High Above

Chapter 946: Pledge of Allegiance (8400, please vote~)

When Corizion's soul condensed in front of the dark gold dragon, the latter was not surprised at all.

Ian just raised his head, looked at the chief bachelor, flapped his wings slightly, and waited for the other party to speak.

The opponent's body is still fighting against the guardians of the Great Library, and seems to be at a disadvantage - but Corizon still dedicates part of his power to communicate with himself.

Invisible subspace barriers were erected around the Silver Sky Gate, blocking the prying eyes of others and creating a vast but closed space.

They looked at each other but remained silent.

【My path is right】

After a while, Korezien slowly said: [But I still don’t understand why you don’t transmit information about your ‘self-personality’ to parallel time and space]

The bachelor looked at Ian with a puzzlement that was almost pity: [What is the connection between you now and you in the past? You are almost two completely different people, we just have the same mind-light body like the ‘Guiding Star’]

[The ‘original Ian’ has died a long time ago. You can’t even be considered his residue, just a tool he created, a kind of... a phantom]

"I have a slightly different view of 'myself' and 'Ian'."

Ian replied calmly: "You take yourself too small, and you take the essence of life too small. If you have to remember exactly the same thing, then when you forget what you had for dinner last night, it is no longer yesterday. Of you..."

"As long as all those who are willing to admit that they are 'Ian' and I have a consensus in endless time and space, then I will be 'us', and 'we' will be me."

"It's you instead."

Having said this, Ian narrowed his eyes, carefully observed the Corizon in front of him, and couldn't help but laugh: "Isn't your split soul... also a phantom?"

The avatar of Corizion in front of him is a quite young, probably a young Corizon, with neatly tidied gray hair, and blue eyes that are slightly different from Corizon's original body.

[This is the result of my failed experiment]

Corizion said calmly: [I cut my soul and sent it into parallel time and space through the Silver Sky Gate - I didn't get any information about parallel time and space, but I got a model of another self...a younger one. A sharper model]

[It is precisely because I noticed the difference between me in parallel time and space and me now that I must complete the ‘Eternal Man’]

"I see, I feel scared when I see the difference. Because I know that the self in parallel time and space may make different choices from the current self, so I can't identify with it."

Ian understood this, he was silent for a while, and then said: "But these are not the reasons why you really want to talk to me, and I don't care... seeing as you got the answer you wanted from me. For my sake, tell me now, what kind of cooperation do you and Axel have?"

"Besides, the reason why you invited me is very clear. Why did you invite Isengard?"

Corizon watched Ian's flashback, and he naturally knew that the next future would probably be the battle between Mikael and Axel. It was probably around the time that after gaining a comprehensive advantage in the war against the Flying Flame Land, Mikael, who had established great prestige, achieved the fifth level, and then turned back to launch a rebellion.

The reason for this rebellion is not clear to Ian until now. Different parallel time and space have different developments. Some Mikael did not rebel, some Axel fell into silence very early, and the empire was divided...

But from Corizion's side, we can in turn know a part of Axel's mysterious plan.

Ian believes this is crucial.

However, Corizion laughed.

【Do you want to know? 】

He said: [Then defeat me? 】

[Defeat me, and my soul will be your trophy. My wisdom and all my memories can be used by you - and I will also point out a way for you, a way to leave the city of knowledge safely without being watched by anyone. road】

At this moment, Ian felt something and raised his head.

He realized that because he stirred the etheric sea, the vision of the City of Knowledge also alarmed everyone. Now there are many powerful people's eyes, and the corresponding "special operations personnel" from various countries are approaching the City of Knowledge.

Not to mention anything else, the envoys from various countries present all called for reinforcements - on the grounds of fighting against the invasion of the demon army, all the forces from various countries wanted to come to the Capital of Knowledge to get a share of the pie.

When that time comes, Ian's situation will be a little dangerous. If for Ian before, only the Immovable Fortress and the Extreme Realm were more attractive to others, then now, the existence of the arcane path is enough to make other forces crazy.

"...You actually only use the split soul? Then I think you agreed to me."

Ian was not surprised at all by Corrizien's choice.

