Chapter 298: Teleportation

Chapter 298: Teleportation

"Source Essence Sovereign!"

"Multiform King!"

"Great Emperor of Taiwei..."

Deep and faint sounds echoed from the altar at the heart of the Divine Realm fragment, reaching Karl's ears.

"It works!"

A smile graced his face as he muttered to himself,

"It seems my guess was right. The radiance of the gods enveloping the Eastern Kingdom Continent has severed the connection between the Star Realm and the wizards. Since this Divine Realm fragment is unaffected by this restriction, it can also achieve other feats."

"The War God of another world is a Sixth Rank High-Order Deity, and he has the potential to become a Supreme Deity. Although his Divine Realm fragment is small, his divine rank is no less than that of the gods in this world. He can also hear the prayers of his followers."

"No matter where I am, as long as someone inscribes my 'Divine Symbol' and calls upon my 'Divine Name,' I will be able to sense them."

The key is...

Unrestricted by distance!

If someone in the Calim Continent calls out for the 'Source Essence Sovereign,' Karl can respond just the same.

At this moment,

In a certain residence within the capital city, a middle-aged man clad in a black robe knelt upon a Tai Chi pattern.

His gaze was vacant, his expression rigid, and he mindlessly chanted the 'Divine Name,' praying for a response.

In an instant,

His eyes regained their liveliness, and his stiff features softened, exuding an aura reminiscent of Karl.

"Not bad."

'Karl' moved his current body and nodded,

"The Necromancer's method of creating a life-bound puppet clone is indeed profound. By refining a person into a puppet, he can control it with ease."

This body originally belonged to a dark sorcerer who had cursed him, but now, Karl's consciousness occupied it.

"In the future, I can use this to explore dangerous places, but I'll need to raise my cultivation first."

Everything about this body was perfect, except for its insufficient cultivation. Even if he wanted to do something, he couldn't.

If only he were a full-fledged wizard, things would be much easier.

After many days, Karl returned to the capital city, only to find a desolate scene of closed doors and windows.

Even the Augustus family seemed to exude a chilling aura.

The patrolling city guards had long been replaced by armed soldiers, and cannons lined the city walls.

In the past decade, with the advent of technology and firearms, the battlefield had evolved beyond the traditional knight's charge.

Even a Great Knight would face certain death against the onslaught of machine guns.

"Welcome, Earl!"

Steward Terry bowed and led Karl into a luxurious palace.

The magnificent architecture was awe-inspiring, and every piece of decor had a history of over a thousand years.

One could even find carvings of Ancient Deities here, an art form considered blasphemous elsewhere.

Only those with divine blood could study the art of Ancient Deities without incurring the Church's punishment.

"Please, sit!"

Alphur Augustus, dressed in a knight's attire, meticulously polished a sharp longsword,

"Lately, I've been busy with military affairs, and I'm grateful to have Karl's help in disciplining the novice wizards. There have been far fewer troubles."

"It's my duty," Karl spoke up,

"After all, I've taken on the position of the Guild's Vice President, and... I believe no one would welcome a dark sorcerer."

"Alas!" Alphur turned around and sighed,

"The power of wizards is mysterious and alluring, often captivating those who are new to the Wizard World. Many apprentices, unaware, are tempted by this power and ignore their mentors' teachings, leading them astray."

"The Church strongly disapproves of this."

Karl nodded.

He hadn't known much about this before, but after frequenting the Guild in recent times, he had heard numerous similar stories.

Although wizard apprentices' power was not exceptional, it was irresistible to ordinary people.

Some used charm spells to seduce others' wives, some cursed wealthy families to extort their fortunes, and some even killed to gain power...

Even Karl had encountered such a situation once.

Fortunately, he was Karl; others would have been at the mercy of the perpetrator.

After a brief chat, Alphur sheathed his longsword and finally got down to business.

"I'm old, and my days are numbered, but I'm not ready to die."

He smiled,

"Who truly wants to die?"

"I understand," Karl said,

"But as a child of the gods, one should have some privileges. Does the Duke also worry about his lifespan?"

"The bloodline is too distant, and its power has thinned," Alphur shook his head,

"In ancient times, demigods could live for at least a thousand years, and deities would help them replace their bodies and extend their lives. Some even lived for tens of thousands of years."

"We..."

"It's more like a distant relation than a divine bloodline. We no longer receive the favor of the gods as they once did."

Karl understood.

The Dukes of other worlds, even 'defective' ones like Ferdinand, possessed Third Circle strength.

