Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems - Chapter 786

Chapter 783 The Deceived World and the Counterattack of Lilith’s Hut

In Locke’s view, this ordinary second-circle wizard from the Southeast Corner Region was actually far stronger than the second-circle dark wizard from the Crimson Deep who had been hired by Solas to kill him.

That guy only had a little over ten thousand magic pressure.

He didn’t know if it was because that guy hadn’t lived as long as this Pale Pilgrimage dark wizard, or because the holy dark wizards of the Crimson Deep were weaker than the undead dark wizards of the Pale Pilgrimage.

Of course, the number of dark wizards he had encountered in the Five Great Wars was relatively small, so it was very likely just an isolated case.

But this wizard, Berber Morgan, used the most wrong way to fight: he unintentionally opened a world portal for exchanging power with him, thus engaging in a world war.

Originally, he wasn’t confident he could capture him with just a clone.

If he wanted to leave, he could probably escape unscathed.

But after he seized on this mistake, things changed.

Locke manipulated the treants to infuse the essence of the moon, transformed from the blank potion, into the plum tree, instantly putting it into a state of [Surging Evolution].

The plum tree’s plant essence manifested in a spiritual form and received the influx of dimensional information.

In the Louis plane, the Lich King, wielding an ice staff, walked among countless zombie snow demons, riding a chariot of the dead, severing treants in his wake wherever he went.

Meanwhile, in the ocean, Locke manipulated the treants to fine-tune the spell model of the Lunar Cultivation Method, simultaneously infusing his own magical plants with information from the world’s greatest magic.

“Berber’s greatest magic has been entangled with the Louis plane for over nine hundred years.”

“The powers of both sides are deeply intertwined.”

Locke, now in a state of [Freedom Without Overstepping Boundaries], quickly grasped the current situation of this world. “So, by activating the mechanism of dimensional power reversal, I’m essentially allowing the opponent’s ultimate magic power to flow into this magical plant.”

“This way, a certain adaptive evolution can be produced.”

“And, even better…”

Locke pondered for a moment.

“After all, a wizard’s ultimate magic is magical power generated through complex calculations and designs. Obtaining this information allows the magical plant that evolves from it to… be closer to a second-circle magical plant cultivated through complex design and strict planning, rather than a wild magical plant.”

Locke fell into deep thought.

So, the best situation to utilize his Moon Cultivation Method is actually similar to the current situation?

Wouldn’t he have to frequently invade other wizarding worlds in the future?

No, that would violate wizarding law in white wizarding society.

But if he were to fight against black wizards, he wouldn’t need to abide by the law.

Locke’s eyes brightened slightly, and this special situation could only be created by black wizards who base their ultimate magic on simple conquest, killing, and plunder.

Only by invading the world of the dark wizards and using the Moon Cultivation Method could he create a similar situation to what he was experiencing in the future.

At this moment, under the influx of information from two different planes, the magical pressure of the snow plum tree continuously rose, reaching the limit of the first ring. Then, Locke cut off a root from a golden peach tree and grafted it onto the snow plum tree.

The next moment, the snow plum tree’s magical pressure broke through the first ring limit, reaching over ten thousand!

This magical plant had three branches, each with two plum blossoms, six flowers in total!

The white flowers emitted a faint, cool fragrance amidst the cold air.

It was the first floral fragrance in the Louis plane in over nine hundred years.

Locke sensed that each branch contained a special winter spirituality, three subtle winter spiritualities forming a relatively rudimentary winter spirituality, transforming into winter magic.

However, compared to the summer magic possessed by his own Banxia, this winter magic was far too simple, probably because the information in this plane was too simplistic.

If it weren’t for the immense magical inspiration from Berber, the winter magic contained in this magical plant would likely not even be at its current level.

Locke’s eyes flickered.

At the same time, his true form was in the free area of Golden Crown Mountain.

The Ackerman troll wizard’s eyes lit up when he heard Locke wanted to borrow the two magic books from him.

“Articles about the World War, and articles about the winter magic plant?”

“Of course I have them.”

“You’re fighting the World War?”

Locke nodded and said, “Yes, a dark wizard.”

The Ackerman troll wizard looked at Locke with admiration and said, “I was wondering why you suddenly asked me to borrow the [Summer Grass Firefly] magic book half a day ago.”

“A dark wizard, huh? They’re all very dangerous wizards. Hehe, of course I’ll help you.”

The Ackerman troll wizard patted his chest vigorously. “What is the opponent’s magic pressure? What kind of magic is it?”

Locke said, “Fifteen thousand, about a thousand years old, a black wizard from the White Bone Palace in the Pale Pilgrimage Hidden Spirit Land.”

