Chapter 220

"One week later."

"In the southern suburbs of Nedlin City, capital of the Nawate State, lies Tranquil Manor."

The Nawate State capital, the southern suburbs of Nedlin City, Tranquil Manor.

"This is the residence of Na Ya, former Guardian Archmage of Nawate and current lifetime councilor of the High Ring Council."

This is the residence of Na Ya, former Guardian Archmage of Nawate and present lifetime councilor of the High Ring Council.

"The manor is not small, covering over 50 mu, and the buildings are exquisite; however, it is worth noting that this is not Na Ya's personal property but a welfare benefit granted by the Nawate Republic, so Na Ya only has the right to use it."

The manor is not small, covering over 50 mu, and the buildings are quite exquisite; however, it is worth mentioning that this is not Na Ya's personal property but a welfare benefit provided by the Nawate Republic, so Na Ya only has the right to use it.

"At this moment, in an elegant small reception room beside the manor's little flower garden, four people are seated."

At this moment, in an elegant small reception room beside the manor's little flower garden, four people are seated.

"The four sit in pairs on opposite sides of a square table."

The four sit in pairs on opposite sides of a square table.

"On one side are Grand Mage Na Ya and her husband Mr. Spin; on the other side are Luosen and Qi Ge Rui La Na."

On one side are Grand Mage Na Ya and her husband Mr. Spin; on the other side are Luosen and Qi Ge Rui La Na.

"Grand Mage Na Ya looks about twenty-five or twenty-six, with a head of dense, lustrous silver-blue hair, a pair of crystal-blue eyes resembling A Lian Na's, delicate and beautiful features, an elegant and graceful demeanor, exuding a strong intellectual aura."

Grand Mage Na Ya looks about twenty-five or twenty-six, with a thick, lustrous silver-blue mane, a pair of crystal-blue eyes like A Lian Na's, delicate and beautiful features, an elegant and graceful bearing, radiating a strong intellectual aura.

"She seems less like a Guardian Archmage and more like a beautiful female lecturer at a university."

She feels less like a Guardian Archmage and more like a beautiful female university lecturer.

"Na Ya's husband Mr. Spin is a nine-ring mage; his accomplishments are not as great as his wife's but still respectable. He has a refined appearance, a tall and slender build, slightly thin, and wears a pair of large black-rimmed glasses, looking like a researcher buried in documents."

Na Ya's husband Mr. Spin is a nine-ring mage; his achievements fall short of his wife's but are still respectable. He has a refined appearance, a tall and slender build, slightly thin, and wears a pair of large black-rimmed glasses, giving the impression of a researcher buried in documents.

"In fact, he is indeed a research mage; it is said that he has attainments of the highest order in alchemy, making him one of the few alchemy masters of Nawate."

In fact, he is indeed a research mage; it is said that he has attainments of the highest order in alchemy, making him one of the few alchemy masters of Nawate.

"As for Qi Ge Rui La Na, perhaps having fulfilled her heart's wish, she looks even more beautiful than before, her brows and eyes relaxed, her manner graceful."

As for Qi Ge Rui La Na, perhaps having fulfilled her heart's wish, she looks even more beautiful than before, her brows and eyes relaxed, her manner graceful.

"However, the shyness in her expression remains obvious."

However, the shyness in her expression remains obvious.

"Especially upon seeing Luosen, it becomes even more apparent."

Especially upon seeing Luosen, it becomes even more apparent.

"For some unknown reason, whenever the two make eye contact, her cheeks visibly redden at a noticeable speed."

For some unknown reason, whenever the two make eye contact, her cheeks visibly redden at a noticeable speed.

"Crack— crack—"

Crack— crack—

"Luosen took two small wooden boxes from his inner coat pocket, placed them one after another on the somewhat old wooden table, and gently opened them."

Luosen took two small wooden boxes from his inner coat pocket, placed them one after another on the somewhat old wooden table, and gently opened them.

"\"Madam, this flawless deep-purple soul crystal belongs to Archmage A Lian Na. \""

"Madam, this flawless deep‑purple soul crystal belongs to Archmage A Lian Na."

"\"Archmage A Lian Na's last wish was that she be placed as close as possible to the Saint. \""

"Archmage A Lian Na's last wish was that she be placed as close as possible to the Saint."

