Chapter 122: The Passage of the Witch Realm (Part 1 and 2)
Chapter 122
The Soul Eye Furnace is located in the Dark Wizard Territory in the southern part of the Wizarding Continent.
The Atlas Mountains, like a giant blade spanning the sky and the earth, divide the territories of black wizards and white wizards into two, forming a natural boundary.
If you cross this mountain range, you can enter the territory of the White Wizard, a relatively more glorious and orderly territory.
But if you go along the ridge of the mountain range, you will find yourself at the border between two major wizarding forces.
This place is ownerless, disorderly, chaotic, with constant killing and conspiracy. It is a road full of dangers.
Even a formal wizard could be in danger if he was not careful here.
For those young wizards who are merely apprentices, setting foot on this land is like walking on thin ice. The slightest mistake could lead to their death.
However, even so, there are still many people willing to take risks and embark on this road full of unknowns and murderous intentions.
Among them, there are mortals and knights who are speculators, wizard apprentices who have fallen on hard times and are looking for resources, and even formal wizards who are traveling far away.
The root cause is simple. Just cross the Atlas Mountains and bypass the huge Red Swamp to reach the "Nightmare Rift".
It is a wizard gathering area that spans the border between black and white wizards, with rich resources and rapid information flow.
Moreover, this place is not disturbed by the forces of black wizards and white wizards. It is an absolutely neutral place. It is praised as the cradle of seekers of knowledge and a safe haven for sinners in the territories of black wizards and white wizards...
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Principality of Salam, Province of At.
Just as the province of Greenforest was named after the great forests of the Verdant Isle, so this land was named after the Atlas Mountains.
At this moment, a wide and huge carriage was moving rapidly along a wide avenue.
Crunch--crunch--
The wooden wheels of the carriage rolled over the stone road, making a harsh friction sound. Due to the lack of shock absorbers, every time the carriage bumped, the entire carriage shook violently, as if it would fall apart at any time.
Inside the car.
Lin En sat quietly on the soft chair. He had changed out of his wizard robes and replaced them with a well-tailored aristocratic robe.
The silk sheen was flowing, elegant yet gorgeous, making his figure appear even more upright.
He had a face with deep contours and sharp edges, and his pupils were as deep as an ancient abyss, carrying an invisible majesty.
At this moment, he did not look like a wizard walking in mystery and danger, but more like a descendant of aristocracy of distinguished birth, calm and noble.
His fingertips tapped gently on the window sill, the rhythm slow and powerful.
"Finally left that vortex..."
The bumps of the carriage could not affect Lin En's thoughts, and his mind was still immersed in reviewing the past.
During the trip to the Green Island Forest, Lin En went deep into the [Landscape] and was involved in a storm far beyond his current level. If it weren't for the help of the alien creature, he probably wouldn't know what would happen to him now...
“I went deep into the [landscape] and although I was in danger several times and even on the verge of death… but fortunately, I finally came out alive.”
Lin En let out a long breath, leaned back slightly, and sank into the soft seat, as if to let go of all the fatigue from the journey.
During the trip to [Landscape], he not only completely got rid of the constraints of the contract and was no longer restricted by any terms, but also gained unexpected gains: the fragments of the golden scale, the body of the Azure Sky Spirit and its usage...
These are extremely rare and precious items. However, to Lin En at this moment, their value is far less than that of the Divine Blood Pill.
A glimmer of light emerges.
Lynn's slender fingers moved slightly, and the ring on her finger emitted a hazy glow.
The next moment, a blood-colored pill suddenly appeared in his palm.
Without any hesitation, he put the pill directly into his mouth. A stream of extremely pure energy turned into a warm current, quickly flowing through his limbs and bones, and finally pouring into his spiritual realm.
Boom! The spiritual sea seemed to be soaked by the warm tide, expanding and extending, becoming deeper and more vast.
Lin En quietly felt the warm current that nourished his spiritual strength. His eyes flickered slightly as he looked out through the car window at the outside world, but he did not feel relaxed at all.
This [landscape] trip was indeed fruitful, but the troubles that came with it were equally huge.
"The last words of that alien creature... 'will come to me'..."
Lynn's fingers tapped unconsciously on the car window, his brows slightly furrowed.
