The necromancer just wants to plant trees.

Chapter 511 Magic Spring and Divine Contract

……

"It feels so familiar..."

“I seem to have been here before.”

Xiao Yeli's murmurs came from behind Matthew. Her eyes were full of curiosity and confusion, but there was not a trace of fear or hesitation.

This kid is quite brave.

Matthew thought to himself.

He then confirmed that both he and Ye Li had returned to normal.

But what is a bit worrying is that

They cannot use magic or magical abilities here!

"Is it forbidden to cast spells behind the Ether Gate?"

Matthew guessed so.

Follow the guidance of the data column.

His eyes first swept over the magic fountain, the crown on the dead tree, and the ring on the stump.

However, what finally caught their attention was a shelf placed behind the tree stump.

The shelf looks like a simple workbench.

Its construction is very crude. Although it is made of mortise and tenon joints, many details reveal the carelessness of the maker.

Or is it because of poor craftsmanship?

"This workbench is high on one side and low on the other, and there's a big protrusion where it fits together..."

While secretly complaining.

Matthew and Xiao Yeli came to the workbench at the same time.

quickly.

The two locked onto the source that attracted their attention——

There were some small things placed on the table.

The aura these things give off is completely different from that of this place. It is obvious that they are not unique to the Ether Gate, but seem to have been brought in from outside.

Matthew took a closer look.

A simple picture book.

A pair of golden scissors.

A small wooden box that looks very heavy.

There is also a map filled with countless black lines?
"This……"

"Is this something she left behind?"

"She should have been here. I felt it... This feeling is so wonderful. I feel a little sad, but more comforted..."

Xiao Yeli's tone suddenly fluctuated.

She gently covered her chest, and there was a faint mist in her big watery eyes.

There was still more curiosity than panic on her little face.

Facing Xiaoye Li's expectant gaze.

Matthew nodded slightly.

This workbench and the things on it were most likely left behind by the magic goddess Ye Li.

It is rumored that Ye Li left an extremely valuable treasure behind the Ether Gate. It is the most supreme authority in the multiverse. If you obtain it, you can be invincible in the world!

Matthew never believed such rumors.

If only it were that awesome.

Why doesn’t Ye Li use it himself?

However, he also believed that Ye Li must have left some rare treasures here.

First of all.

Matthew opened the picture book made up of stick figures.

After flipping through a few pages.

Matthew's eyebrows could not help but slightly raise:
"Ye Li's own painting?"

"Her artistic talent... seems to be comparable to mine!"

Xiao Yeli leaned her head closer.

The two of them quietly flipped through the contents of the picture book. Although the Magic Goddess's painting skills were average, the content was still discernible.

quickly.

They then realized.

This picture book records roughly Ye Li's life!
Matthew interpreted it.

The first painting shows a baby being stuffed into a space capsule-like object by three or four women in luxurious clothes.

Subsequently.

The space capsule was launched into the starry sky by some kind of rocket device.

And behind the starry sky.

It is a civilized planet with fire all over its surface.

The rest of the painting is very rough.

Matthew barely managed to see a huge silhouette against the background of the planet.

"Is that the head of some creature?"

"Similar to a behemoth?"

"So, Ye Li also escaped from a destroyed planet?"

Recalling the comments made by Meyer, the loyal servant of the God of Death, about Ye Li and other gods when he talked about the origin of Carmela Fortress.

Matthew felt that his guess was probably very close to the truth.

The following content is quite satisfactory.

The space capsule brought Ye Li to Aindo.

The baby grows into a girl.

But in the process.

She suffered a lot of bullying and humiliation.

She encountered many powerful creatures on the land of Eindor——

The saddest one.

She encountered a giant spider-like monster.

The spider dragged her into the dungeon time and again, humiliating and torturing her. If it were an ordinary person, she would have probably collapsed long ago.

But Ye Li is different.

She fought again and again, but finally escaped from the spider's nest covered with wounds.

And when she left the Spider's Nest.

His eyebrows and eyes seem to have grown more mature.

She looks vaguely like a girl...

"Ye Li is not an ordinary race."

"I was abused like this, my hands were broken, my heels were shattered, and yet they still grew back..."

Matthew shook his head secretly.

really.

Those who can grow into top-level gods often have good innate capital.

He continued to flip through the pages.

What followed was a long and boring experience.

