Wizards pursue the truth

—Pillar of Vengeful Spirits

The innermost space is also an unknown world with the highest level of defense.

The twelve enormous gray pillars, like pillars of heaven, support the entire world and evolve in countless ways. Gray mist swirls in the sky, and dark light flickers like ribbons, yet it is a highly condensed form of particle energy. The creatures living in this world are not living beings in the conventional sense, but rather soul-like beings existing between illusion and reality.

Various souls, including beasts, humans, and people of different races, were moving in and out of the gray mist, absorbing its vapors and strengthening their own souls.

The extra part of reality is the blessing of purple particle energy, which maintains an indescribable reality, allowing these soul entities to do everything that a real, living being can do.

The figure sitting cross-legged on one of the gray pillars was tiny compared to the vastness, seemingly insignificant like dust, yet it possessed an indescribable presence, releasing its aura and power to the surrounding world.

He wore a purple wizard's robe, and his aura was terrifying and powerful. At least in this world, billions of soul beings could not reach his level or the essence of his existence.

After sitting in meditation for about a hundred years, he opened his eyes, and countless soul energies dissipated from them, including the soul energy of a formal wizard. After leaving his body, those soul energies gradually showed a tendency to form living beings, twisting and stretching into faces.

The Demon Soul Wizard grinned, opened his mouth, and unleashed an immense attraction, causing purple light to bloom. His mouth resembled the opening of an abyss, or perhaps the entrance to a black hole.

The dissipated soul energy returned, attracting countless more soul creatures. Even their cries, wails, or angry glares could not stop them.

The Demon Soul Wizard's smile grew even wider, and he even let out a burp.

"A century has passed, you've absorbed enough, it's time to leave and return to your territory."

The man's voice, magnetic and resonant, lingered in my ears.

The Demon Soul Wizard raised an eyebrow slightly and glanced at the gray-robed wizard figure that had materialized from the void; the other party looked very young, and the years he had lived were not long among wizards.

"Evil Wizard, I will leave now and will not disturb your seclusion."

The Demon Soul Wizard said jokingly, stood up, and used his hands to open a rift in the void, about to walk in.

At this moment, the gray-robed wizard spoke with a somewhat enigmatic tone: "It's quite a coincidence, no, it should be said that you've arrived at the perfect time. You seem to have gained a great deal, undergone a major transformation. How much stronger are you compared to the past?"

The Demon Soul Wizard stopped in his tracks as the Evil Heart Wizard spoke.

"Can we fight the Earth Wizard again and avenge our previous defeat?"

The evil wizard's words completely darkened the demon soul wizard's face, and his good mood vanished.

"What nonsense are you spouting, you wicked person?"

"You don't know yet, do you? The Earth Wizard has been reborn in the last few days, and you were born along with him. What else could it be but fate? Perhaps it is a sign that you will fight the Earth Wizard again."

The evil wizard's boots landed lightly on the massive stone pillar as he stepped forward. He removed the hood from his wizard's robe, revealing a young, youthful face, quite handsome, but with those deep black eyes, it inexplicably exuded a strange and sinister aura.

The Demon Soul Wizard narrowed his eyes. "What nonsense are you spouting, Earth Wizard? Shouldn't that ferocious beast have been suppressed by the Ancestral Blood Wizard at the Ancestral Blood Pillar? How could it have been born? What exactly happened?"

"Also, I didn't lose to the Earth Wizard; it was a draw."

"Ah, yes, yes, you're right. You didn't lose to the Earth Wizard. You used billions of demonic energies to form a demonic life form and fought a protracted battle for over a year. You did have some skill to make that monster give up attacking you."

The evil wizard sneered, then changed the subject, "As for why I came into this world, who knows? Perhaps I really sensed your transformation and power, and wanted to fight you again."

The Demon Soul Wizard hated the smile on the Evil Heart Wizard's face and wanted to reach out and tear that youthful and handsome face to shreds.

A cold smile appeared on his face. "Some people don't even have the courage to face the Earth Wizard directly, or perhaps they peek into the monster's heart and find nothing, instead falling into fear and a disadvantageous state themselves."

"So you're going to fight the Earth Wizard again?" the evil wizard asked.