In addition, there is the law enforcement wizard Olde...
However, these are just unknown risks. What is really imminent right now is the group of dark wizards of Furnace Stone!
"Furnace Stone..."
The name popped into his mind, making his eyes even darker.
If the Spirit Eye Furnace is a well-known force in the southern part of the Dark Wizard Territory.
Then the Furnace Stone is a more powerful and terrifying existence than the Soul Eye Furnace. It is considered the overlord of the entire southern dark wizard territory! Lin En clearly remembered the huge hand that stretched out from the broken sky before he escaped from the [Landscape]...
That hand, the existence behind it, has already set its sights on him.
Or to be more precise - he had his eyes on the Blue Sky Spirit in his hand!
Staying in the territory of the dark wizards? It's undoubtedly a dead end! "There's no other way, I can only take a detour..."
Lynn let out a slow breath and muttered to himself.
In fact, he had been planning to go to the Nightmare Rift. His original plan was to travel along the kingdoms and principalities of the dark wizard territory, secretly collecting resources and improving himself.
But now, he has to give up this idea.
He could no longer continue to hang around in the dark wizard's sphere of influence, leaving the people of Furnace Stone with the opportunity to track him.
"We must change the route, faster..."
Lynn's fingers slowly closed together, his eyes grim.
"Hurry up! The sooner you reach Rock City, the greater your reward will be."
He spoke lightly, his voice was calm, but it revealed the majesty of a superior.
"Yes, sir!"
When the middle-aged coachman heard this, excitement suddenly flashed in his eyes. He nodded repeatedly, whipped the horse, and smiled brightly.
A noble lord like Lin En would definitely be generous. If you can please him, the reward will definitely not be small.
The carriage sped away, its wheels raising a cloud of dust, leaving behind the Spirit Eye Furnace, the Great Emerald Forest, the Furnace Stone, and everything else in the past...
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After traveling for most of the day, the carriage finally drove slowly into the gate of Shanshi City.
Lin En opened the car window and took a look. The city was more prosperous than he had expected.
The towering city walls were several meters high. On top of the battlements, fully armed soldiers were patrolling, wearing armor and vigilantly scanning the people coming in and out.
There was a surge of people at the city gate, with caravans, mercenaries, and travelers from foreign places shuttling back and forth. The sounds of horse hooves, hawking, and conversations could be heard one after another, creating a bustling scene.
However, Lin En's gaze only paused for a moment, then passed over the city wall and looked further away -
Atlas Mountains.
At this moment, the sun sets in the west, and the afterglow shines down, painting the distant sky a golden red.
But the towering mountain range stood quietly and silently, like an ancient giant, almost completely blocking the sunset, shrouded in an indescribable sense of oppression.
Solemn and heavy, even the air seemed to have become stagnant.
Snap!
With a crisp click of the whip and the rumbling of wheels, the coachman drove towards the most luxurious hotel in the city.
This long journey has finally come to an end.
The carriage stopped and the middle-aged coachman got off the carriage quickly and took Lynn's luggage.
Lin En has always been cautious, and it has become a habit since he experienced the embarrassing experience of being defeated in battle and stranded in the mortal world.
Always keep gold and silver from the mortal world and magic stones circulated in the wizarding world in the space ring, just in case.
He casually took out a bag of heavy gold coins and threw it to the groom.
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"Thanks for your hard work."
The groom took it subconsciously. The heavy touch made him ecstatic. The wrinkles on his face almost broke into pieces with smiles. He nodded and bowed repeatedly, his tone extremely respectful.
"Don't worry, sir. I will take good care of your luggage!"
Without waiting for Lynn's instructions, he swiftly picked up the luggage and diligently checked the noble gentleman in.
At this moment, a maid with good looks had already come over, and when she looked at Lin En, a strange light suddenly appeared in her eyes.
She moved charmingly and approached Lin En deliberately. When she lowered her head slightly, her snow-white skin was faintly visible, and her voice was so charming that it could make water drip out.
"Your room is ready for you, sir."
She gently pulled down her collar, revealing her chest. Her eyes were shy and timid, with a hint of anticipation.
After all, if she could spend a night with a generous noble like Lin En, she would definitely get a generous reward, or even climb up the social ladder and completely change her fate! However, she never expected this.
