Chapter 370
"If His Majesty so desires, he naturally has the authority to decide their fate."
Chu Yuanqing lost the will to argue. She drew her mercury sword, which shimmered like a lake reflecting rainbows, its cool, moonlight-like radiance tracing a beautiful arc in the air. In a declarative tone, she said calmly:
"If he would think that way, and do that way."
"Then in my eyes, he is not worthy of being called Emperor."
The Pure White Witch's pupils grew even more vibrant, and the [Quicksilver Blood] within her body became the vessel for spells. Like a spiraling incantation, it resonated through the trembling of her blood, simultaneously releasing more than a dozen Utopia spells within her body, infusing herself with them.
What does Lucy Tiffany's lack of magical talent have to do with Chu Yuanqing?
Those memories, echoed by the Historical Echo, hold an ocean of spells far larger than the Countermeasures Bureau's library, making up for her weak accumulation on the path of magic.
At the same time,
--[The Killing Karma of Annihilation].
A murderous intent burned within him, and his heart burned with rage.
That cool and ethereal silver-white magic, amidst the grand bonfire and the crackling of scorched branches, gradually transformed into a black embrace of crimson, bringing a fiery heat, like a sunset, enough to dye the horizon.
--[Echoes of the Past].
Proof of salvation, forgotten ashes, a desolate and ruined temple.
That wisp of fire, which burned away mythical concepts in the distant past, ultimately carried a trace of warmth in the echoes of miracles, adorning magic with the embellishment of shattering fate.
--[The Shattered Golden Cup].
Immortal achievements, withered flowers, the legendary Holy Grail that can grant wishes.
On the pure white leaves of the rosebuds, fragments of gold call to each other, piecing themselves back together in perfect harmony, proclaiming their will to fight to the death.
At this moment,
The Pure White Witch's overwhelming magical pressure, covering the entire Saint Roland Academy, was mixed with a terrifying killing intent that burned the soul, intertwining and fusing to create an incredible power of control, making the vast academy seem to be trapped in a swamp of gravity.
Whether professors, mentors, or students, all were subjected to an overwhelming mental intimidation, their minds went blank, and they fell into silence. Some even felt their souls burning and instinctively went into a coma as a form of self-protection.
Even the other Little Idol and Magical Girl couldn't withstand it, and they all crouched down with their heads in their hands, looking completely bewildered. Only the special-grade magicians could maintain the most basic rationality.
What exactly happened?
"Could it be that a legendary figure has invaded the academy?"
"That direction... is the Temple! Quickly gather all professors and notify all deans, there's an enemy invasion!"
"No, the detection magic has failed. If the spell and mystic power extend into that area, they will be burned to ashes."
Although there was a moment of panic, this elite academy quickly recovered, and many students with good abilities and strong wills began to encourage each other:
"Don't worry, Lady Lucy has funded a large number of Alchemical Puppet for the academy; even legends can rival them!"
"The spirits of the three towers—White Chalk, Forest Moon, and Black Sun—have awakened on their own and activated war mode. Once linked to the alchemical array of the entire academy, they will control the Magic Element throughout the entire capital region!"
"With the three tower masters in charge, even if six legendary figures invade simultaneously, they will surely not return!"
Iris and Astrid were not greatly affected, but knowing the inside story, they immediately realized that it was not Calamity Beasts invasion, but an accident on Chu Yuanqing's side.
The little girl looked at the older sister with silver hair and red eyes next to her and asked softly:
"Dream Weaver Teacher, can Iris go help Sister Chu?"
Astrid stroked the child's soft gray hair; her sparse humanity resided in her soul, imbued with tender emotions, and she whispered:
"Iris can't go to the battlefield yet. If she gets injured because she's being reckless, Aili will be heartbroken. Trust your sister Chu; she's the kind of Magical Girl who can create miracles."
Iris was somewhat worried, but she still obediently nodded. She had not yet recovered to [Full Bloom]. If she used the spell prematurely and consumed too much magic power, there was a certain probability that it would disrupt the recovery process.
If anything unexpected happens, it will cause trouble for Sister Chu again.
On the other hand, just as Teacher Dream Weaver said, Chu Yuanqing, who was able to pull her out of her degeneration, is considered incredible even among Magical Girl. The fact that he made such a big commotion must mean he has his own plans, and he won't be in trouble so easily.
