That night, the inner courtyard of the castle palace was brightly lit.
Not only were all the members of the Crowland family gathered in a palace, but the other nobles of Lavis were also present.
Everyone knew what tonight meant.
A large number of civilians and nobles surrounded the outer city of the castle.
They celebrated the grand ceremony of the winter break while trying to be the first to know the Grand Duke's decision tonight.
Many people were worried, but there were also many people who felt that victory was in their grasp.
In short, any dispute involving power and all kinds of complex entanglements in human nature would be magnified many times over.
However, compared to other countries, Lavis in the North was simpler.
Warlocks always liked to talk with their fists.
This was why Turalyon did not dare to act rashly even though he controlled almost all the forces in the capital.
Although the Grand Duke was old and seemed to be dying at any time, his former strength still made him feel fear.
Before becoming a Legend, Turalyon was always a docile sheep in front of the Grand Duke.
It was the same for Daniela.
To control this chaotic country, one must have enough power.
Otherwise, the bloodline of the Crowland family, which had lasted for many years, would eventually be buried in their hands.
Everyone was very clear on this point.
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Compared to the South, the palace banquet in Lavis was at least not as boring.
It had to be said that perhaps because of the Numan bloodline, the men and women who attended the banquet were very good-looking.
Most of the men were tall and handsome, and the women were also hot and beautiful.
Even some of the children of the side branches were the same.
Ma Wen, on the other hand, looked a little thin and inconspicuous.
However, the position he sat in attracted a lot of attention.
Because he sat directly next to the Grand Duke.
As a new face, there was only one possibility for Ma Wen to sit in that position.
That was, this person had an important identity or power, and was a distinguished guest.
Soon, rumors about Ma Wen spread in the courtyard.
Even at the relatively quiet banquet, Ma Wen could feel many people's eyes wandering back and forth on him.
Among them, there were malicious gazes, jealous gazes, probing gazes — but most of them were scorching gazes.
The girls of the Northern Region were originally bold and unrestrained. Although Ma Wen's handsome face was not their favorite, there was no doubt that he was powerful according to the rumors.
They eagerly watched Ma Wen's every move.
If it weren't for the palace etiquette, many girls would have approached Ma Wen to strike up a conversation.
In this regard, Ma Wen felt a little overwhelmed.
Many of these girls were his cousins. Although the bloodline was a little distant, the faint resonance still existed.
This kind of resonance could easily make both sides feel good about each other.
According to the rules of the previous winter break, this day was also a day for the young children of the Criland Family and the branch families to get to know each other and choose their spouses.
All of this will take place at the ball after the dinner.
It was a little strange for Ma Wen to attend this banquet as a guest. What made him feel even more annoyed was that he himself seemed to be a member of the Criland Family.
Although he was born in the White River Valley and his soul came from Earth, the resonance in his bloodline could not be erased.
He could only bury his head and eat.
It had to be said that there were still many delicacies in the North that the South could not taste.
At the banquet, everyone chatted in low voices with the people around them.
The Grand Duke was unusually quiet, which made the people around him feel a little depressed.
Daniela, who was beside Ma Wen, and Turayan, who was on the other side, were very quiet.
Turayan, in particular, seemed to be a little nervous.
Compared to the calm and confident manner in which he greeted Ma Wen in the morning, he seemed to be a different person.
Perhaps he had only received the notice at the last minute that the future ruler of the duchy would be decided tonight.
Even though he had made a lot of arrangements, if he lost to Daniela in the promotion tonight, then many of his arrangements in the capital would be useless.
So he was a little nervous and unwilling.
Perhaps he did not expect that the major guilds would choose the successor in such a way.
In the eyes of outsiders, this seemed a little hasty and impatient.
Although strength was the most important thing in Fernand, political skills were equally important in governing a country.
When each country chose a successor, strength was only a reference and not everything.
But the decision made by the Grand Duke today was a clear signal:
The future ruler of Lavis would be the strongest among the warlocks.
Not only was Turaian puzzled, but the others were also filled with questions.
Only Ma Wen and the others knew that in the future, no matter which faction's leader, must be a strong person who could take charge of an area.
In the terrible Cataclysm, everything faded away, and only strength was the most real thing.
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After an awkward and boring banquet, Ma Wen filled his stomach.
