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Chapter 763: Arrangements

"O' Three Arcane Wizards, so what do we do now?"

One of the Lords asked in a low voice. They were the core strength of the Spell Caster civilization. Without the twenty-seven Lords, the Spell Caster civilization could not be considered that scary.

Augustus drew in a deep breath, then said calmly, "It's simple. We can only ask for help now! Whether it's the Light God Organization or the Atlan civilization, they're a threat to many civilizations in the Void Zone. Even the Rock Tribe isn't a living race. They're extremely destructive toward dimensions. Before this, we didn't contact the other civilizations mainly because they didn't know the situation of the Atlan civilization or that the Rock Tribe would ally with the Light God Organizations. Now, those two has joined forces, and we've held the fort. This is our greatest bargaining chip and the best persuasion!"

In the Void Zone, the Spell Caster civilization was not much interested in alliances nor was they on particularly good terms with any civilization. Therefore, if they hastily contacted the other civilizations, who would be willing to help?

However, it was different now. The Spell Caster civilization was facing the collective threat of the Atlan civilization, the Rock Tribe, and the Light God Organization which represented the God Alliance.

The other civilizations would not remain indifferent to such a coalition. These civilizations were interdependent. If the Spell Caster civilization was wiped out, it would be the other civilizations next.

Nonetheless, whether or not they could mobilize the other civilizations was something no one could guarantee.

In addition, there was one key point. Who should they send?

"Three Wizards, the candidate to contact the other powerful civilization mustn't be someone ordinary!"

Some of the Lords immediately thought of this. Currently, the Spell Caster civilization was not in a very favorable situation. If there was no reversal of fortune, and the Atlan civilization managed to devise a way to contend against Merlin's Mind Power, they would be in trouble.

Thus, they had to invite more powerful civilizations, joining forces with them to hold off the Atlan civilization, the Rock Tribe, and the Light God Organization.

Naturally, it was most appropriate for the three Great Arcane Wizards to put in an appearance for such a matter. Their success rate would be high. Although the current war situation appeared stabilized, a war was filled with a myriad of unpredictable changes. If even one Arcane Wizard was missing, the consequences would be unfathomable.

Therefore, the three Arcane Wizards certainly could not leave. In that case, only the Lords were left.

Lords with four Maxims must not leave as well. These Lords were a threat to those dimension-level warships, and they must not lose even one.

However, if they did not even send one powerful Lord to request help from those powerful civilizations, it would not be very persuasive.

Everyone fell into a grim silence. This matter was not that simple.

"I'll go!"

Suddenly, Arcane Wizard Setoh's voice rang out. Everyone stared at him in shock. None of the three Arcane Wizards must leave the battlefield.

However, Arcane Wizard Setoh continued by saying, "I'll use a Darkness Maxim avatar, on par with a peak Lord. He can represent us three Great Arcane Wizards, so it's only fitting."

The Lords below nodded. It was true that Arcane Wizard Setoh had many Maxim avatars. These avatars had decent capabilities and were best suited to contact those powerful civilizations.

Therefore, everyone agreed to let Arcane Wizard Setoh's avatar head toward various foreign civilizations. It was just that no one noticed the hint of worry within the eyes of the three Great Arcane Wizards.

…

"Legend Glory, what you said earlier is true?"

After everyone had left, there were only the three Arcane Wizards and Merlin left in the main foyer.

The one who spoke was Augustus. A grave expression had come over the faces of the three Arcane Wizards.

Merlin was solemn as well, and he nodded. "It's best if you three hear it from the Atlans themselves."

With that, Merlin waved his hand, and three Atlans immediately flew out from his Spatial Ring.

These Atlans came from the warship that Merlin had controlled on the battlefield. Merlin did not kill them all since he needed them to operate the warship.

These three Atlans wore a special type of protective attire that was able to withstand heavy blows. Attacks below the level of Legends were nothing to them.

Only a force above Legends could harm them.

The weakness of the Atlans' bodies was merely relative. In truth, with these various defensive measures, it was not that easy to kill the Atlans.

Just like the protective attire they wore – anyone who was not a Legend could not harm them at all.

Nonetheless, faced with Merlin's Mind Control, even the best protective attire was useless. All three of their gazes were lifeless, their minds controlled by Merlin.

"Tell me, what is the Atlan civilization planning?"

Merlin asked calmly.

The three Arcane Wizards stared transfixed at the three Atlans.

"My authority is limited, and I only know that there seems to be an unusually massive plan to build a void-level warship. This plan has been going on in the Atlan Dimension long ago, only we were missing something which I don't know what, that caused its progress to be very slow. However, I heard that once we reached the Void Zone, we might locate some precious materials in the dimensions to manufacture the void-level warship. Perhaps the void-level warship is no longer just a fantasy!"

Upon hearing the words of these three, the Arcane Wizards grew more serious, their faces darkening slightly.

It was not the first time they had crossed paths with the Atlan civilization. Naturally, they knew what the void-level warship meant. It was a frightening military weapon that was a threat even to ultimate existences. It would be the Atlan civilization's greatest power!

Before this, as they were confined to the Atlan Dimension, they were unable to build one for some reason. However, if they had reached the Void Zone, and could manufacture one, it would be a disaster of inconceivable proportions to the entire Spell Caster civilization, even to the other civilizations of the Void Zone.

After all, the Atlan civilization's current greatest weakness was that they had no ultimate existences. They did not even have any forces to contend against ultimate existences. They could only hide like a tortoise in its shell within the Atlan Dimension, which ultimate existences dared not enter.

Nevertheless, if they had manufactured a void-level warship, amending this weakness of the Atlan civilization, it was terrifying to think about even for the three Ultimate Arcane Wizards!

"Legend Glory, are the words of these three true?"

Augustus asked quietly.

"The minds of all three are already controlled by me, so they can't possibly lie! Moreover, I've interrogated other Atlans as well. They didn't know about the plan to build the void-level warship. Only these three, being captains of an empire-level warship and thus having a higher status, knew this bit of information."

After receiving this news, Merlin informed the three Arcane Wizards as soon as he could. As expected, the three Arcane Wizards seemed to take this matter very seriously.

After a long moment, the three Arcane Wizards looked at Merlin, following which Wizard Setoh said evenly, "Legend Glory, do you know that your announcement of the Mind Power system today is an epochal act? If it was during a stable period of the Spell Caster civilization, we might only need a thousand years for your Mind Power system to develop to a point on par with the Spell Caster system or even greater. Of all days, it had to happen in this period when our Spell Caster civilization is at most risk."

After a pause, Arcane Wizard Setoh seemed to have made up his mind, and enunciated each word clearly, "Legend Glory, make your preparations. After three days, my darkness avatar will leave with you to ask for help from other foreign civilizations!"

"Leave with me? If I'm missing from the battlefield, wouldn't that be dangerous?"

Merlin was doubtful. Currently, everyone knew that his function on the battlefield was incomparably vital. He could not leave now.

"You're now an Honored Legend, and can condense a Maxim avatar. If you condense one, he should be able to deter the Atlan civilization and the rest. At that point, perhaps we'll already be returning with fighters from other foreign civilizations. Alright, go and prepare yourself. This is the decision of us three Arcane Wizards!"

Setoh waved his hand, firmly dismissing Merlin to make his preparations.

Although Merlin had his questions, he knew that the three Arcane Wizards would not answer him for now. He could only shake his head, and turn to leave powerlessly.

"We must defend against the Atlan civilization's void-level warship! If something happens, then Merlin might be the Spell Caster civilization's final hope. No matter what, nothing must happen to him."

As they watched Merlin's departing figure, a determined light flashed in the eyes of the three Arcane Wizards. This was the arrangement they agreed upon after their discussion.

Chapter 764: Titus Awakens

When he returned to his residence, Merlin felt somewhat uneasy. The Atlan civilization was planning to build a void-level warship. Although no one knew whether they were making progress, there was no doubt that this was the biggest threat to the Spell Caster civilization.

Moreover, the war was still ongoing. As the Legend Glory, he was a powerful deterrent. He was going away now, and though he would leave a Maxim avatar in his place, a mere Maxim avatar would not have Merlin's state of Mind Power. Therefore, the avatar would have no way of controlling minds.

If something were to happen, the situation of the battlefield could change in the blink of an eye.

Merlin carefully thought about the manner of the three Arcane Wizards. With a jolt in his heart, he quickly linked various deductions and thought of a possibility.

"The three Arcane Wizards are thinking of the worst outcome, and made a plan based on that! I founded the Mind Power system, and have the highest possibility of becoming an ultimate existence among the entire Spell Caster civilization. However, this is precisely what we lack right now."

Merlin finally understood why Arcane Wizard Setoh would stubbornly bring Merlin away at this moment. This was a discreet way of protecting Merlin.

If something happened in the battlefield, then Merlin, who had left, would avoid the danger. In that manner, the Spell Caster civilization would be left with a spark, a final hope.

If the day came when Merlin could become an ultimate existence, there was still hope for the Spell Caster civilization. This was what the three Arcane Wizards were thinking of.

Merlin finally understood the intentions of the three Arcane Wizards. The entire Spell Caster civilization's development up until the present day, despite growing at a terrifying rate, had only produced three Arcane Wizards.

Furthermore, ever since Arcane Wizard Setoh became an ultimate existence, no matter how ancient those Lords were or how new Lords appeared, none of them had the foundation of becoming an ultimate existence.

Even the First Lord of Augustus Arcane City, the Fowell Lord was known to be closest to becoming an ultimate existence. However, after so many years, he had made no headway. No matter what, he was unable to become an ultimate existence. This indicated that his chances were extremely slim.

Nonetheless, Merlin's appearance had given the three Arcane Wizards hope for the fourth ultimate existence of the Spell Caster civilization. Merlin had founded the Mind Power system and was also an Honored Legend in the Spell Caster system. His talents were not shabby at all.

