Wizard Alchemist

Chapter 784 The Mandate of Heaven (4-in-1)

"What? Creating a dragon!"

You want me to give birth to it for you?

No! Absolutely not!

You bastard, you actually used such evil methods! I really misjudged you!

Unlike the black dragon princess Melas, the silver dragon's lawful nature and moral values ​​were much stronger, and it showed resistance to this, even struggling to get up and trying to transform back into its dragon form to spit at him.

Roy had actually suspected this long ago.

According to dinosaurologists, silver dragons tend to seek the consent of both sets of elders when finding a mate.

They are very cautious and conservative in choosing a spouse, and the vast majority of them will stay together for life.

This is completely different from the black dragon's preference for finding a stronger and better mate.

Simply put, she values ​​legitimacy and "dragon status" more, unlike Melas who, while keeping her options open, easily transferred her affections to Roy because he was more handsome and stronger.

In addition, this unnatural way of being born is often regarded as a scourge by lawful dragons.

Dragons have a long history and are very knowledgeable. Even abomination-level dragon species have appeared. There are also a huge number of hybrid subspecies and countless dragon offspring. However, the way dragons are created is truly rare.

It's not that no one has explored or tried, but rather that all sorts of freaks and puppets have been created, making it impossible to continue.

Especially when it involves the bloodline of the true dragon, the dragon soul, and the wisdom of inheritance, it can be described as a wall of sighs, an unbreakable natural law.

She doesn't want to give birth to a monster!

After a brief inquiry, Roy gradually realized that he could not force the other party.

A fiercely independent silver dragon might actually choose to perish together with its prey because of such a situation.

Forcing the dragon to its death will not benefit oneself.

"This is so troublesome, what should I do?"

Roy was troubled.

This matter concerns repaying his bloodline and escaping his destiny.

It must be handled properly no matter what.

"What, there's another one?"
"Get her pregnant, and then you kill her!"

After successfully transplanting the stone embryo, Melas was allowed to revert to his original form and recuperate in the other cave.

Upon learning that Chevalier dared to resist, he almost burst out laughing.

He immediately urged Roy to make a decisive choice.

But Roy merely glanced at the black dragon, who seemed to thrive on chaos, and silently rejected the idea.

"Don't make things worse."

This kind of stone embryo requires a lot of energy; if a dragon carries two, it will produce a dragon's life.

She's all smiles now, but she won't be smiling when she gives birth.

……

After more than a month.

In the cave.

Roy went to the edge of the pool to examine the stone core inside.

Popula has now moved away; the one who stayed here is her fourth daughter, "Lena"...

Full name: Taylor Tina Philia Apradore Araghi Ro!
"The situation is mixed right now."

Fortunately, Popula was surgically transferred to Melas's abdomen, which temporarily alleviated the tension in the supply of celestial and terrestrial energy in this pool.

In addition, the Dragon Power potion refined from the Dragon Crystal can sustain us for a while.

The downside is that without the warmth and nourishment of the mother, there will always be some deficiencies.

Given enough time, it's unlikely that the embryo will be able to mature.

Even if they manage to mature and be born, they will likely be born with a weak constitution.

"Doesn't Yinlong pride himself on being kind, often helping the weak and fighting for justice?"

Take her to the pool more often to see how small and pitiful the embryo is.

The child is innocent; we can't just stand by and watch it die, can we?

At the crucial moment, the dark elf Pranzie came up with an idea.

This strategy, while not particularly brilliant, precisely grasped human nature...

To be precise, it's dragon-like!
Engraved in the genes of beings in the benevolent camp, the instinct to save them.

"Kindness and self-sacrifice are two different things, and sacrifice is not the same for everyone."

There are plenty of chivalrous women out there, but not all of them are heavily pregnant, are they?

Roy sighed.

He firmly believed that Silver Dragon was willing to give his life to uphold justice.

But these things are ultimately different.

"Oh, isn't this just giving them a way out?"
Actually, that dragon had a good impression of you from the very first time it met you.

If you continue to interact with her as the Golden Dragon, you might even win her heart!

But now, she has a bad impression of you, and everything is ruined.

I had no choice but to make full use of my emotional side.

Once she's convinced herself, bringing it up again will be a natural progression.

