The most shameless alchemist in history

At this moment, it was less than two meters away from Dure. It only needed to extend its spider stinger forward to pierce the abdomen of the arrogant man in front of it and kill him on the spot!

The problem is that it is completely frozen at this point and cannot move forward any further. Even if it only needs a light touch to kill the opponent, it does not have the strength to thrust forward.

"Damn it, what have you done to me? Let me go right now!"

Sensing something was wrong, the spider-faced creature shouted at the young man before it, for the first time he felt a sense of dread.

"You're such a fool. If we fell into your hands, would you let us go? You're such an idiot," Old Black said mockingly.

"Haven't you noticed yet? Your magic power has been burned down by the black flames to less than 6000 points. This value is at the critical point where you'll be frozen by the Extreme Cold Hell. Any magic user with a magic power reaction index below 6000 will be trapped by the Extreme Cold Hell," Du Lei said calmly.

"You little brat, do you know who I am? If you don't let me go, you'll die a horrible death!" the human-faced spider threatened loudly.

However, given its current situation, this is nothing more than a bluff.

"He's already fallen to such a state, yet he still dares to say such shameless things. It's laughable. Brother, let's just chop off that ugly head of his with one stroke!" Old Hei floated around, constantly changing his posture, and said excitedly.

"How dare you kill me! You will be punished for doing this!" the spider-faced man shouted.

"I can kill you like I'm killing a dog. What are you yelling about? If there's any punishment, let it come. I'm not afraid," Old Hei said disdainfully.

"Alright, we won't kill you. Old Black's men will be here soon. You should hide first," Du Lei said calmly. At this moment, he had already heard a noisy sound of footsteps coming from outside. It was clear that there were quite a few people coming, and there were also several powerful magical forces among them. Obviously, powerful figures in Flash City had come to provide support.

"Alright, young man, I'll listen to you and hide for now. But you stinky spider, when I come out next time, I'll definitely chop your head off!" Before hiding, Old Black threatened the human-faced spider fiercely. Soon, the huge black shadow disappeared under Du Lei's feet and vanished without a trace, leaving only a faint shadow.

At the same time, not far away, Renault, who had been imprisoned by Durei's ice, finally broke through the ice and walked over.

"Cold, cold, cold! I'm freezing to death! Why did you have to freeze me like that, brother? This is no fun at all!" Colonel Renault shivered from the cold, constantly complaining about how Lei Tong had sealed him away during the battle with the Spider-Man.

This resulted in Renault seeing and hearing nothing. By the time he realized what was happening, the Spider-Man had already been pinned to the ground by Dure and was unable to move.

"I'm very sorry, I was treating your injuries just now. If I hadn't done that, you would probably be in grave danger right now," Du Lei explained while apologizing.

"Well, actually I should thank you, but where did you come from? You're so powerful that you even defeated this human-faced spider. That's unbelievable." After Colonel Renault walked over, he saw the human-faced spider, which was mostly frozen. He knew that Dure had sealed the human-faced spider not to heal him, but to restrain it, which was completely different from his own frozen state.

"It was just a fluke." Du Lei looked behind him, where the footsteps were becoming increasingly clear.

He could clearly see a large group of people rushing towards him.

"What's going on with Colonel Reynolds? Are you alright?" The first person to rush over was a woman in a blue uniform.

She inquired about Renault's condition with concern, while behind her stood a dozen or so people, all dressed in the same uniform.

When Du Lei was still serving as the chief prosecutor in the Land of Snow, he learned about the Land of Thunder and knew that there was a special force in the Land of Thunder that dealt with all kinds of dangerous incidents, called the Thunder Force.

The reinforcements who arrived at this moment must have been from the Thunder Force.

"Why are you guys taking so long to get here? If you had been any slower, I would have been dead. Luckily, this brother arrived in time to save my life and take down the intruder. Otherwise, you would only be able to see my portrait now," Renault said, cursing.

“I’m very sorry, Colonel Renault. We rushed over as soon as we realized the situation, but we were attacked on the way and were held up. This lady is…” The female team member looked at Du Lei with suspicion.

“My name is Dure, and I’m Hilbert’s friend. We just returned from the Land of Flames together. Lock this human-faced spider up first, and we’ll talk about the rest later,” Dure said, pointing to the sealed-up human-faced spider.

"Dure, are you the famous Dure? No wonder you're so amazing." Colonel Renault had heard of Dure's reputation before and exclaimed in amazement.

The Thunder Force immediately stepped forward to try to handcuff the human-faced spider, but the spider was too large, and it had a full eight stingers, which left the Thunder Force members at a loss as to how to handcuff it.

