[Nine-Rank Sorcerer II] Chapter 1 of 32

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Chapter 1 The Priest's Invitation

In the Western Continent, the Holy Light Church was the most powerful religious force, possessing

formidable protective armies such as the Holy Light Inquisition, the Knights Templar, and the Knights of Dawn. No noble power dared to challenge the Church's authority; even

the supreme Emperor showed it considerable tolerance.

Yet Jiang Shuihan and his Skull Society dared to disregard the Church of

Light . The trial team they presented couldn't even enter the trial camp and was

forced to withdraw from the Royal Trial.

The devout paladins, upon encountering Jiang Shuihan, were consumed by a vengeance, old and new grudges erupting simultaneously. No one

considered a one-on-one fight; they immediately swarmed him, determined to kill this treacherous young baron

.

The Church of Light not only possessed martial arts geniuses like Katarina, a rare find in a century, but also many

paladins who had reached the pinnacle of martial arts through arduous training. Their profound martial arts skills and unwavering will allowed them to contend even with Heavenly Rank experts

.

The paladins who followed Katarina into the trial ruins were among the elite of the ascetic paladins

. Although Jiang Shuihan's martial arts skills, honed over the years, had reached the level of a near-first-rate master,

they were utterly insignificant before these ascetics!

"Thunder Battle Formation!"

Seeing Jiang Shuihan turn and flee, the church's paladins didn't hesitate. They shouted in unison, forming

a wedge formation of three to give chase.

Their weapons were similar to Katarina's swords and spears, serving as

short lances and as one-handed swords in foot combat—both were equally formidable in their slashing and hacking.

Even without the speed boost from their mounts, the sheer power of the nine paladins charging on foot was

awe-inspiring; their sharp swords and spears gleamed coldly, captivating the senses.

"Ha, what a bunch of brainless idiots. Activate the automatic defense system!"

Jiang Shuihan watched as the paladins followed him into the lobby of the Burj Al Arab hotel. A sinister

smile . Instantly, several dazzling beams of light shot down from the high ceiling,

enveloping the fully armed "intruders" in an instant!

"Damn it, it's the Confinement Beams!"

High Priestess Jialan was startled by the appearance of the beams, her delicate eyebrows arching upwards as she screamed

.

This building, called the "Burj Al Arab," was a place of pleasure for ancient alchemists. Those

powerful figures though seemingly frail, possessed terrifying power capable of turning an entire city to ashes!

Therefore, the Burj Al Arab's intelligent defense system was primarily for protection and isolation, and it was not equipped

with any lethal weapons, for fear of offending those in power within the empire.

Alchemical arrays like the Confinement Pillar of Light are designed to immediately isolate those resorting to force,

then teleport the perpetrators to a nearby detention center to prevent further escalation of the conflict, before allowing

the alchemists stationed in Mayan City to mediate the dispute.

Priestess Jialan had read about this in her ancestors' notes, knowing that such seemingly ordinary

defensive measures actually contained an irresistible force of law. Not to mention those paladins, even a Saint-level

expert would be helpless in such a situation!

"Priestess Jialan, what happened?"

Katarina's face immediately turned grim as she watched her nine subordinates being swept away by the sudden

pillar of light .

She hadn't stopped the paladins from pursuing Jiang Shuihan because she

hadn't , subconsciously assuming it was safe. Moreover, the various

flashy but impractical traps she encountered along the way had made her underestimate the ancient empire's defensive capabilities.

Little did Katarina know that Jiang Shuihan had not only entered the ancient city before her, but also

brought in a personal guard of tens of thousands of beautiful young women using the power of the Bound Beauty Treasure Chest. He entrusted the task of plundering the city to the Druid

girls, while he himself eagerly explored the mysteries of the ancient civilization.

After discovering Katarina's group's whereabouts, Jiang Shuihan began to constantly create trouble for them. Huang Ji and

Selena also stopped searching for information on the Tower of Babel and instead sought to gain control of the defense center.

