Chapter 114: The Divine Emblem: Tai Chi Bagua (Seeking Collection)

Chapter 114: The Divine Emblem: Tai Chi Bagua (Seeking Collection)



Bang!

Bang! Bang!

The sound of gunfire echoed continuously.

Carbon-based life forms had no way to be completely immune to the musket fire.

Blocked by a team of ten musketeers in a narrow space, even knights with battle auras would find it difficult to survive.

The apprentice wizards' methods were mysterious and bizarre, but their physical strength was relatively weaker than that of knights.

Run!

Quick, run!

Gavin's eyes widened in fear, his body enveloped by several defensive spells as he frantically fled towards the courtyard.

"Amy!"

He shouted angrily, his voice filled with a hint of complaint:

"How are you observing the situation? You only warned me when so many soldiers came. Are you trying to get us killed?"

"I don't know how so many soldiers came either," Amy's face turned pale, and she shook her head repeatedly:

"By the time I realized it, it was too late!"

"Careful on the left!"

Gavin hurriedly raised his hand.

Earth Wall!

The earth elements in the air quickly gathered, forming a thick earth wall that blocked his side.

Bang!

Boom...

Accompanied by a loud explosion, flames rolled, and the two were hit by a huge shock wave and knocked away.

"What's going on?"

"It's a cannonball!"

Dempsey shouted:

"The Kolon army has deployed artillery!"

It was likely because they were far from the princess's residence that the Kolon soldiers dared to fire cannonballs to bombard the target.

There was no need to worry about accidentally injuring the princess.

Unlike others, facing the charging Kolon soldiers from all directions, Dempsey's face showed no fear, but instead, he was filled with fanaticism and joy.

"With so many soldiers coming here, the defense at Bob's location must have weakened, and the chances of a successful assassination are high."

"My Lord!"

"Your loyal follower hasn't..."

"Boom!"

Before he could finish his sentence, a cannonball wrapped in flames hit his body.

The powerful explosion tore his flesh apart.

"Clatter..."

A group of musketeers kicked open the courtyard door and rushed in, raising their muskets and firing at the crowd.

Bang!

Bang! Bang!

A series of gunshots rang out.

The bullets formed a fan shape, sweeping madly towards the crowd.

The resisters from Gandor trembled, like wheat being harvested, falling in rows.

"Ah!"

A scream came from a corner not far away.

The familiar voice caused Amy to turn her head instinctively.

"Nelius!"

Nelius, who had a thief background, had been using illusion magic to hide himself after returning, hoping to quietly escape with the help of the fog.

Unfortunately, he was shot by the musketeers' chaotic firing as he was climbing the wall, and he fell after being hit in the leg.

Even the illusion was broken.

"Amy, Gavin!"

Seeing a group of musketeers turning their guns towards him, Nelius's face changed, and he shouted anxiously:

"Save me!"

Bang!

Bang! Bang...

The sound of gunfire rang out.

Dozens of bullets covered Nelius in the corner, and the kinetic energy of the bullets piercing his flesh made his body tremble uncontrollably.

Struggling, he opened his mouth, but his head was blown off by another shot, and in the blink of an eye, he completely lost his vitality.

Escape!

Gavin's face turned pale. His major specialization was earth magic, which allowed him to summon earth walls and stones to block musket fire and cannonballs.

Amy was agile and could listen to the surroundings, allowing her to dodge in advance.

The two barely held on under the siege of the Kolon soldiers, but as their numbers increased, it became more and more dangerous.

Boom!

The cannonball struck.

Bang! Bang...

The bullets struck the earth wall, creating a series of craters.

Gavin cast a spell to cover himself in a rock armor and charged into a courtyard.

He glanced back, and Amy was about to follow.

His eyes flickered, and he suddenly waved his staff.

"Control the Earth and Rocks!"

The scattered stones on the ground rose on their own, blocking the wall and stopping Amy's path.

"Gavin!"