He politely chatted with some of the nobles, but Daniela, who was sitting beside him, did not say a word.
After the banquet, everyone's eyes were on the Grand Duke.
According to the usual schedule, after the banquet would be the ball for the winter break.
Young warlocks would choose their future partners here.
But tonight, it would be a little different.
Before the ball, Daniela and Turayan, the first two successors of the duchy, would start the promotion ceremony in front of everyone.
The one who succeeded would take over the power of Lavis.
If both of them failed, then the Grand Duke might make an even more shocking choice.
As for both of them succeeding, it was not necessarily a good thing for the duchy.
Although the warlocks were unusually united in the face of foreign enemies, when it came to the power of the duchy, it was very likely that an even more awkward situation would occur.
But the Grand Duke promised that no matter the result, he would choose the successor tonight.
This made everyone very much look forward to this scene.
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After the banquet, the messengers left everything.
In the hall, only a few chairs were left. Except for the Grand Duke and the guest, Ma Wen, everyone else stood up.
They formed a circle, quietly waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Ma Wen looked at Daniela in the crowd.
Coincidentally, she also turned back to look at Ma Wen. Ma Wen nodded at her, showing a hint of encouragement.
He believed that with Daniela's talent, with the help of the Divine Origin, she would definitely become a legend.
But at this moment, Ma Wen suddenly heard a voice in his mind.
"I heard from grandpa that you refused to marry me?"
Marvin had an awkward expression on his face. After becoming the ruler of the night, he was naturally aware of the various telepathic techniques of the Warlocks.
This time, he didn't reject the mental bridge that Daniela had quietly built up and explained.
"I just don't think you should be confined to the White River Valley."
Daniela snorted coldly. "You think I'm not good enough for you?"
Ma Wen suddenly felt a headache. He did not know how the Grand Duke conveyed his thoughts, but Daniela was obviously very dissatisfied with Ma Wen's actions.
So he rolled his eyes. "Do you want me to agree?"
Daniela was at a loss for words.
She frowned and unilaterally canceled the communication. She turned around and no longer paid attention to Ma Wen.
Ma Wen could only shake his head speechlessly.
The ceremony was about to begin, but she was still in the mood to care about such things.
The psychology of a girl was really strange.
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The promotion ceremony of warlocks was actually very simple, far less complicated than that of legendary wizards.
As long as they could find an external object that could purify or strengthen their bloodline power, or simply awaken their own bloodline imprint, the promotion ceremony would be complete.
When the two were ready, the Grand Duke personally took out the two small porcelain bottles and handed them to the two.
Under everyone's gaze, the two took the bottles.
Everyone else stared at the bottle with blazing eyes. Everyone present knew that this was a treasure that could stimulate the growth of bloodline power.
This was something that almost every Warlock yearned for day and night.
It was a pity that not everyone could get their hands on it.
Just like Stony Mountain's Golden Blood, it was not easy for Ma Wen to obtain it.
And the Divine Origin was a treasure that was even more noble and pure than Golden Blood.
It was the source of power for ancient gods, angels, and demons. It was also the source of power for the Numan people.
When Turalyon received the Divine Origin, his expression was slightly excited, and his whole body trembled.
He had waited for this day for too long.
On the other hand, Daniela was unusually calm.
She was full of confidence in herself.
In fact, she had once told Ma Wen that she could advance to legendary in the near future even without this bit of Divine Origin.
This was purely an instinct, but the instincts of warlocks, especially female warlocks, were very reliable.
But Ma Wen's answer was very powerful: the Cataclysm was coming, and the sooner one could advance to legendary, the sooner one could advance. This was the principle.
The Grand Duke had the same opinion.
Daniela's idea of not wanting to waste the Divine Origin fell through.
So under everyone's gaze, the two of them opened the porcelain bottles.
The Origin of God emerged.
They did not choose to devour this bit of Divine Origin immediately. Instead, they each activated their bloodline power!
In an instant, two powerful auras exploded in the hall, vaguely forming a confrontation!
The east side of the hall seemed to have turned into a world of ice and snow!
In her Ice Angel form, Daniela was beautiful beyond compare. Furthermore, she had an icy arrogance that seeped deep into her bones. This was something that ordinary women did not possess.
Ice Angels were a type of ancient angel, and were not on the same level as Divine Angels.
She began to chant an incantation in a low voice.
