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

Chapter 216 Lynn's Killing Intent

Chapter 216

The area where the three kingdoms meet, with the Emerald Island Forest as its natural core, resembles a vast, verdant ocean, quietly stretching across the land.

The three kingdoms surrounding this ancient forest are the Kingdom of Eluria, the Duchy of Keshira, and the Duchy of Salam.

From the map, they resemble the tips of three sharp swords, facing each other at the intersection of the forest.

However, this standoff was completely broken long ago.

At its peak, the Spirit Eye Forge launched several "Forge Wars" and expanded outwards with unbridled arrogance.

The two kingdoms of Keshira and Salam were the first to be affected, with almost all the supernatural forces within their borders being wiped out. The remaining wizarding forces were mostly barely surviving, unable to even maintain the most basic organizational structure.

Even though the Spirit Eye Forge has now been reduced to ashes, and the two duchies have long lost the power to turn the tide, they are powerless to cause any further trouble for the Kingdom of Eluria.

What truly hindered the unification plan of the Temple of Life was not an old enemy, but a "neighbor" who had never made a move.

Taino Principality.

This medium-sized duchy, located on the other side of Eluria, had remained untouched by the war during the expansion of the Spirit Eye Forge.

It is not because of its overwhelming strength, but because its existence serves a special strategic buffer role.

Beyond the Duchy of Taino lies the Kingdom of Morinia, which enjoys the "protection of starlight".

Behind every kingdom lies the protection of the Morning Star Wizard.

Therefore, the Spirit Eye Wizard did not want to cause trouble with other Morning Star Wizards, so he did not take action against the Duchy of Taino.

However, the Spirit Eye Wizard could never have imagined that after he disappeared, the Spirit Eye Forge would become a mere shell of its former self.

The first to harbor ill will toward his former territory was neither other Morning Star wizards nor the countries he had previously invaded.

Instead, it was a principality that he used as a buffer zone and had never invaded.

The first to bare its fangs was none other than the Principality of Taino, which had never been invaded or bled!
Without warning, they made a sudden move, intervening in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Eluria and directly disrupting the unification efforts of the Temple of Life!

While they may have had various reasons, in Lynn's view, this action was tantamount to a declaration of war against Lynn himself.

"Roar!"

The sky trembled as a black dragon covered in dark gold scales tore through the air, streaking across the horizon like a bolt of black lightning.

On the back of the black dragon, Lynn sat quietly, his dark robes fluttering in the wind, his face cold and calm, only a hint of undisguised anger deep in his eyes.

His original plan was simply to integrate the kingdom's extraordinary system, pave the way for his own advancement, and strengthen the Hall of Life.

However, the people of the Duchy of Taino took the initiative to intervene, disrupting Lynn's plans.

It's important to understand that Lynn's plan concerns his life, and anyone who wants to obstruct his plan is essentially targeting Lynn's life.

Anyone who dares to block his path is taking his life!
Therefore, his anger had quietly transformed into killing intent as the flying dragon soared into the sky.

He did not come on this trip to negotiate, nor to issue a warning.

He came for only one thing: to kill!
Only through slaughter can those extraordinary forces in the outside world know:
The temple of life cannot be stopped!

The majesty of the temple of life cannot be challenged!

Any clown who dares to stand in his way will only face death!
The black dragon coiled in the sea of ​​clouds, its wings flapping and thunder exploding, and a strong aura of death enveloped the sky ahead.

………………

The western border of the Kingdom of Eluria is a boundless, undulating, verdant grassland.

In early summer, the grass sea ripples in the wind like green waves, shimmering in the sunlight.

This was originally a peaceful place.

Apart from a few herders living along the border between the two countries, very few humans venture into this area.

In the vast and empty天地 (heaven and earth), there were only the low mooing of cattle and sheep, the circling of eagles and falcons, and the whisper of the night wind rustling the grass.

But now, the tranquility here has long been shattered.

Since the extraordinary forces of the Principality of Taino brazenly intervened in the internal affairs of the Kingdom of Eluria, this once quiet western grassland has suddenly turned into a forbidden land where the smoke of war is about to rise!

Kingdom rebels and Taino support forces amassed in the western border of the grasslands, while the Temple of Life led many loyal supernatural forces within the kingdom, creating a standoff.

Two forces bared their fangs in the center of the grassland, like two giant beasts poised to attack at any moment.

Several conflicts of varying scales have already broken out, and blood has already soaked the grass roots.

Even the Great Wizard Helen herself recently went to the front lines and engaged in an earth-shattering battle with the formidable Great Wizard Twilight Rain from the Duchy of Taino.

The magical lightning pierced the sky, its aftershocks shattering the clouds for miles around, and the entire grassland seemed to be plunged into an apocalyptic illusion on that day.

This battle foreshadowed that the situation had reached the brink of collapse, and only a spark was needed to ignite a full-scale war!
At this moment, deep in the grassland, tents spread out like a tide.

That was the camp belonging to the rebels and the Taino coalition.