Pulanjie offered guidance.

Roy snorted inwardly, thinking to himself, "How could I not know all this?"

But what about the future?

How will this be handled in the future?

As for Princess Melas, things are actually not too bad.

It's a simple buyer-seller relationship; once the baby is born, that's it.

This does not contradict his wizarding maxim of "equivalent exchange".

My plan is to let her go and have nothing to do with her again.

Princess Shevalier, the Silver Dragon, may become entangled in a bond and become a kind of "connection" once again!
Although he hasn't reached that level yet, he can vaguely sense the power of those truly strong individuals.

Beyond matter, cause and effect are intertwined...

Fate is like flowing water, affecting everyone and everything equally.

Then He will return to the state He desires.

This may not be a perfect strategy, but its strength lies in its continuous effectiveness.

However, despite his hesitation, Roy eventually accepted the suggestion.

Because no matter what happens in the future, at least for now, it's really useful.

He began to sigh frequently, displaying a dejected appearance in front of the silver dragon Chevalier.

"My experiment is about to fail... It was a living, breathing life!"

"The child is innocent. If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have brought her into this world!"

"Rather than suffer the torment and pain, or even become a freak, it's better to just strangle him in advance..."

"Fortunately, thanks to Melas, the other one was saved."

"..."

Hearing this, Silver Dragon Chevalier was filled with conflicting emotions.

At the same time, I couldn't help but feel a little worried.

This guy isn't really going to kill the embryo inside that stone fetus, is he?

In the end, Roy even went in and out of the pool several times with the Dragon Slayer Spear in hand, looking hesitant.

This left Chevalier with no doubt that he could kill the embryos at any moment and end the cultivation process.

A profound sense of mission welled up within her; she felt she had to do something to save this innocent life.

In the end, Roy got his wish and had "Lena" transplanted into him.

The moment he finished, he felt as if some heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders, making him feel incredibly light.

The last vestiges of instinct that had remained in my body vanished abruptly.

Many people often have this experience: when a certain need is extremely strong, they are impatient and eager to do something.

But at the moment of release, the mind is empty, sacred and clear.

He has that feeling right now.

******
Roy's dragon body trembled.

"It feels like I have complete control over my body."

Humans have never been able to control their own bodies; they don't know how their hearts beat or how they breathe.

The vast majority of commands that control the body are handled by the autonomic nervous system, which bypasses the brain.

Dragons are actually quite similar.

But at this moment, he seemed to be able to clearly feel the muscle contractions under each scale, and even control the flow rate of blood in the blood vessels.

This unprecedented sense of control made him both excited and nervous, as if he had suddenly gained divine authority but didn't quite know how to use it.

Roy silently moved to a larger space on the other side and transformed back into his golden dragon form.

As the muscles and bones stretched, the dazzling golden scales shimmered with a brilliant halo under the magical light, like firelight, sparkling brilliantly.

The long dragon tail curled up gracefully, and the long hair was coiled up behind it.

Roy gently flapped his dragon wings, the membranes making a soft rustling sound in the air.

Then, the wings fully unfolded and slowly retracted, feeling the movement of each wing bone.

The dragon's claws lightly grazed the ground, leaving five clear marks on the hard rock.

He looked down at his front paws and tried to bend his toes one by one.

First the first one, then the second one, the third one...

Just like human fingers, the golden claws at his toes could extend and retract freely with his will, gleaming with a cold metallic luster under the magical light.

Its tail sways gently, the scales at the tip of the tail rising and falling slightly, opening and closing rhythmically like breathing.

What intrigued him most was an invisible force on his spine, as if it were connected to his entire body along the dragon bone.

With a gentle "shake," the muscles and bones resonate, and the power surges forth in succession, extending from the neck all the way to the tailbone, rising and falling like waves.

He sensed a martial arts-like essence within it, and some martial arts knowledge he had learned in the Chakra World Yodakara immediately and naturally came flooding back.

"How is this going?

Suddenly, I had a strange feeling of 'oneness with nature'.

The next moment, Roy suddenly understood.

"Wait a minute, this feeling is really similar to the concept of 'harmony between man and nature'!"
My soul seemed to permeate my entire body, and a hole opened at my fontanelle, connecting me to the whole world!