With potential like Merlin's, this was enough! The three Arcane Wizards must plan for the best and the worst on behalf of the Spell Caster civilization, and prepare accordingly.

Even so, though Merlin knew that the three Arcane Wizards were indirectly protecting him, he did not wish to leave the battlefield at this moment. His technique of controlling minds was crucial to the present situation of the war. He must not leave so easily. Once the Atlan civilization discovered that he had left, the outcome would be unimaginable.

"Why is this a problem? You can condense a Mind avatar and all your worries would be resolved!"

Merlin was slightly taken aback. This voice sounded very familiar.

"Titus, are you awake?"

Merlin saw a familiar figure floating out from the illusion bead. Back then, Titus had been inspired by Aruba, and wished to develop the Mind Power's materialization, reversing the natural order. This was also the Eleventh-level of the Mind Power system that Merlin did not announce.

Currently, the Eleventh-level was only known to Merlin and Titus. In addition, both of them were merely at a phase of speculation. After all, this would surpass ultimate existences with the fearsome power of reversing the natural order!

"I've woken up long ago. I still haven't congratulated you in announcing the Mind Power system and becoming the Legend Glory!"

A smile emerged on Titus' face. In turned out that he had woken up long ago, just that he stayed in the illusion bead this entire time, not disturbing Merlin.

"How is it? You've disappeared for so long – have you learned it?"

Merlin knew that Titus had progressed even further than himself in the Mind Power system. After all, he had already started to condense an Illusory World while Merlin had only reached the realm of the Illusory Heart.

"Learn it?"

Titus shook his head powerlessly. "It's not that easy to materialize illusions as reality… I'm afraid there's no common method to this. It depends on the individual. In one Latitude Cosmo, chances of producing an ultimate existence are high but to surpass ultimate existences and reach Aruba's level, able to travel the infinite Latitude Cosmos, there's only Aruba who can do that. Therefore, the final Eleventh-level of the Mind Power system doesn't have a specific cultivation method or stages. I've thought it through, which is why I woke up to be by your side. Perhaps you can create a miracle."

"Create a miracle?"

Merlin laughed bitterly. Before this, he was awe-inspiring indeed. After becoming a contender with the Illusory Heart, he could control minds and practically altered the course of the battlefield by himself.

However, after a thorough examination of the battlefield's situation, Merlin knew that what he had accomplished did not hurt the Atlan civilization at all. The war would continue, and the Spell Caster civilization was still at a disadvantage.

Titus was unusually serious, saying hoarsely, "Merlin, you must believe in yourself. You becoming a wielder of the Illusory Heart is already a miracle. Even though I had placed great hopes on you at the start, I had no guarantee whether you can step into the realm of the Illusory Heart. Nonetheless, you did it! Other than me, you're the first one to step into the realm of the Illusory Heart!"

Of course, Merlin knew how difficult it was to attain the state of the Illusory Heart. He was a corroborator himself, verifying Titus' Mind Power system before slowly refining it, reaching a point where everyone could cultivate it.

"How do I solve the current problem? I can condense a Maxim avatar… Right, did you mention the Mind avatar?"

Merlin looked toward Titus.

"After reaching the stage of the Illusory Heart, you can condense a Mind avatar. You must already be able to control minds by now. In that case, it's very simple. You'll extract a portion of your emotions, which is a fragment of your mind. Moreover, it'd use up a huge amount of your Mind Power, and you'll need a long time to recover. Therefore, you can't create too many Mind avatars. One or two is about the limit.

"In addition, the Mind avatar possesses the state of your mind, which is the realm of the Illusory Heart, and able to control minds! Although it won't be as strong as you, it's sufficient to deal with most Legends or Honored Legends. The disadvantage is it won't have your Spell Caster powers and have limited ability to interact with the material plane. Its range of Mind control is also smaller."

Titus explained about the Mind avatar to Merlin in detail, causing Merlin's eyes to brighten.

"Not bad, not bad. Those disadvantages aren't much of a disadvantage. The Mind avatar is only used as a deterrence. Even if the Atlan civilization came to investigate, the Mind avatar won't reveal any loopholes in our plot. I'll condense a Mind avatar!"

Merlin had decided to consolidate a Mind avatar. With it keeping watch, he would not have to worry about the Atlan civilization making a sudden attack.

Following that, Titus thoroughly described the steps to condense a Mind avatar, especially how to extract a part of his emotions. In the past, Merlin might think that this was a fantastical tale. How could one possibly extract emotions?

However, after achieving the Illusory Heart, Merlin could easily understand and accomplish this task. He could distinctly sense his own emotions or the emotions of others. Peeling away part of his emotions was a piece of cake.

Merlin thought about it. Previously, his wave of enraged emotion had been the strongest, so he decided to strip it off. The stronger the emotion was, the more powerful the Illusory Heart of the condensed Mind avatar.

Furthermore, he was curious about how the Mind avatar would turn out in the end. Finally, after three days, Merlin's Mind avatar was tentatively created.

"Come out."

Merlin seemed to be talking to himself but soon, a figure abruptly exited from his body. This figure's force did not seem any different from Merlin's.

The only difference that one could point out was that this figure seemed to perpetually exude a frightening force of fury.

Chapter 765: The Matrix and the Warship's Brain

The Mind avatar!

When Merlin stared at this person who looked exactly like him, he suddenly broke out in laughter. This Mind avatar was just like an extension of his mind. Every movement of the avatar could be controlled by Merlin.

In short, it looked rather unique!

Fortunately, Merlin had achieved the stage of the Illusory Heart by now, and could control his opponent's mind. Therefore, when faced with his own peculiar Mind avatar, he was merely somewhat astonished, following which he relaxed and got used to it.

"No matter how far you are from this Mind avatar, you'd be able to feel it. In other words, he's another you. Once you die, this Mind avatar will die as well."

Merlin bobbed his head. This Mind avatar was Mind Power after all, and its force was the same as Merlin's. It possessed the state of the Illusory Heart as well and was a great help to the current Merlin.

It was a shame that just as Titus had said, condensing a Mind avatar came with a high cost. Merlin's Mind Power was clearly much weaker, needing a long time to recover.

"Merlin, within a short period, you won't be able to condense a Mind avatar anymore. Otherwise, you'd be injured to the core. Your current Mind Power is still a long way from me at my peak."

Titus spoke with disdain.

Nonetheless, Merlin simply shook his head with a slight smile. In the past, Titus had consolidated an Illusory World belonging to him. Naturally, Merlin was no match for him. It was a shame that Titus had been trapped in the Slothful Beast world. Though he had accomplished the Illusory World, he could not possibly leave the Slothful Beast's body.

Otherwise, Titus would not be obscure and unknown as he was now.

Three days had passed. Today should be the day Arcane Wizard Setoh's Darkness avatar brought Merlin away. However, Arcane Wizard Setoh's Maxim avatar still had not arrived. Merlin was in no rush, and used this time to enter the Spatial Ring, checking on the Atlan civilization's warship he had controlled on the battlefield.

His mind was constantly preoccupied with thoughts of the "void-level" warship the Atlan civilization was building. It was not enough to ask the Atlans. It was best if he could obtain relevant details from the warship's records.

Therefore, Merlin thought about the Matrix.

"I wonder if the Matrix is able to access the warship's information?"

Merlin thought about it and decided to give it a go. Therefore, two warships were placed together. First, Merlin picked a mere city-level warship.

"Matrix, read the data within the warship!"

Merlin commanded the Matrix in the empire-level warship.

"Beep beep beep."

The empire-level warship began to flicker with red lights, following which, unseen energy surged through the city-level warship. After a moment, the Matrix seemed to encounter some trouble.

"Obstructed by an intelligent program. Should I absorb the said program?"

The Matrix's voice rang out once more. Merlin was slightly shocked.

"An intelligent program?"

Only then did he recall that every warship of the Atlan civilization was equipped with a brain, which was, of course, an intelligent program. Previously, the Matrix was able to successfully control that empire-level warship because the warship had been broken, and the brain of that warship was destroyed long ago. Naturally, the Matrix could easily take over.

Now, faced with a city-level warship which brain was not at the high-level, the Matrix was still unable to control the warship.

"It can still absorb the intelligent program. If it does so, can it then read the warship's data? However, isn't that the same as destroying the warship's brain? Without the Matrix to take over, this warship would be useless…"

Merlin mumbled to himself. Nonetheless, the Matrix seemed more "human-like" and started to explain, "Absorbing the intelligent program wouldn't ruin the brain, merely lower the control level of the brain as necessary. Even so, the basic operations of the warship would be maintained."

Merlin raised an eyebrow. After such a long time of not contacting the Matrix, it seemed to be slightly different. However, as to what exactly was different, Merlin could not point that out at the moment.

After he considered for a moment, Merlin nodded. "Absorb."

Then, the warship immediately fell silent. Those Atlans were transfixed by Merlin's Hallucinating spell, so they knew nothing about what was going on.

Merlin looked wordlessly at the control desk in the city-level warship, noticing that it was blinking with red lights. Soon, the red lights gradually faded. At this point, it looked as if nothing special had changed.

"Beep. Absorption complete. You may choose to access the data or control the warship."

The Matrix's voice rang out once more. There were two choices – one was to read the information, the second was to control the warship. It looked like after the Matrix had absorbed the intelligent program of the city-level warship, it had completely conquered its brain, forcibly controlling the warship now.

This was another function of the Matrix.

Nevertheless, once it had controlled the warship, it was bound to wreck the warship's brain. Merlin felt it was a waste to leave the Matrix here to control this warship.

Therefore, Merlin shook his head. "Just read the data!"

