《Immortal Mage: I Just Have To Wait It Out》 Chapter 1 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Ye Tian, you haven¡¯t broken through in three years. I officially inform you that you¡¯ve been expelled.¡± At the entrance of Red Leaf Academy. Ye Tian looked at the door as the dean¡¯s words echoed in his mind. He was holding a bag in his hand. When he turned around, his eyes were filled with confusion. Three years ago, when he opened his eyes, he discovered that he had appeared in a completely unfamiliar world and happened to encounter the awakening ceremony. After thinking for a moment, Ye Tian reacted. He had transmigrated! In a daze, the awakening was completed and Ye Tian became an Apprentice Mage at Red Leaf Academy. However, Ye Tian¡¯s talent wasn¡¯t high and his aptitude was poor. Three years had passed, and he was still an Apprentice Mage. According to what he knew, there was a simple classification of mages¡¯ strength in this world. In order, they were Apprentice, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Great Mage, Magister, and Great Magister. There were nine levels between each realm. Ye Tian hadn¡¯t slacked off in the past three years. However, his aptitude wasn¡¯t enough. Everyone else had already broken through to become a Beginner Mage, but he had only cultivated to a three-star Apprentice Mage. ¡°Let¡¯s go home first.¡± Ye Tian sighed and left for Rock Town. Red Leaf Academy was located in Kurtz City, and Rock Town was the next town in the city. It was more than a hundred kilometers away. Every year, the mages in Kurtz City would go to a nearby town to hold a ceremony to find talented people and take them into the school as students. Ye Tian spent some money on a caravan. Five days later, he returned to Rock Town. ¡°Ye Tian?¡± As soon as he got off the carriage, someone shouted. However, the other party¡¯s tone was a little hesitant, as if he did not dare to confirm. Ye Tian looked over: ¡°Uncle Harun, long time no see.¡± A rough-looking man with a strong body smiled when he heard this. ¡°It¡¯s really you. I was afraid that I had recognized the wrong person. Aren¡¯t you studying magic in the academy? Why are you back?¡± Ye Tian explained everything in detail. The burly man in front of him was called Neet Harun. He was one of the captains of the town guards in Rock Town. The original Ye Tian¡¯s parents had a good relationship with Harun, but after the accidental death of his parents, Harun took good care of Ye Tian. As expected, Harun didn¡¯t show any signs of rejection or alienation. Instead, he patted Ye Tian¡¯s shoulder and comforted him. ¡°It¡¯s fine. Even if you can¡¯t become a mage, you can still survive. I¡¯ll send you home first.¡± Harun let the team members move freely as he reached for Ye Tian¡¯s luggage. Ye Tian wanted to take it himself, but Harun¡¯s arm was thicker and he couldn¡¯t snatch it. Along the way, Harun told Ye Tian about the changes in the town over the past three years and some interesting things that had happened. For example, which family¡¯s child got married and which one hunted a rare beast for a good price. Ye Tian was actually not good with words. Seeing Uncle Harun¡¯s enthusiasm, he could only smile and respond simply. The original host¡¯s home was in the northwest of the town. This was a place that belonged to the poor. To put it simply, the people who lived here were not rich. ¡°I¡¯ve been keeping an eye on the house for you. It¡¯s just that the inside hasn¡¯t been cleaned much, but you can still live there if you clean up yourself.¡± Harun pushed open the door, and dust fell. He choked and coughed twice. Ye Tian fanned the dust in front of him and followed him in. ¡°Thank you, Uncle Harun.¡± Harun smiled and said, ¡°Don¡¯t stand on ceremony with me. With my relationship with your parents, it¡¯s only right for me to care for you.¡± In truth, Ye Tian was relieved to see that the house was still there. He was afraid that after three years, he would return to his hometown and find that the old residence was gone. Now that he could live there just by cleaning, he could save a lot of rent in the future. After Harun put down his things, he still wanted to help clean up. This made Ye Tian very embarrassed. After all, Uncle Harun had just put down his work and come over. He quickly said, ¡°Uncle, I can handle these small matters myself. Go ahead and do your work. It¡¯s more important.¡± As one of the captains, Harun had to lead a team to patrol the town every day to prevent some beasts or people from causing trouble. Therefore, he had a lot of things to do every day. Harun didn¡¯t reject it. Before leaving, he asked Ye Tian to go to his house for dinner and left a new address. Three years had passed, so Harun had also moved away. After sending Uncle Harun off, Ye Tian looked around at the courtyard filled with weeds and the house that would crumble with a casual touch. He smiled wryly and got busy. Ye Tian decided to buy some tools first. He couldn¡¯t just use his hands to pull at the grass in the yard, it would be too cumbersome. After a round of work, the sky gradually darkened. The old residence had changed a lot since this morning. Although the house still looked a little dilapidated, it was much cleaner. At least, it was habitable. ¡°I¡¯ll work on those areas tomorrow.¡± Ye Tian patted his clothes and wiped the sweat from his forehead. ¡°Eh¡­?¡± A look of surprise suddenly appeared on Ye Tian¡¯s face, and his eyes widened as his body slowly began to turn. At this moment, a strange piece of information appeared in his vision. Name: Ye Tian Title: Apprentice Mage Level: Three-Star Physique: 9 [Ordinary Adult: 10] Magic Power: 30 [Ordinary Adult: 0] Luck: 1 Comprehension: 1 Aptitude: Immortal Body (New) Available Points: 0 ¡­ Ye Tian rubbed his eyes and wondered hesitantly, ¡°Am I hallucinating because I¡¯m too tired?¡± However, when he opened his eyes again, he realized that the interface was still there. At this moment, a string of information appeared in his mind. [You have an unlimited lifespan. Every month you survive, you will receive 0.1 attribute points. You can freely add them to your physique, magic power, luck, and comprehension.] Golden finger? Cheat? As a transmigrator, Ye Tian was quite knowledgeable and couldn¡¯t help but grin. He wanted to know more. However, no matter how hard Ye Tian tried, the panel was like an inanimate object with no feedback. ¡°Looks like I¡¯ll only know its use after I obtain the attribute points a month later.¡± With a thought, Ye Tian hid the interface. ¡°Now that I have an unlimited lifespan, becoming stronger is only a matter of time.¡± ¡°I have to live carefully in the future. If I die, everything will be gone. What a waste of such a good opportunity.¡± Ye Tian tidied up and closed the door to Uncle Harun¡¯s house. Neet Harun was a family of three. His daughter lived with his ex-wife in another city. He had divorced and found his current wife. The two of them had been living together for five years. Mrs. Harun wasn¡¯t surprised to see Ye Tian. Instead, she greeted him warmly. At the dining table, Harun chatted about Ye Tian¡¯s plans. Knowing that Ye Tian didn¡¯t have any good ideas, he invited him to join the town¡¯s guards. Firstly, they only patrolled every day, so work was easy. Secondly, he could take care of Ye Tian on the job. Ye Tian thought for a moment before agreeing. ¡­ A year later. ¡°As expected, as long as I add points, I can become stronger.¡± Ye Tian added 1.2 attribute points to his physique and felt the change in his strength. He was extremely excited. ¡°Ye Tian, someone¡¯s dead. Hurry up and catch up.¡± At this moment, the guards came with a mission. Chapter 2 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The location of this murder was in the East District of Rock Town, which was the entrance to the town. There were many people and merchants there. The East District was considered one of the wealthier districts in Rock Town. Most of the people living here were businessmen. The victim¡¯s identity wasn¡¯t simple. He was a young man named Hand, two years younger than the twenty-two-year-old Ye Tian. Upon arriving, Ye Tian was shocked by the lavish decorations. The first thing he saw was a large courtyard, and the grass was filled with flowers. Ye Tian didn¡¯t recognize many of them, but the fragrance lingering in the air was very good, and he couldn¡¯t help but take two more breaths. There were usually no murders in Rock Town. Most of them were disputes. Therefore, the inside and outside of the house were already surrounded by the guards of the town. Ye Tian didn¡¯t say anything and silently followed Uncle Harun inside. There was a white cloth covering the floor of the living room, and from the outline, Ye Tian could tell that this was the victim. The family members were sitting at a table not far away, being interrogated. Harun went over and lifted the white cloth to examine the corpse. It had been a year since Ye Tian had joined the town¡¯s guards, and this was the first time he had encountered a murder case, so he couldn¡¯t help but take a closer look. Ye Tian stumbled back a few steps, his face pale with fright. The reason was that the entire body was shriveled. The skin was wrinkled and stuck to the bones, looking like dried cured meat. However, this was completely unreasonable because someone had seen this person yesterday. Harun was also stunned, but he had experienced more than Ye Tian, so he remained calm. His expression didn¡¯t change as he silently covered himself with the white cloth. ¡°Don¡¯t ask me anything.¡± Noticing Ye Tian¡¯s expression, Harun pulled him out of the room. ¡°This isn¡¯t an ordinary murder case. I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not something we can handle.¡± ¡°Ye Tian, you must remember this.¡± ¡°If you encounter such a case in the future, you have to hide far away.¡± A look of reminiscence flashed across Harun¡¯s eyes. He seemed to have thought of something and said it in a serious tone. Ye Tian nodded, swallowing his words. Next, he obediently followed Harun around to search for evidence and clues. At noon, a Western-style carriage appeared and stopped in front of the rich businessman¡¯s house. An old man in a gray robe walked out of the car. His beard and hair were white, but he was in a good state of mind. Ye Tian¡¯s pupils shrank. Mage?! He muttered in his heart and recalled the corpse he had seen earlier and Uncle Harun¡¯s words. He had some understanding. The old mage came slowly, but he walked quickly. After staying in the house for a few minutes, he walked out. Then, the corpse covered in a white cloth was carried into the carriage. The old mage left just like that. Afterwards, Ye Tian asked Uncle Harun about the murder. ¡°Ye Tian, there are some things that we can¡¯t touch. Don¡¯t care about what we shouldn¡¯t care about. Just live in the moment.¡± Harun said earnestly. The murder case had been closed in the town. As for whether the killer had been brought to justice? Ye Tian didn¡¯t know. However, based on the information he had learned in school, it was likely that the murderer had not been caught. Otherwise¡­ For the first time in his life, Ye Tian felt a sense of danger. Even if he had an infinite lifespan, it did not equal power. If his head was chopped off, he would probably still die¡­ Ye Tian thought to himself. There was no answer to this question. After all, who would joke around with the head on their neck? He was not a supernatural being, so he could not put the head back after chopping it off. Perhaps, all he could do was to strengthen himself so that he would not be helpless in the face of danger. Name: Ye Tian Title: Apprentice Mage Level: Three-Star Physique: 10.5 Magic Power: 38 Luck: 1 Comprehension: 1 Aptitude: Immortal Body (New) Available Points: 0.1 ¡­ Compared to when he had first returned to Rock Town, Ye Tian had changed a little. First of all, in terms of physique, other than the 1.2 attributes that he had added, his daily training had also accumulated 0.3. Compared to an ordinary adult, Ye Tian was much stronger. Secondly, in terms of magic power, after a year of meditation, he was not far from breaking through to four-star. ¡°I should add my physique first.¡± ¡°Although magic power is related to the use of magic, even Beginner Mages can be easily killed once the enemy gets close.¡± ¡°However, the physique is different. Not only can it increase one¡¯s strength, but it can also increase the toughness of one¡¯s body.¡± Ye Tian had a clear direction for adding points in the future. Days passed, and the murder case was slowly forgotten amidst all kinds of miscellaneous news. In the blink of an eye, two years passed. Rock Town was as calm as ever. After the murderer committed the murder last time, he seemed to have gone into hiding again. Half a year ago, the focus of the town¡¯s trade had changed drastically, leaning towards food and metals. Ye Tian had heard that there was a conflict between the Red Moon Empire and the neighboring Frost Snow Empire, and they were preparing for war. It seemed that both sides were fighting for something. However, there were also people who said that the item was just an excuse. It was purely because the Frost Snow Empire wanted to annex the Red Moon Empire. Rock Town was far away from the battlefield, so Ye Tian didn¡¯t care. He continued to live his own life. On this day, a group of armored people arrived at Rock Town. The next day, there was news of conscription in Rock Town. Men who met the criteria had to participate. ¡°Ye Tian, I¡¯ve been chosen. I¡¯m willing to fight for the Empire.¡± ¡°But there¡¯s something I¡¯m worried about. I hope you can promise me.¡± Harun looked for Ye Tian with a heavy expression. In truth, Ye Tian had also been chosen, but because he was alone with no family, they did not end up picking him. People like Ye Tian had no attachments and could defect on the battlefield. ¡°Uncle, what are you talking about?!¡± ¡°You¡¯ve taken good care of me all these years. How can I escape now that you¡¯re in trouble?¡± ¡°Uncle, just tell me what it is.¡± Ye Tian was someone who knew how to repay kindness, so he said seriously. Harun looked at Ye Tian with satisfaction, knowing that his efforts over the years had not been wasted. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not a big deal.¡± ¡°My ex-wife died a month ago. I was worried about my daughter, Windsor, so I brought her back.¡± ¡°I¡¯m going to the battlefield now. Your aunt went back to visit her family and hasn¡¯t returned.¡± ¡°I¡¯d like you to take care of Windsor for a while.¡± Harun had no choice. How could he have expected sudden conscription? In this conscription, all the young and strong men in Rock Town were recruited. The security of Rock Town had been greatly reduced, and Harun was really worried about the safety of the 18-year-old Windsor. ¡°It¡¯s a small matter. Don¡¯t worry, Uncle Harun. Leave it to me.¡± Ye Tian agreed without hesitation. In any case, he was living in Rock Town. It was easy to take care of someone. Harun patted Ye Tian¡¯s shoulder and gave him a deep look. The fact that the Empire could recruit soldiers in a small town was enough to show how tragic and cruel the war was. At this moment, Harun, who was already so old, was not sure if he would be able to return alive from the battlefield in the future. Chapter 3 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Conscription was urgent. Harun didn¡¯t even have time to eat after giving his instructions to Ye Tian. He returned home, grabbed his bag, and went to gather. Not long after, the group of people gathered and set off. At the town entrance, Ye Tian and the others watched Uncle Harun leave. With this recruitment, everyone in the town¡¯s guards had left except for him. Ye Tian didn¡¯t know what to do. At this time, the old mayor approached Ye Tian and said worriedly: ¡°After Harun and the others left, there are only some old, young, sick, and disabled people left in Rock Town.¡± ¡°Ye Tian, you¡¯re now the strongest combatant in Rock Town. The town¡¯s safety is in your hands.¡± In troubled times, unruly people emerged. War was the same. When the two countries went to war, a large amount of food and combat power was mobilized. There was almost no defense in Rock Town now, but some wild beasts still existed nearby. ¡°Don¡¯t worry.¡± ¡°I¡¯ve been with Uncle Harun for a few years and learned a lot.¡± Ye Tian patted his chest confidently. Over the years, his physique had strengthened a lot, coupled with some deliberate training he did. Nowadays, ordinary adult males were no match for him even if three or four of them attacked together. However, Ye Tian was still worried. ¡°It¡¯s just that, Mayor, I¡¯m alone after all. I can¡¯t take care of the entire town.¡± ¡°I have an immature idea to communicate with you.¡± The old mayor nodded. ¡°Go ahead.¡± Ye Tian thought for a moment, organizing his words before speaking. ¡°Rock Town isn¡¯t small. In the past, when there were people patrolling, just let me know if anything happens.¡± ¡°Now that I¡¯m alone and patrolling all the time, it¡¯s impossible for me to have so much energy.¡± ¡°Why don¡¯t you get those little guys to move? Of course, they don¡¯t have to do anything when something happens. I¡¯ll settle it.¡± After hearing this, the old mayor thought about it seriously for a while before nodding and agreeing. There was no problem with this suggestion. In the past, there were always people patrolling Rock Town. Now that the number of people had decreased sharply, it was impossible to take care of many aspects. The children were young and didn¡¯t have the ability to deal with crises, but they ran fast. It wasn¡¯t a problem to inform them. The two discussed some of the details, and Ye Tian brought up some of the ideas he had read in his previous life. After the old mayor carefully memorized it, he turned around to discuss it with someone. This matter was not something that he could decide with a single word. He needed to have a chat with the children¡¯s parents. Fortunately, the residents of Rock Town had always been united. They knew that it was for the stability of Rock Town and everyone¡¯s safety. Moreover, this matter would not pose much of a threat to the children. Those people all agreed. Thus, this matter ended just like that. Ye Tian went to Uncle Harun¡¯s house and saw a beautiful girl with slightly curly golden hair. Windsor was at the prime of her life. She was beautiful, flawless, and had a curvaceous figure. No wonder Uncle Harun was worried. Ye Tian immediately understood when he saw Windsor in person. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m your father¡¯s friend. My name is Ye Tian. He must have told you about me.¡± Ye Tian smiled warmly. This was the first time he had met Windsor. Windsor was a little shy and didn¡¯t dare to look him in the eye. She lowered her head and blushed. ¡°I¡¯ve heard of you. I¡¯ll have to trouble you for the time being.¡± Ye Tian was overjoyed to be able to spend time with a beautiful girl. ¡°No trouble at all. By the way, where do I live?¡± ¡°Huh? What?¡± Windsor paused, then hid behind the door and poked her head out, looking at Ye Tian with a strange expression. ¡°Um¡­ I live quite far from here.¡± ¡°If something happens, I might not be able to make it in time, so I¡­¡± Seeing the wariness on Windsor¡¯s face, Ye Tian immediately understood that his words had caused the girl to misunderstand. ¡°Ah, I see¡­¡± Windsor stuck out her tongue and looked relieved. She had thought that Ye Tian wanted to do something to her¡­ Windsor had always been confident in her looks. In the past, when she lived with her mother in her stepfather¡¯s house, several brothers and uncles looked at her with disgusting expressions. ¡°What do you think I want to do?¡± Ye Tian teased. Windsor glared angrily at Ye Tian. She was not a child. How dare he tease her? Damn it. The slight misunderstanding reduced the distance between the two of them. Windsor arranged a room for Ye Tian. As the captain of the town, Harun was relatively rich. At least, there were a few rooms where the guests lived. Ye Tian returned home to get a change of clothes before staying at Uncle Harun¡¯s place. Since then, although Ye Tian hadn¡¯t been patrolling the town every day, he had been able to arrive in time no matter what happened or what conflict occurred. For the first three months, the town was as peaceful as ever. One day, a grizzly bear accidentally barged into the town, probably because of the winter weather. The grizzly bear wanted to search for food, but it accidentally ran into the houses of the town¡¯s residents. Ye Tian had been training at home, so when he heard the news, he immediately rushed over with his weapon. Due to his timely arrival, he managed to subdue the grizzly bear before it caused casualties. The townspeople were shocked by Ye Tian¡¯s strength. This young man didn¡¯t look big, only about 1.8 meters tall, but his strength was ridiculous. Facing the bear¡¯s palm, Ye Tian caught it with one hand and thrust his spear through the bear¡¯s eye socket, piercing its head. After the death of the grizzly bear, the townspeople dismembered it. The grizzly bear¡¯s fur was completely peeled off, washed, and given to Ye Tian. There was also grizzly bear meat and two bear paws. Ye Tian didn¡¯t stand on ceremony. He had contributed, so it was only natural for him to take the reward. When he returned to Uncle Harun¡¯s house, he called Windsor and made the bear paw into a delicacy. Three months had clearly passed, but Uncle Harun¡¯s wife had yet to return from her maiden home. Ye Tian remembered Uncle Harun¡¯s teachings and wasn¡¯t curious. He focused on completing Uncle Harun¡¯s entrustment. In the blink of an eye, time passed quickly. It had been two years since Uncle Harun left town. After adding points to his physique, Ye Tian¡¯s overall stats had already doubled that of an ordinary person. He was even stronger now. Over the past few days, news of the war between the two countries came one after another. The Red Moon Empire had been losing the war. Many cities had been lost, and many soldiers had become deserters out of fear. It was said that those soldiers could not recover their identities and became raiders. Several towns had been plundered. ¡­ On the other side. On a hill outside Rock Town. More than ten figures crawled in the bushes. Pairs of eyes stared at Rock Town through the gaps, and a ferocious glint flashed across their eyes occasionally. A middle-aged man with a scar on his face turned to look at another person and asked, ¡°Pidge, are you sure your information is accurate?¡± Pidge nodded heavily. ¡°I¡¯m sure. Back when Harun and I participated in the mission, the lost gold must have been hidden at his house.¡± After a pause, he licked his lips and chuckled. ¡°Besides, Harun¡¯s daughter, Windsor, is very beautiful now.¡± Chapter 4 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Night fell. With a torch in his hand, Ye Tian walked on the streets of Rock Town. ¡°I¡¯m afraid I haven¡¯t had a good night¡¯s sleep lately.¡± The news of the rebel army spread in the Red Moon Empire. Although the Monarch had already given the order, they could not do anything to those people for a while. The main reason was that the number of rebels was small. Unless there were special circumstances, they would not enter the city. This undoubtedly increased the difficulty of the search. Ye Tian learned from passing merchants that he had encountered a small town not far from Rock Town half a month ago. It was also for this reason that even though the sky was already dark, he still chose to come out and patrol. There was no electricity in this world, so there were no lights. Once night fell, the town was enveloped in darkness. Walking through the town, Ye Tian could hear his footsteps, breathing, and heartbeat. Occasionally, one could see flames coming out of the windows in the town. In fact, when the news of the defeat was sent back from the front line, someone in the town had already moved out. Those people moved to Kurtz City. Compared to a small town, a city had tall and sturdy walls, and it also had more defensive power. While Ye Tian was patrolling, a dozen furtive figures slowly approached from one side of the town. A group of people stood in front of the guardrail. Pidge glanced at it and lowered his voice. ¡°I have to be fast later. I¡¯ll subdue Harun¡¯s daughter first, then find the gold.¡± ¡°I¡¯m really not joking. There¡¯s someone called Ye Tian in the town who¡¯s surprisingly strong. He can even withstand a palm from a grizzly bear.¡± ¡°Let¡¯s try not to fight him head-on.¡± When the scar-faced man heard this, he had the intention of boosting the morale of others and decreasing his own prestige. He snorted coldly. ¡°What are you talking about? He¡¯s a brat who hasn¡¯t even been on the battlefield. Why should I be afraid of him?!¡± The others echoed, their words thick with mockery. ¡°What a joke. Open your dog eyes and see how many people we have here!¡± ¡°Are grizzly bears very strong? We¡¯ve even killed tigers before.¡± ¡°If anyone dares to stop us today, I¡¯ll cut them into pieces.¡± These rebels were deserters on the battlefield, so they were very sensitive. Once they heard that someone was looking down on them, they immediately wanted to prove themselves, as if this would change the fact that they were deserters because they were timid and afraid of death. Pidge remained silent and led the group into the town. It was obvious that he agreed with them. At the end of the day, Ye Tian was alone and there was nothing to be afraid of. Cuckoo! Cuckoo! In the dead of night, the sudden cry of a bird startled everyone. ¡°Damn it, where did that sound come from?¡± The scar-faced man frowned and turned to look at someone. He sniffed. ¡°Did you wet your f*cking pants?¡± The others also turned their heads. That person was relatively short. Being surrounded by everyone, he nodded in embarrassment. The scar-faced man spat to the side and snorted. ¡°Useless thing.¡± Pidge was in charge of leading the way. When he heard the commotion behind him, he could not help but turn around. ¡°Do we have to wake up the whole town? !¡± The scar-faced man¡¯s eyes turned cold and unfriendly. However, Pidge did not retreat this time. He said again, ¡°Think about why you chose to enter the town at night instead of during the day!¡± With that, he set off again. This time, the scar-faced man¡¯s expression was ashen. Someone beside him wanted to speak, but he raised his hand to stop him. He had no choice. Pidge was right. Although they were arrogant, they did not dare to enter the town during the day because they were worried that they would be surrounded. The team fell silent. Pidge was very familiar with Rock Town. After a few twists and turns, he arrived at Harun¡¯s house. He tried to push the door open and found that it was locked. He turned around and looked behind him. Someone stood up and took out an item that looked like a hook. It looked like a lock pick tool. He leaned against the door and fiddled quickly. ¡°Who? Who¡¯s out there?¡± At this moment, a clear voice suddenly sounded from inside. It was filled with wariness. Windsor had to wait for Ye Tian to return every day before she dared to fall asleep. She had just gotten up to go to the toilet and was about to return to her room when she suddenly heard a small commotion. She immediately came over to check. The door had been specially modified by Ye Tian and would not be opened unless it was dawn. However, Ye Tian never went through the main door. He usually chose to climb over the wall when he returned. There was dead silence outside. No movement at all. Windsor firmly believed that she was not hallucinating. She slowly approached and realized that there was indeed a hook in the crack of the door. It seemed to be unlocking the door. ¡°Ahhh!!!¡± Knowing that bad people were coming, Windsor screamed subconsciously. As she did not know where Ye Tian was, the only way to get him back as soon as possible was to attract Ye Tian¡¯s attention. Outside the door. ¡°Oh no, this girl found out!¡± The scar-faced man¡¯s expression changed. He stepped forward and pulled the person who unlocked the door away, kicking the door heavily. Boom! The door swayed and made a violent noise, but it did not fall. ¡°What are you waiting for? Attack together and tear down the door.¡± The scar-faced man was stunned for a moment before ordering. Windsor, who was inside, heard the cold voice outside. She stepped back into the room and locked the door. ¡°Brother Ye, where are you?¡± ¡°Come back here.¡± Windsor was at a loss. In her 20 years of life, this was the first time she had encountered such a thing. It was said that the evildoers who committed theft at night were very ferocious. They were often ruthless and killed without blinking. Moreover, these people had always collected both wealth and beauty. Hearing the sound of the door being kicked, Windsor was so anxious that she was about to cry. She hid behind the window and stared at the door. Tears welled up in her eyes. Windsor kept calling Ye Tian¡¯s name in her mind but it didn¡¯t seem to work. After repeated collisions, the door cracked under the pressure, and some wood shavings flew out for a few meters. Under the night sky, more than ten figures rushed into the courtyard. Upon seeing this, Windsor lost all hope. At this moment, it was useless even if Ye Tian came. There were too many people. How could Ye Tian have any chance of winning alone? ¡°Ye Tian is nowhere to be seen after such a huge commotion. That girl must be alone at home. Hurry up and find her.¡± Pidge analyzed calmly and quickly made arrangements. The scar-faced man glanced at him as if he was unhappy that his commanding rights had been snatched away. However, gold was the most important thing now. He did not say anything else and waved his hand to signal the others to do as they were asked. These people lit their torches and clearly did not intend to continue sneaking around. Windsor looked at the vicious people and her heart pounded. She clenched her clothes tightly. When she saw someone approaching her room, Windsor felt her legs trembling. ¡®Brother Ye, why aren¡¯t you back yet¡­¡± Windsor panicked. Boom. The door was pushed open, and the firelight shone in. ¡°Big Brother, that girl is here!¡± When the burly man at the door saw Windsor hiding under the window sill, his eyes widened. Chapter 5 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Help! Someone help me!¡± ¡°Somebody help!¡± Windsor used all her strength to beg for help. She grabbed everything and threw them at the door. It was as if this could make the other party retreat. The man at the door touched the corner of his mouth and looked at Windsor with a lecherous smile. ¡°Little beauty, save your strength.¡± ¡°No one will come to save you now. If you like to scream so much, there will be a chance for you to scream later.¡± He turned to look at the people in the courtyard and said excitedly, ¡°This woman is so fair and awesome. Everyone has¡­ Ah!!¡± Boom. A beam of darkness suddenly flew out from the darkness. The burly man was hit in the head before he could react. Then, he was knocked into the house by a powerful force. Everyone could see the flickering flames in the room, but they did not see the burly man get up and walk out. ¡°Who?¡± The scar-faced man revealed a vigilant expression and locked his gaze in the direction where the black shadow flew out. Whoosh¡­ At this moment, two more black shadows rushed out and accurately hit two people. Just like the burly man from before, the two of them lost consciousness after being hit in the head. At this moment, Ye Tian was the one throwing rocks in the darkness. He had been patrolling the town when he suddenly heard birds chirping. He immediately understood that someone had entered the town. The birdsong was a code he had taught the children. Ye Tian extinguished the torch and followed the other party¡¯s trail to Uncle Harun¡¯s house. Seeing that there were more than ten of them, Ye Tian could not help but feel apprehensive. Not to mention whether he had a chance of winning against more than ten of them alone, it was just that this was completely out of his style. Ever since he knew that he had an unlimited lifespan, Ye Tian cherished the opportunity to live. Even when he faced the grizzly bear last time, he only chose to attack after he was confident of winning. So many people came at once, and they had weapons in their hands. Ye Tian guessed that they were probably rebels. Even if they were deserters on the battlefield, they were ruthless people who had seen blood. Therefore, he chose to ambush them first to reduce the number of enemies. So far, the plan seemed to be working. Ye Tian was very strong now. Even if it was an ordinary stone, the force behind his throw was not much different from a cannonball. In addition, it was night. The other party had a fire, like a guiding light in the darkness. In just a few breaths, the number of people on the other side had decreased by half. ¡°Put out the fire!¡± The scar-faced man also reacted at this moment. Everyone threw their torches on the ground and looked for something to hide. They saw clearly that the rocks thrown over from the darkness were ordinary rocks. However, it could not withstand the strength of the stone. The person who had peed on his body was hit in the chest by a rock and flew up. How freaking scary was that? No matter how small an adult male was, he would weigh at least 50 kilograms. He could be sent flying by a rock. One could imagine the strength inside. No one felt that their heads were so hard that they could block the rocks. ¡®I have to force him out!¡¯ ¡®Otherwise, if we continue to throw them down like this, they will all collapse soon.¡¯ The scar-faced man judged the situation and immediately instructed, ¡°Everyone, charge into that woman¡¯s room. Capture that woman and force this guy to show his face.¡± The remaining seven or eight people did not dare to hesitate. They got up and ran towards the room. The scar-faced man was also dissatisfied and followed closely behind. ¡°He¡¯s anxious. The rock has no strength at all.¡± Someone was hit and found that it was like scratching an itch. He was instantly amused. He rushed the fastest and was about to enter the room. ¡®You are only able to throw stones!¡¯ ¡®When I hold this woman hostage, I¡¯ll tie you up and smash you to death with a rock!¡¯ This person revealed a cruel smile. In the next second, a strong force came from his chest. Accompanied by a cracking sound, the pain quickly spread. The smile on his face froze instantly. The few people who were rushing over didn¡¯t have time to brake and were hit by the person who flew back. This person fell to the ground and spat out a large amount of blood. There seemed to be some internal organs mixed in. ¡°Pidge, didn¡¯t you say that there was only one Ye Tian?!¡± ¡°Who¡¯s in this room?¡± The scar-faced man was completely stunned. There seemed to be a powerful person in the room who could kill a person with a single kick. Pidge stood rooted to the ground. He could not figure it out either. Rock Town was only so big and there were no outsiders recently. Ye Tian was the strongest in the town. Why was there another one now? Tap! Tap! A figure walked out of the house with a torch in his hand. The flame flickered and landed on a cold face. ¡°Ye Tian?!¡± Pidge exclaimed when he saw the face clearly. The scar-faced man tightened his grip on the knife and said coldly, ¡°You¡¯re Ye Tian?¡± ¡°That¡¯s me.¡± Ye Tian walked out slowly and there were no more than six people standing in the courtyard. He was now confident that he could win. After witnessing Ye Tian¡¯s kick, the scar-faced man did not dare to be careless. ¡°Everyone, attack together. If we don¡¯t kill him today, none of us will be able to leave.¡± With that, he raised his knife and rushed forward. The others also recognized Ye Tian¡¯s strength and knew that they would be hit by the rocks even if they tried to escape. Without a word, Ye Tian raised the club in his other hand. Bam! Bam! The shadows swayed a few times and the people charging towards Ye Tian fell one after another. The scar-faced man also fell to the ground. Ye Tian walked forward to take a look. He recognized this person as the leader of the group and wanted to see if he was wanted by the empire. Wanted criminals could be exchanged for rewards. Just as he approached, a cold light lit up. The scar-faced man did not faint. Instead, he took out a short dagger and stabbed it into Ye Tian¡¯s waist. ¡°Brother Ye, be careful!¡± Windsor, who had just walked out of the room, saw this scene and her face turned pale. Ye Tian remained calm in the face of the sneak attack, as though he had expected it. The rod in his hand struck the scar-faced man¡¯s hand. With a crack, the bones in the scar-faced man¡¯s arm broke. Unable to withstand the pain, he wailed. ¡°Go to hell!¡± Ye Tian raised his rod and smashed it toward the scar-faced man¡¯s head. He would not show mercy to those who dared to threaten his life. The scar-faced man hurriedly said, ¡°Don¡¯t kill me, I¡­ Ah!¡± Halfway through his sentence, Ye Tian broke his neck and his head drooped as he lost his vitality. ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid. I¡¯m here.¡± Ye Tian looked at the pale Windsor and consoled her. Windsor came back to her senses and could not help but throw herself into Ye Tian¡¯s arms as if this was the only way to feel safe. The commotion tonight was huge. Not long after, people came over with torches. ¡°These are?