With the construction of the Wizard's Pagoda at the Crimson Family's headquarters, the Blazing Flame Monarch became Grimm's personal Wizard's Pagoda.
Apart from Grimm, there was not a single living person in the Wizard's Pagoda.
Grimm had lived in seclusion for a long 21 years.
During this time, Grimm spent a year to complete the Star Beast Bloodline swap, then another half a year to regulate his breathing and recover his body. After completely fusing with the Star Beast Bloodline, he carefully removed the Heart of the Flame Demon in his chest and cleaned the Flame Demon Shapeshifting Magical Runes. Then, he used the Power of Flames to construct a 'Heart of Flame' in his heart.
For seven whole years, Grimm had been soaking himself in the energy pool, crazily devouring the raging flame energy and nourishing the 'Flame Heart' in his chest.
It took Grimm seven years to nurture this Blazing Heart!
With this Heart of Flame that was completely compatible with his talent as a Wizard, Grimm would not have to worry about not having enough Wizard Energy even after advancing to level 4. Even if he was in a space with low or no magic, as long as the Heart of Flame was not damaged, Grimm would never have to worry about running out of energy.
After settling the Heart of Flame, Grimm put down all his worries and began to focus on breaking through to level 4!
In order to avoid interference from the outside world, Grimm had the protection of the Crimson Family and the Magical Puppet Dragon on the outside, as well as the protection of many magical machines and Magical Puppets on the inside. He sealed the Blazing Flame Monarch and isolated the Teleportation Formation, completely cutting off all contact with the outside world.
This seal lasted for a long 13 years!
During this time, not only were the higher-ups of the Crimson Family unable to contact Grimm, even Mary and Alice were unable to enter the Blazing Flame Monarch to check on him.
Until …
Today was the day of the Crimson Academy's new Prospective Wizard Selection Competition.
Many Sorcerer-Apprentices who wanted to join the Crimson Family gathered in Namlis to show off their skills. They hoped to be chosen by the Sorcerers of the family and become a member of the Crimson Family in one leap.
The selection would be carried out in the form of arena battles.
The Sorcerer-Apprentice who had drawn a fixed number walked up to the ring and tried his best to use his ability to defeat his opponent. On the tall stone platform at the side of the arena, there were many Magi from the various branches of the Crimson family, as well as the core Magi from the headquarters.
Acolytes who could win 5 rounds in a row would automatically become an official member of the Crimson Family and be assigned to various core Magi. As for those acolytes who failed, if they were chosen by a Scarlet Magus, they could also become foreign disciples.
Hence, regardless of victory or defeat, the acolytes who stepped onto the arena would do their best to show off their talent in magic.
However, just as the selection was in full swing, one of the spectating acolytes turned around and pointed at the horizon and cried out in surprise.
"What … what happened there?"
Everyone turned their heads and were shocked to discover that the sky in the distance had turned fiery red. It was as if the entire sky had suddenly been set ablaze. Flames and clouds could be seen everywhere.
The Magi of the Crimson Family immediately rose into the sky and began to use various Sorcery techniques to detect the situation in the distance. Unfortunately, no matter if it was the Magic Wand of Prophecy or the Wizard Spirits, they were unable to obtain any more detailed information.
Was there a large-scale energy leak at some Wizard's Pagoda, or was something terrifying happening somewhere?
Just as the crowd was discussing this, a core Magus from the main branch of the family suddenly cried out in surprise.
"It's the Blazing Flame Monarch … That direction is where the Blazing Flame Monarch is!"
With his reminder, the rest of the sorcerers immediately understood what was going on.
That's right, 300 miles away in that direction was indeed the origin of the family — the location of the Blazing Flame Monarch.
But all these years, with the Blazing Flame Monarch being sealed off and the warnings of the higher-ups of the family, no Magi from the family dared to approach that place. Even during normal interactions and conversations, the Blazing Flame Monarch was a taboo topic. No Magus dared to openly discuss it.
Hence, as time passed, everyone gradually 'forgot' and 'overlooked' the existence of the Blazing Flame Monarch!
But today, with the appearance of the fiery clouds in the sky, the crowd could not help but feel restless.
Could it be … could it be that the long-dormant Lord Patriarch had made a new move?
Just as the Magi were discussing fervently, two streaks of light, one red and one green, suddenly streaked across the sky. In front of them, a slender figure could be vaguely seen.
"It's Lady Winley and Lord Gargamel …" A Magus shouted.
The rest of the Magi nodded.
