Perhaps because he learned that Li Wen was the person who ruined his plan, or perhaps because he realized that the subsequent impact of the "Soul of War" on the people of Dresser State was cut off, the Grand Duke seemed to have seen what was going on.
With a slight turn of events, he agreed to meet Li Wen, who was taken along by Stephen and Jill.
This was the first time Li Wen met the legendary Grand Duke.
The ravages of time have left traces of wind and frost on his body, and his unsmiling face is as tough and full of wrinkles as the cover of a thousand-year-old tree.
He is tall, but looks a little thin.
Time is the most ruthless sword, and it treats everyone fairly.
The life span of most non-professional civilians in human beings is between fifty, sixty or even seventy or eighty years. Some professional people who do not sacrifice their health tend to have a longer life span, which is possible to one or two hundred years.
When you reach the legendary realm, you will usher in a jump in life level, but it is only four to five hundred years. Compared with elves and dwarves, which are long-lived magical races that even civilians can live for hundreds of years, it is really not enough.
look.
Archduke Adolf was also a legend in his early years, although his individual combat effectiveness may have been at the bottom among legends, and due to his aging and not walking on the edge of life and death for many years, his strength has seriously declined.
These debilitating factors are reflected in his body, which is the weakening of the breath of life.
However, even though his physical condition was not good, his eyes were still bright and scary.
People say the eyes are the windows to the soul.
Even though the Grand Duke is like an old lion king who is irreversibly heading towards the graveyard of death, staring into Li Wen's eyes can still make people feel the pressure of the abyss.
His eyes were like daggers, easily passing through Li Wen's eyes and reaching his soul.
This is a sense of oppression that even the more powerful Supreme Mage Stephen and Queen Louisa of Daggerford cannot give him.
One-fifth of Violet and the life of an entire state were weighed on him, so that his every move naturally carried an immeasurable weight.
At this moment, although his words were light and airy, they did not seem to be directed at Li Wen.
But looking directly at Li Wen still forced Li Wen to reply: "I know."
The inner plane is not only the endless abyss of demons, which is a product born from the imagination of intelligent creatures. If those demons are the ultimate chaos, then the demons are the ultimate order.
Order, yet evil.
The same size as the Endless Abyss is the Nine Hells.
The devils living in it follow the ultimate order, top and bottom, superior and inferior. Facing the orders of high-level devils, low-level devils must obey 100% without any objections.
Demons and devils…
It seems that both are the enemies of mankind, but the saying that the enemy of the enemy is a friend obviously does not work when it comes to them.
The two are mortal enemies.
A mortal enemy with a higher level of hatred than any other.
The war between the abyss and hell extends from the past to the future and never stops...
This was a bloody battle that lasted for an unknown period of time, and would extend to an unknown period of time in the future.
However……
"What does this have to do with you?"
"Out of balance."
Archduke Adolf moved his eyes away and looked in the direction of the Gate of the Abyss in the distance.
"You have previously come up with a plan to accurately locate the abyssal layer, so that you can gather the power of the Chosen Sons to use their numerical superiority to conquer the abyss. This idea is very good and very effective. But... it is too slow."
The old man spoke slowly and eloquently, as if he was telling a story that happened in the past that had nothing to do with him.
"The expansion of the Abyss is accelerating, but the Nine Hells that check and balance it have suffered heavy losses in recent times. If Hell is completely defeated, and there is no endless bloody battle to consume the number of demons in the Abyss, the world will probably suffer for a long time just by us humans.
The torture of time.”
"It has never been us humans who restrict the power of the abyss. The strategy of the Chosen Sons only slightly improved the aura of the abyss near the gate of the abyss when its main force was restricted."
It seems that humans rule most of the land in Gaia now, and no alien race will be unscrupulous when facing humans.
Humanity is moving towards a glorious future, like the overlord of the entire world.
However, in fact, human beings are just an eternal moment in the material world in the context of a temporary balanced world.
What is the case now does not mean it will be the case in the future.
As for the past...for a long time in the past, humans were not the protagonists.
"I do not understand."
Ji Er stared at the Grand Duke with a pair of bright eyes like cat's eye gems, and expressed her thoughts bluntly.
She still didn't understand the specific thoughts of the Grand Duke.
Order, evil.
Creatures that meet the requirements may appear in the inner plane after death, and have spiritual...eternal life.
Li Wen was startled and seemed to realize something.
