Wizards pursue the truth

Chapter 381 [381] The Secret of the Inner World: The Master and Disciple's Scheme

[Target: Dragon's Nest]

[Details: These are extraordinary items acquired through a spacetime balancing transaction between 'extraordinary individuals' from an unknown civilization. They possess tens of thousands of dragons and their bloodlines, and contain extraordinary properties. The life levels of these extraordinary individuals range from first-level wizard apprentices to ultimate wizard apprentices.]

Wang Ya raised an eyebrow slightly. The estimated strength of the unknown extraordinary individual involved in that transaction had to be significantly reduced.

No wonder he was so nervous and cautious. He might be a formal wizard, like him, with the strength of a Star Wizard.

Since they couldn't produce any high-level dragon superhuman beings, they could only compensate with quantity; at least together, they could balance the scales.

When dealing with the vast and diverse universe, one must always maintain utmost caution and vigilance when it comes to transactions involving phase spacetime channels.

A strange smile crept across Wang Ya's lips; his things weren't so easy to take.

Strands of his wizard consciousness had already entangled themselves with the items in the dream world.

He is a dream wizard, extremely skilled in this area, and confident that he will not be discovered.

The opponent's strength was not as great as he had guessed, which increased his chances of not being discovered by another 10%.

The wizard's consciousness information is very scattered and integrated into the dream plants and animals. If it is ingested by a single individual, a large amount of wizard consciousness information will gather together and form the smallest unit of thinking ability belonging to that individual, thereby invading the individual himself.

Wang Ya also harbored greed and a desire to explore that unknown civilized world.

Even if we are discovered, it's not a big deal; it's just an experiment.

If the wizard's consciousness information is not gathered in enough quantity, it will gradually disappear over time.

For Wang Ya, it wasn't much of a loss.

Wang Ya's gaze fell on the dragon's nest in his hand, wondering if there were any hidden dangers inside, or if those extraordinary dragon individuals might have a backup plan for trading in extraordinary individuals.

He wasn't worried about that. The dragon's nest wouldn't open; the Sea Dragon Secret Realm—no, it should be called the Conquest Fortress—would devour the entire dragon's nest along with it.

The black sun hung in the sky, bringing an eerie black light to the earth, seemingly containing some kind of special energy. The plants and animals growing on the earth, as well as the matter in the environment, were all filled with the color of black, and a faint aura of death permeated the air.

One after another, towering black mountain ranges rise, with only the largest and tallest able to withstand the widest range of sunlight. Under the shadows, the smaller mountain ranges and peaks appear even darker, shrouded in darkness, as if one could not see their own hand in front of their face.

Yet life also exists in that darkness. In the visible world, there is no living thing, not even the most tenacious moss can grow there. Skeletons are piled on the ground, most of them ancient and old, exuding the aura of time.

There should be no life in such an environment. Two figures, dressed in black robes, casting long shadows, walk on the slightly lit mountain peaks where the path ahead is visible. Their bodies are hunched over, almost breaking their spines, as if they are afraid of something, or following some kind of rule.

"It's not completely dark yet, we still have time. The deathly darkness of the inner world won't radiate the maximum amount of deathly black light."

"Believe me, you absolutely do not want to endure that deathly black light that even fourth-level and fifth-level wizards fear and dread." The black-robed figure walking in front held a lantern in his hand. The light was white, unlike the black sun in the sky, and the light was also opposite, yet it seemed to protect the two of them, illuminating a space of light about five meters in diameter.

Hans Christian Andersen sneered, "We still have time, but it's running out. That guy will be catching up soon, and my tricks won't fool us for long."

"A wizard who has mastered the rules is a problem. Fortunately, it's not the real body, but just a weak clone." Andersen regained his composure and, like an elder, shared some information with Diana behind him.

The journey was far from peaceful; on the contrary, the two encountered many dangers. However, Andersen seemed to be very familiar with this special world, avoiding danger time and time again, or forcibly resolving it by using Diana's natural cloak power.

The Otherworld is very special, hiding many secrets. Wizards who come here must at least have the strength of a formal wizard to explore the secrets of this world. Perhaps they will never understand even a little bit of it before they die.

The secret is secondary; the greater factor is opportunity and chance, which allows wizards in some outer and even inner areas to obtain extraordinary resources that they cannot access within their own territory, regardless of their grade or rarity.

Even resources from past eras can be found in the Inner World, and the natural particle energy tides are far greater than in the real world. Some wizards even speculate that the particle energy tides in the core area of ​​the Wizarding Continent are no match for those in the Inner World.

Opportunities come with dangers.

The Otherworld is indeed fraught with dangers. The terrain, the environment, the light in the sky—every unnoticed factor can become your killer.

