Chapter 361 Ancient Ruins: The Ruins of Harundas
The day after he finished dealing with the affairs of the territory, Brian was preparing to enter seclusion and start studying magic. He was unexpectedly disrupted by a piece of news that pleased him. His plan.
After receiving this news, he opened a portal almost without thinking and appeared in the demiplane of the etheric world.
The moment he arrived in the demiplane, Brian's attention was attracted by a battle that was about to end.
He saw the four legendary giant spirits in the demiplane, their whole bodies shining with various magical energies, cleaning up the huge number of spiritual beetles that had turned into bright purple clouds.
There is no doubt that this was almost a one-sided massacre.
The earth djinn controls the gravity of the demiplane, causing all the spiritual predators who rush in through the etheric membrane to fall to the ground like dumplings, and then are drowned by the sea of fire erupted by the efreet. in.
The wind djinn and water djinn each cast blizzards and tornadoes that were comparable to legendary spells, wreaking havoc among the huge astral beetle swarms.
In just a moment, the group of spiritual predators attracted by the surging magical energy were completely wiped out by the four giant spirits.
Seeing Brian's arrival, the four giant spirits who had finished the battle immediately came over.
After Brian learned about their situation in detail, he didn't waste any more time and walked straight towards the center of the demiplane.
The main reason why he came here was to observe the changes in the plane.
Half a year ago, he obtained the magical demiplane 'Hildeyou' from the ruins of the star elves. This group of elves put all their efforts into making it, in order to make the water fairy grow faster. , he guided the power of 'Hildeyou' to the demiplane of the Water Fairy, allowing the two to merge together to form a new world.
After all, the star elves' demiplane 'Hildeyou' was not created through legendary spells, but was created by a high elven spell released by high-level star elven mages with the help of the power of the stars. A demiplane made of pure magic.
Therefore, its location is neither in the star realm nor the etheric plane. It is like a rootless tree that can be easily absorbed by the demiplane of the Water Fairy.
Half a year later, Fairy Shuize has absorbed this huge amount of magical energy and gradually woke up from her deep sleep.
This is why the moment he received the news about Myrcella, he immediately put aside all the matters at hand and rushed over.
You must know that both the demiplane itself and the magical energy contained in it are the energy base that he wants to use as the source of power for the floating city in the future.
The improvement of Fairy Shuize's strength means that he can use the energy drawn from the demiplane by the Myser Energy Core to become even larger. Naturally, he cannot be careless.
Besides, this is the key to whether he can save the small world.
Brian had roughly guessed the specific situation of the demiplane through the battle between the four giant spirits and the spiritual world predators. When the battle was over and he learned about it in detail, he understood that he was trying to let the Water Fairy absorb the demiplane Hill Deyou's plan was very successful.
As the saying goes, you can see the whole leopard when you glimpse one spot. Although he has not yet seen the Shui Ze Fairy in person at the moment, he can only get a rough idea from the changes in the four elemental giants.
With the growth of the demiplane and the improvement of the power of Fairy Shuize, these four elemental giants have also benefited one after another. Not only have they mastered the use of divine power, but their respective strengths have also been greatly improved. increase in magnitude.
For example, the water djinn, which was already the strongest among the four giants, broke through to the high legendary level in one fell swoop because of this change. The strength of the other three giants also remained above the medium legendary level. .
Otherwise, they would not look so relaxed and content when they were killing the spiritual predators.
The only thing that makes Brian feel a little regretful is that these four giant spirits have been completely bound to the demiplane of the Water Fairy, and it is difficult to summon them to the main material world to assist through teleportation or otherworldly oaths. Own.
Of course, compared to the growth of the demiplane, this small flaw seems dispensable to Brian.
Floating in mid-air, Brian carefully observed the situation in the demiplane.
The first thing he felt was that the area of the demiplane had been greatly increased. The area that was originally only three or four squares was now comparable to a medium-sized city in the material world.
Furthermore, feeling the changes brought about by the free magic energy in the air, Brian could also see that the space in the demiplane continued to grow.
As for the extent to which it can grow, even he himself has difficulty in guessing.
When he arrived at the primitive jungle-like area in the center of the demiplane, he took the initiative to fall to the ground, quietly feeling the rich natural energy in the air, and continued moving forward.
