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Chapter 552: Weak Civilizations

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"Sign a contract?"

Merlin shot a puzzled look at the large sheet of contract paper. Its contents were simple, generally outlining how those who helped Legend Sith in taking over the dimension must not attack each other during this time, and so on.

"Wizard Merlin must not have seen this before. In the Shkedu Dimension, Great Legends would occasionally stumble across a masterless dimension, and enlist the help of some Spell Casters. For safety reasons, they would naturally have to sign a contract. Otherwise, no one would feel secure."

Wizard Luce explained softly by Merlin's side. The provisions of this contract were comprehensive, even stipulating that after Merlin had completed his tasks, he would receive the contract's protection for a period subsequent to leaving the dimension.

Since he knew that the contract was something that would benefit him, Merlin did not hesitate, and immediately carved his mind imprint upon the contract paper. The contract instantly came into effect.

Many Spell Casters were treating this routinely. It looked like they were already familiar with these procedures.

"Alright, the contracts are signed. According to the rules, I'll pay all of you with elemental crystal stones first!"

With a great wave of Legend Sith's hand, a large number of elemental crystal stones split into fifty portions, flying toward each Wizard. Great Wizards received five hundred thousand elemental crystal stones while those below Great Wizards only received a hundred thousand elemental crystal stones.

Just for recruiting Spell Casters, Legend Sith had paid eleven million elemental crystal stones. This was practically the entire fortune of most Legends. If it was not to seize a dimension, Legend Sith would not have paid such a huge price.

"Hehe, we've got our one hundred thousand elemental crystal stones. Be careful when we're in the dimension, and we should be able to complete things quickly!"

Wizard Luce kept the elemental crystal stones into his Spatial Ring in a pleased manner. Following that, everyone entered Legend Sith's casting tool which was as colossal as a castle, and immediately headed toward a strange new region.

…

After an unknown period of time, Legend Sith stopped, and said in a low voice, "We've arrived. Everyone, disembark and get ready."

The gigantic castle swung open its door, and all fifty Spell Casters flew out, looking at their surroundings curiously. Some Spell Casters even took out their dimension maps, trying to locate their position.

Merlin and Wizard Luce were also referring to a dimension map. On the map, this region was simply a patch of black, which meant that no Spell Casters had set foot here before. If Legend Sith had succeeded, then this location would be carved upon the dimension map.

In other words, most of the areas on the dimension map were in fact pioneered by Great Legends.

"That's the dimension discovered by Legend Sith!"

Wizard Luce pointed at a flat, large dimension before them which was enveloped in an intense radiance. From the looks of it, it was about the same size as the Mogan Dimension.

"Everyone, I'll give you a brief explanation of the situation in this dimension."

Legend Sith continued softly. "In this new dimension, there're a few hundred million people but they're governed by a god. This god calls himself the Satsuma God and has many powerful believers who provide him with a rich source of power through faith. Fortunately, he hasn't been born for long, only two or three thousand years. With such a short time, the amount of divinity he's consolidated must not be much. I'll suppress him myself, and your job is to wipe out those powerful believers under Satsuma God's command!"

Legend Sith's words were met with silent nods from the Spell Casters. Two or three thousand years was a long time to Spell Casters. Most Spell Casters, to start off as an Entrance-level Wizard to become a Great Legend, would only need a few centuries. A millennium was long enough, let alone two or three.

Nonetheless, to the natural gods born in dimensions, two or three thousand years was rather brief. Most powerful gods would use ten thousand years at least, as a single unit of calculation. Those gods were the truly fearsome ones, formidable enough to be a match for Honored Legends.

This Satsuma God of two or three thousand years was at best the lowliest type of god, only comparable to a Great Legend with one Maxim. Legend Sith was rather assured that he could suppress a god like this.

"Very well, follow me into the dimension!"

Presently, Legend Sith stored his castle, and led the fifty powerful Spell Casters to enter the dimension in a bold and direct manner.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh."

One by one, these figures appeared in the vast sky. The warm sunshine lighted up the land, turning everything golden. At the moment, it was still early morning in this dimension, and there was a faint chill in the air.

Merlin noticed that this dimension mostly consisted of broad swathes of ocean and forest but cities had also been established in a few places with favorable conditions. Civilization was blooming but this civilization was merely in its beginning stages. In particular, it was ruled by the Satsuma God, and the people had become "slaves" from which the Satsuma God drew his faith.

To the god, the believers were in fact slaves!

"Do you see that massive, floating continent? That's the Satsuma God's shrine. Most of the powerful believers are there. All of you, destroy their shrines, and kill every powerful believer! As for me, I'll personally suppress the Satsuma God!"

An excited look brightened Legend Sith's eyes, following which he pointed forward. Instantly, a massive storm materialized in the sky, whistling as it swept toward the floating continent.

"Haha, this is a masterless dimension. Anything we retrieve from these natives belongs to us. Kill!"

"I haven't seen a dimension without a master for so long. I hope this time I'll find some rare items. These natives are all idiots, using rare items as everyday objects. They don't know how to use them correctly."

After seeing Legend Sith had attacked, these Spell Casters burst with excitement. Although there were dangers in entering a masterless dimension, and waging war alongside a Great Legend, was it not an opportunity for these Spell Casters?

"Wizard Merlin, let's move quickly or the good stuff will be gone… As we're entering a masterless dimension, this is the only way we'll profit besides receiving remuneration from the Great Legend…"

Wizard Luce's eyes were faintly red with desire, and he rushed forward along with the other Spell Casters toward the floating continent.

"Boom!"

Suddenly, an imposing shadow abruptly rose up over the continent, endlessly awe-inspiring. From the figure's mouth came a furious cry. "Wicked devils, you'll be purged from this dimension!"

Traces of white light began to exude from the giant figure, spreading voluminously toward the floating continent. However, it was blocked by Legend Sith's Maxim.

At the same time, countless believers emerged in dense crowds on the floating continent. Their eyes were filled with a devout glint, and they each unleashed their mighty attacks, clashing murderously against the fifty Spell Casters.

"Bang!"

With a casual fireball, Merlin killed one believer, then looked around. The disparity between the Satsuma God's followers and the Spell Casters was far too great. Those believers did not have casting tools or fortified bodies. All they had was the power of faith.

How could they be a match for Spell Casters from a powerful faction of the Void Zone? Countless spells filled the air and blanketed the ground as they were cast, nearly shattering the entire continent into pieces.

"You devils, god will punish you, and your souls will suffer eternal anguish…"

The aged believers spat out vicious curses but these were not useful in the slightest. They looked with high hopes toward the Satsuma God, who was now in a huge crisis, being suppressed by Legend Sith using two Maxims, which slowly exhausted the god's divinity.

Once the divinity had run out, it would be the moment when the Satsuma God was completely eliminated!

"Unlucky, I'm so unlucky. I didn't even find a single good thing. Earlier, a Ninth-level Spell Caster incidentally recovered a Scorching Flower from a native's body – how lucky… Wizard Merlin, what are you doing?"

Wizard Luce was vexed that he did not obtain anything good from the Satsuma God's believers. He had realized that Merlin was staring at the piles of corpses on the ground with a wooden expression.

After a long moment, Merlin slowly said, "Wizard Luce, these believers earlier said that we're intruders…"

Wizard Luce was slightly taken aback before he seemed to remember something. Gently, he said, "Wizard Merlin, is this your first time witnessing a scene like this? The civilizations of these dimensions are merely primitive. They're enslaved by a god. What we need is for the entire dimension to be developed as a thriving Spell Caster civilization. We'll spread the knowledge of Spell Casters, allowing them to become Spell Casters… After centuries and centuries, they'll remember only our benevolence. They'll know only that they're Spell Casters who have gained immense strength."

"I suppose this is called assimilation?"

Merlin suddenly interjected.

"Assimilation? Not bad, that's not a bad word. Our Spell Caster civilization has always been doing this. However, sometimes over the centuries, we'll encounter civilizations who can't assimilate. For instance, there was the civilization of the Dora Demon Tribe who had worked with us very closely but they had betrayed the Spell Caster civilization in the end, and were wiped out by the Ultimate Arcane Wizard. This is the fate of weak civilizations. If the Spell Caster civilization hadn't stepped out of the Glorious Land back then, I'm afraid we would be faced with the same fate…"

Wizard Luce did not know that the Dora Demon Tribe was not wiped out only they were trapped in the Bloodshed Universe, which was a fate more tragic than immediate extinction.

"Fate…"

Merlin glanced at the sky and fell into wordless silence. These things happened frequently. Each day, a civilization might vanish. The forces of the Spell Casters grew day by day so that they did not suffer the same fate as those weak civilizations. It had nothing to do with morality.

It was just that it was Merlin's first time learning the "cruelty" in the expansion of the Spell Caster civilization. It was far from how picture perfect it had seemed from a distance. However, he no longer struggled with himself over this matter, and instead, directed his gaze toward the battle between the Satsuma God and Legend Sith.

The shrines on the floating continent had been demolished. The general situation was under the control of the fifty Spell Casters. As the difference in strength was too big, the Spell Casters did not have to exert themselves much.

All Spell Casters knew that the decisive factor was still the battle between the Satsuma God and Legend Sith. Gradually, the outcome became clear. After all, Legend Sith was a Great Legend with two Maxims – Wind-type and Fire-type. With the power of both Maxims, he began to gain an upper hand…

…

"Boom."

After ten days, Legend Sith pressed down with his huge hands, and the two Maxims suppressed the Satsuma God forcefully. This was merely a suppression. The Satsuma God still had divinity, which would need to be erased for the Satsuma God to truly die.

Nonetheless, the outcome had been determined. This dimension basically belonged to Legend Sith now.