Ye Li wanders alone in the world of Aindo. She gradually becomes stronger, but also encounters enemies that she cannot defeat.

But relying on its own strong bloodline.

She still lived with difficulty.

Until a fortress appeared.

Like any other curious person.

Ye Li mistakenly entered the Carmela Fortress.

But it is different from the others.

She successfully obtained the inheritance of the Etheric Society and mastered the powerful force called magic.

After leaving Carmela Fortress.

Ye Li ascended to god.

Then came the most glorious golden age of her life!
At the beginning of the Enlightenment.

The magic goddess Ye Li is almost synonymous with omnipotence.

Her personal prestige also reached the level of the king among gods.

But what puzzled Matthew was.

About his peak period.

Ye Li painted very little, and only three paintings were used to complete the work.

On the contrary, the days were not so glorious——

Whether it was the escape from the destroyed planet at the beginning or the battle of wits and courage with the spider monster, she spent many paintings to express it.

It seems in Ye Li’s memory.

Those were years of pain and struggle.

On the contrary, it is the most impressive!
Subsequently.

As Ye Li’s strength gradually grows.

The various disadvantages of controlling etheric power also began to emerge.

But what puzzled Matthew was——

"and many more!"

"According to the contents of these stick drawings, although Ye Li suffered from the backlash of the chaotic ether, she has indeed contained it through various means of her own."

"Didn't she resist?"

"Why did you choose suicide in the end?"

Matthew suddenly felt nervous.

He saw that after the magic goddess Ye Li dealt with the chaotic ether, she used the crystal ball to predict the future of Eindor.

Matthew flipped through the picture book gently.

"Huh? It's the last page."

Xiao Yeli beside him tilted his head and reminded.

Matthew nodded.

The last painting came extremely abruptly, and its content was 70% to 80% similar to the first painting, with only some minor differences.

If it weren't for Matthew's strong memory.

He might even think this was the first painting!

at first.

Matthew's mind was filled with doubts.

Fortunately, he found a series of magic words in the lower right corner of the last painting in time:

"It turns out that I didn't escape the shadow of destruction after all."

"So, the content of the last painting is the future of Eindor predicted by Ye Li?"

"Prophecy is not 100% accurate. Ye Li will not commit suicide just because of a prediction, right?"

Matthew looked puzzled.

Xiao Ye Li next to him scratched his head and looked at Matthew, with an attitude of "I don't understand, explain it to me".

"The shadow of destruction?"

Matthew thought carefully.

Does this sentence mean that the disaster that once forced Ye Li to leave his hometown will come to the world of Eindor in a similar form?
But even so.

She wouldn't be so desperate as to commit suicide, right?

Suddenly.

A flash of lightning flashed in Matthew's mind:
"Yes."

"Ye Li is not from a destroyed planet..."

"She is from the world of Eindor."

"It's just the Eindor of the original world!"

that moment.

Matthew suddenly understood.

No wonder Ye Li is so desperate.

Before this, she might have simply thought that her family had died in a devastating disaster.

But he didn't expect that he escaped from the original universe to the mirror universe!
She thought she was a lucky person.

But I found that I had to endure pain and torture longer than others.

Under such a huge impact on the world view.

The chaotic ether that she had just suppressed backfired again.

She probably had some serious mental problems.

Eventually it led to complete collapse and destruction!

to be frank.

Not to mention the protagonist of the story, Ye Li.

Even Matthew, who was just a bystander, couldn't help but feel shaken!
If you were to suddenly hear such news in an already high-pressure environment, it would probably be difficult to hold on, right?

"Did you understand?"

"Can you tell me something?"

Xiao Yeli next to him had a look of anticipation on his face.

Matthew instinctively wanted to hide it, but for some reason, under the expectant gaze of the little girl, he actually recounted the contents of the story that he had guessed in detail.

After saying that.

Matthew asked:
"Are you OK?"

He thought the other party would be very touched.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Yeli shook her head nonchalantly:
"It's alright."

“This story sounds interesting.”

"Why did she commit suicide?"

Matthew was speechless for a moment.

Xiao Yeli's tone was relaxed and lively, as if she would not be troubled even if the sky fell.

This optimistic mood further infected Matthew.

The latter suddenly felt that this didn't seem to be a big deal.

"It was just one of the factors that pushed her to commit suicide."

