Sorcerer: I want to be an Academic Prodigy

Chapter 574: Chapter 572: Terrifying Secret Technique
 

In a certain layer of the Underground World, along the banks of a dark aqua river, there exists an ancient and archaic temporary palace.

Inside the garden pavilion of the palace, someone just happens to be thinking of the Dark Night Mother Goddess, who is a guest here. And the host is none other than Sea Mother Blai Bu·Elthrop.

After sitting and watching Jenny’s successful ascension to become a lord, the two of them have finally cleared a concern from their minds.

Thus, the two found an opportunity to gather here and have a modest celebration.

Suddenly, the expression of Dark Night Mother Goddess Lilabet turns somewhat greenish.

“Who has upset you?”

“See for yourself.”

Upon hearing Blai Bu’s inquiry, Lilabet’s complexion still does not change for the better; with a wave of her fair hand, an illusory image of Jenny appears in the flower pavilion.

“Jenny, you mustn’t be fooled by that young man. He is coercing you with a Secret Technique,” Lilabet said.

“Lady Lilabet, you must not hinder me; this is my own decision, and it has nothing to do with anyone else,” Jenny, seeming unable to see Sea Mother, seriously rejected the words of Dark Night Mother Goddess after hearing them.

“Listen to me, we have plenty of Secret Techniques, and do not covet what that sorcerer boy has offered,” Lilabet said with earnest gravity.

“No, this is a decision from my heart, and I hope you will respect my choice,” Jenny remained unmoved, “you needn’t persuade me further. I also know that, being limited by the manner of my origin, I have innate flaws just like Locke, and Sorcerer Ivan’s Secret Technique can very well compensate for this.”

“Is that what the sorcerer boy told you?”

“I could feel it myself during the transformation and promotion process.”

“Then lean towards that sorcerer boy; fine, fine, Blai Bu and I are too lazy to bother with your trivial matters, just hope you won’t regret it later.”

“There won’t be a day of regret.”

Seeing that Jenny is so stubborn, Lilabet thinks it over repeatedly and eventually refrains from forcefully intervening.

Inside the pavilion surrounded by myriad flowers, the illusory image of Jenny soon dissipates.

“What Secret Technique? Even you were persuaded,” Blai Bu knows the Dark Night Mother Goddess well, and if she was not persuaded, she certainly wouldn’t care for anyone else.

“A core Secret Technique related to the Crimson Legion; that human sorcerer has integrated it with the previously known Netherworld Secret Techniques to play to their strengths. Cunning fellow, he must have done it on purpose, but the talent is admittedly commendable.”

Through Jenny, Lilabet has learned about it.

“The Crimson Legion, eh? Hearing what you say, I’m interested in that Secret Technique now,” Blai Bu’s beautiful eyes shone brightly.

“He’s different now; I advise you not to act rashly. This era is under the watch of great wills focusing on the sorcerer’s group, be careful of backlash,” Lilabet cautioned.

Hearing the word ‘backlash’, Blai Bu’s expression momentarily stiffened.

If there’s anything that could change the color of the high and mighty Sea Mother upon hearing, it’s this issue that has troubled her for tens of thousands of years. In this matter, she had to be more careful.

What’s more, due to the relationship between Jenny and that human sorcerer, she couldn’t really do anything substantial to him anyway, so why take a significant risk for a limited effect?

“For Jenny’s sake, let’s give that sorcerer boy a break.”

“Mhm mhm, if it weren’t for Jenny, for that human who never pleased me, I would have swatted him away long ago; it wouldn’t even be your turn.”

When it comes to finding that sorcerer boy disagreeable, Sea Mother and Dark Night Mother Goddess surprisingly share the same view.

Fortunately, Ivan is not flaunting himself in front of them. Otherwise, he would have to accept the rebukes from the two ancient Goddesses, just the thought of it is terrifying.

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On the other side, Ivan is still leading the other two in practicing the Three Lives Create All Things Secret Technique.

Time slowly flows by, and half a year has passed unconsciously.

The aura of the three individuals circulated amongst each other, making them increasingly resemble an indivisible whole. After a long time, they each returned to themselves.

“Three Lives Create All Things, fully mastered, you’ve all worked hard.”

