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Chapter 495 The Covenant of Heaven, the Talisman-Making Academy! (Long chapter, please vote and subscribe!)

The vast world.

The Ape God Tribe is one of the six top tribes in this world.

Since ancient times, the six major tribes—the Ape God, the Python God, the Dragon God, the Weasel God, the Eagle God, and the Turtle God—have ruled the world.

Because for millions of years.

Only the most exceptional talents from these six tribes can initiate the Trial of Ascension, tread the celestial path, and prove their Dao as the "Barbarian Lord," becoming a powerhouse comparable to the gods.

"I, Meng Gang, wish to challenge the will of Heaven; where is the path to Heaven?"

Where is the Heavenly Road?

A burly man exuding the aura of a peak level nine, with his bare, muscular upper body and wielding a steel rod, questioned the heavens.

His eyes were filled with sorrow, and his voice echoed through the heavens and earth, but there was no response.

"Alas, what has become of the will of Heaven?"

"Yes, why is my Ape God tribe so unlucky?"

"Could it be that Heaven intends to destroy my Ape God Tribe?"

The barbarian figures sighed helplessly.

The will of Heaven, their supreme deity, seems to have encountered some problems.

Now is the time for a bloody battle against the abyss.

Demons launched a massive invasion, which the barbarians called "extraterrestrial fiends."

The people suffered terribly, rivers of blood flowed, and life was unbearable.

Of the six top tribes, only four now possess the power of a barbarian lord.

There are seven powerful demon gods who are comparable to the Barbarian Lords who have arrived this time.

They lurked in the dark void outside the Heavenly World, watching with predatory eyes.

However, the will of Heaven lost contact, and several peak level nine [War Lord] experts were unable to ascend the Heavenly Road.

"Are the barbarians truly doomed?"

Menggang gazes at the shattered landscape.

Demonic shadows raged, demonic energy swirled, and from the outer void, shadowy eyes peered out.

The thousand-year-long bloody war resulted in heavy losses for the barbarian tribes.

Initially, they could rely on their geographical advantage to gain an advantage over the demon army.

However, as the number of demons continued to increase, demonic energy spread throughout the heavens and the world.

The heavens' suppression of evil is diminishing.

On the contrary, some of the old and weak barbarians were corrupted by the demonic energy and turned into demons.

The wild and ferocious beasts in the mountains and forests, and even the totem sacred beasts of some tribes, have been transformed into terrifying monsters.

As the tides of war ebb and flow, the balance of power begins to tip in favor of the evil.

The barbarian warriors fell like rain, their numbers countless.

The millennium-long bloody war has claimed the lives of thousands of powerful Soul Masters.

The number of new Soul Masters is far less than the number consumed.

There are more than a dozen fallen "War Lords".

This is a level nine expert; it takes a very long time for one to emerge.

Mangang's friend, the owner of the Heaven-Slaying Soldier, and the Serpent God Tribe's [Serpent Tuo], also died in the bloody battle.

Even their old "Barbarian Lord," a level ten powerhouse, had perished.

However, Meng Gang, the successor, was unable to sense the will of Heaven and begin the trial to ascend to the heavens.

Without the support of a powerful barbarian lord, it's unknown how long the Ape God Tribe can hold out.

At the current rate, it's possible that in a few thousand years, the barbarians will be crushed by evil spirits.

This ancient and powerful civilization, which has produced countless powerful figures, will also become a thing of the past.

"Menggang, come to the Python God tribe for a chat. I have important matters to discuss."

A loud voice echoed in my mind.

Meng Gang's expression changed, realizing that this was the chieftain of the Python God tribe.

……

Python God Tribe.

A giant python statue stretching for 10,000 meters soars into the clouds.

There is a separate space inside the statue.

Before a giant round table, figures at least at the ninth level appeared.

Most striking were the four terrifying figures whose qi and blood resembled the sun.

They are the chieftains of the Python God, Turtle God, Weasel God, and Eagle God tribes.

The highest combat power in the entire Azure Sky World is here, so something big must be happening.

The Python God Barbarian Lord is a giant man dressed in black armor and carrying a long spear.

His aura subtly distorted the void, and behind him seemed to be a colossal serpent coiling around him.

"We, the four barbarian lords, have summoned you, the lords of war, to discuss the vital matter of the life and death of our barbarian tribe. I hope that whatever we discuss, you will all put aside your tempers, consider the current reality, and never act impulsively."