After knowing that he might be defeated and sealed by the guardian, Corizion obviously began to think of a way out... The soul that fought with Ian was one of them. In any case, if Ian really defeated him , got his split soul, then at least he can get Ian's perspective, and will not be completely disconnected from the continent of Terra because of being sealed.

Saying this, the dark gold dragon slowly unfolded its crystal-like wings, and the majestic ether spread in all directions with this movement: "Grand Bachelor, I will give you a chance."

"See firsthand my final chance at success."

[Hahaha, very confident]

When Corizion heard Ian's words, he smiled instead of getting angry: [Because I don't use fifth-level power, do I think I will win? 】

If someone else said such words, even the Twin Popes and the Great Guardian would think that the other party was talking nonsense. Even if they could win, it would not be absolute. How could the other party have the confidence?

But the person who spoke was Ian, the former ultimate winner of Terra and the person who had completed the path of reincarnation, so he had no idea why the opponent with a fourth energy level would face a fifth-level soul splitter. What's wrong with thinking you're bound to win?

[I am not good at fighting, so your enemy will never be me]

After the words fell, Corizon's ghost disappeared: [Your enemies are other people and 'yourself']

[Even, it’s your distant past life, those ‘yourself’ who were far more powerful than you are now! 】

In an instant, countless phantoms appeared in the sky. These phantoms were linked to the energy source of the Silver Sky Gate and the City of Knowledge, and began to solidify rapidly - they were the images of the envoys of the nations and the eight spire masters.

The phantom headed by the white-haired sword-wielding figure gave people an unparalleled sense of oppression just for the moment it appeared. The sky of the City of Knowledge, which had become scarlet due to its connection to many abyss, opened many cracks for this reason. .

And Corizion’s voice sounded in the void: [Go and prove it, ‘Ian now’]

[Prove that you are stronger than the ‘original Ian’, otherwise, all your paths will be lies, and victory will never come to you]

at the same time.

The capital of knowledge, outside the gate of Yintian.

"The demonic invasion has slowed down. It seems that several abyss lords were killed, causing them to become cautious."

The four orthodox positions are fighting against many demonic armies. The priests who protect the people on the ordinary floating island in the City of Knowledge are having fierce exchanges: "It seems that the civil war at the fifth level in the City of Knowledge will be divided within seven days. If there is a winner, the Great Guardian should be victorious.”

The clergyman of Huaiguang reported the information on his side in a strict manner, while the clergyman of the Psychic Church smiled: "Of course, after all, we just had technical exchanges with the guardian some time ago - he has now completely transformed into The 'universal nano-colonial ship' planned by the civilization of the previous era can use skills including but not limited to those of the previous tower masters and chief bachelors in the Great Library."

"Grand Maester Corizion is certainly amazing and talented, but if one person takes on the entire Great Library, the outcome is already doomed."

At this time, there was a loud explosion-like sound from outer space. Everyone looked up and found a huge pattern appearing in the orbit of the Terra satellite. This pattern was somewhat similar to Manzhushahua, and it also seemed to be a Wanhua Mirror. The petals are like mirrors, reflecting all the reflections of the same thing that exists in different possibilities, as if to exhaust all cognition to search for the truth behind it.

The terrifying ether stirs up time and space, and the energy that escapes forms this totem-like scenery.

This is a vision displayed by a fifth-level powerhouse when he takes action with all his strength. Just like the true form of the ether, it proves that a fifth-level powerhouse is burning his life to fight, and the creator of this vision is naturally Corey. Zen.

In response, as the thunder echoed in the sky, another extremely square circular pattern constructed of countless regular geometric bodies emerged in the air. This pattern seemed to contain nothing, but it contained everything, from the very beginning. From the bonfires and wheels, to the carbon fires and forges, all human creations seem to have their own phantoms, whether they are majestic giant structures or tiny nano-dust, those huge battleships, tall buildings and The tall tower reaching the sky, everything is displayed in this circle.

In response to Corizion's determination, the Guardians went all out.

The two patterns intertwined, bursting out a roar that shook half the continent.

This is the fifth level of powerhouses. It is impossible to show their full power within the planet. They have to be in the sky to show their majestic true body that transcends the mortal world.

That night, under the rule of the City of Knowledge, hundreds of towers, dozens of large cities, and 130 million people all looked up to the sky.

The obscure stream of light in the sky and the huge vision are like life, intertwining and flowing in the void outside the star.