"\"This slightly lighter-colored one with some cracks belongs to Archmage Sai Ge Lin. \""

"This slightly lighter‑colored one with some cracks belongs to Archmage Sai Ge Lin."

"\"He left no last words, but without his help I would have had no chance to kill the Nether Shadow Lord. \""

"He left no last words, but without his help I would have had no chance to kill the Nether Shadow Lord."

"Na Ya and her husband listened solemnly."

Na Ya and her husband listened solemnly.

"Na Ya solemnly received the soul crystals: \"These two guardian mages are heroes of Nawate. A Lian Na kept her oath, and Sai Ge Lin ultimately redeemed himself. \""

Na Ya solemnly received the soul crystals: "These two guardian mages are heroes of Nawate. A Lian Na kept her oath, and Sai Ge Lin ultimately redeemed himself."

"\"According to our nation's hero law, they will be melted into golden statues and placed together in the Heroes Cemetery, eternally with the Saint. \""

"According to our nation's hero law, they will be melted into golden statues and placed together in the Heroes Cemetery, eternally with the Saint."

"\"Please allow us to step away for a moment so we can properly place the two heroes' soul crystals. \""

"Please allow us to step away for a moment so we can properly place the two heroes' soul crystals."

"\"Of course. \""

"Of course."

"Na Ya and her husband carefully put away the soul crystals, taking the crystals with them as they left."

Na Ya and her husband carefully put away the soul crystals, taking the crystals with them as they left.

"After about a quarter of an hour, the two returned to the reception room."

After about a quarter of an hour, the two returned to the reception room.

"Na Ya said: \"Luosen Mage, in five days the Heroes Cemetery of Nedlin City will hold a grand funeral. I very much hope you and Miss Rui La Na will attend. \""

Na Ya said: "Luosen Mage, in five days the Heroes Cemetery of Nedlin City will hold a grand funeral. I very much hope you and Miss Rui La Na will attend."

"According to normal etiquette, this is only natural."

According to normal etiquette, this is only natural.

"Luosen readily nodded: \"I am honored to attend the funeral. \""

Luosen readily nodded: "I am honored to attend the funeral."

"Qi Ge Rui La Na also nodded: \"Me too. \""

Qi Ge Rui La Na also nodded: "Me too."

"Afterward, the four discussed in detail the Nether Shadow Lord invasion incident, especially information concerning the Nether Shadow Lord's power."

Afterward, the four discussed in detail the Nether Shadow Lord invasion incident, especially information concerning the Nether Shadow Lord's power.

"Luosen was the one speaking, while the other three listened."

Luosen was the one speaking, while the other three listened.

"Luosen hardly concealed anything, describing what he saw in the Void, the course of the battle, the key techniques he used, and even the Crystal Torrent Staff."

Luosen hardly concealed anything, describing what he saw in the Void, the course of the battle, the key techniques he used, and even the Crystal Torrent Staff.

"Without waiting for Na Ya and her husband to ask, he proactively displayed his staff."

Without waiting for Na Ya and her husband to ask, he proactively displayed his staff.

"Crack—"

Crack—

"He gently placed the staff on the desk: \"This staff is crafted from alchemy materials I unexpectedly obtained; it is ineffective against magical power below Legendary, but can store a large amount of Legendary magical power. \""

He gently placed the staff on the desk: "This staff is crafted from alchemy materials I unexpectedly obtained; it is ineffective against magical power below Legendary, but can store a large amount of Legendary magical power."

"\"It is precisely because of this trait that I can maintain my Legendary Soul without substantial Faith Power. \""

"It is precisely because of this trait that I can maintain my Legendary Soul without substantial Faith Power."

"This Crystal Torrent Staff played a key role in this battle."

This Crystal Torrent Staff played a key role in this battle.

"Not only does it itself store a large amount of Legendary magical power, but later in the battle it became a reservoir, buffering Luosen from immense pressure; otherwise Luosen might not have been able to grasp such great power all at once."

Not only does it itself store a large amount of Legendary magical power, but later in the battle it became a reservoir, buffering Luosen from immense pressure; otherwise Luosen might not have been able to grasp such great power all at once.

