The Wizard: From Zero-Ring Wizard to Almighty Lord.

Chapter 173 Reinforcements Arrive
Chapter 173

The sky was clear and blue, with white clouds drifting lazily by. A swift figure streaked across the sky like lightning.

It was a knight, clad in gold and red armor, riding a warhorse engulfed in holy flames, leaving a trail of afterimages in the air.

Its speed was so great that it tore through the surrounding air, leaving behind a deafening roar.

Rumble!
This knight is none other than Cindy, the leader of the Mysterious Fire Knights, a level nine knight!

At this moment, his expression was solemn, his eyes burned with raging fury, and his battle aura surged up, forming a twisted, scorching halo that seemed ready to ignite the space at any moment.

He suddenly spurred the horse's belly, and the warhorse let out a neigh, its speed increasing dramatically once again!
Even when he had previously annihilated the hundreds of thousands or even millions of troops under the command of the great wizard Yud, he had never been so pale.

The reason why this level nine knight paled in comparison was...

His disciple, Fao, is in trouble!

Just now, he clearly sensed that Fao's life force was fluctuating violently, so he immediately tried to save him.

However, just as he reached halfway to his destination, Cindy's expression suddenly changed, and her heart sank.

Fao's aura has vanished!
No, it's not just the cessation of breath, but complete and utter disappearance.

Even the subtle telepathic connection between him and Fao was severed in an instant.

It was as if Fao had been completely erased from this world!
"impossible!"

Cindy's eyes widened in disbelief, and she growled incredulously, barely able to accept the fact.
"How could the goddess's protection... suddenly disappear?!"

He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms, his chest heaved violently, and his expression was so gloomy that it seemed as if water could drip from it.

Fao was not only his most prized disciple, but also the one on whom he placed all his hopes!

That child is exceptionally talented and will surely become a legendary knight in the future. If he gets the chance, it is not impossible for him to ascend to the realm of gods!

But now... his disciple has inexplicably disappeared?!
Cindy's gaze suddenly turned sharp, and she exuded a terrifying killing intent!
No matter what lies ahead, he is determined to find Fao!

However, just as he forcibly suppressed his anger and continued rushing forward, an aged yet authoritative voice suddenly rang in his ears through the mental fluctuations:

“Cindy, there are several level three wizards ahead of you, come back quickly.”

The source of this voice was none other than Lord Ling, one of the Seven Stars, a legendary mage!

Cindy's heart clenched, her breath caught in her throat for a moment, and her face suddenly turned even more pale.

The wizarding army has arrived?!

If he dared to continue forward at this moment, he would probably run into the wizard army directly.

At that time, even though he was a level nine knight, he would face multiple level three archmages.

There's even a chance of encountering the near-divine Morning Star Wizard from the wizarding army...

Even for him, if he were to fall into the wizard army, he would face certain death!

Cindy clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles cracked, and a look of struggle flashed in her eyes.

He was unwilling to accept it, and one could even say he was furious!

However, reason ultimately prevailed over impulse.

"Fao!!"

He let out a low growl, his chest throbbing with rage, but in the end, he yanked the reins hard, and the warhorse let out a long, mournful neigh.

It drew a sharp arc in the air and sped off towards the goddess army!

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In the vast and boundless sky, dark clouds surged and thunder rumbled.

A massive floating fortress hurtled through the air, like a steel behemoth, trailing a dark red energy tail as it tore through the air and sped across the sky.

The Thirteenth War Fortress, a war stronghold of the Eastern Theater Command, is now advancing at full speed.

Inside the command center, Archmage Yod and Archmage Earl were observing whether the legendary mage showed any signs of pursuing them.

The wind howled, and the magic radar hummed slightly in the command room, its scanning ripples spreading across the sky, detecting possible enemy traces.

However, everything remained calm, but the calmer things were, the more vigilant they became.

At the same time, Archmage Earl quickly established communication with the Eastern Theater Command to find out when reinforcements would arrive.

Right now!

"My lords, look!"

A hurried voice suddenly rang out in the command room, breaking the brief silence.

Yud and Earl's expressions tightened, and they quickly walked toward the second-level wizard who had spoken.

Their gazes fell on the witchcraft screen, and then their pupils suddenly contracted.

A spectacular scene unfolded on the screen!
One after another, towering steel behemoths floated slowly in from the distant sky.

