Wizard: Grinding experience starting with Knight's Breathing Technique

Chapter 324 The Three Treasures of the Holy Infant, the Five-Colored Divine Bird, and the Golden Serpent's Limit! (Long Chapter, Requesting Monthly Tickets and Subscriptions)

Ryugu Island.

The weapon-refining room.

Li Wei concentrated intently on crafting the nine tassel ribbons along the edge of the Burning Heaven Ancient Umbrella. This would be the Burning Heaven Ancient Umbrella's primary means of attack.

In this way, another half month passed.

The last day of 1204.

Flames soared into the sky on Dragon Palace Island.

Within the light, nine faint phantom images of crimson dragons could be seen, disappearing in a flash.

"Hahaha, such an extraordinary phenomenon occurred when the artifact was completed; it must be a top-grade item."

Li Wei's maniacal laughter echoed from the weapon-refining room.

"If it weren't for the Ouroboros Ring's teleportation spell, this so-called top-grade magical artifact would be utterly worthless before my Burning Sky Ancient Umbrella!"

Li Wei, holding a red ancient umbrella, slowly ascended into the sky.

This ancient umbrella exudes a hazy, precious light; it's clearly no ordinary item!

The umbrella is made from the toughest part of the chest skin of the Level 5 hybrid dragon [Blackfire Wyvern]. As the Blackfire Wyvern stands at the pinnacle of hybrid dragons, its dragon skin is of guaranteed quality. Moreover, Li Wei has added a lot of rare materials to enhance its defense!

A defensive spell, which Li Wei considered to be of the highest quality within the Burning Faction, was solidified on it: the Crimson Dragon Barrier.

This Crimson Dragon Barrier is not a spell already used by the Burning Faction.

It was Li Wei's original Five-Ring Protective Force Field spell created after he advanced to the Fifth Ring and in order to forge a witch artifact for the Holy Infant. He combined his knowledge of various fields and created the spell.

It could be said that he learned his five-ring protective force field technique incidentally in order to refine this magical artifact. Otherwise, given his current defensive capabilities, there would be no need for him to learn the protective force field.

The Crimson Dragon Barrier's defensive capabilities are comparable to those of Earth and Ocean magic specializing in defense. Within the Burning magic school, it truly deserves the title of "top-tier spell."

With such defensive spells, plus the umbrella's own powerful defensive capabilities, the Holy Infant's own protective force field, and the "Fire Elemental Body" damage reduction properties, it has the advantage of being able to withstand such attacks.

With these four layers of protection, there are not many people on the continent of Aion who can break through its defenses in an instant.

If the Holy Infant accidentally provokes such a powerful enemy, then Li Wei himself would only be putting himself in danger if he went there.

The umbrella ribs, needless to say, were made from the strongest bones of the strange bird, combined with a portion of level-five fire elemental metal, and then solidified with numerous spells.

There are nine umbrella ribs in total, and each rib is connected to a red tassel along its edge.

These tassels, crafted from the nine tail feathers of a strange bird, are the essence of this umbrella.

Li Wei handed the umbrella to the Holy Infant, who held it in his hand, and the umbrella automatically shrank to match his size.

In the blink of an eye, the ancient umbrella can return to its body.

The Holy Infant, holding an ancient umbrella, flew into the high heavens, softly uttering a single syllable.

"Twin Dragons!"

Then, the two tassels on the ancient umbrella suddenly burst into flames, and two fiery dragons radiating the power of the five rings swept over, exploding in the air!

The energy of the flames is being unleashed in a wild and unrestrained manner!

The power of even a single fire dragon is something that an ordinary fifth-ring wizard cannot withstand.

With the help of this treasure, the Holy Infant can emit multiple beams simultaneously.

In theory, the Holy Infant can rely on this treasure to simultaneously unleash nine fire dragons to attack enemies.

Li Wei called this move "Nine Dragons Calamity!"

Of course, this move consumes a lot of magical power. Even if the innate spell saves magical power compared to the ordinary spell, Li Wei, who has just entered the fifth ring, can only use "Nine Dragons Calamity" twice!

The infant Jesus uttered syllables.

"Kowloon!"

Vast and unparalleled magical power surged from the Holy Infant's body, flowing into the ancient umbrella in his hand. The umbrella trembled and hummed, all nine tassels ignited, and nine crimson fire dragons emerged from the sky, then all of them blasted towards a small island in the distance!

Rumble!

Nine fire dragons exploded simultaneously, their flames turning the sky crimson!

The small island, about a mile in circumference, vanished without a trace under this attack. The shockwave from the explosion swept across an area of ​​several miles, evaporating the seawater and the fish within. It eventually formed a small tsunami that spread outwards!

