Wizards pursue the truth

"Wang Ya Harak, Nightmare Wizard, welcome to the Crimson Society. Your Crimson Mark information has been successfully entered."

"By the designation of the Level 3 Authority - the Grand Wizard of the Emperor, you will have Level 2 Authority in the Crimson Society, which allows you to freely access the extraordinary knowledge inheritance content at the second level and below; some copyrights are restricted by wizards within the Crimson Society, requiring an additional payment of Crimson Points or other conditions to be met before access can be obtained."

The crimson face, as if sculpted from clay and painted with delicate pigments, possessed a unique comedic quality. The mouth, with its opening and closing, conveyed everything Wang Ya wanted to know.

A human face is just one face; from other angles, it does not exist.

Wang Ya nodded, his gaze sweeping over the surroundings.

Books fluttered in the sky, the bookshelves seemed like barriers against the sky and pillars of the earth, dividing the sky into different areas. The ceiling was covered by clusters of ancient crimson chains, with the center resembling a heart that was always beating.

The tower-like, ring-shaped interior structure has extremely long staircases; even a single section of the bookshelf staircase reaches tens of thousands of meters in length, making the average human body feel incredibly small when walking through it.

This is the place where the Crimson Society is founded, and also where wizard quests are issued, completed, and rewards are redeemed.

—Pillars of the Library

Wang Ya was in section 20 of the library on the first floor. The corridor stairs seemed to stretch endlessly ahead, filled with a thin, dark line that gave the feeling of the sea and sky merging into one. Clouds and mist swirled around him, making him feel ethereal and strange.

The human face is part of the Crimson Spirit, also known as the Library Spirit.

Almost every wizarding faction has a similar organization.

It was shrunk to the size of a face and floated beside Wang Ya, bobbing up and down from time to time. Its facial features were extremely lifelike. Wang Ya wondered if it was just his imagination, but he actually saw a hint of curiosity and suppressed excitement in the dead fish eyes of the human face.

"Turing, what else do I need to know?"

The crimson-faced man smiled and said, "Besides the wizard quests in the library, you can also obtain crimson points by authorizing the library with the extraordinary knowledge you have researched. This knowledge can be used for open exchange and access, and you can get a lot of crimson points, magic stones, and resources."

"Of course, Nightmare Wizards, you can also, like other wizards, restrict the exchange of the extraordinary intellectual property rights you authorize, and attach some special requirements."

This method can bind the interests of the internal wizards together, so that they can share both prosperity and adversity. Wang Ya saw through the essence of this, realizing it was an open strategy that would benefit both sides without causing too much harm to one another.

Any ancient power that has been able to grow and endure possesses its own unique strengths.

"The Scarlet Points reward varies depending on the completeness and grade of the authorized extraordinary knowledge content," Scarlet Turing continued. "The Scarlet Society also provides funding for experimental research. If a wizard meets the standards and wants to conduct new wizard research, the headquarters will provide relevant resource subsidies."

Wang Ya's eyes lit up. So this is how it works? The Crimson Society really is a society, supporting intellectual property rights while also conducting research and support for new types of wizarding knowledge.

It's paradise for any wizard who enjoys the pursuit of knowledge.

If a wizard is mediocre and weak in terms of research and innovation, then things are not going so well.

In terms of resources and status, they will definitely be at a disadvantage.

Everything has its trade-offs, and this is the difference brought about by one's own foundation, knowledge, and wisdom; Wang Ya is very satisfied with the rules and regulations of the Scarlet Society, as well as the corresponding atmosphere.

He fundamentally believed that he was a research-oriented wizard, not good at fighting and killing.

"Crimson Turing is similar to a kind of algorithmic hub; the vast amount of book knowledge within its library forms the fundamental structure of its algorithmic database."

"Essentially, it combines some artificial intelligence from technological civilization with methods from the spirits of the wizarding towers of the past."

Wang Ya's pupils gleamed with a white, pulsating arc of light.

Crimson Turing was still enthusiastically introducing him to the various aspects of the Crimson Society, completely unaware that he had already been seen through by the new Nightmare Wizard.