Meveia was born at the Second Circle, and her lifespan was several times that of an ordinary Second Circle being.

In the Galdor Kingdom, the lifespans of the Dukes were not significantly longer than ordinary people, and Alph's cultivation was not something he was born with but rather achieved through his own hard work. Among his peers, only a handful remained.

"You should be able to go to the Divine Realm, right?"

"The Divine Realm?"

A mocking smile appeared on Alph's face. "Karl, my friend, have you ever heard of a Demigod entering the Divine Realm and becoming an Angel after death?"

Karl stroked his chin. "No, I haven't."

"Why?"

"Perhaps it's the gods' mercy towards their own bloodline." Alph's eyebrows drooped, and his voice trailed off. "Mortals yearn to enter the Divine Realm, yet they don't realize that only those with pure hearts can become puppets there."

"The Divine Realm is indeed wonderful, but it's not a place for us."

Karl smiled.

As the master of a fragment of the Divine Realm, he understood far better than others the true nature of the so-called 'Angels'.

Anyone who entered the fragment of the Divine Realm would become a part of the 'Deities'.

The gods could alter and control their memories, consciousness, and emotions; it was not false to call them puppets.

Perhaps...

Only Archangels could be slightly exempt.

"Wizards possess power not inferior to the Deities," Alph said. "Some sorceries can extend one's lifespan, including transforming oneself into other life forms."

"For example..."

"Liches!"

His eyes lit up, and his meaning was clear.

"Duke," Karl spoke up. "The process of becoming a Lich is irreversible, and this bloodline sorcery is difficult to promote to the Fourth Circle."

"The only benefit is that you live longer than those of the same realm."

"The Fourth Circle?" Alph chuckled lightly.

"I've never thought that far. In reality, being able to live an extra hundred years is already more than enough for me."

"Okay!" Karl shrugged and spoke frankly.

"A Second Circle Lich can live for a thousand years, and a Third Circle Lich can live for two to three thousand years. This is undoubtedly a huge temptation."

"They can also create Soul Boxes to avoid calamities, even though they can't achieve the Great Dao, it's still a very practical heritage."

"What will the Duke offer in exchange?"

Just as he said, the Lich heritage, while unable to reach the Fourth Circle, was still extremely rare. How many wizards could achieve the Fourth Circle? The vast majority of wizards didn't even consider reaching such heights.

Therefore,

The Third Circle Lich heritage was incredibly rare, as it could extend one's lifespan by one to two times compared to those of the same realm, and it was also excellent at ensuring survival.

"Karl."

Alph smiled and said,

"Apart from the Star Gate, the various kingdoms also have means to travel to the Calim Continent, although it's quite troublesome to open. Still, sending one person over is possible."

Karl's eyes lit up.

"Can you take me to the Calim Continent?"

He didn't doubt Alph's words, as Fulgan, the Sixth Elder of the Eastern Kingdom Continent, had also been a resident of the Eastern Kingdom Continent.

Since Fulgan could go, others should be able to as well.

"Yes," Alph nodded.

"The Galdor Kingdom probably won't be able to withstand this calamity, so... we've prepared a backup plan. We're going to the Wizard World, and this trip will consume all the energy of the Teleportation Array, so we can take quite a few people."

"Not only that!"

He paused and continued,

"We have an organization on the Calim Continent led by a Fourth Circle wizard and several Demigods. If you're willing to join, you'll receive a complete wizard heritage once you arrive. The organization has always been very welcoming to wizards from the Eastern Kingdom Continent."

"Duke," Karl said with a pensive expression. "You should know that I've offended the Green Family."

"If you don't say it, and I don't say it, who would know?" Alph smiled.

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"On the Calim Continent, the Green Family isn't the only dominant force. There's no need to be overly fearful."

"Hmm." Karl slowly nodded, his eyes flashing as he asked,

"Since the Duke has such a powerful backer, what does he need a wizard for?"

"Hmph..." Alph shook his head.

"Karl, although you've never been to the Calim Continent, you should be able to sense the cruelty of the Wizard World in the Magic Forest. The cultivation resources are limited, and nothing can be obtained without effort."

"I see." Karl seemed deep in thought for a moment before finally speaking. "It's not enough."

"Huh?" Alph's face changed slightly.

"The opportunity to go to the Calim Continent is extremely valuable, and once this chance is missed, it may be gone forever."

"A Third Circle heritage, and a Lich heritage at that, is also not cheap." Karl spoke up.

"As for the opportunity to go to the Calim Continent..."

"Duke, I still have a long lifespan ahead of me, and I'm very patient. Moreover, going there may not be the best choice for me."

