Xuanyue smiled and said, "After knowing you for so long, I finally know your exact age. It turns out that you are also older than me by two years! Since you are older than Oliveira, he will also call you big brother like me. From now on, we will call each other brothers, it will be much more intimate. Elder Fengzhi, I still need to trouble you to get us some food. I haven't eaten for a few days, I don't have any food left in my stomach. "
Fengzhi smiled and said, "That's easy, I'll go right now. Villa, you stay here and accompany your two brothers. "
Oliveira nodded and said somewhat unnaturally, "Elder Dumb, big, big brother, I will definitely learn from you in the future."
Dumb smiled and said, "When did I become a big brother? Brother Villa, don't say that, and don't belittle yourself. Your wind magic cultivation is also very profound, we are learning from each other. Your magic level is indeed higher than mine, I mainly have better martial skills. If you want to learn any magic skills, you will have to find Brother Xuanri."
Xuanyue smiled and said, "You don't have to be so polite with each other, we will be partners in the future. Brother Villa, we will leave after we finish eating. Do you have anything you want to bring with you? Go and pack first. Don't worry, we won't leave you behind. "
Oliveira's face turned red when Xuanyue saw through his thoughts, and he quickly said, "Then, then I will go first, I will be back soon." After saying that, he quickly ran out as if he was afraid that Dumb and Xuanyue wouldn't wait for him.
Looking at Oliveira's back as he left, Dumb murmured, "Brother, is it too dangerous to let him follow us? After all, we still don't know the specific situation of the Death Mountain Range!"
Xuanyue smiled and said, "There won't be any danger, his magic potential is very good. On the way, his level will definitely improve. Besides, there is a martial expert like you to protect us, what is there to be afraid of? "
Hurried footsteps suddenly sounded outside the door, and Fengzhi pushed the door open with an anxious look on his face.
Xuanyue asked, "Elder, what's wrong with you? What happened? "
Fengzhi panted slightly. Although his magic cultivation was not weak, his body was not in good shape. After running for a few steps, he found it hard to continue. He said solemnly, "Lardas is here, and so is Corizon. They want to see Elder Dumb."
Hearing the name Corizon, Dumb was shocked. That's right! How could I have forgotten about him? "Elder, I'll go with you."
Fengzhi nodded and said, "Elder Dumb, don't clash with Lardas in the Union. After all, this is the territory of the Yakin people. It's different from the Bilu Canyon. We can't touch the officials of the Yakin people."
Dumb said, "Elder Fengzhi, don't worry, I won't clash with him."
Xuanyue knew the relationship between Dumb and Corizon, so she said, "Big Brother, let's go quickly. They shouldn't be hostile." She was quick-witted and thought: Although Lardas is strong, he won't come here to cause trouble for Dumb. He probably came to find Dumb because of Dumb's teacher. The two followed Elder Fengzhi out of the room quickly. Under Fengzhi's lead, they passed through the corridor and arrived at the lobby of the Continental Union of Magicians.
Lardas and Corizon stood proudly in the middle of the lobby. They were still in the same attire as that day in the Bilu Canyon. The two stood with their hands behind their back and waited quietly. Yu Yuan and Gu Tian led dozens of strong magicians to stand guard at the side. Although they knew that Lardas wouldn't dare to act recklessly here, he was a magus after all. Moreover, the strength he displayed in the Bilu Canyon was so strong, so they had to be cautious. Seeing Dumb and Xuanyue come out, the magicians instantly heaved a sigh of relief. Dumb and Xuanyue's previous performance had already conquered their hearts.
Lardas stared at Dumb, a trace of red flashing in his eyes. However, Dumb didn't seem to see him. He focused all his attention on Corizon. A light flashed in Corizon's eyes. "Brat, you finally came out. This time, Grand Tutor Lardas and I came to find you because we want to ask you about my big brother. Let's find a quiet place. "
Hearing him mention Goris, Dumb felt a pain in his heart. He nodded lightly and said, "Alright."
Fengzhi panicked and said in a low voice, "Dumb, you can't go with them."
Corizon's ears were very sharp. He said disdainfully, "What? Are you afraid that we'll eat him up? "
Dumb said to Fengzhi, "Elder, don't worry. I'll be fine."
How could Fengzhi be at ease? He shook his head and said, "No, they suddenly came here. Who knows what their intentions are. We also have a quiet place here. Let's talk here."
Corizon was about to explode, but he was stopped by Lardas. He said indifferently, "Alright, let's do it here. Elder Fengzhi, please find us a place."
Xuanyue said, "There's no need to look. It'll be in Big Brother Dumb's room." After that, she pulled Dumb's sleeve and turned to walk back the way they came.
