Wizard: I Can Refine Everything-Chapter 256 - 40: The Fall of the Linksa Empire (Part 1)

The Wizard enveloped himself in more barriers, but at that moment, the surrounding space was locked by a weapon positioned nearby.

He couldn't move or escape, merely a target for the weapon's assault.

Yet, in this perilous moment, the Wizard felt no fear. His gaze pierced through the spatial veil, directly beholding the weapon hidden in the spatial crevice.

It was a golden Crystal Creation, resembling a towering spire.

If he could survive, this weapon would be his!

The value of this weapon exceeded that of the entire Red Sun World.

The Crystal Tower had finished charging, and a beam of golden light shot from its apex into the void, enveloping the Wizard like Holy Light.

Under the gold radiance, the Wizard's barriers melted away like ice.

One layer, two layers, three layers… The golden light broke through thirty-six barriers and struck the Wizard himself.

In an instant, a horrific, inhuman scream erupted from the Wizard which, amid the howls of agony, some thought they heard… laughter.

Morick, somewhat dazed, watched this unfold. Memories of old wiped away their dust, vividly returning to his mind.

Linksa, the Fire Lizard King of the Linksa Empire, his once brother, his closest comrade in arms.

Together, they had once rebelled against the Giant Dragons, yet fell out over the power struggle.

Now, he had forsaken his empire, his life, choosing to die alongside the Wizard.

He imagined many possible death scenarios for the both of them, but this scene was something he had never contemplated over the eons.

A tear trickled down Morick's cheek.

The game for supremacy had to end.

"Keh keh keh keh keh…"

Just as Morick came to this realization, a strange laughter caused his scales to bristle.

The Wizard wasn't dead yet!

The golden light faded, and there, the Wizard, now just a skull, laughed heartily towards the source of the light. His Wizard Robe had vanished, the Skeletal Magic Wand crafted from the bones of various World Masters had melted significantly, and his body was reduced to just a skull, a fraction of its former strength.

But he was still laughing.

Morick blinked next to the Wizard, radiating an intense glow.

Since he wasn't dead, finish him off!

However, a sudden Space Rift appeared before him, and countless tentacles stretched out, swallowing him whole.

Beside the Wizard, a leather scroll had mysteriously appeared, its aura so potent it caused the very space to tremble.

"What an ignorant fool, making me waste a Truth Scroll."

With an arm conjured, the Wizard opened a Space Rift, stepped through into the crevice where the golden Crystal Tower stood. He tried to claim it, but found the tower seemingly fused with the crevice.

He couldn't take it with him for now.

"Forget it, I'll come back when I've healed a bit."

The Wizard dispersed his arm, and instantly a Space Rift appeared before him, leading to the Great Wizard Qing Shuang.

Minar, sensing trouble, spontaneously grew a set of Dragon Wings.

The Wizard, with only a skull left, ablaze with Demon Flame, descended next to Qing Shuang like a demon from hell.

Qing Shuang wasted no words; with a wave of his Ice Crystal Wand, several Magic Arrays appeared around Minar.

Ice Crystal chains emerged from the arrays, ready to bind Minar in place.

The Wizard regenerated his body; the half-melted Skeletal Magic Wand, covered in Mysterious Runes, appeared to be preparing a powerful Spell.

Minar, unsure of their strength, hesitated whether to continue the battle.

In the next moment, two Space Rifts opened before him, and a massive energy surge burst forth.

The Floating City Main Cannon had already been prepared.

The bombardment from the main cannon was the final straw for Minar; he broke the Ice Crystal chains and, with a flap of his wings, moved beyond the range of the Floating City Main Cannon.

Minar, gazing at the Wizard brewing his spell, roared like a dragon and retreated to the Royal Capital of the Minar Empire.

Seeing this, the Wizard breathed a sigh of relief.

Continuing this battle, he wasn't very sure he could defeat this Fire Lizard.

"Qing Shuang, I need to rest for a while. That Fire Lizard named Morick is trapped in a Space Fragment for thirty years by my Truth Scroll. During these thirty years, conquer the entire Linksa Empire.

Moreover, open the Teleportation Gate of the Floating City and replenish our Wizard forces. Don't worry about the cost, we have enough for this world."

The Wizard's voice was weak. The Pioneer's weapon had severely wounded him, and it would take millennia for him to recover fully.

But the Crystal Tower was valuable enough to compensate for his losses.

"Fine, should I ask other Masters for help? Teacher, your injuries…" Qing Shuang expressed concern.

"It's alright. It's only a matter of rebuilding a body, which isn't enough to put me to sleep," the Wizard nonchalantly replied, "Just let me know when you're ready."

