Chapter 539: Chapter 483: What kind of heritage could a rising force like Green Shadow possibly have?

A Source Crystal-crafted invitation, with a Sealed Spell capable of surpassing even a strike from someone at the Perfection Peak.

For a time, the topic of Green Shadow’s castle-constructing ceremony became the center of discussion.

“Just one Tenth Layer power Spell Scroll from Green Shadow is sky-high in price, and this invitation, oh my goodness, what a fortune-maker!”

“I heard anyone can attend the castle-constructing ceremony, but only those with an invitation can enter the Inner City… It’s said they can even enter the Green Shadow castle to join the actual celebration banquet.”

Invitations also came with different statuses; some could only be used by the holder themselves, while others allowed for three to five guests to accompany them.

The moment the news spread, various Black Markets saw many folks willing to purchase Green Shadow invitations at high prices, with some even offering large amounts of high-purity Source Crystals.

However,

Nobody sold theirs.

The Combined Magic sealed within the invitation was priceless. Even the Green Shadow Trading House couldn’t buy a Spell of such caliber, not to mention other places. Very few Sanctuaries had mastered the technology to produce Spell Scrolls.

And if the invitation itself, as a ticket to the castle, was so precious, what about the banquet itself?

With Green Shadow’s immense wealth, countless treasures would surely be prepared. To sell the invitation would not only be embarrassing, but one would also miss out on the chance to secure the treasures at the banquet and to get on good terms with Green Shadow’s upper echelons, which would be a true regret!

Of course,

once the celebration was over, if the price was right, selling the invitation that contained the sealed Spell wasn’t out of the question.

…

Over the Atlantic, on a vast island.

A towering mountain peak, like a golden Longsword, pierced the clouds.

Pavilions and towers adorned the mountain, shadowy and indistinct.

This was “Purcell Divine Mountain.”

The Ancient Spirit Royal Family had a small world of its own, where they directly moved their constructed Capital City from.

And Warrendo, with advanced Rune and mechanical technology inherited from before the Third Epoch, built a Mechanical City capable of soaring through the skies and tunneling through the earth.

These pieces of news all came from Oldington, where the Chief Mage spoke so passionately about the Mechanical City that one might think they wished to dismantle it for study.

As for Purcell Divine Mountain, it’s said to be a treasure that can traverse between reality and the Half-plane.

“Whether it can truly traverse, is uncertain, but this mountain peak definitely hides within a Half-plane, and unless permitted, we are unable to fly up there,” Kong observed from the bow of the Floating Airship, gazing into the distance.

The invitations sent to various top-notch powers all had a Transcendent personally involved.

Kong was responsible for the Purcell Royal Family.

And at that moment,

Within the great hall atop Divine Mountain,

The overseeing Transcendent had already received reports from the servants that someone from Green Shadow was visiting.

“Is it that Green Shadow who killed the Alien Race Clan Leader?”

“Yes.”

The Purcell Transcendent stroked his chin.

He had fallen to a far corner when the Holy City’s space collapsed, not partaking in the great battle in Australia, nor had he witnessed the use of Thunder Punishment that Green Shadow deployed to annihilate the Alien Race Clan Leader.

He had only heard bits and pieces from his brothers and elders.

The Thunder Punishment Array was probably some fortune Green Shadow stumbled upon; very powerful, but after all an external aid. Green Shadow’s own strength was just so-so.

Not even daring to partake in the clash for the Holy Body back in the day, how strong could he really be?

Purcell Transcendent knew that a “Ten Great Holy Lands” ranking had been recently released, but he sneered at it. Except for Ancient Spirit and Warrendo, there was no other power that deserved their Purcell Royal Family’s attention. Oh, the Mage Alliance might count as a half, but as for the others…

Beiting, Frostwinter Castle, Green Shadow?

“They were just lucky enough to birth a few Transcendents, or maybe found some opportunities in some ruins. In terms of powerful individuals and deep roots, they simply can’t compare to them at all.”

Especially Green Shadow, it’s said to have been established only a few months ago—a very juvenile power. What kind of foundation could they possibly have?

