Soul of Burning Steel

Starfall 834, December 7th, the main city of Moldavian Territory in the Northland.

Since the end of the trial that took place in the Ural Plains, a month has passed in a blink of an eye. With the St. Lauren Cathedral ringing the season bell belonging to the winter month, the entire city was shrouded in heavy snow that blocked the sky. , covered in endless white.

The farmers and hunters who have worked hard for a year stayed in their warm homes to rest, the workers who expanded the city stopped their construction progress when the blizzard raged, and most of the adventurers also settled down rarely, and turned to the tavern He brags about what he has seen and heard this year.

Due to the first official exploration of the Moldavian Territory, information about the mist of God's Evil began to spread throughout the empire, and even the entire continent. The forces that originally carefully blocked these unknown areas began to try to use it. Of course, they are not like warriors. With his courage, he led hundreds of elites to participate in the trial from the very beginning. These forces just sent out elites one by one based on common sense to explore the rules of the trial of the mist of Shene.

Many of them achieved certain results, but most of the explorations ended in failure. While many big figures were frustrated by this, they envied and sighed that their side did not have legendary powerhouses like the Northland, and they really did not dare to take too much risk. risk.

The turmoil of the outside world has nothing to do with Moldavia. Now the entire main city is surrounded by a relaxed atmosphere full of hope and vitality. The smiles on the faces of the residents are faster than in the past few years, or even more than ten years. In addition to the improvement in the quality of life brought about by the popularity of various magic machines, there are many other reasons.

The patriarch of the Radcliffe family who ruled this land, the Lord Earl of the Northland advanced to the legend, the impact of this kind of thing on a city and a territory is beyond the imagination of many people, and more and more adventurers are attracted to it Come, there are more practical benefits than contributing to the vanity of the locals.

First of all, it is the inclination of the empire's policy - in order to congratulate the lord for his legendary achievements, a decree was issued from the Morlaix Palace on the day the soldiers returned to their territory. Almost all the chambers of commerce established in Moldavia were surprised to find that they no longer had to pay the cumbersome customs duties on the commercial roads, and many precious strategic materials and luxury goods that were originally blocked were also opened to trade for them. This is commercial, and in terms of construction, the imperial royal family generously allowed Moldavia to expand freely towards the Great Ajax Mountains, "until its territory meets the status of a legendary strongman."

There are many other benefits, so I won’t go into details for now, except for those from the imperial government, there are also many other noble families’ favors. In addition to presenting congratulatory gifts, many aristocrats with women of the right age in their families tried their best to find out what kind of type "that one" likes - that one is only in his early twenties and has already become a legend, and there will be at least one in the future. In the heyday of two hundred years, if they can successfully marry, it means that their family will get the biggest and most solid backer in the world in the next one or two hundred years.

You must know that other legendary powerhouses have long been born, or their whereabouts are uncertain, and they are dedicated to pursuing the truth or the holy light. Even if the conditions are suitable, let alone dozens or hundreds of years old. If you really marry your daughter, the flattery will be too ugly, and the family's reputation will be greatly affected-but the Moldavian is at the right age now, and I heard that she is still single so far. He doesn't even have a lover, and this level of high-quality stocks can be said to be the only one in the world. If the investment is successful, it can really be said to be a huge profit.

Of course, it's not just this aspect. Although some noble families don't have daughters, they have sons! After getting the news that the legendary warriors really want to take some students recently, these nobles are more excited than those families with daughters-in the cold noble family relationship, except for a small number of families that still have warmth, daughters are in most cases All are marriage tools, and only the sons are brought up harshly, which means that their children are more likely to become warrior students than other commoners.

It should be known that for a world with extraordinary power, 'inheritance of power' is far more important than 'relationships'. Many nobles will deliberately let their children serve as servants of some powerful men. After all, for the vast majority of big shots, family affection and love must be compromised for the benefit, and only the power in one's own hands is true and true, the greatest benefit in the world.

