Chapter 272: Another Year
Chapter 272: Another Year
"Clang..."
The massive stone door slowly closed, emitting a deep, resounding noise.
As the palace doors sealed shut, the entire hall seemed to be isolated from the outside world, cut off from the heavens and earth.
The dense fire attribute aura permeated the entire hall, and with each breath, it seemed to be filled with raging flames.
In just a few short years, Karl had increased his mental power to 33, almost one point per year, all thanks to the unique environment of this place.
The Palace of the Flame God!
If it were intact, it would undoubtedly be a fifth-tier divine artifact. Even as a side palace, it was top-tier among third-tier artifacts.
The key was...
For Karl, who cultivated the Flame Meditation Technique, this palace was worth more than a fourth-tier wonder.
With it, even without external aid, he was confident he could increase his cultivation to the third tier within a century.
Battling here was like having an additional high-quality Wizard Tower, doubling his strength.
"Woosh..."
The flames surged around him like a tide, and the raging inferno became as gentle as silk.
Karl sat cross-legged in the center, gazing at his data panel.
Essence: 36
If all of it were added to his physique, it could approach the second-tier limit of fifty points, but it wouldn't make much difference.
The increase in values didn't add much to Karl's strength, as he had cultivated the Holy Demonic Transformation to the seventh level.
After all, his true strength far exceeded the basic values, and the world's rules also restricted his power.
Add to mental power...
After some thought, Karl's mind moved, and the essence disappeared, causing the mental power column to jump.
Mental Power: 33 - 36.6
The surge in mental power made him grunt, and sparks burst from his eyes, causing ripples in the surrounding flames.
"Come out!"
With a thought, a flame leaped from his brow and transformed into a flame giant in the air, standing tall against the wind.
Compared to before, the flame giant was now more condensed, and the aura around it was even more formidable.
Karl's face showed relief:
"It's no wonder it's the Secret Order's top secret technique. This accompanying magic alone surpasses other magics."
The flame giant was the core of the magic he held.
The more Karl cultivated, the stronger this magic would become, theoretically without limit.
Additionally,
The flame giant constantly resided in his inner sea, constantly training, serving as an auxiliary cultivation system.
At critical moments, it could even be used as a decoy to avoid calamities.
Its power was also impressive.
The scorching flames that could melt all things would turn a second-tier existence into ashes in an instant.
However, if the flame giant suffered a severe injury, Karl would also be hurt, which was why he hadn't summoned it when facing the black dragon.
"In a year, I should be able to truly step onto the battlefield."
Gazing at the flame giant, Karl pondered:
"Time is limited. If I can't cultivate powerful magic, I can at least refine the scrolls anew."
"With so many Chain Fireball Scrolls in hand, it's time to put them to use."
The Secret Order's heritage naturally included methods for refining scrolls, and one such magic was called the Flame Phoenix.
It was said to originate from a firebird that could transform into the sun, and the key was that it could be modified using the Chain Fireball Scrolls.
By combining over a dozen Chain Fireball Scrolls, a second-tier Flame Phoenix Scroll could be created.
Three primary Flame Phoenix Scrolls could be upgraded to intermediate level.
Similarly, three intermediate scrolls could be upgraded to advanced.
And a single advanced Flame Phoenix Scroll was as powerful as Karl's full-power attack.
One year later.
Roja Archipelago.
Streams of light traversed the sky, descending towards the islands.
Thousands of miles away from the archipelago, a giant carriage pulled by four horses was approaching.
Two people sat facing each other inside the carriage.
The twin siblings, Job, the only remaining bloodline of Duke Ferdinand in his domain, had come to the meeting on behalf of the Duke.
Job did not transform, instead, he revealed his half-godly body, standing at a towering six meters tall, his corpulent figure resembling a giant fat man.
By his side was a stunning woman in a black robe, her eyes deep and dark.
She was Scythe Two, a mid-grade attendant of the Death God.
"I heard that Lady Mewaya will also be attending the meeting," Job said, narrowing his eyes with a chilling glint.
"It's been centuries since I last saw that unlikable sister, and I'm eager to meet her again," he added with a smirk.
"Yes," Scythe Two nodded, "This meeting has the approval of the gods, and the lady has attendants from our world accompanying her. She will be here as well."
"Heh..." Job chuckled.
The divine attendants at this gathering had come from various places and different worlds.
Given this situation, the deities in Scythe Two's world decided to temporarily set aside their internal conflicts and focus on driving away the divine attendants from other worlds first.
After all, they had experience working together, and it wouldn't be too late to expand their faith in this world before conquering others.
Their primary targets were the Dragon Sin, the Creator, and the evil gods from other worlds.
With this consensus, the gathering today was organized, bringing together divine attendants from various paths to discuss matters.
They needed to decide on alliances, how to divide the territories they currently occupied, and how to expel the attendants of other evil gods.
Duke Ferdinand, as one of the half-gods in this world, had already received invitations from several deities.
Among them, the Death God promised that if Job helped him occupy this world, he would have the opportunity to ascend to godhood.
Given that Job already belonged to the lineage of Death, they reached an agreement.
"Scythe Two."
Job patted his own rotund belly and said with a smile, "Do you have a way to help me kill Lady Mewaya?"
"Hmm?" Scythe Two tilted her head, "What does His Highness mean?"
"I have a method to seize the half-god bloodline from my other siblings to strengthen myself," Job explained. "If I can obtain the half-god bloodline from Lady Mewaya, I will be able to reach the Third Circle, which will also benefit our cooperation."
"This..." Scythe Two hesitated, then asked, "Does Her Highness know about this method?"
"Of course she does!" Job smirked, "Otherwise, why would we siblings live so far apart, and why would Abner hide in the Twelve Star Palace?"
"Do you think she would attack you?" Scythe Two inquired.
"Haha..." Job laughed, "If she's not afraid of Father, she might. But as long as Father is still here, she wouldn't dare touch me..."
Before he could finish, a fireball suddenly fell from the sky, a ten-meter-wide fireball that directly hit the carriage, enveloping both of them.
A violent explosion followed.
"Boom!"
Amidst the flames, a figure roared and charged out, "Who's there?"
"Get out of my way!"
"Huff..."
Dark clouds rolled in from the sky, and a streak of fire emerged, transforming into a hundred-meter-long fire dragon in an instant.
The fire dragon let out a deafening roar, its body coiling as it rushed towards Job.
The dragon's claws lunged forward.
Dragon Claw Hand!
Job's eyes narrowed, "A bunch of cowardly creatures dare to show themselves before me. You're asking for death!"
Divine Technique - Dominant Body!
A faint, glowing aura enveloped his body, resisting the attacking dragon claws as he slapped them away.
"Swish!"
The space behind him tore open, and Lady Mewaya's figure appeared without a sound, reaching out and gently slapping him.
(End of Chapter)
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