Samsara Paradise: Dream Weaver of Connections.

The three immortal wizards were once gods of this world. Even after a thousand years of silence, their profound heritage, remaining prestige, and deep-rooted influence on the gray wizard power system are far beyond what the wizard families in Hru City can compare to.

For them, integrating a city like Hru, which had long since declined amidst internal strife and chaos, was less a challenge and more a warm-up for reorganizing and regaining control of their own base after a thousand years.

The absolute disparity in strength, coupled with the lingering glow of past glory, was enough to make any disloyal individual choose to submit after a brief period of resistance, or to be utterly annihilated.

Time passed in silence, with only Lin Yi's occasional rapid breathing and the soft sounds of Su Xiao occasionally mixing medicine in the stone chamber.

Bubuwang was responsible for going out to gather information, while the sorrowful woman remained by the bedside as if she had turned into a stone statue.

When Lin Yi's eyelashes trembled again, and he struggled to lift his heavy eyelids, what came into view was the rough rock texture of the stone chamber ceiling.

It took him several seconds to refocus his unfocused pupils and gradually clear his vision.

My throat was so dry it felt like it had been scorched by the hot winds of the desert, and every swallow brought a tearing pain.

"...How long has passed?"

"Eighteen hours." Su Xiao's voice came from the side, completely calm.

At the same time, a bottle of mineral water with the cap unscrewed was handed to Lin Yi's lips.

The cool liquid soothes the parched mouth and throat, bringing a rare sense of comfort.

Eighteen hours... Lin Yi silently calculated in his mind, and tried to move his body, but it brought a wave of weakness and dull pain from the depths of his soul, making him groan involuntarily.

But compared to the excruciating pain of having my consciousness torn apart before I fell into a coma, I'm much better now.

He could feel that the terrible wounds on the very core of his soul had temporarily stabilized; although far from healed, they were at least no longer worsening.

Next, we need to rely on time and our own strength to slowly nurture and repair this damaged "garden".

Lin Yi sat up, turned his head, looked at Su Xiao, and gave her a questioning look.

Su Xiao did not answer directly, but instead turned her gaze to the stone gate.

Bubuwang understood and let out a low growl towards the door.

Soon, the stone door was pushed open, and Laurent, Dawn, and Gus filed in.

Their auras were more solid than before Lin Yi fell into a coma, clearly indicating that in the past eighteen hours, they had not only integrated external forces but also adjusted their own condition to its best.

"How did things go?" Lin Yi leaned against the soft pillow that the grieving woman had placed for him. His voice was still weak, but his eyes had regained their clarity.

Laurent stepped forward. His appearance had changed drastically. The wriggling tentacles on his body had almost completely disappeared, revealing him as a middle-aged man with a resolute face, though a trace of weariness from years of hardship remained between his brows.

"All remaining family forces within the Wizarding Guild have been eliminated or incorporated. All thirty-seven wizarding families or groups, large and small, in Heru City have submitted. Order in the city has been initially stabilized."

Gus interjected, a strange look on his face: "As for those 'friends' who followed you... hey, we didn't need to waste any words organizing or mobilizing them. These guys have such a keen sense of where things are going and what they're after that they're not like living people, more like a pack of hyenas that have smelled blood. As soon as they heard that our next move was to use force against Eisenra, they quickly rallied their troops, divided up their so-called 'loot distribution areas,' and now they're all eager to get started, just waiting for your order."

He mimicked the tone of a violator perfectly, saying, "Raiding Sphinx's old den is a sure-fire way to make a fortune while saving your life. Of course, it's first come, first served!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yi managed a slight smile.

This is the true face of the violators in his understanding—extremely profit-seeking and harm-avoiding, moving at the first sign of trouble, and willing to abandon any morality and promises without hesitation for survival and profit.

Sphinx's perverse and cruel methods of controlling them, coupled with his apparent preparation of a mad final plan to drag everyone down with him, have already alienated the people.

In order to survive and seize greater profits, these violators will naturally turn their guns on each other without hesitation, and may even be more eager than anyone else to do so.

Lin Yi took a deep breath, suppressing the weakness in his body, and his gaze gradually sharpened: "It's time to go and settle accounts with Sphinx."

Su Xiao didn't speak, but silently stood up, put the Dragon Slayer Blade, which had been resting on his lap, back into its sheath with a soft "clang," indicating his attitude.

……

When Lin Yi, supported by the sorrowful woman, walked out of the Wizarding Guild headquarters with Su Xiao, the scene outside was completely different.

The Wizarding Guild Square and surrounding streets, which were originally somewhat deserted and dilapidated, were now bustling with people, yet orderly.

On the left, hundreds of gray wizards stood in neat rows, led by the three immortal wizards Laurent, Dawn, and Gus.

These wizards changed into slightly worn-out standard gray robes. Although the robes still bore the marks of time, their eyes held less of the madness, numbness, and confusion of the past, and more of awe for the three leaders in front of them.

The return and iron-fisted integration of the three immortal wizards were like a revitalization of this once-lost power, giving it a new life and a transformative aura.

They remained silent, but that silence was more oppressive than any shout.