"Possessing consciousness, a soul, and its own emotions, yet essentially still operating on commands—an algorithmic, data-driven being—is truly peculiar."

Wang Ya glanced at it out of the corner of his eye, aroused by curiosity, and licked his slightly dry lips.

I really want to study this!

Crimson Turing felt a sudden chill run down her spine. She didn't understand where this feeling came from; it was a sensation she hadn't experienced in thousands of years. Her facial features shifted, and she became increasingly suspicious. 'Could it be that old bastard, the Venerable Emperor, is up to his old tricks again, trying to plot against me?'

"No, I have to go find that brat Ashe and get her to stand up for me. I need to teach that annoying old bastard, Zunhuang, a lesson."

Crimson Turing's eyes darted around before settling on the back of the white-haired, black-robed wizard walking up the steps. He thought to himself, 'This is the Nightmare Wizard who caused such a stir in most of the Crimson Academy. My brother, the Crimson Spirit, told me to keep a close eye on him, saying he's a restless fellow. But I haven't seen anything restless about him; he seems quite ordinary.'

"Turing, that's enough for now. I already know the rules."

"Alright, Nightmare Wizard, Level 2 privileges grant you exclusive pillars. However, due to your special circumstances, 40 out of the 72 pillars already have masters; for the remaining 32 pillars, you can choose to pass the corresponding assessments to obtain the corresponding tower master status."

"The requirements for the pillar assessments vary. Some require combat strength, while others require research skills or completion of tests left by the previous tower master. All pillars possess spirits, and after completing the assessments, the spirits will recognize their masters and grant them corresponding authority."

"The interior of the pillars is extremely large, containing some resource-rich areas and sealed-off secret realms; the three Venerable Ones are eager for someone to open more pillars, which would increase the foundation of the Crimson Society."

Wang Ya's eyes showed a thoughtful expression. The Crimson Society had such a profound foundation, yet it still couldn't activate all seventy-two pillars. He asked Turing, "Aside from the three Venerable Ones, what kind of strength do the tower masters of the other thirty-seven pillars possess?"

Crimson Turing said, "They are all Star Wizards, the one who has reigned the longest, for over 30,000 years."

Wang Ya fell silent. He thought about how he had only lived for a few hundred years and didn't know how to evaluate the being who had reigned for over 30,000 years.

Is it that he is too resilient, or too mediocre, and has not yet advanced to the level of a Radiant Moon Wizard?

However, according to Crimson Turing, as long as you pass the test, you can become the master of one of the seventy-two pillars, and it is almost permanent. As long as you don't die or resign, you will be qualified and protected by the Crimson Society. The seventy-two pillars are related to each other, but they are also fundamentally different.

Wang Ya did have some ideas about getting a pillar to serve as the tower's master.

The level-two authority he possesses is something only the Tower Master can have, second only to the three Pillars of Venerable Status.

Even if one's strength reaches the level of a Star Wizard, one cannot obtain Level 2 authority; one can only be Level 1, just like other formal wizards.

"Having the corresponding permissions should also be accompanied by a symbolic marker. A second-level permission independent of the tower master is simply too conspicuous."

Wang Ya's lips twitched slightly when he thought about this.

Wang Ya sighed. Oh well, the value of the dream item was enough to wash away his displeasure, especially since the other party had also told him how to cultivate the dream item.

In addition to enhancing their foundation within the Crimson Society, the Wizards also plan to establish their own resource base in the Underworld.

The Otherworld may not be as bizarre or vast as the Dream World, but it's not far off. It serves as the boundary of the Wizarding World, intercepting cosmic monsters and evil entities.

It is said that there are many layers. The inner world that Wang Ya once visited was only the shallowest layer. To enter the deeper layers, special methods are required, which is extremely troublesome.

The deeper, hidden world is even more dangerous.

"Nightmare Wizard, if you still have questions about where to live and where to eat, I can answer them for you."

"No need. Level 2 access allows you to enter the Library Pillars except for the topmost level, right?"

"Yes, the uppermost space is related to the lineage of the Crimson Society's Moonlit Wizards. Only the three Pillars of the High Rank can enter; and the entry requirements can only be met after all three Pillars of the High Rank agree."