"In the battle, countless eyes saw this thing, so it cannot be concealed."

In the battle, countless eyes saw this thing, so it cannot be concealed.

"Likewise, Luosen's Legendary Power is extraordinarily conspicuous, key to being able to slay the Nether Shadow Lord, moreover it is the focus of myriad eyes, and cannot be concealed."

Likewise, Luosen's Legendary Power is extraordinarily conspicuous, key to being able to slay the Nether Shadow Lord, moreover it is the focus of myriad eyes, and cannot be concealed.

"Luosen also did not intend to conceal these things, for they are the trade goods of his planar journey this time."

Luosen also did not intend to conceal these things, for they are the trade goods of his planar journey this time.

"Indeed, his words, especially the last sentence, made the three mages present very surprised."

Indeed, his words, especially the last sentence, made the three mages present very surprised.

"Na Ya has always been interested in Luosen's Legendary Power; she herself was once a Legendary Mage, so she understood immediately."

Na Ya has always been interested in Luosen's Legendary Power; she herself was once a Legendary Mage, so she understood immediately.

"\"You mean you used the Burning Soul Technique to ascend to Legendary, and during this time you infused a large amount of Legendary magical power into the artifact, then severed the link with the Magic Ring, and then used the Legendary power stored in the artifact to maintain your Legendary Soul? \""

"You mean you used the Burning Soul Technique to ascend to Legendary, and during this time you infused a large amount of Legendary magical power into the artifact, then severed the link with the Magic Ring, and then used the Legendary power stored in the artifact to maintain your Legendary Soul?"

"\"That's right, roughly like that. \""

"That's right, roughly like that."

"Luosen nodded: \"Because of the artifact's buffering effect, when I need to fight I don't need to expend mental effort maintaining the fine Burning Soul Technique; I just need to simply prevent soul reflux. \""

Luosen nodded: "Because of the artifact's buffering effect, when I need to fight I don't need to expend mental effort maintaining the fine Burning Soul Technique; I just need to simply prevent soul reflux."

"\"This way, I can both link with the Magic Ring to obtain Void Vision and devote most of my mind to battle. \""

"This way, I can both link with the Magic Ring to obtain Void Vision and devote most of my mind to battle."

"Upon hearing, Na Ya knew this method was feasible; her pair of eyes with dense long lashes and crystal blue shone brightly."

Upon hearing, Na Ya knew this method was feasible; her pair of eyes with dense long lashes and crystal blue shone brightly.

"\"Luosen Mage, this is truly a good method! Also truly a good artifact! \""

"Luosen Mage, this is truly a good method! Also truly a good artifact!"

"She earnestly asked: \"Luosen Mage, may I take a look? \""

She earnestly asked: "Luosen Mage, may I take a look?"

"\"Of course, please feel free. \""

"Of course, please feel free."

"Na Ya carefully picked up the Crystal Torrent Staff and examined it closely."

Na Ya carefully picked up the Crystal Torrent Staff and examined it closely.

"Soon she felt the staff stored a considerable amount of Legendary magical power."

Soon she felt the staff stored a considerable amount of Legendary magical power.

"\"Luosen Mage, may I borrow your power? \""

"Luosen Mage, may I borrow your power?"

"\"Of course, please feel free to use it, but be careful, after all it is Legendary 5 magical power. \""

"Of course, please feel free to use it, but be careful, after all it is Legendary 5 magical power."

"Na Ya has rich experience using Legendary magical power, so she can barely control the staff's Legendary power at this time."

Na Ya has rich experience using Legendary magical power, so she can barely control the staff's Legendary power at this time.

She felt it carefully, then made her evaluation.

Because it is borrowed legendary magic power and also lacks sufficient sensitivity, using it is very clumsy, like a child wielding a heavy hammer; it is difficult to perform complex operations and easy to injure oneself.

But performing simple operations is still possible; if ten, a hundred, or even a thousand warriors use the device together, it is equivalent to having a large number of legendary warriors.

So, this staff is truly a treasure.

Of course, the most valuable thing is still the method of crafting the staff.

Naya quickly discovered a problem; she actually could not tell what material the staff was made of.

