Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 864 Can God Be Defeated?

In the mortal world of the Three Holes World, Locke, controlling his treant avatar, spent three years with these two mortals, while only three days had passed in the crater.

At this time, Orion was already eighteen years old.

His guard, on the other hand, appeared much older. Every night, this middle-aged guard would secretly pray to the god of war, hoping that when he woke up the next day, the priest of the god of war would find them and tell them that he had forgiven their actions.

In this way, they could escape their evil 'tree people' and return to the mortal city-state of Terella.

Three years later, Orion wore a suit of leather made from fur tanned from the forest. He also made bows and arrows from trees he gathered from the forest and weapons from crushed natural poisonous plants.

Under Locke's tutelage, Orion mastered the martial arts techniques summarized by rangers from both worlds.

On this day, Orion dragged a dire wolf he had hunted to Locke's treant avatar, who was squatting on the ground with hundreds of Ogan runes moving between his fingers.

In Orion's eyes, countless magically glowing characters were moving on the branches of this treant.

Locke is using the relatively slow flow of mortal time in the three planes of existence to integrate his past botanical knowledge into his mind.

'I see. My previous design for the Vine Hand wasn't perfect enough. There's still room for fine-tuning the spell model of Vine Hand…'

Essentially, conducting magical research, even just thought experiments, requires consuming a large amount of mental light. In the present world of the Three Caverns, because there is no magical tide, one can only consume one's own mental light when contemplating magic.

The problem is that Locke's thinking was too rudimentary; the vine hand was only at an apprentice level. So, he essentially exploited a bug in the environment, using the flow of time to think about his basic botany for three years.

Of course, because he currently only has one ultimate magic, he can only have one clone and one main body at the same time. The treant avatar is essentially his main body falling into a deep sleep, and his consciousness transferring to that treant.

Therefore, it is one's own physical body that is manipulating that tree-man.

On the vanguard of exploration, Hussein looked at Locke with some envy.

"Locke, your thinking is quite flexible. You know how to apply it flexibly, utilizing the unique characteristics of the colonial world to reintegrate your foundation. You're really something."

Locke's true form glanced at Hussein and said, "If you want, I'll find an opportunity to let you send an avatar into the present world of that world as well?"

Hussein shook his head and said, “No. No need. I am different from you. I was forcibly prevented from advancing for too long during my apprenticeship. My foundation is very solid, and I don’t need that. Besides, thinking about magic out of thin air in that kind of place would deplete one’s spiritual light.”

“If I deplete too much of my Light of the Soul, and the Pale Pilgrimage comes knocking at this time, I will be in great danger. The Light of the Soul is extremely difficult to restore. I am not a potion master, so I am not as skilled and daring as you.”

Locke's true form glanced at him, only to discover that the Zero Potion could replenish his spiritual light.

Of course, that would permanently consume the Zero Potion.

Therefore, once the Zero Potion is transformed into someone's Heart Light, it is no longer possible to recover the corresponding Zero Potion from that person.

The reason I was able to spend so much time contemplating spell models and building up my foundation in the Three Caverns was because I discovered that the Elixir of Zero could restore a certain amount of spiritual light.

With just a scrap of the Zero Potion in his hand, he was able to repair the damage caused by three years of meditative contemplation in the Three Caves World.

Hussein said, “But three days have already passed. Shouldn’t you act quickly, Locke? You’ve been in contact with him for so long that I can indirectly curse those two mortals with your blood and then transform them into vampires or werewolves.”

“Then, as long as they go out and spread the curse, I can quickly create a vampire clan or a werewolf tribe.”

"If we can get enough werewolves or vampires, we should be able to summon our clones to land."

Henry the old pirate had a glint in his eye.

"Agreed, I think it's a great idea."

Locke glanced at the two of them, as well as the seven first-ring wizards who were analyzing the various information gathered from the Three Caverns, and said, "No. The Three Caverns are very complex. If we do this, we will offend the world will of the Three Caverns."

"Although I have not yet found the world's will that has fallen into slumber."

"Secondly, all the magic of the Mind School in the Three Caverns will be rendered ineffective. In other words, Hussein, you will have no direct control over the creations formed by your curse. Therefore, it is very likely that your creations will be taken over by our opponents."