At the same time, the layer of ice covering the human-faced spider gradually peeled off, indicating that Dure had released it from its frozen state. However, as the ice peeled off, a faint light appeared on the surface of the human-faced spider. In the light, its size continued to shrink, eventually transforming back into the appearance of that delicate woman.

"The intruder actually turned from a monster into a human? And it's a woman?" The female team member was taken aback.

"Although I'm a little confused about the situation, she's extremely weak right now. Immediately use the anti-magic handcuffs to restrain her, and add several more chains. We absolutely cannot let her escape." Colonel Renault did not let his guard down just because she was a woman, because he had truly experienced the power of this human-faced spider before. Even he, the near-strongest in the Land of Thunder, had suffered a major setback, which showed just how powerful the human-faced spider was.

"Understood, we will keep a close watch on her and will absolutely not let her escape!" After saluting Colonel Renault, the female team member immediately led her comrades to handcuff the Spider-Faced Woman and then take her away.

"What kind of monster are you?!" Just as the human-faced spider was about to be taken away, she suddenly stopped and looked at Dure, saying with some fear.

Dure turned around and looked at her, but didn't say anything.

"Hey, what are you talking about? You're the monster, yet you dare to criticize Mr. Dure. Are you out of your mind? Take her away right now, and I'll interrogate her myself later," Colonel Renault urged impatiently.

"Hey, hey. What's going on here? Are you all alright? Where's Dure? Where's that guy Dure?" At this moment, a voice came from the entrance again. Dure quickly looked over and saw Hilbert walking over. He asked loudly as he hurried along.

"Your Highness Hilbert." Colonel Renault, who had been so nonchalant just moments before, became much more respectful upon seeing Hilbert, after all, Hilbert was the future king of the Land of Lightning.

"Renault, are you alright? You look like you've been beaten up pretty badly." Hilbert and Renault have known each other since childhood and have a very close relationship. Although there was a hint of sarcasm in his words, he still came over and checked on Renault's condition with great concern.

"To be precise, I was almost killed by the intruders. If Mr. Dure hadn't arrived in time to save my life, Your Highness, you wouldn't be seeing me now," Colonel Renault said with a wry smile.

“You’ve always been too reckless since you were a child. You’re my right-hand man. If something happens to you here, how will you be my general in the future?” Hilbert said reproachfully.

"But thank you so much, Dure. If it weren't for you, not only would Renault be in trouble, but our Thunder Tower would probably be in serious trouble too." Hilbert quickly stepped forward and said thank you.

After all, back in the Land of Flame, if it weren't for Du Lei, he and Lei Ming would probably have died far from home and wouldn't have been able to return to the Land of Thunder.

"It's nothing, but let's go check on the sealing stone tablet first." After arriving at Thunder Tower, Dure had been fighting against the human-faced spider, and he wasn't sure if the sealing stone tablet was safe.

“Understood, we’ll go check it out now.” Hilbert nodded, and soon he led Dure and his group forward in the car.

Before long, they arrived at the sealed chamber at the very top of Thunder Tower.

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The sealed area is very spacious, with an ancient and majestic feel. To reach this place, one must not only pass through many checkpoints, but the final barrier can only be opened by members of the royal family.

“Durey, look, the sealing stone tablet is right there.” After arriving at the Sealing Chamber, Hilbert pointed to the stone tablet on the altar in the hall.

"It seems the sealed stone tablet is still intact." Du Lei nodded. It seems that the human-faced spider was sent by Purgatory. The first wave of invaders has not yet succeeded.

"This is all thanks to you, Durex. If you hadn't arrived in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable," Hilbert said with concern.

"I never expected those people would actually target our Land of Thunder. This is an unforgivable crime!" Hilbert was furious when he thought about how the events in the Land of Flame had quickly spread to their Land of Thunder, especially since he had almost lost his life in the Land of Flame.

"Alright, since the sealing stone tablet is safe for now, let's leave here." Du Lei is new here and can't just take the sealing stone tablet away, since it has great symbolic significance for the Land of Lightning.

“Let’s leave here first. By the way, Renault, immediately inform everyone to strengthen the defenses of Thunder Tower. We absolutely cannot allow anything like this to happen again.” Hilbert nodded and then turned back to give Renault another instruction.

Because this happened so suddenly, if Dure hadn't been there, the sealing stone tablet would probably have already been stolen.

Therefore, the sealing stone tablet is more symbolic for the Land of Lightning. However, it is bound to be a disgrace for the Land of Lightning that its own sacred object has been robbed and circulated.

"Understood, Your Highness. I will immediately mobilize two legions to defend this place." Renault nodded. As the commander in charge of the capital's defense, he was largely to blame for such a mistake, and he made the arrangements immediately.

