บท 253: Chapter 253
Lockhart felt a little uneasy when he heard the sound coming from mid-air.
The next moment, he felt a massive spiritual force rushing toward him.
Immediately afterward, his vision went dark, and his consciousness began to blur.
Then...
"Damn, what is this?"
Lockhart, who had been unconscious, suddenly heard a familiar roar, and his awareness began to sharpen slightly. At the same time, a large amount of information flooded his mind.
"Soul invader detected within the host."
"Analysis: The host's soul is being corroded by a god-level split soul."
"Risk analysis: Given the current state of the host, although resistance is possible, the soul will inevitably be contaminated. To ensure the purity of the host's soul, the system will consume energy, devour the target, and nourish the host's soul power."
"Devouring initiated..."
"Warning: The target has escaped. The system only managed to devour 40% of the soul."
...
Lockhart, who had been partially conscious, suddenly felt his soul wrapped in a warm force, as if he were taking a hot bath.
Then, as he fully regained consciousness, Lockhart realized that his mental power was increasing rapidly.
Simultaneously, fragmented memories began to surface in his mind, including information about the Dark Dimension and many dark magics.
There was also knowledge of the dimensional origin!
Soon, after Lockhart roughly sorted out the memory fragments, he opened his eyes, looked around, and found that Kaecilius, Morin, Elektra, and the others were all still unconscious.
With his thoughts racing, Lockhart fixed his gaze on the dragon bone, a flicker of desire flashing in his eyes.
Among the memory fragments from Dormammu, it became clear why he had expended so much power to come in person this time.
It was because he had sensed that the dragon bone contained the power of the original dimension.
The so-called life extension and energy enhancement were only the most basic functions.
According to the remaining information in Lockhart's mind, for Dormammu, sacrificing this source of power would allow him to open a new channel and bring his true body to Earth, bypassing Kamar-Taj's security measures.
Otherwise, it would be impossible for Dormammu to come to Earth while the three major temples still existed.
The power of the original dimension was the key to Dormammu's soul arriving in person.
For a wizard like Lockhart, absorbing the power of the dimensional origin would not only rapidly increase his strength but also enhance his potential and talents in all aspects.
Unfortunately, absorbing the complete source power of the true dimension could grant the soul the chance to become the master of that dimension.
However, even though the dragon bone was only a fragment of the dimensional origin, it was more than enough for Lockhart.
With these thoughts swirling, Lockhart walked directly toward the dragon bone.
He gazed at the crystal-clear dragon bone and the gentle energy it exuded.
Lockhart reached out to touch it, allowing his mental power to penetrate the bone, preparing to carve runes according to the method in his memory and extract the origin.
Suddenly...
"High-purity origin power detected. It would greatly benefit the host's soul. Integration is highly recommended."
"Danger detected nearby. The system will automatically extract the power."
"Extraction complete. The host may use it at any time."
Seeing this information appear in his mind, Lockhart's mouth twitched.
This system really cared about his soul.
However, he didn't have time to dwell on it.
He suddenly sensed a dangerous presence behind him. With a slight shake of his bracelet, a blue defensive shield appeared instantly.
Boom!
A black sword light collided with the blue defensive shield. With a bang, the black light shattered, leaving numerous cracks in the shield.
Lockhart turned and saw Elektra, with black lines etched across her forehead, holding two sai and glaring at him.
"Sorcerer, what is in your soul?" Dormammu asked through Elektra's body, his voice laced with fear.
If he hadn't escaped in time earlier, his entire soul would have been devoured.
However, sensing that Lockhart was nearing the dragon bone, Dormammu had abandoned the two sorcerers' bodies and chosen to invade Elektra, who was the easiest target.
Lockhart didn't respond to Dormammu's question, remaining silent.
"Sorcerer, leave the dragon bone, and I will spare your two friends." Sensing that the two sorcerers nearby were beginning to wake up, Dormammu changed tactics, adding, "If you want to take the dragon bone for yourself, then watch me kill them."
As he spoke, he gently swung his sai toward Kaecilius and Morin.
It was clear that Lockhart's lack of response hadn't satisfied Dormammu, who was prepared to strike Kaecilius and Morin at any moment.
In truth, he would have preferred to kill Lockhart directly.
Unfortunately, a series of events had drained Dormammu's mental strength, especially the damage to his soul from Lockhart's system, which had caused significant losses.
He now sensed a threat from Lockhart's soul that was nearly equivalent to that of a dimensional lord, making him even more cautious.
Lockhart knew well the trap hidden in Dormammu's words.
After some thought, he stretched out his wand and pointed it lightly at the dragon bone behind him.
The dragon bone floated in the air behind Lockhart. He then said to Dormammu, "I can give you the dragon bone, but how can I be sure that you'll let my two friends go?"
"You know your own reputation well. Without a guarantee, there's no way I'll hand the bone over to you."
Hearing Lockhart's response, Dormammu pondered for a moment and said, "I can sign a contract and guarantee the deal."
"I don't believe you." Lockhart shook his head and said, "With your abilities, it would be easy for you to renege on a magic contract. Unless you're willing to sign a contract witnessed by Vishanti."
Upon hearing Lockhart's request, Dormammu remained silent.
Vishanti's power was stronger than his, and once the contract was signed, the Sorcerer Supreme would likely learn of it immediately.
That would make things even more troublesome. Dormammu had dealt with the Sorcerer Supreme before, and he had suffered greatly as a result.
At that moment, Kaecilius and Morin slowly began to wake up.
"Lockhart, don't worry about me. Don't let Dormammu get the bone," Kaecilius shouted loudly upon waking.
"Yes, Lockhart, no sorcerer in history who has dealt with Dormammu has met a good end," Morin added. "Don't trust his promises."
"Two sorcerers, it wounds me to hear this," Dormammu said lightly, fiddling with the sling rings in his hands.
"I've had many dealings with your Sorcerer Supreme of Kamar-Taj. One has survived for so many years only because of the power of my Dark Dimension."
Saying this, Dormammu tried to tempt Kaecilius: "Kaecilius, if you want to live forever, you can follow in your Sorcerer Supreme's footsteps. By using the power of the Dark Dimension, you can achieve immortality."
"After all, relying on Vishanti's power is just one form of assistance, and relying on the Dark Dimension's power is another, isn't it?"
He then turned his focus to Master Morin: "Master Morin, the Dark Dimension holds far more knowledge than Kamar-Taj. Sacrifice, and you will gain both knowledge and longevity."
Suddenly...
A familiar voice echoed in Dormammu's ears.
"Dormammu, I don't need you to worry about my students. Leave them be."
Hearing this voice, Dormammu stiffened and turned his head slightly.
It was...
Kamar-Taj's Sorcerer Supreme—the Ancient One!
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