Just like two giant gods fighting each other, they are also two giant beasts biting each other.

One hundred and fifteen years have passed, and it is time to decide the future direction of the city of learning. Parents hug their children tightly, and children hold the hands of their elders. They have become accustomed to stability, but they know that turbulence is inevitable. They cannot understand those changes. What are the high-ranking figures fighting for, but they understand that everything is closely related to them.

But it's just at this moment.

There was a sword light that suddenly cut through the light and darkness, tore apart the demon and the scarlet warning, and illuminated the entire city of knowledge.

And in this sword light, a dark golden dragon shadow flew out.

"Ian, left!"

Inside the dragon's belly, Isengard's eyes lit up with a golden-green light, and following his prompts, Ian immediately controlled the dragon's body to dodge.

The next moment, a pitch-black sharp sword slashed straight towards the direction where the dragon wing was before with a strength and speed that seemed to cut through space!

This is an ordinary long sword that is inconspicuous, unassuming and has nothing special about it. During the entire process of swinging the sword, except for the plasma burst caused by the speed, there is no special change or shine.

The person holding this sword is a middle-aged knight with an expressionless face and blue eyes. Behind him is a constantly rotating hexagram of light. It seems to be the light wings of a fairy, but it is even more fiery and terrifying, twisting the surroundings. of time and space.

Without saying a word, he slashed out with his sword, dodging the dark gold dragon that had easily defeated the combined efforts of the three abyss lords to the left and right, and even flew out upside down.

This scene appeared in front of everyone present, and instantly everyone felt as if there was something wrong with their eyes, and their faces were full of disbelief.

"Who is this?" they said in disbelief: "Can he actually suppress that Mahdi?"

【No right】

Even the frozen fish instructor couldn't help but exclaimed while providing all his computing power: [Ian, you were also a goblin in your previous life, but why are you so strong? ! 】

"Ask me, how do I know!"

Ian replied, and Tutor Frozen Fish complained fiercely: [Isn’t that just you, how come you don’t know? ! 】

"I forgot everything. Who knows why I was so strong in countless past lives?"

Just as Tutor Frozen Fish said, the 'original Ian' embodied by Corizion was indeed of fairy blood.

The bloodline of 'Imitation Night Shadow' has such incredible miraculous effects. As long as the bloodline holder analyzes the relevant bloodlines and understands certain individuals better, he can use his own power to create the corresponding 'Night Shadow'. '. When facing the enemy, you can even use your powerful spiritual power to directly read the enemy's "view" of yourself in the enemy's mind, manifesting the enemy's own "night shadow" and fight with the enemy himself.

Of course, most night shadows are not powerful because they are limited to the user's own cognition. Most night shadows are not as powerful as the original owner, and their skills are also very primitive.

But Corizion is different - as one of the few pinnacle researchers in the history of the City of Knowledge, his understanding of the true forms of the major bloodlines is even far better than that of the major bloodline families themselves, and his improvements to the true forms of many bloodline potions are even better. is proof of this.

The many night shadows he manifested may even be stronger than the original owner with the same power... Therefore, Corizion also has the honorific title of 'Supreme of All Dharmas', and can easily defeat him with other people's proud skills. .

Corizion had naturally studied the elf bloodline a long time ago, and through backtracking, he also obtained some of the original Ian's data.

Therefore, he was able to create an extremely powerful reflection.

A reflection of the ‘original Ian’.

At this moment, Ian is actually not very strange.

The essence given by the fifth-level powerhouse, coupled with the original data of Ian, the phantom manifested by Corizion, may be the most powerful fourth-level template in the world.

Initially, Ian was not of Immovable Fortress, but of pure goblin blood. He used the Mountain King's Ether Furnace Heart and used the original goblin as a model to create a new advancement route called 'Dragon Goblin'. And after finally getting the silver chip, he sublimated his own mind-light body, a terrifying power that can almost mobilize the spiritual energy of the source matter in the entire virtual world and the natural world.

Fortunately, that is the power only available at the fifth energy level. The main body of Corizion is still entangled with the Great Guardian and does not have that much power to raise the phantom to the fifth energy level. Otherwise, Ian will turn around and leave.

But now, it's okay.

