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Chapter 144 You can go ahead
The Balrog King's demand is to fight Loren to the death.

It determined not only victory and defeat, but also life and death.

His biggest mistake was that, having just received the inheritance of the God of Fire, he proposed to hold a grand feast of the gods, attempting to ascend to the throne.

Lacking experience and maturity, his strength may not even be as great as that of the divine servants under the gods.

If his opponent is only Loren, he can still handle it.

However, when faced with four people of equal strength, he was no match for them at all.

Losing a duel also means death.

The gods present remained indifferent.

The death of the Balrog King had no effect on them whatsoever.

They just didn't find the farce funny enough.

The Balrog King is dead, and Loren ascended to the throne of the gods in the vote of the gods, proclaiming himself the God of Prophecy.

"Having ascended to godhood, one should abide by the divine covenants." The Dragon God stared at Loren. "Not only you, but the three contractors participating in this duel will also be subject to the restrictions of the covenants."

The gods then realized what was happening.

No wonder the Dragon God didn't stop Lilia and Celucia from entering.

If they are all considered part of Loren's power, then they should be subject to the same limitations as Loren.

The most crucial clause in the divine covenant is that the gods are forbidden from participating in the conflicts between the various forces on the magical continent, unless something emerges that affects the balance of power.

Such beings generally refer to those above the King level, such as Demon Gods.

Due to the treaty, neither Loren nor Celucia could seize the territories of other forces on the magical continent, nor could they directly participate in the struggles between territories.

This had a significant impact on the Elf Kingdom.

The only saving grace for Loren was that he had Cold Frost to help him.

In crucial moments, Celia can also lend a helping hand.

Moreover, Loris, Hela, and Xuefu have all received divine blessings, and their strength is rapidly increasing.

They will be able to advance to the King level soon.

Loren accepted the divine treaty out of sheer desperation.

His strength has already attracted the attention of the gods. If he does not accept the treaty, he may be regarded as a threat and destroyed by the gods, just as Mil said.

Unless he possesses the power to rival the gods, he can only abide by the treaty.

This is an agreement made by the gods of the magical continent, and it will not be affected on the human continent.

However, there should be beings similar to gods on the human continent, so there's no need to risk causing trouble.

With the establishment of a new god, the feast of the gods came to an end.

Loren led his men back to Sandstone Town.

Mimia ran over along, saying she wanted to see the fairy clan.

Mill returned to Sandstone Town as if nothing had happened, showing no remorse for having wronged Loren.

"Miel, you almost got me killed this time. I've been in Sandstone Town for so long, and this is how you treat me?"

Mil scoffed, "That Balrog King is pitifully weak, how could you possibly lose to him?"

"Ha, if it were just me alone, I definitely wouldn't be a match for him."

"That's alright. You lost, but I can take you as my divine servant and save your life!"

This is Mil's true purpose.

Loren did not pursue the matter further.

He secretly made a mental note of this, knowing he would get his revenge sooner or later.

The divine treaty stipulates that Loren, Bai Xi, Serusia, and Lilia may not directly participate in the battles between territories.

But he can still build up his territory.

In addition, the next key task is to improve the strength of Loris and others.

After careful consideration, Loren decided to set his sights on the Miracle Forest, south of the Orc tribe.

Loren summoned Loris and explained his plan to go to the Forest of Miracles.

"You mean, a divine artifact is hidden in the deepest lake of the Miracle Forest?"

"That's right, it's perfect for enhancing your strength."

"Okay, let's go now!"

Loris was born with an adventurous spirit.

If she weren't the lord of the coastal town, she might have ventured to various parts of the magical continent.

Loren led Loris through the orc tribe and arrived at the Forest of Miracles.

The Forest of Miracles is a mysterious forest located in a magical continent.

It is filled with magical energy and inhabited by all sorts of strange magical creatures.

The morning mist swirls through the forest, shrouding this legendary forest in mystery.

"Is this the Forest of Miracles? It feels a bit eerie," Loris said.

"Be careful, you may encounter various illusionary challenges ahead."

Loren learned a great deal about the forest through intelligence.

The two stepped into the forest boundary together, and the surrounding air suddenly became viscous.

Loris felt a wave of dizziness. When he came to his senses, the road behind him had disappeared, replaced by a dense, impenetrable ancient tree.

A faint blue light shimmered on the tree trunk, emanating a mysterious magical aura.

"Loren? Are you still there?"

Loren disappeared, and Lolis called out but received no answer.

She became more alert, looked around, and moved forward cautiously.

