Overall Level 85Lv Resistance: Immortality
The joy of welcoming the new year quickly passed, and a somber atmosphere gradually enveloped the "Baharuth Empire" and the "Rie-Estize Kingdom".
This is naturally due to the heavy pressure exerted by the Council State.
The Imperial Capital, deep within the palace.
Despair!
The steaming porcelain teacup was slammed down on the heavy, dark red tabletop, producing a slightly grating, crisp sound.
The Blood Emperor gulped down a cup of hot tea to suppress his stomach, which had been aching slightly lately. He held his head in deep thought, his expression grave. This had been going on for more than just a day or two; it had been going on for a while now!
"Damn scum!"
The Blood Emperor pressed his fingers against his forehead, veins bulging on the back of his hands, his fingertips turning white from the excessive force, as he silently cursed:
"Why don't you just die! Just rot away, that's enough!"
This person used bloody methods.
His Majesty Jircniv, now firmly on the throne, is indifferent to the various nobles he purges, or even the deterioration of relations with enemy states!
He had never been flustered or confused before, yet even he felt a sense of helplessness and uncertainty in the face of this situation!
"It's all that woman's doing! Does she even realize what this will bring?"
The Blood Emperor cursed inwardly once more.
Magical curses can kill opponents, but the Blood Emperor doesn't possess such power. Moreover, even if he were to acquire such power now, it would be meaningless!
"Compared to the losses caused some time ago, this is insignificant."
"... Ha, it's really not worth mentioning."
The Blood Emperor, who had previously been troubled by this, now realized it was a minor matter.
The Four Imperial Knights representing the Imperial Army all perished on the battlefield last autumn, though they have since been resurrected and retrained.
The decline of a nation's military power is an undeniable fact!
But compared to the huge trouble at hand...
When~
When~
Blood vessels were visible in the whites of the Blood Emperor's eyes, and his fingers were tapping incessantly on the table.
"The involvement of the Council State doesn't feel like a spur-of-the-moment decision; no, it's pointless to dwell on it now."
"Those fools in the Kingdom probably don't want war either. We could try to contact them secretly, but hmm, I'm afraid that won't work."
The Blood Emperor frowned.
Through intelligence passed on by spies and Marquis Broum Lau, one of the six noble families, he was clearly aware that the Kingdom was also wavering.
even.
The Blood Emperor has detailed information about all the disputes that occurred at the court banquet held on the night of the Kingdom's "Prayer Day".
How ridiculous!
A nobleman, one of the six great marquises of an enemy state, could actually be bribed with money and benefits and become a hidden traitor.
"Whether King Ramposa III wants to go to war or not, under pressure from the Blue Sky Dragon Lord, he will probably only have this one option left."
After some internal deliberation, the Blood Emperor arrived at the scenario he least wanted to face.
He doesn't care about the Kingdom!
But one cannot help but care about the Dragon Lords, who only exists in legends and stories!
This being, which can be described as a mobile natural disaster, possesses the power to easily destroy a small country.
Can the empire resist?
The Blood Emperor's hands tightened instinctively, cold sweat beading on his forehead. The only person he could think of to fight against was Old Master Fluder.
only?
He had asked the old man beforehand, and his answer was quite subtle; simply put, the chances of winning were slim.
The only good news recently.
The old man is communicating with the leader of the evil secret society [Zurrernorn]. Given the old man's level of attention, the leader's strength should be as rumored.
Even if we could win them over, it still wouldn't work!
So what if we defeat the Blue Sky Dragon Lord? The Council State still has four more Dragon Lords like him!
Hmm.
The Blood Emperor raised his hand and pressed it against his abdomen. The stomach pain suddenly intensified, and he broke out in a cold sweat.
He seemed to see the empire being destroyed!
bite.
bite.
A hesitant knock sounded on the door.
A secretary walked in respectfully from outside the door, deliberately slowing down both his breathing and his steps.
As someone who assists in handling government affairs, the secretary was naturally aware that His Majesty the Emperor had been in a very bad mood lately.
"Your Majesty," the secretary began, bowing slightly, "that—"
No need for formalities, it's a waste of time.
The Blood Emperor adjusted his expression, regaining his calm and composed demeanor. He waved his hand and spoke indifferently:
"Just say what you need to say."
"Yes, Your Majesty."
The secretary paused, then quickly composed herself and replied, "We have already contacted the businessmen in that country."
"The other party also brought some very good products to the Imperial Capital."
A sharp light flashed in the Blood Emperor's eyes, and the stomach pain in his abdomen subsided considerably, even his tense nerves seemed to relax.
This is absolutely the best news we've had in a while!
"That country" naturally refers to the Slane Theocracy. If there is truly a country on the human side capable of checking and balancing the Council State, then only the Slane Theocracy can do so!
"I understand. I'll arrange it as soon as possible."
The Blood Emperor spoke with a hint of excitement in his voice.
"Yes!"
The secretary said respectfully, then hesitated briefly before cautiously adding, "Your Majesty, please allow me to speak out."
"The think tank pondered for a long time but still couldn't guess why the Council State would do this."
"Since the end of the Demon God Uprising, more than 200 years have passed since the establishment of the Council State, and it has never interfered in the affairs of us humans."
"Could this sudden and unusual action have an unpredictable purpose?"
The secretary looked very worried.
The Blood Emperor did not respond; his expression grew increasingly somber.
yes.
What is the true purpose of the Platinum Dragon Lord?
Tang Zheng was equally puzzled by this matter. His current troubles and tasks were no less than those of the Blood Emperor.
Deep in a valley in the western part of the empire.
The bottom of the valley Jet Black.
Ignoring the influence of darkness, Tang Zheng placed the magical materials in different locations and began the inscription of a magical ritual.