After all, what Corizion wants to see is just how strong the current Ian is - only if the current Ian is strong enough, he can entrust his split soul to him.

And how strong is Ian now...

He doesn't know.

Because so far, no one has been able to force out all of Ian's cards and let him go all out.

"This time it's the right side!"

Another sword strike came. At first, Ian's swordsmanship had reached an advanced level. It was just an ordinary sword strike, but in the perception, it suddenly turned into a volcanic eruption, the stars were turbulent, and it turned into a torrent of destruction erupting from new stars. , the terrifying lethality continues to increase, until it becomes a kind of destruction itself that is simply indescribable.

As soon as the sword was slashed out, a thunder that ripped through the sky flashed across the sky, forcing the dark gold dragon to dodge - because this was not a simple physical attack, but an attack that contained extremely advanced spiritual energy. The sword of the Void Realm is as fast as a thought and can cut the soul. It cannot be defended against even a fortified city.

Only Isengard can prompt Ian to dodge with his near-light speed reflexes.

But that's not all - Corizion also created a large number of phantoms of other fourth-level powerhouses. They all attacked at the same time, blocking all the dark gold dragon's dodge routes, forcing him to spend his strength to block.

For a moment, bright streams of light surged all over the sky, and hundreds of different sublimated skills and spiritual powers came at the same time. The dark gold dragon hurriedly blocked it, and kept retreating, but still couldn't block them all. It was hit on the left wing and chest. Although he did not suffer any injuries due to his immovable fortress and earth-type true dragon's body, it did seem a bit difficult to withstand.

"What happened?"

And many powerful people, including the four orthodox religions, were also stunned. They had seen the dark gold dragon destroy the abyss lord's formation, enter the gate of silver sky, and stir up the wind and clouds in the quiet sea. As a result, not long after, there was another one. An unknown strong man stepped out and suppressed Mahdi?

How many powerful people are dormant in this place, the Capital of Knowledge? The water is too deep!

and……

"You can't block a move at all!"

If Count Koma's expression had only changed slightly before, then his expression has changed drastically now - both at the fourth energy level, he can actually create a momentum like a white phantom, with the ability to concentrate and skills. Too bad.

One sword from White Phantom is enough to severely injure or even kill him!

On the contrary, the Dark Gold Dragon could actually catch a few moves, which was beyond his imagination... Now, Count Koma finally understood that his 'fourth energy level' was different from the truly powerful ones on Terra. Compared to the fourth level powerhouses, the gap between heaven and earth is simply huge!

boom!

Another sword strike, this time, the white phantom hit the dark gold dragon. The sword light that cut through all kinds of magic directly slashed the body of the real dragon onto the floating island where the Searching Spire was located. The dragon plummeted from the sky and fell. A huge crater hit the island.

【Is that all? 】

At this moment, Corizion's voice was a little disappointed: [I did not fully restore Ian's original strength at the fourth energy level, which was only about 90% at most, so I created a large number of additional phantom grazing arrays]

[If you are truly a ‘complete body’, you should not only be able to parry now, but at least be evenly matched! 】

"So that's it. Was I actually so strong in the beginning? At just the fourth energy level, I already have an invincible aura. No wonder I can conquer Terra."

But at this moment, Ian responded without wavering in his will. He was even smiling: "It's just."

“Not as good as my ways.”

In the virtual realm, the fairy virtual realm portal has been activated. With a burst of distortion, following the port left by the Silver Sky Gate, an illusory shadow blended into the chest of the dark gold dragon without anyone noticing. In the center, in the body of the black-haired knight who is driving the dragon's body.

Click, click, click.

Just like the gears fit together, and just like the puzzle piece is complete, a power that transcends the definition of the fourth energy level of Terra's sublimation method spurts out from the dark gold dragon's body.

Then, the next moment.

The moment when the white phantom in mid-air was condescending, it once again swung a waterfall of sword light at the giant dragon body in the pit.

A figure emerged from the dragon's body, like lightning rushing upstream!

He also slashed out with a sword, facing the sword of the white phantom, and fell together.

Time and space seemed to stand still.

The two bodies were stagnant in place, and even the surging shock waves and various flying lightnings and flames were also paused, as if time had stopped.

