More importantly, as the disciple of the Immortal King, Osric had entered the Central Tower in the same way as Lin Li and the others. He had also barged into the Seven-Realm Spiral of the Orderly Maze. From the words left behind by Osric, he seemed to have been looking for something important, but failed to find it. Hence, he destroyed the Immortal King's laboratory as if he was venting his anger. That was not the way a disciple would show respect to his teacher.
Lin Li could not guess what Osric was looking for, but he reckoned that it shouldn't be the magical crystal that controlled the Sky Castle. Although the sixth floor of the Central Tower had been completely sealed by the Immortal King's Space Trap, Osric should not have been able to enter with his abilities. However, Osric should have known that the magical crystal was there. If it was for the magical crystal, the message on the piece of paper shouldn't have been about where the Immortal King had hidden it. Instead, it should have been about complaining about why he couldn't get it.
The experience on the sixth floor of the Central Tower made Lin Li vaguely feel that the Immortal King seemed to have some kind of connection with him. Putting aside the fact that the Immortal King looked so similar to him, it was not impossible for looks to be a coincidence. However, why was he the only one who was sent into the illusion? Why was there an Endless Maze in the illusion? After seeing the evolution of Anril, what did the Immortal King mean by that sentence?
Since he had obtained the magical crystal that controlled the Sky Castle and obtained a large amount of information from it, could he be more narcissistic and think that he was also the successor of the Immortal King? Lin Li had all sorts of questions in his heart, but after connecting all of them together, the somewhat absurd answer did not seem to be impossible.
Perhaps Osric knew something. Given his dissatisfaction with his teacher, the Immortal King, it would be reasonable for him to leave something behind in the Sky Castle to create some trouble for the successor of the Immortal King, who had just arrived a long time later. Although Lin Li could not be sure, the more he thought about it, the more he felt that Osric was the most suspicious.
Damn it, in the world before I transmigrated, someone who knew 500 years in the past and 500 years in the future was already a freakish figure. Why did the freaks of this world always plan for thousands of years in the future? The Immortal King was like that, Geresco was like that, and even that bastard Osric was like that. He was already dead. Even if he had schemed against him, how could he be happy enough to come back to life?
Lin Li could not help but curse in his heart as he stared at the black fog that was continuously gathering in the sky. Regardless of whether the Undead creature was left behind by Osric or some other perverted creature, one thing was certain, and that was that it was clearly set up to plot against the person who would obtain the control crystal, or rather, the successor of the Immortal King.
Cursing would not solve the crisis in front of him. Lin Li could completely feel the terrifying power contained in the continuously condensing black fog. After being nurtured in the top-notch Psychic Array for at least 1,000 years, even the most ordinary Skeletal Warrior would definitely have strength that surpassed the Skeletal Monarch. If Osric was really behind this, that bastard wouldn't have just left a Skeletal Warrior here.
It had only been a short while, but the black fog in the sky had become more and more obvious. Soon, it covered the sky and the sun, and it was like boiling black juice that was constantly rolling. Even the endless Nether Storm seemed to have succumbed to the massive power at this moment, and the dazzling light that was stirred up could no longer be seen in the sky.
At this moment, there was no need for further explanation. As long as one was not blind, they could see the abnormality in the sky. The massive and terrifying power that was emitted from the black fog made everyone feel suffocated, as if it was the end of the world. Everyone's faces were filled with unconcealable horror. Even Elder Randy, who was already level-23, could not help but feel a deep sense of powerlessness in the face of that power.
Finally, Lin Li vaguely saw a tall figure in the thick black fog. However, due to the fact that he did not have enough control over the magical crystal, he could not see the true appearance of the figure through the magical crystal in his hand no matter how much mental strength he injected. However, the terrifying and irresistible power, as well as the boundless might that filled the entire Sky Castle, was something that everyone could clearly sense without the help of anything.
"That's … That's Osric!"
All of a sudden, Connoris exclaimed in fear in Lin Li's mind.
Lin Li's heart immediately skipped a beat, and he asked in disbelief, "Are you sure? How is that possible? Why didn't Osric stay in his mausoleum? How could he have come here and become an Undead creature!?"
After knowing that he did not have much time left, Highlord Osric devoted all his energy to the construction of his mausoleum. That was what Connoris had told Lin Li, and it was also one of the most common speculations about Osric in Anril. The discovery of Osric's mausoleum by the Alanna Guild of Magic and the Adventurers Guild had also verified that speculation to a certain extent.
However, Connoris actually called out Osric's name in the face of the Undead creature that was being bred in the sky. How could Lin Li accept that? Wasn't the purpose of building a mausoleum for his final rest? If he wanted to become an Undead creature, why would he spend so much effort to build a mausoleum for himself?
Back then, Highlord Osric was so high-spirited that he even had the ambition to build a Sky Castle. Although he would inevitably have the fear of death in his later years, he wouldn't have fallen to the extent of turning himself into an Undead creature.
After exclaiming in shock, Connoris became a little uncertain after hearing Lin Li's question. He hesitantly said, "I know it's a little unbelievable, but that figure does remind me of Osric."
Connoris' uncertain answer did not dispel the doubts in Lin Li's heart. Instead, he became even more worried. Connoris had been sealed in the hammer by Osric, and had been placed in the space of the Eternal Furnace. It was almost impossible to see any High Elven powerhouses other than Osric. Besides, Connoris had been with Osric for countless years, and his understanding of Osric was far greater than that of ordinary people. Hence, the possibility of him recognizing the wrong person was very slim.
