Without using various trump cards and artifacts, as two legendary wizards who both possess a large number of spell slots and means to restore spell slots, the duel between Zuo Si and Lalok is obviously a tug-of-war.
Especially under the influence of the magical knowledge recorded in the scrolls of Netheril, they can recognize the spells being cast by the other party through the fluctuations of the magic network in an instant, and can even make predictions in advance.
If it weren't for the slight differences in the spells they habitually memorized and the tactics they used, they would look like mirror images of each other. Even their understanding of arcane magic was exactly the same.
The reason is very simple! The foundation of Netheril's magic civilization comes from a special organization called "Betis" among the creator race, the Sarrukh witches. By observing the power of the original magic network in the world of Toril and constantly experimenting, the objective laws summarized were finally compiled into the "Skin of the Universal Serpent", which later became the famous Netheril Scroll.
Although there are also unofficial histories saying that all this is related to a mysterious race called the "Weaver Empire".
Even the ancient god of death, Jaeger, was one of them and the mastermind behind it.
The subsequent demise of the creator race and the destruction of the Netherese civilization are closely related to it.
But there is no substantial evidence to prove this.
After all, the history of the birth of civilization in Faerun is so long that it may take tens of thousands of years to trace it back.
There are countless rumors, hearsay, and messy and contradictory records.
Even the gods that can be identified today may be fake, a hoax created by monsters such as demons, devils, and beholders.
The most classic of them is the god of cruel officials - Gargoyle.
He was once regarded as a demigod with weak divine power, the lord of the tenth layer of Baator Hell, who could grant complete divine arts to priests.
But after a series of conspiracies were exposed, people were surprised to find that this was actually just a conspiracy of an exiled or self-exiled devil, most likely the lord of hell - Asmodeus.
Moreover, all known records about the truth and history of this world and even the universe mostly come from the perspective of mortals.
The biggest characteristic of mortals is their own narrow-mindedness. They are unable to understand things that are too abstract and complicated. At the same time, they often bring in strong subjective consciousness, which causes the recorded content to be very different from the truth.
But no matter how many conspiracy theories and outrageous rumors there are behind the Scroll of Netheril, they cannot conceal the fact that it is the most mainstream theoretical basis of magic in the continent of Faerun today.
It can even be said that apart from the Imaskar magic empire in the far east, which had been destroyed for a long time and left no traces at all, and the unique magic rituals brought by the elves from another world, the contents of this set of fifty golden scrolls were the only way for arcane spellcasters to gain power through learning.
As for the transformation from arcanists of the Netheril era to today's spellcasting mode, its essence is not that the basic theory has changed or been overturned, but that the second-generation Goddess of Magic closed the Deep Magic Net, which led to version iteration.
In order to adapt to the changes in the environment, arcane spellcasters finally found a more efficient way to utilize the energy of the magic network through in-depth research.
Whether it is Ovo, Larloch, or Iolum, they have all transformed their original arcanist profession into today's mage profession, retaining only a very small part of the arcanist's level and professional characteristics.
This means that whoever reads and understands the contents of the Netheril scrolls will be closer to the essence of the magic network and magic in the world of Toril.
Be able to see the principles behind the strange and bizarre spell effects, and then find the weak points in the spell structure to destroy and counter them.
The most powerful masters can bounce back the spells they are casting in an instant, turning the protective spells originally cast on the opponent into offensive magic.
In this regard, the special ability [Gorgeous Destruction] obtained by Zuo Si in the advanced profession [Rainbow Apprentice] is one of the best.
This ability can draw on the energy of the magic network to change the supporting structure of the target's protective magic through a simple casting action, changing its properties from defense to attack.
Every time the protective magic is dispelled, the energy that maintains its original existence will be converted into a rainbow wall effect, causing huge damage to the target.
The more protective magic the opponent has and the more times it is dispelled, the greater the damage caused.
From the red fire attribute to the orange strong acid attribute, to the yellow lightning, green poison, blue petrification, indigo chaos, purple spell cracking effect and random cross-dimensional teleportation, the seven completely different colors fully demonstrate the headache-inducing and changeable characteristics of the Rainbow series of color spells.
Moreover, [Rainbow Apprentice] can instantly create protective walls of different colors.