When she brought Lin En to the room, the door opened, but the handsome noble man just smiled.
Then he unabashedly placed his palms on her chest and rubbed it vigorously, causing her to moan subconsciously.
But at this moment, the other party simply pulled his hand out, stuffed the money in, then turned around and closed the door, all in one go.
Bang! The door slowly closed in front of her, isolating her outside the door without leaving her any chance to stay.
The maid was stunned.
The air stagnated for a moment, and after a moment, her face suddenly became filled with shame and anger.
"He actually treated me like one of those cheap whores in the taverns!"
Even though their nature was similar, the maid obviously felt that she was nobler than those prostitutes, which was why she was so angry when the noble man was so vulgar.
But when she was angry, she felt a tightness in her chest. She pulled it out and found that it was a stack of gold coins that was deeper than she had imagined.
She suddenly clenched the gold coins and stamped her feet in embarrassment. However, the next second, her eyes fell on the heavy money, and her emotions suddenly became subtle.
Shame, anger, regret, annoyance...
Finally, she sighed softly and looked at the closed door with regret.
"So much after just one touch... What a pity... For big clients like these, do they just like this kind of style..."
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Inside the room, Lin En had no time to pay attention to the mood changes of the maid outside the door.
He pushed the door open, locked it, took a step towards the soft big bed in the room, and then turned over and lay down without hesitation.
His fingers moved slightly, the space ring flashed, and a scarlet pill appeared in his palm.
Divine Blood Pill!
He threw the pill casually, and it landed accurately in his mouth.
The medicinal power spread rapidly in the body like flames, as if a stream of hot energy was flowing through every part of the body.
There are thousands of Divine Blood Pills, and Lin En is busy taking pills and practicing. Whenever the effect of the Divine Blood Pill completely wears off, he will take one to improve his mental strength as quickly as possible.
At the same time, Lynn was quietly waiting for time to pass.
His plan was to head to the Atlas Mountains and then follow the Atlas Mountains towards the Nightmare Rift.
But the first step, entering the Atlas Mountains is not an easy task.
The Atlas Mountains are one of the dividing lines between black wizards and white wizards.
Most areas are blocked by strict witchcraft barriers, with only a few special passes allowing for passage.
If we go back to the era when black wizards and white wizards fought each other, these passes would undoubtedly be the frontline battlefields with extremely strict defenses.
Anyone suspicious who approaches will be regarded as a spy and may even be killed on the spot!
Today, the dark wizards and the white wizards have ceased fighting for many years, but those passes still stand, becoming the tacit boundaries between the two sides.
Although the censorship is not as strict as before, it still costs a lot to pass safely.
And in the Stone City, there is a pass leading to the Atlas Mountains.
Lin En calculated the time silently in his mind. It was already dark outside the window. The sunset had already set and the whole city was shrouded in silence.
"It's almost there... The entrance to the pass only opens once at midnight..."
Looking out the window, he estimated the time. It was already midnight.
Lynn got out of bed, changed into a dark wizard robe, put on a cold and ruthless mask, used witchcraft to conceal his breath, and quietly left the hotel.
Under the cover of night, Shanshi City seemed exceptionally quiet, with few people on the streets.
Lin En walked steadily through several winding alleys and finally stopped in front of a shabby tavern in the west of the city.
The door of the tavern was closed and the outer walls were mottled, as if no one had taken care of it for years. There was silence all around, only an oil lamp swaying in the wind, casting a faint light.
However, Lynn's eyes fell on a wolf head statue next to the gate.
This stone wolf is carved extremely realistically, with its fangs bared and a long and narrow gap in its mouth.
Lin En did not hesitate, took out ten magic stones and threw them in one by one.
Buzz——
The next moment, the stone wolf's eyes suddenly flashed with a faint green light, as if activated by some mysterious power! The tightly closed door of the tavern then slowly opened silently, revealing a passage as dark as night.
Lin En narrowed his eyes slightly, tightened the collar of his robe, and strode into the darkness.
We continued walking along the dark road, which turned into a slope heading downwards.
After walking for a distance, a door appeared in front of Lin En, and he pushed it open and walked in.
(End of this chapter)
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