"Who can withstand this attack?"

Li Wei summoned the three brothers, and the Holy Infant stood still, allowing the three brothers to attack!

The ancient umbrella began to spin, and a crimson dragon appeared, layer upon layer, forming a barrier that protected the holy infant within.

Then, the ancient umbrella was put away, protecting the holy infant from all sides!

Boom, boom, boom!

The three brothers' breath and earthquake waves all rushed towards the Holy Infant.

The crimson dragon barrier surrounding the Holy Infant trembled continuously; one layer broke, but another remained.

The Holy Infant hid under the umbrella, and in an instant, two golden rings appeared on his arms and wrists.

He drew circles with both hands, and a blue light flashed, causing the void to tremble!

Before the second layer of force field shattered, a void portal made of sparks appeared, and the Holy Infant stepped into it and disappeared.

Hundreds of miles away, the Holy Infant's figure appeared, a golden ring appeared beneath his feet, and wind and fire spun around him, like Nezha's Wind and Fire Wheels. He transformed into a streak of crimson light and disappeared into the horizon, his speed far exceeding that of the Holy Infant's normal flight.

The three brothers were completely bewildered, having no idea what had happened.

Not long after, the Holy Infant reappeared, throwing out the [Crimson Dragon Ring]. As the ring spun, it grew larger in the wind, transforming into a crimson dragon with its head and tail connected, enveloping all three brothers within it.

"receive!"

The crimson dragon continued to condense and shrink!

Caught off guard, the three brothers were tied together and collided with a loud crash.

However, being a three-headed sub-dragon species, their bodies rippled with seismic waves, quickly shattering the crimson dragon.

The crimson dragon dissipated, and a ring returned to the infant's body.

But in that brief moment, the Holy Infant could either escape or launch a fatal attack.

After a series of smooth and efficient maneuvers, Li Wei revealed a satisfied smile.

This is the "Three Sacred Infant Artifacts" that he painstakingly crafted, expending considerable effort and time.

With the three artifacts combined and the divine talisman at their command, Li Wei believed that even if the Holy Infant encountered a fifth-circle perfect wizard, he could leave unharmed.

Of the three artifacts, the Burning Sky Ancient Umbrella and the Extreme Fire Light Wheel are undoubtedly top-tier magical artifacts in terms of materials, craftsmanship, and function. The Crimson Dragon Ring is slightly inferior, but it is still definitely a fine example of the five-ring set.

These three artifacts are not only the Holy Infant's magical artifacts, but also Li Wei's main magical artifacts in the future. It's just that the Holy Infant is using them temporarily. After he advances to the Yuan Soul stage, he may be able to upgrade the Burning Heaven Ancient Umbrella into the Holy Infant's natal soul artifact!

The three artifacts contain tracking methods left by Li Wei, incorporating his knowledge of magic arrays. In case the Holy Infant is indeed defeated by a powerful enemy, if the enemy is within the range of Li Wei's abilities, then Li Wei will get revenge and retrieve the artifacts; if the enemy is too strong, then forget it, his life is more important.

In addition, there are hidden doors in the three artifacts. Unless the enemy has a magic array or a higher level of artifact-making knowledge than Li Wei, it will be difficult to break through them, and even if they obtain them, they will not be able to use them.

"That's all for now. We can let the Holy Infant go on his journey. I'll just wait at home for his good news."

Over the years, Li Wei has been busy refining weapons to arm the Holy Infant and has not paid much attention to the outside world.

He noticed a message on his communication device from the wizard Biggs, asking if he wanted to join the White Wizards.

After thinking it over, Li Wei declined, and suggested that the Holy Infant volunteer himself.

……

The next day.

The first day of the Primordial Moon in the year 1205 of the Holy Radiance Calendar.

The Dark Tower has been running for 40 years.

Here, Li Wei underwent a transformation in his strength, but the transformation was not yet over.

He believed that as long as he returned alive from the ancient tower, he would become the pinnacle of existence in the wizarding world, aside from the elemental spirits.

When his primordial spirit is fully awakened, perhaps that will be the day he becomes famous throughout the world.

Today is the 104th roundtable meeting of the Twilight Knights.

Li Wei was in a great mood and logged on early, waiting for the others to arrive.

Knights such as Hundred Flowers, Holy Ape, and Golden Lion arrived one after another.

In the end, only the Divine Knight remained.

"Hmm, where is the Divine Light Knight?" Levi asked.

"The Divine Light Knight went into seclusion some time ago," said the Golden Lion Knight.

"Commander, I'm here!" The Divine Light Knight rushed over, sat down in a chair, and couldn't hide his joy.

