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

Chapter 222 Divine Blood Wine
Chapter 222

The concept of endless planes has been known to wizards since ancient times.

The Wizarding World is but one of the countless planes in the ocean; though powerful, it is still just a single star in a vast system.

Rather than saying the Wizarding World is vast, it's more accurate to say it's simply a plane that has been expanded quite successfully.

What is truly vast and boundless, layer upon layer, is the endless world of planes with no end in sight.

The reason why the wizard civilization was able to rise in this chaos was due to a great innovation by the ancient wizards: they opened up a path to explore other planes for the first time.

From then on, wizards continued to conquer and plunder those other planes, bringing their resources, knowledge, and systems back to the wizarding world to nourish their origins and continue to grow stronger.

The Wizarding World's current glory is the result of countless expeditions and annexations.

However, exploration and conquest are not easy.

To enter other realms and hunt other planes, several stringent conditions must be met.

As night falls, the wizards look up and see a sky full of stars, each of which symbolizes an independent plane.

These planes float outside of space and time, hundreds of millions of miles away from the Wizarding World.

Ordinary wizards simply cannot cross such a distance.

Only by entering the realm of the Morning Star Wizard can one truly be qualified to embark on a planar journey and lead a complete planar expedition.

Because once one is promoted to Morning Star Wizard, one can attract the attention and response of the Wizarding World's origin and gain the protection of the origin's will.

Only in this way can they avoid being suppressed when traveling to other planes and maintain their combat power and level.

In the current wizarding system, a Morning Star wizard typically needs two key elements to launch a planar expedition:
First, coordinates.

The endless planes of existence are too vast. Even if the planes are infinite, trying to pinpoint a specific world is still like searching for a deserted island in a vast ocean.

Generally speaking, the "coordinates" here do not refer to a precise location, but rather to a certain area, defining a spatial range as a preliminary navigation basis.

If someone has entered this plane and recorded its spatial characteristics, then determining the coordinates is relatively simple; otherwise, it can only rely on long-term observation and deduction of the stars.

Secondly, the Gate to the Stars.

Once the area coordinates are initially confirmed, the wizards can use the Star Gate to make further interventions.

This is a top-tier interdimensional facility in the Wizarding World, capable of discerning the patterns, characteristics, and stability of a target dimension through coordinate and projection resonance, thus paving the way for ultimate passage and expeditions.

Coordinates provide direction, and the Gate of Stars constructs the path.

Only by possessing both of these qualities can a Morning Star Wizard complete a true interdimensional journey and once again reap a dazzling fruit for wizarding civilization from the endless world.

Nestled deep within the Forgestone stands a majestic wizard's tower, silent and imposing, like a colossal black beast, exuding a profound and ancient power.

The Wizard Tower covers a vast area, spanning thousands of acres, with various buildings standing side by side, resembling an independent wizarding fortress.

At the very heart of the building stands the towering black wizard's tower.

The tower was pitch black, covered with intricate and mysterious runes, and exuded a strong dimensional aura.

At the top of the tower, a huge flag flutters in the wind, depicting a giant eagle soaring with outstretched wings, majestic and solemn.

This place is the Wizard Tower of the Aquila constellation!

At the top of the wizard tower, which is hundreds of meters high, there is a giant platform.

The platform was covered with various magical formations, with a large number of magic stones embedded in the core of the formations, radiating light and surging energy.

At this moment, many wizards dressed in black robes are busy on the platform.

They were all level three archmages, powerful and solemn, maintaining the stability of the formation.

In the very center of the platform stands a strange and mysterious door.

Although it is called a "gateway", it is actually extremely unstable.

Sometimes it displays a dreamlike, flowing color, sometimes it is as black as night, and occasionally it is ethereal and transparent, as if it may disappear at any moment.

This is the Star Gate of the Aquila constellation, a crucial passage connecting to another world!

At this very moment, the constellation Aquila is conducting a dimensional expedition, and the high wizards on the platform are the maintainers and monitors of the star gate.

Suddenly, a hurried figure rushed out of the wizard tower, stepped onto the platform, and said in a slightly anxious voice:
"Level one mission, deliver it to Lord Aquila immediately!"

This was the high wizard who delivered the message, and the information he held tightly in his hand made everyone's expressions tense.

A Level 1 mission is the most urgent intelligence concerning the fundamental security of the Wizarding World. Even if it means interrupting the expedition and wasting enormous resources, it must be reported immediately!

