The wizard era begins with the alchemist wizard

Chapter 941 We still need to break through the limits.
“No problem,” Beelzebub replied first. “I’m also very interested in this.”

Following this, the World Tree also expressed its willingness to cooperate. The final Medicine King, an eighth-level ruler of the Cursed Demon Empire, agreed after glancing at Wild Wind.

The matter of the critical evolution fluid was thus settled.

“Let’s leave the training of top-tier combatants to this point. I feel we can take the training of lower-level combatants to a higher level,” Richard said again. “I think we can have a more thorough exchange of techniques at the mid-level and lower-level.”

The planning of war zones can also be more flexible.

The distribution of the Civilization War Zones is no longer suitable. I propose that the war zones be merged and the legion organization be changed.

We've been working together for a while now, so it's time to let down our guard.

Richard's words were well said, but the three god-kings of the civilization of gods remained somewhat silent.

The God King of Myriad Changes spoke up: "Whom do you represent? Yourself, or your wizards? Or perhaps the Abyss?"

“I speak for myself,” Richard replied with a smile. “Of course, I also speak for my allies behind me.”

“Miracle, you’re being a bit too radical,” the Energizing Crown suddenly said. “The merging of legions isn’t as simple as you think. Neither our legions nor those of other civilizations have ever truly engaged in large-scale merging legion operations.”

If we hastily merge, our legion's potential might increase, but in the short term, their potential cannot be converted into strength.

On the other side, the Alchemist Crown also spoke up: "Moreover, the logistical pressure brought by the mixed legions is also enormous. Our logistics and transportation cannot supply such a large-scale mixed legions in a short period of time."

The rarest thing in the wizarding civilization has happened: the Alchemist Crown and the Energy Crown have actually stood on the same side.

Richard glanced around at his surroundings, then at the Alchemy Crown opposite him, his expression remaining unchanged.

"The merging of the legions is inevitable. Although I haven't been active on the front lines recently, I've still reviewed the information from there."

Although our offensive speed appears unchanged during this period, the number of legions we deploy has been continuously increasing. In other words, our offensive efficiency is actually decreasing.

The losses are also increasing.

I think none of you can deny this.

The Crown Princes nodded slightly. While Richard was speaking, they retrieved the data on the troop movements at the front.

The massive data on legion mobilization might be extremely complex for ordinary people, but for you rulers, a little thought is all it takes to draw a conclusion.

Richard was absolutely right.

“This brings me to a question: why has the efficiency of our offensive declined?” Richard continued, “Our technology has been constantly improving. Since the start of the war, our legions’ equipment has undergone multiple iterations.”

Our tactics are also evolving; we have specific tactics for different types of combat, including Hearthstone, Titans, Fortress battles, open field battles, aerial battles, and more.

These tactics were devised by the world's most skilled war masters from various civilizations, and their sophistication is beyond doubt.

Moreover, the number of our veterans is constantly increasing, and the quality of our new recruits is also improving.

From all perspectives, our offensive speed should be getting faster and faster.

However, the reality did not quite match this result.

“Because the civilization devourers are also progressing,” the Eternal God-King said. “This monster is not a mindless, inanimate object.”

Richard scoffed at his words.

"If it were really that powerful, our casualties would be much higher."

While civilization devourers can learn and develop different strategies for their enemies, that applies only to overlords.

The legions our lower classes face are nothing but remnants of the past. The Civilization Devourers can take over their minds, but they cannot take over the minds of all of them.

Our increased casualties and decreased offensive efficiency are due to a very simple reason—

Richard paused for a moment, and when he saw that the three god-kings were all looking at him, he said, "The reason is targeted equipment and tactics."

The legions of the Gods' Civilization use equipment from the Gods' System, while the legions of the Wizards' Civilization use equipment from the Wizards' System. The Abyss Demons, on the other hand, use equipment from the Abyss System.

Even with the best tactics and the most elite soldiers, casualties will increase when facing targeted weapons.

If you don't believe me, you can look at the war reports and see if reports of targeted weapons are constantly increasing.

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Their permissions were basically the same, so the data they saw was naturally the same as well. They found what Richard was talking about before he even finished speaking.

“That is indeed the case,” Alchemy Crown said slowly. “However, this does not change the fact that your ideas are too radical.”

Although our offensive efficiency seems to have decreased and we have suffered more casualties, these casualties are necessary sacrifices for us.

At this juncture, the civilization devourers are not yet overwhelmingly powerful. If we don't take advantage of this opportunity to expand our gains, even as our legion's combat strength increases later, it will be difficult to surpass the results achieved at this time.