The defense center of the Burj Al Arab Hotel was essentially the security defense center of Mayan City, protected by a thick

energy shield. Anyone attempting to infiltrate the defense center would be

helpless !

The identity chip manufacturing machine that Jiang Shuihan found could only provide identification for hotel staff;

ordinary employees were not qualified to enter the defense center. Huang Ji could only

communicate with the AI controlling the defense center through an external interface. Although Huang Ji ultimately failed to gain control of the defense center, she did

influence . The paladins who attacked with spears were classified as "high-threat targets,"

and the AI, without any warning, simply threw them into the detention center.

"Katarina, you'd better put your weapon away." Priestess Jialan glanced at Jiang Shuihan, a hint of annoyance

flashing , and explained softly, "The hall is a no-use zone. That guy

set a trap for us, using the ruins' defenses against us!"

"I didn't expect this city to have a safe zone. That's a top-level defense measure to prevent conflicts between alchemists

!"

Katarina slowly lowered her spear. She wasn't an impulsive fool. Before entering the ruins, she had

read many books related to them and knew that her strength was insufficient

to contend with the powerful alchemy of the ancient empire.

"Jiang Shuihan is a cunning and ruthless man. His willingness to show himself means he's confident

we can't defeat him. Besides, the ruins are fraught with danger. If we fight him to the death, we'll have wasted a

hard-won Platinum Trial Token, and we'll likely never have another chance to explore such a high-level city ruin," Priest Jialan

said in a low voice. "I think we should negotiate with him, cooperate, explore the ruins together, and

then find an opportunity to deal with him after we leave this place!"

"That guy is extremely treacherous and cunning. If you want to cooperate with him, be careful you don't get tricked!" Katarina said, completely unconvinced.

She didn't trust Jiang Shuihan. She hadn't wanted to be used as a bargaining chip in her father's marriage alliance, but after investigating the young baron's

past, her impression of him was that he was greedy, lustful, cunning, and ruthless.

"If he just wants to seduce me, I don't care. I'm not young anymore, and I've long wanted to try sleeping with

a man !" A seductive glint flashed in Priestess Jialan's beautiful eyes. "Besides, he's a

very outstanding man. Giving him my virginity will not only bring me pleasure, but if I'm lucky, I can also

solve the problem of my family's bloodline."

Katarina had always known her best friend was a crazy woman, but hearing her speak so unreservedly

about matters of the heart, treating her fiancé like a superior stallion, made

her feel both frustrated and powerless.

"Hey, you're not serious, are you?"

Before Katarina could finish her sentence, she saw Jialan walking towards Jiang Shuihan.

"Baron Jiang, I am Priestess Jialan of the Church of Light." The slender young woman curtsied to Jiang Shuihan

, her voice soft and melodious. "I have long admired your reputation and hope to explore

the mysteries ."

Priestess Jialan's every move exuded a noble and elegant air. If it weren't for her wearing the robes of

a priest , anyone would mistake her for a young lady from a prestigious family in the capital.

"It would be an honor to accompany Miss Jialan."

Jiang Shuihan gracefully took the young woman's delicate hand, lightly kissed the back of her soft hand, and

revealed a confident smile full of masculine charm.

The handsome and strong young man standing together with the beautiful and delicate young woman would be a very pleasing

sight to most people, but Katarina couldn't help but think of words like "adulterous couple."

"Where have you locked up my subordinates?"

Although Katarina was aloof and arrogant, she wasn't a simple-minded woman. Since Priest Garan didn't care about being taken advantage of by

Jiang Shuihan, she stopped insisting on fighting. Perhaps in the future, her best friend would

reach her breaking point and help her kill this lecherous and shameless man without her even lifting a finger.

There wasn't a trace of spiritual energy in the ancient ruins; the power of Heavenly Rank experts was heavily suppressed by the laws here

. Those like Priest Garan, who understood the secrets of ancient alchemy, were actually the most dangerous beings.