The magical array was interwoven like a spider web, with all sorts of strange and dangerous alchemical creatures roaring and roaming, and magical beasts lurking among the grassy hills.

Inside the camp, countless apprentices and full-fledged wizards dressed in shamanic robes moved about, concocting potions, adjusting magic arrays, and summoning elements...

The entire camp was like a massive furnace of war, awaiting the final countdown to detonation.

On the other side of the grassland, an equally massive force stood in stark contrast.

That is the temple of life!
Their camp was more orderly and solemn, with wizards lined up in rows, wearing battle robes and badges on their chests.

The monster army was well-trained and orderly, the metal bodies of the alchemical golems reflected a cold gleam in the sunlight, and the floating magical artifacts hung high in the air.

Not just the elites of the Hall of Life headquarters.

Affiliated forces from various regions have also arrived, with many wizard guilds, families, and factions loyal to the temple joining in.

At this moment, half of the extraordinary power of the Kingdom of Eluria has gathered in the western part of the grassland.

Boom! !

The sudden, earth-shaking tremor shattered the tense silence.

A deep roar echoed in the sky, and the earth began to tremble slightly.

Almost simultaneously, both sides deployed large-scale, legion-sized combat formations.

The monsters surged forward like a torrent, their hooves thundering and raising clouds of dust.
Alchemical megastructures lined up in formation, their metal mechanisms creaking and groaning.
The sorcery projection, the magic orb, and the sealing array were activated one by one, causing the laws of heaven and earth to vibrate, as if the whole world was holding its breath.

This is no ordinary test.

This confrontation is far more significant than any of the past.

Because the three Level 3 Archmages of the Temple of Life have already arrived at the front lines!
At the same time, from the opposite camp, three extremely powerful auras rose up, intimidating the entire area.

It was the three Level 3 Grand Wizards sent by the Duchy of Taino who revealed their trump cards without reservation!
At that moment, the atmosphere on the entire battlefield seemed to freeze.

Even the most ambitious wizard apprentices couldn't help but feel cold sweat seeping from their palms at this moment;

Some first-level wizards had their eyes gleaming, their hearts filled with complex emotions.

Because they all understood that this standoff was no longer a test.

Rather, it could very well evolve into a prelude to a total war in the extraordinary world!
Boom! !

Accompanied by a deep and continuous rumble in the heavens and earth, a pitch-black figure slowly emerged from the horizon, shrouded in a pale blue magical glow.

He was a middle-aged man, wearing a wizard's robe woven from black and dark blue, the hem of which fluttered slightly as if dancing with the wind.

His eyes were as deep as night, and his entire body exuded a cold and murderous aura. He was none other than the Twilight Rain Grand Wizard of the Duchy of Taino, a renowned third-level Grand Wizard in the Duchy of Taino.

Three permanent sorcery marks were clearly visible around him, all of which shone with a pale blue, watery light, like flowing water in the void.

Undoubtedly, as his name suggests.

This Grand Wizard of Twilight Rain is most likely a wizard of the elemental school, specifically the water element.

Beside him, two equally powerful auras followed closely behind; they were none other than third-level Grand Wizards from the Duchy of Taino.

One of them was named Fire Raven Wizard, dressed in a jet-black robe covered with crimson fire patterns, like flames burning at the corners of the robe.

His gaze was intense, his eyes seemingly reflecting the raging flames of a volcano; he followed the fire elemental style within the elemental martial arts school.

The other person is even more special.

He was clad in heavy silver-gray armor, tall and muscular, with a massive blood-red warhammer hanging from his back.

He is not a wizard in the traditional sense, but rather more like a reckless knight.

However, this towering man was none other than the Blood Master Grand Wizard.

His power originates from the body-refining school, which combines witchcraft with physical training, and is known as the "ultimate fusion of flesh and blood and witchcraft".

He needs no chanting, no magic array; a single punch can shatter the earth.

These three are the pinnacle of combat power that the Principality of Taino has dispatched today!
Directly opposite them stood three imposing figures from the Kingdom of Eluria, treading on air, showing no sign of weakness.

The leader was the High Priestess Helen, who wore a light gray robe, with the emblem of the Temple of Life on her chest, and round-framed glasses perched quietly on her nose. Her silver-white hair fluttered slightly in the wind.

Although he appeared calm and indifferent, a chilling sense of oppression emanated from him. His gaze was cold and sharp, and once you looked directly into it, it felt as if you were falling into an endless abyss of ice.

Behind him stood the great wizards Bodo and Mona.

Hakata is tall and slender, with a deep and profound aura. He is skilled in mental and illusion magic.

Mona, on the other hand, is like the embodiment of the silver moon, with a cold and aloof temperament. She cultivates the extreme cold path of the elemental school and can create a terrifying ice field in an instant.

Six level-three archmages stood facing each other in mid-air above the army.

A fierce wind swept across the grassland, and the world seemed to fall into a brief state of suffocation, with even the energy factors in the air beginning to vibrate and oscillate erratically.

"Gentlemen of the Principality of Taino..."