Sensing the different spirit of the Divine Light Knight, Li Wei was also invigorated.

"Congratulations! You have become the third knight to advance to level four."

The Divine Light Knight said, "Thank you, Commander. I have just broken through and have not yet been able to stabilize my state of mind. I was a little out of control."

Li Wei said, "It's alright, it's only natural. In the future, you can ask for leave in this situation. Consolidating your cultivation level is the top priority, attending meetings is the second."

"What? Denise, you're level four too?" The Black Knight was somewhat envious. Denise was his junior, joining the older generation of members relatively late. Now, in the Way of the Knights, she had surpassed them. But there was no way around it; dual cultivation would definitely cause some delays, but the advantage was that his methods were more diversified.

"The Divine Light Knight, like me, has no wizarding talent and can only focus on the way of the knight, so his progress is naturally faster," said the Ash Knight.

"Indeed, being single-minded will naturally make you faster, but after level four, cultivation becomes much more difficult. It won't be long before you all catch up with me," said the Divine Light Knight.

The Black Knight sighed, "With my wizarding talent, I'll be lucky to become a third-circle wizard in the future. Any further, the effort and reward won't be proportional. At that time, I'll focus on the way of chivalry, and the way of wizardry will be left to fate. Once the way of chivalry is strong enough to gain a foothold in the wizarding world, it can then drive the way of wizardry."

The Holy Ape Knight wholeheartedly agreed, saying, "Indeed, for us, the path of wizardry is more about mastering practical spells to compensate for the shortcomings of knights. We don't expect to become strong through wizardry; our focus remains on being knights... However, with Elsa and Dinos's talent, they should be able to go further on the path of wizardry. As for Andrew, needless to say, this young man's future achievements are destined to surpass those of us old folks."

Andrew smiled and said, "You flatter me, senior."

Everyone was in high spirits, and Li Wei said, "Divine Light Knight, please demonstrate your Dharma form to facilitate our future team operations."

"Yes, Commander."

The Divine Knight closed her eyes, and the next moment, a beautiful peacock-like bird appeared behind her. The bird circled in the air, trailing long, colorful tail feathers that radiated five-colored divine light!

The Divine Knight said solemnly, "My Dharma form is called the Five-Colored Divine Bird, which can release Five-Colored Divine Light. It has two functions."

Firstly, it can heal injuries and enhance physical strength, though its effect is not as strong as the Ash Knight's [Deadly Dragon]. However, my healing not only heals myself, but also all comrades within the range of my Five-Colored Divine Light. Secondly, the Five-Colored Divine Light can also condense into a blood energy barrier, providing a certain degree of protection.

Li Wei was overjoyed. Wasn't this the most important and classic role in team battles... the healer?

He laughed and said, "A very powerful Dharma form. In the future, when we fight as a group, we will be inseparable from your five-colored divine light."

"That's right, this ability to heal rapidly over a large area is a skill possessed by only a few people in the wizarding world!" the Golden Lion Knight exclaimed.

The Divine Light Knight smiled slightly, feeling a little embarrassed by the praise.

The Ash Knight added, "In team battles, my [Deadly Dragon] can weaken the enemy's physique and prevent them from healing themselves. Combined with Danis's [Five-Colored Divine Light], the balance of power might allow us to defeat the stronger enemy."

"You can practice together more often. In the great era to come, our Knights cannot remain aloof forever. We must always be ready for battle!" Li Wei said.

"What a vibrant team!" the Knight of Flowers exclaimed. She looked forward to her own bloodline manifestation, and even more so to the future of this organization!

After the meeting.

Li Wei spent a month sparring with the Holy Infant, allowing it to continuously refine its skills with the Three Witchcraft Artifacts and enhance its combat capabilities.

this day.

Outside Ryugu Island, the sun shines brightly and a gentle sea breeze blows.

The Holy Infant, carrying Li Wei's earnest expectations, left Dragon Palace Island.

Li Wei watched the Holy Infant leave, like an old father sending his son to school, and lingered for a long time.

"It seems like the Holy Infant has grown a little taller, but maybe it's just my imagination... Since Aio is so big, let the Holy Infant witness it for me."

Li Wei returned to his secluded retreat; what lay ahead was a long journey of cultivation.

In terms of breathing techniques, the Golden Serpent is getting closer and closer to the seventeenth level, and will inevitably become Li Wei's main focus next.

The Crimson Emperor Dragon and the Sky Dragon have also progressed more than halfway, but compared to the Golden Serpent who is cultivating using two sub-dragon species, their progress is much slower. The Golden Serpent has also fallen far behind in the realms of other breathing techniques.

