[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-synthetic-wizard":3,"chapter-synthetic-wizard-synthetic-wizard-chapter-163":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Synthetic Wizard",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1462360,1912,"Chapter 163 - 121: This Feeling Is Truly Nostalgic (2)","synthetic-wizard-chapter-163",163,"\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another slash struck the steel golem’s arm, leaving a notch on it. Lauren quickly retreated to dodge the incoming colossal steel fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, this hulk is ridiculously tough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since advancing to a Legendary Knight, Lauren had never encountered such a monstrous foe that seemed nearly impossible to handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The opponent’s body was harder than refined steel, and after withstanding so many of his attacks, it only had a few more notches; it was utterly absurd!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How long is the Starfire Sect going to keep hiding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lauren cursed quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, a faint swoosh of breaking wind came from behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a chill ran straight up his spine, making the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt a strong, long-lost sense of a death threat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Lauren crouched and lunged forward, rolling awkwardly and barely dodging the sharp limb blade that swiped past from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spider puppet!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Lauren steadied himself and turned back, he saw that the attacker was a jet-black spider puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he quickly realized something was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had observed those spider puppets; despite their powerful combat ability, at most, they only reached the level of a Peak Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this spider puppet in front of him felt extremely dangerous—both from that strike and its current presence!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even more dangerous than that massive steel figure!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Lauren could figure it out, the spider puppet lunged at him again, its sharp limb blades gleaming coldly as they simultaneously slashed across from both sides with lightning speed!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was barely any time to react. Lauren dodged the leg blade attacking from the right side and swung his sword to parry the one from the left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the crisp sound of metal clashing, Lauren felt an overwhelming force coming from the blade, forcing his knees to buckle and sending him straight to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is that possible?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lauren was terrified.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even that massive steel figure from earlier didn’t have this terrifying strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This puppet clearly followed an agile route, with strength supposedly being its weak point!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfortunately, reality left him little time to think; the spider puppet quickly lifted its two limb blades again and slashed down furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh whoosh whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, a torrential flurry of blades descended upon him!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After just two or three breaths, Lauren’s steel longsword shattered into several pieces with a crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The chaotic flurry of blades instantly tore apart his Fighting Qi shield, and intense pain swept through his body in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the split second before his consciousness plunged into eternal darkness, only one thought lingered in Lauren’s mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tier Two Legend!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That damn thing is a Tier Two Legendary level puppet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Lauren’s death unfolded, the guards soon fell into utter defeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, a sigh suddenly echoed from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following it, a dark blue light flashed like lightning through the air, striking the dual-bladed spider that had killed Lauren, sending it flying several meters away, crashing into a tree, and rolling several more times on the ground before coming to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, numerous knights clad in armor and wearing Star Map Cloaks surged from all directions, charging toward the golem puppets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sunan, please come out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ovijou stepped out from the corridor, followed by Marquis Hulan, Yoris, and Blake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All three had grim expressions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had gone to great lengths to set up such a trap, just waiting for Sunan to step into it, yet they hadn’t expected the other side wouldn’t even show themselves, forcing them to act early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the current situation, if Sunan was determined to escape, they had no hope of capturing him tonight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet to their surprise, as soon as Ovijou spoke, a silhouette unexpectedly appeared at the ruined door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Sunan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sunan, Marquis Hulan, Yoris, and Blake all displayed expressions of mixed anger and dread.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Ovijou remained calm, his tone instead gentle as he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pleased to meet you for the first time, Sunan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ovijou, High Priest?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan raised his eyebrows, his gaze subtly sweeping over the star-shaped necklace on his opponent’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had just seen with his own eyes the opponent transform the star-shaped necklace into a dark blue spear and throw it, instantly knocking the dual-bladed spider flying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be able to injure a Tier Two legendary level dual-bladed spider in a single strike, it’s evident that this star-shaped necklace is also a holy artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ovijou nodded slightly, acknowledging Sunan’s speculation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you are willing to show up, it means you want to settle things with us, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed,\" Sunan smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both parties knew well that the accumulated enmity up to this point had long left no room for reconciliation. They were determined to settle a score, a victory or defeat, and perhaps even a fight to the death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Exchanging glances, Ovijou and Sunan moved simultaneously, soaring into the air and flying out of the Lord’s mansion, disappearing into the night sky shortly thereafter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why doesn’t Ovijou the High Priest deal with Sunan here?\" Marquis Hulan frowned, \"Even though we’ve done so much preparation?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Joris shook his head: \"Sunan won’t fall for it. Didn’t you see he never set foot within the range of the Lord’s mansion?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Sunan and Ovijou the High Priest want a conclusion, but neither is foolish enough to surrender the initiative to the other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan would not step into the Lord’s mansion, and Ovijou would not want to face Sunan and his golem puppet army simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current situation is just right for both sides to accept.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest depends on each one’s true strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s deal with these golem puppets first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blake took out a piece of amber and tossed it into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the moonlight, the amber revealed a small piece of shriveled, gray-white skin wrapped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Starlight fell on the amber, and instantly it burst into a radiant light, exploding like fireworks, transforming into countless tiny stars that rained down like a shower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, mysterious runes slowly appeared on the ground beneath everyone, emitting a faint glow, resonating with the falling stars. A strange wave of energy emerged, enveloping the entire Lord’s mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fighting Starfire Sect members suddenly felt invigorated, as if on a potion, their strength and speed surged tremendously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, the golem puppets all became significantly sluggish, as if shackled by an invisible heavy weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation reversed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, it seemed the Starfire Sect vaguely held the upper hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Blake and Joris did not relax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The former drew his longsword, while the latter opened the star book in his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They looked toward the dual-bladed spider creeping out from the ruins, as if facing a formidable enemy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the true strong foe!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Again, the familiar starry galaxy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan looked at the opposite Ovijou and curiously asked, \"How many holy artifacts does the Starfire Sect actually have? And how are these holy artifacts created?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ovijou glanced at Sunan with some surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are even more knowledgeable than I thought, to distinguish between holy artifacts and divine artifacts. The two wizards I met before treated holy artifacts as divine artifacts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, there’s no need for you to know how holy artifacts are made, considering that the dead don’t need to know too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan chuckled, \"So confident? Didn’t you let a wizard escape last time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That was because I didn’t use my real power,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ovijou said calmly, his gaze as deep as a dark pool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The backlash from that power is quite significant. I usually don’t use it unless necessary to kill a strong enemy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Sunan, you have that qualification.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’m truly honored,\" Sunan laughed mockingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, feel the power from the divine spirit!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the words fell, a dazzling starlight suddenly radiated from Ovijou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly, the old man’s weathered and steady aura suddenly transformed, enveloped in a vast and ancient aura seemingly from long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the radiant starlight, Ovijou seemed to become a true divine spirit, looking down at Sunan with an aloof gaze akin to looking at an ant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overwhelming pressure blanketed Sunan’s entire body, as if a boulder rolled down his heart, making his chest feel constricted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a deep breath and then sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s been a while since I’ve felt this. It’s quite nostalgic.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ovijou’s expression froze, a look of astonishment flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>",1399,"2026-06-06T02:33:43.453Z",1,"novelbin.me","17df3227718992fdf56a7d3231f483a714987da54f35c5df54f1e2658a1e55aa","synthetic-wizard-chapter-275","synthetic-wizard-chapter-274",369,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsynthetic-wizard-cover.jpg"]