¡± ¡°Rebels.¡± Ye Tian said concisely, ¡°Some people just fainted and have to be tied up with ropes.¡± Soon, everyone got busy and tied up the rebels one by one. At this moment, someone was dealing with the scar-faced man¡¯s corpse and screamed. ¡°What happened?¡± Ye Tian walked over in confusion. The old man pointed at the scar-faced man and said sadly, ¡°It¡¯s over, it¡¯s over. It¡¯s really over now.¡± Ye Tian asked, ¡°Do you know him?¡± The old man nodded. ¡°This is a b*stard. He took advantage of the fact that he had a brother who was fancied by a Great Mage and did all kinds of bad things. He harmed many families.¡± Chapter 6 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios What the hell? Killing this guy would involve a stronger enemy?! Ye Tian was speechless and patiently asked the old man about the situation. A long time ago, a mage had appeared near the town. His strength was unknown, but he was very powerful. At that time, the Mage had recruited many disciples, including the brother of the person Ye Tian had killed¡ªTodd Lagren. The old man persuaded, ¡°Ye Tian, leave the town quickly. You¡¯re still young. It¡¯ll be a pity if you die.¡± ¡°Three years ago, his brother showed up once. I heard that the next time he comes back, it will be more than ten years. It¡¯s to break through. You have a lot of time now.¡± ¡°Leave Rock Town quickly and go to a place where no one can find you.¡± Everyone had seen how much Ye Tian had contributed to the town over the years. Therefore, everyone hoped that he could survive. However, hearing that the other party would still need a few years to come back, Ye Tian relaxed immediately. ¡°Alright, since there are still a few years left, let¡¯s deal with them first.¡± He instructed everyone to work. Next, Ye Tian sent Windsor back to her room. ¡°Brother Ye, don¡¯t go.¡± Ye Tian, who was about to leave, was stopped by Wen Shala. He looked at the young girl who was lying on the bed, revealing her head. Her eyes were filled with panic. Ye Tian patted her head gently. ¡°Alright, I¡¯m not going anywhere. Rest assured and sleep. I¡¯m here.¡± The night seemed both long and short. Windsor chatted a lot with Ye Tian, from when she was young to following her mother to her stepfather¡¯s place. The little girl looked strong and independent on the surface, but her heart was very soft. It was just that she was usually unwilling to show her fragile side. What happened tonight had a huge impact on her, so she couldn¡¯t help but vent all her emotions. At dawn. Ye Tian tucked Windsor in and left the house. However, he did not know that the moment he left, Windsor opened her eyes. A pair of pure eyes stared at Ye Tian¡¯s back for a long time until he completely disappeared. Ye Tian began his daily patrol. Although he did not sleep the entire night, his current physique was far better than before. It was enough to support him. When they returned to the captain¡¯s house in the afternoon, Windsor brought out the food and invited Ye Tian to enjoy it together. After dinner, Windsor suddenly said, ¡°Brother Ye, I want to learn something from you.¡± ¡°From me?¡± Ye Tian pointed at himself with a dazed expression. Windsor nodded, her eyes filled with anticipation. In the morning, after careful consideration, she decided to become stronger. Then the next time she saw what happened last night, she wouldn¡¯t panic. After a moment of silence, Ye Tian chose to reject it. He really had nothing to teach her. However, ever since Windsor brought this up, she had been pestering Ye Tian. A few days later. Ye Tian practiced a few sets of martial arts stances that he had some impression of in his previous life. ¡°Learn these first. I¡¯ll teach you later.¡± ¡°Thank you, Brother Ye,¡± Windsor said excitedly. She could not wait to practice. However, there were many areas that were not up to standard in the beginning and Ye Tian guided them to correct them one by one. Half a month later. The rebel army from last time had been confirmed and the rewards were sent to Rock Town. There was also some news. More than half of the soldiers who had been killed or injured by the signs back then, less than 10% survived. This included Captain Harun. When Windsor heard the news, she almost broke down and ran into the house in tears. She did not come out for three consecutive days. Ye Tian could understand Windsor¡¯s feelings. In the past, she had suffered a lot at her stepfather¡¯s place with her mother. After her father brought her back, her father went to the battlefield again. After waiting bitterly for so many years, she finally received news of her father¡¯s death. Who could accept this? ¡°Windsor, eat something. I believe that even if Uncle Harun is in heaven, he can¡¯t bear to see you ruin your body like this.¡± Ye Tian consoled as he stood outside the house. If not for the fact that he was worried that he would agitate Windsor, he would have broken in long ago. In the end, Windsor still came out by herself. However, she became silent and did not like to smile anymore. ¡­ Three years later. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Ye Tian threw down the stone lock that was half the height of a person and heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯m more than three times stronger than a normal person now. My magic power and luck have clearly increased over the past three years. Why can¡¯t I feel any changes regarding my luck¡­¡± After the previous experience, Ye Tian had already begun to adjust the way he distributed his attribute points. Physique and magic power were obvious, and it was easy to see the results. However, luck was different. Other than being slightly luckier on a daily basis, like picking up some small money, Ye Tian did not discover any other benefits for the time being. In that case, luck was the worst attribute to add points to. ¡°Maybe it¡¯s because I have too few points for now¡­¡± Ye Tian did not probe further. After packing up, he walked into the town. ¡°Ye Tian, someone¡¯s here. They seem to be heading towards Windsor¡¯s house.¡± As soon as they entered the town, someone immediately came over. Ye Tian felt something strange beneath his feet and bent down to pick up a silver dollar. He casually threw it to the child in front of him. ¡°Thank you.¡± When they were still some distance away from home, Ye Tian¡¯s expression slowly turned solemn. He could feel the rich magical aura in the air. In the courtyard, two figures sat down. Windsor was serving them tea. ¡°You¡¯re here to look for Brother Ye, right? He¡¯s the only mage in our Rock Town.¡± Windsor was a little enthusiastic. A woman with blond hair shook her head. ¡°We¡¯ve come for you, beautiful lady.¡± Windsor paused. ¡°Looking for me?¡± The blond woman nodded. ¡°That¡¯s right. We follow the words of the great Divine Mage and sense the seed of the Divine Mage from you. Please follow us back to the Upper Realm.¡± Windsor said in surprise, ¡°Is there a mistake? I don¡¯t even know magic. How can I be a seed of the Divine Mage?¡± The blond woman took out something that looked like a music box. Before Windsor could react, specks of light flew out of it. Windsor felt warm under its effect. She did not know that the mark of a hexagram was slowly appearing on her smooth forehead. ¡°Awakening ceremony!¡± At that moment, Ye Tian walked in. He had experience in awakening, but he did not expect the awakening to be so simple in the other party¡¯s hands. ¡°Brother Ye.¡± When Windsor saw Ye Tian, she stood rooted to the ground, not knowing what to do. The blond woman said, ¡°Are you her relative? She has very strong mage potential. The Upper Realm is more suitable for her to grow up.¡± ¡°I know.¡± Ye Tian could naturally tell. He looked at Windsor. ¡°What do you think?¡± ¡°I¡ª¡± Windsor naturally wanted to stay by Ye Tian¡¯s side. The two of them were already very familiar with each other after all these years. However, she also wanted to become stronger. Windsor looked at the blond woman. ¡°You¡¯re taking me to another¡­ world?¡± The blond woman nodded. This world was too barren. It was impossible for a Divine Mage to grow. Windsor asked, ¡°Can I bring Brother Ye along?¡± ¡°No way.¡± The blond woman refused without thinking. Chapter 7 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°If Brother Ye can¡¯t go, then I won¡¯t go either.¡± Windsor blurted out. The blond woman¡¯s expression remained the same, but the middle-aged woman beside her revealed a displeased expression. ¡°That¡¯s not up to you. We won¡¯t let the Divine Mage seed wander outside.¡± ¡°Wait, I¡¯ll talk to Windsor alone.¡± Seeing that both parties¡¯ attitudes were developing in a bad direction, Ye Tian interrupted in time. Then, Ye Tian held Windsor¡¯s hand and the two of them walked out of the house. Windsor said anxiously, ¡°Brother Ye¡­¡± ¡°Windsor, listen to me first.¡± Ye Tian could tell from her expression that she was reluctant. ¡°Those two are very strong. To be able to come from the Upper Realm, they might be Magisters.¡± ¡°But I don¡¯t want to be separated from you.¡± Windsor bit her lip. It was not up to her to decide now¡­ Ye Tian sighed helplessly. ¡°As you can see, I don¡¯t have much to teach you. Since there¡¯s a chance, you should seize it. It¡¯s not like we won¡¯t have a chance to meet again in the future.¡± Based on Ye Tian and Uncle Harun¡¯s relationship, he also hoped that Windsor could leave with them. The two of them chatted for a while more before Windsor came back with reddened eyes. The blond woman asked about Windsor¡¯s situation. After confirming that the two of them had agreed, she did not ask further. She had seen too many romantic relationships like this for Windsor¡¯s sake. Ye Tian was destined not to be worthy. Since that was the case, she might as well sever ties with them as soon as possible so that they wouldn¡¯t have to pull each other apart in the future. Windsor did not agree to leave immediately. Instead, she asked for three days. She accompanied Ye Tian for a few days and talked a lot, pouring out all her heartfelt words. Ye Tian comforted Windsor, saying that he would definitely look for her in the future. After all, he had an unlimited lifespan. As long as he continued to live, he could continuously become stronger just by adding points. Therefore, Ye Tian did not feel that the Upper Realm was far away. It was just a matter of time. Three days passed in a flash. Windsor followed the blond woman out of the town. She turned back every three steps and looked longingly at Ye Tian. The middle-aged woman stepped between them. Although she was shorter than Ye Tian, there was a look of disdain in her eyes. ¡°It¡¯s not going to work out between the two of you.¡± Ye Tian replied indifferently, ¡°Are you that sure?¡± The middle-aged woman said proudly, ¡°With your short-sightedness, you can¡¯t understand the difference between the two sides.¡± She paused for a moment, and an item appeared in each of her hands. ¡°On your right hand is enough wealth for you to enjoy for the rest of your life. On your left is a magic secret manual. As compensation, you can choose one.¡± ¡°Secret manual?¡± Ye Tian¡¯s gaze landed on the middle-aged woman¡¯s left hand. ¡°Are you sure you want to choose the secret manual? I¡¯m not afraid to tell you that although this secret manual can make you stronger in a short period of time, it consumes your vitality.¡± The middle-aged woman reminded. The first time she saw him, she had already realized that Ye Tian¡¯s magical talent was very poor. If it was in the Upper Realm, someone with Ye Tian¡¯s potential would not even be qualified to awaken. Therefore, she could not help but remind Ye Tian when she saw that he was paying attention to the secret manual. A person¡¯s life was only a mere hundred years. With such trashy potential, even if he wasted his entire lifespan, it was impossible for him to meet the conditions to go to the Upper Realm. However, Ye Tian¡¯s eyes lit up when he heard the introduction and he grabbed the manual without hesitation. The middle-aged woman sighed and turned to leave without saying anything else. ¡°Hey, where are you from the Upper Realm?¡± Ye Tian asked as he looked at the middle-aged woman¡¯s back. ¡°Stardust Valley.¡± The clouds in the sky spun, revealing a vortex. A beam of light enveloped the three of them. After the light disappeared, Windsor disappeared. ¡°Blood Ignition Spell¡­¡± Ye Tian muttered softly as he looked at the manual in his hand. After Windsor left, Ye Tian felt lonely. In Rock Town, he had long lost his family. Previously, he had Uncle Harun. Later, Harun went to the battlefield and did not return. He only sent back news of his death. Now that even Windsor had left, Ye Tian¡¯s daily life became monotonous. The scene of Windsor leaving that day was witnessed by many people in the town. However, most of the people in the town were old people and children. They did not show off too much. Nine years passed in the blink of an eye. Ye Tian¡¯s appearance did not change at all. Even though he cultivated the Blood Ignition Spell, his unlimited lifespan could not be affected no matter how much he burned his vitality. For nine years, Ye Tian¡¯s strength had increased greatly. The most direct point was that he had broken through to become an Apprentice Mage and was even close to becoming an Intermediate Mage. His current physique was also exceptionally powerful, far exceeding the limits of a human¡¯s physique. Right now, Ye Tian¡¯s physique would not increase even if he trained. However, Ye Tian did not take it to heart. This was because he was very satisfied with his physique. After all, it was six to seven times stronger than ordinary people. Therefore, he allocated more attribute points to luck and comprehension. Previously, Ye Tian did not allocate points to comprehension because there was nothing he needed to comprehend anything. Now that he had the Blood Ignition Spell, everything was different. In his memory, it happened in the seventh year. After Ye Tian continuously added points, he comprehended the True Spirit Ignition Spell from the Blood Ignition Spell. ¡­ ¡°Is that Ye Tian?¡± ¡°He really hasn¡¯t aged at all.¡± ¡°He must have a treasure on him. Why don¡¯t we give it a try?¡± In a restaurant in the town, a few people looked at Ye Tian with ill intentions. Ever since they heard that someone in Rock Town had been chosen by the mages of the Upper Realm, even if they did not deliberately publicize it, as time passed, people still kept coming to the town. All these years, Ye Tian had been the center of attention. On one hand, the person who was chosen by the master had a close relationship with Ye Tian. On the other hand, it had been almost ten years since the mages left. However, Ye Tian did not show any signs of aging. Many criminals suspected that the mages had left Ye Tian some treasure before they left that could make him age or slow down his aging. Ye Tian walked slowly and patrolled as usual. However, the corners of his lips curled up slightly, revealing a trace of mockery. With his current cultivation level, it was impossible for him to not notice the gazes of the people around him. ¡°If you¡¯re not afraid of death, come at me.¡± ¡­ A few days later. Ye Tian stood on the streets of the town and looked calmly at the four people who had suddenly appeared. ¡°Ye Tian, I heard that you¡¯ve interacted with mages from the Upper Realm.¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Hand over the treasure and I¡¯ll spare your life.¡± People gathered around, but no one stood up. These people were obviously curious about how Ye Tian would deal with them. Some of them had already recognized the four people blocking the way. All of them were blood-stained mercenaries and were very powerful. Just as everyone was curious, Ye Tian raised his right hand and rubbed his index finger and thumb together, producing a small flame. Then, Ye Tian flicked at the four of them. The flame seemed to be extinguished at any moment, but in fact, it suddenly turned into a huge fire that filled the sky and swallowed the four of them. The high temperature made the surrounding people retreat. After the flames were extinguished, the four of them turned into ashes. Ye Tian remained silent and left the venue silently. Chapter 8 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios There was dead silence. No one spoke. Ye Tian¡¯s identity as a mage was no secret in Rock Town. However, everyone knew that Ye Tian was expelled from school before returning to the town. The current situation seemed to be completely different from what they expected. A small flame could burn four living people to ashes in an instant. This did not seem like an ordinary spell. ¡°Ye Tian must have obtained a treasure from the mages.¡± ¡°Is Ye Tian someone you can call by name?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right, call him Captain Ye!¡± Everyone who had regained their senses looked in the direction where Ye Tian had disappeared and could not calm down for a long time. ¡­ On the other side. Returning home, Ye Tian suddenly laughed and shook his head. ¡°Since when did I start to disregard life?¡± Even Ye Tian was surprised by his own words. He realized that although the four people he had just killed had ill intentions toward him, he really did not feel anything else. It was as if he had stepped on a few ants on the road. Ever since he found out that he had an unlimited lifespan, Ye Tian had a feeling that sooner or later, life would become insignificant in his eyes. However, he did not expect that day to come so quickly. ¡°Windsor has been gone for nine years. I wonder if she¡¯s doing well.¡± Sitting at the door, Ye Tian looked up at the sky. Sooner or later, he would reach the clouds and enter another world. At the same time, on the road a few hundred meters away from Ye Tian¡¯s house, a few old men walked over while chatting. ¡°Ye Tian, are you back?¡± Near the door, an old man shouted at the top of his lungs. The door was pulled open and Ye Tian leaned out, looking surprised. ¡°Mayor, you¡¯re looking for me? What happened?¡± The old man who was being watched by Ye Tian smiled. As he walked in, he said, ¡°I came to discuss something with you today.¡± Ye Tian was a little stunned. He could not think of anything that he needed to discuss with him. Back in the house, Ye Tian prepared to pour them a glass of water. After all, they were all respected elders in Rock Town and had to be respected. ¡°Ye Tian, stop working.¡± The old mayor waved his hand and gestured for Ye Tian to sit down. ¡°Ye Tian, we old fellows are already old. Sometimes, we feel powerless.¡± ¡°You¡¯re too kind, Mayor. I think you¡¯re in your prime.¡± Ye Tian smiled. The old mayor shook his head. ¡°I¡¯m old. We thought about it today. Ye Tian, I¡¯ll leave the position of mayor of Rock Town to you.¡± The mayor had a relatively high position. Under normal circumstances, he would be appointed by the empire. However, the Empire was still fighting another opponent and had no time to care about the matters at the back. Therefore, the old mayor took the initiative to look for Ye Tian. Ye Tian was stunned when he heard the news. ¡°Mayor, isn¡¯t this too hasty?¡± Ye Tian asked hurriedly. He was not interested in the position of the mayor because it was too troublesome. Usually, he had other things to deal with. Now that he was the patrol captain and Rock Town was short of manpower, he just needed a job to make a living. The old mayor said solemnly, ¡°No, we old fellows have seriously considered it. Everyone has seen how much you¡¯ve contributed to Rock Town over the years. No one will dare to complain when we appoint you as the mayor.¡± ¡°Ah, this¡­¡± Ye Tian opened his mouth, wanting to reject but unable to find a suitable reason. In the end, the old mayor left with his men. Ye Tian had never thought that he would become the mayor for no reason. In the following days, he walked around the town and still patrolled every day. Other than the change in the way everyone addressed him, everything else was the same. This made Ye Tian feel much more relaxed. Days passed. On this day, the sound of horse hooves could be heard outside the town. Some people looked over and saw a group of cavalry approaching with smoke and dust. ¡°What beautiful armor.¡± ¡°These people don¡¯t look easy to deal with.¡± ¡°Look at the symbol on their chests. I¡¯ve seen it in the capital. It¡¯s the symbol of the Imperial Guards.¡± There was no lack of people who had traveled extensively in the town. When the cavalry walked into the town, someone immediately recognized them. Hearing that it was the Imperial Guards, everyone held their breaths, their eyes filled with curiosity. The Imperial Guards were in charge of the order in the capital. Why would they think of coming to a place like Rock Town? ¡°I heard that Ye Tian lives here, right?¡± The square-faced man in the lead dismounted and asked the people around him in a gentle tone. Perhaps it was his attitude that made many people lower their guard. Soon, someone answered the man¡¯s question. The man nodded and gestured for the person behind him to reward him with coins. Then, the man took the opportunity to ask some other questions, but most of them were related to Ye Tian. After that, the man went straight to Ye Tian¡¯s house. ¡°You are?¡± Ye Tian, who was about to cook, saw the group of cavalry and was on guard. ¡°Hello, don¡¯t be nervous. My name is Goethe¡­¡± The square-faced man introduced himself politely. Goethe was the Head Knight of the current ruler of the Red Moon Empire. He was usually in charge of the Monarch¡¯s safety. Not long ago, someone brought news from Rock Town that there was a powerful Mage here. The Empire is in a state of war and in dire need of manpower. When the Monarch heard the news, he immediately arranged for his right-hand man to go over, hoping to invite Ye Tian to join the army. After understanding the situation, Ye Tian said straightforwardly, ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I don¡¯t mean to get involved in the war. I made you guys come here for nothing.¡± Goethe hurriedly said, ¡°Ye Tian, the Monarch won¡¯t let you work for nothing. As long as you¡¯re willing to join us, you¡¯ll be able to enjoy endless glory and wealth after we defeat the enemy.¡± He thought that Ye Tian had misunderstood. In reality, the Empire was short of people, especially powerful mages like Ye Tian. The Empire would not use force. Instead, they would use wealth and status to trade. Unfortunately, Goethe did not understand Ye Tian¡¯s situation at all. Therefore, Ye Tian invited him out and closed the door. No matter what Goethe said, he did not reply. For the next few days, Goethe did not leave. Instead, he enthusiastically persuaded Ye Tian. A week later, the cavalry silently left Rock Town. Goethe returned to the capital with disappointment in his eyes. He did not understand. They all lived in the Red Moon Empire. Did Ye Tian not care about the Empire at all? Ye Tian did not take this matter to heart and continued living his life. At first, he was worried that the Empire would not give up so easily. He was already prepared to leave Rock Town. In the end, a year passed, but there was no movement from the Empire. Ye Tian heaved a sigh of relief. Until one day, another murder case suddenly happened in Rock Town. Ye Tian rushed to the scene and swept his gaze across the corpses. His heart, which had not fluctuated for a long time, suddenly rippled. The withered corpse gave Ye Tian an inexplicable sense of familiarity. ¡°Mayor, we¡¯ve already gone to get the mage.¡± Someone reported. Ye Tian nodded without saying anything. Chapter 9 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios While waiting, Ye Tian surveyed his surroundings. Similar to the previous murder case, there were no footprints around. The culprit seemed to have extraordinary strength. ¡°Magic aura.¡± Ye Tian frowned slightly and stared into the air. Now that he was stronger, he could discover things that he had not noticed before. There was a faint magic power lingering in the air, and it was filled with a cold aura. It was clearly a type of dark magic. According to the book, dark magic was usually only used by dark creatures. The entire morning passed, but the mage still did not appear. Just as Ye Tian was feeling a little impatient, a young man ran in with a flustered expression. ¡°What happened?¡± Hearing the commotion, Ye Tian walked out and looked at him with a dark gaze. ¡°Mayor, the m-mage is dead!¡± ¡°What?!¡± Ye Tian could not believe it and his eyes widened. As mages cultivated magic power, the older they got, the more powerful they became. However, Ye Tian only came to a realization when he arrived at the scene. At the foot of the mountain, the same familiar carriage was lying on its side. It was piled with rocks and soil. A group of people was moving the soil away. On the way here, the mage accidentally encountered a rock collapse and was completely buried. At this moment, the mage¡¯s corpse had already been moved out. Ye Tian walked over and found a notebook in his arms. He bent down and took it out. He opened it and saw that it was a diary. It recorded many things about mages, and one of them caught Ye Tian¡¯s attention. According to the records, a vampire had appeared in Rock Town a long time ago. It was powerful and often sucked human blood. Later, many mages worked together to set up a trap to injure the vampire. However, they did not kill the vampire at that time. They only sealed him near Rock Town, hoping that he would atone for his sins in the future. After that, the mages were called to the front line one after another, and cracks appeared in the seal at this time. The vampire broke through the seal and absorbed the blood of the first person. That person was the son of a rich man in Rock Town. After that, the vampire was afraid of being caught, so he went back to the sealed place and prepared to come out after he had completely recovered. When the mage discovered the problem, he immediately strengthened the seal. Recently, the vampire appeared again. ¡°Mayor, the mage is dead. What should we do now?¡± Someone asked. Ye Tian closed the diary and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. The problem with the mage has been resolved. Bring his corpse back first and find a place to bury him.¡± The few of them glanced at the notebook in Ye Tian¡¯s hand and did not suspect anything. After everyone left, Ye Tian sighed. ¡°Rock Town is under my jurisdiction. Now that a murder has happened, I can¡¯t just sit back and do nothing.¡± With that, he walked towards a mountain peak in the distance with his hands behind his back. The mountain was 400 meters tall and lush with vegetation. It was called Mount Alma. To be honest, Ye Tian was quite familiar with this place and used to come here often to train. If it was not a mage¡¯s diary, no one would have thought that there was a vampire sealed on the mountain. The diary indicated a spot near the top of the mountain. Ye Tian entered a tree-lined path and followed the trail that few people walked on until he arrived outside a two-meter-tall cave. As soon as he approached, a rich smell of blood wafted out. ¡°Come out, I know you¡¯re inside! If you dare to kill someone from Rock Town, you have to be prepared to pay with your life.¡± Facing the dark hole, Ye Tian did not enter rashly. After all, when this vampire was at his peak, it took several mages to seal him. Furthermore, Ye Tian had no experience fighting magical creatures. The situation in the cave was unknown. If he went in, he would be placing himself in an unfavorable position. Soon, there was a commotion in the cave. It sounded like wings flapping. In the next second, a large group of bats flew out. Ye Tian conjured a magical barrier in front of him and many bats were repelled after colliding with it. As he ignited his fire magic, the bats retreated to the side. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± A figure appeared at the entrance of the cave with a laugh. He was wearing a black coat, revealing his pale skin. Two sharp teeth were revealed at the corners of his mouth, and his eyes were bloodshot. ¡°Brat, how dare you come to my place to cause trouble after learning some skills! Where¡¯s that old fellow? Is he dead?¡± This vampire was similar to the ones in movies he had seen in his previous life, but when Ye Tian came into contact with him from afar, he could clearly feel the evil aura exuding from him. Ye Tian snorted coldly. ¡°Were you the one who killed the two people in Rock Town?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. Those damned things actually dared to seal me back then. Then I won¡¯t let their descendants have a good time!¡± Faced with the question, the vampire readily admitted that he was not afraid of Ye Tian at all. The next second. Boom. A ball of fire was thrown out by Ye Tian and a red light flashed on the vampire¡¯s body. Ye Tian attacked immediately. Before the vampire could react, flames attacked his face. Flames flashed, and he subconsciously closed his eyes. In his opinion, Ye Tian was not strong and he did not care about fire magic at all. Suddenly, a huge force erupted in his abdomen. The vampire¡¯s eyes instantly widened, almost bulging out of their sockets. ¡°Ah!¡± The vampire let out a blood-curdling scream and was flattened against the wall. At that moment, Ye Tian continued forward and punched the vampire repeatedly, causing him to vomit blood and break all his bones. After half an hour, Ye Tian¡¯s physique, which was several times stronger than ordinary people, was exhausted before he finally stopped. At this moment, the vampire was like a pile of mud. He slid weakly through the gap and landed on the ground. Although he was still breathing, he was very weak. He glared at Ye Tian with hatred, wishing he could suck all the blood from Ye Tian¡¯s body. Ye Tian raised his foot and stomped down, causing the vampire¡¯s head to explode. Blood splattered all over the ground. Then, he took out the silver blade he had prepared in advance and stabbed it into the vampire¡¯s chest, covering it with fire. The flames burned for a full three hours until the sun was about to set and the vampire was finally reduced to ashes. ¡°Finally, I¡¯ve gotten rid of a scourge and avenged the two residents who died tragically.¡± After confirming that the vampire would not revive, Ye Tian heaved a sigh of relief and used his strength and magic to collapse the entire cave. After doing all this, Ye Tian prepared to go home. ¡°Eh¡­¡± Suddenly, a bright light flashed across Ye Tian¡¯s eyes. He found a wooden stick and rummaged through the vampire¡¯s ashes. He found a necklace. Ye Tian held it in his hand and realized that the necklace was green in color and seemed to be made of bronze. ¡°Peyroux¡¯s Heart?¡± There was a small line of words on the necklace. Ye Tian had studied ancient words in school before, so he read them out loud. He tried to input magic power, and a string of information immediately showed. ¡°The Peyroux¡¯s Heart has the magical power to gather people¡¯s support. It can increase the power of magic.¡± Ye Tian¡¯s mouth opened slightly in surprise. This necklace could actually increase the power of magic. It was good stuff! Chapter 10 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The next day. Early in the morning. A family in Rock Town realized that their pig was missing and hurriedly called for the others to help search. The town¡¯s economy was mediocre to begin with. A pig¡¯s value was not low. The group of people searched and followed the traces to the nearby mountain. ¡°Ah¡­¡± A scream caused countless birds to fly up, and the forest instantly became lively. The person who helped find the pig quickly arrived at the location of the scream with various weapons in his hand. ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± Someone looked at the person who was screaming. The man looked horrified and pointed ahead. Everyone followed the direction of his finger and their expressions quickly changed. A perfectly fine cave had actually collapsed for no reason! ¡°How could this be?!¡± ¡°There didn¡¯t seem to be any movement yesterday.¡± ¡°I think I saw the mayor coming up the mountain yesterday¡­¡± When the last person¡¯s voice sounded, the scene fell silent. Everyone looked at that person. ¡°You said the mayor brought this down?¡± After a long time, someone pointed at the cave and asked in a daze. The pile in front of him was at least dozens of square meters. How could he do it alone? Moreover, they did not hear any commotion yesterday. This time, no one was interested in finding the pig. They all turned around and returned to the town. Then, when it was dark, someone realized that something was wrong. Ye Tian was missing? ¡­ After using magic to kill the vampire yesterday, Ye Tian wasn¡¯t sure if it was because he hadn¡¯t used magic for a long time or because he was feeling better. After returning to the town, Ye Tian realized that his bottleneck had loosened. He was about to break through to become an Intermediate Mage. Thinking about it carefully, Ye Tian felt that it was ridiculous. If he did not know that he had an unlimited lifespan, he would have given up long ago with his current breakthrough speed. Therefore, he placed great importance on the breakthrough. After returning home, he immediately began to work on breaking through. Firstly, to avoid being disturbed, Ye Tian even set up a magical array around the house to prevent people from coming over and making noise. After that, Ye Tian began to meditate, searching for the last opportunity to break through. At that moment, Ye Tian had no idea that there were people standing outside his house, chattering nonstop. ¡°Why can¡¯t I get in?¡± ¡°What did the mayor do?¡± Everyone was stunned. They did not understand why Ye Tian would suddenly close his door and not leave. He even stopped his daily patrols. As the days passed, the number of people surrounding Ye Tian¡¯s house slowly decreased. After all, they still had to live their lives. The war at the front line of the Red Moon Empire still did not stop. In fact, it was getting more and more intense. At this point, the situation of the Red Moon Empire was not good. As the opponent, the Frost Snow Empire had clearly come prepared. They planned to devour the Red Moon Empire in one go. Hence, even a Great Mage had appeared on the battlefield. Both sides had already invested more than a million ordinary soldiers. In cities close to the battlefield, many residents migrated with their families to settle further away. Someone from the capital had proposed a peace negotiation, but it was directly rejected by the Monarch. The enemy Empire was clearly here to destroy the country. Five years passed in the blink of an eye. After losing Ye Tian¡¯s jurisdiction, Rock Town had undergone many changes. The biggest incident was a fierce battle three years ago. At that time, there was a conflict between outsiders. There was a violent conflict in Rock Town, and a large number of houses in the town collapsed and were stained with blood. When the natives of Rock Town saw this situation, they were terrified and avoided it. Most of them chose to move out of the town. Later on, when the incident subsided, Rock Town had three more big gangs. The town was also jointly discussed by the leaders of the three gangs and changed its name to ¡°Free Town¡±. From then on, Free Town became more inclined to trade, and the flow of people was very complicated. The three gangs were each in charge of an area and charged a certain amount of management fees to maintain their livelihood. The only difference was Ye Tian¡¯s house. It was as if Ye Tian had left a deep impression on people. Even though he had not appeared for a few years, no one dared to disturb his home. On this day. On a river that flowed from the north to the south outside Free Town, a figure appeared. This person stepped on the river and broke through the waves. He was very fast and only stopped at the ferry crossing of Free Town. This novel scene gathered many people and they all looked at the person who came. ¡°This is Rock Town?¡± The person asked loudly. He was wearing a mage¡¯s robe, and his hair was draped over his shoulders. There were wrinkles at the corners of his eyes, but his eyes were bright and his mental state was very good. ¡°Sir, this place has been renamed Free Town.¡± Someone mustered up the courage to answer. The disheveled man understood and swept his gaze over. ¡°Who¡¯s in charge here now? I want to find someone. Whoever helps me find him will be rewarded!¡± The surroundings were in an uproar. Many people were eager to give it a try. After all, walking on water was enough to show that the man¡¯s strength was extraordinary. To be able to help such a person, if they could leave a good impression and form a good relationship with him, they would definitely benefit endlessly in the future. Just as someone was about to step forward, a few people in uniform appeared. One of them stepped forward and bowed respectfully. ¡°Sir, please follow me. Our three gangs have taken over Free Town for three years. We can help you find anyone you want.