"For my level of breathing technique, if I want to cultivate faster in the future, I need to find a sub-dragon species. This task also needs to be done by the Holy Infant. After I find it, my true self will go and subdue it."

Levi placed his hand on the Klein crystal.

[Mental Strength: 666/1070]

……

"The path of wizardry requires steady progress, step by step. The number 666 is indeed auspicious. It seems the Holy Infant's journey will be very fruitful!"

After the Fifth Ring, the other wizards' cultivation became increasingly difficult. Li Wei began to overtake them on a shortcut.

"Those top geniuses have been at the fifth ring for twenty or thirty years now. I wonder how their mental strength compares to mine?"

Li Wei has now been at the Fifth Ring for about ten years. He has already created a Fifth Ring protective force field, and his next task is to research innate spells. This is not urgent; it will take a long time to reach the pinnacle of his spiritual power, and Li Wei has ample time for research.

Today, there are seven major elemental factions: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Frost, Thunder, and Bronze.

Li Wei has already collected six types, so the next seventh talent will naturally be the Bronze faction.

"My current offensive spell is only Fire Dragon Calamity, which is too simplistic. The Bronze faction is excellent in both offense and defense... However, my defense below the Yuanhun level is already nearing saturation. Even if I add ten more layers of defense, I still can't contend with a Yuanhun. Only a Yuanhun can fight against another Yuanhun. Moreover, the Golden Serpent will soon reach the seventeenth level, at which time my defensive capabilities will increase again. Simply stacking armor won't work; I still need to diversify my offensive methods. I'll start with the Bronze faction for this seventh talent, researching a talent spell that suits my characteristics. Hmm, it has to be cool, like Aonia's 'Flying Sword Technique'."

The sword immortal who can take a person's head from a thousand miles away on his sword has always been the path that Li Wei has been trying to replicate in the Wizarding World.

His Three Thousand Feather Blades have a relatively short attack range, only able to hover around the Three-Headed Dragon God, and cannot be considered true flying swords.

The spells he's about to study need to be able to hit targets from a distance, hit them accurately, and not have their power diminish too much. In other words, they should be able to stay at home and launch precise, targeted strikes against the enemy.

"I do have some of the Bronze Age spells, but not many. I'll try to squeeze some money out of Aenea next."

……

A month later.

Sea of ​​Stars.

The White Robe Wizards Society.

The Black Beast Tide is nearing its end.

On the lake, the corpses of low-level black beasts can be seen everywhere.

A group of wizards are burning the black beast's corpse to prevent it from contaminating the elemental power of the place.

"Honestly, this chore has been assigned to us."

"Be content. This kind of work is safe and you can earn money. Isn't that great?"

"Yes, with our current strength, it's impossible for us to obtain precious resources or rare items inside the ancient tower. Earning some Tai Shi and returning to the Wizarding World would be a good option."

The wizards chatted idly.

A red-robed wizard descended from the sky.

This wizard was tall and slender, with a youthful appearance. He was dressed in a magnificent and luxurious outfit, with a fiery robe and long, fiery red hair, giving him a charmingly wicked yet handsome air.

It was the Holy Infant.

The Holy Infant's original appearance was too distinctive, so in order to make it easier for him to travel around Io and reduce the possibility of him being wanted by the Imperial mages, Li Wei had him change his appearance.

As for Gandalf's pseudonym, Li Wei doesn't plan to use it for the time being. Those people use Gandalf as their soul to call on other rogue cultivators to join, which doesn't mean they really respect Gandalf.

If Li Wei were to foolishly join as Gandalf, he would not only appear unrefined, but he would also easily attract unwanted attention. After all, Gandalf is a famous figure.

"Excuse me, I'd like to join the White Robe Wizarding Order. Who should I contact?" The Holy Infant released a slight fluctuation of the mental energy of a fifth-circle wizard.

The fourth-ring wizards below paled and hurriedly asked, "May we ask your honorable name, sir? Do you have someone to invite you?"

This red-haired wizard was handsome and clearly extraordinary.

"No," the Holy Infant said.

"My name is Mia. Please tell me your name, and I will have someone from the base come to pick you up." A witch with perfect fourth-ring cultivation smiled charmingly. Her attire was quite exotic, and her clothes were bold and revealing as she flaunted her charm.

The Holy Infant was still a child and naturally wouldn't be affected by these things. He said, "My name is Ace, you can call me the Fire Dragon Wizard."

Ace was the name of the fire elementalist who retired from Li Wei, and the Holy Infant took it without any hesitation.

"Yes, Lord Ace." After sending the message, the witch Namia's eyes kept glancing at the Holy Infant.

