Free Web NovelChapter 795: Chapter 50: Alice of Paradise
"An illusion, all just illusions..."
Gu Mo waved his hand. Although he thought Miss Flower Demon’s transformation was quite impressive, there was no need to say it out loud.
Even Kazami Yuuka has had moments of flustered anger.
He subtly changed the topic, stretched lazily, and then smiled at the Master of the Four Seasons’ Flowers: "Speaking of which, we’ve been standing here talking for a while now. Yuuka, don’t you have any response?"
It’s been a long time since we’ve seen each other, and she doesn’t invite me in to sit for a bit...
I still want to learn more specifically about the changes in Fantasy Land over the recent years. Although I generally have a grasp on the situation, I still want to hear others’ evaluations...
Miss Flower Demon raised an eyebrow and then showed a dazzling smile: "It’s rare, for you to be so proactive. Well, come on then. I’ve just been itching to see how much I’ve improved over the years..." As she spoke, she had already put down her parasol, pointing the tip in Gu Mo’s direction.
A massive pure demonic power was gathering, and for a moment, it seemed as if the world suddenly darkened.
Only the clear light of demonic power kept gathering and compressing, rolling and surging like tangible energy, emanating astonishing might from the tip of this repeatedly modified parasol-shaped technique armor...
"Uh, that’s not what I meant."
Gu Mo sighed.
The next moment, the roaring beam pierced the sky, visible to the entire Fantasy Land.
Many people furrowed their brows but then quickly relaxed. Although they didn’t know what madness the Flower Demon in the Sunflower Field was up to, there was nothing to worry about. They knew each other too well, no matter how troublesome their personalities; they always had a sense of restraint.
Besides, no matter how troublesome the problem, isn’t there still the city enforcement? Let’s leave it to that poor witch to worry about.
Over by the Sunflower Field.
Kazami Yuuka squinted slightly, watching as the large hole in the chest of the young man in white clothes with black hair slowly closed, the result of this shot unexpectedly. It was normal for him not to dodge or evade; Kazami Yuuka once thought he was arrogant, only to later discover just how unreasonable he was.
A long, long time ago, that first battle had left her quite unsatisfied.
His Daoist skills emerged endlessly, flowing smoothly, layer upon layer like flowers blooming. Protective talismans absorbed attacks, substitution spells transferred damage, and he just dragged it out... even making Kazami Yuuka feel powerless, as his Daoist skills focused on defense, substitution, and escape techniques, maxing out survival skills.
A punch that could shatter mountains and split cities only smashed talismans...
A magic cannon that could overwhelm the seas only obliterated a clone...
Again and again, with the same results, made her feel that combat had become so dull and frustrating for the first time.
And after that time, Miss Flower Demon lost interest for quite a while. The second time she found a chance to fight him, she decisively made her demands, then discovered that last time, he was actually taking things seriously, politely engaging her with spells.
Because in their second battle, the outcome was that this guy stood rooted to the spot, spirit solid and unwavering. If she didn’t go all out in her attack, she couldn’t break through his defense at all!
Is there anything more absurd, more excessive than this?
Kazami Yuuka was somewhat affected, but with her resilient nature, her fighting spirit was ignited even more, and she didn’t give up. Every now and then, as soon as she felt she had made progress, she would go challenge Gu Mo again, not aiming too high, but simply striving to use less effort to break through his defenses, trying to prove her growth and progress.
This became a long-term joy for her.
But now, she didn’t believe the improvement over this time was so immense that she could effortlessly break through his defenses with one shot, like slicing through butter with a hot knife, piercing straight through him... this scene didn’t seem real at all.
"I am now merely an extension of touch, an image of spiritual power..."
Gu Mo shook his head; he wasn’t here to specifically fight with this Flower Tyrant.
Besides, he was merely projecting his ghost-like image into Fantasy Land; his actual secluded cultivation wasn’t finished yet, so there weren’t many functions... Hmm, at least for his physical self, the projection’s capability is negligible.
Anyway, as long as Fantasy Land is peaceful, he doesn’t need to do much.
"An image of spiritual power? How is that possible? I clearly feel you have a physical presence."
Kazami Yuuka was a bit surprised. Compared to Gu Mo’s low evaluation of his current ghost-like shadow, she found it remarkable because she hadn’t noticed anything unusual beforehand, fundamentally not perceiving anything off about this guy’s form of existence.
"I’ve recently been researching the technology of soul materialization and have had some success... but unfortunately, not much."
Gu Mo shook his head slightly, somewhat regretful.
Leveraging the Einzbern Family’s accumulations and through reverse analysis of the Great Holy Grail, he naturally took a keen interest in the Third Magic. However, magic itself is human wisdom, humanity’s intelligence, and also the world’s law. Yet magic doesn’t fall within that; it exists as a solitary entity beyond the heavens.
If magic utilized modern, or rather the current world’s laws and limits to accomplish things, then magic was like traversing dimensions to other worlds, using entirely different laws and breaking through entirely different limits to achieve things.
It’s the godly principle from beyond the heavens, an absolute miracle.
