Flame Prince! Top-Tier Vision!
The Jostar Family.
Inside the room, Dinos and Levi sat facing each other.
"The Ke Lin Family, formerly Second Ring family, is now living in seclusion in the western Rogge Great Rift Valley region of the Yellow Earth Continent, according to our investigation. It is very close to the Aisidi Family. Because our Jostar Family and the Aisidi Family have a bad relationship, we cannot investigate the specifics."
"Thanks, it's good that you know where it is, the Rogge Great Rift Valley, right?" Levi said.
"That's right. The Rogge Great Rift Valley is constantly swept by strong winds of unknown origin. If you go there, you'd better prepare some magical artifacts to protect yourself from the wind. Although the winds are not as bad as the Great Wind Disaster on the Endless Sea, they are still unpleasant to be blown on. However, with your Legendary Knight's body, it should be fine."
"The wind element is abundant in the Great Rift Valley, and the Ke Lin Family is primarily of the Storm Faction, which is probably why they settled here," Dinos said.
"Thank you for reminding me." Levi expressed his sincere gratitude.
"Should I send someone with you?" Dinos asked.
Levi thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "No need, it's just a meeting with old friends, so I won't trouble you."
"Well then, please take care of yourself. If you need anything, please don't hesitate to let me know," Dinos said.
After leaving Dinos, Levi returned to the inn, took the clues the Jostar Family had uncovered, and examined them carefully.
Besides the clues about the Ke Lin Family, Levi was most concerned about the clues about the extraordinary creatures.
"Red Sand Ape, with Earth Element Affinity, is First Ring extraordinary creature. It possesses Spell-like Abilities abilities such Earth Lightning Art and Sandstorm Art. Red Sand Ape generally gather in tribes and possess First Ring strength upon reaching adulthood. They are also quite intelligent, so unless you are in a team, try not to provoke Red Sand Ape. In addition, there is a chance that this extraordinary creature will give birth to mutated individuals, who will have strength close to Second Ring upon reaching adulthood. Red Sand Ape often appear in the Quicksand Sea."
"The Red Fire Dragon Lizard is Fire Element Affinity, a solitary creature. Upon reaching adulthood, it possesses the strength of a first -First Ring ring cultivator, and due to its hybrid Dragonkind heritage, it is generally even stronger. It possesses Spell-like Abilities abilities, such Red Fire Breath and Rocket Art... The Red Fire Dragon Lizard is elusive and difficult to track. The few sighting records all indicate that it is in the Black Flame Mountain Range, which is the territory of the Aisidi Family. If you are looking for it, you need to be careful."
"The Triangular Dragon King Beast, Second Ring creature, once roamed the Ancient Forest. A hybrid Dragonkind, it possesses immense power, requiring at least Second-Ring Wizard to defeat it. Furthermore, the Ancient Forest is suspected to harbor Third Ring extraordinary creatures, making it a forbidden zone on the Yellow Earth Continent..."
Apart from the Red Sand Ape, the Red Fire Dragon Lizard, and the Triangular Dragon King Beast, other extraordinary creatures could not be found even with the Jostar Family's capabilities.
However, Levi was already very satisfied.
The Red Sand Ape can practice the Holy Ape Breathing Technique, while the Red Fire Dragon Lizard can practice the Red Lotus Breathing Technique. The Triangular Dragon King Beast, of course, uses the Golden Serpent Breathing Technique, mainly to stimulate the growth and evolution of the unicorn horn on Levi's forehead.
Levi wasn't considering the Triangular Dragon King Beast for the time being; it was too powerful. Even if he could defeat it, he wouldn't be able to subdue and capture it alive. Killing it directly wouldn't align with his sustainable development philosophy. Finding a second one on this Yellow Earth Continent wouldn't be easy.