The jungle protecting the obelisk looks very ancient, with lush trees everywhere.
In the farthest distance of his sight, he also saw an oak tree dozens of meters tall.
If the lifespan of the demiplane had not been known for a long time, people would even suspect that this is a big tree that has grown for at least a hundred years.
At the same time, Brian was keenly aware of the thin mist that filled the air. Not only did this mist affect people's minds and cause hallucinations, it could also mislead intruders, causing them to become permanently lost in the forest. function here.
He observed carefully and found that this was not man-made, but a natural formation.
He put away his surprised expression, wasted no time, and moved on.
As the fog in the forest became heavier and heavier, he vaguely heard the crisp laughter coming from deep in the forest.
Brian's expression changed, and he followed the direction of the sound and used detection magic. He was suddenly surprised to see four charming figures playing around.
They look a bit like elves. They wear beautiful long dresses in three colors: red, yellow and green. Their graceful bodies are full of indescribable charm.
“I didn’t expect that there would be dryads here.” Brian murmured to himself. He looked away and did not disturb them.
The tree spirit is a beautiful darling born from nature. The appearance of the tree spirit means that this demiplane has truly entered the mode of autonomous circulation.
Thinking of this, Brian thought that if he had time, he might be able to hire some high-level druids to teach the tree spirits professional skills and natural magic.
In this way, these tree spirits can activate the surrounding trees through their own natural abilities and affinity with nature, turning them into tree people with wisdom and combat power, and jointly guarding the demiplane.
As he got closer to the center of the lake, Brian gradually felt the strong breath of life.
The active magical energy in the air even caused the arcane energy consumed in his arcane fire to increase at a speed visible to the naked eye.
When Brian came to the island in the center of the demiplane, Myrcella was already standing there, waiting for him for a long time.
What surprised him was that he did not see the figure of Fairy Shuize.
"How is it?" Brian followed Myrcella's footsteps and entered the room and asked.
"Everything went very well." Myrcella replied. Although she said so, Brian saw the Water Fairy in the room still falling into a deep sleep.
“This power was too huge, and she couldn’t accept it for a while.” Seemingly sensing his doubts, Myrcella explained to him, “So, I set up a magic circle for her. She gradually absorbs the remaining energy by falling asleep. "
"If she absorbs all the power," Brian looked at the water fairy who looked like a sleeping beauty. He said, "How high will her strength be?" In his opinion, only by raising Fairy Shuize's strength to the demigod realm can he hope to save the small world targeted by ancient evil creatures.
"I can't say for sure." Myrcella shook her head slightly, "I just checked her situation. Although the power of the demiplane 'Hilde You' is indeed She has undergone earth-shaking changes, but she may not be able to break through to the realm of demigods.”
Upon hearing Myrcella's answer, Brian did not show any disappointment.
Obviously, this was something he had expected.
Although the Mizusawa Fairy masters quasi-divine power and does not rely on the power of true gods based on faith, the hurdle of being a demigod cannot be crossed casually.
"Let's go back first." Brian glanced at the Water Fairy who was sleeping peacefully, waved to Myrcella, and was wrapped in the light of the magic circle before disappearing from the spot.
"Do you already have other plans in mind?" After returning to the Wizard Tower, Myrcella couldn't help but ask.
"That's right." Brian nodded slightly and said with a smile, "Do you still remember the last time the two phaerinns broke into the demiplane?"
"Of course you do." Myrcella looked enlightened. She looked confused, but said doubtfully, "I just want to use the energy of Felin Demon Kui to let Fairy Shui Ze break through the realm of demigods. I'm afraid it's a bit..."
She did not go on to say what she wanted to express. , but it is obvious.
“You are right.” Brian said without caring, “I do intend to use the Felin Demon Sunflower, but it is not what you said. Go to the Memory Tower hidden in the Aino Oak Desert and completely eliminate this threat."
"That's it." Myrcella nodded secretly and analyzed:
"The power contained in the 'Memory Tower' of Felin Demon Kui's mother nest can indeed allow Fairy Shui Ze to break through to the realm of demigods, but she wants to..."
"In view of Fei Lin Demon Kui's plan, I myself There is an arrangement." Brian interrupted her and did not say anything directly, but smiled mysteriously, "After all, if we want to restore the Enoch Desert, we will have to face the Felin Demon Sun sooner or later."