At the same time, the illusory city wall that blocked the way to the temple wailed and shattered under mental pressure, collapsing continuously with a rumbling sound as if under a hundred times the force of gravity.
Archibald's magical barrier, which he had been supporting, shattered one after another under the passive pressure. He frowned as he looked at the alchemist who was displaying terrifying domineering intent. His soul was cleansed as he chanted a complex ancient incantation.
In an instant, a dazzling radiance, as magnificent as the sun, seemed to condense the heavy fire element of the ocean around him, enough to burn away the energy of all nations, and solidified into the majestic figure behind him, like a god-king, none other than the legendary Flame Elf King!
This is the true essence of the Black Sun Tower.
The Flame Elf King is an eternal being created by the first Tower Master, the Black Sun Sage, before his death, by combining his magic, knowledge, and soul with the rules of the fire element. It does not possess true wisdom and will sign a contract with each new Black Sun Tower Master.
It is worth mentioning that both the White Chalk Tower and the Forest Moon Tower have similar Elf King with extremely terrifying power, so to become the tower master, one must also obtain their approval.
Legend has it that the birth of the Elf King stemmed from the selfish desires of the first sages, who hoped to achieve immortality in this way and one day see His Majesty again.
Dilia sighed, and behind her, the marks of a clock rippled like water. The Time Elf King cast his gaze upon her, and the high wall that stood on the path to the temple continued to rewind, regaining its indestructible form.
The girl's indigo eyes were filled with disappointment. She really didn't want to fight her student, but Lucy Tiffany's hidden strength was too deep.
This exaggerated aura and dominance were even more terrifying than the Ten-Thousand-Headed Dragon Beast that emerged from the lost kingdom. Even though the three towers immediately deployed their domains, the Magic Element in the atmosphere still trembled under the opponent's will.
A legend can only be a legend.
In other words, Lucy Tiffany actually used alchemy to modify her body's adaptability to Magic Element, making up for her only weakness, and with her past accumulation, she overcame all the barriers of a mage and reached the legendary realm!
It should be noted that this empire's foremost alchemist possessed all his power in Alchemical Creation, and even the renowned Heavenly Kingdom Sequence was merely a game he had only scratched the surface of.
That creation, into which Lucy Tiffany poured all her heart and soul and embodied the true culmination of the other party's scholarship, was a terrifying weapon that truly restored some of the Magic God Mechanism, enough to fight the Tower Master!
Therefore, this former student, having only recently come of age, already possessed the ability to oppose both tower lords simultaneously, making him arguably the most brilliant and talented individual besides the Emperor, and truly deserving of the widely circulated title of Crown Prince on the Magic Net.
Chu Yuanqing's eyes seemed to shimmer with the Golden Sea symbolizing the world. Her expression was cold and domineering, her pure white hair and skirt swaying in the wind as she calmly looked at the two tower masters, issuing her final ultimatum:
"Archibald, Dilia."
"I'll ask you one last time: do you choose to betray the Empire, betray humanity, and collude with the Disaster God to obstruct my journey to the Temple?"
As he spoke, the Mercury Sword in his hand was entwined with hurricanes and lightning, creating a spiraling Vacuum Domain that overflowed with dazzling and scorching rainbows. With the continuous input of magic, the mythological concepts were also restored, and terrifying black lines that cut through space were occasionally revealed in the colorful light.
Archibald's expression was serious. He had originally intended to persuade Lucy Tiffany to join his side, as her unparalleled alchemy was more important than the Tiffany Family.
After all, restoring the Divine Sentient Body to its original state, shedding its ego and intellect, and recovering its pure state free from all risks, cannot be achieved through mere violence.
The essence of the Divine Sentient Body is the creation woven by the Emperor using alchemy and magic.
Therefore, using alchemy and magic to solve the problem is the most likely way to pass the level. Lucy Tiffany is undoubtedly an extremely important, even irreplaceable, talent in the former field.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have greeted them like that in the first place, nor would he have patiently explained so much. The most reasonable course of action would have been to burn them alive before they could summon their Alchemical Creation.
And now...
Although it sounds absurd, in a one-on-one situation, without the field advantage provided by Saint Roland and the Black Sun Tower, he might not be a match for this person.
"Xavier, what are you waiting for?"
"We must stop her here, otherwise the plan may fail once she enters the temple of the Linked Giant Thought Tree."
