Arriving at the underground third level of the lost civilization ruins.
Just as he entered, Rennes felt a heavy aura of death rushing towards him, it was more intense than the second underground level, at least ten times stronger.
In this environment, undead creatures that were born here were definitely much stronger than those on the previous level, there was even a high probability of encountering undead creatures at the half-god level.
"I wonder if half god Grade undead creatures can resist god's curse and possess intelligence." Rennes muttered to himself.
Without intelligence, things would be simple, after all, creatures without brains, no matter how strong they were, would struggle to unleash their full potential, even if their level reached the half-god stage, he could easily kill them.
But if they had intelligence, that would be troublesome, the difficulty of killing them would increase exponentially.
There was a risk of encountering some absurdly powerful beings and even the possibility of a disaster.
However, since he had already come this far, Rennes naturally couldn't retreat, he immediately used arcane magic to buff himself with maximum enhancements. Rennes then began exploring the third underground level of the ruins.
The space on this level was even larger than the previous two levels combined, he estimated it to be at least a hundred thousand square meters, with ten buildings, resembling mage towers, stood tall within it. Together, they formed an extremely special magic array.
Based on the information previously obtained from the magic crystal ball, this magic array was a masterpiece created and designed by ten supreme arch mages (half god Grade powerhouses), and it was specifically used to imprison and seal the hunting goddess.
However, as time passed and with no one to maintain it, this once supreme mage array that imprisoned a deity once, had now completely decayed and become unrecognizable, it was utterly useless.
After taking a quick glance, Rennes withdrew his gaze, he couldn't waste his time on something that had no value.
Those ten tower-like buildings resembling mage towers were his main focus for exploration, so he walked into the tower closest to him.
As usual, Rennes commanded the Abyssal Demon to take the lead and clear the way.
After more than ten minutes, Rennes successfully explored the entire tower, and from it, he gained a lot of good things.
The most valuable of them is a set of ancient witchcraft inheritance knowledge. From the initial wizard apprentice to the ultimate supreme wizard.
The complete knowledge system.
Such a set of extraordinary inheritance that can be cultivated to the half god stage is enough to support a powerful extraordinary family, so its value is immeasurable and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is priceless.
Such wave of good luck, Rennes naturally felt extremely good, he couldn't wait to go to the next tower to explore after receiving this ancient witchcraft inheritance.
Two towers!
Three towers!
Four towers!
Continuously exploring nine towers, Rennes obtained a lot of good things, such as magic metal, knowledge inheritance, extraordinary equipment..., he even found two legendary quality witchcraft rings, it can be said to be a great harvest!
However, what made him feel strange is that during the exploration, he did not encounter any undead creatures. This made Rennes have a vague sense of unease.
After all, according to the information in the magic crystal ball.
In the underground third level, which is the core research area, there were ten supreme wizards and hundreds of powerful wizards, so typically, there should be many high-level undead creatures.
How is it possible that there is not even one?
So something is wrong, very wrong!
"Could there really be something big?"
This thought flashed through Rennes' mind, when things go against the norm, there must be a reason. In such abnormal circumstances, it is difficult for him not to think of the worst.
Taking a deep breath, Rennes tightly grasped the Sun fire divine Sword and raised his vigilance to the highest level, he then walked slowly towards the last and most central tower structure.
This tower seems to have been built with the best materials, even after tens of thousands of years if not more, the array formation carved inside still operates normally. After some effort, he opened the array formation that sealed the main gate.
After entering, Rennes was instantly stunned by the scene inside.
Corpses!
The ground was littered with corpses!
These corpses of powerful individuals are arranged in a specific way, forming a special formation with an unknown effect. At the core of the formation lies a coffin, before Rennes could figure out the situation...
Seemingly sensing the presence of the living, the coffin suddenly opened with a bang. A withered corpse, holding a staff and wearing legendary robes, emerges from it.
In the next second, an extremely terrifying dark force domain instantly spread out, enveloping the surrounding space.
"A half-god lich!!"
Seeing this scene, Rennes's eyes are filled with seriousness. This lich is extremely extraordinary, unlike other mindless undead creatures found in other ruins. This lich seems unaffected by the God's curse and possesses self-awareness.
In addition, judging from the intensity of its aura, its strength is at least at the 28th level.
To be honest, Rennes has never encountered such a powerful opponent before.
As for whether he can win or not, he was somewhat uncertain.
Just as Rennes was weighing his chances in his heart...
"Don't be nervous!"
"I am Nidiket, the Chief Arch mage of the Tivann Empire."
"I have suffered a terrible curse from an enemy and have been transformed into an undead creature, unable to leave this place."
"Intruder, I need your help."
"If you are willing to help me, I will provide you with a generous reward."
This lich did not directly attack Rennes. Instead, it initiated a conversation and asks for help.
Upon hearing this, Rennes's eyes flicker slightly, showing an interested expression, and he asked,
"What reward?"
"A divine artifact."
With no suspense, this lich named Nidiket readily revealed the reward it'll offer for the help.
Upon hearing this, a greedy expression appears on Rennes's face, as if truly moved by the reward.
"No problem! What do you need me to do?" He immediately said.
"It's simple."
"Just bring my lich phylactery out of this damn place." (A Lich phylactery is a magical item that stores part of a lich's soul, allowing the lich to return to life after being destroyed.)
Nidiket took out a silver iron box carved with various mysterious patterns from the coffin and said to Rennes.
"No problem, absolutely no problem."
"But you must hand over the artifact reward to me."
Rennes readily agreed but immediately, he also made his own demands.
"Okay."
Nidiket took out a golden wooden bow from his spatial ring as he accepted Rennes' demand.
This wooden bow emitted the unique immortal aura of a divine artifact.
Under the drive of magic, the silver iron box and the golden wooden bow flew towards Rennes together.
Seeing Nidiket's sincerity, Rennes immediately reached out and took the box and the wooden bow.
In the next second, a sudden change occurred, the necromantic box given by Nidiket suddenly erupted, releasing countless dark chains of extremely high intensity that bound Rennes.
"You deceived me?"
Rennes looked incredulous. As if shocked and angry.
Seeing things have come to this point, Nidiket no longer pretended.
"That's right!"
"You foolish and greedy little guy, obediently become the vessel for my resurrection."
"Don't worry, I will make good use of your body."
Nidiket laughed triumphantly, those hollow eye sockets looked at Rennes with greed, he had been waiting for this day, waiting for over a hundred thousand years, and he naturally wouldn't let it slip away.
As for the reason for using deception and temptation instead of fighting, that was to relax Rennes' vigilance. At the same time, ensuring that Rennes would not self-destruct or destroy his own body.
After successfully achieving his goal, Nidiket eagerly approached Rennes, ready to put him into the coffin and begin his own resurrection ritual.
However, when he approached Rennes, the look of disbelief and anger on Rennes' face instantly disappeared. A faint smile appeared on his face. (Gotcha b##ch)
Without hesitation, he activated time manipulation and began to rewind time, and like rewinding a tape. The dark chains that tightly bound Rennes disappeared directly, transforming back into pure energy returning to the box.
After regaining his mobility, Rennes quickly utilized his combat skills, converting all the energy in his body into the power of destruction, then he mobilized all his strength and swung his sword horizontally.
In the next second, a terrifying sword qi that seemed that it could shatter everything in the world shot out.
Nine Star Combat Skill - Star Shattering Strike!
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