The white phantom body swayed slightly, and the eyes of the sword-wielding dragon fairy suddenly lit up with a lively look, and a smile that Corizion never controlled appeared on his face.

The figure of the black-haired knight is also slightly different. Even with the blessing of the Immovable Fortress, the original Mahdi body can still see some traces of flesh and blood, but now, under the flash of electromagnetic thunder, , his body became as solid and bright as gem metal, and there were streams of etheric light flowing out of it, forming light patterns like inscribed circuits.

A substance that is completely solidified by electromagnetic force, a substance that is absolutely indestructible, and a substance that is solidified by controlling the movement of molecules with the power of fairies, is essentially ‘indestructible and indestructible’!

Apart from the body, the eyes have changed the most. Although the original Mahdi's eyes were sharp, they lacked a bit of agility. But now, with the return of the true soul, will and complete gift of the Star God, the movements that originally had a strange sense of stagnation suddenly became It becomes extremely smooth.

The combination of body and soul...the soul of the fairy and the body of the immovable city...this is a far more powerful force than the simple transformation of the bloodline true form of the 'Dragon Fairy'.

Its name is Arcane Path: Pioneer of Steel!

boom!

The bodies of the two people with their swords intersecting remained motionless, but thousands of thunderbolts exploded out of thin air in the surrounding sky, and the floating island where the Searching Spire was located trembled and exploded. The floating island had been reinforced by various secret techniques and inscription arrays. A large number of cracks burst out and spread rapidly towards the entire island.

Immediately afterwards, dazzling light pierced out from these cracks, like a sword of light!

This was not an ordinary fire, but the fire of nuclear fission - the heavy atomic material in the floating island had been shattered by the two swords, and had spontaneous nuclear fission, disintegrating the entire island!

The aftermath of the sword fight between the two, with both sides' subtle control canceling each other out, the slightest bit that spilled out was enough to induce material fragmentation, bringing the entire floating island to the brink of collapse!

Even in the center of the floating island, the area where the Mahdi fought with the white phantom has completely turned into dust. The Island of Quest has turned into a hollow structure like a donut, with only two figures still fighting swords. Standing in the center, motionless!

However, in the next moment, one after another extremely solid phantoms began to appear on the bodies of both sides. They emerged one after another, and then began to fight in different ways!

Either they are cutting each other with swords, or they are intersecting with four fists, or they are controlling the wind, rain and thunder to fight in the air, or they are flying straight into the depths of the sky, chasing endlessly.

While the central body was still facing off, thousands of different phantoms began to fight fiercely, and the battles between these phantoms all had real destructive power. In just a few seconds, the entire floating island where the Search Spire was located was completely destroyed. Broken into pieces, it turned into a cloud of flaming dust that filled the sky.

Seeing this scene, basically all the bystanders turned around and ran away - these phantoms didn't seem to have restrained themselves from fighting before. Their attacks were not long-sighted at all, and they were accidentally affected, and the result of being affected was The high probability is death!

In the distance, the Feiyan Air and Sky Armored Army led by King Qingting, which was rapidly approaching, also noticed something was wrong. He asked in a deep voice: "What's going on? The Capital of Knowledge suddenly erupted again with an energy level exceeding the fourth level. Energy fluctuations, are there other fifth-level incarnations taking action?!"

"No……"

And Prince Qingting, who was running away with all his strength and away from the fighting range of the two, said out of breath: "It's Mahdi..."

"It is the immovable fortified city of the arcane path!"

【wrong! 】

But at this moment, Corizion noticed an accident that was out of his control, and the chief bachelor's soul revealed a horrified look: [I'm not controlling this - this night shadow came to life... who is it? ! 】

The answer is simple.

It's Ian!

The original Ian laughed and raised his sword, based on the Silver Sky Gate, based on the echo of the Guiding Star, and based on the reappearance of Corizon's night shadow. At this moment, the power of the white phantom It is rising continuously, and the power coming from the other end of the sword is like an earthquake and tsunami, causing an uproar in the surrounding time and space.

However, Ian's power is even more terrifying. If the power of White Phantom is like tsunamis, landslides, and endless natural disasters, then his power is the sky and the planet itself that are enough to suppress everything - brought by this pioneer of steel. Under the absolute brute force, even the white phantom could only retreat step by step and keep parrying!

