Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe

Chapter 1586  Colossal Tree

Chaos erupted in the square.

Communication artifacts flared to life one after another, and messages were sent out in every direction.

Panic spread through the crowd, and whispers turned into shouts.

The Dark King had returned!

The Deceitful One was alive!

And he was now a powerful Mana Core Magus!

Within minutes, every major faction in Ulier received the news. Reports flew across the continent, command chambers were alerted, and emergency councils were convened.

No one knew why he had entered the Soaring River Secret Plane.

But they all knew this…

He had gone in alone and had come out with a woman at the Mana Vortex Rank.

That was supposed to be impossible. Only Mana Foundation Magi could enter and exit the secret plane, yet he had broken that rule as if it did not exist.

And that terrified them.

But what frightened them even more was that seven Mana Core Magi had gathered at the square, fully prepared to confront and apprehend him.

Yet none of them had made a move.

No.

It would be more accurate to say they were unable to make one.

Just how great was the gap between Adam the Deceitful and the rest of the Mana Core Magi, that they stood frozen in horror?

No one knew.

With the Dark Kingʼs sudden return, no one could predict how the fate of the Ulier Continent would change.

***

Royal Palace, Acryon.

In the grand courtyard, two figures walked side by side.

”…Heʼs become a Mana Core Magus, Your Majesty,” Old Ani reported. ”Duke Lovelace claims he is very powerful.”

She paused for a moment, then softly added. ”He believes Adam might be as powerful as you.”

Lucian walked calmly, hands clasped behind his back. His golden eyes flashed with an intrigued light.

”How old is he?” he asked casually.

Old Ani deliberated for a moment, then said. ”He should be in his seventies. Iʼm not certain of his exact age.”

Lucian chuckled lightly. ”To become a Mana Core Magus in his seventies. Even I took almost a hundred years to become one.”

”We never doubted his talents.” Old Ani sighed. ”But to think the Duke would hold him in such high regard… that is truly surprising.”

”Berger said Adam had been undercover in the Haynam Empire for a long time,” Lucian began. ”If heʼs finally revealed himself in Ulier, that should mean the foundations of Operation Constantine have been fully established.”

His eyes narrowed. ”I suppose it is time to move to the next step of the plan.”

”Your Majesty, I believe we should confirm it with Adam before making any move.” Old Ani raised a valid point.

After all, the scale of Operation Constantine was far too great to base decisions on assumptions alone.

The elderly Diviner was about to continue, but suddenly her eyes narrowed.

”Someone is trying to enter the defensive barrier,” she murmured. ”A spirit world messenger…”

Lucianʼs lips curled into a smile. ”Allow entry.”

Old Ani frowned, but nodded nonetheless.

A few moments later, the space beside them tore open, revealing a small portal. From it, a tiny serpent emerged, clutching a letter in its maw.

A light chuckle escaped Lucian. ”He moves quickly.”

Old Aniʼs frown disappeared as she retrieved the letter from the snake. The snake cutely hissed at her, then slipped back into the portal.

She then respectfully passed the letter to Lucian.

The Emperor opened the envelope and read the letter. His brows arched in surprise.

”What does it say?” Old Ani curiously asked.

”Itʼs an invitation,” Lucian said as he burned the letter away.

Old Ani sighed. She knew there was no stopping the Emperor now. So instead, she suggested, ”Your Majesty, it would be wise not to let others know of your absence.”

Lucian nodded. ”Iʼll be back soon. If anyone asks, tell them Iʼm practicing mindfulness.”

With that, he cast a concealment spell on him, then disappeared.

”Your wish is my command.” Old Ani offered a respectful bow.

A few moments later, she couldnʼt help but sigh as she gazed at the drifting clouds.

”No wonder I couldnʼt divine anything about him…”

***

A week later.

Valerian beat his massive wings and soared through the clouds, cutting across the sky with steady, powerful strokes.

Ahead, a colossal tree came into view. Its trunk was thicker than any tower, its branches stretching outward like a second skyline. The canopy was so vast that it covered nearly half the city beneath it, casting a wide shadow over its streets, rooftops, and plazas.

From above, it looked less like a tree and more like a living monument towering over the land.

Anna gaped in surprise. ”My goodness, what is that?!”

Sheʼd never seen a tree so grand and majestic before.

Valerianʼs topaz eyes gleamed with brilliance as he stared ahead.

”Thatʼs the tree Brother planted!” he said, his voice deep with pride. ”Itʼs huge now! And the Town of Constantine… itʼs become a real city!”

”Town of Constantine?” Anna was taken aback. ”As in Adam Constantine?”

Valerian laughed boisterously. ”The residents named the town after Brother!”

Adam chuckled lightly.

Suddenly, his eyes narrowed, and he turned in a specific direction. His lips curled into a faint smile.

”Val, find a way to enter the city hidden. And take Anna with you.” With that said, he leaped off the dragonʼs back and plunged through the clouds.

Anna was taken aback by Adamʼs sudden reaction.

And the next moment, Valerian cast a simple illusion spell, completely concealing both his and her presence as they descended toward the city below.

***

A wide road stretched toward the gates of Constantine.

Tall, vibrant trees lined both sides of the dirt path, their leaves thick and healthy. Sunlight filtered through the branches, casting dappled shadows on the ground.

Colorful birds hopped from branch to branch, chirping freely. Small animals darted through the underbrush, rustling the grass as they moved.

The place felt warm and alive.

Adam descended from the sky and gracefully landed in the middle of the road. Dust stirred faintly around his boots, and the hems of his cape gently fluttered.

Without a word, he began walking calmly toward the city gates.

A few moments later, an unfamiliar voice sounded beside him.

”How is it that, as the ruler of this land, I was completely unaware of this settlement?”

Adamʼs lips curled into a smile.

Walking beside him now was a towering man with a powerful build. He had thick blond hair, his eyes glowed with a golden hue, and there was a golden sun emblem resting on his forehead.

Adam turned to the Emperor of Acadia and let out a light laugh.

”It is a pleasure to meet you, Your Grace.”