《I, a Super God of Law, Signed a 300-year Contract with the Elf Race》


 Chapter 1

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Sacred Continent.


    In the Heavenly Night Forest.


    The mountains here spanned tens of thousands of miles. The ancient trees hundreds of feet tall were lush and luxuriant, and the magic elements within were extremely active.


    In the forest, all kinds of small animals were chasing and playing with one another. Their voices were melodious, like a paradise.


    Here lived the mysterious race of the continent, the Elves.


    The elves were the favored children of the heavens, chosen by the god of the forest as the nobles of the heavens.


    On the whole, the appearance of the elves was almost the same as that of humans. The only difference was that they had a pair of sharp little ears.


    The Elves loved peace and had a pure and flawless heart. It was also because of this that they could better communicate with the magic elements between heaven and earth.


    It could be said that the Elves were born to be mages.


    However, there were exceptions to everything.


    At this moment, at the edge of the Elves¡¯ territory, an old man with a white beard led a young elf toward the direction of the Moon Well.


    The handsome young elf followed behind the old elf in confusion. However, there was not a single trace of magical elements around him.


    ¡°Chris, your mother broke the rules of the clan, but under the guidance of the Sacred Tree of Life, the Queen allowed you to become a member of the Elves.¡±


    ¡°Due to your lack of talent, you are unable to communicate with magic elements and thus cannot become a mage. This is why the Queen arranged for you to be the Moon Guardian. Do not disappoint the Queen,¡± Norton, the old elf, said earnestly.


    Chris, who was following behind him, had a confused look on his face.


    He was not from this world. He had transmigrated from a place called Earth.


    According to the memories in his mind, his mother was the former saintess of the Elves. She met with an unexpected disaster because she had a relationship with a human. In the end, she sent him to the Elves and entrusted him to his sister, the elven queen.


    ¡°Does this mean that I have to call the Elven Queen my aunt?¡±


    His mother¡¯s marriage with a human had violated the rules of the Elves. The Queen had to bear a great deal of pressure to keep Chris alive, even if she was the Queen.


    She couldn¡¯t give him any more special treatment.


    While Chris was immersed in his gloominess, Norton had already brought him through the long territory of the Elves and arrived at the Moon Well at the edge of the territory.


    ¡°This is the place. Every time the moon is full, the adult elves will come to be baptized. You will be in charge of welcoming them.¡±


    The Moon Well was a large-scale magic formation that the elven elders had been perfecting for generations.


    It would be reinforced once a year. Through this magic formation, the moonlight would be sucked into the well water. The elves who were baptized would have a closer relationship with nature and find it easier to absorb magic elements.


    ¡°Understood, Elder Norton.¡± Chris nodded and changed into the Moon Guardian¡¯s clothes Norton handed to him.


    Norton sighed. At the sight of Chris, who was feeling morose, he opened his mouth and wanted to say something. In the end, it turned into a long sigh.


    Chris watched as Norton left. He could clearly see that he was a good elder.


    At the same time, he also knew what it meant to be a Moon Guardian.


    Only those who were born with disabilities or did not have any magic talent would become Moon Guardians.


    Thinking about it, he realized that there had not been any Moon Guardians in the race for hundreds of years.


    He did not expect that he himself would be one.


    ¡°Without magic talent, I can¡¯t become a mage. Isn¡¯t my situation very dangerous?¡± Chris frowned.


    On this continent, other than the elves, there were also the Ten Kingdoms and the Orc Kingdom. Other than these three major forces, there were also other smaller forces, scattered over the continent.


    On the surface, everything seemed calm and peaceful between the three forces, but no one could say for sure that they would not turn on each other in the next moment.


    In this world of magic and combat aura, there were unknown dangers everywhere. One¡¯s strength was the only foundation when one wanted to establish his own footing.


    At this thought, Chris felt an acute sense of danger.


    ¡°Ding¡­ Congratulations to the host for successfully awakening the Elven Log In system. The first login location is the Moon Well. Do you want to login?¡±


    Chris was stunned by the voice that suddenly popped up in his mind.


    A system was something he was extremely familiar with.


    As a veteran Internet enthusiast, he knew what the word ¡°System¡± meant.


    Sure enough, the system would be late, but it would never be absent.


    After calming himself down, Chris said, ¡°System, are you saying that I can log in anywhere in the elves¡¯ territory?¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    ¡°Can I log in twice in the same place?¡±Chris asked.


    ¡°Yes, but the rewards you get will decrease if you log in at the same location more than once.¡±


    Chris nodded thoughtfully. ¡°I understand.¡±


    He was sent to be the Moon Guardian, though. He couldn¡¯t possibly leave his post and go to another place to sign up, right?


    The Elves had strict rules and regulations. The Moon Guardian could not leave his post without permission.


    Moreover, because of the issue with his mother, the Elven Queen was already under a lot of pressure.


    Chris really did not want his aunt ¡ª whom he had never met before ¡ª to be faced with an even more difficult situation because of him.


    ¡°If the reward drops, so be it. When I have enough strength in the future, I¡¯ll sneak into other locations secretly. I should hurry up and increase my strength first.¡±


    ¡°Logging in, Moon Well,¡± Chris muttered in his mind.


    ¡°Ding, Congratulations, host, you have successfully logged in at Moon Well. System reward: Body of Nature.¡±


    Body of Nature? What was that?


    Chris was a little confused. He still did not have a clear idea even though he had fused with the memories in his mind.


    He opened the system interface to take a look.


    The next second, his entire gaze was filled to the brim with unprecedented excitement.


    ¡°One possessing the Body of Nature is able to absorb the purest natural magic elements in the world and convert the magic elements in his body into elements of any attribute.¡±


    This constitution was awesome!


    Although he had just arrived in this world, Chris already knew that there were four basic magic elements in this world thanks to the memories in his mind. They were Earth, Fire, Water, and Wind.


    On the basis of these four elements, Thunder, Ice, Space, Light, Darkness, and many other types of magic were born.


    However, no matter what, the human body could only withstand one type of magic element, and could not store more than one element.


    For example, the Fire element could only be used to cast Fire Elemental Magic. Once the second type of magic element was integrated into it, at the very least, one¡¯s cultivation would be crippled, and at the very worst, one¡¯s body would explode and die.


    However, Chris had the Body of Nature, which would allow him to absorb and transform natural elements into any element, completely breaking this rule.


    In that case, Chris was now the only all-elemental mage in this world.


    Just hearing it made Chris¡¯ blood boil with excitement.


    Think about it! Imagine if you were fighting against another mage, who could only wield one element, while you, without this restriction, could combine various types of magic in your attacks.


    How could this not be astounding?

 Chapter 2

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Chris couldn¡¯t help but want to try the Body of Nature.


    He first looked around, and after making sure that there was no one around, he quickly sneaked into the tree house next to the Moon Well.


    As this small house was set up with a wind element spell, the house was still clean and spotless, even if no one had lived in it for a hundred years.


    Chris did not think too much about it. He began to practice the meditation technique in his mind with his legs crossed.


    This meditation technique was taught to him by the late elven saintess. However, she gave up after learning that Chris did not possess any magic.


    It was now a great help.


    Just as he started to meditate, Chris felt the magic elements wandering between heaven and earth.


    To be precise, they were the oldest and most primitive natural elements.


    These elements had been silent for thousands of years, and no one had ever resonated with them.


    This time, it was as if they were summoned. Under Chris¡¯ call, they seemed to have found a sense of belonging.


    They excitedly integrated into Chris¡¯ body, entering his muscles, bones, blood, and even every cell.


    Chris¡¯ body was also undergoing drastic changes.


    His slightly yellowish skin became pale and shiny under the continuous infusion of magical elements.


    His bones also crackled. At this moment, he felt like his entire body was filled with explosive power.


    His entire spirit was completely different compared to before.


    The nobility in his bones and the natural brilliance of the Elves were also released.


    In just a few short minutes, the thin and weak young man had become a dignified young man with well-built muscles.


    ¡°That was powerful.¡± Chris¡¯ eyes were filled with shock.


    His body had absorbed so many magic elements. Not only did he not feel any discomfort, but his spirit also became more and more energetic.


    It was as if he was addicted to it.


    The fact that the body of an ordinary mage was not able to contain too many magic elements, especially when they were new to meditation, was common knowledge. They would be forced to stop after meditating for one to two minutes.


    Even the elves, creatures favored by the heavens, had to adhere to this rule too.


    According to what he remembered, the Elven Queen had only meditated for three to four minutes during her first time.


    On the other hand, Chris had meditated for seven to eight minutes during his first meditation. Not only did he not feel any discomfort, but he was also full of energy.


    ¡°As expected of the Body of Nature. In that case, I¡¯ll meditate for a while more to see how heaven-defying this body is. Where is its limit?¡±


    Time passed minute by minute.


    One hour¡­


    Two hours¡­


    ¡­


    Chris was shocked. He was not tired at all.


    This was only his first time meditating, and yet his performance was already so terrifying. The time he spent meditating was more than a hundred times longer than the time other people had spent on it.


    The longer he meditated, the more terrifying the magic elements he absorbed. Chris¡¯ cultivation soared like a rocket as he felt the magic elements roiling inside his body.


    He was now a Level 2 Magic Apprentice.


    Chris had reached this level only within three hours. If this news got out, he would definitely be beaten up for lying out of his ass.


    After all, no one else had ascended a level within such a perversely short time aside from Chris himself.


    There was a strict hierarchy when it came to the advancement of magic. It consisted of the following ranks:


    Magic Apprentice (1-9)


    Beginner Mage (1-9)


    Intermediate Mage (1-9)


    Advanced Mage (1-9)


    Sorcerer (1-9)


    Archmage (1-9)


    Saint Sorcerer (1-9)


    Even the elves, who were naturally talented in magic, would need to cultivate for one to two years before they could become a Level 9 Magic Apprentice.


    It was impossible to become an intermediate or advanced mage without decades of meditation.


    Some would even need to meditate for more than a hundred years.


    One would need at least a few hundred years of accumulation before becoming an Advanced Mage.


    Also, one would simply not be able to become a Saint Sorcerer if they relied on talent and hard work alone. Apart from that, they would have to have encountered certain special opportunities too.


    All three were vital.


    Elder Norton, the Level 9 Archmage who had brought him here, had been stuck in the Archmage rank for hundreds of years. He was only one step away.


    However, the Elven Queen, who was a few hundred years younger than him, had broken through and became a Saint Sorcerer in just a dozen years. She was now one of the first-tier powerhouses in the continent.


    Therefore, opportunities could only be encountered but not sought.


    However, Chris had the Body of Nature, so he did not have to worry at all. Not only was he not limited by any bottlenecks, but there were also no restrictions on his cultivation.


    He could break through directly by cultivating. The only thing that was lacking was time.


    ¡°Since that¡¯s the case, I¡¯ll make good use of my time to cultivate. I might be able to become the youngest Saint-level powerhouse in the world.¡±


    Chris continued to cultivate.


    Just like that, as time passed, his level soared like a rocket.


    Level 3 Magic Apprentice.


    Level 4 Magic Apprentice.


    Level 5 Magic Apprentice.


    Just as he was about to break through to Level 6, he started to slow down, and he felt a heavy sense of fatigue.


    ¡°It seems that I have thought too simply. I can¡¯t cultivate endlessly even with the Body of Nature.¡±


    Chris, who was gradually withdrawing from meditation, shook his head with a bitter smile.


    However, on second thought, who else was able to advance from Level 1 to Level 5 in one go when he had just started cultivating? He was just a little bit away from breaking through to Level 6.


    If news of this rapid increase in his level were to spread, he was afraid that he would be captured and studied by the people on the continent.


    After a long period of training, Chris was not only mentally exhausted, but he was also on the verge of collapsing.


    He was already extremely hungry.


    Just as he opened the door, Chris smelled a refreshing fragrance. After that, he saw a basket of fruits on the table beside the stairs.


    His heart warmed. ¡°My aunt, who has never seen me before, still cares about me.¡±


    It was obvious that all of this was because of the Elven Queen¡¯s instructions.


    Otherwise, how could a small Moon Guardian receive such good treatment? Someone had even sent fruits to him.


    He took the basket into the house. Inside were fruits that he had never seen before.


    However, the fragrance was thick and suffused with a fragrant and ripe smell. It looked like a rich fruit juice.


    ¡°This fruit is red, its color is well-proportioned, and is very fragrant. It must be very delicious.¡±


    Chris took a bite, and the sweet juice instantly filled his mouth.


    ¡°So sweet!¡±


    After training for an entire day, he was now hungry, and the fruit was so sweet and tempting.


    Soon, he finished all the fruits in the basket. Chris patted his stomach in satisfaction, and even his fatigue was reduced by a lot.


    ¡°Oh right, how did I forget something this important?¡±


    Chris suddenly remembered that it was already early in the morning. It was already a new day.


    He could start logging in.


    As expected, he opened the system panel and found that the record from yesterday had been refreshed. A new page had appeared.


    His heart jolted. ¡°System, log in, Moon Well.¡±


    ¡°Ding! Congratulations to the host for successfully logging in. You have received the system reward: Codex of the Undead.¡±

 Chapter 3

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°The Codex of the Undead.¡±


    Chris¡¯ expression was one of surprise.


    The Codex of the Undead was the Bible for dark magic practitioners. It was a collection of magic spells, recorded by countless powerful mages after learning magic their whole lives. The book also recorded their insights on magic.


    Although he had just arrived in this world, he knew that Death Mages were the most unpopular among all the factions.


    This was because the dark magic elements absorbed by Death Mages were different from other magic elements. They had a strong corrosive nature and could distort people¡¯s hearts.


    After being corroded by the dark elements for a long time, Death Mages became extremely ugly and cruel.


    However, the destructive power of dark magic was also the highest among all the magic elements.


    It had once caused a bloody storm in the Sacred Continent.


    Therefore, most people did not have a good impression of Death Mages, whether they were humans, beasts, or elves. They would kill whichever Death Mage they came across.


    However, Chris did not have such concerns. The magic in his body was Natural Magic. It would only transform into the Dark element when he cast Dark spells.


    It would not be stored in his body for a long time, so the weakness of the Dark element would not be reflected in his body.


    After understanding this, Chris felt somewhat excited.


    Death Mages were hated by everyone, but it was different for Chris, as he had just arrived in this Other World. The most important thing was to have the ability to protect himself. Powerful Dark Magic was his first choice.


    Without any hesitation, he took out the Dark Magic rewarded to him by the system and began to study it seriously.


    He read until he felt drowsy, and after that he sank into a deep sleep.


    In the blink of an eye, three days had passed.


    During these three days, other than eating and sleeping, Chris spent all his time studying The Codex of the Undead.


    His cultivation level had also soared from Level 5 to Level 9. He was just a step away from becoming a Beginner-level Mage.


    ¡°My progress is getting slower and slower!¡± Chris sighed, somewhat unsatisfied.


    With his recent breakthroughs, the further he advanced, the slower he progressed. He was no exception to the rule even with his Body of Nature.


    In less than a week, he had advanced from a Level 1 Magic Apprentice to a Level 9 Magic Apprentice. He was still not satisfied. If the mages outside knew about this, they would definitely curse him.


    Chris knew that he could not be too hasty. The fact that he had achieved more in seven days than other mages had achieved in more than ten years was amazing enough.


    He withdrew from meditation and put away the Codex because Norton had sent him a message in the morning. A group of adult elves would come to the Moon Well for a baptism.


    ¡°It looks like the time is almost up,¡± Chris said. Suddenly, he heard footsteps in the distance.


    From afar, Elder Norton brought a large group of elves over and stopped beside the Moon Well. Chris walked over directly.


    ¡°Chris, this is your first time being in charge of welcoming those who come to the Moon Well to be baptized. I will guide you from the side later. You have to learn seriously, understand?¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Elder Norton. I will definitely study hard.¡± Chris nodded seriously.


    Norton was a Level 9 Archmage. He was a rare existence even among the Elves.


    Normally he would not take the lead during a baptism of such small scale.


    Chris knew that the other party was only doing this for him.


    Elder Norton¡¯s face was full of relief, but at this moment, his gaze was fixed on Chris.


    ¡°Eh, I haven¡¯t seen you only for a few days. Why has your aura¡­ Become strange?¡±


    He felt that Chris had suddenly changed, but he could not tell what was different.


    ¡°Maybe I was wrong. It¡¯s more important to start the baptism now. Let¡¯s start now.¡±


    Elder Norton did not care. Only then did Chris let out a heavy breath. He had almost been figured out.


    Fortunately, when he logged in yesterday, he had obtained a ¡°Gem¡± that hid his aura. ¡®It seems like it¡¯s time to be careful. Otherwise, my secret, which is that I¡¯m practicing magic, will be exposed,¡¯ he thought.


    After the small incident just now, Chris was even more careful in the process, afraid that he would be discovered.


    It had to be said that Elder Norton was really dedicated to Chris. The other elves who came to participate in the baptism didn¡¯t mock Chris.


    Some of them did not talk to him, but it was because of their personalities.


    Finally, after three hours, Norton returned with the other elves.


    However, Chris could not understand why the elves, including some female elves, did not mind him watching them during the baptism.


    In fact, once the Moon Magic Formation was activated, only the Moon Guardian remained other than the elves who were baptizing.


    The two of them could see each other, while the others would be isolated from the formation.


    The Elves had a long life span. In the eyes of the elves, who were only considered as adults when they reached their 60s, Chris ¡ª who was 13 to 14 years old ¡ª was just a three-year-old kid.


    Would you be wary of a three-year-old kid?


    Soon, Chris stopped thinking and returned to the treehouse to study the Codex of the Undead.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.


    In the past six months, Chris had held three baptisms.


    The problem that plagued him persisted. After the third baptism, he held an adult elf back, and he finally got the answer to his question.


    As the Moon Guardian, he spent his time outside of holding baptisms meditating.


    The longer he cultivated, the faster he progressed. He was now a Level 6 Sorcerer.


    In half a year¡¯s time, his cultivation had surpassed that of a Mage Apprentice, a Beginner Mage, an Intermediate Mage, and an Advanced Mage. He had reached the level of a Sorcerer. This strange speed was truly shocking.


    That night, Chris finished studying the Codex of the Undead and was about to rest when he suddenly heard footsteps.


    ¡°Hmm, it¡¯s so late. Who else would come to the Moon Well? An elf?¡± Chris sensed the other party¡¯s existence thanks to his Natural Magic.


    From what he sensed, a sneaky figure had thrown a sleeping spell at his tree house.


    Chris immediately laid down and pretended to be asleep. He wanted to see what this guy was up to.


    This guy was actually still at ease. He looked into the treehouse a few times and confirmed that Chris had been hit. Then, he took out a whistle from his pocket and blew it gently.


    Strangely, there was no sound.


    However, Chris noticed that the magic elements in his surroundings started to vibrate slightly at the moment the whistle was blown.


    ¡®Could it be some tool that is used to send magic signals through long distances?¡¯ Chris thought to himself as he heard a flurry of footsteps approaching.


    A few figures appeared in the distance, but unlike the dark figures from before, these people were not elves.


    ¡°They are Hunters.¡±

 Chapter 4

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The elves were always loved by humans because of their beauty.


    These hunters who wandered around the outskirts of the forest hunted beautiful adult elves in exchange for a massive sum of profit.


    In human history, there was even a saying: a servant could be passed down for three generations.


    It meant that a human family would pass down an elf slave for three generations.


    In the eyes of humans, this was a very wonderful thing.


    The price of a female elf was enough for an ordinary person to buy a luxurious house in the most luxurious area of the human race.


    This was also why there were still a large number of hunters lurking at the periphery of the forest, even at the risk of their lives.


    ¡°Barton, what are you doing here? Did you find it?¡± The leading Hunter said impatiently.


    ¡°Of course. Why would I call you here otherwise?¡± The elf Dubeeca walked up to them. They were the elf who had casted the sleeping spell.


    ¡°Where is it?¡± The leader of the Hunters asked, his eyes shining brightly. ¡°This time, we pretended to be Hunters and mingled in the outer area of the Heavenly Night Forest. It has been too long. If the humans, orcs, and elves find out, our secret will be exposed.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I¡¯ve already found Rufael¡¯s skull. There¡¯s no rush.¡± A dark light flashed in Dubeeca¡¯s eyes. ¡°But what did you promise me?¡±


    Rufael¡¯s skull?


    Could it be the legendary Lich King, Rufael?


    Chris, who was in the wooden house, was instantly shocked.


    There was a legend that thousands of years ago, the Necromancer Rufael, in order to obtain eternal life, did not hesitate to use a forbidden spell to transform himself into an undead creature. He was titled The Lich King.


    After that, the War of the Dark Sky Curtain was launched.


    Under the leadership of the Lich King, the army of the Undead conquered the humans and many city-states of the orcs.


    Even the elves, which had lived in seclusion for generations, were affected.


    Later, under the joint efforts of the humans, orcs, and elves, The Lich King was defeated and sealed.


    Moreover, in order to prevent the followers of the Lich King from resurrecting him, they sealed him in the territory of the three main races.


    The elves had sealed Rufael¡¯s skull, and the location of the seal was in the Moon Well.


    This was what Chris had found in the handwritten notes left behind by the previous generation of Moon Guardians.


    ¡°Dubeeca, you¡¯re doubting the Holy King¡¯s methods.¡± The human leader frowned.


    ¡°No, no, that¡¯s not what I meant!¡± Dubeeca explained. ¡°I¡¯ve never doubted the methods of your Holy King. Otherwise, I wouldn¡¯t have taken the alchemy potion that he personally concocted and forcefully regressed from a Level 9 Archmage to a Level 8 Archmage.¡±


    Dubeeca¡¯s words made Chris¡¯ gaze freeze.


    On this continent, there was a group of very mysterious people who liked to make strange things.


    They made things like armor, weapons, potions, and magic staffs.


    They were also known as alchemists.


    However, this Holy King¡¯s methods were too unbelievable. To be able to turn a human into an elf who can¡¯t be detected!


    ¡°Dubeeca, don¡¯t worry. As long as you lead us to Rufael¡¯s skull, our Holy King will definitely assist you in breaking through to Saint-level,¡± the human leader said.


    The lifespan of a human could not be compared to that of an elf. Ordinary people only had a lifespan of a hundred years. Only those powerful mages could extend their own life spans longer.


    Only by breaking through to Saint-level could they continue to live.


    Dubeeca was already 110 years old. A part of his life span was already gone after consuming the secret alchemy potion.


    If he could not break through to the Saint-level, he probably would not have a few months to live.


    ¡°I don¡¯t care what you want Rufael¡¯s skull for. I just want to get the secret potion that can help me break through to my Saint-level as soon as possible,¡± Dubeeca said stubbornly.


    It seemed that he would not take further action before he saw the potion for himself.


    The leader narrowed his eyes slightly and said, ¡°Our Holy King had expected you to say that, so he has already asked me to bring the secret potion over.¡±


    He snatched the bottle from his hand and Dubeeca opened the bottle cap to smell it. His face immediately lit up with joy. ¡°Such a strong medicinal effect! There is no mistake. As long as I take this bottle of potion, I will be able to break through from a Level 9 Archmage to Saint-level.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t be agitated. Our Holy King said that you are still an elf and must first transform into a human. Otherwise, if the two medicinal effects clash in your body, you will only die.¡±


    Dubeeca did not doubt the human leader¡¯s words.


    To be precise, he trusted the Holy King. When he came, he had indeed taken a bottle of potion and transformed from a human into an elf.


    Now that he had the potion, he was still afraid that the Holy King would change his mind. This was not good for him.


    ¡°Since I have gotten what I want, let¡¯s take out Rufael¡¯s skull and leave this place together!¡±


    ¡°You mean that the skull is sealed here.¡± Following Dubeeca¡¯s line of sight, the human leader looked at the Moon Well.


    Not only did he not expect it, the others who followed him also did not expect it.


    The Lich King¡¯s skull, which had once activated the Dark Sky Curtain and caused the three great races to fall into darkness, was actually sealed at the border of the Elves¡¯ territory


    No one was guarding it. Oh. No, there was one person.


    It was Chris.


    When he first heard the news, Chris was also shocked.


    He came to his senses and started Percepting their every move.


    ¡°Come, let¡¯s open the seal under the Moon Well and take out the Lich King¡¯s skull.¡± Dubeeca already could not wait.


    He wanted to go back immediately and ask the Holy King to help him recover his body.


    He wanted to enjoy the joy of breaking through to Saint-level. As long as he took the secret potion, he could become a true Saint-level powerhouse.


    With excitement, Dubeeca took out a map from his pocket. On it was a clear record of the formation around the Moon Well.


    ¡°With this, we can successfully take the skull without the elves noticing.¡±


    ¡°Well done. When we go back, I will definitely report this to the Holy King and credit you. Other than breaking through to Saint-level, you can also get other rewards.¡±


    As the Hunter leader spoke, he ordered his subordinates to follow the map¡¯s arrangement and began to remove the seal at the Moon Well.


    About ten minutes later, the group removed the seal.


    Under the moonlight, they took out a golden box.


    ¡°This is the legendary skull of the Great Lich King. I have finally completed the mission the Holy King gave me. The Holy King will definitely trust me more in the future.¡± The leader¡¯s eyes were filled with excitement.


    He was only a Level 8 Swordsman, yes, but what if he was valued by the Holy King?


    He would surely be able to break through to Saint-level in the future. Thinking of this, he was full of energy and could not wait to rush to the Holy King.


    ¡°Hmm, why¡¯s there someone else around?¡±


    Just as he was about to leave with his people, he suddenly sensed Chris¡¯ aura. Bajeel, the Hunters¡¯ leader, looked murderous.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need to make a fuss. It¡¯s just a young elf who can¡¯t cultivate. I¡¯ve already cast a sleeping spell.¡±

 Chapter 5

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°The fact that we came to retrieve Rufael¡¯s skull must not be leaked. We can¡¯t let him live even if he doesn¡¯t know about us.¡±


    ¡°Up to you!¡± Dubeeca spread his hands. The life and death of an elf had nothing to do with him.


    Bajeel waved his hand, and two Intermediate Swordsmen immediately came out and walked into the treehouse.


    ¡°You have already obtained Rufael¡¯s skull. Just take it and leave. Why bother provoking me?¡±


    At this moment, Carlisle walked out of the treehouse.


    ¡°Impossible! You were hit by my sleeping spell. How could you still be up?¡± The one who was most shocked was Dubeeca.


    After he cast the spell, he went to take a look. Chris had laid on the bed, immobile.


    ¡°Humph!¡± Bajeel sneered. ¡°Dubeeca, not only did your strength drop after you became an elf, but even your brain has become stupid. I really didn¡¯t expect that. If I wasn¡¯t cautious, the news of Rufael¡¯s skull would have spread across the continent tomorrow.¡±


    Dubeeca was covered in cold sweat. What he was nervous about was not the skull, nor was it about the news being leaked.


    He would not take it to heart even if the whole world knew about it.


    However, if the Holy King¡¯s plan was ruined because of this, then his hope of breaking through to Saint-level would be destroyed.


    ¡°What are you waiting for? Kill this kid quickly. Are you waiting for the other elves to come over?¡± Bajeel, who had come back to his senses, quickly shouted at the two swordsmen.


    The two swordsmen brandished their longswords and attacked Chris together. The longswords shone with different colors, red and blue interchanging.


    ¡°So this is Combat Aura, huh?¡± Chris muttered and hooked his finger.


    In the next second, the bodies of the two swordsmen were instantly covered by darkness.


    Before they could even react, all the energy in their bodies was sucked away and they turned into two skeletons without any flesh and blood.


    ¡°Hiss! He¡¯s a Necromancer!¡±


    Seeing this scene, Bajeel and Dubeeca both sucked in a breath of cold air.


    Ever since the Lich King was defeated, the once rampant Necromancers started to keep a low profile and walked in darkness.


    It had been a long time since they had seen a Necromancer fight.


    They did not expect to meet the legendary Necromancer when they came to retrieve Rufael¡¯s skull this time.


    Unfortunately, Chris did not give the two of them the chance to be surprised. With a wave of his two fingers, the two skeletons turned their bodies and attacked the two of them.


    ¡°Damn it! Heavenly Damage!¡± Bajeell¡¯s Combat Aura surged on his longsword and shot toward the two of them.


    A whitish Combat Aura tore through the night sky. The two skeletons were cut into two halves before they could get close.


    ¡°As expected of a High-level Swordsman. This vigorous Combat Aura is much stronger than these two people.¡± As Chris said this, dark magic shone on his fingertips. The bones on the ground that had been cut into a few pieces were actually restored to their original state. They continued to fight.


    ¡°Creatures that have transformed into the Undead can¡¯t be killed. Only by killing the spellcaster can we truly kill them,¡± Bajeel reminded him as he threw two fireballs at Chris.


    Dubeeca also raised his long sword, activated his powerful Combat Aura, and swept toward Chris.


    However, facing the attacks of the two people, Chris¡¯s expression was calm. He did not dodge and said, ¡°Lobbing fireballs at me in the dark, huh. You¡¯re really brave. You¡¯re not afraid of attracting the guards at all!¡±


    In the Elves¡¯ territory, there would be elf squads patrolling 24 hours a day for the sake of a sudden attack, regardless of whether it was day or night.


    Even though the elves, humans, and orcs had signed a peace treaty, it was difficult to predict the hearts of the people, so they had to be on guard.


    Sigh, alright.


    ¡®Since you¡¯re courting death, I¡¯ll let you have a taste of my new move.¡¯


    This was a powerful move that he had learned from the Codex of the Undead. As he whispered, ¡°Black Flame Rampage!¡±


    In the next moment, the Dark Elements in the air surged and formed a raging energy ball. It was like a huge black dragon as it flew towards Bajeel.


    ¡°Bang! Bang!¡±


    Amidst the loud explosion, Bajeel, who was a High-level Level 8 Swordsman, did not even have the time to react. Even the person behind him was reduced to ashes.


    Dubeeca¡¯s eyes widened. ¡°High Mage! You are actually a Level 3 High Mage!¡±


    Looking at Bagel, who had turned into charcoal in an instant, Dubeeca¡¯s eyes were about to crack.


    He had also been hiding among the elves for a period of time, so he knew about Chris¡¯ situation somewhat.


    A young elf that was not even 14 years old was now a High Mage that was proficient in dark magic!


    The point was that he was only 14 years old now. Even the Lich King who almost overthrew the sacred continent back then could not compare to his terrifying talent.


    Dubeeca did not hesitate and immediately turned around to escape.


    The further the better.


    After transforming into an elf, he was no match for Chris at all.


    Unfortunately, Chris was a man of two lifetimes and was not a young elf.


    Just as they were breaking the Magic Formation, Chris had already set up a magic trap around them.


    Dubeeca was scared out of his wits and ran away in a panic. He touched Chris¡¯ magic mark and was caught off guard. One of his arms and one of his legs was blown off on the spot.


    He screamed in pain and looked at Chris, who had a calm expression on his face. He said anxiously, ¡°I didn¡¯t want to kill you. Please let me go. I won¡¯t tell anyone about you.¡±


    Although he said that, he had already planned to tell everyone about Chris.


    A young elf actually knew the legendary dark magic! Not only did he want you to die, but he also wanted the elves to be destroyed.


    Chris directly threw out a dark magic spell.


    He was not a newbie. Having lived two lives, he was more mature. He would not risk his future just to beg for mercy.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    Destructive force slammed into the ground, leaving a deep hole. Dubeeca managed to dodge it.


    Dubeeca stared at Chris angrily and said, ¡°Damn kid! I¡¯ll fight you to death.¡±


    The surroundings were set up with traps. There was no way for him to escape.


    Chris obviously would not let him go.


    Dubeeca took out the potion and poured it into his mouth. He said viciously, ¡°Kid, feel the power of a Saint-level mage!¡±


    The moment the potion entered his mouth, the terrifying power on Dubeeca¡¯s body increased.


    High Mage, Sorcerer, Archmage. In less than a breath¡¯s time, Dubeeca¡¯s cultivation, which was suppressed by the secret potion, recovered instantly.


    Even his appearance, which was that of an elf, changed to that of a human.


    ¡°Great Fire Element, please listen to my summons and let out your fiery roar! Saint-level Forbidden Spell!¡± Dubeeca roared crazily.


    Intense fire elements took up half the sky and gave off powerful energy.


    Feeling the violent fire elemental energy in the air, Chris muttered, ¡°This is the power of the forbidden spell?¡±


    His gaze was slightly expectant. After logging in for half a year, he had many trump cards in his hands.


    Even if a Saint-level powerhouse came, he was confident that he could kill the other party.


    However, the trump card to kill the Saint-level powerhouse could only be used once.

 Chapter 6

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°O¡¯ great Fire Element, please hear my call and release your fiery roar. Saint-level forbidden spell, bring down the Heavenly Flame, destroy everything.¡±


    Dubeeca was in high spirits. The Fire Elements of the world began to rumble as he chanted.