To him, these warships under his control belonged to the battle strength of the Spell Caster civilization. He must not wreck them so easily. The Spell Caster civilization had a way to make these Atlans obediently operate the warship.

"Data reading complete!"

The Matrix's voice resounded again. Merlin was rather surprised that the Matrix was able to absorb other intelligent programs, and did not know what changes this would induce in the Matrix.

"Could it be like the black cat Didimoss?"

Merlin conceived of a bold notion, yet it was not impossible. The Void Zone was incomparably mystical. Since a living state like the black cat Didimoss could be produced, then a living state transformed from a series of intelligent programs was nothing in comparison.

Nonetheless, this was only Merlin's speculation. At the moment, the Matrix had not changed much, and would obey Merlin's order.

"Look for information regarding the void-level warship."

Merlin began to ask the Matrix to search the data it had just obtained from this city-level warship, hoping to get some information about the void-level warship.

"Search complete. There's no information about the void-level warship."

The Matrix's words surprised Merlin. However, after careful thought, it seemed possible. A top-secret matter like the void-level warship would not be known to everyone.

Still, Merlin controlled many warships, among which were plenty of empire-level warships. Thus, after storing the information from all the city-level warships, he still did not discover any data about the void-level warship.

Of course, the Matrix could similarly absorb all those intelligent programs. Thereafter, Merlin started to search through the data of the empire-level warships. The intelligent programs of empire-level warships were evidently stronger. The Matrix had to use a long time to absorb them, obtaining the information of the empire-level warships.

There was a succession of data from empire-level warships. After the Matrix had absorbed these intelligent programs, it seemed to become stronger. Most programs of the empire-level warships were not a match for the Matrix, which could easily absorb them.

However, though the Matrix had benefitted from this, the information on the void-level warship that Merlin required was still nowhere to be found. Among the warships he had controlled, whether it was city-level or empire-level warships, had nothing useful in their databanks.

"The Atlan civilization is cautious indeed. Although I can't find anything in the databanks of these warships, it proves that this is a classified matter. It's certain to be the Atlan civilization's biggest secret!"

Merlin's eyes flashed with a sharp glint. Although he had searched busily the entire day, he still did not find any information on the void-level warship. Still, this only strengthened his conviction. The void-level warship was the Atlan civilization's most classified secret, and only a small group of people would know about it.

"Merlin, it's time."

Suddenly, Arcane Wizard Setoh's voice came from outside. It was time for Merlin to leave with Arcane Wizard Setoh!

Chapter 766: Trump Card

"Whoosh."

Merlin flew out from his room, and spotted Arcane Wizard Setoh in the sky. It was not an avatar but the real Arcane Wizard Setoh.

"Wizard Setoh."

Merlin greeted respectfully.

"Wizard Merlin, it's about time. Let's go, bid farewell to the other two Arcane Wizards!"

Merlin trailed behind Arcane Wizard Setoh, flying into the distance. In a short moment, they had reached a splendid living room. Currently, there were no other Spell Casters, save for Arcane Wizard Ceci and Arcane Wizard Augustus.

"Setoh, Legend Glory, are you ready to leave?"

Augustus glanced at Merlin and Arcane Wizard Setoh, asking calmly.

"That's right, we're ready."

Arcane Wizard Setoh replied softly.

Merlin hesitated before finally taking a step forward. "Three Arcane Wizards, I shall leave behind the warships of the Atlan civilization which I had control. I believe we can easily control the Atlans, using them to operate the warships, thus increasing our strength!"

Merlin was leaving behind the warships he had controlled.

Augustus nodded with a hint of a smile. Naturally, he knew how powerful these warships were. Merlin was able to leave them here, which would truly increase the Spell Caster civilization's strength.

"Moreover, I've consolidated an avatar but it's not a Maxim avatar but a Mind avatar! He even possesses a portion of my Mind Control power. So, even after I've left, this Mind avatar can replace me, wielding the technique of Mind Control."

Merlin's words made the three Arcane Wizards gasped in surprise as they turned toward him in a hurry.

Merlin laughed, after which a figure suddenly split from his body. This figure was dressed in the same clothes, and even had the same force. Not even the three Arcane Wizards could differentiate him from Merlin.

"Haha, not bad at all. We're worried that after you leave, what would we do if the Atlan civilization suddenly makes an attack. Now it seems like we've worried for nothing. Merlin, can you condense more avatars like this one?"

Augustus recognized the value of Merlin's avatar at a glance. In sufficient numbers, was it not equivalent to having additional Mind Power Masters with Mind Control?

However, Merlin shook his head with a bitter smile. "I wish to create more avatars too, but for now, I can only condense one. I might be able to condense more in the future, but not now. If I do so, I would lose more than I gain."

Augustus was slightly disappointed but he was after all an Ultimate Arcane Wizard. Naturally, he knew that with an avatar like this, even one was rare and precious. How could one possibly create more avatars so casually?

"Very well, Wizard Merlin. You'll go with Setoh. The three of us will help conceal your force. The Lord God of Light won't discover your stealthy departure. Moreover, you still have this avatar. Haha, this time, when you all leave secretly, you'll be much safer."

The three Arcane Wizards knew that the Lord God of Light hated Merlin to his core. Naturally, they had thought of a countermeasure. After all, if Merlin was constantly scrutinized by an ultimate existence, it would be troublesome.

With Merlin's Mind avatar, they could fool the Lord God of Light, which would increase the safety of Setoh and Merlin's departure.

The three Arcane Wizards joined forces to utilize the power of the natural order, unceasingly sealing it over Merlin. Soon, Merlin's Maxim fluctuations had vanished completely.

As long as Merlin did not mobilize his Mind Power to cast Hallucinating spells, even if he was near the Lord God of Light, he would not be detected through his force.

"Alright, we're absolutely safe! We hope that you'll be successful in this endeavor…"

Arcane Wizard Setoh's avatar was leaving with Merlin. They were carrying the hopes of the three Arcane Wizards. The current situation could only be maintained for a period. Ultimately, the Spell Caster civilization would be unable to hold off the alliance of three forces.

Therefore, they could only hope for the support of other powerful civilizations!

"Merlin, let's go."

At an unknown time, another black-robed Arcane Wizard Setoh had appeared by Merlin's side. Nonetheless, this was not the real Arcane Wizard Setoh but a Darkness avatar of his.

Merlin nodded, after which the three Arcane Wizards combined forces to wield the power of the natural order, which instantly enveloped Merlin and Arcane Wizard Setoh's Darkness avatar, sending them outward…

…

"Swoosh."

In the pitch-black icy Void Zone, a dazzling beam of light flashed out of nowhere, encasing two black-robed figures.

"Where is this?"

Merlin frowned as he asked. He had never come to this place.

"We should still be within the territory of the Spell Caster civilization."

Beside him, the black-robed Arcane Wizard Setoh spoke in a cold voice.

Merlin did not find this strange. After all, this was Arcane Wizard Setoh's Maxim avatar, which inherited the cold nature of Darkness element. Therefore, even his voice was icy.

"We're still within the Spell Casters' territory?" Merlin carefully perceived his surroundings, his Mind Power swiftly expanding outward. Still, he did not see any dimensions. In the Spell Caster civilization, most dimensions were close to each other. It would not be so empty that there was not a single dimension.

"This is near the God Alliance, usually guarded by Augustus! The gods' power is to arouse zeal in people's hearts. They rely upon the spirits of millions and millions of creatures to become strong. Thus, any dimension close to them would more or less be affected. That's why the dimensions here have been moved away by Augustus, leaving only Augustus Arcane City. Nonetheless, because a war with the Atlan civilization has erupted, Augustus Arcane City was moved as well, so of course, this place is empty."

Although the black-robed Setoh's voice was frosty, he was not much different from the real Arcane Wizard Setoh.

"Even Arcane City was moved away… Without Wizard Augustus keeping watch, surely the God Alliance will become restless and eager?"

Merlin thought to himself. The Spell Caster civilization now faced danger on all sides. Before this, they could grow so rapidly because of the support of the three Arcane Wizards.

Currently, once the war had erupted with some powerful civilization and the three Arcane Wizards were not there to keep an eye, the surrounding formidable civilizations would stir restlessly. The most dangerous one was the God Alliance.

Fortunately, the God Alliance was not a unified entity. Therefore, for a short while, it would not be the Spell Caster civilization's opponent.

"Wizard Setoh, did the three Arcane Wizards not prepare for this at all? Back then, if I hadn't broken through to the Illusory Heart and couldn't control minds, wouldn't the situation have collapsed completely?"

Merlin thought back to the battle back then. There was no Spell Caster who would not suffer post-traumatic stress. At that point, faced with the Atlan civilization's warships, and the combined fighters from the Rock Tribe and the Light Believers below ultimate existences, the Spell Caster civilization did not have the upper hand, and was even in a losing position.

It was when Merlin had broken through to the Illusory Heart and controlled minds that altered the unfavorable situation in one stroke!

"Prepare? How could we possibly be unprepared? However, this preparation is connected to you."

"Connected to me?"

Merlin shook his head, confused as to how the Spell Caster civilization's crucial trump card could be linked to him.

"Back then, if you didn't break through, we can only send out Didimoss in advance. Didimoss is a living creature which reverses the natural order. In the past years, under the focused nurturing of us three Arcane Wizards, he has improved rapidly at an unimaginable pace. Moreover, his innate ability is even more fearsome. We have no way of knowing how terrifying Didimoss would become in the end. For now, he truly can reverse, in one move, the course of events below ultimate existences!"

"So it's Didimoss…"

Merlin had not seen Didimoss for a long time. Back then, Didimoss was taken away by Arcane Wizard Setoh. Merlin knew that the three Great Arcane Wizards wanted to nurture Didimoss singularly.

However, he had never expected that Didimoss would be so highly valued by the three Arcane Wizards. He did not know how amazing the current Didimoss would be.