Seeing the closed wall in front of her, Amy cried out:

"What are you doing?"

"There are too many pursuers behind us. Our chances of survival are greater if we split up and run." Gavin's voice turned cold:

"Don't follow me."

"You..." Amy's face was filled with fear:

"I'm on the main road now!"

Even with the fog's concealment, the main road was completely exposed, with no space to hide.

If they were caught by the Kolon soldiers, they would surely die.

At most, they could struggle for a while.

Wait a minute!

Gavin wanted to make them struggle desperately, holding back the pursuers and creating an opportunity for his own escape.

Splitting up was his best chance for survival!

"Ah!"

Amy shouted angrily:

"Gavin, you despicable, contemptible person!"

Bang!

Bang! Bang!

The sound of gunfire rang out.

Amy couldn't continue cursing, and her body rolled forward to dodge, while she waved her hand to stir up sand and block the soldiers' vision.

"Hmm!"

As she was about to get up and charge forward, her body suddenly lost balance and fell, and she looked down at her abdomen in fear.

Blood seeped from her abdomen, soaking her wizard robe.

I've been shot!

When the resisters from Gandor were shot, they usually didn't feel pain, but only realized the abnormality after being shot. Now, they realized that these were all real.

Chirp, chirp...

The magical creature, Little Wind, flapped its wings frantically above Amy's head, urging her to escape.

"I... I can't make it."

Amy trembled, unsure if it was due to the gunshot or the extreme panic that made her feel powerless.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and she waved at the magical creature that had accompanied her for many years:

"Go!

"Find... find a new master."

"Ah..."

Amy, young and overwhelmed by the sudden onslaught of panic, sorrow, and pain, couldn't hold back her tears.

"Amy?"

At that moment, a familiar voice called out from above.

"Did you hear that?"

Amy looked up, startled.

"Quickly."

Karl waved his hand, lowering a long rope. "Grab on, I'll pull you up."

Amy's face lit up with relief as she struggled to her feet, grasping the rope tightly. Instantly, she felt herself being lifted into the air.

A water bubble appeared around her, causing the incoming bullets to lose their momentum and drop harmlessly.

"Looks like I made it just in time."

Karl handed her a potion.

"For healing."

With a thought, the four corners of the magic carpet moved, carrying them upwards.

"Karl!"

From below, Gavin's voice echoed.

"I'm here! Come and save me!"

"Sorry?"

Karl shook his head gently.

"You can see the size of my carpet too. I can only carry one person. If I carried two, no one would escape."

"So..."

He extended his hand in a gesture of farewell.

"Good luck."

Karl had witnessed Gavin's actions and had no intention of helping him, considering him a 'comrade'.

Amy, however, couldn't bear it. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

"I'm telling the truth."

Karl spoke up.

"With you on board, the carpet's speed and altitude have significantly decreased. I can't carry anyone else."

"Of course."

"If you're willing to give up your spot, I might consider it."

Amy immediately closed her mouth.

She was kind-hearted, but not to the extent of giving up her spot, especially since Gavin's intentions were questionable.

"Let's go!"

Karl patted the magic carpet, and they soared into the sky, disappearing into the mist in the blink of an eye.

"Amy!"

"Karl!"

Surrounded by Kolon soldiers, Gavin shouted.

"I curse you! May you never find peace!"

"Boom!"

His roar was drowned out by the sound of cannons and bullets.

...

Black Swamp.

The Swamp Alliance headquarters.

Unlike usual, the headquarters was bustling with numerous wizard apprentices due to a mandatory mission issued by the Swamp Alliance during this period.

Especially at the mission-taking area, the place was packed with apprentices jostling for space, all hoping to secure a relatively simple task.

Of course, there were also those who relished the challenge.

As for the mission-submitting area, it was currently empty.

"So..."

Behind the desk sat an elderly lady in her seventies or eighties, her half-moon spectacles fixed on her face, wrinkles layering the corners of her eyes, as she scrutinized the two with a piercing gaze.

