Chapter 73: Chapter 73 - The Story of Zhurge, the Great Sorcerer (Part 4)

Despite the drastic changes sweeping the world, I continued to focus solely on magic. The relentless pursuit of improving my abilities consumed every day of my existence. Yet, during this same period, a new wave of conflict emerged: mages and swordsmen began waging internal wars. As a renowned mage, I inevitably became involved in these struggles.

My goal was clear: to reach the pinnacle of magic. Aura, however, was an insurmountable obstacle in my path—a barrier that naturally made me want to overcome the swordsmen as much as any other mage. These conflicts raged on for years, consuming resources and lives before normality was finally restored. In the end, everyone realized that there was a greater enemy to confront: the demons.