The barbarian lord, the python god, spoke with a voice as loud as thunder.

The Turtle God Barbarian Lord carried a turtle shell on his back, his body was hunched over, and his hair was white, just like a turtle immortal.

"The bloody war has lasted for a thousand years, and the situation is clear. As you all have probably seen, this invasion of demons is far more serious than any previous calamity. They will not rest until they destroy our world."

Itachi, the barbarian, wore a white cloak and had a strong, muscular build with piercing eyes.

"The will of Heaven seems to have changed, and we have lost contact with it. We cannot rely entirely on Heaven; we need to save ourselves."

The Eagle God Barbarian Lord had sharp eyes, just like an eagle, and exuded a powerful aura.

"Although we hate to admit it, we can hardly overcome this crisis on our own... so we invited some friends with us this time."

Upon hearing the words of the Eagle God Barbarian Lord, the expressions of all the military lords changed.

"friend?"

"Who is this person?"

The four barbarian lords said in unison:

"Blazing Sun God Witch, Guardian of the Azure Sky, Hand of the Underworld... Let the three of you appear and have a discussion."

The voice just fell.

Three figures descended leisurely.

The one on the far left is wearing a white robe, has a thick beard, and graying temples.

He is Marvin, the Guardian of the Sky, a former participant in the Great Expedition of the Five Realms.

The legendary class is the [Singer of the Wind], and the legendary honorific is [The Singer who summons the sea breeze, the Holy Lord who commands the mountain mists].

The one in the middle wears a crimson robe embroidered with ten suns, shining through the ages.

He appeared to be middle-aged, standing upright as if he were the center of heaven and earth; he was none other than the Blazing Sun God Wizard.

The one on the right is dressed in a black robe, with deep eyes, and there are faint whispers around him.

Hand of the Underworld - Nix.

The legendary class, the Keeper of Time, is bestowed with the legendary title, "The Sage Who Speaks to the Dead, the Guardian of the Heroes of the Mortal World."

Three legendary wizards have actually arrived in the world of Cangtian.

The warlords were deeply shocked.

"Such powerful auras, these are all Barbarian Lord-level experts..."

"who are they?"

"I don't know, I've never heard of it."

The Fiery Sun God Wizard had a gentle expression and spoke with a smile.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the Radiant Sun Wizard, Eamon, the Grand Speaker of the Wizarding Council. I have come to your esteemed place today mainly to discuss cooperation in the fight against the Abyss. These two are my colleagues."

Meng Gang was filled with doubt.

He seemed to have heard some legends about wizards.

This is a group of treacherous, cunning, unscrupulous, and selfish colonizers.

Why would the four barbarian lords be so foolish as to cooperate with them?

Isn't this like asking a tiger for its skin?

Even if they survive a bloody battle, there's no guarantee they won't turn their backs on them after they've served their purpose.

The other military leaders, who had heard of the wizard civilization, also looked wary.

I have a feeling that these three people have ill intentions.

The Python God Barbarian Lord said:

"Please elaborate, Your Excellency."

Eamon smiled slightly.

"Once the tribes of the Azure Sky World form an alliance with our council, we will provide you with military, technological, and resource support. Forgive my bluntness, but your methods of fighting the Abyss are too primitive. We, the Nora, possess the most advanced magic and biological technology for combating demonic energy, highly efficient warbands, and countless outstanding talents. However, we can only offer these to our friends, not to our future enemies. Now that the spatial wormhole between the Azure Sky World and the Nora World has been opened, the exchange of resources and personnel between the two worlds is no longer an issue. Survival or destruction, the choice is in your hands."

Seeing the confident Emmon.

The warlords clearly did not believe it.

But the four barbarian lords knew in their hearts that what Amon said was true.

The current bloody war situation in the Wizarding World is even more severe than that in the Azure World.

But their performance was much better.

So far, no level 10 warriors have perished, and the casualties are far fewer than those of the barbarians.

Several barbarian lords have already paid their respects in secret.

In the wizarding world today, there are thirteen level ten powerhouses who are comparable to the Barbarian Lords.

Most importantly, they are still increasing.

In just the past thousand years, two level 10 individuals have already emerged.

In contrast, even at its peak, the barbarian tribes only had six.

Now there are only four, and their influence is waning.

The emergence of the interdimensional wormhole, in particular, made it impossible for the barbarians to isolate themselves from the world.

Even without forming an alliance, we still need to confront the challenges from the wizarding world.