“Then Mr. Dure, please come with me to see my father first.” Hilbert led Dure out of Thunder Tower.

He originally wanted Du Lei to rest for a while before hosting a banquet for him, but they encountered such a serious incident as soon as they got off the train, so they had to put aside those formalities for now.

“Then I’ll go and pay my respects to His Majesty Arahat first.” Dure nodded, and as he walked out of Thunder Tower, he looked back at the tower again, where lightning still streaked across the night sky.

Although he had temporarily resolved the Thunder Tower incident, he felt increasingly uneasy. It was like the prelude to a storm. The thunder was enough to be frightening, but after the thunder came an even more terrifying storm. Moreover, the storm was not like lightning; if it came, it would sweep through the entire night!

Dure then stayed in Flash City for three days, during which time Hilbert, the Crown Prince of the Thunder Kingdom, prepared a grand welcome banquet for him.

Those attending the banquets were all high-ranking officials, nobles, and powerful families from the Land of Thunder, and the banquets lasted until late at night almost every day.

His Majesty Araham, the elderly king of the Land of Thunder, also attended in person. Although Dure was not good at attending such banquets, he always considered etiquette. Moreover, he came to the Land of Thunder this time for the Sealing Stone Tablet, and he needed to learn about some things about the Sealing Stone Tablet. So he attended all these banquets. Three days later, he finally found an opportunity to meet with His Majesty Araham alone.

His Majesty Arahat was over 60 years old, an old man in his twilight years, and his age was far more severe than that of His Majesty Wellington of the Flame Kingdom.

His hair was already gray, and his teeth were almost all gone. Under normal circumstances, he shouldn't have aged to this extent, especially since Dure knew that this King Arahan was a fierce general who had fought on the battlefield when he was young, and was known as the number one warrior of the Land of Thunder.

However, even the greatest warriors must eventually grow old, especially those with injuries and ailments from their youth. In their early years, they could withstand these injuries because of their strength and health, but as they get older, those past wounds come back to haunt them, causing them great suffering and unbearable pain.

The place where Dure met with His Majesty Arahan was his study, where he usually handled state affairs.

The study is simply furnished. It's less than 20 square meters, with a bookshelf filled with various antique books, a desk with unfinished documents, a desk lamp, and a stool.

There was a clothes rack next to it, on which was a set of crisp military uniform. This uniform had been phased out many years ago, and you could see that it had many patches on it, obviously left over from battles.

This is the military uniform His Majesty Arahat wore when he was young. Back then, he looked incredibly heroic and majestic in this uniform, striking fear into the hearts of countless people on the battlefield. However, with the erosion of time, his back has become hunched, and he is no longer the tall and mighty man he once was. His weight has also dwindled to less than 80 pounds. His frighteningly thin and bony appearance is a far cry from his former heroic figure.

“Mr. Dure, I have heard from Hilbert about what happened in the Land of Flame and in the City of Light recently. If it weren’t for your great help, Mr. Dure, not only would Hilbert not have been able to return alive, but our Land of Light would have become a laughing stock. Here, I must sincerely thank you.” His Majesty Arahan bowed to Dure to express his gratitude, his body trembling.

“Your Majesty Arahat, you needn’t do this. It was nothing more than a small favor for me. Besides, part of the reason I helped His Highness Hilbert and your country was because of my own actions,” Dure quickly said, helping the old man up.

"Mr. Dure, as you can see, I am already an old man. Yet, even at this advanced age, I still have to preside over the affairs of the Land of Thunder. It's truly unavoidable; after all, I only have Hilbert as my son. Hilbert is intelligent, but he lacks composure and acts rashly. He is the one who bears the future of the entire Land of Thunder, yet he shows no awareness whatsoever, insisting on risking his life on the front lines. If it weren't for you, Mr. Dure, I would not only have to endure the pain of losing my son in my old age, but the future of our Land of Thunder would also be bleak. Therefore, you must accept my gratitude this time, no matter what your motives may be. You are all great benefactors of our Land of Thunder," His Majesty Arahan said gratefully.

"After this ordeal, His Highness Hilbert must have matured considerably. With the assistance of General Thunder and Colonel Reno, the Land of Thunder can be assured to develop in the right direction. Your Majesty Arahat, you can gradually entrust the country to His Highness Hilbert with peace of mind. I believe His Highness Hilbert will surely be able to bring glory to the Land of Thunder," Dure said softly.

“If Hilbert can really do that, then I can also retire peacefully and enjoy my old age, without having to do everything myself. Besides, I know my days are numbered,” His Majesty Arahan said with a sigh.

“Your Majesty Arahat, you also need to take good care of your health and recuperate properly. You don’t need to do everything yourself and overwork yourself like this,” Dure advised.