After saying that, he led Myrcella towards the place where the Mysel Energy Core that Iolum gave to him existed.
The demiplane has resumed operation, so naturally he will prepare to build a floating city next.
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At the same time, in the Eno Oak Desert where the wild sand is flying.
Under the scorching sun, the figure of the ghost prince Brenas appeared in an ancient ruins.
Brenas looked at the ruins in front of him that were about to be submerged by the yellow sand, and couldn't help but recall the history he had investigated.
After the destruction of the glorious and prosperous Netheril, the people of the empire fled in all directions and established the successor kingdom of Netheril in three regions.
They are Noria, Ellens and Harundas.
After the demise of the Netherese Empire, these kingdoms or city-states continued to exist for centuries, and then deserts and monsters, even enemies from the Netherese era, continued to encroach on these areas, leading to the collapse of Noria and Aegean. Lens perished one after another.
Harundas was the last one among the inherited kingdoms of Nese remnants to fall.
The location where Brenas appears at this moment is the ruins of Harundas.
According to the many secret ancient messages he found in the elven city, he learned that in the city of Harundas, a legendary mage once built a mage tower of his own here.
Later, this mage tower collapsed during the war against the Felin Demon Kui.
According to records, during that battle, an ancient altar appeared above the Mage Tower to help humans and elves fight against the Felin Demon Sun.
That altar is Brenas's goal, and it is also a key item to help the people of Shade City escape the control of the Lost Lady.
Compared to other places, Brenas can clearly detect that the ruins of the mage tower here still have abundant magic aura, and there are still magic runes flowing with a faint luster on some collapsed walls.
While walking among the ruins, Brenas even felt that his connection with the magic network had become very weak, as if he had been interfered by some mysterious force field, and the connection was intermittent.
"What's going on?" He looked around vigilantly and muttered:
"The ancient archmage's mage tower... As expected, as Brian said, this is not the archmage's mage tower at all, but the tower of a certain great arcanist."
"However, This mage tower has been destroyed for too long," Brenas said to himself as he walked among the ruins, "Even if there are any remaining treasures, they have been looted by adventurers. How could it be my turn. Exploring.”
He carefully recalled the words Brian told him before leaving.
After the Prince of Shadows failed to detect magic many times, he stood there and meditated for a moment. He turned his palm over and a bottle of magic potion with a faint blue luster appeared in his hand.
This is an extremely precious bottle of detection magic potion.
Any existing or hidden magic and magical items in the area poured by this potion of legendary quality will be revealed in the darkness.
After using the magic potion, Brenas looked nervously at the water traces flowing in the soil.
A moment passed without any change. He sighed in disappointment. Just as he was about to look away, the changes he caught in the corner of his eyes made his pupils shrink slightly.
The blue fluorescence in the potion is like a faint flash of dust, floating up from the ground, and then it seems to have received a strong adsorption force and stuck to a relatively well-preserved mottled wall. On the stone wall.
Gradually, the outlines of the fans were outlined by blue fluorescence, faintly, and seemed to disappear at any time.
"Sure enough, there is a secret door. Brian didn't lie to me!" Brenas' expression was shocked, and there was obvious joy in his eyes.
The purpose of his coming here is not to explore the remaining treasures in the Great Arcanist's tower, but to decipher the secrets of this tower and find the land known as 'The Earth' during the Netheril period. The Prophet's Asindo.
This is a Saruk Lich with extraordinary power who disguises himself as a human archmage. He has appeared since the Netherese people learned magic from the Erlan elves.
Although he called himself Arthindor, the Netherese gave him the title 'Seer of the Earth' because his powers allowed him to see what was happening around the world.
The Earthseer not only taught the people of Netherese the secrets of the arcana, but also appeared to help them many times over the centuries.
His exploits include translating the Netherese Scrolls, exploring the northern Sword Coast, and capturing the Well of the Old Owl. Among his many prophecies and teachings, he also warned the Netherese people that the empire would be destroyed at the hands of Karthus. .
Brian told him that if he could find the Earth Prophet, in addition to getting rid of the control of the Lost Lady, he could also learn the secret of how to destroy the Felin Demon Sunflower.
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(End of this chapter)