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

Chapter 217 Night Shadow Forge
Chapter 217

"No! No!"

At that moment, the third-level archmage from the Kingdom of Morinia almost instinctively blurted out, without hesitation, a denial of any connection with the Duchy of Taino.

He didn't even dare to ask "Who are you?" for fear that a single unnecessary question would cause the hand on his shoulder to exert force and erase him from the world.

Fear spread like frost down his spine.

After saying that, his whole body tensed up, like a locked mechanism, and he even became careful with his breathing, not daring to make the slightest unnecessary movement.

Time seemed to stretch out into an inescapable cage.

Only when his forehead was covered in cold sweat and his back was soaked did the hand that had been pressing on his shoulder finally slowly release its grip.

At that moment, he was finally able to catch his breath, letting out a long sigh of relief as if he had been rescued from the gates of hell.

He turned around with difficulty, his neck stiff as if it were rusted.

Only then did he see a young wizard dressed in a black wizard's robe standing behind him.

The other party's face was calm and indifferent, like a judge from the abyss, standing there like a high and mighty god.

"Your Mightiness……"

He spoke instinctively, his tone filled with awe and vigilance. He scanned the area with his divine sense, but only sensed three permanent witchcraft marks appearing on the other person's body.

In theory, he is on the same level as others.

But just now, that chilling, oppressive feeling, like death itself, almost suffocated him.

He knew very well that this was an aura that no ordinary level three wizard could possess.

This person... has been hiding their true strength!

And it's extremely well hidden!
Before he could express his thoughts, the black-robed wizard spoke first:
"I ask, you answer."

His voice was indifferent, yet it was like a cold blade slicing through skin, each word carrying murderous intent.

"You'd better behave. Otherwise, your life..."

Before he finished speaking, the grass beneath Zar's feet trembled slightly, and a faint but palpable killing intent suddenly arose.

He could even clearly feel as if a venomous snake was lurking beneath his feet, ready to bite through his defenses and drag him into the abyss of death.

The great wizard Zar's expression changed drastically, and he nodded vigorously, expressing his willingness to cooperate without hesitation.

Seeing that he was sensible, Lynn slightly restrained his aura and spoke calmly:
"Name."

“Za…Zar”.

"Where did they come from, and what was their purpose?"

"I...I come from the Nightshade Forge of the Kingdom of Morinia, ordered to investigate the truth behind the turmoil in the Temple of Life...My specific objective is the whereabouts and life-or-death status of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard..."

For the next while, the two engaged in a question-and-answer session, as precise and rhythmic as an interrogation.

After Lynn subtly revealed an aura and power far exceeding that of his peers,

The great wizard Zhal dared not hide anything any longer and told everything he knew without reservation, revealing all the information he had gathered about his trip.

Lynn listened quietly, his expression calm and undisturbed, but his eyes gradually became deep and indifferent.

Between the Kingdom of Morinia and the Kingdom of Eluria lies a buffer zone, the Principality of Taino.

The two kingdoms originally each had a Morning Star Wizard in charge.

In Eluria, there is the Spirit Eye Forge, which is controlled by the Spirit Eye Wizard;
Morinia's, on the other hand, is the Nightshade Forge, which is dominated by the Nightshade Wizard.

These two Morning Star beings were wary of each other and maintained a delicate balance, which allowed the Principality of Taino to serve as a buffer zone and remain unannexed for a long time.

However, the sudden "disappearance" of the Spirit Eye Wizard has silently shattered this balance.

What truly surprised Lynn was that the first to smell blood was not the ambitious Nightshade Wizard, but the group of reckless Level 3 Archmages from the Duchy of Taino.

However, upon closer reflection, it becomes understandable.

As a Morning Star Wizard, Nightshade was well aware of the terrifying nature of beings of the same level.

Even if the Spirit-Eyed Wizard disappears, those of the same level will never rashly make a move unless there is conclusive evidence that he is dead.

This may be the real reason why the Kingdom of Eluria was never invaded by other Morning Star wizards during the time the Spirit Eye Wizard was "missing".

When news of the rise of the Temple of Life and the unification of the kingdom spread, the Nightshade Wizard finally reacted.

However, he still did not take action himself, but instead sent Zar, one of his confidants, to investigate the truth.

Clearly, he was also wondering:

What force is driving the Temple of Life? How could it possibly invade the Spirit-Eyed Wizard's lair when his fate is unknown...?

"I see……"

Lynn murmured softly, a thoughtful glint flashing in his eyes.

Through this conversation, he had completely figured out Zar's origins and purpose, and temporarily suppressed his murderous intent.

He did not wish to make an enemy of a Morning Star wizard unless absolutely necessary.

After all, for these wizarding forge forces, a level three archmage is a pillar of strength, and killing him easily would only bring deeper trouble.

After a moment of silence, Lynn turned his gaze and calmly said to Zal:

"I am somewhat interested in the Nightshade Forge. You wait for me here for a while, and I will come back to talk to you in detail after I have dealt with those people over there."