"Please be rest assured. When we return to Arcane City, you'll be able to meet Didimoss once more."

As if he could sense Merlin's thoughts, the black-robed Setoh said in a low voice.

"Return to Arcane City? That's right, we'll surely be able to return to Arcane City!"

Merlin glanced toward the direction of Arcane City, then followed behind the black-robed Setoh. They swiftly headed toward the depths of the black icy Void Zone…

Chapter 767: The Slothful Beast and the Sea of Fire!

Merlin and the black-robed Wizard Setoh flew without using casting tools. Near the God Alliance, it was easy to be detected when using casting tools.

However, this speed was too slow.

"Wizard Setoh, why don't we enter the Atlan civilization warship? We're going too slow."

"Warship?"

Under Wizard Setoh's doubtful gaze, Merlin took out the empire-level warship controlled by the Matrix out from his ring. This warship was incredibly fast. After all, it was an empire-level warship from the Atlan civilization, and was comparable to Honored Legends.

"There are no Elemental fluctuations on this warship, so those gods won't detect it. Very well, we'll use this warship to travel."

Wizard Setoh considered but did not refuse, and flew into the warship immediately. After all, there was not much time left for the Spell Caster civilization. They had to get support as soon as possible and return to Arcane City immediately.

Merlin also flew into the control room of the warship. He was preparing to give orders to the Matrix when he realized that they did not know where they were going this time.

"Wizard Setoh, where are we going?"

Merlin had no idea which civilizations were closer to the Spell Caster civilization.

There were no civilizations that were close to the Spell Caster civilization. The Spell Caster civilization was alone when it rose. Generally, civilizations that had ultimate existences were alone when they rose.

No one would be willing to see an emerging powerful civilization that possessed ultimate existences.

However, Wizard Setoh had already decided where to go. A smile appeared on his lips as he said, "Go to the Giant Tribe!"

"The Giant Tribe?"

Merlin frowned. In his eyes, the Giants were fierce and short-tempered. It was not a good idea to go to the Giant Tribe.

"Although the Giants have short temper, they had conflicts with the Rock Tribe before hence this is the best chance. Since the Rock Tribe isn't a living tribe, their civilization is full of death. The Giant tribe is a living tribe, and fought with the Rock Tribe. That's enough reason for them to side with us!"

Merlin nodded. Wizard Setoh said it easily but Merlin knew that it would not be easy to persuade the Titan Giant.

However, they had no other options, and could only try their best. Otherwise, the Spell Caster civilization would truly be in peril.

"By the way Wizard Setoh, where's the Giant Tribe's Titan Dimension? I don't have a detailed dimension map."

Wizard Setoh took out a dimension map. He had naturally been prepared.

"Matrix, scan."

After the Matrix had scanned the dimension map, Merlin ordered, "Go to the Titan Dimension."

The warship began to shake lightly. It was caused by the startup of the engine. However, the shaking soon disappeared, and the speed of the warship rose wildly.

Wizard Setoh looked out of the warship and nodded. "The Atlan civilization really is unique. This warship is very convenient, much more than our casting tools."

Merlin hardly needed to do anything to operate the warship. Each civilization took a different path but there were still some aspects that were worth learning from. For example, if Spell Casters drew from the Atlan civilization warships, the casting tools refined might become much faster.

Merlin looked and saw that the warship still had a high energy supply, enough to reach the Titan Dimension. It might take half a year to reach but it was not a long time for Spell Casters.

…

"Hum."

The warship shook slightly, waking up Merlin from the Illusory World. He had been in the Illusory World discussing with Titus about the Mind Power system.

"You're awake."

Merlin glanced at Wizard Setoh. He had long been awake but his eyes were always fixed outside the warship.

At this time, Merlin realized that a faint light had appeared unknowingly from the outside. The light became brighter as if it could illuminate the entire Void Zone.

"What's going on? Matrix, what's happening in front?"

Merlin hurriedly asked the Matrix.

The Matrix controlled the entire warship, so it would know best what was happening outside.

"A large amount of energy is being emitted. Detected a terrifying unknown being. Danger! Slow down immediately!"

"Stop!"

Merlin quickly stopped the Matrix. At this moment, even the entire warship began to feel burning hot.

"Swoosh."

Arcane Wizard Setoh stood up, his eyes fixed to the front. Merlin and Arcane Wizard Setoh could both see that in the vast Void Zone, lay an incomparably large beast.

"A Slothful Beast?"

Merlin was stunned. He was extremely familiar with the Slothful Beast. In the past, he had been swallowed into the body of a Slothful Beast. If not for Arcane Wizard Setoh's intervention, Merlin might still be stuck inside.

Therefore, after seeing the Slothful Beast, Merlin secretly felt fear. He wanted nothing more than to turn around and stay as far away as possible from the Slothful Beast.

"Wizard Setoh, it's a Slothful Beast. We should hurry away."

Merlin saw Wizard Setoh staring intently at the Slothful Beast, and reminded him.

Wizard Setoh's gaze became more solemn. He pointed at the Slothful Beast in front of them and said, "What's that in front of the Slothful Beast?"

"In front of the Slothful Beast?"

Merlin followed Arcane Wizard Setoh's eyes, and carefully looked at the Slothful Beast.

The beast's head seemed to be at the side, with its back facing Merlin's warship. Its huge head seemed to be submerged in a sea of fire, and upon closer look, one could see a terrifying country filled with flames everywhere, as wide as at least a dozen dimensions.

"Since when did the Void Zone have a mysterious place like this that even the Slothful Beast can't struggle out from?"

Merlin was shocked to realize that the Slothful Beast seemed to have been sucked in by the flames, and could not break free.

"Boom."

Suddenly, the Slothful Beast struggled violently, and that terrifying power even affected Merlin's warship. The roars caused Merlin's Mind Power to feel like they were about to collapse.

"What the hell is this place?"

Merlin looked at Arcane Wizard Setoh but even this grand ultimate existence shook his head. He did not know what this place was either. He was also shocked. The Slothful Beast was a terrifying being in the Void Zone. In the past, even when the Three Great Arcane Wizards had attacked the Slothful Beast together, they could not do anything about it. It showed just how frightening the Slothful Beast was.

However, now, it seemed that this strange sea of fire could make the Slothful Beast extremely fearful.

"Go, run!"

Wizard Setoh seemed to suddenly realize something, and immediately urged Merlin to leave.

Merlin also immediately turned the warship around and flew away, but it was already too late. The moment the Slothful Beast struggled, the flames exploded violently as if turning into a huge mouth larger than the Slothful Beast, and swallowed the Slothful Beast in one bite.

The Slothful Beast disappeared, and at the same time, the flames grew even larger and spread in all directions. Then, a strong suctioning force was released. Merlin's warship had just activated and was firmly sucked backward.

"Leave the warship. We'll escape ourselves!"

Wizard Setoh made a split-second decision, and immediately left the warship. He flew away forcefully by relying on his Maxim.

Merlin also immediately kept the warship into his ring, and Maxim Chains instantly rose, encircling his entire body. He frantically escaped with all his strength.

"Boom."

Just as the two Wizards rejoiced that they had escaped from that strange inferno, an ear-piercing sound rang out. Then, a shocking scene occurred. The sea of fire seemed to explode, and the terrible aftershocks swept all directions.

In an instant, Merlin and Wizard Setoh were swept away. Their figures disappeared without a trace into the sea of flames.

Chapter 768: A Strange World!

The blazing temperature scorched the earth, turning the space into a stove. Three suns were hanging in the sky.

It was the first time Merlin and Wizard Setoh had encountered such a strange dimension.

When they came to, they were lying on the ground staring up at a sky. They had been unconscious but they both knew that they had been sucked into the terrifying sea of fire at the Void Zone and ended up in this strange dimension.

"No Elements."

Merlin said in a low voice. He tried his best to sense Elements but there were none. Fortunately, neither Merlin nor Setoh needed the support of Elements since they had Maxims.

"Thankfully the natural order is present here. However, its influence seems to be very weak…"

As an ultimate existence, although Wizard Setoh was just an avatar of an ultimate existence, and could not use the power of the natural order, he could still feel its power.

Therefore, he immediately sensed the power of the natural order. Fortunately, the power of the natural order still existed. However, it seemed that it was greatly restricted. What place could hinder the power of the natural order?

So far, Arcane Wizard Setoh had only heard of one place that could block the power of the natural order, and that was the Atlan Dimension. He did not know how the Atlan Dimension was formed either, to be able to block the power of the natural order, and cause even ultimate existences to hesitate on entering.

That was because once they had entered, ultimate existences would no longer be able to sense the power of the natural order, and their strength would drop greatly.

"What is this place?"

Merlin did not know, and neither did Arcane Wizard Setoh.

"Be careful. The Void Zone is vast. If it were my real body, there wouldn't be much danger. However, I'm only a Maxim avatar now, so it's better to be cautious."

Arcane Wizard Setoh was being very cautious as he was only an avatar.

"Would there be sapient beings in a place like this?"

Looking at the acrid land, Merlin found it hard to believe that there were intelligent lifeforms in a place like this. This place was much more different than many dimensions.

"Boom."

Just as Merlin had finished speaking, a loud sound rang out. Merlin's Mind Power quickly extended out, and his mouth fell open as his expression changed into shock.

He had just said there would not be any sapient creatures but right now, under a small hill not far away, there was a large beast with two curved horns.

"Let's go and have a look."

Arcane Wizard Setoh and Merlin swiftly flew over. It was indeed a living creature, and its living characteristics were very vibrant. Its body's surface temperature was incredibly high, and was even accompanied by flames.

Presumably, this was a special creature created by this unique environment.

This monster was walking slowly when it suddenly seemed to have noticed something. Then, it started to run as if there was danger behind it.

