Chapter 184: Wizard Tower

Chapter 184: Wizard Tower

"Mentor Conn!" Harvey bowed respectfully.

"Regarding the previous matter, I apologize on behalf of the Walker family. My aunt was unaware of my grandfather's arrangements."

"Heh..." Karl chuckled lightly. "If apologies were all it took, there wouldn't be so much strife and conflict in this world."

"Where are the items?"

He had agreed to meet them, not to hear the Walker family's apology, but to obtain what was rightfully his.

"Mentor..." Harvey opened his mouth, then sighed helplessly and waved his hand at the maid standing behind him.

"Bring out the items."

"Yes, young master," the maid nodded in agreement and stepped forward, revealing a bracelet on her wrist. She gently shook her wrist, and in the next instant, a bright light appeared.

A pile of items materialized on the ground.

These were the disassembled Wizard Tower materials, and with simple assembly, a basic tower base could be constructed.

There was also a Starglow Disk, a tool that could communicate with the star realm and tap into the power of ley lines.

"Mentor Conn..." Harvey spoke up, seeing Karl's expression soften. "No matter what, the Walker family was in the wrong. So, we've brought two extra floating stones as compensation."

"You'll need them."

Karl's eyes flickered.

He did need them; building a floating Wizard Tower required a large amount of floating stones, and more was definitely better.

"Hmm."

Karl nodded slowly. "You've shown consideration."

"Mentor Conn!" Harvey's expression turned serious. "The Walker family sincerely invites you to join us, and we are willing to pay any price for it."

"Witchcraft, resources..."

"Just name it."

"Never mind." Karl shook his head without hesitation. With the Walker family in a difficult situation, he didn't want to invite trouble, especially after his experience in Nameless Snake Valley. "I value my freedom, and joining another faction doesn't interest me. You should leave now."

"Mentor..."

Harvey looked up, his expression shifting, then sighed helplessly. "Mentor Conn, have you considered selling the Demon Face Bloodvine in your possession?"

Hmm? Karl's eyes flickered.

"What?"

"Does the Walker family want it?"

"Yes." Harvey had no intention of hiding it. "My aunt needs it to breakthrough to the late First Ring. That was my grandfather's plan..."

"Of course!"

"If you don't plan to sell it or if you intend to use it yourself, we'll understand."

"Well..." Karl stroked his chin thoughtfully. "I have other matters to attend to recently, but I'll likely sell the Demon Face Bloodvine."

"I have two of them!" Harvey's eyes lit up.

"Alright then!" Karl said. "In half a year, I'll choose a location and hold a small trading event. I'll send the Walker family an invitation."

"Also, I'm not just a wizard, but also a legendary knight."

As he spoke, an invisible force blew past the two in front of him, sending them far away.

Harvey's vision blurred, and the scene changed before him.

"Half a year!"

"A small trading event?"

He thought for a moment, clenching his fists. "No matter what, I must get the Demon Face Bloodvine for Aunt. The Walker family needs a First Ring Late-stage wizard. We have half a year to gather resources, more preparation time than others. It's an advantage."

"But..."

"What did Mentor Conn mean by his last words?"

"Young master," the maid whispered. "I believe Mentor Conn wanted to remind you that he needs items for knights' cultivation, not just wizardry."

"Exactly!"

Harvey's eyes lit up. "Knight cultivation resources are easier to obtain. This is good news for us; Mentor Conn isn't as ruthless as imagined."

...

In another world.

On the Pirate Island.

Karl assembled the tower base brought by the Walker family and placed the Starglow Disk on top of it.

"Hmm..."

The disk, the size of a basin, glowed with a faint halo, and its spell circuits lit up in sequence.

Then, it slowly floated into the air.

"It's working!"

Karl's eyes lit up.

"I thought this world couldn't support a Wizard Tower, but it seems... even the power of the gods has its limits."

Fragments of the shattered divine realm enveloped the entire other world.

Logically,

The star realm should also be isolated.

Otherwise, the power of the Demon God would have seeped in, but the Wizard Tower could sense the star realm.

The reason wasn't clear, but the result was undoubtedly favorable for Karl.

He had prepared to place the Wizard Tower in the Magic Forest if this world was unsuitable.

"Next, place the Demon Eye on top, and replace the tower base with floating stones. That's the most basic Wizard Tower!"

Tower base!

Starglow Disk!

Insight Eye!

Karl had gathered all three essential components of the Wizard Tower, and now, he only needed to wait to obtain it.

One month later.

Seated cross-legged within the rudimentary Wizard Tower, Karl extended his arms, his hands constantly shifting through intricate hand seals.

At one moment—

"Peng!"

Behind him, a colossal Buddha statue appeared, its form ethereal and translucent. Its hands formed intricate seals, and with a gentle tap forward, the air exploded.

"Ten-Hand Realm!"

Karl's eyes lit up, his face beaming with joy.