    Half of the sky was covered by dense Fire Elements. More and more magic elements gathered in the sky and gradually turned into a violent fire dragon.


    ¡°Is this the power of a Saint-level forbidden spell?¡±


    Chris looked at the terrifying yet majestic changes that were happening up in the sky. All the fine hairs on his body stood from the stimulation of the Fire Elements.


    Despite that, Chris¡¯ expression remained calm, and there was a hint of anticipation seen in his gaze.


    He had accumulated several trump cards in the short half a year since he started to check in.


    Defense, offense, rampage, he had everything one could ask for.


    It was like the transfer manikin that was awarded when he checked in, where he just needed to carve a magic formation on the manikin, and through the magic formation, he could transfer any attack below Saint-level without hurting himself.


    Among these trump cards, Chris still had one ace card. Not just Dubeeca, even if a true Saint-level powerhouse arrived, Chris was confident enough that his opponent would not stand a chance of surviving.


    ¡°Come on, let me see how strong a Saint-level is.¡± Chris was surging with a fighting spirit as he stood at the same spot.


    Spit¡­


    Nobody expected that in the next moment, Dubeeca, who was casting a forbidden spell, suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood.


    ¡°No, no, what¡¯s going on? Why did my power disappear? I haven¡¯t broke through Saint-level yet. I don¡¯t believe it, my powers, damn it¡­¡±


    Dubeeca appeared like a mad man while his powers continued to drain away, looking as if he was a kid who had been deceived.


    ¡°Holy King, you lied to me. This potion can¡¯t help a person break through Saint-level. Ah¡­ damn it!¡±


    Dubeeca let out an angry roar.


    Without the support of the powerful potion, his face became hideously painful.


    A forbidden spell was not something that an ordinary person could use. Without a strong core and great magic cultivation, the person misusing the forbidden magic would receive backlash of great force. His blood vessels would shatter one by one, his skin would crack inch by inch, and even his bones, which had been strengthened by magic, would release crackling sounds as they fracture one by one.


    Dubeeca fell from the sky covered in blood. His eyes gradually dimmed.


    ¡°That¡¯s it?¡± The corner of Chris¡¯ mouth twitched.


    His fighting spirit that was rising earlier extinguished the moment he looked at the remaining sparks that scattered across the sky.


    ¡°I originally wanted to witness the legendary Saint-level forbidden spell, but this is what you showed me. I might as well buy 100-shots-fireworks to watch. It¡¯ll still be much more worth watching than your performance.¡±


    While Chris was showing his disdain, his ears twitched at some sounds.


    ¡°The guards are here.¡±


    Chris immediately turned around and returned to the wooden house the moment he sensed it through his magic.


    To create an alibi, he deliberately cast a sleeping spell on himself to cover up.


    Two to three minutes later, a team of fully-equipped elf guards with magic bows on their backs rushed over and quickly sealed off the scene.


    The old elf Norton came along with the patrol team.


    Along with them were also two other elf elders.


    Unlike the two elf elders who came to check on the sealing magic formation of the Moon Well, Norton rushed into Chris¡¯ tree house as soon as he arrived. He was only relieved when he saw that Chris was safe and sound.


    ¡°It looks like a big battle just happened here.¡±


    ¡°There is the aura of dark magic in the air, and the corpses on the ground belonged to those Hunters of the human race!¡±


    The elves appeared disgusted at the mention of these Hunters as they did not have any good impression of them. Many of their brothers and sisters had been captured in the past until the Elf Queen rose against pressure before the situation could finally be in control.


    ¡°Ah, look, there is a strange person here. Half of his body is an elf and half of his body is a human.¡±


    Dubeeca, who was half-human and half-elf, quickly attracted the attention of the elves.


    Especially the forbidden spell that had painted most of the sky in red earlier.


    Wharton and the other elves¡¯ faces immediately turned solemn.


    ¡°Rufael¡¯s skull has been stolen. This matter concerns the wellbeing of the Sacred Continent. We must immediately report it to the Elf Queen,¡± Wharton said.


    ¡­


    Inside the meeting hall of the elves.


    This was where the Elf Queen would discuss the important matters of the clan with the other elders.


    Leisurely seated at the highest position in the meeting hall at this moment was a beautiful female elf. Her aura was imposing enough even when she had not shown anger. She was the decision-maker of the elves, the Elf Queen.


    Situated below her were the elf elders with faces full of solemnity.


    Rufael¡¯s skull had been stolen. This matter concerned the safety of the entire continent.


    ¡°This mysterious man, who is half-human and half-elf, is a spy sent from another force to infiltrate us. It looks like the information we obtained from the humans previously were true.¡±


    Another unknown force had infiltrated the elf tribe.


    ¡°Inform the Ten Kingdoms and the Orc Kingdom that a mysterious force has stolen Rufael¡¯s skull. There is a possibility that they may be the remnants left behind by the Lich King.¡±


    The Elf Queen slowly stood up, her gaze was cold.


    ¡°Also, take advantage of this opportunity to get rid of all the elf traffickers wandering around the outskirts of the Heavenly Night Forest.¡±


    ¡°Yes, my queen. We will do it immediately.¡±


    All these years, she had chosen to turn a blind eye in attempts to preserve the delicate relationship with the humans as she did not want to disrupt the balance of the three powers.


    Now, it was a good opportunity to wipe out all these despicable Hunters.


    About half an hour later, the meeting ended. The elf elders left the meeting hall one after another, making arrangements for the tasks given to them.


    The Elf Queen asked Norton to stay back. ¡°Is Chris okay?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my queen. The child is fine. He¡¯s just been cast with a sleeping spell.¡±


    She finally felt at ease after hearing Norton¡¯s reply.


    ¡°There are still plenty of mysteries surrounding the theft of Rufael¡¯s skull. Why was there a fire battle? What was with the forbidden spell in the sky? Why did it stop midway?


    ¡°We had no clue at all.


    ¡°However, I had a feeling that this matter was not as simple as it looked.¡±


    Norton realized it as soon as the Elf Queen finished speaking, and said, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, my queen. I have already secretly dispatched some elves. If the other party dared to appear, they would be in for a one-way trip.¡±


    ¡°Hmm, I¡¯ve never worried about your capabilities to handle something.¡± The Elf Queen then worriedly said, ¡°but I¡¯m afraid that the child would be in danger if he continues to stay in the Moon Well.¡±


    Norton said, ¡°I¡¯ve already made arrangements. Few days later, I¡¯ll have him move to clean up the altar. There¡¯s a defensive magic formation left behind over there by our ancestors.¡±


    That was the safest place for all elves.


    It was also close to the Ancient Tree of Life.


    ¡°Ancient Tree of Life?¡± The Elf Queen was slightly stunned.


    Norton stroked his beard. ¡°That child seems to enjoy reading. He has read all the old scrolls left behind by the previous Moon Guardians. The Ancient Tree of Life contains precious book collections by generations of elf elders depicting past wisdom and experiences. I think he¡¯ll be very happy when he finds out about it.¡±

 Chapter 7

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Even if he can¡¯t cultivate his magic powers, it¡¯s also a good option for him to be a sage who gains knowledge from books,¡± the Elf Queen said.


    She subsequently expressed guilt in her expression. ¡°Back then, my sister entrusted this child to me, asking me to take good care of him, and yet I don¡¯t even know that he likes reading.¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t blame yourself, my queen. You are responsible for the future of the elves. Many things are out of your control.¡±


    ¡°As long as I am here, you can rest assured about that child.¡±


    ¡°Thank you, Uncle Norton.¡±The Elf Queen had addressed him as ¡°Uncle Norto


    n¡± which unlocked Norton¡¯s long-forgotten memories. ¡°I watched you and Miele grow up. Miele wasn¡¯t just your biological sister because I have always treated her as if she was my biological daughter.¡±


    ¡°Chris is Miele¡¯s only child. Naturally, I will treat him well.¡±


    The Elf Queen¡¯s gaze gradually became sorrowful upon hearing that.


    Norton patted her shoulder. He understood the pressure she had to shoulder for the elves.


    ¡°Don¡¯t put too much pressure on yourself. You are the Elf Queen and the leader of our elves. You must be strong. You must not let others see your weakness, nor should you shed tears easily.¡±


    ¡°Thank you for your reminder, Uncle Norton.¡± The Elf Queen let out a sigh before she returned to her solemn and dignified poise.


    ¡°The Ruhr skull is missing. The peaceful days for the elves are coming to an end. We must make preparations early.¡±


    The Elf Queen and Norton looked at each other and saw the determination in each other¡¯s eyes. They were determined to protect the elves at all costs.


    ¡­


    The news of Ruhr¡¯s skull being stolen quickly spread to the Ten Kingdoms and the Orc Kingdom.


    While the three forces were frantically searching for it, they would never have thought that the mysteriously missing Ruhr¡¯s skull was kept by Chris in the system¡¯s storage space.


    After the elders left, an assigned team of guards were left there to briefly inquire Chris on what happened after he had woken up.


    Unfortunately, they did not expect that Chris was involved with what happened in the Moon Well.


    Who would have thought that Chris, who had not been able to cultivate half a year ago, would surpass the decades of hard work of others in such a short period, from a Level 1 Magic Apprentice, leaping across a few levels to a Level 3 Sorcerer.


    Such a rapid increase in cultivation was beyond their knowledge and did not fit into the consensus of magic cultivation.


    Moreover, there was another important reason.


    The elves yearned for peace and freedom. The skills they cultivated would not have much destructive power. There was no record of any elf practicing dark magic that was famous for its brutality because they hated it very much.


    Besides, Chris had also received a notice informing him of his transfer to clean the Elder¡¯s Altar.


    He had been checking in at Moon Well for half a year now and the rewards received were getting lower and lower, especially over the past half a month where he only received items that merely work to assist his cultivation.


    If it was not because he was halfway through researching the magic skills for Codex of the Undead, he would have hurried over to check in that instant.


    Nightfall.


    Chris ended his meditation. His magic cultivation upgraded again after an entire afternoon.


    He was now a Level 5 Sorcerer.


    As his level increased, the wonders of the Body of Nature began to work, and Chris did not experience any bottleneck as he leveled up. He only needed to absorb power through his meditation, and once he had enough power, he would be able to level up.


    He did not share the same worries as all the other mages. For example, the old elf, Wharton. He had been stuck in the position as a Level 9 Archmage for over a hundred years and still had not achieved any breakthrough.


    Chris was completely different. He did not need opportunities nor did he need to fully grasp. As long as he had enough power, he could naturally achieve a breakthrough.


    This was the power of the Body of Nature.


    Not only that, but the Body of Nature was also capable of increasing one¡¯s power. For example, when comparing two equal Level 5 Sorcerer, the mage who had the Body of Nature, was two to three times stronger regardless of the speed or power.


    All in all, the magical effects of the Body of Nature were being revealed one by one.


    Chris, who had received the notification, lightly packed up and followed the elf who had come to inform him, over to the Elder¡¯s Altar.


    ¡°Is this the place where the elves worship?¡± The Elder¡¯s Altar was much larger than the Moon Well. Looking from afar, it looked like a huge ravine.


    In terms of architectural style, the elves added a lot of natural elements and the god of the forest¡¯s sculptures everywhere. There were all kinds of strange plants growing around the altar. The elements here were way more active than those at the Moon Well.


    ¡°This place may not give me as much freedom as Moon Well, but it¡¯s still considerably serene.¡± Chris looked around. Other than having more frequent patrols by the guards, it was still a good place for cultivation.


    ¡°I wonder what good things I will get after leaving the Moon Well and checking into the Elder¡¯s Altar.¡±


    Chris was a little expectant as he opened the system interface. ¡°Checking in to Elder¡¯s Altar.¡±


    ¡°Ping! Congratulations, host. You have successfully checked in to Elder¡¯s Altar. System Reward: Miracle of Life.¡±


    After checking in for more than half a year, Chris was no longer a newbie like he used to be as he instinctively looked over at the system¡¯s description panel.


    The Miracle of Life was a precious inheritance left behind by the god of life. It recorded all the life magic that could be found on the Sacred Continent, along with plenty of forbidden spells.


    Bringing back the dead was not a problem for those who attained the highest level of cultivation.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    Seeing this, Chris inhaled a breath of cold air.


    ¡°As expected, the system¡¯s reward is awesome whenever we change to another place.¡± After a short moment of surprise, Chris suppressed the excitement in his heart and began to study the Miracle of Life.


    Over the next few days, other than meditation, he spent the rest of his time studying the Codex of the Undead and the Miracle of Life.


    As for cleaning the altar, that was just Elder Norton¡¯s cover to protect his well being. Up until now, they still had not found out who was responsible for what happened at Moon Well, which meant that danger was still lurking around.


    Of course, nobody knew that Chris was already a Level 5 Sorcerer.


    He had plenty of trump cards in his hands that even if a Saint-level powerhouse attacked him, he would not be afraid at all and instead could even kill him.


    Chris did not want to expose himself so quickly as he wanted to secretly work hard and shock everyone.


    At the very least, he had to break through Saint-level first.


    If the Moon Well could rely on magic formation to remain spotless, what more the resting place for the ancestors of the elves.


    There was no need for Chris to clean it at all, however, Chris would occasionally pick up the broom and put on an act so as not to be called incompetent.


    As time went on, a month had passed.


    Chris¡¯ power rose rapidly, and he had achieved to become a Level 9 Sorcerer.


    He had merely studied the Codex of the Undead and Miracle of Life where he obtained strong breakthroughs and comprehension.


    Just a few days ago, a major event had happened for the elves. The Moon Well was once again visited by an uninvited guest.


    This time, the intruder even injured the elders of the elves. In the end, it was the Elf Queen who stepped in and forced the intruder to retreat.


    However, this mysterious person¡¯s strength was also extremely powerful. He was on par with the Elf Queen and was also a Saint-level powerhouse.


    After that incident, Chris could feel the increasing threat of danger, and he needed a breakthrough to Saint-level as soon as possible.

 Chapter 8

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Nightfall.


    Chris continued to meditate in the wooden house.


    Suddenly, he felt the magical elements of the world surging rapidly, and a clear and crisp sound was heard coming from his body.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? The magical elements in my body have gone out of control?¡±


    Ever since Chris obtained the Body of Nature, his cultivation had been smooth-sailing, and he had never been out of control.


    His fingers slightly outlined his surroundings to set up a Soundproof Magic Formation around him, cutting off the connection between the wooden house and the outside world.


    At this moment, an increasing number of magic elements surrounded him as they approached him with joy.


    Buzz!


    A crisp sound suddenly came from inside his body.


    The next second, Chris¡¯ body was suddenly suspended in the air. He could see with his naked eyes the magic elements surrounding him as they frantically surged into his body, flowing into his limbs, muscles, and bones.


    The power in Chris¡¯ body was continuously tempered and solidified under the impact of the magic elements.


    It was as if he was a piece of steel, constantly being compressed under the pressure of external forces, reaching the level of being tempered repeatedly.


    Although he had the same feeling when he broke through to become a Sorcerer back then, it was not as intense as it was now. His body seemed to be torn apart by the impact of the magic elements. The difference compared to before was that his body became firmer.


    This process lasted for half an hour.


    Chris was still suspended mid-air when he suddenly felt a burning sensation between his brows.


    A mysterious light flickered as if something was about to appear.


    An ancient Mystical Rune gradually appeared, but he could tell from its looks that the rune was not complete.


    As time passed, the second piece, third piece, and fourth piece¡­


    Finally, these Mystical Runes were all displayed. They rotated a few times between his brows and gradually fused to become a single Magical Rune.


    Suddenly, the surrounding magic elements seemed to have lost control and entered a Mystical Trap.


    Chris felt the trap shook, and the Magic Energy in his body increased by more than ten times. Colorful dotted lines circulated in his body, connecting to his muscles and bones.


    ¡°I successfully grasped the Power of Laws as a Level 3 Sorcerer!¡±


    Since Chris¡¯ arrival at the Elder¡¯s Altar, he would go to the Ancient Tree of Life during his free time to study the magic books that recorded precious notes and tips left by the elf ancestors.


    It was carefully recorded that a mage would only be able to condense the Band of Law in their body after breaking through to an Archmage.


    There was no record of a Sorcerer being able to condense the Band of Law in the entire history of magic.


    ¡°I wonder how much my Dark Magic and Life Magic will be strengthened with the Power of Laws?¡±


    Chris left the wooden house alone with much curiosity.


    The Power of Laws had powerful benefits. Not only did it have a bonus effect from the magic that was cast, but it was also not restricted by environmental factors.


    A mage needed to rely on the magic elements stored in their body to resonate with the wandering magic elements in the world to release their magic when casting spells.


    If one was a water mage, the resonance effect would be weakened in the desert thus the magic power cast would also be relatively weaker.


    On the contrary, the power would also increase in a place where the Water Element gathered.


    With the Power of Laws, there was no such disadvantage. The same magic effect could be cast at any moment and any place.


    Soon, Chris arrived at a cave.


    This place was accidentally discovered by Chris while he was strolling around.


    The surroundings were covered by vines, and the guards would not usually come here. It was quite secluded and was a good place to experiment with magic.


    Chris first tried a few basic magic, then Dark Magic, and Life Magic.


    Sure enough, with the aid of the Power of Laws, the power of the magic being cast was not only much stronger, but the consumption was also greatly reduced. It was only one-tenth of what it used to need.


    ¡°No wonder the Ancient Tree of Life¡¯s handbook said that a mage who has the Power of Laws in his body can be considered a true magic expert.¡±


    With his current strength, his range of sensation was about fifty meters. As his strength increased, his range of sensation would become wider.


    Chris looked at the distant sky and said in anticipation, ¡°I wonder how wide the range of sensation would be when I reach Saint-level.¡±


    Then, Chris continued to test a few large-scale spells in the cave before he prepared to leave in satisfaction.


    At that moment, he heard the sound of some footsteps coming from outside.


    ¡°Could it be that my voice was too loud just now and attracted the guards?¡±


    Chris frowned slightly and hid behind a huge rock.


    Just as the Soundproof Magic Formation was set up, the footsteps that were approaching stopped.


    ¡°Eh? It¡¯s not the guards?¡±


    The person who came was a female elf. She wore light green clothes and was slowly walking into the cave.


    Although the light at the entrance of the cave was dim, it still could not block her beautiful and proud figure.


    As she took each step further into the cave, he could finally see her beautiful face with exquisite features as beautiful as a painting, and her snow-white skin. It was as if even the ultimate language in the world could not begin to describe this beautiful face.


    ¡°It¡¯s her, the genius elf, Alice.¡±


    Chris recognized her in a single glance.


    All of the elves knew that she had reached Level 6 Sorcerer at the young age of 20 years old.


    It was very obvious that she had not discovered Chris¡¯ existence. She had only set up a simple Shielding Magic before she began her cultivation in the cave.


    ¡°Life Magic?¡±


    Chris had been studying the Miracle of Life for the past few days. He had already recognized it the moment she began her meditation.


    Because she was the next Saintess, Alice¡¯s magic attributes had been kept strictly confidential, where the information was only known by the Elf Queen and a few elders.


    The other elves¡¯ knowledge about her was just limited to her beautiful appearance.


    Other than a few large ceremonies within the community, ordinary elves would not have seen her often.


    ¡°Hmm? Is there something wrong with her Life Magic?¡± Chris had been studying the Miracle of Life for a long time thus he knew a thing or two.


    When Life Magic was cast, it would give others a feeling as if everything was rejuvenated and full of vitality.


    It should feel like the spring breeze, but Alice¡¯s Life Magic gave others a stubbornly strong and overbearing aura that completely went against the essence of Life Magic.


    Just as he was still feeling puzzled, he suddenly noticed the white electric arc around her fingertip.


    ¡°How is this possible? How can a person carry two types of Magic Elements?¡±


    The electric arc just now belonged to Lightning Element Magic. The general knowledge was that ordinary mages could only absorb one type of Magic Element. Even if it was a branch from the same type of Magic Element, the two would still not be compatible.


    This was the knowledge made known across the continent.


    A mage who wanted to fuse two types of magic was either a genius or a lunatic!

 Chapter 9

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Despite having plenty of geniuses across the continent, he had never heard of a mage who could fuse two types of Magic Elements.


    Alice did not have any natural elements in her body and could not convert magic elements, so how did she do it?


    ¡°Could it be¡­ hiss¡­¡±


    Chris suddenly remembered that he had read a handbook from the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    There was a vague description of a situation and it went something like this.


    A mage¡¯s wife was pregnant with twins.


    Because one of the fetuses failed to develop and became a dead fetus inside the womb.


    For some unknown reason, the talent of the dead fetus was transferred to the surviving child.


    It did not end there. When the child grew up, he could cultivate two types of magic skills without any elemental conflicts or loss of cultivation.


    This kind of person was also known as the ¡°Amalgam Twin Magic.¡±


    ¡°No wonder the elders would hide her magic attributes. If such physique and talent were made known to all, it would bring unnecessary trouble to the Elves.¡±


    While Chris was exclaiming in surprise, he also noticed that there was something wrong with this elf Saintess¡¯ body.


    ¡°Although her Amalgam Twin Magic allowed her to cultivate two different types of magic, the Lightning Attribute was destined to have a physique that far surpasses that of the Life Magic.¡±


    If it was under normal circumstances, it would have been fine.


    The thing was, she was in a hurry to achieve her goal thus she used her Lightning Attribute Magic to forcefully support Life Magic to a higher level.


    In this situation, it was equivalent to pumping gas into a 300 ml container more than it could contain. Not only would it not achieve the expected effect, but she would end up hurting herself.


    While Chris was thinking about it, he saw Alice¡¯s magic aura became chaotic, her face turned pale, and she spat out a mouthful of blood.


    ¡°Why? Why is the progress of my Life Magic so slow? Our Elf tribe is going through some major changes, but as the Saintess of the Elf tribe, I can¡¯t help at all. I¡¯m so useless.¡±


    Alice¡¯s eyes were bloodshot, and tears of self-blame rolled down her cheeks.


    It had been almost half a year since Chris had transmigrated into the Elf tribe.


    Although he had yet to see his aunt, he could feel her care for him from the small details in his daily life.


    Elder Norton also made Chris feel the warmth of having a family in this foreign land.


    Alice was the Saintess of the Elf tribe, and she carried the future and hope of the Elf tribe on her shoulders.


    He did not want to see Alice go through any accidents or failure which may result in more trouble.


    After all, he still wanted to continue checking in among the Elf tribe to receive continuous rewards.


    ¡°I¡¯ll consider it as giving her a good fortune.¡± Chris had already come up with an idea for Alice¡¯s problem.


    Lightning Attribute Magic came first, and Life Magic came later. As long as he helped her improve her life magic, the two magic would achieve balance, then the problem would be solved.


    ¡°But how do I help her?¡± Chris thought.


    That was a problem. He could not reveal his cultivation now, so how could he solve her problem?


    ¡°I got it!¡±


    Chris took out an incense burner from the system storage and lit it. Then, a strange fragrance gradually filled the entire cave.


    Alice sniffed and suddenly smelled a strange fragrance in which she soon lost consciousness.


    Chris came to the side of the unconscious Alice and said, ¡°Youngster, let¡¯s meet in your dream.¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s going on? Wasn¡¯t I cultivating in the cave?¡± Alice looked around the remote island which was surrounded by sea waters. Doubt flashed across her beautiful eyes.


    She remembered that she was cultivating in the cave but because she was impatient, the magic power in her body flowed backward, and she almost suffered from Magic deviation.


    Subsequently, she suddenly smelled a strange fragrance and lost consciousness.


    In the next moment, she realized that she was on this island.


    There were no plants or animals on the island. It was covered in endless yellow sand as far as the eyes could see. Other than the barren mountain land, there was only desolation.


    ¡°So this is your inner world.¡±


    At this moment, a strange man¡¯s voice was heard from behind Alice.


    ¡°Who is it?¡± Alice¡¯s expression changed.


    Golden electric arcs flickered at her fingertips and instantly turned into over ten streams of light, attacking the black shadow behind her from different directions.


    However, Alice was stunned at the next moment.


    Unknown to her, a black wall had appeared behind her out of nowhere.


    The electric arcs struck the black wall, but they were fully absorbed as if they had fallen into the sea without causing any ripples.


    Alice was stunned. She had adequate confidence in her Lightning Element magic, but her pride was shattered at that moment.


    Just as she was beginning to doubt herself, some golden words appeared on the pitch-black wall.


    ¡°This is a magic incantation!¡± Alice glanced at it and her gaze froze.


    ¡°It¡¯s about Life Magic.¡±


    In that short one minute, the backlash that Alice experienced after she had forcefully pushed her vitality earlier was reduced quite a bit.


    Not only that, the speed at which she maneuvered her Life Magic had increased when it had always been suppressed by the Lightning Attribute Vitality.


    Her body had undergone subtle changes, and Alice was completely shocked.


    This was too amazing!


    It did not cross her mind to think about what was happening right now. She immediately sat cross-legged on the ground and started cultivating according to the incantations on the wall.


    Issues arising from the Amalgam Twin Magic and the Lightning Attribute Vitality had been troubling her for a long time.


    Although having the Amalgam Twin Magic could allow her to practice cultivation techniques of two different attributes, there was an obvious limitation present, which was that the two attributes of magic had to be in balance with each other.


    Because of that, Alice had been suppressing her Lightning Attribute Magic all these years.


    She had also looked up a lot of information, but she had not been able to find any solution. Over the past few months, the Elf tribe had experienced one change after another.


    As the next Saintess, Alice was called to shoulder the fate of the Elf tribe. She wanted to be of help to the Elf Queen as soon as possible, to share the pressure of defending the elves, that was why she forcefully pushed her Life Magic to progress but she ended up with a backlash.


    Now with the help of the incantations on the wall, she felt that the wounds she received earlier to her body were gradually improving.


    Even the Life Magic that she had not been able to improve earlier had begun to grow rapidly.


    ¡°What kind of incantations is this? How can it easily solve the problems that even the Elf Queen and elders couldn¡¯t solve?¡±


    Alice had a feeling that someone out there was helping her, but she did not know who that person was.


    She thought about it but had no direction of where to solve this mystery. She bent her knees and knelt toward the wall with a plop.


    ¡°In the name of the Forest Goddess, I, Alice, will always remember your great kindness dear senior, and never dare to forget it. If there is anything I can do for you in the future, I will do it without hesitation.¡±


    Just a few words on the wall had solved the problem that had troubled her for many years.


    Alice felt that this senior who had secretly helped her was as valuable as a god in the sky.


    ¡°As I have expected from the incredible genius of the Elf tribe. I merely wrote a few sentences that were lost in translation from the Miracle of Life on the wall, and she could quickly comprehend it.¡±

 Chapter 10

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Out of all types of magic, Life Magic was the most gentle and kind form of magic. Alice was in a hurry to achieve her goal thus she used her strong Lightning Attribute Vitality, which was already going against the true meaning of Life Magic.


    The incantation that Chris¡¯ gave just now could help her alleviate the backlash and strengthen her foundation.


    As long as she continued to practice according to this incantation, not only would she be able to alleviate the injuries in her body, even the problem with her Amalgam Twin Magic would disappear accordingly.


    That was not all. The speed of her Life Magic cultivation would also increase.


    ¡°The matter has been resolved. It¡¯s better to leave as soon as possible. The amount of the Soul Permeation Incense given by the System Rewards would reduce over time. ¡± Chris looked distressed.


    When Alice woke up, she was already back at the cave.


    Looking at the pitch-black cave, Alice¡¯s eyes were filled with surprise.


    ¡°Had everything that occurred earlier been just a dream?¡± Alice got up from the ground and checked her body¡¯s condition.


    ¡°My body¡¯s condition has improved. Everything that happened just now wasn¡¯t a dream. It did happen!¡±


    Soon, Alice was filled with astonishment that could be seen in her gaze.


    After the astonishment calmed down, she was then filled with endless doubts.


    Who was the senior who helped her?


    Alice still did not have any answers despite pondering for a long time.


    On the other hand, Chris hid around as he carefully returned to the wooden house.


    The Soul Permeation Incense not only had the effect of causing someone to fall asleep, but it could also allow the user to completely control the other party¡¯s dream.


    So Chris did not need to worry about what the other party would detect from the dream.


    ¡°I¡¯ve tortured myself for the whole night. I¡¯m so tired. I¡¯d better go to bed early! I still have to go to the Elder¡¯s Altar first thing in the morning to clean it!¡± Chris stretched his body and fell asleep on the bed without further ado.


    ¡­


    The next day, early in the morning.


    Chris arrived at the Elder¡¯s Altar and was about to use a broom to sweep the floor.


    He happened to bump into the Saintess, Alice, who had just returned from the cave at the back of the mountain.


    ¡°Did this girl cultivate in the cave all night?¡± Chris was shocked and greeted Alice.


    ¡°Hello, Saintess!¡±


    ¡°Oh, hello!¡± Alice responded without raising her head as she walked past Chris.


    However, after a few steps, Alice seemed to have noticed something,


    She suddenly turned around and stared at Chris¡¯s back.


    She was sure that the fragrance was the same as the one she smelled in the cave yesterday.


    While her heart was in turmoil, Alice quickly shouted at Chris, ¡°You, stop right there and turn around slowly!¡±


    ¡°Saintess, do you have any instructions?¡±


    As Chris slowly turned around, Alice¡¯s gaze hovered on him. ¡®It¡¯s him.¡¯


    The former Saintess of the Elf tribe had a child with a human. It was a shock to the Elf tribe back then.


    That was how Alice knew about Chris.


    She was not about to give up, so she walked up to him and sniffed his clothes.


    Although Chris was only fourteen years old, he was very tall. Especially the mature male scent emitted from his body that encroached around Alice.


    ¡°Strange, have I mistaken the scent?¡± Alice looked at Chris suspiciously before she denied her own thoughts.


    ¡°Senior¡¯s methods are marvelous, how could he be from a child who hasn¡¯t grown up?¡± Alice shook her head. ¡°I must be too tired from training last night and was hallucinating.¡±


    After she had sorted that problem, Alice waved her hand at Chris. ¡°It¡¯s nothing, go and do your work!¡±


    ¡°Alright! Saintess!¡±


    Looking at Alice¡¯s back as she left, Chris heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°How could I be so careless? I had worn the same clothes that were stained with Soul Permeation Incense last night. If I hadn¡¯t reacted quickly and used magic to cut off the surrounding air, my cover would have been blown by this little girl.¡±


    Chris sighed at his own carelessness as he continued to clean.


    Over the next few days, the entire Elf tribe returned to its usual serene days.


    Ever since the mysterious person that barged in last time, nothing major had happened to the Elf tribe, Even the Hunters camping at the outskirts of the Heavenly Night Forest had been completely captured, thus there was no need to worry about the disappearance of the elves anymore.


    In the past few days, apart from checking in every day, Chris spent the rest of his time studying the Codex of the Undead and the Miracle of Life.


    Just having one of these two codex skills would mean having shockingly destructive magic.


    Would fusing the two create even more powerful magic.


    The two Magic Elements were antagonistic against each other just like water and fire that could not coexist, but Chris believed that there was nothing impossible in the world.


    After a few days of research, Chris had achieved some small results. He even went back to the cave to test it out, and the results were quite satisfactory.


    Whether it was regarding its power or its consumption, it was far less than using single magic.


    This was just the result of the initial fusion. Chris was continuing his research, spending most of his time on that.


    As for cultivation, he had progressed rapidly compared to the majority of the other mages. Only having powerful strength without a temperament that matched would not work. In the end, it might backfire instead.


    Therefore, other than meditation, he would do some cleaning chores or visit the Ancient Tree of Knowledge to read books to enrich his mind and soul.


    ¡°Well, that girl is here to look for me again.¡± As if sensing something, Chris lit up the Soul Permeation Incense.


    It had become a common occurrence for over half a year.


    As if he had become her teacher. Whenever she encountered any problems in cultivation, she would come to look for him.


    Fortunately, once the Soul Permeation Incense was used on a person once, it would leave a permanent spiritual imprint on that person.


    No matter where Chris was, he just needed to lit the Soul Permeation Incense and he would then be able to enter Alice¡¯s dream.


    ¡°Senior, you¡¯re here. I encountered some problems in my cultivation. I would like to ask if Lightning Attribute Magic can be fused with Life Magic?¡±


    It was a coincidence that she asked this question at the right time because Chris had recently grasped some insights regarding that matter while in meditation.


    Ever since he had tested the powers of fused magic, his mind had been occupied by that matter and was getting more proficient in it.


    If she had asked that question seven days earlier, Chris really would not have been able to answer it. Teaching Alice right now was no longer a problem.


    ¡°I asked the elders in the tribe. They were all shocked after hearing it and advised me not to try it so hastily.¡±


    Alice had also looked up a lot of information, but the records in books were all very vague.