It would be better to take the initiative to form an alliance, obtain aid from the wizarding world, and stabilize the situation in the bloody war.

After the bloody battle is over, we will adapt to the situation and make changes accordingly.

And so, a heated debate ensued over whether or not to form an alliance with the wizarding world.

……

Nora, 705.

A bloody battle that lasted 493 years.

The Wizarding Council announced a blood war alliance with the barbarians from the Azure Sky World.

The covenant stipulates that the Wizarding World will deploy sufficient troops during the Blood War, utilizing its advanced technology, to support the Barbarians in their fight against the demons. In return, the Wizarding Council will have the right to mine, explore, and collect resources in the Azure Sky World, and can also establish corresponding military bases.

The announcement of this news caused an uproar among the wizards.

Unbeknownst to everyone, the Wizard Council had already secretly met with the leader of another powerful civilization.

However, this is also a good thing for the wizarding world.

Compared to the wizard civilization, the efficiency of resource development and utilization in the Azure Sky World is far inferior.

This opportunity presents a legitimate and reasonable chance to seize resources from another large civilization.

This plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the current bloody battle.

In particular, the barbarian tribes rarely developed Taishi, a resource of strategic importance that involves various industries.

Anyone with eyes can see that of all the many terms in the Wizarding Council's covenant, the most crucial one is the right to mine.

This actually posed a significant threat to the barbarians.

However, in order to gain the support of the wizarding civilization, they had no choice but to accept it.

Ancient Dragon Continent.

Li Wei looked at the news.

"As expected, the Wizarding Council discovered the Azure Sky World a long time ago, and perhaps they've been waiting for this day."

"Resources like Tai Shi are strictly controlled by the government, so I don't want to think about it... But if we could develop and utilize the biological resources there, as well as combat techniques and such, it would be very beneficial to the Ancient Dragon Continent."

The Wizarding Council is currently recruiting teams to explore new frontiers and support the barbarians, making this a prime opportunity.

Li Wei immediately convened a meeting of the heads of various departments to discuss the matter.

Ultimately, he selected a team of 100 from departments such as the Giant Beast Park, the Twilight Temple, and the Tower of Dawn.

Led by a level 7 Divine Light Knight, there were also several level 6 knights and a sixth-circle wizard.

The rest were all elites at level four or above.

The team's main objective is to collect biological resources there, especially dragons.

The more herbs and materials left over, the better.

Hopefully, it will be fruitful.

Before setting off, in order to ensure the safety of the team members.

Everyone has their own trump cards, and Captain Light Knight is fully armed.

With careful handling, we should be able to return victorious.

Moreover, the Light Knight can contact Levi at any time via the Round Table.

If there are any problems, he can rush over to provide support.

Thinking of the heavens and the world, Li Wei thought of Isa.

She ultimately failed to advance to level six and left with regret.

Otherwise, we could let her go with the team to the Azure Sky World and see the world of the barbarian ancestors.

Martha was already mentally prepared for Isabella's departure.

For extraordinary individuals, it is perfectly normal for white-haired people to bury their black-haired counterparts.

He sighed and opened the Bloodbath Daily.

[Good news! The Battle of Gondor has come to a close. Thanks to the combined efforts of the Lord of Gondor, the Three Heroes of Gondor, and all the people of Gondor, the 69th Legion of the demon army, which attempted to capture Gondor within a month, has been successfully repelled! Two level-eight demons were killed by the Three Heroes of Gondor, and three more level-eight demons fled in defeat. Countless low- and mid-level demons were killed or wounded! After this battle, the Three Heroes of Gondor have all entered the top twenty of the demon-slaying list!]

"Not bad, the three of them killed two more level eight demons. They should have enough points to exchange for a new Moonlit Treasure soon."

……

Tower of Dawn.

During this time, some wizarding apprentices discovered...

Among the school's departments, a new one called "Talisman Making" appeared out of nowhere.

"Making talismans, what is that?"

"This is the first time I've ever seen this either."

Out of curiosity, many students signed up for the course.

After the teacher finished explaining the talisman, everyone looked shocked.

"What? A spell scroll that doesn't require any mental energy? Really?"

"Yes, if a dozen of these were made and thrown out at once, even an enemy a small realm higher than you wouldn't be able to withstand it."

"More than that, if I were to create a hundred divine talismans, I'm afraid I could defeat a fourth-ring cultivator with my three-ring body."

