Inside the Summoning Altar, as the divine runes enveloping Shi Feng disappeared, Auerbeck snapped his eyes open and stared at him in surprise.
âYouâŚsucceeded?â
Actually, Auerbeck could tell that Shi Feng had completed the trial the moment he laid eyes on the human. This was because Shi Feng looked completely different in his eyes right now. Although there was no change to Shi Fengâs level, the Mana he radiated was completely different from before he challenged the trial. Not only did Shi Fengâs Mana blend much better with the ambient Mana, but the quality of his Mana had also undergone a qualitative transformation. The fact that Shi Feng had such exquisite control over his own Mana proved that he had conquered the trial.
However, Auerbeck still found this situation unbelievable. Shi Feng would already be plenty amazing if he managed to complete the trial on his third attempt. Yet, now, Shi Feng had actually completed the trial on his first attempt.
âMhm, I got lucky.â Shi Feng nodded.
If his Concentration hadnât broken through to the Tier 5 standard at the very last minute, which allowed him to receive the World Blessing to reconstruct his Sea of Consciousness, completing the trial wouldâve been a pipe dream.
âNo. It is impossible for someone to pass the trial by relying on luck. It is all because of your own strength,â Auerbeck said, shaking his head. âSince youâve passed the trial, according to our contract, I, Auerbeck, acknowledge you as my contractor from now on.â
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As soon as Auerbeck finished speaking, Shi Feng felt a scorching sensation on his left arm.
Before Shi Feng realized it, the symbol of a silver dragon had been branded on his left arm. Simultaneously, the systemâs emotionless voice rang out in his mind.
System: Congratulations! You have completed the second phase of the Epic Quest âVoid Cageâ and received the Silver Divine Dragon Auerbeckâs acknowledgment. You have become a true Dragonâs Contractor. You now have the ability to call upon the Silver Divine Dragon to fight for you at any time. Rewarding 30 Legacy Skill Points and one level.
Shi Fengâs level immediately rose from Level 150 to Level 151. His Legacy Skill Points also increased by 30.
âIf you encounter any troubles in the future, call upon me,â Auerbeck said. âWith the Contractorâs Mark, I can teleport to your location at any time. However, you should still be cautious. The Contractorâs Mark has limited power. I cannot sense its location in certain areas. Moreover, the current Godâs Domain is no longer the same. Although you have made significant growth, if you behave too aggressively outside, you might still fall into a desperate situation. You might even have your soul annihilated.â
âDifferent? Has the World Passage opened already?â Auerbeckâs words startled Shi Feng.
Auerbeck could defeat even ordinary Tier 5 individuals. Since he was issuing such a dire warning, the current Godâs Domain mustâve undergone drastic changes.
âThatâs right. The World Passage is completely open now. Existences of another world have invaded this world. In fact, some of Godâs Domainâs rules have already changed. You will understand what I mean if you go out and take a look,â Auerbeck said, nodding. He then pointed at the door that was sealed by a magic array and continued, âIf you encounter trouble, it is best if you summon me immediately.â
âThank you for your warning, Your Excellency. I will be careful.â
Shi Feng nodded and mentally noted to himself to be more careful. Afterward, he departed from the Summoning Altar. As for Auerbeck, the Silver Divine Dragon resumed its slumber in the Summoning Altar.
The moment Shi Feng exited the Summoning Tower, he was stunned.
What dense Mana!
The density of the Starlight Fortressâs ambient Mana had more than doubled compared to before he went to the Dragon Temple.
Apart from Zero Wing City, probably no other Guild City in Godâs Domain possessed such dense Mana. Even Stone Forest City couldnât compare.
Moreover, Shi Feng could feel his affinity with Mana increasing while bathed in this dense Mana. He could also perceive the operating principles of Mana with much greater clarity. This place was practically a weakened version of the ancient Godâs Domain.
However, compared to the Mana environment, the changes to the Starlight Fortressâs player population were even more shocking.
Before Shi Feng left to challenge the Divine Dragonâs trial, the Starlight Fortressâs player traffic had already reached a very frightening level. However, the present fortressâs player population had more than tripled since then. Shi Feng even spotted quite a few Tier 4 experts just on the street he was walking on.
Moreover, he sensed the presence of at least 70 Tier 4 experts inside the Starlight Fortress. This number was simply mind-blowing.
However, this still wasnât the most shocking part about the fortress!
Compared to the Starlight Fortressâs interior, the fortressâs surroundings were much more crowded. From what Shi Feng could tell, well over a million players were lining up to enter the fortress.
These players werenât ordinary players. Even the weakest one among them was a Tier 3 player, and every one of them was at least at Level 135. There were also Tier 4 experts standing in the queue.
If not for these players standing in line obediently, Shi Feng wouldâve suspected that these people were aiming to capture the Starlight Fortress. However, before Shi Feng could recover from his surprise, he saw a group of people charging through the main street toward the fortressâs entrance. This groupâs leader was none other than Magic-eye Goddess Fithalia, the commander of Divine Tribeâs Divine Hymn Legion.