"Merlin, above us!"

Arcane Wizard Setoh pointed above them. Sure enough, there was an even larger bird flying in the sky. It seemed to have found the monster on the ground, and was wildly chasing after it.

The two beasts were both very large and possessed great strength. Merlin and Wizard Setoh did not act without thinking and continued to follow behind the monster.

Around two hours later, Merlin and Wizard Setoh had followed the beasts for an unknown distance, and finally saw a lush forest in front of them.

"Hoo…"

The weather had been blazing hot but the sky rapidly became overcast with dark clouds, and rain started pouring down like a torrent. Soon, the dry land was covered with rain. Merlin and Wizard Setoh had Maxims to protect themselves with, so they were naturally unafraid of this storm.

The bird in the sky watched the beast gradually run into the dense forest. It seemed unsettled, and circled in mid-air for some time but eventually flew away after it found that it could not do anything more.

"There's plenty of rain here, and the trees are all very tall."

Wizard Setoh and Merlin were constantly observing this world. Since there were a forest and even fierce beasts, it was very likely that there was intelligent life as well, which might even develop into a strange civilization.

After all, no one would have expected that a civilization like the Rock Tribe would have developed into such a powerful civilization.

This world's environment was also unique, so a civilization nurtured by it would certainly be unique as well. However, no one knew how powerful contenders from this world would be. Perhaps they would be able to estimate slightly judging by those beasts.

"Wizard Setoh, I'll catch that beast and see how unique the strength of this world is."

Merlin was somewhat eager.

Wizard Setoh considered and said, "I'll go with you. There might be some unknown dangers hidden in this dense forest."

Wizard Setoh was still worried about Merlin.

"Then, let's go together."

Merlin and Setoh immediately entered the thick forest.

Just as they had entered the forest, they felt a cold and damp force. It was completely different from the scorching hot force outside.

Merlin's Mind Power had been continuously tracking that beast, so they gound it easily.

"It's in front of us. We must chase after it quickly. That beast isn't slow."

Merlin's body was wrapped with Maxim Chains. He did not dare to be careless in this unknown environment. Wizard Setoh was the same. He was also wrapped in a Darkness Maxim. However, Merlin could feel that this Darkness Maxim was very different from his own Darkness Maxim. There seemed to be a faint feeling of suppression.

It was purely a feeling but Arcane Wizard Setoh's avatar was comparable to a Lord. He was purely a Maxim avatar, and only had a Darkness Maxim. However, as he was an Ultimate Arcane Wizard's Maxim avatar, even without the power of the natural order, his Darkness Maxim had incorporated some of Arcane Wizard Setoh's understanding about the natural order.

Therefore, although Arcane Wizard Setoh only had an ultimate Maxim, it was comparable to a Lord. His understanding of the natural order was even more valuable than an ultimate Maxim.

Some powerful Lords might have reached the conditions needed to fuse Maxims but failed to fuse them because their understanding of the natural order was inferior to true ultimate existences.

Merlin did not know anything about ultimate existences. Although Aruba had warned Merlin before not to fuse Maxims, it was never wrong to understand more.

"We caught up to it. It's right ahead!"

Merlin and Arcane Wizard Setoh finally chased the beast to a waterfall. Under the waterfall was a small stream. The two figures floated in the air, and Wizard Setoh acted first.

"Whoosh."

The Darkness Maxim immediately turned into a large palm and shot toward the huge beast. However, the beast seemed to sense that it was in danger and opened its mouth wide, and a blazing force spewed out.

It was flames. The flames were blue, and although it did not have the power of a Maxim, it was close to it, which shocked Merlin and Setoh.

"A mere beast can have power close to a Maxim?"

Maxims were legends. The beast did not look particularly powerful, and it was even chased by a bird earlier. From its appearance, it did not seem to have strength close to a Legend.

"Bang."

Although the blue flames spewed by the beast had power close to a Maxim, there was still a big gap compared to Wizard Setoh's Darkness Maxim. His Darkness Maxim easily extinguished the blue fire and firmly grasped the beast.

"Whiz whiz whiz."

Suddenly, three flames turned into sharp arrows and fell from the sky, directly shooting at Merlin and Setoh. The power contained in them clearly reached Legendary level.

Merlin and Setoh both looked up and saw that the bird from before had appeared again. Furthermore, it brought along two other birds as well. There were even three figures clad in strange clothing standing on their backs.

Chapter 769: Encounter

"Bang."

Merlin's Maxim Chains directly shattered the three flame arrows. The arrows disintegrated into tiny sparks and disappeared in mid-air.

The three figures in the sky were surprised, and immediately flew the birds down.

After the three came down, they said something to Merlin and Setoh. However, Merlin and Setoh did not understand their language and remained confused even after they had finished speaking.

Merlin carefully observed the three beings who were around the same height as Spell Casters. However, their skin was slightly red, and in the middle of their foreheads was a marking of a flame, which was very special.

The three birds seemed to have been tamed by the three men. The beast that they were "monitoring" earlier had been killed by Wizard Setoh, which might have caused a dispute.

Merlin did not understand their language but that did not hinder him from communicating with them.

"Who are you?"

Merlin directly projected his Mind Power into the other party's consciousness. He could speak into his Awareness without using language.

"Huh? You're not from our Flare Nation, and neither are you from the Flame Nation. You don't have the flame imprint, so you're not even from Flare Region. Who are you?"

Hearing Merlin's "words", the man looked at Merlin in surprise. However, Merlin already knew what he wanted to say in his mind.

"Matrix, collect their language vocabulary!"

Merlin told the Matrix to collect the language of these men so he could compare it to the Molta language. With Merlin and Setoh's ability, it would be easy for them to learn the language.

Merlin hesitated for a moment before discussing with Wizard Setoh.

"Wizard Setoh, these men may be the native civilization of this strange world. Judging by those birds they rode on as well as the move they had demonstrated earlier, I'm afraid they aren't a weak civilization. Why don't we learn about this world through them?"

Merlin and Setoh stood at the peak of the Void Zone. Although Merlin was not a Lord, he was even more terrifying than a Lord when facing intelligent lifeforms.

Therefore, although this world might have some secrets, unless under great dangerous circumstances, they would not be afraid of anything.

Thus, Wizard Setoh also nodded, and let Merlin talk to them.

"Who we are isn't important. You're from the Flare Nation? Why did you attack us earlier?"

Maxim Chains appeared one by one on Merlin's body, causing the three men to immediately feel nervous. Their attack earlier had been easily neutralized by Merlin's Maxim Chains. Even now, at close distance, they could feel danger from Merlin and Setoh.

"Yes, we're children from the Flare Nation royal family. We were hunting in our royal forest when you killed our prey. You should know that no one can enter the royal forest except members of the royal family. I won't ask how you entered the royal forest. However, the fact that you were able to enter proves that you're not ordinary. Our Flare Nation is currently recruiting powerful beings. If you follow us and have an audience with His Majesty the King, and obtain his recognition, no matter who you are, this intrusion into the royal forest would be pardoned. What do you think?"

The child of the Flame Nation royal family seemed to have no interest in who Merlin and Setoh were. He simply recommended them to the King of the Flare Nation.

Merlin and Setoh glanced at each other. A strong and special civilization had already developed here. They seemed to be the Flare Nation and the Flame Nation. However, the Flare Nation must have been having trouble recently, so they were recruiting contenders.

This was a good opportunity to understand the Flare Nation. Of course, this was also a very dangerous matter. After all, contenders had surely populated important areas. If this was a powerful civilization, Merlin and Setoh might be in danger.

"I'm just a Maxim avatar, so it doesn't matter even if I'm lost. However, Wizard Merlin, you must be careful. I'm sure you know that now we've left the Spell Caster civilization, a Maxim avatar like me isn't of much use. Your safety is the most important. If something happens to the Spell Caster civilization, you'd be our final hope…"

Wizard Setoh did not care about danger at all. First, those who would be able to kill his avatar would at least be beings that were the top among Lords. After all, he was an avatar of an ultimate existence.

He did not care about his own safety but it was different for Merlin. The Three Great Arcane Wizards regarded Merlin as having the potential to become the fourth ultimate existence of the Spell Caster civilization. Therefore, taking Merlin away this time was to protect Merlin, just as Merlin had guessed.

Thus, Merlin's safety was the highest priority for Wizard Setoh.

Merlin smiled and said, "Wizard Setoh, you don't have to worry about my safety. If we were somewhere without any human habitation, then I might have been in trouble. However, that's the Flare Nation palace. The more people there are, the safer I am. Isn't that right?"

Merlin pointed at the three men at the side, and Wizard Setoh also glanced over following his finger. He realized that the three men's eyes were glazed over. They were clearly under Merlin's control.

This showed that Merlin's method of controlling minds was still usable to the intelligent creatures of this world. The more beings there were, and places where there were more contenders, were exactly places where Merlin was safest.

"Yes, I almost forgot that Wizard Merlin is the Legend Glory!"

Wizard Setoh smiled. In a sense, Merlin was the Legend Glory, and his strength was no less powerful than him as a Maxim avatar.

"Alright, we'll go to the Flare Nation. Let's see what kind of civilization was nurtured here."

This strange civilization had several suns in the sky, and the entire world seemed to be a stove. A civilization birthed by such a unique environment would be unique as well.

Merlin agreed to the three men, and they smiled from above the birds' backs. In their view, they had just recruited two contenders for His Majesty the King. After all, those who were able to neutralize their attack were certainly not simple. They were all prodigies in the imperial city. Otherwise, they would not dare to enter the royal forest either.

Merlin voluntarily initiated conversation with the three men, allowing the Matrix to accumulate enough vocabulary to master the language. With Merlin and Setoh's capabilities, it was easy to master a language. Before long, they could converse with the three men in their language.

