Spellcasting Gods

boom!

boom!

Numerous precious and sensitive instruments were violently exploded during the storm, with the most intense explosions undoubtedly occurring near the speaker's location.

To withstand the flames, shockwaves, and deafening roar, he had to activate a large number of defensive spells, but he still had to retreat repeatedly, causing many of his personal belongings to fall off during the retreat and impacts, including the magical weapon he used to deal with the Shadow Guard.

As the energy storm gradually dissipated, one by one, naked boys emerged from the translucent, broken containers, each radiating astonishing energy.

“Oh my God! He’s right, we were incredibly stupid.” A member of parliament stared wide-eyed, his whole body trembling slightly involuntarily.

Although these clones do not possess the same strength as the boy himself, the destructive power they can unleash in a short period of time under his control is absolutely enough to make every Darrent present suffer.

"Seal off the lab! Immediately! Right now! Also, activate the highest level of security measures. Under no circumstances can he be allowed to escape." The Speaker issued the order with a grim face.

"Ming...understand!"

"Activate defenses! Seal off the entire laboratory!"

"Level 1 defense activated! Crisis response team will arrive at the scene in three minutes."

"Isolation and lockdown protocol activated! Magic blocking activated!"

"All entrances and exits have been sealed off!"

……

With a series of broadcasts, the massive underground laboratory entered a state of emergency.

Various emergency measures were activated one after another.

In the blink of an eye, the battle broke out in the core area.

Without any hesitation!

Both sides unleashed their most powerful abilities from the very beginning, completely disregarding whether the laboratory would be destroyed in the fierce battle, and a variety of powerful spells were unleashed one after another.

The clone army, in particular, doesn't care whether they get hurt or die. Even if they run out of magic, they will still self-destruct to deal heavy damage to the enemy.

In less than a few minutes, the defense line organized by the speaker and members of parliament collapsed.

If it weren't for the large number of puppets and combat personnel who arrived later, at least two of the seriously injured councilors would probably have died on the spot.

Just as they finally regained their composure, they suddenly discovered that the boy's true form had already picked up the magical item that had fallen to the ground and was mockingly saying, "Sorry, I've already gotten what I wanted. Why don't you guess why I went to such lengths to get it..."

Chapter 1396 The Spark

"You planned all of this?!"

The speaker stared at the extremely familiar personal item, his face instantly turning ashen.

It should be noted that the Shadow Guard is not actually particularly afraid of the Council in the face of absolute power.

On the contrary, the fundamental reason why they would obey the orders issued by the council no matter how much they resented and dissatisfied was that this weapon was created by several of the most powerful Darents of the theocratic era at the cost of their own lives.

Once this weapon is activated, all Shadow Force users within its effective supply range will suffer a severe backlash.

Unless someone surpasses its creator in the mastery of shadows, they can only obediently await their death.

Unfortunately, since the spread of the power of shadow was completely banned, members of the Shadow Guard have been unable to delve into the source of this power, let alone learn about it, and even their studies are inseparable from those ancestors who were willing to sacrifice themselves.

Therefore, although this weapon was never actually used after it was completed, it was a symbol of the power of the parliament and the speaker.

In addition, the Shadow Guard has recently moved from behind the scenes to the forefront, gaining widespread influence among the public, with some young people even idolizing and imitating them as heroes.

At the same time, the shadow forces, which were almost extinct, have begun to revive once again among certain special groups.

It can be said that if this weapon falls into the hands of the Shadow Guard, or is destroyed, it would be equivalent to planting a seed of civil war deep within the Darent civilization. Sooner or later, the conflict would completely erupt and evolve into a brutal war for dominance.

"Hehe, that's right. In fact, the reason I was willing to become a prisoner and let you study it without restraint was because I wanted to get this little thing. It involves a secret deal, and I can use it to exchange for the secret I want."

Having said that, the boy gave the other party no time to react and disappeared behind countless clones.

next second...

These clones, completely disregarding their own lives and deaths under his control, began to wreak havoc on everything in the laboratory, as if they had gone mad.

In just a few minutes, not a single piece of equipment in the huge laboratory could be found intact, and there were traces left over from the explosion everywhere, with lava even bubbling out in some places.

As for the emergency response teams that arrived later, they didn't dare to approach easily. They could only watch helplessly as the boy, escorted by the clones, slowly disappeared at the end of the passage behind him.

"Damn it! We can't let him escape!" A member of parliament, clearly realizing the seriousness of the situation, roared through gritted teeth.

“Don’t worry, we’ve activated all our defenses; he won’t get away so easily. Right now, we need to consider whether to send out a distress signal and mobilize a team to deal with the crisis. With the lab’s current manpower, catching him probably won’t be an easy task.” Another member of parliament also offered his opinion.

Just as the speaker frowned in thought, a violent tremor suddenly shook the ground, followed by a loud bang that echoed throughout every corner of the vast underground laboratory.

boom!

A tremendous force suddenly ripped the entire laboratory out of the ground, instantly raising clouds of mud and dust.

Before some of the experimenters could react, they suddenly found that the gravity beneath their feet had become several times higher than usual. As a result, 70 percent of the unfortunate ones were smashed to pieces or crushed to death by the heavy soil and rocks during the fall.

"Do not!!!!!!"

Realizing what had happened, the speaker immediately let out a desperate cry.

Because he had seen that the enormous elemental creature that had been imprisoned underground had now returned to its master and creator.

Using the immense power inherent in this behemoth, the boy easily broke through all the defense systems and, under the watchful eyes of countless people, calmly dug a large hole in the ground.