Wang Ya nodded, turned around, and walked into the void.

When they reappeared, they were already in the outer airspace. The sky was shrouded in clouds and mist, and ancient red chains appeared and disappeared in the void, seemingly stabilizing the magnetic field balance of the seventy-two pillars of the Crimson Society above the airspace.

The reason these pillars exist in the sky for so long is not only due to the witch array, but also to the special environment; the omnipresent special magnetic field is very subtle and special, but it cannot escape Wang Ya's perception. He noticed it immediately after entering the headquarters through the void.

Wang Ya also had many other thoughts regarding the secrets and hidden aspects of the Scarlet Society.

His goals are not opposed to the interests of the Scarlet Society; in fact, on some levels, they are in the same boat, sharing the same interests.

It's simply a matter of each getting what they need.

"Indeed, it's time to find a place to rest for the time being. I believe that the Grand Wizard of the Crimson Society, where I am unfamiliar with the place, will not refuse such a small request from me."

A smile curved Wang Ya's lips as he held the Emperor's Metal Token in his hand. Sensing the specific spatial aura within it and pinpointing its location, numerous black wizard runes appeared in the surrounding void, gradually converging to outline a specific portal shape.

It is very similar to the red portal that was opened before, but the difference is that it does not have the magnetic field property that is specific to the Crimson Society; this is a unique portal formed by using the Nightmare Annihilation Rune created by Wang Ya himself.

There are 365 fission fire cores, which is the number for one year.

Combining the Reality and Illusion Nightmare Annihilation Meditation Method, the resulting Nightmare Annihilation Fire Talismans should also number 365.

According to the Eye of Truth's analysis and his prediction, the newly created Illusory Nightmare Annihilation Meditation Technique will raise its upper limit to the Radiant Moon, or even higher.

This is closely related to the Reality Balance Witch Body, one of the three major witch bodies.

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Thirty-six – Inside the Lava Pillar.

In the deepest part of the world, smoke billows and lava splashes. The earth is magma soil formed by light and heat; it is fluid, not solid. The temperature contained within is enough to incinerate a secret little world.

This is an absolute forbidden zone for life; no living thing can survive here. Even the smallest spores and colonies cannot naturally adapt to such an environment. There is an unusual and strange force at play, the force of the lava catastrophe.

Whoosh!

The originally fluid magma land gradually liquefied under the writhing of a colossal creature, undulating like ocean waves; blinding light continuously formed tiny explosions, which gradually connected to create a sea of ​​fire.

Two suns slowly rose from the sea of ​​fire, dazzlingly bright and terrifyingly powerful.

"Strange, why do I feel something, like someone is calling me?"

The deep voice of the master of the Lava Pillars, the Lord of Lava, echoed in every corner of this world.

"The years of slumber have been too long; I can't even remember what year it is today."

"The last time she awakened, it was when Ashe became the Great Wizard of the Moon. What changes will occur this time?"

"I'm still very tired. Oh well, I'll sleep a little longer. My bloodline power will be fully activated soon, and the time to break through to the Radiant Moon level won't be too far off."

The Lord of Lava's will was filled with joy, causing the fluid waves of the entire lava world to rise and fall continuously, gradually forming a sea of ​​fire that blotted out the sky.

"Five thousand years, just five thousand years, I am confident that I can break through to the Radiant Moon realm."

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"Nightmare Wizard, the founder of the online wizarding faction—Heart of Conquest, is extremely powerful. It is said that he led Heart of Conquest to replace the original Pale Hand."

The twentieth—within the quicksand column, in a special, private space.

A special salon gathering, attended by powerful wizards well-known throughout the Crimson Society, ranging from True Spirit Wizards to Star Wizards.

Their faces were solemn, and the people they were talking about were none other than the Nightmare Wizard who had made a big splash near the Emperor's Pillar a few days ago.

"An outsider, a wizard from an online region, has managed to enter my Crimson Society and make us lose face, especially in front of the Silversea Wizard."