"Swish."

Legend Sith flew toward the floating continent, and said to the Spell Casters, "Not bad, all of you have destroyed the shrines so quickly. However, some believers of the Satsuma God are still scattered over this continent. All of you must kill these believers and obliterate their shrines according to the places that I've marked out in three days. This way, we'll effectively defeat his faith, and he won't be able to benefit from the power of faith."

Legend Sith had assigned all Spell Casters their tasks including Merlin and Wizard Luce. Both of them were responsible for cleaning up all of the shrines in the northwestern region.

"The truly dangerous part has come, Wizard Merlin. With Legend Sith around, of course, it's not risky but this task of destroying the shrines by ourselves is most dangerous. After all, this is a foreign dimension, and no one knows what it hides. It's a good thing the areas we're clearing are next to each other, and we can work together!"

Wizard Luce's face grew solemn. The general battle had ended, which was not dangerous but this individually assigned mission of clearing the shrines was the true threat.

Fortunately, the area he was assigned was next to Merlin's. With Merlin around, Wizard Luce felt much safer.

Chapter 553: A Huge Discovery

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Two figures landed in an overgrown mountain forest.

One was a black-robed Spell Caster who glanced at the sky, and suddenly asked, "Wizard Luce, have you felt the Elemental Origin of this dimension?"

"Elemental Origin?"

Luce blanked out for a moment. Naturally, he knew that the Elemental Origin was the foundation of a dimension. Many plunderers had exploited the Elemental Origin to create their Maxims.

Once the Elemental Origin was gone or otherwise damaged, that dimension would no longer be suitable for Spell Casters to the point that once the Elemental Origin had fallen apart completely, it would affect the environment of the dimension. Devastating squalls and torrents of floods, for instance, were likely to disastrously afflict the living beings of the dimension.

When most Legends occupied a dimension, they were not like plunderers. They would not directly damage the Elemental Origin but instead control it, gently perceiving its mysteries. In that manner, they would spend a long time to gain an understanding of the Elemental Origin bit by bit, and consolidate a new Maxim.

Merlin earlier had sensed that the Elemental Origin seemed to be gathering at the floating continent in the distance. There, Legend Sith had already suppressed the Satsuma God.

In fact, it was simple enough to control the Elemental Origin. In general, it would follow the master of the dimension. Natural gods born in a dimension were the masters, so one could slowly take over this control of the Elemental Origin from a god.

As long as one could suppress or kill a god, acquiring the Elemental Origin was a piece of cake.

Merlin thought about the two dimension coordinates that he knew. If they were truly masterless dimensions, then it would be easy for him to control the Elemental Origin. Most Spell Casters above the Seventh-level, barring any outside interference, would quickly grasp the Elemental Origin of a dimension with no master.

If one had controlled the Elemental Origin, it was equivalent to controlling the entire dimension!

"Legend Sith has almost gained control of the Elemental Origin. How lucky for him to find a masterless dimension such as this where the god isn't powerful as well. He has acquired a massive dimension so easily."

Wizard Luce looked at the floating continent in the distance and an expression of envy came over his face. It was not so easy to find a dimension without a master. Some of the new Great Legends had been in the Void Zone for more than a century, yet they were still unable to find a masterless dimension.

"Let's go. There's a shrine in that area ahead. It's built on this wild mountain. Heh, that saves us some trouble. We'll just destroy it completely and be done with it."

Wizard Luce and Merlin flew toward the shrine on the slope.

"Swoosh."

Both of them hovered above the shrine, where believers were still walking in and out as if they had not noticed Merlin and Wizard Luce. As they watched the believers below, they exchanged a glance. These believers were far too weak.

With a sweep of their Mind Power, they found out that in this shrine, even the strongest believer was only on par with a Seventh-level Spell Caster. Any spell they unleashed would be enough to destroy the believers completely.

"It's my turn now!"

Wind Element surged up furiously around Wizard Luce, and he pointed down at the shrine. His Mind Power guided the Ninth-level Wind-type spell and quickly rushed toward the shrine.

"Boom!"

Under the mighty force of the Ninth-level spell, the shrine could not withstand it at all, and was demolished instantly. As for the believers inside, they were totally crushed by the gale, and not a single one escaped.

"How simple. I hope the following shrines are this easy as well. Come on."

Just as Wizard Luce was leading Merlin toward a shrine in the next region, Merlin furrowed his brows, and fixed his gaze upon the ruins of the recently destroyed shrine.

As if he sensed Merlin's hesitation, Wizard Luce asked doubtfully, "Wizard Merlin, what's wrong? Have you noticed something?"

Following Merlin's gaze, Wizard Luce looked toward the ruins of the shrine as well but he did not see anything that appeared suspicious.

"How come I don't see anything?"

Wizard Luce mumbled throatily.

Merlin abruptly flew toward the ruins, his eyes flashing with a determined sharp light. His expression even contained a trace of elation, only he was forcing himself to suppress it.

"Wizard Luce, pay close attention to the concentration of Elements above the ruins."

Merlin kept his voice low and steady. From Merlin's manner, Wizard Luce could discern a note of excitement.

"Concentration of Elements? It's very normal, this concentration… Hold on, why are the Elements so concentrated here?"

Wizard Luce's expression changed greatly. He felt it as well. Above the shrine, the Elements had become more concentrated. This dimension was already concentrated with Elements in the first place, and was considered a good dimension, suitable for the cultivation of Spell Casters.

However, the concentration of Elements above the shrine was even more astounding. Just being there gave Wizard Luce a feeling of being immersed in Elements.

"What an intense concentration of Elements! Where from the ruins is this coming from?"

Wizard Luce finally gazed down at the ruins. He knew at last why Merlin was so excited. If he had guessed correctly, there must be a lode of Elements beneath the shrine.

Lodes of Elements were in fact not uncommon. Conversely, some dimensions had plenty of them. Nevertheless, these lodes could be categorized by size and quality. With such an intense lode of Elements, it must be a lode of relatively good quality.

As for the size, they would have to take a closer look.

"Wizard Merlin, let's see first how big this lode really is?"

With a great swipe of his hand, Wizard Luce cleared away the ruins below. The earth and rocks were blasted away by Wizard Luce, revealing a glittering lode of elemental crystal stones below the ground.

"There are elemental crystal stones so close to the surface. The quality of this lode is exceptional!"

Wizard Luce gasped in astonishment when he saw this lode, and his eyes brightened with glee. This was really a windfall that had fallen in their laps. He did not expect that upon following Legend Sith to this masterless dimension, they would discover such a massive lode.

"Wizard Luce, look even more carefully at the direction of this lode."

"Direction?"

Wizard Luce followed Merlin's gaze and discovered that the trail of Elements wound west then east, starting from the demolished shrine, not diminishing in the slightest. It was evident that this lode stretched very far.

"Come on, let's see how far it goes."

With that, Merlin and Wizard Luce flew as they continued examining the lode. At the start, Wizard Luce was filled with surprise and elation because this rather large lode would at least provide a few million elemental crystal stones. Moreover, it would be first-rate elemental crystal stones.

However, as more time passed, the lode stretched further and further as if there was no end. From the initial few million elemental crystal stones, it grew to ten million, twenty million, thirty million…

In the end, there were more than a hundred million elemental crystal stones, yet it was still not finished. The concentration of Elements remained as strong as ever as they flew forward. Wizard Luce's face turned more and more somber until ultimately there was no trace of joy.

"Phew…"

Finally, Merlin and Wizard Luce had flown for three days straight. They were rather fast and did not know how much distance they had covered over these three days. It must have been hundreds of thousands of miles at least.

An elemental crystal stones lode that stretched over hundreds of thousands of miles – what a gigantic load this was. Based on their rough estimation, they could unearth at least a billion elemental crystal stones!

They had never even heard of such a colossal elemental crystal stones lode. It had exceeded their imaginations. This was no ordinary dimension but clearly a dimension of elemental crystal stones, which were hidden under the entire dimension.

"Wizard Merlin, the three days' time is up. Let's go quickly. Such a large lode is no longer something we can profit from – it's the cause of ruin! Even an Honored Legend would go mad over this. At the moment, Legend Sith must not have noticed. We should leave this place as soon as possible to avoid stirring up trouble. Otherwise, there would be problems."

Wizard Luce's speaking voice was shaking slightly because this was far too earth-shattering. A sum of more than a billion elemental crystal stones – what an enormous fortune that was!

It must be known that the fortune of most ordinary Legends was just about ten million elemental crystal stones. Even those powerful Honored Legends, who hoarded for over a thousand years, would not have more than a hundred million.

Anyone would go crazy over more than a billion elemental crystal stones. If one could acquire this dimension, one would immediately become one of the richest Spell Casters of the entire Spell Caster civilization in one leap.

If it was a lode with only a few million elemental crystal stones, Wizard Luce and Merlin would have hit the jackpot but with more than one billion elemental crystal stones, this was no longer good luck but a hazard!

"Three days are up. All Spell Casters are to leave the Satsuma Dimension!"

Suddenly, the sky thundered with a booming voice, which belonged to Legend Sith. He had given the Spell Casters three days to destroy the shrines.

Now that three days were over, according to the conditions of the contract, the Spell Casters enlisted by Legend Sith must leave the Satsuma Dimension. Up until now, it seemed that Legend Sith had not discovered any elemental crystal stones lode.

"Wizard Merlin, let's go quickly. No matter what ends up happening in this dimension, it's not something we can get involved in."

Wizard Luce was constantly urging Merlin to leave but Merlin was somewhat reluctant. Such an enormous elemental crystal stones lode! He thought about Dispelling Water in the Pavilion of Rarities. Each type would need ten million elemental crystal stones. At first, Merlin had thought that he could not possibly attain so many elemental crystal stones.