"If nothing unexpected happens, your companions should be locked up in that prison over there. You can rescue them

." Jiang Shuihan pointed out the direction to Katarina, then took Jialan's soft, boneless hand and walked towards the Burj Al Arab

hotel . "Miss Jialan, would you like to share a candlelight dinner with me? You probably wouldn't believe it, but some

of the legendary powerful magical beasts were actually kept by the nobles of ancient empires as common ingredients in their kitchens!"

Priestess Jialan followed Jiang Shuihan without resistance, teasing the young man with a smile, saying,

"You're neglecting your fiancée like this, yet you're acting so intimate with me. Be careful she doesn't beat you up later!"

"Haha!" Jiang Shuihan laughed nonchalantly, "Ever since she refused my request to test her chastity, I

've already told her family that I can't give her the status of my principal wife. From now on, she can only

serve me as a concubine, and she has no right to restrict me from pursuing other women."

Hearing Jiang Shuihan's unrestrained words and arrogant laughter, Katarina's pretty face turned pale with anger. However, she

couldn't resort to violence here, and for a moment, she felt so frustrated that she almost vomited blood.

High Priestess Jialan didn't expect such a reply. The smile on her face froze instantly. She slowly withdrew her

hand from Jiang Shuihan, her face showing displeasure: "Are you deliberately humiliating my friend?

If you don't apologize to her immediately, I will despise you!"

"Did I humiliate her? That was entirely her own fault. Don't forget, she just tried to kill me!"

Jiang Shuihan had always acted like a polite gentleman, but as soon as the topic of his

engagement , he immediately became aggressive, showing no intention of yielding to Jialan.

The young man, with a face as stern as a judge, sneered, "Don't talk to me about aristocratic etiquette. Whether according to

the laws of the Western Continent or the Eastern Continent, murdering one's husband is a first-degree crime. The executioner will use the most cruel methods

to kill her. I've already been very lenient by not pursuing her crime."

Although Priestess Jialan was a clever and cunning girl, she had never experienced the intrigue and power struggles within aristocratic circles

. Jiang Shuihan's righteous and stern reprimand left her speechless.

"Hmph! So you're just like those stinky men, all you do is bully us women!" Priestess Jialan turned her head and

complained in a voice just loud enough for Jiang Shuihan to hear, "I was fooled by those greedy bards! You

're not !"

"You've probably misunderstood something," Jiang Shuihan chuckled. "Only those beauties who truly love me

will receive my protection and affection. As for those women who constantly threaten to kill me, what awaits them

is punishment in the discipline room!"

Hearing Jiang Shuihan's domineering words, Priestess Jialan's heart trembled, and a sense of fear arose within her.

Even when facing the Pope of Light, she had never felt this way.

'How absurd! Why do I suddenly feel that he is as majestic and terrifying as a god? Waaah, this

feeling of weakness is so annoying!'

Priestess Jialan lowered her head, her face flushed, but said nothing more, just like a

wife being scolded by her husband. Even though she felt wronged, she didn't have the courage to fight back and could only obediently swallow her anger.

"Jiang Shuihan, after we leave the trial grounds, I want to have a duel to the death with you. If you still consider

yourself a man, don't run away!"

Seeing the shy demeanor of Priest Garan, Katarina's anger burned even brighter. Her expression was icy as she challenged

Jiang Shuihan to a duel to death.

A duel to death was a way for imperial nobles to settle personal grudges; in the parlance of the Eastern Continent, it was

a one fight without rules, until one side was dead.

"I don't have time for your dueling games. I can prove to you more directly whether I'm a man or not!"

Jiang Shuihan waved his hand dismissively at Katarina, then put his arm around Priest Garan's soft yet supple

waist upstairs.

This was a classic case of "when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head." Even if Katarina was full of confidence in her strength...

However, given the example of those nine paladins, she could only bury her hatred for Jiang Shuihan deep in her heart, waiting to

settle scores one by one in the future.

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