“If Hilbert had even a tenth of your ability and talent, Mr. Dure, I wouldn’t be in this predicament. But it’s all my fault for not raising him properly and for being too indulgent,” Arahan said with a sigh.

“In fact, His Highness Hilbert is also a very capable person. It’s just that Your Majesty Arahan has been too hands-on in everything and hasn’t given His Highness Hilbert the opportunity to take charge of the overall situation and handle government affairs. That’s why his talents haven’t been revealed yet. Actually, Your Majesty Arahan could try letting His Highness Hilbert manage a region and then gradually expand the scope of his management. This would allow him to learn how to handle government affairs and take charge of the overall situation. As long as he accumulates experience, he will definitely be able to stand on his own,” Dure suggested again.

“Mr. Dure, thank you very much for your suggestion. I will consider it carefully. I am also very grateful for everything you have done for our country,” Arahan said gratefully.

“Actually, the Land of Lightning and the Land of Snow have always had a good relationship. Whether for public or private reasons, I should do my part for your country,” Du Lei said with a slight bow.

“Alright, Mr. Dure, let’s get back to the main topic. I’ve already heard about Purgatory from Hilbert. You’ve come to the Land of Thunder for the matter of sealing the stone tablet, right?” Arahan said seriously.

“Yes, Your Majesty Arahan, these sealed stone tablets are a legacy from when the Azure Thunder Empire disintegrated, right? As one of the seven member states of the Azure Thunder Empire, the Snow Country, the Mountain Country, the Wind Country, the Rain Country, the Swamp Country, the Flame Country, and the Thunder Country each took one tablet. It is said that once all seven sealed stone tablets are collected, one can find the ancient power sealed by the founder of the Azure Thunder Empire, the Duke of the Far East, Lin Ye.” Du Lei nodded and said.

"May I ask you a question?" Arahan asked after a moment's thought.

“Your Majesty Arahat, please feel free to ask me any questions. I will answer them to the best of my ability,” Dure said, waving his hand.

"I wonder what you seek these seven stone tablets for, Mr. Dure?" Arahan asked.

"Actually, I seek these seven sealed stone tablets for two reasons," Du Lei replied directly, not intending to hide anything.

“I wonder what are Mr. Dure’s two reasons? I would like to hear the details.” Arahan gestured for Dure to continue.

“The first reason is that there is a force attempting to revive the Azure Thunder Empire, which has been disintegrated for many years. This force, Your Majesty Arahan, is known to be the organization called Purgatory. However, it’s hard to say what kind of ulterior motives they are harboring under the banner of reviving the Azure Thunder Empire. But the only thing we can be sure of is that they are trying to seize the Sealed Stone Tablets from various countries. Your Majesty Arahan, you must have heard about what happened in the other countries before,” Du Lei said softly.

“Yes, I’ve heard about what happened in the Swamp Country, the Rain Country, and even the Flame Country before this. It’s said that there are signs of an organization called Purgatory operating behind the scenes. They stirred up trouble in various countries in an attempt to seize the stone tablets. It’s thanks to Mr. Dure’s appearance that their conspiracy was thwarted. Otherwise, it’s unimaginable what those countries would be like now,” Arahan said with emotion.

What he didn't say was that this Purgatory Organization had already extended its tentacles into the Land of Lightning.

The incident that happened at Thunder Tower was the best sign of this; if it weren't for Dure's help, the sealing stone tablets of the Land of Lightning would probably have been stolen.

If we trace it back further, the Prime Minister Xerxes of the Land of Thunder colluded with Prince Wilfair of the Land of Flame to instigate unrest, nearly killing Hilbert, but they failed.

If they succeed, the situation in the Land of Lightning will probably not be much better.

"Regardless of what this organization called Purgatory truly aims to achieve, whether it's to revive the Azure Thunder Empire or something else, their actions have already impacted the interests of various nations, causing them immense suffering. They haven't even succeeded in collecting the stone tablets yet, and they've already triggered unrest. If they were to succeed, the chaos that would engulf the entire continent is unimaginable. Therefore, one of the main reasons I'm here in your country is to thwart Purgatory's conspiracy. That's the first reason," Du Lei explained.

“And what is the second reason?” Arahan asked again.

"As for the second reason, Your Majesty Arahan, please take a look at this." Dure placed a small notebook in front of Arahan. Arahan opened it to the first page and saw a pattern, a symbol of a flame.

“This is…” Arahat looked at the sign with surprise. He was somewhat astonished because he was familiar with the sign.

“This notebook was left to me by someone very important to me when I was very young. Your Majesty Arahat, you must recognize this symbol on it, right?” Dure said calmly.