Six Rings World.
After passing through the spatial fissure forcibly opened by the 'Lamp', Shinji said to the accompanying Hikari: "We're here. This is the Six Rings World I mentioned to you!"
While looking around, Hikari asked: "Is Shion right here?"
"En, let's go, we'll go see her!"
Shinji nodded, then took Hikari and rushed towards Shion's Mage Tower.
Because he wanted to check the extent of the Hegemon's erosion on the Six Rings World along the way, Shinji didn't use the space portal but turned into two streaks of rainbow light with Hikari, speeding all the way.
Looking at the lifeless pollution zones, Hikari's expression was solemn.
Previously, she had only heard Shinji's description. After being there personally this time, she realized how terrifying the Hegemon's pollution was. Even though she was now a 'Kekkei Mora', looking at these pollution zones mottling the continent, her mind was still shaken!
Shinji sighed: "This is the Plague Hegemon's pollution. It can make the vitality of an area wither completely!"
Hikari asked: "Is there really no way at all?"
Shinji shook his head.
The source of these pollution zones was the Plague Hegemon entrenched outside the spatial barrier. As long as the Plague Hegemon was still there, even if 'Lampbearers' purified the pollution zones at all costs, they could only barely delay the expansion of the pollution zones, treating the symptoms but not the root cause.
Since one was a 'Kekkei Shinra' and the other a 'Kekkei Mora', their flight speed was extremely fast, so before long, they could see Shion's Mage Tower from afar.
Shinji instructed: "We're almost there. This time you stay by Shion's side, responsible for protecting her!"
Hikari replied: "Yes!"
Shinji continued: "If an accident occurs, focus on self-preservation! Also, you can try to record the magic information of this world with 'Yachihoko'. This information is a very precious resource for us."
"Understood."
Hikari understood Shinji's meaning.
In a blink of an eye, the two arrived at Shion's Mage Tower.
'Arcane', guarding the Mage Tower, immediately came up: "Captain, you're back!"
While nodding, Shinji introduced Hikari to 'Arcane': "Her name is 'I', a helper I temporarily invited!"
'Arcane' looked Hikari up and down. Seeing Hikari wearing a cloak and a mask, with a deep aura, he hurriedly bowed to Hikari: "Thank you for helping us in our time of peril!"
Having experienced the last great war in the Six Rings World, he knew Shinji's strength very well. So a helper chosen by Shinji was obviously not simple.
Following Shinji's previous instructions, Hikari said indifferently: "You're welcome."
After exchanging a few simple pleasantries, several people arrived at the top of the Mage Tower.
At this time, Shion's temperament was ethereal, as if she had changed her appearance. Two brilliant halos appeared on her wrists.
Undoubtedly, in the final preparation stage, Shion completed the condensation of the Magic Ring and became a newly promoted Supreme Mage of the Six Rings World in one fell swoop.
Seeing Shinji and Hikari arrive, Shion tilted her head up, looking proud.
"Captain, you guys chat first, I'll go notify everyone to assemble!"
After saying hello, 'Arcane' tactfully left.
After 'Arcane' left, Hikari hurriedly walked up to Shion and looked around her: "Is this the Magic Ring?"
Shion put on an expression of 'hurry up and praise me': "Hehe, to condense this Magic Ring, I suffered a lot!"
Hikari sighed: "So magical!"
Having advanced to 'Kekkei Mora', her perception ability greatly improved. So looking closely, she discovered that the Magic Ring on Shion was a very extreme energy body, even mixed with traces of chakra, making her instinctively feel apprehensive.
Shinji also stepped forward to examine it and asked: "How many magic circles are condensed in this Magic Ring?"
Shion replied: "Thirteen kinds!"
"Very good!"
Shinji nodded.
Merging ten magic circles could condense a Magic Ring, and Shion merged thirteen at once, which showed that her talent in magic was indeed top-tier.
Shion put her hands on her hips: "Haha, I have officially stepped into the 'Six Paths Level' now, look!"
Instantly, an ink-black 'Truth-Seeking Ball' appeared behind her.
"Great!"
Shinji was very gratified.
At this time, Shion looked at Hikari: "Hikari, I've caught up with you! Eh, something's wrong!"
First showing doubt, then frowning slightly, finally Shion's face was filled with astonishment: "Hikari, what... what level are you at now? Why do I feel you've become much stronger than before!"
Shinji smiled: "She just advanced to 'Kekkei Mora'!"
"What!?"
Shion was totally taken aback.
Hikari said: "If I didn't advance, I wouldn't have the chance to participate in this great war!"
Shion pouted: "Damn it, left behind by you again!"
Shinji waved his hand: "Alright, let's get down to business. How are your preparations?"
Shion replied: "My Magic Ring has been connected to the magic barrier built by other Supreme Mages together."
Shinji hurriedly asked: "What's the situation?"
Shion shook her head: "Terrible. The entire magic barrier is riddled with holes. Even with my addition, only a part has been repaired. I feel if there are no changes, the magic barrier will completely collapse in a few months at most."
Only after connecting to the magic barrier did Shion have a detailed understanding of the Six Rings World's condition and know how bad the situation was!
Shinji pondered.
The magic barrier of the Supreme Mages was equivalent to a small spatial barrier. In other words, because of the existence of the Supreme Mages, the Six Rings World had two spatial barriers.
But because it had been dragged on for too long, these two spatial barriers were already very dilapidated. No one could say for sure how much blocking effect they still had on the Hegemon.
"Indeed, we can't delay any longer!" Thinking of this, Shinji said to Hikari: "Hikari, stay by Shion's side, responsible for guarding Shion. If this place is attacked by the Hegemon, just cover Shion's evacuation. As for the Mage Tower or whatever, don't worry about it!"
Hikari nodded: "Yes!"
Shinji instructed Shion again: "The Hegemon has eroded the Six Rings World for so long and must know the existence of the Supreme Mages. You must be careful yourself!"
Shion looked serious: "I know!"
After instructing the two, Shinji flashed and disappeared from the spot, then appeared in the temporary base of the 'Lampbearers' outside the Mage Tower.
Because of 'Arcane's' notification, the 'Lampbearers' had already assembled.
Shinji's gaze swept over the faces of 'Arcane', 'Radiance' Alice, 'Greed Wolf' Hengo, the old man, and other 'Lampbearers', and finally said: "I declare, the battle plan officially begins! We declare war on the Hegemon!"