Alph frowned, suspecting that Karl was deliberately trying to lower the price, but he had no evidence.

After a long time,

He finally sighed,

"Okay!"

"I heard you're collecting objects related to the gods. I have some here too. Since I can't take them with me, how about I give them to you?

"Thank you." Karl smiled and said, "Actually, I'm more curious about how a Third Circle Forbidden Knight can advance to the next level compared to these things."

"Hmm?" Alfer was taken aback but then showed a peculiar expression, "Ascend to Divinity?"

"That's right." Karl nodded, "Since a Third Circle Warlock can become a Fourth Circle, a Forbidden Knight should be able to become a Deity as well."

"Otherwise, why would it be called a Forbidden Knight?"

Forbidden!

It represents blasphemy against the deities.

"Heh..." Alfer chuckled and said, "I know how to do it, but I'm not sure about the specific path. Are you sure you want to hear it?"

"Of course." Karl's expression turned serious, "This is our deal."

"Now I understand why you like to collect things related to deities." Alfer shook his head lightly, "But I'm afraid you'll have to let me go. To become a deity, one must have sufficient faith."

"With faith, ignite the divine flame and condense the divine core to become a deity. But the Eastern Kingdom Continent cannot accommodate other deities, so the third stage of the Knight's path is the limit."

...

Half a month later.

Karl appeared in a large mountain south of the capital of the Galdor Kingdom, following Alfer into a dark and mysterious tunnel that seemed to lead nowhere.

Judging by the traces on both sides of the tunnel, this passage had probably existed for over ten thousand years, if not more.

"This is a relic left behind when the ancient gods were still around."

As if sensing Karl's confusion, Alfer explained, "Back then, the gods and wizards formed an alliance to resist the evil gods from the outer realm. It was a time of close cooperation."

"Later, when contact was lost, this teleportation array could lead to the Calim Continent, so it should have been destroyed. But it was preserved at the request of several demigods."

He spoke in a low voice, "As far as I know, each kingdom in the Eastern Kingdom Continent has a similar place."

Karl nodded slowly.

"We've arrived!"

The two reached a spacious area that went deep underground, illuminated only by torches on the walls.

In the torchlight, over a dozen people had already gathered in the area, each wearing a black robe that covered their bodies tightly, showing no interest in the newcomers.

Karl's eyebrows raised slightly.

"Are they all going there?"

"Yes."

Alfer nodded, "I told you, this teleportation array's activation consumed all its energy, and the number of people teleported is unprecedented."

"Besides here, there are two other places. The teleported people include those like me and those like you."

"We can't waste the spots."

Karl couldn't help but laugh.

The other party wanted him to keep it strictly confidential, but he never expected to see several familiar faces here.

The reason they were familiar was that they were all members of the Sorcerer's Guild.

Although they were wrapped tightly in their robes, they couldn't hide from Karl's perception.

However, this made Karl feel much more relaxed, as Alfer hadn't deceived him about this matter.

Indeed, it was a genuine passage to the Calim Continent!

Time passed slowly.

After an unknown period, Karl, who had been deep in thought with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them and looked down.

The rocks beneath his feet turned into a dark and deep 'black hole' in his vision, devouring everything.

At the other end of the black hole, there seemed to be a completely different world.

A rich aura of the Star Realm washed over him, and his mental energy became more active than ever, as if stimulated.

"This is..."

"The Calim Continent!"

Someone couldn't help but whisper, and the others' breaths stirred. Even Karl's eyes lit up.

"Shua!"

The feeling of weightlessness from traveling through space rose in his heart. When he took a step, the scene changed before his eyes.

Green grass, vibrant aura...

"The Calim Continent!"

Karl opened his mouth to say something to Alfer beside him, but his body suddenly stiffened.

"Shua!"

Blackness and darkness appeared again.

A terrifying giant, thousands of meters tall, appeared before him, and his spirit was heavily suppressed.

"Soul Box Fragmentation Technique?"

"Lich!"

The giant's golden eyes slowly turned to Karl and shook his head slightly, then snapped his fingers, "It's just a fragment of Karl's soul, not his main body. Lucia... You lost out on this deal."

Eastern Kingdom Continent.

Manor.

Lying in a soft chair, Karl suddenly opened his eyes, his expression cold.

'As expected, it's dangerous. Fortunately, it was just a puppet clone. Otherwise...'

'Alfer, I'll keep this in mind for now. When I go to the Calim Continent, we'll settle the score!'

(End of Chapter)

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