Chapter 248: Cataclysm, Creation Society
Chapter 248
A few days later, in Viscount Leighton's castle.
Late at night, two moons hang high in the sky, shining silvery like water, casting a shadow on the entire silent castle.
In a dark corridor in a corner of the castle, a figure slowly walked out from the darkness.
Lin En had an indifferent expression, with faint totem lights lingering outside his body, like the whispers of gods and the flow of spiritual energy.
He was dragging a corpse in his hand.
The bloodstains extended all along the corridor, and the traces of the broken totem on the corpse had not completely disappeared. The strong mental fluctuations before death seemed to still echo in the air.
Lin En looked down and said, "Brass Alchemist... actually sent a warrior of this level to assassinate me?"
His voice was low, with a hint of sarcasm and coldness.
Although Viscount Leighton is not a good person on weekdays, he has not made many deadly enemies.
At least no enemy would be willing to sacrifice a bronze-level alchemist just to take his life.
This person knew he couldn't escape, so he chose to commit suicide instead of revealing any information.
Lin En narrowed his eyes and had made up his mind:
"A force at the level of the Golden Throne... Moreover, the Quetzalcoatl and I have reconciled. The one who can take action... is you, Klaus."
He sighed softly, but without any sadness, he just smiled coldly: "What a dedicated teacher... It seems that he sensed the revival of the Violet King Totem and knew that Layton was not dead, so he wanted to make up for it."
Lin En threw the body to the corner, wiped the remaining blood from his hands, and his eyes calmed down again.
He did not continue to investigate the man's identity, but looked down at the time ticking on his pocket watch and began to calculate silently.
"The time-space gate on the main body's side should be opening soon... Almost a month has passed on my side, but only one day has passed on the other side."
There was a hint of deep meaning in his eyes.
The difference in the speed of time flow may be just a strange dimensional phenomenon for ordinary people, but for Lin En, it is a potential resource and a kind of neglected tool for practice.
The Morning Star Wizard traveled across the heavens and worlds, launched one dimensional war after another, and was accustomed to a world where the speed of time flow differed greatly.
However, most Morning Star wizards do not use the time difference to practice, but directly carry out localized transformation after conquering the plane.
It's not that they are stupid and don't realize the value of the speed of time, but because.
The practice of wizards is extremely sensitive to the stability of the environment.
The only thing that can truly support the normal operation of the wizard system, the effectiveness of witchcraft, and the stable growth of mental power is the original structure of the wizarding world itself.
Although time flies in those planes and efficiency is doubled, for wizards, that kind of chaotic and uncertain law environment is often more likely to cause mental confusion, collapse of rune systems, and even alienation of the wizard body than acceleration.
Therefore, unless the wizard system is abandoned, it is necessary to rebuild it with a cultivation system that is unique to a certain plane.
Otherwise, the path of "relying on the advantage of the flow of time to practice" is destined to be narrow and dangerous for wizards.
As long as wizards still want to practice the witchcraft, skills, and rule systems native to the wizarding world, they must "localize" those planes.
With the help of special alchemical creations such as the "Alien Purification Device", the environment can be forcibly adjusted and transformed into a stable area that conforms to the original laws of the wizarding world, so that practice can be carried out safely.
However, it is this kind of localized transformation that will allow the conquered planes to gradually approach the time and space order of the wizarding world.
Eventually, with the assimilation of the Star Gate, the alien world that originally had a time advantage will tend to have a one-to-one synchronization of time flow with the wizarding world.
Therefore, for most Morning Star wizards, although the change in the speed of time is strange, it cannot ultimately become an accelerator of practice.
Of course, this doesn't mean that there are no ways to "speed up time" in the wizarding world.
The real reason is the rules.
The reason why the wizarding world has strict restrictions on the flow of time is not due to technical defects, but the will of the Wizarding Council.
This high-ranking organization controls the operation of the entire wizard civilization. In order to maintain order and stability, they set up countless rules and prohibitions to constrain the behavior of all official wizards, and even most Morning Star wizards.
However, if you can become a Shining Moon Wizard, everything will be different.
Entering the level of Brilliant Moon means reaching the top of the power pyramid in the wizarding world.
Not only does he hold an important position in the parliament, he is also respected as "Your Majesty".
The Lords of the Brilliant Moon possess the power to tear apart the rules and rewrite the world.
They are no longer restricted by the ordinary laws of time and space. If they really want to, they can create their own "accelerated time and space environment" to ensure stability and accelerate growth.
However, the number of Shining Moon wizards is ultimately very small.