If their children really become soldiers' students and get a legendary inheritance, then even if they are limited by the oath and cannot be passed on, it is still a possibility to reach the top. For this possibility, many people can do whatever it takes .

In this turbulent discussion, if someone collects it deliberately, he will find that his name does not appear in all the discussions about soldiers.

Yes, today on the entire Mycroft continent, all newspapers, books, and news no longer use the warrior’s real name, but use various pronouns and titles. In fact, except for being the Pope of the Church of the Seven Gods Except for St. Eagle, who is admired by thousands of people, the names of most legendary powerhouses hardly appear on paper or orally. Even Israel, who is the emperor, most of the time is called "Empire" Emperor', or 'Sky Dragon Knight', it is said that this is a kind of respect, and some people say that the legendary powerhouse has reached an extraordinary level, as long as they say their names, they will be aware of it.

But now, there is another big event that has gradually replaced the upsurge brought by the new legendary powerhouse, and has become the hottest topic among people after dinner.

About half a year ago. In the western mountain region of the mainland, an elite adventure team hired by Grand Duke Roman accidentally discovered a deep abyss hidden in the mountain gorge when exploring the mountain region. It leads to the depths of the earth, and there are underground rivers flowing along the way. And many luminescent fungus lighting, exploring all the way down the river, this team was shocked to find a huge cavity hidden under the mountains, this underground cavity is almost the size of a principality, or even larger, Numerous stalagmite-like stone pillars support it, and just around the river, the adventurer team also found traces left by intelligent life. It is a fine gold long knife with excellent workmanship, and the extremely tough blade has obvious There are blood residues on the hilt of the sword, and there are countless large pits tens of meters wide on the surrounding ground, which are the consequences of the bombardment of gold-level or even extreme-level magic.

Undoubtedly, in this huge underground cavity, there are intelligent life forms, and they have the technology powerful enough to refine the adamantium and at least the combat effectiveness of gold level, and there are some other creatures around the luminous fungi in the underground world. After trying to eat it, the adventurer team immediately realized that this is a very suitable food source for large-scale planting in the underground world. Some special fungi have the effect similar to magic plants. After detailed research by alchemists, it might be able to replace some expensive potion materials.

There is no doubt that this seemingly barren underground world with only mushrooms is actually a treasure land full of gold.

The adventurer team who hastily returned reported the news after returning to the Principality of Roman. Now he is only in his thirties. The young and vigorous Grand Duke Roman immediately realized that this was an unprecedented opportunity. Because the adventurer team was too strong, he did not It is undoubtedly a wise decision to hide the news and choose to cooperate. The adventurer team who received a generous reward did their best to lead the Archduke's army to seal off the mountain area in the first place and seal the abyss. The entrance is mastered.

The news has been concealed for half a year. Until now, due to the coming of winter, it is difficult to transport the supplies stationed by the army, and the Principality of Romania cannot hide its actions. Amid the tentative harassment from other surrounding countries, the young Grand Duke can only withdraw his army. , and spread the news of this entrance to the abyss to the whole world. At this time, the Principality of Romans has already used the army to harvest the mountain-like magic fungi, and has begun to try to plant those extremely fast-growing edible mushrooms in some suitable environments. .

"The underground world."

In the main city of Moldavia, in the study of the lord's mansion, Joshua was reading the latest issue of "Mage Weekly" in his hand. Spellcasters are always enthusiastic about exploring new things, not to mention those magical magic mushrooms. After skimming at least fifty pages of treatises on those strange mushrooms, the warrior finally found the part he was interested in: " Haven't found traces of underground civilization yet? That's right, the night elf kingdom should be in civil strife at this time, and the rock dwarves have just become independent from the night elves. Operations in the fringe area, Emperor Roman didn't find it normal... Well, he should still be the Grand Duke now?"

And beside him, Rin, who was dealing with official documents, was used to all kinds of novel news that Joshua casually uttered. Although the black-haired boy didn't know that every word the soldier uttered casually would cause an uproar in the outside world, but he I understand that Joshua will never talk to himself for no reason.