“Hehe, I feel terrific.”

As Ivan declared the end, Locke couldn’t help but chuckle with joy.

Through the practice of this Secret Technique, he undoubtedly reaped the greatest benefit, almost touching the threshold of advancing to a lord level.

Jenny followed, her strength becoming solid and firm.

On the contrary, there was no sign of change in the strength of Sorcerer Ivan, the creator of this Secret Technique.

This is a trait carried over from the Crimson Will, which can bind together many beings through a deeper connection and, through a deep influence, cause all beings to converge towards the one at the very top.

Within the framework set by the Crimson Will, there is only one person at the very top, and that is the Supreme Red, whose position is supremely exalted.

Within the framework of the Three Lives Create All Things Secret Technique, there are three people at the top, corresponding to the ‘three’ in the Three Lives.

During the process of cultivating the Secret Technique, Jenny was unwilling to be on an equal standing with Ivan and took the initiative to lower her status by half a level.

Locke was already inferior in strength to the two of them, belonging to the suppressed party, so when Jenny demoted herself, he too involuntarily dropped half a level.

From then on, the new structure was set.

It just confirmed that saying, “One gives birth to two, two give birth to three, three create all things.”

From now on, the three could each recruit new members through a certain ritual according to their own characteristics, incorporating them into this whole, just like the Supreme Red recruiting Great Commanders of legions.

However, the status of the other beings would be one level lower than the three.

And so on by analogy.

Then, all the members would converge toward the three at the top, and ultimately towards Ivan, the highest among them, including in terms of strength.

Once Ivan ascends to Level 5 Void King, influenced by the Secret Technique, Jenny and Locke would have a certain predestined guidance, possessing the potential to break through the Level 5 threshold.

Those a level lower would have the potential to break the Level 4 threshold, and this would continue in an unending cycle.

This is the terrifying aspect of the ‘Crimson Will,’ and the fundamental reason why it was able to create the Crimson Legion; now it has become the terrifying trait of the ‘Three Lives Create All Things.’

As Ivan stands at the pinnacle, he naturally reaps benefits as well.

As everyone’s strength draws closer to him, their spirits also continually converge towards him, with lesser manifestations such as intimacy and admiration, or more intense manifestations such as subjugation to him.

This point is also inherited from the Crimson Will, but the Three Lives Create All Things is not as overbearing, it does not make one’s will completely sink into oblivion, losing self.

When the number of members below is large enough and their strength is strong enough, it can, in turn, drive the growth of Ivan’s power.

This is a relationship where fate is intertwined and mutually promoted.

Of course, the Secret Technique cannot be without flaws; if Ivan, who is at the top, falls, those below him will suffer an exceptionally severe backlash, which is also the reason why the Crimson Empire quickly collapsed after the fall of the Supreme Red.

“Can we recruit anyone?”

After Locke learns the Secret Technique, he seems a bit too eager to give it a try.

Hearing this made Ivan roll his eyes; it seems like this guy didn’t really pay attention to what he’d been saying.

Locke isn’t really foolish, it’s just that he seems incompetent compared to Jenny and himself; another person might perform even worse.

“You need to deeply understand the word ‘converge.’ It’s best to recruit those who share your characteristics, so it’s easier for others to converge towards you,” Jenny replied.

“A Spiritual Body and space affinity?” Locke asked again.

“Yes,” Jenny nodded.

“What about others? What would happen if we tried?” Locke asked curiously.

“The connection will fail if they’re unsuitable,” Ivan said irritably.

Locke later realized, given his special circumstances, that recruiting members might be the most difficult.

Unlike Sorcerer Ivan, who has a broad range of knowledge, he could readily incorporate swamp ants, flame scorpions, and the likes into the ‘Three Lives Create All Things’ system, and even be selective.

And Jenny, being pampered by so many big shots, could probably dig a corner at will.

Only himself, even flawed and rejected ones are hard to come by.

“I need to leave first.”

Thinking of this, Locke became a bit restless.

“Remember to keep it a secret.”

“I understand.”

After getting permission, Locke hurriedly rushed out, not knowing who he was looking for.

Ivan and Jenny exchanged looks, somewhat amused.