"Then let's deal with the Red Sand Ape and the Red Fire Dragon Lizard first. We can use Spirit Summoning Spell to form a contract with the Red Sand Ape, and we can only subdue the Red Fire Dragon Lizard by beating it down first. We need to find a way to capture it alive and imprison it first. Then we can slowly tame it with Dragon Affinity and the Heart of Nature, just like we tamed Leviathan back then. It's just that this method will take a little longer."
Levi's Spirit Summoning Spell contract slots are limited, so he needs to plan carefully. He should try not to waste his contract slots on any hybrid Dragonkind creatures.
Without further ado, the Quicksand Sea and the Black Flame Mountain Range are both located in the western part of the Yellow Earth Continent, which is still far from Lion King City. After bidding farewell to Dinos, Levi left Lion King City.
Inside the Golden Lion Castle, Leon said to Dinos, "Dinos, seize this opportunity. This person is definitely not simple. Although I don't want to admit it, judging from the Knight aura he exudes and the Knight characteristics you described before, this person has already surpassed your great-grandfather's description of our ancestor."
He is no ordinary Legendary Knight. Since our ancestor passed away, our Golden Lion family has not produced Legendary Knight for hundreds of years. This is not a good omen.
The Golden Lion Bloodline within us is gradually thinning. If this continues, one day, the Golden Lion Bloodline within us will slowly dissipate.
Although I am Third-Ring Wizard, I am old. Even though Third-Ring Wizard has a lifespan of nearly five hundred years, my peak as Knight has long passed. It is almost impossible for me to reach the Legendary Realm. Moreover, I have to worry about the development of the family.
But you are different, my child. Our ancestors have paved the way for you through generations of hard work. You possess the talent of dual elemental affinity, and you will surely shine on the Wizard's Path in the future. Advancing to the intermediate level is a certainty! Moreover, your Knight talent is also extraordinary. With the guidance of the Legendary Knight Levi, you may become the second Legendary Knight in our family, allowing the Golden Lion Bloodline of our family to continue for hundreds of years.
From now on, you must remain humble, diligently cultivate your skills, and strive to become Legendary Knight and Second-Ring Wizard as soon as possible. Then, take more wives and concubines to help the family continue the Golden Lion Bloodline and expand its branches.
Leon said with deep emotion, "The Golden Lion Family has a deep obsession with Legendary Knight."
"Don't worry, Father. With Lord Levi's guidance, I will definitely reach the Legendary Realm within ten years!" Dinos said confidently. He had witnessed Levi's power firsthand.
Five days later.
Levi has arrived at the first stop of his journey: the Rogge Great Rift Valley. His priority is to find the Ke Lin Family, as the Tower Master's mission has a time limit and cannot be delayed.
The Rogge Great Rift Valley stretches for about two thousand miles from east to west. It is a place where strong winds blow all year round, with sand and stones flying everywhere, just like a sandstorm.
Therefore, visibility was very low in this rift valley. Fortunately, Levi Wei relied on the snake's tongue and Top-Tier Perception to explore, so although the wind affected him, the impact was not significant.
The high-speed wind whipped sand against Levi's body, making a crackling sound.
If it were an ordinary wizard, without wind-avoiding magical artifacts or Protective Force Field, such a strong wind would be enough to injure their bodies.
Levi used his senses to conduct a thorough search from one end of the rift valley to the other.
His flight was greatly affected by the strong winds, so he simply landed, but fortunately he was not slow.
Unidentified creatures would occasionally appear in Levi's Biological Radar. He would try to avoid them if possible, but if he couldn't avoid them, Levi would have no choice but to kill them.
Half a day later.
The winds were getting stronger and stronger; Levi estimated that it was already at the level of Level Three Great Wind Disaster.
Although he could withstand the wind, it was too much of a waste of his energy, so he simply hid in a mountain cave to rest.
The wind follows a pattern; it weakens and then strengthens again every so often, in a continuous cycle.
"This place is no place for humans to live. The Ke Lin Family is ruthless to settle here," Levi couldn't help but complain.
However, to be fair, the wind elemental power here is indeed much denser, almost at the level of level two.
