Chapter 328: Great Savior Maruken (12)

Glimmer Giant City.

Master Yilina's residence is very remote, with a depth exceeding 500 meters.

Staying in such an underground passage, the biggest feeling is silence.

Even ghostly resonance suffers considerable interference; it can only be used to transmit information, making it difficult to transmit power.

Finding the wait boring, Luosen turned his attention to the underground laboratory in the northern mountains of Swan Castle.

He controlled his puppet substitute and found Moon God Duola reading in the library.

"Duola, do you still remember Master Yilina, the harvest mage?"

Duola reluctantly shifted her gaze from the book in front of her; her silver rune eyes blinked: "Yilina, that name sounds familiar, let me think."

She tilted her head and thought hard for a while before saying: "I remember now; about 1000 years ago, she served as my maid. Her magical talent was decent, but her other abilities were quite ordinary."

"Tell me about it."

"She is sensitive, timid, and exceptionally stubborn—basically nothing but flaws."

Luosen, upon hearing this, rather liked it: 'This is practically a born fanatic.'

Duola found it strange: "Why bring her up all of a sudden?"

Luosen had the puppet substitute walk to the opposite side of the desk and sit down, then responded with a question instead of an answer: "Do you know the Hare Society?"

As soon as the question was asked, Duola's expression changed slightly.

Luosen immediately realized that she not only knew about it, but had likely been secretly maintaining the Hare Society all along.

Indeed, Duola nodded: "Of course I know; not only do I know, but basically all elves over 300 years old are aware of it."

Saying that, she sighed: "To be frank, no one expects the Hare Society to overthrow De Rui Tan's rule; they only hope to preserve some sparks for the elf race."

This matches what Luosen has investigated.

"Please tell me in detail about the Hare Society."

Duola, as expected, held nothing back.

Luosen listened attentively and found that her account largely matched Leikes's, differing only in perspective, thus supplementing some details Leikes could not see.

Among them, the information about the 'Underground Phase Transfer Rune' was especially useful.

Using these runes, one can swiftly and silently transfer deep underground.

This greatly compensates for Luosen's slowness in action.

After listening, Luosen asked: "What do you estimate the number of Hare Society members in the Holy Elf Empire to be?"

Duola thought carefully and gave a figure: "At least five million, at most ten million. Although not a large number, its members are the most active and rebellious batch of elves."

"Unfortunately, the Hare Society is too loose, lacking a unified leader, so no one can."

She is very perceptive and has already vaguely guessed Luosen's intention: "Master, you wouldn't be the Endless Forest, would you?"

Luosen sensed her thought, pondered briefly, and nodded: "That's right."

Duola has lived over 7000 years, possesses extensive experience, outstanding talent, and high prestige among elves, making her an obviously excellent aide.

Keeping her merely as a decorative vase would be a real waste.

Sure enough, Duola's next words were: "Master, let me help you?"

Luosen simply nodded: "Yes."

Considering Duola possesses a legendary tier 8 base soul strength and has rich experience using the Life Tree Branch,

Luosen carefully prepared a magical implement for her.

First, he took out a meticulously crafted erudite magic implement from the laboratory.

The soul gem on this erudite magic implement is deep purple, making it a seventh‑tier purple‑gold erudite magic implement.

Crafting each one consumes a great deal of Luosen's energy, so there are currently only three in total.

Luosen originally intended to bestow them on powerful and loyal aides, and Duola's situation fits perfectly.

Its performance is naturally outstanding: legendary +7, providing a 3000‑fold soul amplification, and allowing thirty transfers per day, nearly reaching the limit that mortal souls can control.

He removed Duola's original legendary archmage's hat and placed the purple‑gold erudite magic front ornament on her.

Duola clearly felt the new implement's formidable power; she was both greatly shocked and excited, to the point that her cheeks flushed red.

Following that, the High‑Energy Magic Method Laboratory sent over a Life Tree Branch.

This branch was separated from the Life Tree Trunk.

Similar divine artifacts like the Life Tree Branch are hard to destroy by mundane means, but the High‑Energy Magic Method Laboratory has developed an ultra‑high‑energy laser blade specifically for cutting divine artifacts.

In fact, that massive Life Tree Trunk has already been divided into many small branches, so each team in the laboratory received one.

After ultra‑high‑energy laser cutting, the Life Tree Branch was further decorated, making its appearance far more exquisite than the original and its quality markedly superior.

