Am I a god-tier talent in all my professions?

Chapter 139 Level 2 Death Priest

Chapter 139 Level 2 Death Priest (Bonus Chapter on the 5th)
Emperors and generals, in the realm of power struggles.

Lu Cang did not consider himself a person skilled in political maneuvering, even though he was highly intelligent and quick to learn.

Lu Cang still dislikes dealing with these things.

However, one should always be wary of others, and perhaps it's still necessary to learn some things about power and strategy.

For the rest, just improve your strength.

Skill can solve 99% of problems, but ultimately you still need to learn other knowledge to deal with those trivial matters.

Although one force can overcome ten techniques.

Otherwise, if we capsize because of our weaknesses, it would be quite disgusting.

……

For Lu Cang, this banquet was purely a social obligation.

Apart from this social engagement.

There's probably nothing else I need to do.

"Kumironi, I want to be promoted to Level 2 Death Priest."

Lu Cang began to speak.

Now that the certificate has been obtained, I can be considered a resident who legally possesses the profession of Death Priest.

Lu Cang believed it was time for him to be promoted.

The Death Priest has many useful abilities, but it's a real shame that he's remained at level 1.

"Ugh--"

Kumiloni sighed softly.

Have a high priest of the Church of Life perform the ascension ceremony of the priest of death.

"Little Lu Cang, you've really made a difficult request."

Lu Cang scratched his cheek: "If it's not possible... I won't force you."

Kumiloni said, "If you don't insist, what do you plan to do?"

"Did he complete the ascension to the Death Priesthood all by himself using Messer's Root Magic?"

“I will not allow such a thing to happen.”

"Too dangerous."

“You do not have any principles that endanger life; on the contrary, you have used the power of the Death Priest to do many meaningful things.”

"Therefore, I believe you are practicing the principles of life through the profession of a death priest..."

"Since you are a practitioner of the principles of life, I can help you get promoted."

"Moreover, the Church of Life itself owes you a favor, and as the High Priest of the Church of Life, I cannot refuse."

That's really great.

Kumiloni, what you're saying makes me feel a little ashamed.

After all, I had actually trampled on the principles of life to some extent.

The matter of using that death cult to create a life storage container.

But that's because one doesn't actually need to practice life principles.

"However, doing this in the city would have a bad influence."

"Let Izzy set up the ascension ritual array outside tomorrow and complete the ascension ritual in the wild."

The next day, Lu Cang was already waiting at the agreed location early in the morning, feeling that it would be easier to keep his mind clear in the heavy snow.

"How's the second root cause analysis going?"

Izzy was the first to arrive; the others hadn't arrived yet.

Lu Cang gave a wry smile: "I feel the progress is a bit slow. With the first source magic, it's difficult for me to shift to a completely opposite theory..."

Eternal, and uniquely unchanging.

"Iz, and what about you?"

Izparut also said that he also needs to think about the opposite of Root Magic.

"I have already figured it out, my anti-root magic."

……

For a moment, I didn't want to talk to him.

The second source of magic is that the higher one's level as a mage, the more deeply ingrained one's understanding of the source becomes, and the more difficult it is to comprehend.

Why did this level 6 mage comprehend the second source magic before me?

"You lost the bet."

"Iz said."

"Iz, you're so annoying, arguing with a little kid like that."

"Haha, you're no ordinary kid."

Lu Cang said dejectedly, "Alright, I'll go teach at the magic academy."

Lu Cang and Iz made a bet.

If Lu Cang comprehends the second source magic first, Iz will fight him again with equal strength.

After Iz returned from the City in the Circle, he stopped sparring with himself.

This made Lu Cang very depressed.

So what if you just spent tens of billions of souls?
Are you too scared to fight?

Iz's reply was: "The outcome of battles between equals is meaningless now. Times are constantly changing. Old methods are becoming obsolete, and new methods are being born. It's pointless to compare the magic of my era with that of yours."

When you've cultivated to the same level as me, then we'll spar on the same level.

no……

Izzy, isn't there only a 3-year gap between your level 3 era and now?

It's as if we've experienced a major upheaval, with everything being replaced by something new and the old completely obsolete.

But Izzy didn't want to fight, and Lu Cang couldn't force her.

Because Iz can suppress him with a higher level of power at any time, forcing an attack is not an option either.

I have no choice but to make a bet with him.

Iz's wager was that if he mastered the second source magic first, Iz would teach at the Loinz Magic Academy for a period of time.

That's right, teaching.

Instead of attending classes as a student, I went to teach others.

Actually, Lu Cang didn't really want to be a teacher. He himself hadn't learned enough, so why would he want to teach others...