    Ever since she received Chris¡¯ incantation, Alice¡¯s Life Magic had improved by leaps and bounds.


    Even the injuries caused by forcefully pushing the Lightning Attribute Vitality to improve had been completely healed.


    Not only that, Alice had cultivated to the ranks of Archmages.


    This had shocked the Elf Queen and the elders. Even the extremely talented Elf Queen was in awe of Alice¡¯s rapid progress which had far surpassed her younger self.


    Only Alice knew that all of this was thanks to the mysterious senior.


    If not for him, she would still be anxious about how to improve her Life Magic to the point where even if she had been injured at that time, she would continue to try in the future.


    Her problem was simply an endless cycle that led to an obvious ending.


    ¡°This girl has finally wondered about the problems regarding magic fusion?¡± Chris was surprised when he heard Alice¡¯s question.

 Chapter 11

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Alice¡¯s talent in magic was one of the best even among the elves.


    Not to mention, she also had a unique constitution in the history of magic. It would not be surprising at all if she was chosen as the Saintess of the elves.


    However, the Amalgam Twin Magic was a double-edged sword. There were good sides to it and naturally, there were also bad sides.


    It was necessary to keep the two types of magic advancing at the same time and maintain a relative balance.


    Once this balance was broken, the advantage would become a burden. Alice had been deeply troubled by this in the past.


    Even the Saint-level Elf Queen and the knowledgeable elders were helpless.


    This kind of physique was too rare, appearing once in a blue moon. Alice, who had not been able to get rid of it all this time, was even more frustrated.


    Furthermore, unsavory incidents were happening one after another in the elf clan. All the elves were becoming nervous.


    As an elf, Alice was responsible for protecting the clan.


    At this critical moment, not only could she not help, she became a burden instead.


    Chris understood her situation.


    She had shouldered all the responsibility on herself, giving herself too much pressure.


    She had sealed off her inner world.


    Therefore, when she first entered her dream, the image that appeared before her was of a desert island surrounded by the sea.


    On the island, other than barren rocks, there was only desert sand. There were no plants or animals, and there was no life at all.


    Now, however, ever since Alice had gotten rid of the hidden dangers in her body, her inner world had become richer.


    In the scene around her, there was a dense forest with mountains and ancient trees. The small animals in the forest were chasing each other and playing to their heart¡¯s content.


    Alice stood in the middle of the forest, wearing a light green dress. Just by standing quietly, she exuded an ethereal and natural aura.


    The butterflies around her seemed to have been attracted to her and danced around her.


    Seeing this scene, Chris heaved a sigh of relief.


    She was able to walk out of the desolation in her heart, break free from the shackles of fate, and overcome this obstacle. In the future, what awaited her would be the blue seas and azure skies.


    These days, Chris had slowed down the speed of his meditation and put all his attention on the fusion of life and darkness.


    After the initial fusion, a brand new magic form was born.


    Chris was also very satisfied with the results of the test. After the fusion, the power of the magic had increased by dozens of times, and the consumption had also become one-tenth of what it used to be.


    The fact that Alice could even think about fusing the different types of magic together was testament of her terrifying magical talent. Only by constantly breaking the rules could one become a true mage.


    Very quickly, a dense line of words appeared on the wall.


    These words described Chris¡¯ experiences, insights, and some of the details and ideas regarding the fusion that he had come up with over the past few days.


    Sure enough, under Chris¡¯ guidance, Alice quickly entered the right state of mind. The questions that she did not understand before were now clear to her.


    Soon enough, she had already understood the true essence of fusion magic.


    ¡°Sir, you truly are Alice¡¯s fated benefactor. Of all the people Alice has met, you are definitely the most powerful and knowledgeable.¡±


    The more she got to know him, the more Alice felt that this senior was mysterious and unfathomable. It was as if he was a god of this world, far beyond her understanding.


    Even the Elf Queen, who had reached peak Saint-level, was not as knowledgeable as her senior.


    He was probably the only person in the entire continent who could talk about the fusion in such detail.


    Just as Alice was lost in thought, Chris had already exited her dream.


    There was no other reason why he helped Alice so much. As the elf Saintess, Alice was the next Elf Queen. She had to be strong if she wanted to protect the entire elven race. Only then could Chris log in with peace of mind.


    After he gave her this explanation, Chris¡¯ understanding of the fusion magic became clearer.


    He had a bold idea.


    The path of fusion magic had just begun. The two types of fusion magic were already so terrifying and had such astonishing effects.


    If all the attributes of the magic were combined, what kind of scene would it be like?


    Chris was looking forward to it. He had the Body of Nature and was an all-elemental mage. This great idea would surely come true one day.


    Putting this idea to the back of his mind, Chris withdrew from his meditation.


    Just as he was about to comprehend the miracle of life, his sharp ears moved slightly.


    ¡°Someone is coming.¡± Chris immediately removed the defensive formation.


    Two to three minutes later, the sound of footsteps came closer and closer.


    There was a knock on the door outside, followed by a voice. ¡°Chris, the Queen wants you to go to the Spring of Life. Someone is looking for you.¡±


    Chris¡¯ gaze paused. ¡®The Elf Queen wants to see me?¡¯


    ¡°Wait a moment, I¡¯ll change my clothes. I¡¯ll go right away.¡±


    Soon, Chris, who had changed his clothes, walked out of the room.


    The one who came to deliver the message was a female elf. Chris followed behind her and arrived outside of the Spring of Life.


    There was a thick fog here, and the plants around were full of vitality. Compared to the outside, the vitality here was even more vigorous.


    ¡°This isn¡¯t an ordinary fog. The Water Element here is too concentrated, so it condensed into a physical form.¡± Chris¡¯ eyes flashed.


    He had been in this world for more than a year, but this was the first time he had seen such concentrated Water Elements.


    Forget the Moon Well, even the Elder¡¯s Altar ¡ªthe elves¡¯ sacred land¡ª did not have such a terrifying concentration of Water Elemental magic.


    Through magic perception, he could tell that the deeper one went, the denser the Water Element became. It was even more terrifying than it was here, reaching the level of liquefaction.


    Chris, who was sighing, suddenly paused. ¡°No, this isn¡¯t just the Water Element. It¡¯s more like a combination of Water and Life.¡±


    He carefully sensed it. He had been meditating on life magic for the past few days, so he was extremely familiar with the strange fluctuations of life magic now.


    At this moment, the female elf in front of him paused.


    ¡°The Spring of Life is right in front of us. Please wait for a moment, I¡¯ll go in and inform the Queen.¡± The female elf walked in.


    After the female elf left, Chris passed through the thick fog and saw a clear blue spring in the distance.


    Even from a distance, Chris could feel the vitality of the Life Element. It faintly resonated with his Body of Nature.


    ¡°This is the legendary Spring of Life?¡± Amidst his surprise, Chris remembered that he had yet to log in today.


    He did not know what kind of reward he would receive if he checked in at the Spring of life.


    ¡°System, checked in: Spring of Life.¡± Chris¡¯ eyes flashed with anticipation.


    ¡°Ding¡­ Congratulations, host, the Spring of Life checked in successfully. You have received the log-in reward: Roar of Water!¡±


    As per his habit, Chris glanced at the interface, his eyes bursting with excitement.


    ¡°Roar of Water! It¡¯s a Water Element codex!¡±


    In the past, when he was fusing magic, Chris had faintly felt that although Life Magic and Darkness Magic could fuse together, they could not reach a perfect state.


    ¡°Life Magic is a branch of one of the four basic magic elements, Water. The two might be able to reach a perfect state of balance.¡±

 Chapter 12

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    When Life Magic and Water Magic were combined, the explosive power would definitely be even more astonishing.


    Chris was excited and could not wait to try it out.


    At this moment, the female elf who had gone to inform the Queen was already walking towards him rapidly.


    ¡°Go in, the Queen is waiting for you inside!¡± This time, the female elf didn¡¯t go with him.


    On the way to the Spring of Life, the Life Element here was more active. Clouds covered the surroundings of the forest.


    In front of him, there was a wooden palace suspended above the Spring of Life. There were murals exclusive to the elves carved on it.


    The door of the palace was open. From afar, Chris could see a seductive figure sitting on a futon.


    This was his aunt whom he had never seen before, the queen of the elves.


    At this moment, for some reason, Chris was a little nervous. His figure stopped in front of the palace.


    From this angle, he could see that she was wearing casual clothes and sitting lazily with her eyes slightly closed. Compared to Alice, her appearance was more mature and dignified.


    ¡°Come in. Why are you standing outside?¡±Just as Chris was hesitating, an ethereal voice came from inside.


    Chris stopped hesitating and entered the palace. The Elf Queen looked at him.


    ¡°Greetings, Your Majesty.¡±


    ¡°There¡¯s no one else here, you don¡¯t have to be so restrained.¡± The Elf Queen looked at Chris, who had his head lowered, and patted the futon beside her. ¡°Come on, come over here, let me take a good look at you.¡±


    Seeing the Elf Queen¡¯s caring gaze, the nervousness in Chris¡¯ heart disappeared without a trace.


    Just as he was about to sit down, he heard the Elf Queen grunt.


    Then, a wave of pain suddenly appeared on her sacred face. Flashes of green swirled on her face.


    Chris frowned. To think that the Elf Queen had been poisoned.


    While the green gases swirled around her, the Elf Queen used her magic cultivation to resist the effects of the green gas.


    However, it was obvious that this was not an ordinary poison. It took her a lot of effort to suppress the green gas.


    ¡°What kind of poison is this? It¡¯s so overbearing that even a Saint-level powerhouse can¡¯t get rid of it. Instead, she¡¯s only suppressing it.¡±


    Chris thought to himself with a worried expression on his face.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Don¡¯t worry about me. I¡¯ll be fine after a short rest,¡± the Elf Queen said with a smile as she looked at Chris¡¯ worried expression.


    Ever since she fought with the mysterious intruder half a year ago, the Elf Queen had been poisoned. The secret medicine that the intruder had refined seemed to be specially used to deal with Saint-level powerhouses.


    Even though the Elf Queen had the strength of a Saint-level fighter, she was unable to completely expel the poison from her body.


    Thus, she used the Spring of Life to temporarily suppress the poison.


    In order to prevent unrest among the other elves, only the Elf Queen and the few elders knew about this.


    In recent days, however, the green gas had been erupting more and more frequently. They were beginning to realize that it could not be suppressed for long.


    The Elf Queen had tried countless methods, but none of them were able to expel the green gas. She felt that her time was coming, and the poison would fully erupt in half a year at the earliest.


    Therefore, she wanted to see Chris before the green gas erupted so she could arrange his affairs properly.


    Even if she really returned to the embrace of the Nature God in the future, she could still meet her sister knowing that she had done her best.


    ¡°You¡¯re going to be 15 years old soon, right?¡± The Elf Queen looked at Chris, who was sitting next to her, with a gentleness that had never been seen before in her eyes.


    She looked like a mother beholding her own child.


    ¡°Yes, we¡¯ll be fifteen this month,¡± Chris said.


    The Elf Queen nodded. ¡°I heard that you like reading. You often go to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.¡±


    Chris did not hide anything from her. He read books to improve his horizons and inner cultivation.


    ¡°Very good. Robert from the Ancient Tree of Knowledge is a learned and wise sage. I want him to take you as his disciple. What do you think?¡±


    Originally, the Elf Queen had planned to wait a few years before telling Chris about this decision.


    However, due to the frequent outbreaks of the poison, she did not have much time left.


    Therefore, she had to make a decision in advance.


    The Elf Queen knew that she was the only elf this child could rely on.


    Before her sister had passed away, she had personally left Chris in her hands.


    ¡°I know that this decision is a little rushed for you. But if you can become a sage, you will still earn the respect of the tribe even if you are unable to cultivate your magic.¡±


    Chris could clearly feel the eagerness and anticipation in the Elf Queen¡¯s eyes when she said this.


    ¡°But I heard that Robert doesn¡¯t like strangers.¡±


    When he went to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge to browse through books, he had seen the elf Robert that the Elf Queen had mentioned. He was a very strange person.


    He did not dress up and had a strange personality. He was an old elf who was older than Wharton, and it was difficult to get along with him.


    The Elf Queen could hear the concern in his voice. ¡°You don¡¯t have to worry about that. I¡¯ve already asked for Robert¡¯s opinion, and he has already agreed. What I¡¯m asking for now is your opinion.¡±


    She stared fixedly into Chris¡¯ eyes. Although she was helping Chris pave the way forward, he had to agree to it first.


    Of course, the reason why the Elf Queen was so persistent was that if Chris went to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge, becoming a sage would only be the worst-case scenario.


    Aside from being a sage, Robert was also a powerful druid warrior. If Chris could obtain Robert¡¯s approval and sign an ancient contract with him, even if this child could not cultivate in the future, he could still become a powerful warrior.


    ¡°A druid warrior?¡± Chris¡¯ gaze paused as he recalled the records he had seen in the ancient scrolls.


    The elves, together with the orcs and the humas, were known as the three great races of the Sacred Continent. That meant their heritage was far from being as simple as it seemed on the surface.


    Apart from their natural talent in magic, druid warriors were also a powerful force in the hands of the elves.


    It was a special training method that was completely separate from magic and combat aura. By signing a contract with a soul beast, one could obtain incredible strength.


    The stronger your soul beast, the stronger you would be.


    However, every elf could only sign a contract with a single soul beast in their lifetime. From the moment they signed the contract, they were your partner and your family.


    Until the moment they died, they would never leave the owner of the contract.


    ¡°Unfortunately, a thousand years ago, the Lich King caused a riot. More than half of the elves¡¯ druid warriors were killed or injured. Now, only Robert is left.¡±


    The Elf Queen¡¯s tone was somewhat desolate.


    After all, that was also the battle in which the elves, as the strongest force, had fought bravely against the Lich King¡¯s army. Most of their elites had suffered heavy casualties back then.


    From then on, they had been unable to recover, gradually walking towards ruination. They were gradually surpassed by the humans and beasts.


    Now, the Elf Queen was the only Saint-level powerhouse left, and even she had not recovered her strength to this day.


    Although the elves were still ranked among the three great races, their status only remained in name. In addition, she had been poisoned and was in a difficult situation.


    ¡°I¡¯ll go with whatever you say, my queen.¡±


    Chris wanted to refuse at first, but when he saw the Elf Queen¡¯s expectant gaze, he subconsciously agreed.

 Chapter 13

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Seeing Chris¡¯ nod, the Elf Queen gave him a beautiful smile.


    ¡°In the future, when there¡¯s no one around, you can call me Aunt Miene!¡±As if sensing the surprise in Chris¡¯ gaze, the Elf Queen smiled. ¡°Your mother is my biological sister. It¡¯s only right for you to call me Aunt.¡±


    Before, the Elf Queen¡¯s concern for Chris had been hidden behind a thin layer of fog. She could only secretly give him a nudge in the right direction every so often.


    Now, however, the Elf Queen had completely torn off this veil and was openly expressing her affection for him.


    Chris¡¯ mind whirred. Was it because of the poison?


    After thinking for a moment, he understood.


    ¡°Thank you, Aunt Miene.¡±


    Hearing Chris call her Aunt Miene, the usually dignified and calm Elf Queen actually trembled slightly.


    A happy smile appeared on her face.


    Just then, however, the poison in the Elf Queen¡¯s body exploded once again.


    The Elf Queen hurriedly mobilized the magic elements in her body to suppress the poison.


    On her forehead, a layer of fine beads of sweat seeped out. Obviously, suppressing the poison was not that easy for her.


    With her strength, she should not have been poisoned at all. However, the other party was too shameless. They had taken advantage of the moment when the Elf Queen was saving an elder to launch a sneak attack. That was how she had fallen prey to such a dangerous poison.


    As the Elf Queen withdrew the magic elements, a palm gently rested on her shoulder. ¡°Aunt Miene, I won¡¯t let anything happen to you.¡±


    Chris¡¯ caring words echoed in her ears. The Elf Queen felt a burst of warmth in her heart as she looked at his determined gaze.


    ¡°Silly child, I¡¯ll be fine. Don¡¯t worry,¡± the Elf Queen comforted him softly.


    She could feel that Chris¡¯ concern was real.


    Ever since her sister passed away, she had almost forgotten how it felt like to have someone worrying about her.


    As for what Chris said, she did not take it to heart. His intentions were enough.


    After all, even she, a Saint-level powerhouse, was helpless against such a powerful poison. Chris was just a child who could not even cultivate.


    What could he possibly do?


    Most importantly, she did not want to see Chris doing anything that might hurt him for her sake.


    What the Elf Queen definitely did not know was that Chris had already checked the poison in her body when he put his hand on her shoulder.


    This poison was extremely overbearing. It adhered to a person¡¯s flesh and blood like a bug, devouring the magic power in its victim¡¯s body.


    Chris frowned slightly.


    ¡®If I only relied on the Life Magic that I had cultivated in the Miracle of Life, it would be very difficult to completely remove these magic elements. At most, I would only have a 50% to 60% chance of getting rid of them. The poison might even backfire on me. The risk is too great.


    ¡®But if it was a Life Magic fused with Water Magic, completely removing Aunt Miene¡¯s poison would be too easy.¡¯


    Chris did not say what he was thinking.


    Even though he wanted to save her, he had to think of a safe way to do it without exposing himself.


    After all, he still had to check in quietly with the elves!


    After that, the Elf Queen chatted with him for a while, talking about frivolous matters of daily life. When it was about time, she signaled for Chris to go back.


    ¡°Remember, go to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge to look for Robert tomorrow. I¡¯ve already informed him about you.¡± After Chris left, the Elf Queen stood up from the futon, her gaze cold.


    ¡°Inform Elder Norton. It¡¯s time to make some preparations.¡±


    There was no one beside her. It was as if she was speaking to the void, but a cold female voice came from the depths of the silence.


    ¡­


    When Chris returned to the wooden house, he recalled Aunt Miene¡¯s words and felt as if she had been making her final arrangements.


    ¡°Aunt Miene, I won¡¯t let anything happen to you.¡± Chris had a determined look in his eyes.


    He activated the Water Element magic he had received as a System Reward and began to study it.


    Unlike the other magic elements, Water pervaded almost everything. It had all kinds of forms. It could be gentle and soft, or it could be fierce and overwhelming.


    Perhaps that was the reason why Chris failed on his first try. Although he had experience with fusing magic, it was still difficult for him to control the changeability of Water magic.


    After a few attempts, Chris finally succeeded.


    A drop of clear and bright water jumped gently between his fingers. The color was azure, like a clear spring in the mountains.


    This was the combination of Water Magic and Life Magic. Although it did not look particularly intimidating right now, Chris knew that this unassuming appearance was also a characteristic of Water Magic.


    Just this small drop of water contained power that was no weaker than the dark energy he had fused before.


    Now that the fusion was successful, Aunt Miene¡¯s injury was no longer a concern. The biggest problem now was how to remove the poison in her body.


    What method should he use?


    Chris lay on the bed and shook his legs gently. He was stumped.


    After thinking for an entire afternoon, he could not think of a better method, so he could only give up.


    He could only wait for the opportunity.


    The next morning¡­


    Chris arrived at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge early in the morning.


    The entire Ancient Tree of Knowledge was like a huge inverted basin. The branches that hung down fell over the building below, obscuring it completely. No one could so much as look inside.


    Even though it was so huge, Chris knew that there was an even bigger tree in the elves¡¯ settlement, the Ancient Tree of Life.


    The Ancient Tree of Knowledge was like a sapling in comparison.


    Chris could not imagine how huge the Ancient Tree of Life could be.


    On the Ancient Tree of Knowledge¡¯s trunk, there were densely-packed treehouses. They almost looked like a hornet¡¯s nest. Below them were stairs covered in moss.


    Chris walked up the stairs.


    Soon, he arrived at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge¡¯s management office.


    He saw an old elf with sparse hair, the latter¡¯s back facing against him. The skin on the elderly elf¡¯s body was like dried bark. No one knew how long he had lived.


    ¡°Hello, Mr. Robert. The Queen sent me here to be an apprentice.¡± Chris broke the silence first.


    ¡°Oh, curses. Why didn¡¯t you knock before coming in? You scared me so much that I almost shattered my glasses. They were given to me by an elder of the dwarves. If I broke them, do you know how long it would take to get to the dwarves from here?¡±


    Robert mumbled. Six months.


    Half a year. A round trip would take a year.


    ¡°Wait! Who told you to come here, the Queen?¡± Robert was stunned and quickly put on his glasses.


    He looked at Chris and circled him a few times, saying suspiciously, ¡°You¡¯re Chris?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I¡¯m Chris. The Queen asked me to come to you today.¡±


    Chris was confused by his actions.


    ¡°Have we met somewhere before?¡± Robert searched his memories, long and hard.


    His brows were furrowed together. His shriveled skin was sagging, and his frail body seemed as if he would fall at any moment.


    However, Chris cautiously noticed that his gaze was sharp and bright.

 Chapter 14

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°A few days ago, I borrowed two books from you.¡±


    Chris reminded him, watching Robert¡¯s eccentric reactions.


    Robert slapped his thigh abruptly. ¡°I remember now. You¡¯re the elf who loves to read. No wonder the Elf Queen sent you here.¡±


    As if he understood something, Robert waved his hand at Chris. ¡°Come with me. From today onwards, you¡¯ll be my apprentice, helping me take care of the books at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    ¡°Among the young elves, you are the one who comes here the most frequently.


    ¡°You have read most of the books on the first ten floors, right?¡±


    Chris nodded. ¡°Other than some special books, I have read most of them.¡±


    ¡°Okay, since you have read all of them, I won¡¯t introduce them to you.¡± Robert brought Chris to the eleventh floor.


    ¡°This is a record of the elven elders¡¯ experiences. Read more when you have time.¡±


    After Robert finished speaking, he seemed to remember something. ¡°I heard from the Queen that you don¡¯t seem to have any talent in magic. However, these books can help you cleanse your mind, so there are still some benefits.


    ¡°Everything here is not open to the public.


    ¡°Therefore, you have to guard this place strictly.¡±


    At this point, Robert¡¯s voice paused. ¡°Although you are an apprentice, you have to take responsibility. Every day, you must count and organize the books. If you are tired, I will allow you to rest for an hour and read the books.¡±


    Robert brought Chris around to familiarize himself with the Ancient Tree of Knowledge, floor by floor.


    Finally, they returned to the management office.


    After he settled some matters, Chris began to organize the books. During his usual rest, he would read some of the elders¡¯ experiences and anecdotes.


    Thus, as time passed, Chris stayed in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge for three months.


    During these three months, he read a lot of books and learned a lot of things.


    His understanding of magic became more thorough.


    In addition, the Ancient Tree of Knowledge also contained many secrets of the continent.


    It also recorded many secrets from beyond the continent. In addition to the three main races, there were also the dwarves that Robert had mentioned when Chris first arrived at the management office.


    This kind of immersion in the sea of knowledge made Chris feel particularly enriched and fulfilled.


    Every day, there were different discoveries and different surprises.


    This morning, Chris arrived at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge¡¯s management office early as usual.


    When he was sorting out the books, he was stopped by Robert who had just returned from outside.


    ¡°Chris, there¡¯s no need to sort out the books for now. I¡¯ll take you somewhere.¡±


    Chris was slightly taken aback. He looked at Robert¡¯s somewhat solemn gaze and followed him.


    The two of them passed through the dense forest. Under Robert¡¯s lead, the two of them came to a place that Chris was familiar with. It was the cave that grew at the back of the altar.


    ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there. Quickly, follow me inside.¡± Robert was the first to enter the cave.


    Chris followed behind. He looked around and saw the traces he left from back when he was experimenting with magic. His gaze was filled with doubt.


    ¡®Why did Robert bring me here?¡¯


    ¡°Do you see the pillar up ahead?¡± As Chris was musing away, Robert pointed at the stone pillar in the middle of the cave. His expression was solemn.


    The stone pillar was more than ten meters tall. Its entire body was white and there was a mysterious mural carved on it. It seemed to be depicting a terrifying magical beast.


    The beast¡¯s body was covered in scales. It coiled around the pillar and held its head high. It stood at the top of the pillar, emitting a powerful and domineering aura.


    Chris had noticed this stone pillar when he first came here.


    At first, when he saw such an eye-catching pillar, he thought there would be something hidden inside. After probing it a few times, he failed to elicit any reaction from it.


    Eventually, he gave up.


    Now, under Robert¡¯s lead, he saw this strange stone pillar again.


    Could there be some secret hidden inside?


    Chris sensed that this might be related to the druids that the Elf Queen had mentioned last time.


    ¡°You¡¯ve stayed in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge for quite some time, and you¡¯ve read a lot of books. You should have some understanding of the bloodline power of the orcs, right?¡±


    Chris nodded in response to Robert¡¯s question. ¡°The orcs can¡¯t cultivate combat aura, nor do they have any magic talent, but they have their own advantages. They have a strong physique and bloodline power. The stronger the bloodline, the stronger their strength.¡±


    In the Orc Kingdom, orcs with Saint-level bloodlines were the most powerful existences. Their bloodlines were equivalent to human Saint-level powerhouses.


    Hearing Chris¡¯s answer, Robert nodded. ¡°You¡¯re right.¡±


    ¡°Actually, among us elves, we once had a bloodline training secret technique that was not inferior to the orcs¡¯.¡±


    ¡°The elves had something like that too?¡± Chris did not expect that the elves had such a deep foundation.


    He really had no idea about this because the books did not describe any of this in detail.


    ¡°Sigh!¡± Seeing Chris¡¯ reaction, Robert sighed, as if recalling a distant memory, ¡°A thousand years ago, we elves were the number one clan. We had established a powerful elven empire. At that time, our elven empire was the overlord of the continent.


    ¡°Later, the Lich King came into being. To defend against the undead army, our elven kingdom was torn apart.¡±


    It was also during that battle that one of the elves¡¯ most powerful forces was almost completely annihilated.


    Chris suddenly remembered reading in one of the ancient scrolls that countless druid warriors had been killed or injured in order to stop the powerful undead army.


    ¡°Could this old man be a druid warrior?¡±


    No wonder he could not sense any aura from Robert¡¯s body.


    Sure enough, just as Chris figured it out, Robert, who was standing at the side, suddenly roared. His hunched body made cracking sounds.


    Under the weak moonlight, Chris could clearly see that Robert, who was hunched just a moment ago, had mysterious runes flashing all over his muscles.


    In the blink of an eye, Robert had turned into a three-meter-tall monster with sharp teeth.


    Chris was stunned.


    However, after transforming, Robert did not realize how terrifying he was. He even made a few poses towards Chris from time to time.


    His eyes flickered slightly, as if he was showing off his strong body.


    Chris smiled awkwardly and said tactfully, ¡°Um¡­ Mr. Robert, can you change back first? I¡¯m not used to your current state.¡±


    Robert laughed twice, and his body began to shrink before returning to its original size.


    Chris seemed dazed, so Robert thought that he was shocked by his overwhelming visage.


    ¡°Don¡¯t envy me. In a short time, you¡¯ll be like me, a glorious druid warrior.¡±


    ¡°Ah!¡±


    Chris was stunned. ¡®I¡¯m a handsome elf, but you want to make me into a monster as ugly as you are?¡¯


    His heart refused.

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    Seeing Chris shake his head, Robert obviously misunderstood.


    Smiling, he patted Chris on the shoulder and comforted him. ¡°Don¡¯t feel inferior. Although your talent is slightly lacking, as long as you are willing to work hard, you will definitely be able to sign a contract and become a great druid warrior!¡±


    ¡°As long as a druid warrior doesn¡¯t transform, he¡¯d normally remain an elf. However, once he activates his transformation, he¡¯d be able to erupt with powerful strength.


    ¡°He¡¯d possess a bloodline power in no way inferior to that of an orc.


    ¡°Moreover, once a druid signs a contract, a beast soul would be born within his body. For example, my battle bear is a beast soul.


    ¡°The druid of the previous generation had signed a Jaguar Beast Soul. His speed was extremely fast, and his movements were like the wind.


    ¡°Depending on the beast soul you sign, you¡¯ll obtain different abilities.¡±


    Chris¡¯ facial muscles twitched violently as he looked at Robert, who was talking non-stop.


    ¡®I was clearly rejecting him, alright? I wasn¡¯t feeling inferior, geez.¡¯


    However, Robert did not care about Chris¡¯ thoughts at all. He grabbed Chris¡¯ hand and pressed it against the white jade pillar.


    ¡°Almighty God, please listen to my summons. Bring blessings to your people so that we may become guardians of the forest¡­¡±


    Chris did not even have time to react before Robert began chanting.


    ¡°I¡­¡±


    Chris was completely stunned. ¡®This isn¡¯t my original intention at all.¡¯


    Just as he was about to pull his hand back, he noticed that the stone pillar in front of him suddenly emitted a blinding white light that sucked him in.


    No way!


    Chris¡¯ face was filled with anxiety. He did not want to turn into something that was covered in muscles.


    It was when he thought of Robert¡¯s transformation. That half-man, half-bear monstrosity was like a nightmare that deeply tormented his soul.


    However, Chris obviously did not notice the smile on Robert¡¯s face.


    ¡°I, Robert, the last druid of the elves, have finally found a successor.¡±


    In fact, when the Elf Queen first told him about Chris, Robert had still been a little resistant. After three months of observation, he changed his mind.


    Chris was serious in his work and had a good attitude. Robert was very satisfied.


    Of course, what truly cemented his decision was the intense natural aura surrounding Chris¡¯ body.


    ¡°I have never seen an elf with such a strong natural aura. If he becomes a druid, he will definitely be the most powerful druid warrior in the history of the elves.¡±


    Looking at Chris who was shrouded in the holy light, Robert had never felt so excited before.


    The strength of a druid warrior, apart from the legacy of the previous generation, was the rich natural aura surrounding their body.


    The stronger the aura, the more powerful the beast soul they summoned.


    Robert was confident that Chris would definitely summon a powerful beast soul. With that, he would be able to protect all the elves.


    ¡°Look at this dazzling strength. Is it a falcon or a jaguar?¡±


    He stared at the stone pillar, his eyes wide open, afraid that he would miss something.


    Soon, images gradually appeared on the stone pillar.


    ¡°This is¡­¡±Robert was a little confused.


    He saw a round, pebble-like thing appear on the stone pillar. In the middle of it, there were two rays of dim light.


    ¡°How strange. What kind of beast soul is this?¡± Before he could figure it out, the light on the stone pillar began to fade.


    Chris was still an elf, his right hand pressed against the stone pillar. This strange situation made Robert even more confused.


    ¡°Why didn¡¯t you transform? And what happened to the image that flashed just now?¡±


    Robert was stunned. He had never seen such a strange situation before. He grabbed Chris and talked to himself as if he had gone mad.


    Chris did not know why either, and their eyes met. Just then, something fell out of the stone pillar.


    It was a stone egg the size of a basketball.


    The scene in front of them stunned not only Robert, but Chris as well.


    At this moment, with a crisp sound, the stone egg shook twice.


    ¡°Crack!¡± Before the two of them could react, the stone egg cracked open from the middle.


    Then, the strange creature with two heads cried out twice in a childish voice.


    The moment he saw the creature, Robert¡¯s eyes widened as if he had seen something unbelievable.


    ¡°Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!¡±


    Chris did not know why Robert had such a big reaction. It was just an unknown creature, was it not?


    ¡°A chimera! It¡¯s actually the legendary chimera, the holy beast of the ancient elves. I never expected to see a chimera again in my lifetime..¡±


    Tears of joy filled Robert¡¯s eyes, and even his entire body trembled violently.


    He confirmed it over and over again, afraid that the scene in front of him was fake.


    Once he was absolutely certain, he held Chris¡¯ hand tightly and said excitedly, ¡°Kid, how did you do it? You actually¡­ actually summoned the legendary holy beast. God has blessed us elves.¡±


    Robert¡¯s gaze stared fiercely at Chris, causing him to feel goosebumps.


    ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t know either!¡±


    He only vaguely remembered that the moment his hand touched the stone pillar, there was a voice in his heart that repeatedly called out to him.


    However, Chris, who was resisting in his heart, pretended not to hear it. In the end, he was really annoyed by the question and directly rejected it.


    Immediately after that, an image that looked like a pebble appeared on the stone pillar.


    Such a strange thing fell out of it.


    Just as they were stunned for a moment, the figure in the stone egg opened its gem-like eyes and struggled to stand up.


    It flapped its wings with all its strength, like a huge dragon with its wings open.


    ¡°The holy beast, the chimera, has descended upon the elves. O great god of the forest, there is hope for the revival of our race.¡±


    If Robert could not be completely sure just now, then at this moment, he was completely certain.


    This was the holy beast of the elves, the Two-headed Chimera.


