Dragon Tribulation of All Realms

Chapter 211 The Worm's Corrosive Crown
It stood there, its appearance as indistinguishable as ever. And when Wu Chen nodded to it, it smiled back at him.

"Long time no see, Wu Chen."

"I thought you would continue to keep a low profile."

"Witch Dust" refers to his experience in the world of the Undead King, during which the presence of "friends" was extremely low throughout his journey.

The 'friend' simply smiled again.

“Because you didn’t need me back then, but now, things seem to be a little different.” It looked Wu Chen up and down. Although it couldn’t make out its features at all, Wu Chen felt like it had been seen from head to toe. “You look a bit disheveled. Hmm… you have quite a few problems, but they’re not too big yet.”

"For example?" Wu Chen paused, but didn't receive an immediate answer. He realized this was a rule even 'friends' had to follow. He then uttered the second half of his sentence. "Some demon god, did you mark me?"

He paused for another half second.

"A few demon gods?"

"In this world, they should be called the 'Undead Witch Moon' and the 'Lord of Conflict'. One of them has set its sights on your body, and the other on your soul. Hmm... you've almost gotten rid of the former, but the latter still has a considerable influence on you."

"Just these two?" — No Hermes Mora?
The 'friend' shrugged. He looked at him. "Wu Chen, you should know that although I am your friend, there are some matters of principle that are never negotiable."

It couldn't answer—its silence was itself an answer. Wu Chen then silently breathed a sigh of relief, his gaze sweeping over Hera Mori, who was also frozen outside the dream.

He didn't know why he felt relieved, just as he didn't know why he had thought of Mora. A certain thought blockage, which he knew was beneficial and harmless to him, was stuck deep in his mind, and he immediately stopped thinking in that direction.

"...I remember you once told me that it was impossible for a demon god to see into my dreams?"

“I didn’t say that,” my friend waved his hand. “I just said that, in terms of the level of judgment of life, the Demon God and you back then were on the same level.”

"So it's impossible for them to have spied on this place?"

"In the multiverse, there are basically no individuals who can see here while you are still alive."

"...Your words are making me a little scared." Wu Chen's lips twitched slightly. So, there are ruthless beings in the multiverse who can instantly annihilate him with just a casual glance. But then...

It seems that the demons have become less scary once again—even though one of them, if placed in the outside world, would probably only need another second to take its own life.

Whatever.

Wu Chen sighed.

"Any recommended solutions?" he asked.

"Don't you already have a solution?" the friend replied.

Yes, he did. But now, he has confirmed the feasibility of this plan.

"I want to complete my Origin Theory and use it to deduce my own magic. To achieve this, I must accomplish some things... things I should have done long ago, things I should have done from the beginning—my regrets, my obsessions. Only after all that is done can I have a free heart."

Wu Chen lowered his head and glanced at the three-piece set that had been thrown to his feet—one of which was a demon artifact, one was a powerful necromancer's personal tool, and the other was an item that had been summoned and possessed by the resonance of the previous two.

The 'friend' raised his hand and pulled out a light screen, on which were the details of the purchase.

—【Necromancer's Amulet—A Demonic Artifact, an extension of the divine power of the Necromancer's Moon. The wearer will receive a significant boost to Destruction and Summoning magic, as well as a substantial increase in mana and mana regeneration. Simultaneously, the wearer's necromancy learning talent will be greatly enhanced, and corresponding necromancy spells and rituals will be unlocked based on the level of their power.】

—[Note: If the wearer does not possess a death-related bloodline or a corresponding high-level power domain, wearing this amulet will continuously deplete the wearer's life force. When life force is completely exhausted, the wearer will be transformed into a high-level lich and forcibly signed a subservient contract with 'Undead Witch Moon'—this contract will be voided after the item is purchased.] —[Purchasing this item requires one Level 4 Purchase Certificate and 40000 Resource Points.]

Expensive, so expensive that Wu Chen was penniless. He hadn't even seen a Level 4 certificate yet, but he felt that he might be able to obtain the benefits of that level soon.

So his gaze continued downwards.

—【Wilder Staff—A legendary item, the staff of Mannymark, the Worm King. The user gains a significant boost to Destruction and Summoning magic. Summoning slots are greatly increased. Nine times per day, the user can use Greater Evoke of the Undead on any intact corpse—undead summoned with this staff do not occupy the user's own summoning slots.】

—【Purchasing this item requires two Level 3 Purchase Vouchers and 16000 Resource Points.】

I almost bought it—if I had actually killed Ramaya, and if Ramaya had been willing to pay. But now…

Wu Chen glanced at his current resource reserves.

By disrupting the ritual, defeating Belfago, and adding my previous stockpile—I have a little over 13000 resource points, and two level 2 and two level 1 purchase vouchers. If I can combine them, perhaps I can try buying this item.

But now...

Wu Chen looked at the last item.

—【Crown of the Worm's Corruption—A crown of corruption from another world, a hybrid formed under the influence of the demon god and possessing the legendary item 'Worm Helmet'. In addition to the original characteristics of the Crown of Corruption, this item grants the wearer a certain degree of bonus to summoning and destruction spells, allowing the use of Greater Resurrection three times per day, and Soul Explosion once per day. If the wearer possesses a fully charged Black Soulstone or a Greater Soulstone, Soul Explosion can be activated up to three times per day by consuming Soulstones.】

—【Purchasing this item requires an additional 10000 resource points and 2 Level 2 purchase vouchers.】

Without a doubt, this is also a level 3 legendary item. But fortunately, the Corrupted Crown already belongs to Wu Chen, so this can be considered an upgrade, and we only need to factor in the price difference.

perhaps.

Wu Chen wasn't sure if this was a loophole in the rules, or if his 'friend' had made an exception for him. He shifted his gaze and continued reading the entry for 'Soul Explosion'. Undoubtedly, it was a truly superior spell worthy of the 'legendary' label, surpassing even ninth-ring or tenth-tier magic. And this spell shared the same name as the ritual that tore apart the Dragonfire Barrier and conquered the capital of the Western Empire in the Second Era.

"Purchase." Resources were consumed in large quantities, and the reserves on hand were quickly reduced to mere scraps. The crown of worm-like decaying poison that had turned from emerald green to blackened instantly gained a new owner. Wu Chen then put it on his head.

It's time to go.

But before that—

Wu Chen exhaled softly, feeling and adapting to the immense power flowing within his body. This legendary item undoubtedly possessed the ability to elevate his energy level to that of a high-ranking wizard, and, combined with the Dragon Priest Mask and other equipment, even approach the elite realm.

“Buddy,” he said, looking at his friend, “I bet the real resources required to purchase this Dragon Priest Mask I have aren’t just a Level 3 certificate, are they?”

“You’re very perceptive.” His friend nodded, still smiling. “This mask is indeed just a legendary item, but your first purchase wasn’t just about ownership; it was also about your destiny as a dragon priest—you are now destined to be a dragon priest, whether you perish in battle or not.”

"So, that's why I possess the characteristics of the Nirn people, the body of a Nirn person, and the soul of a Nirn person. Is that right?" Wu Chen exhaled silently. This bloodline of the Primal Spirit Fragment was the prerequisite for him to make a difference on this land.

My friend didn't answer, he just smiled.

"Then I guessed that neither this mask nor this crown were the highest-ranking items I possessed."

"Really? My friend."

(End of this chapter)