But now that I've lost the bet, I can only accept the consequences.

“Iz, can I see your second source?”

Iz looked up at the sky.

"It wouldn't work here... "

"In the Cave of Despair and Howling?"

Iz thought for a moment.

"I guess that won't work either."

"After all, if this move is used, the entire Ruilen, along with the continents surrounding Ruilen, will be destroyed."

After hearing this, Lu Cang was speechless.

For a moment, I couldn't tell if he was bragging or serious.

Is it that powerful?

Iz, you didn't actually comprehend the second source magic at all, and you're just lying to me by saying you did, right?
It feels a bit unfair, doesn't it? If I comprehend the second source magic, I need to demonstrate it.

However, Iz did not need to demonstrate her mastery of the second source magic.

"Not even a tiny bit is allowed?"

"Yes, not even a little bit."

Tsk... Flawless, huh?
Lu Cang was too lazy to discuss this topic anymore.

Izzy shouldn't be lying to herself, but the thought of him comprehending Root Magic so much faster than her was a bit annoying.

He then changed the subject, asking, "What did you talk to An Zheng about yesterday?"

“Some things about the roots, and those missing records you mentioned, helped him recall some things.”

"Oh……"

"How is he doing now?"

"The situation is quite bad; he has reached the end of his life and has actually taken a lot of medications to prolong his life."

"However, in the process of tracing the root cause, he also suffered severe backlash. As a result, the back and forth canceled each other out, and he was only able to die a natural death within a normal lifespan."

"Even Kumironi can't extend his life any further. In fact, he had already asked Kumironi for help last year, but unfortunately, his lifespan was extended slightly, and then his body and mind collapsed due to the backlash from the root."

"Right now, he's just clinging to life."

I feel so sorry for them.

He was clearly a powerful level 8 mage, yet he has fallen to his current state.

Is it true that all high-ranking magicians become so destitute when they grow old?

"If things continue as they are, he probably has another two or three years to live. But if he insists on pursuing the root cause and fails to comprehend it, then... that's it."

Lu Cang: "Iz, what do you think he will do?"

Iz replied, "I'll probably continue trying to break through."

"The ultimate source of witnessing is the obsession of every magician. He has already taken the last step, so he must want to go up and see a higher view."

"What does it matter if I live a few more years or a few less years?"

The two were talking.

Chi Cheng had also arrived, with a steamed bun in his mouth.

Very simple and unpretentious.

Next to arrive was Luluwei. She landed lightly on the fountain platform next to her, sitting on the edge of the platform with her legs swinging in mid-air.

"I vaguely remember someone saying that they went to pick out a house with me yesterday."

Lu Cang gave an awkward laugh: "Sister Luluwei, I've already found one." Luluwei snorted: "I bought a residence outside the palace, and it's just a wall away from you."

It feels so scary.

Am I being targeted?
I have a feeling that an arrow might shoot from outside the wall at any moment.

Moreover, doesn't that mean she was watching me take a bath and order the maid around yesterday?

No, I really need to get the anti-spyware measures in place as soon as possible.

Lu Cang had thought that since it was his first day of staying, he hadn't done anything that would affect his privacy, so he planned to set up the restrictions on the whole house in a couple of days.

Unexpectedly, someone was spying on him on the very first day.

Seeing Lu Cang gently cover his body, a blush flashed across Luluwei's face.

"Who's looking at you!"

“I didn’t say anything, Sister Luluwei.”

"You... Hmph."

Luluwei snorted coldly and said nothing more.

Next to arrive was Cumelloni.

"Phew—finally finished dealing with the Church of Life."

"I really want to resign from this position as high priest. There are so many things to do."

Actually, things should have been quite peaceful if the Church of Death hadn't caused this mess.

However, the activities of the Church of Death forced Kumironi to step in and deal with them.

“Fortunately, it’s been resolved, hasn’t it?” Iz said.

I rushed to the church this morning to complete the final handover, after which someone else will take full responsibility for the work.

Barring any major unforeseen circumstances, we shouldn't need to trouble the high priestess.

"Well, it's finally resolved."

Oberdes finally strolled over slowly.

When Obades arrived, it was exactly at the agreed time, 8 o'clock sharp.

The assembly was completed on time.

Then we officially set off.

This was the first time Lu Cang and Iz had officially led an expedition to conquer a dungeon.

I've been in the legendary adventurer's group for so long.

This is the first time all the members have gone on an adventure together.

……

The dragon-horse chariot galloped resolutely through the heavy snow.

The greatest advantage of the dragon rhinoceros is its ability to adapt to all kinds of terrain and harsh environments.

