Wizards pursue the truth

Glug!

Bubbles rose from the calm, dark water, as if being boiled by high temperatures. The corpses of fish, shrimp, and sea creatures drifted, stretching for millions of meters. Further away, a thin black line could be seen. The sky merged with it, with thick black clouds and huge, writhing shapes that stirred up powerful winds. The sea swelled, and after the remaining force of the foul-smelling corpses dissipated, a unique rain of corpses fell.

Upon closer inspection, the outline in the black clouds was actually a human figure, but it was too huge. Even the slightest movement would stir up boundless waves. Golden ripples appeared on the surface of its skin, and its muscles were taut, showing great power. If it were to unleash its full power, it would be enough to destroy a continental plate.

Whoosh!

The giant's foot stepped into the sea and sank completely. The sea level reached his waist. Looking up, the clouds and mist swirled around it, like a divine peak reaching straight to the sky, with no end in sight.

Its vastness and direct impact will leave any living being that witnesses its existence speechless and shake their worldview.

The Holy King Wizard exhaled a breath of hot air, a tangible golden aura that seeped into the seawater, causing the temperature to rise even higher.

Besides the golden ripples on its surface, there was also a crimson substance flowing like blood, but it was too turbid and dull, undoubtedly resembling bloodstains. It gradually replaced the golden ripples on its surface and penetrated deep into the giant's body.

The Holy King Wizard didn't seem to care about this; instead, he actively absorbed the crimson substances into his body and fused them with the substance.

Buzz!

Every tendon, every muscle, every drop of blood was trembling, growing stronger and stronger.

This feeling captivated him, and seemed to have no end.

"The power of the ancient blood, even just one portion, can bring such an improvement. If I had more, it might be able to transform my physique to another level."

The sound of an ancient bell echoed throughout the area.

The Holy King Wizard was already satisfied. The fact that the Silver Sea Grand Wizard could offer the ancient blood and a portion of the inherited knowledge of a Radiant Moon Grand Wizard was enough to prove how much he valued him.

In his understanding, there was no need to continue the competition for the spots.

He will be the one to represent the Silver Sea Grand Wizard in the Star Battle Tournament against the other pillar-level genius wizards.

He is now confident that he can defeat the competitors within the Silver Sea Pillar.

"It's almost here, almost here. The most essential part will be absorbed by me. The ancient blood and inherited knowledge of that Great Wizard Zeyuan have greatly benefited and helped me. It can be said to be complementary and a match made in heaven."

"After fully absorbing this ancient blood, my Holy King body will evolve into the Death Saint King body, bringing new extraordinary properties and unique abilities."

The giant's face belonged to the Holy King Wizard, with a crimson line between his brows that resembled a fang.

The smile on his face held a slightly sinister and arrogant quality, a fact that the Holy King Wizard himself was unaware of.

"The wizarding forces in the online region and the Crimson Society, one of the five major wizarding forces, are completely different dimensions. The opportunity that belongs to me will lay the foundation for my wizarding path."

A bright future seemed to be beckoning him.

A hint of drowsiness appeared between the Holy King Wizard's brows, and his eyelids blinked. This drowsiness had been present all along. It should be said that he had not rested since he began absorbing the ancient blood, and had been digesting it with great excitement.

He didn't pay too much attention to it, just thinking that he was getting more and more tired, and that he could get a good rest after he had fully absorbed it.

"I cannot waste Lord Silversea Wizard's painstaking efforts. I cannot rest. I just need to persevere for a while longer."

The giant lay down, completely submerged in the seawater. His vision was filled with darkness, and all he could hear was the gurgling of the seawater and the mournful cries of countless sea beasts falling to their deaths.

A powerful, extraordinary individual can cause significant disruptions to the fates of countless lower life forms with just a single action.

"The process went very smoothly; there's a high chance this kid doesn't know the specifics."

In the depths of space, amidst flowing ripples of gray and black, two figures stood, observing the giant's condition through the limitations of the spatial layers.

Grand Wizard Zeyuan looked at him strangely. "You've been sold out and you're even helping yourself count the money? Yin Hai, you've gone a bit too far."

"Everything you gain comes at a price. If you are unable to bear the consequences, then you must face them."

"If he can fully absorb the ancient blood and retain his true self, then that is the benefit he deserves. If he fails and becomes another Holy King Wizard, he will still be a Holy King Wizard; there won't be much difference."

The difference lies in the benefits it brings to her.

The Silver Sea Archmage's hair fluttered, his hands rested flat on his abdomen, his eyes were indifferent, his expression was frighteningly cold, and his tone made the Ze Yuan Archmage's lips tremble and he shiver, not daring to continue speaking.

"Do whatever you want, I don't care, I'm leaving now."

Grand Wizard Zeyuan turned around, put his hands behind his back, and walked into another spatial layer. A few muttered words could still be heard from him.

"Who knows what you high-ranking officials are thinking? He's not him, and you're you, you're just messing around with each other. The Star Wars and all that has nothing to do with me, I'd rather sleep a little longer."

The Silver Sea Archmage's eyes flickered, and the blue book that was floating beside her drifted closer, turned its pages, and blue light shone on her beautiful face.

"I'll wait and see what kind of changes my efforts will bring about by bringing purity to a restless mind and a jumble of thoughts."

She turned her head and looked in the direction of the Pillar of the Emperor and the Pillar of Ashe, her brows furrowing slightly.

For some reason, she felt something was off; it seemed like the two of them were plotting something.

It doesn't matter anymore. The purification of the Holy King Wizard is inevitable. Pure life forms will only pursue the achievement of their goals.

What is the true nature of the Holy King Wizard...? From the very beginning, she valued the Holy King Wizard precisely because of that nature.

Whether it's proactive or reactive, purification is essential.

Perhaps the Holy King Wizard is able to sense that something is wrong.

But she didn't have the time to wait.

The Battle of the Stars is approaching, and time is running out; at most, it will take between three and four hundred years.

"Besides the bet, I should probably prepare some prizes... the price to pay for getting involved."

The Grand Wizard of the Silver Sea selected the page number for the Book of the Silver Sea.

The blue light gradually subsided; it wasn't written text, but rather painted colors, the color mixing almost indistinguishable from reality.

A pair of black boots with white stripes. They looked unremarkable, except for a few tiny wing-shaped embellishments along the edges.

The Silver Sea Wizard hesitated, as if the boots were not of simple value.