They were enormous, their shells engraved with intricate magical patterns and surging with azure energy fluctuations, like divine warships descending from the depths of the heavens.

Around these war fortresses, countless small aircraft swarmed like bees.

They flew swiftly, like a swarm of buzzing mechanical bees, leaving trails in the sky with faint streaks of light.

This is a support force from the Eastern Theater Command!
"Reinforcements have arrived!"

Waves of spiritual energy surged within the warship, and the wizards' faces showed a hint of excitement.

Other war fortresses in the Eastern Theater Command have finally arrived at the battlefield!

Just as the Thirteenth War Fortress was observing the other war fortresses, projections came one after another.

Semi-transparent figures appeared in the center of the command room, dressed in various styles: some wore heavy mechanical armor, and the runic devices on their shoulders shimmered with a ghostly blue light;

Some wore dark robes, their wizard staffs gleaming with magical crystals, exuding a profound and mysterious aura.

They are all commanders of the Wizard Alliance's war fortresses!
Moreover, without exception, they are all third-level archmages, among the top combat forces below the Morning Star Wizards!

"Gentlemen, how is the battle going now?"

Where has the goddess army advanced to now?

The wizards in the projection asked in deep voices. Although their tone was calm, their expressions revealed a hint of solemnity.

Grand Wizard Yud took a slight breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and said in a low voice:
"The army of goddesses is still closing in."

"This time, the leader is the legendary mage Ling, one of the Seven Stars!"

As soon as the words were spoken, all the wizards in the projections showed a hint of surprise.

This is the first time that the Seven Stars have personally taken to the battlefield after so long of fighting. It seems that a real war between the two sides is indeed not far off.

However, Yud's next words caused the air to freeze for a moment.

"more importantly……"

"He came this time carrying the weapon of the Goddess of Magic Network."

In an instant, the atmosphere in the command room froze, and the eyes of all the wizards became extremely solemn.

The weapon of the Goddess of Magic...

That was no ordinary item, but a divine artifact imbued with the power of faith and divine authority.

In the civilization of gods, seeing a goddess's artifact is like seeing the goddess herself, which speaks volumes. Once fully activated, it could even tear through space and destroy a war fortress!
At this moment, Arch Wizard Yod and Arch Wizard Earl could finally breathe a sigh of relief.

At the same time, they simply communicated the previous events to other war fortresses in detail, exchanging intelligence.

Finally, the great wizard Earl looked at the screen and saw that, in addition to them, there were nine enormous steel behemoths floating in mid-air.

Earl's gaze swept across the tactical screen, his expression slightly somber, and he murmured softly:

"We have a total of ten war fortresses on our side?"

In the sorcery projection, a high wizard clad in mechanical armor responded in a deep voice:
"good."

"To be on the safe side and avoid falling into a trap, the Eastern Theater Command has only deployed nine war fortresses to ensure that the battle situation remains under control."

Upon hearing this, Yud and Earl's eyes flickered slightly.

Ten war fortresses mean that they have gathered at least twenty level three archmages on their side.

Not to mention the enormous number of level two wizards, level one wizards, mechanical golems, and numerous ranged destructive weapons!
These combat forces are by no means weak, and it is clear that the Eastern Theater Command attaches great importance to them.

However, in this extraordinary world where great power is attributed to one person, quantity is often only a secondary factor.

When absolute quality overwhelms you, any accumulation of quantity seems pale and powerless.

Even if you gather a hundred level-three archmages, it's still far less significant than the presence of a single Morning Star wizard.

That is a level beyond the mundane, the first point of sublimation in the wizarding system.

The great wizard Earl pondered for a moment, his eyes flickering, and tentatively asked:

"Where is Lord Morning Star now?"

He wanted to know the current whereabouts of the Morning Star wizards in the Eastern Theater.

Those who are truly in control will directly influence the course of the wizard army through their assessment of the battle situation.

However, the commanders of the war fortresses projected on the screen all shook their heads, their expressions showing a hint of helplessness.

"Our orders are to come and provide support, but as for the specific plans of Lord Morningstar..."

"That's beyond our knowledge."

This answer caused the two great wizards, Yud and Earl, to frown slightly.

They had hoped to obtain more information from commanders in other war zones, but the whereabouts of the Morning Star Wizards remained a mystery.

These high and mighty beings, like players on a chessboard, truly control the entire situation of the war in the expeditionary world.

