Scientific Wizard

Ogest's voice reverberated incessantly within the spacious Sun Crown Tower. Yet, the initial reaction of Raphael and the others was one of sheer absurdity.

A wizard talking about ascending to godhood, expecting others to believe in him—was he completely mad? Lynn seemed to sense something immediately, his expression growing intensely serious.

"Keep dreaming in hell!" Sanchez sneered. In a burst of roaring fury, he transformed into a colossal monster, towering five meters tall. Flames engulfed him, three robust horns protruded from either side of his forehead, his fair skin turned verdant, and sharp claws crackled with tons of force, hurtling straight toward Ogest.

He'd been irritated by the other's presence for a while now. What was this 'Star of Magic'? At most, it was a recently ascended grand wizard. What right did he have to claim the acting Speaker's position?

Almost as tall as a person, the monster's sharp claws, carrying a fierce gust, descended rapidly. But Ogest had no intention of dodging; instead, a trace of contempt flickered across his face.

Without any visible action, crimson chains suddenly manifested, entwining around the monster's arms, waist, and neck.

"How feeble, Sanchez. You should understand the disparity between us," Ogest raised his hand, pointing toward the monster's head, a dazzling light flashing at his fingertips.

[Death Ray]

Sanchez's pupils contracted, sensing a mortal threat. Despite his struggles, the crimson chains remained unmoved, forcing him to watch death approach.

"Mana Torrent" Raphael intervened at this moment. Elements surged around him, converging into massive magical beams aimed at Ogest.

A Fifth-Tier spell meant nothing to Ogest, especially within his domain. With a thought, the air thickened like syrup, impeding the colossal magical beams, weakening them layer by layer until they dissipated into the void.

But Raphael hadn't expected "Mana Torrent" to be very effective. It was a feint; Ogest quickly realized the ground beneath him was collapsing. Though he reacted swiftly, suspending himself mid-air, he'd interrupted his prepared spell.

Simultaneously, Lynn's "Spatial Ripples" activated. Instead of risking an attack on the enigmatic Ogest, he sliced through the chains binding Sanchez.

An attack on the spatial plane proved effective; the seemingly sturdy chains instantly snapped in two.

Having flirted with life and death, Sanchez's ferocity surged. After breaking free, he once again swung his claws at Ogest.

Amidst the stunned onlookers, Ogest merely extended his left hand, meeting the assault head-on. The difference in their sizes was akin to a pebble crashing against a towering mountain. However, reality defied expectations—the pebble not only remained unshaken but crushed the mountain.

Sanchez's right arm snapped at the elbow, blood gushing out. Ogest ruthlessly kicked him in the chest, causing it to cave in. His massive form flew, crashing into the ground, carving a huge crater, reverting to human shape in a sorry state.

Ogest's speed was unimaginable; everything occurred in an instant. Raphael couldn't intervene in time; Sanchez lay on the ground, his fate uncertain.

A grand wizard of the Fifth Tier, utterly defenseless before Ogest—Raphael's heart sank. Perhaps today, all of them would perish here.

"Buy some time, even a few minutes will do," Aurora's voice echoed in Lynn's ears.

However, Lynn rolled his eyes. Where could she buy time? Ogest was simply beyond their league.

Nevertheless, Lynn refrained from revealing Aurora's identity; the legendary witch might be preparing some magic, launching an attack from the shadows.

Should he probe life, discuss ideals? Like, debate the feelings after one's "ascension"? Lynn pondered, but Ogest didn't afford him the chance.

"My patience has limits. If you persist in your delusion and defiance, your souls will join the godly realm as its inhabitants!" Ogest's tone was icy.

In the void, ghastly souls, twisted and menacing, appeared. These were souls consigned to the godly realm—mostly ordinary spirits devoid of magic, but among them were potent wizards, even those of grand wizard caliber.

The only regret for Ogest was Fayz's soul's formidable strength, rendering it unusable. Yet, it was enough!

"All shall fade into silence..."

Countless spirits emanated blood-red mist, shrieking as they charged toward Lynn and the rest.

The air turned bitterly cold, and furnishings and bricks along the way succumbed to an inexplicable force, with the fallen Sanchez appearing drained, his body withering swiftly before being engulfed.

Lynn and the others in the distance suddenly lost their ability to cast spells. Thousands of spirits launched a united "Soul Scream," overpowering even grand wizards like Raphael...

"Gather around!" Lynn endured the intense headache, shouting loudly, clutching the "Sun Crown Medal" in his right hand, activating the sealed Sixth-Tier spell—Victor's Barrier!

With such a widespread assault of spirits, coupled with Aurora's lack of response, Lynn could only pin his hopes on this trump card.

In the next moment, the dark gold medal floated spontaneously. Countless substantial alchemic runes gushed out, forming a circular barrier enveloping everyone.

The piercing screams in their minds vanished instantly. Inside the alchemic barrier, it seemed like two different worlds—the spirits outside relentlessly battered the barrier, clawing and biting with their ethereal teeth and claws, leaving marks on the runes.

"The Sun Crown Medal, huh?" Ogest gazed at the dark gold medal floating above them, sneering.

He was well aware of the powerful protective enchantments imbued on it. Yet, he'd never witnessed it personally. However, to him, it was just a slightly special Sixth-Tier magic.

To him, on the verge of transcending to greater heights, it was a minor inconvenience.

"Finger of Annihilation" Ogest's pupils turned blood-red, his appearance once again mirroring the statue of the demonic deity. A tremendous, majestic aura radiated.

Leveraging the newly heightened power, Ogest unleashed his second legendary spell—[Finger of Annihilation]