However, there was now a chance before his eyes. He only had to spend a little time, and with his methods, he could get enough elemental crystal stones from the lode in a short period.

Of course, this was assuming that it was not discovered by Legend Sith.

"Wizard Luce, this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance! I can set up a Runic Magic Circle first, making it harder for Legend Sith to find us. Following that, we'll get a sufficient amount of elemental crystal stones as fast as we can. Even if we're discovered, don't forget, we've signed a contract with Legend Sith. He can't attack us or even restrain us! At worst, we would have offended a Great Legend over this but the Void Zone is so vast. With the elemental crystal stones, we can go anywhere we want. Can Legend Sith really search through the entire Void Zone?"

Merlin's words tempted Wizard Luce. It was true. With the contract, Legend Sith could not attack them for now. In addition, upon leaving the dimension, the contract stipulated that Legend Sith must not attack them for a month.

This was their chance. Moreover, if they were quick and surreptitious about it, Legend Sith might not even find out.

"Let's do it!"

After giving it a great deal of thought, Wizard Luce finally made up his mind. His eyes were bloodshot. Evidently, it had been a big decision. After all, not everyone would have the guts to go against a Great Legend.

"Alright, we can't delay anymore. We'll act now. I'll set up the Runic Magic Circle first!"

A smile appeared on Merlin's lips. With Luce's help, he would be able to dig up enough elemental crystal stones in the shortest possible time.

Chapter 554: Darkness Eye, Summon Demon Spirit!

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Merlin flew into the air and extended a finger. A pulsating rune appeared on his forehead – it was the Runic Heartprint! Merlin had not used it for a long time. After all, it was no longer of much use to Merlin lately. Nonetheless, it was still able to isolate their force and prevent their movements from being revealed.

"Runic Heartprint, go!"

One by one the runes were released by Merlin through the power of the Runic Heartprint. This was a Runic Magic Circle that was built especially for concealment, and it was one of the most effective ones. It was just that it required too much Mind Power, so Merlin had not dared to use it in the past. However, his Mind Power had improved considerably since then, and he could set it up as he wished without being affected.

"Swish swish swish."

The runes hovered in mid-air, covering up an area of over a hundred miles. From the surface, it looked as if nothing had changed but this was a façade. In fact, Wizard Luce was wildly excavating the elemental crystal stones lode.

"Rise!"

Wizard Luce gave a great roar and Magic Power cascaded from his body. He cast spells of powerful might one after another, razing the entire area of more than a hundred miles into level ground. Following that, the entire elemental crystal stones lode was hauled up by the combined efforts of Merlin and Wizard Luce.

"Seize the elemental crystal stones quickly!"

Merlin's heart burst with glee as he yelled hastily. Countless elemental crystal stones were wildly absorbed into the Spatial Rings of both Wizards. In a few short minutes, they had gotten a few hundred thousand elemental crystal stones at least. If they kept this up for a few hours, they would even get a few million or maybe more than ten million elemental crystal stones.

If this pace was maintained for a day or two, they would surely obtain more than a hundred million elemental crystal stones. Both of them were currently drunk on the "thrill" of frantically collecting elemental crystal stones.

…

Legend Sith looked coldly at the Satsuma God he was suppressing. His two Maxims were restraining the Satsuma God at all times, exerting immense pressure on the god.

If he only had one Maxim, Legend Sith might still be able to suppress the Satsuma God by force but it would then take a few months to kill the Satsuma God off completely or even a few years' time for his divinity to be exhausted.

However, he had two Maxims furiously draining the Satsuma God's divinity so, in a mere three days' time, Legend Sith had already forced the Satsuma God to the end of his rope.

"Hehe, your divinity is finally all used up. Die!"

With a vicious push of Legend Sith's both hands, the two Maxims which were like massive mountains, immediately crushed the Satsuma God's gigantic frame into dust. Without divinity, the Satsuma God had no way of resurrecting himself.

The exception was if he still had believers in the future who constantly accumulated the power of faith for him. Perhaps then, he would come back to life. However, the entire Satsuma Dimension was in Legend Sith's grasp. When it became a Spell Caster dimension in the future, it would be impossible for the Satsuma God to accumulate the power of faith.

"I've finally succeeded! Now it's time to gain total control of the Elemental Origin."

Legend Sith closed his eyes wordlessly. He was attentively feeling the Elemental Origin, rapidly achieving mastery of it. Only by controlling the Elemental Origin could he actually control the dimension.

Through the Elemental Origin, Legend Sith was able to "see" any location in the Satsuma Dimension. His Mind Power followed the Elemental Origin, and inspected the colossal Satsuma Dimension.

"Huh? There's such a great commotion. What's going on?"

Soon enough, through the Elemental Origin, Legend Sith perceived a massive agitation in the dimension. Therefore, he quickly traced it back to its source.

"A Runic Magic Circle?"

Legend Sith was slightly stupefied. Someone had actually used a Runic Magic Circle to isolate their movements. It was not surprising that he had not discovered this when he was just starting to control the Elemental Origin. It was only now that he had full mastery of the Elemental Origin that he could sense a trace of that commotion.

"Humph, let me see who can it be?"

Legend Sith's face turned cold, following which his Mind Power, through the Elemental Origin, noiselessly probed within the Runic Magic Circle. Not even the Runic Magic Circle could detect his Mind Power.

"Rumble."

Just as he had passed through the Runic Magic Circle, Legend Sith was struck dumb by what he saw. Before his eyes were heaps and heaps of elemental crystal stones, piling up into mountains. In the depths of the ground stretching out endlessly, was, in fact, a massive lode of elemental crystal stones.

"What? Such a gigantic lode? The entire dimension is practically sitting above this lode… The heavens have blessed me with these riches, haha, to think that I've found such a treasure trove! These two puny Ninth-level Spell Casters are greedy by nature. They dare to steal elemental crystal stones which belong to me! D*mn fools!"

A murderous rage gripped his features. Naturally, he remembered that these two individuals had signed a contract with him, so he could not attack them. However, just because he could not attack did not mean that he was powerless.

The contracts were signed indeed but Legend Sith had other ways.

"Slave Wei, Slave Hai, both of you go and kill those two!"

Two Spell Casters appeared behind Legend Sith. Their expressions were wooden but they were filled with fear toward the Legend Sith. These were two Great Wizards controlled by Legend Sith. They had been kept hidden all along, just in case an unexpected situation ever arose where Sith could not attack, where these two could still be mobilized.

Both of them had not signed any contracts, and could attack freely!

"Very well, great Master!"

Slave Wei and Slave Hai had completely become Legend Sith's slaves, controlled by a contract. Thereafter, the two Great Wizards left quickly.

…

Within the Runic Magic Circle, the place was filled with glittering elemental crystal stones. The massive lode looked like a huge dragon. Merlin and Wizard Luce had joined forces to haul up one "dragon" after another. With a blow from their spells, everything became gleaming elemental crystal stones, which were divided by both into their Spatial Rings.

"Wizard Luce, how many elemental crystal stones have you collected, roughly speaking?"

Merlin suddenly asked.

Wizard Luce examined his loot briefly, and his face was filled with delight. With a trembling voice, he said, "I've already collected more than three million elemental crystal stones. How about you?"

"I've gotten a bit more – over five million elemental crystal stones. We have to hurry. Although the Runic Magic Circle is concealing us, as time goes by, it'll be difficult to avoid Legend Sith's detection."

Merlin had a vague premonition. If they delayed any longer, it was likely they would be caught by Legend Sith.

"Is that so? Both of you are brave indeed. You actually dare to fool Legend Sith, and steal the elemental crystal stones."

At an unknown time, two other Spell Casters had shown up within the Runic Magic Circle. From the Elemental fluctuations of their bodies, they were Great Wizards.

"Oh no, the Runic Magic Circle didn't even react. Legend Sith must've mobilized the power of this dimension's Elemental Origin. We've been discovered by Legend Sith. Run, run quickly!"

Merlin immediately dragged Wizard Luce and paid no mind to those two Great Wizards. His figure flashed as he dashed madly toward the exterior of the Satsuma Dimension.

"Trying to escape?"

The two Great Wizards were Slave Wei and Slave Hai. Seeing that Merlin and Wizard Luce were no Great Wizards, they heaved a soft sigh of relief. At least, they would not be in danger this time around.

Wizard Luce's face turned color. He was already somewhat remorseful that he had followed Merlin, and hauled the elemental crystal stones lode.

"Wizard Merlin, we're done for. These two must be Legend Sith's slaves or followers. Legend Sith can't attack but his slaves can. We have no way of contending against any one of those two Great Wizards."

Wizard Luce shook his head lightly. He was no longer holding on to any hope.

Behind them, Slave Wei and Slave Wei moved very quickly as well. Both of them unleashed their full force, each casting spells which immediately blanketed a range of a hundred miles. No matter how fast Merlin was, he could not outrun their spells.

The Great Wizards' spells contained multiple Elements, and shifted constantly, making it impossible to guard against. They had great might too, and was something far beyond a Ninth-level Spell Caster's abilities.

"Merlin, we won't escape."

Wizard Luce was truly in despair. The Great Wizards' spells pressed upon them with terrifying force. He did not even have the courage to resist anymore.

"Luce, right now, escape immediately as fast as you can, run!"

Merlin cried out furiously, and turned around abruptly, shielding Luce behind him. His head of long black hair began to flutter in a strange manner.

"This punk wants to die?"

"He's just a Seventh-level Spell Caster. Going insane right before dying is quite normal, after all."

Slave Wei and Slave Hai had killed so many people that they had lost count. Looking at Merlin was just like staring at an ant that would not give up struggling.

