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

Chapter 175 The Purpose of Qi
Chapter 175

Through Maple's explanation, Lynn finally understood the true origin of the "landscape".

At the same time, he finally understood one thing:

Why would Maple Tree, a top genius and lord-level figure of the Natural God Dynasty, who is very likely to break through to the peak of the Radiant Moon Wizard in the future, appear in the southern region where natural wizards are extremely rare?

They settled in a remote place where the Kingdom of Eluria, the Duchy of Kehira, and the Duchy of Salam meet.

Furthermore, they are trapped in the great forest of Emerald Island and have not been able to escape to this day.

It turns out that he entered the game voluntarily, seeking that golden scale.

As the saying goes, people die for money and birds die for food.

Even a powerful tree like the maple tree is no exception.

However, he failed and was ambushed by that otherworldly creature, Qi, who even took his physical body.

It could only eke out a living by hiding among its extraordinary plants, barely surviving to this day...

Maple Tree spoke slowly, her tone complex and tinged with bitterness:
"That otherworldly creature, 'Qi'... I don't know how he came to be."

"Because according to the definition of a landscape, there should only be remnants of civilization here, and theoretically no living individuals should be born here at all."

Lynn frowned slightly as he listened attentively.

"But the moment I found the golden scales, he launched a sudden attack."

Maple paused slightly, as if recalling the scene, and slowly said:
"I, a nature wizard who wields the 'Spirit of the Azure Sky,' have actually encountered the same attack that the fallen chief god suffered in the past..."

"The only difference is that I was a little luckier and didn't die on the spot."

"I fought with all my might to retreat into the 'Spirit of Azure Sky' to protect myself... until your teacher arrived."

Maple's voice carried a hint of self-mockery. It was truly unbearable that a dignified lord-level wizard had fallen into such a wretched state.

Lynn also learned about what happened later.

At this point, he had finally connected the dots completely in this hidden cause and effect.

However, Lynn still had a question in his mind, which was about the mysterious and unpredictable existence of "Qi".

Judging from the description of the maple tree, it was tricked by Qi without its knowledge and was imprisoned in the great forest of Emerald Island, barely surviving.

During this period, Maple Tree and Qi did not have much contact, so naturally she could not say that she knew him well.

Even so, Lynn still hoped that this once-powerful wizard could offer him some advice.

After a moment's hesitation, he spoke:
"That day, he suddenly appeared beside me..."

Lynn recounted everything that happened that day in detail, including how Qi used the golden scales to draw up a contract and forced him to sign it.

And how he led him to harvest the goddess's faith, to recharge the 'Azure Sky Spirit', and even Lynn's mental strength was improved as a result.

However, Lynn frowned as he spoke, a strange unease rising in his heart.

"From the current perspective, this contract has not done me any harm... in fact, I have even benefited from it."

"But that's precisely why I felt something was wrong all the more."

Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly and said in a low voice:

"Qi's goal is truly unfathomable..."

After listening to Lynn's story, Maple frowned slightly, her eyes filled with confusion.

After all, judging from the current situation, Lynn's treatment is far too generous.

Lynn and the otherworldly creature Qi were neither relatives nor old friends; in fact, they had been complete enemies before.

When Qi finally found Lynn, it was only to sign a contract...

Surprisingly, this contract contained no clauses that would harm Lynn; on the contrary, most of its contents were in Lynn's favor.
Not only did it have no malicious intent, it even helped Lynn harvest the goddess's faith, recharge the Spirit of the Azure Sky, and enhance his spiritual power...

This is simply too unreasonable.

Maple Tree was puzzled, but in the end, he didn't delve into it.

Since it's unclear, it's better to put it aside for now and refrain from expressing your own subjective judgment, so as not to affect Lynn's direction of thinking.

Instead of speculating about Qi's purpose, it's better to first gather more information about the [landscape].

After a moment of contemplation, the maple tree slowly said:

"I have a guess, but it's only of some reference value. Just take it with a grain of salt."

"The power of landscape is time-limited."

Lynn raised an eyebrow, waiting for what would happen next.

"Essentially, the landscape is a civilization bomb. Although it is difficult to destroy directly, it will eventually be absorbed and assimilated by our wizarding world over time."

"When the landscape is completely assimilated into the wizarding world, it will slowly dissipate..."

Maple Tree paused for a moment, then continued:

"For example, the landscape in the Emerald Island Great Forest."

