A Wizard’s Secret

After coming to this new dimension, Merlin had been highly curious about the Glorious Palace. After all, this was probably the strongest force in this entire dimension. Additionally, despite spanning across the entire dimension, it did not interfere with the normal operations of the dimension. Hence, it exceeded the boundaries of ordinary logic.

Only Ninth-level Spell Casters would go to the Glorious Palace to be tested. If they passed the test and become one of the Glorious Wizard inside the Glorious Palace, then they would receive some instructions to become even more powerful Great Wizards.

All the knowledge contained in this dimension such as spells were passed down by Wizard Mogan, the founder of the Glorious Palace. Moreover, Wizard Mogan was very open-minded, to the extent that even the Glorious Palace that he founded exceeded the boundaries of ordinary logic. It did not interfere in the operations of the outside world, and also would not interfere in the power struggle between forces.

Nevertheless, the Glorious Palace was undeniably the number one force. Not only because of the Legendary Great Spell Caster Wizard Mogan but also because it congregated innumerable Ninth-level Spell Casters and Great Wizards.

While Wizard Mogan did not forcefully interfere in the operations of the dimension, he controlled the instruction of the Ninth-level Spell Casters and Great Wizards. For an average Ninth-level Spell Caster, they almost reached a dead-end and knew nothing about Great Wizards. Therefore, it was tantamount to an impossible fantasy to become a Great Wizard on their own.

As such, upon leveling-up to become a Ninth-level Spell Caster, they would opt to go to the Glorious Palace and take the test in order to see if they could become a Glorious Wizard.

Only Glorious Wizards would have an opportunity to receive some of the instructions passed down by Wizard Mogan to become a Great Wizard. It was a relatively unobstructed path but only by becoming a Glorious Wizard would one be able to clearly understand this path toward becoming a Great Wizard.

Those Spell Casters who became Glorious Wizards would mostly be required to sign a contract with the Glorious Palace to not reveal the knowledge of progression from the Ninth-level to Great Wizard. Thus, the Glorious Palace founded by Wizard Mogan continued to control the most powerful Spell Casters above the Ninth-level.

Therefore, even without interfering in the world or enforcing a dictatorial rule, Wizard Mogan still controlled the operation of the entire dimension through his control over the powerful Wizards beyond the Ninth-level.

This was a conspiracy but even if someone knew that Wizard Mogan was doing it deliberately, there was nothing that could be done.

Along the way, Merlin listened to Wizard Dara’s resentment. Despite knowing all these, upon achieving Ninth-level, Wizard Dara would still be forced to go to the Glorious Palace and strive to become a Glorious Wizard.

“That’s right, Wizard Merlin, you came from beyond the heavens, from another dimension. Have you ever heard of some secrets for Ninth-level Spell Casters to become Great Wizards?”

Remembering Merlin’s identity, Wizard Dara could not help but ask with a hint of expectation in his eyes.

However, Merlin kept quiet and shook his head subtly. He also did not know what the special secrets for a Ninth-level Spell Caster were to become a Great Wizard. He only knew some of the common knowledge like the fact that Great Wizards need to fuse together all the Spell Models in their body.

This common knowledge was also known to Wizard Dara, so it was not useful at all. Therefore, Merlin gently shook his head to show that he did not know.

Wizard Dara was slightly disappointed. Nevertheless, he was not too disheartened because he was quite confident that after the submission of this mission to the Glorious Palace, he would be able to enter the Glorious Pavilion again.

When the time came, his abilities would increase greatly inside the Glorious Pavilion. Based on his abilities, he believed that it would not be difficult for him to pass the test of the Glorious Palace and become a Glorious Wizard.

“How far is it to the Glorious Palace?”

Merlin looked around at the completely unfamiliar place. He did not know where the Glorious Palace was, thus, he asked doubtfully.

At this moment, Wizard Dara was leading Merlin to fly toward an enormous mountain range. This made Merlin curious. The location of the Glorious Place should be well-known to everyone in this dimension, so it should not be in such a hidden location.

“Hehe, we’ll get there soon!”

Wizard Dara did not elaborate but instead increased his speed by a few notches. Both of them almost turned into rainbow beams as they flew toward the deep mountainous region.

For Merlin, Wizard Dara’s speed was quite slow. The speed of Merlin’s Traceless Wind coupled with the Pandora Demon Ability Flash Wind was so fast that it would be impossible even for a Ninth-level Spell Caster to catch up to him. Naturally, Wizard Dara would not be able to catch up. However, he needed Wizard Dara to lead the way to the Glorious Palace, so Merlin could only slowly follow behind Wizard Dara.

The mountain range that Wizard Dara was currently headed to was immensely enormous. Occasionally, there were some mountain peaks that stretched into the clouds, reminding Merlin of Sky-Piercing Peak in the Glorious Land.

“Hoo…”

Gales of wind whooshed past their ears. The further in front they went, the more fog there was, accompanied by a trace of cold air. Just as Merlin was about to ask about the Glorious Palace once again, in a distance, he saw a series of low peaks that were interconnected. On top of it were several man-made structures.

In particular, there was a huge palatial-like structure that shimmered with multi-colored lights. Colorful beams shot into the sky, painting the sky colorful.

“Swish swish.”