He is setting up an "Longevity Magic Ritual"!
These magical materials were originally intended for the "Spiral of Death Ritual - Modified," to absorb the cursed energy within the valley for Zesshi Zetsumei to use.
Now.
After fully understanding the "Longevity Magic Ritual" from Fluder, Tang Zheng immediately used these magical materials to set it up.
Based on the current situation...
"If the Council State supports the Kingdom, the Empire will inevitably turn to the Slane Theocracy for help."
Tang Zheng pondered as he set up the magical ritual:
"The Platinum Dragon Lord's true purpose—ultimately—is still the Slane Theocracy, but isn't this a bit too complicated?"
"There are actually many other ways to take a cautious approach, rather than directly provoking war?"
Tang Zheng could figure out the Platinum Dragon Lord's "target," but he couldn't immediately deduce its specific "purpose."
The northwest corner of the continent where humanity now resides may appear peaceful, but in reality, it has already changed under Tang Zheng's influence to varying degrees.
The Deep Darkness Dragon Lord had contact with the Platinum Dragon Lord and knew about the Prophecy of the future Dragon Race Destruction that Tang Zheng had deliberately leaked.
During the Evil Tree Incident, Platinum Armor was directly destroyed by Zesshi Zetsumei!
These two events were enough to trigger a stress response in the Platinum Dragon Lord, which is why Tang Zheng couldn't be sure what the other party was planning.
Besides!
Whether the "unknown enemy" dispatched from the [Floating City] is still hiding within the Slane Theocracy, or has already left.
Tang Zheng was also unable to make a judgment and could only conduct screening and observation step by step.
"Until these two matters are resolved, it's best not to act rashly. That's probably the best strategy."
Tang Zheng placed the last magical material in his hand at the core of the ritual. A deep blue magical light illuminated the complex magic circle, and he sighed in amazement.
"Setup complete!"
"To be able to research a magical ritual that utilizes three different Magic System, Lord Fluder is truly remarkable."
During Fluder conversation, the other party did not deliberately conceal anything; on the contrary, he seemed to be teaching her everything he knew, probably because he felt that others could not learn it.
In Tang Zheng's view, Fluder and the Undead of the [Corpus of the Abyss] belong to the same type of Magic Caster.
They place greater emphasis on acquiring and applying knowledge than on pursuing power!
This improved Tang Zheng's perception of Fluder considerably!
"This ritual is indeed related to [Immortal]."
Tang Zheng closed his eyes, subtly sensing the energy changes triggered by the magical ritual, confirming his inner guess:
"Fluder most likely acquired the [Immortal] class unexpectedly during the process of researching the ritual."
"Then, conversely, could the imperfections of the ' Longevity Magic Ritual ' be related to the low level of the [Immortal] class?"
Attribute Panel!
[Ability Table]
Innate Talent: [Player]
Overall Level: 81
[Experience Gauge: 153.16w/19.95w]
His last upgrade was on October 23rd of last year, and today is January 10th. In nearly three months, Tang Zheng has accumulated more than 100 million Experience Points.
"The [Immortal] class has good skills and passive abilities, including magic reduction. The 'Ancient Mutual Affinity' passive can also synergize with the [Magic Master]'s abilities."
"If the ' Longevity Magic Ritual ' is related to one's class level, it's definitely worth a try."
Tang Zheng Zhengxian's level has reached 80. With each level he gains, the depth of his experience bar increases by 201.
Ten thousand.
so.
He's become much more cautious about leveling up or Class Reset. "Level up!"
Tang Zheng hesitated briefly, then made no further move.
[Ability Table]
Innate Talent: [Player]
Overall Level: 85
[Experience Bar: 6202w/2772w]
He leveled up to level 85 in one go.
Tang Zheng's body trembled slightly, and he exuded an even more profound aura, though this aura contained a faint, ethereal quality.
The next moment!
The sudden increase in physical strength disrupted the balance between Tang Zheng and the pseudo-Yuan, causing the suppressed aura to be released abruptly.
Thump!
A terrifying pressure emanated from Tang Zheng's body, crashing down on the surroundings like Dragon Fear's might, instantly making the air feel incredibly oppressive!
What followed was a sacred aura, which remained steadfast and the Unassailable even under the heavy Dragon Fear!
Wow~
The air around Tang Zheng suddenly distorted again, a third wave of energy emanating from the profound and timeless magic.
Three completely different auras!
They are combined harmoniously, like three legs standing in a tripod.
"Concealment Aura Specialization!"
Tang Zheng silently activated the passive ability of [Ninja], and a faint blackish-gray light passed over his body.
The astonishing fluctuation of energy vanished instantly!
"The passive effects of a profession appear to be fixed, with no change between level 1 and level 5. However, in reality, the higher the profession's level, the better the passive effect becomes."
Tang Zheng stood up, walked to the center of the magical ritual, and poured his magic into it:
"The ceremony begins!"
There were no surprising changes, and no unusual magical vibrations were observed, except in the "Resistance" section of the attribute list.
It slowly condenses into a passive ability of "immortality".
Skill: Longevity Cost:? Resistance?
Introduction: Slowing down the aging process is an extremely simple passive message.
"It worked! No degradation?"
Tang Zheng's eyes lit up. "It really is related to the level of the Immortal profession."
In fact, after obtaining the profession of the Dragon Race Super C-class system, Tang Zheng felt that his lifespan should have increased.
However, lifespan is something that cannot be accurately predicted. After all, even if you live to be 200, you won't know until you're at least 200 years old.
Now, they have gained resistance to "immortality".
In terms of lifespan, he should live at least a hundred years without any problem. After all, Fluder lived for more than 200 years using "Degraded Immortality) ".