Of course, deep down, Lin Li still hoped that Connoris had really recognized the wrong person. Osric was the disciple of the Immortal King, and a powerhouse who was second only to the High Elven Queen in the High Elves. If this Undead creature was really transformed from Osric after his death, it would probably be impossible for them to leave this place today.
Lin Li looked at the tall figure that was condensing in the sky, and thought to Connoris with some hope, "The High Elves hate and reject Necromagic very much. Although many High Elves began to secretly study Necromagic at the end of the Dark Age, Osric's identity is extraordinary, after all. I don't think he would come into contact with Necromagic."
"Hmph, don't you know that many of the so-called commandments are set by the rulers of the upper class for the people under them? They don't have to deliberately abide by them. As the disciple of the Immortal King, Osric has long obtained all the inheritance of Necromagic from the Immortal King. It's only a matter of whether or not he knows how to use it. In terms of Necromagic, I'm afraid no Necromancer in Anril can compare to him. " Connoris was obviously very disdainful of the hypocrisy of the High Elves, but he had to acknowledge Osric's strength.
Damn it, the High Elves actually play this trick too! Lin Li cursed in his heart, and remembered a saying in the world before he transmigrated: "Only the magistrates are allowed to set fires, but the commoners are not allowed to light lamps." Norfeller's former master was Osric's half-brother, and he had to hide deep in the underground palace to study Necromagic. As for Osric, the High Elven Queen and the other higher-ups were probably well aware that he had mastered Necromagic from the Immortal King, but no one stood out to accuse him.
"But even if Osric mastered Necromagic, he didn't have to turn himself into an Undead creature. The highlord was such an amazing figure in the Dark Age, and yet he became a filthy Undead creature after his death? " Even Lin Li himself found it hard to accept such an extreme change, let alone a powerhouse like Osric who was shrouded in infinite glory.
"I'm not sure about that." Connoris' identity back then was, after all, just a prisoner sealed in a hammer. Most of the information he knew about Osric was from Osric himself. How could Osric tell him directly that he would become a filthy Undead creature in the future?
"However, I remember that when Osric returned to the Eternal Furnace, there was a huge change in his emotions. It seemed that his fear of death was no longer as strong as before. In fact, he even revealed some meaning in his words, as if he could be reborn even if he really died, "Connoris said as he recalled.
Upon hearing Connoris' words, Lin Li's heart sank again. Rebirth even if I die? Is he implying that I'll become an Undead creature? No one could really escape death. Breaking through one realm after another was just to extend one's life. Even Sanctuary powerhouses would have their lifespans come to an end. At the moment of death, one could transform into another life form and continue existing. Was this what Osric meant by rebirth?
"Could this be his so-called rebirth?" Lin Li said to Connoris as he raised his head to look at the sky. In the thick black fog, the tall figure was gradually becoming solid. "Apart from this, what else can you recall?"
"No matter what, getting rid of death is something to be happy about. However, later on, I felt that he seemed to be a little worried from time to time, as if he was worried about something. As for what exactly it was, he didn't tell me, and I couldn't get an answer out of him, "Connoris said helplessly.
Although Connoris's words did not clearly state anything, all the signs were put together, and it increasingly confirmed the terrifying conjecture.
However, at this moment, Lin Li no longer had the time to consider whether the Undead creature was Osric or not, and why it would appear in the Sky Castle.
As the black shadow gradually condensed, the massive death aura filled the entire Sky Castle, turning the Holy Land that represented the glory of the High Elves into a dead domain. Compared to the Netherworld in the Seven-Realm Spiral, the aura of death was even more suffocating and hair-raising. Everyone who was in it could not help but feel infinite despair.
It was definitely a terrifying existence that surpassed the Undead Lords. Those who had experienced the Seven-Realm Spiral could still clearly remember the terrifying death pressure when the three Undead Lords appeared. However, compared to the Undead creature that had yet to show its ferocious appearance, the three Undead Lords were simply too inferior.
Looking at the black shadow that was gradually solidifying, everyone did not make any communication, but raised their weapons at the same time. The gemstones on the magic staffs emitted a bright ray of light, and the massive mana gathered into a powerful magic spell that blasted towards the black shadow in the sky. The sound of bowstrings was heard, and a sharp arrow that was flickering with magical light instantly disappeared into the black fog like a meteor. Even the arrogant unicorn shot out bolts of lightning that carried a sacred aura from its spiral horn.
In an instant, the roar of the explosion resounded through the sky, and the black fog in the sky was blasted away before gathering again. Then, it was blasted away by the powerful force again, and it rolled like the sea in a storm. Everyone used almost all of their strength and cast their most powerful attacks in hopes of severely injuring or even killing the Undead creature before it fully awakened.
However, when the roar subsided and the magical light faded, the scene in the sky was once again reflected in everyone's eyes. Everyone was dumbfounded. The rolling black fog was still as thick as before, and the figure that was being nurtured in the black fog was much more solid than before. It was as if the attacks just now had not happened at all.
"What the hell is this!?" Staring at the figure in the sky, even Elder Randy could not control his trembling voice. Even the Green Dragon King that had once brought despair to everyone might not be able to withstand the crazy attacks just now without getting injured. However, not only was the figure unscathed, but the speed at which it was condensing did not slow down at all.
"No matter what it is, even without the protection of the black fog, that fella is very likely to have reached level-24. Once it awakens, I'm afraid …" Cheyenne held his staff tightly, and there was an unconcealable look of horror on his face.
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