    ¡°Coo-coo!¡±


    The Two-headed Chimera called out in a babyish voice. Although it had not opened its eyes yet, it was very infatuated with Chris¡¯ aura.


    It was like a child who had just been born and was attached to its parents.


    It flapped its small wings and climbed out of the stone shell. It grabbed Chris¡¯ pant leg and climbed up.


    Then, it hugged his thigh tightly.


    Seeing this, Robert finally understood the reason why Chris did not transform into a druid.


    ¡°Kid, you summoned the holy beast of the elves, the Two-headed Chimera. And from the looks of it, it¡¯s very infatuated with you. You must take good care of it.¡±


    ¡°This is a legendary existence that¡¯s comparable to a giant dragon.¡±


    Even Robert was a little envious of Chris¡¯ luck.


    The Chimera had just been born. Once it matured, it would be comparable to a Saint-level existence.


    No, it was far beyond a Saint-level existence.

 Chapter 16

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Chimera.


    The elves¡¯ auspicious holy beast. Since the Lich King¡¯s chaotic reign a thousand years ago, the elves¡¯ druid warriors were all either dead or injured.


    Now, the elves only had Robert left.


    It could be said that the druid warriors had already ceased to exist in name.


    Over the years, the elves never had a druid warrior again, let alone summon the elves¡¯ guardian of the Holy Beasts, Chimera.


    Robert was faintly worried that the druid warriors of the elves would lose their bloodline.


    When Chris started summoning, Robert was more nervous than anyone else.


    He was already old. Perhaps in a few decades, he would return to the embrace of the God of the Forest.


    At that time, the druids would truly become extinct.


    When the summoning started, Robert was more nervous than anyone. This was a critical moment that concerned the survival of the druids.


    When Chris did not transform, he was still slightly disappointed. Could it be that the druids were really headed toward extinction?


    However, he did not expect the situation to change so drastically.


    Chris, who did not possess any magical talent, had actually summoned the legendary Holy Beast, Chimera.


    Robert was completely dumbfounded.


    This was all thanks to the blessing of the God of the Forest. After multiple confirmations, Robert¡¯s expression filled with delight.


    ¡°Kid, you really are the God of Luck for us elves. You are our hope, the hope of our resurrection.¡±


    Robert patted Chris on the shoulder, laughing as his shriveled skin split open.


    It seemed as though he had already witnessed the elves regain their glory from a thousand years ago.


    Chris was startled by the bright twinkle in Robert¡¯s eyes.


    This gaze was a little wretched no matter how he looked at it.


    This old man was a little odd!


    Was it not just a summoning of a little creature?


    There was no need to be so excited.


    Chris looked at Chimera that was tightly clutching onto his pants. Its two little heads were raised and it met Chris¡¯ gaze.


    ¡°Coo coo!¡±


    Chimera purred in a skittish tone. Its pink little claws could not help but contract even tighter.


    It began to climb up his pants, wanting to get closer to Chris. However, Chris, who did not have a good impression of this creature, would not allow it to do so.


    He grabbed its little body and flung it away.


    This utterly shocked Robert, who was standing at the side. He glared at Chris and was about to welcome Chimera back.


    He was about to make a move when he saw Chimera return. It again tightly grabbed the corner of Chris¡¯s shirt and made a cooing sound, as if it was protesting.


    ¡°Kid, what are you doing?¡±Robert roared at Chris.


    ¡°This is our race¡¯s holy beast, a symbol of the elves¡¯ strength. It is very attached to you now. You have to take good care of it, do you understand?¡±


    Robert¡¯s expression had never been so solemn. Chris felt a little helpless.


    He grabbed Chimera and placed it on his shoulder. Although this tiny fellow was a little horrendous looking, it already acted that way. What else could he do?


    Sensing Chris¡¯ thoughts, Chimera cried out and cooed again as it waved its two little claws.


    It seemed to be saying that it was not at all ugly.


    Chris was shocked. Could it be that this little creature knew what he was thinking?


    He had read about it in the books at the Ancient Tree of Knowledge. After signing a beast soul contract, both parties could communicate telepathically.


    Earlier, had he signed a beast soul contract with this little fellow?


    On top of that, with the Holy Beast of the Elf Race, Chimera?


    According to Robert, once this little fellow matured, he would be comparable to a human saint-level powerhouse. Was that true?


    Judging from its seemingly fragile appearance, could that just be an exaggeration?


    Who would possibly know. ¡°Coo coo coo coo¡­¡± Chimera purred.


    ¡°Huff!¡±


    One head spat flames, while the other spat a green liquid as if to show off its skills.


    ¡°Oh right, how could I forget this? Chimera had an innate talent. One head could spit flames capable of burning the world, while the other could spit venom capable of corroding everything.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s said that the flames and venom spat out by an adult Chimera could turn an ordinary sage-level powerhouse into ashes, even if they so much as touched a trace of it.¡±


    Robert cracked a smile, but Chris did not think much of it.


    The sparks produced by the little fellow just now were considered flames?


    As for the venom that could corrode everything, it was clearly just two mouthfuls of saliva.


    As he watched Robert brag, Chris sank into a bad mood.


    This was a little too much.


    Sensing Chris¡¯ thoughts, Chimera protested again.


    ¡°Our elves actually summoned Chimera. This matter is of great importance. We must report it to the Queen immediately.¡± Robert glanced at Chris and brought him to the Spring of Life.


    Chris once again returned to the place that he had just left not long ago.


    However, both experiences were different.


    This time, the Elf Queen¡¯s face had become even more haggard.


    Chris knew that he had to think of a way to get rid of the poison in his Aunt Miene¡¯s body.


    ¡°Greetings, Your Majesty.¡±


    Robert and Chris bowed.


    She knew that Robert had brought Chris to summon beast souls.


    Chris would become a druid warrior, the poison in her body would erupt half a year later, and then she would return to the embrace of the God of the Forest.


    Even if that were to happen, the Elf Queen would not feel that she had let down her younger sister¡¯s trust, and would leave at ease.


    This was the best outcome so far.


    However, things did not seem to be going so smoothly at the moment.


    As she saw Robert¡¯s solemn expression, she sighed in her heart. Did it still fail in the end?


    That was fine. It would be a good thing if he peacefully became a druid warrior.


    Although he would not have great power, at least he would not have too many worries in the end.


    Growing up happily was also a good choice.


    Thinking of this, the Elf Queen said to Robert, ¡°Mr. Robert, I¡¯ll have to trouble you with matters relating to Chris.¡±


    Robert was slightly stunned and quickly shook his head. What trouble was there? It was not troublesome at all.


    Moreover, now that Chris had summoned the Holy Beast, Chimera, Chris¡¯s value had increased by more than a thousand times. In his eyes, he was now a shining gem.


    ¡°Your Majesty, I have something important to report.¡± Robert¡¯s solemnity surprised the Elf Queen.


    She had never once seen Robert like this. Usually, when she saw him, he appeared to not have a single worry.


    Could it be that Chris had successfully summoned a beast soul and a powerful one at that?


    Otherwise, Robert¡¯s expression would not have been so grim. Even if Chris had failed, Robert would not have lost anything. At most, he would have been a little disappointed.


    Thinking of this, the Elf Queen felt a trace of anticipation.


    ¡°Chris summoned our race¡¯s holy beast, the two-headed Chimera?¡±


    The Elf Queen, who was in deep thought, casually said, ¡°Yes, Chimera, that¡¯s fine¡­ What did you say?¡±


    The Elf Queen stood up from the futon, her eyes wide, and her face filled with shock.


    Chimera, it was actually Chimera.


    Others might not know what Chimera represented, but the Elf Queen was well aware of it.


    It had been thousands of years, and the Chimera had once again descended.


    This indicated that their elf race was about to rise.

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    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Coo coo!¡±


    Just as the Elf Queen was shocked, Chimera came out from under Chris¡¯s sleeve, revealing two little heads.


    It looked around curiously as if it had come to a new environment and was interested in everything.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    It was actually real.


    Chris had really summoned the holy beast, Chimera.


    The Elf Queen, who did not believe it at first, looked at Chris in disbelief, her eyes filled with ecstasy.


    She was both happy that Chimera had descended and happy that it was done so by Chris.


    As the Elf Queen, she knew better than anyone what the arrival of Chimera meant.


    From ancient times until now, as long as Chimera was present in the Elven era, it would be the most prosperous one and their race would be the overlord of the continent.


    At this time, when the elves were surrounded by enemies, the arrival of Chimera undoubtedly eased the worries of the Elf Queen.


    However, she was even happier that the one who brought hope to the elves was Chris. It could be said that even without her, Chris would still be a very popular existence among the elves.


    After all, the owner of Chimera was Chris.


    Within the elves, Chimera was equivalent to the Elf Queen and had a supreme status. As the host of Chimera, Chris was naturally immensely honorable.


    Even if he did not know anything, he would still win the respect of their race just by relying on Chimera, the Sacred Beast.


    Chris saw the shocked look on the Elf Queen. She mirrored the exact expression that Robert had a while ago, which made him gloomy.


    ¡°This little fellow is so ugly. There¡¯s nothing special about it. Why does it seem like it¡¯s so powerful?¡±


    Chris thought so, but he felt that the more he looked at the little fellow, the uglier it became.


    He did not know if it would look better when it grew up.


    If it still looked like this, he would just throw him away earlier. How could a handsome elf like him carry such an ugly little thing?


    It was not cool at all.


    At this time, Chimera was not at all happy. It waved its two little claws and cried out, its tiny face full of dissatisfaction.


    ¡°You are ugly. If you are ugly, you have to admit it,¡± Chris thought.


    ¡°Coo coo coo coo¡­¡±


    Chimera protested even more.


    The intimate appearance of the two made the Elf Queen¡¯s smile widen. Robert was also at the side, stroking his beard.


    The more attached Chimera was to Chris, the deeper the relationship between the two was.


    Without the Elf Queen saying anything, Robert had already suggested without much anticipation. ¡°My Queen, Chris has summoned Chimera. It¡¯s the hope for the future of our elven race. I request to be Chris¡¯s guard.¡±


    The Elf Queen nodded with a smile. She was happier than anyone that Chris could summon Chimera.


    ¡°Mr. Robert, Chris¡¯s safety now depends on you. Now that our elven race has infiltrated the spies of other forces, the matter of Chimera is of great importance. We must treat it with caution.¡±


    ¡°Yes, my Queen. Even if I die, I will definitely protect Chris¡¯s safety,¡± Robert said with force.


    As a druid warrior, it was a very honorable thing to be able to protect the host of Chimera.


    After the matter was over, the Elf Queen watched as both Chris and Chimera left.


    She walked into the inner level of the palace and entered one of the rooms.


    The place was clean and tidy, filled with the faint fragrance of the Elf Queen.


    On the wall of the room hung a portrait of a female elf. She carried the same beauty as the Elf Queen, but she was about seventy, eighty percent similar.


    The woman in the portrait was Chris¡¯s mother, Miele.


    The Elf Queen touched the portrait and reminisced, ¡°Little sister, did you know that your son summoned Chimera, the Holy Beast of our race?¡±


    ¡°He is as excellent as you. He has the purest natural aura of our elf race. I am so happy.¡±


    ¡°The poison in my body is erupting more and more frequently.¡±


    ¡°Before you left, you entrusted Chris to me. I originally wanted him to become a druid warrior.¡±


    ¡°This way, even if I leave, he won¡¯t experience any hardship.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m truly happy and I¡¯m tired too. I miss you so much. I think that the day we reunite isn¡¯t far away.¡±


    At this moment, the Elf Queen¡¯s poison erupted once again. Unlike before, her entire beautiful face was tainted with a green glow.


    ¡°Blergh!¡±


    She vomited a mouthful of blood and hurriedly mobilized the magic elements in her body. It took her half an hour to suppress it.


    It truly was happening more and more frequently.


    She had to speed up the progress of the matter.


    ¡­


    After leaving the Spring of Life, Robert had been trailing behind Chris.


    Now, the identities of the two of them had changed drastically. Robert looked as if he was at the beck and call of anyone. It was as though Robert had become an apprentice.


    At first, Chris felt a little awkward, but he soon grew accustomed to it.


    Of course, when Chris was studying magic, he would set up a defensive magic array to isolate the aura outside.


    He took out the Life Magic. Just as he was about to study it, Chimera jumped out of his sleeve and cooed to catch his attention.


    ¡°What an annoying little fellow,¡± Chris complained as he picked up its tiny body with two fingers and threw it aside.


    He cast a magic barrier.


    Chimera turned its head and continued to rush toward Chris. With a bang, it crashed into an invisible barrier.


    It tried its best to move its body, but it could not break through Chris¡¯s magic barrier.


    Its small eyes shone with a moving luster, like a child who had been bullied.


    Chris immediately removed the magic barrier, and Chimera instantly rushed into his arms. He felt rather helpless.


    ¡°We¡¯ve spoken about this. I¡¯m going to cultivate now. Be good and don¡¯t make any noise,¡± Chris said.


    Chimera nodded its tiny head as if it understood his words. It stayed quietly, its small face full of glee.


    Throughout the entire afternoon, Chris had been studying fusion magic. He was already very familiar with the fusion of two different attributes of magic.


    However, this was not the end. On top of life magic and water magic, he had also added dark magic.


    Looking at the tricolored magic light ball floating in front of him, Chris¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation. A brand new magic form had been born.


    Taking advantage of the night, Chris hid in the direction of the Moon Well at the edge of the elven territory.


    He could not wait any longer.


    The fusion of two types of magic and the power that erupted had slightly surpassed the limits of a sorcerer.


    Chris could not imagine how terrifying the power would be if it erupted from a new form of magic created from the fusion of these three types of magic.


    Whether it was beyond an archmage or comparable to a saint-level mage, it would make one¡¯s blood boil, no matter which one it was.


    This was also the reason why Chris did not experiment among the elves.


    His status had now changed. With the Holy Beast Chimera, he had become a very popular figure.


    Moreover, the elves had already completely lifted the martial law. There were patrol teams of the elves all around, so it was very easy to expose himself.


    ¡°Eh? It¡¯s so late, who¡¯s fighting?¡±


    Just as Chris was about to reach the Moon Well, he suddenly felt a weak magical fluctuation from the west.


    Although this fluctuation was very subtle, his acuity had increased a hundredfold since he condensed the Power of Laws. Unless he was a sage-level powerhouse, nothing could escape his senses.

 Chapter 18

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Could it be?¡±


    Chris¡¯s brows furrowed.


    During this period, due to the theft of Rufael¡¯s skull, the elves had begun to encircle and annihilate the hunters.


    In the beginning, it was still fine. Most of the hunters had been eliminated, but one of the teams of hunters was very powerful. There was actually a beginner mage hidden within.


    Just a while ago, the elf team they had sent out mysteriously disappeared one after another. It was a little strange.


    Chris had a vague feeling that this matter was not that simple.


    Mages had a natural bonus and were stronger than humans in the same realm. Among them, a team that had a Level 9 Beginner Mage had also mysteriously disappeared.


    Hunters mostly comprised teams of magic apprentices or swordsman apprentices. Their purpose was to make money.


    A beginner mage had their pride. Even within the elves, they were an extraordinary existence. They would never join the infamous hunters.


    Too many things had happened among the elves and his Aunt Miene had also been poisoned. Since Chris had already met her, he had to figure it out.


    After thinking this through, he rushed to the source of the magic waves.


    ¡­


    ¡°You have already fallen into our magic trap. I advise you not to fight for naught. It¡¯s useless.¡±


    More than ten hunters surrounded the elf patrol squad.


    Frankly, with the strength of this elf team, they should not have been surrounded.


    However, these hunters were too cunning. They had captured one of the elves and lured them here. They had then fallen into the magic trap that they had long set up.


    The strength of these hunters was not ordinary. There were two Level 9 mages and they had sealed the surrounding space.


    The elf team was trapped here. They could not even send out a magic signal and could only become captives.


    Even so, the elves were not afraid. Instead, they were full of fighting spirit and looked at the hunter in front of them with hatred.


    Chris was on the ancient tree, observing everything around him. This was definitely not an ordinary hunter.


    There were two beginner mages and the remaining Level 9 magic apprentice. This force was not ordinary even in human territories.


    There was a hint of schemes within.


    Chris was not in a hurry to make a move. He wanted to see if he could dig out the big fish behind this group of hunters.


    ¡°The elves only die in battles. They don¡¯t surrender.¡±


    ¡°Yes, even if we sacrifice ourselves, there will be other brothers who will avenge us. If you want us to surrender, that will never happen.¡±


    ¡°We will fight, fight ¡¯til the last moment of the battle!¡±


    These elves burst out with a strong will to fight. Some of them were already riddled with wounds, but they continued to fight.


    They fought to the end, to the last moment of their lives.


    All of this was witnessed by Chris. Even he was indiscernibly affected by this cohesive force.


    This was his race, the place where his family was, and also the place that he risked his life to protect.


    Despicable hunters.


    Regardless of background, as long as they hurt the elves or wanted to break the balance of the elf race, they would be his enemies.


    At the same time, as he watched the elves who refused to surrender, Kent lowered his cold gaze.


    They originally wanted to use a magic ball to record the appearance of the elves¡¯ surrender and spread it throughout the continent to create chaos.


    This was only the first step.


    However, the cohesion of the elves was too strong. The few teams of elves that they had captured all showed fearless spirits.


    This could not help but anger him.


    ¡°Since you are so stubborn, then die!¡±


    Kent was already enraged.


    As his voice fell, he raised his hand and condensed a huge energy ball. The magic energy around him gathered into a fireball in his hand, and the fireball emitted a powerful force.


    ¡°Big Brother Dean, will we die?¡±


    One of the female elves looked at the leader of the elf team with wide eyes.


    ¡°Carol, don¡¯t be afraid. It will only take a moment. We will accompany you. It will be fine.¡±


    ¡°We will not die. We will only return to the embrace of the God of the Forest.¡±


    ¡°One day, our elf race will become the strongest force on the continent. There will be no more such hateful hunters.¡±


    ¡°Yes!¡±


    Carol nodded heavily. Even though they did not fear death, as they faced the terrifying power in the sky, they still felt fear in their hearts.


    This was an instinct that came from their bodies.


    The elves closed their eyes at the same time. Facing the incoming energy ball, their hearts calmed down. It was a supreme honor for the elves to die in battle.


    ¡°You¡­Who are you?¡±


    Just as the elves were welcoming their deaths, they suddenly heard the hunter¡¯s terrified voice.


    In front of them appeared a black figure. Just by standing quietly, it gave off an ethereal feeling, as if there was a thick layer of fog in front of him, making it impossible for people to investigate.


    What surprised them, even more, was that this mysterious person wore a black mask and emitted a strange aura.


    ¡°Dark element¡­You¡¯re a Necromancer?¡±


    Kent¡¯s expression was one of shock. He was so frightened that he frantically retreated a few steps. He felt a sense of fear.


    At this moment, all the hunters felt a wave of fear resonate.


    Just now, they clearly saw that Kent¡¯s magic was about to attack the elves. Then, a mysterious person appeared and with a light wave of his right hand, he was able to neutralize the magic attack.


    That person was Chris, who was hiding atop the ancient tree.


    Under the terrified gazes of Kent and the others, Chris merely extended a finger and a flash of black light shone.


    It lightly struck the magic array, and the magic array that the elf team was helpless against instantly shattered.


    The elf team was stunned.


    The hunters were also taken aback. They felt a huge sense of fear crawl from the soles of their feet to the top of their heads, and their bodies were cold.


    ¡°So powerful!¡±


    Carol of the elves looked at Chris¡¯s back and said with respect in her eyes.


    When they faced the magic array just now, they did not have the slightest ability to resist. This magic array could not only isolate the aura but could also suppress the magic elements.


    Even the defensive ability was surprisingly strong and they realized that they could not break it.


    However, even the magic array that made them suffer was so weak in the eyes of this senior.


    They could not imagine what level this mysterious person¡¯s strength had reached to be so terrifying.


    In fact, the one who was most shocked at the scene was Kent. This magic array was specially designed for the elves. Even he, a peak beginner mage, could not break it with all his strength.


    This mysterious person only extended a finger and easily crushed it with a casual blow.


    What was his level, intermediate?


    Or advanced?


    As far as he knew, even an intermediate mage could not do something like that so easily.


    Moreover, this person was a terrifying necromancer.


    Among the mages, the dark elements had the strongest offensive power, the most destructive power, and also had a terrifying corrosive nature.


    In fact, necromancers were able to fight across levels by relying on terrifying dark elements.


    Not to mention, this mysterious person¡¯s strength was most likely that of an intermediate mage.


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    An intermediate mage, and one in necromancy at that. Kent sucked in a cold breath.

 Chapter 19

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    In the beginning, Kent still had a trace of luck.


    He braced himself and moved forward. Necromancers all had special fetishes. Perhaps he had taken a fancy to the female elf and made a move.


    If he could rope in a powerful necromancer, the great mage Burton would definitely reward him well.


    ¡°Mage Kent greets Senior!¡±


    He bowed deeply. In this continent of magic and combat aura, the strong were respected.


    The world was so cruel that as long as one had a big fist, one would have the right to speak.


    Facing Kent¡¯s flattery, Chris snorted coldly, his eyes filled with ice.


    An imposing aura locked onto him and Kent could not help but exclaim in his heart, cold sweat streaming down his back.


    Chris wore the Undead Mask and his entire body was shrouded with dark elements. He was like a demon god from hell that overwhelmed Kent with an overbearing sensation.


    The Undead Mask was a reward from the system. Compared to the Elf Queen¡¯s Level 7 Kaiser Bow, there was only a difference of one level.


    As long as he wore the Undead Mask, no one would be able to see through him unless they were a saint-level powerhouse.


    Other than his hidden abilities, his magic attacks, consumption, and absorption were all enhanced.


    ¡°Thank you, Senior, for saving us. We elves thank you, Senior,¡± Dean said as he cupped his hands respectfully.


    The Sacred Continent was a world where the strong were respected and worshipped. Although the one who saved them was a necromancer, the elves would not give different treatments based on different identities.


    Grace was grace, and hatred was hatred. An ability to make a clear distinction between grace and hatred was also a characteristic of the elves.


    Chris glanced at them and waved his hand gently. A wave of magic elements enveloped the elf team.


    They were shocked to find that their injuries were quickly healing under the strong water element.


    Not only that, but their strength was also recovering. Even the bottleneck of their previous realms had loosened.


    The elves were overjoyed, especially Carol, whose small face was brimming with a happy smile. Her voice was sweet as she thanked Chris.


    Watching this scene, Kent¡¯s face turned incredibly gloomy. This stance was obviously aimed at them.


    Chris waved his hand and told the elf patrol team to leave.


    ¡°Choose how you wish to die!¡±


    A deep voice rumbled. The hunters, led by Kent, felt their hearts tremble.


    ¡°Senior, is there a misunderstanding here?¡± Kent was still struggling.


    With their strength, they were not a match for this mysterious person, especially since the other party was a necromancer.


    For someone of this level, unless it was their intermediate mage Burton, perhaps he might stand a chance in this battle.


    However, he now had a question. Why would this necromancer wearing an Undead Mask help the elves?


    In his understanding, death mages were all violent existences. Under the corrosion of the dark elements, they were all psychopaths.


    However, the current situation did not allow him to consider it.


    Chris flicked his fingers repeatedly, and a few undead spells drilled into the bodies of a few of the hunters. Immediately, a few miserable cries were heard.


    ¡°Ah, quickly dodge!¡±


    The flesh and blood of the hunters were devoured, turning them into dry skeletons as they slashed at their own kind.


    They had already been assimilated and turned into undead creatures.


    Moreover, the black gas was like a plague. As long as they came into contact with it, they would turn into monsters like them.


    Soon, other than Kent and Kenley, the rest of the hunters were assimilated and turned into undead creatures.


    Chris did not kill them directly. For hunters like them, such horrors were what made them fearful.


    When they could not take it anymore, he would slap them to death.


    Moreover, Chris had his own thoughts. These people were definitely not hunters. There must be a mastermind behind them.


    Chris could follow this line and dig out the mastermind and completely crush their conspiracy.


    Besides, other than the elf patrol team, there seemed to be other elves that had been locked up.


    Chris decided to rescue all the elves and capture all the instigators of the conspiracy at the same time.


    Just as Chris was thinking about it, a wave of shock passed Kent¡¯s and Kentley¡¯s faces. They looked at the undead creatures that were wildly charging at them and cursed angrily.


    Was this the terror of a necromancer?


    It was too horrifying!


    Although they had a notion of what necromancers were, they did not have a clear idea of how powerful they were.


    They only remembered that they had read about them in a book. When they met a necromancer, it was an extremely troublesome existence.


    Not to mention, they were now being targeted by a necromancer.


    Kent and Kenley dodged with difficulty. They were afraid that they would be contaminated by the aura of the undead. They did not want to become unconscious skeletons.


    Although they were Level 9 beginner mages, the undead skeletons were not weak either. Some of them were also beginner mages, but their levels were not that high.


    They tried to attack, but these monsters seemed to be indestructible. Even if their skeletons were shattered, they could be revived at any time.


    Chris watched the two of them trying to dodge as if he were watching a scene of a cat playing with a mouse.


    ¡°Big Brother, these undead creatures can¡¯t be killed. We have to kill the controller of the undead creatures.¡±


    Kenley roared. The two brothers looked at each other and rushed toward Chris.


    Sure enough, these undead creatures froze.


    ¡°We originally didn¡¯t meddle in each other¡¯s affairs, but you forced our hand. Even if you¡¯re a necromancer, we will make you pay the price.¡±


    The two brothers began to chant their spells and cast their ultimate moves.


    ¡°Great fire elements, please obey my summons. Fuse into my body, burn everything, the roar of fire¡­¡±


    ¡°Great wind elements¡­¡±


    The elements of heaven and earth gathered in the sky above them. Now they were desperate, and of course, they were not afraid of attracting the strong elf warriors.


    Chris faced the violent magic elements with a calm expression, and there was not a trace of emotion in his eyes.


    This little bit of energy really did not pique his interest.


    If it was the forbidden spell that the Moon Well had activated, he would still be interested in fighting it. However, this was something that he could easily break.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    In front of Kent, the magic elements formed a hot ball of light, emitting violent energy.


    On the other side, Kenley released a wind blade formed from a tornado.


    Chris shook his head and casually shot out a beam of energy, splitting them into two in the sky. Under their shocked gazes, the beam silently shattered their attack.


    ¡°Puff¡­¡±


    ¡°Puff¡­¡±


    The two spat out a mouthful of blood and widened their eyes in disbelief.


    Their magic attack was actually forcefully stopped. How was this possible?


    Unless the spell caster himself stopped, no one else could forcefully stop the magic because they were communicating with the heaven and earth magic elements.


    No matter how strong one¡¯s cultivation was, it would still be one of heaven and earth because they were equal existences.


    Of course, you could also stop the magic by attacking the spell caster.


    However, Chris did not attack them. Instead, he interrupted their magic resonance with heaven and earth. Such was a daunting technique.


    Could it be that the necromancer in front of them was actually a saint-level powerhouse?


    ¡°Hiss!¡±


    Both of them sucked in a breath of cold air.


    ¡°No! It¡¯s absolutely impossible!¡±

 Chapter 20 - The Ashuta Treaty

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    There were only a handful of saint-level powerhouses on the continent.


    In the cultivation of mages, it was extremely difficult to break through to every level.


    Not to mention the difficulty of becoming a saint-level necromancer. Compared to ordinary elemental mages, it was thousands of times more difficult.


    Due to the characteristics of the dark elements, they could kill, corrode, and destroy. They would devour one¡¯s body at all times.


    On the Sacred Continent, powerful necromancers were also the mages with the shortest lifespan compared to other mages of the same level.


    However, there was no doubt that once one entered the saint level, they could sweep across the same realm. There were pros and cons.


    This mysterious necromancer was able to interrupt their resonance. Was this not the ability of a saint-level powerhouse?


    Once one broke through to the saint level, they would be able to form a magic domain. Within the domain, one would be a god.


    Kent and Kentley were already dumbfounded.


    However, Chris¡¯s next words struck a nerve in Kent.


    ¡°Senior, what other elves?¡±


    Kent gritted his teeth and refused to admit it. If they admitted it, it would be equivalent to an outright breach of the Ashuta Treaty. They could not afford such a great label.


    The Ashuta Treaty was jointly signed by the three major forces: The Elves, the Ten Human Kingdoms, and the Orc Kingdom.


    If anyone violated the treaty, they would be punished by the other two forces. Even if they died, they would not admit it.


    It was a crime that exterminated nine families.


    ¡°Is that so?¡±


    Chris cast a dark magic element.


    The black gas entered the bodies of the two. They immediately screamed, as if they were being bitten by ten thousand ants.


    ¡°Ahhhh!¡±


    Chris looked at them coldly as they violently thrashed about on the ground. The black gas would not turn them into undead creatures but would cut their meridians.


    It was worse than death.


    ¡°Ah, senior. Please spare me. Let me go.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯ll tell you, I¡¯ll tell you everything¡­¡±


    Kenley shouted. The pain was so immense that he could no longer bear it.


    Chris immediately withdrew his spell. The two of them half-knelt on the ground, already drenched in sweat.


    However, at this moment, the two of them suddenly threw out a magic array. They stood on each side, and powerful magic elements vibrated around them.


    They frantically merged the array and gradually formed a wild beast in the sky. It opened its bloody mouth and roared, its power overwhelming the sky.


    ¡°Haha, this is the magic array that the two of us paid a huge price to obtain. It is said that we can even kill a sorcerer. You are dead.¡±


    The two laughed wildly. A saint-level powerhouse?


    They would not believe it.


    Perhaps he had some magic treasure on him that could cut off the magic resonance.


    Saint-level powerhouses were all existences that ruled over a region on the Sacred Continent.


    Why would they come to this remote place of the elves?


    Chris shook his head. If that was the case, then they should just die.


    The new magic form created from the fusion of life magic and dark magic floated in the sky and slowly approached the magic array.


    ¡°Just like this, you wish to break our array. How naive.¡±


    Seeing that Chris¡¯s magic ball was only the size of a water droplet, there was not even the slightest fluctuation in the surroundings.


    Kent laughed out loud.


    However, he was not careless. He poured all of his magic cultivation into the array.


    A moment passed.


    Just as the magic water droplet was about to touch the mad beast, it suddenly exploded into the void, forming a black hole that devoured everything.


    This black hole was deep and dark. The beast that had gone berserk just a second ago seemed to have been thrown into the sea, not causing a single splash.


    ¡°Gah!¡±


    Kent was dumbfounded.


    Kenley was also flabbergasted.


    The two of them froze on the spot, and then let out a furious roar. This was impossible.


    To obtain this array, the two of them had paid a huge price. As they were blood brothers, their minds were linked.


    This array could maximize the power of the two and with it, they had killed high-level mages.


    Even beginner sorcerers had been defeated before.


    However, even such a powerful array failed to stir up a single wave in the hands of this necromancer.


    After they reacted, they felt a deep fear toward the strength of this mysterious person.


    They hurriedly knelt on the ground, but Chris had already lost his patience and simply killed Kenley.


    This scene frightened Kent incredibly. Under Kent¡¯s shocked gaze, Chris pressed his palm against his head.


    ¡°Devouring spell¡­¡±


    This was a skill that Chris had acquired from the Codex of the Undead. Not only could it devour a person¡¯s magic cultivation, but it could also devour their memories.


    As the magic worked, Chris extracted Kent¡¯s memories and captured the scene.


    There was a magic camp ten miles away from here. In one of the camps, the elves were all locked up.


    Moreover, they were preparing to move tonight.


    From this information, Chris knew that there were no less than ten teams like them.


    All of them belonged to the Sky Eagle Empire.


    The Sky Eagle Empire belonged to the Ten Great Human Kingdoms, and their overall strength was ranked at the bottom.


    After obtaining the memories, Chris killed Kent and rushed toward the magic camp.


    Through the memories, he also knew why they could not find the missing elves. It was because the magic camp was surrounded by high-level isolation arrays.


    In addition, the terrain of the valley was complicated, which made it difficult to search and rescue.


    ¡­


    Just after Chris left, the elven high-ranking officials arrived at the scene.


    They all felt a surge of magic elements gathering wildly in this place.


    Not long after, it disappeared again.


    ¡°The elf patrol team was right. There are indeed remnants of dark magic elements here.¡± The Elf Queen frowned.


    However, the aura of the dark elements here was too faint. Instead, it resembled more of a rampage-type magic element, somewhat similar to the rampage attribute of the Orcs.


    ¡°Elder Wharton, what do you think?¡±


    Beside her, Wharton¡¯s face was also solemn.


    Wharton looked at the corpses of the two brothers and discovered the damaged magic array. His frown deepened.


    ¡°The power of the necromancer who saved Dean and the others can not be underestimated,¡± Wharton said.


