Free Web NovelChapter 289: Chapter 170: Holy Crown [Blood Wizard] Yulier
A moment later, Bai Esi finally made her decision.
Her tightly clenched fists slowly unfurled, and her surging aura gradually calmed down.
The look in her eyes as she gazed at Zorn had changed.
"So, what do you want me to do next?"
Her tone had softened.
It was just as Zorn had said; if she insisted on resisting without backing down, her future would likely see the entire Demon Tree uprooted.
Guslai Legendary Demon City had its own hands full and completely ignored them.
They could only seek a path to survival on their own.
"Next is to persuade Yulier the Blood Wizard to surrender."
"Persuade Yulier the Blood Wizard to surrender? How is that possible?"
Bai Esi’s voice shot up several octaves.
"What is it?"
Zorn tilted his head and looked at Bai Esi.
Bai Esi stammered for a moment before speaking.
"Yulier the Blood Wizard is the one among our group who hates outsiders the most."
"He’s also the most ruthless when it comes to killing outsiders."
"Persuading him... that’s completely impossible!"
Zorn spoke with an impassive expression.
"Just go and contact Yulier the Blood Wizard. I’ll handle the persuasion."
Bai Esi’s expression flickered with uncertainty. She was beginning to doubt whether pledging allegiance to him was the right move.
But now, this Evil Spirit Wizard had already spoken.
After a moment’s thought, she finally decided to give it a try.
"It will take some time for me to establish a Dark Demon Tree passage and go find Yulier the Blood Wizard."
"Mm."
Zorn nodded, letting Bai Esi handle it.
While Bai Esi was using the power of the Dark Demon Tree to build the passage, Zorn hid off to the side, deep in the darkness.
He rubbed the space between his now-relaxed brows as a cold smirk appeared on his face.
’Persuading Yulier the Blood Wizard is impossible? Heh heh... Yulier the Blood Wizard is the biggest capitulator of them all.’
’In any version of events, that Yulier the Blood Wizard would always be the one to lead the surrender.’
’Players even compiled a special "Capitulator List" for the Dark Cosmic Realm.’
’As long as you went down that list, every single person on it was a prime target to help Players earn achievements.’
’And Yulier the Blood Wizard was right at the top.’
’Whether it was Calamity Court opening the Dark Gate or the Hidden Wilderness Sect’s power radiating over... as long as his Demon Tree was threatened, Yulier the Blood Wizard would be the first to surrender.’
’If others lost their Demon Trees, their strength would just be greatly reduced.’
’But if Yulier the Blood Wizard lost his Demon Tree, he would die instantly.’
’Surrender or die. He had no third option.’
As Zorn waited, about three hourglasses’ worth of time passed.
Bai Esi was the first to cross through the Demon Tree passage.
Immediately after, the aura of Yulier the Blood Wizard, at Level 18 Peak, also appeared.
Then, the Demon Tree passage closed.
Before long, the two began whispering to each other on the trunk of the Dark Demon Tree.
"Bai Esi... you... how could you do this?"
Yulier the Blood Wizard’s cry of alarm soon followed.
When she saw that Yulier the Blood Wizard didn’t attack her—only cried out in alarm—even after she had clearly stated her intention to surrender, Bai Esi’s heart couldn’t help but pound violently.
’Could it be... that Zorn can really peer into other people’s minds?’
’What kind of incredible ability is that?’
Taking a deep breath and slowly exhaling, Bai Esi laid all her cards on the table.
"Yulier, that terrifying Evil Spirit Wizard has already found me."
"That man is terrifying. Not only has he already reached Level 15, but his understanding of Rune Profound Meaning is probably not much lower than mine."
"I estimate he’s already approaching the strength of a Level 17 Holy Crown."
"You’ve seen the situation with Guslai Legendary Demon City. It’s impossible for them to support us. They can’t even protect themselves."
"Once that Evil Spirit Wizard advances to Holy Crown, we... will all die!"
At this point, Bai Esi spoke with extreme caution.