On the one hand, it prevents the enemy or its summoned creatures from approaching;
On the other hand, it can also resist attacks from several types of spells.
The shape of the protective wall is not as fixed as many people imagine, but can become a wall that continues to grow higher and longer as the level of the [Rainbow Apprentice] increases, or a sphere that wraps up the caster himself or the surrounding creatures.
It can be said that it has achieved true integrated offense and defense.
The Lord of Arcane's [Recall Spell] ability can instantly restore any used spell slot and memorized arcane magic.
Note that it is "any"! This means that even the sixteenth and seventeenth ring spell slots beyond the ninth ring can be restored through a standard casting action, and released when needed to give the enemy a huge surprise.
At this moment, as the magic duel between Zuo Si and Lalok became more intense, the area around the two of them had turned into a magnificent scene where arcane light and rainbow colors were intertwined.
Sometimes it can even flash so brightly that people can't open their eyes, causing an inexplicable feeling of dizziness.
From a modern perspective, this is definitely light pollution.
In particular, the iridescent wall that appears and disappears in an instant is far more exaggerated and brighter than any neon lights on the streets of a modern metropolis at night, and there is no limit to the number of times it can be used.
As long as one protective wall is destroyed, Zuo Si can immediately release another one to continuously consume the opponent's energy.
So far, neither he nor Larloch have used spell storage items. At most, they have used some means such as wishing to restore consumed spell slots. What they are competing for more is their own knowledge, understanding, and application of arcane magic and combat experience.
Rather than a magic duel, it is more of a process of getting to know each other more deeply.
Because language and attitude can be disguised, but a person's casting habits, the types of spells remembered, and the tactics used can never be deceived.
Just as Zuo Si was eager to understand what was in the mind of the Wizard King of the Netheril era, and why he was so obsessed with resurrecting the first magic goddess Mithriel.
Larloch also wanted to figure out what Zuo Si, a young planeswalker and the third-generation chosen one of the magic goddess Midnight, was planning to do in the world of Toril, and what the real intentions behind his series of actions were.
In contrast, Elminster's goal is very simple and clear, which is to force Sazastan to hand over the Eye of the Storm in his hand and crush his ambition to become a god.
As Sammaster, the founder of the Cult of the Dragon, and his dracolichs were blown into flying ashes by the [Sunfire Explosion], the great sage of Shadow Valley obviously did not intend to wait any longer, but chose to take action directly.
Because in his opinion, both he and Xinbu could firmly suppress Sazastan and Erinikas in a one-on-one battle, and even quickly eliminate the opponent after paying a certain price.
As for the lich apprentices brought by Larloch, the other elects and high-ranking members of the Harpist Alliance could hold them off first, and then join forces to defeat and kill them after they succeed.
There is no way. Most arcane spellcasters are so powerless in front of the Silver Fire and the Chosen Ones of the Goddess of Magic who have a lot of immunity.
Just the ability to detect magic with your supernatural vision is enough to determine the approximate effect of an item or spell from the arcane aura it emits.
Not to mention the disgusting method of putting an anti-magic force field on your face and then directly using silver fire to carry out a dimensionality reduction attack.
In addition, the combat power of the Cursed Fire Queen Sandra Hisel should not be underestimated. When dealing with pure spellcasters, she can usually exert destructive power far beyond everyone's imagination.
"Sazastan! Hand over the eye! I don't want to say it again!"
After using the power of silver fire to break the hand of the red-robed chief of the necromancers, Elminster held his beloved pipe in his mouth and blew out a puff of white smoke, keeping some extremely small unknown creatures out.
There is no doubt that this seemingly inconspicuous gadget is actually a very powerful magical item.
The added value brought by its super high enchantment level even reached more than 400,000 gold coins.
Not only can this pipe be lit or extinguished with a command, the smoke it emits can also prevent those super-small enemies from getting close to you, and at the same time bounce back all missile spells.
In addition, this pipe can also produce effects such as fire, fireworks, summoning, arbitrary door, silent phantom, protection from arrows, underwater breathing, etc.
Anyone who knows anything about Elminster will never ignore the advantages that this pipe can bring in battle.
"You are dreaming! Unless I die, no one can take the Eye of the Storm away from me."