"If a fifth-ringed being were to throw out a thousand divine talismans, how would a sixth-ringed person respond?"

After a deeper understanding.

The students discovered that it wasn't that simple.

Although divine talismans do not consume spiritual energy, they are still quite troublesome to make.

Take the most basic [Small Fireball Talisman] as an example.

You need fire-elemental animal hides to make the talisman paper, and you also need to grind the refined animal blood to make the talisman ink.

The talisman pen is made from the tail hair of rodents, wolves, or feathers of some birds.

It is also necessary to master many corresponding fire dragon talismans, such as their [talisman core], [talisman foot], [talisman array], and [talisman annotation].

Finally, one must also master the corresponding [invocation incantation].

To learn about divine talismans, one also needs to have some basic knowledge of magic arrays and artifact crafting.

Then, all these complicated steps need to be done perfectly.

The failure rate for crafting talismans is generally high in the early stages, and each failure results in a waste of materials.

The power of a talisman depends on its craftsmanship and can be divided into four grades.

Low grade, medium grade, high grade, top grade.

The same talisman can vary in quality depending on the level of skill and craftsmanship it produces, and luck also plays a role.

A superior-grade talisman is far more powerful than a inferior one.

The Way of Divine Talismans is a profound and complex subject.

While it is not yet on par with the three wizarding arts, it still requires a significant time investment.

Some students immediately backed out.

However, some were very interested and immediately signed up for the course.

After achieving some success, these students shone brightly in the academy's competitions through the art of divine talismans.

An elderly wizard of average talent defeated a somewhat famous genius contestant using this talisman.

It was a huge upset.

The entire faculty and student body were in uproar.

"This method of divine talismans seems to be quite powerful."

"Yes, that genius contestant is a prodigy with special talent. He has advanced to the second-level ordinary realm at the age of thirty, and he also has a top-grade witch artifact. He has always been among the top in previous competitions."

"The Way of Divine Talismans holds immense potential!"

And so.

Talisman-making is becoming popular again.

More and more people are starting to sign up for this course.

Besides the most basic [Small Fireball Talisman], there are hundreds of other divine talismans available to learn.

The factions of runes encompass almost all the mainstream factions in the wizarding world, and even some less common ones.

Among these, there are several divine talismans that are the most useful.

This series of talismans is known as the "Nine Dragon Talisman".

【Fire Dragon Talisman】summons a world-destroying fire dragon, incredibly powerful, and its power can be increased by stacking multiple dragons.

The player who pulled off the upset used dozens of Fire Dragon Talismans to blast the enemy away.

[Water Dragon Talisman]: Summons a water dragon to control enemies.

The Thunder Dragon Talisman, when attached to the body, instantly transforms into lightning, making it an essential item for escaping.

[Earth Dragon Talisman]: Summons an earth dragon to form an indestructible defense.

……

These are just a few examples.

The most powerful and complex are the Shadow Dragon Talisman and the Myriad Dragon Talisman.

The former can summon a shadow creature of equal cultivation level from the shadow world to fight against an enemy.

Furthermore, theoretically, they can be used in combination, as long as your mental strength is sufficient and your financial resources are abundant. You could throw out ten thousand Shadow Dragon Talismans and summon ten thousand shadow creatures.

But that's obviously unrealistic.

The rune serves as a medium to summon shadow creatures, but to maintain their existence, you also need your own spiritual power.

Moreover, the shadow creatures summoned by the runes are all one-time use.

Once the expiration date has passed, it will disappear and there will be no further contact.

The next time I use a new rune, I will summon a new shadow creature.

Comparatively speaking, the [Ten Thousand Dragons Talisman] is more powerful.

Wherever the Myriad Dragon Talisman is pasted, that place will come to life, transforming into Daoist soldiers to fight the enemy; even the grass and trees will become soldiers.

It can be described as: summoning wind and rain, turning beans into soldiers!

omnipotent!

After that, everyone learned that the creator of the divine rune was none other than the Lord of Twilight Palace himself!

Everyone was deeply moved.

The Lord of Twilight Palace is simply a genius, having researched such a secret technique.

What was initially a concern gradually dissipated.

Some people also thought of the divine runes of the Supreme God of Magic in the Dark Tower.

Presumably, the Lord of Twilight Palace was inspired by him to create this method.

Regardless, from then on, the Way of Divine Talismans gradually spread throughout the Ancient Dragon Continent.