¡± Todd Lagren glanced at him and nodded before following him into Free Town. Along the way, news of Todd walking on water had already spread throughout Free Town. Therefore, the two sides of the road were filled with people who had come to watch the show. Even in an era without war, mages were rare. Now that a powerful mage had suddenly come to Free Town and issued a commission mission, anyone would be curious. Todd did not seem to feel the gazes around him. The person who led the way was afraid of neglecting Todd, so he asked politely, ¡°Sir, how should I address you?¡± ¡°Todd Lagren,¡± Todd replied indifferently. Free Town was jointly managed by three gangs, so after discussion, the leaders of the three gangs decided to build a mansion in the town and work there together. At this moment, the three of them stood at the door and looked nervously. Just now, their subordinates suddenly reported that a mage had appeared at the town¡¯s ferry. The three of them did not dare to underestimate him. Although they were in charge of the town now, they actually relied on martial arts. Facing people with magic, the strength they were proud of was nothing. This was also the reason why the three gangs did not dare to disturb Ye Tian even though they had been in charge of Free Town for three years. These three people were an old man, a middle-aged man, and a young man. Although their ages were different, their methods were not ordinary. The three of them had obtained a lot of benefits in the past three years, and their subordinates were expanding. At this moment, the three of them were discussing softly. In fact, they were secretly planning how to gain the favor of the mage and deal with the other two opponents. Chapter 11 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Coming, coming.¡± The middle-aged man had been paying attention. When he saw a group of people walking over from the corner of his eye, he hurriedly stopped the discussion and took the lead to welcome them. ¡°Superficial act.¡± The old man looked at the middle-aged man¡¯s back and snorted. The young man didn¡¯t say anything and stepped forward together. ¡°Hello, sir. I¡¯m the president of the Lam Society. You can call me Peter.¡± The middle-aged man smiled. ¡°President, this is Lord Todd.¡± The person of the Lam Society introduced Peter. Todd glanced at Peter indifferently. He did not even have the intention to speak. He did not even take the two people behind him seriously and walked straight into the house. ¡°Good temper! I wonder how capable he is.¡± The young man¡¯s face was ashen and he could not help but mutter. After all, he was the leader of a group and had never been looked down on like this. The old man smiled and seemed to be very calm. Todd walked to the main seat and sat down. Peter immediately went forward, poured tea for Todd, and handed it to him. ¡°Sir, I heard from my men that you want to find someone?¡± Peter asked after Todd took a sip. Todd nodded. Peter asked again, ¡°Sir, do you have any information about this person? For example, what¡¯s his name? What are his characteristics?¡± Todd shook his head and said, ¡°I only know that he¡¯s a resident of Rock Town. More than ten years ago, my brother was killed in Rock Town. I¡¯m here today to avenge him.¡± This was the truth. When the news of his younger brother¡¯s death came, he was about to break through, so his master suppressed the news. The old, middle, and young exchanged glances with each other, revealing troubled expressions. There was no information at all besides him being a resident of Rock Town. If it was something that happened in a short period of time, it would be fine. How could it be easy to find a culprit from more than ten years ago? The young man, who had been unhappy about being ignored, stood up. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my lord. I can¡¯t do anything about this.¡± With that, he turned around and was about to leave. ¡°Stop right there!¡± At this moment, Todd¡¯s slightly cold voice sounded. His cold eyes stared fixedly at the young man. ¡°You might not understand, but I¡¯m not negotiating with you. Since you¡¯re the current leaders of the town, you have to find him.¡± The young man sneered. ¡°Are you threatening me?!¡± He was already the leader of a gang at such a young age. He had not been frightened since he was young! Peter and the old man did not speak. Their gazes kept changing from the young man to Todd as if they were watching a show. In fact, Peter also felt that this matter was tricky. However, he had accumulated experience over the years and had seen all kinds of people. He knew very well that he could not act rashly most of the time. Instead, he needed to examine the current situation. The old man looked interested. He really wanted to know what Todd, as a mage, would do in the face of provocation. Soon, the answer was presented to the old man. Todd raised his hand expressionlessly and clenched his fingers at the young man. Dense water droplets appeared in the surrounding air. Before the young man could react, they wrapped around him. The young man kept twisting his body and struggling. The water droplets isolated the oxygen, making it difficult for him to breathe. The pain of suffocation made his face turn red and the veins on his neck bulge. A few minutes later, the young man lost his senses. After the water droplets disappeared, the young man fell to the ground. He was already dead. ¡°Gentlemen, is this a problem?¡± After putting down his palm, Todd turned to look at the two people who were frightened and asked slowly. ¡°It¡¯s no trouble, no trouble at all.¡± Peter shook his head quickly, afraid that he would become the next young man. The old man echoed. To kill someone just because of a disagreement. Todd¡¯s cruelty and strength frightened him. That was because the old man was not confident either. He did not think that his subordinates could protect their lives. Slap! Peter and the old man trembled and looked at Todd at a loss. Todd ordered, ¡°What are you waiting for? Hurry up and find it. I want to see news that pleases me before the sun sets.¡± It was already noon, and the sun was shining brightly. However, both Peter and the old man felt a chill run down their spines. The two of them quickly got up and found their trusted subordinates, instructing them to search as soon as possible. During this period, Peter thought of escaping, but when he thought of the strength Todd had displayed, he immediately dismissed the idea. If he escaped now, he would probably end up no better than Doron. Doron was the young man. This guy had always been arrogant and despotic. It was obvious that the three of them had set the rules together, but Doron always violated them. Peter had been angry about this several times. Now, there was no need to feel angry for Doron anymore. No one dared to neglect Todd. They served him good tea and water and all kinds of delicacies. Until evening approached. Peter and the old man walked into the house nervously. The residents of Rock Town had already left three years ago. It was not easy to find someone who knew what had happened in Rock Town more than ten years ago. Todd lay in a chair made of soft animal fur. Beside him, two girls were carefully massaging him. Hearing footsteps coming from outside, Todd turned around. When he realized that it was Peter and the old man, he sat up. ¡°How is it? Any news?¡± Faced with the two of them, Todd went straight to the point. Peter smiled awkwardly. ¡°Sir, we¡¯ve already arranged for someone to look for it. There will definitely be news if we wait a little longer.¡± ¡°Yes, my lord. Don¡¯t worry. Although more than ten years have passed, we will definitely find your brother¡¯s murderer.¡± Perhaps it was because of their attitude, Todd¡¯s expression softened. ¡°By the way, I haven¡¯t left the mountain for more than ten years. Are there any powerful experts now?¡± Since he had nothing to do, Todd started talking about other things. This time, going down the mountain was not only to avenge his brother but also to raise his master¡¯s reputation and recruit new disciples for him. Experts? Peter was stunned. He frowned and pondered. The old man beside him opened his mouth and said, ¡°Sir, I don¡¯t know what kind of expert you¡¯re referring to. If it¡¯s someone who knows magic and is quite strong, there¡¯s actually one in Free Town who meets the criteria.¡± ¡°You mean here?¡± Todd was instantly interested. The old man nodded. ¡°When it was called Rock Town, there was a person called Ye Tian in the town. He was a mage. Six years ago, he was provoked and used a flame to burn four people to death.¡± ¡°Was? Where is he now? Dead?¡± Todd listened very carefully. The old man shook his head and smiled. ¡°In fact, five years ago, Ye Tian suddenly disappeared and set up a barrier outside his house to prevent anyone from entering. No one has seen him again and we don¡¯t know if he¡¯s dead. However, he was indeed very strong back then and no one in Rock Town dared to disrespect him.¡± ¡°Hmph, a mere fire magic can easily scare you.¡± A look of disdain appeared on Todd¡¯s face. ¡°Let¡¯s go. Take me to where he lives.¡± Chapter 12 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios On the way to Ye Tian¡¯s house, Todd asked for more information about Ye Tian. When he found out that Ye Tian had been living in the town, he stopped in his tracks. ¡°My lord?¡± Seeing Todd suddenly stop, Peter was shocked and recalled if he had said something wrong. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Todd continued forward. His expression was normal, but a thought flashed through his mind. Since Ye Tian had always lived in a small town and was powerful, could his brother¡¯s death be related to him? According to the information he learned later, when his brother returned, the Empire¡¯s front line had already been defeated. Under such circumstances, the combat power behind them was not much, let alone in a remote place like Rock Town. After thinking about it carefully, Todd felt that his speculation made sense. ¡­ The sun was setting, and the evening glow enveloped the town. A beam of light shone into the room through the window and landed on a figure sitting cross-legged. This person¡¯s clothes and hair were covered in thick dust as if he had not moved for a long time. Buzz¡ª At this moment, an inexplicable and indescribable fluctuation suddenly erupted from this figure. Dust flew everywhere. Ye Tian slowly opened his eyes and a glint flashed across them. ¡°I actually broke through to become an Advanced Mage in one go.¡± A slightly surprised voice sounded from Ye Tian. At that time, he sensed the abnormality in his body and knew that he was about to break through, so he made preparations. However, the breakthrough actually took a long time. If not for the True Spirit Ignition Spell that could maintain the nourishment of his body with magic power, he would have starved to death long ago. ¡°I can¡¯t do this again.¡± Thinking back, Ye Tian felt a lingering fear. Thankfully, he had an unlimited lifespan and the nourishment of the True Spirit Ignition Spell. He stood up, and the bones in his body emitted crackling sounds that had not moved for too long. ¡°How long has it been?¡± Sensing the thick dust on the furniture in the room, Ye Tian could not help but be puzzled. At that moment, the barrier outside fluctuated. Ye Tian retracted his fingers from the table and walked over. Previously, when he set up the barrier, ordinary methods could not break it. He had to use magic power. All this time, there had been no movement. Now that he had just woken up, there was actually a mage knocking on his door. He wanted to see what was going on. ¡°Heh, this barrier is interesting. An Intermediate Fireball actually didn¡¯t break it. Fine, I¡¯ll use one more.¡± At the entrance of Ye Tian¡¯s house, Todd saw the light of the fireball dissipate and a look of surprise flashed across his eyes. Then, he chanted an incantation and used fire magic again. Peter and the old man hid ten steps away. The terrifying heat lingering in the air made the two of them feel uneasy. ¡°I hope Ye Tian is still alive and can kill him!¡± The old man stared at Todd¡¯s back and prayed in his heart. Peter was thinking about how to please Todd. The other party had shown that he was very strong. If he could obtain Todd¡¯s admiration, he might have a chance to occupy Free Town alone. ¡°Who are you? Why are you attacking my barrier?¡± Ye Tian¡¯s figure appeared inside the door. He removed the barrier and looked calmly at the man who had condensed fire magic. The strength of the other party¡¯s magic power did not make Ye Tian feel threatened. This was also the reason why he dared to remove the barrier. ¡°You¡¯re Ye Tian?¡± Looking at the young man who looked like he was 18 or 19 years old, Todd did not react. According to Peter, Ye Tian should be in his forties or fifties. ¡°I am. Who are you?¡± Ye Tian asked. ¡°Todd Lagren.¡± Todd introduced himself. Todd? Ye Tian frowned when he heard that. He seemed to have heard this name somewhere before but could not remember where. Todd asked, ¡°More than ten years ago, a group of defeated soldiers came to Rock Town. Do you remember them?¡± He remembered! So it was him! At the mention of the defeated army, Ye Tian¡¯s memories came back to him. He remembered that when he dealt with a group of people, the old man in the town said that the leader had an elder brother who was a mage. The old man even asked Ye Tian to leave the town as soon as possible. ¡°You killed my brother?!¡± Todd had been observing Ye Tian and noticed the change in his expression. Ye Tian replied frankly, ¡°That¡¯s right. Anyone who dares to bully the residents of Rock Town will have to bear my wrath.¡± ¡°Hmph, you didn¡¯t expect him to have a brother, did you? Blood for blood, Ye Tian. Prepare to die!¡± Todd snorted. He thought that Ye Tian would not admit it, but he did not expect him to ask so easily. He felt provoked. ¡°You want to kill me? Give it a try.¡± Ye Tian curled his finger and said disdainfully. ¡°Great Lord of Flames¡­¡± Todd clasped his hands in front of him and made a pious sound. The fire elements in the air were summoned and gathered in his palm. In the blink of an eye, a head-sized fireball was condensed. Todd looked at Ye Tian coldly and pushed the fireball toward him. Wherever the fireball passed, even the air became distorted. Peter and the old man looked at Ye Tian nervously. They thought about it from another perspective. If they were to face this fireball, they would definitely be burned to ashes. A smile appeared on Todd¡¯s lips. This fireball was an Intermediate spell and one of his ultimate moves. Even his teacher had said that as long as he used this move, very few people would be able to withstand it. With Teacher¡¯s strength, he definitely wouldn¡¯t lie to him! Looking at the approaching fireball, Ye Tian finally moved. He raised two fingers on his right hand and drew a circle in front of him. A hole suddenly appeared in the void, and the fireball directly entered it. The high temperature in the air immediately disappeared. ¡°Space magic?!¡± Todd screamed when he saw this. Then, he recalled Ye Tian¡¯s magical technique and could not help but exclaim in surprise, ¡°You¡¯re an Advanced Mage!¡± Only Advanced Mages could cast magic without chanting an incantation. ¡°Congratulations on guessing correctly. Unfortunately, there¡¯s no reward. I can only reward you with death!¡± Ye Tian smiled faintly, looking extremely cruel in Todd¡¯s eyes. ¡°You can¡¯t kill me. My master, Ricks, is a Great Mage and is about to break through to become a Magister. If you kill me, he will definitely avenge me. You will definitely regret it!¡± Faced with death, Todd felt terrified and directly mentioned his master. He had spent a long time and was not far from becoming an Advanced Mage. He did not want to die so early. ¡°Noisy!¡± A slightly impatient tone came from Ye Tian¡¯s mouth. He rubbed a flame on his fingertip and flicked it at Todd. The flames turned into flames that filled the sky and covered Todd¡¯s body. Knowing the difference in strength between the two sides, Todd did not even have the courage to resist. He turned around and ran, but unfortunately, he was still caught by the flames. A blood-curdling scream came from the flames. Todd rushed four to five meters away and fell to the ground, no longer moving. After the flames dissipated, only a handful of dust was left on the ground. Chapter 13 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The sun was about to set. Ye Tian stood in the door frame, his face covered in shadows that made it difficult to see clearly. Not far away. Peter and the old man looked at each other, more or less surprised. Clearly, Todd¡¯s death was a little too¡­ fast. ¡°Who are you?¡± An emotionless voice came from Ye Tian¡¯s mouth. He pondered for a moment but did not remember any description of the two of them. However, Ye Tian was not a bloodthirsty person, so he asked first. ¡°Mayor¡­¡± Peter and the old man panicked. Even Todd was not Ye Tian¡¯s match, so they were nothing. Soon, the two of them explained the specific situation in a short sentence. Five years had actually passed¡­ After understanding the specific information, Ye Tian¡¯s mouth opened slightly in disbelief. Actually, when he saw the situation in the room, he was already mentally prepared. However, five years was still too long. ¡°Have you heard of the mage he mentioned?¡± Looking at the two of them, Ye Tian asked casually. He was only an Advanced Mage now. He could not help but have a headache at the thought of being targeted by a mage at the Magister level. Therefore, if he could obtain some information, it would be best to make preparations in advance. Of course, Ye Tian did not have much hope and did not think that he could obtain any information from the two of them. Peter scratched his ears and cheeks, not knowing what to say. At this moment, the old man said, ¡°I¡¯ve heard a little about it.¡± ¡°Go ahead.¡± Ye Tian looked at him in surprise. The old man lowered his slightly turbid eyes as if he was immersed in his memories. After a while, he said, ¡°50 years ago, there was a disaster that killed hundreds of people in the Empire. It was said that it was triggered by a mage who escaped from the Upper Realm and was prepared to sacrifice living beings to obtain strength.¡± ¡°At that time, many mages from the Empire went over and attacked together. Although that mage came from the Upper Realm, he couldn¡¯t withstand the number of people and fled in a sorry state. I don¡¯t know where he hid. There was very little news about Ricks in so many years.¡± ¡°Speaking of which, if I hadn¡¯t experienced it myself, I probably wouldn¡¯t have known these things.¡± The old man could not help but sigh. At that time, he was still a ten-year-old child. In the blink of an eye, he had aged. ¡°Fifty years. Maybe the old man is dying.¡± Ye Tian smiled. Mages could use magic power to extend their lifespan, but they would still age. Fifty years ago, Ricks was definitely not young. He had not appeared for so many years. Now, he wanted to break through to become a Magister. Who knew how many years it would take? Peter and the old man smiled awkwardly, not daring to reply. With his hands behind his back, Ye Tian walked out of his room and wandered around the town, his eyes filled with reminiscence. Ever since he transmigrated here, he had been living in Rock Town. There were too many places here that filled him with memories. In the past five years, the layout of the buildings in the town had changed drastically. More importantly, many familiar faces had disappeared. The people who used to call him captain and mayor had all disappeared. Ye Tian could not help but sigh in his heart when he did not see anyone familiar. The flaws brought about by his unlimited lifespan were slowly revealed. Loneliness and isolation gathered in his heart bit by bit. Peter followed beside Ye Tian and carefully introduced the changes in the town. He kept an eye on Ye Tian¡¯s expression. ¡°The name Free Town is not as good as Rock Town. What do you think?¡± Ye Tian looked at the buildings on both sides and complained to Peter. ¡°Yes, yes, you¡¯re right. Tomorrow¡­ No, wait. I¡¯ll get someone to change it back when I get back later.¡± Peter reacted quickly and immediately understood what Ye Tian meant. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled obsequiously. ¡°To be honest, when Doron wanted to change his name, I was very against it.¡± Ye Tian looked at him calmly and nodded gently without saying anything. After that, Peter invited Ye Tian for dinner. After not eating for a long time, Ye Tian wanted to have a taste of the food and did not reject it. The three of them walked into the most luxurious restaurant in Rock Town. Peter should be the boss here. As soon as he entered, a steward immediately came over to greet him. Peter pulled a long face and instructed him to get the kitchen to prepare the best food. When they arrived at the private room, the old man tried to chat with Ye Tian. He mostly talked about the changes in the Empire. Ye Tian had not understood these things for a few years and was very interested in them now. He listened quietly. After a sumptuous dinner, Ye Tian rejected their suggestion to continue following them and walked back home alone. The thick and heavy air was filled with dust, causing Ye Tian to frown. ¡°Let¡¯s clean up the house first.¡± Muttering to himself, Ye Tian waved his fingers and a weak wind appeared quickly. It wrapped around his fingertips and quickly swept through the entire house. Dust revealed the shape of the wind as it spiraled outside the house. Fresh air rushed in and Ye Tian took a look before nodding in satisfaction. ¡­ Name: Ye Tian Title: Advanced Mage Level: One-Star Physique: 31 Magic Power: 1,015 Luck: 10 Comprehension: 7 Aptitude: Immortal Body (New) Available Points: 0 Item: True Spirit Ignition Spell, Peyroux¡¯s Heart [Necklace] ¡­ Looking at the data on the interface, Ye Tian nodded slightly. The data now was much better. His gaze lingered on the Advanced Mage column for a long time. ¡°I actually advanced from Intermediate to Advanced in five years. If I didn¡¯t experience it personally, I¡¯m afraid it would be difficult to believe.¡± The breakthrough of a mage¡¯s realm was related to magic power. It required a solid foundation, but there was no lack of talented people who could cross many realms in a short period of time. However, Ye Tian asked himself honestly. How could a person who was expelled from school reach this level? Unable to figure out the exact reason, Ye Tian did not probe further. In any case, a breakthrough in strength was a good thing! It was already late at night. Ye Tian sat in the courtyard and could not help but look at the starry sky with a longing expression. He thought of Windsor again. In the blink of an eye, so many years had passed. He wondered how she was doing now. Had she made a breakthrough in her strength and become an official mage? ¡°I¡¯ve already become an Advanced Mage. How far can the Great Mage realm be? Windsor, wait for me. I¡¯ll definitely look for you.¡± Facing the endless starry sky, Ye Tian swore another oath to himself. Next, Ye Tian began to meditate. He had nothing to do to begin with, so meditating to increase his strength was naturally the best choice. In the town, Peter and the old man joined forces and devoured Doron¡¯s forces under the cover of night. When the sun rose from the horizon, the town returned to silence. There was no sign of the noise and chaos of the night. In addition, at the entrance of the town, a group of people was taking down the plaque with ¡°Free Town¡± written on it and carefully hanging the plaque with ¡°Rock Town¡± on it. Some passing merchants were puzzled and asked for the reason. When they found out that Ye Tian had appeared again and killed a mage in one move, they could not help but gasp. Chapter 14 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Maple Forest City was the capital of the Red Moon Empire. The Monarch and a group of ministers lived in a city with a developed economy and a large number of people. Even during wartime, Maple Forest City was still bustling with people. Shops and vendors could be seen everywhere. In the center of the city, in a glorious hall. A young man was receiving a square-faced middle-aged man. The middle-aged man¡¯s expression was serious, and his every move was very respectful. All of this stemmed from the fact that the young man in front of him was the new Monarch of the Red Moon Empire. ¡°Uncle Goethe, I heard that a powerful mage appeared in Rock Town and killed another mage with just one move. I hope you can make a trip there. I remember that you¡¯ve been there before.¡± The young Monarch looked at the middle-aged man. ¡®That¡¯s right¡­ so many years ago.¡¯ When Goethe heard the words ¡°Rock Town¡±, he could not help but reminisce. At that time, he was the Head Knight, the Monarch¡¯s most capable assistant. For the sake of the Empire¡¯s war, the previous Monarch ordered him to go to Rock Town to find a powerful and capable assistant for the Empire. Unfortunately, he failed. When he arrived at Rock Town, he successfully met the mage. The other party was so young that it was difficult to believe. ¡°Your Majesty, I have indeed been there.¡± Goethe answered. His slightly hoarse voice revealed that he was old and no longer as young as before. The young Monarch smiled and said, ¡°That¡¯s great, Uncle Goethe. Those damned fellows from the Frost Snow Empire actually invited a mage from overseas. Their methods are simply despicable. However, I believe that the strength of that mage from Rock Town will definitely not disappoint me.¡± A bitter smile appeared on Goethe¡¯s face. If this mage was the one he had met in the past, he might not necessarily help the Empire fight. The young Monarch did not notice Goethe¡¯s abnormality. He continued to give some instructions and instructed Goethe to set off as soon as possible. After walking out of the hall, Goethe couldn¡¯t help but look worried. The Red Moon Empire had always been defeated at the front line. Now, even recruiting troops was almost a forced method. It was easier said than done to recruit a powerful mage to fight for the empire. Although the Monarch had promised very generous terms, that was Rock Town¡­ If it was a mage he had met more than ten years ago, could he really persuade him? At this moment, Goethe had no confidence at all. The next day, Goethe prepared everything and prepared to set off. At this moment, a young woman suddenly came knocking on his door. ¡°Greetings, Lady Nouye, I¡¯m Goethe.¡± Upon seeing him, Goethe hurriedly bowed respectfully. There was no other reason except that the woman in front of him was the current Monarch¡¯s sister, Nouye Logan. Nouye gestured for Goethe to get up and said with a smile, ¡°Uncle Goethe, I heard from my brother that I¡¯ll go with you to Rock Town this time.¡± ¡°Is this¡­ convenient?¡± After a moment of shock, Goethe said hesitantly. ¡°There¡¯s no such thing as convenience. The Empire is already in dire straits. As long as we can find experts to help the Empire resolve the crisis, I¡¯m willing to go even if it¡¯s a mountain of blades or a sea of flames.¡± Nouye said firmly. Her tone was filled with boldness and she did not seem like an ordinary woman at all. Hence, Goethe did not try to persuade them further. Instead, they began their journey. Along the way, Nouye asked Goethe about Rock Town. In fact, Goethe had only been there once, more than ten years ago. However, he tried his best to remember and tell her all the information he knew. A week later. The outline of Rock Town appeared in front of the team. The appearance of such a team quickly attracted the attention of the residents of Rock Town. Peter and the old man rushed over after hearing the news. The leading soldier introduced Goethe and Nouye to them. When they found out that the Monarch¡¯s sister had personally arrived, everyone present knelt down and bowed, afraid that they would anger her. After a simple exchange of greetings and knowing that these people were here to find a mage, Peter immediately led the way and brought the group to Ye Tian¡¯s house. In the courtyard, Ye Tian was sunbathing on a rocking chair. As he grew older, he liked to slack off. Apart from cultivating arduously every day, it was very comfortable for Ye Tian to enjoy the sun. Knock knock! There was a knock at the door. Removing the bamboo fan covering his eyes, Ye Tian looked in the direction of the door and said gloomily, ¡°Enter.¡± He pushed open the door. Nouye walked in first and looked at the rocking chair. ¡°Hello, I¡¯m looking for Mage Ye Tian. Is he at home?¡± Ye Tian was stunned. ¡®Aren¡¯t I in front of you?¡¯ Actually, Nouye had been misled by Goethe¡¯s information. Along the way, every time Goethe mentioned it, he would always say that it was more than ten years ago. This made Nouye think that the mage must be a powerful but aged old man. After all, who would not age for more than ten years? Even Goethe thought so. When he heard Peter mention the mage¡¯s name, Ye Tian, he instantly thought of the young man he had seen before. ¡°You¡­ you, why haven¡¯t you changed at all?!¡± Before Ye Tian could speak, Goethe let out an uncontrollable gasp and pointed his finger at Ye Tian. Ye Tian looked past Nouye and frowned at Goethe. He felt that this person was familiar, as though he had seen him somewhere before, but he could not name him. ¡°What?! You¡¯re Mage Ye Tian?¡± At this moment, Nouye reacted and looked at Ye Tian in shock. She could not believe that a mage was so young. He seemed to be the same age as her. ¡°That¡¯s right, it¡¯s me. You¡¯re looking for me? What¡¯s the matter?¡± Standing on the ground, Ye Tian admitted his identity and asked. His expression was a little cold because he had already remembered who Goethe was from the uniforms of the soldiers behind him. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I-I didn¡¯t expect you to be so young.¡± Nouye smiled awkwardly. This blunder was really big. She immediately became serious. ¡°Hello, Mage Ye. I¡¯m Nouye Logan of the Red Moon Empire. The enemy country has invited an overseas mage. The Empire¡¯s situation is precarious now. I heard that you have powerful magic power. Please come out of seclusion to save the Empire.¡± It was just as he had guessed. Ye Tian muttered in his heart and waved his hand. He lay back on the rocking chair with his back facing everyone. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I have no intention of getting involved in the war. You guys can go back.¡± ¡°Lord Mage, please don¡¯t be like this. If the Empire is destroyed, you won¡¯t have such a comfortable environment anymore.¡± Nouye pleaded. It didn¡¯t matter¡­ Ye Tian was about to refuse when he suddenly realized that Peyroux¡¯s Heart, which had been silent all this while, was burning. ¡®What¡¯s the situation?¡¯ Questions popped up in his mind. He touched it with his finger and a message was sent back. ¡®After winning the war for the Empire, you can gather the hearts of the people.¡¯ Ye Tian was stunned. So this was how the necklace was used. ¡°Lord Mage?¡± Goethe couldn¡¯t help but shout. He took two steps forward. ¡°You guys can go back. I¡¯ll go to the front line to take a look later.¡± Ye Tian¡¯s calm voice sounded. Chapter 15 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Are we just going to leave?¡± The team from the capital came and left quickly. Goethe caught up with Nouye, who was walking in front, and asked in confusion. Nouye glanced at him and said helplessly, ¡°Uncle Goethe, mages have an extraordinary status to begin with. Moreover, there are fewer and fewer mages in the empire now. We don¡¯t have any coercive means. All we can do is believe that he will keep his promise.¡± Goethe lowered his gaze, because after thinking about it carefully, what Nouye said did make sense. Pulling the horses to a halt, Goethe looked back in the direction of Rock Town. Would he¡­ really go? ¡­ Ten days later. At the front line of the Empire, Lunar Soul City. The fifteen-meter-tall city wall was covered in traces left behind by weapons. The ground below the city was charred black, and corpses and armor were piled up. Blood had already seeped into the ground. The armor of the soldiers on the city wall was in tatters, and every soldier looked exhausted. There were people patrolling back and forth in the corridor, and a murderous aura lingered around them. At the opposite city gate of Lunar Soul City, a troop of thousands of people was marching towards them. As they approached, the speed of the army slowed down. The commander of the army rode his horse to the front, and the guards of Lunar Soul City also went up to welcome them. ¡°L-Lady Nouye, why are you here?¡± The general guarding the city became nervous when he saw the person in the lead. At this moment, Nouye was wearing armor and had no fear on her face. She grabbed the sword on her left waist and raised it high. ¡°When the Monarch found out that there was an emergency at the front line, he instructed me to lead the army to provide support immediately. I will advance and retreat with all of you. The city is still there!¡± ¡°We will definitely not let Monarch down.¡± The generals and soldiers guarding the city were touched and knelt down. After all, even the Monarch¡¯s sister had personally rushed to the front line. It was enough to show the Empire¡¯s attitude towards the enemy. Even if they perished together, they would not surrender! Then, the group entered the city. The army was divided into many parts and placed in various important positions. Nouye followed the garrison general to the Commander¡¯s Manor. ¡°Everyone, I¡¯m new here. Tell me everything.¡± As soon as she sat down, Nouye went straight to the point. Previously, when she and Goethe returned to the capital, the soldiers at the front line came back to ask for help. They said that the Frost Snow Empire had once again increased their troops at the front line and seemed to be preparing for a decisive battle. The battle between the two empires lasted for more than ten years. If this dragged on, both sides would feel pressured. Therefore, the Monarch and the ministers did not doubt the true movements of the Frost Snow Empire at all. Originally, the plan was to let Goethe lead the troops there, leaving behind the last small portion to defend the capital. However, Nouye took the initiative to go. Her presence on behalf of the Monarch was beneficial to the soldiers¡¯ courage and morale. In the end, the Monarch was convinced by his sister and personally bestowed a sword to send them out of the city. The generals present exchanged glances. Among them, the person sitting closest to Nouye stood up. ¡°The Frost Snow Empire has been increasing its military strength for the past half a month. Every day, they will send out soldiers to disturb us day and night.¡± ¡°Based on past experience, they can start a decisive battle at any time.¡± ¡°Among them, there¡¯s one person in the Frost Snow Empire who needs special attention. That person¡¯s name is Stanley Barnard.¡± ¡°This person is a knight. Although he doesn¡¯t want to boost the morale of others and lower his own prestige, I have to admit that Stanley is extremely powerful. He has called for dozens of battles in front of the formation and has never lost.¡± ¡°Previously, in every siege battle, this person took the lead. It would be difficult to resist without twenty people.¡± One versus twenty? Nouye scanned the crowd with a shocked expression. ¡°Is there anyone here who can fight Stanley?¡± War was all about fighting in one go. If they fell into a disadvantageous position before the battle even started, the impact on their morale could be imagined. The scene fell silent. The generals guarding the city had been in Lunar Soul City for a long time, and Stanley¡¯s strength had long been engraved in their bones. Therefore, they really did not have the courage. At this moment, Goethe stood up and looked at Nouye. ¡°Sir, I¡¯m willing to fight!¡± The guards present obviously knew Goethe. There was a hint of hope in their complicated gazes. In the past, Goethe was also the strongest knight in the Empire. After passing through layers of selection and proving his strength, he was chosen as the Head Knight of the Monarch. Stanley was young, but Goethe was old. There was no better candidate¡­ Nouye glanced at him and nodded. ¡°Thank you, Uncle Goethe.¡± ¡°I will definitely not let Monarch and Lord down.¡± Goethe promised solemnly. Suddenly, the sound of war drums could be heard from outside. Everyone in the room got up from their chairs. The general who had reported earlier had an extremely serious expression. ¡°This is the order to gather. The Frost Snow Empire is about to take action!¡± Picking up the sword on the table, Nouye said in a deep voice, ¡°Everyone, follow me to the city wall! We will fight to the death today!¡± The Lunar Soul City was not far from the capital. It was the last line of defense of the Red Moon Empire. If it was broken through, the empire would really be finished. The group arrived at the city wall. Nouye stood behind the wall. Through the gap, she saw countless troops slowly approaching. At the front was a tall general riding a white horse and wearing black armor. Although his face could not be seen clearly, the aura he emitted was extremely terrifying. ¡°Scum of the Red Moon Empire, I¡¯m here again. Who dares to come out and die?!¡± The black-armored knight exerted strength in his legs and drove his horse forward, provoking loudly. ¡°Lady, I¡¯ll go meet him.