Chapter 357: Chapter 213: The Ambition to Unify the Star Dust Plateau
Returning to the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom to guard its Tree of the Magic Ring, all while continuing his cultivation and scheming over the affairs of the Star Dust Plateau—this suited Zorn perfectly.
After another six months in the Black Star Divine Kingdom, Zorn officially departed, preparing to return to the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom.
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In the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom, high above the magnificent Starry Sky crown of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree.
Zorn was flying side by side with an elderly Upper Rank God.
The old man had a gentle expression on his face, his calm voice explaining the situation.
"Lord Zorn, our Calamity Court Divine Kingdom has a total of 24 important nodes."
"By stationing yourself at any of these nodes, you can achieve a deep resonance with the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree. You’ll also be able to contact the three Ancient Gods and the many other Upper Rank God powerhouses who guard these key locations at any time."
"Every one of these garrison posts is exceptionally critical, but... Lord Zorn once fought against an Ancient God from the Jade Magic Ring Realm, so you are more than qualified to preside here."
The old man said with a smile.
"I was only able to fight that powerful Ancient God by relying on that mighty Golden Giant. On my own, I would have fallen far short."
Zorn said, shaking his head.
"Regardless, the immense power of your Ancient God Curse is undeniable, Lord Zorn."
"And while stationed here, you can borrow a portion of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree’s power. The higher the Level of your Ancient God Curse, the greater the might you’ll be able to display."
"By stationing yourself here, Lord Zorn, you will be of great use."
Before long, the two arrived at the Starry Sky District of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree.
Zorn had specifically chosen to be stationed in the Starry Sky District.
Although it was the most vulnerable to attack, it was also the place best suited for Zorn to utilize his abilities.
Looking out from a distance, one could see numerous Floating Islands.
At the very center, a magnificent Ancient Hall wreathed in black lightning sat nestled in the deepest part of the many Floating Islands.
That was the post Zorn was to garrison.
After leading Zorn to the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall, the elder explained various matters before finally handing Zorn a Compass-type Divine Artifact that controlled the structure.
"You can control the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall with this compass. Lord Zorn, you’ll understand the basics once you’ve had some time to explore its functions."
Shortly after, the elder took his leave and flew away.
Zorn, in turn, took up residence in the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall.
As Zorn settled into the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall, many of the Divine Spirits on the surrounding Floating Islands took notice.
"That Evil God Zorn actually moved into the Starry Sky Divine Hall? You have to understand, that’s a place only the highest-ranking Upper Rank Gods in our Calamity Court Realm are qualified to occupy. I heard cultivating inside is several times faster than outside!"
"But he’s still from the Evil God Sequence. I can’t believe the Ancient Gods were actually willing to let him move in."
"Evil God? You can’t call him that anymore. Zorn performed meritorious service in the war over the Ancient Divine Kingdom. They say even the Ancient Gods intend to cultivate him into an Ancient God."
"Gasp... If that’s true, then we should pay a proper visit to Lord Zorn, the new resident of the Starry Sky Divine Hall."
"Heh heh... Of course."
Zorn, of course, paid no mind to the many discussions happening outside.
Upon entering the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall, Zorn carefully examined his surroundings.
’This is a place that only Upper Rank Gods are qualified to reside in long-term.’
’It’s filled with an immense amount of Sequence Essence. At this rate, it won’t even take me a few decades to reach the peak of the Upper Rank God Level.’
’Even more crucially, by borrowing the power of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree, I can now contend with the other two major powers.’
Zorn thought to himself, sensing the profound power of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree suffusing the Divine Hall.
The ability to borrow the power of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree was the very reason Zorn was willing to commit to a long-term post here.
After spending several days familiarizing himself with the many functions of the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall, Zorn began using the Cosmic Magic Net to attune with the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree.
During this period, not only did the nearby Divine Spirits visit Zorn, but even the Upper Rank God masters from the other Starry Sky Divine Halls came to see him one by one.
Previously, Zorn was merely famous for his contributions to the Divine Kingdom.