Sazastan's face was full of gloomy expressions, and he instantly released a ball of negative energy to repair his comminuted fractured left hand.
There is no doubt about it, although he had made a lot of preparations beforehand to fight against the Chosen Ones of the Magic Goddess, especially Elminster and Xinbu.
But only when the fight really started did we realize how terrible the suppression these guys had on ordinary spellcasters was.
Elminster, in particular, was immune to [Eternal Stasis] and other attacks that could cause similar effects.
The effect of this spell is very similar to the Nine Rings' [Time Stop], but the effect is achieved through touch and the duration is permanent.
It can only be removed by the [Freedom Spell] which can remove the effect of [Imprisonment Spell], as well as the Wish Spell and the Miracle Spell.
This means that you cannot use time stop in front of this white-haired old man, otherwise he will chase you and chop you with a sword.
"Ah - you are so stubborn. Don't you realize that you have been fooled from the beginning in this matter?"
Elminster sighed slightly.
Sazastan sneered and retorted: "So what? At least this eye is not fake, and the opportunity that can make a mortal become a god is also real."
"So you're planning to let people die for money and birds die for food?"
Elminster's eyes suddenly became extremely sharp.
Don't ever think that this seemingly friendly and kind old man is a soft-hearted person.
Just the opposite!
Over the course of a thousand years, the number of enemies with names and surnames who died at his hands was at least eight hundred, and the number of unnamed monsters and cannon fodder was even greater.
However, as he grew older, especially as his mental age aged, he became like many other elderly people, extremely conservative and fond of dwelling on memories of the past.
Rather than doing it himself, Elminster now prefers to issue quests to encourage young adventurers to complete the task of stopping the expansion of evil forces on his behalf.
But when he gets serious, he is still one of the most powerful wizards in the world.
Among them, the experience of sealing a part of the power of the fallen second-generation magic goddess in the body during the turbulent years has enabled him to surpass the limitations of spellcasting level in the ordinary sense. He can mobilize and use the most core and essential power of the magic network to attack the enemy and protect himself.
Although there are many legendary wizards in the entire continent of Faerun, there are only a few who can exceed the limit of their own spellcasting level.
And this is precisely the sign of becoming the most powerful person.
Larloch did it, Iollum did it, Elminster's teacher, Sirinsi, did it, and Karsus, the culprit who created heavy magic and caused the destruction of Netheril, also barely did it.
Finally, including Elminster himself, there are only five known ones now.
Even the great arcanist Ovo, the lord of the city of ghosts Telamant Tanshuur, and the undead emperor Shane VII, who are legendary wizards of astonishing age and spellcasting level, have not yet entered this echelon.
Of course, there are also some people who are suspected to have reached this level, but they have either died or disappeared thousands of years ago.
For example, there is the Sarrukh sorcerer Arsindor, the Earth Prophet, who played a crucial role in the rise and fall of the Netherese civilization, and the King of the Artificers, who led the Imaskar Empire to fight against foreign gods and eventually turned the fertile land into the Rhayan Desert.
Once one has access to the core of magical power, it means that one can break free from the constraints of rules and spell slots, and unleash power that is several times or even dozens of times greater than one's own spellcasting level.
As for Lagun, Sazastan and Samast, they are still far behind.
They were not even as good as Erinikas, who had already begun to absorb divine power and divinity and planned to become a god with his own strength.
At least he knew a lot about the rituals and maze-making in the elves' unique magic system. He also had a unique understanding of divine power and divinity, and could transform them into his own power.
"Whatever you say. Kill me if you can!"
Sazastan acted as if a dead pig was not afraid of boiling water. He suddenly waved his hand and used the super ninth-ring spell to release an instant energy absorption spell.
But unfortunately, this attack was directly absorbed by the silver fire and did not cause any effect at all.
In other words, this is what most of the offensive spells he cast ended up like.
On the contrary, Elminster's silver fire attack, since there is no targeted spell or energy protection, can only be withstanded by the lich's undead physique, and then recovered through negative energy magic.
As for the legendary spells...
Sorry, not to mention that Elminster himself has very advanced counter-spell control skills, the long preparation time alone is enough to cause Sazastan to be blasted into pieces by silver fire several times.