The right side appears more "lively" and chaotic, but also more wild and powerful.

Violators from all over Heru City gathered in small groups of three or five.

Their equipment was incredibly diverse, ranging from high-tech power armor to magical artifacts, from ancient cold weapons to bizarrely designed bio-engineered suits.

The faces of this group wore undisguised greed, excitement, eagerness, and a desire for killing and plunder.

It was as if what was about to happen to everyone was not a war of life and death, but a long-awaited and incredibly bountiful hunting carnival.

Sarah and her team were among them. Upon seeing Lin Yi emerge, Sarah immediately led Bai Su to greet him.

"Doctor, are you alright?" Sarah asked with concern, her gaze sweeping over Lin Yi's still pale face.

"There's nothing seriously wrong with it."

Lin Yi waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over the massive yet powerful coalition of wizards and outlaws before him. His voice, though not loud, clearly reached everyone's ears: "The time has come. It's time to go to Sphinx and demand the price he owes."

Without any grand and impassioned speeches, a simple sentence instantly ignited everyone's long-suppressed emotions!
"Ow—!"

"Kill Sphinx!"

"Seize his stronghold!"

The violators growled, while the wizards silently gripped their weapons.

Laurent took a step forward, without chanting, his hands gesturing in the air, and a surge of powerful magic flowed into the earth beneath his feet.

Countless complex runes lit up around the massive complex of the Wizarding Guild headquarters.

The light grew brighter and brighter, eventually enveloping the entire Wizarding Guild area, along with everyone in the square.

Space teleportation!
And it's such a large-scale, ultra-long-distance group teleportation!
After the intense spatial fluctuations subsided and the bright light dissipated, the scene before everyone's eyes had drastically changed.

The gloomy and oppressive city of Heru disappeared, replaced by a land that was sunny and warm like spring.

The sky was a rare azure blue, and soft sunlight streamed down, bringing a comforting warmth. The air was filled with the fresh scent of grass and trees, and one could even see the distant, rolling green mountains.

"This is... Eisenra?"

Su Xiao squinted, feeling the warmth of the sunlight on her skin.

Such warm, vibrant sunlight—he had only experienced it for a fleeting moment in this world after successfully slaying the ruler and briefly breaking its oppressive rules.

It seems that the white goat did indeed expend a considerable amount of money to create this "land of miracles".

It's even possible that they used some usurped power of the world's origin to maintain this "pure land" in this world. The group appeared at the teleportation array of the Wizarding Guild branch in Eisenra City.

The building's style is similar to the Wizarding Guild in Hru City, but it is more magnificent and pristine.

However, before everyone could take a good look at their surroundings, the side doors around the teleportation hall were suddenly smashed open.

"boom!"

Dozens of wizards, dressed in dark gray robes bearing the distinctive emblem of Eisenra, surged in like a tidal wave.

Their eyes were hostile, and they instantly formed a tight encirclement, surrounding the group who had just completed the teleportation and had not yet fully dispersed.

The middle-aged grey wizard at the head of the group, his eyes sinister, shouted sternly, "Who goes there?! How dare you trespass on the sacred grounds of the Eisenra Wizarding Guild without permission! Lay down your weapons immediately, surrender, and submit..."

His words stopped abruptly.

Because Laurent and Dawn had already slowly walked out from behind Lin Yi and Su Xiao.

Laurent didn't even look at the gray wizard who had shouted. He simply glanced calmly at the Eisenra wizards surrounding them. His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an invisible pressure that came from the level of life and the long years: "Since when have the guards of the Wizarding Guild dared to raise their staffs at immortal wizards?"

His tone didn't even carry much of a accusatory undertone; it was more like stating an obvious fact: "Are you... planning a rebellion?"

The scarred gray wizard who was in charge felt his brain go blank the moment his eyes met Laurent and Dawn's faces, as if he had been struck by an invisible, massive hammer, and his vision went black for a brief moment.

Although he had never had the honor of seeing the true face of the Immortal Wizards, as a middle and senior member of the Eisenra Wizarding Society, he had admired their appearance and demeanor countless times in the most solemn hall of the headquarters, in ancient books and in the inherited portraits!
Those features, weathered by time yet still clearly discernible, especially the immense magical power emanating from Laurent that, even when deliberately concealed, was like a vast starry sky, could not possibly be faked!

Cold sweat instantly soaked the gray wizard's back.

He had previously received a large sum of resources and promises from Sphinx's confidants, and was ordered to lead his elite men to guard the teleportation array here. The order he received was: "Guard it strictly. If anyone of unknown identity tries to teleport here, especially if they are hostile, kill them without mercy."

He originally thought that at most he would only be dealing with a few arrogant outsiders, perhaps with some remnants of the defeated army from Heru City.

Who would have thought that the other side not only brought helpers who looked like they were not to be trifled with, but also three immortal wizards who personally descended together!

Was the small favor Sphinx offered enough to make him risk making an enemy of a legendary, godlike immortal wizard for such a small sum? The answer is clearly no.

Only those who have truly stepped into the realm of high-level wizards can truly understand the terrifying extent of the strength, talent, and understanding and control of wizarding power of these three, especially Laurent.