Matthew explained carefully:
"Many times people make extreme decisions not simply because of one factor, but because of the mixed effects of many high-pressure factors, resulting in irrational decisions."

Xiao Yeli nodded, not quite understanding.

A few seconds passed.

She suddenly asked with some concern:

"Should I act sad?"

"Ok?"

Matthew was a little surprised.

Xiao Yeli seemed to be talking to herself:

"After all, this is the story of my predecessor, so I should be able to relate to it a little bit, right?"

“But I can’t feel sad.”

"I was born without empathy and am emotionally insensitive."

"Mother said it was a good thing, and that it showed I had the potential to be a great spellcaster."

“But my father was very worried about it.”

"I don't know which one of them is right, but I don't want to worry my father..."

I don’t know if it’s because we’ve become more familiar with each other.

Xiao Yeli is no longer as shy as before.

She muttered to Matthew a lot of her inner thoughts:
“…In the final analysis, when she committed suicide, she also separated the pain, vulnerability, collapse and her own imprints. Without pain, there would be no new imprints;
From this perspective, I even have to thank the pain, otherwise I might not exist..."

"Is it a bit bad for me to think this way? In fact, I am still very grateful to my predecessor."

"Although my current strength is not good enough, I am still far from qualified."

"But, if one day, I mean if -

If I were in a similar position to her and had to endure all the pain and trials, I would think I could do better than her. "

"Well, that's for sure!"

Feel the confidence and vitality of the little girl.

Matthew actually had the illusion that he was getting old!
Yes.

Don't know when it started.

He was more in awe of the world than confident in it.

This is certainly a sign of maturity and a necessary path to growth.

But sometimes he still envies the vigor of young people.

perhaps.

Confidence and sharpness.

These are the greatest weapons that young people have when facing the immortals and even the entire malicious world!
Matthew learned a lot from Xiao Yeli.

The two chatted for a while.

finally.

Xiao Yeli only asked for that picture book.

All the rest of the things were given to Matthew.

obviously.

Although the little girl was very confident, she was not completely sensible. She knew very well how much suffering she would have suffered without Matthew, and she also knew who brought her to such a strange place.

That picture book has only commemorative value.

But the rest of the stuff obviously has other uses.

There was no way she could compete with Matthew.

Matthew saw all of this. While he was impressed by Xiao Yeli's precocity, he also took a look at the remaining three items without hesitation.

Regrettably.

No matter what method Matthew uses to identify it.

The results on the data bar were all question marks. "It is the personal belongings of the magic goddess Ye Li."

"But it was sealed by an encryption spell..."

"Wait until we get back the Lost Paradise and see if we can use the Sword of Slaughter to break it."

Between thoughts.

Matthew had no choice but to put away the golden scissors, the black wooden box and the complex black-line map.

the end.

Matthew also did not forget to take away the workbench that was suspected to be the one Ye Li had been rubbing with his hands behind the Ether Gate.

"So, this is the origin of all the Aether in the multiverse?"

Xiao Ye Li lay beside the blue magic spring and looked at it curiously.

Matthew nodded slightly.

He bent down and scooped up some spring water and drank it. It was clear and refreshing and tasted good.

However, greater feedback is yet to come.

on the data column.

……

"Hint: You drank the water from the "Magic Fountain".

Your mana has been greatly improved!

In the next 10 years.

You can get double XP when you engage in spell-related activities or areas! "

……

"My mana has doubled!?"

"And double experience?"

Matthew's heart skipped a beat.

He couldn't wait to scoop up more magic source to drink, but found that the spring water flowed out along his chin as soon as it entered his mouth!
"Is that all each person can drink?"

A wave of enlightenment came over Matthew.

A flash of regret passed through my mind.

He told himself to be content.

This is already quite an amazing adventure!

"You can drink a little."

Matthew said to Xiao Yeli who was looking at him eagerly.

The latter immediately buried his head in the spring.

Matthew smiled silently when he saw this.

Then he fixed his eyes on the crown on the top of the dead tree.

Data column prompts.

That is the phase secret treasure that many people have been dreaming of!
"The Phase Secret Treasure is actually hidden behind the Ether Gate."

"Is this related to Ye Li?"

"Or was it just an accident?"

Matthew tried to touch the crown of the tree.

Available in the next second.

A strong feeling of numbness came over me.

He fell directly to the ground.

at the same time.