The wizards in charge of communications dared not delay and activated their magic arrays. One after another, special magical streams of light passed through the star gate, flew towards the expedition plane, and reached the location of Lord Aquila.

The shamanic language is brief, yet powerful enough to move people:
"[Landscape] Changes, that person seems to have returned!"

Despite Lynn's extreme caution, and even his special instructions to the Spirit of the Furnace to closely monitor Aquila's subordinates to prevent leaks, he still could not escape Aquila's arrangements.

He never expected that Aquila seemed to have been prepared all along: perhaps it understood the advantages that the person who controlled Libra would have within the [Landscape], or perhaps it simply did not trust its subordinates.

Therefore, Aquila secretly left other means within the [landscape].

That is why Lynn was immediately detected by Aquila's perception as soon as he stepped into the landscape!

As can be seen from the intelligence report defined as a "Level 1 mission," Aquila places great importance on the [landscape].

Even while leading a massive interdimensional expedition, the news still reached Aquila at top speed and without any hindrance...

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Meanwhile, deep within the landscape, Lynn was completely unaware of this.

At this moment, with the help of the golden scales, he successfully opened the treasure vault hidden inside the [landscape].

However, when he stepped into the world beyond that golden gate, what he saw made him frown.

This is a dazzling golden space, with countless rare treasures sealed in golden bubbles floating all around, radiating an alluring glow.

Lynn stood in the center, a scroll containing a list of treasures appearing in his palm, recording the grade and quantity of the treasures.

He had once used this place and still vividly remembered its treasures.

At that time, the scroll clearly stated:

Tier 5 items: Reno Agate Crystal, Pelops Fruit...

Tier 4 items: Invitation to the Soul Forging Tower, Belphegor Water...

But now, when Lynn looked at the scroll again, his face darkened.

"...Why is the highest tier item only level four?"

The fifth-tier treasures, which are the most precious items applicable to fifth-level Morning Star Wizards, have all vanished without a trace.

Even though fourth-tier treasures are still precious and suitable for fourth-level Morning Star Wizards, they are still fundamentally different from fifth-tier treasures.

He entered the treasure vault full of anticipation, only to be met with a silent plunder.

"Could it be that……"

Lynn's eyes changed slightly, and he suddenly seemed to be deep in thought, a hint of seriousness appearing between his brows.

Two possibilities crossed his mind. The first possibility was that the Aquila constellation had forcibly broken into the [Landscape] and taken all the high-level treasures from the vault.

The second possibility is that the landscape itself has some kind of lifespan limit, and the treasures inside will dissipate on their own over time.

However, of the two speculations, Lynn is more inclined to believe the former: that Aquila tampered with the treasure and took it away.

After all, if the treasures had disappeared over time, the entire vault should have been empty, not like this: only the fifth-tier items have disappeared, while the rest remain.

As for why Aquila didn't take all the treasures with it, Lynn had some guesses.

Perhaps because taking away the treasure would come at a huge cost, the other party could only take the most valuable part.

Whatever the truth may be, Lynn's already intense resentment was now compounded by a deep-seated hatred.

"Not only are they hunting me down, but they're even trying to steal the treasures I worked so hard to acquire... Aquila, I'll get my revenge sooner or later."

He shook his head, temporarily suppressing his chaotic emotions, and refocused his attention on the scroll in his hands.

"...Methods to enhance mental strength."

As soon as he had a thought, light and shadow flickered on the scroll, information was rapidly updated, and the surrounding space changed accordingly.

A new list of treasures appeared before his eyes:

Tier 4 items: Invitation to the Soul Forging Tower, Belphegor Water...

Tier 3 items: Emerald Amber Fruit, Divine Blood Ice Crystal...

Tier 2 items: Divine Blood Wine, Crystal Kiss...

………………

Lynn looked around, and the treasures in the golden bubbles changed accordingly, corresponding to the entries in the scroll, floating slowly in the void as if they were alive.

"These... are they the treasures that can enhance spiritual power?" he murmured softly, his gaze deep.

"Although I have a fourth-tier treasure, I can't use it now. The medicinal effect is too strong. For me, it's not a tonic, but a poison."

He had not forgotten that he was only a second-level wizard at this moment.

If one were to rashly consume a fourth-tier treasure, not only would one be unable to absorb its medicinal effects, but one would also be harmed by the immense energy within it.

