Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy

Chapter 771: Chapter 693: Supreme Power_2

“Great Tem, the mark still has remnants.” He felt a sense of longing, yet he did not lose his composure.

“I give it to you, may you achieve supremacy soon.” Vanessa expressed generously.

Before he could say anything else, Vanessa’s presence disappeared without a trace, giving him no chance to refuse, and didn’t bring up earlier matters.

Ivan didn’t know what to say.

He understood that taking advantage of the Mother of All Things of a grand realm wasn’t easy, this matter might not be over.

During the recent battle, he deeply understood the power of the Ash Plane, such as the ability to collect others’ phantoms and transform them into countless false forms, which actually belonged to the Shadow of Annihilation itself.

And the true power of the Ash Plane was to silently absorb others’ power and convert it into its energy, the seemingly annihilating power of the Shadow of Annihilation was mostly transformed into Vanessa’s energy.

This has similarities with Trembling Paradise, but the latter is far inferior to the ashes.

‘Three Create All Things, Heaven Gate, stealing power, casting a wide net, accumulating bit by bit, it seems indeed mutually beneficial.’

‘Is this the real reason Vanessa values it?’

‘The ash has another characteristic, the ability to rise again after being put to death, involving the boundary of life and death, the specific scenario remains unknown, the Shadow of Annihilation suggested “no destruction, no creation,” it must be related, albeit deviated.’

Reflecting on the fate of the Shadow of Annihilation, regardless of what behind-the-scenes stories it contained, Ivan still felt a lingering fear, he could sense the absolute coldness of the Mother of All Things when being cruel.

The Shadow of Annihilation is definitely a cautionary tale.

“True Witch King throne, what are you thinking? Time to head back.” The Sea Mother interrupted his wandering thoughts.

“Nothing much, the power faded, I need to adapt again for a while.” Ivan finally put away the Ten Thousand Dragon Banner, and looked around at the expanding normal ash domain.

Nearby, the Ancient Ancestor of Dark Mountain transformed into a towering strong man, discussing something with Vanessa.

Not far away, others regrouped preparing to return to Danaila.

“Tsk tsk, earlier you startled everyone.” The Sea Mother said with implication.

“It’s just a coincidence.” Ivan stated indifferently.

“Really?”

Of course, the Sea Mother didn’t believe, in terms of strength, two supremes should have been selected, especially the Wuyang Supreme who excels in manipulating flames, yet the Mother of All Things from the ashes had the sorcerer in front of her handle it.

There must be unknown reasons behind this.

“Reminding you, don’t forget that you belong to Danaila, the Mother of All Things cannot tolerate any traitor in her eyes, especially for someone like you entrusted with important tasks.”

“Lady Blai Bu, you don’t need to remind me, this sorcerer is more aware than you.”

Ivan replied slightly displeased, and then walked towards the sorcerer group.

“Good intentions yet you’re still unhappy.”

Watching his back, the Sea Mother slightly shook her head.

This battle basically yielded no spoils of war, first because the Ash Plane was almost ruined by the Shadow of Annihilation, and second, the upper class had already reached an agreement, the compensation didn’t need them to collect.

“Is everyone alright?” Ivan came before the sorcerer group.

“Better than expected,” replied the Long Sky Witch King.

In the inevitable battle between two grand realms, bloodshed and death would occur, their squad naturally faced a reduction, thirty-six came to fight, now twenty-eight remained.

The deceased were Level 4 beings, losing one Arcane Wizard, while the rest were different Lords.

No one avoided injury, even Ivan, overall the team wasn’t severely damaged, much better than their initial estimation, everyone was quite satisfied.

“Thank you all for your hard work, there will be rewards once we return.”

Ivan didn’t say much, now wasn’t the time to summarize gains and losses.

In the meantime, he didn’t do anything extra, just secretly informed a few pieces in the Gray Realm to cancel planned actions.

The actual situation in the Ash Plane was far off his expectations, things he arranged in advance naturally couldn’t be used.

“Gentlemen, follow me back to Danaila.”

“Obeying Ancient Ancestor’s command.”

On the fifth day after the great battle ended, the army that set out from Danaila embarked on a return journey.

Entering the star network that existed only in the hidden realm, Ivan keenly sensed a gaze fall upon him, seemingly seeing him off.

Needless to guess, it must be Vanessa, the Mother of All Things in the Ash Plane.

…

Time flies.

Three months have passed since the expedition army returned to Danaila.

As the war’s smoke gradually fades away, the impact of this victory has just begun to ferment, elites from various races came together and successfully defeated another grand realm, such a triumphant report surely deserves to be recorded in history.

Apart from some things inconvenient to disclose, under the promotion from the upper class of various races, various details about the great battle quickly spread, surface and underground, known by everyone.

Of course, during this, the awards and rewards are indispensable.

Before the higher-ups could plan anything, the Supreme Council, led by Ivan, had already given a round of rewards to please everyone.

Not long after, Ivan felt a strong summons, he didn’t dare to delay and vanished into the air, leaving an empty meditation room.

“We meet again.”

“Ivan Marichardon pays respect to the great Mother of All Things.”

Space reversed, he followed the summon into a dark space, the space was small yet uniquely stable, he saw the long-awaited Mother of Earth Core.

The Mother of Earth Core’s expression and gaze were indifferent without any fluctuation, like a high aloof adjudicator.

Ivan stepped forward respectfully to salute.

“No need for ceremony, I came to verify one thing, did you betray my Danaila?” The embodiment of the Mother of All Things went straight to the point.

“Please understand, Great Tem, I was born in Danaila, grew up in Danaila, everything is in Danaila, how could I have a heart to betray Danaila?”

Ivan anticipated this question and calmly assured with firm words.

“Everything? Not necessarily.” replied Yanajins, the Mother of All Things.

“Are you referring to the Black Star Corps and Heaven Gate? I only use them to explore other realms and secretly collect knowledge and civilization heritage from various realms, thereby comprehending my own power, and also to strategize the Abyss Realm, yet never harmed Danaila’s interests.”

Ivan hurriedly defended himself, if the Mother of All Things determined collusion with other realms, it would bring him big trouble.

This accountability certainly can’t be taken.

“Leaving aside other realms, the Vanessa from Ash, can you dare say you have no connection with her?” Yanajins directly pointed out.

“At that time, to deal with the Shadow of Annihilation and Eye of Evil, the Great Tem said, you and she had reached an agreement, if you don’t believe, listen to me explain from beginning to end.”

Compared with the Ancient King, the throne’s position is superior, even the Mother of All Things won’t treat it lightly, but Ivan didn’t want the Mother of All Things to harbor doubts, thus he straightforwardly narrated the events completely.

Nothing can be hidden from people, especially since the Great Tem spared no expense in soliciting him, and he firmly refused.

“She indeed spared no expense.”

Listening, Yanajins coldly commented.

“No matter what she offers, my heart as Ivan Marichardon will remain unshaken, heaven and earth bear witness, sun and moon attest.” Ivan resolutely declared, this was a perfect moment to show allegiance.

“What she can give you, I can equally give.”

“Great Tem, you have already given enough, even two upper class Original Force Treasures, this favor is unprecedented, how could I dare to ask for more things?”

The same Mother of All Things, character has a lot of commonality, yet also differences, Danaila’s Yanajins is somewhat domineering yet rather fair-minded, conducting affairs equitably without reason to target anyone.

In Ivan’s view, she is rather generous, akin to a wealthy family head.