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

Chapter 264 Bloodline and the Divine Tree
Chapter 264

This closed-door meeting between the Golden Thrones lasted for most of the day.

Evelyn laid out almost all the evidence, clues, intelligence, and even some of the spoils of the Genesis Society on the table.

She showcased her achievements in this operation without reservation.

It was thought that such a victory, coupled with the irrefutable evidence of Karen's collusion with the Genesis Society, would enrage the entire league.

In her imagination, the meeting would end with Karen being purged, the Feathered Serpent regaining justice, and the Principality of Turquoise receiving compensation and support from the Alliance.

However, the result completely overturned her expectations!
At the end of the meeting, many of the golden thrones rose one after another, their auras suddenly changed, and they all released the terrifying pressure of the golden totems, pressing down on Evelyn!

At that moment, Evelyn felt dizzy and as if she had fallen into an ice cellar!

The Golden Throne is comprised of the most elite members of the Alchemist Alliance, whose totems have reached the pinnacle of gold, wielding power sufficient to destroy a nation, annihilate the world, and even become gods.

Just like the tyrant, the Dragon Emperor, who destroyed the capital of the Cuilan Kingdom and reshaped the entire country.

At this moment, standing in the golden hall were not just one or two, but nearly ten golden thrones gathered together, including even...

The masters of the three most powerful totems!
Their power converged, and the divine radiance of the golden totem soared into the hall, as if heaven had descended upon the world, plunging the entire hall into a solidified, oppressive atmosphere.

All of this was aimed at Evelyn alone!
In an instant, the overwhelming golden pressure was like the sky collapsing, enough to tear any silver alchemist to dust in an instant!
But Evelyn is no ordinary silver alchemist!
She is half a step towards the Gold Saint realm, a quasi-King!
A giant serpent, as white as holy feathers and with wingspans of thousands of feet, emerged from the void, coiled in mid-air, its body draped in feathers, its aura sacred and solemn!
It was none other than the half-step Feathered Serpent God!
The sacred feathers unfurled, resisting all the oppression of the golden thrones, allowing Evelyn to stand proudly even under this earth-shattering pressure.

Even though she managed to hold on, at this moment she was already pale and her breathing was disordered...

What's even more surprising is that Lynn, who was standing next to her, was completely unharmed.

The power of the Golden Thrones seemed to deliberately bypass him.

Even though their oppressive aura was enough to shatter the entire city, it didn't even touch the hem of Lynn's clothes.

Lynn's dark eyes flickered slightly as he gazed at Evelyn, who seemed doomed, and thoughts raced through his mind:

"What's going on? These people are going to attack Evelyn... but they're showing no hostility towards me at all?"

“I’m an outsider, not even a member of the Alliance… Are they really going to kill Evelyn? Or…”

Clearly, if these Golden Thrones were to actually make a move...

Given that Evelyn and Lynn are currently only clones, they would probably have been torn to shreds and left not even ashes in that instant.

But they didn't actually make a move.

They simply unleashed the almost tangible power of the golden totem, pouring all their oppression upon Evelyn alone.

This was not an attack, yet it was enough to instill despair.

Just as this oppressive atmosphere was about to solidify into deathly frost, the throne at the very center of the golden palace, adorned with celestial totems, slowly spoke.

His voice was calm, devoid of sorrow or joy, like a gust of wind sweeping across the sky, yet every word resounded powerfully:

"The information presented by Evelyn, the leader of the Feathered Serpent Order, is detailed and accurate."

"This includes the fact that my successor Karen colluded with the Genesis Society in private. The evidence is complete, and there are witnesses to prove it. There is no way to refute it."

"According to the laws of the Alchemist Alliance, anyone who dares to collude with the Creation Society or betray the covenant... regardless of status, bloodline, or lineage, shall be sentenced to death."

"Even...my disciple is no exception."

The instant the sound hit the ground.

A streak of turquoise light flashed through the void, so fast that even the Golden Throne could not catch it.

The next moment, a human head suddenly floated up in mid-air!
The head had a handsome face and a peaceful expression, as if he had died without any pain or even surprise.

And he was Karen!
The heir to the Wings of the Sky, once the most ardent prodigy within the Alliance, is now a cold corpse.

There was silence.

Amidst the shock, everyone's gaze turned to the man seated high on the throne that seemed to float in the air.

This time, all the evidence Evelyn brought was not only accepted, but was even implemented in a way that exceeded expectations.

Her first goal, Karen's death, has been achieved.

Evelyn took a deep breath, a hint of disbelief flickering across her lips.

She had assumed that the Throne of the Sky would protect Karen, or at least... spark a long debate.