Diana narrowed her eyes, staring at Andersen's back. She was now certain that this guy was someone trying to return from an ancient era; otherwise, he wouldn't know so many secrets.

It should be noted that the two of them are now walking under the deathly darkness of the inner world. The world illuminated by the black light is dozens of times more dangerous than the world illuminated by other lights.

The Otherworld consists of different regions, divided by the rays of the sun in the sky. The color of the sun's rays varies from region to region, as do the terrain and environment, and the opportunities and dangers they contain are also different.

If the wizards can explore other areas of the inner world to a degree of 10% or 20%, and build wizard cities to defend against dangers from the wilderness and no-man's land, as well as the dangers to the natural balance of the inner world itself.

Therefore, the inner world of the Dark Death Realm has only been explored to a rate of two to five percent, and there are only three wizard cities standing there. Of course, the Dark Death Realm also contains the most special and extraordinary resources, and even the ethereal Origin Grass exists there.

The extent of wizard exploration is merely speculation among many wizards. Perhaps the inner world has no end, and the extraordinary resources and natural particle energy it possesses are also inexhaustible.

Undoubtedly, the Inner World is an opportunity for wizards in the outer and inner zones—an opportunity to level the playing field with wizards in the core zone.

At the summit of the mountain is a massive platform, as if it were a man-made cross-section. Hundreds of meters high pillars, made of obsidian-like material, are arranged according to a specific pattern, forming a unique magical array that covers an area of ​​more than ten thousand meters. The number of these pillars is extremely large.

"You probably learned about the existence of the Inner World when you were in the Natural Ring Tower, but you have definitely been inside it. In fact, many times, some wizarding forces in the outer areas deliberately hide and seal this part away."

The two stood at the entrance, which was also the edge, looking down. The cross-section of the platform had visual differences, with the more pronounced indentation from the inside, forming a unique, rounded canyon, at least a kilometer high.

Andersen suddenly laughed, "The wizards who live in comfort have long lost the desire to explore and develop. Opportunity and danger are equal, but they lack the courage to seize the opportunity because the losses are too great and will cause turmoil in the wizarding forces, so that their small territory will be swallowed up and occupied by other wizarding forces."

"The underworld is the greatest opportunity, and it's a choice made by the 'wizards' to maintain balance. But whether it's people from the First Wizarding Universe, the Second Wizarding Universe, or even more, those at the bottom can only see the superficial side."

Hans Christian Andersen stopped speaking, as if something had been touched, and the atmosphere became somewhat oppressive.

Diana's eyes flickered. Without a doubt, this was extremely important and confidential information; Andersen's identity and strength might be even greater.

"The power of the Natural Garments has been used up too much. No matter how long the accumulation period is, it cannot withstand such consumption, nor can it accumulate the power to recover."

"Of course I know, our time is running out, he'll be here soon." Andersen gazed at the crystal pillars, which emitted a strange, eerie aura under the faint black light. A smile played on Andersen's lips. "Fortunately, we've arrived here ahead of schedule."

"Who is he? You're so afraid of him that you even ran to the Otherworld, but you still can't get rid of him," Diana asked curiously.

"I never said that entering the inner world would allow us to get rid of him. It's just that the inner world offers an opportunity to escape him, and it also buys us some time."

Hans Christian Andersen said with a wistful tone, "A wizard who has not reached that level can never understand the power of the rules. No, you should understand now that the light of the Dark Sky of Death is an extension of the power of the rules."

"Neither I nor you can be his match now, nor can we escape his pursuit. No matter where we go, even if we leave the First Wizarding System, the net is everywhere."

"The only way is to restrain him or circumvent the internet."

"This is the setup you made before; it's designed to keep him in check."

Hans Christian Andersen did not speak, but a faint smile appeared on his lips.

The Otherworld is too dangerous and too troublesome; it was never his primary objective. He will eventually return to the Wizarding Continent in the real world, where he can recover his power the fastest and hide more easily.

It should be said that before that guy completes the mission of the network, it is impossible for other members of the Star Council to cause him trouble, unless that guy is willing to give up.

If he gives up, that would be even better; the internet will never be able to find any trace of him again.

This is the best method, the only cost being that the Black Sky of Death's arrangements become completely ineffective.

As for the other areas of the inner world, too much time has passed, and those arrangements have lost their sensitivity, most likely rendering them ineffective.

Although he felt a little regretful, Hans Christian Andersen was not discouraged. His wisdom and memory were his greatest assets. Even if he had to walk the path of a wizard again, he was confident that he could return to his peak.

That will be the time to settle everything.

Whether it was the guys chasing him, or the insects that were still alive and preventing his return.

Hans Christian Andersen's eyes held a chilling murderous intent.