"Perhaps after some time, say a hundred years, it will completely disappear."

Hearing this, Lynn seemed to be deep in thought.

Maple Tree glanced at him and continued:
"Even now, I still don't understand the essence of 'enlightenment'."

"But if we assume that he is not a real 'living thing,' but rather part of the 'landscape,' a continuation of a fragment of civilization."

"So, when the [landscape] dissipates, will he also dissipate?"

"In other words, a hundred years from now, will it be completely obliterated along with the collapse of the [landscape]?"

Upon hearing this, Lynn's eyes lit up!
A completely new direction of thinking has been opened up!

Even though all of this is still based on assumptions, it does offer a completely new perspective.

If Qi's life is limited, rather than that of a truly long-lived Morning Star Wizard-level being.

Therefore, all his current actions must be aimed at achieving a certain goal before his "disappearance period" arrives!

"He's racing against time!"

This hypothesis set Lynn's mind racing, and he thought to himself:
“I learned their writing and language from the landscape.”

"Clearly, this civilization has been completely destroyed by the civilization of the gods, and a powerful being like 'Qi' will surely die standing, fighting to the very last moment..."

Lynn's eyes flickered slightly, and a bold guess surfaced in his mind.

"If a dead warrior were to rise from the dead..."

"So what is the most likely thing he would do if he saw his civilization destroyed?"

"Revenge, of course."

Lynn clenched his fist slightly.

If all the assumptions are true, then Qi's true goal must be a revenge plan against the civilization of the gods!

As for what he will do, Lynn cannot predict for the time being.

But he was almost certain that his role in it was inextricably linked to the Spirit of the Azure Sky...

Maple seemed to sense Lynn's thoughtful expression. Its eyes flickered, and it sighed softly, saying with a touch of melancholy:
"The traces of a civilization are its language and writing."

"Only by truly mastering their language and script can one gain a deep understanding of their thoughts, history, and beliefs."

His eyes flickered slightly, as if he were pondering something, then he changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry.

"Actually, I've always been curious..."

How did you learn their language and writing while surrounded by the landscape?

Maple's voice was calm and measured, his gaze fixed on Lynn, as if awaiting his reply. "Although the [Landscape] is part of a fragment of civilization, it is not a complete site of inheritance."

"In such an environment, without any mentors or classic texts to follow, it would be too far-fetched to expect someone to master the writing and language of a broken civilization without any instruction."

The maple tree's voice was deep, yet carried a hint of scrutiny.

Lynn's eyes narrowed slightly.

He certainly understood that the maple tree was testing him.

The ability to learn the language of the civilization I live in is entirely due to the innate talent of "hard work pays off".

But naturally, he wouldn't reveal a single detail about this.

Then, with a calm expression and a nonchalant tone, he said:

"Perhaps it was just a coincidence."

Upon hearing this, Maple stared at Lynn for a moment, then simply smiled faintly and did not press the matter further.

"Yeah……"

He sighed softly. Since Lynn was unwilling to discuss it further, he stopped dwelling on it, concealed his aura, and disappeared back into the Azure Sky Spirit.

Lynn sensed that the maple tree's aura had completely subsided, and a slight smile appeared on his lips as he nodded inwardly.

As expected, beings like Maple Tree, even with limited information, possess extremely high levels of knowledge and understanding.

With a broad perspective, even just a few words can provide the most crucial guidance.

"Assuming our assumption is true..."

Lynn muttered to himself, his gaze gradually becoming deep.

"Qi is still an 'assistant' to me. He probably won't make any rash moves until the Azure Sky Spirit is fully charged."

"This also means that I still have time to build up my strength!"

His gaze gradually sharpened, and his thoughts gradually became clearer.

"During this period, I must find a way to absorb enough spiritual energy to elevate my realm to a higher level."

"As long as I can break through to the second-level wizard, or even a higher level..."

Lynn took a deep breath, his eyes shining with an unprecedented light.

In the past, his control over the Azure Sky Spirit was extremely limited, and it would have been almost impossible for him to actively mobilize the power of faith within it.

But now, the maple tree has awakened.

With the maple tree's cooperation within the Azure Sky Spirit, everything changes!
With the help of the maple tree, they could completely postpone the time for the Azure Sky Spirit to be fully charged, thus "lining their own pockets".

