Synthetic Wizard-Chapter 122 - 101: Prudence and Awe (Part 2)

Another condition for refining the Demon Pattern Core has been met.

"Finally, I got this skill up to level 4."

In the workshop, Sunan sighed as he looked at the panel.

He casually picked up a common longsword with one hand and a silver ingot with the other.

Under the bright lights, the silver ingot melted into threads between his fingers, merging into the longsword, and a silvery-white sheen appeared on the blade’s surface, visible to the naked eye.

In an instant, the longsword was imbued with a layer of spiritual energy.

Temporary Demonized Weapon!

[Magic Item Creation] reached level 4, granting Sunan this new skill.

As long as he had silver and gold, he could add temporary enchantment effects to weapons anytime.

"Its practicality is ordinary, but it’s better than nothing."

Sunan put down the weapon.

His efficiency in creating demonized weapons had greatly increased.

Now, if he wanted, he could make seven or eight of them in a day like it was nothing.

But he no longer did this.

The task of making demonized weapons had been handed over to Sherman and Cole.

These two had already mastered some basic magic item creation skills.

Although they couldn’t yet make high-difficulty magic items, they could already create demonized weapons independently, just at a slower pace.

As for Attila, as cultivation time lengthened, the gap in talent between her and Sherman and Cole became increasingly apparent.

Whether in meditation progress or spell learning, she lagged behind Sherman and Cole.

She also performed generally in areas like potion making, puppet refining, and magic item creation.

Instead, a few talented ones emerged from the second batch of students.

Like a young man named Ethan.

In just over seven months, he had constructed the first Starlight Ring, only a few days slower than Sherman did back then.

Moreover, he showed exceptional talent in potion making and could now skillfully extract Silver Moon Flower essence.

It’s estimated that soon he’ll be able to make zero-tier potions.

Once the second batch of students, led by Ethan, grows and learns to make potions, they can begin expanding the scale of potion sales, and income is expected to skyrocket again.

"Now, we just need the materials to refine the Demon Pattern Core."

After attending the Forest Lodge last time, Sunan had already gathered eighty types of rare metals.

In the following months, he researched four more types of rare metals.

From the Hundred-armed Monster’s magical armor, three rare metals were also decomposed.

Now only two are missing.

"Experiment progress is nearly done; in a few days, it should be completed."

A faint smile appeared on Sunan’s lips.

Once the Demon Pattern Core is fused, his power will soar considerably.

Since arriving in this world, his strength has been increasing at an astonishing rate, yet he still feels insecure.

The Starlight Continent is too vast.

Even after a thousand years of Elemental Deserts, this land, which once birthed a flourishing Wizard Civilization, remains formidable.

No one knows how many powerful creatures lie upon this boundless continent.

For example, the perilous Underground World.

Near just one entrance to the Underground World, there lay a Hundred-armed Monster comparable to a Tier Three Legendary Knight.

How many fearsome, powerful creatures exist in that vast, expansive Underground World?

And then there’s the Forest Lodge.

Sunan has never underestimated the Night Owl group of Level 3 Wizard Apprentices.

To break through and become Level 3 Wizard Apprentices in extremely resource-poor conditions, each must be extraordinarily talented, amazingly brilliant geniuses.

This group might have survived for over a century; who knows how many hidden cards they’ve accumulated over that long time.

If underestimated due to having abundant resources, it might result in severe losses.

Moreover, since there is a Forest Lodge, there may also be other Wizard Apprentice organizations.

Sunan thought it prudent to maintain a degree of caution and respect for this continent.

When he becomes an Official Wizard someday, it will not be too late to act freely.

...

Junan City, Manor.

In the bright, spacious hall, three Starfire Sect high priests sat facing each other.

The atmosphere was somewhat heavy, all three had their brows furrowed tightly.

After a long time, Joris finally spoke to break the silence.

"In just two months, the sect’s eighteen strongholds have been attacked, fourteen priests and hundreds of minor priests have been killed, and the number of common devotees dead or injured is countless. Yet, we haven’t even identified the perpetrators’ identities. How can we explain this to Ovijou the Great Priest?"