If Larok hadn't been there, he would have wanted to activate the teleportation magic and run away.
"That's what you said."
As the last word came out of his mouth, Elminster instantly ignited the silver fire in his body, spreading it to the surroundings at a speed that cannot be described in words.
When a lich apprentice of Larloch was accidentally infected, his entire body skeleton quickly shattered and disintegrated at a speed that was impossible to detect with the naked eye, and no spell could remove it.
In less than three or five seconds, he turned into a pile of black broken bones.
You don't need to ask to know that this is the unreasonable and terrifying power of the Silver Fire, and it is also the proof of the great power of the Goddess of Magic.
The more you rely on magical power, the more Silver Fire can control it.
After all, the goddess of magic is the magic network itself. How could a group of arcane spellcasters who rely on the magic network for their livelihood want to turn the tables?
Dream on!
Realizing that Elminster was determined to kill him, Sazastan became ruthless and took out the Eye of the Storm and began to remove the seal on it.
In the blink of an eye, the originally clear and calm blue sky turned dark, and a mass of dark clouds of unknown thickness gathered at an unimaginable speed, covering an area of dozens of kilometers.
BOOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Along with a deafening roar, thick and dazzling flashes of lightning began to brew in the clouds. The moment was enough to make people feel despair and suffocation, and the others who were still fighting stopped at the same time.
In particular, a pair of eyes full of desire for destruction can be vaguely seen in the dark clouds, seeming to be looming.
There is no doubt that it is the gaze from Talos, the God of Storms.
Although he neither descended into the world as an incarnation nor chose to intervene, he merely cast a glance across his own kingdom, but he still caused unimaginable psychological pressure on all mortals.
Because the power of God is absolute and overwhelming.
As long as Talos wanted, he could just send down a few divine lightning bolts or a divine storm, and in minutes, he could kill everyone except Zuo Si, Larok, Elminster, Simbu and Erinikas into ashes.
"Do you want to destroy Searle?"
Looking at the dark clouds and storm gathering overhead, as well as the terrifying eye that was releasing a destructive aura, Elminster couldn't help but become nervous.
Although he didn't quite believe that Sazastan would be crazy enough to destroy the country he ruled with his own hands, he didn't dare to gamble.
In particular, the destructive power of the Eye of the Storm is simply unmatched by any known legendary magic or super ninth-ring spell.
"Of course I don't want to destroy Cyre!
But the problem is that you keep pushing me!
If I don't have this eye, no one can have it.
Now I order you to retreat!
Otherwise the destructive storm will engulf everyone!"
Sazastan's tone was filled with undisguised cruelty and madness.
As a guy who was able to make up his mind to surrender to the god of tyranny Bane at the critical moment, and madly transformed the undead into rare animals in the brutal civil war.
Although he usually gives people a sense of rationality and elegance, he has never lacked the courage to risk everything.
It is better to destroy what you cannot get than to let the enemy get it! This is Sazastan's life creed and also the code of conduct he has always followed.
There is no doubt that Elminster would not dare to launch an attack now.
Because if Silverfire touches the eye in Sazastan's hand, he will become the executioner who massacres millions of civilians in Cyre.
On the other side, Zuo Si, who was in a spell duel with Larloch, also noticed the situation. He immediately smiled and commented, "As expected of the representative of evil neutrality, he actually opened the seal without hesitation and used the lives of his own citizens as a bargaining chip."
Otherwise, he would never have been able to stand out among the many talented red-robed wizards and reach this point.
You have to know that among the many wizards who broke into the Tomb of the Warlock, Sazastan was not the most talented, nor the one with the highest spellcasting level.
But he is the only one who has overcome numerous crises and traps and appeared in front of me.
In particular, he sacrificed his companions, even his best friends, without hesitation in several key choices, which still impressed me today.
Because this is also a manifestation of calmness, rationality and intelligence, so I choose to cooperate with him."
While saying this, Larloch also stopped casting spells and looked with interest at the Chief of the Undead who was holding the Eye of the Storm. He was not nervous at all because of the terrifying storm forming above his head or the gaze from Talos.
"Do you want Sazastan to become a new god related to the field of magic?" Zuo Si asked tentatively in an uncertain tone.