"Your target, Count Bob, is not a Grand Knight, but a Legendary Knight."

"And this led to the heavy losses, with everyone else perishing, leaving only the two of you alive?"

"Indeed." Karl nodded.

"Fortunately, we managed to complete the task, slaying Count Bob. Please adjust the mission difficulty accordingly."

"Just a moment." The old lady waved her staff, and an invisible force brought a piece of paper covered in writing to hover in front of them.

"Whether Count Bob is truly a legendary figure needs verification. Sign your names here, and we'll adjust the achievement after verification."

"Also..."

"If there are other survivors who return within seven days and dispute your experience, the Alliance will hold a review."

"In any case, if everything goes well, the achievement will be bestowed upon you within half a month. This achievement cannot be traded or given away freely; it can only be exchanged for resources within the Alliance."

"Mmm."

Karl nodded.

"Wait a moment." Amy reached out, stopping him, and biting her lip, she spoke softly.

"I'm being honest. The achievement should be credited solely to Karl."

"Old lady, is that possible?"

"It is." The old lady nodded.

"As long as you sign your name, it will be the same. You have seven days to consider adding your name, but once this time passes, the achievement will belong solely to him. Later, even if he wants to give it to you, it won't be allowed."

"No problem!" Amy nodded firmly.

"The achievement rightfully belongs to Karl."

"Fine then!" The old lady shrugged.

"As you wish."

"However, I must remind you that this achievement will be specifically calculated. The higher your ranking, the greater the reward, and it seems to be related to something very important. There will be an official wizard discussion later."

Her tone was heavy with persuasion, but Amy remained unmoved.

Karl, on the other hand, was indifferent. He signed and handed the paper over.

On their way back, Amy's face lit up with a long-lost smile, and she glanced at the mission distribution point, asking.

"Karl, are you going to take on more missions?"

"I heard that with enough points, you can even exchange them for complete Wizard Heritage or high-level Enchanted Artifacts. If you do, let's do it together."

"No." Karl shook his head.

"I probably won't take on missions in the future either."

He had shared many similar experiences with others, and there were plenty more.

When faced with danger, the people of that place, regardless of any previous conflicts, would temporarily put aside their differences and unite against the enemy.

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During the siege of the merfolk, almost everyone trusted their comrades and confidently left their backs to others.

They were all capable warriors! But the wizard apprentices...

Karl couldn't help but sigh.

These clever people, these wise ones, each with their own cunning minds, faced danger without a single trustworthy one among them.

No wonder Sibel only teamed up with people she was familiar with for missions.

Reflecting on the past...

Back in Rotar City.

If Duru and the others had worked together, even though Bob was a legendary knight, they would still have had a great chance of success.

But what happened?

"Compared to working with others, I'm more used to acting alone."

A few days later, a messenger from the Alliance arrived on the island.

"Mr. Karl."

The messenger handed over a golden token:

"This is a reward from the Alliance for those with significant achievements. Apparently, it can be exchanged for something later."

"Please accept it."

"Thank you." Karl took the token and asked, "It seems the Alliance has confirmed that Count Bob is a legendary knight, and they're not slow to act."

"It's been confirmed, but not by the Alliance." The messenger shook his head. "Recently, some members of the Alliance have successfully assassinated nobles and generals of Kolon.

The Kolon side has vowed to retaliate, especially enraged by the deaths of several important targets, including the King of Kolon."

"Hmm..."

"Count Bob is not only a legendary knight but also a close friend and childhood companion of the King of Kolon. Your name is also on the Kolon retaliation list, and it's quite high up."

Karl's expression stiffened, and he dryly asked, "Really?"

The messenger gave him a pitying look. "It's true. There's even a rumor that the King of Kolon personally vowed to kill you at all costs."

"..." Karl forced a laugh. "You're joking, right?"