The fallen leaves underfoot rustled softly, and the forest was eerily quiet.

After walking for about an hour, Loris stopped.

The trees ahead twisted strangely, forming a natural archway.

Glowing mushrooms are scattered along the path behind the archway.

Loris ventured deeper into the path, when suddenly, she heard a rustling sound coming from the bushes.

Pairs of red eyes lit up in the mist, followed by a second pair, then a third pair. In the blink of an eye, more than a dozen enormous shadow wolves surrounded Loris.

Their fur was like flowing shadows, and their fangs gleamed coldly in the dim light.

The wolf pack kept attacking, and Loris swung her sword and killed them.

However, these shadow wolves seem to be impossible to kill completely, appearing in an endless stream.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she felt a familiar and intimate presence.

The mist dissipated, and the Shadow Wolf vanished.

Loren reappeared before her.

"Loris? What happened to you just now?"

Loris looked around, puzzled. "Where are the Shadow Wolves?"

“Where did this Shadow Wolf come from? We had barely stepped into the forest when you suddenly drew your sword and started slashing around. I guess you were affected by an illusion, which is why I used my divine power to awaken you.”

"Illusion?"

Loris was startled.

The scene that just happened so realistically was actually an illusion?

She looked at Loren suspiciously, "You're not also part of the illusion, are you?"

Loren rolled his eyes at her.

"The power of divine essence should be able to immunize us against the illusions of the Forest of Miracles. Let's continue."

The trees gradually thinned out, and an open space appeared ahead.

After an unknown amount of time, the two arrived deep in the forest.

Before them appeared a lake as smooth as a mirror, the Miracle Lake.

The lake water was crystal clear, with white clouds floating in it, like another sky.

In the middle of the lake, a gleaming silver sword is stuck in a protruding rock.

Even from this distance, Loren could feel the powerful force emanating from the sword.

"Is that the Sword of Kings?" Loris asked softly.

"It should be. Go and try to pull it out."

Loris nodded.

Just as she was about to wade to the center of the lake, ripples suddenly appeared on the surface.

A person who looked exactly like her rose from the water, wielding the same knight's sword.

Unlike the previous illusions, this one seemed to be real.

Clearly, only by defeating the illusion could they reach the rock in the middle of the lake. Loris and the illusion began their duel, their two iron swords clashing in mid-air, sparks flying.

The illusionary movements in the water were exactly the same as Loris's.

Loris's every attack was perfectly blocked, and every defense was anticipated.

After a fierce battle, Loris failed to gain any advantage and instead sustained injuries.

Loren wanted to go and help.

But once he goes up there, new illusions will surely appear on the lake.

Going there would only cause more trouble.

Loris was not discouraged; instead, she fought with even greater courage.

Since it's an illusion exactly like hers, then we absolutely cannot lose!
Another fierce confrontation ensued.

Loris has improved once again in the duel!
Mid-level Sky Knight!

Breaking through your own limits in battle is the key to defeating the illusion!
After her breakthrough, Loris was unstoppable and successfully shattered the illusion.

The illusion transformed into a pool of clear water and returned to the lake.

Loris took to the air and flew toward the rocks in the middle of the lake.

She reached out and grasped the sword hilt, and to her surprise, the sword easily left the rock, as if it had been waiting for him.

One by one, the runes on the sword lit up, and finally the entire sword shone with a dazzling golden light, illuminating the entire lake surface.

"How are you feeling?" Loren asked.

Loris brandished the King's Sword, "There seems to be a very strong power hidden within it, but I don't know how to unleash it."

Loren thought that the power might be the EX curry stick.

There is also an Emerald Realm in the Forest of Miracles.

Loren decided to stop exploring.

There are too many unknown factors in the secret realm. What if an ancient god suddenly appears and kills him instantly?
Loris obtaining the King's Sword is already a good achievement.

Loren set up a teleportation array at the entrance to the Forest of Miracles, and then returned to Sandstone Town.

Loris really likes her new weapon and has been challenging Lilia or Hela to duels these days.

Serusia has recently become completely free.

Restricted by the divine treaty, she could not participate in the conflicts between the Elf Kingdom and other territories, and many things were not her concern.

Previously, the kingdom's internal affairs had nothing to do with her.

Her main responsibility was to conquer all directions.

Now that there's no war, she's happy to have some peace and quiet.

In any case, no other forces have dared to provoke the Elf Kingdom recently.

Inside the sandstone castle.

Loren and Celucia are discussing wedding preparations.