Roy unconsciously looked up at the sky.

This is a cave, surrounded by stone walls, so of course you can't see anything.

But just as a finger placed between the eyebrows would cause a dull ache, he also seemed to have a vision that pierced through the mountain wall and soared into the clouds.

Starry Sea...

The vast and boundless sea of ​​stars shone in my mind.

……

Soon after, Roy transformed into human form and went outside to test his skills against Artedia.

His physique did not improve, nor did his spirit.

Even his martial arts skills had been neglected for a long time; he hadn't deliberately trained for over 70 years.

But at this moment, the fluid and graceful movements displayed truly seemed as if a sudden enlightenment had been achieved.

Everything went smoothly and as I wished.

Roy gradually realized that this was truly a feeling of spiritual "immersion".

As I practiced, a strange intuition naturally welled up in my mind.

"The mandate of heaven has been fulfilled; this time, a promotion is truly within reach!"

Throughout history, a wizard's advancement has required the fulfillment of two key attributes: the "source of magic" and the "primary attributes" such as spirit and physique.

However, it is unknown to what extent a difference in class level is considered acceptable.

Sometimes, just like water boiling, it's also affected by air pressure...

This is a qualitative transformation that requires the combined effect of many internal and external factors and complex conditions.

But now, he truly felt the transformation of the legendary elements within his body, and a sense of "destiny is in my hands" naturally arose within him.

"This is somewhat similar to the 'wizard maxims' we learn during our apprenticeships!"

After quietly contemplating for a while, Roy, drawing upon his past readings and various materials, came to a conclusion.

"Destiny?"

Artedia asked curiously.

"Didn't you say before that this thing was too ethereal and mysterious?"

"That's right, that's what I thought before."

I was even thinking of gradually accumulating my attributes to over 5000 degrees, or even 8000 degrees, or 10000 degrees...

But now it seems things aren't so simple.

Without accumulating legendary elements and achieving "Destiny is in my hands," you'll never reach level four, no matter how hard you try.

That's merely the standard for condensing a fourth-level source of magic power; for a high-level wizard, it's relatively simple..."

Roy now has a strong intuition that only at this stage can he truly improve his attributes and advance to the next level.

However, soon after returning home, he reviewed the knowledge he had accumulated in the past and realized another point.

“The more the merrier!”

"Advancing to the rank of Grand Wizard is a significant leap, even more important than advancing to Wizard during the apprenticeship period."

At this stage, if you have the capacity, it's best to accumulate more knowledge and experience to become even stronger.

Whether it's the accumulation of various attributes or the accumulation of legendary destiny...

That way, we can bypass the long promotion period and meet future challenges!

Simply put, every bit of progress made in the third stage will be rapidly amplified after advancing to the fourth stage.

It exhibits a similar "doubling" growth effect.

Because by then, almost all Level 4 beings will have entered the "Sea of ​​Stars" in a form that "transcends matter".

It is a spacetime parallel to the material world, or rather, a dimension.

Similar realms include the Ether Realm (Ether Plane), the Shadow Realm (Shadow Plane), and the Dream Realm (Nightmare Plane).

The vast majority are dimensions of spirit and spacetime.

Further out lies the outer realm, the abode of gods, demons, and devils.

If we compare the entire magical universe to an egg, then the "yolk" is where matter condenses.

However, the actual proportion is not that large; it is more like the tip of a needle.

The "egg white" part represents the spiritual essence.

This is not just a change in the living environment, but more like cell or embryonic development, entering a completely new world.

If one lacks sufficient accumulation, it is indeed possible to be inherently deficient, thereby affecting future development.

Conversely, there is rapid growth beyond matter, with all sorts of astonishing changes.

"By the way, I was limited by various factors before and didn't dare to be too unrestrained all at once."

But at least for now, it's worth a try.

A potion made using dragon-related materials...

It should be able to be digested after drinking it.

After a moment's thought, Roy decided to begin these accumulations.

Drinking "Dragon Power Potion" is the fastest and best choice.

So they went through another round of processing, refining the dragon crystals and dragon hearts they had obtained earlier.

******
"Dragon Power Potion (Level 3)..."

A unique medicine containing the bloodline of a true dragon.

