Chapter 234: Chapter 119: Clash of the Four Magic Rings
"Let the power of the Evil Spirit Calamity radiate across the seas!"
"He wouldn’t actually do that, would he?!"
"A while back, this Zorn Corick secretly unleashed the Evil Spirit Calamity multiple times in Ogrande City, killing countless people."
"His methods were also incredibly vicious when he established the Steam Spirit Realm in the Ancient Porcelain Holy City."
"Even the notoriously fierce captain of the Blood Sail Pirate Gang treats him with the utmost respect. This kid is no pushover!"
"Why the hell did that idiot have to go and provoke this damn Evil Spirit for no reason?"
As Zorn, the Evil Spirit, spoke, panic gripped everyone in the hall.
’If you didn’t get tough with these pirates, they’d walk all over you.’
Now they had quieted down.
It wasn’t that they had learned to respect Zorn; it was because they knew he could actually wipe them all out.
Just as a deathly silence fell over the conference hall,
A deep, resonant voice rang out.
"Your Excellency Zorn, you are a trailblazer in the Steam Empire’s Chapter in the Northern Land, a child favored by fate. Your methods and strength are truly extraordinary."
"Besides, the purpose of our collaboration is to face a common enemy, not to fight amongst ourselves!"
As he spoke, the man who had just entered the hall looked at Zorn.
"What do you say, Your Excellency Zorn?"
Zorn glanced at the newcomers and smiled faintly. "Of course."
The newcomers were members of the Golem Divine Race. They were incredibly tall and burly, standing around three meters tall.
Their general shape was similar to that of a human.
However, their skin had the rough texture of creamy white marble.
They looked like a race carved from blocks of marble.
This was the Golem Divine Race.
Lower Rank members of the Golem Race had a lifespan of about three hundred years.
Lower Rank Transcendents could live for five to six hundred years.
Those at the Middle Rank Level could live for nearly a thousand years.
The Golem Divine Race also possessed a much higher resistance to the corruption and loss of control associated with a Sequence than humans did.
Combined with the protection of the Golem-Magic Ring Tree, the Golem Divine Race was extraordinarily powerful.
The few Legendary Golems within their race were all astonishingly powerful.
Furthermore, their race was already qualified to ignite the Divine Fire and create a Divine Spirit for their people.
The few who had just entered were all Level 10 Sequencers.
Beyond their high Levels, each of them also commanded a powerful Sequence Domain.
For Middle Rank Level Transcendents, only those who had mastered a Sequence Domain could be considered experts of their tier.
However, very few Transcendents were capable of mastering a Sequence Domain.
The fact that the Golem Divine Race had dispatched so many experts who had mastered Sequence Domains clearly showed how highly they valued the Holy Relic World.
Based on the fact that they were all Level 10 with full Experience and had mastered their Sequence Domains, Zorn could guess that these members of the Golem Divine Race from the Exotic Realm must possess a wealth of powerful Extraordinary Equipment, Forbidden Items, and some devastatingly strong Forbidden Curse Scrolls.
The resources and foundations of Transcendents from Legendary or even Divine Realms far surpassed those of ordinary Transcendents.
After the members of the Golem Divine Race took their seats,
The leader of the Golem Race members, Saint Vic, swept his gaze across the hall before speaking slowly.
"A while ago, there was a rumor circulating on the seas that an Upper Rank Powerhouse from Golden Island had been lost in the depths of the Spirit Realm."
"Although we don’t know where this secret rumor originated,"
"But according to the investigations of our Golem Divine Race, the Upper Rank Powerhouse from Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island who was traveling the Star Realm... has, I’m afraid, truly become lost in its depths."
As soon as he said this,
The expressions of everyone in the conference hall froze for a moment, then looks of joy appeared on many faces.
If that Upper Rank Powerhouse were still present, it would be nearly impossible to conquer Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island, even with the Golem Divine Race leading the charge.
Now that it was confirmed the Upper Rank Powerhouse of Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island was lost and unable to return,
there was a real hope of toppling it from its pedestal—the very same Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island that had dictated the laws of the sea, suppressed pirates, and controlled the major shipping lanes for ages.
