The time which he had used the divinity was far too short. Even if that divinity was wondrous, Merlin did not think that it would increase his Mind Power by much. Based on his understanding, an increase of one time over would be considered decent.

With Merlin's Mind Power currently in the beginning stage of the Sixth-level, an increase of one time over would mean that he was still in the same state. The higher a Spell Caster's level was, the more amount of Mind Power needed for a breakthrough.

However, when Merlin looked at his current Mind Power, he was stupefied and somewhat incredulous. His current Mind Power was not at the beginning stage nor the middle stage but had reached the terrifying peak of the Sixth-level.

That was right, the peak of the Sixth-level, after a transformation that took merely an hour. Such colossal Mind Power was enough to construct numerous Fifth-level spells.

It was the first time Merlin had truly experienced how awesome divinity was. It was not surprising that even the Great Honored Legends were powerless facing gods who possessed divinity, and could only suppress or exile them yet had no way of killing them.

Gods who had divinity were indestructible. The wondrous properties of divinity exceeded the common imagination, and even Legendary Wizards wanted to carry out research on divinity.

"Phew…"

Merlin was extremely excited following which he gradually calmed his turbulent emotions.

"If I could get more divinity, won't that mean I don't have to worry about increasing my Mind Power anymore?"

Some thoughts crossed Merlin's mind. However, he could only imagine how wondrous divinity was. Even Legendary Wizards wanted to study it and ascertain its fundamental properties, to say nothing of ordinary Spell Casters. It was nearly impossible for them to obtain divinity.

Moreover, the gods of the entire continent were mostly banished. There were no more gods, so how would one obtain divinity?

Merlin's idea to get more divinity and use it to increase his Mind Power could only remain nothing more than his musings. It was far too unrealistic. The fact that he was able to come across this strand of divinity in the ancient castle and increase his Mind Power was already an unexpected fortune.

Moreover, he had learned of a few secrets regarding Spell Casters thousands of years ago in a dimension that had no master in addition to the fact that only Great Wizards could leave this continent and set foot in other dimensions. These were all a great harvest.

Nonetheless, Merlin could not linger here any longer, and could not even stay in Subzero Snowfield. He had originally arrived at Subzero Snowfield by accident. If it was not for the threat of Darkness Eye, Merlin would have been willing to stay in Subzero Snowfield for a long time, waiting for the southern Spell Caster world to calm down before returning.

However, with the threat of the fourth form of Darkness Eye, Merlin had no way of continuing his stay in Subzero Snowfield. There was not much left of his Maxim, and he needed to look for a new one.

From the first and second volumes of the Neverending Book, Merlin had learned of the location of the third volume. It was at Sky-Piercing Peak, situated in the southern Spell Caster world. Therefore, if he wanted to acquire the Maxim left behind by the master of the Neverending Book, he would have to go to Sky-Piercing Peak.

Merlin exited the ancient castle, bringing with him the puppet "Number Three". He checked upon the Flame Maxim and the Ice Maxim in his Awareness. Based on the current consumption speed of suppressing the fourth form of Darkness Eye, these two Maxims could last him for at least one more year.

A year's time was far too short for a Spell Caster. Thus, Merlin had no choice but to get a new Maxim. He had set his heart on this matter, and it was an important task that must be fulfilled.

If he obtained the third volume of the Neverending Book yet still did not obtain a Maxim, then Merlin would be in danger. With his current state, he would not be able to suppress the fourth form of Darkness Eye no matter what.

Merlin had been forced into a high-risk situation. Still, back when he was facing Wizard Blackmurk's relentless pursuit, Merlin had no better option other than releasing the seal on the fourth form of Darkness Eye.

"I'll wait for a while and inform Ernie and Watson to hurry here as soon as possible. Following that, we'll return to the south together!"

This time, Merlin's trip to Subzero Snowfield had reaped him plenty of benefits. Not only had his capabilities increase but he also gained two Seventh-level slaves. A Seventh-level Wizard was a mighty force even in the southern Spell Caster world, let alone two of them.

In addition, there was the dark red puppet, Number Three, which Merlin had just gained control of. Its abilities were extraordinary too. To be able to withstand Merlin's Incinerating Fire and Glacier Country, it must possess strength comparable to a Seventh-level Wizard.

In this manner, Merlin's power alone was already comparable to a massive Spell Caster clan with an extensive legacy, one which was most formidable.

Thus, Merlin sent a message to Ernie and Watson through the contract paper. Both of them had been following behind Merlin and Blackmurk, but Merlin and Blackmurk were far too fast and they had been unable to keep up. Now, they were still far behind.

Merlin waited for one day more. Only then, in the distant sky, two figures appeared before landing on the ground. They were Ernie and Watson.

"Master."

"Master."