¡± Without waiting for Nouye to urge him, Goethe turned around and went down the city tower. Not long after, a knight walked out of the city. ¡°Stanley, don¡¯t be smug. The person who killed you today is Goethe Doug!¡± Goethe pointed his spear at the black-armored knight. ¡°Shameless boasting!¡± Stanley harrumphed coldly. Both sides rode forward with their spears in hand. Goethe¡¯s expression changed slightly as soon as they came into contact. What great strength! Goethe¡¯s arm that was holding the spear trembled slightly. He pulled the reins and turned around to attack Stanley again. On the city wall, Nouye shifted her gaze away from the two parties fighting and looked at a small phalanx behind the army in the distance. It was the team of mages. ¡°Can Mage Ye Tian make it in time? Moreover¡­ can he really reverse the situation if he comes alone?¡± Nouye murmured softly. She believed that Ye Tian was capable. However, the other party had the advantage in numbers. The Empire was retreating step by step, and there were no more mages in the army. Could he really turn the situation around by himself? Boom. A loud bang below made Nouye come back to her senses. Goethe was swept away by the other party¡¯s spear and did not manage to block it. He was sent flying and landed heavily on the ground. Stanley said proudly, ¡°Is there no one else in the Red Moon Empire? Even that old man has been sent out. Hurry up and surrender.¡± Goethe struggled to get up, but he was knocked away by Stanley again. ¡°I¡¯ll kill this old man first before killing you!¡± After a few rounds of teasing, Stanley had the intention to kill. Just as Goethe was about to be penetrated by the spear, a spear suddenly appeared from the ground. Chapter 16 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Under the city wall, a skinny figure stood in front of Goethe. He held a spear in one hand and firmly blocked Stanley¡¯s spear. ¡°Who is it?!¡± Stanley was surprised that his attack was blocked. Goethe thought that he was going to die, so he closed his eyes. Hearing Stanley¡¯s question, he opened his eyes and looked at the person in front of him. He said in surprise, ¡°Mage Ye Tian!¡± Goethe¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief when he realized that Ye Tian had blocked Stanley¡¯s attack with one hand. How could a mage have such physical strength?! Goethe had fought Stanley before, so he knew Stanley¡¯s strength very well. Even though he often trained, it was still difficult for him to deal with Stanley. Ye Tian did not turn around and said indifferently, ¡°Go back. Leave this to me.¡± Goethe hesitated, worried that Ye Tian alone might not be Stanley¡¯s match. ¡°Don¡¯t you understand my words?¡± At this moment, Ye Tian¡¯s urging voice sounded. Goethe gritted his teeth and got up on his horse, returning to Lunar Soul City quickly. On the city wall, the generals and soldiers were stunned when they saw the figure that suddenly appeared. ¡°Who¡¯s that?¡± ¡°He actually blocked Stanley¡¯s attack.¡± ¡°Didn¡¯t you notice that he seemed very relaxed?!¡± The soldiers could not help but discuss. ¡°That¡¯s Mage Ye Tian from Rock Town!¡± While they were arguing, Nouye interrupted. The generals stopped one after another and looked over in surprise. That¡¯s a mage?! When did mages have great physical strength? If he could stop a knight who was charging at him on a horse, why did he become a mage instead of a knight?! This group of generals who were good at martial arts revealed deep confusion in their eyes. It was as if he was denying his talent given by heaven! Nouye was stunned for a moment before she reacted. ¡®Exactly.¡¯ Why was Ye Tian so strong? ¡°Mage? You¡¯re a mage?!¡± Stanley raised his voice and looked at Ye Tian in a daze. He didn¡¯t even care that Goethe had left. ¡°Doesn¡¯t it look like it?¡± The corners of Ye Tian¡¯s lips curled up slightly when he heard that. He tightened his grip on the spear and with a whoosh, flames covered the spear. Ye Tian¡¯s arm shook and easily deflected Stanley¡¯s spear. The tip of the spear stabbed toward his throat. Clang! Stanley leaned back and used his spear to block Ye Tian¡¯s attack. Before Ye Tian could attack again, he pulled the reins and retreated. He was the strongest knight on the Frost Snow Empire¡¯s battlefield but he felt that it was a little tricky to deal with Ye Tian. The other party¡¯s strength was not weaker than his, but he could still add magic power to his weapon. The scorching flames burned the air, making Stanley, who was wearing armor, very uncomfortable. Stanley pulled a distance of more than ten meters and stood proudly on the horse¡¯s back. ¡°You¡¯re not bad, but it¡¯s a pity that this is a battlefield. Individual strength doesn¡¯t determine anything!¡± Stanley raised his spear and shouted, ¡°Brave knights, attack! Take down Lunar Soul City!¡± Dong dong dong¡ª The ground trembled. Thousands of cavalrymen moved out. Countless horses¡¯ hooves stepped on the ground, making deafening sounds. ¡°Mage Ye Tian, come back quickly!¡± On the city wall, Nouye saw the other party launch an attack and shouted at the figure below the city wall with all her might. Hearing her voice, Ye Tian turned to look at her but did not move. An army of tens of thousands of soldiers and horses charged over. Dust flew everywhere, and a murderous sound spread out. However, Ye Tian¡¯s expression was calm as though he did not feel any pressure. The cavalrymen were less than five meters away from Ye Tian and their sinister expressions and cold weapons could be seen clearly. At this moment, the guards on the city wall could not bear to look at it anymore and closed their eyes. The Red Moon Empire had always been at a disadvantage. Under such circumstances, they could not order their soldiers to fight just for Ye Tian. Without the city walls of Lunar Soul City, they would have been defeated long ago. Therefore, most of them could not understand why Ye Tian was unmoved when there was still time to retreat. The cavalry was only three meters away from Ye Tian. To the cavalry riding on horses, this distance could be closed in the blink of an eye. At that moment, Ye Tian moved. He bent down and touched the bottom with his right hand as he muttered softly. In the next second, an invisible impact exploded with Ye Tian as the center and a large amount of dust flew up. Earth-element Advanced spell¡ªSinkhole! In front of Ye Tian, the ground suddenly collapsed and countless cavalrymen fell down with their horses before they could even react. The scene fell into a dead silence. A full minute passed, but when the dust settled, there was no sign of the cavalry. What appeared in front of everyone was a huge pit dozens of meters deep, a hundred meters long, and dozens of meters wide. The generals and soldiers of the garrison widened their eyes and their pupils constricted. This was too terrifying¡­ Nouye was also shocked. Thousands of cavalrymen were instantly buried in the pit. Was this the strength of a powerful mage? Goethe was panting heavily when he climbed up the city tower. He even forgot to breathe when he saw this scene. Ye Tian straightened his back slowly as the ground around him churned and returned to its original state. Countless painful moans sounded from the pit but as the soil covered it, it gradually weakened until it disappeared. ¡°Damn it!¡± This scene deeply pierced Stanley¡¯s heart. Those cavalrymen were all his confidants and elite soldiers. Now, they were gone! ¡°Enhance me. I want to fight him to the death!¡± Stanley turned around and shouted at the mages. Soon, waves of magic power rose and wrapped around Stanley. His black armor lit up, and the spear in his hand and the horse under him was covered in flames. He seemed to have walked out of hell. Stanley roared and rode towards Ye Tian. With the enhancement of magic power, the horse was as fast as the wind. Stanley¡¯s eyes seemed to be spitting fire as he stabbed the tip of his spear at Ye Tian¡¯s head. ¡°Spear, come!¡± Reaching out with his right hand, Ye Tian shouted and countless water vapors appeared, quickly condensing into ice and turning into a blue ice spear. Ye Tian gripped the ice crystal spear and swung it down. The cold aura hit Stanley, and the flames on Stanley¡¯s body shook and almost extinguished. Stanley raised his spear to defend. As soon as the two collided, his expression changed drastically and he flew back uncontrollably. The horse knelt on all fours in front of Ye Tian. Ye Tian ignored it and approached Stanley step by step. ¡°Don¡¯t kill me. I can acknowledge you as my master. I¡¯m willing to be your servant.¡± Staring at the expressionless Ye Tian, Stanley began to beg for mercy. ¡°Servant? There¡¯s no need. I don¡¯t need it. You¡¯d better die!¡± Ye Tian was unmoved. He raised his ice crystal spear and raised his arm, throwing it towards Stanley. Chapter 17 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The ice crystal spear was very fast. Just as it was about to pierce Stanley, he suddenly shouted, ¡°Sir, save me! I promise you.¡± With a cold snort, a cold voice sounded in the depths of his mind. ¡°You¡¯re only willing to lower your head when you¡¯re about to die. If you had agreed earlier, the war would have ended long ago!¡± Stanley stopped struggling. A ray of light lit up above Stanley¡¯s head. Even the black armor couldn¡¯t stop the light from penetrating through. The light was gray, and at a casual glance, it made one feel like they were about to sink into it. Swoosh! A beam of light shot out and shone on the ice crystal spear. It actually froze the spear in midair and instantly melted it. ¡°Eh¡­¡± Ye Tian exclaimed in surprise. No wonder this person¡¯s strength was extraordinary, far exceeding that of ordinary people¡­ It turned out that he was not born with divine strength, but that there was something fishy in his body. ¡°Kid, I want to thank you.¡± Stanley stood up again with a strange smile on his face. His brown pupils were replaced by gray. ¡°Why do you say that?¡± Indeed, Ye Tian¡¯s curiosity was piqued and he asked instinctively. ¡°I¡¯ve been in his body for a long time. I¡¯ve always wanted to occupy his body, but this guy refused no matter what. If it weren¡¯t for the fact that I¡¯m facing death today, I don¡¯t know how long I would have to wait. Do you think I should thank you?¡± Stanley twisted his neck as if he was trying to get used to this body. ¡°Who are you?¡± Ye Tian narrowed his eyes in scrutiny. The ability to occupy someone else¡¯s body¡­ had always been a trick used by dark magic. However, to achieve this, the requirements for strength were often quite high. ¡°Ignorant people from the Lower Realm, you won¡¯t understand even if I tell you.¡± ¡°Stanley¡± looked cold and proud as if he was looking down on all living beings. ¡°I¡¯m the noble mage Derry of the Upper Realm. Kid, your strength is not bad and you¡¯ve freed me. I¡¯ll allow you to become my servant. When I sacrifice the living beings of this world and obtain enough strength, I can bring you to the Upper Realm!¡± Upper Realm again¡­ Ye Tian muttered in his heart and asked, ¡°Are you familiar with Stardust Valley?¡± Derry¡¯s expression changed drastically as if he had thought of some bad memories. His body began to tremble. ¡°How do you know that name?¡± After a short while, Derry adjusted his emotions and stared at him seriously. ¡°Looks like you¡¯re not a big shot in the Upper Realm. Where did you get the confidence to make me your servant?!¡± After seeing Derry¡¯s reaction, Ye Tian¡¯s lips curled into a mocking smile. In the face of an unlimited lifespan, everything was ethereal like floating clouds. ¡®So what if you¡¯re powerful now? In a few hundred years, you¡¯ll be nothing.¡¯ At the very least, Ye Tian did not sense any danger from the other party and was extremely confident. ¡°Ignorant bug, how dare you mock the noble mage Derry? I¡¯ll teach you a lesson!¡± The enraged Derry roared and waved his hands, drawing a strange pattern in the air. Gray smoke seeped out from the gaps in the black armor and quickly surrounded ¡®Stanley¡¯. The smoke twisted like insects and snakes that had life. The gray fog burrowed into the soil, and then the soil surged. White hand bones drilled out, followed by skulls and bodies. The corpses that had died on the battlefield were awakened at this moment and turned into undead. It was indeed dark magic. At that moment, Ye Tian¡¯s guess became reality. He extended his hands and the temperature in his palms rose continuously, turning into burning flames. On the other side. On the city wall, the generals were all stunned. ¡°What¡¯s going on? Why does Stanley suddenly know magic?¡± ¡°No way, he¡¯s a mage too?!¡± ¡°Stanley seems to be very powerful. He even summoned the dead. He¡¯s not easy to deal with.¡± Listening to everyone¡¯s discussion, Nouye pursed her lips and frustration flashed across her eyes. The sudden situation had completely exceeded her expectations. Not only did the other party have a mage formation, but there was also a powerful mage hidden. If not for Ye Tian¡¯s appearance, the other party would not have revealed himself. Now that Ye Tian was facing the enemy, they had no other mages to help him and could only watch quietly. They had never felt so powerless before! Nouye thought to herself. ¡­ ¡°An Advanced Mage? You¡¯re too weak. If you had agreed to be my servant just now, you could at least have survived for a while.¡± Feeling the magical waves, Derry sneered and shook his head. ¡°Attack! Catch him and don¡¯t hurt his body. I like him!¡± Countless undead soldiers ran, their bones cracking as they charged toward Ye Tian. Derry stood calmly with his arms crossed. ¡°Ordinary flames can¡¯t do anything to these warriors of mine. Even if you exhaust all your magic power, you won¡¯t be able to escape the outcome of failure!¡± ¡°Really? How can you be so sure?¡± Ye Tian said coldly. He pushed forward with both hands and two balls of flames flew out, turning into a wall of flames. At that moment, Ye Tian took out a necklace. The gemstone on Peyroux¡¯s Heart shone, and an inexplicable fluctuation spread out. The originally scarlet flames suddenly flashed with purple light. The temperature suddenly increased by a large margin, and even the people on the city wall could clearly feel it. The ground quickly dried up at a speed visible to the naked eye, and cracks appeared. ¡°How is this possible? How can there be a treasure that catalyzes magic power in such a barren world?!¡± The change in front of him made Derry¡¯s expression change drastically. The undead soldier he had high hopes for instantly turned to ashes in front of the purple flames. Seeing that the flames were still approaching, Derry quickly moved and muttered something. ¡°Great Evil God, your most devout believer has sent you a request¡­¡± Stanley¡¯s flesh and blood disappeared bit by bit. He was sacrificing himself in order to exchange for power from the Evil God and obtain a new life. ¡°Soldiers of the Red Moon Empire, victory is right in front of you. Lend me your strength and end the battle that has lasted for decades!¡± Feeling the pressure, Ye Tian raised his hand that was holding Peyroux¡¯s Heart. On the city wall, everyone heard Ye Tian¡¯s voice but their eyes were filled with confusion. They did not know what to do. Nouye thought for a moment and imitated Ye Tian, raising her hand. Now, the Empire¡¯s only hope was Ye Tian. When the others saw this, they imitated her and stared at Ye Tian¡¯s back with determination. In the face of the power of magic, ordinary people like them were especially pious. Thus, the Peyroux¡¯s Heart shone even brighter and the flames released by Ye Tian soared. In the blink of an eye, Derry was surrounded by flames. The gray fog was still supporting him, emitting sizzling sounds. In the end, he could not escape the outcome of melting. Chapter 18 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios What was this? If everyone was united, they could do anything? After dealing with this evil mage from the Upper Realm, Ye Tian stared at the Peyroux¡¯s Heart in his hand in shock. It had been a long time since he had obtained this necklace, but he had never taken it seriously. After all, there should be a limit to the amplification power. How strong could it be? However, reality slapped him hard in the face. When the soldiers and generals behind him believed in him, the power that Peyroux¡¯s Heart displayed even increased his magic by a large level. To put it simply, he had originally cast an Advanced spell, but it turned out to be a Great Mage-level spell. ¡®If the entire Red Moon Empire is devoted to me, how much will my spells be amplified¡­¡¯ For some reason, Ye Tian thought of something and his jaw dropped. Cheers came from behind, waking Ye Tian up from his deep thoughts. He looked at the Frost Snow Empire¡¯s mage formation. ¡®Overseas mages¡­ Then I¡¯ll take advantage of the fact that Peyroux¡¯s Heart is still in effect to deal with them.¡¯ With a plan in mind, Ye Tian activated his magic again. Fireballs appeared in the sky and fell towards the mages at an extremely fast speed. The terrifyingly high temperature distorted the air. Even breathing felt hot. The mages panicked when they first saw the flames, but there were capable people inside. They were probably very strong and quickly calmed the team down. Then, various lights flashed in the mage formation, and all kinds of magic appeared. They joined forces to resist the fireballs falling from the sky. However, these people could not imagine that the fireballs were not Ye Tian¡¯s strength alone. There were also countless soldiers and generals behind him. The stalemate lasted for less than a few seconds before the flames continued to sink. The flames seemed to have dyed the sky red. The soldiers nearby fled into the distance. Some of them even lost their weapons and armor in order to run faster. In an instant, the phalanx of mages that gave the Red Moon Empire a headache disappeared. Only the charred and cracked ground showed that something had once existed there. After doing all of this, Ye Tian felt exhausted. He put away the necklace and turned to walk towards the city gate of Lunar Soul City. Nouye stared blankly at the heavenly punishment-like scene, unable to come back to her senses for a long time. ¡°Lord Nouye, that mage is back. Should we open the door?¡± A soldier pointed at the figure below the city wall and asked with a trembling voice. At that moment, Ye Tian¡¯s image was even more terrifying than a god in the hearts of countless soldiers. ¡°Open, open immediately. No, I, I want to go down. I want to pick him up personally!¡± Nouye came back to her senses and immediately instructed. She turned around and ran two steps before stopping and looking at the general guarding the city. ¡°The mages of the Frost Snow Empire have been completely wiped out. They are in a mess now. Hurry up and discuss if you should take this opportunity to attack.¡± With that, Nouye ran down the city without looking back. Nouye, who came from the capital, knew very well that she was here to supervise the battle on behalf of the Monarch, but she was not really good at war. Therefore, professional matters had to be left to professionals. ¡°Mage Ye Tian, thank you for keeping your promise. You saved the Empire. You are the hero of the Empire and all the citizens!¡± After passing through the city gate, Ye Tian heard an extremely excited voice. Ye Tian looked over and met Nouye¡¯s excited gaze. ¡°I just did what I could.¡± Ye Tian smiled. After all, without the faith of these soldiers and the support of Peyroux¡¯s Heart, it would still be very difficult for him to deal with the mage team. At the very least, he wouldn¡¯t be as carefree as he was now. Nouye thought that Ye Tian was humble and her impression of him improved. ¡°Mage Ye Tian, you¡¯re so humble. However, everyone has seen your efforts. When we return to the capital, I¡¯ll report to the Monarch truthfully.¡± ¡°Suit yourself.¡± Ye Tian no longer cared about his reputation. ¡°I¡¯m on my way here. Is there anything to eat?¡± Nouye hurriedly said, ¡°Please come with me. You¡¯ve helped us resolve the main obstacle. They can handle the rest completely. Come with me to rest.¡± ¡°Okay.¡± Ye Tian nodded and followed Nouye to the command center of Lunar Soul City. At the same time, a loud sound rang out in Lunar Soul City. The war drums were sounded, and the ground trembled under the heavy footsteps. The soldiers of the Red Moon Empire had attacked! After that, Ye Tian stayed in Lunar Soul City for a week. He was about to leave the next day, but Nouye begged him bitterly, saying that he had saved the Empire and had to return to the capital with her so that the Monarch could reward him. However, Ye Tian was not tempted by the so-called reward. What truly moved him was Nouye¡¯s words that she wanted the Monarch to publicize Ye Tian¡¯s deeds. This would undoubtedly increase Ye Tian¡¯s prestige in the Red Moon Empire and even the people¡¯s faith. Considering that he might be able to accumulate strength for Peyroux¡¯s Heart, Ye Tian did not refuse. The Frost Snow Empire had lost the power of their mages and the soldiers were frightened by Ye Tian¡¯s strength. Facing the counterattack of the Red Moon Empire, they had no room to retaliate. ¡°Lord Mage, we can set off now.¡± In the morning, Nouye arrived outside Ye Tian¡¯s residence with a respectful expression. The war in Lunar Soul City had already stabilized. It did not matter if he did not need her anymore. Ye Tian walked out and boarded the same carriage as Nouye before setting off for the capital. ¡­ On the other side. The capital had long received the news of the victory at the front line, and everyone was overjoyed. ¡°Your Majesty, Lord Nouye and Master Ye Tian¡¯s team will arrive outside the city in three days.¡± The soldier with the news reported to the Monarch in the hall. The Monarch was all smiles. ¡°Alright, inform everyone to get ready. In three days, we will welcome the savior of the Red Moon Empire, Great Mage Ye Tian!¡± ¡°Yes, Your Majesty.¡± All the subjects responded. After the court assembly ended, the Right Minister found the Monarch alone. ¡°Your Majesty.¡± The Monarch glanced at him. ¡°Right Minister, what¡¯s the matter?¡± The Right Minister looked left and right and lowered his voice. ¡°I have a suggestion. Since this Mage Ye Tian is so powerful, why don¡¯t we let him deal with the mage who disturbed the empire more than 50 years ago?¡± The Monarch gave him a deep look. ¡°Your Excellency, I don¡¯t want to hear your suggestion a second time. Do you understand?!¡± Then, the Monarch flicked his sleeves and left quickly. He knew what the Right Minister wanted to say. However, this mage Ye Tian was not someone he, the Monarch, could mobilize. He actually wanted Ye Tian to fight the mage so that both of them would go down together? If they angered mage Ye Tian because of this, who would have the confidence to protect their own lives? Chapter 19 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Three days later. On the main road a few kilometers away from Maple Forest City, a team was slowly advancing. Seeing that Ye Tian was staring out of the window, Nouye asked, ¡°Sir, what do you think of the surroundings of Maple Forest City compared to Kurtz City?¡± Rock Town was a small town around Kurtz City. Ye Tian retracted his gaze and removed his hand from the curtains. He turned around and said, ¡°It¡¯s alright. The road is quite flat.¡± After experiencing the luxury of his previous life, even though the facilities outside Maple Forest City were not bad, Ye Tian was still not interested. Nouye thought that she had found a topic to talk about, but when she realized that Ye Tian was not in a good mood, she fell silent. ¡°Rest first. We¡¯ll head to Maple Forest City immediately. I¡¯ll make some arrangements.¡± After a short silence, Nouye found an excuse and walked out of the carriage. Ye Tian looked very young, but he seemed to be extremely calm about everything. How strange. Turning to look at the carriage, Nouye could not help but complain in her heart. The journey of a few kilometers took half a day. It was almost noon when they saw the city wall of Maple Forest City. Below the city tower, the Monarch waited quietly with a group of ministers. On both sides of the road, there were meticulously prepared citizens who were prepared to welcome them at any time. ¡°Play music!¡± When they saw the team appear in their line of sight, the corresponding officials immediately shouted. Immediately, all kinds of musical instruments sounded. All kinds of sounds mixed together and formed an impassioned tune. ¡°Welcome, Mage Ye Tian!¡± ¡°Welcome¡­¡± When the carriage approached, the people who had been arranged in advance shouted in unison. A corner of the carriage window was lifted and Ye Tian looked at the people beside him through the gap. Most of them had fanatical and excited expressions on their faces. They were holding flowers made of unknown materials in their hands and shaking them. ¡°Thank you, Mage Ye Tian, for saving the Empire.¡± The Monarch led his officials forward and bowed respectfully to the carriage. However, Ye Tian did not want to get out of the car. He was not used to such grand occasions. Through the carriage window, Ye Tian summoned the coachman to express his wishes. When the coachman heard this, he looked at the Monarch in fear, but he did not dare to disobey Ye Tian¡¯s instructions. He could only brace himself and whisper to the Monarch. When Monarch Noxia heard this, he was clearly stunned. A hint of displeasure even flashed across his eyes. As the ruler of a country, he had already personally welcomed him, but Ye Tian did not even get out of the car. Wasn¡¯t this too disrespectful to him? However, considering Ye Tian¡¯s strength, he suppressed his displeasure. ¡°Lord Mage, it¡¯s been a bumpy ride. Quick, please enter the palace first.¡± The Monarch instructed the officials beside him. Hence, the people who had put down their work early did not even see Ye Tian¡¯s face as they watched the carriage drive into the city. The carriage drove straight in and stopped in front of the steps of the hall where meetings usually took place. ¡°Sir, the carriage can¡¯t go further ahead.¡± With no road in front of them, the coachman spoke awkwardly to the curtain of the carriage. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± A voice came from inside. Ye Tian lifted the curtain and alighted from the carriage. ¡°Noxia greets the mage. Thank you, mage, for saving countless citizens of the Empire. You are the Red Moon Empire¡¯s greatest benefactor.¡± When Noxia first saw Ye Tian, he was also stunned by his young face. After a short daze, he immediately went forward. Ye Tian glanced at him. ¡°Then call me daddy.¡± Ye Tian¡¯s heart skipped a beat. Oh no, why did he say it out loud? The surrounding ministers were indeed shocked as if they did not expect this mage to be so straightforward. Noxia did not expect this either and stood rooted to the ground. After a while, he hesitated and said, ¡°The mage is powerful. If you don¡¯t mind, I am willing to acknowledge you as my godfather.¡± Ye Tian was dumbfounded. ¡®I was just joking, and the Monarch actually took it seriously?!¡¯ Furthermore, he was not angry. He knew when to yield and when to stand tall. As expected of a Monarch! He smiled. ¡°Your Majesty, I was only joking. I haven¡¯t eaten all morning. I¡¯m a little hungry.¡± Noxia lowered his head as disappointment flashed across his eyes. If he could take the opportunity to acknowledge this mage as his godfather, there would be no need for them to be afraid in the future. ¡°Lord Mage, please. I¡¯ve already prepared delicious food. Let¡¯s talk while eating.¡± Noxia made an inviting gesture with a natural expression and a smile on his lips. ¡°Your Majesty, please.¡± Ye Tian was polite and walked up the stairs. The Monarch followed beside him, followed by Nouye and a group of ministers. After sitting down, Ye Tian faced the delicacies and could not suppress his hunger as he began to enjoy them. Noxia wanted to speak a few times, but seeing how immersed Ye Tian was, he did not interrupt. After a while, Ye Tian burped and took a sip of the drink beside him with a satisfied expression. ¡°Lord Mage, I have a question I want to ask you.¡± When the opportunity arose, Noxia couldn¡¯t wait to speak. ¡®I don¡¯t think we¡¯re close¡­¡¯ Ye Tian turned around and said calmly, ¡°Sure.¡± Noxia heaved a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Ye Tian would reject him. That would be too disrespectful. He asked, ¡°I heard from Uncle Goethe that my father once went to Rock Town to invite you. Why didn¡¯t you agree back then? Why did you agree now?¡± ¡®At that time, I hadn¡¯t picked up Peyroux¡¯s Heart¡­¡¯ Ye Tian did not expect the other party to ask this question. After some thought, he said, ¡°I wasn¡¯t strong enough.¡± Noxia was stunned. He thought that it was because he was more charismatic than his father, so he could recruit a powerful mage like Ye Tian. ¡°I see.¡± Noxia smiled awkwardly. After a pause, he continued, ¡°Lord Mage, can I ask you to be my children¡¯s teacher? They are all very obedient children. If anyone has magical talent, can you teach them briefly?¡± Being the teacher of a Monarch¡¯s child was not an ordinary position¡­ Ye Tian clicked his tongue and shook his head in the end. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, I¡¯m not interested in teaching for the time being. I¡¯m afraid I can¡¯t agree with your suggestion.¡± Disappointment flashed across Noxia¡¯s eyes. What a pity. If the children could have a master-disciple relationship with Mage Ye Tian, the Empire would not have to worry about destruction even if he grew old in the future. Could it be that he had not done enough? At this moment, Noxia could not help but fall into self-doubt. There were many people who tried to curry favor with him. However, things were not as complicated as Noxia thought. The reason why Ye Tian did not want to take in a disciple was that he did not want to add to his sorrow. Because he had an unlimited lifespan, once he interacted with someone, it was inevitable that he would develop feelings for them after a long time. It was the same for master-disciple relationships. Ye Tian did not want to face the pain of being separated from life and death. It was also because of this that Ye Tian did not want to have anything to do with others. This way, although he would be a little lonely, he could at least experience less pain. After the meal, the Monarch instructed someone to bring Ye Tian to rest. After the long journey today, Noxia decided to leave the award ceremony for tomorrow, considering Ye Tian¡¯s fatigue. Chapter 20 - Becoming the Imperial Preceptor of the Red Moon Empire Chapter 20 Becoming the Imperial Preceptor of the Red Moon Empire The next day. Early in the morning, the sun rose from the east. The sky was cloudless and clear. Hearing footsteps outside the house, Ye Tian ended his meditation and opened his eyes. Knock knock! There was a series of knocks on the door, followed by Nouye¡¯s voice. ¡°Mage Ye, are you awake?¡± ¡°One moment.¡± After replying, Ye Tian got out of bed and tidied his clothes before opening the door. Nouye was wearing a gorgeous outfit with gold and silver jewelry on her head. Her back was facing the sun, and it was as if she was covered in a layer of golden gauze. Nouye bowed respectfully when she saw Ye Tian. ¡°I¡¯m sorry to disturb you, Mage Ye. You saved the Red Moon Empire. The Monarch wants to reward you you for your efforts today.¡± Nouye had mentioned this matter more than once before she came back. Ye Tian nodded indifferently. ¡°Let¡¯s go.¡± Just like that¡­ Nouye was stunned for a moment. She looked at Ye Tian¡¯s clothes and noticed his calm expression. She could only swallow the suggestion that was on the tip of her tongue. It was said that the truly powerful mages liked to live in seclusion in the mountains and forests, pursuing calmness. Perhaps this was what mage Ye was like¡­ Nouye walked in front and led Ye Tian into the carriage. The coachman drove the horse towards the palace. Along the way, Nouye wanted to speak a few times, but Ye Tian closed his eyes the moment he got into the car. She did not dare to disturb him. However, a look of disappointment flashed across Nouye¡¯s eyes. After all, she had dressed up meticulously for a long time today. She had always been confident in her beauty. When they arrived at the hall where the banquet was held yesterday, the ministers inside were dressed in formal attire and had solemn expressions. ¡°Welcome, Mage Ye.¡± In the main hall, Noxia, who was sitting on a chair, stood up and gestured for Ye Tian to enter. ¡°Thank you, Mage Ye, for saving the Red Moon Empire.¡± The ministers in the hall spoke one after another. Their voices were orderly. It was obvious that they had rehearsed in advance. This was the first time Ye Tian was faced with such a scene. Even though it was difficult for his heart to waver, he was still a little reserved. As he walked in, he nodded slightly at the people on both sides. Arriving at the foot of the stairs in front of the Monarch, Ye Tian looked up at him. ¡°Mage Ye, your actions allowed the Red Moon Empire and countless citizens to escape the fate of being ruled by the Frost Snow Barbarians. You are the Empire¡¯s well-deserved hero.¡± Noxia smiled and praised from the bottom of his heart. ¡°In order to repay you for saving the empire, I want to confer you as the Imperial Preceptor of the Red Moon Empire. Your status is second only to mine.¡± ¡°Furthermore, I want to erect your statue in every city and town in the country so that all the citizens know who saved them.¡± After a pause, Noxia smiled at Ye Tian. ¡°Mage Ye, what do you think? Are there any other flaws?¡± Ye Tian was in a daze when he heard the humble tone. ¡®Perhaps if I wanted to be king, he would give it up without hesitation¡­¡¯ Ye Tian was speechless but his expression remained calm as he shook his head. ¡°Your Majesty has considered everything thoroughly. Thank you.¡± Noxia heaved a sigh of relief and a hint of relief appeared on his face. He was really afraid that Ye Tian would reject his reward. Although it was a pity that Ye Tian did not become his children¡¯s teacher, it was not a bad choice to make Ye Tian the Empire¡¯s Imperial Preceptor. Coupled with the fact that Ye Tian¡¯s statue would be erected in the future, Ye Tian would probably not ignore them when the Empire was truly in danger. At that thought, the smile on the young Monarch¡¯s face widened as he personally walked down the stairs to Ye Tian. ¡°Imperial Preceptor, I¡¯ve prepared a residence for you in Maple Forest City. In the future, you can settle down here. If you have any needs, you can ask me. As long as I can satisfy them, I will definitely do my best.¡± ¡°Thanks a lot.¡± Ye Tian smiled and nodded. One shouldn¡¯t slap a smiling person. Since he had already done this as the ruler of a country, it would be a little too unappreciative if he did not give a reaction. ¡°Congratulations, Your Majesty, for obtaining an extraordinary person. With Imperial Preceptor Ye joining, the Red Moon Empire will definitely become better and better. It will prosper day by day.¡± The Right Minister immediately shouted, causing the people around him to roll their eyes. This old fellow really knew how to find an opportunity to flatter him! ¡°Congratulations, Your Majesty¡­¡± ¡°Congratulations¡­¡± The other ministers also reacted and blurted out all kinds of congratulatory words. The hall was filled with a harmonious atmosphere. As the reward for Ye Tian ended, he was invited to the back of the hall. There would be a banquet later. The Monarch still had some matters to settle with his ministers, so the court assembly was not over yet. However, Ye Tian did not wait too long. After about half an hour, voices came from outside one after another. The Monarch took the lead with a group of ministers behind him. Today¡¯s banquet seemed more casual and there were not many rules. The Monarch found Ye Tian immediately and thanked him. After a simple chat, the Monarch left and the other ministers went forward to greet Ye Tian. Anyone with a discerning eye could tell how much the Monarch valued Ye Tian. Coupled with Ye Tian¡¯s own strength, these ministers knew that it was beneficial to build a good relationship with Ye Tian. It would be even better if Ye Tian could ask him for a favor. However, Ye Tian was not good with words, especially in recent years. He had deliberately maintained himself alone and reduced their conversation, so there were not many things he could communicate with. Fortunately, most of the ministers treated Ye Tian as a mysterious mage, so they were more or less respectful. This way, even if Ye Tian said two or three simple words, they were still very happy and did not feel that Ye Tian was arrogant. The banquet was self-service. The food was placed on the table for the diners to take. Ye Tian ate happily. Many of the delicacies looked expensive and could not be eaten in a small place like Rock Town. ¡°Imperial Preceptor Ye¡­¡± Near the end, someone found Ye Tian again. He turned around and recognized him as the person who had praised him in the hall. ¡°Hello, Right Minister. What¡¯s the matter?¡± After interacting with others previously, Ye Tian had a rough understanding of most ministers. ¡°Imperial Preceptor Ye, have you heard of Ricks?