While waiting, Li Wei watched them burn the black beasts and asked, "Are all these black beast carcasses burned?"

Mia said, "Yes, if these black beast corpses aren't dealt with quickly, the corrosive power they release will easily contaminate the elemental power. The best way is to burn them. So recently, the organization has hired quite a few burning faction wizards like me to deal with these corpses."

Li Wei felt it was a waste, but he couldn't say anything.

He couldn't possibly tell anyone that he had a method for disposing of the black beast corpses, as that would only put him in danger. Besides, he currently couldn't purify the black beast corpses on a large scale; he could only process the precious ones, the ones intended for use in weapon forging.

Not long after.

A figure in white robes hurried over, and the Holy Infant realized that it was someone he knew.

Extreme Ice Wizard.

"You must be the Fire Dragon Wizard. I am the Ice Wizard. Please follow me." The Ice Wizard still had a smile on his face.

Since it was just a chance encounter, and the iconic fire element of the Holy Infant wasn't present, he didn't recognize the fire dragon as the Holy Infant.

Thank you.

The Holy Infant followed the Ice Wizard all the way to Gandalf Island.

He gazed at the tall, imposing statue and thought to himself, "Not bad, it captures the spirit of the statue."

"For a fifth-ring wizard to join the White Robe Wizarding Guild, the three elders' approval is required. Today, the interviewers for you are Wizard Farrar, Wizard Redbone, and Corroded Dragon Wizard," Extreme Ice introduced.

The Holy Infant was speechless to himself: "Three interviewers, and two of them are acquaintances. This luck is incredible..."

Council chamber.

The three wizards, all at the fifth level of the Five Rings, sat upright, creating a rather solemn atmosphere.

Upon the arrival of the Holy Infant, a slight look of tension appeared on his face. This was the typical reaction of an ordinary fifth-ring wizard facing three fifth-ring perfect experts.

He noticed that the Red Bone Wizard's spiritual power seemed to be much greater than before, probably close to 1000.

Faral is slightly inferior, but still far superior to himself.

What he couldn't understand the most was the dragon-born wizard with a single black horn on his forehead.

It is said that this wizard has lived for a thousand years, which is the normal lifespan limit for a fifth-ring cultivator. However, judging from his appearance, he is still full of energy, and it is clear that his time has not yet come.

"Indeed, dragonborn wizards have a longer lifespan than ordinary wizards, making them practically immortal. In that case, my lifespan should theoretically be even longer; I might even outlive a sixth-ring wizard..." the Holy Infant murmured to himself.

"Your Excellency, you are surely aware of the rules of our White Robe Wizarding Society. We do not treat rogue wizards as slaves like those top organizations. However, we also hope that you join us with a cooperative and mutually beneficial attitude, rather than with other ulterior motives... Otherwise, we, the Five Elders, will not hesitate to take action," said the Rusty Dragon Wizard.

"I understand. I came here mainly to stick together and use the wizard market here to exchange for the resources I need. I also don't approve of the top wizard organizations," said the Holy Infant.

"Our Wizarding Guild's five-ring wizards are divided into three tiers. The first tier is our Five Elders Hall, all of whom are at the peak of the fifth ring, responsible for overall coordination. The second tier is the White Robe Hall, where any senior fifth-ring wizard can join; currently, there are ten members. The third tier is the Gray Robe Hall, comprised of ordinary fifth-ring wizards, totaling twenty-four. With your strength, we will assign you a seat in the Gray Robe Hall. You can cultivate normally here; as long as you don't violate market order, there are no restrictions. You will also receive a certain amount of Taishi as compensation each year. However, if the organization encounters a crisis, we will need your assistance," said the Rusty Dragon Wizard.

The Holy Infant nodded in agreement.

The Five Elders, the White Robe, and the Gray Robe Hall are all high-ranking officials, differing only in status, reflecting the difference in their strength.

After successfully joining, the Ice Wizard took the Holy Infant to the Gray Robe Hall. After receiving an identity token, the Ice Wizard took out a map and handed it to the Holy Infant.

"The Sea of ​​Stars is extremely vast, and what we White-Robed Wizards occupy is merely the tip of the iceberg. The green areas on the map represent the explored areas, and their resources have already been thoroughly plundered. The black areas are those still being explored, and generally, they are not very dangerous. As for the red areas, because they contain many powerful black beasts or other dangers, even fifth-ring wizards usually need to explore them in teams. It is best if you do not go alone."

The infant Jesus looked grateful and said, "Thank you for the reminder."

This Ice Wizard left a good impression. During the previous exploration of the ruins, he was kind and honest, paving the way for others.