    ¡°From the outburst of magic elements just now, the power at that time had already reached the level of a sorcerer, and it was also a rampage attribute magic.¡±


    ¡°But the dark aura here is extremely rare, which means that this necromancer is very powerful and can easily suppress the power of the array.¡±


    ¡°It just so happened that the attack of the array was neutralized. There was no more, nor was there any less power. This precise control is quite terrifying.¡±


    ¡°Yes.¡±


    As a Level 9 Archmage, Elder Wharton was only one step away from reaching the saint level. He knew that he could not achieve such terrifying control.


    The Elf Queen nodded, agreeing with Elder Wharton¡¯s point of view.


    She now had a question. Why would this powerful necromancer help the elves?


    What was the other party¡¯s goal?

 Chapter 21

    There was a large-scale Defense Magic Formation that isolated the entire valley¡¯s aura in a mysterious valley.


    Under the moonlight, a black shadow flashed and disappeared.


    Chris stopped on a distant hillside and looked down at the Magic Circle, a chilling gaze in his dark eyes.


    From the outside, it looked like an ordinary valley.


    No wonder the elves could not find the missing elves even after searching for so long. The defensive magic formation here was extremely powerful. If one did not pay attention, they would not realize there was a whole other world inside this unremarkable valley.


    Not only could the magic formation isolate auras, but it could also serve as a warning signal. An alarm would sound the minute someone broke in.


    However, this could not stop Chris¡¯s footsteps. He had a Body of Nature and could change magic elements in his body at will.


    He could sneak in without anyone noticing as long as his magic elements and the magic circle¡¯s defensive magic formation were kept at the same frequency.


    When he came inside, he saw there were more than a dozen tents set up. It looked like a command center.


    He used his magic to sense that there were no elves present.


    Chris frowned. Could it be that they had moved the captured elves elsewhere?


    While he was still thinking, the sound of conversation could be heard from one of the tents.


    There were two Intermediate Mages and four Beginner Mages. The power present was considered extraordinary even in human countries.


    When had they come to the Heavenly Night Forest, and what was their purpose?


    Was this all a mystery?


    Chris quietly crept to the side of the tent.


    ¡°What is Kent doing?¡±


    A middle-aged man with a hideous scar on his face was standing on top of the tent.


    He was yelling at the four people beneath him. According to the memories in Kent¡¯s mind, Chris knew that this person was Burton, an Intermediate Mage.


    Below him, four Beginner Mages stood silently, not daring to make a sound.


    ¡°Who can tell me what that bastard Kent is doing? Doesn¡¯t he know that our plan can¡¯t go wrong at all?¡±


    Burton asked angrily.


    According to the schedule, Kent should have returned with his brother a long time ago. However, nearly six hours had already passed.


    They would have left a long while ago if they hadn¡¯t waited for him.


    Everything here would have been completely destroyed.


    They had been wandering in the Heavenly Night Forest for a long time and the longer they stayed, the greater the risk of being exposed.


    If word got out that they had openly violated the Ashuta treaty, not only would they be unable to bear the responsibility, but their country would get dragged into the mess as well.


    However, they had to adjust their plans now because of Kent.


    They would transport the captured elves elsewhere first. Then, they would wait for Kent to regroup with them before they set out to a new stronghold together.


    The pressure on the four Beginner Mages doubled as they stared at Burton¡¯s furious face.


    They could only brace themselves and say, ¡°Perhaps they¡¯ve encountered a strong elven team that¡¯s put them temporarily behind schedule.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s possible. We¡¯ve captured so many elves during this window of time, and they¡¯re not stupid. They can¡¯t continue only sending out low-level elves.¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t think we have to worry. It shouldn¡¯t be a problem for Kent and the others to leave even if they can¡¯t beat the elves.¡±


    ¡°Besides, they have more than enough power to deal with a couple of elves.¡±


    The expression on Burton¡¯s face turned slightly less contorted after hearing that.


    ¡°Kent has already descended into hell. You guys can look for him there!¡±


    At that moment, Chris¡¯ cold voice rang out.


    ¡°Who is it!¡±


    It was not only the four Beginner Mages who were shocked, but Burton also shuddered as he yelled.


    Someone else had managed to sneak in while they were talking without him noticing at all.


    ¡°How is this possible?¡± Burton¡¯s eyes narrowed slightly.


    His heart was in turmoil as he stared at the Intermediate Mage in front of him.


    Moreover, the other person was also a Necromancer, which only caused the fear they felt to multiply.


    ¡°Who are you?¡± Burton asked as he suppressed the feelings of shock within himself.


    Chris had not discovered the other elves¡¯ auras and thus did not continue messing around with them.


    He immediately attacked fiercely, and the four Beginner Mages did not even have time to react before Chris sucked their Vital Energy out of them using powerful Dark Magic.


    Burton was dumbfounded.


    His four subordinates had been killed in the blink of an eye, but he had not even seen how the other party had attacked them.


    Feelings of fear, terror, and horror instantly filled his heart.


    He did not even dare to attack as he knelt on the ground and sobbed bitterly.


    ¡°Please don¡¯t kill me, elder. I will agree to whatever you want. Please let me live.¡±


    Burton understood very well that dignity meant nothing when you were facing death.


    His opponent¡¯s cultivation was mysterious and unfathomable, which made him someone uncontestable, especially since he was also a powerful necromancer.


    It was said that necromancers were all abnormal existences. They used ruthless methods, merciless attacks, and that incredible sense of fear instantly shattered his psychological defenses.


    ¡°Where have you locked up the elves that you captured?¡±


    Chris got straight to the point.


    He had thought that someone at Kent¡¯s level would know where the elves were locked up, and just as he had expected, they were in this valley.


    However, he had not expected these people to have such high vigilance that they had moved elsewhere.


    If it weren¡¯t for the fact that his devouring spell had a cooldown period of one day between the time it was cast and used, Chris would have sucked his soul out immediately.


    Fortunately, Burton seemed to be a weakling despite the fierce act he put up.


    Chris used magic to incapacitate Burton before he rushed toward the fringes of Heavenly Night Forest.


    According to what Burton had said, they had moved the elf team to a nearby town named Black River Town.


    Black River Town was situated near a city, and its residents were all ordinary villages. No one would have thought the elves were locked up there.


    Sure enough, Chris sensed the auras of the elves as soon as he arrived at the Town of Elves.


    ¡°One aura


    Two auras


    Three auras


    ¡­¡±


    The auras of more than thirty elves were present. At that very moment, even Chris, who had been feeling indifferent, felt a flame of anger blooming at the base of his heart.


    He arrived at an abandoned courtyard. It was a place about the elves.


    He casually set up an Isolation Magic Formation around him to isolate the surrounding aura.


    Chris had his principles. No matter how angry he was, he would not hurt the original inhabitants of the town.


    These people were innocent and should not need to suffer an unwarranted disaster.


    Once everything was ready, his gaze became cold and bloodthirsty. A powerful gush of Magic Energy burst out of him and shattered the black-colored iron door.


    The murderous aura emanating from him caused Burton¡¯s entire body to turn cold.


    He had only seen this kind of violent Magic Energy on one person and that was Stressi, leader of Sky Eagle Empire Sorcerer Army.


    However, Stressi was a powerful Level 9 Sorcerer.


    Could it be that he¡­


    Burton did not dare continue that train of thought. He was already scared out of his wits.

 Chapter 22

    ¡°Boom!¡±


    An earth-shattering explosion sounded.


    The black door shattered into countless pieces.


    Even the Defense Magic Formation that had been set up shattered from the rampant power.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡±


    ¡°What happened?¡±


    ¡°An enemy attack¡­¡±


    Everyone came to the courtyard when they sensed the rampant Magic Energy.


    They all shuddered and averted their gaze when they saw Chris, whose entire body was shrouded in a dark aura. It was actually a necromancer.


    Necromancers had become infamous on the continent ever since the Lich King¡¯s defeat a thousand years ago. Their existence was the equivalent to that of a street rat.


    Most necromancers had gone into hiding and would not easily expose themselves to the people. They were not expecting to meet a necromancer today.


    From the looks of it, he did not seem friendly. It seemed like he was coming for them.


    Albert was still a little puzzled at first. However, his eyes narrowed imperceptibly when he saw Burton had been imprisoned by Chris.


    He had a bad feeling in mind.


    ¡°Albert, save me¡­¡±


    The moment Burton caught sight of Albert, an ecstatic expression appeared on his face as he shouted out to him.


    ¡°Shut up!¡± Albert had a dark expression on his face.


    Then, he looked at Chris and said, ¡°Sir, you trespassed on our place and destroyed our magic formation. Isn¡¯t this a breach of etiquette?¡±


    ¡°Etiquette?¡±


    Chris, who was hiding beneath an Undead Mask, revealed a bloodthirsty smile as he gazed at the old hunchbacked man.


    ¡°There¡¯s no need for so many rules when dealing with animals. You openly hunted the elves, violated the Ashuta agreement signed by all three races, and destroyed the continent¡¯s peace. Are you even qualified to speak of etiquette?¡±


    The expression on Albert¡¯s face changed greatly when he heard that. Glaring at Burton, he said, ¡°You bastard, you even told others about this? Do you want to die?¡±


    They had done things cautiously because they did not want anyone to know they had violated the treaty.


    Even if they were to capture the elves, they would do so secretly. Now, they had all been exposed.


    Albert had already guessed what would happen if this matter were made public. Those in higher positions would definitely abandon him without a second thought to protect their reputation.


    When that happened, he would be the one accused of destroying the peace of the continent. Not only himself, but everyone related to him would become sinners of the continent and remain notorious for a long time.


    Albert¡¯s body trembled when he thought of that. He wanted to slap this detestable person to death.


    Chris smiled a cold and bloodthirsty smile when he looked at Albert and saw the expression on his face had changed.


    The hands holding onto Burton tightened slightly, and Burton cried out in fear, ¡°Elder, you promised me that you would let me go as long as I brought you to the elves.¡±


    Chris only responded to Burton¡¯s words with a cold smile.


    Although the elves were naturally benevolent, they still knew how to distinguish right from wrong. Moreover, his soul came from another world.


    He had his principles. In this world, he was either a friend or an enemy.


    And he had only one word for his enemies. Kill!


    ¡°No, no, elder, let me go. I can be your most loyal dog and serve you forever!¡±


    The veins on Burton¡¯s forehead popped as the fear of death lingered over him.


    He could really feel his fear of death, endless darkness, enveloping his soul.


    However, at the next moment¡­


    Chris suddenly snapped his right hand shut, and a crisp sound rang throughout the courtyard.


    Burton¡¯s head drooped as slumped to the ground. His eyes were wide open, and his breath was gone.


    Chris looked at everyone in the courtyard with bloodthirsty eyes and said coldly, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, all of you will accompany him later.¡±


    ¡°Go, kill him!¡±


    Albert had a dark expression on his face. He had no way out.


    Once this secret was leaked, he would become a scapegoat. Only a dead person would not leak the secret out.


    However, it was obvious that he had underestimated Chris. In less than ten seconds, the ten or so Beginner Mages had all fallen to the ground.


    ¡°Old man, are you the only one left?¡±


    Chris directed his cold gaze toward Albert.


    It had given him quite a shock seeing how Chris had dealt with his subordinates so easily. He was too powerful.


    He wanted to escape, but he realized with a start that the magic elements around him had been locked.


    In other words, he only had one way out now, and that was to fight.


    ¡°Great Ground Elements, please listen to my call. Unleash your infinite power and destroy everything in front of you!¡±


    Albert¡¯s body abruptly straightened. As he chanted, the Ground Elements around him gathered quickly toward his body.


    The magic elements in the world were like a tornado that gradually formed a huge mountain in the sky.


    Obviously, they wanted to use this huge mountain to squash Chris to death.


    Chris was not in a rush to launch an attack even as he faced the terrifying scene in the sky. Instead, he closed his eyes.


    He had mastered a total of three Magic Elements now. They were Dark, Water, and Life Magic Elements.


    The Ground Element was not included yet.


    He was now sensing the turbulence of the magic elements in the world and was trying to capture their flowing trajectories.


    ¡°Is he beginning to accept his fate because he knows he can¡¯t win?¡±


    To Albert, it seemed as if Chris had given up fighting when he closed his eyes.


    The worry in his heart gradually eased, and he began feeling cocky again. What a sh*tty necromancer.


    Today, I will let you die under my giant mountain of soil.


    Die!


    Albert roared angrily and tossed the giant mountain outwards as if he were aiming for a shot in the hoop.


    This was his most famous move. He had once even used this move to defeat even High-Level Mages.


    However, while he was still gloating over the fact that not even Chris could withstand his ultimate move, the mountain shattered into countless pieces and floated through the sky.


    Albert could not believe his eyes. He had a stunned expression as he stood rooted to the spot.


    ¡°Impossible. How can you be so strong?¡±


    Albert was shocked when he saw how easily Chris had neutralized his attack.


    His eyes were wide open as if he had seen something unbelievable.


    He did not even realize that Chris had walked over to him.


    ¡°Nothing is impossible in this world!¡±


    Chris could have just killed Albert and not needed to waste so much time. Besides sensing the Ground Elements, he was also waiting for the devouring spell to finish thawing.


    And the cooldown period had just ended.


    He pressed a hand onto Albert¡¯s head and began casting the devouring spell.


    Albert yelled in fear. He felt an intense devouring power attack him and suck the power in his body away consistently. His body felt as if it had been emptied, like a pool with a gaping hole in it.


    ¡°No, no, my power!¡± Albert yelled in terror.


    However, it was useless. Without his magic powers, Albert became even older. His shriveled skin sagged as if he had become an old man in his twilight years.

 Chapter 23

    Chris¡¯s gaze was cold as he devoured Albert¡¯s memories.


    All of this had been caused by the imperial family of the Sky Eagle Empire. The king of the Sky Eagle Empire was severely ill and on the brink of death.


    The heir to the king¡¯s throne was Prince Chad, an ambitious person who wanted to devour the elves.


    However, he had never had any reason to do so due to the restrictions set by the Ashuta Treaty. Thus, he had secretly sent mages from the Sorcerer Army to hunt down elves.


    When the elves lost their rationale, the Sky Eagle Empire would then attack the elves in the name of maintaining peace on the continent.


    ¡°What an elaborate, vicious scheme,¡± Chris said in a low voice.


    However, the Sky Eagle Empire would never succeed as long as he was around.


    After understanding the cause and effect, Chris had a cold look in his eyes as he gazed toward the southwest direction of the continent, where Sky Eagle Empire was located.


    In the past six months he had spent with the elves, he had felt a warmth he had never experienced before as Elder Norton and Aunt Miene cared for and protected him.


    It did not matter who wanted to break this balance. They would have to seek approval from his fists first.


    Only death awaited them.


    There was an abandoned wooden hut in the deepest part of the courtyard.


    A powerful Assault Magic Formation that emanated forceful energy had been set up on the hut¡¯s periphery.


    Even an Intermediate Mage would instantly lose their combat ability if they were hit by this energy.


    However, it was not worth mentioning when placed in front of Chris.


    He still remembered the vaguely stunned expressions on the elves¡¯ faces after he had rescued them.


    In fact, he had been tailing the elves until they had reunited with the other elves. Only then had he returned to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    This incident had shocked all the elves.


    Countless people were discussing who on earth this mysterious necromancer was.


    Why was he helping the elves? Even they had been helpless in finding their missing clansmen. How had the necromancer found them?


    Too many things had happened to the elves recently. First was the theft of Rufael¡¯s skull, the appearance of a Saint-level powerhouse, and finally, the disappearance of the elf team.


    All this indicated that there was a huge conspiracy enveloping the elves.


    However, the return of the elves had lessened the pressure on them.


    While Chris continued studying magic in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge, a grand meeting was being held in the elves¡¯ meeting hall.


    The Elf Queen sat at the head of the table, while Elder Norton and the other elders sat below her with a solemn expression on their faces.


    ¡°Everyone, there are too many things happening to the elves right now, and it must have been hard on all of you elders. What does everyone think about this necromancer who suddenly appeared?¡±


    The Elf Queen looked at the silent elder and continued, ¡°Many elf teams went missing when we were rounding up the hunters.¡±


    ¡°We¡¯ve been investigating for a long time, but we never got any accurate information. However, they have all suddenly returned.¡±


    ¡°According to them, they were saved by a necromancer wearing an Undead Mask. But that¡¯s where things get odd.¡±


    The Elves had been staying in Boundless Forest for many years, but they had never come into contact with a necromancer.


    What exactly was the purpose of this necromancer, and why had he saved the elves?


    The Elf Queen¡¯s doubts were precisely what the elders could not understand. Most necromancers had fallen ever since the Lich King¡¯s rebellion.


    The elves believed in nature and peace. The magic they cultivated also tended to be on the gentle side.


    It was the exact opposite of what necromancers pursued. This matter was strange in every way, and they could not help but feel a headache forming as they thought about it.


    ¡°My Queen, I don¡¯t think we need to be worried for the time being. If he¡¯s saved our people, that would mean he¡¯s at least friendly to us.¡±


    Just then, Elder Norton said in a low voice.


    ¡°Could there be a conspiracy behind this?¡± one of the elders voiced his opinion.


    ¡°I don¡¯t think so. There would not have been any need to save our people if he wanted to harm us. He just needed to poke the fire a little to cause us even more headache. He would not have needed to waste so much effort.¡±


    ¡°You¡¯re right. I agree with Elder Norton. At least for now, this necromancer does not seem to have any ill intentions!¡±


    The Elf Queen nodded. In fact, what everyone said was almost the same as what she had been thinking.


    They had to remember the other person had saved their people no matter what his motive was. He would need to be thanked profusely the next time they met.


    While she was still deep in thought, the terrifying poison erupted once again. The Elf Queen grunted as she lost her balance and nearly fell onto the ground.


    She hurriedly set up a magic formation around her to cover herself.


    The elders beneath her had terrified looks and wanted to come closer to hear when they noticed, but she stopped them with a shout.


    ¡°Don¡¯t come over, this green gas is contagious.¡± The Elf Queen was still a little scared when she thought about it.


    The last time she had been at the Spring of Life¡¯s palace, her poison had erupted again, and it had been even more violent than the last few times.


    These toxins were like blood-sucking leeches, devouring her life force and magic powers from her. Her personal maidservant had been helping her up when the green gas entered her maidservant¡¯s body.


    Fortunately, she reacted quickly and immediately cut off the transmission channel. Else, there was no doubt her maid would have died.


    After all, her maidservant was only a Beginner Mage and it would be difficult for her to fight against such an aggressive poison.


    Even she, a Saint-level powerhouse, had only half a year left to live after being corroded by the green gas.


    The elders were all stunned after they heard the Elf Queen¡¯s explanation. They had not expected the lethal poison to be that deadly.


    Not only would it devour the elf¡¯s life force, but it would also enter another person¡¯s body through transmission mediums. They had lived for countless years, and while they were not erudite and knowledgeable, they were still learned after experiencing countless tests and troubles.


    However, they had never seen or heard of this poison before.


    A poison that could corrode a Saint-level powerhouse was extremely rare on the continent. Thus, it could be said that the mysterious Saint-level powerhouse must be an extremely powerful person.


    When they thought of this, a shadow of worry that the elders could not get rid of appeared on their faces.


    The Elf Queen stayed in the magic formation and suppressed the poison with all her might. The green gas lingered on her face, appearing and disappearing at random.


    The poison had erupted in its entirety this time and although she was a Saint-level powerhouse, it still took her three whole hours before she managed to suppress it completely.


    ¡°My Queen¡­¡±


    Elder Norton wanted to say something, but the Elf Queen waved her hand.


    She knew her situation. The more frequently the poison erupted, the longer she needed to suppress it.


    Not only that, but the life force in her body was also decreasing rapidly. She might not even be able to make it to the half-year mark.


    Even if she told them about her situation, it would only add to their worries.


    ¡°Come, and go as I do!¡± the Elf Queen muttered to herself.

 Chapter 24

    Chris returned to his normal life back in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    When he had nothing to do, he would read a book in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge and take a walk under the setting sun.


    He was living a comfortable life.


    Alice had encountered a difficult problem in her training again a few days ago. In Chris¡¯s dream, she had only needed a few pointers before she got the hang of it.


    It really made Chris feel envious, jealous, and hateful!


    It was one thing for her to be talented, but she was also so hardworking.


    Chris had been stunned when he saw her just now. Level 2 Archmage?


    Alice had just gotten a breakthrough a while ago. Now, not even half a month had passed before she had yet another breakthrough.


    Her terrifying speed of cultivation was even faster than a traveling rocket.


    Could it be because of the Amalgam Twin Magic?


    The question arose in Chris¡¯s mind.


    However, he had forgotten something.


    There was probably no one less scary than him on this continent.


    In less than half a year, he had transformed from an elf who could not cultivate to a Level 3 Sorcerer who had broken through more than ten different ranks.


    Was there anyone who could compete against his terrifying cultivation speed?


    He was the only one who had truly achieved it on the entire Sacred Continent.


    Additionally, he was the only all-elemental mage in the world who had a Body of Nature.


    It could be said that he had truly achieved what no one had ever done, or ever will!


    Moreover, this was the result of him slowing down his cultivation speed. If Chris had used his previous meditation technique to increase his cultivation.


    His current strength might have already surpassed that of a Sorcerer.


    He might have even reached Saint-level.


    Now, the Band of Laws that Chris had previously condensed were expanding continuously from their initial range of 100 meters to 500 meters.


    The benefits of the Band of Laws were self-evident. They could ignore the restraints imposed by the environment and absorb any element they wanted from the world.


    They could also increase attack power, speed, and reduce energy consumption. Such a powerful skill could only be possessed by a Saint-level powerhouse.


    Chris, who had used his superb talents, had actually managed to comprehend the Power of laws that was possessed only by Saint-level Powerhouses while he was still a Sorcerer.


    He had such an impressive battle record, but he was still envious of others.


    One had to say it was just a bit too much.


    Of course, it was just a casual remark that Chris had made. He had his own goals, so naturally, he would not be easily influenced by others to blindly follow the crowd.


    Just as he was coming out of his meditative state, there was a knock at the door.


    When he opened the door, he saw the female elf who had brought Chris to the Spring of Life the last time.


    ¡°Chris, the Queen wants you to go to the Spring of Life.¡±


    ¡°Okay, hang on!¡±


    Chris returned to his room and looked at the chimera who was struggling in the magic formation. He smiled and said, ¡°Seeing that you¡¯re so obedient, I¡¯ll bring you along!¡±


    He had initially not wanted to bring it along, but he could not tell his Aunt Miene he had left it behind in his room if she asked about it when they met, could he?


    Originally, he did not want to bring her along, but if he were to meet his aunt mien, he could not say that he had left her in his room if she asked about it midway.


    Chris walked behind the female elf as they passed through the thick forest to arrive at the Spring of Life.


    The Elf Queen was already waiting for him in the palace. She had even prepared sweet fruits and fruit wine.


    ¡°Aunt Miene!¡±


    Chris could not help but feel his heart clench when he saw the Elf Queen¡¯s haggard face.


    Her poison must have flared up again. It had only been a few days since the last time it had happened, and she already seemed so haggard.


    It was all his fault. Aunt Miene would not be this haggard if he were not hiding his strength.


    Chris had decided that he would get rid of all the poison in Aunt Miene¡¯s body tonight, even if it meant exposing his powers.


    After all, there was nothing more important in the world than family.


    ¡°Good child, why are you standing there? Come here and sit down, let Aunt Miene take a good look at you.¡±


    The Elf Queen spoke kindly as her love for him shone through her eyes.


    Perhaps because her life was about to come to an end, but she had completely abandoned her role as Elf Queen. At that moment, she was fully devoted to her role as an aunt.


    ¡°How have you been during this time? It¡¯s been so long since we last talked. I¡¯m really not qualified to be an aunt.¡±


    As the Elf Queen spoke, she picked out some fruits for him from the basket. She kept switching back and forth between them, never satisfied with what she chose.


    After choosing for a long time, she finally took out a red fruit and handed it to Chris.


    When Chris looked at the loving smile on the Elf Queen¡¯s face, he felt a warmth like the sun wash over him. His throat felt dry as he struggled to control his emotions.


    ¡°What am I doing? Is power so important that you can watch Aunt Miene suffer?¡±


    Chris asked himself repeatedly.


    Aunt Miene would not have suffered so much if she had been cured earlier.


    It was at that moment where Chris really wanted to punch himself dead.


    Why? Why was he so stupid? He was too stupid.


    You are the dumbest idiot in the world.


    Chris gritted his teeth together tightly. His hands curled into such tight fists that the veins popped and his skin turned a pale shade of green.


    When the Elf Queen noticed Chris¡¯ strange behavior, she asked, ¡°What¡¯s wrong? Don¡¯t you like the food? I¡¯ll get someone to pick some fresh ones for you.¡±


    To be honest, she was in such a hurry to see Chris because she felt that she didn¡¯t have much time left. She wanted to spend more time with the poor child during the last few moments of her life.


    He had been born as an elf in the Sacred Continent. Everything was supposed to be wonderful.


    However, he did not have the talent for magic. It was too cruel, especially in a world where magic and combat aura coexisted.


    Although Chris did not say it out loud, the Elf Queen knew that he must have suffered a lot in secret.


    Fortunately, he had summoned the chimera, the holy beast of the elves, which made up for his regret in not being able to cultivate.


    In the future, he could become a powerful warrior and become the elves¡¯ Guardian, just like Mr. Robert, who was respected by all the elves.


    ¡°Aunt Miene, your poison¡­¡±


    Chris was just about to confess to her as he took the fruit from her, but she stopped him.


    ¡°You precious child. I know you¡¯re worried about your aunt, but it¡¯s okay. This bit of poison isn¡¯t a problem to me. I¡¯m still waiting for you to get married and give birth.¡±


    At that moment, the Elf Queen had a blissful, beautiful smile on her face.


    ¡°Come, try it!¡±


    Under her expectant gaze, Chris took a bite and nodded enthusiastically. ¡°Mmm, it¡¯s very sweet!¡±


    This was the most delicious fruit he had ever tasted. The juice was thick and sweet-tasting.


    However, at that very moment, Chris could only taste bitterness in the juice that spread all the way from his throat to the depths of his heart.


    No longer able to suppress his emotions, Chris reached out and grabbed the Elf Queen¡¯s hand. The Elf Queen had no idea what Chris was trying to do, and was stunned as well.


    ¡°Here to report! We¡¯re in trouble, My Queen.¡±


    Chris was just about to activate the Miracle of Life when someone outside shouted in an urgent voice.


    An elf rushed up and knelt before the Queen as they said with an anxious expression on their face, My Queen, something terrible has happened.¡±

 Chapter 25

    The Elf Queen regained her divine majesty and asked, ¡°What¡¯s going on!¡±


    ¡°The elves living on the outskirts of the forest have gotten into conflict with the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s cavalry. The Elf Patrol has received news and is on their way to confront the cavalry!¡±


    ¡°What? Conflict with humans? How could this be!¡± the Elf Queen frowned.


    ¡°Apparently, it¡¯s because the cavalry crossed the border, and some elves got injured when they went forth to stop them.¡±


    ¡°Bang!¡± The Elf Queen slammed her hand on the table as she stood and said, ¡°The Sky Eagle Empire has been behaving more and more outrageously over the years. Do they think the elves will sit back and allow them to bully us?¡±


    The Sky Eagle Empire was one of the ten human countries.


    Due to geographical circumstances, it was connected to Heavenly Night Forest and was why they often conflicted with the elves.


    In the past, it had only been minor arguments, but this time, they dared to send out a cavalry.


    ¡°Inform Elder Norton to bring some people over. We must drive the human cavalry out of Boundless Forest.¡±


    No one had expected the elf who had come forth with the report to show a troubled expression on their face when the Elf Queen finished speaking.


    ¡°Elder Norton is already on the way, My Queen. The Sky Eagle Empire has not just sent out any ordinary cavalry this time. Instead, they have sent out their best cavalry, the Lion Knights!¡±


    ¡°What? They¡¯ve sent out the Lion Knights!¡±


    The frown on the Elf Queen¡¯s face instantly deepened.


    The Lion Knights were the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s elite force. Only the imperial family could mobilize them.


    It would be fine if they had just been ordinary cavalrymen. However, things would not end easily if they were the Lion Knights.


    It would most likely have something to do with the imperial family.


    The Elf Queen was still in thought when the elf continued saying, ¡°Elder Norton was arguing with them because he was dissatisfied with their actions. However, he was ambushed and severely injured by their Archmage, Molma.¡±


    ¡°What!¡±


    Two voices rang out at the same time. One of them belonged to the Elf Queen, while the other belonged to Chris.


    Elder Norton had taken great care of Chris during the time he had spent with the elves.


    Take the incident at the Moon Well as an example. Elder Norton had not immediately been concerned about the fact that Rufael¡¯s skull had been stolen. Instead, he had been more concerned about his safety. That one fact was enough for him to be unwilling to stand by and watch while Elder Norton was injured.


    Besides, did the Sky Eagle Empire think no one knew about the disgusting things they got up to secretly?


    Now that they could no longer operate in the shadows, they were preparing to attack?


    ¡°How dare Molma, a mere Archmage, dare behave atrociously in the elves¡¯ territory? Are they really bullying the elf powerhouses because we don¡¯t have any Saint-level powerhouses?¡±


    Knights also cultivated combat aura, just like swordsmen. However, their combat methods were different.


    Swordsmen were good at offense, while knights were good at assault.


    The Elf Queen was furious as she took the Kaiser Bow that had been passed down several generations in the Elven era.


    The Sacred Continent¡¯s magic equipment was divided into eight levels, and the Kaiser Bow was a solid level 7 weapon.


    ¡°Let your queen personally meet these human Lion Knights.¡±


    The Elf Queen¡¯s original plan was to not allow Chris to follow, but she then considered the fact he would not gain experience if he remained sheltered.


    Although Chris was only fifteen years old, it would be a good idea for him to witness the dangers of the real world and grow up quickly because the elves were currently facing both internal and external problems.


    However, before they set off, the Elf Queen reminded Chris multiple times to hide behind her if anything happened.


    She was afraid that something would happen to him.


    Chris could not help but shake his head.


    As the saying went, ¡®worry leads to chaos¡¯. His aunt worried too much about him.


    Just then, in the outer area of the Heavenly Night Forest.


    Thousands of elves wearing silver armor were holding bows and arrows that were aimed straight at the human knights.


    In front of them were more than 20 thousand human knights dressed in red armor and holding spears. An aggressive aura emanated from them as they surrounded Heavenly Night Forest.


    Each of them had the strength of a Middle-level swordsman.


    The horses they rode were abnormally tall and covered in black scales. It was obvious that they were not ordinary horses.


    However, what was most eye-catching was that there were three strange-looking creatures that had the head and wings of an eagle circling the horses.


    These were the Sacred Continent¡¯s famous griffins.


    Adult griffins had just as much power as a swordsman of the highest level.


    However, the three in front of them were not fully grown yet. They were only equivalent to a human Level 3 Swordsman.


    Even so, the griffins, which were over two meters tall and five to six meters wide, still gave the elves a lot of pressure.


    Of course, the person who was stopping the elves from moving was the figure standing on the griffin¡¯s back.


    On either side were the regimental commander and deputy regimental commander of the griffin Knights. Both of them were Level 9 Swordsmen.


    The man standing on the griffin in the middle was a proud-looking man wearing a suit of golden armor and holding a red spear. He was Molma, regimental commander of the griffin Knights.


    ¡°Elf Elder, since when have you become so weak? Are you an imposter?¡±


    The man standing on the back of the griffin on the left sneered.


    ¡°Finding some random scammer to pretend to be an Elf Elder so that we¡¯ll retreat. Do you think the griffin Knights can be fooled that easily?¡±


    ¡°Today, I¡¯ll teach you swindlers on behalf of the Elf Queen what will happen to you swindlers who taint the name of the elves.¡±


    As soon as he finished speaking arrogantly, the deputy regimental commander signaled to his griffin. The moment the griffin received the signal, it extended its sharp claws and clawed at Elder Norton, who was already injured.


    ¡°Elder Norton, watch out!¡±


    The expressions on the elves¡¯ faces changed drastically.


    They kept shooting arrows at the griffin, but the griffin was too fast and left afterimages in the air as it flew. No matter how accurately they aimed, they couldn¡¯t hit the target.


    They could only watch helplessly as the griffin¡¯s claws clung onto Elder Norton.


    At that moment, Elder Norton was leaning against an ancient tree and watching the claws fly toward him. When he moved slightly, he felt an intense pain travel all over his body. He had no strength left.


    He could no longer fight back.


    ¡°Are you returning so soon to the embrace of the Forest God and reunite with Miele?¡± Norton laughed sadly as he slowly shut his eyes and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, My Queen. Please forgive me for not being able to assist you anymore.¡±


    However, a blue arrow flew out from the forest just as the griffin¡¯s claws were about to land on Norton¡¯s body.