They are the true masters of the wizarding army, controlling the overall situation, making decisions, and determining the direction of the entire wizarding army's actions.

Even though they were level three archmages like Yud and Earl were commanders of war fortresses, they were only mid-level commanders in the expeditionary campaign.

Their duty is to receive orders from the Morning Star Wizards and command their subordinate Level 2 Wizards, Level 1 Wizards, and mechanical golems to execute tactics.

"So, what's next..."

Yud pondered for a moment, then looked at the commanders of the various war fortresses projected on the screen.

At this moment, the commanders of the ten war fortresses were all contemplating their next strategic move.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the distance, the goddess army's advance also quietly came to a halt.

Linger, the legendary mage, stood in mid-air, gazing towards the direction of the wizarding front, his eyes as calm as ice.

He had already learned that reinforcements from the wizarding army had arrived.

However, the goddess's army was exhausted from their long journey and had just completed a difficult expedition; this was a crucial time for them to rest and recuperate.

Now is not the best time to start a larger war.

Moreover, they have already gained a great deal from this expedition.

Their army, like a sharp dagger, pierced deeply into the territory occupied by the wizards!

They swept through the land, destroying countless otherworldly purification devices and breaching fortress after fortress, shattering the wizarding front and achieving their initial strategic objectives.

Lin Ge's eyes flickered slightly, and he slowly gave the order:
"Pass down the order to organize the troops on the spot, establish strongholds, build castles and trenches, and hold the position."

As his orders were relayed, waves of magical energy spread throughout the military camp.

The mages of the goddess's army cast spells one after another, the earth churned, stones rose from the ground, and magical barriers intertwined into a net. In a very short time, towering castles rose from the ground.

The army of goddesses has firmly established itself on this battlefield!
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Neither side's leaders wanted to immediately engage in a large-scale, ambiguous war.

Therefore, neither the wizard legion nor the goddess army rushed to attack at this moment. Instead, they chose to consolidate their strongholds, gather intelligence, and probe the enemy's strengths and weaknesses.

Meanwhile, the assault teams and intelligence teams previously dispatched by War Fortress No. 13, as well as the surviving garrison troops stationed in the castle, all returned to report for duty.

War Fortress No. 13, on the deck.

Figures converged from all directions, some returning from the battlefield, others withdrawing from intelligence missions.

Lynn stood on the edge of the deck, gazing into the distance.

His gaze first passed across the deck and landed on the rows of war fortresses standing side by side.

One after another, massive steel fortresses floated in mid-air, as enormous as silent behemoths.

Its surface gleamed with a cold metallic sheen, resembling a massive aerial wizard legion, silently hovering above the battlefield.

Then, Lynn withdrew his gaze and looked at the wizards on the deck in front of him.

At this moment, a group of disheveled survivors have gathered here.

Among them were some from assault squads and others from the castle garrison; all were wizards who had survived the fierce attack of the goddess's army.

Some of the unfortunate ones perished in the storm caused by the goddess's army's invasion.

For example, Lynn's assault squad had a total of eight official wizards, but now only Lynn is left.

"Lynn Cole".

A mechanical voice broke the silence.

A wizard dressed in mechanical robes stood in front of the identification device, his eyes flashing with data light. After confirming Lynn's identity, he looked at him with a complicated expression.

"Unfortunately... of the Seventh Assault Team, only you returned."

Although the mechanical wizard's tone was calm, a hint of respect was revealed in his eyes.

In his view, Lynn was the only survivor who emerged from the mountains of corpses and seas of blood, which required not only great strength but also unparalleled luck.

The mechanical wizard clearly showed Lynn a degree of respect; even after his identity was confirmed, he surprisingly smiled and spoke gently:
"Welcome back."

Lynn nodded slightly, said nothing more, calmly completed his report, and then walked across the deck toward the interior of the war fortress.

He had heard that the internal structure of War Fortress No. 13 was incredibly complex, encompassing numerous functional areas such as a witchcraft experimentation zone, a mechanical workshop, a fortress command center, and an armory.

However, even after so long of his expeditions around the world, he has yet to explore this place.

Upon his first arrival, he was immediately assigned to guard the castle as its guardian wizard.

Not long ago, he received another transfer order, asking him to come here to change his position, which just happened to coincide with the storm of the goddess army's invasion.

From beginning to end, he never had a clear understanding of the entire fortress.

(End of this chapter)