The Wizard: Starting by Scamming the Demon God

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The moment the seven-colored palace appeared, a terrifying pressure descended upon Isaac, as if to crush his body and soul together!

"Hehe~" Even though he knew this beforehand, the pressure still distorted his expression when the power actually arrived. The golden finger could only guarantee the success rate of the ritual, not that the advancement would be painless.

Even though his expression was distorted, a hint of joy still appeared on Isaac's face.

Because his promotion went so smoothly, he could clearly feel that under this immense pressure, the traces of the modified organization that were not his own were slowly being crushed and then integrated into his body.

In a daze, Isaac heard indistinct sounds such as the roar of whales, the cry of dragons, the whispers of elves, and the murmurs of angels...

This delighted Isaac once again, and even the pain in his body seemed to lessen considerably.

This means that the promotion ceremony is halfway through, and all traces of those who did not belong to him in the reform organization have completely disappeared. However, Isaac dared not be careless in the slightest, because the next step is equally crucial!

Legend has it that wizards transplant body tissues from other higher life forms in order to elevate their "self," rather than transforming into some strange magical creature.

The most important thing in this step is "self"!

Even dragon sorcerers who primarily transplant dragon tissue, at this stage, still prioritize themselves, fully integrating the dragon's power into their own bodies, rather than completely transforming themselves into dragons.

Although doing so will eventually lead to a successful advancement, you will no longer be a third-tier high-level wizard, but a third-tier high-level magical creature!

Isaac naturally wouldn't allow himself to fall to that point, so he decisively and directly released his resistance to the pressure from the Temple of God.

"Oh!"

As Isaac released his protective gear, he instantly exploded!

"!!!"

Seeing Isaac suddenly explode during the ceremony, the people outside the ceremony widened their eyes instantly, dared not breathe, and clenched their fists, extremely tense.

Before the ceremony began, Isaac had explained the process of advancement to them in detail, so although they were shocked, they were not too flustered and all focused on the blood mist in the ritual array.

Or rather, the bloody spine floating in the air amidst the blood mist!

Soon, driven by the power of the ritual, the originally scattered blood mist began to gather towards the spine and was completely absorbed by it, along with the bloodstains on it.

Before long, only a snow-white spine remained floating in the air in the middle of the ceremony, and if you looked closely, you could see the extremely subtle silver magic patterns under the snow-white spine.

Seeing this, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, because they knew that Isaac had successfully advanced to the next level!

Sure enough, the next second, all the materials that made up the ritual were pulverized and turned into streams of pure magic that flowed toward the snow-white spine. After absorbing enough magic, the snow-white spine also emitted a different kind of radiance.

As magic continued to flow in, the light grew brighter and brighter, until…

A handsome young man dressed in a gray wizard's robe and wearing a wide-brimmed wizard's hat emerged from the magical glow, a faint smile on his lips, holding a silver staff that reached above his head.

High Wizard, promotion complete!

Chapter 207 There are actually experts here?

Although they knew Isaac had successfully advanced when magic began to gather in his spine, they finally breathed a sigh of relief when Isaac actually walked out.

Then everyone's gaze fell on the silver staff that had appeared in Isaac's hand. The staff was entirely silver, and strangely enough, although it was clearly a straight stick without any splicing marks and a sculpture of a dragon claw holding a heart, at first glance, everyone seemed to see a snow-white spine, with the end connected to a ferocious and monstrous claw...

Sacred, yet sinister...

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Isaac smiled slightly, raised the staff in his hand, and said, "This is called the [Staff of the Evil Dragon]. Like the wizard's robes I'm wearing, it's a legendary wizard's exclusive magical artifact. Like most staves, it has the ability to assist and enhance spellcasting. Furthermore, it can be used with me to modify tissues, for example..."

"Sigh~"

"Sigh~"

Isaac tilted his head slightly, revealing a gentle smile. The next moment, an eerie eye opened between his brows, first curiously looking around, then the lively look in his eyes faded with disappointment, turning into an unconscious demonic eye. However, although the evil god's gaze receded, his power did not disappear with it.

However, compared to the demonic eye between Isaac's eyebrows, which had gone from vibrant to dormant, the demonic eye that appeared on the surface of the staff's heart looked somewhat dull. This was because the demonic eye was not connected to the evil god, and therefore could not bring Isaac any power.