Helen slowly pushed up her glasses; her voice was soft, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.
"We have no prior grievances with your country, yet you are now interfering in the internal affairs of the kingdom. Isn't that going a bit too far?"

His words were like a chilling wind, carrying both questioning and warning.

Upon hearing this, the Great Wizard of Twilight Rain let out a soft snort, a mocking smile playing on his lips, and slowly spoke:
"Have you truly forgotten the calamity of the Spirit Eye Furnace? That year, how many extraordinary forces from neighboring countries were swallowed up by it, and how many extraordinary bloodlines were annihilated right before your eyes?"

"You, Helen, as a member of the Spirit Eye Forge, are you still going to deceive yourself?"

His voice was deep, yet every word was like a hammer blow, carrying an undeniable question and accusation.

His gaze, sharp as a knife, slowly swept across the entire Hall of Life camp, his tone turning solemn:

"Today, the three of us represent the extraordinary realm of the Principality of Taino, and we have only one purpose: to prevent the Temple of Life from becoming the next Spirit Eye Furnace!"

These words were like a thunderclap on the battlefield!
Below, the armies of the Taino Duchy and the Kingdom's rebels were instantly filled with fighting spirit. Countless wizards waved their staffs, magical energy surging like a tidal wave, and they roared with fervent shouts:
"for freedom!"

"For the sake of resistance!"

"We swear to protect the future of the extraordinary world!"

The sound was like a tide, like a tsunami, sweeping across the entire grassland. Even the magical beasts and alchemical creatures were infected and roared loudly!
Whether it's a war in the mortal world or a war in the supernatural world, morale is always one of the most important factors.

At this moment, as the powerful and inspiring words of the Grand Wizard of Twilight Rain fell, the morale of the wizard army of the Duchy of Taino and the rebel side surged like a tidal wave.

With battle flags fluttering and staffs raised high, their shouts, amplified by surging magic, roared like a tsunami, shaking heaven and earth.

On the other side, the wizards belonging to the Kingdom of Eluria and the Temple of Life were noticeably less imposing.

After all, what the rebels from the Principality of Taino and the Kingdom said was indeed true.

Even the great wizard Helen found it difficult to refute him in a short time.

On this battlefield, which is lowered by the wind and distorted by magic, although the flames of war have not yet been ignited and blood has not yet been spilled, the tense atmosphere in the air has already quietly disrupted the balance.

The scales of victory and defeat seem to be tipping quietly.

………………

On the edge of this western grassland, on a rocky hill hidden among tall grass and swept by the wild winds, a solitary figure silently observes all of this.

He wore a jet-black wizard's robe, plain and unadorned, extremely understated.

But in the gentle breeze that lifted his robe, three faint, eternal blue magical marks were revealed, floating dreamlike on his body, slowly rotating and flashing, radiating a suffocating pressure.

Without a doubt, he was also a level three archmage.

However, this person belongs neither to the Principality of Taino nor to the Temple of Life.

His origins are more mysterious than those of any other party.

He came from the more distant kingdom of Morinia, a kingdom ruled by night and order.

The power he represents is a Morning Star Wizard-level force that dominates the entire Kingdom of Morinia.

At this moment, his gaze pierced the battlefield, like a hawk surveying its prey, his eyes revealing a thoughtful depth.

"The Spirit-Eyed Wizard... has he really perished like this?"

His voice was very low, filled with alertness and confusion.
"The Temple of Life unified the entire kingdom in such a short time...it seems far too easy. Is there really no remaining force secretly pushing things along behind the scenes?"

This mysterious level three archmage was clearly there to uncover the truth.

His mission was very clear: to find out the fate of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard and assess the true threat to the Temple of Life.

It was obvious that it wasn't just the Spirit-Eyed Wizard who was wary of the Morning Star Wizard from the Kingdom of Morinia.

The Morning Star Wizard was also quite wary of the Spirit Eye Wizard.

The two Morning Stars are mutually restraining and monitoring each other, and neither dares to make any rash moves.

Therefore, when the Temple of Life suddenly rose to prominence within the kingdom, he specifically dispatched this third-level archmage to investigate.

However, just as this level three archmage was still pondering, a hand, without him even noticing, quietly landed on his shoulder.

At that moment, his blood seemed to freeze instantly, and his pupils contracted sharply!
"Huh!?...Damn it!!"

He let out a low growl and turned around abruptly, only to be horrified to find that the grass around him had somehow grown above his knees.

The once flat terrain now seemed to have been reshaped, the air was thick and the magic was oppressive. He had suddenly fallen into some kind of sophisticated and terrifying magical realm!

"When were you involved?!"

His heart pounded, but before he could think any further, a deep and cold voice reached his ears:

"Were these people from the Principality of Taino... part of your plan?"

The voice was calm, yet it was as chilling as a cold wave, carrying a murderous intent that sent shivers down one's spine.

Even more terrifying, he felt his mental realm teetering on the brink of collapse.

It was as if if he answered a single wrong word, he would die and his soul would be destroyed, turning from a high-ranking third-level wizard into an unnamed skeleton that had fallen on the grassland.

(End of this chapter)