“The ultimate magic is Burial Ground.”

The Ackerman troll’s eyes were cautious.

“They’re not easy to deal with. They’re not weaklings.”

“The Burial Grounds are one of the more difficult magics for the Pale Pilgrimage to counter. The Burial Grounds reverse the order of cold and death, creating a large number of deaths in one place, and then continuously creating death and undead in that area through a special magic circle.” “

At the same time, that area is modified by necromancy, gradually starting to continuously create killing, eventually causing that area to automatically generate a low temperature that can kill people.”

“So, whether it was the low temperature that killed people, or people killed people first and then used the death energy to create the low temperature, the cause and effect order is reversed. Death energy – ice – death energy, forming a vicious cycle, this is the Burial Grounds.”

The Ackerman troll wizard laughed, “Necromancers always look down on us generalist wizards, but today I, who can only read documents, will help you completely and utterly win this world war.”

The Ackerman troll was very interested.

“Not only that, I’ll also help you devour him completely, so he won’t underestimate the power of knowledge.”

The Ackerman troll wizard chanted a spell, summoning his ultimate magic. Instantly, the bookshelves in the second ring of the entire library began to pulsate as if breathing.

The Spiral Library—this was his ultimate magic.

The library of Mount Golden Crown was pieced together from the immense magic of various generalist wizards, and the one Locke was currently standing on was the immense magic of the Ackerman troll wizard.

The Ackerman troll wizard’s eyes glowed blue as he searched through the documents, first focusing on their relevance, then their research methods, followed by the results and charts, and finally determining if they were readable.

The Ackerman troll wizard quickly found three high-scoring documents related to research on the Burial Grounds, and two related to the Winter Magic Plant.

“Reading like this is too slow. The situation changes in an instant during battle. Let me read these five articles first, and then I’ll summarize the key parts for you…”

The Ackerman troll’s eyes gleamed blue.

Clearly, he was using a second-circle generalist spell model.

Locke was deeply moved.

“Thank you, Ackerman.”

The troll wizard Ackerman waved his hand. “No need to thank me. Dark wizards are to be killed by everyone. Locke, that’s what we generalist wizards do.”

…

In the southeastern corner of the region, at Lilith’s Hut, Justin, the head of the Organization Department of the White Wizarding Association, was also the president of the southeastern corner branch of the White Wizarding Association, and one of the three headmasters of Vildantia.

At this moment, Justin looked listless, his magical pressure was low, and his soul had suffered serious damage.

Justin looked at the group prophecy wizard tutor of Vildantia University beside him and asked, “Have you figured it out?”

This group prophet was calculating the gains and losses.

He was calculating whether the losses caused by inviting the White Wizarding Association headquarters into the southeastern corner were less than the losses caused by allowing the Dark Wizarding Alliance to act recklessly.

The wizard tutor’s eyes flickered.

“Almost there. If we invite headquarters in now, we’ll be forced into bankruptcy reorganization. The entire association will be under strong control by headquarters for the next hundred years, and most of our assets will be restructured and adjusted.”

“This loss will still be greater than the damage caused by the Dark Wizard Alliance.”

Wizard Justin nodded in agreement after listening.

“It seems we still can’t notify the White Wizard Association headquarters.”

On the other side, Harlan Vera was speechless.

He hesitated for a moment, then finally couldn’t help but ask Wizard Justin.

“Association Master, we only have Lilith’s Hut left as our stronghold. If the Dark Wizard Alliance breaches Lilith’s Hut, is the loss still less than the loss caused by inviting headquarters to intervene?”

“Shouldn’t we consider that the damage caused by the Dark Wizard Alliance is multiplying every moment, and other considerations beyond economic interests, such as security interests?”

Wizard Justin sighed.

“Harlan Vera. How could I not know that? But once bankruptcy reorganization begins, how many people in the entire Southeast Corner will go bankrupt?”

“Unless absolutely necessary, we cannot invite headquarters to intervene. That would force our association branch into bankruptcy proceedings.”

After bowing, Wizard Harlan Vera tentatively asked, “Then, Association Leader, do you have a way to deal with that Star Ring Wizard from the Dark Wizard Alliance?”

Wizard Justin sighed and shook his head helplessly.

“I don’t have a way. If that Star Ring Wizard hadn’t suddenly made his move, Berber and I would have fought for so many years, and he would always be at a disadvantage, and each time he would suffer more losses.”

“However, how could I possibly be seriously injured by him?”

“However, you don’t need to worry. That Star Ring Wizard has entered the Forbidden Forest for some reason, and for some reason, he hasn’t come out for a long time.”