Anyone who has witnessed the astonishing destructive power of clay life forms would not choose to enter a cave and fight them in a confined environment.

This means that from this moment on, Parliament has lost the opportunity to control or salvage the situation.

Staring at the enormous cavern in the ruins that led deep underground, a senator took a deep breath, turned to the speaker, and said, "Your Excellency, I think we must prepare for the worst."

“The worst? You mean…” For some reason, the speaker’s hands trembled slightly.

“It’s war! A war within our civilization! It’s obvious that the boy took the weapon because he made some kind of shady deal with the Shadow Guard. Imagine what would happen if the Shadow Guard really lost control and started to confront the Council?” the councilor hypothesized with a grave expression.

“I understand! In accordance with the tradition of the council, I authorize you to convene an emergency meeting immediately and order all military and spellcaster groups on the homeworld to enter a state of first-level combat readiness, ready to launch a great purge at any time.”

The speaker was no fool; after a brief moment of distraction, he quickly got back into character.

Although launching an internal purge was not his wish, he had to fulfill his duty in order to prevent the entire civilization from rapidly sliding into the abyss.

……

Meanwhile, the boy, whose entire body was still sealed and unable to exert any strength, had quietly infiltrated the Shadow Guard's headquarters on their home planet—a newly built building filled with the solemn, profound, and dark atmosphere of the theocratic era.

However, before he could even get close to the office on the right side of the second floor, a familiar voice suddenly rang in his ears: "If I were you, I wouldn't bother the leader at this time."

"Huh? It's you!" The boy turned around and saw the other person's face clearly, and a faint smile immediately appeared on his face.

"Of course it's me, who else do you think it would be? Most importantly, have you gotten what we need?" The Shadow Guard members slowly stepped out of the shadows, revealing their distinctive skin color and eyes.

“Yes, I got it. If you don’t mind, I’d like to complete the transaction as soon as possible.” The boy didn’t try to hide anything, and openly took out the magical weapon and waved it in front of the other person.

In particular, the pure shadow power within it is something that no counterfeit imitation can ever achieve.

Chapter 1397 The Transaction is Completed

Dark, empty, damp...

There wasn't even a single window for ventilation or lighting!

As soon as the boy entered the eerie office, he immediately sensed the omnipresent power of shadow.

Without a doubt, this is not a simple office, but a battleground that combines offense and defense, providing Shadow Guard members with a "home field advantage".

In a battle like this, an ordinary spellcaster would be lucky to unleash 60% of their power, while someone wielding shadow magic could unleash 200% of their power.

Fortunately, he didn't come to fight at all; instead, he came to deliver a treasure that the other party desperately wanted.

Without any small talk or pleasantries, the boy simply waved the gadget in his hand and asked in a half-smile, "How about it? This must be what you've been dreaming of, right? I must say, it's truly remarkable; it even seals the beliefs, wills, and souls of several powerful individuals."

"Give it to me! Give it to me! Now! Immediately!" The leader of the Shadow Guard's breathing and heartbeat became rapid instantly.

I can't help but get excited!

You should know that this small, even insignificant thing has been like a sharp sword hovering over the Shadow Guard for thousands of years, and has almost become an abstract concept like a psychological shadow.

Although no one has ever witnessed its power, the records within the Shadow Guard repeatedly emphasize its strength and invincibility.

But now, this shadow is finally about to be dispelled.

Users of the power of shadow no longer need to fear the council; they can openly confront it, or even eliminate it and take its place.

“Calm down, my dear friend. If I remember correctly, you seem to owe me something, don’t you?” the boy reminded him, feigning nonchalance.

"I said!!! Give it to me!!!!"

The leader's emotions were clearly starting to go wrong. Not only was he exuding a terrifying aura, but the light of wisdom in his eyes was also slowly disappearing, replaced by a monster mixed with greed, ambition, desire, and primal instincts.

Just as the monster reached out to snatch it, the boy gently touched the raised part on the back of the little gadget.

next second...

boom!

A wisp of black energy exploded within the Shadow Guard leader's body, tearing apart most of his torso.

However, this was clearly not a fatal injury for him, and he recovered completely within a few seconds.

After the last bit of damage was repaired, he finally looked up, his face filled with fear and wariness: "You...you can actually use it?"

The boy nodded without hesitation: "A little bit. You should know that I deciphered part of the symbols on the Pillars of Creation, and this magical item uses the same technology. Although I haven't fully figured it out yet, it should be fine to suppress you. Otherwise, what do you think gives me the confidence to appear before you before I've even regained my power?"

"What exactly do you want?" the leader asked cautiously.

In his view, if the other party had mastered how to use this magical item, they would naturally not be satisfied with just obtaining some trivial secrets and information.

If it were me, I would definitely take this opportunity to demand more, or even force the entire Shadow Guard to obey orders, overthrow the Council's absolute rule over the Darrent civilization, and then hide behind the scenes to control everything.

“I’m not greedy. Keep your promise, and this little thing is yours.” The boy casually tossed the magical item from his palm onto the table.

It's easy to tell from his nonchalant reaction that he never took this thing seriously at all.

In contrast, the Shadow Guard leader reacted with far greater emotion, grabbing him tightly in his hands, stroking and kissing him repeatedly, and finally exclaiming with tears streaming down his face, "Finally! I'm free! I no longer have to worry about being suddenly purged and killed one day. Here, this is what you wanted, about the origins of us Darents and the origins of that god."

"Oh? All of them!" A hint of surprise flashed in the boy's eyes.

“Yes! All of it! At least all that we know. If you don’t mind, could you tell me what your plans are next?” The leader drew his dagger, cut a gash in his chest, and inserted the magical device.