Under the "escort" of many mages, Lardas and Corizon followed Dumb and Xuanyue to their room.
Dumb didn't want others to know about Goris. He said to Fengzhi, "Elder, please wait outside."
Fengzhi nodded and looked at Lardas warily. He said, "Dumb, be careful. Don't be fooled by his words."
Dumb smiled, nodded slightly, and closed the door.
Lardas waved his hand. He didn't even chant a spell, but light red magic energy suddenly drifted out. A low-level fire barrier enveloped the four of them.
Dumb and Xuanyue both recognized that this was a soundproof spell. Lardas obviously didn't want his words to be heard by Fengzhi and the others. In this simple barrier, even if someone outside used a probing spell, they wouldn't be able to hear anything. Xuanyue said, "You can say what you want to say now."
Corizon frowned. "We're looking for Dumb. It has nothing to do with you. You can go out too."
Before Xuanyue could speak, Dumb interrupted, "No need. He's my best brother. He knows everything about me."
Corizon said, "Well, let me ask you. Are you my brother Goris's apprentice? We met once in the Forest of Illusion."
Dumb nodded and said, "Yes, I am Teacher Goris's apprentice, Dumb. Teacher has officially accepted me as his apprentice."
Corizon sighed. His face softened. He said indifferently, "Is Big Brother doing well? There are too many things to do in the union. I've spent most of my time on training. I haven't seen him for many years. I'm very curious. Why are you still alive? Did Big Brother give up his wish? "
Hearing Corizon mention Goris's wish, Dumb burst into tears. He shook his head and said, "No, Teacher didn't give up his wish. He's the greatest alchemist on the continent. He succeeded. He successfully made a divine weapon."
Corizon and Lardas' eyes lit up at the same time. Corizon said excitedly, "He succeeded. He really succeeded. Big Brother, you're so strong! " A Cold Light flashed in his eyes. He stared at Dumb and said, "Since he succeeded, why are you still alive?"
After reading Goris's will, Dumb naturally understood the meaning of his words. He choked and said, "Because, because Teacher used his own body to fulfill his wish. He used his life and soul in exchange for the success of the divine weapon."
Corizon's body shook. He grabbed Dumb's shoulder and said, "What did you say? Big Brother, Big Brother is dead? "
Dumb nodded in pain and said, "Yes, Teacher is dead."
The light in Corizon's eyes disappeared. His old body shook slightly and almost fell down. He staggered back a few steps and only stood firm with the help of Lardas. "No, no, impossible. How could Big Brother use his own body to make a divine weapon? He's not that stupid. Boy, you're lying to me, aren't you? You killed Big Brother, right? "Gorisson shouted crazily. Purple flames rose into the air and he was about to pounce.
Dumb shouted emotionally, "No, it's not me. It's not me. How could I kill Teacher Goris? How I wish Teacher used me to make a divine weapon! I'd rather die than let Teacher give up his life. "
Lardas grabbed Corizon's shoulder and suppressed his purple flame. He said indifferently, "Brother, wake up. Let him speak clearly. Boy, tell me, how did Goris die? "
As he chanted in a low voice, his hands shone with a soul light. The Light of Tranquility split into two and injected into Dumb and Corizon's bodies respectively, calming their agitated emotions.
Dumb took a deep breath and sorted out the thoughts he didn't want to recall. Looking at Corizon's face that resembled Goris's, he sadly recounted the contents of Goris's will. He only hid the fact that he was taken away by Owen. He only said that he was forcefully taken away from the Forest of Illusion by a martial arts expert.
Listening to Dumb's narration, Corizon's expression changed. As an experienced man, he could tell from Dumb's sincere expression that Dumb wasn't lying.
"Teacher Goris is dead. In order to commemorate his achievements, I named this divine weapon Goris's Wish. You should recognize his handwriting. I've left the notes in the Forest of Illusion. If you have the time, you can go take a look. Then you'll know if I'm lying." At this point, Dumb was already sobbing. The sorrow in his heart kept wreaking havoc, causing him to sink into extreme sorrow.