However, just as Ian could parry the white phantom before, the white phantom can also defend against most of Ian's attacks. If he makes an occasional mistake, he can quickly make up for it before it becomes an irreversible mistake!

[Yes, yes, you are doing very well, very well. My strength and skills were only perfected when I was fifty, and now, you are only twenty years old, and you have reached the microscopic control of the atomic realm thirty years before me! 】

From the phantom, a voice that seemed both virtual and real came: [Although I am just a false echo... no, I am a phantom that is worse than an echo. It is a remnant left by the ‘original Ian’ in endless time and space, but its power is real]

[It’s just that when skills and power reach this point, they are already at their limit. After reaching the fifth level, the power will even be too huge to be able to be controlled in subtle ways. Even if you reached this point thirty years earlier, you will not be able to control it in detail thirty years later. It may not be a big breakthrough]

[And the improvement in physical fitness is just because I have no body - if you want to completely surpass me and crush me, you can't do it! 】

"Wrong, who said I can't do it?"

Even in the face of Ian's initial reverberation, Ian did not waver at all, and he even smiled.

It's like a young man who has been working hard and has made achievements that he is extremely proud of. When he meets his predecessors who he has always wanted to show and surpass, he can't help but want to let him see his happy smile: "You said It’s true, in terms of pure strength and skill, we are indeed evenly matched, but in other aspects, I am far superior to you.”

"It's not just physical 'brute force', but also 'we' have been reincarnated countless times. What 'we' really want to obtain is the power that 'you' don't have."

【oh? 】

At this moment, both sides took a step back, but Ian did not take a breath after retreating, but immediately took a step forward, and the long sword went straight to Can Xian's throat.

Reuniang raised his sword to block, but he didn't expect that the purpose of Ian's sword was not to stab at all, but to deflect the sword. With some skill, the two men's swords were released simultaneously, spinning in mid-air.

——You want a close fist fight? Thoughts flashed through Reanxiang's mind, but he was not afraid at all if it was fists and kicks. Even though the body of the Steel Herald was far beyond what his phantom could compare to, it was precisely because he had lost the restraints of his body that he had the confidence to use his dexterity Take advantage with the Soul Realm!

"Here comes the sword!"

But at this moment, Ian suddenly shouted loudly.

Behind him, under the control of Isengard and Tutor Frozen Fish, the body of the dark gold dragon sprayed out the long-awaited gravity cannon without any hesitation!

And Ian raised his hand, and the surging gravitational wave beams were deflected in the direction of him and converged - suddenly turning into a handful of flashing green ion clouds, cast by the constantly expanding and contracting distorted time and space. sword!

Pick the light into a sword and lead it to defeat the enemy!

Without any hesitation, Ian slashed out with his sword, without any help, without any friends, and without the reverberation of any allies!

In an instant, the sword of destruction that collapsed everything slashed through the empty-handed body of Remnant, causing his body to rapidly collapse and twist, turning into a ball of ethereal flames.

At the same time, Han Xiang's eyes changed from shock to satisfaction in an instant.

[Yes, this is what I want...what I can never get...]

He laughed loudly and then turned into nothingness: [Not only are you thirty years ahead of schedule, you are far ahead of me]

[Keep moving forward, farther and farther than anyone knows! 】

"Then you still need to tell me?"

Ian didn't look back. He had 100% confidence that Isengard and Mentor Frozen Fish could launch an attack at the most critical moment, so he could rely on his backing and trust!

And this... is the power that 'Ians' are really pursuing in countless reincarnations.

"If one person is not enough, just call a few more people."

"When one person's strength reaches the limit, let a few more people reach the limit."

“This is the true meaning of a guiding star…not a lone star shining, but a group of stars shining brightly.”

Ian stared at the dissipating flames of the phantom, his eyes dropped slightly, then he raised his hand and caught the sword falling from the sky: "Is this the power of the fourth stage of the Herald of Steel? I have fully mastered it... It is far beyond me. The power of imagination.”

"Grand Maester Corizion, now is the time to fulfill your promise."

Light and shadow flickered, and Corizion's ghost appeared in front of the black-haired knight.

【As I promised before】

He bowed slightly and saluted Ian: [As of now, I, the split soul of Corizion Qiusuo, all my knowledge and power are at your disposal]

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