Therefore, he temporarily stopped writing, turned his head and asked: "Master likes this kind of news? Do you want them to order more similar newspapers? Winter is coming, and those adventurers are also very busy. If we send exploration missions, There will be a lot of people willing to be hired."

"It's not necessary." Joshua shook his head about his weapon proposal, "It's just that there are new maps and new races, and it doesn't have much to do with us."

With the advent of the magic tide, more and more new races will appear on the mainland stage. In addition to the night elves and rock dwarves who have already shown their traces in the western mountains, fishes whose fertility has greatly increased due to the increase in the concentration of magic power along the coast of the eastern plain The human race has also begun to go against the usual low profile, and has frequent harassment actions. Affected by them, there has been no news for hundreds of years. The sea monster clan, which has almost become a legend, will send envoys in the near future to cooperate with the Qiyao Council .

Invaded by the mad dragon, the Far South region, which is in ruins, does not have the spare power to explore unknown areas like other regions. They just try their best to restore the important cities that have become ruins with the cooperation of the Church of the Seven Gods and the Business Alliance. Because many nobles and local big families died in the battle against the mad dragon, the Far South Kingdom, which was reborn from the ashes, began to entrust the uninhabited land to those strong men who made meritorious service in the war, so batches of new nobles came He began to work hard for his own territory, undercurrents surged, and a conspiracy against the royal family in the far south was slowly taking shape.

As for the empire, it is said that the goblin clan who once assisted the founding emperor of the northern empire to establish the country, and some scattered clansmen stepped out of the "Fairy Township" outside the world and began to look for things they were interested in. These are only the fingers of ordinary people, at most Palm-sized creatures of pure energy possess the finest and most powerful forging ability of magic items in the world. They are the only beings who can forge the divine weapon called 'Holy Sword' besides the gods.

The warrior already knew this news, and now he was already a legendary strong man, and he who had explored these areas in his previous life naturally wouldn't care.

"Owner!"

Outside the study, Yingying's crisp voice came. Through his strong perception, Joshua had known the girl was coming, but he turned his head to look at the door now, and the silver-haired girl immediately reported after opening the door: : "The group of Wintercastle College students are here, master, when do you plan to meet them?"

"Just now."

Casually putting aside the Mage Weekly in his hand, Joshua first closed his eyes, restraining his natural momentum as much as possible, using the method taught by his natural teacher, subtly suppressed most of his overflowing coercion , Then he opened his eyes, and said to Ying: "Tell them to come in and see me one by one—let them be free, this time it's just an investigation, and it's not really a disciple."

"Yes!" The girl answered briskly, and then walked briskly to the gate of the Lord's Mansion to notify the guards.

In the study room, Rin also stopped what he was doing, took his leave and left the room for Joshua and the students he was about to investigate. The soldier watched the young man leave, then raised his head and looked at the simple pattern carved ceiling.

In his mind, he once again recalled the scene a month ago.

In the chaotic void, the long light path composed of countless worlds leads to the distant multiverse, and the suffocating star river flickers spectacularly. That is the world that the sages set foot on and pass through.

Incomparably powerful, beyond the gods, defeated the evil powerhouse of the abyss and chaos, after leaving behind to restore his hometown, he resolutely embarked on a lonely journey. Why did he do this? What is his goal? What kind of truth did he know to make such a determination?

All the truths are shrouded in mist, and all the clues point to the erased history in the past.

"The lost three hundred years." The soldier said softly to himself, "It's really rare, it actually aroused my curiosity."

The second version of Continent of Disputes is updated, new maps [Dark Dungeon] [Deep Sea Capital] [Fairy Township], new races [Night Elf] [Rock Dwarf] [Murloc] [Half Siren] [Octopus] [ Mixed-blood fairy], due to the coming of the demon tide, open the blood task [Purified Blood], the original race can be sublimated into [Silver Human] [High Elf] [Furnace Dwarf] through this task, some new races can be sublimated through this task His bloodline is [Pure Blood Siren] and [Fairy].