Gorisson sighed as tears streamed down his face. He only had Goris as a relative. At this time, when he heard the news of his brother's death, his heart was filled with emptiness. The pain that he hadn't experienced for many years made him feel like he couldn't breathe. He sighed and murmured, "Big brother, why did you have to do this? Sacrificing your life to make a divine weapon. Was it worth it? Was it worth it? "
Lardas patted Corizon's shoulder and consoled him, "Brother, don't be sad. Your Elder Brother asked for benevolence and got it. Although he's dead, he used his life to fulfill his last wish. I think he must be very happy. Sigh — — My goal is different from Your Elder Brother's. My goal is to use my own strength to cast a Forbidden Spell. But after decades of hard work, I still haven't been able to do it. Your Elder Brother is much stronger than me. To him, there's nothing more important than making a divine weapon. I think he must think it's worth it. We're not young anymore. Why should we be so attached to life and death? Maybe, after some time, we'll go to the Kingdom of Heaven to meet Your Elder Brother. " After knowing the cause of Goris's death, Lardas felt a lot of emotions. At this moment, he seemed to have lost his competitive spirit. He thought to himself, I'm already over ninety years old. What did I gain from fighting with the Continental Union of Magicians for decades? In the Tenjin Empire, my power has reached the peak. But what does this mean? Am I really happy? Life is only a hundred years. I don't have many years left to live. What's the point of being obsessed with these things?
Originally, Lardas accompanied Corizon to find Dumb for two reasons. One was to ask if Goris had made a divine weapon. Many years ago, he had coveted the divine weapon that Goris was preparing to make. The other reason was to use his relationship with Corizon to rope in Dumb and Xuanyue to join the Sky Gold Magicians Union. But now, he had lost all interest and desire. He couldn't say what he wanted to say previously. He could only silently comfort the sad Corizon.
Xuanyue held Dumb's big hand and felt his trembling body. She said softly, "Big Brother, don't be like this. Teacher Goris will be sad if he knows. Don't you still have Goris's Wish? Your teacher is always by your side, watching over you! “
Dumby wiped away the tears on his face, pulled up the magic robe on his arm, and looked at the black lines on Goris's Wish that were exposed on the Giant Snake Armor. A warm energy came from Goris's Wish, soothing his sorrow. Dumby felt warm in his heart, and said obsessively, "Teacher, are you okay? You see, your brother is right here! Teacher, I really miss you. "
Corizon walked slowly to Dumb and sighed. "Child, I've wronged you. Can you let me see the divine weapon that Big Brother left behind?"
Dumb stretched out his right arm and lifted up his Giant Snake Armor, revealing his right forearm that had turned black because Goris's Wish had fused with it. Goris's Wish was glowing. The energy fluctuation was abnormally strong, as if it was saying something. Feeling the energy contained in Goris's Wish, Lardas said in surprise, "What? Did you fuse with the divine weapon too? "
Dumb shook his head and said sadly, "No, I didn't fuse with the divine weapon. I fused with Teacher Goris's soul. Teacher is living in my body through this divine weapon and watching me all the time."
Gorisson stared at the black energy and clearly felt a sense of gentleness and intimacy. He slowly stretched out his skinny hand and touched the Goris's Wish on Dumb's right arm.
Dumb looked at his skinny hand that was almost like Goris's, and his eyes became wet again. Corizon's hand was getting closer and closer. Finally, his slightly skinny finger touched the black patterns on Goris's Wish.
Time seemed to have stopped at this moment. Dumb and Corizon's body trembled at the same time. Goris's Wish burst out with an abnormally strong black light. It did not seem to be magical energy. The black energy kept circling in the room, giving off an indescribable strange feeling. It was as if there was another person in the room. No, to be precise, there seemed to be an additional soul, the soul of the divine weapon.
Xuanyue and Lardas looked at the strange scene in front of them in shock. Dumb and Corizon kept trembling. The black light rising from Goris's Wish seemed to be telling them something. The black energy was circling slightly. It was an extremely intimate feeling. The black energy kept transmitting waves of gentle fluctuations, comforting their sorrowful souls.
Lardas was moved. "A divine weapon with a soul. This is the most basic requirement for a high-grade divine weapon!" Distinguishing the grade of a divine weapon was not only based on the energy it could display. Whether it had a soul or not was also a very important factor. Generally speaking, high-grade divine weapons had their own souls. The souls of divine weapons had subconscious instincts, making the divine weapon more agile and full of power. It could be said that all high-grade divine weapons had souls. However, not all divine weapons with souls were high-grade. Take Goris's Wish for example. Although it had Goris's soul, its ability could only reach the low-grade realm. However, any divine weapon with a soul could evolve under certain conditions. It could even evolve into a high-grade divine weapon. That was why Lardas was surprised. Dumb's Divine Dragon's Blood and Xuanyue's Phoenix's Blood also had the souls of Divine Dragon and Phoenix respectively. That was why when they triggered the fusion of the two divine weapons, they rose to the realm of high-grade divine weapons.