Pieces of information flooded into Matthew's mind -

This crown is indeed a phase treasure. To be more precise, it is both a phase treasure and an ether treasure.

It turns out that there are supposed to be seven secret treasures in the multiverse, among which phase and ether are parallel.

But for various reasons.

The world of Eindor is inherently flawed.

This leads to the fusion of the two extremes of power (i.e., secret treasures) of ether and phase, which can only appear alternately in different eras.

When the Ether Vault appeared, spellcasters were the masters of the world, and melee professionals were suppressed for a long time.
Phase Vaults will only appear in an age when the aether dries up and spellcasters decline.

Matthew has no way of getting the Phase Treasure now.

The reason is that the amount of ether in the multiverse has just passed the turning point of peak and decline.

The time when the ether runs dry is far from here.

According to the knowledge that appeared in Matthew's mind.

Just wait until the source of magic dries up.

The secret of phase will be mastered by people.

At that time, the multiverse will usher in the doomsday era of spellcasters, and other professions who have mastered the power of phase will gradually come to the fore.

This is a cycle.

It is also a law.

Also.

Matthew also vaguely interpreted it.

Phase force is very likely the key to the behemoths taking off!
"It is extremely difficult to use magic in the Phase Age, but that doesn't mean magic has disappeared."

"Perhaps a wizard who grows up under such circumstances will be even more powerful?"

Matthew got up from the ground and calmed himself down.

Such huge changes are often accompanied by a long period of time.

He wasn't too worried.

I just feel a little bit sorry——

"If we can get the Phase Secret Treasure now, our chances of winning the battle three months later will be almost 100%..."

When I think about it.

Matthew suddenly discovered that some light golden particles appeared on the outer layer of his left arm and right leg where he had just felt the huge numbness!
Matthew was no stranger to the smell of that particle.

"It's the same as what Lao Tai exuded before..."

"It is the purest phase power!"

Matthew was surprised and delighted.

on the data column.

……

“Hint: You have gained a certain amount of phase power.

You simply use these phase forces to perform actions such as displacement, advance, split, and destruction.

caveat!

Thirty minutes before and after you use the power of phase, you must not use any spells, and you must also try to eliminate the power of magic as much as possible, otherwise it may cause the power of phase to fail!"

……

Phase force is a good thing.

Even if you don't use it yourself, it would be a huge fortune to give it to your close combat subordinates.

To be on the safe side.

Matthew used an energy bottle to store these phase forces, and then sent the energy bottle to a secret warehouse in Paradise Lost and sealed it.

Then Matthew came to the tree stump and placed the ether ring in his palm.

The data column is displayed.

This strange object has only one attribute—

The power of legendary and above spells cast by the wearer will be greatly enhanced.

As for the extent of the enhancement.

The attributes are not specified.

Matthew couldn't sense it either.

He planned to take it with him and try it later. After all, it was a treasure placed behind the Ether Gate.

"The more we can strengthen it, the better..."

Finish it all.

Matthew looked back and was shocked.

Xiao Yeli is still drinking the water from the magic spring!

"Are you OK?"

Matthew gently pulled her shoulders.

The latter's little face was wet, and even the clothes on the collar and shoulders were soaked.

She stared at Matthew:

"nothing."

“This spring water tastes delicious!”

"Every time I drink a portion, I can feel my magic power increasing!"

"Would you like to drink more too?"

Matthew showed a hint of surprise.

Is it because my posture is wrong?
So he imitated Ye Li's actions and wanted to continue drinking water.

The result was an embarrassing scene.

The magic spring water flowed down his chin and did not enter his stomach.

On the other hand, look at Xiao Yeli next to him.

Every sip of spring water she drank went into her round little belly!
Matthew could feel it, too.

The magic spring water entered her body and turned into ever-increasing magic power!
Compared to before.

Ye Li’s magic power has more than increased tenfold!
Even though her base number isn't as high as Matthew's.

This increase is terrifying enough!

"Does the magic spring water also discriminate based on the person you are using?"

Matthew wondered.

He didn't believe it and tried to take some of the magic spring water away in a bottle.

The result still failed.

Fortunately, after a while.

Xiao Yeli rubbed her round belly and said contentedly:
"I'm full."

Although he was a little jealous, Matthew couldn't help but remind him:

"This may be the only chance in this life. If you can, can you drink a little more?"