The Demon Soul Wizard's expression darkened further. "I'm not going. You go if you want. I have no reason or need to fight a beast. That's not a wizard at all; it's just a humanoid supernatural being."

"I'm still scared."

"If you're not afraid, then go ahead. Don't tell me you have no intention of taming and suppressing that beast."

The evil wizard fell silent. His handsome face parted slightly, and he finally sighed.

"I can't do it."

He told the truth.

If you can't do it, you really can't do it.

His greatest fear on his path as a wizard was encountering someone like the Earth Wizard.

Whether you call it single-mindedness or the advantage of animalistic instinct, he couldn't find any flaws in the Earth Wizard's heart, only pure fighting spirit and pure desire for battle.

In a real battle, even the Demon Soul Wizard and the Disaster Wizard couldn't defeat the Earth Wizard, so he couldn't possibly do it.

Recalling the helplessness he felt in past battles, the evil wizard's lips twitched slightly as he said, "The Calamity Wizard should also know about the birth of the Earth Wizard. In terms of offensive capabilities, he is the most unconventional and powerful. What do you think is the probability of him being reborn and fighting the Earth Wizard again?"

The Demon Soul Wizard sneered, "Don't ask if you don't know. Put your schemes, tricks, and ingenious ideas into the path of wizardry, and you might be stronger than me now."

"That's right. No matter how powerful the Disaster Wizard becomes, the Earth Wizard will never seek him out again. They would never fight one person twice; how arrogant!"

"After all this time, you still haven't told me why he was born."

There is no doubt that being a Wu Earth Wizard is taboo among young wizards.

Perhaps only the major pillar masters would take it in stride.

Nobody wants to be targeted by a beast with only a fighting instinct.

The evil wizard said, "You've been keeping this a secret all along, and there are many things you don't know. The hottest news right now is that the Grand Wizard has brought back a foreign wizard."

"The being known as the Nightmare Wizard is very young, less than a thousand years old. He caused a great stir as soon as he arrived. Almost every wizard in the Crimson Society knows him. He single-handedly fought against multiple high-ranking wizards. Such a feat is rare."

The Demon Soul Wizard's eyes flickered with uncertainty; the information revealed by the other party allowed him to make connections to many different possibilities.

"Interesting. The target chosen by the Grand Wizard of the Emperor is a newly emerged opponent. It seems there will be a new challenge besides the Heavenly Crystal Wizard. I'm looking forward to it."

"But before that, that Nightmare Wizard is probably in big trouble." The Demon Soul Wizard said with a smile, in a flippant tone, "No one who is targeted by that beast Wutu has escaped unscathed. Even the Heavenly Crystal Wizard did not want to waste time and did not confront it head-on."

The evil wizard also had a smile on his face.

Yes, the Nightmare Wizard is a newly emerged adversary, backed by the Grand Wizard of the Emperor, posing a great threat while also shrouded in mystery.

Regardless of whose handiwork it was to awaken the Earth Wizard from its slumber, setting their sights on the Nightmare Wizard, from a self-interest perspective, is in the best interests of most of them.

"I am somewhat curious whether this legendary Nightmare Wizard can suppress the Earth Wizard."

The Demon Soul Wizard stood with his arms crossed, his brow furrowed, and his gaze met that of the Evil Heart Wizard.

Both of them were filled with anticipation. Whether the Nightmare Wizard failed or won, it would be beneficial to them. At least they could gather information from the reports and it wouldn't remain so mysterious forever.

The evil wizard considered himself an expert at gathering information, but when he had the idea of ​​investigating the Nightmare Wizard, he inexplicably felt a sense of panic and danger to his life; it was as if a terrifying being was always protecting the Nightmare Wizard.

He knew that this was pressure from the Grand Wizard, and it might just be a small warning.

Since we can't investigate, let's try to find out the results in practice.

The evil wizard was already plotting to become famous, but someone else did it first and was happy to reap the benefits.

"We are getting stronger. The Earth Wizard, who has been sealed away, may not necessarily stop progressing. The beast within him will continue to grow stronger over time." The Demon Soul Wizard's expression was solemn as he judged based on his own insight and information. "The Earth Wizard will not lose. Even if the Nightmare Wizard is truly powerful enough, he will not be able to defeat the Earth Wizard. It will only be a draw."