"Just a short while ago, I... already pledged my allegiance to him."
"After all, he is a super genius from the Calamity Court Divine Kingdom. By serving under him, we’ll have a chance to live."
"If he achieves a Legendary status in the future and becomes an Immortal Divine Spirit, being able to serve him would be an honor for us."
"Otherwise... only Death awaits!"
As Bai Esi finished her explanation, not far away, Zorn’s aura as an Evil Spirit Wizard emerged.
Sensing Zorn’s aura, Yulier the Blood Wizard snapped his head toward Zorn’s location.
He even had a powerful Blood Wizard Forbidden Curse ready in his hands.
But in the end, the Blood Wizard Forbidden Curse was not unleashed.
After a strange expression flickered across Yulier the Blood Wizard’s face, he looked toward Zorn’s location and said in a low voice,
"Mr. Zorn, would you care to come out?"
From the depths of the darkness, Zorn walked out slowly.
When he saw that it was indeed the same astonishingly powerful Upper Rank Level Evil Spirit Wizard who had burned down Black Teeth City’s Dark Demon Tree, he hesitated for a moment before speaking.
"If I surrender, can the Dark Demon Tree of my Demon City be spared?"
"Yes!"
Zorn nodded crisply.
To appease Yulier the Blood Wizard and secure his complete surrender, Zorn slowly began to speak.
"I can use a projection technique to cross the cosmic barrier and communicate with a great Middle Rank Divine Spirit."
"With the promise of a Divine Spirit, your safety will naturally be guaranteed."
Hearing this, both of them were slightly shaken.
’A technique to cross the cosmic barrier?’
’Communicate with a Middle Rank Divine Spirit?’
Given their status, obtaining an audience with a Middle Rank Divine Spirit was next to impossible.
Yet this Evil Spirit Wizard, who was merely Upper Rank Level, could already communicate and negotiate with a Divine Spirit.
As for the technique to cross the cosmic barrier, it was something they had never seen or even heard of.
It seemed this genius Evil Spirit Wizard truly had an extraordinary background.
"So?"
Zorn asked in a deep voice.
Hearing this, both of them were overjoyed.
If he had offered only empty words, they would have found it hard to believe, but with a Divine Spirit as a witness, their security was raised to another level.
"Then we’ll have to trouble you, Mr. Zorn!"
The two of them exchanged a glance and spoke in unison.
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「Fedor Star Realm Half-plane Group.」
Inside the Cultivation Chamber.
Having lived for over two hundred years, the worldly Reya had seen it all.
But this was the first time she had ever witnessed a scene like the one before her.
Earlier, Zorn had said he would try to persuade the enemy to surrender.
An ’Upper Rank Level’ persuading ’Holy Crown Level’ masters?
She hadn’t held out much hope for that.
But the scene before her now, where two Holy Crown experts were clearly displayed within Zorn’s projection, truly opened her eyes.
Zorn Corick had actually persuaded two Holy Crown experts from an Exotic Realm to surrender.
And they were not weak ones, either.
After hearing Zorn’s account and the two Holy Crown experts’ conditions, just as Reya was about to speak...
"Excellent!"
A voice like a clap of thunder boomed, sweeping across the entire half-plane. freeweɓnovēl.coɱ
Even through the projection, Zorn could sense the pleasant surprise mixed into that rumbling voice.
Lord Orwell had been paying attention to the situation here for some time.
"Zorn, you have done exceptionally well this time, rendering a great service to the Divine Kingdom." fгeewebnovёl.com
"When you return, the Divine Kingdom will naturally reward you with substantial resources."
"Furthermore... you two are also meritorious for being willing to submit to the Divine Kingdom."
"For now, obey Zorn’s commands and help the Divine Kingdom conquer the Dark Gate. You two shall retain your original positions as Demon City Lords and maintain control over your Dark Demon Trees."
Upon receiving this promise, the two of them were instantly overjoyed.
"Thank you, Lord Orwell!"
They both bowed in thanks.