Unfortunately, Levi is not currently practicing the Storm Faction's Meditation Technique. He already has too many Meditation Technique, so it's not too late to start practicing them later when he acquires the talent of Wind Element Affinity.
Once the wind subsided a bit, Levi was just about to go out when he sensed two auras fighting nearby. One was that of a wizard, and the other was that of a supernatural being.
"It's probably someone from the Ke Lin Family. I'll go check it out." With a thought, Levi walked out of the cave. He hadn't gone far when a figure was swept up by a gust of wind and blew directly towards Levi.
With a wave of his hand, he grabbed the man, a Wizard Apprentice. He looked young, a male wizard under twenty, with only the strength of Intermediate Wizard Apprentice.
The man was already unconscious. Levi looked ahead and saw a supernatural snake-like creature slithering through the gale.
"Wind Serpent, High-Grade Wizard Apprentice strength."
Levi had previously investigated information about the extraordinary creatures within the Great Rift Valley.
This ungrateful fellow charged straight at Levi. Levi remained motionless. The Wind Serpent crashed into Levi, its Ujin Scales humming. The Wind Serpent pain that it saw stars. Levi grabbed the snake's tail with his other hand.
Slap slap slap! Three times.
The Wind Serpent was smashed into a pulp by Levi. After taking some useful materials, Levi burned the corpse.
Then he went into the cave, where the Intermediate Wizard Apprentice woke up after a while and looked at the strange man staring at him.
"Wasn't I being chased by the Wind Serpent...?" He clearly hadn't figured out the situation yet.
"I saved you," Levi said with a smile.
Upon hearing this and sensing the powerful mental fluctuations emanating from Levi, the Wizard Apprentice knew that this was a Formal Wizard, a powerful figure on par with the current head of the Ke Lin Family.
He quickly thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Wizard. My name is Mai Ken, Wizard Apprentice from the Ke Lin Family. I... I don't have anything of value on me, so I don't know how to thank you."
At this point, Mai Ken blushed, embarrassed.
"You're from the Ke Lin Family? What a coincidence, that's exactly Ke Lin Family I'm headed. No need for thanks, you're just an apprentice, you can't possibly have anything that interests me," Levi said with a smile.
Through this conversation, he gradually lowered the guard of this seemingly naive Wizard Apprentice, and learned some information about the Ke Lin Family from him.
As for the secret realm, Levi didn't mention it. This was something that only the higher-ups in the Ke Lin Family would know. A newbie like him would definitely not know, and mentioning it might alert them.
"The patriarch is Senior First Ring Wizard, and there are two other First Ring Formal Wizard. Even a fallen camel is bigger than a horse. Or rather, with resource points like the secret realm, the Ke Lin Family, even in decline, is still slightly stronger than I imagined, but still within my control," Levi muttered to himself.
The young wizard Mai Ken, whom Levi rescued, seemed to be ostracized within his family, so he had to try to hunt some extraordinary creatures in the Great Rift Valley to exchange for cultivation resources at the nearby wizard market.
Because his late great-grandmother was the younger sister of a controversial figure in the family, namely Stella Ke Lin.
Stella is the deceased wife of the tower owner.
The Ke Lin Family was once a large family. As a Second-Ring Wizard organization, they naturally had their pride. However, Stella disregarded the family's objections and ran off with Herman, a rascal who was traveling in the Yellow Earth Continent at the time, despite their unequal social standing!
It's important to know that the family had already promised to marry Stella to a genius wizard from the Flame King Aisidi Family. That genius wizard is none other than Lei Man, the current patriarch of the Aisidi Family, Third-Ring Wizard nicknamed "Flame Prince".
The Ke Lin Family was a prominent force in the Yellow Earth Continent at the time. Although they couldn't compare to the three giants, Wa Wumu, Aisidi, and Joestar, they had several Second-Ring Wizard and were quite prestigious.
Stella's actions directly caused the Ke Lin Family to lose face.
At that time, the tower master was merely an apprentice of the Gray-White Tower, Second-Ring Wizard organization.