If all of this goes smoothly, then Lynn might really be able to take advantage of the situation to activate the combat power of this Morning Star Wizard and accumulate a huge foundation during this period of time!

"Level 2 wizard... or even higher, mid-level level 2 wizard, late-level level 2 wizard... a meteoric rise, directly advancing to level 3 grand wizard?"

Lynn shook his head slightly, a playful smile playing on his lips.

While this scenario is unlikely, it is not impossible.

The key lies in how he utilizes the resources at his disposal and how he maximizes his gains before fully revealing his purpose.

However, he had another important matter to attend to before that.

That was using the "Mechanical City Research Institute Membership Token" given to him by the great wizard Chris.

"But how do you use this thing?"

Lynn pondered for a moment, then left the window and walked along the corridor by the window, heading deeper into the war fortress.

Even if you have this research institute membership token, you still need to hand it over to the right person to make it truly effective.

The power structure within a war fortress is intricate and complex, and personal connections are equally crucial.

Given his current position, he has very few direct connections with high-ranking officials...

"Great Wizard Yud..."

Lynn murmured softly, the image of that cold and composed figure appearing in his mind.

High Wizard Yod can indeed be considered one of his "connections".

Although this "connection" was not particularly close, and there had even been some misunderstandings and frictions between the two parties.

However, it cannot be denied that Archmage Yod, as a Level 3 Archmage and one of the commanders of the War Fortress, was undoubtedly the most influential person Lynn could come into contact with.

"However... he personally selected me to be transferred from the garrison wizard to this place as the captain."

"If I take this token to him, is there any chance I can change his mind?"

Lynn frowned slightly as he recalled the sharp, eagle-like eyes of the great wizard Yod.

Someone like him would never be easily persuaded unless he made the decision himself.

Especially for someone like Lynn, who is still considered a "weakling" in his eyes, his influence is negligible.

"Obviously, we can't go to Archmage Yud... So, what about the other archmage?"

Lynn recalled the intelligence about the war fortress and pondered the name of another great wizard.

“I remember, his name was Earl…”

Just as he was pondering, a noisy argument suddenly broke the solemn atmosphere of the fortress.

"Hmm? Military law is strictly enforced in war fortresses. Who would dare to make such a racket?"

Lynn's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly walked toward the source of the sound.

Soon, he saw a group of wizards gathered together, seemingly watching something.

In the center of the crowd, two familiar auras of witchcraft were clashing fiercely.

A witch wearing black-rimmed glasses was staring coldly at a tall, rugged-looking male witch opposite her, and the two were arguing about something.

Lynn's gaze sharpened slightly as he noticed that both of them had two permanent magical marks on their bodies, clearly indicating that they were both at the level of second-level wizards!
Disputes between second-level wizards are rare in war fortresses...

In the end what happened?
Lynn narrowed his eyes slightly and slowly approached, trying to figure out what was going on.

The two level-two wizards were standing in front of a tactical sand table, pointing at a certain area of ​​the war fortress, arguing heatedly.

Lynn stood on the periphery and listened quietly. After a moment, he finally understood the ins and outs of the matter.

It turns out that these two level-two wizards were not ordinary combat wizards, but mechanical engineers of the war fortress, responsible for managing the mechanical system and related affairs within the fortress.

The magical and mechanical systems of war fortresses are extremely large and complex, involving the maintenance and upgrading of various defensive facilities, armed systems, energy cycles, and even war puppets.

Although the two commanders of the war fortress held high positions, they were primarily responsible for higher-level strategic deployments and war affairs.

The more detailed mechanical management was left to these two second-level wizards.

Specialization and a reasonable division of labor are essential to ensure the efficient operation of a war fortress.

However, precisely because they were key managers in the field of mechanical engineering, their differences became increasingly apparent.

The root of this dispute lies in a long-standing issue in mechanics: the choice of development direction.

One side advocates for "strengthening unity".

To create the ultimate combat power for individual soldiers and push individual mechanical weapons to their strongest level, we do not pursue quantity, but focus on polishing each piece of war machine to the extreme, so as to crush all enemies with quality.

The other side advocates for "group collaboration".

Develop mechanized legions, rely on numerical superiority to form overwhelming firepower, do not seek the ultimate in individual units, but ensure battlefield coverage and form a true war torrent.

With war imminent, what should be the next steps in the armed strategy for the war fortress?
This is the root cause of the dispute between the two second-level wizards.

(End of this chapter)