"The Life Sovereignty Scepter functions like De Rui Tan's Life Tree Branch but performs far better."

"From now on, it will be your exclusive staff."

Upon taking the staff, Duola knew it was a true divine artifact; hearing Luosen's words, she was so excited she could hardly contain herself, her body trembling uncontrollably, and a thought involuntarily sprang to mind.

"Oh, Master, you are truly great!"

Watching Duola in this state, Luosen felt as if he were seeing a dog that, upon being pampered, becomes excited and loses its bearings.

Moreover, this 'dog' is exceptionally handsome— the finest among two billion elves.

Luosen felt secretly pleased but also warned himself: 'Luosen, Luosen~ Duola is a person, not a dog; don't get carried away and forget to stay on guard.'

Striving to regain clarity, he straightened his face and said solemnly: "Duola, my loyal servant, from now on you are the true Moon God."

"I want you to enter the Glimmer Giant City of the Holy Elf Empire and do two things for me."

"First, use the Life Sovereignty Scepter to erase the imprint De Rui Tan left on elf bloodlines— any problem?"

"No problem at all, Master!" Duola replied crisply.

Her soul strength has reached legendary 15, far surpassing De Rui Tan, she possesses a superior divine artifact, and she is thoroughly familiar with his imprint‑removal technique; lifting his imprint is therefore effortless.

Then they asked again: "Does that require branding the master's mark?"

Luosen could sense Duola's deep reluctance, knowing she greatly wished the Elves could gain freedom.

Regarding this matter, Luosen had also considered it carefully, and now he said: "Forget it, let the Elves regain their freedom."

There are many ways to control people's hearts; the branding method is simple and direct, yet it also has a fatal flaw.

Because the branding method is hated, to avoid backlash one can only raise a pack of useless dogs, but whenever a talented seedling appears, it must be eliminated in advance.

This results in an extremely low growth limit.

So, it's better not to use it.

Duola rejoiced inwardly: "As you wish, master."

Luosen then said: "The second matter is to spread the faith of the Great Savior Makuen among the members of the Rabbit Society."

Duola had some doubts: "Is Makuen the master's divine name?"

Luosen nodded: "It is one of my divine names; as long as one sincerely prays to me, I will respond and grant power to the devout."

Actually, it's just a name made up to fill the count; after all, Elves and humans have been opposed for a long time, and using the real name would easily provoke resistance.

In Duola's eyes, Luosen is an omnipotent being.

She had no doubt about it, and immediately said: "Yes, master, I will start acting now."

After saying that, the Moon Goddess Duola activated infinite phase shift.

A few seconds later, she directly teleported from Swan Castle into the Subterranean Faint-light Giant City, earnestly carrying out Luosen's task.

Luosen's attention also returned to Harvest Mage Ilyina.

Ilyina was truly obstinate, kneeling on the ground and praying incessantly, refusing to stop until she got a response. Since he was idle anyway, Luosen carefully sensed Ilyina's prayer.

Not only did it include the prayer words, but he also observed the soul fluctuations of her prayer.

Time passed second by second, and in the blink of an eye two days had gone by.

Luosen had Ilyina's actions down pat; when he began to grow impatient waiting, he suddenly felt a highly condensed soul aura surge from deep underground.

This aura slowly extended to Ilyina, lightly touching her soul.

One touch, two touches, three touches—each touch lasted a different length, seemingly without pattern.

But Luosen immediately noticed that the time interval between touches was consistent, always 1.5 seconds.

It was precisely 1.5 seconds, not a millisecond more or less.

After three touches total, the soul aura slowly retreated again; no matter how Ilyina prayed, there was no further response.

Seeing the soul aura about to vanish completely, Luosen immediately began to imitate Ilyina's actions based on his prior observations.

After imitating once, twice, three times, just as Luosen thought the imitation had failed, the soul aura that had retracted underground changed direction and spread toward him again.

Soon after, Luosen truly felt a magnificent will.

His insight far surpassed that of Nine-ring Mage Ilyina, and thus he was greatly startled.

He clearly felt that this will's soul strength exceeded his by over fifty percent, a true Twelve-ring power! He also discovered that the opposing soul's scale was immensely vast—at least ten thousand times greater than his own! "Truly magnificent!"

Immediately afterward, he heard a soft voice resembling that of a Void demon.

"I am Pioneer Dilaikes, requesting execution of the next step."

Luosen's heart jolted upon hearing it, and he tried to reply: "Execute."