    This flying arrow was cerulean and emitted a powerful force as it whistled towards and pierced the griffin¡¯s eyes. The magic elements surrounding it trembled violently and made it even clearer that it held no small amount of power.


    ¡°How dare you!¡± It was then that the deputy regimental commander on the griffin¡¯s back hurriedly steered his griffin around.


    Griffins were extremely valuable, with just one of them costing more than an entire city. Their combat power would be greatly reduced if they lost an eye.


    Blue combat aura surrounded the blade of the deputy regimental commander¡¯s sword and clashed with the cerulean magic equipment on the flying arrow.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    A loud crash sounded, and the deputy regimental commander was sent flying as his sword broke down the middle. He slid more than ten meters away before spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood.

 Chapter 26

    ¡°The Queen is here!¡±


    Someone in the elven patrol team shouted. The Elven Queen was surrounded by a holy aura as she floated in the sky. She looked down at the injured deputy commander of the Lion Knights.


    ¡°You came to our territory with your noses in the air and you attacked our elders. Did you really think that we¡¯d just sit there and let you bully us?¡±


    The Elven Queen had personally descended. Molma, the leader of the Lion Knights and Level 5 Archmage, finally could not sit still.


    He looked at the injured deputy commander and laughed out loud while he flew over on his Griffin.


    ¡°Elven Queen, don¡¯t misunderstand us. We have absolutely no intention of bullying the elves. It¡¯s just that there are a few small misunderstandings among some of our subordinates. The humans, the orcs, and the elves have been friendly for three generations. We have signed the Ashuta Treaty together. As a member of the Ten Great Human Kingdoms, the Sky Eagle Empire naturally abides by the treaty set by our ancestors.¡±


    The Elven Queen snorted coldly, her gaze frigid. ¡°To think that you still remember the Ashuta Treaty. You led an army into our elven territory and injured our elven elders. This is how you honor the treaty signed by our ancestors?¡±


    The Elven Queen¡¯s attitude was unrelenting, but Molma smiled calmly and said, ¡°I¡¯ve already told you. That was just a misunderstanding.¡±


    ¡°A thousand years ago, the Lich King led the Army of the Undead in an attack on the Sacred Continent. The three races worked together and won this war. The Ashuta Treaty that we signed together represents our long-lasting friendship.¡±


    ¡°Therefore, after knowing that the elves were in turmoil, the royal family of our empire immediately sent troops to support them. That had only happened because of a small misunderstanding. We are also very sad. We have no intention of taking advantage of the situation to bully the elves!¡±


    As Molma spoke shamelessly, many elves were so furious their faces turned red.


    They had never seen someone as shameless as him. He had reversed right and wrong just like that.


    Those knights had crossed the elves¡¯ defense lines. However, when the elves went up to warn them, not only did they not listen, but they also injured the elves.


    Elder Norton wanted to seek justice, but he was ambushed by these despicable knights and was seriously injured.


    The Elven Queen¡¯s gaze was ice cold. The shamelessness of these knights had really gone beyond the bottom line.


    Not only did they erase their own mistakes cleanly, but they had also made the elves, who were the victims of this confrontation, into the party that was unable to be reasoned with.


    Chris¡¯ gaze towards Molma was filled with sharp coldness.


    It was definitely not a coincidence that they had led troops here. And they said that they had come here to help the elves! What bullsh*t!


    They had only wanted to probe into the Elves¡¯ situation so that they could prepare for the next steps in their plan. The avarice of humans was without end, after all.


    He had already experienced this in his previous life.


    However, their plan had failed because they were trying to destroy the quiet and peaceful environment of the elves, and Chris would never allow it to happen.


    Just as the atmosphere became impossibly charged, Molma continued, ¡°Elven Queen, I know that this misunderstanding is a little tricky, so at the first moment, I informed Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers and asked them to head to the Heavenly Night Forest as soon as possible, in order to mediate the conflict between the knights and the Elves.¡±


    The Elven Queen narrowed her eyes. Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers was a group of sorcerers controlled by the Empire¡¯s royal family.


    The mages in the group were all Sorcerers at the least. They were brave and skilled in combat, and they obeyed no one but the royal family.


    The Lion Knights and Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers were both elite forces that belonged to the royal family of the Empire. Just one of them was enough to give people a headache, and now there were two of them.


    Any person could see the ambitions of the Sky Eagle Empire.


    To make everything worse, the Elven Queen was currently suffering from the effects of a lethal poison and could not display the power of a Saint-level Mage.


    Additionally, Gordon, the leader of Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers, was a Saint-level Wind Mage.


    ¡°Are you threatening me?¡± The Elven Queen¡¯s gaze became even colder.


    ¡°Please tell the royal family of the Sky Eagle Empire this on my behalf: we elves love peace, but if anyone thinks that we are easy to bully and hence come to interrupt our peace, we will fight them to the end.¡±


    As soon as she finished speaking, the elves below let out a hot-blooded roar.


    ¡°Fight! Fight! Fight!¡±


    The orderly voices broke through the clouds and gave off a powerful aura. Even Molma¡¯s expression was a little moved.


    Seeing that a great war was about to break out, Molma immediately laughed out loud. ¡°The Elven Queen is exaggerating. It was only a minor friction between us, and it hasn¡¯t reached the stage where a war is necessary. In order to show our sincerity, we from the Lion Knights will retreat ten miles. When the men from Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers arrive, they will mediate between us.¡±


    Watching the Lion Knights gradually leave, the Elven Queen knew clearly that the Sky Eagle Empire was doing this on purpose.


    However, the Elves were now too weak to start a war.


    Especially now that she was poisoned and could only utilize one-tenth of her Saint-level power. If a war had really begun, the elven race might not be able to gain the upper hand.


    No matter how furious the Elven Queen was, she could only suppress her anger.


    However, no one noticed that Chris was looking in the direction where the Lion Knights had left. His eyes were cold, as if something was brewing in the depths of his heart.


    No one knew better than him what the Sky Eagle Empire was planning.


    The Empire¡¯s royal family had sent out two elite forces to suppress the chaos in the Heavenly Night Forest, but it was only a disguise.


    Their real goal was to test the bottom line of the elves, or more precisely to probe the strength of the elves.


    This was just a test. There would be a second and third time in the future.


    If they tolerated them this time, they would become more arrogant. The next time, they would become even more unscrupulous.


    However, their plan was destined to fail.


    Chris would never allow anyone to disrupt the peace and harmony of the elves, including every single tree and blade of the elves. No one was allowed to touch them.


    ¡­


    As night fell, the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s Lion Knights were stationed five miles away from the Nightsky Forest.


    ¡°How¡¯s Dahl¡¯s injury?¡± Molma asked the priest.


    Dahl was the deputy commander of the Lion Knights. During the day, he was severely injured by the Elven Queen.


    ¡°It¡¯s nothing serious, just a few broken bones. The Elven Queen didn¡¯t hit him too hard. Dahl wouldn¡¯t be alive otherwise. He only needs to rest for half a month before he can walk again.¡±


    Molma nodded and said, ¡°Alright, I got it. Also, treat the seriously injured Griffins well. Every Griffon is a treasure of the Sky Eagle Empire. Nothing can go wrong.¡±


    ¡°Understood, respected Sir Knight.¡± The priest¡¯s tone was respectful.


    ¡°Alright, you can leave now.¡±


    Following that, Molma entered a military tent along with one of his subordinates.


    After that, something strange happened.

 Chapter 27

    The moment the guard entered the tent, he immediately sat down on the commander¡¯s seat.


    The commander of the Lion Knights actually stood to the side without showing any displeasure.


    The guard slowly took off the red helmet on his head to reveal a golden-haired young man.


    If the nobles of the Sky Eagle Empire saw this, they would definitely be shocked, because the young man in front of them was the first heir of the Sky Eagle Empire, Clarence.


    ¡°Prince Clarence, you saw it just now. The elves have no intention of giving in. What should we do next?¡±


    As soon as Molma finished speaking, Clarence grinned. ¡°Commander Molma, what are you worried about?¡±


    ¡°I just feel that if we rashly send out the Lion Knights and Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers, I¡¯m worried that when the old king would find out¡­¡±


    ¡°Father¡¯s health has never been very good. We should take some responsibilities from him when we can. As for unfortunate incidents such as this, we shouldn¡¯t let him hear about it at all, lest his condition worsen.¡±


    Clarence interrupted what Molma wanted to say with a smile of a man who had everything under his control.


    ¡°I¡¯ll inherit the Sky Eagle Empire sooner or later. Moreover, my teacher, Saint Mage Gordon, is also greatly in support.¡±


    ¡°Moreover, I paid a huge price for the knowledge of the Elven Queen¡¯s current situation ¡ª that she was poisoned.


    ¡°This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If something happens to the Elven Queen, there would no longer be a Saint-level powerhouse in the huge elf race, and they would be just there for the taking.


    ¡°At that time, the other nine human kingdoms and the orc kingdom would all try to profit from the situation.


    ¡°We must turn this situation to our advantage before they realize it. Only then would we be able to reap the greatest benefits. Time waits for no man.¡±


    Recalling the details of the battle during the day, Molma nodded. ¡°Yes, the Elven Queen doesn¡¯t seem to have any intention of fighting us.¡±


    Everything that happened today was basically under their control.


    Clarence laughed out loud. ¡°The elves now are not the elves from a thousand years ago. Even the druid warriors from back then are on the verge of extinction. We don¡¯t have to be afraid at all.¡±


    ¡®Instead of letting others devour them into pieces, it would be better to let our Sky Eagle Empire devour them.¡¯


    ¡®Only then will we be able to reap the greatest benefits.¡¯


    In fact, Clarence¡¯s ambition was not limited to that. Obliterating the Elves was only the first step. The second step was to swallow the orc kingdom. Just like that, he would slowly become the overlord of the sacred continent and create a new era.


    Thinking of this, Clarence¡¯s light flickered. He licked his dry lips and said, ¡°Ever since the elven hunters were killed, it¡¯s been a long time since I¡¯ve tasted a beautiful female elf.¡±


    After taking down the elves this time, the business of selling the elves would all fall into the hands of the Sky Eagle Empire.


    This was a huge profit and a huge asset. It could even lay a solid foundation for them to dominate the continent.


    However, the mages they secretly sent, disguised as hunters and elves living in the tribes, had mysteriously disappeared.


    This matter was rather mysterious.


    ¡­


    Late at night, the Lion Knights were patrolling the outskirts of the Heavenly Night Forest.


    Suddenly, a black figure scuttled out like a cheetah in the moonlight.


    This black figure was very fast. The patrolling knights could not detect its existence at all.


    It was only a blink of an eye. This black figure merged into the boundless darkness once again.


    It was as if it had never appeared before.


    This black shadow was none other than Chris, who had returned to the elves with the Elven Queen during the day.


    Chris was furious when Elder Norton was injured.


    All the elves were united against the same enemy. They wanted to charge forward and fight to the death with these human knights.


    However, after considering various factors, the Elven Queen suppressed her anger and stopped these impulsive clansmen.


    She also carried Elder Norton to the Spring of Life and ended the treatment of the Spring of Life.


    Chris saw the grievances of the elven race.


    The two elite forces of the Sky Eagle Empire had an army pressing down on Heavenly Night Forest. Even if a war broke out, the elven race would not be able to gain any advantage. Instead, the elves would bleed rivers of blood and countless elven people would die.


    Moreover, Chris knew that the Elven Queen was poisoned.


    He had already decided on a solution. After dealing with these knights, he would help the Elven Queen to completely remove the poison from her body.


    Thinking of this, Chris¡¯ eyes flashed coldly. ¡°Since you came to find me, you brought this upon yourselves. Don¡¯t blame me for being merciless.¡±


    In a month¡¯s time, Chris¡¯ cultivation had become more stable. The Power of Laws in his body had also expanded from 1,500 meters to 2,000 meters.


    He was confident that he would be able to kill a Saint-level powerhouse if he needed to.


    After all, according to the records in the ancient books, the Power of Laws in the body of an ordinary Saint-level powerhouse was only 1,000 meters.


    Not only that, he had almost finished researching the water-type magic that he had received as a reward from the Spring of Life.


    For this, he had even fused a brand new magic from three elements.


    Just half a month ago, when he was testing his magic in the cave, the huge explosive force had broken through the encirclement of his defensive magic circle. It had even attracted the elven patrol team.


    For this reason, the elven elders had even held a meeting in the meeting hall, suspecting that the Necromancer who had helped them might be hiding in the Heavenly Night Forest.


    ¡°The combined power of three-element magic is much stronger than the power of two-element magic.¡± Chris¡¯ s eyes were filled with anticipation.


    It was said that the defensive form of a knight was the strongest in terms of defense. He did not know if three-element magic would be able to break through his defense.


    Chris, who had used dark magic and merged with the darkness, thought to himself as he took out the Undead Mask that the system had rewarded him with.


    After putting on the mask, Chris¡¯ s body and appearance underwent a huge change.


    However, at this moment.


    In the military tent, Molma and Clarence were still unaware that danger was quietly approaching.


    ¡°According to the reports from the spies, the elf patrols are mainly distributed in these few places. If we want to lead the army to march straight in, we need to wipe out all of these patrols.¡±


    Commander Molma raised his pistol and pointed at the small mounds on the sand table, discussing the specific details of the attack on the elven race.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Commander Molma. I¡¯ve already received the news that my teacher Gordon will arrive at the latest this morning.


    ¡°At that time, Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers will attack from a long distance and destroy the elven hunting teams on these hills. Then, you will lead the Lion Knights in a charge. The elves will definitely be doomed this time.¡±


    Clarence revealed a smile, as if everything was under his control.


    ¡°It¡¯s a pity that such a beautiful female elf was poisoned. However, it just so happens that I can enjoy her properly.¡±


    Clarence licked his lips, revealing a greedy gaze.


    However, at this moment, a clamor suddenly came from outside.

 Chapter 28

    ¡°Look, what¡¯s that?¡±


    The exclamations outside the hall and the chaotic footsteps instantly attracted the attention of Molma and Clarence.


    ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Molma frowned. He walked out of the tent with his spear.


    When she saw the scene in front of him, his expression changed drastically.


    ¡°This is a military camp. Why is everything such a mess? Do you want to be punished by military law?¡± Clarence, who was swearing as he walked out, was stunned. When he saw the scene in front of him, he was completely stunned.


    ¡°What¡­ is that?¡± At the entrance of the military tent, there was a black thread of condensed magic.


    Behind the black line, there were four bright words.


    Anyone who crosses the line will die!


    At this point, the faces of Molma and Clarence sank.


    ¡°Who is it? How dare you act so presumptuously at the entrance of our Lion Knights¡¯ encampment? You underestimate the Sky Eagle Empire. Guards, get rid of that damned black line.


    ¡°Get those arrogant words out of my sight.¡±


    The future king of the Sky Eagle Empire had spoken. How could the soldiers of the lion cavalry dare to say no?


    A few quick-witted soldiers wanted to curry favor with the future king, so they hurriedly ran towards the black line.


    Who would have thought that just as their feet crossed the black line, they would be covered by the dense dark energy on the black line.


    The four soldiers¡¯ life forces were quickly sucked dry and they turned into skeletons.


    ¡°Oh no!¡±


    The other soldiers who wanted to go forward froze on the spot. They were all stunned.


    ¡°It¡¯s dark magic. Be careful, Prince,¡± Molma shouted.


    As the skeletons that had turned into undead creatures charging toward Prince Clarence, Molma did not hesitate. He turned the spear in his hand and harvested four heads.


    No, they were skulls.


    He turned around and looked at Prince Clarence again. His face was still filled with fear.


    This scene was too terrifying. Just a moment ago, he was still a living soldier. He was only tainted with a little magic aura, but his life force was drained and he became a skeleton.


    As the prince who was high up in the sky, the future heir of the Sky Eagle Empire.


    When had he ever seen such a terrifying scene?


    ¡°Clap Clap Clap!¡±


    At that moment, crisp clapping sounds could be heard.


    Chris, who was wearing the Undead Mask, appeared in front of everyone without any warning.


    Due to the Undead Mask, everyone in Molma was unable to identify Chris¡¯ figure. He was just like a ghost, illusory and real at the same time.


    ¡°How exciting! As expected of a Level 5 Archmage¡¯s cultivation level! He was able to evaporate the death aura in the bodies of four undead creatures with just a single spear!¡±


    Molma gripped the long spear in his hand tightly and looked solemnly at Chris who had suddenly appeared. His entire body tensed up.


    That was because even he did not realize how this person had appeared.


    That invisible pressure was not so intense even when facing the Elven Queen.


    ¡°Who exactly are you, sir? You barged into the important place of my Lion Knights at night to attack the Prince of Sky Eagle Empire at night? Could it be that you are so confident that you can fight against my entire Sky Eagle Empire Alone?¡±


    Molma was very clear that he had no way to guard the prince¡¯s safety when against this black-clothed man, not at his current cultivation level.


    ¡°You want to use the Sky Eagle Empire to suppress me.¡± Hearing that, a cold light flashed across Chris¡¯ eyes. ¡°Unfortunately, you have the wrong plan.¡±


    ¡°In my eyes, the Sky Eagle Empire is nothing!¡±


    Following Chris¡¯ words, the expressions of Molma and Clarence sank.


    What a bold tone!


    He was simply too arrogant.


    He actually said that their Sky Eagle Empire was not worth mentioning in his eyes.


    Molma had never seen such an arrogant person in his life. If he was not worried about the strength of the man in black, he would have charged forward long ago.


    ¡°This line is the last chance I will give your Sky Eagle Empire. Any soldier who crosses this line and enters the Heavenly Night Forest will be killed without mercy!¡±


    Hearing Chris¡¯ cold voice, both Molma and Clarence¡¯s faces sank.


    In the next moment, Chris¡¯ gaze locked onto Molma, his gaze faintly revealing a hint of anticipation.


    ¡°I¡¯ve heard that the Knights¡¯ defensive form is the strongest. I¡¯m very curious, which is stronger, my attack or your defense?¡±


    Without waiting for Molma to react, Chris opened his palm, and a three-colored magic energy ball slowly rose into the air.


    Instantly, the magic elements in the world seemed to have lost control and poured into the energy ball, emitting terrifying energy.


    The Knights below looked at the energy ball in the sky in fear, their whole bodies shaking violently.


    They had never seen such terrifying energy. Even the leader of the Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers, Gordon, as a Saint-level mage, was not this terrifying.


    ¡°Prince, be careful.¡±


    Molma seemed to have sensed something. The powerful and majestic energy ball was still in the sky, but the black-clothed man had vanished.


    His face was full of anxiety. He held his spear tightly with both hands and stood his own ground. A huge cross-shaped protective shield made of combat aura enveloped his and Clarence¡¯s bodies.


    Boom!


    The moment they held up their defenses, the magic ball on top of them also began to explode.


    The corrosion of dark magic, the purity of life magic, and the all-encompassingness of water magic were all released at this moment.


    A powerful sound shook the sky, and a tsunami-like shockwave rushed in all directions with the energy ball as the center. The cavalry of the Lion Knights were all shaken until they bled from all seven orifices, and in an instant, more than half of them were killed or injured.


    At the bottom of the most exploded military tent, Molma coolly supported his combat aura shield.


    Crack!


    The shield could be considered an absolute defense against magic, but cracks upon cracks appeared on the shield as it suffered from the impact of the man¡¯s rampaging magic.


    Half a minute later, the raging magic energy and the surrounding energy gradually stabilized.


    Molma¡¯s combat aura shield was already riddled with holes. His face was pale, and even his hair was now standing.


    Even his absolute defense had almost collapsed. This mysterious person¡¯s methods are truly terrifying. While Molma was shocked, he also felt that he had survived a disaster.


    He was too powerful!


    With his current strength, he might be able to remain undefeatable even when against Gordon, the leader of Rufael¡¯s Sorcerers.


    This mysterious man in black had only released a magic energy ball, but this energy ball ended up shattering his absolute defense.


    If the other party wanted to kill him, it could be said that it would be as easy as turning over a hand.


    Since when did the Sky Eagle Empire produce such a powerful Necromancer?


    However, Clarence did not know what Molma was thinking at the moment.


    He looked at the soldiers of the Lion Knights who had suffered heavy casualties around him, and his expression gradually became ferocious.


    ¡°Bastard, bastard, how dare you use dark magic, magic that is publicly prohibited in the Sacred Continent, to wreak havoc in our territory?


    ¡°This is an insult directed at the Sky Eagle Empire!¡±

 Chapter 29

    Clarence was furious to the extreme.


    The Ashuta Treaty clearly forbade the use of dark magic in the Sacred Continent.


    However, this mysterious person who had suddenly appeared had not only used dark magic, but he also ran to the Lion Knights¡¯ base and killed so many people.


    ¡°I want to unite with other countries to punish him. I want to kill him with my own hands!¡±


    When Molma saw that Clarence was gradually stepping out of his defensive range, he was immediately shocked. He hurriedly pulled Clarence back.


    ¡°Your Highness, be careful. That mysterious man in black just now has unfathomable strength.


    ¡°Who knows, he might be hiding somewhere and watching us right now.


    ¡°It¡¯s better not to be careless.¡±


    As soon as Molma said this, Clarence, who had been arrogant a moment ago, was frightened.


    ¡°What? That guy is still nearby?¡±


    Chris¡¯ face turned pale, and his eyes scanned the surrounding night sky in fear.


    He was afraid that Chris would pop up somewhere and suddenly shoot two dark magic spells at him.


    ¡°Your Highness, Commander Molma, what happened here?¡±


    Just as the two of them were bewildered, a white magic formation suddenly appeared in front of their eyes.


    Soon after, an old voice came from the other side of the magic formation.


    ¡°Teacher Gordon.¡± Upon hearing the voice, Clarence¡¯s face was suddenly filled with joy.


    Soon, a white-bearded old man walked out of the magic formation. He wore a white wind attribute magic robe and held a magic staff made of crystals in his hand. Although he was already over 50 years old, he did not look old at all.


    His eyes, though, shone with the intelligence of a wise old man.


    ¡°I suddenly felt a gush of violent magic energy when I was 100 kilometers away. What happened here?¡±


    Looking at the Lion Knights who suffered heavy casualties, Gordon¡¯s calm expression suddenly became gloomy.


    These were the elite forces of the Sky Eagle Empire. Now, they suffered heavy casualties as if they were about to die. Who could remain calm?


    ¡°Could it be that the elves launched an attack?¡±Gordon asked angrily.


    ¡°Teacher Gordon, it wasn¡¯t the Elves.¡± Faced with Gordon¡¯s question, Prince Clarence walked up to him and said, ¡°Just now, a Necromancer appeared out of nowhere. He attacked us.¡±


    ¡°Necromancer? ? ?¡± Gordon stared at him and said in disbelief, ¡°Why did a Necromancer come to the Heavenly Night Forest?¡±


    As he asked the question, he closed his eyes and quietly sensed his surroundings.


    ¡°The magic elements are very chaotic, and there¡¯s still a very heavy presence of dark elements. Strange, really strange. Why are there life elements and the presence of water elements? What¡¯s going on?¡±


    Although Gordon did not understand this method, he was certain of one thing.


    This was definitely not one that the elves were capable of.


    ¡°Not only is the opponent a Necromancer, but the aura on his body makes me feel very dangerous.¡±


    Moore, who was holding a long spear, walked up and said.


    ¡°A Necromancer is still so powerful. Could it be that other empires are also making a move?¡± Gordon frowned slightly.


    One strike could break through the absolute defense of Molma. It was impossible for him to be a nobody.


    At the very least, he was a Saint-level powerhouse, because even Gordon at his best would not be able to break through Molma¡¯s defense.


    ¡°Looks like we have to speed up our attack,¡± Saint-level Mage Gordon said after thinking for a while.


    ¡°But the attack just now caused our Lion Knights to suffer heavy losses. Not only that, the mysterious man also drew a black line on our base, saying that those who crossed the line would die.¡±


    After experiencing the explosion just now, Molma was filled with fear toward the mysterious man.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, look at what this is.¡± As he said that, Gordon pointed the magic staff in his hand toward the ground.


    In the next moment, a crack was torn open on the ground.


    After Molma saw it, he was overjoyed and said, ¡°It¡¯s a dimensional pocket created by the Spiritual Tower!¡±


    The Spiritual Tower was a holy land in the hearts of Mages.


    The Spiritual Tower was also the core of the Union of Magic. Powerful mages were gathered here, where it was also the home of alchemists.


    It was because of the combination of magic and alchemy that humans gradually became the most powerful race.


    For example, the dimensional pocket in front of Gordon was the product of the combination of magic and alchemy.


    The dimensional pocket, as its name suggested, was used to store things. The owner would not need to carry the pocket on him all the time, unlike with other bags. He only needed a magic mark to summon it, and he could use it whenever he wished to.


    Soon, Gordon took out from the bag a magic staff that was half the height of a man and engraved with mysterious runes.


    This magic staff was entirely vermilion in color, and it was inlaid with many magic crystals, colors, and attributes. They were all different, and it was emitting powerful magic energy.


    ¡°Before I came, I went to the Spiritual Tower. This is the latest creation of the Spiritual Tower, the Staff of Stillness!¡±


    Gordon looked at the two of them and said mysteriously, ¡°This staff can freeze magic energy within a 1,000-meter radius. Even the Power of Laws can be restrained.¡±


    Even if the other party was a powerful Necromancer, his strength would be less than half of his peak under the influence of the Staff of Stillness.


    Hearing this, Prince Clarence revealed a pleasantly surprised expression and said, ¡°That¡¯s great. If that¡¯s the case, that damnable fellow will no longer be able to stop our Sky Eagle Empire from devouring the Elves.¡±


    ¡°Your Highness, don¡¯t be in such a hurry to be happy. Other than the Staff of Stillness, I¡¯ve also recruited a group of special allies to help us attack the Elves.¡± Gordon held the Staff of Stillness in his hand and revealed a mysterious smile.


    ¡°Oh?¡± Clarence revealed a curious expression. It was obvious that the special allies that Gordon mentioned had attracted his interest.


    Beside him, Molma looked surprised as well.


    Just as they were feeling suspicious, a thick white light suddenly flashed across the long-distance magic teleportation portal.


    Three unexpected figures came out of it.


    ¡°They¡­ are Elves?¡±

 Chapter 30

    The astonishment in Molma¡¯s eyes deepened.


    In front of them were three elves with sharp ears.


    However, they were different from the elves in Heavenly Night Forest. The skin of these elves was black.


    There was a sharp tooth on both sides of their lips, which made them look like the vampires in stories.


    ¡°Prince Clarence, Commander Molma, please allow me to introduce you. This is the Dark Elf Sibley from the Dark Night Forest. He has just broken through to Saint-level. He is here to help our Sky Eagle Empire.


    ¡°He has brought 10,000 elf archers here with him this time to help us attack the Elves,¡± Gordon said with a confident smile on his face.


    Sibley bowed to Clarence and said, ¡°Your Highness, I am the Chief of the Night Elf Tribe. I am willing to lead my people to fight alongside the Sky Eagle Empire.


    ¡°I only hope that Heavenly Night Forest will be given to us after the elves are defeated. Our Night Elf tribe will forever be loyal to the Sky Eagle Empire and Your Highness.¡±


    It had to be said that Sibley¡¯s words moved Clarence.


    The elves were such a huge piece of meat. The other empires could not possibly watch the Sky Eagle Empire swallow it all in one go.


    However, if the Night Elves were the ones ruling the Heavenly Night Forest, this would be an internal conflict among the elves. The Sky Eagle Empire had only sent troops to help the Night Elves. It was not considered to be a violation of the Ashuta Treaty.


    On the contrary, not only could they conquer the elves, but they could also control the Night Elves behind their backs. It was killing two birds with one stone.


    ¡°Thank you very much for your help, Sibley. Your request is approved.¡±


    Prince Clarence was pleasantly surprised and secretly gave his teacher a thumbs up.


    ¡°Thank you, Great Prince Clarence.¡± Sibley bowed to him.


    ¡°How many years has it been since our ancestors were exiled from the Heavenly Night Forest? Now we finally have a chance to return to our homeland. We elves will always be loyal to Your Highness.¡± Sibley sounded a little excited.


    ¡­


    The news soon reached the elves.


    The Elven Queen, who was suppressing the poison in the Fountain of Life, was furious when she heard it.


    ¡°I never thought that the Night Elves would become traitors.¡±


    The moment her emotions fluctuated, the poison that she had managed to suppress in her body erupted once again.


    ¡°My Queen, you have to take care of your body. You have just suppressed the poison in your body and used up too much of your vitality. You have to take good care of your body now.¡±


    The elven maid beside her was filled with anxiety.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine. You can leave. I need to be alone.¡±


    Too many things had happened during this day. Even the Elven Queen felt tired.


    ¡°But¡­ My Queen, your injuries¡­¡± The elf maid wanted to say something, but in the end, she could only shake her head and leave with a sigh.


    When she was the only one left in the huge room, the Elven Queen, who was actually strong just a moment ago, suddenly looked extremely tired.


    ¡°Mill, it would be great if you were still alive. You¡¯d know how to deal with the current situation, unlike me.¡±


    The Elven Queen looked at the portrait on the wall, feeling helpless.


    Her sister obviously had a better idea of how to deal with such matters.


    ¡°Now I finally understand why Mill wasn¡¯t willing to be the Elven Queen.¡±


    The position was passed down from generation to generation. Each generation¡¯s Elven Queen would pass her cultivation to the next successor through the Ancient Tree of life.


    Back then, Mill was the person with the highest talent among the elves. She had returned last time and passed all her cultivation to her, the current Elven Queen.


    However, the successor had to fulfill a condition as well: her own strength must be that of an Archmage.


    It was also because of the last inheritance that the Elven Queen directly broke through the barrier and reached Saint-level.


    ¡°Hold on a little longer. As long as I survive the crisis of the Sky Eagle Empire, I can pass on the position of the Elven Queen to Alice in peace. Her cultivation speed in the past half a year is really amazing.¡±


    The Queen thought of Alice, and how she was also shocked by Alice¡¯s cultivation talent.


    ¡°Alice will definitely be able to lead the entire elven race to become stronger.¡±


    She muttered in a low voice, as if reminding herself that she just needed to hold on a little longer.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, that might not come true.¡±


    Just as she was thinking, a sudden voice suddenly came from afar.


    In front of him, a dark figure suddenly appeared, wearing an Undead Mask. His voice was hoarse and deep.


    ¡°Hmm, who are you? How dare you trespass into our elven territory?¡±


    The Elven Queen was startled awake. She suddenly saw the dark aura on the other party¡¯s body. Thinking of the Necromancer from before, a thought flashed through her mind.


    ¡°Could it be that you are the Necromancer who saved our elven patrol team?¡±


    ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter who I am. The important thing is that I can let you continue to live.¡± Chris¡¯ voice took on a demonic tone.


    This demonic tone entered his ears and made her heart palpitate slightly. However, the Elven Queen was a Saint-level powerhouse after all, so she quickly reacted.


    ¡°Did you add mental magic into the voice?¡± The Elven Queen noticed it and immediately reacted as soon as her heart wavered.


    When he noticed that the Elven Queen had quickly reacted, Chris sighed in his mind. That really would not work, would it?


    It seemed that he could only use that method.


    Chris raised his right hand and waved it. In the next second, a yellow card appeared between his two fingers.


    The Magic Freeze Card could restrict all magic within a thousand meters at any time and any place. Even Saint-level powerhouses were no exception.


    This was also the most powerful trump card Chris had when he had faced Dubeeca, the elf who was about to break through to Saint-level in the Moon Well.


    ¡°Although it¡¯s a bit of a waste to use it so easily, it¡¯s nothing compared to Aunt Mien¡¯s life.¡±


    At the moment when the thought flashed past his mind, Chris had already activated his card.


    Looking at the approaching Chris, the Elven Queen was ready to attack. Even if he had saved the elven patrol team before. Now was simply not the right time to consider that.


    However, the next moment, the Elven Queen looked shocked.


    ¡°My cultivation base¡­ Why is it gone? The magic elements in my body are gone. Why is it all gone?¡±


    She had never been so panicked before. Even when she had to face the Lion Knights of the Sky Eagle Empire when poisoned.


    Without her cultivation base, how could she protect the elves? Furthermore, what was the purpose of the Necromancer in front of her?


    These were all unknown!

 Chapter 31

    ¡°You¡­ Don¡¯t come any closer!¡±


    The Elf Queen¡¯s voice trembled slightly. She had never felt so helpless, terrified, and afraid as she did today.


    A soundproof magic array had been set up here. Thus, the people outside had no idea that their Elf Queen¡¯s heart was in a mess.