Xuefu and Hela were also there.

"Celucia, it's almost July, shouldn't we start making some preparations?" Loren was quite looking forward to the upcoming wedding.

Celucia glanced at Loren coldly. "Aren't you quite experienced? You figure it out yourself."

Hela laughed and said to Xuefu, "Xuefu, why do I feel like Her Majesty the Queen's tone is a bit sour? Anyone who didn't know better would think she was jealous."

Serusia was speechless.

How could she possibly have such a thought?
Loren?

He was nothing more than a tool for her to bear elven offspring.

Xuefu is no longer afraid of Celucia. "Your Majesty, after we get married, you will have to change how you address me and Hela."

Xuefu gets a little excited every time she thinks about this.

The noble Elf Queen called her sister; she would never have dared to imagine such a thing before.

Celucia couldn't be bothered to argue with these two shallow women.

After discussion, the wedding venue was decided to be the Elf King's City.

At that time, all the high-ranking nobles of the Elf Kingdom will come to participate.

"Shouldn't we also invite our relatives and friends?" Hela asked.

Recently, Loren has been getting closer to the sea creatures, and the relationship between the Elf Kingdom and the sea creature territory has improved considerably.

Hela decides to invite Queen of the Seas and her sisters to the wedding.

Xuefu nodded; she also needed to invite her parents, brothers, and sisters.

The marriage of Loren to the Elf Queen is a momentous occasion, and they must be informed.

Especially Alan.

I wonder how Alan will react when he finds out.

On Loren's side, they need to invite the Silver Moon family.

However, Lorton and the others already knew about this news, so all they needed to do was send a few invitations.

Discuss and agree on the details of the wedding.

Xuefu suggested, "Your Majesty, the wedding day will be a busy day, and you'll definitely have a lot of energy to spare. There won't be time for the wedding night. I think you and Loren should get this done as soon as possible."

“Yes, yes, yes!” Hela agreed.

They've been getting a lot of work lately, especially since Loren has had some free time.

Xuefu repeatedly urged Loren to take Bai Xi and Lilia into his fold as soon as possible, but Loren refused and insisted on playing with them.

How could they possibly keep up with such an excessive lifestyle?

Xuefu decided to let Celucia join the battlefield as soon as possible to fight against Loren.

Loren's eyes lit up.

He thought Xuefu and Hela's suggestion made a lot of sense.

He wasn't without feelings for Lilia and Bai Xi.

But every time he saw Lilia's silly antics, he would inexplicably feel a sense of guilt.

He always felt like he was fooling a fool.

Bai Xi's reason was that she was too obedient.

She might obey any command, but her reaction in bed would likely be rather lackluster.

Rather than having Bai Xi accept instructions.

He hoped that Bai Xi would one day take the initiative and push him back, even if it would take a long time...

Celucia is different.

Celucia may seem aloof, but she's actually stubborn.

Moreover, she always felt that it wasn't Loren who was strong, but Hela and Shirley who were too weak.

Just like now.

Celucia looked at Snowflake and Hela with disdain, "They can't even beat two against one, how shameful."

The same mockery has happened more than once or twice.

Xuefu was very unconvinced, "If you're so good, then you do it! If you're not, then don't bother!"

Celucia hesitated for a moment.

She felt that her performance couldn't possibly be worse than Xuefu's.

But this was, after all, a field she had never been exposed to before.

What if I'm really not as good as Xuefu? Wouldn't that be incredibly embarrassing?
"No rush, we should be busy preparing for the wedding now."

Serusia decided to delay a little longer.

She needs to go back and do some research to make thorough preparations.

Xuefu chuckled coldly, "Your Majesty, are you chickening out?"

Hela chimed in, adding fuel to the fire, "Her Majesty is clearly afraid of losing face, but this timid and hesitant manner is indeed quite different from the Elf Queen I have in mind."

"Really? What kind of image do you have of the Elf Queen?"

"Hmm... I feel like she should be an omnipotent being, at least she couldn't be this timid."

Xuefu covered her mouth and chuckled, "Isn't the timid elf queen quite adorable?"

They kept talking back and forth, and even Loren was starting to get tired of listening.

Especially when Xuefu said the Elf Queen was cute.

The tone was exactly the same as when he said that his thing was cute, full of sarcasm.

Any normal person would find it unbearable, let alone an elf queen with extremely high self-esteem.

So even though she knew it was a provocation, Seruccia had to respond.

"Stop with your sarcastic remarks! Today, I'll show you what true difference there is!"

(End of this chapter)