Published at 6th of March 2026 6:26 am

Chapter 1618: Advancement in Progress (2)

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"Yes, these barracks have a constant temperature and humidity witch array, so they were luckily preserved. However, even so, some of the text is likely still unclear," Rein said from the side.

He had seen some diagrams on the workbench on the second basement level before, but they would crumble at a touch.

"Lord Haleem, what does the diary say?" At this moment, Otto approached with great interest and asked.

"Hold on, let me translate it for everyone."

As the others gathered around, Haleem, who was most proficient in the Ancient Goblin language, began reading softly:

"...I always felt there was something off with the Divine relics that Great Sage Tamriel brought to Emperor His Majesty... However, after observations by more than ten scholars, it was confirmed to be the remains of an original Divine from the Earth Spirit era without a doubt."

"Earth Spirit era?" Rein asked in confusion.

"Yes, that’s an era even older than the Ancient Goblin Empire from tens of thousands of years ago, as almost nothing could be preserved, and it’s completely unknowable," Haleem explained.

Rein nodded.

From a timeline perspective, the Ancient Goblin period is about twenty thousand years earlier than the murals previously discovered on the Shirendil Plateau, let alone the Earth Spirit era.

And Haleem continued to read:

"...Indeed, Emperor Solson has not attended the palace meetings for several consecutive days... It’s said he and Great Sage Tamriel are immersed in studying the Divine relic... Even Princess Amora cannot persuade them..."

"...More than half a month has passed, and the situation is increasingly wrong... Despite being Emperor’s most beloved Princess Amora, she was ordered to be imprisoned!"

"I secretly infiltrated the Imperial Palace and finally met Emperor, but he seemed... as if he lost his mind... and Great Sage Tamriel as well..."

"...That supposed Divine relic definitely has issues... No, I must rescue Princess Amora; only she can control the Divine Artifact to save Emperor!"

"This..." Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged glances.

Looking at the outcome, it seemed General Angerik did not manage to rescue the princess.

Of course, it could also be that the princess was rescued, but still couldn’t be a match for the Fiend Demon.

At this point, Rein suddenly thought of something and asked, "Lord Haleem, what is the strength level of the Goblin Great Sage?"

"Lord Rein, according to the information I’ve found in other ruins, the Goblin Great Sage should be a Demigod-level Full Moon Wizard, but I’m not sure if it’s the Middle Stage or Late Stage," Haleem quickly replied.

He, being the foremost Metal Series Wizard in the Federation, was quite knowledgeable about the Ancient Goblins’ materials and situations.

Moreover, Haleem had already prepared the relevant materials before this exploration.

Upon hearing this answer, the scene erupted in murmurs!

Rein also wore a solemn expression.

’If even a Demigod-level Full Moon Wizard could be corrupted, the terrifying degree of the Fiend Demon below is beyond my expectations.’

’The fourth basement level might be extremely dangerous.’

’It should be time to advance at the third basement level.’

...

At this moment, the others stepped forward together and said:

"Lord Rein, Lord Terrio, should we head back first?"

"The current situation has exceeded my worst predictions."

"If the diary is accurate, even if we combine our forces, we cannot be a match for the Fiend Demon below."

Sword Saint Terrio, as the representative from the Federation side, didn’t rush to decide but instead asked Rein’s opinion again:

"Lord Rein, what’s your thought?"

"I want to stay at the third basement level to explore further, but you all may head back first," Rein thought for a while and said.

"Well... Lord Rein, we’ll still stay to accompany you." To Rein’s surprise, one of the Twin Flame Spirits, Otto, spoke voluntarily.

And with Otto’s statement, others also nodded, showing unusually strong agreement.

This...

Rein felt a bit amused.

It seemed he had given them too much confidence.

Even he lacked confidence in resisting the stronger Fiend Demon below, yet the others believed he could.

"Everyone, if I am alone, even if unmatched, I can leave relatively easily. But if..." Rein stopped speaking at this point.

"Follow Lord Rein’s lead," Sword Saint Terrio naturally understood Rein’s intention and said.