Larlock chuckled and asked, "Haha, why not? Don't you think the current goddess of magic is too upright, or inclined to kindness and order?"
As the embodiment and manager of the magic network, the goddess of magic should be neutral, chaotic and full of contradictions.
If a new god with an inclination towards evil, especially necromancy magic, appears, then she will inevitably be affected and even actively lean towards evil, and even awaken the memory of the first generation magic goddess hidden deep in the magic network.
You have not lived through the days of Netheril;
He had never felt the unfettered freedom that he had felt before the deep magic net was closed; nor had he seen Misriel, who was both profound and frivolous, steady and unrestrained, whose thoughts and emotions were changing every moment, whose words and deeds were full of unpolluted innocence and purity, and whose whole body radiated colorful light.
That is what the true incarnation of the magic network should look like, the great mother of magic that embraces all camps, whether good or evil, and the dream lover of all arcane spellcasters.
If I'm not mistaken, the ultimate goal of your series of actions on the west coast is to establish a unified and powerful country, and then use it as a basis to build a new civilization centered on magic research, right?
Then you shouldn't get involved with a guy like Elminster.
Because although he was very powerful with the blessing of the Silver Fire, he lacked the most basic belief of an excellent wizard, that is, the endless thirst for knowledge and power.
For thousands of years, he has wasted far more time meddling in other people's affairs than studying and researching magical powers."
When mentioning Mystril, the first goddess of magic, the tone of this most powerful spellcaster of the Netheril era was full of respect and admiration, as well as a hint of admiration that was barely noticeable.
Whether it was the gentle tone or the words used to describe it, it seemed as if he was describing his lover, rather than a goddess who was the second most powerful in the kingdom after Io, the god above gods.
"To be honest, I don't like Elminster very much either, and I am now in a hostile relationship with him and the Harper Alliance he founded."
Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders pretending to be casual.
If possible, he really hoped that Lalock, who was only a skeleton, could grow some flesh, so that he could at least see the expression and demeanor on the other's face clearly.
It is obvious that Larloch has a special feeling for the first magic goddess, Mystril.
But whether this feeling comes from his nostalgia for the era of Netheril when there were no restrictions on the magic network, or his recognition of the goddess herself and her teachings, or if something really happened between the two, it is impossible to know.
It is estimated that apart from the parties involved, only Iorum, who lived in the same era as Laloque, knew something about it.
“Then why are you helping Elminster?
Simply because of who the voters are and the benefits it can bring?
Believe me, the Silver Fire is indeed powerful and can render countless arcane spellcasters helpless, but there is a force in this world that can counter it.
If you are willing to cooperate with me, I can give you much more than this."
The two points of cold light in the Wizard King's eyes suddenly grew.
“The reason for helping Ilminster is to fulfill my responsibility as a voter.
The current Magic Goddess helped me a lot when I was still weak, so I think it is my obligation to give back after I become stronger.
What's more, she herself is also a member of the powerful divine power, and maintaining a close alliance with it can provide a solid backing when conflicts arise with other gods.
If your goal is to kill or replace the current magic goddess, I'm sorry, I must be your enemy.
But if you can achieve the rebirth of Mysriel through induction and subtle influence, then I will naturally not interfere."
Zuo Si expressed his position very clearly.
As a planeswalker, whether it is Midnight or Mystril who is in charge of Toril's magic network will not have much impact on him.
Because she can bring back a lot of magical knowledge from other time and space, the Goddess of Magic will definitely be an ally rather than an enemy.
But in terms of personal feelings, Zuo Si still prefers Midnight rather than Misriel, whom he has never met.
After all, the former have been familiar with each other after such a long period of contact, and if you suddenly change to another one, you will need to adapt again.
Most importantly, killing and replacing the existing magic goddess will cause the magic network to collapse, resulting in an unimaginable disaster.
But if Mithriel is to be resurrected in Midnight's body, so that the first generation magic goddess inherits all the memories, cognition and emotions of three generations, or is separated from the latter's divine spark and reincarnated into a new god, that is another matter.
This extremely special situation only happened once, between the future Lord of the Dawn, Lathander, and the ancient sun god, Amaunator.