……

Time flies, five years later.

Nora year 710.

A bloody battle that lasted 498 years.

More and more people are starting to treat talismans as a craft.

Gradually, the term "Four Arts of Wizardry" came into being in the ancient dragon continent.

This left the wizards from other organizations somewhat bewildered.

We practice the "Three Arts of Wizardry" here.

When did your Ancient Dragon Continent update to become "The Four Arts of Wizardry"?

After some inquiries, I learned that the Way of Divine Runes is currently being taught at the Tower of Dawn.

The power of divine talismans is unpredictable, and their methods are diverse.

Those who are observant have also noticed that some of the methods of the divine talismans seem to be related to the abilities of the Twilight Palace Master himself.

Some who have participated in the Dark Tower also think about the methods used by the mages inside the tower.

This made them even more eager.

The sorcerer's divine runes have always been something they desired.

To date, the Path of Divine Talismans is not open to the public.

As a result, wizards who wanted to join the Ancient Dragon Continent and learn the Way of Divine Runes have flocked here in recent years.

Many rogue wizards were extremely tempted.

They lack resources and are deficient in high-quality, top-tier magical artifacts to fight against their enemies.

Not to mention rare treasures.

Learning magic arrays is too difficult; without a master, it's hard to even get started.

The same applies to manufacturing tools and medicine; both are expensive professions.

It sounds like divine talismans only require some animal hides, which is better than medicine making and tool making that require large amounts of medicinal materials and ores.

These people were naturally selected by the Ancient Dragon Continent according to the organization's recruitment standards.

They also need to swear an oath not to privately pass on the way of the divine talisman.

In addition, those who defect from the organization without permission and are detrimental to the organization.

The divine talismans they create will turn into nothing more than a piece of waste paper.

The ultimate interpretation of the Way of the Divine Talisman rests with the Lord of the Divine Talisman, the Lord of the Twilight Palace.

Despite numerous restrictions, applicants continued to flock to the site.

Thanks to the popularity of the divine talisman, the Ancient Dragon Continent has attracted many wizards who are already highly skilled.

In this way, the strength of the Tower of Dawn expanded further.

With the divine talisman acting as a check, these people would think twice before betraying their cause.

Combined with the binding force of an oath, it is more robust than conventional organizations.

Li Wei's goal was thus achieved.

The Way of Divine Runes naturally attracted the attention of the upper echelons of the wizarding world.

On this day, the old witch from the witch's house came to the imperial palace with a big smile on her face.

"Lord of Twilight Palace, how have you been?"

Li Wei laughed:

"Does the witch have something to say?"

The old witch hesitated for a moment and said:

"To be honest, I've also heard about the divine talisman. The foundation of this talisman should be a technique that Lord Li Wei himself possesses; essentially, it's a form of borrowing through the medium of the divine talisman, isn't it?"

With her level of knowledge, the old witch could easily guess the true nature of the talisman.

"Yes."

Li Wei made no attempt to hide it; this thing couldn't be concealed, and any normal person could see it.

Because the magic of the talisman is not a secret.

Public spells like Fireball are fine.

The so-called Nine Dragons Talisman is basically Li Wei's innate magic.

He frequently used these spells when hunting demons, and it wasn't a secret in the wizarding world.

Anyone who pays attention will understand.

This is the trouble that celebrities face; it's unavoidable.

However, Li Wei was not worried that the enemy would learn his methods through the divine talisman.

Because of the spells currently used by the divine talisman.

Either it's the spells he learned along the way that weren't very useful.

Either he's already overused a talent spell that everyone knows about.

He possesses core spells such as "Miniature Disintegration," "Absolute Freezing Point," and "Coin of Fortune."

Nature is not in the talisman.

The old witch said:

"I admire you. Actually, many people have tried these ideas, but so far, you are the first to succeed."

Li Wei laughed heartily.

"I was just lucky."

The old witch said:

"I want to reach some cooperation with the Lord of Twilight Temple. We can provide some resources or knowledge in exchange for the Lord of Twilight Temple granting our organization's witches access to runes so that they can also learn the way of runes."

The Witch's House has fallen into dire straits over the years.

The organization is getting worse with each term.

Some witches, after getting married, became even less devoted to the organization and turned against their own.

In addition to the devastation of the bloody battle, the organization's overall strength has been surpassed by many high-level wizard organizations.

The old witch also saw all of this.

But even as the leader of the organization, she is powerless to do anything about it.