    Her body was tightly pressed against the wall, forcing her to breath in the rich scent of the man. Her cheeks were rosy as she turned her head away, not daring to meet Chris¡¯ gaze.


    In all her years, she had never been so close to a man.


    As her mind raced, the mysterious masked man suddenly stretched out his finger and tapped on the space between her eyebrows.


    The Elf Queen only felt an electric current flowing through her body, then her entire body involuntarily trembled.


    ¡°This is¡­ life magic?¡± The Elf Queen¡¯s originally despairing gaze suddenly became one of realization. ¡°This mysterious necromancer helped me dispel the poison again?¡±


    However, she quickly realized that this was not just life magic. There was also traces of water magic.


    Life Magic, Water magic, and Darkness Magic. Oh My God, the Elf Queen was shocked.


    Three types of magic?


    How was this possible?


    Every mage in the world, regardless of the type, could only store one type of magic element in their body. This was the rule of the Holy Continent, and it was also a boundary that no mage could break.


    Only those with special physiques could possess multiple types of magical elements.


    For example, Alice had a twin magic body, and she practiced both Thunder and Life magic at the same time.


    Therefore, this event shattered her reality, as this mysterious necromancer could actually practice Water, Life, and Darkness magic. He could use three types of magic energy, and could even fuse two of them.


    How did he do it?


    The Elf Queen felt her understanding of the world over these years being broken. She suddenly saw another vast world of magic.


    Next, what shocked him even more was that the poison in her body was rapidly flowing away. In just over half a minute, more than half of it had been removed.


    Shocked!


    Extremely shocked.


    Even she and the elven elders were helpless against the lethal poison. On the other hand, for the black-clothed man, it was easily to deal with.


    The Elf Queen stared at the necromancer in disbelief. She did not notice how intimate their current position was.


    In the palace, the Elf Queen was only wearing a thin nightgown. Her exquisite body was faintly discernible, and she was trapped by Chris against the wall. At that moment, the two of them was less than five centimetres apart.


    Even during the treatment, Chris could detect a faint fragrance, and his body could not help but react.


    He was shocked and quickly suppressed the strange shuddering in his heart, instead focusing on expelling the poison in the Elf Queen¡¯s body.


    However, he did not expect the Elf Queen¡¯s heart to be even more conflicted than usual. Before this, she had just taken a shower and was preparing to sleep.


    Who would have expected a mysterious person to suddenly barge in and pick her up, wanting to detoxify her for no reason.


    Feeling the poison that had troubled her for a long time gradually leaving, although she was happy, when she saw that she was only wearing thin clothes, her face could not help but become as rosy as the sunset in the horizon. This was especially true after noticing the mature masculine aura on the man¡¯s body¡­ it made his gaze even more intoxicating.


    ¡°Alright, I have already removed the poison, but the life source in your body has been eroded by the poison. Even if you survive, you will only live fifty to sixty years.¡±


    As the Elf Queen was busy trying to process the situation, Chris¡¯ voice, that had changed distinctly, was heard again.


    The elven race had a long lifespan. An average elf could have a lifespan of more than 200 years.


    An elf who had broken through to Saint-level would have a lifespan of more than 500 years.


    On the other hand, she could only live for another 50 to 60 years. Compared to the other elves, she would indeed be short-lived.


    The Elf Queen raised her head. Just as she was about to say something, she realized that the mysterious man in black had disappeared.


    The soundproof array around her was also slowly fading.


    The cultivation base and magic elements that had disappeared also slowly returned, all the way back to Saint-level.


    ¡°Phew¡­¡±


    The Elf Queen let out a sigh of relief. It felt like a dream, and she could not tell if what had just happened was real or fake.


    If not for the poison in her body disappearing completely, she would have thought that it was all just a dream.


    ¡°Who is he? Why did he save me?¡± The Elf Queen¡¯s mind was filled with too many questions.


    Unfortunately, the mysterious man in black came and went without a trace. He did not give her a chance to ask him this.


    ¡°Could he really be sent by the Forest God to save the elves?¡± The Elf Queen could not think of the truth behind the matter, so she could only give all the credit to the Forest God.


    Just as she was thinking of this, Alice¡¯s voice from outside the Spring of Life.


    ¡°Your Highness, I heard from Ruo Lan that you¡¯re not feeling well, so I came to see you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s Alice. Come In!¡± The moment the voice said this, the Elf Queen¡¯s soft voice replied.


    She didn¡¯t want others to know about the elven poison being removed so soon.


    Since the Sky Eagle Empire dared to invade the forest so brazenly, it was most likely because someone in the tribe had leaked the news. Thus, this was a good opportunity to find the mole.


    The Elf Queen had her own plans. Ever since the Moon Well incident, she had suspected that other forces from the elven tribe had infiltrated the forest.


    The Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s strong attitude made her even more sure of this.


    Therefore, taking advantage of this opportunity, the Elf Queen decided to play along.


    At the critical moment, she would catch the other party off guard.


    ¡­


    Chris returned from the spring of life and returned to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    When he opened the door, he heard the chimera¡¯s protest.


    ¡°Chirp chirp chirp¡­¡±


    It had been trapped in the Magic Circle by Chris. It waved its four little claws as if it was deeply dissatisfied that Chris did not bring him out.


    ¡°You clingy little thing, I¡¯m out on official business. If you chirp at the crucial moment, won¡¯t I get exposed?¡±


    As if she understood Chris¡¯ words, the Chimera raised her front claws and cooed loudly, as if she was swearing that she would never do so.


    Chris was amused by its comical look. ¡°Oh, you even know how to swear. Who knows if you¡¯re doing it on purpose or not? Now that you¡¯ve, at the critical moment, you¡¯ve betrayed me.¡±


    The chimera shook her two small heads, crazily expressing her emotions.


    Chris laughed loudly and teased the chimera.


    The other party was provoked and kept pacing in circles inside the magic circle.


    ¡°Alright, since you¡¯re so obedient, try it for three months first. Let¡¯s agree that if you don¡¯t meet the standard, you¡¯ll be kept locked up in the Magic Circle in the future.¡±


    Chris removed the Magic Circle and the Chimera moved to climb up his shoulder in a flash.


    ¡°This little guy hadn¡¯t grown much in such a long time, but he is definitely getting faster.¡±


    Just as Chris was about to start meditating, a cold light flashed across his eyes.


    ¡°Since you¡¯re looking for death, I¡¯ll fulfil your wish!¡±

 Chapter 32

    Chris felt that the magic energy he had left in the Lion Knights had changed.


    Originally, he had only wanted to give them a warning; He did not want to kill them, so he had held back.


    Otherwise, the Lion Knights would have been completely wiped out. There was no way they could have survived.


    ¡°I¡¯ve already given you all a chance. It¡¯s you who didn¡¯t cherish it, so don¡¯t blame me for this. There¡¯s a path to heaven, but you can go to Hell and repent!¡±


    It turned out that after Chris left, the Sky Eagle Empire started to purify the black line that he had left behind.


    This black line was the ¡°Death line¡± that Chris had modified and strengthened based on his understanding of necromancy.


    Originally, he intended to make the Sky Eagle Empire retreat.


    However, now it seemed like he had been too merciful. The desires of humans were limitless.


    If he wanted to solve the problem and protect the entire elven race, he had to attack the problem at the root and crush this endless desire.


    Killing these people made them tremble and fear. In the end, in this world, the strong were the ones who were respected.


    The reason why the elf race was bullied was because they were not strong enough. For example, the Elf Empire from a thousand years ago had dominated the holy continent for thousands of years.


    They relied on their powerful fists.


    ¡°Hmph, after I improved my magic skills, it fused with the purity of life. The tolerance of Water Magic is the worst of the forbidden spells. You think you can break it? Dream On!¡±


    A dark glint flashed through Chris¡¯ eyes, and a cold smile crept onto the corner of his mouth.


    ¡­


    In the base of the Lion Knights.


    Gordon, Morma, and the Night Elf Abari were staring at the black line of death.


    Four blood-red words were written in the air behind the black line, burning an image into their minds.


    Those who crossed the line would die!


    Next to the black line, aside from the three of them, the others hid far away, as if the thought of them turning into skeletons was filling their minds.


    ¡°Your Highness Clarence, a mere line of death from Dark Magic is nothing to worry about. Please watch as I break this disgusting Dark Magic.¡±


    Abari¡¯s eyes were full of disdain. What bullshit Dark Magic? It was all because of your low cultivation level.


    Abari, who had just broken through to Saint-level, could not wait to show off his skills to Clarence and prove his worth.


    His current self had great confidence, as if everything in the world was beneath him.


    Abari dismissed everyone and pulled out a dark magic staff from his magic bag. The staff was completely black, and there were five magic crystals embedded in the scepter.


    ¡°Great wind element, please listen to my call and give me great power to destroy everything in front of me!¡±


    As he waved the magic staff, the wind attribute energy collar that filled the space between Heaven and Earth rushed crazily toward the staff and lit up the magic crystals on it.


    A black tornado roared and rushed toward the magic black line at the entrance of the tent.


    Gordon, Morma, Clarence, and all the soldiers of the Lion Knights stared at it.


    ¡°Boom!¡±


    The violent explosion shook the ground. The earth where the black line had been displaced violently.


    Smoke and dust rose from the place of the explosion.


    Everyone stared at the base of the smoke and dust, but in the next moment, they widened their eyes in shock.


    The dazzling magic black line was still in its original position, as if the explosion just now had not touched it at all.


    ¡°Impossible, absolutely impossible.¡±Abari¡¯s eyes were wide open, and his face was full of disbelief.


    He had just used the ultimate magic skill: Whirlwind Wasteland.


    Other than forbidden spells and the great forbidden spells, this magical skill was probably the best in the continent.


    On the sacred continent, there were five levels of magical skill: basic magic, intermediate magic, ultimate magic, forbidden spell, and great forbidden spell.


    Could This be a forbidden spell? Abari was completely shocked.


    It was not just him, Alma and Gordon were also stunned.


    They were well aware of Abari¡¯s level of magic skills. It was also because of this that they were deeply shocked.


    One had to understand that forbidden spells were rare occurrences throughout the entire continent, and their destructive power was astonishing.


    They did not expect this necromancer to actually possess such a heaven-defying ultimate skill. Other people were not aware, but Morma knew better than anyone that the mysterious necromancer had casually waved his hand to cast it.


    As everyone knew, before a forbidden spell was cast, one needed to chant a spell and allow it to resonate with magic energy before it could be used.


    However, when it came to that mysterious man in black, he merely flicked his finger and it was done.


    Moreover, compared to that powerful magic ball, this black line was nothing. The absolute defense of a knight was definitely the strongest defense on the continent. However, after facing the explosion of the energy ball, it was riddled with holes. Thus, one could easily see how terrifying the last energy ball was.


    Because of this, everyone was stunned.


    At this moment, it was as if they had entered an unsolvable situation.


    Clarence¡¯s face was gloomy, and his eyes were cold. The excitement that had only just risen within him moments ago vanished into thin air.


    Just a moment ago, he thought that with the addition of Gordon and the support of tens of thousands of night elves, it would be a piece of cake to take down a small elf clan.


    The Elf Queen had been poisoned again. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.


    Unfortunately for him, a necromancer had suddenly jumped out and blocked their path.


    At this moment, Gordon shot Clarence a look and said softly, ¡°Prince, don¡¯t worry. I have a way to deal with this dark magic.


    ¡°Have you forgotten the Staff of Stillness that I brought?¡±


    Upon hearing Gordon¡¯s words, Prince Clarence¡¯s eyes lit up. ¡®That¡¯s right, how could I have forgotten about this?¡¯


    The Staff of Stillness could restrict any magic element, and even the Power of Laws that were strong enough to be considered Saint-level could be restrained.


    Mere Dark Magic was something that could be easily broken.


    ¡°Then why¡­¡± Clarence looked at Abari, clearly not understanding why Abari had to act at all at this time.


    However, Gordon smiled coldly. ¡°Your Highness, although the elves have surrendered to us, we cannot be careless. They are just knives in our hands. We must obtain a clear understanding of their strength, as we will need to be precise and methodical when we kill them in the future.¡±


    After all, those who were not of their race had different abilities. Gordon was an experienced man, but other than the Sky Eagle Empire, no one would believe him.


    Clarence was obviously not a fool to be able to become the Prince of the elves. Thus, after hearing Gordon¡¯s advice, he instantly understood the man¡¯s intentions.


    This was a test of the other party¡¯s strength. After the fall of the elves, the Heavenly Night Forest would become a huge fortune. Clarence was eager to seize this for himself.


    However, he could not kill all of the dark elves, as this would leave an excuse for the other empires to step in.


    Hence, the safest choice was to kill Abari, and choose another elf who was loyal to the Sky Eagle Empire to become their slave.


    With that, the looked at each other and smiled conspiratorially.

 Chapter 33

    Abari had a dejected look on his face.


    Obviously, he had not expected this Dark Magic to be so powerful.


    What was even more unexpected was that he had become a sword in someone else¡¯s hand, a sword that could be discarded after being used.


    Gordon stood in front of the black line. A white light flashed from the motionless sceptre that he waved and shot into the sky above the black line.


    The white light had a powerful purifying power and slowly corroded the blood-red words.


    The black line in the sky also slowly faded.


    Abali¡¯s face was gloomy. The corner of his mouth twitched violently as if he had suffered a great blow.


    At this moment, Molma and Clarence were overjoyed; The Lion Knights also shouted in unison. Mage Gordon was mighty!


    At this moment, Chris blended into the darkness and revealed a cold smile.


    If his magic energy was so easy to break, it would not be Dark Magic.


    ¡°Mage Gordon is awesome! Mage Gordon is Mighty!¡±


    The Lion Knights cheered. They were all convinced by Gordon¡¯s powerful strength.


    ¡°Teacher, we will definitely be able to take down the elves this time.¡±


    Prince Clarence looked excited. He seemed to be imagining the elves submitting to the Sky Eagle Empire.


    In his mind, the proud Elf Queen also submitted to him after enduring the fierce attack.


    The more he thought about it, the more excited he became. Clarence waved his hand and said, ¡°Everyone, listen to my order. Lion Knights, assemble. Attack the elves in ten minutes.¡±


    ¡°Yes, Your Highness!¡±


    Everyone began to move. At this moment, tens of thousands of dark elf members rushed over with magic bows and arrows strapped to their backs.


    The densely packed team gave off a powerful aura.


    After the army was assembled, they set off for the Heavenly Night Forest under Gordon¡¯s lead.


    However, in the next moment, someone in front of the team cried out in surprise.


    ¡°Look, what¡¯s that¡­¡±


    The Dark Magic that had just been purified had reappeared once again. Not only that, but now the Black Fog was also rising up.


    A quarter of the army had already stepped onto the area afflicted by the Dark Magic. They looked at the fog rising up under their feet and cried out in fear.


    ¡°Damn it, it¡¯s Dark Magic.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t wizard Gordon just purify this damn magic? Why did it appear again?¡±


    ¡°Not good, retreat quickly!¡±


    At this moment, be it the Lion Knights or the Ruhr Magic Conductor, they were all sweating profusely.


    They had witnessed the terror of this spell. In just a few short moments, their life force would be drained and they would turn into skeletons.


    ¡°Run, don¡¯t block me from behind, retreat quickly!¡±


    Someone shouted in fear. With that, the army that had just been formed instantly collapsed.


    However, a quarter of the army had already crossed the black line. It was a huge mass, and they could not retreat just because they wanted to.


    Gordon looked at the chaotic army of the Sky Eagle Empire. His face was as black as the bottom of a pot.


    At the same time, he also could not understand why the dark energy that had just been purified would appear again.


    Looking at the defeated knights, the veins on Prince Clarence¡¯s face bulged. He was about to snap.


    ¡°AHHH¡­ damn it, run!¡±


    Crackling sounds came from the army, as if a demon was devouring bones.


    In less than half a minute, hundreds of people had been devoured. They had turned into undead creatures and began attacking the other soldiers of the Heavenly Eagle Empire.


    At this moment, Clarence was stunned. Morma looked at the knights who had suffered heavy casualties and wanted to rush forward, but she was afraid of the black gas that was everywhere.


    Gordon roared and waved his staff, trying to stop the dark energy. However, it was useless. Every time he waved his magic staff, the black gas of death became thicker.


    ¡°Ah, I don¡¯t want to die.¡±


    ¡°Save me, my hands are already like this.¡±


    ¡°My legs, my arms, I¡­¡±


    Gordon roared and waved his magic staff madly, trying to stop the cruel black fog, but it was useless.


    Suddenly, a cracking sound was heard, and the crystal on his staff shattered. At the same time the staff was broken into two halves.


    Gordon was dumbfounded.


    Looking at the elite soldiers who had suffered casualties amounting to more than half the contingent, he roared at the sky, ¡°Damn it, can someone tell me what¡¯s going on?¡±


    These soldiers were all elites of the Sky Eagle Empire. They hadn¡¯t attacked the elf group yet, but they had all been sacrificed here.


    In the end, they hadn¡¯t achieved anything.


    Without these elites, how could they keep the empire safe? The ten great kingdoms of mankind weren¡¯t like iron barrels. They all wanted to strengthen themselves and devour others.


    Moreover, the Sky Eagle Empire was already in an awkward position of being at the bottom.


    Now, without these elite soldiers, forget attacking the elves, even the safety of their own empire was up in the air.


    Gordon was completely stunned. What had just happened completely exceeded his understanding.


    Even the Staff of Stillness produced by the Spirit Tower was not a match for Dark Magic.


    ¡°How is this possible?¡±


    ¡°I don¡¯t believe it!¡±


    In the blink of an eye, half of the Army formed by the Sky Eagle Empire and the night elves had already died.


    The soldiers who had transformed into undead creatures slashed at the ones who had yet to transform. In a cruel cycle, the soldiers who were close to them were killed before they could react.


    The soldiers of the Sky Eagle Empire never expected to not die on the battlefield, but at the hands of their own people instead.


    This tragic scene continued playing out. Soon, there were only 6,000 soldiers left from the 20,000 soldiers just a moment ago.


    ¡°Gulp!¡± Clarence sucked in a breath of cold air. He was glad that he did not personally go on the expedition. If he did, he would undoubtedly be on the casualty list.


    He was already scared silly, and had long forgotten about conquering the Heavenly Night Forest.


    As he stared at those ferocious undead creatures, there was only fear in his eyes.


    However, the soldiers who had transformed into undead creatures did not care about these things. In their eyes, they only knew how to fight.


    The battle continued until the next morning. The undead creatures that were crazily fighting the group were finally eliminated by the survivors¨CGordon, Morma, and Abari were among them.


    Unfortunately, the Sky Eagle Empire and the night elves had paid a heavy price.


    The Sky Eagle Empire now numbered less than 5,000 people, including the night elves¡¯ troops. These people included the injured warriors, who could no longer fight.


    Two-thirds of the magic conductors had died in the battle.


    The Lion Knights of Morma had suffered heavy losses, and there were less than 2,000 of them left.


    However, the Night Elves had suffered the greatest losses. Of the 10,000 elves they had brought with them, less than 1,500 remained.


    Abari was dumbfounded.


    They had come to help the Sky Eagle Empire attack the elves, but they had already lost 8,500 people before they even entered the forest. It was not an exaggeration to say that they were wiped out.


    ¡°Is this the punishment that the Heavens are enacting on us for violating the Hidden Tower Alliance?¡±


    Gordon looked up at the sky and muttered to himself.

 Chapter 34

    ¡°Oh my god, oh God of the Forest, what did I just see?¡±


    At the outskirts of the Nightfall Forest, the elven scouts who had been observing the army had their eyes wide open and their mouths agape.


    If they had not seen it with his own eyes, they would never have believed everything that had happened the night before.


    First, there was a huge explosion, and a large number of undead creatures appeared out of nowhere.


    Following that, these undead creatures fought with the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s knights and almost wiped out these soldiers.


    ¡°Could it be that the Forest God is protecting us elves? But I¡¯ve never heard of the Forest God being able to use dark magic.¡±


    The Elven spies, who still could not figure it out, had no choice but to report the matter back to the elves.


    As expected, as soon as the news reached the elves, it set off a huge commotion. The entire elf clan was shocked.


    After the elf clan elders heard about it, they immediately rushed to the meeting hall to hold an emergency meeting.


    ¡°I heard that what happened last night was done by a necromancer wearing an undead mask.¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s impossible. The Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s Lion Knights are the most powerful elite force on the road, what more Ruhr¡¯s magic conducting group and the night elf traitors.¡±.


    ¡°Even if they¡¯re a death mage, they can¡¯t be that powerful.¡±


    ¡°Yeah, I heard that the leader of the night elves, Abari, has just broken through to the Saint-level. Gordon was there too, meaning there were two saint-level powerhouses present. Don¡¯t forget Molma either. How could they be so easily wiped out?¡±


    If this was true, they really couldn¡¯t imagine how powerful this dark mage wearing the death mask was.


    The Elven elders didn¡¯t dare to continue thinking about this.


    ¡°Elders, don¡¯t doubt it. I¡¯ve confirmed the news. It¡¯s true.¡±


    Just as the elders were busy imagining the scenario, the ¡®weak¡¯ elder walked in from outside the hall.


    The moment the Elf Queen said this, all the elven elders present were shocked.


    If there really was such a powerful necromancer on the outskirts of the Heavenly Night Forest, wouldn¡¯t it mean that they could destroy the elven race by themselves.


    ¡°The Sky Eagle Empire violated the Hidden Tower Alliance, and they deserve this fate.


    ¡°On the other hand, that necromancer actually helped us stop the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s invasion. Based on this alone, I feel that he is not an enemy but a friend.¡±


    The Elf Queen resisted the public¡¯s objections and, to the greatest extent, eased the elven elder¡¯s hostility towards the mysterious mage.


    Could it be him?


    The Elven queen unconsciously combined the image of the mysterious figure that had appeared in the Spring of Life with this necromancer that had almost destroyed the Sky Eagle Empire.


    The Elven queen was firm in her belief that he could easily restrain his cultivation and remove the poison that even the Spring of Life could not cure.


    This strength already surpassed her understanding.


    Could the legend actually be true.


    Was there really a god in this world?


    Regardless of the answer, the mysterious figure that had appeared before her night before was a god-like existence in her heart.


    Following that, the Elf Queen made a series of arrangements.


    Although the crisis of the Sky Eagle Empire had been averted, if the spies within the elven race were not eliminated, they would not be able to live peacefully.


    ¡­


    It was not just the elves. The news of the fall of the Sky Eagle Empire in the Heavenly Night Forest spread across the entire Holy Continent like wildfire.


    The Sky Eagle Empire suffered heavy losses and had no choice but to withdraw their troops and return to their country.


    It was also because of this that Prince Clarence was stripped of his status as the heir to the throne by the old bedridden king.


    The Saint-level mage Gordon was also urgently summoned back to the spirit tower.


    The commander of the Morma Army was reprimanded and forced to resign. Hence, he spent his days wandering around the royal library, trying to find information on this mysterious dark mage.


    These events, one after another, would have been enough to shock a large country during normal times. Nowadays, no one seemed to pay attention to them.


    Everyone was busy wondering about the important question.


    Who was the dark mage who single-handedly defeated the entire army of the Sky Eagle Empire in the Heavenly Night Forest?


    There were also people who connected this incident to the news of the Lich King¡¯s skull being stolen half a year ago.


    For a time, the entire sacred mainland was shrouded in fear of the Lich King¡¯s resurrection.


    However, the nine human kingdoms and the Orc Kingdom remained silent after this incident.


    They merely expressed their strong unease towards the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s attack on the Elves and strongly condemned the Sky Eagle Empire.


    It was also because of this that the Sky Eagle Empire, which was originally at the bottom, almost had its name removed from the history of the entire human race.


    The Elf, Beast, and human race had signed the AQITA treaty, which represented the friendship between the three races, and no one could violate it.


    The Sky Eagle Empire had secretly attacked the elves, and the matter surrounding the disappearance of the elf team half a year ago had also been brought to light. Everyone in the Sky Eagle Empire was in danger, and they were at the center of the storm.


    However, none of this had anything to do with Karlis.


    The crisis of the Elves had been resolved, and everything seemed to have returned to the way it was in the past¨Cquiet and peaceful.


    Just like that, three months passed.


    Every day, Karlis would clock in, go to the Ancient Tee of Knowledge, and read. He lived a relaxed and casual life.


    The Elf Queen took advantage of this period of time to pay attention to every move the elves made, and successfully caught the spy hiding amongst them.


    ¡°Come Chimera, let¡¯s drink!¡± In the room, Chris held a glass of fruit wine and clinked it against the sharp horn of the Chimera.


    Over the past three years, Chris¡¯ mental state had been improving every day, and the speed of his magic fusion grew faster and faster. His cultivation had also smoothly advanced from a Level 3 Archmage to a Level 4 Archmage.


    In the courtyard, the Chimera was resting on her stomach. Just as Chris was looking up at the sky and contemplating, the old elf Robert walked in.


    ¡°Chris, the Queen has just received an envoy from the human countries. She wants you to bring the Chimera to the meeting hall. She seems to have something to ask you.¡±


    Robert narrowed his eyes and said with a smile.


    Ever since he summoned the holy beast Chimera, Robert¡¯s attitude had changed drastically. His words became all sweet and slimy. Under such torture, Chris was on the verge of breaking down.


    One could imagine how cruel it was for an old man with shrivelled skin to look at you with a smile every time he spoke to you.


    Chris protested several times, and every time, Robert promised to stop doing it. Unfortunately, the next time they met, it was was always the same.


    Chris was in despair.


    ¡°In the past three years, the number of human envoys coming to the Elf tribe has increased.¡± Chris was slightly stunned.


    ¡°This was all caused by that powerful necromancer.¡± Robert warmly greeted Chimera.


    ¡°Human envoys have close ties with the elf clan. What does this have to do with that necromancer?¡±


    These days, other than cutting trees in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge, Chris also studied magic. He did not know much about the outside world.

 Chapter 35

    ¡°I told you to stay in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge every day, but also said that when you¡¯re free, that you should go out and have a look around. However, you didn¡¯t listen.¡± Robert sighed.


    This elf kid was good at everything except reading. He didn¡¯t pay any attention to what was happening in the outside world.


    ¡°The reason why the nine great countries frequently come to our elf clan is not only to express their apologies to us for the incident with the Sky Eagle Empire, but also to learn about the mysterious necromancer.¡±


    ¡°Necromancer?¡± Chris¡¯ gaze froze. ¡°Why are they looking for necromancers?¡±


    ¡°To recruit them for their own use, of course.¡± Robert was speechless.


    ¡°Aren¡¯t necromancers on the continent an existence that is spurned by others?¡±


    Upon hearing Chris¡¯ words, Robert shook his head. ¡°Spurned? Bullsh*t. if they were spurned, the nine great empires wouldn¡¯t have secretly nurtured so many of them. They are afraid that another necromancer like the Lich King will appear on the continent.¡±


    When he said this, Robert smacked his lips.


    ¡°No matter what others say, that mysterious necromancer is the elven race¡¯s savior. If there¡¯s a chance, I¡¯d like to thank him in person.¡±


    However, he would never have thought that the necromancer who saved the Elven race from trouble was actually Chris, whom he had spent the last three months with.


    ¡°Let¡¯s go. The queen seems to have something important to talk to you about. Don¡¯t make her wait.¡±


    Chris and Robert soon arrived at the Spring of Life.


    ¡°Aunt Miene, I heard from Mr. Robert that you have something important to talk to me about,¡± Chris said.


    The Elf Queen nodded. ¡°There is indeed something important I need to talk to you about. It has something to do with your Chimera.¡±


    Then, the Elf Queen looked at the Chimera on Chris¡¯ shoulder and asked, ¡°Do you know about the Ancient Tree of life?¡±


    Chris nodded. The Ancient Tree of Life was the core of Nightfall Forest. It was where the elves were born, and it was also where the spiritual queen passed down her heritage.


    This was all detailed in the books in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    ¡°You¡¯re right. The Ancient Tree of Life is indeed the symbol of the elves, but it¡¯s not as straightforward as it looks.¡±


    At this point, Chris saw a hint of disappointment in the Elf Queen¡¯s eyes.


    Since the Ancient Tree of Life was such a sacred place, it should be an extremely glorious place. Why would Aunt Miene be so disappointed?


    Did something happen to the Ancient Tree of Life?


    That would explain why she was so emotional when she thought about it.


    As he was thinking of this, the Elf Queen sighed and said, ¡°Chris, bring the Chimera. Let¡¯s go to the Ancient Tree of Life!¡±


    ¡°The Ancient Tree of Life? Now?¡± Chris was slightly stunned.


    The Ancient Tree of Life was a place forbidden to the elves. Usually, the elves were not allowed to enter.


    Only the Elf Queen had the right to enter the Holy Land to pray for the elves.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you always complain about the Chimera¡¯s low strength? The Ancient Tree of Life represents a way to make it grow quickly!¡±


    As soon as the queen finished her words, Robert, who was standing at the side, was stunned. ¡°My Queen, could it be that you want to¡­¡±


    ¡°That¡¯s right. The Chimera is our elves¡¯ Holy Beast, and represents the hope of our race, so I decided to give it a try.¡±


    Robert looked at the elven queen¡¯s determined gaze and wanted to say something, but he decided against it.


    ¡­


    Soon, under the Elf Queen¡¯s lead, the three of them arrived at the elven race¡¯s Holy Land, the Ancient Tree of Life.


    ¡°This is the legendary Ancient Tree of Life?¡±


    Even though he had made sufficient preparations before he came, Chris was still shocked when he saw the Ancient Tree of Life that blocked out the sky.


    The Ancient Tree of Life was huge. Its branches covered the sky and the sun. If Chris had not seen it with his own eyes, he would not have believed that there would be such a huge tree in this world.


    Its structure was very similar to the Ancient Tree of Knowledge. There were small houses on the tree trunks and stairs made of green vines. On some of the branches hung red items that looked like pendants.


    If the Ancient Tree of Knowledge was a firefly, then the Ancient Tree of Life was like the bright moon in the sky. The difference was just too large.


    Upon seeing Chris¡¯ reaction, the Elf Queen was not surprised.


    This is because when she first came to this place, she had the exact same reaction.


    She looked up at the Ancient Tree of Life that made it seem as though the sky was falling, and said, ¡°When I first came here, I had the same reaction as you. It was not until I became the Elf Queen that I truly realized that the Ancient Tree of Life¡¯s magic was not as simple as it first appears.¡±


    The Elven Queen turned to Chris. ¡°Legend has it that the Ancient Tree of Life was a branch left behind in the human world when the world was destroyed.¡±


    ¡°I heard that the first god on the sacred continent was also born in the Ancient Tree of Life.¡±


    ¡°Aunt Miene told me this before. Could the god be the founder of the Elven Empire, the strongest elven king in history, Emperor Legolas?¡± Chris¡¯ eyes lit up.


    The Elf Queen looked at Chris in surprise and said, ¡°It seems that you¡¯ve read a lot of books in the Ancient Tree of knowledge over the past few years. Many adult elves don¡¯t understand the history of the elven race as well as you do.


    ¡°Emperor Legolas founded the powerful elven empire and was once the ruler of this continent. At that time, the human race was just a small race under the protection of the elves.


    ¡°Who would have thought that in just a few hundred years, that the human race would become so powerful? The once arrogant elven empire fell apart and could only live in the fields and forests, their population constantly declining.


    ¡°A thousand years ago, the Elven Empire represented the main force in the battle against the Lich King Legion. During that war, most of the elven race¡¯s elites warriors were sacrificed.


    ¡°The entire race of mountain giants left for the wilderness.


    ¡°Even the treant race, who at the time had the best relationship with the elves, entered the depths of the Magic Beast mountain range. Soon, throughout the huge elven empire, only our elven race was left.¡±


    When she said this, Robert¡¯s eyes became red, as if suddenly reminded of an ancient meeting. He said, ¡°It was also because of that battle that the Ancient Tree of Life¡¯s power was exhausted. If not for that, the druid warrior¡¯s inheritance would not have been cut off.


    ¡°The Ancient Tree of Life is connected to the fate of our elven race. If not for its current weak aura, our elven race wouldn¡¯t have had any reproductive difficulties and our talent would have declined with each passing generation.


    ¡°If this continues, then sooner or later, our elven race will be like the other great ancient races, doomed to be just another group in the Holy Continent.¡±


    ¡°Look at me. I was so focused on talking about this that I almost forgot about the primary task.¡±


    The Elf Queen, who had gradually regained her senses, recovered from her sadness. ¡°The Two-Headed Saint Chimera has once again descended upon our elven race. Perhaps it is a gift from the Forest God to protect the rise of our elven race.¡±

 Chapter 36

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°Use the power of the Ancient Tree of Life?¡±


    Chris stared at the Ancient Tree of life. Could it really have a magical ability that could help the chimera increase its strength?


