Chapter 941: Resurrection Covenant, Viewing Death as a Return Home

The southern shore of Maihete Lake.

A tall young woman with a beautiful face was looking with an indifferent expression at Maihete Lake, which was shrouded in a green glow to the north.

The rustling north wind blew Zhenna's fluffy, bright golden hair back continuously; even though the wind was mixed with the pungent fishy smell of the Murloc Tide, she remained completely unmoved.

Suddenly, a vigorous figure wrapped in thin clouds and mist rushed out from the green light. Zhenna, who had been standing on the shore like a statue, saw the figure, and her indifferent expression instantly melted, gaining a touch of vitality.

But she did not move; only after Xia Duo landed from mid-air did she take the initiative to speak: "Lord Xia Duo, how is the situation inside? What about Master Bailun?"

Xia Duo had originally wanted to ask President Zhenna how much time had passed outside, but since Zhenna asked first, he didn't mind answering first:

"It's full of Murlocs inside, it feels like the whole ocean is packed in there! Master Bailun might still have some things to do inside—"

Before Xia Duo could finish his sentence, a familiar figure landed beside him; it was Master Bailun, who had just left the Mythallar.

"President Zhenna, how long have I been inside?" Perhaps it was a common trait of Spellcasters, but as soon as Master Bailun came out, he also thought of the time issue.

"Master, you and Lord Xia Duo were inside for about half a quarter-hour; Lord Xia Duo came out only two sentences of time before you!"

Zhenna's answer was concise and clear. Master Bailun nodded slightly and then said to Xia Duo: "Lord Xia Duo, I am going to cast a spell to destroy the Mythallar next. For safety's sake, you should return to Savile Town first. It just so happens that you can also inform the others that there is no need to panic if they see any strange phenomena later!"

"Yes!"

Xia Duo bowed and was about to leave, but he suddenly looked at President Zhenna. President Zhenna only nodded slightly, even carrying a faint smile, but her body did not move in the slightest.

This made Xia Duo feel a bit awkward. He had originally intended to be polite and invite President Zhenna to leave together; after all, Master Bailun had said it was for safety's sake.

But the other party's reaction clearly showed she was not planning to leave, and Master Bailun did not express any objection. Xia Duo understood now: to be able to gain the approval of a Great Arcanist, this President Zhenna was truly not simple!

So Xia Duo had no choice but to leave alone.

……

And just after Xia Duo left, Zhenna suddenly spoke, "What an interesting little fellow indeed!"

"He is also a little fellow with potential!"

Bailun responded with a smile, then restrained his smile and asked Zhenna: "Have you contacted Seventon? What did High Priestess Morton say?"

"I just contacted them. High Priestess Morton has already agreed, but he wants that Death Holy Stone you have in your collection!"

"What Death Holy Stone? Isn't it just a piece of black crystal with decent quality? If he wants it, I can give it to him," Bailun said indifferently.

But his tone changed, and he said: "However—

The Murloc Tide is not my personal private matter, but a public matter that will have a profound impact on Netheril. The Seventon Council will give him the reward for this intervention. As for the so-called Death Holy Stone, if he wants it, he must trade it for the Resurrection Covenant!"

The Death Holy Stone, or black crystal, is at most a special gemstone with relatively abundant energy for an orthodox Netherese Mage.

But because it is filled with negative energy, only a few Spellcasters who study negative energy have a need for it. However, for a Death Priest who advocates the philosophy of "returning death to death," sacrificing such gemstones can earn Divine Grace.

And this is exactly the origin of the name 【Death Holy Stone】.

As for the 【Resurrection Covenant】, it is a true means of resurrecting the dead and is also the ultimate ability of a Death Priest.

Of course, the Resurrection Spell largely goes against the philosophy of "returning death to death," and therefore requires the consumption of a large amount of Divine Grace.

As for whether the Divine Grace obtained from sacrificing the Death Holy Stone can compensate for the consumption of the 【Resurrection Covenant】, only the Death Priest who has mastered the Resurrection Divine Art would know.

Outsiders, and even Death Priests who have not mastered the Resurrection Divine Art, find it hard to figure out the intricacies just by imagining them. This is also the reason why Bailun asked for the 【Resurrection Covenant】 right off the bat.

It does not exclude the intention of curious probing.

Hearing Bailun make such a demand, Zhenna couldn't help but shake her head, "Master, High Priestess Morton will not agree to such a trade."

"If he doesn't agree, then so be it. It is he who is unwilling, not I!"

However, when he finished speaking, Bailun seemed to think of something; his expression became somewhat lonely. He waved his hand and said with feigned casualness:

"Forget it, I won't haggle with him. Let's see how the Murloc Tide is handled this time. If it satisfies me, then giving that broken stone to him is fine!"

This time, Zhenna did not respond; she just stared blankly at Bailun, her eyes filled with a hint of sadness.

"Alright, don't look at me with those eyes, as if I were going to die tomorrow. Under Master Kangjienio, how could I die so easily? Besides, once my old friend's Longevity Technique is researched, I might live even longer than you!"

Master Bailun's joking words made Zhenna burst into laughter. She thought of Master Kangjienio, who was often privately called "the old immortal."

That person is now nearly five hundred years old. From his rise to the present, he has outlived countless juniors. Even now, as he is about to step down from his position as President of the Arcane Union, no one has ever doubted that his life is nearing its end.

As for the Longevity Technique that Iolum is researching, it is said to have received high praise from Master Kangjienio himself. Whether Iolum succeeding as President of the Arcane Union had this consideration, Zhenna did not know.

However, Zhenna knew that Master Bailun, who stood before her—though they lacked the formal title of master and apprentice, they had the reality of it—was indeed nearing the end of his life, even if this end was still a long period compared to ordinary people.

But for a powerful Spellcaster, a visible end of life, no matter how far away it is, seems incomparably cruel.

The feeling of watching oneself march toward death day by day was something Zhenna could not even imagine for a moment. Because of this, she held Master Bailun, who could view death as a return home, in special reverence.

……

Returning to the main topic, Bailun continued to ask: "When will High Priestess Morton begin his actions?"

"I am not clear about that, but Xiya knows the situation here and should arrange it as soon as possible."

"I understand. Then let us destroy the Mythallar here first."

After finishing, Bailun couldn't help but complain, "These damned Elves, they never do anything good! I can finally understand why Badijiaer hates Elves so much!"

"I can understand it too!"

Zhenna responded, and then, under Bailun's direction, she performed Cooperative Resonance Casting.