Archibald chose to call for reinforcements. He didn't think he and Dilia would lose, but Lucy's goal was never to defeat them, but to awaken the Divine Sentient Body.
In other words, if she bypasses everyone and destroys the outer side of the temple, she can stimulate the Divine Sentient Body to enter defensive mode and awaken the core program!
In this situation, they are the ones protecting, and the difficulty increases exponentially.
More importantly, Lucy Tiffany is an indispensable technical talent, and neither side wants to kill the other unless absolutely necessary; taking her prisoner is the best solution.
To capture such a character, only the combined efforts of all three tower masters would be a reliable guarantee.
The words had barely left his mouth.
Numerous vines and flowers emerged from the void, and the Forest Elf King, as enormous as a giant god, embraced the entire territory of the academy in an instant. With a piercing roar, it dragged the three towers, the three tower masters, Chu Yuanqing into the courtyard located in Pocket Dimension.
Only the elite students, who were thrown out by the three towers at the same time and were completely unaware of what was happening, and the other students who watched this scene unfold with exceptionally clear eyes.
On the other side of the dimension, the Forest Elf King transformed into a vast courtyard, its expansive area resembling Tranquil Ancient Forest. The Magic Element, imprinted with his personal mark, surged like a boiling ocean, creating an overwhelmingly unfavorable situation.
Xavier was dressed in a tailcoat, looking like a sophisticated and meticulous gentleman. His gray hair was tied in a ponytail, and his face still showed traces of his former handsomeness, with an apologetic smile on his lips.
The instigator seemed to have no hostility, and looked at Chu Yuanqing to explain:
"I'm sorry, Ms. Tiffany, there's something else I need to confirm. The Divine Sentient Body cannot be revived until then."
The Pure White Witch remained calm as she looked around. The three towers—White Chalk, Forest Moon, and Black Sun—surrounded her in the center. Dilia, Archibald, and Xavier summoned the Elf King, the embodiment of the First Sage, who resided atop their respective towers.
It's strange, is the Calembert Empire really that bad? That all three tower masters of the Saint Roland Academy would choose to betray it?
This situation was far more exaggerated than the information Russell remembered.
The girl's long, curled eyelashes drooped, the golden light in her eyes still burning with Lingering Fire, and a sigh of disappointment escaped her lips. The Magic Element behind her was frozen by the immense power, turning into shattered mirrors that formed the Mirror Tree stretched straight to the dome.
In a daze, the Song of Silver and Tin echoed in the courtyard, and the infinitely spreading Mirror Reversal marks formed a medium for drawing Magic Element. The Spiral Magic Sword in his hand seemed to roar like a mad dragon, swirling around him and splitting into many Rainbow Light to attack.
Chu Yuanqing stepped into the complete realm. She drew the Annihilation King Sword, which was built from the karma of killing and forged from the fire of her heart. She cut through the magic that was spreading all around and distorting the flow of time. The red and black flames that burned like a torrent devoured the Flame Elf King's offensive.
The Lingering Fire, involving the concept of fate, ruthlessly and unconditionally shattered the spell constructed by the three legendary mages, filling the entire courtyard along with the first-ever [Pure White Aria] played in a solitary tone.
Dilia tried to use Time Magic to immobilize the opponent, but the crimson and black flames that burned everything seemed to destroy all laws, and any spells anchored to the opponent would be twisted and shattered.
Archibald felt even more frustrated. He even sensed a hint of fear in the Flame Elf King, so he simply canceled the possession state, allowing the other to merge into his Magic Wand and unleash a nuclear explosion spell that didn't require fire.
Xavier retreated repeatedly, his composure gone, replaced by a complex shock.
It should be noted that, as the master of this Pocket Dimension, he not only monopolized the Magic Element here, but also, like the other tower masters, could connect to the outside world through the tower that he was teleported into, drawing Magic Element from the entire capital city area and even the atmosphere.
Lucy Tiffany, on the other hand, can only use the magic within her own body. Any spells that rely on external Magic Element will be much less effective in this courtyard, or even completely ineffective.
Under these circumstances, even a probing attack by the three tower masters should not have been so easily broken.
The most outrageous thing was the Mirror Tree, which, after enduring the attacks of the three, repeatedly shattered yet instantly restored itself, even absorbing the Magic Element of the three.
What kind of spell is this? It carries the immortal and indestructible magic of three legends, and can be infinitely transformed into the opponent's Magic Element. This is simply too exaggerated.
