Chapter 1974 - 1059: Shirek’s Trade_2

Chapter 1974: Chapter 1059: Shirek’s Trade_2

But Lis did not discover any anomalies related to Shirek there.

This means that Shirek likely did not know about the situation there.

Is it possible that after Lis destroyed Shirek’s avatar, that avatar’s memories returned to Shirek’s main body?

In such a special environment like the Dream World, this should be impossible.

Unless Shirek has other means.

Especially, since the Magic Divine Position is not in Jonas City now, Shirek shouldn’t be able to sense it.

"If it wasn’t you, then who did?"

Shirek laughed a little, saying nonchalantly:

"If Stephens and Tarinda could accomplish this, they would have obtained the Magic Divine Position long ago; they wouldn’t wait until now."

"Apart from you, only you as the Gaia Guardian might be able to find the long-lost Magic Divine Position."

"Well, thank you for your praise."

Lis nodded and said directly:

"But you should also know that I cannot hand over the Magic Divine Position to you."

Although eager to rescue the Association Mages being devoured by Shirek’s Shadow, some things are absolute boundaries.

Handing over the Magic Divine Position to Shirek, not to mention the impact on one’s own strength, Shirek could fully utilize the Magic Divine Position’s power to harm more people.

Currently, without the Magic Divine Position, in the Gaia World, Shirek already leaves the Councilmen of the Association helpless. Truly obtaining this Divine Position would be disastrous for all mages.

"After you noticed my actions, I knew achieving this would not be possible."

Shirek also understood this point and continued:

"What if I add other bargaining chips?"

"Such as telling you secrets about Demogorgon, helping you end the Abyss Blood Battle?"

"Or, I can hand over the Shadow Divine Position to you, which is just as powerful as Magic?"

"Or perhaps, after Correlon fell, I can help you obtain Divine Positions like Sun?"

"If none of these work, I agree to all, as long as you hand over the Magic Divine Position to me."

"Although you are an Arcanist, I see your mastery over World Rules. You should be close to igniting Divine Fire, right?"

"The Magic Divine Position, while crucial, should not be so important to your Becoming a God?"

Lis raised an eyebrow, not expecting Shirek’s proposed trade conditions to look quite good.

Of course, that’s just how it looks.

Though these conditions seem achievable, when coming from the mouth of the Prince of Lies, they lack credibility.

However, this does hold some value for Lis.

Previously, Lis clearly understood from Shirek’s words that He had not perceived his current true situation.

For example, the existence of the Wisdom Rules, like the Path of God Sealing he is pioneering for Arcanists.

"I need to think about this."

Lis didn’t directly refuse and then said:

"Since that’s the case, you should free my people first."

"After all, it’s a trade proposed by the Prince of Lies, I need to prepare."

"Of course, I can release a part first, the rest can be discussed later."

Shirek said directly.

"...Okay."

Lis paused, then said.

Getting Shirek to release all hostages is indeed unsuitable.

However, since Lis had discovered Shirek’s covert actions in advance, he hadn’t devoured too many Association members.

The number of mages currently devoured wouldn’t cause too much loss even if the Association directly abandoned them.

Hence, Shirek readily released a portion of them.

Lis controlled the space, sending the unconscious ones directly to the outside area where others took over.

Meanwhile, Lis began setting up various sealing barriers.

These barriers were constructed by Lis using the Power of Faith and were challenging for even Shirek’s consciousness to break through quickly.

This gave Lis ample time to cope with any unexpected moves from Shirek.

Once Lis left the barrier, Stephens came up to him asking:

"How’s the situation?"

"No good solutions, just delaying."

Lis shook his head and said.

Given the current situation, besides flipping the table directly, there was no good approach.

Shirek’s plan was genuinely troublesome.

For mage professionals, except for Lis, Shirek was untouchable.

Granted, leveraging the Order Gods can counter Shirek.

But the aid from the Gods and the Church of the Gods is temporary.

They cannot constantly help the Association guard against Shirek.

"I’ll think of another way."

Lis said directly, intending to try some other approaches.

...

A few days later,

During this period, Shirek remained within the barriers Lis set up without any unusual actions.

And now, Lis’s figure appeared before him again.

"So, do you agree to my trade?"

Shirek opened his eyes and looked at Lis, words filled with a broad smile.

"Although your conditions are indeed tempting, I feel the Magic Divine Position is still more important to me."

Lis responded cleanly and directly,

"Is that so?"

Shirek stood up, saying directly:

"That’s truly regrettable, though I felt I had given enough sincerity."

"But there’s still another choice."

Lis said, looking at Shirek before him:

"If I pay other costs, would that allow you not to target the Pan-Continent Mage Association anymore."

Actually, Shirek’s ability to immunize magic is most restrictive to mages.

Instead, when dealing with the Church of the Gods, it wouldn’t have much impact.

"Naturally...it’s not possible."

Shirek didn’t seem surprised by Lis’s notion, and said directly:

"For me, the Magic Divine Position is what I want more."

"If you’re unwilling to trade, then I’ll have to rely on other methods to obtain it."

"That’s what I don’t want to see."

Lis shook his head slightly, saying with some regret.

At this moment, Shirek’s black eyes were swirling with flames of madness, and his lips curled into a familiar, chilling smile.

Simultaneously, the aura around Shirek surged drastically.

Shadows gushed out of him like tides, attempting to breach the cage Lis built with the Power of Faith.

Shirek’s voice grew low and hoarse, no longer retaining its previous calm, but exuding a pathological pleasure.

"You think these tricks can trap me?"

Lis didn’t answer.

He controlled the surrounding barriers to shine with even brighter brilliance, the Power of Faith transformed into golden rays falling on Shirek from the barrier’s surroundings.

For the first time, agony flickered on Shirek’s face.

Shadows surged over him but melted away like snow under the golden light’s radiance.

He prepared to continue struggling, but the golden Power of Faith, like chains, wrapped around his wrists, holding him firmly in place.

Lis’s voice was calm as water:

"This isn’t a world where you can freely weave lies."

At this moment, a figure resembling the dawn appeared behind Lis.

The figure was hazy and sacred, as if formed by the dawn itself.

This was the Divine Incarnation of Losanda, the Lord of Dawn!

The figure slowly raised a hand, creating a longsword in the air before it, the blade exuding warmth akin to the rising sun.

That was the Dawn Sword, gathering pure Power of Order and Light!

Lis felt the weight of the sword behind him.

Not just physical, but also a weight of will.

The Incarnation of the God of Dawn held the sword’s hilt, and the blade became even more intensely radiant.

He looked at Shirek without saying a word, then stepped forward, thrusting the longsword directly.

The longsword pierced through the light barrier constructed by Lis’s Faith Power, pierced through the shadow barrier surrounding Shirek, and finally pierced through his chest.