“Okay, I think I see what you mean.
Now, you should deal with Sazastan and the Eye of the Storm in his hand.
Otherwise, if the divine power inside is really fully released, the entire Cel will be destroyed in endless storms and natural disasters.
Another magical kingdom destroyed, this is not a sight I want to see.
As for this magic duel, I'll just say you win."
After saying that, LaRock made a gesture of admitting defeat.
Because in his opinion, the significance of this spell duel is actually to exchange spellcasting skills according to tradition. It has little effect on actual combat, and neither side has used their trump cards.
Compared to the ability to cast spells within the rules, the Wizard King is more interested in the power outside the rules.
For example, in an instant, sixteen [Sunfire Explosions] with the blessing of countless super demons were released; another example was the Chaos Dog Demon Kozef who lay on the side without moving from beginning to end; and the Silver Fire and Divine Power Impact Scepter which had never been used.
This is the power that can make the final decision in the competition between the top spellcasters.
As for a mere spell duel for sparring purposes, it doesn't matter who wins or loses.
After all, Larroque is no longer at the age where he likes to be competitive.
The next second...
The [War Chain] that tightly connected the two people made a crisp sound and instantly returned to Zuo Si's hand.
Just as the latter was about to put away the artifact to deal with the Eye of the Storm, a figure covered in a black robe suddenly appeared behind Sazastan.
The visitor didn't give him any chance to react. He started with the instantaneous Nine-Ring [Time Stop] and then reached out to grab the Eye of the Storm.
But this guy apparently overlooked the fact that the Goddess of Magic's chosen people were present and were immune to this spell.
"Don't even think about it!"
Elminster decisively rushed forward, waving the sword in his hand, trying to force back this guy of unknown origin.
Unfortunately, the opponent ignored the Thunder Sword with enchantment level +5 and let it pierce into his body. He grabbed the Eye of the Storm in his hand and directly activated the teleportation magic and disappeared without a trace.
The whole process lasted less than half a second, and the thing that drove countless mortals crazy changed hands.
Looking at the empty scene in front of him and the long sword that was so clean that it was not stained with a drop of blood, Elminster seemed to have thought of something and his face suddenly became extremely gloomy.
After the time-stopping effect ended, Sazastan finally came to his senses. Looking at his empty palm, he roared like a madman: "Where is my Eye of the Storm? Who! Who stole it!"
But unfortunately, no one answered this question.
Just when Elminster opened his mouth to say something, he suddenly realized that Zuo Si, who had been standing with Lalok just now, had disappeared.
Without the Eye of God, the black clouds and destructive storm surrounding the overhead quickly dissipated, revealing the clear sky once again.
It's just that most people don't have the energy to pay attention to such trivial matters.
…
At the same time, in the city of Jindrank, far away at the easternmost end of the continent of Faerun, Visharon was holding up the Eye of the Storm in his hand and laughing shrilly.
“Hahahaha! Dear Sazastan, Elminster, and Xinbu, I’m afraid you never expected that I would be the one who finally won the qualification to be deified.”
Obviously, ever since he failed in the last fight for the Eye of God and was defeated by the Storm Queen and reborn, this guy has been hiding in the dark and observing silently, making everyone think that he has withdrawn from the competition.
When Sazastan broke the seal and focused all his attention on Elminster, Visharoon decisively launched a sneak attack and got the treasure he had dreamed of in a flash.
As the saying goes, the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it.
He knew very well that one or two failures were nothing, and the one who had the last laugh was the real winner.
There is nothing in the world that can make people feel more excited, thrilled and happy than getting back what they lost.
Although it is difficult for a lich, as an undead creature, to have overly strong emotions, Velsharoon still seemed to be waving his hands and feet, and did not even care about the holes in his body.
This is why there is no blood on the Thunder Sword.
The person Elminster stabbed was not a living person, but a lich that had no blood in its body and was completely driven by negative energy.
"Congratulations, great master! You will soon be promoted to become a god!"
One follower promoted himself on the ground and cheered loudly.
Not only him, but all the lucky ones who had not died in the previous melee were now kneeling on the ground, trembling with excitement.
Because soon, they will witness the birth of a new god.
And this god will become their faith and master, granting them knowledge and power.