Through conversation, Merlin learned that the three men were children from the Flare Nation royal family. The leader was called Flarong, a prodigy belonging to a branch of the royal family. They decided to come to the imperial city because of the recent crisis the entire kingdom was facing.

"Crisis? Is it the Flame Nation?"

Merlin recalled the Flame Nation that the three men had mentioned multiple times. It seemed that this entire continent was only ruled by these two huge nations.

"I know very well that your origins are unknown. You don't have to ask me anything else. Just follow me to have an audience with His Majesty the King. Right now, the kingdom is thirsty for talent. As long as you have the ability, it doesn't matter if you're a homicidal maniac as all your crimes will be pardoned! Therefore, no matter how unimaginable your origins are, as long as you have the strength, the kingdom would accept you. At that time, you'll naturally know everything!"

Flarong spoke to Merlin and Setoh with a smile that did not seem like a smile. He naturally knew that their origins were very strange but he did not care. The kingdom was currently recruiting prodigies, and there were more than plenty of suspicious beings. It did not matter if that amount increased by two as long as they had adequate strength.

Merlin did not control their minds to force the three men to say what they knew either. As Flarong said, once they had reached the palace, and met the King, and as long as they had enough strength, then there would be no problem. It would not be too late for them to slowly understand then.

Chapter 770: The Flare Nation

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Flarong soon brought Merlin and Setoh to the capital of the Flare Nation!

It was called Flare City, and from a distance, it looked like a mass of flame or a sea of fire. There was a faint but formless force shrouding the entire city.

"This is Flare City?"

Merlin asked softly. Flare City was not simple at all. The hidden protective layer had made him feel slightly troubled. Only someone comparable to an Honored Legend would be able to make that.

Wizard Setoh's expression was also grave as he said, "Be careful. This civilization isn't simple!"

Flarong easily flew the three birds in the sky, and swiftly landed outside a palace. The three then jumped down.

"Gentlemen, let's go. This is where His Majesty the King recruits contenders."

As they followed Flarong into the palace, they found around twenty to thirty people had gathered, all with a fire marking on their foreheads. Therefore, Merlin and Setoh were very conspicuous when they arrived.

However, Flarong, who was leading Merlin and Setoh, seemed to be quite extraordinary. Many of them looked at him respectfully.

"Wait here, you two. They all also volunteered to be recruited."

Everyone could hear the sarcasm in Flarong's voice as he spoke.

Indeed, when Merlin's Mind Power swept casually, although he was unsure what the strength of those people was, he could feel their general strength and knew that none of them were stronger than Flarong.

Soon, a dignified man in a magnificent robe emerged from the inner court. The people rose slightly and shouted, "Your Majesty the King!"

It turned out that this dignified man was the King. The fire marking on his forehead was more vivid, and flashed with a faint golden light, making it appear very special.

"What a strong life force. I'm afraid he's comparable to an Honored Legend!"

Merlin and Wizard Setoh glanced at each other. For the first time in this world, they had sensed an existence that was comparable to an Honored Legend. However, Flarong already mentioned earlier that not only was the King an extremely powerful person but he was also one of the most powerful in the Flare Nation.

Therefore, Merlin also generally deduced that the strongest contenders in the Flare Nation should be comparable to Honored Legend. Furthermore, there were certainly more than one.

"Looks like the Flare Continent produced many contenders!"

Merlin murmured softly. He already knew that this continent was called the Flare Continent, and everyone belonged to it. The enemy, Flame Nation, used to be part of the Flare Nation in the past but was split up for some reason.

There was more than one existence comparable to an Honored Legend in the Flare Nation, which was quite amazing for a civilization. In the Golden Light Tribe, there was only one existence comparable to an Honored Legend, Maya.

Therefore, Honored Legends were extremely difficult to produce. Once they were produced, a civilization would no longer be considered weak. The Flare Nation could have an existence comparable to an Honored Legend, and there was more than one. There might even be more powerful beings.

"I'll check with my Mind Power!"

Merlin's Mind Power immediately stretched out and investigated the entire Flare City. Although his Mind Power was not powerful enough to check the entire Flare Continent, it was more than enough for a mere city.

"Oh? There are three life forces no weaker than this King!"

Merlin's Mind Power was formless. Even in the Void Zone, it would be very difficult for foreign tribes to detect his Mind Power, let alone such a special world.

No one was aware of Merlin's Mind Power. Thus, he detected three beings comparable to Honored Legends. Including the King, it would be four in total!

"Just Flare City itself has four beings comparable to Honored Legends. They're considered strong… Merlin, are you sure there isn't anyone stronger?"

Wizard Setoh asked repeatedly, appearing very cautious.

Merlin hesitated for a moment as if checking again, and nodded, "I'm sure, unless someone can completely shy away from my sensing, but that's almost impossible. I'm sure there are only four beings comparable to Honored Legends in Flare City."

If Merlin had not broken through the Illusory Heart realm, then four Honored Legends would be hard to suppress just by using Mind Power. However, since he had broken through, it did not matter how many Honored Legends there were.

Wizard Setoh also breathed a sigh of relief. His eyes were fixed on the King, and a smile appeared on his lips. "This King must know a lot of things but we won't make any moves for the time being. Let's see how they recruit contenders first."

In an unfamiliar environment, Wizard Setoh still chose to be cautious. With their strength, even if they did something earth-shattering, it would not matter much.

"Everyone, the Flare Nation is facing troubles now. I'm very happy that all of you have the courage to enlist to be contenders for my royal family. As long as you're strong enough, no matter what you did in the past, no matter what identity you have, the royal family will not investigate! However, the royal family is recruiting contenders, so there must be a screening. I've reared some one-horned fire beasts. If you can defeat them, then you shall pass. How does that sound?"

The King's tone was very calm. It was clearly not the first time he had encountered volunteers.

"One-horned fire beast? Alright, I'll go first!"

Many people had never heard of a one-horned fire beast before so a burly man with a fire marking on his head shouted first.

"Very well. Release the one-horned fire beast. We'll do it here."

As soon as the King finished speaking, a terrifying beast covered in flames was released.

This fire beast seemed to have no true body, and only consisted of endless flames. The power it emitted was almost as strong as the birds that Flarlong and the others rode.

"Roar…"

The one-horned fire beast gave a loud roar. It opened its mouth slightly, and flames instantly turned into a net of fire and enveloped the burly man.

The fire marking on the man's forehead flashed brightly, and strong power burst out but it seemed to have no effect. He was instantly drowned by the fire beast's flames.

Dead!

The burly man died so easily. This fire beast had reached the level of Legend. Some people were already trembling with fear.

The King's face was cold. Ever since the recruitment order was issued, all types of people wanted to volunteer. It was now time to let them know that not anyone could be easily recruited.

If you did not have enough strength, then there would only be death!

"Who's next? Who else wants to try?"

The King's icy gaze swept through the crowd, only to see many people retreating, their expressions full of fear. No one dared to step forward again.

"Useless. All useless!"

At first, the King seemed to be very restrained but he suddenly exploded. The Flare Nation was in trouble, and he even began to publicly recruit contenders.

However, at present, only a few contenders had been recruited. Most of the time was like this – the people only volunteered, hoping to try their luck and get recruited by the royal family.

"Did you think getting recruited by the royal family would be that easy?"

The King's tone was icy as he waved his hand. The terrifying fire beast gave a sharp roar and started to madly attack the people in the hall as if it could swallow several people in one bite.

Immediately, the hall was filled with shrieks and cries.

"Roar…"

The fire beast was very excited. With a roar, its eyes fixed on Merlin and Setoh, and its raging flames immediately surrounded them.

Merlin glanced at Flarong, whose eyes were calm as he remained silent. He must be watching how Merlin and Setoh would react. After all, the royal family was recruiting contenders!

"Let's move!"

Setoh suddenly raised his head. However, he did not look at the fire beast. Instead, he stared directly at the King coldly.

Chapter 771: The Flare Region World!

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

"Hm?"

His Majesty the King also seemed to feel something, and his eyes looked at Setoh fiercely. At this time, the dark force on Setoh's body grew more intense but he did not move yet.

The one who moved was Merlin!

"Bang."

With a wave of his hand, Merlin whipped the ferocious fire beast away, turning it into little flames. It seemed that this fire beast was completely made of flames. It was indeed a strange being.

However, Merlin's Maxim Chain was an ultimate Maxim. That fire beast naturally did not stand a chance.

After easily killing the fire beast, Merlin's gaze turned to the King. Setoh and his target was not the fire beast but the strong King here.

"Greetings, Your Majesty. We have some things we would like to ask you!"

Merlin sailed with a smile but his formless Mind Power had already instantly enveloped the King.

The King had noticed something was wrong, and his body immediately burned with flames, rushing out wildly just like a fire god-demon. The terrifying inferno seemed to burn down the entire hall.

"Who are you? Are you spies from the Flame Nation?"

The terrifying fire god-demon let out a loud roar, attacking Merlin and Setoh's minds. However, Merlin was someone who could control minds, and Setoh was the avatar of an ultimate existence. How would they be afraid of a king?

Merlin did not answer, and instead approached the King step by step. At the side, Flarong seemed to have noticed something wrong as well. He immediately stepped forward, and the fire marking on his forehead released a terrifying force comparable to a Legend with at least two Maxims.

"What are you trying to do?"

Merlin smiled and said, "Thank you for bringing us here to His Majesty the King, Flarong. We only have some things we want the King to answer."

"Impudent! You…"

Before Flarong finished speaking, Merlin waved his hand lightly, and the expression on his face cooled down. He had instantly used Mind Power to control Flarong.

Flarong's eyes became dull as he obediently retreated.

