Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 298 [298] The Essence of the Stone Insects, the Great Power Takes Shape, How Can I Repay Such a Great Favor?

The Thorn Wizard also sensed something was amiss; it seemed the Deadwood Wizard knew this mysterious black-robed wizard.

As the black mask was slowly removed, strands of white hair clung to the straight bridge of his nose, revealing skin with a slight pallor from lack of sunlight. His black eyes were utterly calm, as if nothing could disturb them.

The familiar beauty mark near the corner of his eye finally put the withered wizard's anxious heart at ease.

It's him, no doubt about it!

He is back!

Eighteen years later, he finally returned!

A crow with black and white wings is biting the collar with its beak.

The young wizard smiled and said, "Long time no see, withered wood wizard, thorn wizard."

However, the word "adult" is missing.

Now, he truly stands at the pinnacle of this land of mountains and seas.

The withered wood wizard opened his mouth as if to say something, but he couldn't utter a word.

She found that she seemed to have nothing to say to the Nightmare Wizard.

They weren't very close, but because of the Dream Wizard, they became somewhat acquainted.

The withered wood wizard initially just followed the crowd, believing that the other party was likely to become a formal wizard, thus showing goodwill and answering that question of truth.

The Thorn Wizard's expression shifted from confusion to shock as memories gradually surfaced in her mind, and she remembered that figure.

He was once the most promising apprentice wizard in the Underdark.

The Ghostlight Wizard was also very optimistic, even saying that Wang Yahalak had a chance to advance to the third level of wizard and achieve the status of a Ghost Wizard.

Eighteen years ago, during the journey to the Dark Realm, the wizards who successfully entered the gate to another world and returned to the wizarding world did not include King Yaharak.

The features of the figure in my memory overlapped with the figure of the black-robed wizard in front of me.

Apart from his hair color and more handsome features, there was no difference at all.

"Are you really King Yahalak?" The Thorn Wizard's eyes widened, his green lips slightly parted, unable to believe the truth.

Is it really possible for a wizard who has broken through the limits of power to improve to the point where he can fight three opponents and kill two formal wizards in eighteen years?

It's impossible no matter how you look at it.

This is beyond common sense; it has never happened even in the history of the Dark Lands or the Land of Mountains and Seas.

"It's the real me." Wang Ya smiled slightly at the Thorn Wizard.

"But... just how strong are you?" The Thorn Wizard's pupils contracted as he considered an unlikely possibility.

Those ancient texts record geniuses who only existed in the legendary era. Could it be that King Yaharak has achieved a perfect balance, comparable to the youth of those great wizards of the legendary era?

The Thorn Wizard held her breath; the guess was too terrifying for her to believe.

But it seems that only this result can explain the change in Wang Yahalak's current strength.

The strength he displayed far exceeded the level of an ordinary formal wizard.

Currently, the most promising individuals in the Underdark, such as Polaris, Is, and Shoggoth, are no weaker than the older generation of formal wizards, but they still have some way to go to reach the level of veteran formal wizards.

Wang Yahalak, however, was already capable of killing veteran, officially recognized wizards, even when fighting three against one.

"It seems the world in the Underdark is truly about to change." The Thorn Wizard's expression turned interesting as he recalled what the Withered Wood Wizard had said earlier.

The First Dark Star, which had not appeared for eighteen years and was considered missing or even dead, has now returned.

The previously divided interests and the stable situation may undergo new changes.

The Thorn Wizard gave Wang Ya a deep look, and many thoughts came to mind.

The current situation at headquarters is not a good thing for the Dream lineage, which has lost its Dream Wizard.

If a new, more powerful official wizard were to emerge than the Dream Wizard, the Thorn Wizard could already imagine the fascinating expressions on the faces of the official wizards at the Dark High Wizard Conference—it would likely be another endless argument.

"Thank you for your help, Nightmare Wizard. Otherwise, we wouldn't be here today." The Withered Tree Wizard's face showed a hint of guilt as he sighed inwardly, "Dream Wizard, I failed to fulfill your request, and in the end, by a twist of fate, I've been rescued by your disciple."

The withered wood wizard felt he owed the Dream lineage too much.

"The withered wood wizard is right. Thank you, Nightmare Wizard. Your talent surpasses that of most wizards in the Mountain and Sea Land." The thorn wizard's eyes gleamed as he looked at Wang Ya's figure, a thoughtful expression on his face.

He glanced at the withered wizard again, as if he had made up his mind.

Wang Ya noticed the subtle change in the other person's gaze but didn't pay it any mind. He spoke softly, "I have a general understanding of the battle that took place in the Divine Eagle's territory. The situation in Dragon Fang Wizard City is fine now. As for the wizard teams on the Natural Ring Tower side, I've pretty much taken care of them."

His gaze gradually turned towards the direction of White Lake Wizard City. "Next, that's all that's left."

"Nightmare Wizard, what do you intend to do?" the Thorn Wizard asked intently. The fact that they had been passively ambushed by the Nature Ring Tower Wizard proved that the battle plan had been leaked.

There must be someone who leaked the information.

Only a handful of people knew the battle plan.

