Merchant From Earth in the Magical World-Chapter 548 - 383: Heart of God_2

"Master Raphael!"

It was only after another reminder from his companions that Master Raphael came back to his senses.

"I'm old and a bit excited; I didn't hear your call. Now it's time to fulfill the promise and tell you the last step." Raphael picked up a magic staff from his side, leaned on it, and slowly walked towards the glowing humanoid figure.

"We are just as excited." Two elder Mages looked at Raphael with anticipation.

It was Raphael who had originally invited them to break away from the Elementalist school and establish the Divine Authority sect, seeking eternal life by obtaining divine authority.

The entire research project had been designed by Raphael himself. He disclosed the entire development plan to his companions, except for the final step of extracting the Divine Authority Key.

"God created all things in the world but favored humans above all, even carving out a separate world just for them. Though I have never seen it, it must be a heaven that is ten thousand times more beautiful and splendid than our world here.

"God's favoritism towards humans also includes hiding a part of His divine authority inside them. By unlocking the secrets within humans, one can obtain the Divine Authority Key to unlock that portion of divine authority inside themselves..."

Raphael slowly narrated as he admired his own creation.

The two elders listened patiently.

But at this moment, Raphael said, "However... a Divine Authority Key can grant divine authority to only one person!"

Then, with a heavy strike of his staff, a solid crystal wall rose, encircling him and the humanoid experimental furnace within.

By the time the two elders realized Raphael intended to monopolize the Divine Authority Key, it was too late.

They quickly attacked the crystal wall with their magic, but it was unbreachable in such a short time.

They cursed Raphael in anger, yet they could only watch helplessly from outside the crystal wall as Raphael reached into the furnace's chest cavity and pulled out a heart radiating a rainbow glow.

The heart throbbed in Raphael's hands as he spoke excitedly, "The so-called Divine Authority Key is actually the Heart of God! With the Heart of God in place, I shall gain divine authority and become a god!"

Raphael undid his robe to reveal his withered chest, then took a dagger from the operating table and unhesitatingly sliced open his own chest.

He chanted spells to keep himself awake and full of energy.

Enduring the pain, he continued to cut, then carved out his own heart.

Blood gushed forth.

Raphael took out his heart and placed it into the experimental furnace, then stuffed the Heart of God into his chest.

After a bout of shaking, he disappeared from the spot.

The crystal wall was shattered at this moment by the two elders. They rushed forward to grasp Raphael, but they caught nothing but air.

"Damn you, Raphael! He deceived us!"

"He just obtained the Heart of God. He definitely hasn't acquired divine authority yet, and he lost so much blood. Now is his weakest moment! Let's find him and seize the Heart of God!"

"Cloud Tower exists within a closed, independent space. Raphael did not break the spatial barrier just now; he merely used Spatial Movement magic. He's still within the Tower."

"With only one Heart of God, how shall we divide it between us two?"

"Whoever seizes it will own it and is then obligated to help the other create a second Heart of God."

"Agreed!"

The two elders left the laboratory to search for Raphael.

After the Heart of God was taken, the light on the experimental furnace gradually dimmed. Soon, it turned into a black-haired boy.

In his chest, a heart was beating strongly.

Then, a stronger light enveloped him.

「...」

Eternal Domain Lord's Mansion.

Yan Xing, with Chui Chui's assistance, donned the ceremonial garb prepared especially for the Battle of the Century.

Max sat beside him, holding a fruit platter and eating pieces of apple with a toothpick.

"Lord Yan Xing, your Eternal Domain has truly broadened my horizons. It's as if industrialization was transferred from another world to this one, and in such a short time! What's more surprising is that you managed to make the Undead work for you willingly. Your factory is definitely the most profitable one, in both worlds."

Yan Xing looked at himself in the mirror from side to side and asked Max, "How are you? I can feel something 'Contrary' activating inside me. It must be the need for me to perform an Execution, and the world's mechanisms are granting me the 'Executioner's' authority."

Max's expression changed immediately upon hearing Yan Xing's words. "So soon? It seems the world's mechanisms are accelerating the process. As for me... don't worry, my body has been repaired. When you need me, I will appear."

Yan Xing took a deep breath, then turned to Chui Chui and asked, "Is everything ready?"

"Master, your Great Army has fully assembled on the western plains of Riftfort. Spectators are continuously entering the floating stands via airships. Heroes from around the world have gathered within Frostleaf City, Nuta City, Storm City, and our own Eternal City. The Undead Lords from the Land of Corruption have also arrived; they bless you with victory in the Battle of the Century. This is undoubtedly an event unparalleled in the history of this world."

"With the turn of the century, everyone wants to witness history. What's the situation with Cloud Tower?"

"According to the latest reconnaissance reports, the Mages from Cloud Tower have arrived at Highland City. The estimated number of Tower Mages is between three and four thousand. Many of them are high-level Mages who have undergone elemental transformation. The Orcs have also sent a large number of heroes to join the battle ranks."

Hearing that three to four thousand Tower Mages had been mobilized, Yan Xing was quite surprised. So many Tower Mages have come? This must be an all-out, do-or-die effort.

"Master, on paper, our strength is inferior, as we do not have as many high-level heroes."

"But we have more than just on-paper strength." Yan Xing gave his appearance one final check. "We have you... Perform well. Whether we can cleanly and beautifully resolve the Cloud Tower situation depends on your performance."

Chui Chui saluted smartly. "Please rest assured, Master. Chui Chui guarantees to complete the mission."

"Let's go and join our Great Army."

A portal opened, and Yan Xing, followed by Chui Chui, stepped through. Max had disappeared without a trace at some point.

Yan Xing flew out from a portal that opened in the sky.

Below was a vast plain.

A Great Army of over a hundred thousand soldiers from the Eternal Domain, the Kingdom of Silver Mane, and the Snow Elves had formed up into square formations, standing in the wilderness.

In the front were thousands of tanks, armored vehicles, rocket launchers, missile carriers, and self-propelled artillery.

In the sky, fighters of various models slowly circled at different altitudes.

The forces at the very front were the ones participating in the Battle of the Century.

Twenty thousand heroes and soldiers of various races, including Humans, Elves, Werewolves, Lizardmen, Goblins, and the Undead...

Most of them wore traditional armor and wielded traditional weapons. Only a few hundred heroes wore Magic Weapons.

Yan Xing floated in the air, reviewing his legion like a sovereign.

The soldiers below shouted loudly in unison:

"Lord Yan Xing!"

"Lord Yan Xing!" 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

"Lord Yan Xing!"

Their voices surged, wave after wave.

Yan Xing flew from the rear of the Great Army to the front, then descended from the air to mount his cherished steed, Fei Ying.

At his side was Hibel, mounted on a warhorse. As Lord and future Lady of the Domain, the two rode at the very front of the entire army.

"You look very beautiful today," Yan Xing complimented Hibel, who was also dressed in splendid attire.

Hibel smiled in response. "Thank you. You also seem more like a Lord than usual today."

"Oh? What do I usually look like?"

"Like..." Hibel paused, thinking seriously for a moment before continuing, "like a father deeply worried about his children; like a merchant traveling extensively; like a farmer; like a warrior; like a sage…

"Like many, many people, but only today do you seem like a monarch."

Yan Xing laughed heartily. "After this battle, I shall marry you and truly be a monarch."

"I'm ready, my liege."

"Then let us go forth and usher in the new century."

Yan Xing raised his fist above his head. "All forces, advance!"