Allen

The Wizard Apprentices of the Black Hut tremblingly donned the black collars and silver Head Rings. Only three of them had their heads explode; the rest were fortunate enough to pass the test.

Yang Feng said with some surprise, "This is quite unexpected! I thought half of your heads would explode. I didn't realize your loyalty to the Black Hut was so thin!"

A flash of shame crossed the eyes of many Wizard Apprentices.

"Great Steel Lord Yang Ye! Although we are Wizard Apprentices of the Black Hut, aside from the few disciples beloved by the master of the Black Hut, we have all paid a sufficient price to obtain the knowledge of the Black Hut. Every piece of knowledge requires a large amount of Gold Coins and Magic Stones to be taught. Furthermore, we must run errands for the Black Hut every year, earning Magic Stones and Gold Coins to exchange for wizard knowledge. Our relationship with the Black Hut is merely one of interest exchange, so naturally, there is no talk of high loyalty." A Level-2 Wizard Apprentice with short golden hair, a medium build, and an ordinary appearance stepped out from among the apprentices, knelt on the ground, and explained to Yang Feng.

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

Seeing this, the rest of the Wizard Apprentices cursed him for being shameless in their hearts, but they followed suit, prostrating themselves on the ground and saying respectfully, "Please grant us a way to live, we are willing to serve you!"

Yang Feng smiled slightly and said, "Interesting! What is your name?"

Allen raised his head to look at Yang Feng, the flames of ambition flickering in his eyes, and said respectfully, "Great Steel Lord Yang Ye, my name is Allen!"

A scorching light flashed in Yang Feng's eyes as he said slowly, "You will go and represent me as an envoy to the Antalya Warlock Academy! Tell them that within one month, I will destroy the Fein Deluo Family and dominate the entire Fein Deluo Principality. At the same time, I am willing to inherit the power and obligations of the Fein Deluo Principality!"

Although the Fein Deluo Principality could not compare to the great empires, it possessed extremely rich resources. In particular, its mineral resources were abundant; once mastered by Yang Feng, his power would expand rapidly. In time, it would be entirely possible to contend with the Six Great Warlock Groups, such as the Antalya Warlock Academy.

What Yang Feng needed most right now was land, resources, and time. Temporarily attaching himself to the Antalya Warlock Academy was not a bad thing. Moreover, if he wanted to embark on the path of a wizard, he would also need the support of the Antalya Warlock Academy.

Allen said with some concern, "My Lord, the Fein Deluo Family is on good terms with the Antalya Warlock Academy. The first head of the Fein Deluo Family was a student of the Antalya Warlock Academy. Furthermore, every generation of the Fein Deluo Family sends their most talented family members to study at the Antalya Warlock Academy. Many instructors at the Antalya Warlock Academy received care from the Fein Deluo Family when they were in need, so the relationship between the two sides is very close. I fear that doing this will anger the Antalya Warlock Academy."

Yang Feng said coldly, "Tell them that if they do not agree, then I will choose to join the Wild Claw! I will act as a sharp sword aimed at them."

Allen exclaimed, "Joining the Wild Claw! A brilliant idea! Great Steel Lord Yang Ye is truly wise!"

The Wild Claw and the Antalya Warlock Academy were bitter enemies, and their mutual strife had lasted for over a thousand years. Both sides had the blood of countless experts from the other on their hands. As one of the six major forces, the Antalya Warlock Academy was slightly weaker than the Wild Claw. If a powerful wizard who could conquer a Wizard Tower were to join the Wild Claw, the pressure on the Antalya Warlock Academy would become even greater.

After flattering him, Allen changed the subject and said with some concern, "However, the Fein Deluo Principality is a member of the Southern City-State Alliance! The Southern City-State Alliance is the foundation of the Antalya Warlock Academy; they will not easily give up the right to dominate Fein Deluo."

Although Allen was not strong, possessing only the level of a Level-2 Wizard Apprentice, he had always helped the Black Hut handle various secular matters and was very knowledgeable about the world situation.

Yang Feng said indifferently, "If that really doesn't work, then you can have the Fein Deluo Principality cede the two cities of Golden Sand City and Wood Iron City to me! In exchange, I will send my only remaining direct bloodline heir to the Antalya Warlock Academy to cultivate the path of the wizard. That direct bloodline heir will also be the young master you all serve from now on. You must serve him just as you serve me. If he dies, you will all die! Therefore, you must use your own lives to protect him! Do you understand?"

"Yes! Great Steel Lord!" the Wizard Apprentices present replied respectfully, their hearts trembling.

Yang Feng glanced at Allen and said indifferently, "Allen, I am never stingy with rewards for capable subordinates. If you can complete this mission, when you return, they will be your subordinates! And if there is an opportunity, I will help you become a formal Level-1 Warlock!"

"Yes! Great Steel Lord! I will definitely complete this mission!" Allen's eyes lit up, his voice trembling with excitement.

The rest of the Black Hut's Wizard Apprentices looked at Allen, their eyes filled with jealousy and envy.

The gap between a Wizard Apprentice and a formal wizard was like a chasm. A formal Level-1 Warlock would be warmly recruited wherever they went in the Durando Subcontinent. As long as they joined a country, they could obtain the status of a noble—a status recognized by any country they visited.

Becoming a formal Level-1 Warlock was extremely difficult. In the entire Black Hut, only Boni was a Level-1 Warlock, yet there were over a hundred Wizard Apprentices in the Black Hut.

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

In pursuit of powerful strength, many wizards had traded with powerful beings from Different Planes; wizards who traded with demons and devils were endless. To gain powerful strength, Boni had even transplanted a demon bloodline into himself.

If those Wizard Apprentices had the power to trade with demons and devils, they would undoubtedly trade with those monsters to allow themselves to advance to Level-1 Warlocks and gain powerful strength and a long life. The mere possibility of gaining a chance to advance to a Level-1 Warlock by working for Yang Feng filled those Wizard Apprentices with envy and jealousy toward Allen.