    ¡°Let¡¯s go to the heritage land of the Ancient Tree of Life.¡±


    The Elven Queen brought Chris and the other two through the tree roots that were like city walls and stopped in front of one of the strange-looking trees.


    Chris watched as she placed her hand on the tree and began to chant an incantation.


    ¡°Buzz!¡±


    The next moment, green lights appeared around them and gradually gathered in the void in front of them.


    With a ¡°Boom¡±, a deep tree hole appeared.


    The hole in the tree was almost like a naturally formed cave in the mountains. One could not see the end of it at a glance. Although it was incredibly vast, it was still insignificant when compared to the Ancient Tree of Life.


    As they walked inside, there was a very rich natural aura in the area. There were also many green, blinking lights floating around, just like fireflies in the dark night.


    The entire scene was indescribably magical and dreamy.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it beautiful!¡± The Elven Queen said as she looked at Chris¡¯ astonished expression.


    ¡°This is the life energy that the Ancient Tree of Life evolved after tens of millions of years.¡± Looking at the green light dots floating around her, the elven Queen smiled happily.


    ¡°It¡¯s natural power?¡± Chris¡¯ eyes lit up.


    No wonder these green dots of light were so familiar to him.


    Chris¡¯ body of nature was meant to absorb the natural elements in the world. From a certain point of view, its origin was the same as the Ancient Tree of life¡¯s power.


    ¡°The natural energy is a kind of magical energy nurtured by the Ancient Tree of life. It has many magical uses. One of them is the blessing of life. The target of the blessing can use that life energy to grow quickly.


    ¡°This is also the same thing which helped the chimera grow fast.¡±


    The Elven Queen gazed at Chris.


    As she spoke, she glanced at the chimera on Chris¡¯ shoulder with a gentle gaze.


    ¡°I understand now, Aunt Mien. You want to use this natural energy to help the chimera grow quickly.¡±


    Chris nodded.


    ¡°That¡¯s right. Back then, when the Lich King invaded the holy continent, it was also because of this that our elven empire was able to persevere through wave after wave of attacks and block its final blow.


    ¡°But unfortunately, the source of life began to dry up because too much of its energy was depleted. As a result, the Pandar tribe and the mountain giants began to leave their homeland.¡±


    From what he learned, Chris knew that when the Ancient Tree of Life was at the peak of its power, the Power Of Nature here was comparable to the fist of an adult elf.


    This was also the fundamental reason why the Elf tribe was so powerful back then.


    ¡°Everything that¡¯s going on now is like the punishment of the Forest God, it¡¯s blaming us for consuming too much of the Ancient tree of life¡¯s energy. But, it doesn¡¯t matter anymore. The arrival of the chimera has made me firmly believe that the Forest God has not abandoned us elves.¡±


    The Elven Queen patted Chris on the shoulder and said, ¡°Don¡¯t feel inferior because you can¡¯t cultivate. The fact that you can summon the chimera already proves that you are not an ordinary elf.


    ¡°Maybe, the revival of our elf race has everything to do with you.¡±


    When the elven Queen said this, Robert nodded in approval.


    Chris summoned the chimera from the stone pillar, bringing hope to the elves.


    If it weren¡¯t for Chris being unable to cultivate, Robert would have even suggested Chris as the next elven king.


    ¡°Alright, let¡¯s begin.¡± The Elven Queen began to fine-tune the majestic energy in her body and began the prayer for life.


    Chris glanced at the chimera on his shoulder. Under his gaze, the chimera leaped up and landed at the place where the natural energy gathered.


    Then, the free natural energy quickly entered the chimera¡¯s body. Its body followed the natural energy as it continuously flowed into it. Its body looked like a hot light bulb, emitting powerful energy from within.


    Its appearance transformed as well. It was covered in black scales, and its pink little claws began to sharpen, glimmering with a metallic luster.


    As time passed, the light on the chimera¡¯s body became even brighter. Its scales were flowing with brilliant colors, flickering with mysterious runes.


    The chimera leaped up from midair, and its two little heads spat out two attacks. One was a blazing trail of fire, and the other was a lethal poison, striking the distant mountain wall.


    ¡°Bang!¡±


    A loud sound rang out from the mountain wall, and on it was a ten-centimeter-deep hole.


    There were also flames coming out of the pit. There was another similar pit to its right.


    Puffs of white smoke emerged from the pit, making crackling sounds.


    Chris¡¯ eyes lit up. Although it was still not quite as close to the ancient dragon¡¯s power, its strength was not weak. It was equivalent to the strength of a Level 9 high mage. It was able to protect itself now.


    Then, the chimera jumped on Chris¡¯shoulder excitedly and chirped, as if it was showing off its strength.


    Chris patted its head and smiled. ¡°Little guy, I¡¯m happy that you have such strength.¡±


    As she watched the harmonious interaction between human and beast, the elven Queen walked over with a beautiful smile on her face.


    ¡°The Ancient Tree of Life has suffered heavy damage. Using one portion of the Power Of Nature means taking away one portion from the Tree. I can only do so much to help this little guy.¡±


    Chris sensed that the chimera¡¯s strength wasn¡¯t weak. Besides, it was born with dual attributes and its body was covered in hard scales.


    With this strength, even a Level 9 high mage would not be a match for the little guy.


    ¡°Auntie Mien, I¡¯ve really troubled you this time.¡±Chris knew that everything that Auntie Mien did was not only for the chimera, but also for him. To everyone else, he was an elf who couldn¡¯t cultivate magic after all.


    Auntie Mien most probably wanted to increase the chimera¡¯s strength so that her safety can be guaranteed!


    At this moment, something unbelievable happened.


    The natural elements that were originally active in the sky seemed to have gone out of control and gathered towards Chris¡¯ body.


    In just a short moment, it completely enveloped him and intertwined layer by layer.


    It was like the chrysalis of a huge silkworm, shining with a white holy light. Even the Elven Queen was stunned.


    ¡°I didn¡¯t start the blessing of life. Why¡­¡±


    Everything that she witnessed was beyond her understanding.


    The moment she did not know what to do, Robert who stood behind her shouted, ¡°A miracle! This is a miracle!¡±


    ¡°My guess is right. Chris is indeed the forest god. He is the messenger sent to save us elves. We elves are saved.¡±


    Robert could not stop trembling as he looked at the holy white light in the sky that covered Chris and kneeled on the ground emotionally.

 Chapter 37

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    ¡°God¡¯s Messenger?¡±


    The Elven Queen looked at Robert¡¯s excited expression, and then looked at the white, holy light in the sky.


    Her eyes began to look expectant. Could Chris create another miracle?


    However, the two of them had no idea that they were not witnessing a miracle at all.


    It was all a play that Chris planned ever since he checked into the Ancient Tree of Life.


    The check-in system had been refreshed, and they had yet to check-in today.


    Chris, who was obsessed with checking in, would not let this opportunity of a lifetime go to waste.


    ¡°System, checked and punch in, the Ancient Tree of Life!¡±


    The system¡¯s voice rang in his mind.


    Ding! ¡°Congratulations, master. You have successfully checked into the Ancient Tree of Life. You have received ten stacks of magic buff!¡±


    Ten stacks of magic buff?


    Chris inhaled a breath of cold air. His gaze swept across the system¡¯s introduction interface, and then a look of ecstasy formed on his face.


    ¡°No matter what magic it is, its strength can be increased by ten-fold.¡±


    Chris¡¯ magic fusion was already very powerful. Now, with the ten stacks of magic buff, he could not imagine how powerful it would be.


    ¡°If that¡¯s the case, why don¡¯t I try out my combined Life Magic? Maybe I can¡­¡±


    Chris¡¯ heart skipped a beat as he looked at the Ancient Tree of life. Since it was closely related to the elves, it meant that this was the root that he had to work on if he wanted the elves to grow stronger.


    ¡­


    At this moment, the elven Queen and Robert who waited quietly inside the Ancient Tree of Life were completely unaware of what was happening inside the ball of light.


    However, after looking at it for so long, the elven Queen had an inkling about what was going on. These Powers of Nature seemed to have been summoned by something, and they gathered spontaneously to envelop Chris.


    However, she did not know what did Chris have on him that triggered the resonance of the Power of Nature


    Yet, it was clear that she believed more about the Messenger of God that Robert had just mentioned.


    If it wasn¡¯t for the fact that the Forest God had chosen this child to save the elves, why would the Power of Nature have such a close connection to this child.


    Because of this reason, the elven Queen and Robert both stood where they were and waited quietly.


    They did not want to interrupt Chris inside of the light ball.


    ¡°Chris, what kind of surprise will this child bring to the elves this time?¡± The Elven Queen¡¯s eyes were filled with anticipation.


    Robert was even more astonished. His eyes bulged as if they wanted to break free from the restraints of his eye sockets, their gaze fixated directly onto the ball of light.


    Just like that, about ten minutes passed.


    The ball of light above began to disintegrate, turning into a dense life force that filled the sky. That force left a trail in the sky as it entered the Ancient Tree of Life.


    ¡°This is¡­ the forbidden spell of life!¡±


    Looking at the natural energy above her head, the elven Queen seemed to have sensed something.


    But then, she shook her head. This natural energy contained so much life force, and it was definitely not as simple as a forbidden spell.


    As the light imploded, the entire Ancient Tree of Life was filled with powerful life force.


    Under this life force, the originally dry and cracked tree trunk healed to its original state. The withered and yellow leaves became lush and lustrous.


    The entire Ancient Tree of Life let out a crackling sound like a hunchbacked old man slowly straightening his body.


    Robert looked at the scene in front of him with his mouth wide open.


    ¡°So huge, so rich in energy. I¡¯ve never seen such strong and rich life energy.¡±


    ¡°The Source of Life¡­ the Source of Life is back.¡±


    After Robert¡¯s strange cry, the elven Queen traced his line of sight. Her beautiful eyes immediately widened, and her pretty face was now filled with shock.


    The Source of Life, which was originally like a drop of water, was growing at a noticeable rate. Now, it was the size of a thumb.


    ¡°Thank you for your mercy, Forest God, for sending this magical elven youth to save our elven race. I, Robert, swear that I will ensure his safety even though it means risking my life.¡±


    Robert¡¯s eyes were bloodshot as he knelt on the ground, his body trembling.


    ¡°I¡­ I simply wanted to try combining Life Magic and Water Magic to form the Boon of Spring, and how much power it has with the ten stacks of magic buff. But how did I become the Messenger of God? I¡¯ve¡­ I¡¯ve gone too far this time.¡±


    Chris, who was in the ball of light, could feel the changes in the emotions of the two people below. He could not help but shake his head and smile bitterly.


    In fact, other than what he was thinking just now, Chris was also thinking about whether he could help the elves.


    After all, he had personally witnessed how heartbroken the elves were during the Sky Eagle Empire¡¯s invasion the last time. As an elf himself, it was his responsibility to help the elves become stronger.


    Coincidentally, the Ancient Tree of Life relied on the power of nature to which was Chris¡¯ natural body, which was also the natural world¡¯s natural elements to increase its strength.


    The two had similar aspects.


    Normally, even if Chris exhausted himself to death, he would definitely not be able to restore the Ancient Tree of Life.


    However, with the help of the ten stacks of magic buff, Chris was able to turn into an energy conduit by channeling the Boon of Spring.


    After Chris¡¯ transformation, the vast amount of life force in the world flowed continuously into the Ancient Tree of Life.


    If it wasn¡¯t for Chris¡¯ body not being able to sustain that power, it wouldn¡¯t be impossible for the Ancient Tree of life to regain its strength from a thousand years ago.


    The Ancient Tree of life regained its vitality. Correspondingly, the elves¡¯ fertility problem was solved, and their strength would also become stronger. In the future, no one would be able to bully them.


    Chris could also quietly stay in the elf tribe and check-in.


    At this moment, in the tree hole of the Ancient Tree of Life, as far as the eye could see, the source of life was enveloped in magnificent light as it floated above the Ancient Tree of Life suddenly turned into the size of a fingernail.


    Although compared to the peak state of the Ancient Tree of life, the life source that was the size of an adult fist was still quite a ways away from its power.


    However, to the Elf Queen and Chris, it was already the miracle of miracles.


    As the majestic energy was completely absorbed by the Ancient Tree of life, Chris also fell down from the ball of light.


    The Elven Queen reacted quickly and caught him.


    He felt that he had fallen into a gentle embrace. It was fragrant, soft, and very comfortable.


    ¡°Cough cough, what¡¯s going on? What¡¯s wrong with me?¡± Chris, who pretended to be unconscious, coughed awkwardly when he noticed that he was in the elven Queen¡¯s embrace.


    As soon as he opened his eyes, he felt the elven Queen and Robert¡¯s concerned and burning gazes.


    Especially Robert, who smiled so brightly that even his teeth showed. Chris felt goosebumps all over his body when he saw that.


    ¡°Chris, what do you want to eat tonight? How about the Hundred Flowers Feast?¡±


    If Chris did not know that old man¡¯s personality, he would have suspected that there was something wrong with his sexual orientation!

 Chapter 38

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    The change in the Tree of Life triggered a chain reaction in the entire Nightsky Forest.


    ¡°Hmm, why do I feel that the magical elements in the world are richer than before?¡±


    ¡°I feel that my neck has loosened up. Can you feel it? The Nightsky Forest has changed.¡±


    ¡°The genesis flowers actually bloomed. These flowers haven¡¯t bloomed in the Nightsky Forest for hundreds of years. Oh Forest God, who can tell me what happened?¡±


    Just as the elven Queen had said, the Ancient Tree of Life was closely related to the fate of the elves.


    Because of the recovery of its original power, many strange flowers and fruits that have disappeared or have never appeared before popped up once more.


    The problem that interfered with the elves¡¯ fertility also miraculously disappeared.


    Even the magic elements that dissipated were rapidly recovering.


    Sensing the changes in the elves, the elven Queen¡¯s eyes became moist. ¡°I¡¯ve been waiting for this day for so many years. In the end, the Forest God watched over us elves.¡±


    However, the elven Queen did not know that this was not the forest God¡¯s blessing, but Chris¡¯ doing instead.


    If she knew, she would not know how to feel about that.


    ¡­


    Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, half a year had passed.


    The news of the Forest God¡¯s miracle and the Ancient Tree of life¡¯s recovery had already spread throughout the night forest.


    The elven families were cheering and jumping with joy.


    Whenever they met, they could not help but praise the greatness of the Forest God.


    Chris acted as if he had nothing to do with it, so he simply browsed through the ancient books.


    These books were the fruits of the elven Queen and elders¡¯ hard work, and they were very helpful in comprehending magic.


    But what made Chris feel strange was that Robert had disappeared all of sudden and he was nowhere to be seen for a few days.


    Just as he was leaving, Robert walked over with a smile and said, ¡°Chris, I¡¯ll leave the Ancient Tree of Knowledge to you. I have a new mission assigned to me.¡±


    ¡°A new mission?¡± Chris was slightly surprised.


    ¡°These few days, the Queen has gathered many adult elves and asked me to head to the Ancient Tree of life to select 100 druid warriors.¡±


    As Robert said that, his eyes were filled with fighting spirit. As long as they could train an army of Druid warriors, their race would become even stronger.


    Although it wasn¡¯t comparable to the elven empire from a thousand years ago, this was a good start.


    Now, they were finally going to take that step forward.


    ¡°Druid warriors?¡±


    Chris frowned and said, ¡°Don¡¯t druids sign soul contracts? Even if there were a hundred clansmen, there wouldn¡¯t be so many druid descendants!¡±


    Robert the old elf smiled mysteriously at Chris¡¯ question.


    ¡°You don¡¯t know about this entirely, but you¡¯re not wrong either, the Queen and the elders have just given you access to the top level of the Ancient Tree of Knowledge. I don¡¯t think you¡¯ve finished reading the books inside!¡±


    Ever since the Ancient Tree of Life blessed them with a ¡°miracle¡±, Chris¡¯s identity as the Messenger of God had been set in stone.


    His reputation in the elf race had also risen, giving him access to all sorts of authority.


    ¡°Without the ancient contract and the legacy of the previous generation of druids, it is indeed impossible to become a glorious druid warrior. However, don¡¯t forget that the Ancient Tree of life is the birthplace of Druid warriors.


    ¡°Ever since you triggered the miracle of the Forest God, the power of the Ancient Tree of Life has been recovering every day.


    ¡°Now, the power of nature inside has already reached the size of an adult elf¡¯s fist.


    ¡°We can definitely train a batch of outstanding Druid Warriors.¡±


    If not for the Elven Queen¡¯s concern that the Source of Life had just been restored and should not be used too much, we would be choosing more than just a hundred people.


    As Robert spoke, he suddenly thought of something and winked at Chris. ¡°By the way, I just met Elder Norton. He told me that there will be a mysterious guest visiting us in the afternoon.


    ¡°I¡¯m sure that you will be interested.¡±


    Chris was slightly stunned. A mysterious guest?


    He had known Robert for so long, so he knew very well that although this old man had a strange attitude, he was not a person who spoke without thinking.


    Since Robert said so, it meant that this guest who was about to arrive had an extraordinary identity.


    ¡°Could he be an emissary from the Ten Great Kingdoms or the Orc Kingdom?¡±


    After bidding farewell to Robert, Chris continued reading inside the Ancient Tree of Knowledge until the evening when he was about to return to the treehouse.


    Suddenly, a wild and brutish voice from afar attracted his attention.


    ¡°Old Norton, the fruit wine of your elf race is still as light as before. Why don¡¯t you try our blazing elixir? This is what men should be drinking.¡±


    ¡°Hill Dwarves?¡±Chris¡¯eyes flashed.


    He had been in this world for so long, but he had never seen what the dwarves in this world looked like.


    Driven by curiosity, Chris followed the source of the sound. But soon, he was dumbfounded.


    ¡°So this is a hill dwarf?¡±


    Chris was stunned. In front of him, a ¡°dwarf¡± full of swole and muscle held a wine jar with both hands and gulping down wine.


    The reason why he was called a dwarf was that he was too fat. His height and weight were completely out of proportion.


    Even though he was more than three meters tall, his height was outsized by the millstone-sized muscles on his body.


    ¡°Little elf, the way you¡¯re looking at me, do you want to taste the strong wine in my hand?¡±


    As he guffawed while looking skyward, Bronzebeard was already striding towards Chris.


    All of a sudden, Chris felt the earth around him shaking.


    ¡°Come, take a huge sip. It will definitely make you feel real good, just like the blessing of the Forest God.¡±


    Looking at the wine jar that the big guy handed over, Chris could only smell the fragrance of the wine wafting towards him. It was a little like the cocktail from his previous life.


    Chris remembered the feeling of drinking wine while eating a mouthful of roasted meat when he was on Earth with his friends.


    As he watched Chris take the blazing elixir from Bronzebeard¡¯s hand, Elder Norton turned pale with fright. Just as he was about to stop him, Chris had already started gulping down large mouthfuls of wine, pouring everything into his mouth.


    ¡°Ah¡­¡±


    Chris burped, his eyes full of satisfaction.


    Bronzebeard¡¯s eyes glimmered when he saw Chris¡¯ gusto. The wine jar that he handed to Chris weighed at least 50-60 pounds.


    He didn¡¯t expect Chris to take his wine jar just like that. What surprised him more was that the elves who usually could not handle alcohol actually had an unusual person like Chris who liked strong booze.


    ¡°Good job, little brother. You¡¯re the zestiest elf I¡¯ve ever met. I¡¯ll definitely call you my brother.¡±


    Bronzebeard laughed loudly as he slapped Chris¡¯ back with his giant hand.


    The force was so strong that it almost knocked all the blazing out of Chris that he had just drunk.

 Chapter 39

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Elder Norton¡¯s heart almost jumped out of his chest as he watched Bronzebeard¡¯s actions.


    He quickly separated Chris from him and pretended to be angry. ¡°Bronzebeard, he¡¯s still a child. Don¡¯t let him near your blazing elixir the next time.¡±


    Chris was now the Messenger of God, the hope of the elves. What if something went wrong with him after he drank it?


    He could not afford to shoulder this responsibility.


    Bronzebeard guffawed and punched Norton in the chest. ¡°You can¡¯t hold your liquor, yet you want to teach young people a lesson. You really don¡¯t understand the joys of youth.¡±


    Despite what he said, his beard and hair were white, and his skin was dry like that of an old man. In fact, their lifespan was far from that of the elves.


    In elven years, Bronzebeard¡¯s age was equivalent to fifty to sixty years old, so he was three hundred years younger than Norton.


    Then, after Elder Norton introduced them both, Chris didn¡¯t expect that this liquor-loving old man was actually a master smith.


    Besides alchemists who could forge weapons, certain ancient races also inherited this skill.


    Because it had been passed down from generation to generation, the dwarves studied this skill and this skill only. Compared to alchemists, they were better at forging.


    Bronzebeard came to the Elf tribe this time because he wanted to forge a holy weapon with the help of the Elven Queen.


    As payment, he would have to tailor-make weapons for the 100 Druid warriors.


    ¡°Old Norton, the Ancient Tree of War hasn¡¯t been used ever since the Elven Empire was dissipated a thousand years ago. The forging furnace down there hasn¡¯t rusted, has it?¡±


    Bronzebeard winked at Norton.


    ¡°Piss off!¡±


    Norton shouted at him, but he wasn¡¯t really angry. He knew Bronzebeard¡¯s personality. He was a temperamental person.


    ¡°Ancient Tree of War?¡±


    Chris, who stood off the side had a glint in his eyes the moment he heard that.


    ¡°The Ancient Tree of War was built by emperor Legolas himself back then. It¡¯s a place that specializes in forging and upgrading weapons. Moreover, there¡¯s a special magic buff inside that¡¯s integrated into the Ancient Tree of War. Even if you rusted, it would still be intact.¡±


    Upon hearing elder Norton¡¯s reply, Bronzebeard raised the wine jar in his hand and gulped down a mouthful of wine.


    ¡°No matter how good the furnace is, it would still be a waste in your hands. Let¡¯s go, bring me to the furnace in the Ancient Tree of War. ¡±


    ¡­


    Just as elder Norton led Bronzebeard and Chris to the Ancient Tree of war.


    A mysterious conspiracy was brewing in the Isabella Mountains thousands of miles away.


    A huge dark castle stood high on a mountaintop. The castle was surrounded by hard walls glimmering with dark runes.


    On the city walls, a few groups of patrolling mages in black robes walked back and forth from time to time.


    At the center of the castle was a huge crystal tower that was more than a hundred meters tall.


    This was the mecca of mages and alchemists on the sacred continent, the Spiritual Tower.


    Because of the uniqueness of the Spiritual Tower, the Isabella Mountains were independent of the ten countries and did not belong to any of them.


    In an area near the Spiritual Tower, there was a well-guarded dungeon.


    This was where the Spiritual Tower imprisoned mages who have sinned, the Prison of Heavenly Retribution.


    At this moment, in the Prison of Heavenly Retribution, Gordon the saint-level mage sat quietly on a stone bed with magical shackles on his hands and feet.


    As a saint-level mage of the human race, he had bewitched the Sky Eagle Empire to attack the elf race, tore up the Ashuta Treaty, and ruined the relationship between the three races.


    Not only that, Gordon had also stolen and damaged the Spiritual Tower¡¯s newest magic crystal, the Scepter of Stillness.


    After the higher-ups of the Ten Great Countries and Spirit Tower discussed the matter together, they decided to punish Gordon to reflect on his mistakes for ten years.


    To a sage-level mage, ten years would pass with just a snap of the fingers.


    But Gordon could not wait any longer. He was already 198 years old, and a sage-level mage had a maximum lifespan of 200 years.


    In other words, Gordon would spend the last moments of his life in the Prison of Heavenly Punishment, that is if nothing interfered with his sentence.


    He would be in jail until the end of his life.


    However, Gordon was not sad at all. The look on his face was like a dry well, calm and deep.


    His eyes narrowed slightly, as if he was waiting for something.


    ¡°He told me that as long as I attack Nightsky Forest, he will grant me an additional 50 years of life,¡±Gordon muttered to himself.


    He turned insane just because he wanted to survive, he had completely lost his. His good disciple did not disappoint him either.


    With just a few words of instigation, his disciple secretly attacked Nightsky Forest.


    Originally, all the plans were within his grasp, but who knew that a necromancer would suddenly show up.


    It completely ruined his plans.


    Everything was exposed, and he was locked up in there.


    As that thought crossed his mind, an unknown flame emerged from within Gordon. He gritted his teeth fiercely, and his blood-red eyes looked like a demon¡¯s.


    ¡°Damn it, I would have succeeded. It¡¯s that damned necromancer¡¯s fault. Otherwise, I would have made it.¡±


    ¡°Arghh¡­¡±


    ¡°Magus Gordon, I¡¯m sorry I¡¯m late.¡±


    Just as he was roaring furiously, a familiar voice swept across his soul like a bolt of lightning.


    Gordon¡¯s eyes were filled with ecstasy. A black fog with a blood-red tinge slowly rose in front of him. It was a blood-red figure shrouded in the black fog.


    ¡°Holy King, have you finally come to fulfill your promise?¡±


    Gordon was ecstatic. With 50 more years of life, so what if he stayed here for 10 years? He still had 40 years to live after he got out.


    ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my friend, for making you wait this long!¡±


    A young and handsome golden-haired young man in his twenties appeared in front of Gordon,


    The first time they met, no one would have thought that this young man was actually a saint-level being.


    Back then, he was only 13 years-old when Gordon first met him. Even after so many years, he still looked the same.


    ¡°After so many years, your appearance hasn¡¯t changed at all. Have you really found a way to eternal life?¡±Gordon said passionately.


    ¡°Eternal life? Although it¡¯s not completed just yet, I¡¯m almost there. I came here today because I want you to be like me, forever alive. Are you ready?¡±


    The blonde man smiled slightly and extended his finger, pointing at Gordon¡¯s forehead.


    ¡°I have been preparing all this while for this moment.¡± Gordon trembled in excitement.


    However, just as he was at the peak of his excitement, the entire scene took a turn for the worse. The golden-haired man¡¯s palm suddenly cracked open.


    A black snake came out from inside and bit Gordon¡¯s neck in a flash.


    ¡°Ah¡­ The magic in my body?¡± Gordon¡¯s eyes widened as he roared with a hoarse voice, ¡°What are you doing? Let go of me, let go of me!¡±

 Chapter 40 - The Strange Immortality Spell, Blood Magic

    Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation


    Gordon roared as the magic in his body rapidly drained and fell like a precipice breaking off of a mountain.


    Saint-level, archmage, archmage¡­


    He wanted to break free, but then he realized that his body was unable to move.


    ¡°Don¡¯t you want to live forever?¡±


    The blond man had a strange smile on his face. ¡°Then you must become just like them, become a part of my body, and we will live forever in this world together!¡±


    As he spoke, the golden-haired man pulled open the buttons on his collar,


    ¡°They¡­ they are¡­¡±Gordon¡¯s eyes widened as he watched the horrifying spectacle in front of him.


    The struggling human faces in front of him were once famous saint-level mages on the sacred continent.


    ¡°Don¡¯t tell me that you have made them all¡­ devil, you are a devil!¡±


    The golden-haired man grinned while Gordon roared at his face.


    ¡°This is the pinnacle of alchemy. It¡¯s a brand-new product that is neither magic nor combat, and I shall name it: blood magic!¡±


    ¡°Become a part of my body and witness this glorious moment of blood magic with me.¡±


    ¡°Gordon, this is your honor.¡±


    As soon as the blond man finished speaking, Gordon, the top-tier saint-level mage, was sucked dry into a contorted mummy.


    ¡°I can¡¯t believe I haven¡¯t broken through level nine saint!¡± The blond man looked at the terrifying face on his chest and curled his lips.


    ¡°Gordon is too useless. He only provided me with this little power.¡±


    The blond man licked his lips, and his eyes were filled with anticipation. ¡°HOw dare he steal Ruhr¡¯s skull from me?


    ¡°Hehe, after I complete my last experiment, I will definitely find my way to Nightsky forest.


    ¡°I wonder what kind of surprise will absorbing a powerful necromancer will bring me!¡±


    Gordon¡¯s mysterious death made the entire Mage Guild and the higher-ups of the Spirit Tower furious.


    A dignified saint-level mage was actually killed in his own cell with a cruel and strange method.


    No matter what, this matter would always be a slap in the face of the Mage Guild and the Spiritual Tower.


    A bloody storm was about to spread across the entire sacred continent.


    At this moment, the Nightsky Forest, which was thousands of miles away, was quiet and peaceful.


    After Bronzebeard tweaked the furnace, it started to operate again.


    The Ancient Tree of War was different from the Ancient Tree of Knowledge, it had a huge tree trunk that looked strange and shiny.


    At a glance, it looked like a big iron pot. At the top of the Ancient Tree of War was a big chimney.


    At that moment, under the flames of the Magic Furnace, waves of hot air spread across the Ancient Tree of War.


    ¡°Little brother, from today onwards, you will be my assistant. Come, have another sip of blazing elixir and we shall toast our friendship.¡±


    Chirs¡¯ lips twitched as he looked at the wine jar that Bronzebeard handed over to him.


    Friendship my *ss!


    We have only known each other for less than twenty minutes.


    So where did our friendship come from?


    ¡°Wait, that assistant you just mentioned, what¡¯s going on?¡±


    Just as Chris finished speaking, Bronzebeard¡¯s broad and thick palm had already slapped Chris¡¯ back.


    ¡°Kid, do you want to learn forging from me?¡±


    ¡°Are you serious?¡±


    Chris stared into Bronzebeard¡¯s anticipating eyes and felt that he had some ulterior motive.


    ¡°Since you were able to pick up my wine pot and drink our sacred water, it means that you¡¯re not an ordinary elf. Moreover, with an extra helper, the hundred sets of druid weapons will be done earlier than expected.¡±


    Chris¡¯ cultivation was steadily improving, and he had almost finished reading the books in the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    So, learning something else other than magic would still benefit him.


    ¡°Bronzebeard, you¡¯re willing to take Chris as a disciple and let him learn forging techniques from you?¡± Elder Norton said excitedly.


    Everyone knew that every hill dwarf had an extremely strange temper. They cherished their forging techniques very much and would never easily impart them to others.


    Bronzebeard was also one of the top forging masters on the sacred continent.


    If Chris could really get his favor and learn the forging techniques of the hill dwarves, then the entire elf race would benefit greatly.


    While Elder Norton doubted him, Bronzebeard said firmly, ¡°We hill dwarves never lie. As long as this little brother is willing, I, Bronzebeard, will teach you all of my forging techniques.¡±


    Although the elven queen and the elders had already determined that Chris was the elven race¡¯s God¡¯s messenger.


    They would not show his identity off to everyone. Therefore, in the eyes of an ordinary elf, Chris was still an apprentice who took care of the Ancient Tree of Knowledge.


    Bronzebeard was willing to pass down forging techniques to him. This was undoubtedly a joyous occasion for Elder Norton, who had always regarded Chris as his family.


    ¡­


    Just like that, in the next few months, Chris followed Bronzebeard and learned forging techniques.


    Whether it was forging or drinking, Chris¡¯ performance greatly exceeded Bronzebeard¡¯s expectations.


    He liked this little elf more and more every day.


    There was even one time when they drank too much, and Bronzebeard blabbered something about marrying his daughter to him.


    Chris was completely dumbfounded. Bronzebeard was a tall and strong man, and his daughter should not be too different from him.


    For three consecutive days, he stayed in his tree house. It was only when Elder Norton looked for him that he continued visiting the Ancient Tree of War.


    However, Chris did gain something from it. These few days, his forging skills were getting more and more proficient. He had so much talent that even Bronzebeard would not stop praising him.


    Furthermore, Chris checked into the Ancient Tree of War and got something amazing, which was the magical fire-elemental tome, ¡°Blessing of Flame¡±!


    He expected that he would be busy for the next few days. Now that he had already obtained three elemental spells, it was time to learn the fourth one.


    He had no idea what would result from the fusion of the four elemental spells.


    Chris was filled with anticipation.


    At this moment, Chris sensed something and lit up a soul-sifting incense.


    Soon enough, he saw Alice kneeling in front of a stone wall in his dream, muttering to herself.


    ¡°Senior, the Queen has allowed me, Elder Norton, and a hundred newly trained Druid warriors to head to the magical beast forest.


    ¡°I will meet the leaders of the Pandar tribe and convince them to return to the Elf tribe.


    ¡°So, I may not be able to see you for a long time.¡±


    Chris had an inkling about what Alice was talking about.


    After the Ancient Tree of Life¡¯s energy was restored, the magic elements became active. Many elders who were stuck at being rank 9 archmages, like Wharton, were showing signs of breaking through to the saint rank.


    Along with the 100 Druid Warriors, the aura of the entire elven race seemed to be on the rise.