Excluding themselves, only the White Lake Array Master, the Green Tapir Wizard, the Blazing Flame Wizard, and the initiator of the battle plan, "Wizard Yiss," remain.

The White Lake Wizard City is not to be trusted; it may already be in a critical stage, in danger of falling.

The sorcerer Is is largely to blame for these consequences.

Even the fact that the two of them were chosen to go towards Dragonfang Wizard City to launch an attack and ambush the enemy may well have been part of a scheme.

It's possible, but unlikely, that the wizard Is, who initiated the plan.

The Thorn Wizard's eyes were cold; anyone who was used as a pawn on a chessboard and manipulated would be enraged.

When did these legitimate wizards become pawns in someone else's game?

"There's been a problem with the battle plan, a suspected leak. Something must have gone wrong in White Lake Wizard City," the Thorn Wizard continued. "Nightmare Wizard, your strength is formidable, and your judgment of the situation is clearer than those of us involved. With your leadership, we might be able to turn the tide."

"Wizard Is simply not capable of fulfilling the role of overall commander. In fact, all of his orders were wrong."

The withered wood wizard gave the thorn wizard a deep look and said, "I have no objection, but in my current state, I may not be of much use."

After speaking, his aura weakened continuously, green spots of light appeared on his skin, and his vitality was being continuously stripped away, seemingly in an irreversible state.

This is the backlash from the energy of the deadwood particles. The previous high-intensity battle and the response to the enemy's attacks had used too much of the energy of the deadwood particles.

The outcome is almost predictable; it will happen within five years at the latest.

If the withered wood wizard cannot find a way to deal with the energy of the withered wood particles, she will die, becoming a withered wood corpse, leaving behind a pile of living withered wood particle energy.

If left to roam freely in the natural environment, they might even have the chance to become a different kind of energy life form.

"Thank you both for your support. I've already made some preparations for this," Wang Ya replied with a smile, almost without any pretense.

This confirmed the thoughts in the minds of the Thorn Wizard and the Withered Wood Wizard, and their expressions became serious as they listened attentively.

"The deterioration of the situation is irreversible. Only by going to the brink of destruction and burning our boats can we save White Lake Wizard City."

"But before that, we should deal with the problem of the withered tree wizard first."

Wang Ya's pupils flashed with white arcs of electricity as he took something out of the wizard's ring.

It was a sphere like mud, constantly rotating. The mud-like liquid was extremely active, almost alive. From the core of the sphere, worm-like tentacles emerged, creating a chilling and eerie atmosphere.

The Thorn Wizard looked at the thing with curiosity.

The withered wizard was stunned, then his eyes flickered as he looked deeply at Wang Ya before turning his gaze back to the mud sphere.

For some reason, her body instinctively throbbed; it should be said that the energy of the withered wood particles within her body throbbed.

[Target: Stone Insect Essence]

[Source: Fortress of the King of Hanging, Treasure Vault, Item No. 1092 (Remaining Quantity: 7).]

[Details: A unique product born from the Black Earth World (now destroyed), existing only deep within the earth. It is a hybrid egg formed from the fusion of numerous stone worms that devoured extraordinary mineral soil. The finished stone worm essence is then cultivated using the methods of a wizard.]

[Effect: After consumption, it can produce beneficial mutations in the physical body, creating a body with an earth-like constitution. Physical attributes can be further enhanced by adding extraordinary substances with a wood-like constitution.]

Wang Ya chuckled and said, "I think this thing can solve the trouble you're facing, Drywood Wizard."

The saying "spending a fortune to buy a horse's bones" illustrates that the formation of a major trend requires not only having an advantage in the rules but also having more like-minded individuals. The more people with shared interests there are, the more unstoppable the trend becomes.

The White Bone lineage's power stems from its status as a single, three-way lineage of wizards, even forcing the Rhine lineage to temporarily retreat.

It can almost only rival the Dark Main Force.

If Wang Ya wants to get involved, there are some things he has to do.

Wang Ya took nine types of treasures from the Conquest Treasury, such as the Stone Insect Essence, all of which he believed would be of some use.

As for the others, they are either vacant or not needed for the time being, so they can only be stored in the vault for now.

The withered wood wizard's expression changed, and he took a deep breath and said, "Then what do you want me to do? What should be written in the wizard contract?"

Wang Ya smiled faintly, his tone carrying a deeper meaning, "Deadwood Wizard, you are an indispensable part of my battle plan. If I want to save White Lake Wizard City, I cannot do without your combat power."

"I understand, I won't let you down."

The withered wood wizard, having received the essence of the stone worm, held it in both hands, his body trembling slightly. The energy of the withered wood particles even appeared on his body surface, attempting to touch the mud sphere, yet he hesitated, unsure whether to advance or retreat.

"After countless hardships, my wish has finally come true today. It's truly amazing." The withered wood wizard suddenly sighed, feeling even more guilty. She owed the Dream Illusion lineage and the Nightmare Wizard. She really didn't know how to repay them.

P.S.: Ahem, Chapter 3 will probably be out a bit tonight, so I suggest you all go to sleep first and read it tomorrow morning. Meow meow meow, I'm off to write now.

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