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

Chapters 235: "The Body of a Martial Immortal" and "The Array of Martial Immortals"

Chapter 235

"Hmm...the energy level isn't low."

Hercules looked down, his tone calm, yet containing an undeniable air of authority.

"To be subjected to this level of tracking magic by a formal deity... I'm actually quite interested in the connection between the Spirit-Eyed Wizard and this matter."

As he spoke, a faint smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

He already knew that the Spirit-Eyed Wizard possessed the "remains of a formal deity".

Now, sending a third-level archmage like Lynn with treasures is clearly a sign of caution. They dare not show themselves easily, fearing that the Martial God might be tempted to kill them and steal the treasures.

This is reasonable and normal.

But precisely because of this, Hercules saw more in Lynn at this moment.

This mark not only proves that the Spirit-Eyed Wizard and Lynn had direct contact with that deity, but also... its energy level is so high that it is definitely not a "chance" trophy.

That wasn't finding a divine body; rather, it was confronting a living god head-on.

He didn't know what happened in between, but the outcome was already decided.

That deity has fallen.

The tracking magic he used before his death was cleverly transferred to Lynn.

This detail gradually reveals the truth of the whole matter.

The Spirit-Eyed Wizard not only personally confronted that living deity, but also ultimately emerged victorious in the contest.

However, the final, desperate attack of the deity was cleverly deflected by the Spirit-Eyed Wizard and delivered to Lynn, the "substitute."

In this way, the whole game becomes clear.

Hercules narrowed his eyes slightly, having already made up his mind: Lynn was nothing more than a pawn.

His mission on this trip is most likely just to relay messages, exchange items, and test the waters on behalf of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard.

Moreover, when his hand touched Lynn's shoulder, he already sensed that the other person was nearly five hundred years old.

Such a short time frame, yet he's only at the early stage of a Level 3 Grand Wizard, which is enough to show that Lynn's aptitude isn't particularly high.

If it weren't for the support of the Spirit Eye Wizard, I'm afraid I wouldn't even be able to reach this level now.

Everything was interconnected and corroborated each other, making Hercules increasingly interested in the Spirit-Eyed Wizard himself, while his attention to Lynn suddenly dropped to its lowest point.

call out!
As Hercules withdrew his hand, the divine mark that had appeared seemed to be drawn back into Lynn's body and disappeared.

Seemingly noticing the fleeting shock and unease in Lynn's eyes, Hercules gently shook his head and spoke calmly:
"The mark on you has an extremely high energy level. Even for me, it would take a considerable price to forcibly break it."

He paused, his tone as calm as a neighbor's elder advising:
"Clearly, you can't afford the 'price' that would require me to take action."

As soon as she finished speaking, Lynn's heart skipped a beat.

However, Hercules did not continue to exert pressure, but quickly averted his gaze, his tone casual yet authoritative:

"Alright, take out what the Spirit-Eyed Wizard gave you."

At this moment, he possessed neither the arrogance of a high-ranking wizard nor the indifference of a dark wizard.

On the contrary, he was as gentle as a spring breeze, with an attitude as mild as that of an elder.

But this does not mean genuine kindness; rather, it reflects the confidence and sense of control of a strong person.

Given his status and position, he no longer needs to rely on oppression to achieve his goals.

What he truly cared about was the transaction itself, and the secrets behind the Spirit Eye Wizard.

To him, Lynn was merely a "messenger" in this game, not worth him disrupting the balance and resorting to brutal actions like the Soul Search.

Meanwhile, Lynn also noticed the change in Hercules' attitude.

The other party's undisguised indifference and insight did not make him feel humiliated; on the contrary, it made him secretly relieved.

Because this was part of his plan.

Lynn deliberately showed his "pawn" side to draw Hercules' attention to the "Spirit-Eyed Wizard".

His low profile and passive demeanor perfectly matched the other party's assessment.

Upon hearing that Hercules wanted to personally examine that strand of black hair, Lynn did not hesitate and directly took out the long, black, and shiny hair from his spatial ring.

Her hair was still as fresh as new, with a cool glint between the strands, and even a faint fragrance lingered in the air, as if it retained the divine essence of some deity.

With a mere flick of his wrist, the long hair flew up uncontrollably and landed in his palm.

He looked down, his fingertips slowly brushing through his hair, his expression calm yet focused, as if sensing the divine fluctuations contained within it.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, a hint of understanding in his eyes:
"This should be... the aura of the Magic Network's authority."

"In this light, the owner of this long hair is an avatar of the goddess of magic."

He squinted slightly, as if recalling something, or perhaps piecing together the information in his hands.