"I rarely joke, but you don't need to worry." The messenger reassured him. "With the Alliance entering the battlefield, the Kolon side no longer has the upper hand. They will eventually be repelled by the coalition forces."

"Moreover, recently, all wizard apprentices in the Alliance have taken on missions to assassinate targets. They're busy trying to save themselves and don't have the energy for retaliation."

Karl shook his head lightly.

Repel?

He didn't share their confidence.

Karl had seen the army of the Kingdom of Gandor, and even if their discipline was lacking, their weapons were not of the same caliber.

Kolon had flintlock muskets and cannons.

Gandor was still using serfs!

How could they fight against such a force from a different era? Even with wizards on the battlefield, their usefulness would be limited, as wizard apprentices couldn't withstand cannon fire.

Perhaps the wizards could.

But they couldn't join the battle.

"When will the portal to the Star Realm be opened?"

"There's no news yet."

The messenger's words dispelled his idea of fleeing immediately. After seeing the messenger off, he stood by the shore, feeling depressed.

"Karl."

At some point, Katherine had approached from behind.

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing." Karl turned around and shook his head, sighing. "Just some annoying trivial matters on my mind."

"Everything will pass. Don't be so upset." Katherine smiled.

"I made some desserts. Take some back and try them. If you like them, I'll make more next time."

Through the possession of the angel Remiel, although Katherine had aged, her mood was incredibly uplifted.

Death,

for her, was a blessing.

Katherine didn't yearn for death, but she began to enjoy her days, finding new ways to please herself every day.

As they entered the hall, just as they were about to taste the desserts, a complex pattern on the table caught Karl's attention.

"What's this?"

"The divine emblem!" Katherine clasped her hands, looking up with adoration. "I can sense the divine aura through it."

Hmm? Karl examined the pattern on the table, his eyebrows furrowing slightly, and even the taste of the dessert in his mouth faded.

"I remember the emblem of the Morning Sun Lord wasn't this complex. Isn't this outer part supposed to be it?"

Each deity had their own emblem.

For example, the deity worshipped by the people of Kolon, the Sun Lord and Flame Deity, had an emblem of a burning flame.

The emblem of the Morning Sun Lord resembled an ear of wheat, with a crescent moon, a simple and understandable design.

"Yes."

Katherine pointed, "This is the Lord, this is the Divine Realm, and this is the angel Remiel..."

"The other night, Angel Remiel responded to me, but I didn't quite understand what she said."

"Hmm?" Karl's eyes flickered. "Do you mean this pattern doesn't point to the Morning Sun Lord but to Angel Remiel?"

"No!" Katherine shook her head.

"The Lord, including Angel Remiel."

"Karl, I know that you wizard apprentices don't have a faith, but I hope you can respect mine."

She didn't like Karl's casual tone, especially when referring to deities and the Morning Sun Lord.

"As you say."

Karl restrained his expression and gave a slight bow in the manner of the Morning Sun Church. "The deities are great and should not be blasphemed."

"Yes." Katherine's face lit up with a satisfied smile. "That's right."

"So..." Karl began, "If someone wants to meet... to let the Morning Sun Lord understand their piety, can they just draw these?"

"If he's truly devout and the Lord is willing to see him, then it's possible at any time." Katherine shook her head:

"These patterns are just a means of communication, it doesn't matter if they're the same or not."

She clearly didn't understand Karl's meaning, or she understood but didn't allow for blasphemy of the deities.

"What I mean is..." Karl spoke again:

"To contact the angels, what should we do?"

"Angels?" Katherine asked:

"Each angel has her own unique emblem, if you can draw it and recite the angel's holy name, you can be sensed by her, whether she chooses to appear or not depends on the angel's mood."

"Angel Remiel is like the stories say, pure, kind, and with a broad-minded spirit."

Although praising the angel, it was evident that in Katherine's eyes, the status of angels was far below that of the deities.

Still, she was in awe.

But not the kind of awe that was distant.

Deities.

Even mentioning them is blasphemy!