"Darkness Eye, summon Demon Spirit!"

Merlin gave a low cry and extended a fair palm. Instantly, crimson light shone from his palm, where an eerie blood-red eye blinked incessantly.

At the same time, a swathe of darkness glided behind Merlin silently. A giant ghostly face of unparalleled size solidified, bursting out in peals of cold laughter, eyes fixed upon Slave Wei and Slave Hai, inducing a chill in them.

This was also Merlin's first time unleashing the sixth form of Darkness Eye, which was only cultivated through the Blackfire King's help. The sixth form was, in fact, able to condense a spirit form, Darkness Demon Spirit, from the darkness.

The pinnacle of this Darkness Demon Spirit was comparable to some gods! That would only be achievable by the seventh form. The Legend of Darkness Oflas was remarkable indeed, creating this special Pandora Demon Ability which could condense Darkness Demon Spirit, a spirit form with Darkness Eye as its base. As a result, the power of Darkness Eye was immediately leagues beyond other special Pandora Demon Abilities.

Darkness Demon Spirit snarled as soon as it appeared, and immediately swung one ferocious palm to crush Slave Wei and Slave Wei. Thereafter, it opened its giant mouth which was like a black hole, swallowing both of them promptly.

From the time Darkness Demon Spirit appeared to the point where it swallowed the two Great Wizards, the entire process took barely one moment. Wizard Luce was still completely blank, at a loss of what to do.

"Let's go! Don't forget, there's still Legend Sith!"

Merlin did not hesitate any longer and withdrew the sixth form of Darkness Eye. Although he was also astounded by the terrifying might of the sixth form of Darkness Eye, what was more important now was to escape, to run far away from the Satsuma Dimension.

…

"Darkness Eye?"

On the floating continent, Legend Sith, who had been observing Merlin and Luce, stood up abruptly. His eyes were like two pools of ice. It was not because of Slave Wei and Slave Hai. Those two Great Wizards were merely his slaves, and he did not care about them at all.

What enraged Legend Sith was Merlin's use of Darkness Eye. Legend Sith, as a Great Legend with two Maxims, naturally had some knowledge of Darkness Eye. All those who cultivated Darkness Eye, especially those like Merlin who cultivated it to the sixth form, were basically the Legend of Darkness Oflas' prey. They were surveilled by Oflas.

"This isn't good. If Oflas realizes what's going on here, there would be trouble! D*mn it, how can a mere Seventh-level Spell Caster cultivate Darkness Eye to its sixth form?"

Legend Sith stood up hastily. No matter what, he must not let Merlin live. If Oflas ever learned of this giant lode of elemental crystal stones through Darkness Eye, it would be rather troublesome. Sith would not allow something like that to happen.

"Boom!"

That gigantic castle of Sith's descended instantly, following which it sped out of the dimension at its highest speed, flying toward the vast Void Zone…

Chapter 555: Blocking the Exit?

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In the infinite Void Zone, a flying ship turned into a beam of white light, and rapidly traversed the boundless Void Zone.

Within the Aurora Ship, Wizard Luce was full of shock, staring mutely at Merlin without speaking. He was far too flabbergasted. He thought it had been a situation of certain death, only for Merlin to display his unusual power, immediately swallowing the two Great Wizards.

Those were two Great Wizards – not Seventh-level, Eighth-level or Ninth-level Spell Casters but formidable Great Wizards!

It was only then that Wizard Luce realized he did not know Merlin at all. He was currently feeling slight pangs of regret for following Merlin in doing such an insane thing.

"Where are we going now?"

Now and again, Wizard Luce glanced at the massive castle behind them. This was Legend Sith's castle, which had been following behind them. It was only a matter of time before it caught up to them.

Luce even suspected that the real reason Legend Sith had not caught up to them yet was due to the contract stipulating that within a month of leaving the dimension, Legend Sith was not allowed to attack.

As he was hindered by the constraints of the contract, Legend Sith had not acted against them yet. However, he was pursuing them stubbornly. Clearly, Legend Sith was waiting for one month's time to pass, waiting for the contract to expire. At that point, even if Merlin was strong, could he overpower a Great Legend?

Merlin was also full of gloom. He had surmised Legend Sith's intentions. One month might seem like a long time but in fact, they had already been flying for over twenty days. In the sweeping Void Zone, a few days' time was nothing at all.

"How far away are we from the Shkedu Dimension?"

Merlin asked quietly. He was currently steering toward the Shkedu Dimension at full speed. Merlin knew that if they headed into the depths of the Void Zone, it would only be to their own dooms because he had no way of shaking off Legend Sith.

They could only escape to the Shkedu Dimension, and take advantage of the regulations there. They would have temporary safety. Of course, this was assuming that they reached the Shkedu Dimension before the contract expired.

"We're about eight days away. We'll have to hurry."

Wizard Luce spoke in dispirited tones. He now appeared very terrified. They had offended a Great Legend and was being targeted, and pursued relentlessly. Wizard Luce had lost his courage long ago. Even when he looked at the three million plus elemental crystal stones in his Spatial Ring, he could feel no sense of joy.

"Eight days should be enough!"

Merlin gritted his teeth, and urged the Aurora Ship forward at full speed as it flew ahead.

"Humph, you only have a few days left. When the contract expires, where else can you run?"

In the castle, Legend Sith was pissed off. Just to deal with two puny Spell Casters who were not even Great Wizards, he had to chase them for so many days. Moreover, because of the contract, he could not act against them yet. Endless fury had stored up in his heart. Once the contract expired, this fury would erupt violently.

…

In the blink of an eye, seven days had passed. In less than a day, the binding power of the contract would expire. At the moment, Legend Sith was also getting closer to Merlin's Aurora Ship.

"Quick, quick, go faster! We're almost at the Shkedu Dimension. If we can't reach it before the contract expires, we'll be in deep trouble!"

Presently, Wizard Luce's face was drained of color, and his voice was shaking. He was anxious to the maximum. A Great Legend was just behind them, tracking them down murderously. In times like this, anyone would be incapable of remaining calm.

Merlin was the same as well. He was now unable to maintain his cool. He could see the Shkedu Dimension just in front of him but the contract was expiring in a few hours.

Moreover, upon entering the Shkedu Dimension, they would have to enter a building to be safe. Otherwise, Legend Sith would have ways to instantly restrain both Merlin and Wizard Luce without damaging the buildings of the Shkedu Dimension.

"Didimoss, wake up quickly!"

Merlin roused the black cat Didimoss in panic. Ever since they left Arcane City, the black cat Didimoss had been in deep sleep. Merlin did not know how many things Legend Zado had let the black cat Didimoss swallowed to the point where he still had not woken up.

At this time, Merlin could only ask for the black cat Didimoss' assistance.

"What's up? I was sleeping so peacefully…"

The black cat Didimoss was so fat now that he would turn anyone speechless. If it was not for his "cat" features being too obvious, many people would mistake him as a plump dog, based on his size.

Merlin had no inclination to focus on the black cat Didimoss' appearance, and said hurriedly, "Didimoss, we're now in danger. A Legendary Wizard with two Maxims is chasing us. If we still haven't entered the Shkedu Dimension when the contract expires, we'll have to rely on your strength to stop Legend Sith…"

Merlin gave a brief explanation of all that had happened. The fat black cat Didimoss was no longer sleepy but instead glanced back at the castle with an anxious "expression".

"Merlin, you've really stirred up trouble. A Great Legend who had created two Maxims… There's no point in relying on me. I'm afraid only that you can only ask that old fellow Zado to save you."

The fat black cat Didimoss shook his head repeatedly. Although he had reversed his life form, and swallowed so many members of foreign tribes, he was still only on par with an ordinary Great Legend with one Maxim. It was a long way from being on par with Legend Sith who had two Maxims.

"I didn't ask you to defeat him. Just hold him back for a moment. Currently, only you can slow him down…"

Merlin knew very well that although his Darkness Eye was powerful, it was nothing in a Great Legend's eyes. Only the black cat Didimoss could block Legend Sith.

However, the fat black cat Didimoss had become more "human-like", muttering continuously, "That's rather dangerous. Since I've followed you, not only is there nothing to eat but we also encounter constant danger. It's not like when I was with Zado… Although that old fellow keeps researching me, at least I get to fill up my belly every day, sleeping, eating, and nothing else. What a wonderful life that was…"

Merlin was momentarily speechless. The black cat Didimoss had completely turned into a lazy bulging cat. However, seeing that Didimoss was complaining in this manner, Merlin knew that he had agreed to help, and finally breathed a sigh of relief. This was his last resort. If there was no need for this, Merlin would have hoped that the black cat Didimoss did not have to do this.

"Mmm, the contract is finally expired. Hehe, although you've reached the Shkedu Dimension, ultimately, it's not too late for me. Come back here!"

Legend Sith immediately flew out from his castle, and stood outside the Shkedu Dimension. In the distance, he could see with his naked eyes that the Aurora Ship was flying into the Shkedu Dimension at its greatest speed.

"Boom!"

With a great swipe of Legend Sith's hands, a Wind Maxim quickly condensed into a gigantic hand that covered the area. This hand stretched toward the Shkedu Dimension as quickly as it could.

"Swish."

With a gentle flicker, the Aurora Ship entered the Shkedu Dimension but Merlin and Wizard Luce did not celebrate just yet. Suddenly, they felt a suffocating force all over their bodies, just like a powerful Binding power.

"The contract is expired. Sith has attacked!"

Merlin and Luce exchanged a glance, and could see the alarm in each other's eyes. Considering Legend Sith's speed, and the fact that they had just entered the Shkedu Dimension, they would need a bit more time to reach the closest building.