"Not long ago, Nightmare Rift Valley did indeed plan an operation against the Goddess of the Magic Network... Now it seems that the Spirit Eye Wizard was also involved."

"In the end, that divine body of the main god's avatar ended up in his hands, and he even used it to make a deal with me... Hah."

He chuckled inwardly, a hint of mockery in his eyes, and thought to himself:

"Tsk tsk, Nightmare Rift Valley spent so much effort planning an operation, only to have the Spirit Eye Wizard quietly reap the rewards... Interesting."

Hercules is no ordinary being; his strength is extraordinary and his status is revered.

As one of the high-ranking members of the Forgestone, he already had a clear understanding of the structure and power of the Southern Wizarding World.

Therefore, based solely on that sliver of black hair, he was able to deduce the origin of the divine body and the underlying power struggles behind the transaction with astonishing accuracy.

Although if the news that the Spirit Eye Wizard possessed the body of the Goddess of the Magic Network were to spread, the Nightmare Rift would surely be furious and might even issue a kill order against him, but what does all of this have to do with Historian?
This divine body was indeed useful to him, and that was the only thing he cared about.

Moreover, once it is confirmed that this is an avatar at the level of a main god, its value... naturally rises to another level.

His expression hardened, and his tone became concise and forceful:
"I want this divine body."

"You can tell the Spirit-Eyed Wizard that I accept this deal."

As soon as he finished speaking, Lynn was startled, and a hint of undisguised joy appeared in his eyes.

His biggest goal in coming to the Forgestone was to use the power of a high-ranking wizard to stabilize the situation and avoid the crisis from the Aquila constellation.

Originally, he only intended to use the name of Ophiuchus to gain a proper identity, but by chance, he ended up encountering the even higher-level Hercules!
Now, not only has the transaction been successful, but it has even successfully "attached" itself to the prestige of Hercules, which is far more advanced than the expected "borrowing the tiger's skin"!
However, just as Lynn was secretly pleased and thought the deal was perfectly done, Hercules' next words made him pause and be slightly taken aback.

The powerful figure looked at him with a half-smile, his tone relaxed yet carrying a deeper meaning:

"Next, I'd like to make a deal with you. What do you think?"

Lynn's mind jolted slightly.

He hadn't expected that after deliberately keeping a low profile and disguising himself as a pawn of the Spirit-Eyed Wizard, he would still be singled out for attention by Hercules.

Could it be... that he saw through something?
Lynn spoke instinctively, his voice respectful and restrained:
"Me? Lord Hercules, I am merely a third-level archmage..."

But Hercules simply shook his head slightly, looking at him with a half-smile, and slowly spoke:
"Your strength is indeed not important."

“What’s truly important is the divine mark that just appeared on your body.” He paused here, his gaze still fixed on Lynn, his eyes carrying a penetrating insight that seemed to see right through people.

"Perhaps you don't quite understand what that mark means, but I can explain it to you simply."

"In the endless world of planes, although our wizard civilization and the civilization of gods are mortal enemies, they do not necessarily fight each other every time they meet."

"But you are different."

"Because you bear a mark planted by a supreme god."

"This means that as soon as you leave the wizarding world, that supreme god can sense you and may even attack you."

Hercules spoke calmly, without embellishment or deliberate intimidation, but rather with the tone of an elder reminding a junior, stating the facts plainly.

"And even if you don't leave the wizarding world... the power of the Supreme God is far more than you imagine. If he really wanted to, it wouldn't be entirely impossible for him to do something to you."

Linn was silent.

He knew that Hercules was right, and that things might even be more serious than he described.

If he is truly a mediocre wizard destined to remain at level three, then this mark might just be a threat that is "destined not to be triggered."

But he didn't stop there.

He wants to break through to the Morning Star Wizard level.

Once you reach that level, traveling through endless planes and exploring the world's oceans will become the norm.

At that time, this divine mark will become a seed of curse that could be detonated at any moment.

Even if they don't die, they will still attract unpredictable pursuit and calamities.

Lynn's eyes flickered slightly as he quickly weighed the options in his mind.

Since this divine mark will have to be dealt with sooner or later, we might as well listen to what this Hercules is planning to do first.

He bowed slightly and asked respectfully:

"My Lord, what do I need to do to resolve this divine mark?"

Hercules was not surprised by this; he simply smiled, nodded, and casually waved his hand, saying:

"Now is not the time."

"As for the divine mark on you, we'll have to wait until the Spirit-Eyed Wizard brings over that divine body so I can study it before making a decision."