He had none of the following: money, power, or status. Even his wizarding talent was quite ordinary.
Later, the Ke Lin Family repeatedly demanded that Stella to the family, but were refused. They then sent people to the Gray-White Tower, but were driven back by Salman, the first tower master at the time. The Ke Lin Family couldn't afford to start a Second-Ring Wizard war over Stella, so they had no choice but to give up.
With no other options, the Ke Lin Family expelled Stella from the family and made her a taboo subject, forbidding anyone from mentioning her within the family. Later, due to the overt and covert suppression by the Aisidi Family, the family gradually declined.
After all, although the Ke Lin Family possesses a small entrance to a secret realm, this secret realm only opens once every two hundred years. It's not something they can open whenever they want. The resources collected during the last opening have been almost completely depleted in the past two hundred years.
After figuring out some details about the Ke Lin Family, Levi, guided by Mai Ken, easily arrived at the Ke Lin Family's location.
This place is located in an extremely secluded valley, where the wind is relatively weak, and there seems to be a magic array protecting and concealing our tracks.
If it weren't for this kid leading the way, it might have been quite troublesome for Levi to find it.
Mai Ken arrived at the large array at the entrance to the valley, where several Wizard Apprentice were guarding it.
"Please let me in. This is my savior, Lord Levi," Mai Ken said.
Upon seeing Levi, the guard felt the pressure of First-Circle Wizard and his expression turned cold. He glared at Mai Ken, seemingly blaming Mai Ken for bringing a stranger back to the family.
"Show me your membership card. I need to verify your identity," the guard said to Levi, probably fearing that Levi might be Black Wizard, which would be tantamount to inviting a wolf into the house.
After Levi Wei showed his membership card, the guard's face immediately changed, and even Mai Ken was stunned.
"The people of the Gray-White Tower?"
Levi smiled and said, "Yes, what's wrong?"
He had anticipated that if the other party verified his identity, they might mind his identity as a member of the Gray-White Tower, but he still held onto a sliver of hope.
"Please leave, sir Ke Lin Family does not welcome people from the Gray-White Tower," the guard said.
"Lord Levi is my savior. He's just here as a guest. Why can't we let him in?" Mai Ken said, speechless.
Levi took a deep breath and calmed himself down. If it could be resolved peacefully, it would be better to reason with him and appeal to his emotions; resorting to violence was not Levi's style. He was a law-abiding citizen, not some outlaw or Black Wizard...
"I'm just talking to the head of the Ke Lin Family about some cooperation. There's no need to be so quick to refuse," Levi said, emanating the aura of Senior First Ring Wizard, his powerful mental fluctuations sweeping over the guard.
"Go back. Although our Ke Lin Family has declined, it is not something First-Circle Wizard like you can shake." The guard said with confidence and sneered.
"So there's nothing to talk about?" Levi's voice turned cold, his face darkening like a venomous snake poised to strike.
The guard was too intimidated by Levi's imposing manner to utter a sound. Then, remembering that the Ke Lin Family was backing him, he trembled and said, "You wait here, I'll go and call the patriarch. He'll decide."
He was genuinely afraid that this man in front of him might kill him in a fit of rage. He was just a gatekeeper; he shouldn't risk his life like that.
Before long, a blue-robed wizard arrived at the door riding a First Ring magical artifact that resembled a kite. He was the current patriarch of the Ke Lin Family. Upon seeing Levi, he squinted and said, "I am Dao En Ke Lin. May I ask what brings you to my Ke Lin Family?"
Levi smiled and said, "I'd like to discuss cooperation with you."
Daoen thought for a moment and said calmly, "Then please come in and talk."
In their own family stronghold, why would they be afraid of a mere First-Circle Wizard? Moreover, the Ke Lin Family is a legitimate wizarding organization, protected by the Pan-Dimensional Wizard Council.
In the Ke Lin Family's drawing room, Levi also met two other First-Circle Wizard from the Ke Lin Family, a man and a woman, who were staring at Levi with unfriendly expressions.