Unexpectedly, the other party was so resolute and ruthless!
Immediately afterwards, a steady, deep voice rang out again from the other side of the hall.

That was the voice of Kelfan, the Lord of the Fish-Dragon Emperors:
"This power imbalance within the Alchemist Alliance has caused irreparable damage to the Duchy of Cuilan."

"The league will compensate for this with double the amount of compensation."

With these words, Evelyn's second objective was successfully achieved.

The process went too smoothly, so smoothly that it was almost unbelievable.

However, just when everything seemed to have settled down, the oppressive golden aura that filled the sky still hadn't dissipated!

Instead, the atmosphere grew increasingly somber, like dark clouds pressing down on the city, with gloom suddenly descending.

Evelyn's delicate body trembled slightly, and the phantom of the feathered serpent god continued to vibrate, yet she still did not find relief.

Lynn's gaze narrowed slightly as he slowly raised his head to look at the crowd, a chill creeping into his heart:

"Karen is dead, and compensation is due."

"But why do these people still refuse to withdraw their oppressive aura?"

Clearly, the matter is far from over.

As expected, the last of the three supreme thrones finally spoke.

It was a deep, resonant sound, like the rumble of the earth, that slowly emanated from the deepest part of the throne:

The Crystal Throne spoke.

"The Alchemist Alliance is a defensive line formed by all alchemists united in the face of the threat from the Creation Society."

"Such betrayal and collusion within the alliance should be met with thunderous force and ruthless leniency."

"We are willing to sacrifice everything to fight against the Creation Society and protect this continent."

“Even the disciples of the Sky-Supporting Throne, the relatives and friends of the Fish-Dragon Throne, and even... my own closest blood relatives.”

"In the alliance, everyone is equal. Mutual assistance and trust are essential; those who contribute are rewarded, and those who err are punished!"

These words, resounding and impassioned, seemed like a solemn vow proclaimed to the world.

Every sentence sounded righteous and reasonable.

But who among those present didn't know the truth?
This is the Golden Palace, the pinnacle of the Alchemist Alliance's power pyramid.

A hall filled with golden thrones and royal bloodlines—who among them isn't a seasoned cunning old fox, adept at navigating the complexities of life and maneuvering with ease?
No matter how many of these "grand principles" you hear, they're nothing but smoke and mirrors.

Sure enough, after those righteous and eloquent words, the gaze of the Crystal Throne, imbued with the power of ancient rock, suddenly turned towards Evelyn.

His tone was calm, yet every word was as scorching as lava:
"At that time, the Feathered Serpent Society was attacked by the Genesis Society and was in imminent danger." "It was the Alliance that mobilized the Throne and did everything in its power to save you, giving you a chance to catch your breath."

"Upholding the alliance's spirit of 'mutual assistance,' I have never asked the Feathered Serpent Society for anything in return."

He paused, then changed his tone, no longer stating, but rather... demanding:
"Now, I have no choice but to shamelessly... use this old face to ask the current leader of the Feathered Serpent Society for a small item."

These words, though seemingly humble, are actually spoken with an air of superiority.

The atmosphere inside the Golden Palace suddenly froze.

Upon hearing this, a faint hint of unease flashed deep in Evelyn's beautiful eyes.

She is a smart person.

From the Crystal Throne's convoluted explanation, I already sensed that what followed would be unacceptable!

However, she did not back down.

Despite the overwhelming golden aura surrounding her, and despite the immense invisible pressure she was under, she still stood tall and slowly spoke:
"I wonder what the Alliance Leader... wishes to request?"

Her voice was not loud, but every word was clear.

Upon hearing Evelyn's response, a hint of relief flashed in the Crystal Throne's eyes, but he did not reply immediately. Instead, he continued in a calm tone:

"We obtained the Genesis Society's action plan for their attack on the Duchy of Cuilan by interrogating their prisoners."

He paused and continued:
"These people are attempting to destroy the city of Leyner in the Duchy of Turquoise through the divine tree and the bloodline of the feathered serpent god..."

Upon hearing the words "divine tree," everyone present fell into deep thought.

Those alchemists naturally understood the significance of the divine tree.

Whenever the Creation Society plans a large-scale operation, it receives support from the divine tree bestowed by the World Tree.

Once the Divine Tree completes the designated task, it will receive a reward from the World Tree, thus beginning its journey of connection with the World Tree.

Just like the Blood Tree in Klaus's hands before, and like the Divine Tree that the Creation Society is trying to use this time.

The Crystal Throne paused briefly, then added:
"According to our investigation, for this divine tree to meet the conditions to trigger the World Tree's guidance... it needs a huge amount of Feathered Serpent God bloodline!"

