146: Insects become dark

There are still two months until the spring of the new year. All major legions are busy preparing, and countless supplies are being transported to the East Sea Prefecture and resource supply points on the Storm Sea.

Destiny transformed into human form, her alluring body wrapped in silver armor, appearing beside Linn.

"Partner, what made you decide to come out and play today?" Linn teased her.

"Linn, you are truly clueless. We have a bug in the house," Destiny mocked Linn.

"A bug? Do you mean an outsider has come to the Star Sea Territory?"

Destiny nodded.

Linn pondered for a moment. If he couldn't detect them, they must be at least Legendary! How could a Legendary Expert come to the Star Sea Territory?

"Let's go, Partner. No matter who came to our Star Sea Territory, they should pay the price if they didn't report beforehand."

Linn and Destiny jumped out of the window together, soaring into the Sky.

Destiny transformed into her true form, and Linn stood upon the Dragon's head.

Destiny let out a Dragon roar that shook away the clouds above the Star Sea Territory. A spatial fluctuation was clearly visible in one spot, and Destiny vibrated her wings. Gray energy manifested from her mouth and shot toward the location.

"Boom!"

The space shattered, and a black-robed figure appeared.

Linn focused his gaze and saw that the newcomer was none other than Gordon, the Legendary Archmage of the Aolai Kingdom, whose strength had reached the Legendary Middle Stage.

If a Legendary Archmage unleashed a Forbidden Spell with full power, it could destroy more than half of Star Sea City. Cold sweat suddenly broke out on Linn's back.

Several Sky experts still remaining in the Star Sea Territory suddenly took to the air: Ocean Jack, Batu, Sebastian, and Clay, who led dozens of Griffon Knights. They rode Wind Wing Demonic Beasts of the Sky level, spreading out to form a circle around Gordon.

Dozens of magic crystal cannons on the walls of Star Sea City aimed at the Sky!

"Earl Linn, why such a fuss!" Gordon, exposed, was clearly surprised, but quickly recovered and spoke with a smile.

"I wondered who it was, turns out it's Lord Gordon. Why, were you afraid that my Star Sea Territory would be inhospitable, so you hid in secret?"

Gordon's old face showed embarrassment as he looked at the formation assembled by the Star Sea Territory. "Earl Linn, what nonsense are you speaking? I just arrived at Star Sea City and hadn't had time to announce myself, and now you've discovered me, haven't you? I beg Earl Linn to forgive me."

Several Sky experts, plus a Legendary Peak Dragon, and dozens of magic crystal cannons could completely take his life. At this moment, he had no choice but to abandon his arrogance.

The massive noise spread throughout Star Sea City—a Legendary Archmage! To the common people, this was a figure of legend.

"Oh my god! A Legendary Expert is actually so respectful in front of the Lord!"

At this moment, their respect for Linn rose another notch in their hearts, and the soldiers, in particular, stood tall and proud.

"I see! May I ask why the Archmage personally came to my Star Sea City?" Linn did not expose him, asking out of curiosity.

"I was entrusted by Your Majesty to check whether the Earl was mobilizing troops. It seems the Earl is indeed loyal and patriotic! Everything is being done according to the Kingdom's orders. I won't disturb you further!"

Gordon did not want to stay any longer. He cupped his hands and prepared to tear open space to leave.

"Wait!"

Linn spoke in a deep voice. Gordon stopped, panicked, and turned back to look at Linn, flashing a wide smile: "Does the Earl have anything else?"

"I hope the Archmage or the Kingdom will not send people so sneakily next time, lest it cause unnecessary misunderstandings. It would be bad if we accidentally injured one of you!"

Linn's threat was undisguised. He and Destiny flew over to Gordon. Gordon suppressed the impulse to flee. In front of a Space Dragon, he had no chance of escaping.

Linn quickly pulled out a Level 7 Magic Potion shimmering with a halo. His voice was audible only to the three of them: "Archmage Gordon, speaking of which, you are the Honorary Dean of the Saint Radiance Academy of Magic, and I studied there for three years. In that sense, I am still your student."

Gordon was first attracted by the Level 7 Advanced Magic Potion in Linn's hand and then by Linn's sudden words. This was clearly an attempt to build rapport, not an accusation.

Gordon followed his lead, saying, "Earl Linn speaks correctly. In that case, we do share some connection!"

Linn put on a harmless smile: "Archmage, this is our first private meeting. As your former student, I offer you this bottle of Level 7 Advanced Magic Potion. I'm sure you know that Level 7 Apothecaries are crucial auxiliary resources for Breakthrough to Legendary, and also important Cultivation resources for the Legendary stage. You have been in the Legendary Middle Stage for over a century. Without massive resources, you probably have no hope of reaching Legendary Advanced, let alone Epic Saint Archmage! And while I may lack other things, I certainly have plenty of these potions..."

Temptation!

Extreme temptation!

Gordon's gaze lingered on the Magic Potion in Linn's hand. He joined the Aolai Kingdom two hundred years ago precisely to rely on the Kingdom to provide resources so he could advance further in the Legendary realm. Over the past two hundred years, he had gone from Legendary Elementary to Legendary Intermediate, consuming countless resources.

Although the Aolai Royal Family was generous, they couldn't withstand endless extravagance. He had a premonition that he might be stuck at the Legendary Middle Stage for the rest of his life.

But Linn indicated that he had many such Magic Potions! No one could remain indifferent to that, especially since he was just a Guest Elder of the Aolai Kingdom!

The thought of whether to accept or not shifted countless times.

Finally, Gordon took the potion. "Then I won't be polite, Earl Linn."

"You shouldn't be! Archmage Gordon, I believe that one day you will become an Epic Saint Archmage! Because I will definitely reach Level 8 Apothecary within a century. Of course, during this period, I need sufficient security to allow me to focus entirely on Breakthrough to Level 8 Apothecary!" Linn's words were very straightforward.

Gordon couldn't help but tremble when he heard the words Epic Saint Archmage: "Since I am half your teacher, I cannot stand by and watch a promising talent be destroyed."

The meaning was clear: Gordon was willing to help Linn when necessary, and the condition was providing him with Magic Potions for the Legendary to Epic stages!

Linn bowed readily and said with a smile, "Thank you, Teacher!"

"Why didn't you keep him?" Destiny looked at the disappearing figure, communicating with Linn through telepathy.

"Legendary Experts are not so easy to kill. Although we could keep him, our Star Sea City would suffer huge losses. Now is not the time to fall out with the Aolai Royal Family. Besides, planting a hidden piece is beneficial to us."

"Gordon is just a Guest Elder of the Aolai Royal Family. He is different from Raymond, who is the Kingdom Marshal and also a member of the Olei Family. Winning him over is advantageous to us!"

Linn waved his hand, dismissing the alert. He and Destiny entered the breath of life.

Aivi had already entered secluded Cultivation in the treehouse on the ancient tree of life.

After mobilizing the Star Sea Magic Corps, Elise was also making final preparations for her Breakthrough to Sky in the breath of life!

Seeing her diligence, Linn was also motivated. He immediately consumed a Level 7 Magic Potion to aid his Cultivation. He was now only one step away from Legendary himself.

Once he stepped into Legendary, Destiny could recover her Epic strength. At that time, with one Epic, and himself plus Aivi as two Legendary Experts, even if the Aolai Kingdom had some foundation, they would have to think twice.