Chapter 2133 Soul Trickery <TOC> Chapter 2135 Extraordinary Extractor
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Angel found Lord Rhine in the Shining Cathedral.
When he saw Lord Rhine, he was quietly staring at the stained glass window in front of the church. The window was normal, but his gaze was fixed, as if seeing another scene through the barely visible light.
It was only when Angel’s footsteps echoed in the solemn and silent church that Rhine lowered his head and slowly came back to his senses.
“Lord Rhine,” Angel approached him and called softly.
Rhine turned around, his expression no longer solemn like when he was looking at the window, showing a smile and said, “You’re here. I just heard from Tree Spirit that Sanders also came in. How is it on his end?”
Rhine looked relaxed, but Angel could see the emotions that still lingered behind his calm expression.
Angel noticed a book opened on the table in front of Rhine, —Culuoli Chronicles Fourteen—, created by illusion magic… Was Rhine’s mood because he knew about Aldrich’s news?
But was the news about Aldrich enough to make Rhine so emotional?
Angel, not understanding the relationship between Aldrich and Rhine, didn’t ask and just followed his words, “My mentor is fine, just left the Chaotic Sky Market.”
Rhine asked, “Did he see Sumesh and Flora?”
Angel shook his head, “Not yet, but probably soon.”
After a pause, Angel added, “Mentor came in this time because he got a message from the Chaotic Sky Market and came to tell me specially.”
Angel told Rhine about the news Sanders had gathered. Rhine frowned slightly, “The followers of the Bud from outside the domain appeared again? These people really linger like shadows.”
After pondering for a moment, Rhine said, “Sanders is right, if Totoro saw them at the Star Observing Day in the Savage Grottoes, they will definitely come to find you. They have appeared now, and the day prophesied shouldn’t be far. You also need to be more vigilant.”
Angel nodded.
Rhine thought for a while, “Later, I will borrow your mini signal tower to talk with Rosen. Ask about the current situation and then formulate subsequent countermeasures.”
“You don’t need to worry too much. Since we have already received the message in advance, we will definitely not let the Bud’s people return in peace. Even if they want to sneak in during the tea party, with Tree Spirit there, it’s absolutely impossible.”
As Rhine said this, he added, “However, your mentor said to strengthen your defenses just in case, which is right. I already have a lead on the host carrying the Seed of Distortion, and it will be sent to you in a couple of days.”
Rhine paused, then said mysteriously, “This host is very extraordinary. If the Seed of Distortion can really parasitize it, then you’ve hit the jackpot…”
Rhine highly praised it, so Angel was naturally curious about this host. However, Rhine just smiled mysteriously and didn’t elaborate, only saying that he would know when it arrived.
After talking about the host, Angel also mentioned his plans to leave the Savage Grottoes and go overseas.
Rhine didn’t stop Angel.
With the Wilderness of Dreams for constant contact and Angel having a formation disc, he could teleport back from anywhere in the Southern Region; moreover, with the followers of the Bud from outside the domain appearing, Angel temporarily leaving for a while was a good choice.
Rhine’s only regret was, “I wanted to find an opportunity to test if the formation disc can teleport across planes. It seems, it will have to wait, or you’ll have to test it yourself.”
Angel: “If I have the chance, I will test it out.”
“By the way, before you leave, don’t forget to properly alchemize the login device. Also, if you need any materials, remember to speak with Tree Spirit.”
Rhine reminded him of a few things and then let Angel leave.
After Angel had left, the previously relaxed expression on Rhine’s face vanished. After a long silence, he turned his gaze to the opened —Culuoli Chronicles— on the long table in front of him.
His gaze was fixed tightly on the words written by Culuoli: “Aldrich, a nature researcher from the Greenwood Spell Research Institute, is said to be from the Savage Grottoes. Also, the newly legendary genius wizard of recent years, Enchanting Witch Marisa, also comes from the Savage Grottoes.”
Rhine’s attention was on that name.
However, contrary to what Angel had previously thought, the name Rhine focused on was not Aldrich, but…
“Enchanting Witch” Marisa.
Rhine stared at this name for a long time, then finally sighed deeply and closed the book.
…
When Angel returned to reality from the Wilderness of Dreams, the scene he had seen through the godly perspective still lingered in his mind.
Yes, although Angel had left the Shining Cathedral, he was curious about why Rhine was sitting alone in the church with a solemn expression earlier, so he used the godly perspective to observe the situation inside.
He saw Rhine staring at Marisa’s name for a long time without speaking.
“Could it be that Lord Rhine has some unknown connection with Marisa?” Angel whispered to himself.
As soon as Angel’s words fell, he heard an exclamation: “Huh? Rhine and Marisa?!”
Angel looked up and realized that Tree Spirit had already returned from the Wilderness of Dreams and was sitting opposite him, holding the —Culuoli Chronicles— open, looking at him in shock.
“What did you just say? Rhine and Marisa have an unknown relationship? Really? Where did you hear that?” Tree Spirit put down the chronicles, looking astonished at Angel.
Angel inwardly lamented that Tree Spirit had overheard him.