That is the existence that truly touches the divine.

"No... I wouldn't dare! Greetings, Lord Laurent! Lord Dawn!" The Gray Wizard leader's voice trembled as he almost immediately bowed in respect. At the same time, he roared at his very last breath at his subordinates who were still stunned and equally terrified, "Are you all blind?! Put down your weapons! Make way for the lords! Now!"

The encirclement collapsed instantly, and the gray wizards hurriedly retreated to the sides, lowering their heads and not daring to even breathe.

Laurent glanced at the leader indifferently, said nothing more, and together with Dawn and Gus, escorted Lin Yi and Su Xiao straight out of the teleportation hall.

The massive allied army followed closely behind, filing out in single file, leaving only the group of Eisenra wizards standing there, still shaken.

Leave the wizarding guild building and come out onto the street.

Eisenla's architecture leans towards classic and clean lines, a stark contrast to the chaos and decay of Bone Harbor. Sunlight streaming onto the clean streets creates an almost surreal atmosphere.

Right at the intersection, a familiar figure was sitting leisurely on the curb, holding a can of beer in his hand.

Seeing Lin Yi and his group come out, he waved the beer can in his hand, then tilted his head back and drank the remaining beer in one gulp, casually crushing the empty can.

It's the man in sunglasses.

He whistled loudly.

In an instant, nearly a hundred more vigorous violators emerged from the surrounding alleys.

They joined forces with the large army that Lin Yi had brought from Heru City, further expanding the size of the allied forces.

These were clearly rebellious individuals whom the man in sunglasses had secretly contacted and recruited in Eisenla; they were already dissatisfied with Sphinx's rule.

At this moment, Lin Yi's forces have exceeded a thousand people, consisting of three immortal wizards, hundreds of elite gray wizards, and nearly a thousand experienced outlaws.

It can be said that, setting aside those hidden variables, more than 80% of the world's top combat power has now gathered in Lin Yi's camp.

This is a force powerful enough to overturn any order.

The allied forces marched in a mighty, unstoppable torrent toward the core area of ​​Eisenra—Obsidian Manor.

A somber atmosphere began to permeate, shattering the peaceful surface of this "pure land".

Just as the group left the wizarding guild's territory and was about to enter the wider main road—

"call out--!"

A very faint yet sharp sound of something cutting through the air suddenly rang out!

A specially enchanted sniper bullet tore through the air, its target aimed directly at Lin Yi's forehead, who was being protected by the others in the center.

The timing of this shot was extremely precise, clearly the work of a top-notch sniper.

Laurent, who was standing to the side and slightly in front of Lin Yi, didn't even look up.

He simply raised his right hand seemingly casually, and lightly clenched his fist in the air.

The sniper bullet, powerful enough to pierce thick steel plates, seemed to hit an invisible wall less than half a meter from Lin Yi's forehead. Its speed decreased drastically, and it was finally caught precisely between Laurent's index finger and thumb, like an insect trapped in amber.

The bullet's tail was still spinning slightly, emitting a reluctant buzzing sound, but it could not advance any further.

Catching a high-level sniper's bullet with his bare hands! And with such nonchalance!
This scene made all the violators who witnessed it gasp in shock.

Although they knew that immortal wizards were very powerful, their power was so illogical that it exceeded many people's imagination.

When Laurent and his two companions faced the Ancient God Sothoth, their power system was completely countered, resulting in a crushing defeat in terms of rank, which is why they appeared so vulnerable.

But this does not mean that they are weak. On the contrary, their true strength, in terms of pure life level and total energy, is not much weaker than that of a lower-level ancient god like Sothos, and in some aspects they are even stronger. Otherwise, the ancient gods would not have needed to scheme against them.

What they lack is the means and the status to confront the special power of the ancient gods.

Now that the rules of the ancient gods are no longer suppressing them, they are displaying an almost overwhelming level of dominance in the face of Sphinx's "conventional" attacks.

To put it bluntly, Lin Yi's side was essentially pulling out three "ancient god" level BOSSes to fight.

On Sphinx's side, unless he can immediately find an existence of the same level, his own rebellious subordinates and the wizards he might control simply cannot contend with Laurent and his two companions.

Almost at the same instant that distinctive gunshot rang out, Sarah, who had been on high alert, suddenly had a glint of cold light in her eyes, like a cheetah spotting its prey. She shouted sharply, "Nine o'clock! Top of the clock tower! We've found him! Follow me!"

Behind her, dozens of restless violators, like wild dogs unleashed, burst forth with astonishing speed and pounced in the direction from which the bullets came.

Previously, Sugar Pill led the Iron Curtain to besiege the Outlaws Market, almost wiping out Sarah's entire team. Sarah has always kept this blood debt in her heart.

Now that she's met her enemy, she's filled with intense hatred. How could she possibly let go of this opportunity to take revenge herself?
Lin Yi raised his head, his gaze piercing through the warm sunlight, looking towards the luxurious manor that stood at the highest point of Eisenla, seemingly constructed of black obsidian.

That place is the origin of this conspiracy, and also the final destination of the reckoning.

The moment of decisive battle has arrived. (End of Chapter)