The black energy of Goris's Wish slowly descended. It circled around Dumb and Corizon before entering Goris's Wish. The room returned to its previous peace. However, Dumb and Corizon's agitated emotions could not calm down for a long time. Just now, just now, it was Goris who was comforting them! Gorisong sadly said: "Big brother, you can go in peace. Perhaps it won't be long before we brothers meet in another world. " Raising his head, he stared at Dumb's tearful eyes and said indifferently, "Child, you have to protect this divine weapon well. Big brother has poured all of his efforts and expectations into it. Big brother will definitely be silently blessing you in another world. Don't let him down."
Dumb nodded and said, "I will. Unless I die, I won't be separated from teacher's soul for even a moment."
Corizon took a deep breath and calmed his emotions. He turned to look at Lardas and said, "State Preceptor, do you have anything else to say?"
Lardas shook his head and said, "Let nature take its course. Perhaps, it was a mistake for me to establish the Sky Gold Magicians Union. I have to return to the Tenjin Empire. My injuries have not recovered yet. I need to find a place to meditate. "
Hearing Lardas's words, Dumb was slightly startled. Could it be that he no longer wanted to fight with the Continental Union of Magicians?
As if seeing through Dumb's doubts, Lardas smiled and said, "I've thought it through. Power is fleeting. Life is only a hundred years. I've been troubled by fame and power all my life. It's too tiring. When my injuries have recovered, perhaps I'll use my remaining time to look around. There are still many places on the continent that I haven't been to. Corizon, return to the Empire with me. You'll handle the matters of the Union for the time being. As for this side, if the Continental Union of Magicians really doesn't want to see the existence of our Union, then let Bu Tian bring our people back. "
Corizon looked at the enlightened Lardas and felt a surge of emotions. Ever since he met Lardas many years ago, this was the first time he felt a state of no desire from him. Was this still the all-powerful number one offensive magician on the continent? He asked worriedly, "State Preceptor, are you alright?"
Lardas smiled and said, "I'm fine. I'm better than ever before. I haven't given up on my pursuit. On the contrary, I'll have more time to pursue my goals in the future. One day, I'll achieve my dream like Goris and cultivate the Nine Transformations of Yan Long to the highest realm." He looked at Dumb and said, "By the way, Dumb, let me ask you, did you really summon that dragon?"
Dumb was stunned and didn't know how to answer. The Holy Evil could be said to be his biggest secret. The Lardas in front of him seemed to have become a kind elder. He didn't want to lie to him, but he also didn't want to tell him about the Holy Evil. He couldn't help but look at Xuanyue for help. Without waiting for Xuanyue to help him out, Lardas said, "Don't be embarrassed. Since this is your secret, keep it in your heart. However, that dragon was really strong. Although I don't know what method you used, to be able to fight my Eight Transformations Yan Long to a draw, you're way beyond my imagination. "
Dumby sighed and said, "Actually, I lost the competition that day. I was the one who injected my own True Qi into the dragon's body, and in the end, I blocked your attack. In terms of magic cultivation, how could I compare to you? You're one of the most powerful magicians I've ever seen. "
Lardas didn't mind the word 'one of'. He put his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "The continent will belong to you young people in the future. I originally thought that my disciple Kino was already one of the best among the younger generation, but compared to you, he's still too far behind. If there's a chance, you guys should give him more pointers in the future. You're from the Holy Hall, right? Why are you involved in the Continental Union of Magicians? "The last question was asked to Xuanyue. In the duel in Bilu Canyon, the Sky Gold Magicians Union turned out in full force and was determined to win. But when victory was about to come, it was ruined by Dumb and Xuanyue.
Xuanyue nodded and said, "Yes, I'm a priest of the Holy Hall. I joined the Continental Union of Magicians only because I was interested. If it wasn't for your Sky Gold Magicians Union being too overbearing, we wouldn't have made a move. We're all magicians, so why should we distinguish ourselves? You're one of the three Great Magicians of the continent, so you should have heard of the Millennium Catastrophe! If we don't have a common enemy, maybe when the catastrophe comes … "
Lardas was shocked and interrupted Xuanyue's words, "What? Is there really a Millennium Catastrophe? I thought it's just a legend. " If this kind of thing was said by someone else, he would definitely scoff at it. But since it was said by Xuanyue, who was a Great Magician and came from the Holy Hall, he had no choice but to believe it.