A draw leaves us with a chance; hundreds of years can change a lot.

They had also fought against the Earth Wizards, and the battles mostly ended in a draw, despite the use of some underhanded tactics.

"As an outsider, the Nightmare Wizard was also unaware of the Earth Wizard's background."

"This is going to be a good show." The evil wizard's smile grew even more sinister and intense, his black eyes deep and unfathomable, as if concealing the entrance to an abyss, ready to suck in all outside gazes.

The gray stone pillars beneath his feet resonated with the evil wizard himself, gradually forming a unique projection screen in the void before him.

Even low-level visual projections can trigger a powerful wizard's senses.

Using the characteristics of the Vengeful Spirit Pillar, it is possible to secretly spy on some secrets of the outside world without being noticed.

The image shows the figure of the Earth Wizard, stepping into the depths of the void, heading towards the Pillar of the Sovereign.

"He has been gone for three days, and he doesn't seem to be in a hurry. He is measuring the void and gathering his strength. He is unfathomable. Compared to the past, the Earth Wizard seems to be more profound and powerful."

"How long will it take him? His destination is the Pillar of the Emperor. Is he really going to challenge the Grand Wizard of the Emperor? That's insane."

As time went by, the figures of wizards emerged from the void and gathered together, or used magical means such as projecting images to spy on and observe.

This has affected almost all the wizards in the Crimson Society, who all want to know what kind of chain reaction will be triggered by the re-emergence of the taboo Earth Wizard.

"Battle spirit. I sensed an unprecedented battle spirit in the Earth Wizard. Just like in his battles with other outstanding young wizards, the Earth Wizard will challenge new goals."

A wizard's figure shouted, conveying his wizarding will to all directions, "Nightmare Wizard! He's going to challenge Nightmare Wizard! He's currently the most famous young powerhouse among the Pillars of the Emperor!"

Immediately, everyone's minds conjured up the image of a somewhat mysterious figure in black robes with white hair, and their expressions were instantly shaken.

Yes, that's consistent with the Earth Wizard's behavior and personality; his fighting spirit is directed towards the Nightmare Wizard.

The Pillar of the Emperor is indeed the dwelling place of the Nightmare Wizard.

Excitement shone on everyone's faces. If it really was a challenge against the Nightmare Wizard, it would be an unprecedented event for the Crimson Society, an unprecedentedly glorious battle.

On one side is the Earth Wizard, who has become one of the taboos of the Crimson Society. He has fought against many of the Crimson Society's most talented wizards and always came out on top, possessing an undefeated and immortal myth.

On one side is the Nightmare Wizard brought back by the Grand Wizard of the Emperor. He has many halos and has indirectly proven his strength by fighting against multiple high-level wizards.

If the two were to fight, who would ultimately win?

No one knew the answer to this question, but that didn't stop them from speculating. The more they thought about it, the more excited and expectant they became. Some high-ranking wizards even suggested, "How about we start a bet?"

"Bet on either of the two players to win or to draw. Three possible outcomes."

This sparked interest among many high-level wizards.

As for whether the Nightmare Wizard would accept the challenge, some high-ranking wizards thought about this aspect, and their expressions were somewhat intriguing; the support of the Grand Wizard of the Emperor and the aura of the Pillar of the Emperor would always come at a price.

At least within the Crimson Academy, the Nightmare Wizard already represents the Pillar of the Emperor, the Grand Wizard of the Emperor.

As one of the three pillars, he should have dignity, which is a must.

The Nightmare Wizard could refuse, yet he couldn't refuse.

The Star Battle Tournament is not a secret among high-ranking wizards. Nightmare Wizards should recognize that the selected contestants brought back by the Grand Wizards are the real participants in the Star Battle Tournament. It is not about refusing or avoiding the battle, but about obtaining the opportunity.

Sometimes, fighting, showcasing one's strength, gathering invincible momentum, and advancing relentlessly to victory is an absolutely correct choice.

The Nightmare Wizard, standing at the level of the Supreme Emperor Wizard, conforms to this method and path in every aspect.