In the wizarding world, Morning Star wizards are like stars in the sky, and their number is as vast as the sea, but only a few can truly step into the realm of Shining Moon.
Therefore, 99% of Morning Star Wizards will find it difficult to have any interaction with His Majesty the Brilliant Moon throughout their lives, let alone obtain their time resources.
But Lynn is different.
He is not His Majesty Huiyue, so naturally he cannot shake the rules of the Wizard Council by force; but he possesses an even rarer talent.
“God rewards hard work.”
As long as you work hard, you will gain something.
This is not simply a reward for diligence, but a gift at the rule level, a miracle that transcends common sense.
Therefore, even if the environment he is in is not stable enough, even if he cannot reshape the rules of the world like His Majesty Huiyue, as long as he is given enough time and keeps working hard.
With the help of God's rewards for hard work and the exaggerated speed of time flow, the combined speed can definitely exceed the speed of local practice in the stable wizarding world!
However, it is too early to say this now.
On the one hand, although the flow of time in this plane world is fast, it is only thirty times faster; on the other hand, he has not yet completely conquered this world, and it is still a long way for him to descend.
The most important thing right now is to sort out the further direction of the Silver Totem, take the key step as soon as possible, and break through to the level of Silver Alchemist.
"Wait for the master to contact me... to see if he has any new breakthrough ideas."
Lynn thought to herself.
He is just a clone, and his mental power level is only at the early stage of level two. Even with the blessing of the talent [God rewards hard work], his progress is still not very fast.
After all, the silver totem corresponds to the second-level resource system, and it is not easy to crack it for those with the same level of spiritual power.
However, his original body was already in the late third level, and his mental strength far exceeded this. To him, analyzing a mere second-level totem was as easy as butchering an ox.
Even if there is a thirty-fold difference in the speed of time flow, my research progress may still be much faster.
Therefore, Lynn waited patiently, hoping to get in touch with the original master as soon as possible, and use the other party's achievements to provide inspiration or breakthroughs for himself.
…
However, before Lin En could receive the message from the master, he was quickly summoned by an urgent message from Reiner City the next morning.
The capital of Sapphire Province, Reiner City.
It was an extremely luxurious courtyard, inlaid with gold and jade, and exquisitely decorated.
Under the huge dome is an extremely magnificent main hall, shining brightly with golden light.
But now, this hall, which is usually locked and only used for the gatherings of the top nobles, is now crowded and bustling.
These guests were either rich or noble, and were all prominent aristocrats in Lanyu Province.
Moreover, it is worth mentioning that almost all the nobles here are alchemists.
The practice of an alchemist requires a lot of money and resources to support it. Therefore, in this world, only those who are truly wealthy and have an alchemical heritage can embark on the path of practice.
Most of them are Black Iron-rank alchemists, but all of them are powerful figures in the city.
At this moment, everyone was dressed in embroidered robes, some holding glasses and chatting, some whispering and observing secretly.
"Lord Layton, long time no see."
"The disturbance a while ago...didn't affect Lord Layton, did it?"
"Lord Layton has become even more charming and stylish recently, hahahaha..."
Lin En, dressed in a well-tailored aristocratic dress, stood among the crowd with a gentle expression, holding a glass in his hand, smiling and nodding in response.
Facing compliments and greetings, he was calm and composed, with proper manners, as if he had perfectly inherited the identity of Viscount Leighton without any flaws.
"In Lanyu Province, there is only one earl, and not many viscounts. The majority are barons..."
Lin En had long been familiar with the aristocratic structure within the province.
In this land, the rank of nobility is often closely related to strength.
Most of the barons are alchemists at the first or second level of Black Iron; most of the viscounts are at the third level of Black Iron, and there are even alchemists like Lin En who have broken through to the Bronze level.
And the only Earl, Earl Weir, is not only an alchemist, but also a strong man who has already entered the bronze level for many years and has great hope of becoming a silver alchemist.
After a brief exchange of greetings, Lin En walked into the inner hall, led by a pretty waitress.
This is a more private reception room, and the atmosphere is much quieter than the hall.
Lin En took a quick look and saw that all those present were bronze-level alchemists, and the one sitting at the head of the table was the awe-inspiring Earl Weir.
He is not even forty years old, his blood is abundant and his face is ruddy. His status as a brass alchemist has endowed him with an almost ageless temperament. His eyes are as bright as copper bells, and he is tall and straight, with an imposing aura.
Seeing Lin En coming in, Weier smiled and nodded. Lin En also returned the greeting, neither humble nor arrogant.
"Viscount Layton is here too." Weir spoke, looking around at everyone, "At this point, all the brass alchemists in the Blue Jade Province have arrived."