Hussein thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

Hussein's plan was a quick route: regardless of the consequences, he would first spread a bunch of curses, then forcibly descend as a saint, and then fight the entire race of giant gods.

That's why he wanted to persuade Locke to do so.

But Locke immediately changed his strategy upon seeing the World Leaf. At this moment, the most important thing for him was to find, or even obtain, the second World Leaf.

Moreover, he was also very concerned about the God-King who had asked him for help and the mysterious identity of the 'God Supreme God'.

Before things become clear, such an overbearing approach could very well make things worse.

The old pirate Henry said, "However, we still need to be careful about supplies. We can only stay outside the crystal wall system for a maximum of one month. If we still can't enter the crystal wall system and obtain energy, then we will have to return. Otherwise, we will be in danger of running out of resources."

"captain."

Locke said, “Don’t worry. If this world weren’t so complicated, I would have already used my Treant avatar to connect my Evolution Moon and the Forest Sanctuary, and sent my power to that plane.”

"However, I have indeed completed my plans. Soon, I can begin to act, projecting the Forest Sanctuary and the Moon of Evolution into that world without worrying about being hindered by anyone."

“Hussein, my friend, I had you curse that giant and use her blood to create a cursed branch…”

Hussein said, "Yes. It was almost finished at that time. I then spent three more days slowly enhancing the curse energy of that tree branch through the crystal wall system and adjusting the advanced geometric curse spell inside it."

"It should be usable now, right?"

"That's a blood curse I created with the blood of a giant. It can kill a giant associated with it. So far, the only ones it can kill are the Grass Titan and the King Titan, because it's her blood. The second one is the King Titan, because he used his power to sustain the Grass Titan's life."

"The moment he did this, he connected himself with that giant. This cursed branch is a curse I created with all my might, combined with your power. I am confident that I can kill a giant native with a single blow."

Hussein looked at Locke and said, "Which giant do you want to kill? Killing the Grass Giant will be more rewarding. That way, you can immediately summon your Saintly Avatar."

"But I don't think that grass giant will come down from the crater."

Locke nodded. "I have my own plans."

……

The Three Caves World is located in the forest of the mortal world.

Orion came to say goodbye to Locke, whom he saw as a treant.

He knelt down on one knee before the Tree Man and said, "Thank you, generous Tree Man teacher. The three years of your teaching have broadened my horizons and strengthened my body and soul."

“You made me realize that mental health is just as important as physical strength. I was very happy during the three years you were with me, but I could never let go of the hatred that lay beyond the forest.”

"I'm leaving now, Teacher Shuren."

The middle-aged guard beside him was very excited because he had been thinking about the same question constantly for the past three years.

Did their reliance on and approach of the Tree People constitute blasphemy against the gods?

Therefore, he tossed and turned every night, unable to sleep. He gradually became emaciated. Now, the young master, who had grown up, was finally going to leave this forest and return to the mortal world to reclaim the city that originally belonged to him.

Locke stopped manipulating the Ogan Tree and turned to Orion, saying, "You want to go back to Terella? But my teaching of you is not over yet."

Orion bowed to Locke again and took his leave.

“Yes, teacher. During this time, I have felt myself growing stronger and more robust. Although I still enjoy your teachings, hatred has driven me to the point that I cannot suppress the anger in my heart.”

“When I think of my enemy seizing my family’s city-state and deceiving the god of war, I can hardly contain my anger. I want to go back to Terella and kill that enemy in front of everyone.”

"The war ceremony held every three years in Terrera is about to take place. At that ceremony, everyone can choose to challenge the current ruler of Terrera, and the victor will become the new master of Terrera and receive the favor of the god of war."

Orion was lost in thought as he spoke.

“Three years ago, that enemy killed my father during a war ritual by challenging him, and became a chosen one of the God of War. But I knew it was a despicable trap. My father was favored by the God of War and possessed fighting power that no mortal could match. How could he possibly lose to such a coward?”

“I saw it. That coward secretly poisoned the wine my father drank. And now the triennial war ritual is about to be held again. I will kill him in the same ritual, and win back honor for my family, glory for the city-state, and the favor of the god of war.”