However, in this brief period of time, Legend Sith would be able to capture them.

"Didimoss, it's up to you now!"

Merlin screamed wildly as he steered the Aurora Ship. Without thinking of anything else, he flew wildly toward the nearest building, and he could even clearly see three words, "Pavilion of Rarities."

It was the Pavilion of Rarities which Wizard Luce had brought Merlin to back then.

"Meow!"

The black cat Didimoss immediately flew out from Merlin's Aurora Ship, and his body swelled up instantly. His gigantic frame was filled with an intimidating force as he roared, "I'll swallow you!"

The black cat Didimoss opened his wide mouth which turned into a massive black hole, swallowing the giant hand of Legend Sith's Wind Maxim.

"What's that? It's the power of a Maxim. A Great Legend is attacking!"

"It's a cat! A cat on the level of a Great Legend. My heavens, what's going on? How can a mere cat becomes on par with a Great Legend?"

Many Wizards stared dumbly at the sky. A large hand formed from a Maxim, and an unspeakably overweight cat were battling fiercely. The cat had swallowed the hand in one gulp.

It was just that the fat cat who swallowed the giant hand seemed to have taken a great hit as if from "indigestion". His body shrunk immediately, and he slipped into the Pavilion of Rarities like a breeze.

"Swoosh."

A Great Legend's figure appeared in the sky, his body surrounded by the vigorous power of his Maxims. In addition, a castle-like casting tool slowly descended above the Pavilion of Rarities.

Legend Sith's face was incomparably stormy. He had thought that victory was in his grasp, that he would certainly capture Merlin and Luce. However, it was disrupted by a cat at the last minute. Moreover, until now, he did not even know what that cat was exactly, to be able to swallow his Maxim.

"This is bad. They've hidden in the Pavilion of Rarities. If they don't come out, I can do nothing!"

Legend Sith drew in a deep breath, then bellowed at the Pavilion of Rarities, "Humph, how long can you two hide? I'll wait here outside, and wait for you to come out."

Legend Sith did not dare to make a move against the Pavilion of Rarities as that would be a death wish. The rules of the Shkedu Dimension were bloodily, and efficiently enforced. No one would go against them so lightly.

Legend Sith did as he said, and set up the power of his Maxim outside before flying into his castle. He really had decided to block the doorway of the pavilion.

Many onlookers were filled with curiosity. They knew Legend Sith. Who knew what others had actually provoked Legend Sith to such an extent? He would hunt them to his dying breath.

…

In the Pavilion of Rarities, Merlin looked at the listless-looking black cat Didimoss on his shoulder, and his expression shifted uncertainly. A Great Wizard of the Pavilion of Rarities stood beside them, saying calmly, "Wizard Merlin, don't worry. After entering the Pavilion of Rarities, you're protected. No one would dare to pick a fight with you here."

Merlin nodded but he was still not completely relieved. Sith was waiting just outside the door. Was Merlin really going to hide in the Pavilion of Rarities forever?

Furthermore, as time goes by, no one was certain that the Pavilion of Rarities would not hand him over.

"However, I'm curious. Wizard Merlin and Wizard Luce, what did you two actually do to offend a Great Legend like Sith to such an extent?"

The numerous Spell Casters in the pavilion were now looking at Merlin and Luce in an inquisitive manner. To provoke a Great Legend to the point where he would resort to such a "vulgar" relentless measure of "blocking the exit"… Could Merlin and Luce, two Spell Casters who were not Great Wizards, really stirred up such a deep-seated grudge in Legend Sith that no one knew about?

Chapter 556: Zado's Arrival

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In the Pavilion of Rarities, Merlin was downcast. He looked at Legend Sith outside who was "blocking the exit" so openly. Clearly, he was waiting outside for Merlin. Once Merlin exited the Pavilion of Rarities, he would be seized by Legend Sith.

Luce was also full of dismay, having no ideas left. He could only mumble over and over, "What do we do? What do we do?"

Merlin glanced at the black cat Didimoss on his shoulder, asking gently, "Didimoss, how are you doing?"

The black cat Didimoss shook his head feebly. "Nothing too bad. However, by forcibly swallowing Legend Sith's Maxim, I've really 'overstuffed' myself. I'm afraid I'll need a very long time to slowly recover. Merlin, I can't help you much now. You'd better contact that old fellow Zado quickly. With him around, Legend Sith outside would be no match."

It was not as if Merlin did not know that he should inform Legend Zado. Legend Zado had even placed a rune on Merlin, which he could unleash in times of crisis.

However, based on Legend Sith's manner, since this involved such a gigantic lode, a mere projection of Legend Zado would surely be insufficient in convincing Legend Sith to let the matter go. Legend Zado would have to come here himself.

It was just that Legend Zado was in Arcane City. The vast Void Zone contained no space nor time, and there was no way to communicate across it.

Suddenly, Merlin eyed the Spell Casters in the Pavilion of Rarities, and his heart leaped. He immediately asked a female Spell Caster beside him, "Who's the Wizard in charge of the Pavilion of Rarities?"

"It's the Great Wizard Leto."

Merlin bobbed his head. "Please invite the Great Wizard Leto here. I have an important matter to discuss with him."

The female Wizard shot Merlin a doubtful look. Legend Sith outside was watching them like a tiger, evidently not about to give up. However, not only did Merlin show no signs of panic, he appeared calm and composed instead.

What point was there in inviting the Great Wizard Leto? Was Merlin really counting on the Pavilion of Rarities to step in, and ask Legend Sith to leave?

Many thoughts flashed across the female Wizard's head. In her opinion, Merlin could only stay forever in the Pavilion of Rarities. Moreover, as he had offended Legend Sith, the more time passed, the more unfavorable the situation was for Merlin.

"Wizard Merlin, what use is there in looking for the Great Wizard Leto? The Pavilion of Rarities would not chase us out but they surely won't help us confront Legend Sith either."

Wizard Luce seemed to have the same thoughts. No matter how remorseful he was, there was no point in regrets. Now, the most important thing was to think of a way out.

Merlin laughed softly. "Wizard Luce, I still haven't clarified my identity to you. When the Great Wizard Leto has arrived, I'll explain everything. Don't worry, I have a plan to deal with Legend Sith."

Upon hearing Merlin's words, Wizard Luce widened his eyes in astonishment. It was true. After so long, Wizard Luce still did not know Merlin's identity – where he came from, and so on.

"Haha, is there anything I can help with?"

Soon enough, the Great Wizard Leto appeared before Merlin. This was a powerful Great Wizard who was at the peak, already beginning to consolidate a Maxim.

"Great Wizard Leto, I'd like to ask the Pavilion of Rarities for a favor."

Merlin took a deep breath and requested softly.

"A favor?'

The Great Wizard Leto gave a stiff smile as he glanced at Legend Sith outside, then said in a low voice, "Wizard Merlin, Wizard Luce, if this is about Legend Sith, we're powerless as well. A Legend with two Maxims – although we at the Pavilion of Rarities aren't afraid, we're not willing to anger him either."

The Pavilion of Rarities was backed by a few Great Legends as well. Naturally, they would not provoke the Legend Sith without reason purely for Merlin's sake. This was also one of the most important reasons the Pavilion of Rarities had done so well in the Shkedu Dimension for they had never caused trouble.

Merlin shook his head. "Great Wizard Leto, you misunderstood me. I don't want your Pavilion of Rarities to handle Legend Sith. I only wish for one of your Wizards to make a trip to Arcane City, to bring a message to Legend Zado for me."

"Huh? Arcane City? Wizard Merlin is a Potential Wizard from Arcane City?"

The Great Wizard Leto now widened his eyes. Arcane City was the "sacred place" of the entire Spell Caster civilization. It was founded by the true pillars of the Spell Caster civilization – the three Ultimate Arcane Wizards.

It could be said that the Potential Wizards of Arcane City were equivalent to the "disciples" of the Ultimate Arcane Wizards. However, of course, they could not compare to disciples who were taken on personally. Moreover, the influences of the Potential Wizards themselves were often tangled and complex, with many of them supported by Great Legends.

Therefore, once a Potential Wizard had left Arcane City, Arcane City would not pay any attention to what happened outside.

Even so, a Potential Wizard of Arcane City held a rather high status. Only those rather freakish Spell Casters were able to enter Arcane City. Their chances of becoming a Legend were also far higher than Spell Casters from elsewhere.

In addition, Merlin had mentioned Legend Zado, and was most likely Legend Zado's disciple.

"Wizard Merlin, are you Legend Zado's disciple?"

The Great Wizard Leto asked cautiously. Compared to Arcane City, Merlin's identity as Legend Zado's disciple was undoubtedly the more threatening one because Legend Zado was an exceedingly protective Spell Caster, and a top-notch Legend with five Maxims to boot. He was only second to an Honored Legend, and once he became an Honored Legend, he would be prominent among Honored Legends too.

To go one step further, considering the potential of Legend Zado's five Maxims, no one would be surprised if he became a Great King in the future.

"That's right, I'm the disciple of Teacher Zado! However, now I'm trapped here with no way to communicate with my teacher, so I'd like to ask Great Wizard Leto for help."

Indeed, he was the disciple of Legend Zado. It was not surprising that Merlin was assured of a safety net. He was still so calm despite a Great Legend "blocking the exit". With Legend Zado as his support, naturally, he was unafraid of anyone.

A smile stretched across the Great Wizard Leto's face. It was just bringing a message, which was a small matter, so he gradually replied, "There are three Arcane Cities. Which Arcane City is it?"

"It's Santo Arcane City. Here's a rune. Hold on to it, and activate it upon entering Arcane City. Teacher Zado would know then."