She dared not easily change the ancestral precepts, and being timid, she dared not set a precedent.

If she endures a little longer and leaves the organization to her successor, she will be free and can trust in the wisdom of future generations.

Now, the divine runes can enhance the overall strength of the organization's witches, which can alleviate the problem to some extent.

After pondering for a moment, Li Wei solemnly said:

"I'm sorry, we can discuss other collaborations, but due to some special reasons, I can only pass on the divine talisman to members of my own organization. I hope the witch understands."

The divine runes are his advantage.

He wanted to take advantage of this to expand the power of the Ancient Dragon Continent.

If it's an example provided for other organizations to learn from.

If other organizations with which he has a good relationship approach him for cooperation, wouldn't he have to agree to cooperate as well?

Resources are not really scarce in the Ancient Dragon Continent these days.

What he really wanted... were the witches in the Witch's House!

As is well known, the Twilight Temple is severely imbalanced by males, with far more wolves than meat; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a temple.

Although the Tower of Dawn exists, it is not enough to alleviate this problem.

If we absorb the Witch's House, and after a long period of adjustment, we can definitely solve the problem of single knights.

Feelings are cultivated over time; there's no such thing as love at first sight. It's all lust at first sight!

The old witch smiled helplessly:

"Alright, I understand, sir. Sorry for bothering you."

Watching the old witch's desolate figure, Li Wei shook his head and continued his cultivation.

The next day, Triss asked:

"Is the old witch here?"

Li Wei nodded.

Triss had already guessed what it was about.

"Do you think I should talk to the old witch and have the Witch's House merge into the Ancient Dragon Continent?"

Li Weidao:

"She can't make this decision, otherwise the Witch's House would have started recruiting male wizards long ago."

Triss gently smoothed her hair, lost in thought.

"Too……"

……

Five years later.

Nora, 712.

Unbeknownst to many, this protracted war has now entered its 500th year.

The pioneering team led by the Divine Knight has been doing very well these past few years.

She saved several barbarian organizations from being wiped out by demons, earning the favor of those alien races.

This helped them build a good relationship and establish a small branch of the Twilight Temple in the Azure Sky World.

More and more barbarian combat techniques are being stored in the knowledge base of the Twilight Temple.

In addition, some hybrid dragons and rare creatures were also brought back to the Giant Beast Paradise for breeding.

The Wizard Council has made a fortune in the Azure Sky World.

Countless tons of ore were transported to the Wizarding World to support the Blood War expenses and the Council's operations.

Of course, this is to fulfill the alliance.

The council also dispatched many great wizards, and even the legendary wizard, the Hand of the Underworld, to the battlefield of the Azure Sky World.

They joined forces with the tribes of the Azure Sky World to form the Azure Sky Alliance, fighting together against the demon army there.

The demons clearly hadn't expected that these two seemingly unrelated civilizations would actually join forces.

In an instant, the demon army of the Azure Sky World suffered a series of defeats, and the barbarians recaptured many cities.

In addition, the barbarians also spent a lot of money to introduce advanced technologies such as Oasis One and mechanical organisms.

It is used to purify demonic energy and reduce the casualty rate of barbarian warriors.

They are also actively searching for individuals with wizarding talent within their tribe, hoping to send them to the wizarding world to study and return to build up the barbarian tribe.

It turned out that among the barbarians, those with talent were extremely rare.

The battle on Nora's side was equally fierce.

Apart from the continent of Solon, other continents have all suffered from demonic calamities to varying degrees.

On the continent of Nora, all schools of thought and all organizations have entered a state of full-scale resistance.

The three Gondorians don't need to hunt demons on the Forsaken Lands; they can earn battle merits right at their doorstep.

The demons are coming on strong this time.

The three heroes now cooperate seamlessly, and their skills in hunting level eight enemies are becoming increasingly proficient.

Although it's not quite as good as the original, it's still comparable to an ace squad.

In an era when the Lord of Twilight Palace was gradually fading into obscurity, he was considered one of the brightest new stars.

As for the group from the Council of All Races, they've vanished without a trace.

After all, the three Gondorians combined can kill an eighth-level enemy.

Those venerable ones should also consider whether it's appropriate to take such a risk to assassinate someone.

They analyzed cases from over the years and discovered something terrifying.

That was the result of the assassination of the three heroes... all of them failed without exception.