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"Within the range of the Wizard Tower, my mental energy and physical vitality have significantly increased, allowing me to manifest the Thousand Buddha Hands of the Ten-Hand Realm."

"Moreover..."

"Divine Demon Transformation!"

"Zero-Ring Spell—Vitalizing Water!"

"Boom!"

His skin tightened, and then, a violent surge of battle aura erupted. Karl's hair fluttered, and the clothes on his body fluttered vigorously.

Enhanced by the Wizard Tower, the effect of the Zero-Ring Spell—Vitalizing Water was comparable to that of a First-Rank Spell.

It was as if...

With an endless source of vitality within his body, he could unleash his battle aura without restraint.

"What a pity!"

"Still a little short."

Stopping his movements, Karl shook his head slightly.

"If I could break through the fourth level of Divine Demon Transformation and cultivate the Silver Body, within the influence of the Wizard Tower, to some extent, I would be a Second-Ranker."

"However..."

"If my Wizard rank could advance to the mid-stage of the First Circle, by then, with the increased power of Vitalizing Water and Water Spirit, even without the Silver Body, I'd likely possess strength not inferior to that of a Silver Body, right?"

The enhancement provided by the Wizard Tower to cultivators was terrifying, far exceeding Karl's expectations.

Here,

With the Thousand Buddha Hands of the One-Hand Realm, he could exhibit the prowess of the Ten-Hand Realm.

The power of the Zero-Ring Spell was akin to that of a First-Rank Spell! The Wizard Tower's level was too low, so the First-Rank Spell was amplified, but not to such an exaggerated extent.

However, the strength of a First-Rank Spell cast by an early-stage Wizard was comparable to that of a mid-stage or even late-stage Wizard, and the mental energy consumption was not significant.

It was a comprehensive enhancement!

"No wonder every Wizard desires a Wizard Tower of their own. This rudimentary Wizard Tower, with its four sides exposed to the wind, only has the most basic functions, yet it has doubled my strength. If it were a complete Wizard Tower, I fear I could even rival a Second-Circle Wizard here!"

Karl's eyes glimmered:

"The benefits don't end there!"

"Within the Wizard Tower, my perception and physical body have become incredibly active, allowing me to manifest spells and holy techniques that were previously difficult to execute."

"Although I'll revert to my normal state after leaving the Wizard Tower, the experience gained will silently accelerate my cultivation progress."

"Like the Ten-Hand Realm..."

"If not for the Wizard Tower's enhancement, relying solely on my own cultivation, it would likely take several years to even grasp the basics."

"Now, I might achieve it in just a few months!"

Additionally, cultivating within the Wizard Tower expedites progress, and inscribing spell circuits becomes simpler.

And so on...

A few months later.

Name: Karl

Constitution: 18.4

Mental Energy: 7.5

Essence: 10

Rank: Legendary Knight, First-Circle Wizard

Abyssal Bloodline Integration: 38%

Spells: Tidal Force, Thunder Wings, Wrath of the Thunder God, Whisper of Life...

Holy Techniques: Angel's Spear, Celestial Wolf Phantom Fist, Divine Demon Transformation...

Artifact Seals: Earth-shaking Seal...

"Finally, my mental energy has reached 7.5."

In terms of Wizard cultivation, Karl wasn't exceptionally talented. With the help of numerous resources, he had only reached the early stage of the First Circle, placing him in the lower-middle tier.

But,

7.5 units of mental energy were sufficient!

With a thought, 10 units of essence vanished instantly, and simultaneously, his mental energy surged to 10 units.

In other words,

A mid-stage First-Circle Wizard!

"Hmm!"

The sudden surge of mental energy caused Karl to stifle a muffled hum. His forehead veins pulsed, his mind buzzed, and it took a while before he gradually recovered.

"Even with the Wizard Tower, it would take years to advance to the mid-stage of the First Circle. Now... at least within the influence of the Wizard Tower, I possess Second-Rank battle prowess..."

"Perhaps not as formidable as a true Second-Circle Wizard, but it should be enough to ensure the upcoming transaction proceeds smoothly."

Karl rubbed his temples, relaxing his mind that had been tense due to the surge in mental energy. He looked up at the Demon Eye atop the Wizard Tower, a smile spreading across his face.

"With the Fear Aura of a Second-Ranker and this eye that can directly determine life and death, even against a Second-Circle Wizard, I won't be completely defenseless."

"Now..."

"It's time to investigate the Star Realm of this otherworldly realm."

The Wizard Tower can perceive the Star Realm.

Although this Wizard Tower is rudimentary, it possesses all the necessary functions, and it underwent a comprehensive inspection a couple of days ago.

So...

With a stir in Karl's heart, the Wizard Tower radiated spiritual light, establishing a connection with the ethereal Star Realm.

The next instant,

A desolate ruin appeared before Karl's eyes.

(End of Chapter)

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