Merlin handed over Legend Zado's rune to the Great Wizard Leto. As for the Blackfire King, he was still a "secret". The Blackfire King did not like others knowing about his relationship with Merlin, so Merlin was not about to disturb him over this matter. With Legend Zado, he could easily resolve this issue.

"So, it's Santo Arcane City. What a long journey away…"

"Five hundred thousand elemental crystal stones!"

Merlin said resolutely. The Pavilion of Rarities would not help Merlin without a good reason. It was just elemental crystal stones, after all. In addition, for all that Merlin lacked now, he did not lack elemental crystal stones.

Moreover, if Legend Zado showed up, and dealt with Legend Sith when they went back to the Satsuma Dimension with its giant lode, Merlin would not need to worry about not having enough elemental crystal stones anymore.

"Haha, be rest assured, Wizard Merlin. We'll hurry to Arcane City as fast as we can! It'll take two months at most but we'll certainly bring your message."

"In that case, thank you for your trouble, Great Wizard Leto."

Thereafter, Merlin gave five hundred thousand elemental crystal stones to the Great Wizard Leto, who hastily turned to leave, and make preparations.

Next to Merlin, Wizard Luce waited until the Great Wizard Leto had walked away before finally bursting out, "Wizard Merlin, you've really kept me in the dark so agonizingly. So, you're Legend Zado's disciple! In the Satsuma Dimension, did you already plan for the worst?"

Merlin smiled without saying anything but Wizard Luce understood everything now. It turned out that Merlin had never been afraid of Legend Sith from the start. At worst, he could look for Legend Zado. It must be known that Legend Zado with his five Maxims, stood at the peak of ordinary Legends, second only to the powerful Honored Legends.

With such powerful backing, Merlin was naturally unafraid of Legend Sith. Conversely, it was Luce who, without knowing anything, followed Merlin in taking such a massive risk.

Still, after thinking about it, Wizard Luce finally heaved a sigh of relief. After this adventure, he believed that when Legend Zado had arrived, and they had gained control of the Satsuma Dimension, he would not miss out on the profits either.

Merlin and Luce both exhaled, and relaxed completely. They just had to silently wait for Legend Zado to arrive. However, Legend Sith who had been waiting outside was now becoming restless.

"Are they really planning to wait in the Pavilion of Rarities forever? This won't do. If this goes on, and too much time passes, the Satsuma Dimension would really become implicated in this mess. I must settle this matter as soon as possible!"

After some thought, Legend Sith finally decided to inform his elder brother, Legend Arnie. Perhaps only Legend Arnie's appearance would make the Pavilion of Rarities hand over both Merlin and Luce.

It was just that this would make the kinship between Legend Sith and Legend Arnie public. Nonetheless, for the Satsuma Dimension, it was worth it to sacrifice the relationship that they had purposely kept hidden!

With this in mind, Legend Sith sent for a slave, and said quietly, "Invite Elder Brother here!"

Upon hearing Sith mentioning his "Elder Brother", the slave could not help but reveal their consternation.

"Go on, quickly go and quickly return!"

With a wave of Legend Sith's hand, his slave promptly left the Shkedu Dimension…

…

In the peaceful residence, Merlin dressed in a black robe was silently watching Fire-, Thunder-, and Wind-type spells in his hand.

These three spells had been fused successfully. Next, Merlin wanted to fuse the fourth type of spell but this was somewhat challenging. Initially, Wind-type spells and Ice-type spells could fuse together, and Merlin wanted to start from there.

However, after trying this out, he found that it was too difficult. The slightest contact between Ice-type and Fire-type spells immediately caused an explosion. Merlin had tried countless times only to result in failure at last.

"Wizard Merlin, it's been two months. Why hasn't Legend Zado arrived?"

Wizard Luce was bored and restless, watching Merlin fused spells by his side. Although he was a Ninth-level Spell Caster as well, simply watching Merlin's spell fusion was frightening enough, to say nothing of fusing Spell Models.

Unless necessary, Wizard Luce would not consider fusing Spell Models. If he had failed, he would be doomed forever!

"Wait just a little longer, perhaps…"

Merlin suddenly perked up, and raised his head, looking in front.

In the residence, an unfamiliar Wizard who appeared imposing, had come in at an unknown time.

"Teacher Zado!"

Merlin's eyes shone with joy. This unfamiliar Wizard before them was Merlin's teacher, Arcane City's Legend-in-residence, a powerful Wizard who had created five Maxims – Legend Zado!

"Heh, Merlin, as expected of my disciple. Tell me, what happened? You've only been out for a while, and already you've stirred up so much trouble? Earlier, I noticed Legend Sith outside, guarding the door furiously. His expression of sky-high resentment really made me wonder, what did you do to anger him?"

Legend Zado wore a humorless smile, which actually made Merlin relieved. At least, from Legend Zado's tone, he did not seem to think that Legend Sith was much of a threat…

Therefore, Merlin sent away the Wizards of the Pavilion of Rarities, and carefully narrated the entire story of the Satsuma Dimension.

Chapter 557: Brothers

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

"It's been so many days. Elder Brother should be here soon. Humph, once he arrives, we'll be able to exert pressure on the Pavilion of Rarities, and make them hand over Merlin and Luce!"

Legend Sith, who had been waiting outside the Pavilion of Rarities all this while, directed his gaze at the Pavilion of Rarities. His eyes flashed coldly. He was pulling out all stops, not because Merlin and Luce had gotten a few million elemental crystal stones but to maintain the secret of the Satsuma Dimension.

There was far too much at stake here. He must not let any other Legendary Wizards know about this. Thus, he needed to kill Merlin and Luce as soon as possible to guard this secret.

Just as Legend Sith was waiting patiently, a figure suddenly flew out from the Pavilion of Rarities.

"What? He dares to come out?"

Legend Sith's gaze sharpened. Was his target unable to stand it any longer? However, he noticed that Wizard Luce still had not come out.

"Humph, no matter what scheme they're hatching, I'll capture him before anything else!"

Legend Sith knew that Merlin dared to come out alone, not because he was crazy but because he had some plan. Still, he did not overthink it. Since Merlin had shown himself, he would act immediately.

"Boom!"

A giant hand immediately took shape from the castle, and instantly enclosed Merlin, making him unable to move a single muscle.

This was something Legend Sith had set up during his long time outside. Once Merlin and Luce walked out, it would be near impossible for them to go back or even take one more step.

Looking at Merlin's constant wriggling body, Legend Sith laughed heartily. "Haha, since you've come out, do you still think you can go back?"

The entire exterior of the Pavilion of Rarities was sealed off by Legend Sith. Once Merlin and Luce appeared, it would be difficult for them to return inside. This was the case for Merlin now as he was trapped in the binding.

"Heh heh heh…"

Suddenly, chilling laughter sounded all around. Even though the area was sealed, this voice still rang out everywhere.

"Sith, how grand you look! Since when do you dare to attack my disciple?"

A voice spoke breezily, accompanied by a flame arm which crashed heavily into Legend Sith's giant arm. Instantly, the surrounding bindings were released, and Merlin regained his freedom of movement. He immediately retreated, and entered the Pavilion of Rarities once more.

Merlin's function was merely to lure out Legend Sith.

"It's you, Legend Zado?"

Legend Sith's eyes widened with indescribable dread. Before this, he had thought that Merlin was Legend of Darkness, Oflas'"prey" but he had never imagined that he was Legend Zado's disciple.

Legend Zado was a Great Legend with five Maxims, far beyond his abilities. If Legend Zado advanced one step further, and became an Honored Legend, he would be second only to the Great Kings.

Below them, many Spell Casters had also noticed Legend Zado who suddenly appeared from within the Pavilion of Rarities.

"Legend Zado had appeared… How exciting. Legend Sith and Legend Zado seemed to be in a standoff. Surely it's not just because of those two mysterious Spell Casters!"

"That's right. The two Great Legends are so powerful, especially Legend Zado, who's just below an Honored Legend. He's the preeminent Legendary Wizard. He's always been protective but it's impossible that he would act against Legend Sith just because of this. There must be a reason."

Naturally, these Spell Casters knew of Legend Zado. As the mightiest Legendary Wizard below the Honored Legends, Zado's name was well known throughout the Spell Caster civilization. Some Honored Legends were not even as influential as Legend Zado.

This was because once Legend Zado became an Honored Legend, he would be the top Honored Legend with a chance of becoming a Great King!

The Spell Caster civilization was now countless times stronger than it had been when Spell Casters first stepped out of the Glorious Land. Although the birth of a Great Legend was something significant, it was no longer a big deal.

Only the birth of an Honored Legend would affect the entire Spell Caster civilization. However, this was nothing in comparison to a Great King. If a Great King was born, that was truly a conclusive indication of one's strength!

Legend Zado had always been thought of having the potential to become a Great King.

Seeing Legend Zado, Legend Sith said hurriedly, "Great Legend Zado, this is all a misunderstanding! Wizard Merlin is actually your disciple – if I had known, of course, I wouldn't have dared to attack…"

Nonetheless, no matter what Legend Sith said, Legend Zado was unmoved. His body even began to exude the five fearsome Maxims, sealing the surrounding space, and entrapping Legend Sith.

Sith widened his eyes as if he had thought of a scary possibility. "Legend Zado, Merlin has told you about the Satsuma Dimension? D*mn it, you're planning to kill me and monopolize the dimension for yourself!"

At this point, Legend Sith understood everything. Legend Zado had arrived long ago but had stayed inside. Instead, he allowed Merlin to leave the Pavilion of Rarities to tempt Legend Sith into leaving the castle.

If Legend Sith was hiding in the castle, even Legend Zado would have to go through a lot of trouble just to kill Sith. However, now that Sith was lured out, his escape route was sealed off by Zado. This was all planned to directly target Sith.