Therefore, even those like Emperor Dagon who were obsessed with the Holy Infant gradually let go of their attachment to him.

We can't afford to mess with them, we really can't afford to mess with them.

Of course, temporarily ceasing hostilities does not mean giving up.

This group of people are like venomous snakes waiting for their chance to strike; they will make their move if the opportunity arises.

At a large-scale auction in the continent of Nora.

The Holy Infant acquired the [Heart of the Cold King], a rare item at the Morning Star level, for 7 million Tai Shi.

This is the last and most crucial item in the [Cold King Sequence].

After refining it, his [Ice and Fire Holy Body] improved further, and he also gained 60 points of mental power.

But it's still a long way from becoming the [Ice and Fire Divine Body].

In addition, the Snow King evolved again, and a white frost crown appeared on its bald head.

The overall design is somewhat more imposing than before, and it better suits the temperament of a "king".

In this way, the [Cold King Sequence] is completely complete!

Even a single King-level sequence would require the Holy Infant and Livy to collect over hundreds of years.

The difficulty of collecting other higher sequences is self-evident.

Next, we will gradually complete the [Winter Emperor Sequence] and then pursue the higher-level [Frost God Sequence].

The competition within the Frost faction is less intense compared to the Combustion faction.

With the Holy Infant's strength, only one member of the Frost Faction is stronger than him on the Level 8 Demon Slayer Ranking.

In terms of magical cultivation, the Holy Infant also made rapid progress.

Although it has not yet reached the seventh ring, it has already been marked with nine witch marks.

When his mental strength reaches its limit, Wuhen should also be able to achieve 15 perfect marks simultaneously.

Two hundred years of unremitting efforts.

Gandalf and the teachers and students of the Body Refining Academy also researched the intermediate level of the "Amethyst Body Refining Method".

Furthermore, the previous lower-level parts have also been optimized, resulting in version 2.0.

Experiments have shown that the low-level and mid-level amethyst body-refining methods can be perfectly combined.

If one were to master all of these skills, they would undoubtedly be among the best of the five-ring wizards.

Even if they only have one-third of the strength of the Amethyst Clan, it's still terrifying.

After all, any one of these races would be considered a genius in the wizarding world.

Some of the outstanding individuals are even top-tier geniuses.

Those low-level wizards who practiced the Amethyst Body Refining Technique also performed exceptionally well on the battlefield.

Gargoyles and the like, who are at the same level, are basically no match for them.

As a reward, Gandalf received the Moon-grade body-refining artifact, the Crimson Serpent Devouring the Sun.

This is a rare fire-elemental artifact, and its quality is no less than that of the [Proof of the Ganesha] he had previously refined.

After refining, my mental strength increased by 200 points.

He also comprehended a special body-refining physique, which he named the "Snake God Body".

Gandalf integrated it into his own "Dragon-Elephant Body," elevating it to a higher level.

In his spare time, Gandalf would often spar with the Holy Infant in the Nightmare World.

I want to test my [Dragon Elephant Sacred Body] and see how it compares to his [Ice and Fire Sacred Body]

The two had their share of victories and defeats, and their strengths were roughly equal.

Gandalf would occasionally have a few matches with Victor when he felt like it.

The result... is that they have yet to win a single game.

Firstly, his skill level is somewhat weaker than Viktor's.

The main problem is that Viktor's [Celestial Star Sword Formation] is just too overpowered.

Every time Gandalf unleashes his ultimate sword attack, he returns to town.

Not to mention, Victor himself is a Qi Master with a late-stage Level 6 cultivation.

His [Shattering Formless Sword Qi] technique was already at a level of consummate skill.

With the sword formation, Gandalf has yet to find a weakness.

Of course, Gandalf's Dragon Realm also nearly caused Viktor to crash several times.

Compared to Gandalf and the Holy Infant, Victor's collection of the [Golden Emperor Sequence] was much smoother.

Through auctions and various other means, Bloodbath Shop is engaged in a fierce battle.

He successfully obtained the Morning Star artifact, the Golden King's Boots.

Its own affinity for the metal element has reached an unimaginable level.

Therefore, his cultivation has progressed rapidly over the years, and he is not far from achieving the seventh level of perfection.

The accompanying spirit, the Golden Emperor, is even more extraordinary, displaying the demeanor of an empress in every move it makes.

With just this companion spirit, Victor is already invincible among wizards of the same level.

The [Golden Emperor Sequence] contains a total of five extraordinary items, and Victor has collected four of them over the past few centuries.