After he finished speaking, he coughed lightly and his expression became serious.
Everyone present immediately stopped smiling and looked towards the main seat; the air seemed to freeze in an instant.
And the next moment, Earl Weir slowly uttered a shocking piece of news that was enough to shock the entire province.
"Everyone, this world is in chaos."
The hall was completely silent.
"Perhaps some people have already learned some information from various channels, but now, I want to tell you the most accurate and comprehensive information."
He paused, his tone suddenly becoming heavy.
"Just last night, the capital of our Cuilan Principality was swallowed by a huge golden totem. The entire capital fell."
"The palace was breached, and His Majesty the King and the entire royal family were completely destroyed."
As soon as the words came out, the whole room fell into silence and everyone's faces changed suddenly.
Weir continued speaking, his voice low but every word as clear as a bell: "Except for the Principality of Cuilan, according to reliable intelligence, more than 30 countries were attacked by the Golden Totem overnight. Some struggled to hold on and were seriously injured; some, like my capital, were completely destroyed."
"So far, except for the Mist Wing Empire, which is located in the center and guarded by the Golden Throne himself, all other countries have been involved in this disaster without exception."
“And now, the entire continent is in panic and chaos.”
As soon as the words fell, there was a sound of people gasping for air in the entire private hall.
The expressions of all the brass alchemists present changed at the same time.
This was no ordinary riot, but a dramatic change that swept across the continent.
Overnight, dozens of golden totems appeared, pointing directly at the royal families of various countries. The intentions and power behind them were enough to shake the entire old order.
First of all, there is the staggering number, more than thirty golden totems!
This number almost exceeds the total number of known golden thrones in the entire continent.
The golden totems, which originally symbolized peak power and mystery, unexpectedly fell at the same time like raindrops, launching precise strikes directly on the ruling centers of various countries.
Moreover, the first wave of attacks from each golden totem was almost always aimed directly at the core of the royal family. Obviously, it was intended to cut off the information hubs of all countries and create the most thorough paralysis.
Earl Weir looked at everyone calmly, took a deep breath, gave them a moment to digest the information, and then spoke again, his voice low but sonorous: "After the attack of the Golden Totem, in just one night, a terrorist organization called the 'Creation Society' swept across the entire continent."
"They are using the slogan 'destroy the corrupt old world and create a new order', and they are acting in an extreme and unstoppable manner."
"You may be unfamiliar with this force, but let me tell you that one of their members is Klaus, who was previously hunted down by the Quetzalcoatl!"
"Yes, that is Viscount Layton's mentor, Klaus, who is a member of the Creation Society."
"Moreover, according to reliable intelligence, he appeared in the Cuilan Capital last night!"
As soon as these words were spoken, a low cry of surprise broke out in the private hall, and many eyes instinctively fell on Lin En.
But Lin En looked calm and his eyes were peaceful, as if he was not disturbed at all.
Seeing this, Earl Weir smiled softly and continued:
"My friends, I have no intention of making things difficult for Viscount Layton. In fact, quite the opposite. He has done great service to our Lanyu Province."
"Not long ago, Viscount Layton teamed up with the top leaders of the Quetzalcoatl to set up an ambush and pursue Klaus. Although they failed to capture him completely, they successfully forced him to flee in a panic, and also killed many important members of the Creation Society."
"It is precisely because of this action that Lanyu Province became one of the few provinces that the Creation Society failed to successfully infiltrate."
As soon as these words fell, everyone's eyes turned to Lin En again, with a hint of respect and complexity in their eyes.
Weir continued:
"Currently, the capital has fallen into chaos, and the power of the capital cannot cover our province."
"For this purpose, I have set up a temporary office in Reiner City. I will work with the nobles to handle government affairs and maintain order."
"As for safety issues, you can rest assured."
He changed the subject, his tone was solemn and exciting:
"Just yesterday, a silver alchemist from the Quetzalcoatl came to the Blue Jade Province to help us maintain stability and protect this place."
"Under the protection of this lord, our Lanyu Province will be the most stable line of defense for the entire Cuilan Principality."
After these words were spoken, the brass alchemists present finally put aside some of the worries in their hearts.
After this conversation, the most powerful group of people in Lanyu Province were stabilized, and Earl Weir successfully stabilized the situation in Lanyu Province.
However, just as the meeting was ending and everyone was leaving.
Earl Weir walked up to Lynn and said to him, "Viscount Layton, the leader of the Quetzalcoatl wants to see you."
Hearing this, Lin En's eyes moved slightly, as if thinking about something.
(End of this chapter)
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