“I sensed chaotic magical pressure fluctuations in the Forbidden Forest earlier, it seems a fierce battle has taken place. I believe he is injured and won’t be leaving the Forbidden Forest anytime soon.”

Wizard Harlan Vera hurriedly asked, “In that case, is our main pressure now coming from those two second-circle dark wizards?”

“I heard reports from students in the mortal realm that dark wizards have appeared in large numbers near the University of Verdandia, possibly preparing for a new all-out attack on us.”

“We sensed chaotic magical pressure clashes and four second-circle level magical pressures coming from the University of Verdandia. It seems some kind of battle has taken place there.”

“Should we take the initiative to attack now?”

Wizard Justin hesitated for a moment.

“This is indeed a good opportunity.”

“But it could also be a trap set by the dark wizards. If they want to trick us into leaving the academy barrier of Lilith’s Hut, then we’ll be in trouble. Lilith’s Hut has a large-scale anti-undead barrier—a life force field—and is supported by the power of Myster. We’re like in a fortress here.”

“The academy barrier of Lilith’s Hut is the most effective against undead power, which is why they attacked Lilith’s Hut last.”

Justin said, “Of course, there’s also the reason why they suffered heavy losses here in the war about five years ago, so they dare not attack casually.”

Wizard Justin hesitated, “At this moment, I am already seriously injured. If we misjudge and launch an attack, we will lose everything.”

“My idea is to hide here and wait for the battle over there to end… The magical pressure of both sides is still fiercely clashing, but one side’s magical pressure has begun to weaken significantly.”

“One of those two unfamiliar magical pressures seems to be no match for that dark wizard, Isaac.”

Harun Vera said anxiously.

“That’s why we need to go out and help!”

“If that’s the case, then we must seize the opportunity and help them. If we miss this chance, Master, we will truly lose. Are you going to wait until we’ve all been captured by those dark wizards and forced to sign a pact with them, thus handing over the Southeast Corner to them, before you act?”

Wizard Justin hesitated.

“Let me think about it some more. I suspect it’s a trap.”

At this moment, Dean Earl Thompson and Lady Morgana entered, along with Albert.

Lady Morgana said, “Master, it’s definitely not a trap.”

“Because one of the magical pressures originates from an outstanding graduate of our Lilith Hut.”

Wizard Justin looked at Lady Morgana suspiciously.

“A distinguished graduate of your Lilith Hut? A second-circle wizard? In the Southeast Corner, there are only a handful of distinguished graduates who can become second-circle wizards. I remember the magical pressure of every wizard.” “The

most recent distinguished graduate was also Bazel. He’s currently working on the Sunshadow Peninsula.”

“The last distinguished graduate to become a second-circle wizard was Alaric, a student who left your academy 150 years ago. He lost contact with your Lilith Hut for over a century, and the bond has faded.”

“Almost no contact whatsoever,”

Wizard Justin said. “The Southeast Corner is a small place; I can absolutely remember the magical pressure of any second-circle wizard from the Southeast Corner!”

Lady Morgana said confidently, “No, actually you’re wrong. In the recent past, it’s very likely that two second-circle wizards have emerged from Lilith Hut. One is the witch Sophia, who went to the Starfield Sea.”

“The other is Locke Augustine. Because he just became a second-circle wizard, you probably haven’t heard about it, and his magical pressure has changed a lot,”

Lady Morgana said calmly.

Justin the Wizard blinked. “Two second-circle wizards? In a small place like this?”

Harlan Vera also looked at Lady Morgana in surprise.

“What? Locke is already a second-circle wizard? Are you serious?”

“Headmaster…”

Headmaster Earl Thompson nodded slightly. “I can certainly confirm that, it’s not just hearsay. Albert, please explain.”

Wizard Albert stepped forward, coughed, and then bowed to Archmage Justin.

“Headmaster, it’s like this. I currently work at the Myster Power Research Institute.”

“I once learned a special magic called Forest Sanctuary from Wizard Locke Augustine.”

Justin’s expression changed slightly, clearly recalling the bloody history hidden behind Forest Sanctuary.

It was a magic that the Association forbade to continue researching.

Justin glanced at Headmaster Thompson, then said to Albert, “Continue.”

Albert said, “Loch Augustine is the most talented wizard I’ve ever met, the most talented breeder.”

“He proposed a plan that, after becoming a second-circle wizard, he could use a spell to connect my Forest Sanctuary with his own. He’s currently connected to my Forest Sanctuary and is constantly mobilizing the magical power within it. Therefore, I highly suspect that the second-circle wizard currently fighting the dark wizard is him.”