Besides Flarong, the others around the King had also become dazed and gently backed off as if opening up a path for Merlin. Setoh stood outside the gate, keeping an eye out.

"Who the hell are you?"

At this moment, the King also seemed to realize that these two were unusual. The terrifying fire god-demon had also stopped roaring.

"What a strange power. It's not a Maxim. Just by relying on the power of pure flames, it's already comparable to an Honored Legend…"

Merlin looked at the fire god-demon cast by the King. That vast and mighty force could indeed tear apart an Honored Legend's ultimate Maxim. It was comparable to an Honored Legend.

This was the unique power system produced in this world. It was completely different from the Spell Caster system. It would be impossible to understand its foundation in a short time.

However, Merlin did not want to understand its foundation. He wanted to know everything about this world. He was sure that the King in front of him knew better than anyone else.

"Mind Control!"

Merlin gathered his Mind Power. After all, for beings comparable to Honored Legends, he had to concentrate his Mind Power.

Soon, the huge Mind Power enveloped the King. Although he struggled, he still could not resist Merlin's Mind Control. Very quickly, his eyes also became dull.

Merlin breathed a sigh of relief. "I've finally controlled him. Setoh, will the three other contenders comparable to Honored Legends hidden in the city rush over?"

"They're already rushing over but I'll stop them!"

Wizard Setoh directly flew out of the hall toward the sky. The Darkness Maxim on his body swiftly turned into a net as dark as ink, and covered the sky above the entire city.

Merlin glanced over but did not care about Wizard Setoh's methods. A few beings comparable to Honored Legend would be no threat to Wizard Setoh.

Merlin stared at the King in front of him and asked, "In the Flare Nation, is there anyone who is stronger than you?"

The King was already under Merlin's control, so he naturally had to answer every question. He immediately said, "In the Flame Nation, I'm the most powerful. In addition, there are three elders who are almost as powerful as I am. They're the foundation of my Flare Nation, and will not be dispatched easily."

Merlin nodded. He had already found the three hidden contenders in the Flare Nation. However, it seemed that there were only four beings comparable to Honored Legends in the entire Flare Nation, just like he guessed.

Therefore, Merlin sighed in relief. There was no one stronger than an Honored Legend here. This civilization was truly strange. Although the world was large, its population was not large. However, it still managed to produce many beings comparable to Honored Legends.

Merlin continued to ask, "Have you ever left this world?"

What Merlin wanted to know most now was how to leave this world and return to the Void Zone. After all, they still had to go to the Giant Tribe. Every second they delayed was detrimental to the Spell Caster civilization.

"This world? I've seen from the royal family's ancient records that this world has always been ruled by our Flare Nation. This world is called the Flare Region world! The Flare Region world was created by a supreme being. We have lived in this world for generations. There were once contenders who wished to leave but they did not gain anything. However, above our Flare and Flame countries is a sacred land. They're high above us, and they even have beings more powerful than us. There's nothing they can't do. Perhaps they can help you leave the Flare Region world."

"Stronger than all of you?"

Merlin was shocked. He was a little wary of the "sacred land" mentioned by the King. After all, the King was already comparable to an Honored Legend. If it was stronger than the King, then that would be comparable to a Lord.

"Are there Lords in a world like this?"

Merlin was very suspicious. However, he was also on guard, and felt slightly troubled. If it were just the Flare Nation, and they were only going up against Honored Legends, then there would be nothing to worry about.

However, if there was a Lord, then it would pose great trouble for the current Merlin and Setoh.

However, to leave the Flare Region world, they had to find the sacred land.

"Do you know where the sacred land is?"

Merlin continued to ask.

"The sacred land is too mysterious. They only appear when something major happens in the Flare Region world. I've not seen anyone from the sacred land for many years…"

Merlin asked the King many more questions but they all seemed to have something to do with the mysterious sacred land…

The entire Flare Region world was secretly controlled by the sacred land. The Flare Nation used to be one but was subsequently split into the Flare Nation and the Flame Nation. Major events such as these all had something to do with the sacred land.

No one knew how many there were in the sacred land, and no one knew what they were doing because no one knew why they existed. However, there was one thing for sure – contenders of the sacred land were extremely terrifying, and were far more powerful than the Flare and Flame Nations.

"Boom."

The entire Flare Nation suddenly shook, and the hall swayed violently. Merlin's Mind Power swept across and saw three figures with golden fire markings on their foreheads with terrifying forces surrounding their bodies. The flames on their bodies seemed to form multiple fire god-demons.

These were the three beings comparable to Honored Legends but against Wizard Setoh, they did not stand a chance. They were completely suppressed by Wizard Setoh's ultimate Maxim and could only appear shriveled.

That was also because Setoh was learning about their power. Otherwise, as an avatar of an Ultimate Arcane Wizard, Wizard Setoh would have already taken care of those three.

Merlin suddenly looked up at the sky and murmured, "I wonder if this would be considered a major event."

He recalled what the King had said earlier about how the sacred land would only get involved if something major happened in the Flare Region world. Now, the entire Flare Nation was sealed off, and four beings comparable to Honored Legends had been defeated. Perhaps even the sacred land would be stirred by these large movements.

Chapter 772: The Sacred Land

"Control!"

Merlin immediately used Mind Power to control those three fighters who were on par with Honored Legends. Only then did Wizard Setoh stopped. He was frowning as he stared up at the sky. "Although this place is still influenced by the natural order, the power of the natural order is too faint… I suspect that there must be more to this world. It's filled with signs that it's a man-made world. This is likely to be a dimension created by a great ultimate existence!"

After seeing Merlin using Mind Power to control three Flare Region fighters, Wizard Setoh spoke in a low voice. This was the conclusion he had arrived at after many days of analysis.

"An ultimate existence can create such a peculiar dimension?"

Merlin was rather doubtful. By now, he had encountered quite a few ultimate existences such as the three Great Arcane Wizards, the two Rock Progenitors, the Lord God of Light, and so on. They were all truly formidable, able to mobilize the natural order's power.

However, even such ultimate existences did not have the capability to construct such a unique dimension that could cut off the power of the natural order. Even though it was not completely insulated, at least it had blocked off a huge amount of the natural order's power. Moreover, this dimension could produce so many powerful beings.

Most ultimate existence would not be able to do this.

Wizard Setoh glanced at Merlin then shook his head helplessly. "You've only seen a few ultimate existences. Among us three Arcane Wizards, Augustus is slightly stronger but none of us has broken away from the first-grade. The Lord God of Light, the two Rock Progenitors, and even the Titan Giant of the Giant Tribe – all are still first-grade ultimate existences."

After a pause, Wizard Setoh seemed immersed in some distant memory, and continued. "Nonetheless, in the vast boundless Void Zone, although there aren't many ultimate existences, there's still a significant number. Once, when traveling around, we came across some remnants. You should know that ultimate existences don't just stop at the first-grade. They can be divided into many more grades. For instance, we can now do nothing about a Slothful Beast but in an ancient era, there was even an existence who could kill the Slothful Beast. That was a true contender of the ultimate existences! However, for some reason, except for us first-grade ultimate existences, the others rarely appear in these times, and we haven't even seen them. Still, I suspect that the Flare Region world is a dimension constructed by someone who far surpasses the ultimate existences' first-grade!"

Wizard Setoh's words made Merlin think of the Purple Emperor. Countless years ago, he had been one of the Thirty-six Emperors of the Void Zone. Perhaps that was the actual peak of ultimate existences.

Merlin did not continue tackling the peculiarity of the Flare Region world, and instead, told Wizard Setoh the things he had learned about the sacred land.

"Wizard Setoh, if we want to leave, I'm afraid we must cross paths with the sacred land. In that place, there might be beings superior to Honored Legends, on par with Lords. So we must be ready!"

Merlin said softly.

"Superior to Honored Legends, on par with Lords – those beings would be troublesome indeed. Even so, to return, we must come into contact with the sacred land no matter what. The uproar we've caused should be enough, right? Maybe we should wait longer…"

Merlin nodded. The entire Flare City was currently sealed off by Wizard Setoh. An event like this was momentous, and places nearby Flare City had already begun to notice.

Whether the sacred land would send someone, Merlin and Setoh did not know. They could only wait for now.

…

In the great yellow desert, a fiery red figure landed heavily on the sand.

"Bang."

The figure had made "intimate" contact with the billowing yellow sand, cutting a sorry figure.

"D*mn it, what monster is this?"

This figure was foul-mouthed. He did not seem to be hurt, and quickly stood up, clasping both hands together.

"Boom."

In that instant, the entire desert seemed to quake. A fire god-demon appeared behind him, exuding scorching heat just like the sun in the sky.

"I won't believe that I can't handle a monster like you after you've come into my territory."

The giant fire god-demon gave a furious roar, and flew into the sky. Soon, he located the fearsome monster on the other side of the clouds of yellow sand.

This monster was so huge that it was hard to imagine. It was nearly as colossal as a country. Fortunately, this desert was vast, at least comparable to two or three countries, so it was able to accommodate this monster.

When the massive fire god-demon spotted this monster, he appeared delighted. Gradually, a fireball of extreme temperature was condensed. Even space itself was about to be incinerated.

"Wretched monster, go back to where you came from!"

The fire god-demon roared thunderously. Flames spurted out, rapidly shrouding the entire sky as they shot toward this monster. With such frightening flames, the fire-god demon was confident that he was unreservedly the strongest person in the entire Flare Region world. He was alone in his level of power. He did not believe that there was anything that could stop his attack.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle."

When the raging flames burned across the monster, something inconceivable happened. The monster seemed to feel nothing, still walking along leisurely, allowing the flames to burn upon its body for they could not even break through its skin.

"D*mn it, what monster is this?"

The fire god-demon started snarling once more, rushing to the front of the monster. His enormous frame was like a puny insect compared to the monster or even lesser than an insect. The monster was far too gigantic.