Two figures landed on the peak of the mountain. The howling cold air blew at them so strongly that their clothes rustled. This was such a tough environment that was completely unnecessary for the Glorious Palace because the entire world was controlled by the Glorious Palace. Even if they reclaimed a piece of land to make it the headquarters of the Glorious Palace, it would not be a problem nor attract any trouble.

Seeming to comprehend Merlin’s disbelief, Wizard Dara also shook his head. “The first time I came to the Glorious Palace, I also had the same expression… However, I heard that this was decided by Wizard Mogan himself!

Merlin did not continue inquiring, instead, he surveyed the surroundings. The entire mountain peak seemed to be deserted and there were not many Spell Casters around, unlike rumors led him to believe.

According to rumors, there were many powerful Glorious Wizards as well as some powerful Great Wizards. However, until now, Merlin had not seen a single person.

“Huh? Who is it?”

Merlin suddenly seemed to notice something. Without turning his head, he immediately cast Glacier Country. In an instant, the translucent Glacier Country descended.

“Rumble.”

With the descent of Glacier Country, everything within its range was frozen into ice crystals. Merlin turned around and discovered that he had frozen a puppet.

This puppet was uncharacteristically unique. Its color was similar to the soil on top of the mountain peak, and its entire body was completely flat. It seemed like it could dissolve into a liquid at any time and seep into the ground.

Probably, these puppets had been hiding in the ground when they arrived, that was why Merlin did not notice them. After all, the puppets did not contain any life force. Coupled with being hidden deep in the ground, they would be difficult to spot even using Mind Power.

“Oh no, Wizard Merlin, you shouldn’t have acted. These puppets merely guard the Glorious Palace, they wouldn’t attack us first.”

Seeing that Merlin had frozen a puppet, Wizard Dara’s expression panicked and hurriedly made Merlin retract Glacier Country.

However, it was too late. The moment Merlin’s Glacier Country descended, and the strong elemental fluctuations rippled outward, puppets quickly began to appear one after another from the prior deceptively flat land.

These puppets were hidden deep inside the ground. They were in a liquid-like state and swiftly solidified into shape. Since their color was similar to the ground surface, it was quite impossible to guard against them.

In particular, these liquid puppets were too great in numbers, and each of them was comparable to some Sixth-level Spell Casters. Merlin had never witnessed so many puppets hence it was quite unbelievable.

Merlin also believed that this was not all the puppets. There must be more puppets still hiding underground. Regardless, it was the first time he had seen puppets that could turn into liquid.

It had been mentioned that back in the Spell Casters’ most glorious era, there were many cases of advanced alchemy which were incredible beyond imagination. Now, Merlin had finally seen it for himself. In the Glorious Land, Merlin had never even heard of puppets that can turn into liquid, not to mention see it. Most probably, this was one of the alchemy knowledge that Wizard Mogan had passed down.

Merlin wielded his Enervating Halo and looked at the tightly packed puppets around him warily. Surrounded by so many puppets, Merlin felt a strong threat against him.

“Who are you?”

From a distant palace, out flew a white-robed Wizard. He frowned as he looked at Merlin and Wizard Dara.

This white-robed Wizard had a very powerful aura. He was obviously a Ninth-level Glorious Wizard from the Glorious Palace.

“Sir Glorious Wizard, we came to submit a mission. We had just destroyed some believers of the wicked god as well as their shrine. We hope to be able to enter the Glorious Pavilion.”

Wizard Dara quickly voiced out their reason for coming to the Glorious Palace. In the Glorious Palace, even a powerful Eight-level Wizard like him was considered to be nothing. Just about any Glorious Wizard would be more powerful than him.

“Oh? You were able to destroy those believers of the wicked god and their shrine?”

This white-robed Wizard obviously knew some of the missions issued by the Glorious Palace. Among them, the mission to destroy the believers of the wicked god and the shrine was considered highly difficult. Regardless of the numerous Spell Casters who attempted it, only a few were truly able to complete it.

In fact, the Glorious Wizards in the Glorious Palace were anticipating that if no one managed to complete the mission, then the Glorious Palace would increase the reward for the mission to be carried out by the Glorious Wizards themselves.

Now, however, Merlin and Wizard Dara said that they had completed the mission. Naturally, this Glorious Wizard was curious.

“We have a Memory Crystal!”

Wizard Dara immediately took out the Memory Crystal. Seeing the Memory Crystal in Wizard Dara’s hand, this white-robed Wizard contemplated briefly. Probably, he also knew that no one would dare to stir up trouble in the Glorious Palace, so he nodded his head. “Alright, come with me. The puppets won’t attack you.”

The white-robed Wizard’s Mind Power began to vibrate. A faint pulse of strange Mind Power vibrated in every direction. Wherever the vibration from the white-robed Wizard’s Mind Power traveled, the tightly packed liquid-state puppets dispersed and hide into the ground.

Merlin’s eyes narrowed slightly. It appeared that these puppets were controlled by a unique Mind Power vibration. This was a highly advanced Puppet Transfiguration Method. Back in the Glorious Land, this Mind Power-controlled Puppet Transfiguration Puppet had long since been lost.

Wizard Dara smiled and nodded at Merlin. Both of them followed behind the white-robed Wizard.