Apart from Liuli and Shushu, everyone else stared blankly at Isaac.

Clearly, they also couldn't quite understand this abstract and distorted scene.

Isaac naturally took all of this into account. He didn't really understand it either, but there was nothing he could do. This was the price of gaining power. He also wanted a normal art style and had tried to achieve it.

But there was nothing we could do; the Outer Gods were just too generous!

This also proves a truth—as long as you're willing to act like a monster, you're invincible!

Among their group, only Liuli and Shushu could accept his bizarre fighting style. After all, Liuli's own form was quite bizarre. Although she thought she had hidden it well, Isaac actually knew all along.

As for the rats...

It's just plain stupid. It doesn't have any normal understanding. To it, Isaac's image is the most normal image, and everything else is heresy!

After a brief demonstration, Isaac closed the magic eye between his eyebrows and on his staff, and then the staff in his hand disappeared in a ray of magical light.

"Alright, we can dismiss now. I have some things to take care of, so that's it. Dismissed."

After speaking, a blue vortex of magic appeared behind Isaac. Isaac turned and walked into it, leaving the group looking at each other in bewilderment. This seemed to be different from what had been discussed before...

Shouldn't we have a celebration banquet after the promotion?

Their food is all ready...

However, since it was Isaac's order, they couldn't say anything. After exchanging glances, they went their separate ways: some studied magic, some managed their territories, some recruited people, and some cleaned...

Soon, the top floor of the mage tower was completely deserted.

On the other side, Isaac passed through the magical vortex and arrived at a white hall. Isaac walked in the hall full of white mist, curiously looking at the names left on the four walls. Some were familiar, and some were completely unfamiliar to him. His older sister Cheryl Solomon's name was among them.

This is the final step in the promotion to high-ranking wizard, or rather, the first thing to do after being promoted to high-ranking wizard—registration!

This is a rule that has been passed down since ancient times.

Originally, it was simply to ensure that wizards who contributed to the path of wizardry would be remembered by the world. Later, as more and more wizards left their names on it, its significance grew, and leaving one's name on it began to have substantial benefits.

For example, legend has it that wizards can increase their influence and strengthen their connection to the world by leaving their names here, which is a real benefit for the wizards' cultivation.

However, nowadays, as legendary wizards have acquired more and more abilities, the significance of leaving one's name here has gradually faded from their notice. As for arcane wizards, they have no need for anchor points, so naturally they don't need to leave their names here.

This has been going on for so many years that it has become a custom and a tradition. So whether it is an arcane mage, a legendary wizard, or a witch, as long as they advance to the third rank, they must come here to leave their name.

Of course, this is an honor reserved only for spellcasters. A melee barbarian like a knight, let alone a third-tier one, wouldn't even qualify to leave his name here, let alone a demigod!

Isaac was strolling through the palace, leisurely looking at the names carved around him, when he suddenly froze, realizing that he could sense a familiar presence here!

but……

Shouldn't only one person be allowed in here at a time?

Of course, that's not entirely accurate. To be precise, Isaac is the only one in this plane. After all, as the world grows larger and its influence expands, more and more wizards will come in. As a sacred place, this place naturally cannot be as noisy as a vegetable market.

So, besides the ascendants, there's only one powerful spellcaster here, presiding over the name-inscription ceremony...

Isaac already had a guess about the man's identity, so he stopped looking at the names around him and followed the direction of the scent. Soon, he saw a familiar woman...

Or rather, the familiar...majestic!

"Long time no see! I never imagined that in this day and age, someone as crazy as you, a mad witch, would still appear!"

Hearing that familiar tone, Isaac smiled slightly and replied, "I didn't expect to meet you here, respected witch senior."

As he spoke, Isaac bowed respectfully, both as a sign of respect for his senior and as a way of thanking him for his past help. Although the rules of the promotion ceremony were in place, he still had his cheat code to guarantee a high success rate.

But there's nothing wrong with bowing your head at times like this. Isn't it good to get noticed by the big shots?

Isaac was not the kind of pedantic or arrogant person.

Yes, the woman in front of him, exuding an aura of maturity, was the great witch that Isaac had encountered many times during his ascension using the witch element ritual.