"Okay, Lord Rein, please do be careful," everyone exhorted one after another.

"Thank you."

Watching everyone returning above, Rein’s eyes glimmered slightly.

Next, if he normally advances, it might immediately attract the descent of those Evil God’s avatar, and on the other hand, might also alarm the Fiend Demon below.

In other words, by then, there is a high probability of a chaotic battle.

Under such circumstances, Terrio and the others wouldn’t provide much assistance here, but might instead face the risk of total demise.

Rather than this, it might be better for them to make preparations for defense above, so if he couldn’t match them, he could retreat swiftly.

"Metheus, Dorick, you two return to the upper level as well." After thinking, Rein said solemnly.

"As you command, master."

Rein placed the Twin Dragons at the prison’s rift, perfectly positioned for both attack and retreat.

Once everything was arranged, Rein focused his mind on the Steel Heart Advanced Meditation Method.

His fifth-layer progress, up to now, had advanced to five hundred and ten Will Runes, just shy of the last two from five hundred and twelve.

These two, Rein had intentionally held back.

Breathing deeply, Rein began the final sketching.

The first one...

....

The five hundred and eleventh one...

The five hundred and twelfth one!

At this time, a peculiar feeling emerged in his heart, and in the mental sea, as if a complex four-layer crystal wrapped in sphere-like amber, began to change.

The circular base at the bottom of the four-layer crystal started to widen and thicken again, much more than before.

The spiritual power, which had already solidified into a sphere-like amber form, suddenly cracked open with various lines, as if a star was about to explode, covered in cracks.

Meanwhile, system notifications appeared in rapid succession:

[You have cultivated the Steel Heart Advanced Meditation Method’s fifth layer, enhancing related comprehension!]

[Your skill Steel Heart Advanced Meditation Method has improved, experience +20]

...

[Ding! Host’s solidification progress 100%, beginning advancement... continuous transformation in progress...]

[Ding! Host lacks Fifth Level Full Moon Witchcraft, can choose to deduce Dawn Killing Move ’Steel Forest’ or ’Blade-toothed Disc’ into Fifth Level Full Moon Witchcraft, yes/no deduce?]

[Note: Deducing Metal Series Dawn Killing Move ’Steel Forest’ requires 784 Golden Skill Points.]

[Note: Deducing Metal Series Dawn Killing Move ’Blade-toothed Disc’ requires 912 Golden Skill Points.]

Consume 312 Golden Skill Points to complete the deduction?

"As expected and the same as the records."

"Fifth Level innate wizardry, ancient books recorded, aside from routinely using existing Fifth Level witchcraft, many Full Moon Wizards deduced Dawn Killing Moves of their own into it."

That’s also why Rein wasn’t worried about not having Fifth Level Metal Series Witchcraft.

In fact, he did search for Fifth Level Metal Series Witchcraft, but neither in the Dragan Empire nor the Eagle Federation was there any record.

In other words, he actually only had the path of self-deduction.

Regarding the choice.

The system has essentially revealed the hidden answer.

’Blade-toothed Disc’ required more Golden Skill Points than ’Steel Forest’, meaning that power-wise, the deduced Fifth Level Witchcraft from ’Blade-toothed Disc’ would certainly surpass.

So, without much hesitation, Rein immediately chose ’Blade-toothed Disc.’

Upon Rein choosing "yes", an overwhelming flood of witchcraft training memories surged into Rein’s mind...

"First Level Metal Series witchcraft ’Metal Morphing Spell’."

"Second Level Metal Series witchcraft ’Cutting Net’."

"Third Level Metal Series witchcraft ’Sawtooth Ring’."

"Fourth Level Metal Series witchcraft ’Blade Flying Disc’."

...

The original Dawn Killing Move ’Blade-toothed Disc’ transformed back into the four foundational witchcraft.

At this moment, in Rein’s mind, various thoughts roiled, merged, and surged. An indeterminate amount of time passed before a system notification rang:

[Ding! Deduction successful! Host comprehends Metal Series Fifth Level Witchcraft "High-frequency Cutting"!]

[Advancement in progress...]

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