Qing Shuang was momentarily stunned but then understood his teacher's intention.

Even Qing Shuang felt the Wizard might need to rest, let alone Minar, a native, and he could exploit this.

Praising inwardly, Qing Shuang repeatedly agreed.

The Great Wizard of Hellfire nodded, then opened a Space Rift and disappeared from the battlefield.

He was still quite confident in his student.

...

The battle of the big shots ended just like that. The Fire Lizard King Linksa fell, Fire Lizard King Morick vanished, and the Wizards' side also suffered tremendous losses. The severe injuries of the Great Wizard of Hellfire directly caused the Wizards to lose their ability to conquer the world.

The conflict seemed about to enter a stalemate once again.

However, contrary to most people's expectations, the anticipated stalemate did not occur.

Not long after the great battle ended, all the Wizards within the Morick Empire withdrew into the Floating City and moved toward the Linksa Empire. The Minar Empire didn't react to this move. The Fire Lizard King Minar stood at the top of a Pyramid, gazing at the Floating City where the Great Wizard of Hellfire resided.

He was waiting.

The aura of the Great Wizard of Hellfire weakened day by day, and when it completely disappeared, it would be the time to sound the charge for a counterattack.

During this period, he had to stabilize the internal affairs of the Fire Lizards.

A thought crossed his mind, and a Third Level Fire Lizard approached him.

"Your Highness, what are your orders?"

Minar glanced at him and slowly said, "Mai Han, take your men and take over the Morick Empire. Morick is trapped by that Wizard and who knows when he will come out, his empire should naturally be used by me."

"Yes, Your Highness."

"…Oh, and bring me that Fire Lizard called Harash, and his son Azuhan, and my little niece Akala.

They are all talents of our race."

"Yes, Your Highness."

...

Linksa Empire

With the landing of the second Floating City, an endless stream of Synthetic Beast Army emerged from within.

The Synthetic Beast Army served as cannon fodder for the offensive. In defensive battles, these synthetic beasts were not very useful.

Over the years, the defensive Wizards had accumulated who knows how many synthetic beasts.

Now that they were on the offensive, these synthetic beasts poured out of the Floating City like a sea.

The War Airships were reactivated, the White Wizard Army took formation again, and the Fire Lizard King of the Linksa Empire had already fallen. When he fell, a considerable part of his fire lizard lieutenants followed him in demise.

But the vast remainder of the Fire Lizards were well aware of one thing.

The world of Red Sun was about to change.

Without the Fire Lizard King, just these ordinary fire lizards could not sustain a Fire Lizard Empire.

They had to quickly find a way out for themselves.

Thus, many nobles of the Linksa Empire fled to the Minar Empire, among them many generals and ministers.

And those ordinary fire lizards who couldn't make it to the Minar Empire completely degenerated during this time.

Many fire lizard troops, lacking leadership, transformed into bandits and marauders en masse. The combat strength of these fire lizard warriors was a dimensional strike against ordinary civilians; even if the civilians had the will to resist, their resistance was nothing more than child's play in face of absolute power.

Among the military of the Linksa Empire, there were also quite a few who maintained order, such as Balashar, the commander of the Dragon Beast Knight Order.

But the Empire was so vast, and with the Wizards attacking from the outside, Balashar could only ensure the security of Luxor Province and a few surrounding provinces.

He was powerless beyond that.

The fall of the Empire was already a foregone conclusion.

...

"Are you going to hibernate?"

Richard looked at Ulysses, and his brows involuntarily furrowed.

Up until now, Ulysses had always talked about taking a short nap, but this time he mentioned going into hibernation.

That was unusual.

"Gah, it won't be for very long, just about a dozen years," Ulysses replied weakly.

He was straining to hold up even the conversation.

"A dozen years…"

Richard couldn't help but rub his temples. At this time, right now in the Linksa Empire was the best opportunity to make money.

Without Ulysses by his side, his money-making plans would definitely be greatly reduced.

"Gah, just be careful. You guys have already won this war. That green fire skeleton was deceiving that fire lizard."

As Ulysses spoke, his eyes gradually closed. Just when his eyelids were almost shut, Ulysses offered his last piece of advice.

"Gah, save me some fire lizard heads during this time. They taste really good…"

Richard's face fell at the comment. Even in hibernation, he hadn't forgotten about eating.

He placed Ulysses back in his usual bird nest and instructed the Holy Tree Elf nearby to serve Ulysses as usual during this period.

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Exiting the Secret Realm, the White Wizard Army in the distance continuously cast spells. The roaring of Spells and the Fire Lizards' screams traveled with the light breeze into Richard's ears.

He took a deep breath and slowly flew toward the battlefield.