Gu Mo’s progress in this aspect was admittedly minimal. Even with his past mastery of the Power of the Fixed Star, he couldn’t touch the threshold of Third Magic. He could only say there were results, but not much, just a little bit.
"Soul materialization?"
Miss Flower Demon frowned, feeling that the domains he was delving into were becoming increasingly uncanny.
......
...
There are some benefits to wandering in Fantasy Land as a ghostly projection.
At least for now, he wouldn’t be discovered by a certain Demon Sage, so Gu Mo could remain undisturbed, like a newcomer experiencing this familiar yet strange place from his own perspective.
After leaving the Sunflower Field, he headed in the direction of the Demon Mountain, with a vast forest separating them. This was an area where Gu Mo felt unfamiliar, not belonging to the geography brought in from outside, but a native environment currently dubbed the Magic Forest.
Probably because the space was fragile, closer to the Demon Realm.
The elemental energy from the Demon Realm had dispersed over, making some parts of this primal forest quite unusual, with most areas teeming with demon mushrooms and toxic fumes that would make ordinary people sick if inhaled. However, the mushrooms themselves were extraordinary, containing pure energy from the Demon Realm.
They help enhance Magic Power...
It’s quite peculiar, naturally earning the name Magic Forest.
The forest was inherently dense and dark, now compounded by the twilight sunset, making it appear more eerie and strange.
Mushrooms could be seen growing rampant throughout the forest, the magic they contained readily apparent. The young man in white clothes and black hair walked leisurely among them, without any aura and no magic reaction; yet, the demon beasts in the Magic Forest wisely refrained from attacking him.
Some even tried to curry favor, bringing forward freshly hunted prey, sitting on the ground wagging their tails, whining adorably.
Where did this husky come from, and it’s turned into a demon?
Gu Mo found it amusing, though he understood the mechanism of Fantasy Land where anything flowing in from the outside was no surprise, so he patted the head of this suddenly appearing husky. The husky joyfully circled around him.
The Demonic Power isn’t bad, the aura is quite pure...
Gu Mo scrutinized it, but he had no plans to adopt the dog.
Although lately there’s been a "primate killer" cultivation plan, it was only after meeting with Chaldea and the others, then quietly connecting with Fufu, that the inspiration came...
However, he hadn’t planned to start it yet; he’s more inclined to cultivate monsters within an ecosystem, rather than modifying cats or dogs... If he must choose, it’s not impossible; when he encounters the Inuyasha World, he can let the dog he cultivated shock everyone.
What nonsense Naraku and Qilin Pill, can they withstand a dog resembling Douya King’s revival?
Oh, suddenly feeling a bit tempted...
Gu Mo squatted down to scratch the husky’s chin, deciding to observe a bit more.
"Go back..." He stood up, patted the dog’s head, giving a little help. The dog, somewhat reluctant, circled around him a few times before running away without looking back, leaving the prey on the ground...
Gu Mo couldn’t help but chuckle, looking at the prey on the ground. Although he didn’t need it, this dog was quite spirited.
Then, the next moment, he saw the husky rush back to retrieve the prey from the ground...
It didn’t have many thoughts, just simply forgot.
"..."
"..."
Foolish dog!
Gu Mo retracted his smile and continued walking forward calmly.
Before long, a small mansion-like structure appeared deep in the forest, presumably the residence of one of the mages living there. Gu Mo’s mind grasped this understanding, knowing two mages resided within the Magic Forest, though not within the concept of the Fate World.
They belonged to the profession within the magic system he once crafted.
Mages, magicians, witches...
Such professions are what this refers to.
Thinking of past events, Gu Mo couldn’t help but feel a bit absent-minded; so much time had unknowingly passed, his past deeds seemingly becoming part of history. According to Miss Flower Demon, he, as the Demon King and Dragon God, seemingly had no presence in Fantasy Land—
Yet, his shadow was almost everywhere in reality.
However, only those ancient gods or demons, beings of great experience, would understand this; those born later, the younger ones, wouldn’t realize it. They would only perceive these elements as part of the world’s natural order.
"Click" —
At this moment, the door of the mansion opened.
A blond maiden stepped out, saw the youth in white clothes and black hair, slightly startled, but still opened her mouth to ask: "Are you someone who just entered Fantasy Land?"
She originally was in her house studying magic and puppet techniques, but felt an approach of an ordinary person outside and instinctively mistook him for one of those who had accidentally intruded or gotten lost, thus came out to have a look.
Her friendliness towards humans was high, always attempting to lead those lost in the Magic Forest or in the woods out.
But this ordinary person seemed somewhat unusual...
Gu Mo blinked, his gaze slightly peculiar, momentarily fixed on the magic guidebook in the maiden’s hand, then revealing a bright smile: "Yes, I just entered this place, still a little confused about the situation..."
Wasn’t that magic guidebook one of his creations?
Drawing inspiration from the example of "Fairy Tale Realm" crafted by a master of illusions from Hiri’s world, he crafted a magic domain resembling a fairy tale world, using Chapters from "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland" as the core theme. By opening the book or reciting a spell, one could access the Otherworld within...
This was the gift Shinki demanded to be "serious," "focused," "meticulous," and filled with "sincerity."
But how could it be in this girl’s hands?