Before the words were even finished, Evelyn and Lynn exchanged a glance, and a clear thought flashed through their minds almost simultaneously.

What the Crystal Throne desires is Evelyn's feathered serpent bloodline!
The divine tree needs to gain enough power to begin the path of connection with the World Tree.

The only way is to offer Evelyn's feathered serpent bloodline to the sacred tree.

Once the divine tree meets the conditions, a path leading to the World Tree will be opened!

The Creation Society and the World Tree are a major concern for the Alchemist Alliance.

You must understand, the Creation Society has been in chaos for so long, turning the entire continent upside down.

However, the Alchemists' Alliance still hasn't found the headquarters of the Creation Society or any trace of the World Tree.

Even though they knew that the Creation Society had a divine tree, the divine tree was guarded closely by every action team of the Creation Society.

There is absolutely no chance that the entire task force would be wiped out in this operation against the Principality of Cuilan.

After all, no other faction has an inside agent like Quentin who dares to join the Genesis Society and has connections with the World Tree.

Today, the many Golden Thrones of the Alchemist Alliance clearly do not want to miss the opportunity to use the Divine Tree to find the World Tree.

Therefore, they swiftly fulfilled all of Evelyn's requests, even going so far as to kill the disciples of the Skyward Wings...

At the same time, these golden thrones also expressed their ideas through practical actions.

The overwhelming pressure emanating from those golden thrones is the best explanation.

If Evelyn agrees, that's fine; if she doesn't, then those golden thrones will probably be taken!

"I see……"

Lynn, standing beside Evelyn, thought to herself, her mind racing.

He was actually aware of the connections between the Divine Tree, the World Tree, and the Creation Society.

However, he never considered using Evelyn's bloodline to nourish the divine tree in order to find the World Tree.

Because each sacred tree possesses its own unique guiding power, which is difficult for outsiders to utilize.

Just like Klaus before, who gave birth to the Blood Tree, thus fulfilling the requirements.

He was the only one who could reach the World Tree through the guidance.

Unfortunately, Klaus was killed by Lynn himself, so he never had the chance to go.

Now that these golden thrones are saying this so righteously, does it mean they have mastered the method of using the divine tree?
Or are they simply trying their luck by using Evelyn's feathered serpent bloodline?
Lynn had no way of knowing this.

Evelyn, standing beside him, had a myriad of emotions swirling in her beautiful eyes; no one knew what she was thinking.

Time passes slowly...

It seemed that Evelyn hadn't responded for a long time, so from the Alchemist's Alliance, someone who was playing the "bad cop" stepped forward.

It was none other than the Throne of Sky, and he spoke calmly:
"Karen's death was my way of abiding by the rules of the Alchemist's Guild and cleaning house. The Feathered Serpent Society is also a member of the Guild, so there's no need for them to interfere..."

"But if Evelyn, the leader of the Feathered Serpent Order, is unwilling to make sacrifices for the Alchemist Alliance... then I'm afraid I'll have to hold you accountable for what happened with Karen earlier..."

At this moment, in addition to the three supreme thrones, the other golden thrones also spoke up.

"The old Serpent King died under mysterious circumstances. If you, my niece, are willing to nourish this divine tree and help the Alliance find the headquarters of the Creation Society, we will definitely kill the Creator and avenge the old Serpent King..."

"Losing the feathered serpent bloodline, even if your totem becomes silver-level... the Alliance will compensate you. Having already undergone one ascension, with sufficient resources, you might be able to rebuild the glory of the feathered serpent god..."

"The Alliance can guarantee that as long as your niece is willing to hand over the bloodline of the Feathered Serpent God to nourish the Divine Tree, the Alliance will protect the Feathered Serpent Order and your niece... We can even guarantee that the child your niece has with the chosen man beside you will inherit the title of Master of the Feathered Serpent Order..."

Under the relentless bombardment of numerous golden thrones...

In the end, Evelyn made her decision, pursed her red lips, and uttered a single word, "Okay."

Upon hearing this, the surrounding golden thrones all withdrew their terrifying aura with satisfaction...

However, Lynn, who was closest to Evelyn, didn't quite understand what she meant.

"you sure?"

He asked with a hint of doubt.

Unexpectedly, Evelyn's beautiful eyes sparkled with interest as she looked at Lynn and whispered:

"Didn't those throne uncles all say... our children can inherit the Feathered Serpent Society?"

Lynn was speechless upon hearing this, realizing he had been teasing Evelyn for so long.

Unexpectedly, this time she teased him instead.

(End of this chapter)