The female wizard with silver hair had a beautiful face filled with gloom. Her purple wizard robe seemed to gradually reveal a vertical pupil on the surface of the robe's pattern, carrying a chilling and terrifying feeling.

Even the wizards around them frowned.

"Fu Lina, you should calm yourself down. None of the people here are your enemies."

"Black-hearted wizard, don't let your hostility towards the Nightmare Wizard affect us. We are on the same side."

"Your emotional state is extremely off. Is there something wrong with your path as a wizard? I suggest that after this salon, you go to the Pillar of Tranquility, examine your inner self, and stabilize your state."

The wicked witch Fu Lina snorted coldly, "I know my own condition, I don't need you to worry about it."

However, the gloom on her face had lessened considerably, and the chilling aura emanating from her body had become more restrained and calm.

"I invited you here to discuss how to deal with the Nightmare Wizard. He is destined to be our enemy, and we need to eliminate him before we start competing with each other internally."

"That's natural, but we don't have many options, especially under the rules of the Crimson Society."

The male wizard with long green hair spoke expressionlessly, toying with a small green knife in his hand, which hovered and twirled without being touched. He was the sixteenth wizard of the Emerald Pillar, and a disciple of the Emerald Lord, possessing strength at the level of a Star Wizard.

The Qinghai wizard also noticed Fu Lina's situation. It seemed that there was some hidden danger in the illusory three-body system, but he didn't know why. There were some flaws in her emotions, and it would take some time to eliminate them.

"On the contrary, it would be the most foolish thing to use means outside the rules to target the Nightmare Wizard." The Blood Rain Wizard, who seemed to be wearing a human skin mask, exuded an aura of strength at the limit of the True Spirit Wizard. His unique and strange aura made it seem as if he would break through the realm and step into the Star Wizard level at any moment.

Even without breaking through to the Star Wizard level, the extraordinary fluctuations it released were not much weaker than those of the Azure Sea Wizard and the Black Heart Wizard.

The Blood Rain Wizard's face was covered with eerie blood-red patterns, which were wizard runes, making him look mysterious and strange.

He is also the wizard of the seventeenth pillar—the Pillar of the Blood Sea—and a disciple of the Lord of the Blood Sea.

The wizards who are able to compete in the Star Battle Tournament are almost all related to the tower masters of the various pillars.

The remaining wizards, lacking sufficient resources and inherited knowledge, are few and far between in terms of their ability to compete for the Star Battle Tournament. Even if they were to compete, they wouldn't be taken seriously, as they lack advanced inherited knowledge and sufficient foundation to be any match for them.

The remaining people did not speak, but listened silently.

With their strength as True Spirit Wizards, they are not qualified to speak, nor do they have any chance to compete in the Star Battle Tournament.

However, these people were also the confidants of the three Star Wizards, representing some of the interests of their respective pillars, and were responsible for doing things for them.

Blood Rain Wizard's words silenced Black Heart Wizard and Qinghai Wizard.

Yes!

What right do they have to resort to underhanded tactics?

Let alone whether it can be successfully implemented.

If word gets out, countless wizards in the headquarters will look at them with strange eyes.

Even the Nightmare Wizards themselves are an unimaginably terrifying force.

The desire to conquer in the online realm, the master of the power is not scary, and coming to the Crimson Academy alone is even less scary, like a rootless duckweed; but if one of the three Venerables stands behind him, then nothing else matters.

The support of the Supreme Emperor Wizard is the most powerful advantage, the greatest voice, and the greatest foundation.

"So, what should we do?"

The wicked wizard Fu Lina's eyes flickered. With a supreme wizard standing behind the Nightmare Wizard, she felt a headache coming on after thinking about it. No matter what method she used to target him, it wouldn't work.

She didn't want to wake up one day to find the Grand Wizard of the Emperor standing expressionlessly at the head of her bed, staring at her.

That's even more terrifying than the most terrifying thing in the world.

The wicked wizard's eyes gleamed, and he finally came up with a plan. "Let that guy do it. He won't care anyway. Just kick the Nightmare Wizard out."

The Qinghai Wizard and the Blood Rain Wizard's eyes lit up as well, "You mean..." (End of Chapter)