¡± The Right Minister asked with a smile. Todd¡¯s master¡­ Why did he suddenly mention him? Ye Tian nodded. ¡°Imperial Preceptor, you¡¯re so powerful. Why don¡¯t you take him down in one go? Ricks has always been a hidden danger in the Empire.¡± The Right Minister narrowed his eyes. ¡°If you can get rid of him, it¡¯ll be equivalent to getting rid of His Majesty¡¯s worries. I believe you¡¯ll definitely receive a generous reward from His Majesty.¡± You want me, an Advanced Mage, to provoke a Mage who is about to break through to the Magister realm? Ye Tian¡¯s mouth was slightly agape and his eyes shone with a strange light as he examined the Right Minister seriously. ¡°Is this your idea, or His Majesty¡¯s?¡± The Right Minister answered frankly, ¡°It¡¯s mine.¡± ¡°Then are you teaching me how to do things?!¡± Instantly, a cold glint flashed across Ye Tian¡¯s eyes and an invisible mental power burst forth. Chapter 21 - Assassination Chapter 21 Assassination Listening to the cold tone, the Right Minister felt as if his heart was grabbed by an invisible hand. His breathing was uncomfortable, and sweat broke out on his forehead. Fortunately, Ye Tian only wanted to intimidate the other party and did not take his life. When Ye Tian looked away, the Right Minister instantly felt the pressure on his body disappear. ¡°People have to submit to old age. After being an official for so long, do you think you can order around anyone?¡± With his back facing the Right Minister, Ye Tian said coldly and left with his plate. Whoosh- His rapid breathing slowly calmed down. The Right Minister wiped the water droplets on his forehead with his trembling hand and stared at Ye Tian¡¯s back with a complicated gaze. So powerful! In fact, the Right Minister had also come into contact with magic when he was young. He was a mage. Later, when he went into politics, he spent a lot of time dealing with government affairs every day, and he slowly abandoned the matter of magic power cultivation. Previously, when he heard the information sent back by the soldiers at the front line, the Right Minister was filled with doubts. He did not think that humans could unleash such powerful strength, even if they were mages. Moreover, Ye Tian looked so young. All sorts of factors overlapped, causing the Right Minister to not be able to hold back. Ignoring the Monarch¡¯s warning, he still chose to probe. Perhaps because his mood was disturbed, Ye Tian informed the Monarch before leaving the banquet. The residence that the Monarch had arranged for Ye Tian was not far from the palace. After leaving the inner city, he could walk for ten minutes. The house was very large. It was a three-story ancient castle with a Western style. There was a fountain at the entrance. There were obvious signs of re-cleaning in the house. Even the furniture seemed to be new. There was no smell of mold that had been left there for a long time. Servants had been arranged here in advance. When Ye Tian arrived home, someone immediately came out to welcome him. ¡°Greetings, my lord.¡± A total of five women knelt in front of Ye Tian. ¡°You guys get up first.¡± Ye Tian raised his hand and walked around the room. The five servants were beautiful and young. One of the women was slightly older and had been following Ye Tian, introducing him to the situation in the room. From the furniture to the floor, everything had been specially and meticulously built by the Monarch recently. How considerate¡­ After understanding, Ye Tian could not help but mutter in his heart. He was not someone who liked to owe people favors. The Monarch¡¯s behavior made things very difficult for him. Considering that his actions had indeed saved the Red Moon Empire, Ye Tian felt much better. In the following days, Ye Tian stayed in the capital. He specifically instructed his steward that he would not see anyone unless it was a special or emergency situation. The servant was puzzled, but he did not dare to ask and silently noted it down. Ye Tian¡¯s daily life was very simple, even simpler than in Rock Town. Every day, if he was hungry, he only needed to say the word and someone would prepare delicious food and serve it. With a lot of time, Ye Tian focused more on cultivation. In addition, he had also obtained many magic books from the Monarch. These books were stored in the treasury and with Ye Tian¡¯s status, no one dared to reject him. Time passed just like that. A year later. Ye Tian walked alone on the streets, listening to the commotion around him. ¡°It¡¯s great to take some time out.¡± Every time he meditated, it would make people ignore the passage of time. Ye Tian often sighed. It was as if he was not a mage but a cultivator. However, he realized that occasionally coming out for a walk and chatting with others seemed to improve his state of mind. Every time he stopped meditating, he would relax and walk around. When he returned, the sluggish feeling would disappear. ¡°Boss, a bowl of noodles please.¡± Walking to a stall, Ye Tian said to the boss and found a seat. ¡°Yo, I haven¡¯t seen you in a few days.¡± The stall owner looked up and revealed a familiar smile. ¡°Yes, I had something on a few days ago.¡¯ Ye Tian picked up his chopsticks and smashed them on the table to make them align before replying. The boss moved quickly. A bowl of steaming handmade noodles was served. On the broth with oily threads, the shredded meat was piled up. ¡°Enjoy.¡± Ye Tian pointed at the shop owner with his chopsticks in amusement when he saw the shop owner bending over to flatter him. Previously, when Ye Tian was strolling around the city at night, he happened to encounter his boss being troubled and he helped him once. From then on, the two of them could be considered acquaintances. Every time the boss saw Ye Tian, he would give him more meat. Just as Ye Tian was enjoying the food, a head retracted from a corner of the street. In the shadows, there were three other people besides him. ¡°It¡¯s him?¡± One of them confirmed with the person who was spying on them. The man nodded. ¡°Yes, he¡¯s Ye Tian!¡± ¡°Finally, we¡¯ve waited. Kill him and avenge our senior brothers!¡± The three of them were filled with righteous indignation as anger appeared on their faces. The person who had spoken earlier berated him. Then, he lowered his voice and gave some instructions. The four of them left through another alley. ¡°Candied hawthorn, I¡¯m selling candied hawthorn¡­¡± At the end of the street, a vendor was selling candied hawthorns on his back as he walked to the other side. Passing by the noodle stall, he stopped, sniffed, and walked over. ¡°What fragrant noodles. I¡¯m hungry. Boss, give me a bowl.¡± ¡°Alright, take a seat first.¡± The boss¡¯s voice was filled with joy. The candied hawthorn vendor walked to the dining table behind Ye Tian and placed the candied hawthorn on his back before sitting down. Just as his butt was about to touch the stool, the vendor suddenly pulled out a short dagger from his waist and stabbed Ye Tian¡¯s back. Crash! A bowl of noodle soup flew from Ye Tian¡¯s face and landed on the vendor¡¯s face. The vendor did not care at all. His hands did not stop moving, but in the next second, he felt as if the hand holding the dagger was clamped by a pair of pliers. While the pain was intense, it was difficult for him to move. ¡°Who told you to kill me?¡± At that moment, Ye Tian turned around and looked at the other party coldly. The peddler let out a low shout and released the dagger. He caught it in midair with his other hand and launched another attack. However, Ye Tian was faster than him and raised his right leg to kick. As soon as the peddler¡¯s figure shot out, screams immediately sounded directions. from all The noodle stall owner did not run away immediately. Instead, he picked up a wooden stick and seemed to be prepared to help. Amidst the chaos, two more figures charged out and attacked Ye Tian with weapons. ¡°Looks like it¡¯s been planned for a long time.¡± Without panicking, Ye Tian looked at the two of them and glared hard. Instantly, an invisible fluctuation erupted and the two of them could not even hold their weapons. ¡°Watch your head.¡± At that moment, a clear voice sounded and a woman charged towards Ye Tian. A ball of fire was falling at an extremely fast speed. ¡°You burned my senior brother to death. Today, I¡¯ll let you have a taste of being burned!¡± The person who had been spying on them earlier was in the distance, looking smugly at the falling fireball. The next second, his expression was filled with shock. Ye Tian snapped his fingers calmly and a black hole appeared in the void, devouring the fireball. Chapter 22 - Reward Was there anyone who wasnt afraid of death? Chapter 22 Reward Was there anyone who wasn¡¯t afraid of death? A look of surprise flashed across Ye Tian¡¯s eyes when he saw the unfamiliar woman charging over. However, he did not have much time to investigate because the enemy had yet to be dealt with. When magic was cast, it would activate elemental power that ordinary people could not see. Relying on this point, Ye Tian used his powerful strength to lock onto the figure in the corner of the shadows. ¡°Found you!¡± The corners of his lips curled up slightly, and his fingertips moved gently. In the next second, the wall and the ground where the person dodged seemed to have been given life. Mud-shaped arms extended out and grabbed the person¡¯s arms, neck, and ankles firmly. The two people who had been affected by the mental attack had just regained their senses when they realized that Ye Tian had already controlled their only killing weapon. The two of them quickly got up and planned to escape in different directions. ¡°Since you¡¯re here already, stay.¡± Ye Tian whispered softly as his eyes lit up. An energy that only he could see burst forth from his glabella. The two of them had only taken a few steps when their bodies suddenly stiffened and they lost consciousness and fell to the ground. It all happened so suddenly that no one was prepared for it. By the time the soldiers in charge of order arrived, the surroundings were already empty. ¡°My lord.¡± The soldier first glanced at the woman beside Ye Tian with an ashamed expression. It was their fault that Ye Tian was attacked in the city they were in charge of. ¡°It¡¯s none of your business. They¡¯re not ordinary people. Arrest these three first.¡± Ye Tian pointed at the figure lying on the ground. Then, he went straight to the shadow. The other party had yet to give up struggling, and his face was slightly red from exerting too much strength. ¡°Who told you to come?¡± Ye Tian asked coldly. The other party glared at Ye Tian with hatred and said, ¡°I won¡¯t tell you even if I die. Kill me if you have the guts. ¡°It doesn¡¯t matter if you have some backbone. There are plenty of people in Maple Forest City who can make you talk.¡± It had been a long time since he had been provoked so Ye Tian felt refreshed in this situation. He controlled his magic and used the soil to surround the person, leaving only his head exposed. After that, Ye Tian turned around and ignored the person¡¯s scolding. ¡°And who are you?¡± Returning to the noodle stall, Ye Tian looked at the woman who had rushed over to block him. This woman had a beautiful face and was young. The fabric on her clothes was also extraordinary. It was obvious that she was a child of a wealthy family. ¡°She is the daughter of Annan, my lord.¡± The soldier recognized the woman and took the initiative to introduce her to Ye Tian. ¡°You know me?¡± The woman looked at the soldier in surprise. She seemed to be surprised that she seemed to be very famous among the soldiers. Being stared at, the soldier actually revealed a shy expression and explained. ¡°Miss Annie, you¡¯re ranked as one of the top three most beautiful women in Maple Forest City. It¡¯s hard not to know you.¡± ¡°That¡¯s just randomly arranged by others. It can¡¯t be taken seriously.¡± At the mention of the rankings, Annie¡¯s pretty face instantly turned red, as if she was ashamed to be mentioned. ¡°Annie? Thank you for rushing out just now. Not bad. You¡¯re a brave girl.¡± Ye Tian looked at her and thanked her. Although he did not need protection at all, he could not ignore the other party¡¯s kindness. There were not many people in the world who dared to be brave. ¡°Lord Ye, I was just hot-headed. You don¡¯t have to thank me. Besides, I didn¡¯t help much.¡± Annie whispered back. Ye Tian¡¯s statue had been erected in Maple Forest City for a long time. At first, she only wanted to save him and did not pay attention. Now, she realized that her actions were unnecessary. He smiled, thinking about what to say. At this moment, the Maple Forest City officer in charge of the city¡¯s order came over. He came to Ye Tian nervously and checked him. After confirming that Ye Tian was not injured, he heaved a sigh of relief. ¡°I¡¯m sorry, my lord, for scaring you.¡± The officer said guiltily. ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Waving his hand, Ye Tian pointed at the four of them. ¡°I¡¯ll have to trouble you to interrogate these people as soon as possible. I¡¯m very curious about who it is or which organization is interested in me.¡¯ ¡°Don¡¯t worry, sir. We¡¯ll get the results as soon as possible.¡¯ The officer stood up straight and agreed in a very serious tone. ¡°You¡¯ve worked hard.¡± Ye Tian replied politely and turned to leave. any Although such a thing did not cause him harm, his mood was ruined. Soon, news of Ye Tian being attacked reached the Monarch¡¯s ears. Noxia flew into a rage and mobilized everyone to search Maple Forest City, intending to find all the remaining assassins. In the evening, Noxia specially went to visit Ye Tian to express his concern. Ye Tian received him and expressed that he was fine. He only asked him to find the mastermind as soon as possible and then dismissed the Monarch with the excuse that he wanted to cultivate. On the way back. ¡°The mage is in a bad mood. Is there any way to please him?¡± The Monarch discussed this with his confidant. ¡°Your Majesty, I heard that when the mage was assassinated today, Lord Annan¡¯s daughter was also present. She was even prepared to save Lord Mage. His trusted aide clearly had a special spy for the Monarch. He immediately told him the details. ¡°Annie?¡± A figure appeared in the Monarch¡¯s mind. He had an impression of this woman. She was a very beautiful woman. The mage had been in the capital for a long time, but he did not seem to have a good impression of any woman. Today, he actually took the initiative to thank Annie¡­ Lightning seemed to flash in the Monarch¡¯s mind as he immediately whispered into his confidant¡¯s ear. After returning to the palace, his trusted aide immediately took the Monarch¡¯s handwritten letter and left. The next day. When Ye Tian heard the butler¡¯s report, he tidied up and went to the front hall. Other than the guard from yesterday, he also saw Annie standing at the side with a shy and uneasy expression. ¡®What¡¯s the situation?¡¯ Ye Tian was stunned for a moment but did not say anything. Instead, he asked the soldier. ¡°Lord, this is the result of our overnight interrogation. I thought that the four of them were very stubborn, but that¡¯s not the case. They can¡¯t hold on after only two moves.¡± When the soldier spoke, his tone was filled with deep regret. Ye Tian asked curiously, ¡°How many methods do you have in total?¡± ¡°My lord, there are 108 types. Some of the brothers even have specialized skills.¡± The soldier replied. ¡°Oh, not bad. I¡¯ll look at the things later. You guys deal with them as you see fit.¡± Putting away the paper, Ye Tian gestured for the steward to send them off. ¡°What are you doing here?¡± He waited until only Ye Tian and Annie were left in the hall before asking. ¡°Lord, the Monarch ordered me to reward you last night, so I¡­¡± Annie¡¯s voice became softer as she spoke. ¡®Er¡­ what do you mean, reward me?¡¯ Ye Tian was stunned. After thinking about it carefully for a while, he realized that he did not reveal any other intentions yesterday. She stole a glance at Ye Tian. Seeing that he was silent, Annie hurriedly said, ¡°Lord, please don¡¯t chase me away. I don¡¯t have anywhere else to go.¡± Chapter 23 - Another Ten Years! Chapter 23 Another Ten Years! ¡°You can stay here now.¡± Ye Tian was helpless. He could not understand why the Monarch suddenly said that. After instructing Annie to wait for the steward to return, he turned around and returned to his room. Closing the door, Ye Tian opened the paper. There was not much content on it and he finished reading it after a few glances. ¡°Those people from overseas¡­ They¡¯re really persistent. After a year, they still dare to come and find trouble.¡± Ye Tian gripped the paper tightly as flames appeared and dust floated down from his palm. Todd¡¯s master, Ricks, had yet to be resolved, and now there was an overseas mage camp. What a headache. If he had continued to stay in Rock Town, there wouldn¡¯t have been so much trouble. However, there were two sides to everything. Although there were disadvantages, the benefits were also very practical. Now that Peyroux¡¯s Heart had been accumulating strength, his strength was also breaking through quickly. Even if the overseas forces really came, as long as there were no Magisters, they would not cause any trouble. At noon, Ye Tian walked to the dining room to eat. When he saw Annie, he remembered that there was something else. He did not have any intention of kissing her now, but since the Monarch had given the order, he could not send her back. ¡®Forget it, I¡¯ll take care of it first.¡¯ In any case, he was not short of money. Ye Tian muttered to himself. However, in the following days, Ye Tian realized that things were not like that. Annie was about 20 years old and was very lively and even a little mischievous. After interacting with him for a period of time, she realized that Ye Tian¡¯s personality was very gentle and was not like the rumors. From then on, Annie would find time for Ye Tian to relax and pester him. Due to his unlimited lifespan, Ye Tian was very old but there was no sign of old age on his face. He still looked like he was 21 years old. This made Annie treat Ye Tian as her peer and would come to ask him questions whenever she was free. Most of these questions were related to magic. It was obvious that Annie was very interested in magic and wanted to become a mage. However, Ye Tian had no intention of teaching. In order to send Annie away, he could also pass the time. Ye Tian would either accompany Annie to stroll around the city or play some small games with her. Because of this, Ye Tian even replicated some poker games from his previous life. Time flew and three years had passed since Annie moved into Ye Tian¡¯s residence. ¡°Brother Ye, come and take a look. The flowers are blooming.¡± Beside the pool, Annie pointed at the bright red water and danced excitedly. ¡°Here we go.¡± Ye Tian walked over with a helpless expression. The flowers were a little similar to the lotus seedpods in his previous life. They were the kind of lotus roots that bloomed after being planted. The petals were light pink. When the breeze blew, the petals swayed left and right, like fairies dancing in the water. Even the air seemed to be surrounded by a faint fragrance. ¡°See, I¡¯m not wrong. They¡¯ll definitely bloom.¡± At this moment, Annie turned around. The corners of her mouth curled up slightly, revealing an unconcealed smugness. When he first obtained the seed, Ye Tian felt that the vitality inside was not strong and was certain that it would not grow. Annie didn¡¯t believe him and insisted on buying it back. ¡°You¡¯re good.¡± Ye Tian replied in a rather doting tone. In the past three years, they had gotten along extremely well and even had the illusion that they were living together with Windsor. No, Windsor was quieter than Annie. She was not so lively. He wondered how Windsor was doing now¡­ Noticing that Ye Tian was looking up at the sky with a melancholic expression, Annie asked in concern while feeling puzzled, ¡°Brother Ye, what¡¯s wrong?¡± ¡°It¡¯s okay.¡± Ye Tian shook his head gently with no intention of explaining. In the afternoon, Annie pestered Ye Tian again and the two of them went out for a walk. After dinner, Ye Tian returned to his room and prepared to meditate. At this moment, the slightly hot temperature in his arms attracted his attention. When he reached in and pulled it out again, there was a necklace in his hand. It was Peyroux¡¯s Heart. At this moment, the gem on Peyroux¡¯s Heart shone brightly, emitting a scorching temperature. ¡°Full?¡± Sensing the message from Peyroux¡¯s Heart, Ye Tian was slightly stunned. A long time ago, he knew that Peyroux¡¯s Heart definitely couldn¡¯t accumulate without restraint. However, when this day really came, he was still stunned. Ye Tian estimated that with the abundant energy inside, if he detonated it with all his might, it was not impossible for him to unleash power close to that of a Magister. ¡°Since the Peyroux¡¯s Heart is full, I should leave.¡± Ye Tian used magic to isolate the temperature of the Peyroux¡¯s Heart and put it away again. Back then, he had settled down in the capital mainly for Peyroux¡¯s Heart. With the thought of leaving, Ye Tian could no longer suppress his thoughts and organized his things. In reality, there were not many items that could be collected. Ye Tian only chose a few clothes and some money. Before he opened the door and left, Ye Tian suddenly paused and a look of hesitation flashed across his face. In the end, he turned around and returned to the desk. He lit up the light and quickly wrote. After dawn. Annie woke up early and enjoyed her breakfast. It was almost noon and Ye Tian was still not up. She could not help but knock on the door. Thunk. ¡°Eh¡­¡± The gatehouse was unlocked and opened with a light touch. There was no one in the room. Annie was stunned. Where was Brother Ye? She felt as if her heart was empty as she entered in a daze. ¡°Brother Ye?¡± After calling out a few times, there was only her own echo. She came to the desk, and the neatly folded papers caught her attention. ¡°Annie, I¡¯m leaving¡­¡± Patter, patter. With just a glance at the beginning, Annie could no longer control her emotions. Bean-sized tears flowed down her eyes and fell on the desk. Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. The Frost Snow Empire had long been destroyed. The Red Moon Empire ruled this world, and Monarch Noxia assigned his sons to guard various regions. There had been no news of Ye Tian ever since he left. Initially, the Monarch was still searching. However, on second thought, with Ye Tian¡¯s strength, if he really wanted to hide, it would be useless even if they dug three feet into the ground. Hence, he gave up. However, Ye Tian¡¯s residence was still there. Annie lived there with a few servants. In the past ten years, the Empire had undergone a huge change. The most direct point was the resurgence of the Magic Academy. Recently, there was news in Maple Forest City that the Monarch was preparing to hold a grand competition and invite all the capable in the country to participate. Anyone who could stand out in the competition people had a chance to become a minister or even obtain a noble title. As soon as this news came out, people from all over the world prepared to set off. This was because, in a stable era, it was extremely difficult to obtain a noble title without any battle achievements. The venue for this competition was at the foot of a mountain 30 kilometers away from Maple Forest City. This mountain was called Crescent Moon Mountain, famous for the winding river at the foot of the mountain. Chapter 24 - Breaking Through to the Magister Realm! Chapter 24 Breaking Through to the Magister Realm! Crescent Moon Mountain was 1,000 meters tall. There was an extremely wide platform and a clear lake at the top. This also led to people living on the top of the mountain, and there were many of them. In the past, Crescent Moon Mountain was used as a summer resort. There were many tourists, but the number was limited. Now that it had been chosen as the venue for the competition, the number of people had soared. Looking down from above, the road from the foot of the mountain to the top was filled with people, densely packed like moving ants. Some of these people were dressed in glamorous clothes, while others had holes in their clothes and pants. No matter how rugged the mountain path was, when they looked at the competition notice and rewards in their hands, their eyes seemed to shine as they looked at the top of the mountain. ¡°Boss? Aren¡¯t you going to receive the guests?¡± Outside a two-story building that looked like a restaurant, three travel-worn figures walked in and shouted. ¡°This old man isn¡¯t deaf.¡± A cough attracted the three people¡¯s attention. They turned around and saw an old man staggering out. The burly man in his thirties frowned slightly. ¡°Are you the boss here?¡± Ye Tian, who was wearing old makeup, glanced at him. ¡°What¡¯s the problem?¡± The burly man smiled faintly and said, ¡°I¡¯m sorry. I¡¯m just curious. Can you take care of such a big shop alone? And you¡­¡± Cough cough¡­ Ye Tian clenched his fist and placed it by his mouth. After a while, he reached out and pointed at a pillar stuck to the wooden tablet. The three of them looked away. On the wooden sign, it was written that this shop was self-service. He had to rely on himself to eat and drink. They would only provide ingredients. A restaurant that allows customers to cook their own meals? The strange rules stunned the three of them. The burly man who had asked earlier immediately realized why the old man could run a shop alone. ¡°Go?¡± The burly man turned to look at his two companions. One of them was tall, and the other was short. They looked burly, and their clothes were very tight on their bodies. Their expressions revealed the fatigue of a long journey. The tall man looked hesitant. ¡°We¡¯ve asked about five shops, and they¡¯re all full. The top of the mountain is only so big. The other shops might not necessarily have empty rooms.¡± After all, Crescent Moon Mountain was a mountain peak. Its area was not as large as flat ground, and there were not many shops that could be opened. It was barely enough to receive some guests who came to escape the summer, but it was inevitably crowded with participants from all over the country. Along the way, many people did not have money and even looked for clean areas to set up tents. The short man smiled and said, ¡°Forget it, I¡¯ll do it myself. Anyway, I¡¯m already used to it along the way, but without a soft bed, I can¡¯t guarantee that I can adjust my competing state.¡± With the result, the burly man went to look for Ye Tian and asked for three rooms. During this period of time, Ye Tian listened to the three of them quietly and was not anxious at all. He accepted the money according to the rules and told the three of them the corresponding room number. It was evening, and there were many people staying in the hotel. ¡°Sigh¡­¡± Sighing, Ye Tian looked at the busy crowd quietly. After leaving the capital, he traveled to many places and also returned to Rock Town to take a look. Perhaps it was because he missed her after seeing her, or perhaps it was because things had changed. Ye Tian did not continue to stay in Rock Town. Instead, he walked around and chose Crescent Moon Mountain. He built a two-story building here and continued living. At that time, in order to live a peaceful life, he specially set a rule. Reality proved that many people who could come to Crescent Moon Mountain to avoid the summer were indeed not those who could take action. The three of them were the first to arrive at the shop. After a while, the three of them carried their food to the hall on the first floor. Most of the seats had already been taken, so they chose a table not far from Ye Tian. Ye Tian merely glanced at them and was in a daze. ¡°Today should be the busiest day in this shop.¡± As soon as he sat down, the tall man could not help but complain. He had clearly paid, but he still had to do it himself. The burly man knocked on the bowl with his chopsticks and glared at him. ¡°Cut it out. We¡¯re here to compete, not to cause trouble.¡± The short man also persuaded, ¡°We¡¯ve survived such a long journey. Bear with it a little longer. When the competition is over, we¡¯ll have a good life.¡± After that, the tall man did not lose his temper. He ate and drank. After three rounds of wine, the food on the table was emptied. Putting down his chopsticks, the tall man said weakly, ¡°I didn¡¯t expect a competition to attract so many people. I feel that I¡¯m not strong enough.¡± Gulp- As if resonating, the short man picked up his glass and downed it in one gulp. ¡°To tell you the truth, my heart has been beating like a drum. However, I¡¯m already here. It¡¯s such a long journey. How can I be willing to not try my luck?¡± His words were mixed with a thick local accent. It was obvious that he had come from a place far away from Maple Forest City. The burly man was in better shape than the two of them. He smiled and comforted his two companions. At this moment, the tall man waved his hand. ¡°Actually, it might not be useful to get a ranking in the competition.¡± In an instant, the burly man and the short man looked at him inquisitively. Could it be that there was more to the competition? If that was the case, they had no choice but to accept reality. In front of the Empire, personal strength was nothing. Without waiting for the two of them to urge him, the tall man lowered his voice and slowly explained, ¡°Actually, I occasionally hear a rumor. I can¡¯t say for sure how accurate it is, but don¡¯t spread it.¡± ¡°It¡¯s said that Ricks, who once displayed his skills in the capital, is about to come out of seclusion. This time, he¡¯s at least at the level of a Magister.¡± ¡°One of his disciples seems to have been killed a few years ago. This time, he will definitely find someone to take revenge.¡¯ ¡°But the Empire is so big. If he wants to find someone, how is it the most convenient?¡± Monarch! The burly man and the short man had the same thought. If that person really wanted to seek revenge, he would definitely look for the Empire¡¯s help. Then, he would need the Monarch¡¯s permission. If Ricks really had the strength of a Magister, there was no one in the Empire who could resist him¡­ No, that was not right. There was also Mage Ye Tian¡­ Unfortunately, no one knew where he was now. This time, the burly man¡¯s mood became low. Thinking about it carefully, there was nothing wrong with what the tall man said. If the Monarch had a conflict with a Magister and the country was gone, so what if they achieved good results in the competition? The three of them did not seem to have the desire to continue chatting. After drinking the wine on the table, they walked back to their rooms in silence. Behind the counter, Ye Tian¡¯s eyes were dazed as though he was reminiscing. Ricks¡­ This name seemed to have not been mentioned for many years, and he was still alive. In fact, he was about to break through to become a Magister. Interesting, interesting. It would depend on the situation. If he really came to look for Ye Tian, he would have to let him experience the power of the people. Chapter 25 - Scheme Chapter 25 Scheme When Crescent Moon Mountain was covered in a thin golden veil, figures walked out from all directions and walked toward the lake. Four arenas had been built there in advance, all of them made up of grayish-white boulders. The competition organized by the Red Moon Empire this time was very vast, but the process was extremely simple. After every participant signed up, the competition would be carried out according to the method of drawing lots. The final placement would be determined by the ranking. Ye Tian sat behind the counter with a handful of melon seeds in his hand as he watched all the guests leave. It had only been more than ten years since the end of the war in the Empire, and the citizens had yet to adjust. It was a little strange to organize a competition and gather so many people at Crescent Moon Mountain. Considering that the competition would last for a few days, Ye Tian was not interested in watching it for the time being. In the middle of the arena by the lake, there was a high platform built by a person. At this moment, a person dressed in noble clothes but with an old figure walked up. ¡°The Empire¡¯s Right Minister¡­¡± Someone below recognized the other party, and the clamor slowly calmed down. This Right Minister lowered his eyes and looked down at everyone with a superior feeling. Then, he spoke in a low voice, explaining why the Empire wanted to recruit everyone and the rules of the competition. After an hour, the tedious and long procedures were finally completed before everyone felt impatient. Soldiers in shiny armor appeared one after another and set up a cordon around each arena. Then, scholarly figures walked onto the arena and shouted the names of the participants. The silent crowd instantly became lively. Those whose names were called had excited expressions on their faces. Their eyes flickered with excitement as they walked towards their own arena. Looking at all of this, the Right Minister¡¯s lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile that his scheme had succeeded. ¡°The Empire has finally settled down after resting for more than ten years. In the name of this competition, when these mages and knights with magic or martial arts are dealt with, the true hidden dangers in the country will be completely eliminated.¡± Back then, after the Red Moon Empire dealt with the Frost Snow Empire, there was an intense debate in the court. Among them, the most intense topic of discussion was about the capable people hidden among the people in the country. These people more or less had some special strength, and they were not supervised by the empire. They often acted according to their personalities. The burly man and his two companions signed up together and each received a number plate that represented them. ¡°Come on!¡± The burly man turned around and looked at his two companions. His fingers that were holding the number plate subconsciously tightened. The tall one and the short one nodded vigorously. Then, the three of them separated. The three of them were not in the same arena. They were still very happy about this grouping. As the contestants entered the arena one after another, the venue became fiery, and the air was filled with restlessness. In a shop with no customers, Ye Tian wiped the table with a cloth. He looked old and his movements were very slow. Suddenly, Ye Tian stopped in his tracks, straightened his back, and turned to look outside the shop. ¡°Magic aura¡­ and it¡¯s not low.¡± Crescent Moon Mountain usually had no shortage of tourists. Over the years, Ye Tian would occasionally meet mages, but their strength was average. It was interesting that a competition could attract a Great Mage. With that thought in mind, Ye Tian threw the rag on the table and walked out of the shop slowly with his hands behind his back. There was no one on the street, and there were no customers in the shops on both sides. Those people were all attracted to watch the competition. Occasionally, the shop owners would greet Ye Tian when they saw him. ¡®This mage had better not be hostile, or I¡¯ll have to make a move.¡¯ A thought flashed through Ye Tian¡¯s mind as he replied to those people with a smile. Over the years at Crescent Moon Mountain, he had a good relationship with his neighbors. If the mage had a motive and would attack, the commotion could not be underestimated. It might even affect his neighbors. Ye Tian did not want to see that happen. Before long, Ye Tian heard the commotion and looked at the crowd. He did not squeeze in and stood outside silently. Following his gaze, a man in his thirties stood at the edge of the crowd in the distance. His clothes were clean, and his hair was neatly styled, giving off a clean feeling. The man calmly watched the competition in the arena. A hint of disdain flashed across his eyes from time to time. He stopped near each arena and did not notice that an old man had been paying attention. It was afternoon, and the sun was about to set. The man was very cautious. At this moment, he felt that he had already learned enough information and no longer hid it. In the arena, the Right Minister stood in the middle. His voice was loud and clear with excitement. ¡°The first day of the selection has ended. Your performance has broadened my horizons. Those who have been eliminated don¡¯t have to be discouraged. After the competition ends, there are other positions that can be provided. And don¡¯t be proud of the win today. Before the first place is decided, you can¡¯t relax.¡± ¡°Alright, everyone has worked hard today. Go back and rest well. We¡¯ll continue tomorrow. I¡¯ll send everyone¡¯s performance today back to His Majesty later.¡± ¡°I believe His Majesty will be very happy to know that our Red Moon Empire has so many experts¡­¡¯ ¡°I As he spoke, the light in the Right Minister¡¯s eyes grew brighter and brighter. After a few days of competition, these people would definitely be tired and injured. When the champion was born, the troops that had been prepared in advance would mobilize together and definitely be able to capture these guys in one fell swoop! After eliminating these people, the Empire would no longer have to worry about civilian uprisings in the future. ¡°Hahaha, these useless people have the cheek to call themselves experts. Has the Red Moon Empire reached such a stage?