A mage's journey begins with a battle mage.

Chapter 507 Echoes

Over the years, because Jiang Shuzhou performed well, the principle of "using him to the fullest extent" was upheld.

After being on guard against the dragon calamity for a while, the legendary mages left the prime plane one after another, handing it over to Jiang Shuzhou for management once again, since there was no benefit to be gained from it.

Now, a once-in-a-millennium demonic tide has arrived, escalating the bloody battle between Hell and the Abyss. Lord Bayer, the lord of Afonas, the first level of Hell, naturally issues out invitations to heroes, hoping other legends will come to Hell to fight against the chaotic demons.

There are benefits, of course. By learning advanced management experience, as long as the battle record is good enough and the number of demons killed is high enough, military merits can be earned. These merits can be used to exchange for many things in Hell, even Hell Lords.

Furthermore, Avernus's treasury contains all sorts of wonderful things, things that legends would flock to.

Naturally, some of the legendary mages with free time went to Hell to lead floating cities and armies to kill demons and make money.

As for the turmoil in the empire?

As long as the alliance remains intact, the empire will be fine.

This is a consensus among everyone, including the monks.

This is why Selene dared to plot and kill Rosemary.

In his view, the alliance was invincible.

Nobody even imagined that someone would have designs on the Empire.

The entire empire is a divine kingdom on earth governed by the will of the covenant. Here, even a person of moderate divine power would likely not fare well.

Even Kosoroa only thought that Jiang Shuzhou planned to put the prince on the throne and then turn him into a puppet.

He never even considered that if Jiang Shuzhou really intended to do that, why not find a princess and marry her for a political alliance?

Isn't this more reliable than a prince?

"By the way, Master, would you like to know about the Storm Sea?"

Grace said.

"Storm Sea?"

As Jiang Shuzhou strolled along the city wall with Grace, he was somewhat surprised as to why she would bring this up.

"Didn't you go and steal Renoir?"

"Do you still remember that banquet, Master?"

Jiang Shuzhou nodded. Of course he remembered it. After all, legendary mages have incredibly good memories, so they wouldn't forget. It's just that sometimes there are too many things to remember.

Aren't you curious about Helix's fate?

"Is he still alive?"

"Yes, perhaps we should use Him."

Grace said.

"Three floating cities couldn't kill him? He's that resilient?"

According to Jiang Shuzhou's prediction, Helix should not survive.

"He exalted the kingdom of God, but instead of ascending to the astral plane, he sank into hell."

Jiang Shuzhou was taken aback, then he understood.

Helix is ​​a truly cunning old fox. He invited the legends to a banquet, and then spread the news that he was going to ascend to godhood.

He then exploited people's stereotypes, believing that ascending to godhood would necessarily mean ascending to the astral plane, which led legendary mages to build floating cities to block him.

Who would have thought that this kid, who didn't follow the usual path, would actually fall into hell?

Here's a little-known fact: although there aren't many divine kingdoms in Hell, Hell and the Abyss can indeed house divine kingdoms. It's just that due to their respective factions and development potential, not many gods go there.

This can be considered a perfect escape from the floating city's hunt.

Based on this calculation, he only needs to defend against the legends who come looking for him, which is probably only a dozen or so, not many.

"That old man is quite something."

Jiang Shuzhou couldn't help but admire Helix's character.

"What a shameless scoundrel."

"Renodia said from the side."

She harbored deep resentment towards Helix.

Although Helix could theoretically be considered the matchmaker for both of them, in reality, Renodia's feelings for Jiang Shuzhou have always been complicated.

It's a mix of love and hate.

But now that she's started selling her wares, she doesn't care about these things anymore.

"What is the state of the Empire's strength?"

"According to intelligence, there are approximately fifteen high-level legends and one hundred and twenty-seven ordinary legends. In addition to the thirty-one provinces in the main plane, there are forty planes controlled by the royal family, and more than three hundred other families in total."

"That's quite a lot."

Jiang Shuzhou nodded. He was still planning to take action against the empire's homeland in the main plane first, and then decide whether to occupy the remaining planes based on their strategic and economic value.

The day the empire's alliances crumble will be the day the empire is utterly destroyed.

Soon, Kosoroya sent a message.

"Master, do you have time? The Fourteenth Prince is with me."

Jiang Shuzhou pondered for a moment and then gave the instructions.

"Grace, go back and organize the files, and continue your research. I'll let you know if anything comes up."

"Renodia and Denozzi, come with me to take a look."

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"Minister Kosoroo, how much longer?"

In a makeshift palace, a young child asked a question.

"Your Highness Conrad, please wait a moment."

Although Kosoroia had essentially betrayed the empire, he still held some respect for the prince.

Soon, with a snap of his fingers, Jiang Shuzhou, along with Denoz and the others, instantly materialized and appeared before Kosoroya and Conrad.

"Is this the fourteenth prince?"

Jiang Shuzhou looked at the child in front of him who was no more than 1.5 meters tall and said.

"That is me, but please show me some respect."

These words from Conrad did not impress Jiang Shuzhou at all; he only felt that the other party seemed to be somewhat out of touch with reality.

"You're not even a legend, so why should I respect you? To be honest, I wouldn't have come at all if it weren't for Kosoroya's invitation."

Jiang Shuzhou didn't show much anger, but in his heart, he had already sentenced Conrad to death.

She's learned this at such a young age; I don't even dare to think what else she'll learn in the future.

You actually dare to try and have an equal dialogue with me? You've already chosen your own death!

"It seems this fourteenth prince is quite talkative. Kosoroya, what's he saying?"

Looking at Kosovoya, Jiang Shuzhou said with a smile.

However, there was no smile in his eyes, and his way of addressing Kosoroya had changed considerably, far from the previous intimacy.

Upon hearing this, Kosoroya pulled Jiang Shuzhou aside and whispered something to him.

"Didn't you want to help the prince ascend the throne and make him a puppet? Well, there's nothing we can do about it, since we still need him."

Kosoroya said.

His response was Jiang Shuzhou's cold laugh.

"I don't need tools that rely too much on your own opinions. You just need to communicate well with him, don't do anything unnecessary, and don't think about anything unnecessary."

He will not actively correct Kosoroya's ideas.

That's unnecessary.

Furthermore, once the situation stabilizes, Jiang Shuzhou will not hesitate to execute him directly.

After all, the secret method is not just two volumes, but three volumes in total. The last volume, "The Fengchan Method," has always been in Jiang Shuzhou's possession and has not been released.

This was a secret technique specially created by Jiang Shuzhou to become the emperor of the empire. It is something truly useful and naturally cannot be released casually.

Jiang Shuzhou could completely overthrow everyone; he didn't need to cooperate with anyone.

This is merely to avoid being attacked by the masses for the time being.

Looking at the prince who seemed to have victory in his grasp and whose face said, "You need me," Jiang Shuzhou felt no emotion.

He wouldn't hold a grudge against a dead man.