As he came to this conclusion, Legend Sith was finally afraid. After becoming a Great Legend, he still had not felt the threat of death but faced with Legend Zado now, a powerless feeling was born in him for the first time. The disparity between two Maxims and five Maxims was far too great. The top Legend below the Honored Legends – this was not just a hollow reputation! It represented genuine, formidable might!

With fear branching in his heart, Legend Sith finally experienced what Merlin and Luce had felt. He had such an enormous fortune in his grasp but was still frightened out of his wits.

The Satsuma Dimension was something far beyond the grasp of a two-Maxim Legend like him!

"Bang!"

Legend Sith's two Maxims – Wind-type and Fire-type – was now immediately crushed to smithereens by Legend Zado's five Maxims.

This was an insurmountable gap. Each addition of a Maxim would increase a Legendary Wizard's power ten times over. Therefore, a Legend with two Maxims would find it difficult to transcend their level, and challenge a Legend with three Maxims. It seemed as if they were all Legendary Wizards but the difference between them was even greater than the difference between a Ninth-level Spell Caster and a Great Wizard.

Seeing his Maxims shatter before his eyes, and that he was about to be crushed directly by Legend Zado's five Maxims, Legend Sith was terrified to the maximum. He cried out furiously, "Zado, my elder brother is Legend Arnie, and he's reaching soon…"

"Legend Arnie?"

Zado blanked out for a moment. This name was far too familiar.

"Bang!"

The five Maxims crashed heavily into Sith but Legend Zado did not celebrate. His eyes glinted in focus as he stared at the back of Legend Sith.

Traces of a scorching force began to pervade the thin air. Legend Zado's five Maxims began to tremble, unable to suppress these wisps of scorching energy. This was a Flame Maxim but not an ordinary one. It was a Flame Maxim of peak understanding!

"Legend Arnie? I didn't expect that. I really didn't. You and Legend Sith are brothers?"

The corner of the Legend Zado's mouth twisted slightly. He looked at Legend Arnie who calmly stood behind Sith, dressed in a golden robe.

Legend Arnie was a mighty Honored Legend who had succeeded with a Flame Maxim! At the same time, he was a plunderer whom everyone loathed but they dared not say anything against him!

The moment everyone saw Legend Arnie, they flared up in rage. Merlin could feel their endless anger and grievances, rapidly bubbling over and diffusing through the entire Shkedu Dimension.

"Arnie, it's Legend Arnie! Legend Sith and Legend Arnie really hid their relationship so well. So, Legend Sith is also a despicable plunderer. How repulsive!"

"Now, I finally know why so many masterless dimensions, which were recently discovered by a Great Legend, would inexplicably be attacked by Legend Arnie, who robbed them of their Elemental Origins, resulting in barren dimensions. So, Legend Sith is behind the scenes, secretly notifying Legend Arnie."

"Legend Sith is even more wicked. That pair of brothers are two sides of the same coin. Who knew how many dimensions they've plundered. It's not surprising that Legend Arnie could advance his abilities so quickly, and became an Honored Legend!"

The entire Shkedu Dimension was in an uproar. Legend Arnie was a plunderer abhorred by everyone. Any Great Legend who had signed the Legends' Accord would not feel too kindly toward a plunderer.

Usually, plunderers would keep away from this prosperous dimension.

Nevertheless, although plunderers were universally hated, they were still a member of the Spell Caster civilization. During the wars against foreign tribes, plunderers would join in as well. Even if they had not signed the Legends' Accord, the Ultimate Arcane Wizards would not act against plunderers, which indicated their silent acceptance of plunderers.

Therefore, a plunderer like Arnie was still an Honored Legend, and no one was willing to offend him!

"Elder Brother, you've finally arrived!"

Legend Sith was now caught in both surprise and relief. Legend Arnie had come just at the right time. A little later, Sith would have died at Zado's hands. Therefore, Sith's gaze toward Zado was filled with hatred as he growled, "Elder Brother, that Zado nearly killed me!"

"Shut up!"

Arnie yelled thunderously, startling Sith so much that he opened his mouth but dared not speak.

Legend Arnie was brimming with exasperation. This time, after exposing Legend Sith's identity, he could only become a plunderer like this. From now on, Arnie had lost a source of information, which was a huge loss.

Nonetheless, for the Satsuma Dimension, exposing Legend Sith was worth it as well. It was just that this matter must not spread to more Wizards, not even Legend Zado!

The moment Legend Zado saw Arnie appeared, his heart sank a little. Legend Arnie was a vicious, heartless plunderer, not tolerated by the mainstream Spell Caster world in the first place. Perhaps others would be apprehensive of Zado's wide network of allies, in addition to the fact that he was a Wizard-in-residence at Arcane City but a plunderer like Arnie would not care about that!

"Swoosh."

Legend Arnie turned his gaze around, and narrowed his eyes as he glared at Legend Zado. The atmosphere between them was tense, and the surrounding air was filled with a grim force!

Chapter 558: The Difference of A Single Step!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

"You want to kill me?"

Zado's expression darkened. He knew exactly what Legend Arnie was planning just from his looks.

For that huge lode, and more than one billion elemental crystal stones, even Honored Legends would go crazy for it. In order to get that lode, Arnie did not even hesitate to expose his relationship with Sith. It showed just how much he wanted the lode.

"I'm a Wizard-in-residence at Arcane City!"

Zado heavily emphasized his identity as a "Wizard-in-residence". If plunderers were lawless and did not care about any threats, then it was precisely "Arcane City" that they had to revere.

That was because it was founded by the three strongest Arcane Wizards, the strongest existences in the entire Spell Caster civilization!

Potential Wizards might not be paid attention to by Ultimate Arcane Wizards but Wizards-in-residence was regarded as a core social class in Arcane City. Nominally, they were even Wizards-in-residence invited by Ultimate Arcane Wizards.

Legend Arnie fell silent, and he slightly furrowed his brows. Indeed, he was planning on killing Wizard Zado earlier. Legend Zado's so-called relationships, potential, and identity were all inconsequential to Legend Arnie.

Even if he had potential, that was all after-the-fact. Now, Legend Arnie could easily suppress Zado. In other words, he had the absolute upper hand. As a plunderer, he had already committed the most abominable acts. Killing Zado would not be a big deal.

However, Zado's identity as a Wizard-in-residence in Arcane City made Legend Arnie slightly afraid. He would be fine if the Ultimate Arcane Wizards did not do anything but the moment they did, he would not have anywhere to escape to. There would only be death left for him.

In the past, there was a plunderer with overflowing strength, and became a Supreme King! In order to plunder the Elemental Origins, he even destroyed dozens of prosperous dimensions.

That plunderer's actions finally roused public anger, and countless Great Legends gathered in Arcane City to request the Ultimate Arcane Wizards to act.

In the end, among the three Great Arcane Wizards, Arcane Wizard Setoh agreed to the Great Legends' requests, and personally took action. The Supreme King plunderer, hiding in a remote area in the vast Void Zone spanning countless dimensions, was killed in an instant.

This was an Ultimate Arcane Wizard. Ordinary Legends and even Great Kings could not ignore time and space in the Void Zone. After all, there was no time and space in the Void Zone. If a Wizard wanted to arrive quickly, he would have to rely on casting tools to fly there.

Only Ultimate Arcane Wizards could seemingly ignore this limitation. Ultimate Arcane Wizards seemed to be comprehending Maxims as well, but their Maxims covered millions and millions of dimensions. Even if it was the Void Zone, it was under their Maxim.

No one could clearly say how strong an Ultimate Arcane Wizard was. After all, there had only been three Ultimate Arcane Wizards in the history of the Spell Caster civilization. There was still a lot of mysteries regarding them.

Therefore, as a plunderer, Legend Arnie could afford not to care about others but he was still a little scared of a Wizard-in-residence of Arcane City as it involved an Ultimate Arcane Wizard. No matter how strong a plunderer was, if they were targeted by an Ultimate Arcane Wizard, it would be useless no matter where they fled.

After muttering for a moment, Legend Arnie stared at Legend Zado and said, "Zado, sign the agreement!"

Then, Legend Arnie took out a contract. The contents were very simple; Legend Zado was not allowed to spread any information about the lodes of elemental crystal stones in the Satsuma Dimension.

"Phew…"

Legend Zado sighed in relief. As long as he signed the agreement, that meant that Legend Arnie was still afraid. Legend Zado also detested plunderers. Plunderers were just like parasites. Aside from being helpful to some foreign tribes, the rest of the time, they were just destroying the root of the Spell Caster civilization.

"I can sign the contract. However, my disciple Merlin will have to sign it too!"

Legend Zado looked at Merlin in the Pavilion of Rarities. As long as Merlin also signed the contract, Legend Zado would not take action toward the other party. Otherwise, he would not rest assured.

"Hm?"

Legend Arnie looked at Merlin and said coldly, "Those two must die!"

"What? Legend Arnie, Merlin is my disciple. If I can't even protect my disciple, what's the point of being an Honored Legend? What right will I have to stand among other Legends?"

Legend Zado's expression also became cold. If he left safely today but Merlin died, he would no longer have any place among the Legends. He would become a laughingstock among the Legends.

Furthermore, Zado valued Merlin very much, so naturally, he would not let Merlin die just like that.

"There's no room for negotiating about that! Zado, my patience has its limits. If you don't sign the contract, neither of you will be able to walk away."

Legend Arnie's tone was full of undisguised threat.

At this time, Legend Zado also sneered. Suddenly, he raised his voice and shouted, "Legend Arnie, this is the Shkedu Dimension. It's a dimension that became prosperous after signing the Legends' Accord. Plunderers have never been welcomed here!"