Faint purple runes began to float on the surface of her body. These runes wrapped around the Divine Origin and slowly rotated.
Although Ma Wen was not a spellcaster, the Ruler of the Night was still very sensitive to runes and incantations.
He could sense that these runes were miniature alchemy formations.
That bit of Divine Origin was being devoured bit by bit by Daniela.
Things seemed to be going very smoothly.
On the other side of the hall, the atmosphere was somewhat gloomy and gloomy.
Marvin turned his head, and a wave of broken power was spreading out continuously.
Turalyon had also changed his form!
But what surprised Ma Wen was that this guy's Warlock form was actually that of a Fallen Angel!
Two Ancient Angels had appeared in the Crilands' family!
Comparing his Beast form, Shadow form, and Diamond form. These two's bloodlines were simply overpowered, alright?
Ma Wen could not help but ridicule them in his heart.
Azura's Grizzly Bear, Shadow form, and Diamond Unbreakable were naturally good enhancement skills.
But compared to Lavis's two successors, there was not even a scrap left.
It was no wonder that he had not experienced any bloodline awakening phenomenon before. It was simply too weak.
If not for Dumbass' luck, he would never have become a Warlock in his Warlock form.
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Turalyon, who had transformed into a Fallen Angel, was clearly closer to a demon.
His gaze was cold and murderous, and his previous modest and polite image disappeared without a trace.
In its place was an aura of ruin and destruction. His gaze was filled with the arrogance of a monarch.
He was even more berserk than Daniela. He did not use any spells to assist him, but directly devoured the Divine Origin!
Perhaps he could not wait any longer.
And the body of a Fallen Angel could completely withstand the violent power of the Divine Origin.
Ma Wen took a deep breath.
Both of them had the power of quasi-Legendaries, but were unable to advance due to the shackles of their bloodlines.
But these two points of Divine Origin would probably change everything.
Ma Wen knew that the reason he had not heard of Turalyon's name in his previous life must have been because Daniela had secretly gotten rid of him.
After all, the script in his previous life was: Daniela had successfully obtained the ancestral mystery and gained control of the Archdevil's head. It was absolutely impossible for her to hand over the Divine Origin to Turalyon. Then, she would probably advance to the Legendary level, but Turalyon did not. In the end, he could only be ruthlessly eliminated by the Arctic Queen.
But in this life, because of the deal between Ma Wen and the Grand Duke, Turalyon also had the right to enjoy the Divine Origin.
Everything had become somewhat different.
Ma Wen closed his eyes and activated [Earth Sense].
Things like advancing to the Legendary level could not be seen with the eyes, and could only be sensed with the mind.
From what he could see, the auras of the two of them, one on the left and the other on the right, were advancing rapidly under the catalysis of the Divine Origin!
In the hall, the two forces of darkness and ice were contending with each other.
Most of the people were already unable to resist the auras released by the two of them due to their insufficient strength. They kept retreating, and some were even forced to retreat out of the hall.
There were only six of them left.
In addition to Ma Wen and the Grand Duke, there were a pair of young twin Warlock brothers, and two old men.
Ma Wen was not surprised to see the Grand Duke and the two elders.
The handsome twin brothers, on the other hand, had piqued Ma Wen's curiosity.
"These two are actually quasi-Legendaries as well?"
"Why are they not qualified to compete for Lavis's authority?"
Ma Wen was a little curious.
The Grand Duke beside him seemed to have sensed Ma Wen's gaze, and suddenly said in a low voice:
"These two are not members of the Creeland family."
Ma Wen showed a trace of surprise.
They were not members of the Creeland family, but they were able to attend such an important occasion. It seemed that the twin brothers' origins were not simple.
He was about to continue asking, but who knew that at this moment, two auras suddenly exploded in the hall!
The two colors of darkness and ice blue exploded to the extreme.
Whoosh! Snow and ice filled the sky. The beautiful Ice Angel had successfully transformed and advanced to the Legendary level!
On the other side, in the dark fog, Turalyon also walked out step by step, his face full of confidence.
Ma Wen clapped his hands. "This is great, two Legends."
He looked at the Grand Duke. "I wonder how you will solve this?"
In his opinion, two Legends was definitely not a good result. If the Grand Duke did not handle it well, the Duchy of Lavis might even suffer from internal damage.
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