"Speak, what kind of cooperation do you wish to discuss?"
Daoen asked.
"I've heard that the Ke Lin Family has control of the entrance to a small secret realm, which will open in less than two months. I'd like to ask you to name your price so I can also go in," Levi said.
Upon hearing this, Daoen and the others' expressions changed slightly, but they managed to conceal it well. However, Levi still noticed it, indicating that the matter of the secret realm was indeed true.
"Please return, Your Excellency. We do not have any secret realms here," Daoen said.
"Daoen, if the three great families of the Yellow Earth Continent knew that a small family like Ke Lin had access to a secret realm, what do you think they would do?" Levi asked calmly.
None of the three great families are kind-hearted. Even the Golden Lion Family, which could rise from nothing to prominence so quickly, Levi did not believe that there was no blood on their hands. It was only because he had done them a favor that they treated him so well.
Although the Pan-Dimensional Wizard Council's bill has a certain deterrent effect, given the methods of the three major families as local tyrants on the Yellow Earth Continent, it would certainly not be difficult for them to exploit legal loopholes and openly or secretly seize the secret realm.
The Aisidi Family, in particular, had long coveted the Ke Lin Family. The Ke Lin Family's rapid decline was undoubtedly due in no small part to the Aisidi Family's underhanded machinations.
As long as Levi leaks this information, even if the Ke Lin Family doesn't have a secret realm, other forces certainly won't believe it.
Upon hearing this, Daoen panicked.
"Eight thousand Great Stone per ticket, plus a confidentiality agreement. Otherwise, even if it means mutual destruction and surrendering the secret realm to the Waum Family, I will not let you succeed," Daoen said firmly.
At this moment, the First Ring witch suddenly said, "Patriarch, you mustn't! This secret realm is an heirloom of our Ke Lin Family. How can we allow outsiders to enter?"
Daoen looked at her and said coldly, "Then what do you suggest we do, Lin Da?"
Lin Da the witch was speechless for a moment, not knowing how to respond, and could only stare fiercely at Levi.
Levi sneered inwardly. It seemed that the Ke Lin Family wasn't a monolithic entity after all.
"No problem, let's sign the contract. Daoen is a man who understands the big picture," Levi said with a smile, expressing his appreciation.
Money isn't a problem; I can just ask the tower master to reimburse me when I get back. As long as things can be resolved peacefully so I can enter the secret realm, that's all that matters.
Although Levi has the military power to deal with the Ke Lin Family, the Pan-Dimensional Wizard Council will be a difficult hurdle to overcome.
Seeing Levi's confidence, Daoen knew that Levi must have come on behalf of Herman of the Gray-White Tower.
Otherwise, Levi, First-Circle Wizard, couldn't possibly be so wealthy.
It should be noted that eight thousand Great Stone is not a small sum for the Ke Lin Family.
That's why he reported such a number. Even if Levi gained a lot from the secret realm, it would definitely not exceed eight thousand, and the Ke Lin Family would make a profit without any loss.
The Ke Lin Family controls the entrance to the secret realm. However, with their family's power, they are completely unable to truly explore the secret realm. Each time, they only collect some resources in the safe periphery and then return, basically never venturing into the resource-rich inner core area.
The secret realm is only open for seven days. In seven days, how many valuable items can Levi, First-Circle Wizard, find? In ancient times, even a small secret realm required a mid-level wizard organization to truly explore it.
The secret realm contains some unique and extraordinary creatures, each an ancient and powerful species. Even during the height of the Ke Lin Family's power, they were not able to eliminate all of these dangerous elements.
So, thinking about it this way, Daoen suddenly felt that he hadn't lost out, and he and Levi drafted a contract.
"Remember to be on time, or you'll be late," Daoen said, contentedly putting away the Great Stone.
After signing the Contract Stone Slab, Levi was not worried that Daoen renege on the debt. He then left the Ke Lin Family and found a secluded place in the Great Rift Valley to set up a defensive array.