Legend Zado's intention was completely obvious in the vast Void Zone. That was because he felt the Mind Powers of several Honored Legends.

Most of these Honored Legends among the nine Honored Legends in the Shkedu Dimension. Since something so large happened in the Shkedu Dimension, they could not just remain indifferent.

As if knowing what Zado was planning, Legend Arnie frowned. "Since you're not willing to sign the agreement, looks like you've already sensed that they'll help you."

"Boom!"

Without warning, Legend Arnie acted. His first move was his strongest Flame Maxim. The entire sky seemed to burn in blazing red, and even the Void itself started to collapse.

The essence of Flames was destructive! Burning flames, especially flames that were condensed to the extreme, was astonishing in destructive power. Legend Arnie controlled the flames and shot straight toward Legend Zado.

"Five-Elemental Maxim, go!"

Legend Zado had prepared long ago. No matter how quickly Legend Arnie acted, he still rapidly released his Five-Elemental Maxim, which quickly formed a giant Maxim shield that emitted five-colored lights. It looked exceedingly beautiful.

When the five Maxims consolidated, it could release terrifying power. That was the reason why the Legendary Wizard standing above all ordinary Legends – Legend Zado – was so renowned in the entire Spell Caster civilization.

Furthermore, Legend Zado's Earth Maxim was just shy of reaching the pinnacle of comprehension.

It was just that little but the disparity was as wide as heaven and earth!

When Legend Arnie's Flame Maxim covered the five Maxims, the latter shattered instantly. It could not resist at all and was completely crushed.

"What? It couldn't resist it. It couldn't even slow it down…"

Legend Zado's face paled. Ever since he consolidated the five Maxims, no one in the Spell Caster civilization could stand up to him. When he fought against three Legends with four Maxims, he had easily won.

He had even felt that even if there was a difference between an Honored Legend and him, it would not be that large.

However, now, Legend Arnie's Flame Maxim had shattered Legend Zado's fantasy. He used to think that he was extremely strong with his five Maxims but against Wizard Arnie's Flame Maxim, there was no difference as if he only had one Maxim.

It was just a difference of a single step but it was a vast insurmountable gap!

Wizard Arnie's turbulent Flame Maxim blanketed the surroundings, and surged forward to engulf Legend Zado. At this time, everyone could feel Legend Arnie's killing intent. He was serious about killing Legend Zado. The fear he had toward Arcane City before was completely thrown to the back of his mind.

After all, he was a plunderer – a plunderer who did not care about any sort of consequences!

Chapter 559: Arrival

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

In a resplendent main hall, four Spell Casters were silently staring at an image in mid-air with grave expressions.

"What do you think we should do? The Shkedu Dimension is controlled by the nine of us. We cannot allow anyone to damage the prosperity of the Shkedu Dimension!"

A black-robed Wizard said lowly.

These Spell Casters were the highest controllers of the Shkedu Dimension – four of the nine Honored Legends. They naturally sensed the movements in the Shkedu Dimension but did not immediately step forward, and instead secretly observed.

"That's right, the Shkedu Dimension's prosperity mustn't be damaged by anyone! Plunderers are detestable but look closely. Legend Arnie isn't breaking any of the Shkedu Dimension's rules. He even extended his Maxim to the surroundings to guard against the aftermath of his battle with Legend Zado."

Another Great Legend said with bright eyes.

"I agree. Although plunderers are hateful, he didn't break any rules. We shouldn't interfere!"

Among the four Honored Legends, there were already two who did not agree to interfere with Arnie's and Zado's dispute. It seemed like they were being partial since Legend Arnie was not breaking any rules. Hence, they would not interfere.

However, everyone understood in their hearts that this was just an excuse. The true reason why they did not want to interfere was that Legend Arnie was not easy to deal with.

Although there were four Honored Legends, even if they took action, it was difficult to say if they could defeat Legend Arnie. If they offended this Honored Legend plunderer, the entire Shkedu Dimension would be brought to ruin.

Almost every Spell Caster hated plunderers but they were also afraid of them. That was because when plunderers went mad, they would have no scruples at all.

There was once an ordinary plunderer who went mad, who did not care about anything, and destroyed several dimensions. He was killed in the end but the ruined dimensions could never be recovered again.

Legend Arnie was still a powerful Honored Legend. Anyone would have misgivings about facing a plunderer like him, and the Great Legends of the Shkedu Dimension were no exception.

"Then, what should we do now?"

The four Great Legends exchanged looks, and turned back to the image. Legend Zado was absolutely disadvantaged. Then, the leading Great Legend bellowed, "We'll wait. We'll wait until a victor appears. If Legend Zado is unlucky, and dies in the Shkedu Dimension, we'll inform Arcane City…"

After saying that, the four Honored Legends grew silent. This was the most sensible course of action but it was not in agreement with their identities of the ones who controlled the Shkedu Dimension. However, against such a powerful plunderer who could become mad, this approach was the safest way.

…

"D*mn it, are those Honored Legends of the Shkedu Dimension not planning to take action?"

The few Mind Powers he had sensed earlier disappeared immediately. Legend Zado's heart chilled but after considering Legend Arnie's identity as a plunderer, he immediately understood.

The Honored Legends of the Shkedu Dimension had already decided not to act. After all, Legend Arnie's actions up till now had been played "by the rules". This made them feel at ease for not interfering.

Legend Zado, who had also sensed the disappearance of the few Mind Powers, revealed a thin smile. "Zado, no one can save you… It's not too late to sign the contract now!"

Holding the absolute upper hand, Legend Arnie once again mentioned the agreement. Although he was a plunderer, he did not go mad yet. After all, Legend Zado was involved with Arcane City. He did not want to take the risk unless it was a last resort.

Legend Zado's entire body seemed to be suppressed by the Flame Maxim. His Five-Elemental Maxim had crumbled, and he was no match for Legend Arnie.

In the Pavilion of Rarities, Merlin saw the clash between Legend Zado and Legend Arnie. Even though he was just a seventh-level Spell Caster, he could tell that Legend Zado was at a very disadvantageous spot.

The Great Honored Legends belonged to the absolute top among thousands of dimensions. Many powerful gods were slain, and suppressed by Honored Legends.

When fighting foreign tribes, Honored Legends always led countless Great Legends to battle. A unit led by an Honored Legend could destroy an ordinary foreign civilization.

Thus, even though Legend Zado was a Great Legend with five Maxims, there was still an indisputable gap between him and an Honored Legend.

Now, Merlin had some regrets. If he had known earlier, he would have asked the Wizards in the Pavilion of Rarities to inform the Blackfire King as well while informing Legend Zado.

However, it was too late now!

"So? Have you thought about it?"

Legend Arnie asked casually.

"Hahaha, Arnie, does a plunderer like you think that everyone who faces death will act the same as you? Merlin is my disciple. So long as I live, you won't touch him!"

Seeing Legend Zado's determined look, Legend Arnie's expression turned cold as he said, "Fool!"

Legend Arnie could not understand Legend Zado's current thoughts but he also knew that making Legend Zado sign the contract was not viable anymore. He no longer had any more options.

"Zado, you're the most foolish Legend I've ever met!"

Legend Arnie scoffed coldly, and swept his arm down. The terrifying Flame Matrix started to surge wildly, covering the skies, and engulfed Legend Zado.

"Legend Zado, just sign it!"

At this time, Merlin's face was pale as he bit his lip. Legend Arnie seemed to have deliberately let Merlin hear his conversation with Legend Zado. For the first time, he deeply regretted informing Legend Zado, and plunging him into this crisis.

Legend Zado was at a dangerous juncture now, which also made Merlin completely frantic. He shouted, "Legend Arnie, if you kill Legend Zado, I'll immediately spread the matter of the Satsuma Dimension to the entire Shkedu Dimension!"

Merlin's words continue to reverberate in the Void. Arnie froze slightly, and hesitated but a wave of monstrous anger immediately emanated from his body.

"Go ahead and try! Your voice can't reach outside the Pavilion of Rarities now. If you say anything, at most, I'll just destroy the entire Pavilion of Rarities."

Legend Arnie's eyes were cold, and his tone carried a frigid iciness.

"You aren't afraid of making enemies out of the entire Shkedu Dimension?"

Merlin's heart trembled. He did not think that Legend Arnie would be so ferocious.

"Of course, I have apprehensions. I won't make nine Honored Legends my enemies for no reason! However, you dared to threaten me, so it doesn't matter anymore. Besides, it doesn't matter if a Pavilion of Rarities is destroyed. Don't forget, I'm a plunderer as well as an Honored Legend! Would the Shkedu Dimension unceasingly try to hunt me down just for Pavilion of Rarities?"

Everything seemed to be in Legend Arnie's palms. His eyes looked down at Merlin from above.

"Die!"

The raging flames drowned Legend Zado in the blink of an eye. Legend Arnie had also completed his preparations. If Merlin dared to speak, he would dare to directly burn down the entire Pavilion of Rarities.

This was the strength and madness of a plunderer!

"No matter what, I don't believe that you'll be able to isolate yourself from being sniffed out by the Shkedu Dimension's Honored Legends…"

Merlin gritted his teeth, and shouted. He knew that the moment he revealed this secret, Legend Arnie would fly into a rage, and kill him instantly.

However, Legend Zado was in imminent peril, so Merlin had no other choices.

"Hmph, Arnie, what great power! Since when has a plunderer dared to appear so brazenly in a prosperous dimension?"

A cold voice sounded in the air.

The sky in the distance seemed to darken in an instant, and from the darkness, a raging fire continued to burn wildly.

A figure flashing with overwhelming life force followed the endless darkness, stepping on the turbulent flame, and instantly arrived!