The Grand Duke himself expressed his thoughts without him having to ask.
"The crazy war machine engaged in the war of aggression should easily wake up in hell after death..."
One hundred thousand banners...slay the devil.
The grand duke's idea was to bring his loyal Burning Blade Legion to join the devil's camp after his death to check the expansion of the abyss.
A crazy idea.
However, judging from the fanatical attitude towards war and the fanatical belief in Archduke Adolf himself of the people of Dresser State who were previously influenced by "Turing", all this may really go as he wishes.
The price...is that all living things in this entire state will be completely wiped out from the continent of Gaia.
The majestic Archduke Adolf will continue his rule over the Burning Blade Legion and even all the people of Dressel State in hell, and order them to continue to expand their territory.
"So, the reason why I agreed to see you today is to tell you something..."
Adolf's eyes were fixed on Li Wen, "Don't interfere anymore."
He never agreed to meet Li Wen because he was afraid of failure or giving up his plan, but because...Li Wen might really frustrate his idea...
On one side...are the creatures of Dresser State.
On one side...are the creatures of the entire continent.
It's difficult to protect the balance of the world as a human being, so... turn into a ghost!
Looks like an easy choice.
Both Stephen and Jill fell silent.
Perhaps their strength is already at the level of the human ceiling in the eyes of ordinary people on Gaia, but in the context of a wider world, it is nothing.
Many powerful lords in the abyss were picked out alone, but none of them was a match, let alone the countless demons controlled by those lords.
As for the devils... being able to fight back and forth with the abyss demons from their birth to the present, their strength is almost conceivable.
Given their strength, they would not even be able to make waves in an incident of this magnitude.
But Li Wen has never been a decisive person.
He is emotional yet weak.
"I don't agree."
Archduke Adolf's eyes were as sharp as daggers.
"No time."
"Let me try..."
…
"I have a plan."
"I'm going to hell."
Stephen and Jill looked at Li Wen in horror, "Are you crazy?"
Li Wen's eyes were clear, "Obviously, not."
"What's the plan? Can you tell us?"
Li Wen pursed his lips.
"cannot."
After all, his plan is far beyond the imagination of the natives, but it may be commonplace for players.
It doesn't make sense to say it. It's better to see if there is any possibility of success.
Stephen sighed in vain. He felt that he had lived like a dog for so many years, and when he encountered these things, no young new mage had any ideas.
"Then is there anything I can do to help?"
Since he doesn't know the plan itself, Stephen doesn't want to watch it.
As the Supreme Mage under the High Legend, he still has some energy.
"Hmm~ Find me some spell scrolls?"
It's embarrassing to say that Li Wendu has been a level 14 mage for some time, but he only learned two spells of the Shadow Demon Network version of the seventh-level spells from the drow in the underground world.
Li Wen didn't have much time to go to the Mad Continent, and the spell inheritance there was incomplete. The only spells there were offensive spells, which were not able to meet Li Wen's needs.
Not to mention Jianfeng City, there is no inheritance of seven-ring spells at all. Helen's own spells were all learned when she was studying in the imperial capital in her early years, and she cannot teach others.
So seizing the opportunity and not picking up something useful to you is a waste.
Not to mention that this trip to hell really requires a special seventh-level spell - teleportation.
In fact, all the seven-level spells are top-notch. The higher the level, the more useful spells there are.
In the past, Li Wen didn't even know what high-level spells were and their effects. After visiting the Supreme Mage's inventory, he discovered that the scenery at high places was even more beautiful.
For example, the "Etherization" of the continuously enhanced version of Flash, the supreme enhanced version of Leomont's Cabin "Mordenkainen's Mansion", the limited skin "Mordenkainen's Sword" in the form of Bigby's hand sword, which enhanced version can be passed on
The "teleportation technique" of the teleportation circle, as well as "projection technique", "isolation technique", "simulation technique" and other fresh spells with their own characteristics...
The inventory of supreme spells was beyond Li Wen's imagination. He wanted every spell and wanted to learn every spell.
However, limited learning qualifications allowed Li Wen to only study four of them.
Coupled with the tight time limit, Li Wen could only temporarily set off after learning the simulacra technique and teleportation from another world.
This is Stephen's suggestion.
According to him, simulacra is a necessary spell for almost all capable high-level wizards.