"Katherine."

Karl sighed:

"You know so much."

"This is the Lord's gift." Katherine looked up in reverence:

"That night, my mind naturally gained a lot of knowledge, including the holy names of several angels and some patterns."

"Hmm?" Karl took a deep breath:

"Can you draw it, so I can see it too."

"What I mean is, the glory of the deities should be shared by everyone, including knowledge."

"This..." Katherine hesitated for a moment, then slowly nodded:

"That makes sense, I'll give it a try."

...

Divine Realm Fragment.

Name: Karl

Constitution: 4.75

Mental Power: 4.43

Source Quality: 0.4

Level: Grand Knight, High Wizard Apprentice

The excess Source Quality came from the Demonic Long Blade in Bob's hand, which bore the emblem of the Flame Deity.

Apparently,

This item was also related to the deities.

However, after losing the Source Quality, the power of the long blade disappeared.

Originally, Karl was considering what to add Source Quality to, but after returning from Katherine, he made a decision.

Add Constitution!

As the Source Quality value behind him returned to zero, a vast life force appeared out of thin air within him.

And the constitution value also increased from 4.75 to 4.95, just 0.5 away from the Grand Knight's perfect value.

"Next..."

"It's the secret of the deities!"

Karl sat in a huge stone chair, with books and scrolls floating in front of him.

"Whoosh..."

The pages of the books flipped.

"In the words of my past life, it's like searching for a needle in a haystack, but finding it without effort."

"Who would've thought!"

"The answer to my long meditation, was actually found in someone close to me."

Karl shook his head lightly, and a smile appeared on his face.

To utilize the power of the Divine Realm Fragment, he had collected a lot of knowledge about the deities, including some about the outer deities and demon gods.

Both worlds had their deities, and some even involved the outer deities and demon gods, which were taboo.

But he had never been able to enter that realm.

Until now!

"Wow!"

The pages in front of him froze on one particular page.

"Each deity has its own 'emblem', by drawing the 'emblem' and reciting the deity's name, you can be sensed by the deity."

"And each emblem is unique."

"You can't draw it randomly!"

"The universe has countless deities, which means there are countless emblems, drawing the wrong one might lead to worshipping the wrong deity."

"Especially certain symbols, used by many deities, drawing such a symbol and contacting the wrong deity is normal."

"Like the sun, moon, flames..."

"These patterns have been used by countless deities, even their names might be similar, if you contact a demon god by mistake..."

"Heh!"

Worshipping the wrong deity is not unheard of, and can even be considered common.

Even in the scriptures of the Flame Deity, there are stories of devout believers being deceived by demon gods, thinking they were worshipping a true deity, but it was actually a demon god, ultimately leading to the destruction of their families.

"According to my understanding!"

Karl stood up from his seat, put his hands behind his back, and paced in the room:

"The so-called 'emblem' and 'statue' are actually receivers, through which one can receive messages from the outside world."

"In the Divine Realm, there should be an emblem, and when outsiders draw the same emblem, they can be sensed by the deity."

"The angels below the deities also have various emblems, but they need to be attached to the deity's emblem, which is like a main server with many branches, to contact the angels, you need to go through the main server."

"Isn't this just an IP address?"

Karl stroked his chin and looked at the images in the book.

Indeed.

Each deity in the book, even the outer deities and demon gods, had their own unique emblems.

And their names too!

"So..."

"What emblem should I use?"

An idea came to him, and a familiar Yin-Yang symbol appeared beneath his feet.

Hmm?

Wouldn't this symbol also contact some existence? Shaking his head, Karl dismissed the thought.

"A simple Yin-Yang symbol is too risky, but if I add the Eight Trigrams or something else, it should be fine."

"In my past life, there were no deities, these symbols were imagined by ordinary people, they shouldn't point to any existence."

"If it really contacts some deity..."

"Then it should be a familiar acquaintance from my hometown, I should at least give them some face, it would be better if they send me back."

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