He needed to seize the time to cultivate. Like the Dread Realm, the secret realm could also be dangerous.
It hasn't been opened for two hundred years, who knows what might be born inside? So every bit of power we can get is a bonus.
Levi's cultivation was also planned, and he intended to focus on cultivating the newly acquired "Sky Eagle Breathing Technique".
Two months is not enough time to break through other Breathing Technique or Meditation Technique, but if I focus on the "Sky Eagle Breathing Technique," I might be able to push it to its limit before entering the secret realm! Several days later.
Western part of the Yellow Earth Continent.
Skyfire City.
This city was founded by the Aisidi Family and is known as one of the three major cities on the Yellow Earth Continent, along with Lion King City and Windflow City.
The Wizard Tower of the Aisidi Family patriarch.
Chieftain Lei Man squinted, seemingly deep in thought.
A First-Circle Wizard dressed in a specially made black robe was now prostrate before him.
The First-Circle Wizard raised his head, and if Levi had seen him, he would have recognized him as the First Ring witch who had been in the Ke Lin Family's council chamber a few days ago.
Lei Man Brothers is also making calculations in his mind right now.
The woman in front of him rushed to the Aisidi Family overnight and told Lei Man something important.
The Ke Lin Family has a secret realm.
"Your family has been hiding its secrets quite well. But you're quite sensible. Since you've sincerely pledged allegiance to our Aisidi Family, I naturally won't treat you unfairly. Here are ten Soul Nourishing Potion; take them. As long as you help me take down the secret realm and the Ke Lin Family, you'll never have to worry about these Meditation Potion again, and advancing to the First Ring of the Advanced Realm will be just around the corner." Lei Man smiled, his lips curving upwards.
"Lei Man, Lord Lehman! The Ke Lin Family is already at its end, Daoen is even weaker and more vulnerable, being threatened by an outsider. That Levi from the Gray-White Tower must have been sent by that old dog Herman with malicious intentions," Lin Da said.
Upon hearing this, Lei Man seemed to recall the events of two hundred years ago, when Stella refused a marriage alliance with her family and eloped with that wild boy Herman.
He heard that Herman had also advanced to the Third Ring recently, which made Lei Man quite unhappy for a while.
However, since the two sides were too far apart, he couldn't do anything underhanded. But since Herman's apprentice had delivered himself to his doorstep, he, Lei Man, was not to be ruthless.
On this Yellow Earth Continent, isn't he, the Flame Prince, able to do whatever he wants? Thinking of this, he dismissed Lin Da and told her to return to the Ke Lin Family and continue playing her role.
He stood atop the wizard's tower, gazing towards Lion King City in the eastern part of the continent. His face held an air of absolute confidence, and he murmured to himself:
"With the strength of my Aisidi Family, we are bound to reap rich rewards from exploring the secret realm. With the support of the secret realm's resources, what can you, Golden Lion, use to fight me?"
Nearly two months later.
Cave Residence somewhere in the Rogge Great Rift Valley.
After Levi finished practicing the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique for the last time, he opened his eyes, which shone with Divine Light light.
He stepped out of the Cave Residence and looked at the sandstorm. The distant place, which he used to need to use vibration perception to explore, was now clearly visible to his eyes. Amidst the swirling yellow sand, he could clearly see a Wind Serpent twenty miles away.
His world is clearer than ever before.
This is an absolute sublimation of vision, because today, Levi has cultivated the Sky Eagle Breathing Technique to its limit, giving birth to Top-Tier Vision.
He spread his wings and soared into the sky, reaching a height of thousands of feet. Only at such a height can the eagle eye be used more effectively.
Levi's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, able to see through everything.
Levi could see everything within a radius of dozens of miles, even the ants on the ground, noting how many body segments and how many legs they had.
Levi opened the Proficiency Panel: Levi ————
Sky Eagle Breathing Technique: Seventh Rank (Limit), Special Effect: Top-Tier Vision...
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