"Alright~ I won't say anything more~ Leave your name here~" The Great Witch smiled gently, and with a flick of her slender white finger, a jade-like document appeared in front of Isaac.

Without hesitation, Isaac summoned magic at his fingertips, which gently floated across the document, and Isaac's name was written on it completely, though not completely; it was missing the last word.

"Hmm?" The Great Witch was taken aback, looking at Isaac with great interest. "What do you want to do?"

“Senior, I would like to know if I can look up the name of a mad witch here?” Isaac asked with a smile.

"No, this is a sacred place for spellcasters. Your grudges can be settled outside." The Great Witch spoke in her slow, gentle, yet undeniable tone.

Isaac shrugged helplessly. He had expected this outcome and was just trying his luck. So after being rejected, Isaac wrote the last word and completed the ceremony of leaving his name.

In an instant, Isaac felt as if his body had become heavier, and his understanding of magic and the rules of law seemed to have become much clearer.

At that moment, Isaac realized that he needed to settle down and consolidate his cultivation at the third level. He could no longer advance his realm as rapidly as before. At the same time, he should also stop his dealings with the Outer God.

Because of his rapid increase in strength and frequent transactions with the Outer Gods, Isaac's connection with the world has become somewhat weak. If this continues, he will eventually be rejected by the real world, just like those Outer Gods...

At that time, having lost the protection of the real world, he will face the Outer Gods whom he once killed!

So Isaac now has two paths: one is to intensify his efforts to plunder the power of the Outer Gods and strive to grow to the point where he can disregard the gods before being rejected by the real world!

But this road is very dangerous!

The danger doesn't stem from the inherent danger of the ritual itself, but rather from the fact that the speed at which he plunders might not be as fast as the speed at which the real world rejects him!

So, while he may seem to have two choices, he actually only has one – to stop, reflect on himself, and increase his standing in the real world.

Fortunately, his third-tier strength, coupled with his background in the Flesh and Blood Cult, was enough for him to survive and mature in the real world.

Therefore, when Isaac felt his increased weight, he prepared to leave. He bowed to the Great Witch who sat high on the throne and turned to leave.

Just as Isaac turned around, the Great Witch's gentle and soothing voice reached his ears.

“There was a man named Brettorman… oh no, he should now be called the Lord of the Illusory Starry Sky. Before he became a god, he was an astrologer.”

"Hmm?" Isaac, who had walked out of the magic vortex and returned to the top floor of the mage tower, was stunned for a moment after hearing this. Then, with a smile, he bowed again in the direction where the magic vortex had dissipated. Although he didn't know if the great witch was in this direction, it was always good to show his respect.

"The Lord of the Illusory Starry Sky?" Isaac's eyes flickered. He seemed to have heard this name before. It was a wizard from a very long time ago. Back then, the path of wizarding had not gone so far. For wizards at that time, becoming a god was their greatest pursuit.

Among the current righteous gods, some were once wizards, but this proportion is decreasing. As the path of wizardry has developed, its potential has far surpassed that of the path of gods. Therefore, these wizards who were once righteous gods are trying to break away from the path of gods and return to the path of wizardry.

And there have already been many successful cases.

Of course, this absolutely does not include the Lord of the Illusory Starry Sky. Even in that era, he was a loser; otherwise, he would not be an evil god, but a righteous one.

It is said that he was later robbed by many mad witches, and now he has fallen to the point where no mad witch would even look at him...

Yes, even in this era where most transactions are legitimate, few mad wizards would be interested in his paltry sums. If even legitimate mad wizards look down on him, then Isaac, this unorthodox mad wizard, is even less likely to be interested.

Not to mention that the astrological school has always been an extremely niche school within the wizarding world, and Isaac had even less interest in it. So he only glanced at the name and then skipped over it, without bothering to memorize it properly.

However, it seems necessary to go back and do some research now.

Of course, there's no rush. Now that the number of enemies has increased, there's no need to rush to deal with that guy. Besides, he has just been promoted to a high-level wizard, and there are still many areas where he can improve. He can develop properly first, and it's not too late to take revenge later.

As long as it's not a deal with Outer Gods, and it's simply an increase in strength, it won't affect Isaac's importance in the real world. In fact, as he gains more power through normal means, his importance might even increase!