If it weren't for the rise of the High Elves, the prehistoric magical beasts might have completely dominated Anril. However, even the High Elves, who considered themselves to be gods, had paid an extremely painful price in the battle against the prehistoric magical beasts. Countless High Elves died under the sharp claws and fangs of the prehistoric magical beasts. Not only did the prehistoric magical beasts possess extremely strong physical strength, but they also inherited their innate magic through their bloodline when they were born. There was no need to learn or recite that magic, and they could control the power of destruction with just a roar or a thought.
In the vague records, the High Elves had mentioned more than once that the prehistoric magical beasts were ferocious and powerful. They were cruel and cunning, and even had their own thoughts like the High Elves. Every battle would make them stronger, and if they were allowed to evolve for tens of millions of years, they might really produce a powerful race that was comparable to the Titans and Wyrms.
However, in the end, the High Elves still won the war. They slaughtered all the prehistoric magical beasts on the ground at the cost of their blood and lives. Only less than one in ten million of the survivors escaped into the Endless Ocean, and lingered on the lonely islands.
Strictly speaking, the descendants of the prehistoric magical beasts could no longer be considered true prehistoric magical beasts. After tens of millions of years, the blood of the prehistoric magical beasts in their bodies had long become extremely thin. The only thing that remained unchanged was probably the Brand in the depths of their souls.
However, it was also this Brand that allowed them to easily control all magical beasts. To ordinary magical beasts, they were the kings of all magical beasts. In the world of magical beasts, the hierarchy was even stricter than in the human world. It was a law that had not changed for tens of millions of years, and it was a fear that was passed down from the depths of their souls. Even magical beasts that had broken through to the Legendary-realm would not be able to resist the prehistoric magical beasts. It was just like how a mouse would never want to resist a python no matter how big and ferocious it was.
When the news of the situation in the Sunset Mountains spread, the Supreme Council was completely shocked. Once the prehistoric magical beasts occupied the Sunset Mountains, what awaited Anril would probably be a catastrophe. Once tens of thousands of magical beasts swarmed down the Sunset Mountains, the consequences would be unimaginable. Although they were not powerful enough, did not have their own thoughts, and could not compete with humans for the right to rule Anril like the prehistoric magical beasts, they could destroy and kill. Just like tens of thousands of locusts flying across a rice field, the entire Felan Kingdom would probably be destroyed by the magical beasts in less than a year.
The only thing worth rejoicing about was that there was not only one descendant of the prehistoric magical beasts this time, but there were as many as three. This might sound contradictory, but the three descendants of the prehistoric magical beasts were more than 10 times more dangerous. What was there to rejoice about? However, the truth was that the three descendants of the prehistoric magical beasts did not belong to the same camp. Instead, they wanted to fight and kill each other, not just themselves, but also the magical beasts they controlled. The Black Current this time had become their battlefield. Countless magical beasts died in the Black Current, and their blood even dyed the entire Sunset Mountains red.
Because of the Black Current, the three arbitrators, who had never taken action in the past 1,300 years, personally went to the Ledin Kingdom. That night, the Supreme Council and the Brilliance Shrine reached an agreement, and each party sent two Sanctuary powerhouses to kill the three descendants of the prehistoric magical beasts in the Sunset Mountains.
This was the first and also the last time the two most powerful forces in Anril cooperated. The final outcome was what everyone could see now. The Supreme Council and the Brilliance Shrine still stood tall in Anril, and the Black Current on the Sunset Mountains still happened once a year. However, there was no trace of the descendants of the prehistoric magical beasts among those crazy magical beasts.
Be it the Supreme Council or the Brilliance Shrine, they were all tight-lipped about the battle that year. Apart from a few people, no one else knew about it. Even Lin Li had only managed to find out about it from Andoine. Hence, Lin Li did not understand why Englos would suddenly mention the disaster.
"Among the three descendants of the prehistoric magical beasts, one of them was a descendant of the prehistoric viper. Its bloodline was the least diluted, and it had almost completely inherited the venom of the prehistoric viper …" Englos sighed heavily, and there was some sorrow in his expression. "No one would have thought that it would bite His Majesty Rosario before it died …"
"…" The smile on Lin Li's face froze. Even with Lin Li's knowledge, he had only seen the prehistoric viper in books. However, he was no stranger to the viper's venom. Among the Guru-level formulas, there were a few that used the viper's venom as an imaginary enemy. That was because the viper's venom was probably the most insidious and cunning venom in the world.