A glimmer of hope flashed across Justin’s face.

“So, it really isn’t a trap, but one of our own. Excellent! If we mobilize our entire army now, we can catch the black wizard off guard, and even turn the tide of battle. Their Star Ring wizards, for some reason, are still in the Forbidden Forest, not yet emerging.”

“Great!”

“That Augustine wizard truly lives up to his reputation as a genius from our Southeast Corner Region.”

“Wait, I vaguely remember him.”

Justin Wizard recalled that over four years ago, he had indeed paid attention to that young man who had just become a formal wizard.

“He shouldn’t be very old now, not even thirty? Hiss~ Can our Southeast Corner Region really produce a wizard like that?”

“What will his future achievements be… he’ll probably go to the Star Sea.”

Harlan Vera was also stunned.

He remembered years ago when he tutored Locke, telling him that he would definitely become a great breeder. It was just a senior’s encouragement to a junior, nothing more.

Even the person who said it—himself—was just saying it casually.

But now, his words from back then might very well come true.

Lady Morgana asked, “President, can we go and provide support now?”

Wizard Justin immediately said, “Alright. We must provide full support; the outcome hinges on this battle. Gather all the wizards on our side, the various directors of the White Wizarding Association, the wizarding instructors and deans of the various wizarding academies, and the academic supervisors.”

“We must go support Wizard Locke Augustine!”

…

In the Louis plane, Locke, controlling the treant, spoke, “According to the information about the Burial Grounds that Wizard Ackerman provided me, the so-called Burial Grounds—are built on deception. The Burial Grounds created a heavily spirited land that deceived the world, confusing death with winter, and making that world mistakenly believe that winter equals death.”

“Thus, a vicious cycle is created.”

“The original cycle of the four seasons is broken. Winter was originally a season for all things to hibernate and gather their power, in order to prepare for the life to flourish in spring. However, because the world was deceived, death energy concentrated and transformed into the Burial Grounds, thus turning winter into a season of death.”

“Of course, winter is inherently characterized by its cleansing nature, and necromancy exploits this characteristic, distorting it into a season of death for all things.”

“Therefore, to break the Great Magic of the Burial Ground, the world must first understand that it has been deceived. To make the world understand that it has been deceived, it must realize what true winter is like.”

At this moment, the wizard Ackerman of Golden Crown Mountain, like a broken record, told Locke the core essence of the 20 relevant documents he needed to read.

Ackerman concluded, “I’m just telling you this according to your needs. Wizard Locke, you are the true expert in botany and evolution.”

“Therefore, only you can use these things.”

“I was afraid of interfering with your judgment, so I didn’t change a single word.”

Locke’s true form smiled and said, “Ackerman, are all you generalist wizards this powerful? It’s so convenient to have you reading the documents.”

Ackerman laughed, “It costs money. But since you’re dealing with a dark wizard this time, I’m giving it to you for free. Like I said, everyone should kill a dark wizard.” Locke pondered

, “If I deal with dark wizards a few more times, wouldn’t I be able to get this old blue-headed Ackerman for free?”

In the Louisiana plane, Locke did not pluck the Moon Plum, which had evolved through his Lunar Cultivation Method.

“According to those documents, once death and winter separate again in the Burial Grounds, I can extract a large amount of winter magic. Combined with the information mentioned in the botanical cores Old Blue Head found for me, and my Evolutionary Moon, I can construct a spell model that can rapidly hatch magical plants using winter magic…”

Locke used the Evolutionary Moon to accelerate the growth of the Moon Plum, then made it flower and bear fruit.

Ultimately, the Moon Plum itself withered and died, but it flowered and produced three seeds.

This was the Second Ring Botanical Spell Model: Flowering and Falling!

Old Blue Head had also helped him find it among a pile of old documents and then helped him fine-tune it.

It could accelerate catalysis, allowing the mature magical plant to flower and bear fruit, sacrificing itself to produce three seeds with a higher chance of successful hatching.

Of course, the technology and resources required to transform seeds into mature magical plants are unimaginable, and this spell requires the consumption of a mature magical plant to be successfully cast.

Therefore, it has always been considered by wizards to be of low cost-effectiveness.

But Locke knew that this spell was absolutely perfect for him!

Locke said, “I want this world to discover that it has been deceived by the Burial Grounds. Therefore, I cannot act myself; I must choose a being from this world and, through their hands, plant these three seeds in the core of the Burial Grounds.”

“The moment when three Moon Plum blossoms grow from the core of the Burial Grounds will be the moment I make this world understand that it has been deceived by necromancy.”

(End of Chapter)