Archibald instinctively sensed that something was wrong.
Dilia glanced at herself thoughtfully, frowning as if she had guessed something.
The Pure White Witch did indeed tamper with things. Even if the Mirror Tree absorbed enough magic power, it would still need to coordinate with the spatial teleportation of the Spiral Magic Sword to withstand the combined attack of the three.
However, when she shattered the magic wall and created the initial rain of shattered mirrors, she activated [Morpheus's Magic Mirror] and hid the essence of the spell in the center of the Mirror Tree, enveloping the entire courtyard.
These legendary mages weren't as inept Archbishop in this regard. Directly accessing their memories and attacking their souls would certainly attract attention, but slightly deflecting their attacks and preventing them from truly touching the Mirror Tree was a piece of cake.
At this point, the [Silver Mirror] magic system has been perfected to include field control, reflection, Magic Absorption, hallucination, and amplification.
Chu Yuanqing sat atop the throne atop the Silver Palace, gazing down at the three Tower Masters locked in battle with their Magic Clone. Her eyes held a chilling, aloof intensity, imbued with a captivating majesty. She whispered softly:
"I have witnessed countless infighting and conspiracies, heard many high-sounding reasons that claimed to be righteous, and seen countless figures who would rather block the sword with their own flesh and blood than raise their blades against the Calamity Beasts."
"Dilia, Archibald, Xavier, as the cornerstones that should support civilization, you have committed a grave error by disregarding the greater good for your own selfish desires."
"So, as the price, try and see if you can survive in my hands."
Volume 1: 344. The Invincible Liuli Cat Cat, Father and Daughter Reunited. (5K)
The Calembert Empire.
Autumn Maple Ridge, high in the sky.
Beneath the azure dome, the Holy Dragon, bestowed with a name by the Emperor, soared high. Pampered by the Golden Sea, she stirred the Magic Element of the atmospheric corridor with every breath, forming the Wind King Domain that spanned hundreds of miles.
Those dozens of airships, unable to keep up with the speed, were like down feathers lifted by the wind. Under Aurora's protection, they achieved speeds of nearly Mach 100 in a gentle and safe manner.
The final scene was that these airships, filled with Little Idol and innocent people, with the Holy Dragon carrying the Grand Duke of Vows as their spikes, transformed into a dazzling meteor shower, soaring high in the sky and heading towards the capital of the empire, a truly spectacular sight.
At this very moment, the great and kind-hearted Grand Duke of Vows, Lady Aisha Fies, sat atop this magnificent and dreamlike legendary dragon. Gazing at the sky with a pained expression, she drank another large bottle of potion.
The girl pursed her pink lips, and couldn't help but cover her lower abdomen with her hands, feeling a hot, swollen sensation.
Although potions are not liquid, drinking too much of them causes the concentrated Magic Element to transform into magical power. For Magical Girl who Idealistic Being, this would naturally lead to a feeling of "overeating".
Actually Liuli Cat Cat has gotten somewhat used to this feeling.
Because every time she Magic Replenishment with Qing Bao, she could experience that strange feeling of her lower abdomen being filled.
The key point is that after drinking the potion without exchanging bodily fluids with Qing Bao, their souls interacted and their magic intertwined, as if they were stepping on clouds, their blood and skin tingling, like the pleasure of ascending to heaven.
Therefore, the feeling of drinking the potion excessively is simply that she feels stuffed, and it only serves to remind her of being hugged and kissed by the Pure White Succubus.
Tang Liuli grew angrier the more she thought about it.
Those despicable Cult of Disaster Gods! Couldn't they wait until she returned to Saint Roland, stayed by Qing Bao's side, and could comfortably be a useless little brat before causing trouble?
The whole world is in chaos now. Not only has it driven Yayoi, that Sakura Girl, to the point of "Flower Bloom," but it has also given Xiao Xuan an opportunity to mess around and start killing bishops. Doesn't this make her seem useless?
Well, objectively speaking, unlike her other two teammates, her [Blood of Sighs] and [Wall of Sighs] are both on her wife (Chu Yuanqing), so it's normal that she hasn't used any of them.
The problem is that Charlotte, who also lost her blessing, drew the Judgment, a character with the blood of Emperor, the ability to directly draw magic from the Golden Sea, and an invincible cheat-like stats, and is now indulging in a mad blast.