Ripples spread through the void, and blue radiance seemed to forcefully squeeze into this world. The black sun in the sky, representing the deathly darkness, looked down on everything below like a god. The black light and blue radiance canceled each other out and collided, and a hissing sound like melting snow rang out in this deathly silent world, which was very abrupt.

Finally, as the blue glow faded to almost nothing, a figure in a blue robe materialized. The weary figure appeared on the face of the God-Slaying Wizard, but a faint smile appeared on his lips.

An ancient, weathered gaze, as distant as a star, met another pair of calm eyes. The God-Slaying Wizard spoke, "An ancient being, it seems you have given up the struggle, or perhaps you have no more means to deal with me."

"It may be a bit rude of me to intervene when you are vulnerable, but sometimes, there are things that simply have to be done."

The Godslayer stood on the edge of the mountain peak, looking down into the deep valley below. Two figures attempted to venture deeper, but stopped when the Godslayer appeared. Andersen's face was expressionless, while Diana's was extremely grim.

"Ancient being, your attempt to return has violated the rules of the network, and I have the right to deal with you. Your weakness puts no pressure on me. As for the secrets of your existence and the vast amount of ancient and extraordinary knowledge you possess, I need them as well. You will make the right choice, won't you?"

A cold voice echoed through the deep valley, and the figure of the God-Slaying Wizard had appeared before the two of them at some unknown time.

In the blink of an eye, the Godslayer Wizard reappeared in the center of the deep valley, gazing at the only standing, hundred-meter-tall black crystal pillar.

"An ancient being, that seems to be your reliance, but it seems time is on my side." The God-Slaying Wizard had his back to the two, his tone elusive. If he wanted, he could crush the two of them as easily as squashing two insects.

Hans Christian Andersen's lips curled into a strange smile. "Are you sure? The power over time and space is not something the net can fully grasp. Are you really sure your sense of time and space is not an illusion?"

The Godslayer's expression remained unchanged. A wizard who doesn't believe in himself and is swayed by the words of others could never have reached his current position.

puff!

Hans Christian Andersen and Diana died, truly crushed like ants, their blood mist dissipating, yet an invisible force bound all material existence.

"No, this isn't the real you."

The Godslayer Wizard's pupils contracted slightly, and his expression finally changed. He turned back to look at the two wisps of blood mist microscopic matter, as if he could see through multiple dimensions and the past.

One by one, the figures that originally belonged to the two of them vanished, leaving only endless emptiness and nothingness, which eventually turned into darkness. In the darkness, a dark purple light shone, revealing enormous crystal pillars, exactly the same as the one in the center of the deep valley that the God-Slaying Wizard had seen.

The God-Slaying Wizard knew he had fallen into a trap; it was premeditated.

When he came to his senses, he found that the surrounding environment had become dark, and the crystal pillars were flickering and changing positions in the darkness.

The God-Slaying Wizard looked up at the sky, where the black light cascading from the black sun descended upon the world like a torrent. It was a torrent of rules, and if his clone were to touch it even slightly, it would be completely annihilated.

The sky is the only way out, the only way to escape this special witchcraft formation.

However, when the darkness of the Dark Day arrives, even if his true form comes, he dares not make any move.

"Spacetime has been affected. This witch array has reached a balance with the rules and light of the Dark Heaven of Death. I will die if I touch the crystal pillar."

As dawn approached, the God-Slaying Wizard's bright eyes dimmed again. "As expected, ancient being, you wouldn't make such a mistake."

The dawn was not truly dawn; it was as if time and space had been reset, and the torrent of darkness was pouring out once more.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves of the trees, dappling the robes of the two figures. One of them, clad in black robes, removed his hood, revealing a young man with slightly dark skin and freckles, his eyes filled with antiquity and vicissitude.

The other person also removed their hood, revealing Diana's increasingly pale face. The green robe beneath her black robe emitted a faint glow, but this glow seemed to be suppressed and began to dim.

He shielded his eyes from the sunlight with his fingers, seemingly still a little unaccustomed to it. Andersen smiled faintly, "The Wizarding Continent is the most suitable place for our development, at least for now."

"Right now, both you and I need to find a place to settle down. Perhaps we could join a wizarding force. The wizarding forces in the inner area are very suitable. They won't have too many powerful wizards or methods to detect our abnormalities, and they will also have enough resources to support our growth."

Facing Diana's indifferent gaze, Andersen walked out of the grove and onto a road where there were obvious signs of solidified witchcraft. Further away was a huge city, with extraordinary fluctuations that were extremely obvious.

He spread his arms, basking in the light. "Don't worry, my strength improvement is also based on the strength of this physical body. In some aspects, I only need the power of the soul to recreate a physical body that truly belongs to me."