This would plunge the seas back into an era of great chaos.
"However... even though the Upper Rank Powerhouse is lost, Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island remains an extremely difficult target to assault."
The voice of Saint Vic of the Golem Race calmed the restless mood once more.
"The Saintisman Steam Empire already cooperates with the Jade Realm. Moreover, Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island houses Teleportation Gates and Far Traveler’s Gates."
"The moment we attack, the Saintisman Steam Empire is certain to dispatch numerous powerhouses as reinforcements."
"To cut off their reinforcements—or rather, to make it impossible for them to send any..."
"...then... our first objective must be the Magic Ring Towers."
"There are five key Jade Magic Ring Towers surrounding Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island."
"We must conquer these key Jade Magic Ring Towers and allow the power of the Golem-Magic Ring Towers to seep in."
"At that point, even if an Upper Rank Powerhouse arrives as reinforcement, we can use the power of the Golem-Magic Ring Tree to fight back, perhaps even repel them."
’Repel an Upper Rank Powerhouse?’
The Golem Race’s Saint Vic’s explanation stirred something in Zorn.
’The Golem Divine Race is incredibly well-prepared. It seems they plan to invest heavily in the Holy Relic World during this version.’
’Could it be? Have they already discovered what’s so special about this World?’
’In any case, this is a good thing. It will bring more changes to this World.’
’A multi-sided conflict is always better than a single faction dominating everything.’
Saint Vic continued in a grave tone.
"However, within each of these five Jade Magic Ring Towers, a powerful Level 10 Transcendent stands guard. In addition to this Level 10 Transcendent, there are also a number of Level 8 and Level 9 Transcendents."
"We need to attack all five Jade Magic Ring Towers simultaneously and conquer them as quickly as possible. Only then can the power of the Golem-Magic Ring Tree seep into them, allowing us to counter reinforcements from Saintisman’s forces and deal with the Demon Creatures on Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island."
"Our Golem Divine Race will need to divert some of our forces to threaten Golden Island itself, preventing the many Transcendents on the island from leaving to provide aid."
"Simultaneously, we, the Golem Divine Race, will dispatch our own people to conquer two of the Jade Magic Ring Towers."
At this, Saint Vic of the Golem Divine Race paused.
"The remaining three Jade Magic Ring Towers will be left to the three captains."
"What say you, three captains?"
At these words from Saint Vic of the Golem Divine Race,
the three captains—of the Blood Sail, Crimson, and Giant Beast gangs—all grew pensive.
They had already experienced the astonishing power of the Magic Ring Towers firsthand.
Furthermore, each was guarded by a top-tier Level 10 Transcendent, with other Level 8 and Level 9 Transcendents training within.
It was bound to be a bitter fight. They might not even succeed.
But if they wanted to profit from this, they would clearly have to shed some blood.
The Golem Divine Race wouldn’t let them just stand by and slack off.
"No problem. We, the Blood Sail Pirate Gang, are willing to conquer one Jade Magic Ring Tower."
Captain Jack Jones of the Blood Sail Pirate Gang was the first to speak.
"The same goes for our Crimson Pirate Gang."
"Our Giant Beast Pirate Gang is also willing to conquer one of the towers."
The captains of the other two major Pirate Gangs immediately voiced their agreement.
Seeing that all three captains had now committed, Saint Vic of the Golem Divine Race laughed heartily.
"In that case, it’s settled."
"If you succeed in conquering the Jade Magic Ring Towers, you will not be short on resources."
Then, the rough-hewn face of Saint Vic of the Golem Divine Race hardened, and his tone shifted seamlessly to one of cold menace.
"But if you fail, don’t blame us for withholding your share of the resources when the time comes for payment."
Then, Saint Vic—a peak Level 10 who commanded an exceptionally strong Sequence Domain—swept his gaze across the hall and declared in a low voice.
"The same goes for the other Pirate Gangs."
"This assault on Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island can bring unprecedented prosperity to the seas."