¡± At this moment, a burst of laughter interrupted the Right Minister. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and their eyes widened. A man was suspended in midair. There seemed to be invisible steps under his feet that supported him as he walked step by step towards the arena where the Right Minister was. The same man¡¯s arrogant words entered everyone¡¯s ears. They all glared at him, but they didn¡¯t attack because they couldn¡¯t beat him. This mage had only shown off a little, but it was already enough to make people feel despair. The Right Minister looked at the other party solemnly and felt bitter. When had there been such a powerful mage among the people? Only an Advanced Mage could walk in the air with magic. ¡°Aren¡¯t you from the Red Moon Empire?¡± From the other party¡¯s words, the Right Minister had a guess. He just wanted to confirm it again. The man nodded proudly. ¡°Back then, you killed my senior brothers and sisters on the battlefield. I didn¡¯t expect the overseas mage organization to have such a deep foundation. There will still be people coming to take revenge on you!¡± Overseas¡­ The Right Minister took a deep breath. Clearly, he was very familiar with it. He immediately chanted an incantation in his heart and controlled the spear condensed from ice to attack. There was a gap between the two sides, and it was a deep hatred. The Right Minister chose to strike first and gain the upper hand! Swish! Swish! Swish! Swish! The ice crystal-like spear shot towards the man. He calmly raised his hand and the spear shattered when it hit the light shield. ¡°You want to kill me? Not even ten of together are qualified!¡± Chapter 26 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The wind caused by the collision of magic swept in all directions. Dust flew, and clothes fluttered. Most of the participants turned pale. Whether it was the magic that the Right Minister had displayed or the strength that the strange man had displayed, it had already far exceeded their strength. However, the Right Minister¡¯s powerful magic and unexpected attack were easily blocked by the man opposite him. For a moment, everyone¡¯s gazes gathered on the Right Minister, whose expression was slowly turning ugly. Damn it! Why did the mage from overseas suddenly appear? Why did he have to appear at this time? If looks could kill, the Right Minister would probably have cut him into pieces. His perfect plan had now been foiled! The Right Minister¡¯s face was tense, and a hint of hesitation flashed across his eyes. Today was not the time to make a move. If the hidden people in the surroundings appeared to deal with this person in front of him, what would those contestants think? However, without using those people, he had no confidence in defeating the other party. Although the ice spear just now was a surprise attack by the Right Minister, he had already used nearly 80% of his strength. ¡°Back then, the Red Moon Empire invited a mage to bury dozens of my mages overseas alone. Don¡¯t say that I didn¡¯t give you a chance. Now, call him over immediately!¡± The man raised his chin slightly and glanced around. Finally, his gaze gathered on the Right Minister. ¡®Mage Ye? Even the Monarch has no news of him¡­¡¯ The Right Minister revealed a bitter smile when he heard that. On the other side. At the periphery of the crowd, Ye Tian could clearly hear the other party¡¯s words despite the distance. ¡®He¡¯s probably a hothead¡­¡¯ The corners of his mouth could not help but twitch. Even when he lived in seclusion on Crescent Moon Mountain, the people around him still knew that Mage Ye had disappeared for several years. ¡°How dare you ignore me? Die!¡± Seeing that the Right Minister did not respond, the man said angrily. The magical elements in the air were mobilized, causing the man¡¯s clothes to rustle. The originally clear sky was instantly filled with dark clouds. Amidst the thunderclaps, lightning occasionally flashed in the clouds. Thunder Punishment! The man was here to avenge the overseas mages. At this moment, he directly revealed his powerful strength. The terrifying magical energy not only wanted to kill the Right Minister but also everyone present! ¡®Oh no, I can¡¯t wait any longer.¡¯ The Right Minister¡¯s heart tightened as if he could feel the dense aura of death rushing towards him. He raised his right hand and made a gesture of giving orders. In the next second, with a rumble, the Right Minister¡¯s vision was filled with an extremely dazzling white light. It was too late¡­ At this moment, the Right Minister¡¯s face was ashen. He regretted hesitating just now. Perhaps he still had a chance to fight this person. A few seconds later. ¡®Eh? I¡¯m not dead¡­¡¯ Preparing himself to receive the lightning, the Right Minister suddenly realized that there was nothing unusual on his body. He opened his eyes, which were filled with surprise, and realized that there was a barrier in front of him at some point in time. This barrier was almost transparent, but if one looked closely, one could see its existence in the distorted air. Outside the barrier, the purple lightning was like a writhing snake, erupting with terrifying energy. There was also a powerful mage present. In an instant, a thought flashed through the Right Minister¡¯s mind. He turned his head and searched. At the same time, he tried hard to recall when the Empire had so many powerful people. ¡°Who is it? Since you¡¯ve made your move, why don¡¯t you dare to show yourself?!¡± The overseas mage, Galio, looked around with a hint of panic in his eyes. Thunder Punishment was an Advanced spell. Although it was an area-of-effect spell, its attack power could not be underestimated. If it could be blocked, it meant that the other party was definitely not weak. The sound of someone walking up the steps came from the side of the arena. An old figure slowly walked up. He looked like he would fall if a strong wind blew at him. Galio and the Right Minister immediately looked over. ¡°Look, isn¡¯t that the owner of the hotel?¡± ¡°Why did he run up there? Is he tired of living?¡± Of the participants, some of them lived in Ye Tian¡¯s restaurant. Hence, they recognized him immediately and were all surprised. Among them, the burly trio also noticed that the person who provoked Ye Tian had a pale face and his body was trembling. ¡°You¡­¡± Galio looked at Ye Tian warily and was about to ask when he was interrupted by the Right Minister¡¯s surprised voice. ¡°Mage Ye? Mage Ye! You¡¯re Mage Ye!¡± The Right Minister¡¯s finger that was pointing at Ye Tian was trembling. He had been in close contact with Ye Tian before and he had a deep impression of Ye Tian¡¯s eyes. Even if Ye Tian had disguised his face, he would not mistaken. ¡°Long time no see, Right Minister.¡± Ye Tian straightened his back slowly and greeted calmly. Whoosh! The surroundings were noisy. Who would have thought that they would have the chance to see the legendary Mage Ye who saved the empire alone in a competition? Ye Tian ignored the commotion below and looked calmly at Galio. The latter frowned and said, ¡°You¡¯re Ye Tian? No wonder you could block my Thunder Punishment. You¡¯re quite strong. If you¡¯re willing to become a member of our overseas mages, I can ask Teacher to let you off for your previous mistakes.¡± Was he afraid? The Right Minister looked at Galio in surprise and then at Ye Tian worriedly. Ye Tian shook his head slowly. ¡°Not interested.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t be ungrateful. There are many mages overseas. If you refuse, you will only be hunted down in the future.¡± Galio snorted coldly. ¡°Oh, feel free to come.¡± Ye Tian¡¯s expression did not change at all as he changed the topic. ¡°You actually dared to attack in the Red Moon Empire. If I don¡¯t teach you a lesson today, it won¡¯t make sense if word gets out.¡± Ever since Ye Tian appeared, Galio had been on guard and could feel the pressure emanating from Ye Tian. After hearing Ye Tian¡¯s words, he pushed his hands forward and a large flame appeared out of thin air. Then, he turned around quickly and fled into the distance as if he was stepping on the wind. Whoosh¡ª Ye Tian exhaled and blew away the flames. Looking at Galio¡¯s back, a glint flashed across his eyes. Then, he placed his hands together as if he was drawing an invisible bow. When Ye Tian let out a soft swish, Galio¡¯s figure suddenly stopped in the air. Immediately after, blood spurted out of his chest as if he had been pierced by something. This scene shocked everyone, including the Right Minister. He thought of his plan and could not help but laugh. What was the use of getting rid of these people in front of true experts? It was just to provoke the anger of those true experts. After Ye Tian shot out the ¡®light arrow¡¯, he turned around and left. He had long expected the outcome. Ye Tian was extremely fast and every time he raised his leg, he would cross a distance of more than ten meters. In two to three steps, he had already left Crescent Moon Mountain. It was time to leave the mountain. After the silence was broken, Ye Tian prepared to go back and take a look. Chapter 27 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The residence that the Monarch had once bestowed on Ye Tian in the capital. This place still retained its original appearance. There were special people in charge of the flowers and plants. The people living inside were still those who had served Ye Tian before. The door of a room in the backyard opened, and a beautiful woman with a mature temperament walked out. She had a beautiful face, and her figure was evenly distributed. She was wearing simple clothes. The woman¡¯s hair was casually combed and tied behind her head. She was about 30 years old and was in an extremely good state of mind. She touched her face with her right hand, and a pool of light blue water slid past, removing some stains on her face, making her fair and rosy face even more charming. This person was Annie. ¡°Ye Tian, where did you go?¡± Anne sat on a stone bench in the courtyard, her hands resting on the tabletop to support her chin, her gaze fixed on the distant sunlight. Back then, when Ye Tian left without a word, Annie was sad for a long time. She did not understand why and thought hard for a long time, wondering if she had done something wrong. Initially, she thought that she would be able to return to her home after Ye Tian left. However, her parents seemed to have tacitly agreed that she had an indescribable relationship with him. They wanted her to continue staying in Ye Tian¡¯s mansion. At that time, Annie felt very lonely and helpless. She felt like a child who had been abandoned by the entire world. In the following days, Annie stayed here. When she had nothing to do, she would rummage through the things Ye Tian had left behind, accidentally finding the magic book. Annie practiced with the intention of giving it a try. Unexpectedly, the effect was very good. She was also a mage now, and her strength was not low. Annie had thought of searching for traces of Ye Tian, but even the Monarch could not find any clues. What could a woman like her do? In the end, Annie chose to wait silently in Ye Tian¡¯s mansion. In the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. There was a sudden noise outside. Annie was forced to retract her wandering thoughts and get up to check on the situation. Just as she got up from the stool and turned around, a familiar figure that was almost engraved in the depths of her mind suddenly barged into Annie¡¯s sight. ¡°Uh¡­ long time no see.¡± The sunlight shone through the door and landed on a figure as Ye Tian spoke slowly with a smile. She was stunned for a moment before her eyes widened and her pupils trembled slightly as she slammed into Ye Tian¡¯s arms. Annie held Ye Tian tightly as if she was afraid that she was dreaming and that Ye Tian would disappear again in the next second. Feeling the delicate body in his arms tremble, Ye Tian¡¯s raised hands hesitated for a second before slowly landing on Annie¡¯s back. ¡­ In the evening. Servants carried food into the backyard and placed it on the table. When the food was served, before the last servant left, he informed the family head in the room. Ye Tian replied and sent the servant away. He turned to look at Annie, whose eyes were still slightly red, and extended his hand. ¡°Let¡¯s go. We can talk while we eat.¡± Annie hummed softly and placed her hand in Ye Tian¡¯s palm. Feeling the warmth, she could not help but tighten her grip. The two of them sat down opposite each other. Annie looked at Ye Tian and asked curiously, ¡°Why did you leave so suddenly at that time? You didn¡¯t even leave a word.¡± In fact, this question had been pent up in Annie¡¯s heart for a full ten years. At that time, he had already seen through everything. It was as if he was not interested in anything other than increasing his strength. Moreover, he was very resistant to relationships, so he naturally did not want to leave behind any worries. Ye Tian replied in his heart. The real answer was too hurtful. ¡°Breakthrough.¡± ¡°I see.¡± Annie believed him and didn¡¯t probe further. Ye Tian nodded. ¡°You¡¯ve been living here since I left?¡± Annie paused in her action of picking up the meat, then recovered. She put the meat in her mouth and chewed before swallowing. Then, she said in a low voice, ¡°Back then, the Monarch ordered me to stay in this manor. My parents always thought that I had sex with you. Later on, when I wanted to go back, they said that a married daughter was like spilled water and told me not to go back. I had nowhere to go, so I stayed here.¡± ¡®I¡¯m afraid it¡¯s not that simple.¡¯ Ye Tian frowned slightly. Given the Monarch¡¯s attitude towards him, it was obvious that he valued him greatly. When he left silently, the Monarch might have suspected that the people in the residence had done something wrong to make him angry. However, the Monarch definitely did not dare to be angry or punish them directly. If he guessed wrongly, he might have to bear his anger. Therefore, there was a high chance that the Monarch was putting pressure on the families and parents of these people in the residence. After figuring this out, Ye Tian could not help but feel a little guilty. He had always remembered the education in his previous life and maintained an equal attitude towards people. Even though he was powerful now, he restrained himself from doing whatever he wanted. It was precisely because of this that so many people were implicated because of a small action of his. Even if they were servants or maids, they would still feel embarrassed. Ye Tian reached out and gently held one of Annie¡¯s hands, looking into her eyes. ¡°I¡¯ll find an opportunity to explain this misunderstanding to your parents.¡± But Annie shook her head. ¡°Forget it, Ye Tian. Ten years have passed. There¡¯s no need to explain.¡± After saying that, a blush appeared on her pretty face. She was a little shy and did not dare to look straight at him. ¡°Ye-Ye Tian, I want to be your woman. I¡¯ve liked you for ten years.¡± Swoosh! Ye Tian retracted his hand immediately, his eyes filled with shock and disbelief. Actually, he did not doubt the truth in Annie¡¯s words. However, he would be letting Windsor down if he did that. Annie stood up and threw herself into Ye Tian¡¯s arms again. ¡°Ye Tian, please don¡¯t abandon me again. Perhaps I¡¯m not worthy of you, but I¡¯ll work hard. I¡¯m also a mage now. I¡¯ll work harder in the future.¡± ¡°I¡­ I don¡¯t want to spend another ten years alone. Every night, I always feel lonely and uncomfortable¡­¡± To Ye Tian who had an unlimited lifespan, ten years was negligible to him. He could not feel the passage of time and almost did not experience any changes. However, Annie was different. She was just an ordinary person. After experiencing the feeling of suffering day and night, she did not want to experience it again. With this firm thought in mind, Annie did not know if she would have a second chance to meet Ye Tian in the future. Therefore, she did not hold back and vented all her emotions. Ye Tian caressed Annie¡¯s hair with mixed feelings and comforted her gently. At this moment, he thought of Windsor and how much he missed her all these years. At least for this moment, Ye Tian felt that he could empathize with Annie¡¯s emotions. ¡°Don¡¯t you¡­ regret it?¡± After a long while, Ye Tian lowered his head. Annie¡¯s body trembled and she raised her head, revealing her tear-stained face as she answered Ye Tian¡¯s question with a determined gaze. Under the night sky, the shadows of the two people on the ground got closer and closer. Chapter 28 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the center of Maple Forest City, in a magnificent hall. Sitting on the throne was a slightly old but dignified figure. He was the Monarch of the Red Moon Empire, Noxia. In front of him, a figure was kneeling on the ground. ¡°Right Minister, is what you said true?¡± The Right Minister replied with certainty, ¡°Your Majesty, Mage Ye Tian did appear at the competition held by Crescent Moon Mountain and killed the overseas mage who tried to destabilize the Empire.¡± The Monarch suddenly stood up from his throne and hurriedly said, ¡°Where is he? Did you invite him back?¡± It was obvious that he had always cared about Ye Tian¡¯s news and could not even control his emotions. He slowly shook his head as he met the Monarch¡¯s gaze. ¡°Your Majesty, the mage left after making his move.¡± Noxia seemed to have lost all his strength as he sat back heavily on the throne and looked out of the hall. ¡°Your Majesty, perhaps Lord Mage has returned to his residence.¡± After a short silence, the Right Minister reminded him carefully. Actually, he was not sure himself. Considering that Ye Tian had once lived in Maple Forest City, if Ye Tian was a nostalgic person, he might come back to take a look. ¡°Yes, that makes sense!¡± The Monarch immediately regained his spirits. He immediately summoned his attendants and asked them to quickly bring their children to the city gate to wait. Then, the Monarch sent the Right Minister back to rest. He turned around and walked into the back hall. After washing up and changing his clothes, he headed to meet up with his children and walked towards Ye Tian¡¯s residence under the protection of the guards. ¡­ ¡°My lord, His Majesty has come to visit.¡± A servant stood at the door of the backyard and reported. ¡°Invite him to the front room. I¡¯ll be right there.¡± Soon, Ye Tian¡¯s voice was heard. The servant nodded and left. Not long after, Ye Tian walked out and tidied his messy clothes. He looked at the backyard with a complicated gaze and sighed before leaving. In the front hall, many servants were busy preparing tea and pastries. The manor¡¯s butler stood beside the Monarch, occasionally stealing glances at him, the two youths, and a girl beside him. The butler knew that the Monarch¡¯s arrival must have something to do with Ye Tian¡¯s return. Not long after, footsteps sounded from the side of the front hall and Ye Tian walked out with a cold expression. The Monarch was stunned for a moment before he reacted and thought to himself, ¡°The mage hasn¡¯t changed at all, be it in terms of appearance or temper.¡± Ye Tian walked to the main seat and waved his hand. ¡°You guys go down first.¡± The butler reacted quickly and immediately led the servants out of the front hall, leaving this place to the Monarch and his children. As the Monarch¡¯s guards had already informed him in advance, they did not enter the front hall. After the others left, the Monarch stood up and bowed to Ye Tian. ¡°Noxia greets Mage Ye. It¡¯s been many years since we last met, but you haven¡¯t changed at all. How enviable.¡± Surprise appeared in the eyes of the two men and one woman. The older child in the lead stood up and bowed with his younger brother and sister. Ye Tian nodded gently and said calmly, ¡°Sit down. There is no need for such mundane etiquette for me. Is there a reason for your visit?¡± Noxia, who had just returned to his chair, immediately stood up again and said expectantly, ¡°Lord Mage, I want to know if there¡¯s any way to extend my lifespan?¡± Extend lifespan? Suddenly, Ye Tian was stunned for a second before he composed himself and sized up the Monarch. He realized that although Noxia was not old, his body was filled with fatigue, like a machine that was overly squeezed and could be scrapped at any time. He must be overworked. Ye Tian guessed that after taking down the Frost Snow Empire, the Red Moon Empire¡¯s area had almost doubled, so there were more problems to deal with. Ye Tian was helpless against the longing gaze. ¡°No.¡± Noxia appeared very calm as he slowly sat down. As if he was mentally prepared before asking, he revealed a self-deprecating smile. ¡°Even if I die, I won¡¯t feel guilty facing my ancestors. It¡¯s just that the Empire hasn¡¯t stabilized yet. I¡¯m worried about handing it to the children. They¡¯re still too young.¡± Ye Tian did not reply. His kindness to the Red Moon Empire had long ended. After waiting for a long time for a response, a trace of anger flashed in the depths of Noxia¡¯s eyes. As the Monarch, he had never lowered himself like this. However, he was facing Ye Tian, a Mage who could bury an army single-handedly! The Monarch took a small breath and the corners of his mouth curled up. ¡°Mage Ye, my three children have all undergone magic tests and have the potential to become mages. Many academies want to take them in, but in my heart, you¡¯re the strongest mage in the world today, so I haven¡¯t agreed to them. Can you take them in as your disciples?¡± Ye Tian shook his head without hesitation. When he saw the Monarch open his mouth, he raised his palm to stop him and spoke first. ¡°If there¡¯s nothing else, Your Majesty, please go back. I¡¯m tired.¡± It was impossible to take in a disciple. He only knew some basic magic. The reason why he could grow quickly was that he relied on his unlimited lifespan and the True Spirit Ignition Spell. To ordinary people, this method was simply a one-way trip to hell. Therefore, he had nothing to impart to them. Ye Tian muttered in his heart. Furthermore, he did not want to have any emotional interactions with others, be it friendship, kinship, or master-disciple relationship. Noxia¡¯s eyes were filled with unwillingness. Ye Tian was now publicly acknowledged as the strongest mage. If he could become the children¡¯s disciple, anyone who dared to harm the Empire in the future would have to consider whether they would anger Ye Tian. However, when he turned around and met Ye Tian¡¯s unquestionable gaze, the Monarch sighed softly and stood up to leave with the three children. Sometimes, the identity of the Monarch was not omnipotent, especially when facing a powerful person like Ye Tian. Standing outside Ye Tian¡¯s residence, the Monarch looked at the sky in confusion. Why was Mage Ye Tian so heartless? Could this be the reason why he became stronger? No one could give Noxia an answer. As he got into the carriage with the children, he noticed that the three children were feeling a little depressed. ¡°Relax. Mage Ye Tian has no ill intentions towards me. He¡­ has always been a very kind person. Yes, except towards the enemy.¡± Noxia did not want the children to anger Ye Tian after his death. He rubbed the only girl¡¯s head and continued, ¡°I¡¯ve told your brothers and sisters many times. I¡¯ll emphasize it again today. You must not anger Mage Ye Tian in the future, understand?¡± ¡­ Maple Forest City did not change because of Ye Tian¡¯s return. Days passed and in the blink of an eye, ten years had passed. Chapter 29 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In the usually bustling Maple Forest City, the shops on both sides of the street and various buildings were hung with white curtains. The passers-by lowered their heads and almost no one communicated. All of this stemmed from the death of the Monarch of the Red Moon Empire, Noxia. Ever since the Red Moon Empire destroyed the Frost Snow Empire, the Empire¡¯s power had reached an unprecedented level. Monarch Noxia¡¯s reputation had also increased. This was especially so after Monarch Noxia issued a series of policies for the people. Many people really felt that their lives had improved. The capital closest to the Monarch was immersed in a sorrowful atmosphere. In the palace, the newly appointed Monarch was dressed in white. His expression was solemn as he watched the ritual proceed normally. The luxurious coffin wrapped around Noxia and was carried out by 16 armored soldiers. Behind them were Goethe and a group of people. Their eyes were filled with sorrow and their expressions were sorrowful. In the empty air, Ye Tian retracted his gaze and left with Annie. After getting to know each other, Ye Tian specially came to take a look today. ¡°There are a total of eleven Monarchs in the Red Moon Empire to date. In my impression, His Majesty Noxia¡¯s performance can be ranked in the top three.¡± Looking at the departing procession, Annie felt a little emotional. People would eventually grow old, even mages. But¡­ Ye Tian hasn¡¯t changed at all after so many years. Did she really have a chance to be by his side forever? Sensing Annie¡¯s gaze, Ye Tian glanced at her and said calmly, ¡°Who can guarantee what will happen in the future? Perhaps there will be even more outstanding Monarchs in the future. When the time comes, the lives of the people will be better.¡± After a pause, he scratched the bridge of Annie¡¯s nose and smiled gently. ¡°You don¡¯t have to care so much now. Cultivating magic is the most important thing.¡± After all, only those who were stronger could live longer¡­ Ye Tian muttered the second half of the sentence in his heart. He could tell from Annie¡¯s words that she was emotional. However, time was the most ruthless thing in the world. With his current strength, he did not have the ability to interfere. ¡­ The new Monarch had met Ye Tian once before. When he was very young, Ye Tian returned from dealing with the Frost Snow Empire¡¯s mages. He had always remembered his father Noxia¡¯s instructions before he died. After dealing with his father¡¯s funeral, he immediately came to visit Ye Tian. This time, he did not mention anything about becoming Ye Tian¡¯s disciple or asking Ye Tian to take in his child. After a few attempts by Noxia, they knew that Ye Tian did not have much desire to take in a disciple. Therefore, he only paid a visit to Ye Tian and asked if he was lacking anything recently. Ye Tian naturally did not have any needs. After all, if he really lacked something, he believed that not many people in the world could stop him. Therefore, the conversation this time was quite harmonious. After the new Monarch walked out of Ye Tian¡¯s residence, he could not help but look shocked and envious. The appearance of Mage Ye Tian did not change at all after these years. How magical. Was this immortality? ¡°Ye Tian, are we leaving Maple Forest City?¡± After the new Monarch left, Annie came out of the door that led to the backyard. ¡°Leave? Why?¡± Ye Tian did not react. Annie walked up to Ye Tian. ¡°Aren¡¯t you willing to stay in Maple Forest City because of your friendship with His Majesty Noxia?¡± From what Annie knew, Ye Tian was willing to go to the front line because he was invited by Noxia¡¯s sister. After he returned victorious, Noxia rewarded him with a large amount of gold, silver, and status. Therefore, Ye Tian stayed in Maple Forest City because of this. Even if he left for a few years, it was only because he needed to break through. Ye Tian chuckled and ruffled Annie¡¯s hair. ¡°How can you be so sure it¡¯s not because of you?¡± Annie was stunned. Her face slowly turned red. She whispered, ¡°You¡¯re lying. Why are you doing this because of me?¡± Ye Tian spread his hands. ¡°If you don¡¯t believe me, I have no other choice.¡± ¡­ Name: Ye Tian Title: Magister Level: Nine-Star Physique: 40 Magic Power: 99,800 Luck: 19 Comprehension: 15 Aptitude: Immortal Body Available Points: 5 Item: True Spirit Ignition Spell, Peyroux¡¯s Heart [Necklace] Ye Tian¡¯s current state was displayed on the interface. He couldn¡¯t help but sigh. It had been 20 years since Noxia passed away. He hadn¡¯t gone anywhere but stayed in Maple Forest City with Annie. Their identities had changed a long time ago. During this period, Annie had always wanted a child. Ye Tian had actively cooperated, but they had never succeeded. ¡®In another 50 years, no, 30 years, I will be able to break through to the Great Magister realm.¡¯ ¡®Now, I¡¯ve vaguely touched the boundaries of this world. According to my current situation, I estimate the strength of the two people who came to take Windsor as their disciple.¡¯ One should be a Great Magister, while the other should be a Magister. However, their strength would be suppressed when they came down from the Upper Realm. This was probably not their full strength. Sigh¡­ He wondered if Windsor had been doing well all these years. He had promised to look for her, but who would have thought that it would take so long? Ye Tian¡¯s thoughts wandered for a moment before he retracted them. A well-rounded figure appeared in his vision. Annie was dressed like a noblewoman. She was very beautiful, but she was also especially dignified. She was the kind of woman who could attract men¡¯s attention. If one looked closely, one would notice the faint wrinkles in her eyes. When Annie sat on Ye Tian, Ye Tian frowned slightly. ¡°It seems that your strength has not improved for three years.¡± Annie was silent for two seconds before nodding. ¡°I clearly didn¡¯t slack off in my cultivation at all. I don¡¯t know what¡¯s going on either. It¡¯s as if the magic power in this world has become thinner.¡± Without the enhancement of magic power, even though Annie was now a nine-star Great Mage, it was difficult for her to escape the traces left behind by time. Ye Tian tightened his grip on Annie and said in a firm and low voice, ¡°Don¡¯t forget your homework every day. Leave the rest to me. I¡¯ll find out the reason.¡± ¡­ Far away from Rock Town, on the peak of a mountain, a crack suddenly opened in the void and a figure walked out. This person looked a little old. His hair and beard were already white, but he was energetic. His eyes were bright as if they could shoot out lightning. He stood in the air, and a large amount of magic power surged around him, supporting him to quickly drift to the nearest city. A soldier guarding the city looked up and realized that before he could make an alarm, his eyes dimmed. ¡°Have you heard of Ye Tian?¡± Ricks¡¯ voice was low and carried some kind of magic power, making people want to trust him unconditionally. ¡°I know. He¡¯s our noble mage, our savior.¡± The soldier answered honestly. ¡°Then where is he?¡± Ricks asked coldly. Chapter 30 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios In Ye Tian¡¯s residence, Annie was meditating in the backyard, accumulating magical power, even though it had been a few years since she felt that her strength had truly increased. After a while, Annie, who had finished meditating, opened her eyes. ¡°Could it be that my talent or aptitude can only allow me to cultivate to this realm?¡± Annie couldn¡¯t understand why her strength suddenly stopped and she didn¡¯t improve at all. Previously, she had asked Ye Tian this question but he could not give her a specific answer. Most of the knowledge taught in the academy was about magic. As for talent or aptitude, there was only a test during the admission period. Later on, after Ye Tian was expelled from school, he realized that he could live forever to ensure that no one would find out about his secret. Ye Tian had always cultivated according to the academy¡¯s methods. After that, he used the True Spirit Ignition Spell to exchange his life force for an increase in strength. Therefore, Ye Tian did not know much about such matters. ¡°Ye Tian said that after he goes into seclusion this time, he will go overseas to help me gather information, hoping to find an answer to the problem.¡± Annie turned her head and looked at the tightly shut door. There was a faint ripple of magic energy there, and she muttered to herself expectantly. At this moment, Annie suddenly turned to look into the distance and said in surprise, ¡°What a powerful magical aura. Who is it? I haven¡¯t heard of any news of powerful mages recently. Are they from overseas? What are they doing in Maple Forest City?¡± Although she was curious, Annie was not interested in going over to take a look. ¡­ Outside Maple Forest City, a figure flew in the air. The wind behind him swept up leaves and dust as he flew over with huge momentum. On the city wall, the soldiers in charge of patrolling today had never seen such a scene and immediately forgot to move. As expected of the Lower Realm, this was a bunch of ignorant ants! Ricks, who flew past, saw everyone¡¯s reaction and revealed a look of contempt and disdain. Maintaining a huge momentum, Ricks arrived above the palace and swept his gaze around. That direction was where Ye Tian¡¯s residence was and the magical fluctuations could not escape his attention. However, Ricks did not go there immediately. In his perception, the magic fluctuations there were not strong. They were only at the Great Mage realm. The phenomenon in the sky immediately attracted the attention of the ministers and Monarchs in the palace. They walked out of the hall and looked up at Ricks, who was slowly descending like a god. ¡°Who is this person?¡± ¡°How dare you come to the palace to cause trouble. You¡¯re simply bold. Do you have any respect for His Majesty?¡± ¡°Should we invite Mage Ye Tian?¡± Amidst the flustered soldiers and bewildered ministers, the new Monarch walked out and said in a dignified manner, ¡°Quiet.¡± Instantly, no one spoke another word. The Monarch swept his gaze across the surrounding guards who were holding weapons. He took a deep breath and asked, ¡°Why did you barge into the capital of the Red Moon Empire?¡± ¡°Are you in charge now? Where did Norton go? Is he dead?¡± Ricks sized him up and asked instead of answering. Back then, he was chased down from the Upper Realm and was severely injured. He originally wanted to find a quiet environment and order people to find medicine for him while treating his injuries. In the end, the Monarch of the Red Moon Empire, Norton, found out that he was from the Upper Realm and actually gathered mages to take him down. He was really courting death. No matter what, he was still from the Upper Realm. Even if he was heavily injured, he was not someone these people from the Lower Realm could covet. After that battle, although Ricks had intimidated the Monarch of the Red Moon Empire, his injuries were even more serious. For this reason, he could only seal himself in the mountain until his injuries healed recently and his cultivation returned to its original state. ¡°Norton is my great-grandfather. Do you know him? Who are you?¡± The new Monarch frowned, trying to find some clues about this person from his memories. ¡°I¡¯m Ricks.¡± This Magister coldly stated his name. He had come today to take revenge. However, from the looks of it, Norton had probably been dead for a long time. ¡°You, you¡¯re that evil mage from the Upper Realm!!¡± The moment he heard the name, the new Monarch¡¯s expression changed drastically. As the son of the Empire¡¯s Monarch, he had received all kinds of education since he was young. This included some important events that had happened over the years. Among them, in the battle against the mages of the Upper Realm many years ago, due to the heavy losses of the mages of the Red Moon Empire, the records were especially detailed. If not for the fact that the number of mages in the Red Moon Empire had decreased due to that battle and too many powerful mages had died, the Frost Snow Empire would not have had the courage to start a war later. ¡°Hahaha, there are still people who remember me. Unfortunately, Norton died too early. He didn¡¯t even give me a chance to take revenge.¡± Ricks shook his head regretfully and added with a sigh, ¡°Think about how to compensate your great-grandfather for the mistakes he made to me. Before that, I¡¯ll go meet Mage Ye Tian first. Hmph, he actually dared to kill my disciple. He really doesn¡¯t know the immensity of heaven and earth!¡± With that, Ricks soared into the sky again and flew towards Ye Tian¡¯s residence. The new Monarch¡¯s face was filled with worry, and his eyes revealed deep worry. Since Ricks dared to appear, it meant that he definitely had something to rely on. Perhaps it was his strength or something else. Although the mages in the Empire had improved, there were not many truly powerful mages. Even if all the mages in Maple Forest City joined forces, they would probably not be a match for Ricks. What should they do? The only hope now was probably Mage Ye. Hopefully, he could get rid of Ricks. Looking at the mansion, the new Monarch felt a little uncertain. In terms of cultivation time, Mage Ye Tian still did not have as much time as Ricks. ¡°Ye Tian, get out here!¡± A low roar spread above Ye Tian¡¯s residence. The servants, butler, and Annie all noticed the figure in the sky. ¡°Who are you? Ye Tian is in seclusion and it¡¯s not convenient for him to meet guests. Please leave. Otherwise, don¡¯t blame me for being impolite.