At first glance it looks like an ordinary stone; no one would imagine it could be so powerful.

So she asked, "Master Luosen, may I let my husband have a look?"

Luosen readily agreed: "Of course."

Si Bin is an Alchemy Master; he has long been impatient.

He carefully took the staff, turned it over and examined it closely, but still could not figure it out.

With Luosen's permission, he tried using various alchemy arts to examine it thoroughly, and then his brows furrowed tightly.

I also have absolutely no clue.

He turned to Luosen and said, "You just said you accidentally obtained this strange alchemy material; how did you get it?"

Having said that, he immediately added: "I know this may be presumptuous, but I must say we are willing to pay any price to obtain this alchemy knowledge."

Luosen had long been prepared.

And the reason he is willing to share this alchemy knowledge is that, under current technical conditions, planes cannot be traversed on a large scale.

This therefore ensures that competition between mortal nations of different planes is extremely low.

This is also probably the deepest reason why Naya previously helped me so enthusiastically. So he half-truthfully said, "It was synthesized unintentionally by my alchemists; I don't know the exact principle, and even reproducing it is very difficult."

While speaking, he produced an alchemy manual.

The specific method is written here; although the success rate is low, it really works. As for why it works, sorry I still don't know.

The synthesis of this thing is based on the periodic table, transmutation alchemy, and even some quantum chemistry.

These three things are his trump cards; naturally he will not readily produce them.

But the alchemy manual he produced is already astonishing enough.

Because it can be synthesized, it means energy production, which also means Nawate's legendary power will greatly increase.

In the future battle against demons, this will absolutely save countless lives and could even turn the fate of the Nawate Republic!

Therefore, this alchemy manual is truly a priceless treasure, a treasure worth countless times more than the Crystal Flood Staff itself.

When the alchemy manual appeared, Luosen clearly saw the shock on the faces of the two Nawate mages opposite, and also clearly sensed the hesitation of Qi Ge Rui La Na beside him.

Obviously, none of the three expected Luosen to be so generous in producing the alchemy manual.

Master Si Bin's eyes were fixed on the alchemy manual, and in a tone of disbelief he said, "Master Luosen, may I take a look?"

Luosen directly handed over the alchemy manual, saying, "Since I brought it, it is for sharing. After all, we are all mortals, natural allies in the fight against demons."

These words deeply moved the two Nawate mages.

Master Si Bin is a man; his feelings are restrained, so he is somewhat better.

Master Naya's large eyes turned red directly.

She said, "Master Luosen, thank you very, very much for sharing; I I simply cannot find words to thank you."

Master Si Bin stood up, solemnly received the alchemy manual, and began to examine it carefully.

As he looked, he came to agree with Luosen's words.

"Master Luosen, in my view, the alchemy technique is indeed crude, just a matter of luck."

Luosen nodded: "I don't deny it, but it is effective; I even suspect it was forced upon me by the Creator."

Si Bin shook his head: "Master Luosen, I mean no disparagement of this alchemy manual. In the field of alchemy, luck is extremely important, even the most crucial factor."

"That is precisely why it is all the more precious, a priceless treasure carefully hidden by the Creator."

Master Si Bin's eyes showed a deep fascination, as if he had seen the most beautiful scenery in the world.

He felt an urge to act: "Master Luosen, Miss Rui La Na, dear, this formula is extremely important; I must immediately go to the Alchemy Department to verify its effectiveness."

Luosen immediately reminded: "The success rate is about one percent."

His own synthesis success rate is about fifty percent, but the thing he produced, lacking theoretical guidance, naturally has a much lower success rate.

It is not that he refuses to share; rather, because planes are interconnected, he has given Nawate all his best things, which might end up in the hands of his opponents.

Master Si Bin, however, did not mind: "One percent is already high. We also use many materials with a success rate of one in a thousand."

To fight demons, Nawate has never spared any expense.

Saying this, he bowed to each of the three and then hurried away.

Meanwhile, Naya already had a very good impression of Luosen; seeing him so generously share such precious knowledge, her impression of him rose even higher.

She felt that this genius mage from the De Rui Tan Plane not only possessed outstanding magical power, but also an extremely broad and benevolent heart.

Thus she earnestly asked, "Master Luosen, why have you come?"