"The 'original blood' emanating from Alessinos Delacron, the progenitor of true dragons, and hidden within all living beings..." The power of another "progenitor," similar to but slightly different from his own, was tainted within it.

If one drinks this potion, at best, one's body will become deformed like Geher's before, taking on some dragon-like characteristics; at worst, one's soul will also be tainted by "fate," being driven by some inexplicable instincts.

This is a potential hazard associated with drinking this medication.

If the source of his golden dragon bloodline is "Golden Wing" Astrid, then his ancestor is "Dragon God Draconis Aurelius".

Therefore, the "origin of dragons" of these red and green dragons comes from "Alessinos Delacron, the ancestor of true dragons".

"Could it be that the true ancestor of the dragons among them is the ancestor of the five-colored evil dragons, and the dragon god..."

Is it the ancestor of the metal dragon?

This is very likely, because powerful ethnic groups with pure bloodlines often have several super ancestors...

From a consequentialist perspective, it's because they were powerful enough to exterminate all the other ethnic groups around them!

Don't be fooled by the fighting between the metal dragons and the evil dragons; it's essentially internal competition, a chaotic mess where the meat rots inside.

Competition with other ethnic groups and species is entirely united against external forces!

Even if his bloodline is occasionally seized by a powerful individual from another race, there is a source within him constantly catalyzing, transforming, and assimilating him!

Based on this, it can be naturally inferred that the dragon origin of "Alessinos Delacron, the progenitor of true dragons" also contains some similar instinctive influences.

Whether it's killing or reproduction, it's all part of the deepest, most fundamental programming of our genes.

but now……

Roy squeezed the test tube out of thin air.

It was as if they had grasped something.

An invisible band of light drifted out from within, its scarlet glow emanating in the form of soul particles, slowly dissipating into the air.

Roy had a vague feeling that these things hadn't really dispersed, but had drifted to the other side, inside the cave, to the black dragon princess Melas.

To be precise, it was her belly!
Meanwhile, another equally strong attraction emanated from the womb of the silver dragon princess, Chevalier.

"Alright, alright, is that how it is?"

Roy shook his head helplessly.

Forget it, children and grandchildren will have their own blessings.

Anyway, my mission is complete, and it's all ordained by fate.

There's no time to worry about that now!

Look again with the Eye of Hermes.

Sure enough, it has changed drastically.

"Dragon Power Potion (Level 3)..."

A unique medicine containing the bloodline of a true dragon.

After removing the 'original blood,' only the pure form of 'source essence' remains, containing a trace of the most refined dragon essence..."

The origin of the dragon is the core of the soul that has become a true spirit, and it is the core element that constitutes the true dragon species.

The lives of several evil dragons, along with dragon crystals, combined amount to only a "sliver" of value!
This truly is the cream of the crop.

Roy tilted his head back and drank the entire bottle down.

A moment later, golden light emanated from within, followed by red light, green light, and then brass, bronze, and copper...

The power of various evil dragons and metal dragons was condensed into one, greatly strengthening Roy's dragon body.

Moreover, this is a form of enhancement without any side effects.

It is not only absorbed quickly, but also produces almost no distortion.

The only change is that there seems to be some additional color variations on the neck and shoulders, extending from the shoulder blades backward.

"Roar!"

Roy involuntarily let out a deep dragon roar and transformed into his original form.

As expected, the golden dragon had some colorful scales on its body, but they were evenly distributed with great artistic beauty, rather than being haphazardly painted on like in the non-mainstream style.

This may be due to the influence of the alchemical talent of the "art master" and the power of "aesthetic value".

Otherwise, if they receive the same benefits during the same period, they might end up going astray...

The next moment, Roy suddenly felt two alternating streams of hot and cold air spreading through his body.

Physical strength: 1535 → 1566...

Spirit: 2025→2035…

Both my physical and mental strength have increased!

In just a few breaths, it has surpassed the results of the entire past year, and it continues to grow.

1566→1586……

1586→1597……

This growth continued for a full day before slowly coming to a halt.

At this point, Roy's physique had already broken through the 2200 mark, reaching 2235!

The mental strength attribute has also reached 2652!

"A 700-degree improvement! And a mental improvement of over 600 degrees!"