"Many of the Deep Sea World’s resource islands are occupied by Saintisman’s forces."
"Once we shatter the core, Golden Island, and throw the order of the oceans into complete chaos, it will usher in a true age of rampant piracy."
As he spoke, Saint Vic’s eyes narrowed into a smile.
"Everyone, the epic Chapter of a new great age of sail will be written by our hands!"
With the broad strokes decided, all that remained were the details of the war plan.
They deliberated until dusk, finally settling on the general outline of the war plan.
...
Deep within the viscous night.
In the stratum where the Spirit Realm and the physical world intertwined.
As Jack Jones piloted the Small Sea Demon Ship forward, his eyes narrowed in thought.
"Your Excellency Zorn, what do you think of today’s war plan?"
After a moment, Jack Jones asked in a hoarse voice.
Zorn considered for a moment before speaking slowly.
"They’ve definitely prepared a war ritual in secret. They want to create an epic Chapter in this grand saga."
As he spoke, Zorn gazed out at the endless ocean and the darkness that crouched over it like a giant beast.
"Yes! They certainly have such a plan, but..."
Jack Jones’s brow furrowed as he looked out at the surrounding waters.
"The seas are filled with Transcendents, and the fighting and killing are brutal, but it seems no new, unique epic Chapters have been born from it."
"I’ve tried it myself before. I initiated a small-scale war ritual, but unfortunately, no Sacred Mark was created."
Zorn just smiled.
"Not yet, but there will be soon."
"They want to create a violent collision between their Golem-Magic Ring Tree and the Jade Magic Ring Tree. That’s how they’ll kick off an epic Chapter in the Ocean World!"
"It won’t be a long-lasting epic saga, but rather the rippling tide of a unique epic event, created by the clash of the Trees of the Magic Ring."
"It will be enough for them to inscribe a sufficiently profound Sacred Mark."
"You can do it like that?"
Jack Jones was taken aback.
"Of course."
Zorn nodded.
"After all, the Golem-Magic Ring Tree is an extremely powerful entity. And while this is only a part of the Jade Magic Ring Tree, it’s still connected to something great and eternal."
"Creating a massive, epic tidal wave from the collision is no problem at all."
After digesting this information,
Jack Jones looked at Zorn again.
"I have a feeling that beyond this plan, they’re... after something else!"
"But of course."
Zorn replied coolly.
"They probably also want to wear down the various Pirate Gangs in the Northern Border Sea Region. If they want to grow bigger and stronger, they have to weaken the pirates’ power."
Captain Jack Jones, his eyes narrowed, understood this as well.
He said to Zorn.
"Your Excellency Zorn, when the time comes, I will command the Sea Demon Ship and can provide an extremely strong Defense. As for the offensive, I’ll have to rely on Your Excellency’s efforts."
Zorn chuckled softly.
"Of course, that’s no problem!"
"Unleashing a truly satisfying Evil Spirit Calamity on Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island... that’s something I’ve wanted to do for a long time!"
"Hahaha... I’m also greatly looking forward to Your Excellency Zorn’s magnificent and vast Evil Spirit Calamity, the very one that left such a notorious reputation across the Holy Land Continent."
As they moved forward, Zorn gazed silently in the direction of Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island.
’The Golem Divine Race’s plan was very good.’
’But there was one major problem they likely hadn’t considered.’
’Namely, that deep within Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island, a terrifying Demon Gate had already been established.’
’The Demon·Magic Ring Tree had also likely blossomed in the depths, without anyone knowing.’
’They wanted to completely occupy Golden Island.’
’But that would depend on whether that group of terrifying Demons would allow it.’
And!
Zorn, for his part, would also prepare a massive Evil Spirit Calamity for this war—one that also wielded the power of a Tree of the Magic Ring.
Not to mention the power of the ’host,’ the Jade Magic Ring Tree.
The powers of multiple factions would converge on Saint Nuoya’s Golden Island.
This was bound to be a furious war, one that would be enough to alter the very trajectory of the World!