"Tree Master, please forgive me for not being able to continue studying here with you. I must leave the forest and return to Terella."

Locke looked at Orion and said, "But I must remind you, if you leave the forest, it means you will leave behind all the peace and beauty of life. You will have to return to the mortal world. Are you willing to do that?"

Orion replied firmly, "I do."

Locke said, "Then let me ask you, what made you so determined to leave the beauty of the forest and return to the mortal world?"

Orion hesitated for a moment. If it were three years ago, he would have said without hesitation that it was because of the favor of the god of war.

But now he says, "To avenge my family, and to prevent Teresa from falling into the hands of cowards."

Locke placed a charred, dry twig in front of him.

"I understand. Here, take this. This is a weapon I'm giving you. It can kill any enemy, but it can only be used once."

"When you encounter an insurmountable predicament, you can stab it into the enemy you cannot defeat."

"But remember, it can only be used once."

Orion was deeply moved. He had thought that his attempt to leave the forest would provoke the anger and reprimand of his strict tree-man teacher, but he had already made up his mind.

No one can change his mind.

But instead of scolding him, Teacher Shuren gave him such a weapon.

This plunged Orion into deep guilt.

Just as Orion was about to get up and leave, Locke suddenly spoke to him again, asking, "Orion, I want to ask you again, about that question from three years ago: Who are you?"

Orion answered firmly, “Your student, the true master of Terella, the chosen one of the God of War.”

Locke said, "I see. Then go ahead."

"Orion, you have to become the champion!"

Orion smiled.

“Teacher, I will become the champion of the war ritual and win the favor of the most just war god in the world, and win back everything I have.”

He left the forest with the servant.

After Orion left, Locke organized the information he had gathered about the three worlds.

Firstly, the mortal world of the Three Caves consists of numerous city-states of varying sizes, each worshipping a different giant deity. Furthermore, because they all worship the god-king on the crater mountain, they belong to the same cultural sphere.

The city-states waged war against each other.

Terrera, as a city-state directly recognized and protected by the God of War, is one of the larger city-states in the mortal world.

There were only about twenty such city-states directly protected by giant gods, and each of them was quite prosperous.

This is the composition of the main forces on the land of the Three Caves World.

As Locke walked through the forest, he discovered that the true essence of the Three Caves World had been almost entirely transferred to the crater.

This is probably due to the characteristics of the higher plane above the crater, and also because the giants and gods were consciously plundering the wealth of the earth and transferring it to the crater.

However, his three years in the mortal world were not without gains.

Because the land of the Three Caves World is covered with forests, he has essentially traveled all over the land of the Three Caves World in the past three years.

This land is indeed quite barren, but Locke still discovered a spirit mine deep in the forest!

A verdant spirit essence mine! This mine isn't large, and the reserves aren't plentiful, but it is still a verdant spirit essence mine that has been discovered.

"I knew there would be plenty of spirit energy mines in this world."

Locke looked into a dark cave deep in the forest, where a wisp of smoke was rising continuously.

"This spirit energy mine is enough for me to complete one spirit energy cultivation method. Based on my guess of the remaining amount, it can even complete two or three spirit energy cultivation methods."

The reason why the Spirit Breath Cultivation Method is difficult to learn is not only because it is really complicated, but also because the resources it consumes are simply outrageous.

A proper spiritual energy cultivation method requires the construction of a small, temporary spiritual energy space, which consumes a great deal of energy.

However, after discovering the existence of the Primordial Magic Plant in this world, Locke guessed that this Primordial Magic Plant must also have an Imaginary Root.

Since there are imaginary roots, one can fish out spirituality from the sea of ​​imaginary numbers, which may very well produce spiritual energy.

Upon searching, he indeed discovered a verdant spiritual energy mine in this world.

Locke suspected that there should be more spirit energy ore in the crater, not just this basic green spirit energy ore, but perhaps other types of spirit energy ore as well.

Therefore, Locke was very interested in sending his saintly incarnation to this world.