Xuanyue said seriously, "Of course the Millennium Catastrophe exists. You should remember the Blood Sun and Blood Rain in the 99th year of the Holy Calendar. That should have been the time of the catastrophe. It was His Excellency Pope and thousands of priests of the Holy Hall who barely managed to push back the catastrophe. However, His Excellency Pope has already calculated that when the Holy Calendar is in the 1000th year, the catastrophe will definitely come again. At that time, I'm afraid it won't be so easy to resist. You're a great magician, so you should do your part for the survival of the continent. "
Lardas's eyes flashed with a complicated light. He frowned. He never believed in the existence of the catastrophe before, but after listening to Xuanyue's words, he was shocked. He pondered for a while and then said, "So, when the catastrophe comes, there's a possibility that the human race will perish?"
Xuanyue shook her head and said, "No one knows whether it can be stopped or not. But the first Pope of the Holy Hall, His Majesty Divine Feather, who saved the catastrophe a thousand years ago, once said that the catastrophe after a thousand years will be more terrible than the catastrophe he saved. Although the vision of the Holy Hall is very strong, it's still unknown whether it can cope with the Millennium Catastrophe or what the catastrophe will be. We, the Holy Hall, have been preparing for the catastrophe. If we can get the support of all the magicians, and even all the strong human beings, the possibility of surviving the catastrophe will be greatly increased. "
A light flashed in Lardas's eyes. He nodded and said, "I understand, my friend. Thank you for telling me this. If the catastrophe really comes, the Sky Gold Magicians Union will definitely not sit back and watch. Well, brother, it's time for us to leave."
Corizon took a deep look at Dumb and sighed, "Child, be careful."
Lardas smiled and said, "You don't have to worry about them. The cultivation of these young people has gradually surpassed us. When the catastrophe comes, they will definitely be the main force to fight. Oh, by the way, this is for you. " As he said this, he took out two golden magician cards and handed them to Dumb and Xuanyue respectively. "Originally, I came here with Corizon to invite you to join our union. But now I don't have any extravagant hopes. These two cards represent the identity of the elders, just like the one from the Continental Union of Magicians. I'm not asking you to join the Sky Gold Magicians Union, nor do I need you to do anything for me. With these two cards, the magicians under me will be at your disposal, which will be of some help to your actions on the continent. Don't refuse me. I'm no longer the Lardas of the past. In front of you, I'm just an elder who cares about you and the future of mankind. Take it. With your strength, you are definitely qualified to be the honorary elders of our union. "
Looking at the elder magic card in their hands that was similar to the one from the Continental Union of Magicians, Dumb and Xuanyue were dumbfounded. Lardas's great change made it hard for them to adapt to it. Respect rose from the bottom of their hearts. In the face of great right and wrong, Lardas's demeanor was worthy of being one of the top figures on the continent.
Xuanyue kept the card in her arms and said solemnly, "Master Lardas, thank you. With your support, Lord Pope will definitely be very happy. I believe that with your current spiritual state, it's only a matter of time before you use the forbidden spell."
Dumb was even more grateful than Xuanyue. It was not only because of the change in Lardas's attitude, but also because Lardas took the initiative to compromise and solve the dispute between the two guilds. From now on, he would not have to worry about the conflicts between the magicians anymore. Perhaps, in the near future, all the magicians would unite, and that would be a powerful force that could influence the whole continent.
Lardas smiled and walked towards the door with Corizon. The light red enchantment was withdrawn, and Dumb floated forward and personally opened the door for them. He said respectfully, "Master Lardas, Master Corizon, take care of yourselves. Dumb will always remember what happened today."
Lardas smiled lightly and walked out with his head held high. Outside the door, Fengzhi, the three elders, Oliveira, and dozens of magicians were waiting anxiously. When they saw Lardas walk out, everyone became alert and stared at his every move. Lardas did not care about their vigilance at all. Together with Corizon, they left the Continental Union of Magicians respectfully under the escort of Dumb and Xuanyue.
"Elder Dumb, what did Lardas say to you?" Fengzhi could not help but ask anxiously.
Dumb sighed softly and said, "Actually, he is a respectable elder. I think the Sky Gold Magicians Union will not have any conflicts with us in the future. Elder Fengzhi, I have a favor to ask of you. "
Fengzhi was stunned and said, "Speak."
Dumb said, "Master Lardas just told us that their union will not provoke us in the future. I hope that you can also restrain the magicians on our side and not look at them with hatred. Is that okay? "
Fengzhi frowned and looked at Dumb doubtfully. "But, can you be sure that what he said is not a lie? The conflict between the two unions is not something that happened in a day or two. Perhaps, he's just stalling because he hasn't recovered his power yet. "
Xuanyue looked at Fengzhi with dissatisfaction and said, "Elder, don't forget that Lardas is a Magister. As a top magician, why would he lie?" She almost said that Fengzhi was gauging the heart of a gentleman with his own mean measure.
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