"Let's start with second-tier items..."

Lynn murmured softly, his gaze sweeping over the second-tier Divine Blood Wine and then towards the third-tier Divine Blood Ice Crystal.

He remembered that he had once exchanged for the Divine Blood Pill, a first-tier item.

Judging from their names, these treasures clearly share a common origin: the blood of gods.

This destroyed civilization once waged an extremely fierce war against the civilization of gods.

That war spanned countless planes, gods fell, stars shattered, and in the end, countless deities perished on this land.

Those gods who died clearly did not have a peaceful end.

Their remains, flesh and blood, and even their divinity were "made to the fullest" by this civilization and transformed into many wondrous treasures.

"It seems... I really am born to clash with the civilization of gods."

Lynn smiled slightly, but there was a hint of mockery in his eyes.

Consuming these divine items will cause the blasphemous aura within the body to accumulate.

It is a "mark" that can be perceived by the gods, which is equivalent to declaring oneself to be an enemy of the gods.

But Lynn didn't care at all.

He already carries the curse of the Goddess of the Demonic Net. Since he has already been targeted by one god, what difference does it make if a few more come?
Being hated by one god or being hated by a group of gods is essentially no different.

Moreover, they were in a wizarding world, where it would be extremely difficult for the gods of the divine civilization to intervene.

"Choose the wine of divine blood."

Lynn's eyes flickered slightly as he made his decision.

Having taken the Divine Blood Pill before, he already knew the effects of this series of treasures.

The "Divine Blood Wine," also brewed from divine blood, is undoubtedly purer and has a more powerful effect.

It is worth mentioning that.

Although Lynn possesses the Golden Scales, the true key to the [Landscape], there is still a price to pay to retrieve the treasure from the vault.

This is the supreme law embodied in the golden scales: equal exchange, absolute fairness.

Of course, this "fairness" can also be "adjusted" appropriately.

As the wielder of the scales, Lynn can influence their weight, making the value of what he offers tenfold, thus making it easier to exchange for what he needs.

What's even more amazing is that the "value" recognized by the Golden Scales is not limited to physical items; even illusory, knowledge-based memories and experiences are recognized as bargaining chips.

"My understanding and knowledge of the civilization of the gods..."

Lynn licked his lips, having already made up his mind.

He summoned a golden scale, which slowly floated in front of him, transforming into a magnificent scale with flowing light on it, and the two ends of the scale slowly unfolded.

On one end, he infused it with his memories and understanding of the civilization of the gods.

Those were valuable experiences he gradually accumulated through reading materials, observing ruins, and engaging with divinity.

At the other end, several crystal-clear glass bottles slowly emerged.

The red liquid in the bottle was clear and bright, like blood but not blood, as if it were burning slightly, shimmering with a golden-red luster.

If Lynn hadn't already known that this was a spirit brewed from divine blood, he probably would have mistaken it for some kind of top-quality red wine or grape wine, and might even have been tempted to take a sip.

But of course he would not forget that the "wine" contained the blood of a god, a source of power that transcended the mortal realm.

Ding!
Accompanied by a flash of golden light, bottles of crystal-clear divine blood wine appeared before Lynn.

"With this treasure trove at my back, I need to raise my cultivation level first."

He waved his hand, and a glass bottle slowly floated into his palm.

Lynn flicked his wrist, and the bottle cap popped open with a "pop," releasing a strange fragrance.

He didn't rush to drink it, but instead took a light sniff first.

The fragrance, though crisp and clear, carried an indescribable allure, as if mingling the sacred and the decadent, making one's mouth water.

Lynn took a sip, the liquor sliding down his throat. It was mellow and sweet, with almost no spiciness like ordinary spirits, but rather a gentle, lingering warmth.

But what truly shocked him was the change after the wine entered his stomach:
An extremely cool sensation exploded within my body instantly, as if ice mint had transformed into a stream of energy, rushing straight to the depths of my brain!
His pupils shrank slightly.

The next moment, it was as if a monstrous wave had surged in his mental sea!
The spiritual energy that was originally as still as stagnant water suddenly fluctuated violently under the stimulation of the divine blood wine, surging like a tidal wave, layer upon layer, constantly impacting the limits!

It was a long-lost sense of growth.

The mental strength that had been stuck at a bottleneck was now springing up like bamboo shoots after a rain, rising steadily!
(End of this chapter)