Beiting, Frostwinter Castle, Hero Club—these powers, along with a fearsome weapon known as the nuclear bomb whose might is said to surpass even a Transcendent’s self-destruction, are quite formidable. Unfortunately, its speed is too slow; it can’t hit anyone, so that’s that.

“However, compared to other people of the Fifth Epoch, Green Shadow’s development speed is pretty good,” he gave an objective assessment and then left the hall with his people—after all, it was a force with Transcendents, and though he looked down on them, he didn’t refuse them entry.

Inside and outside Divine Mountain, the environments were almost completely different.

As soon as he stepped out of Divine Mountain’s range, the concentration of Source Qi evidently became much lower. Purcell’s Transcendent furrowed his brows—at this rate, he wanted to just stay inside the great hall and cultivate in peace.

“Is this it for Green Shadow’s people, just these two Ordinary People?” He glanced at a few waiting Awakeners in the distance, clearly displeased.

“No~ No~ There are more, sir, up above.”

Impatient, Purcell’s Transcendent looked up, following the direction of the gesture.

Blue sky and white clouds.

And… a Floating Airship suspended in the air.

“A Floating Airship???”

“Isn’t that a treasured possession of the Mage Alliance? How did Green Shadow manage to get their hands on one?”

Although a Floating Airship’s combat power was only equivalent to an ordinary Transcendent, its essence was that of an armed merchant vessel, not a warship… Combat was not the primary function of a Floating Airship; transportation was.

Its enormous carrying capacity, linear acceleration far surpassing that of a Transcendent, and the Rune Arrays inscribed on it…

This was what made the Floating Airship famous.

If Divine Mountain was said to be Purcell Royal Family’s greatest foundation, then the Floating Airship was the foundation of the Mage Alliance.

Even in the eyes of Purcell’s Transcendent, while the Floating Airship couldn’t compare with Divine Mountain, it still was an extremely precious creation.

‘The Mage Alliance only has five small Floating Airships, and one medium-sized airship, which are all from the inheritance of the previous epochs. The Mage Alliance doesn’t have the capability to build one, so how could they possibly sell one to Green Shadow?’

From aboard the Floating Airship, a figure floated down gracefully.

As if he knew what was on his mind,

The man, wearing a hat and carrying three longswords on his back and at his waist, spoke, “The Floating Airships are naturally produced by Green Shadow, although the number is very limited…”

Purcell’s Transcendent, deep down, was skeptical. What Green Shadow production? When even the Mage Alliance couldn’t do it, limited quantity? That’s just nonsense! With only five in total, how many could they possibly have bought?!

Then he heard Green Shadow’s Transcendent, with an expressionless face, say, “…just about a dozen or so.”

“???”

He was momentarily stunned.

A dozen Floating Airships? His first thought was to laugh out loud, but then he considered, whether it was a dozen or not, one could easily find out; if Green Shadow lied, they would be the ones losing face… No one tells lies that can be easily exposed.

So… it must be true?

Doubt and shock, doubt and shock, wrestled in his mind.

Until the Floating Airship set sail, and Green Shadow’s people departed, leaving them with an invitation to return to Divine Mountain Hall, Purcell’s Transcendent was still grappling with the question of truth and falsehood.

Analysis said it was true, but deep down, he couldn’t believe it, preferring to deceive himself.

“Great…sir, how should we arrange for Green Shadow’s city-building ceremony? Should we notify the Clan Leader?” Seeing the master of affairs come back to his senses somewhat, an official of Purcell cautiously asked.

“The Clan Leader is in seclusion; there’s no need to bother him with such a trifle.”

Purcell’s Transcendent waved his hand dismissively, “As for Green Shadow’s invitation, it’s just a city-building celebration without any benefits. Such a waste of time. Just dispatch a team when the time comes to give Green Shadow face, that would be sufficient.”

There was better use of time than to stay inside Divine Mountain to cultivate.

If it weren’t for the fact that Green Shadow’s Transcendent personally extended the invitation, which would be rude to refuse, and that they owed Green Shadow a favor after the battle in Australia, he really wouldn’t want to bother with such things.

Making a fuss about the common occurrence of building a city?

Purcell’s Transcendent shook his head; while he had initially been shocked by Green Shadow’s Floating Airship, now, he felt quite disappointed again.