The Holy Infant randomly found a relatively remote uninhabited island in the green area to establish a sanctuary. This island had a place with earth fire, which was suitable for him to cultivate and refine weapons.

He put up a sign on the island.

[Grey Robe Palace, the home of the Fire Dragon Wizard. Please do not disturb without an invitation.]

……

Star Market.

The market is located on the largest island in the center of the settlement. To facilitate trading, this is the only market in the entire Star Sea.

The Holy Infant wore a gray robe and temple plaque around his neck, and the wizards in the marketplace saw it and showed him genuine respect.

It is thanks to the Fifth Ring Wizards that these independent cultivators have not been wiped out by the top-tier wizarding organizations, and are still able to explore treasure lands and search for resources within the Sea of ​​Stars. Of course, to stay here, they also need to pay a certain amount of Tai Stones and resources each year as operating funds for the Wizarding Guild and as compensation for the Fifth Ring Wizards. In case of emergencies, they must also obey the management of the Fifth Ring Wizards.

"The purchasing power of Taishi here is not bad. Next, we can purchase a batch of rare materials for making talismans and my Three Wizard Arts. These 20 million Taishi need to be converted into combat power."

Li Wei strolled around and discovered that many fifth-circle wizards had opened shops here.

"The Dwarven House is selling large quantities of fourth- and fifth-ring magical artifacts... Dwarven magical artifacts, truly awe-inspiring!"

"Fiery Bull Shop sells counterfeit witchcraft items. Please do not disturb if you mind."

"Fantastic Beasts Shop is buying up large quantities of animal eggs..."

Looking at the dazzling array of shops, Li Wei pondered in his heart.

"I think I'll open a small shop too, and find a reliable person to run it for me."

Every fifth-circle wizard is entitled to one shop for free. Li Wei arrived late, and all the good spots were taken, so he had to choose a random shop.

"Lord Ace, we meet again." The witch Mia greeted him as she passed by.

The Holy Infant knew this woman's little scheme; she simply wanted to curry favor with him.

A thought struck him, and he smiled, "Miss Mia, would you like to come in and have a seat?"

"My lord, is it alright?" Mia asked excitedly.

"Come in."

Inside the small shop.

"Miss Mia, I plan to open a crafting shop here and need a lady with an excellent image and temperament to manage and sell it. What do you think? Of course, I won't let you work for free. As long as you complete my task targets, you will receive generous rewards. Believe me, it will definitely be better than you going on an adventure in the Star Sea," said the Holy Infant.

After saying that, the Holy Infant casually took out a circular witch artifact with a fire phoenix carved on it.

"This magical artifact is called the Phoenix Ring. Consider it a gift for Miss Mia. It's a four-ring magical artifact that I crafted when I was bored." The Holy Infant casually presented a magical artifact.

Mia was breathing rapidly. Although she was at the fourth level of perfection, she only had one fourth-level magical artifact of average quality. This was the predicament of a rogue cultivator.

The phoenix ring in front of me looks to be of excellent quality.

She carefully put it away and said solemnly, "I never expected you to value Mia so much, sir. I'm more than happy to accept!"

After signing the contract, the Holy Infant said, "This little shop will be called [Fire Dragon Hut]. It will sell some witch artifacts of the fourth ring and above. However, we do not accept Tai Stones. We only need rare materials of equivalent value. Here is a list of some materials." The Holy Infant handed the stone tablet to Mia.

Mia patted her chest, guaranteeing that she would complete the mission.

Then, the Holy Infant left behind a pile of unused magical artifacts and departed.

Some of these magical artifacts were practice pieces made by Livy, while others were spoils of war suitable for sale.

The Fire Dragon Hut is now open for business.

A sign was hanging outside.

[Selling wizard artifacts of the fourth ring and above; Taishi buys elemental metals, level 4 and above biological materials, or clues about the presence of extraordinary creatures without limit; accepting custom-made wizard artifacts of the fifth ring and above, you need to bring your own materials and blueprints, and the transaction details will be discussed in person — Fire Dragon Wizard Ace (Fifth Ring Artifact Maker)]

In the first few days after opening, the shop was deserted. After all, the Fire Dragon Wizard was new to the area, and there were many shops, making the competition fierce.

At this point, the witch Mia fully utilized her social skills, using her beauty and silver tongue to lure some wizards to stop and listen.

"These [Extreme Fire Lightning Boots] are nice, how much?"

"This is a top-grade fourth-ring magical artifact. You can exchange it for materials of equal value," Mia said, striking a pose.

The wizard paced back and forth in front of the shop, seemingly making a decision.

He had previously obtained a piece of level-five wind elemental metal, which he had been reluctant to sell. Now, seeing this magical artifact, which was extremely suitable for him, he was somewhat swayed.