¡± With a leap, Annie stood on the roof and stared coldly at Ricks. The clothes on her body fluttered even though there was no wind. Powerful magic power burst out from her body. However, Ricks could tell Annie¡¯s strength at a glance and did not take her seriously at all. ¡°Interesting. I¡¯d like to see how impolite you are. Make your move!¡± She could not let him ruin Ye Tian¡¯s breakthrough! Annie chanted silently and flames appeared in the void around her, fusing into two two-meter-long flaming spears. ¡°Go!¡± With a wave of her hands, the spears beside her were thrown at Ricks. Wherever they passed, the terrifyingly high temperature distorted the air. After being locked on, Ricks didn¡¯t show any change in his emotions. He didn¡¯t even make any unnecessary movements. He opened his mouth slightly and made a blowing gesture. In an instant, a violent force met the spear, shaking it and threatening to extinguish it at any moment. Chapter 31 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The spear formed from flames shook and trembled, turning into clusters of flames that left and disappeared. Ricks glanced at Annie with a solemn expression and turned his gaze to a house behind her. ¡°Where is Ye Tian? Since he dared to kill my disciple, does he think that he can escape by hiding now? Ye Tian, come out and die!¡± ¡°With me around, I won¡¯t let you disturb Ye Tian.¡± After the first attack failed, Annie mobilized her magic power again to prepare for the second spell. This time, the commotion was even greater. Countless flames gathered from all directions as if they were about to condense into larger and thicker flaming spears. At this moment, Ricks glanced at her impatiently. Then, he raised his right hand and waved gently at Annie. Boom. There was a distance of five to six meters between them, but Annie seemed to have been hit by something invisible. Her entire body was sent flying, and she was forced to stop casting her magic halfway. There was a hole in the wall of the courtyard. Annie lay on the gravel and barely supported her body. She could not help but spit out blood. At this moment, Ricks¡¯ cold gaze landed and he said coldly, ¡°The difference between a Great Mage and a Magister is like the difference between heaven and earth. Do you really think you can stop me? Since Ye Tian is unwilling to appear, I¡¯ll kill you first!¡± As soon as he finished speaking, a violent wind suddenly blew in this area and gathered above Ricks¡¯ head, instantly condensing into a huge dark green blade. With a thought from Ricks, the wind blade shot towards Annie at an extremely fast speed. Broken dust was blown up. Annie¡¯s hair was flying, and her facial muscles were slightly deformed. She felt as if she was pressed to the ground by a powerful pressure and could not move. She could only watch as the wind blades approached. ¡®Am I going to die?¡¯ A thought flashed across Annie¡¯s mind as memories of her time with Ye Tian flashed before her eyes. At this moment, a figure suddenly appeared and stood in front of Annie. This figure did not look thick, but it gave Annie a sense of security. Facing the wind blades, Ye Tian casually raised his hand. Under Ricks¡¯ incredulous gaze, he easily blocked the trembling wind blades with two fingers. The wind blade that seemed to be able to tear through everything was caught between Ye Tian¡¯s fingers. With two fingers together, the wind blade turned into a breeze that blew the black hair on Ye Tian¡¯s forehead and disappeared. Raising his head calmly, Ye Tian looked straight at the figure in midair. ¡°You¡¯re Todd Lagren¡¯s master? The mage from the Upper Realm?¡± Ricks was also sizing Ye Tian up. He did not expect Ye Tian to be so young. It had been decades since his disciple died, but Ye Tian had not aged at all. There must be a secret on him! Even in the Upper Realm, Ricks rarely saw someone like Ye Tian. For a moment, greed appeared in his eyes. He said, ¡°No wonder you could kill Todd. If I had met you before, I might have taken you in as my disciple. Unfortunately, it was too late.¡± As expected of a master and disciple. How interesting. Hearing Ricks¡¯ words, Ye Tian couldn¡¯t help but smile. The other party¡¯s unreserved aura made it obvious at a glance that he had just broken through to the Magister realm. However, Ye Tian was already a nine-star Magister. Under such circumstances, Ricks would be dreaming if he wanted to kill him. Ye Tian ignored Ricks and checked on Annie first. Ricks had clearly not used his full strength in the previous attack. Annie¡¯s internal organs had only suffered some impact, but she had not suffered any serious injuries. This made Ye Tian feel much more at ease. He then turned around and walked to the same height as Ricks as if he was stepping on an invisible staircase. ¡°You want to kill me? Are you sure you¡¯re not joking?¡± Layers of magical aura erupted from Ye Tian¡¯s body. At first, Ricks could still maintain his expression, but as his aura approached the Magister, his brows slowly furrowed. When Ricks sensed Ye Tian¡¯s Magister aura, he could no longer control himself and exclaimed in shock, ¡°Impossible, how can you be a Magister? You¡¯ve only cultivated for a short period of time, and this is the Lower Realm. How can you become a Magister so quickly!¡± Others might not know, but Ricks came from the Upper Realm, so he naturally knew very well. The magical aura in this world was very poor. It was very difficult to break through to the Great Mage realm through cultivation unless one had excellent talent and aptitude. Magisters were considered to be of medium strength in the Upper Realm and were not very common. In the lower realms, even if a Magister appeared, he would not look as young as Ye Tian. Faced with Ricks¡¯ reaction, Ye Tian¡¯s expression remained the same as he said calmly, ¡°If you have any last words, hurry up and say them.¡± Ricks snorted, ¡°How arrogant. There¡¯s also a difference between a Magister from the Upper Realm and a Magister from the Lower Realm. I¡¯ll let you experience it today!¡± ¡°Great God of Darkness, your humble servant Ricks¡­¡± As the incantation was chanted, the light in the sky behind Ricks seemed to be devoured. It turned pitch-black all of a sudden, and a door could be vaguely seen. This was the door to summoning dark creatures. Once it was opened, dark creatures from another world would descend. These dark creatures did not have any sense of pain or intelligence. They only knew how to destroy. Moreover, they had extremely strong infection and assimilation abilities. In the Upper Realm, as long as anyone dared to learn such a forbidden spell, they would be hunted down by countless people! Ye Tian¡¯s knowledge was limited and he did not understand the specific meaning of the incantation. However, his powerful senses could sense that the danger was increasing. ¡®I can¡¯t let him finish this spell!¡¯ At that moment, Ye Tian made a decision. He charged towards Ricks and flames and frost appeared on his body. The red and blue intersected, and the flames and frost actually fused against common sense. Then, a powerful force erupted, causing Ye Tian to crash into Ricks like a cannonball. At this moment, a barrier appeared between the two of them. Ye Tian continued to increase the output of his magic power and gradually closed the distance between him and Ricks. He could already see the door covered in complicated patterns. The door seemed to be made of some kind of metal and Ricks struggled to push it. He looked at Ye Tian, who was shrinking in distance, and bit the tip of his tongue, spitting out blood. The blood did not fall. Instead, it floated towards the door. Immediately, an extremely evil aura seeped out from the crack in the door. ¡°Hahaha, you can¡¯t stop it!¡± Feeling the strong pulling force behind him, Ricks smiled. At this moment, Ye Tian immediately mobilized Peyroux¡¯s Heart. His ice and fire spears instantly expanded and pierced through the barrier, piercing Ricks. Ricks¡¯ magic stopped. He lowered his head in a daze and looked at the big hole in his chest in disbelief. In the distance, the Monarch arrived late with a group of people, just in time to see the slowly disappearing darkness. Chapter 32 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°Am¡­ am I going to die?¡± Ricks still couldn¡¯t believe that this was reality. He had once been chased by sorcerers from many associations in the Upper Realm. He did not sleep for seven days and seven nights and still ran to the Lower Realm with his last breath. In this Lower Realm where magic power was scarce, after spending decades, he finally raised his strength to the Magister Realm. In the end, he was defeated in one move. Ye Tian heard Ricks¡¯ murmurs and did not reply. He rubbed his fingertips and a wisp of flame rose, landing on the other party and quickly burning him to ashes. The evil magic ritual was forced to stop. The door let out a loud bang as if some creature was colliding behind it, wanting to descend into this world. Unfortunately, without enough magic power, the portal eventually perished with the darkness. A large number of soldiers rushed over with weapons. The new Monarch walked at the front. ¡°Mage Ye, are you alright?¡± The Monarch looked worried. Ye Tian nodded gently. ¡°Go back. The danger has been resolved.¡± Without giving the Monarch a chance to ask further, Ye Tian landed beside Annie. ¡°Don¡¯t just stand there. Go into the house and rest. I¡¯ll get you some medicine. I made it myself. It¡¯s very effective.¡± He helped Annie back into the house. The battle just now had only damaged a wall. This was still very good. Outside the house, the soldier commander walked to the Monarch¡¯s side and asked, ¡°Your Majesty, what should we do next?¡± The Monarch took a look and said, ¡°It¡¯s fine. Go back.¡± The commander didn¡¯t ask further. He turned around and informed his subordinates. Soon, all the soldiers left the Ye family residence while guarding the Monarch. However, things didn¡¯t calm down so quickly. The darkness that Ricks had created had a huge impact. Many citizens in Maple Forest City saw this scene. That night, the Monarch gave the order to inform them that Ricks was called a remnant of the Frost Snow Empire and was easily dealt with by Mage Ye Tian alone. Late at night, the Monarch sat in the main hall that was dealing with matters. He did not feel sleepy, even though the servants had come to inform him several times. Ricks¡¯ arrival had left a deep impression on him. Even though he was surrounded by soldiers, he still did not feel safe. When Ricks faced Ye Tian, the fact that he could not withstand a single blow showed how terrifying Ye Tian was. ¡°Why should I be worried? I should be happy. Although Mage Ye Tian is powerful, at least he doesn¡¯t have any thoughts about the throne.¡± The Monarch tried to console himself from another angle. In fact, no Monarch of that country could allow someone too strong and unbalanced to exist in the Empire. However, no matter how many methods he thought of, he could not find a safe way to deal with Ye Tian. ¡­ On the second day, craftsmen came to Ye Tian¡¯s residence to repair it. A wall was perfectly repaired in less than a day. In the following days, Ye Tian took care of Annie for a period of time. When she had recovered, he entered seclusion again. The accumulated points had an effect on increasing one¡¯s strength, but the effect was slightly worse when it came to breaking through realms. This had nothing to do with strength, but with one¡¯s mental state. According to Ye Tian¡¯s speculation, he might have a chance to consider entering the Upper Realm after entering the Great Magister realm. Days passed and the Monarch would visit occasionally. Unfortunately, he did not see Ye Tian most of the time. Ye Tian had been in seclusion for three months and realized that he was still lacking something to enter the Great Magister realm in the short term. However, he could not say for sure. Thus, Ye Tian began to consider the problem of Annie¡¯s stagnation in strength. Actually, when Ye Tian first saw Ricks, he wanted to capture him and get some information from him. After all, Ricks came from the Upper Realm, a place he had never been to. However, Ricks¡¯s madness exceeded Ye Tian¡¯s expectations. He did not expect this person to fight to the death. If Ye Tian did not want to die, he naturally had to give it his all. ¡°You¡¯re going overseas tomorrow?¡± At the dining table, Annie paused in her actions when she heard Ye Tian¡¯s words and stared at him with widened eyes. Ye Tian nodded. Annie swallowed her food. ¡°Can I come with you?¡± Ye Tian immediately shook his head and explained before Annie could speak. ¡°If you eat what I give you on time, it will help you change your aptitude. Now, we have to work hard together. We can¡¯t waste time. There¡¯s still a long way to go, understand?¡± Over the years, Ye Tian collected many medicinal herbs. With his extremely high comprehension and understanding of medicinal properties, he refined many medicinal herbs with obvious effects. He left a portion for Windsor and the rest for Annie. ¡­ Not long after, Ye Tian set off alone. He had a rough idea of the location he had yet to reach. Ye Tian flew through the air and used his magic power to maintain himself. He quickly headed over and arrived at an overseas island in half a month. ¡°A strong magical aura. This is the place.¡± After sensing it in midair, Ye Tian released his aura and landed on the island. Many people sensed the terrifying magic power and walked out one after another with wary expressions as they stared at Ye Tian who was slowly descending. ¡°Who¡¯s in charge here?¡± Ye Tian looked around and asked coldly. An elderly man walked out from the crowd and said, ¡°From your accent, it doesn¡¯t sound like you¡¯re from here.¡± ¡°Yes, you should have heard of me. My name is Ye Tian.¡± Ye Tian introduced himself calmly. However, when the people around him heard his name, their reactions became intense and many of them gathered their magic. ¡°Stop, all of you!¡± The old man hurriedly stopped him. He had already sensed the bottomless magic power in Ye Tian¡¯s body and understood the difference between the two of them. Even if Ye Tian was alone, it was enough to bury them. Ye Tian glanced at him. ¡°I¡¯m here to ask some questions. I don¡¯t want to kill anyone. You¡¯d better not force me.¡± The old man nodded. ¡°Please sit down inside.¡± He followed the old man to a study room and sat opposite each other. Ye Tian did not hesitate and briefly explained Annie¡¯s situation. The elder frowned and thought for two seconds. ¡°Actually, it¡¯s not a matter of talent or aptitude. It¡¯s just that there¡¯s an upper limit to the natural magic power in our world, and it¡¯s not enough to support the appearance of too many powerful mages.¡± He had studied magic for many years and knew the situation in this world very well. He immediately explained it to Ye Tian in detail. It was rumored that in the early days, there were not many restrictions in this world. Later on, too many people ascended to the Upper Realm and there was a conflict. In order to contain it, the Upper Realm restricted the Lower Realm, so that not many experts would appear in the Lower Realm at once and there would be a situation of ascending. Later on, the mages gradually got used to the seal. If Ye Tian wanted Annie to break through now, he had to gather his strength to break the seal and attract more magic power. Chapter 33 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ye Tian had read many novels in his previous life and quickly understood what the old man meant. In other words, if he wanted Annie¡¯s strength to continue to increase, he would either have to lower his strength and release a portion of his magic power, or get rid of some of the other mages. Ye Tian felt that neither of these two methods was a wise choice. After asking the old man for more details and confirming that he did not miss anything, Ye Tian left the island. However, Ye Tian did not choose to return. Instead, he continued searching on the surface of the sea. During this period of time, he found six to seven similar islands and summarized all the information to confirm that there was no mistake. Knowing the reason for the problem, Ye Tian embarked on his return journey. The best way to solve this problem was to leave this world as soon as possible. That way, he would have enough magic power to replenish himself. At that time, with Annie¡¯s talent and aptitude, she believed that her strength would quickly increase. Ye Tian pondered silently. He had no intention of breaking the seal for the time being. What a joke. Even if he was really invincible in the Lower Realm, the seals set by the people of the Upper Realm were probably not enough to deal with them. Not long after, Ye Tian returned home. ¡°You¡¯re back, Ye Tian.¡± Annie, who sensed it, came out immediately, her eyes filled with reluctance and worry. Ye Tian opened his arms and hugged her. ¡°I¡¯ve already found the reason why your strength hasn¡¯t improved.¡± ¡°Really? What¡¯s the problem?¡± Annie raised her head and waited for Ye Tian¡¯s explanation. Then, Ye Tian told Annie everything he knew. She knew that it was not her talent, but the restrictions of this world, so she could not improve it. Annie¡¯s eyes dimmed slightly. She also knew that the Upper Realm was stronger than this world and had more experts. If Ye Tian had to take a huge risk to break the seal to increase her strength, Annie would rather not improve herself. Ye Tian rubbed Annie¡¯s head and smiled. ¡°Don¡¯t worry. I won¡¯t do anything stupid, but I won¡¯t leave you behind either. Now that we¡¯ve found the problem, there¡¯s always a solution.¡± Perhaps it was because Ye Tian¡¯s confident attitude had affected Annie, but she also smiled and looked much more relaxed. In the following days, Annie continued her cultivation while Ye Tian often went out. In the blink of an eye, another ten years passed. All these years, Ye Tian had been strengthening himself and searching for a suitable opportunity to break through. Apart from that, Ye Tian also traveled to every corner of the world in search of various medicinal herbs that could help increase his strength or extend his lifespan and slow down his aging. Furthermore, Ye Tian had prepared many pills that could increase Annie¡¯s talent. Although she could not cultivate now, there was no mistake in increasing her talent and aptitude. In the future, when Annie¡¯s strength could increase, with her outstanding talent, she believed that her strength would definitely advance by leaps and bounds, leaving others far behind. On this day, a vortex suddenly appeared in the sky. The clouds slowly spun, and powerful magical power rippled around them. The citizens of Maple Forest City stopped and looked up at the strange scene in the sky. ¡°What¡¯s this?¡± It was Annie¡¯s first time seeing him and she was filled with curiosity and confusion. She did not notice the strange expression on Ye Tian¡¯s face. This was because he had seen this scene before! Back then, Windsor¡¯s talent was outstanding and she was chosen by the people of the Upper Realm. When she came down to take in a disciple, a similar scene happened. ¡°Someone from the Upper Realm has come down.¡± Ye Tian¡¯s eyes flashed as he replied. Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking, two figures appeared in the vortex. When Ye Tian saw it clearly, disappointment flashed across his eyes. He thought that Windsor had returned, but that was not the case. The figures of a man and a woman hovered in the air, holding a square plate in their hands, as if they were searching for something. Suddenly, the two of them descended straight toward Maple Forest City and landed at Ye Tian¡¯s residence. ¡°That¡¯s her!¡± Under Ye Tian and Annie¡¯s scrutinizing gazes, the man locked his gaze on Annie, the heat and excitement in his eyes undisguised. Ever since she followed Ye Tian, Annie had never experienced such gazes. Furthermore, she had become a mage and her strength had increased, so no one dared to look at her like this. Therefore, facing someone from the Upper Realm, she took a step to the side uneasily and hid behind Ye Tian. ¡°What can I do for you?¡± Ye Tian asked calmly. These two people were probably between the Magister and Great Magister realms, slightly stronger than nine-star Magisters. However, it did not give him extremely strong pressure. It was probably because they had the strength of a Great Magister in the Upper Realm and were suppressed after coming to the Lower Realm. Ye Tian quickly analyzed the situation. He was not worried that the two of them would harm Annie. With his current strength and the Peyroux¡¯s Heart, he could completely unleash strength that surpassed that of a Magister. ¡°Get out of the way¡­¡± The man¡¯s tone was unfriendly and his eyes were filled with disdain, as though Ye Tian¡¯s appearance would taint his eyes. Anger flashed across Ye Tian¡¯s eyes. ¡°Don¡¯t talk.¡± At that moment, the woman suddenly berated the man. She walked in front of him and smiled at Ye Tian. ¡°We don¡¯t have any ill intentions. We came to the Lower Realm this time because we discovered a rather talented seed and want to bring it to the Upper Realm to nurture and teach it.¡± ¡®Again?¡¯ Ye Tian was stunned. Recalling the way the man looked at Annie just now, he realized that he had misunderstood. He glanced sideways at Annie and asked, ¡°Seed?¡± The woman nodded. ¡°Although the magic power in the Lower Realm is relatively poor, talent and aptitude are not affected by this. Sometimes, when people with greater potential appear, we will come down to take them in as disciples. The woman behind you is our target this time.¡± ¡®Me? The Upper Realm has taken a fancy to me?¡¯ Annie felt like she was in a dream. If she was an 18 or 19-year-old girl, she wouldn¡¯t think it was a problem, because it just so happened that the magic had awakened at that time. However, she had already cultivated for decades and was already a Great Mage. If not for the restrictions of this world, she might even have become a Magister. Were they here to take in a disciple because of her talent? Ye Tian could understand her words because Annie had consumed countless medicines that could increase her talent and aptitude over the years. Under such circumstances, there was nothing strange about attracting the attention of the Upper Realm. ¡°If you¡¯re doing this for her own good, you should know very well that you shouldn¡¯t leave her in the Lower Realm. This place has already restricted her growth. If I¡¯m not wrong, her strength hasn¡¯t improved for several years, right?¡± The woman¡¯s eyes seemed to be able to see through everything. Noticing that Ye Tian was silent, the man said impatiently, ¡°Why are you talking so much to someone from the Lower Realm? It¡¯s her blessing to be chosen by us. Just bring her back.¡± The man¡¯s last sentence was said while looking at Annie. Chapter 34 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°You want to snatch her by force?¡± Turning to look at the man, Ye Tian¡¯s gaze turned hostile. Ye Tian wanted to see someone bring Annie to the Upper Realm because this would solve Annie¡¯s problem of not being able to increase her strength and she would no longer have to worry about her lifespan. However, Ye Tian was not familiar with the Upper Realm and could not just let anyone take Annie away. This was especially true for the other party¡¯s attitude. With the man¡¯s arrogance and disdain for the people from the Lower Realm, Ye Tian found it difficult to let Annie follow them. What if Annie was bullied or encountered danger in the Upper Realm? The man chuckled. ¡°Snatch?¡± ¡°That¡¯s right. I want to snatch her. What can you do to me? An ignorant ant like you from the Lower Realm doesn¡¯t understand the difference between you and our Upper Realm at all.¡± Ye Tian sneered, ¡°You keep talking about the Lower Realm. Are you very impressive? Are you not human? What¡¯s there to be proud of?¡± The woman frowned slightly and glanced at the man. ¡°Watch your attitude. We¡¯re here to take in a disciple. If we mess up, we¡¯ll be taught a lesson by the sect rules when we go back. We¡¯ll be punished.¡± If one wanted to come to the Lower Realm, it was not as simple as passing through a passageway. Instead, one had to pay a certain price. Therefore, unless it was absolutely important, people from the Upper Realm would rarely choose to come down. They had accepted a mission this time and specially came to the Lower Realm to take in disciples. Therefore, the woman took the mission very seriously. She didn¡¯t want it to be a simple matter because other people¡¯s wishes were very complicated. After all, she had been observing and realized that the target was very concerned about Ye Tian. This meant that their relationship was definitely not ordinary. The man did not take his companion¡¯s words to heart. ¡°I know. It¡¯s just that this person¡¯s attitude makes me very unhappy. Today, I must teach him a lesson and let him understand what the heavens and the earth are.¡± Annie, who had been listening, tugged at Ye Tian¡¯s sleeve nervously, afraid that he would be at a disadvantage. This was because the other party was from the Upper Realm. At this moment, Ye Tian patted the back of Annie¡¯s hand gently and smiled at her, indicating for her to relax. The woman sensed her companion¡¯s attitude and did not continue to persuade him. Instead, she took out a sand table that was the size of a palm and covered it with a layer of transparent glass. The woman infused magic power into it, and soon, a space enveloped the place. Ye Tian looked around. The woman explained, ¡°This is a domain I created. Fighting here won¡¯t cause damage to the surrounding environment.¡± Items like Peyroux¡¯s Heart were indeed worthy of being in the Upper Realm. Ye Tian had been in the Lower Realm for so many years and had never seen more than ten of them. He sighed internally before focusing his attention on the man. ¡°You first.¡± The man raised his chin and nodded at Ye Tian. ¡°You should go first. I¡¯m afraid you won¡¯t even have the chance to attack later.¡± Ye Tian shook his head. The man immediately smiled. Even in the Upper Realm, no one dared to speak to him like this. He retracted his expression and a purple light appeared in his eyes, filled with strangeness. Lightning flashed behind him as he pointed at Ye Tian. Thunder rumbled and a lightning bolt as thick as a bucket struck towards Ye Tian. ¡°Be careful, Ye Tian.¡± Annie clenched her fists nervously and stared at Ye Tian without blinking. This lightning move was one of the moves the man was best at. Even in the Upper Realm, very few people could resist opponents of the same realm. Every time he saw his opponent convulse from the electricity and his hair explode, he would cross his arms and mock him. ¡°A nine-star Magister might be invincible in the Lower Realm, but it¡¯s wrong for you to be arrogant to me.¡± There was a faint smile on the man¡¯s lips as though he was waiting to see Ye Tian embarrass himself. However, when he looked over, he noticed that Ye Tian¡¯s face was expressionless and calm. Ye Tian drew a circle in front of him with his right hand and a huge hole appeared behind him. The deafening sound of water flowing could be heard and an azure dragon condensed from water rushed out. The azure dragon rushed towards the falling lightning. It opened its mouth and swallowed the entire lightning. Purple lightning could be seen clearly on its pale blue body. No matter how the lightning jumped, it could not appear from the azure dragon¡¯s body. Ye Tian pointed at the man again and the water azure dragon charged over. The man was so confident in his moves that he did not take the next step. When he saw the lightning being swallowed, his eyes widened. When the water dragon pounced over with lightning, the man¡¯s face revealed a panicked expression. He quickly chanted an incantation, wanting to cast a spell to block it. At this moment, the ground under the man¡¯s feet suddenly rose. He immediately lost his balance and was forced to stop casting his magic. In the end, the man was pushed down by the water dragon. His entire body was drenched. Most importantly, the lightning contained in it erupted at this moment. The man immediately convulsed. The woman finally came back to her senses and waved her hand at the man. Wisps of light bloomed and covered the man¡¯s entire body. The man¡¯s condition slowly improved. When he stood up again, the man looked at Ye Tian indignantly. Just as he was about to speak, he felt the woman¡¯s gaze. ¡°Alright, let¡¯s get down to business.¡± The woman put away the props and the four of them returned to the courtyard. Ye Tian had thought that the man would continue pestering them without caring about his reputation, but his attitude towards the two of them had changed. Although he was a little arrogant, it was not unreasonable. ¡°You guys do it first. I¡¯ll get the servants to prepare some tea and snacks.¡± Ye Tian thought about it and felt that since he was the owner, he should be more careful with his hospitality. The four of them sat down opposite each other and chatted. Ye Tian first asked about the other party¡¯s information in the Upper Realm. After a period of conversation, it turned out that the two of them came from the Maple Forest Association, which was a huge mage association. There were all kinds of mages here. The Maple Forest Association was relatively free, but they were very focused on teaching their students. Basically, their reputation in the Upper Realm would not be too bad. Of course, Ye Tian did not care about this. He had never been there before, so who knew if the two of them were telling the truth? ¡°Mr. Ye, you¡¯re a nine-star Magister. I believe you should understand the situation in the Lower Realm. What I said before is definitely not a bad thing for Ms. Annie.¡± Slowly, they talked about Annie. The woman clearly wanted to complete the mission. Ye Tian nodded. He had already learned about this from other sources. Instead of waiting for him to break through to the Upper Realm, someone could bring Annie to the Upper Realm first. In fact, Ye Tian already agreed with this idea. In any case, it would not be long before he could go to the Upper Realm. At that time, they could completely meet in the Upper Realm. At this moment, Annie suddenly said: ¡°Can I say something?¡± The woman took a look and nodded. Annie glanced at Ye Tian and said, ¡°Can you bring Ye Tian along?¡± Chapter 35 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Before the two people from the Upper Realm could speak, Ye Tian was already in a daze. A few decades ago, a woman had said the same thing. There should be no problem this time. Ye Tian thought to himself. He was already a nine-star Magister and was very close to the requirements to enter the Upper Realm. However, the woman turned to look at Ye Tian and shook her head at Annie. ¡°No way.¡± Annie was not the only one who was stunned. Even Ye Tian could not understand. Annie asked, ¡°Why?¡± In his impression, Ye Tian was stronger than him, his cultivation speed was faster, and his talent and aptitude were more outstanding than his. The woman pondered for two seconds. ¡°There are rules in the Upper Realm. Every spot has to be strictly reviewed. Our goal for coming down this time is very clear. It¡¯s you, Madam Annie. We can only bring you up alone.¡± Annie said without thinking: ¡°I don¡¯t care about the rules. Anyway, I want to be with Ye Tian. If you can¡¯t bring him along, I won¡¯t go either. Sorry for making you guys come here for nothing.¡± A troubled expression immediately appeared on the woman¡¯s face. If not for the competition just now, they would definitely not have asked for Annie¡¯s opinion. Instead, they would have brought her directly to the Upper Realm. She had a clear understanding of her companions. They were people with good strength. However, in the Lower Realm, the fact that Ye Tian could easily withstand the lightning spell that he was proficient in meant that he was not simple either. At that moment, Ye Tian glanced at Annie and said, ¡°The two of you, I¡¯ll talk to her alone about heading to the Upper Realm. Wait a moment.¡± The woman nodded slightly and watched the two of them leave. ¡°In my opinion, if the two of us join forces, no matter how strong Ye Tian is, can he stop us together?¡± The man immediately said impatiently when he saw that the person had left. This was his first time coming to the Lower Realm to take in a disciple. He originally thought that it would be a very simple matter, but he did not expect it to be so troublesome. The woman glanced at him and shook her head gently. ¡°No, Annie¡¯s relationship with Ye Tian is not ordinary. What if we attack Ye Tian and provoke her into doing something bad? How are we going to explain when we go back?¡± ¡°It¡¯s not like you don¡¯t know the penalty for failing a mission.¡± ¡°Moreover, the Stardust Valley incident has given the elders of the association a huge stimulation. They take this matter very seriously.¡± At the mention of the association¡¯s elder, the man opened his mouth but did not make a sound. His expression slowly calmed down. On the other side, Ye Tian pulled Annie into the room. Knowing what Ye Tian was about to say, Annie pressed his lips and spoke first. ¡°Don¡¯t try to persuade me. I don¡¯t want to leave you.¡± Removing his hand from his mouth, Ye Tian said firmly, ¡°No. I can let you be willful about other things, but in this case, you have to listen to me.¡± Without giving Annie a chance to speak, Ye Tian continued to help her analyze their relationship. ¡°The Upper Realm is not unreachable. You know that it won¡¯t be long before I can head to the Upper Realm.¡± ¡°However, if you don¡¯t go, your strength will stagnate for a long time. You will slowly age and die.¡± ¡°Our temporary separation now is only for a longer reunion in the future. Therefore, you can¡¯t be willful. You have to go to the Upper Realm.¡± In Ye Tian¡¯s heart, there were not many people that he cared about. Annie held Ye Tian¡¯s hand tightly. ¡°Promise me you¡¯ll come to me.¡± Looking into Annie¡¯s affectionate eyes, Ye Tian nodded. Then, the two of them walked out of the room. Facing the people from the Upper Realm, Ye Tian informed them of his new choice. When they found out that Annie was willing to go to the Upper Realm, they revealed relaxed smiles, as if the huge rock in their hearts had finally been lifted. The two people from the Upper Realm did not set off immediately and agreed to Ye Tian¡¯s invitation. At night, the four of them sat together for dinner and Ye Tian casually asked, ¡°Can you tell me about the situation in the Upper Realm?¡± This was to make plans for the future. Going to the Upper Realm was something Ye Tian had to do. There was no harm in understanding it in advance. It was the man who answered. ¡°Although it¡¯s called the Upper Realm, it¡¯s actually just a place larger and more abundant in magical elements than this world. We¡¯re usually not called the Upper Realm, but the Magic Spirit World.¡± ¡°Magic Spirit World?¡± Annie was puzzled. The man nodded slightly. ¡°Because there are not only humans in that world, but also elves, vampires, werewolves, magical beasts, and even gods!¡± ¡°It¡¯s called the Magic Spirit World because magic and all kinds of living beings gather together.¡± ¡°In the Magic Spirit World, the wilderness is usually a very dangerous place. It¡¯s fine during the day, but at least there¡¯s enough light. Once it¡¯s nighttime, all kinds of dangers will appear.¡± At that point, the man paused and turned to Ye Tian. ¡°If you break through the realm wall and come to the Upper Realm in the future, you should be in the Heavenly Well. I have a reminder that you have to remember.¡± Ye Tian¡¯s expression turned serious as he nodded slightly for the other party to explain. The man said, ¡°The Heavenly Well is jointly controlled by six factions. It¡¯s not only connected to your world. Everyone who goes to the Upper Realm will be registered and assigned different areas and missions according to their strength and aptitude. No matter what mission it is, don¡¯t refuse.¡± ¡°Remember, you can¡¯t refuse, because your refusal is equivalent to provoking the six factions. If you offend them, you won¡¯t be able to move an inch in the Magic Spirit World.¡± A question flashed through Ye Tian¡¯s mind and he blurted out, ¡°Even if the mission is for me to die, I can¡¯t refuse it?¡± The man did not expect Ye Tian to ask such a question. He was stunned for a moment before saying, ¡°You can understand it that way. If you do a mission that you know you¡¯re going to die, you still have a chance of survival. However, if you refuse, you¡¯ll be targeted by the six factions. You¡¯ll really have no chance of survival.¡± He did not expect the Upper Realm to be so cruel¡­ He would encounter such a crisis just by arriving through the passageway. Ye Tian, who had some understanding of the situation, could not help but sigh. The man smiled and said, ¡°Actually, I feel that you don¡¯t have to worry. For you to be able to cultivate to a nine-star Magister in a place like the Lower Realm, it already shows your potential and aptitude. Those six factions also hope to take in new blood to improve. They won¡¯t be too harsh on you.