Moreover, there is an even deeper level of natural amplification, locked within the bloodline in the form of a genetic lock...

Waiting for future discoveries!

Roy felt it again.

[A Wise Saying]: 2524!

2652 + 2524 = 5176!

Moreover, all of these are the results of diligently taking the medicine, and are fully integrated and digested!
Unlike something gained through arduous cultivation, which is superficial and lacks a solid foundation!
This is actually a counterintuitive truth.

Because some cultural values ​​emphasize hard work and perseverance.

But in reality, if you just understand the difference between mental and physical labor, you'll realize that biological growth depends on eating and digestion, and on sleeping.

The growth of capital and resources also relies on appreciation and plunder, rather than hard work.

The same principle applies to cultivation.

Drinking magic potions is much faster and more stable than cultivating.

Knights and the like bury themselves in arduous training, but in the process, they constantly damage their foundation and shorten their lifespan.

This is also where they fall short compared to the spellcaster.

However, not all potions are safe and effective. Low-level potions have little effect and can easily disrupt the bloodline and deplete one's essence, making them even less efficient than asceticism.

However, the advanced level also contains all sorts of "original blood" and "instincts".

It's really not something you can just eat randomly.

"and many more!
"If that's the case, then what about the alchemical talent I've been constantly acquiring, and those source substances?"

Suddenly, Roy's body trembled, and he froze as if struck by lightning.

However, he quickly calmed down.

"Thank goodness, the Land of Cretaceous has been destroyed!"

Even if there is some connection, that's a matter for the future.

At least until I become a great wizard, then I will gradually unravel the mysteries there and fulfill my destined duty...

At that time, the truth will naturally emerge!

With the idea that there's always a way out, he gradually calmed himself down.

Just then, the girl's skull floated over and suddenly told him some news.

“Master, Amifkent wishes to contact you.”

"Oh, what good stuff has this old wizard gotten his hands on this time?"

Roy answered the call with a hint of curiosity.

Instead, it was Raymond's voice that came through.

"Lord Roy! Help!"

******
"Raymond, what's going on?"

Roy's expression turned serious, and he quickly asked.

"My teacher stole a dragon's corpse, but was discovered by the dragon that happened to arrive and was severely injured!"
Several dragons are currently searching everywhere outside...

The teacher is trying to help me break through this situation and will find an opportunity to inform you and ask for help.

I sent a message to the Chamber of Commerce where the Seven Towers Alliance is based, but it will take them time to organize experts, and they may not be able to find any suitable candidates...

I'll have to trouble you!

"How many dragons?"

How many are there exactly?

"Three...

They were all adult dragons, accompanied by dozens of sub-dragons, as well as dragon-blooded sorcerers and dragon knights, a unique feature of this world!

Dragon Knights are powerful warriors who ride dragons. They sign a blood pact with the dragons, sharing life and power.

These warriors often wear enchanted armor, wield meticulously crafted weapons, and grow and fight alongside their dragon companions.

Previously, Roy didn't fully understand the significance of this profession, or why dragons needed to provide services to such humans.

But it was only later that it became clear that this was an ancient tradition.

In the past, there were dragons who ascended to legendary status with the help of humans and passed on their experience.

Later, dragons followed suit.

The key lies in the legendary destiny and the legendary elements.

Choosing the right client can truly bring you some "protagonist's halo," and you'll share in their glory.

If the human warrior has a legendary destiny, almost all of his dragon companions can also be promoted to legendary status, which is the greatest benefit.

If not, human warriors, with their mere one or two hundred years of lifespan, could certainly afford to wait.

At worst, we can just fulfill this contract and sign a new partnership.

Then “swipe” it again.

In addition, there may also be a need to deal with the "dragon slayer".

Some weapons are difficult for dragons to deal with, so dragon riders are needed to handle them.

However, anything gets complicated when too many people are involved.

Humans are always at war with each other, whether it's to protect their kingdoms, their loved ones, or for the sake of honor and mission, they are always busy fighting each other.

There are also many battles between metal dragons and five-colored dragons. Choosing to become a dragon knight's mount is almost equivalent to being drawn into worldly conflicts.

Because the object of your contract is right there, when there is a need, you can't just hide in a cave and sleep soundly, never venturing out.

So we have to go out and fight.