"Never mind, keeping them in my pocket won't enhance my combat power, but these boots have definitely improved my ability to survive."

Finally, he entered the shop, completed the transaction, and left satisfied.

Mia breathed a sigh of relief: "The first transaction is level five metal. It seems my mission has a good chance of exceeding expectations. I wonder what reward Lord Ace will give me?"

Time flies, and half a year has passed in the blink of an eye.

After selling the first magical artifact, the Fire Dragon Hut sold about one item per week, eventually down to one per month. Ultimately, the market was too small. However, the Holy Infant was quite satisfied. Once the market for magical artifacts was saturated, he would sell other unused resources to exchange for the resources he needed.

Over the past six months, he has used his position to gather information at the market.

The Holy Infant has gained a preliminary understanding of the current situation of Io.

One of these intelligence reports caught his attention.

Dragon Nest.

This is a newly discovered intersection located in the Sacred Flame Plateau.

It is said that many hybrid dragons, and even sub-dragon species, live there.

There is even a Black Lotus Beast, which is known as the "strongest sub-dragon species".

This is the dragon race closest to the Crimson Lotus Dragon, and its bloodline essence is also the most suitable secret medicine for cultivating the Crimson Emperor Dragon Breathing Technique!

Based on current information, the existence of the Black Lotus Beast is confirmed and not a hoax.

However, so far, those who have ventured into it have almost certainly died.

"The Black Lotus Beast is too powerful. Even if I went in person, I might not be able to defeat it. It would be much safer if the Golden Serpent and the Crimson Emperor Dragon were both at the seventeenth rank."

We must get our hands on this Black Lotus Beast!

The strongest sub-dragon species, with unparalleled combat power. If it doesn't die young, advancing to level eight in the future is not a problem. It will become the number one general of the Dragon Palace!

……

Time is like an arrow, the sun and the moon are like a shuttle.

A year has passed.

The year 1206 of the Holy Radiance Calendar, the Month of Flowers.

Because of the Fire Dragon Hut, the identity of the Holy Infant Five-Ring Weapon Maker gradually became widely known.

Some fifth-ring wizards began contacting the fire dragon wizards through Mia to order custom-made items.

This day, outside Fire Dragon Island.

A red-haired witch, dressed in a fiery robe, with a curvaceous figure and an imposing aura, arrived, arm in arm with another blue-haired witch.

"Is the Fire Dragon Wizard here? The Red Dragon Queen of the White Robe Palace has come to pay her a visit."

After a while...

The young, handsome, red-haired wizard opened the door and said with a smile, "So it's the two great beauties, the Red Dragon Queen and the Blue Dragon Lady. I've long admired your names, but I've been busy crafting artifacts and haven't had a chance to pay you a visit."

As the infant exchanged pleasantries, he caught a glimpse of Lady Blue Dragon out of the corner of his eye and felt a pang of emotion.

One hundred and fifty years ago, when Li Wei was still a second-ring wizard, the other party was already a fifth-ring senior.

Now, times have changed, and he has caught up and reached the fifth ring.

Although the opponent has also made some progress, they are still far from achieving the perfect fifth ring.

Even a genius like Lady Blue Dragon has been trapped in this realm for hundreds of years. Lady Blue Dragon could never have imagined that the once insignificant worker from Stromgarde City would now stand before her, on equal footing.

"Aren't you going to invite us sisters in to talk?" the Red Dragon Queen said with a smile. The Blue Dragon Lady looked at the Holy Infant but remained silent.

"Please come in quickly."

Council chamber.

"I would like to ask you to craft a fifth-circle magical artifact for me," the Red Dragon Queen said bluntly.

The Holy Infant asked in confusion, "I've heard that Lord Silverbeard of the Five Elders Hall and his apprentice Biggs are both fifth-ring weapon makers, and also rare dwarves. As everyone knows, dwarf products are always of the highest quality. Why have you come to see me?"

Although the Fire Dragon Wizard is somewhat famous, he is still far inferior to Silverbeard, who is at the fifth level of the Rings.

The Red Dragon Queen said helplessly, "I wish I could, but Silverbeard has been missing from the Sea of ​​Stars for some time now. It is said that he has found a secluded place to break through his primordial spirit. Moreover, I probably don't have enough resources to invite such a big shot as Silverbeard... As for his apprentice, I have compared the magical artifacts you two have crafted and found that yours is better."

The Holy Infant said, "It's fine for me to forge artifacts, but you'll need to provide the materials and blueprints yourself. Also, for non-burning faction magical artifacts, I'll only be responsible for forging the embryo; you'll have to handle the final spell solidification yourself. Furthermore, I don't accept Tai Stones here."