At this moment, the Ancient Tree Fruit's clone was in the Wizarding World·Cloud Marsh·Dune Plane. He looked at the one-acre magic field in the laboratory, where a golden Blood Wave Pineapple grew.

That is the Blood Wave Pineapple, which was grafted multiple times by itself.

Locke tore himself apart to find the enchanted scroll made by the enchanter. After the golden magic enchanted scroll was torn apart, it turned into a golden light and entered the Great Blood Wave Pineapple.

A golden line suddenly appeared on the surface of the leaves of the Blood Wave Pineapple.

Locke looked at the pineapple and said, "Next, we only need to complete the Spirit Breath Cultivation Method once more to create the second set of second-ring wizard shoes."

"The promise with Rose can be fulfilled."

"I think Solas Barefoot and Meloch don't need to undermine each other anymore."

"Using the Forest Sanctuary and the Moon of Evolution as transit points, I will transfer this semi-finished magical plant to my main body. I need to complete a Spiritual Breath Cultivation Method in the Three Cave Worlds. The transfer will take some time, but it shouldn't be too long."

"Besides that, I need to quickly design a blueprint for a spiritual space for cultivating spiritual energy."

Locke looked at Douglas. Douglas had actually been quite hardworking lately. He had started writing the articles Locke had asked him to write, and they were gradually showing promise.

He could even use Douglas's help to discuss the Breath of Spirit cultivation method with the third-ring wizard behind him.

Although the third-ring wizard was not a breeder, he possessed many unique perspectives that could be of great help to him.

Locke looked at Douglas and said, "Douglas, you've been doing very well lately. I have an idea, perhaps we could discuss it..."

Douglas was extremely proactive. Every time Locke and the Witch King Lagmamon discussed things indirectly through him, he felt as if his mind had been opened and he could gain a lot.

In addition, Douglas developed a kind of adoration for Locke.

In his eyes, the Witch King was such a powerful ancient wizard, while Locke was able to discuss things with the Witch King and even receive the Witch King's praise.

In his mind, Locke was such a powerful and wise wizard.

……

Half a day later, which is half a year later in the mortal world of the Three Caves World.

On the land of the Three Holes, in the circular arena of the city-state of Terella, marble colonnades stand tall, and marble seats are laid out on the stands of the circular arena.

This place was filled with more than 10,000 citizens of Terrera.

In the center of the circular arena stands a statue of the war giant.

Although the statue is not even one-fifth the height of the person in question.

Orion was preparing to hold a celebration after Theodorora, who had seized power from his family and become the new ruler of Terrera and the new chosen one of the gods of war, was unchallenged, and announced that he would continue to rule Terrera for another three years.

Orion stepped forward and announced that he would challenge Theodorora at the war ceremony.

At this moment, Theodora looked at Orion in surprise.

“The Orion family is still alive. Good heavens, you sinners.”

After a brief commotion, the people of Terrera shouted, "He is a sinner, he is not qualified to participate in the war ceremony."

"Guards, kill him."

"Get him out of the war rituals!"

Theodora stared intently at Orion, suddenly realizing that this might be a golden opportunity to prove to everyone that he was the best ruler of Terella.

He was going to brutally kill the last Orion, abandoned by the god of war, in front of everyone.

The Orion family has been abandoned by the god of war.

They lost the superhuman strength that the god of war had bestowed upon them.

But he received the favor of the god of war.

Over the past three years, the God of War has ordered him to indiscriminately attack many human city-states and incite internal strife and bloodshed among them.

Because the God-King believed that humans were too arrogant and extravagant, offending the gods, the gods on the crater wanted to drastically reduce the human population.

Therefore, war needs to be started.

He obeyed the divine command, but his repeated, unjustified invasions of other city-states had led many Terrellians to question him, believing that the previous Lord Orion was a principled warrior who regarded war and battle as a warrior's honor, rather than indiscriminately invading weaker city-states.

At this moment, he needs to tell everyone here that he is the chosen one of the God of War.

Theodora raised her right hand, and everyone immediately stopped yelling at Orion.

Theodora rose from her throne, walked to the weapons rack, and picked up two swords. "Very well, I'll give you the chance to participate in the war ritual. Under the witness of the god of war, and under the witness of all people, I will utterly exterminate your bloodline, which should not exist."