The final [Golden Emperor's Chain] is a rare artifact of the Bright Moon level.

The current battle merit shop has not been seen either.

We still need to try our luck through auctions and other means.

Regarding the Witch Marks, Victor has already imprinted 11 on them.

As the leader of the Gondorian Three, his strength is beyond doubt.

……

The Witch's House.

The old witch is chatting with a witch who looks like a middle-aged beauty.

The beautiful woman is Wendy, the Wind Witch.

She is one of the few Storm faction practitioners in the Witch's House.

Currently, she possesses the cultivation level of an eighth-ring expert, making her the strongest individual besides the Old Witch.

He is also the successor in the old witch's eyes.

"Witch, I have an idea."

Tell me about it.

"Don't be angry."

"Okay...you go ahead."

"How about we mention it to the council and merge the whole thing into the Ancient Dragon Continent? We can still maintain our existing Witch House structure, but from now on, like the Tower of Dawn, we'll become an organization under the Twilight Lord's jurisdiction."

"Did Triss tell you that?"

"No, it's my own thought. After the return of the Warp, our Six Star Towers were scattered across the four seas. The original Star Towers are now defunct. The various organizations of the Ocean School are fighting their own battles. But other organizations have powerful wizards backing them up and people in the Central Realm. Since the fall of the Star Witch ten thousand years ago, our House of Witches has never produced a powerful wizard. To put it nicely, we are a top-tier organization, but we know very well that the House of Witches is no longer in the same league as others."

"What you say makes sense, but our Witch's House has existed for so long. If we are merged into the Ancient Dragon Continent, we will lose our independence and be removed from the top wizarding organizations. Wouldn't our generation become sinners?"

"A top-tier wizarding organization? It's just an empty title, why care so much? Is the Ancient Dragon Continent a top-tier wizarding organization? No, but look at these newcomers in the wizarding world, they all want to go to the Ancient Dragon Continent, not our Witch's House. Aside from a group of beautiful witches, we have no competitive advantage anymore..."

The old witch sighed.

The Wind Witch's words make sense.

Over the years of being neighbors, she has personally witnessed the state of the Ancient Dragon Continent.

To be honest, both in terms of apparent strength and hidden resources, they have already surpassed the Witch's House.

Because this organization has been accumulating its foundation for hundreds of years.

The Witch's House, on the other hand, is squandering the legacy of its predecessors.

No organization lasts forever.

In a way, the Witch's House has survived to this day.

It's quite impressive that they can still barely maintain the dignity of a top-tier wizarding organization.

Perhaps, after surviving the bloody battle, their fortunes will turn around again, and they will regain their former glory.

The problem is, the bloody battle is escalating, and there's no time left.

The old witch was somewhat powerless.

"I'll go to the Solon continent and discuss this with a senior in person."

Watching the old witch's figure dissipate.

The Wind Witch breathed a sigh of relief.

"It seems there is still hope."

She is a very observant person.

She discovered that both Elena and Triss were different.

These two people, who used to be from the witch's house, rose to prominence after becoming close to the Lord of Twilight Palace.

Their training speed has surpassed that of their friends who stayed at the Witch's House.

What this means is self-evident!

The Witch's House now enjoys such favorable geographical conditions and has a good relationship with the Ancient Dragon Continent.

Why not take this opportunity to join us and let's all take off together...

This is destiny, the workings of fate.

When one person attains the Tao, the chicken and the dog ascend to heaven.

The Lord of Twilight Temple has a high probability of advancing to the rank of Grand Wizard, or even Legendary.

If you don't curry favor now, when will you?

The old witch is nice, but she's too old-fashioned.

Rumble!

Suddenly, the entire witch's house began to tremble.

The Wind Witch's expression changed, and she flew outside.

The sky split open, and four demonic mountains appeared in the void.

Several level-eight demons, exuding a vast and imposing aura, were entrenched above.

Thousands of demons, like heavenly soldiers and generals, descended in battle formation amidst maniacal laughter.

The moment the old witch went to the continent of Solon, these demons took advantage of the situation and invaded.

Wendy knew there must be a mole within the organization.

But now is not the time to investigate.

She sent out requests for help to the Old Witch, the authorities, and recently, the Ancient Dragon Continent.

"Everyone in the Witch's House, prepare for battle!"

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An extra 4000 words were added today, leaving 12000 words unfinished.

(End of this chapter)