Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy

Chapter 774: Chapter 695: Dragon Pan Throne

“Are you willing to obey all my commands?”

Hearing such excessive words from the other party, Vanessa felt her heart sink, almost laughing in anger.

Being at a disadvantage, she could accept some unequal conditions under duress, but it didn’t mean she was willing to obey everything the other party said. If she did, how would she be different from a lackey?

The Mother of All Things, a figure of great esteem, reduced to such humility—how did it come to this!

“You are unwilling?” Yanajins made as if to leave.

“If I say I am willing, would you believe me, Yanajins?” Vanessa countered.

“I—do not believe.” Yanajins wanted to say otherwise, but it was unrealistic. “Makes sense. Even a Chaos Contract can’t bind us for long, so what about your sincerity?”

Planes are the favored children of the Star Realm River; this is not just empty talk, especially for large planes like Danaila and the Ash Plane.

Both parties understood this well: for Mothers of All Things, agreements are mainly based on one thing—golden promises, words that must be kept.

“Three matters,” Vanessa tentatively said.

“Not enough.” Yanajins looked at her coldly.

“I’ll add the Fang Yu Map of the Mother of Earth Core.” Vanessa pondered for a few seconds and then spoke.

“The Fang Yu Map is with you?” Yanajins’ eyes suddenly became sharp, looking particularly unfriendly.

“No.” Vanessa shook her head and explained: “But I know exactly where it is. Let me tell you, I painstakingly sought the Fang Yu Map. Originally, if you Danaila hadn’t come seeking trouble with me, I would have used it as leverage to negotiate some things with you.”

“Not enough.”

“Is this still not enough? Don’t think I don’t know the importance of the Earth Core lineage to Danaila. Once the Fang Yu Map is found, a second ancestor and many supremes could be born from your plane, and it might even revive the Mother of Earth Core, which would greatly benefit you.”

Vanessa clearly had an in-depth understanding of Danaila, as knowing oneself and knowing the other is crucial to victory.

Hearing these words, Yanajins fell into a brief silence.

The great war from millennia ago brought many issues to Danaila, unresolved problems that have severely hindered its growth, and now they must be addressed.

Otherwise, Danaila could not hope to achieve significant development, and she herself was never a Mother of All Things who just muddled through.

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The seventh layer of the Underworld.

Ivan stayed in the Rule Spring Pool for twenty years, and these twenty years slipped away like sand through his fingers.

“Oh! How fast time flies.” The allure of everything in the Rule Spring Pool made him rarely express such sentiments, showing just how reluctant he was to leave.

After twenty years of insight, his power surged, and now he was just one step away from the Supreme Realm.

body constitution: 100, Spirit: 1000, True Soul Power: 100, Multi-phase Power: 100

Previously, his Multi-phase Power was the Power of Six Phases, encompassing powers of soul, life, space, fire, wood, and earth. At this moment, the Multi-phase Power evolved into the Nine Phase Power.

It added water, shadow, and wind.

The Rule Power he newly comprehended was not limited to these three, but he needed to consider the balance between powers more. After long exploration, he successively integrated Water-type, Shadow, and Wind-type powers into it, elevating his strength to the peak of the throne.

Now, the new balance forged by the ninefold powers is not yet flawless, unable to achieve a seamless effect; thus, he was still short of reaching the Supreme Realm.

“The power of ash, so fascinating.”

In the Rule Spring Pool, Ivan exhausted the remaining energy of the Ancestor’s Mark gifted by Vanessa and inevitably encountered the mysteries of the unique power of the Ash Plane.

In truth, the power of ash is generally a rule refined from combining multiple powers such as Fire-type, Shadow, Life, Earth-type, and Wind-type.

After this exploration, he preliminarily mastered the power of ash, able to easily simulate and wield it.

This deepened his intrinsic connection to the Ash Plane, as Vanessa, using an overt strategy, was certain he would not disregard this unique power.

“Take one step at a time.”

Ivan glanced around and proceeded in a direction in this lightless environment.

Perhaps due to the long duration and distance, when he was sent out from the Rule Spring Pool, he did not return to Truth City but appeared on the sixth layer of the underground.

Coming to this place, he naturally had to pay respects to the Ancient Ancestor of Dark Mountain.

Before long, the front suddenly brightened, revealing a towering black mountain. Its ancient, unchanged grandeur captivated the soul, drawing attention irresistibly.

“Ivan greets Ancestor.”

“You came out, seems like you had quite the gains.”

“Indeed, that place is truly a cultivation paradise; I wish I could stay there for a lifetime.”

“Hahaha, many have said so, you’re not the first.”

The Ancient Ancestor of Dark Mountain gave him face by manifesting as a towering man to respond to his arrival. The two exchanged pleasantries, which inevitably led the conversation back to the Ash War.

“The True Witch King, that Grand Teemer greatly appreciates you, likely valuing your remarkable potential.”

“Perhaps, one bestows favor with an expectation of return. I am the True Witch King of Danaila, that fact cannot be changed. It’s like owing that Grand Teemer a favor, which I can return to some extent when there’s a chance.”

Ivan said earnestly.

He was forthright, as even the Mother of All Things, Yanajins, had acknowledged him, so he did not fear gossip.

“What you said is correct. No matter what, your origin is with Danaila, and that fact will never change.” The Ancient Ancestor of Dark Mountain nodded slightly.