“Get up! Go and prepare for the ceremony! I will never forget your contributions after I am successfully deified!”
Perhaps because he was in a very good mood, the usually harsh and cold-blooded Visharoon very rarely showed an attitude that he would reward all his subordinates handsomely.
Of course, it is also possible that he deliberately wrote a blank check in order to trick these guys into working hard and devoting their last bit of strength to himself.
"As you wish, Supreme Master, your will is our mission."
Accompanied by deafening cheers and disgusting flattery, the remaining thirty or so followers quickly rushed to the secret base outside the city and set up magic circles in the cave where a skylight had been dug out.
Visharon was personally responsible for supervising and inspecting to ensure that there were no omissions in the entire process.
Otherwise, God knows what kind of accidents will happen during the promotion process.
But what he didn't notice was that there was a pair of eyes in the darkness closely observing everything, memorizing all the symbols and lines on the ground that contained amazing power.
"Interesting! Is this the method of deification that the God of Storms deliberately left behind a long time ago?
How come I have never seen these runes before? Could it be that Talos invented them himself?
Or is it something that specifically responds to divine power?"
Zuo Si stroked his chin and muttered to himself, while constantly reading the thoughts and memories of these followers through mental magic, trying to find the answer.
But unfortunately, it was impossible for Evisharon to tell his subordinates such important knowledge.
And he himself is a lich, completely immune to all charm and mind control spells.
Therefore, if Zuo Sixiang wants to understand the function of these runes, he must start the deification ceremony.
It was for this reason that he did not immediately take back the Eye of the Storm from Visharoon, but instead planned to see what the other party was going to do.
Anyway, with the divine power and divinity contained in the Eye of the Storm, even if the other party is successfully deified, he will only be a demigod with weak divine power, and it is not certain whether he can get the priesthood immediately.
Zuo Si didn't need to do it himself. He just needed to close the door and let Kezefu go so that he could bite the other party to pieces.
Thinking of this, he subconsciously reached out and touched the dog that had been following him and had the appearance of a Border Collie.
The latter rubbed against the back of its owner's hand like a real dog.
Obviously, the reason why Zuo Si was able to accurately track Visharon, who used a lot of shielding, tracking, and detection magic, was thanks to Kezef's ability to lock onto specific souls.
To be precise, it can smell the lingering emotions in the soul, even if these emotions have passed for hundreds or even thousands of years.
And the more dramatic the target's mood swings, the clearer and easier it is to track.
Unfortunately, the indescribable ecstasy, excitement, and excitement that Velsharoon felt after taking the Eye of the Storm was as dazzling as a beacon in the darkness in Kezef's olfactory tracking.
It comes to you effortlessly, following the emotional resonance.
Not only that!
This guy also found Visharon's life box in another house in Jindrank City.
But considering that this thing would most likely be used in the Ceremony of Conferring Gods, Zuo Si did not touch it for the time being.
After all, what is sealed in the life box is the life essence of the lich, that is, the soul.
If one wants a mortal to transform into a god, the most important thing is to sublimate the soul into divinity and eventually ignite the spark.
It turned out that Zuo Si's guess was correct.
After completing all the preparations, Velsharoon personally stood in the center of the huge magic circle with his life box.
At this moment, the thick rocks above the cave had already been chiseled open by magic, and one could directly see the starry night sky outside.
He calmed his restless heart a little, and then inserted the life box directly into the eye of the storm.
The next second...
Click-click-click-click-click
Dense spider-web-like cracks immediately appeared on the surface of the originally exquisite life box.
If it were any other lich, he would have been horified by now.
Because the rupture of the phylactery means that death is imminent.
But not only did Visharon not show any nervousness, but he was eager to let the destructive power in the eye of the storm smash the life box.
The moment the life box was completely shattered, a white energy instantly surged into his body, mixed with extremely manic divine power and gushed out from his eyes, nostrils, and mouth.
The runes that had been drawn on the ground also lit up one by one, preventing the soul that had lost the protection of the life box from dissipating under such a terrifying impact.
“Aa…
The tremendous pain acting on his soul made Visharon scream in agony, his feet left the ground and his whole body twitched violently and uncontrollably.
(End of this chapter)
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