Generally, when crafting non-standard magical artifacts, the craftsman makes the most important and complex basic artifact, while the client makes the final spell according to their needs.

The Red Dragon Queen nodded: "I understand these rules. As a craftsman, you must be well-off. This is the payment I'm making."

As she spoke, she pulled a transparent jar from the dragon-shaped necklace pendant buried in her chest.

Within it, a creature resembling an earthworm was wriggling. On the surface of the earthworm's body, yellowish-brown runes of truth shimmered; this was a wondrous object of truth.

"Judging from the runes, this should be an Earth-type Earth-level Truth Artifact. As for its name and function, I don't know. I belong to the Burning Faction, and my sisters belong to the Frost Faction. We haven't used this artifact since we obtained it. Although you belong to the Burning Faction, you can exchange it for this. How about it? Are you satisfied with my reward?" the Red Dragon Queen said confidently.

With her and the Blue Dragon's combined strength, they were enough to contend with a fifth-ring perfect wizard, so naturally they weren't worried about the Fire Dragon Wizard killing them to steal their treasures.

"Okay, what do you want to refine?"

Li Wei would never miss an opportunity to acquire a rare item, even one of earth-quality quality, as it might give rise to a minor masterpiece.

The Red Dragon Queen handed the design drawings to Li Wei.

"These are the blueprints for the [Twin Swords of Ice and Fire], which are divided into the [Lava Sword] and the [Frost Sword]. What I need you to forge is the blank of the [Lava Sword]. I wonder if you are confident? The difficulty of this magical weapon is incomparable to that of ordinary standard magical weapons."

She didn't actually have high hopes; she was just giving it a try. In her opinion, the only person in the entire Star Sea qualified to forge this magical artifact was the dwarf Silverbeard.

"Seventy percent chance of getting a high-quality item, and twenty percent chance of getting a top-quality item," the Holy Infant said calmly.

Upon hearing this, the Red Dragon Queen felt a sliver of doubt; she sensed that the Fire Dragon Wizard was exaggerating to attract customers.

"Sir, are you 70% sure you can produce a masterpiece?"

The Holy Infant shrugged and said, "If you don't trust me, then forget it."

The red dragon looked at the blue dragon, and the blue dragon said, "It seems you have no other choice. Let's go with him."

"Deal! I hope you won't disappoint me. If you succeed in crafting it, this wondrous item will be yours. If you fail, the discarded materials will belong to you," said the Red Dragon Queen.

The Holy Infant smiled confidently, "Don't worry, failure is impossible, and your materials won't be wasted."

After the contract was signed, the Red Dragon Queen waved her hand, and a pile of incredibly hot level 5 metal landed in front of Li Wei. It was [Molten Ore], which was also the main material for Li Wei to forge the Crimson Dragon Ring.

"Then we won't disturb you any longer. If there are any materials left after the refining is completed, consider them as extra compensation for you." The Red Dragon Queen was quite generous.

After saying that, he took the Queen's arm and left.

The Holy Infant watched the two women leave, lost in thought.

……

Upon arriving home, the Red Dragon Queen embraced the Blue Dragon Lady's slender waist and said expectantly:

"If that person can truly forge a superior-grade [Lava Secret Sword], and combine it with your top-grade [Frost Secret Sword], along with our dual cultivation technique, it should be enough to go to the Ice and Fire Secret Realm, slay that peak level five ice elemental, and obtain those two rare treasures of truth. Then we can refine them within the secret realm, and before long, we can reach the fifth ring of perfection... In that case, we might even be able to glimpse the Yuan Soul Realm!"

Lady Blue Dragon nodded and said, "I hope so. The Dark Tower is our last chance."

……

Time flies, and another six months have passed.

On the continent of Io, wizards in many small crossroads were suddenly attacked by imperial mages, resulting in heavy casualties.

Of the escaped wizards, a small number joined top organizations, while the rest came to the increasingly renowned White Robe Wizarding Society.

The year 1206 of the Holy Radiance Calendar, the month of the North Wind.

At the Star Market, Mia is full of energy, using all her skills to attract customers and manage her small shop.

Through the Fire Dragon Hut, the Holy Infant used Tai Shi to acquire a lot of resources, which will help him refine the God of Nick in the future.

After receiving the Red Dragon Queen's large order, the Holy Infant quickly set about refining the weapon, seeing it as a great opportunity to gain experience in weapon crafting for free.

Therefore, I had to allocate more computing power here, which slightly delayed my own cultivation.

Even so, he still managed to push the Golden Snake Breathing Technique to its limit.

Li Wei——————

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