"Huff…"

The monster let out a gentle breath that sent the fire-god demon flying. He landed at a place of unknown distance which was even beyond the desert.

"My goodness, O' Great Sir Flare Emperor, what creature have you brought in this time?"

The massive fire god-demon was racked with dry sobs. A few days ago, he had discovered that something had come sweeping in from outside the borders of the Flare Region world.

At once, he noticed this monster. Therefore, as usual, he got ready to seize this monster and throw it into the prison of the Flare Region world.

However, upon their first contact, this foremost contender of the Flare Region world, Flarite, found that he could not do anything to the monster. He thought of every method but this monster did not even respond to him. No matter how he attacked, he was powerless against it.

Luckily, this monster simply stayed in the desert and did not go anywhere. It did not seem aggressive and was not angry even after letting Flarite attack.

"Whoosh."

Just as Flarite was preparing to chase after this monster, a figure who seemed to know Flarite came flying from the distance, shouting in panic, "Sir Flarite, something major has happened in the Flare Region world."

"Something major? What is it?"

Flarite was now invested in this creature that he could not seem to injure no matter what, and he did not wish to pay attention to other matters. Furthermore, he did not care much about the entire Flare Region world.

"Sir Flarite, didn't you ask us to keep an eye on the changes of the Flare Region world? A few years ago, the Flame Nation had split from the Flare Nation. We weren't concerned then, but now, two mysterious individuals have appeared in the Flare Nation. In one move, they've defeated the four strongest contenders of the Flare Nation, then started out for the Flame Nation. I suspect that those two aren't from the Flare Region world but were brought in by that previous storm."

Flarite's eyes brightened. "You mean those two came in with this monster? That's something indeed. Perhaps they'll know how to handle this monster… Very well, I'll let this monster feel smug for a few days. We'll meet with those two outer-region individuals."

Flarite glared at that monster. He had no way to handle it. Now that he heard there were individuals "swept in" by the Flare Region world along with this monster, naturally, he was interested.

Thus, he brought this man with him, and headed for the Flame Nation.

Chapter 773: The Master of the Sacred Land!

What powerful existences they were.

First, they sealed off Flare City, and defeated the four contenders on par with Honored Legends. They waited for a few more days, noticing that only masters from the other cities of Flare Nation came by to investigate. As for the people of the sacred land, not a single one came.

Therefore, both of them discussed whether the uproar they caused was huge enough. They might as well bring the four contenders of the Flare Nation directly to the Flame Nation, causing another commotion. Surely the people of the sacred land would appear then.

"There's a high chance that the people of the sacred land know how to leave the Flare Region world!"

Merlin and Setoh slowly figured out the foundations of this world. In this world, the people of the sacred land did not appear often, and there were not many from the two countries who could access the sacred land.

However, the sacred land was the force that had controlled the Flare Region world. Only through the sacred land could one understand all matters of the Flare Region world. Therefore, if Merlin and Setoh wished to leave this place, they had to rely on the sacred land.

"Swish."

When Merlin and Setoh had reached the Flame Nation, they were greeted by a city even more prosperous than Flare City. Everyone was filled with vitality.

With more people here, there were more contenders too. As for contenders on par with Honored Legends, Merlin immediately used his Mind Power to make a wide sweep. He discovered six forces that were equally matched with the Flare King.

"Six existences comparable to Honored Legends! It's not surprising that His Majesty the King was so worried."

However, Merlin was calm. No matter how many Honored Legends there were, they would not be of any threat to him. Nonetheless, their goal was not the destruction of the Flame Nation but to lure out the sacred land. Naturally, the bigger the disturbance, the better.

"We'll seal off Flame City first!"

This was the capital of the Flame Nation which was highly influential. Wizard Setoh nodded, following which his Darkness Maxim started to slowly condense. The entire sky gradually turned dark as if a gigantic black cloud was swiftly gathering above Flame City.

"The Flare Nation? You dare to cause trouble in Flame City?"

Suddenly, a furious roar pierced through Flame City. Six figures quickly flew toward Merlin.

Wizard Setoh did not use his Maxim to block them and instead, allowed them to fly into the air, facing off against Merlin's group.

Evidently, these six were the strongest contenders of the Flame Nation. All of them had terrifying fire god-demons behind them, and their gazes at Merlin and Setoh contained a trace of apprehension. After all, the dark cloud above their heads induced a vague sense of pressure that seemed to suffocate them.

"Who are you? Contenders hired by the Flare Nation?"

The man dressed in a blue robe in front had eyes like lightning, glaring at Merlin as he spoke.

Merlin shook his head, and his gaze turned piercing all at once. His Mind Power soundlessly crept over the six of them.

"Mind Control!"

Instantly, their eyes took on a glazed look as they gradually became blank. They were controlled by Merlin.

Previously, the people of the Flare Nation knew that Merlin possessed some mystical ability that could control people. However, it was only now that they had seen the slacken stares of those six, that they understood how frightening these two were.

This was a catastrophe for the entire Flare Region world!

"Tell us all you know about the sacred land."

Merlin had controlled the six from the Flame Nation, and started to inquire about the sacred land. After all, they could not simply rely on the words from the Flare Nation's side.

The six of them had their minds controlled, so naturally, they spouted everything they knew, sharing their knowledge of the sacred land in detail. Merlin and Setoh listened carefully, and realized it was similar to what the Flare Nation had said.

Whether it was the Flare Nation or the Flame Nation, they had a limited understanding of the sacred land, not knowing where it was.

"What do we do? If the people of sacred land still don't show up, we have no choice but to cause a greater commotion such as destroying Flame City!"

Merlin's eyes gleamed coldly though he was reluctant to go so far. After all, this was a foreign world. The power of the sacred land was still unknown. There might be beings on par with Lords.

If they had destroyed the city and made an enemy of the sacred land, they would surely attract unwanted attention. Thus, unless they had no other choice, Merlin did not want to do this. They only wished to gain the sacred land's assistance, hoping to return to the Void Zone.

This was because the Spell Caster civilization was still clinging on bitterly. They had to visit the Giant Tribe to bring back hope for the entire Spell Caster civilization. They must not waste too much time in this world.

"We'll wait longer…"

Before Wizard Setoh could finish, a suffocating might seemed to materialize in the sky. A gigantic fire god-demon slowly formed above them.

"Disperse!"

Following this thunderous voice, the black cloud which had shrouded Flame City was instantly dispersed. The people of Flame City looked somewhat bewildered.

Merlin and Wizard Setoh were even more astonished. Others did not know much about Wizard Setoh's sealing powers but they knew that as an avatar of Arcane Wizard Setoh, this was on par with a Great Lord.

However, this power comparable to a Great Lord's was now swept aside. Did this not mean that the strength of this fire god-demon was even stronger than a Great Lord's?

It was difficult to imagine that a unique, peculiar world like this would have someone even stronger than Arcane Wizard Setoh's avatar.

"Could it be someone from the sacred land?"

Merlin instantly thought of this. Someone even more powerful than an Honored Legend in this world – they must be from that mysterious sacred land, someone Merlin and Setoh had been searching for.

"Hahaha, as I expected – forces from the outer-region…"

A boisterous laugh rang out, following which the fire god-demon slowly faded away, revealing a slender, middle-aged man. Behind him was someone whose force was greater than the Flare King's.

"Are you from the sacred land?"

Merlin took a step forward, and asked in a low voice.

"That's right. I'm the master of the sacred land. You can call me Flarite!"

With that, he glanced at the people of the Flare Nation and the Flame Nation. An astonished look came into his eyes, and he slowly said, "Those from the outer region like you have truly strange powers, able to control these people… Although they're indeed somewhat inadequate, they could be considered the strongest among our Flare Tribe."

This self-proclaimed master of the sacred land, Flarite, made Merlin and Setoh afraid. It seemed that even Setoh was filled with dread over this fierce, surging power.

After eyeing Flarite for a long time, a dumbstruck look finally crossed Wizard Setoh's face. He mumbled, "You've already reached the threshold of an ultimate existence and can attempt to fuse with the natural order! If you succeed, you'll become a great ultimate existence…"

Wizard Setoh was stunned to his core. During his long life, he had encountered countless foreign civilizations but in terms of someone who could start merging with the natural order and almost reaching the standard of an ultimate existence, Flarite was the first one Wizard Setoh had seen.

"How's that possible? Wizard Setoh, are you sure?"

Naturally, Merlin knew very well what reaching the threshold of merging with the natural order would mean. This was comparable to an existence in the Spell Caster civilization who had five ultimate Maxims.

Even Augustus' strongest Lord, the Fowell Lord, had not condensed five ultimate Maxims. Otherwise, he could have attempted to fuse with the natural order.

An existence like this was extremely fearsome. Although he had not reached the level of a Greatest Lord, he was close enough. Moreover, once he had merged with the natural order, he would be a noble ultimate existence.

As for a Greatest Lord, the current Merlin had a more detailed understanding than before.

Based on the system of the Spell Caster civilization, a Greatest Lord would be a mythic existence who had consolidated six or more ultimate Maxims, someone long qualified to merge with the natural order but had not done so. Not even ultimate existences could handle someone like this, who could single-handedly determine the outcome of a civilization war.

An existence like this was called the Greatest Lord!

At the moment, the Spell Caster civilization did not have a Greatest Lord. As for other foreign civilizations, they had not met any Greatest Lords either, for they were very rare.

Flarite had the potential to reach the level of a Greatest Lord. Someone like this could kill Arcane Wizard Setoh's avatar at any time. As for Merlin's Mind Control, it was useless against someone like Flarite as well.

All at once, faced with the sudden emergence of Flarite whose capability completely exceeded Merlin and Setoh's estimation, Merlin and Setoh were somewhat speechless.