Moreover, while our technology is developing, the technology of civilization devourers will not.

Later on, it's not impossible for us to overcome the equipment targeting problem.

Alchemist Crown's words also sound reasonable. Merging legions involves sacrificing current legion strength in exchange for future combat power. Alchemist Crown's idea, however, is to capitalize on current potential and weaken the Civilization Devourers as much as possible. Technological development is currently booming, and equipment advantages might no longer be necessary in the future.

However, Richard realized that this disagreement was not merely a difference of opinion; it was the beginning of a war.

The Alchemist Crown has declared war on him.

This choice may be somewhat unwise, because power struggles are brutal, and once they begin, the final outcome will definitely be a fight to the death.

Richard, however, has the help of fate and will definitely live until the civilization devourer dies or it returns to its peak.

However, this choice is not entirely irrational.

Richard is more than just a wizard; if he were willing to give up his wizarding identity, the gates of the Abyss civilization would be open to him at any time.

If he wanted, joining the civilization of gods wouldn't be out of the question. He could even join the Natural Federation.

Richard has many options for leadership; there's no need to fight them to the death for the leadership of the wizarding civilization.

At the same time, the corona of sculptors also expressed its position.

"I think Alchemist makes a lot of sense; the Legion's merger is too radical."

Richard glanced at the corona of energy beside him, his expression unchanged. Although somewhat surprised, he had indeed considered this outcome.

“Then let’s vote by raising hands,” Richard said calmly.

Although he was reluctant to vote, it was the only option he had at the moment. Without the Legion's unification, the Wizarding Alliance's casualties would increase dramatically.

This increase is not just about more deaths; it also increases the power of civilization devourers.

Death is synonymous with defeat, and defeated creatures will become food for the devourers of civilization.

As for technological superiority... Richard can only say that humans have limitations. The technological explosion brought about by consuming the legacy of previous civilizations has already captivated the eyes of the Alchemist Crown.

The technological explosion will not last forever.

There is absolutely no way they could directly surpass a sub-cluster-level civilization like the previous civilization alliance and leap directly into a cluster-level civilization.

But just as Richard was pondering how to proceed with the Legion's merger, the Evoking Crown suddenly spoke up: "Miracle, this matter cannot be voted on."

"Oh? Is there anything special about this?"

Richard raised an eyebrow, a sense of unease suddenly creeping into his heart.

The Crown of Energy said quietly, “Miracle, you’ve overlooked one point. In our established rules, the proposal of major issues must be made on a civilization-by-civilization basis.”

This military reform is a major issue.

“A major issue?” Richard frowned slightly. “I don’t recall there being such a rule in the league’s rules.”

“Because you were out of contact back then,” Beelzebub suddenly said. “According to you, you should have been in the Natural Federation at that time, or you were just a piece of meat.”

Richard's expression was somewhat grim. He found this rule recorded in the latest version of the league rules. And the time it was set was exactly the time he went missing.

In the initial version of the Alliance rules, the loss of the Overlord was considered a temporary sacrifice.

The convening of the alliance meeting will not be affected.

The Alchemist Crown's voice was deep: "Miracle, neither I nor the Emanationist agree with your proposal. Unless you leave the Wizarding Civilization, this proposal will not be on the agenda."

As he listened to the final announcement from the Alchemist Crown, Richard leaned back in his chair.

"It seems you were prepared all along."

Neither the Cosmic Crown nor the Alchemy Crown remained silent, but there was no doubt that the drafting of this rule was intended to prevent Richard from doing so.

"Since it's not possible, then forget it. Let's talk about something new."

Richard sighed and silently changed the subject. But his frustration lingered.

"Such manipulation of the rules... No wonder he's an old wizard."

The two crowned figures were certain that Richard would not sabotage the alliance they had built, and that Richard would definitely "consider" the bigger picture.

The reason Richard was able to travel to various civilizations as an ambassador was not only because he was the most suitable candidate, but also because the Alchemy Corona and the Energy Corona had already set a trap for him.

"Since you're playing by the rules, I'll have to use brute force to overcome your tricks," Richard thought to himself.

The biggest reason why the two tigresses' scheme succeeded, besides knowing Richard's thoughts, was that Richard was not strong enough.

Although Richard possessed limit-breaking combat power, he did not have enough power to suppress the combined forces of the two Crown-level beings.

But if he could suppress the two Crowns, this situation wouldn't have happened today.

Richard sighed inwardly, "I still have to break through the limits."

(End of this chapter)