"Just like your dead father who died from poisoned wine."

Orion's pupils suddenly contracted. "As expected. My father didn't die in the battle with you, but from poison. You damned coward, you violated all the rules of the war ritual."

Theodora laughed, "Who cares about that kind of thing now?"

“Pathetic Orion, you have never seen the true nature of this world.”

Theodora raised his twin swords and slashed at Orion, intending to use the superhuman physique bestowed upon him by the God of War to cut off Orion's right hand.

But to everyone's surprise, Orion simply used his right hand to raise a dagger and parry his twin blades.

For more than three years, he carried the sealing stone with him every day, and Locke never asked him for it. As a result, he had obtained a lot of magic power from the sealing stone, and his body had been greatly enhanced.

Theodora looked astonished. "How is this possible? You've lost the favor of the gods, so how can you still be so strong?"

In an instant, Theodora's confidence, which stemmed from his belief that he was stronger than Orion, began to crumble. He started to feel afraid, and even looked at the cold glint of the dagger in Orion's hand, and wanted to retreat immediately.

He began to regret accepting Orion's challenge.

Orion pressed forward, forcing Theodora to retreat continuously.

"A true warrior is one who can become stronger by constantly honing himself."

At this moment, the audience still thought Theodora had the victory in her grasp, so some kept shouting, "Kill that sinner, Theodora! Cut him open and offer him to the god of war! Kill him!"

Theodora, however, was left speechless in the face of the cheers.

It shouldn't be.

He was favored by the god of war, so why was his strength less than Orion's?

At that moment, he was filled with immense fear.

Orion, in front of everyone, suddenly gritted his teeth and roared, then swung his dagger across Theodora's neck.

Theodora's head fell off the next moment.

The previously boisterous cheers came to an abrupt halt.

Even the priests, who had initially been indifferent and even wore mocking smiles, now showed cracked expressions on their faces.

The high priest's pupils constricted, his eyes widening in shock.

This is because for the first time in history, someone not favored by the god of war has personally killed someone favored by the god of war during a war ritual.

At this moment, the whole place was silent.

Those priests who knew the inside story all kept looking at the high priest.

The high priest was at a loss.

impossible.

Why is this happening?
At this moment, dark clouds suddenly filled the sky. The war ceremony was a competition offered to the god of war, and the dark clouds in the sky seemed to represent the mood of the gods in heaven.

Orion turned to look at the priestly ranks.

“High Priest, I have won the war ceremony. According to the laws and honor of our city-state, I should become the new master of Terella.”

“I should become the new chosen one of God.”

"All people of Terrera, according to the law, I should now become the new chosen one of the god of war. Now, as the new ruler of Terrera, I must tell you a fact: my father did not die in battle, but Theodora gave him a cup of poison before the battle."

The people of the city-state began to discuss the matter with surprise and uncertainty.

Orion was about to continue speaking when suddenly a bolt of lightning struck from the sky, splitting a rock in front of him.

The high priest exclaimed in terror, "God's wrath! This has provoked God's wrath! Orion, your sins are heinous!"

On the stage, Orion's face darkened. At that moment, he thought of the prophecy his treant teacher had made about his journey when he left the forest.

Orion was filled with rage.

It was only at this moment that he suddenly realized that his enemy was really Theodora.

"Why? I clearly won the war ritual, but instead of victory and glory, I was met with divine wrath?"

Orion looked up at the vortex at the very center of the dark clouds in the sky.

"Is a god of war who violates the principles he himself established still a god of war?"

"Are you worthy?"

The Nemesis's Path - Leaf of Power, which he had always worn on his chest and made into a necklace, suddenly flashed with a barely perceptible magical light.

Originally, the Path of Nemesis was only intended for the vampires of the Heidelberg plane. Even after Locke upgraded it to 0.5 ring, this remained true, because the spell model was initially only aimed at the vampire clans of the Heidelberg plane.

Therefore, Locke has always wanted to find ways to apply the Way of the Nemesis to more areas.

And this point is a crucial juncture in his own great magical forging!
(End of this chapter)