¡± Ye Tian smiled awkwardly and did not reply. ¡®My talent and aptitude¡­ If there¡¯s really no problem, will I be expelled from the academy?¡¯ The next morning, Annie packed her luggage and stood in the courtyard with a man and a woman from the Upper Realm beside her. ¡°Ye Tian, you must come and find me.¡± As she was about to leave, Annie found it difficult to control her emotions. Her voice revealed that she was crying. Ye Tian nodded seriously and waved at the three people who were carried away by the wind into the sky. With a flash of light in the woman¡¯s hand, a door of light opened in the sky, and the three figures disappeared inside. Chapter 36 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The phenomenon in the sky disappeared as if it was an illusion. In the courtyard, Ye Tian stared at the sky for a long time until a servant ran over. He looked at him and asked, ¡°What happened?¡± The servant replied: ¡°Lord Mage, His Majesty requests an audience outside.¡± Needless to say, Ye Tian knew that it was definitely because of the phenomenon in the sky. He said directly: ¡°No, let him go back.¡± The servant agreed and hurriedly ran back to inform the Monarch of Ye Tian¡¯s attitude. Outside the door, the Monarch looked deeply at the manor. An inexplicable color flashed across his eyes as he turned around and left quickly. Anyone who was familiar with the Monarch knew that the Monarch¡¯s expression was extremely bad. It was an explosive that could be detonated with the slightest touch. However, Ye Tian did not care about that at all. What he was thinking about was where to go next. Previously, he had stayed in Maple Forest City mainly to accompany Annie. Now, she had already been brought to the Upper Realm. Without any worries, Ye Tian did not even pack his luggage and left the capital silently. Almost everyone in Maple Forest City saw the people from the Upper Realm this time and knew that they had entered Ye Tian¡¯s residence and left after a day and night. As the news spread, Ye Tian realized that the power gathered by Peyroux¡¯s Heart had increased significantly. Ye Tian stopped along the way and spent a year traveling through most of the world. In the end, he chose a quiet-looking mountain and entered seclusion there. Time passed and the situation in the Lower Realm continued to change without stopping after Ye Tian¡¯s disappearance. The first was the Monarch of the Red Moon Empire. Ever since he left Ye Tian¡¯s residence, he had secretly gathered a large group of craftsmen. What this Monarch wanted to do was very simple. Since he could not master powerful magic, he would change his method. Under the power of rewards and punishments, after a long period of torture, the craftsmen finally discovered a special ore that could ignore the power of magic. The craftsmen made this ore into a weapon. Coupled with the huge crossbow that required five people to control, they created an extremely powerful weapon. After experiencing a few battles, this weapon, named the God-Exterminating Crossbow, played an extraordinary role. No matter how powerful the opposing mage was, even if he could withstand an army of ten thousand, as long as he dared to expose himself, he would be killed by an arrow. After experiencing actual combat, the Monarch of the Red Moon Empire finally felt the power in his hands. He became unscrupulous and his actions became more and more brutal. In the 20th year of Ye Tian¡¯s disappearance, the Lower Realm encountered an unprecedented natural disaster. First, it was a flood, then a drought. As a result, a large amount of food was damaged, and countless people could not even fill their stomachs. Under such conditions, the Empire¡¯s officials continued to oppress the people. The Monarch even mobilized a large number of people and held an extremely vast parade, saying that it was to appease the people. However, on the way, the Monarch ordered the soldiers to kill the refugees blocking the way several times. Immediately, all sorts of rumors about the Monarch¡¯s brutality quickly spread. In the third year after the natural disaster, there were uprisings in many places in the Red Moon Empire. The citizens and mages joined spontaneously in order to resist the Monarch¡¯s brutal rule. The Monarch, who thought that he had great power, did not notice anything wrong when facing those people. Instead, he mobilized his army to suppress them. Furthermore, the Monarch had set up an extremely strict punishment system, causing many people in the army to feel angry. The resistance lasted for five years. The entire world¡¯s army finally arrived at Maple Forest City and surrounded the entire city. In the palace, a servant scrambled in and said to the drunk figure in front of him. ¡°Your Majesty, all the rebels have arrived at the city¡­¡± The Monarch sat up. His eyes were swollen and lifeless. When he stood up, his body swayed left and right, as if he could not stand steadily. He staggered to the attendant and raised his leg to kick him. ¡°Bullsh*t, how can mere traitors attack us? Someone, push out my God-Exterminating Crossbow. I¡¯m not even afraid of Mage Ye Tian, so why would I be afraid of a few traitors¡­ Hmm, what¡¯s going on outside? It¡¯s so noisy. Hurry up and get someone to take a look. Kill whoever is noisy!¡± The servant who was kicked got up and knelt on the ground. ¡°Your Majesty, the rebels have already attacked. It¡¯s not too late for you to run now. Let¡¯s go.¡± At this moment, the Monarch seemed to have been electrocuted. His eyes became clearer as he saw the figures rushing in with swords hundreds of meters away. He also saw the guards who were constantly being slashed. How, how was this possible? ¡®Why did you turn against me?¡¯ ¡®I¡¯ve already forged the God-Exterminating Crossbow and am not even afraid of Mage Ye Tian. I¡¯m already the strongest person in this world. What right do they have to go against me?!¡¯ The Monarch was in disbelief. In his heart, the most terrifying person would always be Ye Tian. Hence, he used all sorts of methods to create the God-Exterminating Crossbow that was said to be able to kill a Great Magister. This way, even if Ye Tian returned in the future, he would not have anything to fear. Furthermore, he had lost his reverence and was the Monarch of the empire. This identity made him act more ostentatiously and he no longer had to worry about any consequences. ¡°No, it¡¯s not over yet. I-I¡¯ll go beg Mage Ye Tian. He¡¯s the Imperial Preceptor of the Red Moon Empire. He once saved the empire. He definitely won¡¯t sit back and do nothing.¡± At the critical moment, the Monarch did not even put on his shoes. He staggered towards the room where the previous Monarchs were placed. In the middle of the house, there was no memorial tablet for the past rulers. Instead, there was a statue of Ye Tian. This statue was about the same height as Ye Tian and the details were handled very well. It looked lifelike. From this, it could be seen how important Ye Tian was to the Red Moon Empire during Noxia¡¯s era. ¡°Mage, mage, please save my Red Moon Empire. Those traitors are about to attack. Quickly show yourself.¡± The Monarch with disheveled hair no longer had any image. He cried and kept kneeling on the ground. However, he did not hear Ye Tian¡¯s reply and only heard the approaching slaughter and chaotic footsteps. The Monarch suddenly got up and swept all the offerings in front of Ye Tian¡¯s statue onto the ground as though he was crazy. He climbed up and planned to topple Ye Tian¡¯s statue. At this moment, an arrow shot from his back and pierced through the Monarch¡¯s body. The Monarch collapsed in front of Ye Tian¡¯s statue. His eyes gradually lost their color as he stared unwillingly and hatefully at the expressionless face on Ye Tian¡¯s statue. A burly man walked in in the lead. The surrounding people looked at him with respect. The man glanced at it and instructed, ¡°Move the other things out. Be careful not to touch Mage Ye Tian.¡± Chapter 37 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The brawny man¡¯s name was Gebu. He was born a hunter. In order to prevent his wife, children, and parents from starving to death, he picked up a weapon. Along the way, Gebu¡¯s team grew larger and larger, and the number of people increased. Finally, they arrived at Maple Forest City. Under Gebu¡¯s insistence, Ye Tian¡¯s statue was not destroyed by anyone and remained standing there quietly. The Red Moon Empire, which had ruled for many years and had even reached its peak, was officially destroyed on this day. The Lower Realm was divided again because of the chaos. ¡­ Eighty years later. The world was ruled by three empires, of which the Red Leaf Empire was the largest. That¡¯s right. The Red Leaf Empire was built on the original site of the Red Moon Empire. In the beginning, Gebu was the Monarch. Under his leadership, the country¡¯s economy quickly recovered, and the lives of the people were guaranteed. Gebu still had the capital in Maple Forest City, but he had changed its name to Divine Capital. Whenever the Divine Capital was mentioned, the one that left the deepest impression in everyone¡¯s minds was the huge statue that was more than 30 meters tall. The person who carved it was Ye Tian. Back then, when Gebu suggested this, everyone was extremely puzzled. Some people objected, but he endured the pressure and persisted. Now, the management of the Divine Capital had been handed over to Gebu¡¯s grandson. On this day, a figure entered the Divine Capital. On both sides of the street, countless people casually glanced over and forgot what they were doing. In their eyes, this person was not outstanding. He was just a young-looking man. What was really shocking was that this man¡¯s face was exactly the same as the statue standing in the city. Sensing the gazes from all directions, Ye Tian walked in as if nothing had happened. After his seclusion, he did not pay attention to the changes in the outside world at all. Perhaps someone had reported the news to the Monarch. After Ye Tian walked for a distance, a large group of soldiers appeared in front of him, surrounding a dignified-looking man. ¡°Are you Mage Ye Tian?¡± This Monarch was very polite. He did not show any arrogance because of his identity. The reason for this was that he had received the education of his grandfather and father since he was young. Looking at the person in front of him who he had no impression of, Ye Tian could easily guess his identity from the surrounding crowd. However, he did not care and nodded slightly. The Monarch didn¡¯t suspect anything and chose to believe it. ¡°Mage Ye Tian, welcome to the Divine Capital. Ever since my grandfather established the Red Leaf Empire, he had decided to respect you as the Imperial Preceptor, but he didn¡¯t find you. Even before he died, he was filled with regret and reminded us juniors to be respectful if there was a chance to meet you. I¡¯ve finally seen you today. Please come to the palace.¡± Ye Tian sized him up. ¡°Okay.¡± The Monarch immediately asked the soldiers to clear the crowd and leave a clean path. He followed Ye Tian and led him into the palace. Along the way, the Monarch was very talkative and kept talking to Ye Tian, telling him about the changes in the world over the years. Every time his gaze landed on Ye Tian¡¯s face, the Monarch of the Red Leaf Empire could not help but fall into a daze. It was not that he had some strange thoughts about Ye Tian. It had been at least a hundred years since Ye Tian disappeared and that did not include his previous age. Mages could use magic power to improve their physique, delay aging, and increase their lifespan. However, there should more or less be some changes in his appearance. Yet, there were no signs of aging on Ye Tian¡¯s body. Arriving at the palace, the Monarch immediately arranged for a banquet to be prepared and asked when the ceremony for Ye Tian to become the Imperial Preceptor would be held. ¡®Have I ever done anything?¡¯ Ye Tian could not help but fall into deep thought. There was no such thing as hatred for no reason, nor was there any good for no reason. If he had once helped that person called Gebu, it would be fine. The problem was that he really had no impression of that person at all. As for becoming the Imperial Preceptor, Ye Tian no longer cared about those empty titles, so he was not very enthusiastic. He thought for a moment and was about to refuse because he had successfully broken through his realm this time. He planned to break through the realm after revisiting his old place. To put it simply, he was already about to leave this world, so how could he still be Imperial Preceptor? ¡°No need. I just came back to take a look.¡± At that thought, Ye Tian stopped the Monarch from continuing. The Monarch was slightly stunned. Ye Tian said indifferently, ¡°I¡¯m preparing to leave this world today. Do you understand what I mean?¡± The Monarch immediately nodded. He had read many documents and knew that this world actually belonged to the Lower Realm. There was another world in the sky. ¡°Your strength is already enough to break through the realm wall?¡± The Monarch looked at Ye Tian in disbelief. The last time someone had done this was 600 years ago. Ye Tian raised his head and looked at it for a few seconds. ¡°I haven¡¯t tried it yet. I¡¯m not sure myself.¡± After a pause, he continued, ¡°But I can try now.¡± With that, Ye Tian left the ground under the Monarch¡¯s surprised and envious gaze. It was as if an invisible force was dragging Ye Tian and sending him steadily and quickly into the sky. ¡°Will I enter the Heavenly Well as long as I break through the realm, or will I break through the realm from here? Perhaps I can find the traces of Annie¡¯s departure?¡± The things on the ground became smaller and smaller until they were almost the size of ants. Ye Tian felt the obstruction of his ascent. Reaching out, Ye Tian could vaguely feel something. He took a deep breath and the magical power accumulated in his body began to boil. The surrounding white clouds were like white paper that had been dripped with ink. They quickly turned black, and light flickered inside, emitting muffled thunder. Back when he fought with the man from the Upper Realm, Ye Tian had some impression of him summoning lightning. Later on, relying on his powerful comprehension, he developed lightning magic. Lightning was originally filled with violence and was an extremely powerful force. At this moment, under Ye Tian¡¯s control, the surrounding lightning elements quickly gathered and formed a bright ball of light. Ye Tian took another deep breath and slowly closed his hands in front of his chest, compressing the lightning ball. The power contained in it became even more violent, as though it could erupt at any moment. Swoosh! He pushed his hands forward and compressed them to the limit. Lightning the size of a fist instantly shot out. The invisible barrier immediately rippled, and fine cracks appeared. ¡°Did it work¡­¡± When the violent power dissipated, Ye Tian took a closer look and realized that it was filled with cracks. However, it was still a little short of shattering. Just as Ye Tian was about to work harder, he realized that the crack was recovering rapidly. ¡°I only have one shot?¡± Upon seeing that, Ye Tian immediately understood something and thought about how to increase his strength. ¡°Continuing seclusion will probably take a long time. It might be ten years, fifty years, or two hundred years. The best way to grow is through a life-and-death situation.¡± Chapter 38 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios Ye Tian returned to the Divine Capital and was not disappointed that his plan had failed. As soon as he landed, the Monarch welcomed him and invited Ye Tian to enjoy the delicacies. The scene in the sky just now, even though he was on the ground and the two of them were very far apart, the violent power surging there still gave him a huge impact. This made the Monarch not dare to underestimate Ye Tian and he understood his grandfather¡¯s good intentions. If there was such a powerful person as the Imperial Preceptor, there was no need to worry about the Red Leaf Empire not being able to dominate this world. In the following days, Ye Tian stayed in the Divine Capital. He stayed in the courtyard where he and Annie lived. During this period, he flipped through many documents sent by the Monarch. These were all requested by him. He wanted to find out if there were any powerful mages in this world. Ye Tian wanted to enter a life-and-death situation through the challenge and achieve a breakthrough under such circumstances. Unfortunately, after searching through all the information, he realized that the three strongest mages were only at the Advanced Mage level. They were not even Great Mages. Logically speaking, this should not be the case. However, Ye Tian knew very well that everything might be related to him. The magical elements in the Lower Realm were fixed at a certain amount. He was already a Great Magister now. Although some of it was related to him adding points, he already occupied most of the magical elements. This also made it difficult for others to have enough strength to last until they broke through. On this day, the Monarch came to Ye Tian¡¯s house to visit after settling some matters. The two of them had just sat down when they suddenly raised their heads in unison and looked at the slowly spinning vortex that was covered in dark clouds. The vortex was even more chaotic than the Upper Realm that Ye Tian had seen before. It was even more than a hundred meters in diameter. The dark cave emitted a majestic magical aura mixed with the smell of darkness. Ye Tian stood up warily. Not long after, a claw covered in pitch-black scales poked out from inside. It was an unknown creature! Ye Tian¡¯s gaze narrowed as he looked at the two claws, followed by the huge head and then the body. After half a minute, the creature that crawled out of the vortex finally showed its complete form. It was a black Western dragon with red eyes and a pair of huge wings. ¡°Imperial Preceptor, what, what kind of creature is this?¡± The Monarch standing at the side felt his legs go weak. If not for the support of the table, he would have collapsed to the ground. ¡°A dragon.¡± According to his understanding of his previous life, Ye Tian did not know how to describe this creature. Just as the two of them were conversing, the black dragon in the sky flapped its wings and swooped down. The wind howled, and a rich dark power surged over. On the rebuilt city wall of the Divine Capital, the soldiers were already panicking. However, under the order of their commander, they mustered their courage and changed the direction of the God-Exterminating Crossbow, aiming the arrowhead at the black dragon. ¡°Don¡¯t be rash. No one is to launch without my orders!¡± The officer guarding the city shouted an order. The black dragon looked huge and fierce, but he was not prepared to attack until he expressed his malice. When it was about 500 meters away from the city wall, the black dragon suddenly opened its mouth wide. The terrifying suction directly formed a vortex. Everyone saw this scene. The officer¡¯s eyes widened. When he saw the flames appear in the black dragon¡¯s mouth, he said without any hesitation, ¡°Fire!¡± The God-Exterminating Crossbows made a ¡°bang¡± sound. It was the trembling of the string that had been pulled in. The arrowhead that flickered with a cold light pierced through the wind and stabbed straight at the black dragon. At this moment, the black dragon spat out flames from its mouth. Wherever it passed, the ground was charred black, and the soil surged. No human could dodge in time and directly turned into dust. Facing the incoming arrows, a trace of contempt flashed in the Black Dragon¡¯s huge eyes. It quickly condensed a barrier in front of it. However, those arrows seemed to carry some kind of magic power as they pierced through the barrier and pierced the black dragon¡¯s wings and body. It roared in pain. ¡°How dare you hurt me? All of you deserve to die! You lowly food.¡± The black dragon immediately went crazy and spoke in human language. The flames in its mouth paused for a moment before it shot out an even larger pillar of fire. The flames landed on the newly built city wall of the Divine Capital and easily tore open a hole. The soldiers on the city wall quickly melted in the flames and did not even have the time to roar. The flaws of the God-Exterminating Crossbows, which were clearly extremely destructive, were exposed at this moment. After one round of firing, if they did not destroy the enemy, it was often very difficult for them to last until the second round. After all, the huge arrows and string required five or six people to work together to complete the assembly. ¡°Imperial Preceptor, quickly save them.¡± Seeing his Red Leaf Empire melt like snow under the black dragon¡¯s breath, the Monarch was at a loss and asked for help. Looking at the dead people, Ye Tian felt a little calm. After a long period of seclusion and endless life, he had a sense of indifference towards the lives of others. Therefore, his first reaction when facing the Black Dragon was actually to leave. Ye Tian did not want to save anyone as he felt that his life was more important. But another thought suddenly flashed through his mind. Wasn¡¯t this the target that could force him to complete the life-and-death transformation? Ye Tian vaguely felt that he had reached the opportunity to head to the Upper Realm, but he was only a little bit away. Sweeping a glance at the Monarch, Ye Tian did not speak but his figure quickly soared into the air, blocking the path that the black dragon had to pass through. ¡°Heh, I didn¡¯t expect there to be such a powerful human in this world. It just so happens to be my food.¡± The black dragon was stunned for a moment when it saw Ye Tian before a human-like cruel smile appeared on its face. Ye Tian¡¯s expression was unsightly as he raised his hands. Dark clouds gathered in the sky and bolts of lightning struck the black dragon. However, the lightning seemed to be tickling the black dragon. It was completely fine. ¡°What an ignorant fellow. Don¡¯t you know that we dragons are immune to most magic?¡± The black dragon¡¯s mocking voice echoed in the capital, making everyone feel despair. Even the legendary Mage Ye Tian could not do anything to it. ¡°If magic doesn¡¯t work, then I¡¯ll have to use brute force. Coincidentally, I still have a few decades of accumulated points that are unused. Add them all to my physique!¡± Ye Tian frowned and immediately made a decision. As he added points, his body transformed and he seemed to have enlarged like a small giant. Immediately after, Ye Tian charged forward and landed on the broken city wall after dodging the black dragon¡¯s breath. He found a God-Exterminating Arrow. The boundless black dragon enveloped Ye Tian who looked up at it. At that moment, Ye Tian did not dodge. Instead, he kicked his legs and charged towards the black dragon. ¡°Are you courting death?¡± The black dragon couldn¡¯t believe it. Chapter 39 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios The black dragon extended its claws and pressed down on Ye Tian. It could already imagine the sound of Ye Tian¡¯s bones being grabbed and crushed. However, a strange force quickly broke the black dragon¡¯s expectations. A blue light appeared in Ye Tian¡¯s hand as he charged towards the black dragon. The frost that emitted a chill condensed into a huge fist that circulated under the sunlight. ¡°How can he be so strong?¡± The black dragon that was sent flying was filled with shock. This was not the Magic Spirit World, and the other party was not a Giant. How could he have such great power? Boom! The black dragon landed heavily on the ground. Its huge body rolled nimbly. This was a spear that quickly enlarged in its eyes. Ye Tian could clearly see the black dragon¡¯s huge pupils constrict. His expression was as calm as ever as he stabbed the spear towards his eyes firmly. Just as the eyes were about to be pierced, the black dragon closed its steel-like eyelids. If it were anyone else, they would probably be in despair. However, Ye Tian was not an ordinary person. After adding points to his physique, he was at least ten times stronger than an ordinary person. The moment the spear touched its eyelid, Ye Tian let out a low growl. The muscles on his arms expanded rapidly and blue veins appeared, like small snakes hiding under his skin. It was a terrifying sight. Pfft! With a crisp sound, the spear pierced through its eyelid. Roar roar¡ª The black dragon churned in pain and its head shook continuously. It spat out terrifying heat wantonly, as though it wanted to burn Ye Tian to death. However, Ye Tian had already dodged in advance. He knew that the black dragon would definitely go crazy after being forced into a corner. This dragon from the Upper Realm was not weak. It was close to the level of a Great Magister. Ye Tian did not dare to face the other party¡¯s magic casually. There were records of his experience and dragons had a unique understanding of magic. After a while, the black dragon finally calmed down and looked at Ye Tian¡¯s body on the dilapidated city wall in the distance with intense hatred in its eyes. The black dragon did not dare to continue chasing. It had already realized that its most advantageous strength was nothing in front of Ye Tian. ¡°It wants to escape?!¡± Noticing that the black dragon flapped its wings and was about to leave in the opposite direction, Ye Tian picked up the God-Exterminating Arrow beside him and weighed it in his hand before throwing it towards the black dragon¡¯s back. The moment the arrow was recognized, lightning appeared on the pole. Since the head of the arrow was made of special metal and could ignore magic, he only enchanted it on the pole. With the support of the lightning, the speed at which the arrow flew out was even faster than when the God-Exterminating Crossbow was shot out. The black dragon was huge. It had clearly sensed the danger behind it and dodged, but it was still pierced by the arrow. Ye Tian chased after it with the remaining arrows. ¡°Let me go. If you kill me, my master won¡¯t let you off!¡± Seeing that it could not escape, the black dragon turned around and begged Ye Tian for mercy. ¡®Master?¡¯ Ye Tian knew that this dragon was not ordinary, but he did not expect it to be a pet raised by someone else. He asked: ¡°Why did you come to the Lower Realm?¡± The black dragon replied, ¡°Lower Realm? Isn¡¯t this a place to rear food? Every 500 or 1,000 years, we dragons can come to find food.¡± Upon hearing the dragon¡¯s words, Ye Tian could not believe it. This was clearly a human world. How did it become a place for the dragon to rear food? Instantly, Ye Tian thought of the seal on the world. Could it be that the seal on this world was deliberately set up by a powerful mage? If that were the case, wouldn¡¯t that person be too disregarding life? Wasn¡¯t it too cruel to directly treat humans as food for the dragon? Sensing Ye Tian¡¯s distraction, a vicious glint flashed across the black dragon¡¯s remaining eye and it let out a dragon roar. The dragon¡¯s voice seemed to have some power, causing Ye Tian to be in a daze. His consciousness was blurry and he felt a powerful pressure from his bloodline. Ye Tian felt that he could not control his body and was about to kneel down towards the black dragon. At this moment, the black dragon said coldly, ¡°Go to hell!¡± Flames gathered in its open mouth and the terrifying heat seemed to burn the surrounding air. Without any hesitation, it was about to spit it at Ye Tian. Right at this moment, a cold beam of light shot out from the pillar of flames and pierced straight into the black dragon¡¯s mouth, piercing through its upper jaw. Ignoring the pain, the black dragon saw a figure appear on the other side of it. Ye Tian stood in the air and grabbed the God-Exterminating Arrow with both hands, aiming at its remaining eye. ¡°No, that¡¯s impossible. How can you not be affected by the dragon¡¯s roar?¡± The Black Dragon¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief. In reality, Ye Tian was indeed affected just now. At the critical moment, the Peyroux¡¯s Heart necklace around his neck emitted warmth and Ye Tian quickly regained consciousness. ¡°Die!¡± Without any hesitation, Ye Tian shot the arrow towards the black dragon¡¯s eyes. Ye Tian was confident that he could pierce through the black dragon¡¯s head as long as he stabbed it from where it came from. Even if it was a huge dragon, it would not be able to survive without a brain. Just as Ye Tian thought that there was no problem, the weather in the sky changed and the sun seemed to be devoured. A huge pitch-black palm reached out. Ye Tian¡¯s entire body turned cold as though he was being stared at by a terrifying gaze. He instantly lost control of his body. At the critical moment, the Peyroux¡¯s Heart worked and warmth quickly spread throughout his body. In the next second, Ye Tian retreated and avoided the palm that was about to land on him. The arrow that was shot at the black dragon seemed to be erased bit by bit in the air and disappeared. ¡°Master!¡± When the Black Dragon, who was on the verge of death, saw the palm, it let out an excited roar. ¡°He wants to kill me, master. It¡¯s him. He blinded one of my eyes. Kill him quickly!¡± Ye Tian¡¯s expression changed drastically. He did not think that he was a match for the other party at this moment. Without any hesitation, Ye Tian turned around and prepared to escape. Thunder rumbled in the sky as though someone snorted. Ye Tian staggered and fell from the sky. ¡°Since he¡¯s disobedient, go and purge this world. He¡¯s already been injured by me and won¡¯t threaten you anymore. I¡¯m restricted by the rules and can¡¯t stay for long.¡± The majestic voice was like thunder, sweeping through the world and echoing in everyone¡¯s ears. The other places could not see clearly, but the people of the Divine Capital could. They knew very well that this was not a joke. All of them felt despair. The black dragon grinned, revealing an extremely cruel smile. At that moment, Ye Tian soared into the air again and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. ¡°So you still have restrictions. Then I can still give it a try!¡± The palm paused for a moment and turned to face Ye Tian as if it had eyes. ¡°You?¡± There was mockery in his authoritative voice. Chapter 40 Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios ¡°No, not just me!¡± Ye Tian held the Peyroux¡¯s Heart in his chest. In the next second, his voice sounded again, spreading throughout the entire world. ¡°I¡¯m Ye Tian. Everyone heard what I said just now. That wasn¡¯t a joke. The people of the Upper Realm treat us as ants and food for them.¡± ¡°Are you willing to watch your family, relatives, and friends die like this?¡± ¡°If you¡¯re unwilling, I want to borrow your power. If you agree, please recite my name in your hearts!¡± At the same time, everyone stopped what they were doing and looked at the Divine Capital. An image appeared in their vision. A hole seemed to have appeared in the sky, and a pitch-black palm stretched out from it. Below it was a huge dragon with an injured eye. Opposite them, a lone figure hung in the air. Behind this figure were figures. It was a dilapidated and collapsed city wall. Someone had been to the Divine Capital before and immediately recognized it as the city wall. At this moment, everyone knew that a life-threatening danger had really arrived. One figure after another clasped their hands in front of their chests, closed their eyes, and began to recite Ye Tian¡¯s name silently. His image even began to appear in their minds. Most of them were familiar with Ye Tian. This was all thanks to Noxia¡¯s actions back then. He spread the news everywhere and erected Ye Tian¡¯s statue. At that moment, a light spot seemed to appear on everyone in the world. It was not big or bright, but there were many of them that gathered towards Ye Tian. ¡°Heh, it¡¯s actually a treasure that can gather power. No wonder he has such a tone!¡± A cold snort sounded from the Upper Realm and the palm moved immediately as if it did not want to give Ye Tian time to prepare. The pitch-black palm pounced towards Ye Tian. There seemed to be a connection between the five fingers, giving people the illusion that they could not dodge or escape. However, Ye Tian had no intention of escaping. He knew that escaping would not solve the problem. ¡°Burn!¡± In midair, Ye Tian spat out two words as he faced the approaching palm. Instantly, he seemed to have been ignited. This flame was completely white and did not have any heat. Instead, it emitted a dense coldness that was bone-piercing. He took the initiative to meet the palm and bumped into it. The palm attempted to close and kill Ye Tian as though it was squeezing an ant to death. However, after touching the flames, his palm seemed to have been pricked by a needle and he immediately dodged. At this moment, Ye Tian¡¯s Peyroux¡¯s Heart shone and the flames around his body surged, becoming exceptionally dense. The arrow in his hand stabbed into his palm and successfully opened a hole. In the next second, Ye Tian stared at the mouth and sent the flames in his body in. In an instant, flames spread from the wound as if it had touched oil and burned towards the sky. ¡°Burning life? Lunatic, how dare you use such a secret technique? What¡¯s the difference between that and courting death?!¡± The owner of the voice seemed to be shocked. He directly closed the passage in the sky. The entire arm fell off, but it was burned to ashes in midair. ¡°Hmph, he actually ran away.¡± Noticing that the other party had stopped, Ye Tian smirked mockingly. This move was comprehended from the True Spirit Ignition Spell. It was essentially burning life. At the same level, the essence of life was the same. In other words, they could burn each other. However, Ye Tian had an unlimited lifespan and was not afraid of burning it. Therefore, he had directly ignited his life just now as a flame and successfully infected the other party. Phew¡­ Letting out a long breath, Ye Tian felt much more relaxed. He knew in his heart that it was fortunate that this was the Lower Realm and there was the obstruction of the rules mentioned by the other party. Otherwise, even if he really burned his life in the Upper Realm, he would probably not be able to cause any damage to the other party. In Divine Capital City, everyone saw the phenomenon in the sky disappear and their arms were burned clean. They immediately understood that the crisis had been resolved and Ye Tian had settled it. Excited cheers came from the city. Many people even rushed out of the city or climbed up the city wall to watch the black dragon crawling on the ground. The black dragon, which had been arrogant and cold a second ago, was dumbfounded when it saw its master leave it behind. Thinking of the bold words it had just said, its huge body kept trembling. At this moment, a gaze swept over. The black dragon turned its head and looked over with its only intact eye. It hurriedly begged for mercy. ¡°I was wrong. I admit my mistake. Please don¡¯t kill me. I can be your mount and your pet!¡± However, Ye Tian did not say anything and merely extended his palm towards the black dragon. The arrows on the city wall sensed the call and flew straight over, quickly entering the black dragon¡¯s head. The huge black dragon did not even let out a wail before its head hit the ground heavily. After a loud bang, there was no other movement. ¡®I don¡¯t like man-eating mounts.¡¯ Staring at the black dragon¡¯s corpse, Ye Tian thought to himself. He turned around and countless cavalry rushed out of the city, including the Monarch. Ye Tian did not choose to go down and looked up at the sky. The moment he burned his life force, he instantly understood that he had found the opportunity he lacked. Moreover, this world had already begun to reject him. Although Ye Tian had never experienced it before, he had read many novels in his previous life and was not unfamiliar with this. This sense of rejection proved that his strength had already exceeded the limits of this world. Therefore, in order to maintain stability, he had to leave. ¡®Can I finally head to the Upper Realm¡­ Windsor, Annie, are you guys alright now? I can come and look for you soon.¡¯ Ye Tian had mixed feelings and was filled with emotions. He lowered his head and scanned the area. ¡°This black dragon is already dead. Take the corpse back and deal with it. I won¡¯t interfere.¡± The Monarch looked at the black dragon corpse that was like a small mountain and was filled with emotions. He was about to ask something. Suddenly, another crack appeared in the sky. This time, there was no vortex or palm. Instead, a beam of light descended and enveloped Ye Tian in midair. At that moment, Ye Tian became extremely sacred like a god. Countless people who witnessed this could not help but lower their heads and pray. It was as if Ye Tian had really become a god and they wanted him to pray for something in return. He took a deep breath and did not resist the attraction of the pillar of light, allowing his body to slowly rise. Ye Tian did not have much attachment to this world. The only important thing was already kept on him. ¡°Let¡¯s go. The future is vast. I¡¯m coming!¡±