Chapter 376 - 278: Returning to a Familiar Place, an Unfamiliar Sight

Chapter 376: Chapter 278: Returning to a Familiar Place, an Unfamiliar Sight

Although Miracle·Divine Sealing still had significant flaws compared to Isaac’s expectations, it was already sufficient to meet his current needs. Most importantly, it had shown Isaac the way forward on the path of enslaving a Deity.

’As expected, choosing *The Investiture of the Gods* for the Tier Three story was the right decision!’

Unfortunately, however, a [Miracle] was different from a [Legend]. No matter how many abilities and items in the story readers might admire or yearn for, it would ultimately only give birth to a single [Miracle]!

A Miracle is one-of-a-kind!

Therefore, supreme treasures from the novel as ridiculously powerful as the Four Immortal Slaying Swords, the Taiji Diagram, or the Pangu Banner could only serve as a backdrop. After all, if he wanted to condense these into [Legends], it would take until the cows came home to gather enough Power of Faith.

However, while he couldn’t create these incredible items, there was still some hope for weaker ones. Of course, that had nothing to do with the current Isaac; he didn’t have that much Power of Faith yet.

With a wave of his hand, Isaac dispersed the Power of Miracles lingering at his fingertips and turned to walk out of the basement. His advancement was complete. Now it was time to make some final preparations.

For instance, arranging what to do with Smith and Lorna.

Originally, Isaac had planned to take them with him. With his help, their advancement through the Endless Tower’s Trial would have been a sure thing. But now that he had advanced to Tier Four, they naturally couldn’t go together.

Although it wouldn’t be difficult for the two of them to complete the Trial with their own strength, it was better to be safe. And since they could precisely choose a Trial World in the Endless Tower, it was only natural to pick the most suitable one.

Coincidentally, with Smith being a Pure-blooded Giant Dragon and Lorna a Dragon Witch, their compatibility was quite good. They should be able to find a decent Trial World.

Besides them, Isaac also had his own preparations to make. For example, the Magic for enslaving a Deity was basically ready, which meant the Deity to be enslaved also needed to be ready.

Weaving a Virtual Divinity required the participation of multiple types of Divine Power. Although Isaac had no clue how to weave a sufficiently powerful Virtual Divinity, it wouldn’t be difficult to whip up a simple one to meet his immediate needs.

’Probably.’

However, this matter had to be done outside the Imperial Capital. So, after leaving the basement, Isaac directly called for Smith and Lorna, and they rode in a carriage heading out of the city.

The carriage had just left the Imperial Capital when it came to a stop. Isaac frowned, closed the book resting on his lap, and lifted the carriage curtain. He stuck his head out and looked at Prince Norns, who was clad in pitch-black armor and mounted on a warhorse similarly draped in black mail. Glancing at Remington following behind him, Isaac said flatly, "Is there something you need, His Highness the Prince?"

Norns nodded and said nonchalantly, "Philo has already told me about the matter of the Wilderness Dungeon. Firstly, on behalf of the Empire, I would like to express my gratitude for your willingness to lend the Empire a hand at this time. Secondly, I would like to invite you to my estate to have a good chat about our cooperation. After all, we will be acting together in the days to come."

"There’s no need. I’m used to acting alone. I’ll make my move when the opportunity is right." After speaking, Isaac dropped the curtain.

CRACK~

Smith flicked the horsewhip, then looked at Prince Norns, motioning for him to make way.

Norns was silent for a moment. With a slight shake of the reins in his hand, his warhorse silently moved to the side, clearing the way for Isaac’s carriage.

Seeing this, Smith drove the carriage away immediately. Prince Norns watched the retreating carriage, his grip on the reins gradually tightening. Beneath his calm expression, boundless anger was brewing.

’Since when did a little brat dare to speak to him like that?’

But despite his anger, Prince Norns did not act rashly. The reason was simple: this was a decision made by the Royal Family. In the eyes of the Royal Family, Isaac, who had taken a shortcut to advance to Tier Four, possessed the ability to defeat, or even kill, him!

This forced him to be wary. What frustrated him most was that the order to cooperate came from the Royal Family, which stifled all of his "brilliant ideas"!

He could only watch as this guy quietly built up his strength, only to confront him in the Wilderness Dungeon...

A flash of intense killing intent sparked in Prince Norns’s eyes, but he quickly suppressed it. The most urgent task now was to prepare for battle. He was not a Wizard. Even if he successfully passed the Endless Tower’s Trial and advanced to Tier Five, he would be much weaker than a normal Tier Five, even with a perfect advancement.

There was nothing to be done; it was determined by the occupational traits of a Knight.

However, the Endless Tower had existed for many years, so it wasn’t as if there were no countermeasures. One of them, naturally, was to acquire those Extraordinary Powers whose lineages were cut off for being too powerful, such as the Radiant Knight.

Unfortunately, there was none of that in the Wilderness Dungeon. According to the Empire’s records, only two exceptionally powerful legacies were clearly documented in the Wilderness Dungeon, and one of them was for Casters...

Although the Blade of Frenzied Thunder was an Extraordinary legacy for Knights, its strength wasn’t that high.

Fortunately, besides these legacies, there was another method: learn Tier Five Combat Techniques in advance and, at the same time, perform a special death-match ritual within the Endless Tower. In this special ritual, he could hone his Tier Five fighting skills ahead of time!

Although this would cause the difficulty of the Endless Tower’s Trial to skyrocket, it was still better than becoming a Legendary "flower vase" with power but no skill afterward.

This window of vulnerability shouldn’t be underestimated. If some Tier Four caught him at the right moment and issued a challenge, he could very well become a laughingstock for ages!

After all, under normal circumstances, once you reached Tier Five, even a pig couldn’t be defeated by a Tier Four.

But who said these were normal circumstances?

After staring at the back of Isaac’s carriage for a while, Prince Norns led Remington back toward the Imperial Capital. He was not content with being just a sacrificial pawn!

’I believe those other guys aren’t willing either!’

...

Meanwhile, Isaac was unaware of Prince Norns’s thoughts. Of course, he could guess some of it but didn’t care. After advancing to Tier Four and obtaining that Magic, Isaac would soon lack for nothing!

Arriving at Philis Town and sitting outside the carriage, Isaac looked at the familiar-looking town and couldn’t help but feel a wave of emotion. It was here that he had made his first pot of gold!

He’d made a killing!

It was also here that he had personally killed his second brother, who had betrayed him again.

And it was here that he had first witnessed just how mad a Mad Witch could be...

While he was reminiscing, the carriage pulled up in front of a small courtyard. This was a resting spot Smith had prepared. He had originally wanted to buy a larger place, but unfortunately, although Philis Town had been rebuilt once, it still retained a strong adventurous atmosphere. The long-term residents were still predominantly Adventurers.

And among Adventurers, estates and mansions were not popular. Naturally, Philis Town had no such properties for sale.

Fortunately, this had little effect on Isaac. He would be conducting his experiments back at the Mage Tower anyway. Staying here was just a matter of convenience while waiting for orders from the Terra Royal Family.