Chapter 2019: 0442 Dragon King Emerges! (Long chapter asking for monthly tickets and subscriptions)

Triss saw Levi’s grim expression and said:

“It’s nothing. It’s just a Level 8 Exotic Treasure–it doesn’t affect me much.”

Hundred Flowers responded:

“Damn it! Don’t worry, sister. Sooner or later, Levi will help you get it back. If a thousand years isn’t enough, then two thousand years. Just trust Levi!”

Levi:

“…”

Triss couldn’t help but burst into laughter and said:

“Two thousand years? Unless I find some life-prolonging potions, I won’t even live that long without advancing to the eighth-circle.”

Elena said confidently:

“Don’t talk like that! You’re only thirteen hundred years old. One way or another, you’ll surely advance to the eighth-circle. By that time, make ample preparations–better yet, follow my example and try to brand more Witch Marks before advancing. We’re not just aiming for the eighth-circle; we’re aiming to become Grand Wizards!”

Elena’s greatest strength was her confidence!

Triss deeply admired this, for Elena certainly had the foundation to back her confidence.

Even with multiple responsibilities, she had managed to advance to the seventh-circle quickly, which was her source of pride.

Levi said:

“Miss, don’t worry. Once I have fully mastered my seventh-circle weapon-making skills, I’ll craft a top-grade seventh-circle magical artifact for you. It won’t be inferior to the Demon Dragon Whip!”

A Level 8 Exotic Treasure cannot unleash its full power in the hands of a seventh-circle wizard.

In practical terms, it might even be less effective than a seventh-circle magical artifact.

Triss smiled and said:

“Your thoughtfulness already makes me happy. Let’s stop discussing this–it’s all history now. Once I save up enough war merit, I’ll go to the Merit Shop and exchange for an even better treasure.”

To be honest, losing a Level 8 Exotic Treasure definitely hurt.

But the Soaking City Lord possessed eighth-circle perfect cultivation, coupled with a mighty War Treasure.

Moreover, he colluded with Black Sun, a Grand Wizard of great infamy, and had betrayed the Wizard World to likely join the Council of Ten Thousand Clans.

Recovering the Demon Dragon Whip would be no easy task.

Even if Levi attained the strength of a Grand Wizard or even a Legendary Wizard in the future.

Whether she would still be alive was an open question.

Nonetheless, seeing Levi and Elena care so deeply for her.

Triss felt warmth in her heart.

She said:

“By the way, I recently spent 5 million war merit to exchange for a Morning Star-level artifact, but my luck was bad–I ended up randomly with the Burning Faction’s [Heart of Flame King]… If you or your friends ever come across an artifact of the Ocean Faction, don’t forget to introduce me. I’d prefer not to trade with strangers to avoid unnecessary complications.”

Levi’s mind stirred.

Heart of Flame King?

This artifact is from the same set as the Holy Infant’s [Flame King’s Arm].

After thinking it over, he said:

“Miss, you should hold on to this artifact for now. Master Fire Dragon needs it. I’ll ask him to find an Ocean Faction Morning Star artifact and trade it directly with you.”

Triss replied:

“That sounds good. I think Master Fire Dragon will soon save up the 5 million points required too. Meanwhile, Levi, the Lord of Ancient Dragon Continent, only with fifty thousand points, hahaha!”

Levi chuckled and said:

“I’ve been too busy before. Now I can commit more effort to contributing to the Wizard World.”

He had learned so many spells from the Bright Faction specifically for the Blood Battle.

Now, it was time to put them to use.

Anya, Triss’s doting son, also came to congratulate Levi.

He had been a Sixth-Circle Wizard for over two hundred and fifty years, now a veteran wizard.

His progress along the mechanical pathway had been smooth sailing.

The Tower Master took time out of his busy schedule to toast with his wife.

After advancing through the mechanical pathway, his level of power could no longer be gauged by conventional realms.

If he commanded his army of mechanical creatures.

No one below the seventh-circle could contend against him.

Levi took the opportunity to express his heartfelt gratitude to the Tower Master for the efforts he had undertaken over the years.

Fellow members of the Gray Tower also came with complex emotions to offer their respects.

The aged and weary Ms. Marlene said:

“Remarkable, truly remarkable–seventh-circle wizard… Back when we were in the outer sea region, such a thought would’ve been inconceivable.”

Winnie said with a bitter smile:

“True enough. I got so giddy after advancing to official wizard back in the day. At the time, even Third-Circle Wizards felt godlike to me.”

Levi laughed boisterously.

“Onward and upward–everything will get better!”

Though he said this, he couldn’t suppress the pang of sadness in his heart.

Ms. Marlene was close to her millennial end.

Getting her to advance to the fifth-circle had been his utmost effort.

The sixth-circle was beyond his ability to help.

Ms. Marlene didn’t possess exceptional talent nor the extraordinary luck of a Child of Destiny.

She was merely an ordinary figure in the Wizard World.

Had she not encountered Levi, she likely wouldn’t have reached the fifth-circle.

But to Levi, Ms. Marlene held a uniquely special place.

Memories of the past flooded his mind.

Turning silently into an inaudible sigh.

After the banquet ended.

Levi brought a Sky-level artifact he had obtained earlier and went to Ms. Marlene’s residence.

The elder gazed at the stars as she sensed his arrival, smiling serenely:

“You’re here.”

Levi said:

“I have a Sky-level artifact here…”

Ms. Marlene shook her head.

“It’s useless. I know my own limits. Even a Morning Star-level artifact can’t uplift me. Don’t waste such a fine item on me–keep it for the tower’s geniuses. And don’t go to such great lengths to seek out life-prolonging potions, heavenly materials, or earthly treasures at my expense. It would be meaningless. Levi, I have no regrets for having come this far in my cultivation. For the remainder of my days, teaching and nurturing students in peace–this is fulfillment enough for me at this stage.”

Levi sighed:

“The path of cultivation, it’s always like this…”