"It seems that the Earth Wizard is going to gradually make his way to the Pillar of Emperor, which will probably take more than ten years. The betting is open, and those who want to participate can register here."

The middle-aged wizard, dressed in a brown wizard's robe, smiled and took out a roulette wheel from his sleeve. It could be spun and seemed to be for gambling.

Most of the high-ranking wizards in the area also knew him.

"The Gold and Silver Wizard, wasn't he taking the Golden Pillars test? How come he's here?"

"Regardless, the Gold and Silver Wizards' suggestion is excellent and trustworthy; they won't lie. I'll go with it, betting on a draw between Nightmare Wizard and Earth Wizard. To be valued by the Grand Wizard of the Emperor, they must possess considerable strength, certainly not weaker than the current young prodigies of the Crimson Academy. They were able to fight Earth Wizard to a draw, so I believe Nightmare Wizard, no matter how weak, won't lose."

"That's right, I'll also bet on a tie."

As the thoughts of high-ranking wizards were transmitted, a grand gamble was settled, involving enough money to buy a vast wizarding force.

At least buying back the Pale Hand from the past shouldn't be a problem.

The Gold and Silver Wizards were slightly plump and looked very round and cheerful. The golden disc they took out floated in the air in front of them. The light they projected gradually revealed the corresponding quotas, the numbers of magic stones in the prize pool, and some other resources. The huge amount of calculations seemed to be handled with ease by this special magical artifact, and they quickly sorted out the specific data flow chart.

The high-ranking wizards who participated in the betting experienced some kind of inexplicable sensation. By following this sensation, they could see everything presented by the golden roulette wheel.

The demonic wizards and evil wizards inside the Pillar of Vengeful Spirits also developed a desire to place bets, and they even made a real connection with the Gold and Silver Wizards, placing a considerable bet.

The latter smiled knowingly after sensing the familiar aura of the two wizards.

"If it's free, why not take it?"

The evil wizard and the demon soul wizard exchanged a glance, their expressions remaining largely unchanged.

"Placing bets and betting on the odds, that's interesting."

In the unknown world, the sky was grayish-yellow, as if it were the polluted dust formed after some kind of magma eruption. The earth was also trembling and magma was constantly spewing out, as if the continent was about to crack open and the earth's crust was undergoing changes. The ocean was also experiencing an unprecedented natural disaster, with tsunamis rising and falling, killing a large number of people and sinking their corpses into the sea.

It should be said that in such a special world where natural disasters continue uninterrupted, the possibility of life surviving is extremely small. Everything is filled with the aura of death and destruction. Yet, a figure dressed in a black wizard's robe stands at the center of the fluctuations that converge in the various disaster zones. That is also the center of the world of natural disasters. Standing in the air, his indifferent eyes are like those of the Grim Reaper, calmly and chillingly watching everything in this world.

However, something seemed to have happened outside the world, causing his gaze to shift and his attention to some of it.

His slightly thin lips moved slightly, and a rare smile appeared on his usually expressionless face.

The Disaster Wizard's eyes were deep, and he sighed, "Earth Wizard, I was unable to defeat you before, but now, after years of transformation through the essence and meaning of disaster, I have surpassed the past and will surpass you. My evolution speed will also exceed yours; I have no limits. It's a pity I cannot fight you."

"Fine, then I'll let you fight my other opponent, the Nightmare Wizard. I hope you win, and I also hope you lose."

He said to himself, "I have never defeated you in the past, but now I feel the urge to defeat you. The performance of the Nightmare Wizard chosen by the Grand Wizard of the Emperor in fighting against multiple high-level wizards has also ignited my fighting spirit. Whether you win or lose, it will be hard for me to let go, but if we draw, I will also be disappointed."

"Fine, at least it's a draw. It gives me two opponents. I hope you all draw, so I can defeat you one by one."

"If there's a winner and a loser, my fighting spirit will only grow stronger. Please, please don't let me down!"

The Earth Wizard was unaware of everything happening in the outside world, or the chain of changes caused by his actions; he only knew to follow his instincts.

He had a premonition that if he kept going, he would meet the person he wanted to meet and tear them apart.

Wang Ya was unaware that he was one of the parties in a grand gamble. At this moment, he was undergoing a transformation. (End of Chapter)