"Under normal circumstances, it's used to protect the sanctuary from being invaded by outsiders. At the same time, it serves as the pathway for outsiders to enter the sanctuary."At my level, I can only control one of the pathways with the artifact manipulation spell. Even the elders can only control two or three of them at most."But it's said that Supreme Master Atlas can turn the neon aurorae into a path with a snap of the fingers. The scene of such power is just beyond my imagination!"As it turned out, the Mystic Elixir apprentices must have mastered the artifact manipulation spell to leave the faction. This was actually the measure taken by the faction to protect its apprentices.Without a certain level of attainment, leaving the faction would be tantamount to courting death. After all, the world was a dangerous place, and one would not be able to survive without the ability to defend oneself.Those who had mastered the artifact manipulation spell could use it to manipulate
After a moment, the two arrived at a mountain peak. The summit of this mountain had a flat platform as if its peak had been deliberately leveled.On top of the mountain stood an ancient and elegant pavilion, and the plaque of the pavilion bore two large words: Hawk Pavilion.Cherise led Adrian into the pavilion and said to him, "Mr. Adrian, there are rules within Mystic Elixir. Those who haven't been invited here by an elder aren't allowed to step inside. Please rest for a while here in this pavilion, where all guests are welcome. I'll go find Mistress Callista."After saying that, Cherise beckoned, and an apprentice promptly came over with water and other beverages.Adrian smiled and replied, "No problem at all. I'll wait right here."After that, he picked up a cup of tea from the tray, thanked the apprentice, and began to savor it. This tea was a vibrant green, and even though its leaves were immersed in water, they still seemed as fresh as if they had just been plucked from a
Callista persuaded Cherise to leave her and Adrian alone and then said, "I've heard Cherise's account of the situation. We're not concerned about the war between the Altalune Kingdom and the Dragon Dynasty. The Altalune Kingdom is so tiny that they're no match for the Dragon Dynasty. What we need to be wary of is the Church of Netherphos."Adrian was somewhat surprised. Being a seasoned immortal, Callista saw through the intricacies and stakes involved with just a few words."Is the mysterious cult called the Church of Netherphos? May I know more about its origin and why it should be so guarded against?" he asked.Callista nodded. "Yes, in fact, I haven't personally encountered this cult, but I've come across records about it in the library of the faction that documents various strange occurrences in the world. From your description, it is undoubtedly the Church of Netherphos..."The Church of Netherphos was a peculiar organization that had become popular in the western continents.
Callista looked at Adrian and felt that this young man was indeed extraordinary. She had once asked Val about the kind of person Adrian was.However, Val's response had not helped much as she could not say for sure either.In the eyes of Callista, this young man had an excellent temperament, neither arrogant nor self-deprecating, and possessed a personality suitable for practicing immortality. Moreover, deep within him, there was a wild and untamed nature. He would not accept defeat, let alone be discouraged easily.When facing certain situations, he would rather choose slaughtering to resolve them. When dealing with people like the Church of Netherphos, if one were to constantly shy away from the issue, it would not lead to compromise but destruction instead.When facing such individuals, the only option was to use a more resolute approach to subdue them in one fell swoop!This was something Adrian realized early on. Some people must be thoroughly intimidated to prevent trouble.
"Mistress Callista, please don't address me as Mr. Adrian. It sounds awkward. Just call me by my name," Adrian casually insisted and continued. "After hearing what you said, I was actually thinking of exploring around. Taking a look at what insights I can gain from the Selemene Valley. If I ever plan to build a sanctuary for myself in the future, it could serve as a reference."*"Mr. Quintin, this is Ms. Val Leeve, a fellow immortal from Mystic Elixir... Oh yeah, I forgot that you've met before this."This took place in the Guthries mansion. Adrian had brought Val back and introduced her to Quintin.It had been three days since Adrian left for Mystic Elixir. After secluding herself for training, Val reached the second level of Mystic Elixir's secret art today.Having rapidly advanced in her immortality level, Val had become an esteemed intermediate apprentice, garnering attention from the faction.Upon Adrian's arrival with Val, Quintin hurriedly approached and greeted, "Welcome
Many dynasties and countries followed the common practice of working during the day and resting at night due to their technological limitations. However, the Dragon Dynasty was different. It was one of the few nations that had the capability to keep its cities illuminated throughout the night, making it the most powerful country in this aspect.The entire Dragon City remained brilliantly illuminated as night fell, resembling daylight. Everywhere, the sounds of musical instruments, including violins, flutes, and harps, as well as the clamor of drums, filled the air.Those who had been busy throughout the day, whether finding pleasure in pubs, fairs, or even brothels, liked to relax at night.The streets and alleys were still bustling with people, and the entire city seemed to still be alive with activities. In summary, throughout the city, there was no place without people.However, despite the crowds, everything was orderly, thanks to the nation's well-established management system
The group of immortals flew to the city's outskirts but showed no intention of stopping. Instead, they flew straight to the city's center and landed directly on top of a palace. They then transformed into a radiant light and descended straight down.At this moment, an elderly man stood with his hands behind his back on the steps in front of the palace's main hall. He had a white beard and hair, and although his expression appeared weary, his demeanor had a hidden determination.He was dressed in a black robe decorated with an embroidered pattern of a soaring dragon, giving him a splendid and extraordinary appearance. A faint sense of nobility circulated around him.It was a genuine aura of nobility, the kind of presence that seemed to reign over the world. If an ordinary person were to stand before him, they might not even dare to lift their gazes.The man was indeed the current emperor of the Dragon Dynasty—Emperor Fraener Drayke.Standing beside him was an old eunuch, and he loo
Emperor Fraener spoke frankly. "Mr. Morpheus, I've heard from the soldiers guarding the borders that the situation in the northwest desert isn't too peaceful nowadays. A foreign organization has joined forces with the Altalune Kingdom, preparing to attack us. I wonder how you view this matter."Morpheus squinted, but his tone still sounded calm and indifferent. "The wars between nations in the mundane world aren't something we immortals can interfere with. However, if the Church of Netherphos were to pose evil intentions toward us, we wouldn't stand idly by."Rest assured, Your Majesty, our community will surely tackle this situation... In fact, I suspect they aim to seize the Dragon Dynasty's national artifact."A hint of astonishment flashed across Emperor Fraener's face. "Our national artifact is the divine weapon of the ancestral emperor. It possesses unrivaled divine power that makes or breaks the world. It must never fall into the hands of those wicked people...""Of course.