Chapter 615: Chapter 20: Preparing for the Arrival

“This evolution path is cursed?”

Su repeated this sentence somewhat blankly to the Fire Spirit God, who replied in disbelief, “How is this possible? On what grounds did you make this conclusion?”

If it were just the Dao Technique being twisted, the Fire Spirit God might accept it. But the entire evolution path being cursed is simply unbelievable.

This would mean the entire Immortal Country Civilization no longer exists and has no hope of revival.

Richard did not answer directly but instead asked Su to come outside the room, allowing the Fire Spirit God to examine the body of that Immortal disciple.

The Fire Spirit God used the same means to probe once more, and upon seeing the Immortal disciple’s soul, its body trembled violently.

“How is this possible? The soul has actually become like those monsters.”

In his probe, the Immortal disciple’s soul had already shown signs of distortion. If the cultivation continued, it would inevitably become one of the monsters in the Firework Hall.

Miss Zhen was also somewhat at a loss and asked Su, “What does my lord mean by that?”

“It means that continuing to cultivate this magic skill makes recovery impossible. If there is no cultivation of this magic skill, then this person can be saved.”

“Not cultivating this magic skill?” Miss Zhen smiled wryly, “My mentor is in such a state; without the operation of this Dao Technique, she would have become bones long ago. Although I can keep her alive for a while longer, her body can no longer cultivate the cultivation method.”

“I have a way to sever the connection between soul and body, and shaping a new body is not a difficult task for me… But what will you offer in exchange?”

Su conveyed Richard’s words to Miss Zhen accurately. Miss Zhen trembled slightly, then looked at Su with a firm gaze.

“I am willing to give up everything I have–my life, my soul, even the Dao Techniques and Dao Artifacts I have collected–anything you desire.”

Miss Zhen’s determination left Su somewhat shocked. He never expected that this physician, who appeared so gentle, had such decisiveness and steadfast will.

“Very well, if you have this resolution, then sign this contract.”

In the laboratory, Richard casually took out a Soul Contract from his pocket and sent it through the Space Rift. At that moment, he was researching sealing skills, and Miss Zhen’s allegiance was not even a minor concern for him.

If he were not currently unable to descend, Miss Zhen’s transaction target should have been the Red Cardinal of the Miracle Sect.

Receiving the contract, Miss Zhen glanced at it and then bit her finger to sign her name.

Once the contract was complete, it turned into flames and dissipated into the air. Richard took a metal ingot from his pocket, allocating a bit of energy to make a small Magic Nail.

“Have her nail this into that tumor’s head; it will absorb the tumor’s soul, while the remaining body is to be sent to me. I will give her a new body upon my descent… Oh, have her bring over the research records on the Immortal disciple, and those Dao Techniques as well.”

Su faithfully relayed the message, handing the nail, which looked like a coffin nail yet covered in tiny runes, to Miss Zhen.

Miss Zhen hesitated for a moment before rousing her mentor from a deep sleep.

“What is happening?”

“Mentor, I have found a way to save you.”

“A way to save me… what foolishness have you done, girl!”

Su saw a surge of energy wave suddenly explode from the tumor, its intensity shocking Su, even as a Third Level Samurai.

The tumor looked like a useless lump, yet its strength was astonishingly formidable.

Miss Zhen took a handful of Golden Needles from her sleeve, scattering them so they embedded into the tumor’s body.

“Mentor, the deal is made. Whatever you say is already too late. Next, your soul will enter this nail, and when you awaken again, you’ll be cured.”

Saying this, Miss Zhen didn’t wait for the tumor to respond but immediately inserted the nail into its body.

The next moment, subtle waves of spiritual energy emanated from the tumor. The formerly dark nail began to slowly glow, the runes carved on its surface flowing as if alive.

Soon, the spiritual waves vanished.

Miss Zhen pulled out the nail and then sent the body into the laboratory. Although the body was nearly worthless as a physical form, its value as a specimen was quite considerable. In it, he might find the pattern of the distortion.

Not long after, Miss Zhen’s research reports and the collected Dao Techniques were sent along the Space Rift to Richard’s side.

Richard, with his dual-mind skill, quickly went through these items.

“Impressive,” Richard exclaimed in some amazement, “A single Talismanic can enable the limitless energy transformation of the body. If the Shaping Energy Crown sees this, it might be exchanged for a medium-sized world.”

In the Wizard Group, Shaping Wizards are undeniably the mainstream. Even among Alchemy Wizards, a significant number are Alchemy Dual-School Wizards. Energy transformation technology is akin to a divine skill for Shaping Wizards.