Ernie and Watson gazed somewhat curiously at Number Three by Merlin's side. It should be known that Number Three, being a puppet, was unusual to begin with, in addition to the eye-catching dark red color of its body. It left a deep impression on people even after just a glance.

"This is a puppet I've just obtained. There's something urgent I need to attend to. I've to hurry back to the southern Spell Caster world. Are you both willing to go with me?"

Merlin spoke straightforwardly.

Ernie and Watson exchanged a glance. Ever since they had become Merlin's slaves, they knew that Merlin was from the south, and would have to return sooner or later. It was just that they did not think it would be this soon.

Although Merlin seemed to be asking them, how could they refuse as slaves? Even if they had to leave Subzero Snowfield which they grew up in, they had no choice in the matter.

"We're willing to accompany Master."

Upon hearing their agreement, Merlin nodded. Following that, he delayed no longer. Wind Elements surged around his body and engulfed the three of them, and they flew off quickly into the distance.

…

In the late autumn, the dense woods were piled thick with fallen leaves. The withered, yellow leaves spun to the ground as if to herald the arrival of late autumn.

There was even a slight chill in the mountain woods. In this unfrequented area, a magnificent peak soared through the clouds, causing onlookers to click their tongues in amazement.

This was Sky-Piercing Peak, the most famous peak in the south. There seemed to be no way to measure its height for it was rumored to pierce through the clouds. Only those powerful Spell Casters would dare to reach the top of the peak.

At the foot of the mountain, there were blocks of buildings as well as a huge castle. This looked to be a small city with a dense population, and people went in and out constantly.

However, this was not a small city, and there was no such city established in the depths of the mountains. In this mountain forest which was isolated all around, only Spell Casters could possibly set up a bustling town here.

This was the Mill clan who controlled Sky-Piercing Peak!

The Mill clan was considered a sizable force in the southern Spell Caster world. As a Spell Caster clan, they had a long heritage but their resources were still lacking in comparison to other spell casters' organizations. Thus, though they were well-established, they were merely a Spell Caster clan.

However, as they dominated Sky-Piercing Peak, they were relatively well-known in the southern Spell Caster world.

At the moment, the entire southern Spell Caster world had descended into chaos. Nonetheless, this border area was calm and peaceful. As Sky-Piercing Peak was at the northernmost part of the south and was surrounded by dense mountain forests, even the average Spell Casters would rarely come here.

If Sky-Piercing Peak had not been so special, no Spell Caster would ever come here. Thus, though the southern Spell Caster world was in chaos, it was still calm as always around here.

In the quiet mountain forest, birds were chirping. A small woodland critter would occasionally tread by softly, resulting in intermittent rustling sounds.

"Whoosh."

From thin air, four figures suddenly descended quickly.

These four figures seemed to be led by a black-robed young man who was in the middle. He did not speak, only gazed at that highest peak.

"Master, to think that there's really such a unique peak in this world. It's my first time seeing such a high peak!"

Wizard Ernie spoke, moved by the sight.

"Indeed. Such a high peak would be difficult to find in Subzero Snowfield."

Wizard Watson was just like Ernie. Both of them had only been in Subzero Snowfield since young and had never stepped foot beyond that land. Naturally, they had never gazed upon such a majestic peak like Sky-Piercing Peak.

In fact, it was Merlin's first time at Sky-Piercing Peak. Although he was astounded deep down, he did not move or speak, and his expression did not shift at all. At all times, he was paying attention to the changes in the first and second volumes of the Neverending Book.

There was a special connection between these volumes of the Neverending Book. Once they were close to each other, some changes would occur. According to the clue provided by the first two volumes of the Neverending Book, the third volume, along with the Maxim left behind by the master of the Neverending Book, should be on Sky-Piercing Peak.

"Master, there's a Spell Caster clan up ahead."

Ernie swept across the area with his Mind Power and immediately knew of the situation in Sky-Piercing Peak. If they wanted to enter Sky-Piercing Peak, the Spell Caster clan below the peak would inevitably be alerted by their presence.

"That's the Mill clan. We'll go straight up for we don't have to care about them!"

Merlin spoke coldly. The Mill clan was nothing but a mere Spell Caster clan. The strongest in that clan might perhaps be a Seventh-level Spell Caster but Merlin currently possessed the fourth form of Darkness Eye. He could wipe out even Eighth-level Spell Casters, to say nothing of a Seventh-level Spell Caster.

"Swish."

With that, Merlin led Ernie and the rest, rapidly flying toward the peak.

Nonetheless, such a huge disturbance, with four figures at that, naturally attracted the attention of the Mill clan. In particular, as Merlin neared the peak, there were flickering runes, indicating that there was an expert in runes among the members of the Mill clan.

"Hum."

Merlin and the rest came into contact with the runes and were immediately encircled by these runes. Below them, a few figures quickly flew out from the Mill clan, heading toward Merlin and the rest.