At this time, Fithalia had reached not only Tier 4 but also Level 145. Given the intensity of the Mana she radiated, she had broken through her Mana Bodyâs 100% threshold as well. From what Shi Feng could tell, Fithalia should also have at least two Fragmented Legendary items on her. In her current state, she could probably hold her ground against a Superior Mythic monster of the same level.
Moreover, aside from Fithalia, there were three other Tier 4s in the team she led. These three players were at the Void Realm standard and boasted eight or more pieces of Epic Equipment. The only unfortunate part was that none of them had transcended the limits of their Mana Bodies.
Even so, the strength of Fithaliaâs team was more than enough to raid Superior Mythic monsters of the same level.
However, Fithalia and the others looked anxious as they rushed toward the entrance.
Did something happen?
Curious, Shi Feng stealthily followed Fithaliaâs team.
Divine Tribe could be considered Zero Wingâs strategic ally on the western continent. Moreover, it was tasked with maintaining the Starlight Fortressâs security on Zero Wingâs behalf. Unless something major occurred, someone of Fithaliaâs status wouldnât take action. If need be, Shi Feng naturally had to lend her a helping hand.
Shortly afterward, Fithaliaâs team arrived at the Starlight Fortressâs entrance.
At this time, the players outside the entrance were staring curiously at a group of people standing before the fortressâs checkpoint.
To be precise, it was a mixed group of NPCs and players. Among these players were five Tier 4s. As for the NPCs, there were actually over a dozen Tier 4s among them.
âWhy are people of the Blood Alliance here? Donât the superpowers in the alliance mainly operate out at sea?â
âIt is indeed strange. From what I remember, theyâve never been active on land. Instead, theyâve been dominating the seas since the start of the game; even the Five Great Super Guilds donât dare offend them out at sea.â
âI heard that many naval forces have clashed with the Outerworldâs forces at sea. Although neither side managed to secure an advantage, the Blood Alliance suffered heavy losses in these clashes. Rumor has it that the alliance has over five million Tier 3 casualties thus far. Three of the allianceâs islands were razed to the groundâŚâ
The players in the queue couldnât help starting heated discussions among themselves as they looked at the Tier 4 players and NPCs. While the Blood Allianceâs sphere of operations was mostly limited to the sea, the Starlight Fortress was nowhere near the sea. Just teleporting from a coastal city to the Starlight Fortress cost nearly six Gold Coins.
âAre they greedy for the Starlight Fortressâs benefits?â
âThatâs probably the case. After all, the current Starlight Fortress is simply amazing. Its Mana density and the benefits the Mana provides are much greater than what you can find elsewhere on the continent. Not to mention, it is also near a God Mode Regional Dungeon.â
âThat canât be, right? Donât they know that a Tier 4 Divine Dragon is guarding this place? Thatâs not something Tier 4 existences can go up against.â
While everyone wondered why members of the Blood Alliance had come to the Starlight Fortress, Fithaliaâs team arrived before the Blood Alliance group.
âGuild Leader Brut, to what do we owe this sudden visit?â Fithalia asked a thin man wearing a gray robe and carrying a dark wooden staff.
The Blood Alliance had arrived with more than a dozen Tier 4 NPCs and three of the Blood Allianceâs top ten Tier 4 experts. It definitely wouldnât be an exaggeration to say that the Blood Alliance came with bad intentions.
âCommander Fithalia, you donât need to be so nervous. We are not here to ask for trouble. Moreover, we arenât here to meet you,â Brut said, smiling faintly. âIn fact, this matter doesnât have anything to do with Divine Tribe. We are simply here to find Zero Wing and negotiate a partnership.â âNegotiate a partnership with Zero Wing?â Fithalia laughed at Brutâs statement. âI naturally donât have a say in such a matter. However, seeing as youâve brought so many Tier 4 NPCs with you, no matter how I look at it, it doesnât seem like youâve come for a friendly negotiation.â
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âI didnât call them here,â Brut countered, shaking his head. âThese people are the representatives of various NPC naval forces.â
âRepresentatives of NPC naval forces?â Fithalia was surprised by Brutâs answer.
If only one NPC force had sent these Tier 4 NPCs, she wouldnât have found the situation strange. However, it was a different story if these NPCs represented multiple NPC forces. This was something she had to take seriously.
In Godâs Domain, the reason many kingdoms and empires had chosen not to spread their influence to the sea wasnât just the presence of powerful sea monsters. Another reason was the extraordinary strength of many NPC naval forces, with some even having Tier 5 NPCs leading them.
Nodding, Brut said in an indisputable tone, âThatâs right. Itâs fine if you do not let us enter, Commander Fithalia. However, I donât mind letting you know that the Blood Alliance plans to requisition a portion of the Starlight Fortressâs temporary Residences to resist the Outerworld invaders.â