As he spoke, his tone was devoid of emotion, but his gaze had already traversed the grassland, landing on the two opposing armies in the distance.

Zar naturally dared not disobey, and could only nod repeatedly in agreement before stepping aside.

Lynn's gaze was sharp as a sword, pointing straight into the distance.

He came here today with murderous intent.

Those arrogant wizarding forces of the Principality of Taino must pay the price.

No one who comes here today will leave alive!

Just before officially appearing, he took a detour to check out the terrain, but unexpectedly discovered Zar, an outsider.

"It can be considered a small gain."

Lynn collected his thoughts, his black robe fluttering in the wind, his figure like a shadow, as he slowly walked towards the front line of the battlefield.

However, during his brief exchange with the great wizard Zhal, the battle situation on the other side had already quietly changed.

Thanks to the encouragement from the Grand Wizard of Twilight Rain, the morale of the rebels soared, while the Temple of Life's side was slightly suppressed, losing some of its momentum.

Realizing this, the three great wizards, Helen, Bodo, and Mona, immediately understood that they could no longer allow Muyu and the others to control public opinion. Once their momentum collapsed, it would affect the fighting spirit of the entire army.

For this reason, the Temple of Life acted decisively, igniting a major battle when their momentum was slightly low!

In an instant.

Rays of magical light descended from the sky, like meteors falling to earth, dazzling and multicolored!
The wizards of the Temple of Life cast spells, unleashing various lethal spells from a distance;
Meanwhile, their army of magical beasts and alchemical creatures surged forward like a tidal wave, roaring as they charged straight into the enemy lines!
This is a war belonging to the extraordinary world!

Although not as large as the armies of mortal kingdoms, which often number in the hundreds of thousands or millions.

However, the destructive power and shock it brought far exceeded the understanding of ordinary people.

The energy fluctuations generated by this single concentrated attack in the Temple of Life are enough to destroy a city and bury a million mortal soldiers!
However, the rebels were also composed of wizards, so they could not be easily crushed.

They reacted swiftly, unleashing a barrage of spells, and swarmed forth magical beasts and alchemical creations to fiercely clash with the charging forces of the Temple of Life!
Roars, explosions, and elemental vibrations... all intertwined to create a symphony of extraordinary warfare!
High in the sky, the six great wizards also engaged in an earth-shattering battle.

Twilight Rain, Fire Crow, and Blood Lion join forces to fight against Helen, Bodo, and Mona from the Temple of Life.

This is not a battlefield where the charge of an ordinary army can determine the outcome; it is a true clash of the strongest!
At this level, even a third-level archmage must personally take to the field and go all out.

No one can stand aside and watch idly.

Only those who truly transcend the threshold of qualitative change, like the Morning Star Wizard, are qualified to suppress the entire situation and control the universe single-handedly.

Unfortunately, the morning star has not yet appeared in today's battle.

"Condensation ripples!"

The Great Wizard of Twilight Rain made the first move, targeting the Great Wizard of Helen.

Both were top-tier experts among level-three archmages, evenly matched, and their momentum was overwhelming.

With a low shout, ripples suddenly appeared around him, like pebbles falling into a lake, but without a trace of gentleness.

That was the fluctuation of extremely cold water. The water element twisted and spread under his control. Each "ripple" was as if it were real, containing a terrifying chill that could freeze the soul!
These condensation ripples emanated from him, each one creating a sharp cracking sound as it passed through the air, as if it could freeze the space itself.

Even a level two wizard will have their protective magic instantly collapse if they touch it!

But faced with such an offensive, the great wizard Helen remained calm and composed.

Those aged eyes were as deep as an abyss, and even with their white hair, there was not a trace of dullness or retreat.

"Soul-stealing!"

He spoke calmly, and before he finished speaking, a spiritual energy longsword more than ten meters long appeared in front of him!

Its spirit is like a blade, its sharpness fully revealed.

The mental power of a level three archmage could already be materialized and crystallized. That mental longsword was like a real object, its whole body glowing with a ghostly light, its cold gleam flickering as it suddenly slashed out!

This is a type of witchcraft that leans towards the spiritual realm. Instead of choosing to defend, the great wizard Helen decided to attack!

After all, offense is the best defense. What he needs to do is to directly tear apart that ripple in the opponent's defense!
The target: that condensation ripple that's rushing towards us!
"Water is the most dangerous element... and also the gentlest element."

The Grand Wizard of Twilight Rain remained calm, his voice low and enigmatic.

Just as the spiritual blade was about to tear through the ripples, the water flow suddenly changed under his control.

No longer fierce, but transformed into supple water threads, like countless agile ropes, dodging the slashes and instantly coiling upwards!

You can't cut water with a knife; the water just keeps flowing!
Water flows freely, combining gentleness with strength, and is unpredictable!

This time, it no longer confronted the enemy head-on, but instead entangled and strangled them, attempting to bind the spiritual blade layer by layer and neutralize its killing intent!
High in the sky, water element and spiritual power clashed fiercely, intertwining and radiating light that illuminated almost the entire battlefield.