Xiao Ye Li shook her head:
"I can't drink any more."

“I really can’t drink any more!”

"Can I take some away in a bottle?"

Matthew shrugged:

"I just tried it, and the answer is no."

Xiao Yeli's face was full of disappointment.

At this moment.

Matthew suddenly had an idea.

He took out a few bottles from his bag and handed them over:

"How about you give it a try?"

Xiao Yeli didn't waste any time, took the bottle and went to fill it with water, but the double standard scene appeared again!

She successfully filled one of the bottles with the source of magic!

"Good guy!"

"Could this source of magic also recognize its master?"

Matthew was a little unhappy at first.

Then he smiled happily.

He handed over all the bottles he could find in his bag:

"Come on, put everything in, and we'll split it up when we get out!"

finally.

Xiao Ye Li successfully filled more than twenty empty bottles.

After this, the magic source can no longer be captured.

Obviously.

Even if there is an existence that "recognizes the master", it cannot seize the resources here without limit.

Matthew and the other man explored this small space again.

Nothing else was found afterwards.

They returned to their respective boxes on time.

I don’t know if it’s because of exploring the Ether Gate.

There is little time and resources left.

Before Matthew could finalize his last signature spell and complete his training.

He was teleported to the teleportation array outside the stone wall.

After confirming with the staff on duty here, I found out that exactly half a month has passed in the material world.

Hibbert and Filiwen have left.

And it seems that Xiao Yeli will need some time to come out.

So Matthew sent a message to the couple through the Magic Guild, and then gave some benefits to the staff member, asking him to pay attention to Xiao Yeli's condition.

Do it all.

He left the Arcane Castle feeling refreshed.

“Although the level has not been improved.”

"But now I am several times stronger than before!"

"It's time to catch up with some old friends. After all, for a battle of the level of Star Defense War, the more people participating, the better..."

"This will affect the overall fortune..."

Between thoughts.

Matthew quickly returned to the Stone Kingdom.

After talking with Patton, Zeller and others.

He returned to the cemetery to prepare -

Matthew plans to take action against the Queen of Lust in advance!
"What is decided on the front battlefield is often only the final outcome."

"And the true balance of war had already tilted before the battle even started!"

"She probably didn't expect that I would suddenly attack Purgatory at this time..."

Matthew's mind was clear.

He planned to take advantage of Gracia's negligence to bring back Rega's soul, and then destroy the Infernal Cave as much as possible.

It would be great if we could kill the Lust Queen in one fell swoop.

but.

Just as he was making plans.

Butler Ali suddenly came over to deliver a message:

"Owner!"

"There's a legendary stalker outside the cemetery who wants to see you."

Matthew didn't even raise his eyelids:
"Legendary stalker?"

"Who?"

Ali said:
"He calls himself Sen'r."

"His clothes were covered in blood and he looked quite disheveled, as if he was being chased by someone."

Matthew's heart moved:
"I'll go out and see."

Below the cemetery.

On an open plain.

Sener was dressed in black and covered in blood, standing near a thorn bush.

His face was full of fatigue and vigilance, and he held the dagger tightly in his hand.

When Matthew showed up.

His body began to tremble slightly, a sign of a stress reflex.

obviously.

He is in a state of extreme nervousness now.

As soon as the two sides met.

Matthew didn't even have time to say hello.

Sen Er said with a disappointed look:
"Why aren't you a legend yet?"

Matthew was stunned for a moment, then laughed:

“Does it matter whether it’s a legend or not?”

Sener's expression was somewhat sinister:
"Of course it's important..."

He seemed to be thinking about something.

Matthew said calmly:

"That's just what you think is important."

Sener saw Matthew's confident and calm state, and frowned slightly. After a few seconds, he seemed to have made up his mind and suddenly asked:
"Is the divine contract we signed before still valid?"

Matthew narrowed his eyes:
"Are you in trouble?"

Sener breathed rapidly and said:
"I just want to ask you, does what you said at the beginning still count?"

"Don't forget, I also gave you a divine artifact!"

Matthew looked into his anxious eyes and said slowly:
"Of course it doesn't count."

"Paradise Lost has been bombed, how can I be God-like?"

Sener's face immediately fell.

Just at this time.

The thorn bush under his feet suddenly twisted.

Followed by.

A strange figure suddenly jumped out.

The figure held a sharp weapon.

Straight to Sener's back waist!