Luosen had been waiting for this question!

He also seriously answered: "I came to seek precious experience in fighting demons, and also to seek methods and experience for cultivating legendary power."

He added: "Especially the cultivation of legendary power, I very much want to know how strong a legendary power our mortal bodies can withstand, and how to determine the limit of our bodies' endurance."

Naya nodded to indicate understanding.

"As a lifetime legislator of the Republic's High Council, I can now clearly answer you: the Nawate Republic will share all its experience in fighting demons without reservation."

"As for the knowledge of legendary cultivation, we will also share it without reservation."

"However, this knowledge is actually not much; I fear it will not satisfy you."

Saying this, she sighed: "For example, me—I have at most reached Legendary 3 magic power, while the strongest Guardian Grand Master in our nation's history only reached Legendary 6."

So, we can only give you reliable knowledge below Legend 6. Above that, you can only rely on your own exploration.

This is the most she is allowed to give.

Originally she would never be this generous, after all this knowledge is extremely precious.

But Luosen is different.

He risked his life to help the Republic slay a powerful demon, and shared such precious knowledge; he fully deserves this reward.

Luosen was very pleased; he is not greedy by nature, and never thought of achieving everything at once.

"Mage Naya, this is already very good, far exceeding my expectations."

Naya smiled: "Mage Luosen, you are our Nawate's most honored guest, and also the lord of another plane; helping you against demons is actually helping ourselves."

"Perhaps someday we will still need Mage Luosen's help."

"Of course, if the De Rui Tan plane needs our help, we will help you just as you helped us, with all our strength."

Luosen chuckled humbly: "In De Rui Tan I am merely a duke of an island, far from representing the De Rui Tan plane."

Naya then turned serious: "Mage Luosen, you are too modest; with your magical accomplishments and talent for governance, mastering the Natural Alliance, even unifying the White Continent, is merely a matter of time."

Having said that, her expression turned solemn: "However, I personally hope you will accomplish this with relatively gentle means, to avoid causing great loss to the mortal world."

To be frank, this is a bit meddlesome; Naya also realized this and explained: "I don't mean to interfere with you; it's just my suggestion."

Such a reaction made Luosen twitch slightly, faintly sensing something: "Nawate seems overly concerned about the situation in the De Rui Tan plane."

Why the concern?

Luosen didn't know.

But this was just a fleeting thought in his mind; on the surface he naturally gave a proper response.

"Mage Naya, I fully understand your view, and indeed I intend to do just that."

"After all, half of the De Rui Tan plane has already fallen into the hands of the Great Demon King Bak; if the mortal world descends into chaos, it will only make the Great Demon King Bak laugh heartily."

When the Great Demon King Bak was mentioned, Naya's expression grew grave: "About Bak, I want to tell you in detail."

"Bak isn't particularly strong; it's merely a Legendary 4 demon, but it is actually a subordinate that devoured the Great Demon King Nomina; and this Nomina is the true Great Demon King, wielding power up to Legendary 11."

"Furthermore, Nomina has three great demon generals under its command, simultaneously attacking three planes. De Rui Tan is currently not its main target, but it could change at any time."

"You must pay special attention to this!"

This really is bad news.

Luosen's Legendary Soul kept him calm, but the breath of Qi Ge Rui La Na, who had been sitting silently beside him, suddenly halted, clearly greatly affected.

She whispered: "Mage Naya, this truly is terrifying news."

Naya comforted: "Don't be afraid, Mage Luosen is here."

Luosen nodded, naturally taking Qi Ge Rui La Na's hand, feeling its soft, cool smoothness, and couldn't help but squeeze gently: "Don't worry, I'm here."

Qi Ge Rui La Na's body trembled slightly, but she ultimately did not pull her hand away.

Naya saw this, her eyes flickered slightly, and a faint smile of someone who's been there appeared on her face.

She brushed it off as insignificant, stood up and invited: "Mage Luosen, Mage Rui La Na, our Republic's most precious knowledge is all stored in the Hall of Wisdom of Nawate's First Library."

"As a Lifetime Councilor, I invite the two of you to go with me to the Hall of Wisdom."

Luosen naturally could not ask for more.

(End of Chapter)