"In a way, you're also helping your brother, aren't you?" Andersen turned his head, revealing a strange smile, yet it carried a murderous intent. However, this murderous intent was not directly aimed at Diana. "You haven't affected the Underdark, you haven't become a hindrance, that's good. Now you're helping me, and of course, this is also helping yourself, and helping the entire Natural Ring Tower."

"We will have a bright future, Diana. I have my freedom and enough time to grow." Andersen's voice, at this moment, transformed into that of a nature wizard.

Conquering the fortress.

A faint blood-red light illuminated every corner of the room, except in the innermost room, where the light was not the blood-red light unique to the Fortress of Conquest, but a unique golden light.

The room is very spacious, but the architectural style is quite different from that of the wizarding world, full of ancient charm.

The most distinctive feature is probably the enormous metal dragon turtle standing in the center. The metal is extraordinary, and the carving is so lifelike that it seems to contain some unique charm.

The wizard Lando, dressed in a wizard's robe, stood behind the altar atop the dragon turtle, shaking a smaller version of the turtle shell with both hands.

He woke up from his sleep today on a whim, as if something had happened, or as if he had been touched by something.

After much thought, I decided to consult the oracle.

This divination made him widen his eyes, and a thought-provoking expression appeared on his face.

Then, a smile crept across his face, and he burst into laughter. "Old man, you've finally shown up. I thought you were never going to show up again. In my past life, my divination skills were among the top three in the Lingzhou Immortal Realm."

"Master, the fusion process went very smoothly. Everything inside the Dragon Nest, including the Dragon Nest itself, has become part of me. The Sea Dragon Secret Realm can now produce special Ancestral Dragon resources. This will last for about a month. Whether new Ancestral Dragon resources are produced is up to you, Master."

The King's voice echoed within the secret realm area, and Wang Ya, standing at the entrance to different secret realm space layers, also revealed a smile on his face.

This is equivalent to resource respawning in a game. He can control when resources respawn. The benefits of integrating with the Conquest Realm don't stop there. The Sea Dragon Realm no longer holds any secrets. Even areas that Wang Ya hadn't explored before can be directly entered and controlled under the leadership of the Hanging King.

"As you command, Master, the Spirit Dragon will become the manager of the secret realm area, managing the secret realm space layers and maintaining the balance within different secret realms."

"Master, Wizard Lando has something to discuss with you, and it seems to be something very important."

The reminder from the strangled king made Wang Ya's eyes flicker slightly. He then took a few steps forward and walked directly into the void.

When he reappeared, he was already in the middle of a passage. Wizard Lando walked briskly through the passage with a smile on his face. When he saw Wang Ya, his smile became even wider, and he even seemed a little excited.

"Teacher Nightmare, great news! Absolutely great news!"

"What good news?"

"Your apprentice, as the saying goes, 'What you think about during the day, you dream about at night.' This morning, on a whim, I cast a divination, and guess what I found?" Wizard Lando's smile remained unchanged, revealing his clean white teeth.

Wang Ya was genuinely curious and looked at him with a raised eyebrow.

"I've found Andersen's trail. He's on the real Wizarding Continent right now. He's come out of the Inner World." Wizard Lando waved his right hand and clenched his fist, staring intently at Wang Ya. "Teacher Nightmare, I think it's very necessary for us to kill this guy. We need to strike while he's down, otherwise we'll be the ones who suffer when he recovers his strength."

"This is the best opportunity. If his strength has recovered, it would be impossible for me to predict him. On the contrary, he is even weaker. I can already find out his approximate location."

"How far can it go?" Wang Ya's eyes lit up.

Lando the wizard gestured with his finger.

A murderous glint appeared in Wang Ya's eyes. "The energy source is the martial arts world. As long as an anchor is planted, it can be invaded at any time. The situation on the consciousness side is very good. The feedback they are receiving is positive."

"feasible."

Previously, Wizard Lando and Wang Ya had conducted numerous divinations and deductions regarding the World Star Council and Hans Christian Andersen, and had confirmed that the World Star Council had set its sights on Andersen.

Hans Christian Andersen entered the other world perhaps to escape that existence.

The fact that Hans Christian Andersen can now appear openly in the real Wizarding Continent indicates that he has already dealt with the troubles of the World Star Council.

It can be concluded from the fact that divination is easier that Andersen has become weaker.

"I also did some divination regarding the World Star Council and the danger we are facing, and the result is positive. The danger from the World Star Council has been completely eliminated."

Lando the Wizard blinked. He was never a magnanimous person. Otherwise, he wouldn't have died once and still been so eager to go back and kill his beloved junior brother in another legendary civilization.

Andersen's actions nearly depleted the foundation of his past life, putting him in genuine danger of death.

Wang Ya licked his lips. This was indeed good news and a rare opportunity.

It can be said that there are no more worries.

(End of this chapter)