Seventh-level spell - Simulation (Illusion): You can create an illusory clone for a beast or humanoid creature within the casting range. The clone is a semi-real creature made of ice and snow. It can perform any action and can
In other respects, it is subject to various effects like a normal creature. It looks the same as its original creature, but its upper limit of health is only half the original creature, and it does not bring any equipment when it is formed. In addition, the attribute data of the phantom clone are the same as those of the original creature.
The body is the same, but the biological type is a constructed creature.
The simulacrum remains friendly to you and the creature you choose. It will obey your commands, act according to your wishes, and will follow you in combat. The simulacrum cannot learn and does not know how to become
is more powerful, so it never levels up, its other abilities never become stronger, and its spent spell slots cannot be restored.
After the simulacrum is damaged, you can repair it in the alchemy laboratory. Each time the simulacrum restores a point of health, it will consume rare minerals and herbs worth 100 gold coins. The simulacrum will last until its health points drop to 0 points, and then
It turns back into ice and snow and melts immediately.
When you cast this spell again, any active clones you have created with this spell will be destroyed immediately. (Release time: 12 hours. Duration: until dismissed. Cooldown: None. Casting range: Touch.)
It seems to be just an illusion spell, but this spell allows you to create a clone of yourself... and at the same time, it can also use a spell book to cast spells.
Therefore, as long as you copy the spells that the clone may need to use in an extra spell book and give that spell book to the clone illusion, he will be able to cast spells just like the original body.
Moreover, the spells recorded in the spell book used by the clone illusion do not need to be the same as the spell book used by the main body. A completely new spell combination can be copied to make up for the shortcomings of the original body.
And except for the health value, all his attribute data are the same as his own, including talents, expertise, proficiency, etc., so there is no difference at all from the original spellcasting.
This is true justice, two against one.
After possessing this spell, it can be said that you are a real mage.
From then on, the spells that Li Wen could choose in battle were no longer limited to the spells he had learned in his spell book, but were chosen based on how many special spell book combinations he had copied.
The only drawback is...it's too expensive.
Not to mention repair, casting this spell once requires 1,500 gold coins of ruby powder.
Moreover, the casting time is an unprecedented 12 hours.
Then, there is the necessary teleportation to another world.
Plane Transport (Conjuration): You and up to eight willing creatures stand in a circle, hand in hand, and are transported to a different plane of existence. You may name a destination in general terms (such as Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire).
city, or the palace of Dispater on the second level of the Nine Hells); in addition, if you know the imprint sequence of a certain teleportation circle in another plane, this spell can take you to that magic circle accurately.
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You can also use this spell to banish an unwilling creature to another plane. Target a creature within your reach and make a melee spell attack against it. On a hit, the creature must make a Charisma saving throw. The save fails.
The creature will be teleported to a random location on the plane you specify. The creature so teleported must find its own way back to your current plane. (Release time: 6 seconds. Duration: immediately. Cooling time: 1 hour.
Casting range: reach.)
Only with this spell can Li Wen ensure that he has a sense of security in a place like hell.
Hell is different from the abyss, and the camps are different. Dark Bobby's chaotic electorate status cannot save his life.
Even in that kind of place, Dark Poppy with a chaotic aura is more hated than himself.
The kind that never stops.
So being able to run away is the key option.
As for why you should go...
That is of course to collect information on the racial characteristics of the devil race.
In his two recent communications with Azhi, Li Wen heard some breaking news——
In their world, a new batch of gaming helmets will be distributed.
That is to say, a new batch of leeks will be born soon.
Li Wen didn't have any other intentions. He just thought that if he could throw the birth points of these new players directly into hell...
Or take a step back a little, even if it is just to give them the qualification to be reincarnated.
Or be more flexible and directly study the racial characteristics of devils and devils thoroughly, so that players can choose to switch freely, and at the same time explore a set of combat balance mechanisms to determine which side of the war players can join.
Whichever side is weak will have compensation.
Whichever side is strong needs to be suppressed.
The strong ones should lead their pig teammates, and the bosses should lead them if they want to play.
Li Wen manages this... called the elo mechanism!
Hmm...what a genius idea.
The more Li Wen thought about it, the more excited he became.
As his thoughts gradually opened up, all kinds of fantastic ideas bloomed in Li Wen's mind.
The final result may not necessarily be what he wants, but if you consider more plans, there will always be a similar one, so you can make some preparations in advance.
Everything is ready.
After summoning the four members of Poppy's team, Li Wen issued a new mission to them - Exploring Hell (Epic).