Now, however, he had taken up residence in the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall itself.
Rumor had it that Zorn had merely made the request, and the three Ancient Gods had immediately approved it.
Clearly!
The three Ancient Gods intended to cultivate Evil God Zorn to become an Ancient God himself.
After all, the master of each Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall was a potential candidate to become an Ancient God.
Moreover, considering Evil God Zorn was currently only a Middle Rank God, their intention to foster his growth was self-evident.
A potential future Ancient God.
It was only natural to want to get acquainted with such a being now.
「About half a month later.」
Having achieved an initial resonance with the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall, Zorn began to release the Cosmic Magic Net using his Jade Magic Ring Tree.
As the Cosmic Magic Net continuously expanded, after a little over two months, Zorn finished linking the Magic Net of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree with the Magic Net outside on a massive scale.
With the inner and outer Magic Nets now linked,
the entire vast Star Dust Plateau seemed to resonate and surge within the depths of Zorn’s consciousness.
With the birth of this brand-new Magic Net—the Disaster Court Magic Ring: Cosmic Magic Net—
Zorn could finally tap into the power of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree.
The moment Zorn began to truly tap into the power of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree,
not only did the other Upper Rank Gods stationed within the Starry Sky Divine Halls sense it,
but the three Ancient Gods of Calamity Court felt the change as well. In fact, they perceived far more than the Upper Rank Gods garrisoned in the Starry Sky Divine Halls.
Soon!
Three hazy, illusory figures materialized amongst the crackling calamity lightning deep within the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree.
"That Cosmic Magic Net is truly remarkable. My ancient heart was even stirred by a strange feeling."
one of the Ancient Gods said slowly.
"The means by which he helped our Calamity Court win the war is indeed extraordinary."
"It is a good method, it’s just..."
one of the Ancient Gods said, glancing inadvertently toward Zorn’s distant location.
"Heh... If it weren’t for Zorn, how could we have obtained such a bountiful piece of the Jade Magic Ring’s source? How could we have won that war?"
"He has earned his place on this Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree."
another Ancient God declared in a steady voice.
"Of course, I know that. I’m just a little worried, that’s all. I never said we shouldn’t let Zorn use the power of the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree."
"After all, in all our long years, we have never witnessed such a wondrous technique."
"Enough... Zorn may be an Evil God, but his contributions to the Divine Kingdom over the past few centuries are clear to us all. Since we chose to let him occupy the Calamity Court: Starry Sky Divine Hall, we should grant him sufficient trust."
"Besides, follow this Cosmic Magic Net and feel carefully."
Hearing this from the Ancient God, the other two followed the Cosmic Magic Net and extended their senses along it.
If it were Zorn’s own independent Cosmic Magic Net, they would not have been able to enter it so easily.
However, this Cosmic Magic Net had achieved a degree of resonance with the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree.
As the Ancient Gods of Calamity Court, they were long since one with the Disaster Court Magic Ring Tree, completely intertwined. Naturally, they could not only sense the Cosmic Magic Net but even mobilize it to a certain extent.
After a moment of careful probing, the two Ancient Gods’ eyes snapped open, a strange light surging within them.
"This... The Magic Net already radiates across the entire Star Dust Plateau."
"And its range is incredibly vast. It covers not only the land and sky, but has also spread into the boundless Starry Sky, and has even extended deep into the rift."
"Could it be... that Zorn intends to unify the entire Star Dust Plateau?"
one of the Ancient Gods exclaimed.
"To think he’s only a Legendary Demigod right now, yet he harbors such a terrifying ambition?"
For a moment, the three Ancient Gods looked at each other, stunned.
To unify the Star Dust Plateau.
As Ancient Gods, they naturally shared such an ambition.
But the other two great Star Dust Plateau Realms were no weaker than they were.
Furthermore, if a war were to break out among them, outside forces would inevitably intervene.
The idea was appealing, but the difficulty was so immense as to be practically impossible.
And yet, judging by the layout of Evil God Zorn’s Cosmic Magic Net, this was clearly his aim.
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