Allen

The Wizard Apprentices of Black Hut put on the black collars and silver Head Rings trembling with fear. Only three had their heads explode; the rest fortunately passed the test.

Yang Feng said somewhat unexpectedly, "This truly surprises me! I thought half of you would have your heads explode. I never expected your loyalty to Black Hut to amount to so little!"

A trace of shame flashed through the eyes of quite a few Wizard Apprentices.

"Great Steel Lord Yang Ye, although we are Wizard Apprentices of Black Hut, aside from a few beloved disciples of Black Hut's master, all of us paid sufficient prices to obtain Black Hut's knowledge. Every piece of knowledge required vast amounts of Gold Coins and Magic Stones before it could be taught to us. Furthermore, every year, we had to run about for Black Hut, earning Magic Stones and Gold Coins in exchange for warlock knowledge. Our relationship with Black Hut was merely one of mutual benefit, so naturally, we could not speak of much loyalty." A Level-2 Wizard Apprentice with short blond hair, an average build, and an ordinary face stepped out from among the apprentices. He knelt on the ground and explained to Yang Feng.

The Level-2 Wizard Apprentice prostrated himself on the ground and said respectfully, "We have already fulfilled our obligations to Black Hut. Now Black Hut has lost! We only wish to survive! Please be magnanimous and grant us a way to live. We are willing to serve you."

Seeing this, the other Wizard Apprentices cursed him inwardly for being shameless, yet they followed his example and prostrated themselves on the ground respectfully. "Please grant us a way to live. We are willing to serve you!"

Yang Feng smiled faintly. "Interesting! What is your name?"

Allen raised his head and looked at Yang Feng, faint flames of ambition flickering in his eyes. He said respectfully, "Great Steel Lord Yang Ye, my name is Allen!"

A scorching gleam flashed through Yang Feng's eyes as he slowly said, "Go to Antalya Warlock Academy as my envoy! Tell them that within one month, I will destroy the Fein Deluo Family and take control of the entire Fein Deluo Principality. At the same time, I am willing to inherit the rights and obligations of the Fein Deluo Principality!"

Although the Fein Deluo Principality could not compare to the great empires, it possessed extremely abundant resources. Its mineral resources, in particular, were exceptionally rich. Once Yang Feng held them in his hands, his power would rapidly expand. Given time, he might very well be able to contend against the Six Great Warlock Groups, such as Antalya Warlock Academy.

What Yang Feng needed most now was land, resources, and time. Temporarily attaching himself to Antalya Warlock Academy was not a bad thing. Moreover, if he wanted to walk the path of a warlock, he likewise needed Antalya Warlock Academy's support.

Allen said with some concern, "My lord, the Fein Deluo Family has close ties with Antalya Warlock Academy. The founding patriarch of the Fein Deluo Family was a student of Antalya Warlock Academy. Furthermore, every generation of the Fein Deluo Family sent its most talented descendants to Antalya Warlock Academy to study. Many instructors of Antalya Warlock Academy received aid from the Fein Deluo Family when they were poor, and the relationship between the two sides is extremely close. I fear doing this will anger Antalya Warlock Academy."

Yang Feng said coldly, "Tell them that if they refuse, then I will choose to join Wild Claw and become a sharp sword aimed at them."

Allen exclaimed admiringly, "Join Wild Claw! A fine idea! Great Steel Lord Yang Ye, you are indeed wise!"

Wild Claw and Antalya Warlock Academy were hereditary enemies, and their struggle had continued for more than a thousand years. Both sides had the blood of countless experts from the other on their hands. As one of the Six Great Warlock Groups, Antalya Warlock Academy was slightly weaker than Wild Claw. If a powerful warlock capable of conquering a Wizard Tower joined Wild Claw, the pressure on Antalya Warlock Academy would become even greater.

After flattering him, Allen changed the subject and said with some concern, "But the Fein Deluo Principality is one of the member states of the Southern City-State Alliance! The Southern City-State Alliance is the foundation of Antalya Warlock Academy. They will not easily surrender control over Fein Deluo."

Though Allen was not very strong and was merely a Level-2 Wizard Apprentice, he had always helped Black Hut handle various worldly affairs and was extremely familiar with the state of the world.

Yang Feng said blandly, "If that truly does not work, then have the Fein Deluo Principality cede Golden Sand City and Wood Iron City to me as well! In exchange, I will send my sole remaining direct Lineage heir to Antalya Warlock Academy to cultivate the warlock path. That direct Lineage heir will also be the young master all of you serve from now on. You must serve him as you serve me. If he dies, all of you will die as well! Therefore, you must protect him with your lives! Do you understand?"

"Yes, great Lord of Steel!" The Wizard Apprentices present shuddered inwardly and replied respectfully.

Yang Feng glanced at Allen and said indifferently, "Allen, I have never been stingy with rewards for capable subordinates. If you can complete this mission, then after you return, they will be your subordinates! And if the opportunity arises, I will help you become an official Level-1 Warlock!"

"Yes, great Lord of Steel! I will definitely complete this mission!" Allen's eyes lit up, and his excited voice trembled slightly.

The other Wizard Apprentices of Black Hut looked at Allen, their eyes filled with envy and jealousy.

The gap between Wizard Apprentices and formal warlocks was like a heavenly chasm. A formal Level-1 Warlock would be warmly recruited wherever he went on the Durando Subcontinent. So long as he joined a nation, he could obtain noble status, a noble status recognized no matter which country he entered.

Becoming a formal Level-1 Warlock was extremely difficult. In all of Black Hut, there was only Boni, a single Level-1 Warlock, while the number of Wizard Apprentices in Black Hut exceeded a hundred.

Once Allen became a formal Level-1 Warlock, his status would undergo an earth-shattering change. Naturally, those Wizard Apprentices were extremely envious of him.

In pursuit of powerful strength, many warlocks had once made deals with powerful beings from Different Planes. Warlocks who traded with demons and devils emerged in endless succession. In order to gain great power, Boni had even transplanted demon blood into himself.

If those Wizard Apprentices possessed the power to make deals with demons and devils, they would surely have traded with those monsters as well, allowing themselves to advance into Level-1 Warlocks and gain powerful strength and long lives. Simply by working for Yang Feng, they might obtain the chance to advance into Level-1 Warlocks. This filled the Wizard Apprentices with envy and jealousy toward Allen.