Not wanting to be a rumor monger and worried that Tree Spirit would spread it around, Angel quickly explained: “No, I just saw some scenes and was a bit puzzled.”
“What scenes?”
After hesitating, Angel described the scene he saw with the godly perspective. However, to avoid being labeled a peeping tom, Angel altered the way he described it, glossing over: “When I was looking for Lord Rhine just now, I saw him open the —Culuoli Chronicles— and stare at the name of Enchanting Witch Marisa with a heavy expression, so I got a bit curious.”
After hearing Angel’s description, Tree Spirit seemed to realize something, picked up the —Culuoli Chronicles— again, and waved his hand: “I thought you had heard some earth-shattering secret. So it’s just this… Rhine staring at Marisa’s name is not because they have some unknown relationship.”
“Why is that then?”
Tree Spirit raised an eyebrow and asked: “Why are you so curious all of a sudden?”
Angel felt a bit embarrassed: “Just a bit curious. And also, Lord Rhine’s expression was quite heavy…”
After hearing this, Tree Spirit hesitated for a moment before saying: “This is actually not a secret. I probably know some of Rhine’s thoughts. I can tell you about it.”
“Two thousand years ago, Marisa had already reached the pinnacle of a third level wizard, but she could not find the opportunity for a breakthrough. Therefore, to break through the legendary realm, she chose to leave the Southern Region in search of the path to truth, and since then, there has been no news of her.”
“Until now, many people believed that Marisa had perished.”
“Rhine probably thought the same. After all, crossing the hurdle of the legendary realm isn’t easy. Moreover, many wizards chose to leave the Southern Region when they saw no path forward, like the one from Black Castle. However, in the end, none of those who left to pursue legendary opportunities managed to achieve the legendary realm.”
“None of them?” Angel was somewhat surprised by this figure.
“Yes, true knowledge involves choosing a path and isn’t too dangerous; but legendary requires using laws to form a domain, and this process is extremely difficult. Many have fallen during this process. Even geniuses who once overshadowed an era might fall at this hurdle,” Tree Spirit shook its head: “That’s why some choose to take a different path.”
Angel knew the alternative path Tree Spirit mentioned was Mengke attempting to break through to legendary using the body of a Demon God’s descendant.
“Legendary is so hard to achieve that none who left managed it. Even peak wizards like Rhine, Mengke, and Florence felt they couldn’t see a path forward.”
“But now, Marisa’s example has emerged.”
“Once trapped in the same predicament as them, Marisa took this step and actually succeeded.”
“While this is a lone example, it’s enough to influence these people’s emotions… even their choices.” Tree Spirit sighed slightly: “Rhine’s feelings are probably very complicated right now. Maybe in the future, he will choose the same path as Marisa…”
After hearing Tree Spirit’s account, Angel understood why Rhine seemed so silent.
When they thought there was no way forward, someone had found a path, and that someone was a wizard from the Savage Grottoes. Naturally, Rhine’s emotions would be affected, as he was also at this juncture.
Tree Spirit shook its head: “Let’s not talk about him anymore, I will continue reading.”
Angel quickly stopped it; he still needed Tree Spirit’s help with some things, like providing mushrooms for the Mushroom Witch’s ongoing research after his departure, something only Tree Spirit could do.
Angel told Tree Spirit about his departure and the subsequent arrangements.
After listening, Tree Spirit reacted just like Rhine, nodding indifferently: “Alright, just be careful yourself. I will take care of those mushrooms later and will give them to Regina when appropriate. Remember to add a few Nightmare Stones, or don’t blame me if they wither.”
“As for the materials for crafting the login device and the books on Soul Trickery you want, I will bring them to you later.”
After saying this, Tree Spirit closed his eyes and contacted its main body in the Mirror World to handle these trivial matters.
For most of the next day, Angel spent his time reading and copying books.
When night fell, Angel received the materials and prepared to start crafting the login device. However, the laboratory was currently occupied by Regina, so Angel activated his barrier and went to the hidden room.
There was a lab bench here, not very big, but sufficient for crafting the login device, which didn’t require very delicate operations.
Returning to the hidden room, although the Light of Nightmare kept surging, Angel, within the domain, didn’t feel terrified; instead, he felt a kind of alternative safety due to the dangerous ability of the Light of Nightmare, which could threaten legendary wizards.
Angel stared at the Light of Nightmare for a long time, just as Culuoli had inquired in the chronicle: “You’re also interested in the Light of Nightmare and want to study it, right?”
The answer was naturally affirmative.
Moreover, Angel had more experience than Culuoli. He had seen the results of the Light of Nightmare’s application at Boil Gentleman’s place.
Therefore, his desire to study the Light of Nightmare was even stronger.
However, he could only avoid its corrosion through the barrier for now. To really study it, he at least needed to find a safe way to touch the Light of Nightmare.
If there’s a chance to meet Boil Gentleman again in the future, maybe he could coax some information about handling the Light of Nightmare from him.
But, it’s probably not possible for now.
Chapter 2133 Soul Trickery <TOC> Chapter 2135 Extraordinary Extractor