The risks during the growth process have also increased a thousandfold.

Many dragons could normally steadily enter their prime and old age, and then, through long-term accumulation, attempt to advance on their own.

However, because he took this shortcut, he ended up being beheaded.

Thinking about it now, it seems there's a sense of destiny or instinct at play.

Roy fell into deep thought.

From the perspective of rights and obligations, I don't actually need to take action.

Amifkent's death is no big deal; it has nothing to do with me.

But from a personal perspective, he and Raymond, and Raymond under his command, had some past relationship.

If it's within your capabilities, it's worthwhile to offer assistance.

Now that my obligations are fulfilled, it is the two princesses' responsibility to take care of their pregnancies and pregnancy, and there is no need for them to stay hidden away forever.

and……

Now that I've solved the problem of the Dragon Power Potion's source contamination, perhaps I can take this opportunity to make a few more money and get some Dragon Crystals, Dragon Hearts, and the like...

……

Soon after, Roy summoned back Prandène, Nisa, Anjali, and others who were away.

But instead of taking them with him, he stayed in the cave to look after the two dragon princesses.

He went out alone to meet Raymond at the place he had mentioned.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Raymond, but before heading to the rendezvous, he still observed him cautiously for quite a while.

Only after confirming that there were no ambushes around did he appear in the form of a projected avatar.

"Lord Kiric... no, Lord Kiric!"

Raymond appeared to be injured and was resting with his eyes closed under a large tree in a valley.

Startled to realize someone was approaching, and finding that the wandering skeletons and zombies around them didn't react at all, he couldn't help but show a look of astonishment.

But upon recognizing the person, he was overjoyed and stood up, clutching his chest.

"How are you?"

Roy could tell at a glance that he had been injured by the dragon-slaying weapon, as there were still faint traces of the unique power of the weapon on his body.

"It's just a superficial wound, nothing serious..."

However, they are relentlessly pursuing my teacher; I hope you can intervene!

Roy waved his hand: "Introduce them to your situation."

Raymond nodded and quickly said, "They are all members of the Cloud Cliff Council's Executive Court..."

The introduction was brief, and Roy didn't really care much about it.

But one thing to remember is that they are all lower-tier, level three beings, corresponding to dragons that have just come of age.

They also possess dragon spears and dragon-slaying weapons, so dealing with them in their former golden dragon forms would still present some challenges.

However, at this moment, Roy was full of energy and his power was perfectly balanced, giving him complete confidence.

"To participate in this war, an ordinary identity would easily arouse suspicion; it's best to be a dragon himself..."

This is called an internal conflict!

The next moment, to Raymond's astonishment, the projected avatar whistled, the long sound carrying into the sky.

"Roar!"

Its true form appeared, manifesting as a golden dragon above the valley.

"This, this is..."

"Is my dragon companion strange?"

The projected avatar glanced at him and spoke without any hesitation.

"You actually work part-time as a dragon rider?"

Raymond was somewhat shocked, feeling that he was finding it increasingly difficult to understand this person.

But soon, it dawned on him.

Although it's rare...

However, there are also instances where the spellcaster becomes a dragon knight.

They actually have more advantages than soldiers.

The only drawback (for dragons) is that they live too long.

The dragon race has never truly wanted to serve anyone; sometimes, the stronger the dragon, the less likely it is to gain loyalty.

Just as a cat's paws always linger on top, dragons also like to make agreements with warriors weaker than themselves.

Of course, being too weak is also not good.

The projected avatar stepped onto the dragon's back and summoned the Spear of Diathanan.

Then, golden light enveloped his body, and the Apostle Armor appeared out of thin air, completely covering him.

From the outside, everything is gleaming gold. Both the people and the dragons look as if they were cast in gold, and you can't tell that they are wizards at all.

Not only that, the power of Valkyrie Valkyrie also emerged, and the unique sacred and glorious aura of the temple, carrying the majesty of the Lord of Light, shone in all directions.

"what!"

Raymond, who majored in necromancy, felt a stinging pain as if his soul were being burned, and instinctively hid behind a tree.

His skeletons and zombies, on the other hand, fell one after another.

Roy soared into the air, streaking across the sky like a golden meteor, heading in the direction he indicated.

(End of this chapter)