The red streak of light released a dense aura of fire elemental energy and a bone-chilling draconic aura. It was Lady Winley's unique aura. The green streak of light was filled with the scent of a curse. Without question, it had to be Lord Gargamel.
As for the faint figure from before, the Magi looked at each other, their faces revealing a strange smile that said 'you know'.
Within the Crimson Family, everyone knew that the shockingly beautiful yet ruthless Lady Mary was the 'partner' of the legendary leader, Lord Grimm. Now, the Blazing Flame Monarch that had not been heard of for so many years had suddenly made a move. It would be strange if Lady Mary did not rush over!
Could it be that the leader had come out of seclusion?
It had to be known that the leader had gone into seclusion to become a rank 4 Magus. If he had really come out, could it be …
For a moment, all the sorcerers looked at each other, and their hearts were burning with passion.
All these years, the Crimson Family had tightly guarded the Elobis region and had not expanded outwards in the slightest.
Why?
It was all because they were waiting for news from the leader!
There was not a single proper rank 4 Magus in the family. Although they had been viewed as a rank 4 organisation by the outside world more than twenty years ago, there was still a trace of uncertainty in the depths of their hearts.
Now that the leader had made a move, it could indicate that there was going to be a huge change in the family. For these low-level Magi and acolytes, these changes often meant a large amount of resources and an inexhaustible supply of magic crystals.
… …
Mary was the first to reach the Blazing Flame Monarch.
Standing in mid-air, Mary looked down and could see traces of dark red aura dispersing from the ground around the Blazing Flame Cave, merging into the air.
All the areas that were enveloped by the dark red aura began to evaporate, and the ground began to crack and melt. The green plants growing on the ground began to rapidly wither and writhe in pain.
When Mary was in the middle of the dense fiery clouds, she felt it difficult to breathe.
The surrounding air seemed to have been heated up, and as she breathed, it rushed into her lungs and trachea, causing her entire body to feel a faint burning sensation.
Just as Mary furrowed her brows and observed everything, a strong gust of wind that resembled a tsunami came from behind her. Winley, who had transformed into her dragon form, flapped her scarlet dragon wings and rushed to Mary's side.
"Lady Mary, is teacher coming out?" Winley couldn't wait to ask.
Mary shook her head in distress.
"I can't contact him for the time being … The fire elemental aura below is too dense, enough to distort and obstruct the detection of any spells. I can't contact that fellow either!" Speaking of 'that fellow', Mary was filled with anger.
She had only said that she was going into seclusion to break through to rank 4, but she had never said that it would take so long.
Although there was sufficient food in the Blazing Flame Monarch and large numbers of elemental servants, not being able to contact her for a long time still worried her. If not for Alice's dissuasion, Mary would have long since charged in to see if 'that fellow' was dead or alive.
Just as the two of them were discussing whether they should go in to take a look, a strange fishy aura appeared behind them. Gargamel, who had the head of a giant snake, hurried over.
"Lady Mary, home …"
"Alright, alright. Don't ask anymore. I don't know how that fellow is doing either. However, from the fiery aura that fills the sky and land, he should have advanced successfully. I just don't know why he's doing this, and why he's creating such a huge commotion. "
Just as Mary's resentful words fell, Grimm's clear and bright voice rang out in the sky.
"Do you think I'm the one who created these fiery clouds? Hmph, I'm helpless now … "
"It's Mentor …"
"It's the family head …"
Hearing this voice, Winley and Gargamel could not help but cheer in joy.
"Alright, you guys don't have to worry. Since you're here, come in and take a look! "
As soon as Grimm's voice fell, the three of them felt the dark red aura around them rapidly converge, tightly wrapping around their bodies. In the next second, without any mental preparation, the scene before their eyes flashed, and they instantly appeared in a large and majestic Magus Hall.
The hall was empty, with only a hundred-metre-tall flaming humanoid standing silently at the center. The chest of the flaming humanoid emitted a blinding, terrifying light that dyed the entire hall a fiery red.
"Te … Mentor …"
Winley had already returned to her human form, standing at the feet of the hundred-metre-tall giant. She raised her head, but it was almost impossible to see its full appearance. When she sensed the familiar soul undulations from within the flaming giant, she could not help but call out hesitantly.
"There's no helping it. My current form is a little special, and I can't return to my human form in a short period of time. So … You guys just have to make do with it! "
The flaming giant opened its mouth, and the sound of surging flames rang out in the Magus Hall like a tsunami.
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