For a time, the strong clashed, and neither could suppress the other.

On the other side, the Fire Raven Wizard was engaged in a fierce battle with the Mona Wizard.

Fire and ice, opposing elements, their energy soaring to the heavens!
The Fire Raven Wizard cultivates the Way of Fire Element. With a thought, raging flames burst forth from the void, burning the sky and boiling the sea, scorching everything in all directions!

Meanwhile, the Great Wizard Mona treads the path of extreme cold. With a thought, a thousand miles of ice freezes, and a cold moon condenses in the sky, as if the chill of the heavens is suppressing everything!
Fire and ice are never absolutely restrained.

Fire can melt ice, and ice can extinguish fire; it all depends on the depth of their control over the elements and the level of their skill!
In mid-air, flames surged and coalesced into a giant fire crow with wings outstretched as if to incinerate the heavens and earth, the raging flames accompanied by the furious roar of the laws!

With a flick of her sleeve, the Great Wizard Mona conjured a cold moon in the air, as if carved from ice crystals, its radiance icy and clear, which collided with the fire crow in mid-air!
The clash of ice and fire was like the roar of heaven and earth, shaking the sky!
Meanwhile, on the other side of the battlefield, the Great Wizard of Bodo and the Great Wizard of Blood Lion had also begun their battle.

Unlike the elemental counters of Fire Raven and Mona, this battle is quite different in style.

The Blood Lion Grand Wizard cultivates the body-refining style, possessing a powerful physique and witchcraft engraved in his body. Every move he makes contains a violent force capable of tearing apart mountains!
But the great wizard of Hakata was a master of mental illusion, able to conjure countless illusions with a mere thought!
To get close to him, one must traverse through layers of illusions that blur the lines between reality and illusion in order to catch a glimpse of his figure!
If it were an elemental wizard, they could still deal with it from a distance, albeit with some difficulty.

However, as a melee expert, the Blood Lion Archmage had no way to fight back and could only plunge into the illusionary fog.

In mid-air, the Blood Lion Archmage circled in the illusion like a trapped beast, constantly trying to break free of the encirclement.

The great wizard of Hakata maintained a perfect distance from him, handling him with ease, like a tamer teasing a wild beast, even appearing somewhat leisurely, as if he were "walking a dog"!
"If you've got the guts, don't run away! Fight me head-on!"

The Blood Lion Archmage was enraged, his roar was deafening, and his eyes were bloodshot, almost spitting fire!
But the great wizard of Hakata only gave a cold smile.

He follows the path of illusion and spirituality, emphasizing a heart as cold as ice. How could he be swayed by mere provocation?
Moreover, he remained silent for no other reason than that.

He knew that his opponent's roar was an attempt to pinpoint his location by responding!

In a duel between level-three archmages, even a single word is a battle of swords!
At the highest level of combat strength, the Temple of Life and the three Level 3 Archmages of the rebels were evenly matched and it was difficult to determine who was superior.

It could even be said that the Temple of Life is subtly gaining the upper hand.

Helen, the Great Wizard, slightly outmatched Twilight Rain, while Fire Raven and Mona were evenly matched, a stalemate.

As for the Great Wizard of Bodo, he almost completely suppressed the Great Wizard of Blood Lion by relying on his mental illusion magic, which naturally countered the body-refining style.

In the all-out war waged by the armies below, the Temple of Life also holds the advantage.

Throughout the entire Kingdom of Eluria, numerous forces that have submitted to the Temple of Life have long been spread across the land, and their mobilization capabilities and resources far surpass those of the rebels.

Although the rebels received support from the extraordinary forces of the Principality of Taino, they were ultimately slightly inferior in terms of both numbers and combat strength.

Therefore, although on the surface the battle is in full swing and the situation is evenly matched, if time drags on, the scales of victory will eventually tip toward the temple of life!

Whether it's a clash between top-tier wizards or a battle between lower-level forces, the Temple of Life is gradually gaining the upper hand, and victory seems to be just around the corner!

However, at that moment, the great wizard Helen suddenly sensed something amiss.

The three rebel high priests opposite him showed no signs of anxiety whatsoever; on the contrary, they exuded a subtle... composure.
"Something's wrong."

Helen, the great wizard, felt a chill run down her spine. Just as she was pondering this, a sudden change occurred on the battlefield below!

boom! ! !
A terrifying aura of witchcraft erupted from the rebel army, and a fully condensed level three witchcraft suddenly descended, tearing through the air like a sharp blade and directly cleaving open the Temple of Life's army formation!
That was a level three archmage of the rebels who had been hiding until now!
The moment the witchcraft erupted, the battlefield was struck by lightning, and a large number of people from the Temple of Life were instantly reduced to ashes, with corpses strewn across the field and wails shaking the heavens!

"Damn it! There's another great wizard!"

The great wizard Helen's expression changed drastically, and her eyes turned icy.

They...fell into a trap!

(End of this chapter)