Sitting to the right, Jensen coldly snorted and said:

"Is there even a need to investigate?"

"Among the attackers, someone was able to use magic, it’s clearly wizards. This was an assault on our sect by some wizard organization!"

"I figure it’s either the Forest Lodge or the Eternal Life Association!"

Blake pondered, "But why would they attack us? We haven’t really offended them, have we?"

"Those profit-driven bastards don’t bother with principles. As long as there’s a benefit involved, they’ll do it. Did you forget what we lost during these attacks?"

"You mean the Divine Blood Amber!"

Joris and Blake reacted immediately, their expressions becoming more solemn at once.

Since losing more than twenty pieces of Divine Blood Amber last time, the sect has strengthened its management over the Divine Blood Amber.

But the number of attacked strongholds was too many this time, and over thirty pieces of Divine Blood Amber were stolen.

Originally, they thought the opponents merely took Divine Blood Amber in passing, considering many other items were also taken.

But with Jensen’s reminder, Joris and Blake immediately sensed something was off.

Perhaps the enemy was indeed targeting the Divine Blood Amber.

Divine Blood is utterly useless to anyone outside the sect, but wizards are the sole exception.

It’s said that in the Ancient Era, wizards frequently used Divine Blood for their research.

Frowning in thought for a while, Joris suddenly said:

"Do you think this time’s incident might be related to Sunan? When he attacked the Stone Bell City stronghold before, he also took over twenty pieces of Divine Blood Amber!"

"You mean Sunan joined the Forest Lodge, and those attacking us are their people?"

"Isn’t that a possibility?"

"But even if Sunan joined the Forest Lodge, how could he persuade other wizards to take action? As you know, the Forest Lodge has always been low-key, and they haven’t launched such large-scale action in many years."

"Nonetheless, we must find a way to stop those wizards, because these recent attacks have greatly impacted the sect’s missionary activities. If we don’t resolve the assaults, we can’t proceed with missionary activities."

"And the lost Divine Blood Amber must be found quickly; otherwise, if Ovijou the Great Priest holds us accountable, we cannot bear the consequences."

Joris rubbed his forehead in frustration.

If it really were Sunan, this guy is just relentless!

He hadn’t even sought out Sunan for revenge yet, and this guy has already targeted them, how arrogant!

Joris suddenly recalled what Marquis Golden Rock said before he died, and a slight idea arose in his mind, but he quickly suppressed that doubt, looked up at the other two, and asked:

"Ovijou the Great Priest has been in seclusion for almost half a year, when will it end?"

"Who knows." Blake shook his head, "The royal wizard is not weak, and it took three Holy Artifacts for Ovijou the Great Priest to kill him. The backlash was quite severe; it will probably take a long time to recuperate."

Jensen sneered: "That old guy didn’t know what was good for him. He dared to belittle the great Star God, killing him was too kind."

"If it were up to me, there wouldn’t be a need to promise the Star Blood Baptism to the Radiant Duke. With that wizard dead, the royal family would behave more obediently. Would they dare defy us?"

"You can’t say that." Blake smiled slightly, "It’s always better to have the royal family willingly cooperate than grudgingly submit."

"Besides, the Stellar Royal Family has been around for hundreds of years and is deeply rooted. Even without their wizard patron, other forces they wield should not be underestimated. As far as I know, the Stellar Royal Family had a Tier Three Legendary Knight fifty years ago. If that person still lives today, they wouldn’t be easier to deal with than a wizard."

"In short, it’s best to only show adequate strength; there’s no need to press too hard. If the Stellar Royal Family chooses to fight to the death, we’ll have a headache too."

Joris agreed: "Exactly, it’s best like this now, as long as the Radiant Duke fears for his life, he’ll have no choice but to work with us."

Seeing the two agreeing back and forth, Jensen pursed his lips and said nothing more.

The three quickly shifted their discussion to the missionary activities.