It provides a place for people to rest, no matter what environment they are in while traveling.

The group gathered in a circle, and Kumironi presided over the meeting, saying, "Information about the Cave of Despair and Howl is still unknown."

"Luluwei, this time it's mainly up to you to find out the truth."

Luluwei: "Yes, I know."

She is currently a level 5 archer and a level 5 observer.

The two professions advance almost simultaneously, unlike Izzy and the others who either don't take on any part-time jobs or only take on a convenient profession like Level 3 Gatherer.

Luluwei's path is to develop two jobs simultaneously.

Moreover, the observer role is indeed very suitable for archers as a side job.

It's no less complex than deciphering the relationship between a scholar and a magician.

"The Cave of Despair and Wailing is likely inhabited mostly by evil, undead, and necromancy-type creatures. Light and holy attacks should be the most suitable to counter the creatures inside."

"In addition, the Death Priest's death spells, which specifically target the soul, can also be very effective."

"Lu Cang, Iz, so we'll mainly rely on your magic attacks."

Lu Cang nodded and looked at Iz beside him.

I estimate that my current strength is still far inferior to Izzy's.

“Typical level 6 dungeons are usually very complex in structure and are accompanied by many restrictions and puzzles… Lu Cang’s puzzle-solving ability is very important.”

Lu Cang listened very attentively.

There wasn't much to discuss tactically; Cumiloni was just offering a suggestion.

Then comes the inspection of equipment and props.

Talk to Izparut about necromancy.

Around noon, we arrived at a cave in the vast forest.

A massive, deep black portal.

This highlights the uniqueness of this underground city.

Iz raised one hand.

call!
The surrounding snow melted instantly, revealing the tender green grass.

During the storage month, everything tends to maintain its original appearance, everything can be stored for longer, and seals become more secure during the storage month.

I've heard that storing things during the cold months doesn't count as aging.

Swish!
Swish, swish, swish, swish!

Several beams of light streaked across the ground at lightning speed, carving out a massive and complex magic circle.

I've heard that Iz is also quite accomplished in ritual studies.

He is also very skilled at setting up all sorts of magic circles.

Lu Cang also wanted to learn how to set up magic arrays, but unfortunately this was a technique for mages of level 4 and above, and level 3 mages could not learn it.

"It's all set up."

The trenches carved into the ground were quickly filled with various materials.

Lu Cang recognized these materials; they were quite expensive.

It's probably worth 20,000 gold coins.

Now it's used for one-time promotion ceremonies.

Kumironi stood at a distance from the magic circle, his brows slightly furrowed.

“I have never presided over the ascension ceremony of the Death Priest. Lu Cang, you need to follow your inner guidance and demonstrate your understanding of the principles of death.”

hum!
The magic circle lit up!

In an instant, Lu Cang felt an extremely dense aura of death descending from the sky.

To please?

Lu Cang sensed an emotion.

This emotion is very simple and doesn't require any specific behavior from you.

It all depends on how much soul you can contribute.

How much valuable soul does one contribute?

This is the code of conduct for priests.

Death... priest.

Is the priest actually more important?
Lu Cang raised his hand towards the sky, and countless soul lights rose into the heavens, surging upwards!

call!
All the onlookers could see was countless souls ascending into the sky!
Chi Chengdu's mouth dropped open in surprise.

Although it was known that Lu Cang had collected a lot of souls, and that the quality of his souls was very high.

but……

When these souls appear openly before the public, it evokes a completely different feeling!

million.

Tens of millions...hundreds of millions!

One billion! Two billion! Three billion!

The number of souls is still rising!
Billions of souls ascended to the sky! The praises seemed to solidify into reality!

They are praising their master.

In remembrance of Lu Cang!
Even Kumiloni was dumbfounded, his face showing surprise.

She had certainly seen the Death Priest.

I've also seen death priests use vengeful spirits; those spirits are all miserable and suffering, making people feel heartache and pity when they see them.

I have never before felt such a pure soul.

These souls bring a feeling of redemption, not murder.

Seeing these souls is enough to know.

As a death priest, Lu Cang would never do evil...

So many souls couldn't have been obtained by killing babies or innocent people...

There aren't that many people Lu Cang can kill.

Even if he were to kill him, it wouldn't be without news.

If a death priest can obtain such a pure soul by killing ants, what need does he have to harm people?

The last weight was lifted from my heart.

Kumironi's last lingering worry about Lu Cang's promotion to Death Priest vanished.

After sacrificing a total of five billion souls.

Lu Cang finally stopped the sacrifice...