The prehistoric viper fed on venom. After thousands of years, it had accumulated countless kinds of venom, and these countless venoms were continuously fused in the body of the prehistoric viper. Finally, it formed a brand new venom with extremely complicated properties. When this new venom was fused with the venom of the prehistoric viper, it would form the real viper's venom. The viper's venom was in between a venom and a curse. It was neither a pure venom nor a pure curse. Once it came into contact with the viper's venom, there would be no cure. Be it purifying the body or the mind, it would not be able to completely remove the viper's venom.
Perhaps there were some powerhouses in this world, such as Pope Rosario and Apophis, who could suppress the viper's venom with their own strength, but that was only a temporary solution. The stronger the force used to suppress the viper's venom, the more damage the victim would suffer. One year, two years, 10 or 20 years, the viper's venom would break out again. When that time came, even the incarnation of a true god would not be able to save the victim …
"No wonder …" Lin Li wanted to say that it was no wonder His Majesty Rosario had not left the Church of Dawn for the past few decades. However, on second thought, he realized that it was the biggest thorn in the Brilliance Shrine's side. Wouldn't he be making things difficult for himself if he said that now …
"No, His Majesty Rosario stayed in the Church of Dawn not only because of the viper's venom, but also because of some other reasons …" Englos seemed to have seen through Lin Li's thoughts. Without waiting for Lin Li to speak, he continued, "But that's not important. Apart from sending gifts to congratulate you, I'm here today to ask for a favor, President Felic …"
"Mr Englos, don't tell me you want me to remove the viper's venom?" Lin Li was stunned. "Erm, aren't you thinking too highly of me?"
"No, no, no, President Felic, you've misunderstood. You and I both know that the viper's venom is extremely insidious. Unless a pharmaceutics Guru comes personally, no one would be able to remove it. I'm here today to ask for a promise from you. I hope you can promise me that if you become a pharmaceutics Guru one day …"
"Mr Englos, you don't have to say anymore …" Before Englos could finish, Lin Li shook his head and interrupted him. "Unfortunately, I can't give you the promise you want. Even a pharmaceutics Guru would not be able to remove the viper's venom. Don't ask me why I'm so sure, I have my own evidence. However, I can promise you that if I manage to remove the viper's venom one day, I will definitely treat His Majesty Rosario first."
"Alright, President Felic, I'm relieved to hear that." After Englos finished speaking, he shoved the oil lamp into Lin Li's hands as if he was afraid that Lin Li would go back on his words. "President Felic, I've already put it this way. If you still reject me, you'll be looking down on me!"
"Erm …" To be honest, Lin Li really did not want to accept the oil lamp if he had a choice. This item was indeed a treasure, but it came with a heavy responsibility. Accepting the oil lamp meant that he had to find a way to remove the viper's venom regardless of whether he was willing or not. This had nothing to do with benefits, and was just Lin Li's principle of conduct. Lin Li knew that he would not slack off after accepting benefits from others.
It was fine to lie to others, but not to himself.
However, just when Lin Li was about to reject again, a voice rang in his head.
"Idiot, do you know that the oil lamp in your hand is a treasure that many people yearn for even in their dreams? How would I, Connoris, know a fool like you? Let me tell you, if you don't accept this oil lamp, you can forget about activating the Eternal Furnace for the rest of your life! "
"Hehe, since Mr Englos has said so, I'd be a fool if I don't accept it. Don't worry, I'll find a way to remove the viper's venom as soon as possible …" With Connoris' reminder, Lin Li retracted his hand that was about to push the oil lamp away. However, when he was talking to Englos, he sent a trace of mental strength into the Ring of Endless Storm. "Connoris, I have to remind you that if you dare to lie to me this time, you're dead meat!"
"Don't worry, I'm a great Soul Trader. I only make fair deals, and never lie. If you're free later, release me from that damned Dimensional Space. I'll tell you the story of this oil lamp. You'd better hurry up, this damned Dimensional Space is really suffocating me …"
Connoris' voice became softer and softer. When it completely disappeared from his mind, Lin Li turned around and smiled at Englos. Just when he was about to thank the archbishop again, he suddenly heard a scream.
"It's you!"
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