With energy transformation technology, Shaping Wizards can directly break free from the constraints of the physical body, thus forming a counterfeit version of the Rule Body in the mortal stage. If combined with the Wizards’ pre-existing Element Body technology, Shaping Wizards will undoubtedly become the battlefield’s artillery.

“It’s a pity, this technology has been distorted and can’t be used directly.”

The immortals and monsters of the Immortal Country world, as well as the Daoists whose Dao Technique has been twisted, even those who cultivate an Immortal Body end up with a distorted soul. All these constantly remind Richard that this technology has been cursed by a power so strong it’s inconceivable.

This power can shatter a grand world, twist a civilization’s Evolution Road. Truth be told, Richard doesn’t even dare to explore the secrets behind it right now.

The Immortal Country Civilization was so powerful, yet it ended up like this. If the Wizard Civilization provokes this power, it probably won’t even have fragments like those of the Immortal Village.

But as a Wizard, the craving for unknown knowledge is like an addiction.

“Phew, why think so far ahead.”

Richard put those materials into his pocket, then rubbed his forehead and continued to look at the manuscript in front of him.

Right now he needs a reliable Sealing Skill. Without it, he can’t even enter the doors of the Immortal Country world.

…

Since returning from the Immortal Village Fragments, Bai’s life had returned to peace.

With Miss Zhen’s help, the Young Master of the Quan family awakened his Bloodline very stably. With the help of his Bloodline, the Young Master of the Quan family became a First Level creature at just ten years old. If nothing unexpected happens, even without practicing any Cultivation Method, the Young Master of the Quan family could become a Third Level creature.

By then, if he can be chosen by the World Origin, relying on the essence infusion to become a World Guardian is not impossible.

In a blink, four years passed by.

During these four years, the Immortal Country world was calm, with no special occurrences except that the demand for Elixir Materials from the Immortal Country doubled compared to before.

Bai continued to guard his Young Master, while Miss Zhen continued treating the Young Master’s illnesses and simultaneously learned the Basic Alchemy Richard taught her.

Miss Zhen, on her journey to become a Physician, learned remarkable skills by herself. Her Talent in the aspect of Physique is quite outstanding.

The Lu Family’s Secret Technique for creating Iron Armor Guards actually got lost in history due to an accident a century ago. Now all the Iron Armor Guards of the Lu Family were figured out by Miss Zhen herself, relying on the material of Iron Armor Guards and her own skills.

As for Richard, he has always practiced inclusive teaching. As long as there’s Talent and willingness to learn, he doesn’t mind imparting his knowledge to Aliens–after all, he’s already taught the Goblins, teaching one Werewolf won’t be much of a deal.

But the sunset before a storm is always particularly beautiful.

In the laboratory, delicate as hair and small as ants, the Runes kept moving in the air, intricate magic threads connecting these Runes, either in series or parallel, trapping a massive power within them.

Suddenly, this enormous Rune Model paused in the air, then began to contract at an incredible speed. Soon, the Runes almost filling the entire laboratory transformed into a small ball the size of a fist.

“Not bad, it’s finally usable.”

Richard looked at the little ball floating in front of him, his tone full of admiration. After spending almost five years, he finally managed to create a usable Sealing Skill.

In these five years, Richard nearly devoted all his energy to the creation of the Sealing Skill.

As a Great Wizard, his vision, thinking speed, and the power he can wield far surpass that of a Three Rings Wizard. But even so, five years only got him a reluctantly usable Sealing Skill.

This Sealing Skill has a lengthy casting time and consumes a huge amount of Energy, almost impossible to use in battle. But for self-sealing, it’s enough to deceive the World Barrier.

And since Richard created this Sealing Skill, he can naturally optimize it in the future.

Stretching lazily, Richard went through the skylight of the laboratory and arrived outside.

Not far from the Floating City, a star emitting light was expanding at a barely perceptible speed.

The voyage over these years was smooth, and in less than half a year, the Floating City arrived at the Immortal Country world.

“Such a beautiful world.” Richard slightly sighed in admiration.

The inner structure of different worlds might differ greatly, but in the Star Realm, these worlds all have one form–a massive crystalline ball emitting light.

Against the backdrop of the dark Star Realm, these stars are like gemstones on a young girl’s black skirt, beauty longing.

Richard snapped his fingers, and soon, a Goblin wearing a black robe flew out from the Floating City and arrived by his side.

“Master, what are your orders?”

Richard looked at the Immortal Country world calmly and said, “Awaken the warriors; in a few months, we’ll reach our destination.”

Although the Floating City is large, it’s still too small compared to millions of Goblins. To prevent the Floating City from being overcrowded and to reduce resource loss, most Goblin soldiers were in hibernation during the journey.

Now, it’s time for these war machines to awaken.