed drastically!

They could tell at a glance that "Qinglin" had already made his move!
Especially the great wizard Helen, who had already noticed the strange reactions of the two beside her, felt a chill run down her spine:
"Lord Qinglin noticed the change in their expressions... He's about to make his move!"

Before he could even plead for mercy, two thick tree roots suddenly burst from the ground amidst the green light, like ferocious beasts unleashed from their cages, heading straight for the two level-three great wizards!
There were no warning signs, and no time to react.

"Oh!"

The tree roots intertwined and tightly wrapped around the two level-three great wizards!

The dense vines locked their bodies, limbs, and even the mental space between their eyebrows, making it impossible for them to struggle!

If Qinglin had even a hint of killing intent in his heart, they would probably have already perished on the spot!
For a moment, the atmosphere in the council hall became extremely cold and oppressive.

The great wizard Helen was drenched in cold sweat, and a certain suspicion in her heart was finally confirmed:
This "Lord Qinglin" has definitely stepped into the legendary "Morning Star Level"!
However, the other party concealed their true power and aura.

In the oppressive, almost frozen atmosphere, the Great Wizard Helen finally lowered her body, her voice extremely restrained, filled with caution and respect:
"...Lord Qinglin, those two meant no harm! Although I don't know if Lord Lingmou has mentioned this to you, the three of us... are people you can trust."

"Ok?"

Upon hearing this, Lynn raised an eyebrow slightly, a thoughtful look appearing deep in his eyes.

These three Level 3 Grand Wizards actually have a close connection with the Spirit Eye Wizard.
Lynn already knew that Helen was a confidante of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.

But the other two... also belong to the Spirit Eye lineage?
This was somewhat unexpected for Lynn.

But upon closer examination, it's not hard to understand.

Since the destruction of the Spirit Eye Forge and the disappearance of all Spirit Eye Wizards, the Level 3 Wizards who originally belonged to the Spirit Eye lineage have long since scattered like birds and beasts.

Who else but these three would choose to remain in the Kingdom of Eluria and not go elsewhere?

That was indeed an extremely unusual behavior.

"It seems that I have only scratched the surface of the Spirit Eye Wizard's memories."

Lynn muttered to himself.

He had indeed begun to read the Spirit-Eyed Wizard's memories, but the vast and chaotic memories were like a boundless ocean of knowledge, and it would be impossible to sort them out completely in a short time.

But the current situation and the personnel changes are all related to his plans and control in Eluria.

"We need to arrange time as soon as possible to thoroughly review that old guy's memories."

As Lynn pondered, though he remained expressionless atop the dragon's back, the High Priestess Helen below was secretly observing his reaction.

Seeing that Lynn hadn't yet struck, and had even withdrawn his domain power, Helen finally breathed a sigh of relief and seized the opportunity to speak again:
“I don’t know what kind of plan Lord Lingmou and Lord Qinglin have, but now that the Black Dragon has appeared… we understand that Lord Qinglin is completely trustworthy.”

"If you have any plans or arrangements, please feel free to entrust them to us. We will do our utmost to serve you."

As soon as she finished speaking, the High Wizard Helen's respectful demeanor was evident, clearly indicating that she regarded Lynn as an ally of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard, and perhaps even some kind of key collaborator.

While Lynn's expression remained unchanged upon hearing these words, a subtle thought began to surface in his mind:

It seems that in the eyes of these three people, he and the Spirit Eye Wizard have already been classified as being on the same side.

No wonder.

Following the "Landscape" incident, both Lingmou and Qinglin's names appeared prominently on the wanted list of law enforcement wizards.

To outsiders, they were one group, working together to fight against the secret forces of the Wizarding Council.

"Although it deviates slightly from my original plan... it seems to be a viable path at present."

Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind churning, before finally clearing his throat twice and speaking calmly:
“Lingmou didn’t tell me much. I need to confirm with him first… before I can determine whether what you’re saying is true or false.”

As soon as he finished speaking, he lightly waved his long sleeves.

In an instant, a golden light suddenly burst forth in the air.

Immediately, a phantom yet clear figure slowly appeared before everyone's eyes, which was none other than the face of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard!

This sudden scene caused the expressions of the four people present to change drastically.

The three great wizards, Helen, Mona, and Bodo, almost instinctively held their breath.

The glamorous queen stared wide-eyed at the projection of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.

They all saw it; it wasn't an illusion, but a magical projection—a real person capable of communication!

At this moment, they no longer doubted that the "Lord Qinglin" before them was indeed on the same side as the Spirit Eye Wizard.

Meanwhile, Lynn stood before the golden light, his expression unchanged, seemingly conversing with the illusory figure, but in reality, he was multitasking.

While acting out the response from the Spirit Eye, she quietly delved into the Spirit Eye Wizard's ocean of memories, quickly searching for relevant information about Helen, Mona, and Bodo.

Time passed quietly, and more than ten minutes went by.

Finally, deep within his vast and ancient memories, he found the key information about the three people.

The Spirit Eye Wizard indeed had a deep understanding of the three of them:
Helen is the confidante in public, while Mona and Bodo are the hidden helpers in the shadows.

All three have something on Lingmou's hands, and their lives depend on him; their loyalty is beyond question.

Even under the dual pressure of the Wizarding Council and the Forgestone, these three would not easily betray them.

With this thought in mind, Lynn nodded slightly, his mind stirring.

The next instant, the deep green forest dome slowly faded away, and the entire council hall returned to calm.

As a result, Mona and Bodo, who had been bound for a long time, were suddenly freed, their bodies went limp, and they almost collapsed to the ground.

They were panting heavily, their bodies faintly radiating the lingering oppressive aura of the Ifgrid domain.

It was a power that resonated with nature, a terrifying pressure that seemed to have no bottom.

Even so, there was no resentment in their eyes, but rather a sense of relief and joy.

Because at this moment they were certain that the "Lord Qinglin" before them was not only far beyond the level of a third-level Grand Wizard, but was indeed an ally of the Spirit Eye Wizard.

Even though Lord Lingmou cannot appear in the short term, Lord Qinglin can completely replace Lord Lingmou!

After everything had settled down, Lynn finally spoke again, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"In that case, the three of you will follow my orders from now on."

Upon hearing this, the three level-three archmages immediately bowed their heads and clasped their hands in respect, daring not to show the slightest negligence.

Meanwhile, the beautiful queen stood behind the crowd, still looking bewildered, unable to get a word in edgewise. Her eyes were filled with confusion and fear, and she didn't know what to do.

(End of this chapter)