"Please send the execution key."

Who knows that?

Having no choice, Luosen randomly made up a string of numbers.

"Incorrect key, execution refused."

Then the voice fell silent, and that powerful soul aura left Luosen, slowly retreating deep into the earth.

Luosen's heart, however, was not startled but delighted: "This must be a super-intelligent puppet left by an advanced civilization!"

For a moment, many thoughts flooded his mind.

"Which civilization exactly left it behind?"

"And what exactly is this pioneering method?"

"Where exactly is the main body of this thing?"

There are no answers; we have to figure it out ourselves.

But one thing is certain: if he could control this powerful intelligent puppet and absorb its arcane knowledge, it would be enough to cause his and the Natural Empire's magical proficiency to surge dramatically in a short time!

Thinking this way, Luosen developed great interest in this so-called pioneer.

As his thoughts raced, the underground secret chamber passage opened, and a slightly hoarse female voice came out.

"Who's out there?"

Luosen immediately rose, strode into the secret chamber, and simultaneously waved his hand, releasing a surge of condensed magical power approaching Legendary 17, which solidified into a firm barrier resealing the chamber.

Inside the chamber, Ilyina startled and kept stepping back, also taking out a thorn fruit to activate.

"Who are you?!"

At this moment she was like a frightened cat.

Luosen chuckled, not pressing forward: "Don't be nervous, I mean no harm."

"My name is Luo De, I am the mortal incarnation of the Savior Makuen."

"I've never heard of the Savior Makuen." Ilyina grew increasingly tense.

Luosen immediately changed his wording: "My master is a benevolent true god who cannot bear to see mortals suffer and despises those Void demons that consume mortals as tools."

"So I have come both to rescue you and to drive out the Void Overlord."

Ilyina's expression eased slightly, but her brows remained furrowed: "I don't believe your words."

"Then do you believe in the Moon Goddess Duola?"

Ilina's expression shook again: "Your Majesty the Moon God?"

Luosen thought, and summoned Duola.

About ten minutes later, Duola arrived via the phase-transfer rune she spoke of, reaching outside the secret chamber's door.

Luosen opened a gap in the sealing barrier, and Duola gracefully entered the secret chamber, gazing down at Ilina with the dignified gaze unique to high elves: "Do you still know me, apprentice?"

Ilina naturally knew the Moon God, and with a plop she knelt on the ground.

"Your Majesty the Moon God, is what Mage Luode saying true? Does the savior Machuen really exist?"

"Yes, it's true, and Machuen is not the ruler disguised by those void demons; he is a benevolent true god."

"If you don't believe, you can focus your heart in prayer to him, and he will surely respond."

Ilina immediately did as instructed.

Soon after, Laifu received Ilina's faith power, very faint, but because the distance was close, Laifu clearly sensed it.

Laifu's faith management ability had already been trained to the extreme, so this time he began to respond familiarly.

Ilina immediately felt it, letting out a low cry.

"The god really responded to me, so warm, so magnificent, like the warm sun in winter."

She had long lived in seclusion in the dark underground, her soul and body both injured, greatly needing the nourishment of this warm power, so she could not help but continually pray to this great savior.

Luosen also guided Laifu to repair its soul as much as possible.

About half an hour later, Ilina let out a long breath, her face already full of piety.

"Great Savior Machuen, thank you for bringing warmth and light to me; I will loyally serve you, follow you, and carry out your will."

In a short time, she became a devout follower of Machuen.

After that, things became simple.

Luosen wore a kind expression: "Follower Ilina, you are my second follower in the mortal realm."

"I want you to assist the Moon God and together spread my teachings in the microcosmic giant city."

Ilina answered without hesitation: "Yes, Great Savior!"

Luosen again reached into the package and pulled out a level-three golden erudite artifact.

This item is of average quality and low difficulty to craft, so Luosen made many; just the package alone held over a dozen spares.

He personally placed it on Ilina's forehead: "Then, from now on, you are my golden bishop."

For Luosen, the golden erudite artifact is almost a mass-produced item, but for Ilina it is an immensely powerful divine artifact.

She trembled violently all over from excitement, like a swinging pendulum.

"I will strictly obey the master's orders."

Her voice even stuttered a little when she spoke.

"Then, let's move, my followers."

"As for this hidden secret chamber, I'll keep it as my resting place."

He needs to thoroughly study this pioneer, Dileks.

The next update will be a bit late (end of chapter).