He chuckled softly, his tone carrying a hint of nonchalance.

"Alright, let's put this matter aside for now. —Green"

Upon hearing this, Wizard Green, who had been quietly observing from the side, immediately nodded and replied:
"teacher."

Hercules looked at him and gave the order directly:

“Take this Archmage Lynn back with you, finalize the details of the deal with that Spirit-Eyed Wizard, and then bring the divine body back.”

"is teacher!"

Green respectfully accepted the order.

Hercules nodded in satisfaction upon seeing this, and then said no more.

His figure trembled slightly, and amidst the shifting light and shadow, he soared into the sky like a streak of light, instantly heading towards the star trail tearing through the heavens, his figure quickly disappearing from sight.

On the platform at the top of the Wizard Tower, the wizards who had been watching intently quickly returned to their positions and resumed their work on the Star Gate.

Lynn and Green stood side by side, silently watching Hercules disappear like a shooting star.

"Alright, the teacher is very busy. The fact that he took the time to talk to us already shows how much he values ​​this transaction. Let's go."

Green waved his hand, then turned and walked away first.

Lynn originally thought that his trip to the Forgestone was complete and that he only needed to return. However, Green led him to the first floor of the library in the Hercules Wizard Tower.

Seeing the numerous bookshelves and books all around him, he couldn't help but look puzzled.

Green noticed his expression and explained calmly:
"Didn't you make a deal with your teacher about the divine mark? He asked me to give you some materials in advance so you can study them beforehand, so you won't be a hindrance when it comes to actually taking action in the future."

Upon hearing this, Lynn couldn't help but feel a surge of intense aches and pains.

By disguising himself as inconspicuous, he successfully evaded the notice of Hercules and Grimm, the two Morning Star wizards.

But the price is... now he's seen as a burden who "needs extra tutoring".

While inwardly grumbling, Lynn nodded calmly and watched Green walk into the library.

Before long, Green returned carrying two thick books and handed them to Lynn.

Lynn looked down and saw two eye-catching headlines on the cover—

"The Body of a Martial Immortal" and "The Formation of Martial Immortals".

Both books are titled "Martial Immortal," clearly indicating they were written by the Hercules, and their value and stature are self-evident.

As Green handed over the book, he explained with a touch of emotion:
"The Body of the Martial Immortal is a body-refining sorcery created by the teacher himself. As the name suggests, it was created specifically to temper the body of a sorcerer."

"And this book, 'Martial Immortal Formations,' is a classic text on formations compiled by the teacher. Its contents are extremely detailed and profound, covering the analysis and construction methods of the teacher's magical formation diagrams."

"These two books are closely related to the divine mark on you. I hope you will study them diligently and understand and master them as soon as possible."

At this point, Green paused slightly, his gaze falling on Lynn, and then added a special instruction:
“You are also a body-refining wizard. Perhaps you are not yet aware of the true value of the ‘Martial Immortal Body’, but I can tell you very clearly that its level is far superior to all the body-refining techniques you have practiced in the past.”

"You're lucky. You arrived at just the right time. The teacher has just finished perfecting this book, 'The Body of a Martial Immortal'."

Upon hearing this, Lynn paused slightly, and a thought involuntarily arose in his mind:
It was just finished? Could it be... I'm a guinea pig?

He subconsciously glanced at Green, only to find that the latter seemed to have anticipated his thoughts, a slight, ambiguous smile playing on his lips as he said:
"Don't worry, although the teacher has just finished this book, 'The Body of a Martial Immortal,' it is the culmination of his many years of contemplation on body-refining witchcraft."

"Unless you one day surpass your teacher's level, this technique will only be of immense benefit to you."

"After all, you're not even a Morning Star Wizard yet, are you?"

"Throughout the entire Forgestone, countless wizards want to learn the teacher's sorcery..."

The implication is that you're not worthy of being used as a guinea pig...

Lynn was once again insulted with barbed words, but instead of being angry, she felt a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a feeling of mixed emotions, including regret and reflection).

As expected of Hercules.

Even before they had formally signed a contract, he was already so generous as to directly hand over such a high-level secret technique to him for study.

Of course, Lynn also understood that a being like Hercules wouldn't worry about him going back on his word.

If he breaks the agreement, the other party can easily come knocking on his door with just a flick of their finger.

But no matter what, giving gifts directly makes people feel generous.

Subsequently, accompanied by Green, Lynn solemnly signed a succession agreement, which contained mostly standard clauses, such as not disseminating the agreement without authorization and not revealing core secrets.

The moment the contract rune took effect, the two books truly came into Lynn's possession.

(End of this chapter)