Chapter 181: Yellow Sparrow

Chapter 181: Yellow Sparrow

First Rank Spell—Storm Spell!

First Rank Spell—Rage Flame!

Combo!

Flame Storm!

Gold's hands stretched out in the void, his eyes blazing with flames and swirling with raging winds.

Instantly, the raging flames swept through the Nameless Snake Valley, engulfing everything in their path.

The ferocious flames seemed to possess a will of their own, incinerating and driving away the venomous creatures.

The sheer power of the spell left those who had arrived at the scene in awe.

"No wonder he's a disciple of the Sixth Circle Tower. His mastery of spells is truly formidable. Despite being only a mid-stage wizard, his burst of power rivals that of a late First Rank."

Among them, Clemens, the head of the Walker Family, was particularly impressed.

He knew that Gold's primary specialization was not in fire-based spells.

In other words,

Even with a spell he was not proficient in, Gold posed a significant threat.

"Fortunately!"

"Over the years, I've befriended him. Once this is over, I hope he'll take on one of our family's juniors as his disciple. That way, our family can also establish a connection with the Sixth Circle Tower."

"If only one of our descendants could venture to the Calim Continent and flourish there, then we would truly prosper..."

"Gold, my friend."

Clemens approached with a smile.

"Your spellcasting skills are improving. I believe it won't be long before you become a late-stage wizard."

"Haha..." Gold chuckled lightly.

"With the resources we acquire here, there's a good chance."

"My meditation technique is rather unique, and I heavily rely on resources. Otherwise, I would have advanced to the late stage long ago."

"Don't worry," Clemens assured him.

"Without the hindrance of the Serpent's petrification spell, our mission will succeed. Half of the rewards will be yours."

"Haha..." Gold burst into laughter.

"Good!"

The two joined forces, increasing their momentum as they charged forward.

"Speaking of which..."

Clemens paused thoughtfully.

"That young man, Conn, is also quite capable. He single-handedly forced two Serpents to activate their petrification spell."

"Otherwise, it wouldn't have been this smooth."

"Mhm." Gold nodded.

They had just witnessed Karl charging through the nest of venomous creatures with his shield, facing no real opposition.

It seemed

that the creatures in the valley were not as formidable as they had thought.

Only when they engaged in combat did they realize that the valley was home to numerous First Rank beings.

"In close combat, a legendary knight naturally surpasses a wizard, especially one who has trained in both paths."

"I can't believe I've never heard of this person before..."

"How careless of me!"

Clemens, one of the four major figures in the Dream Marketplace, was surprisingly unfamiliar with the people within the marketplace.

Indeed, he was somewhat negligent in his duties.

"Boom!"

A loud explosion interrupted their thoughts.

Nina's face darkened as she transformed into a swift gust of wind, engaging in a fierce battle with a Serpent. Each of her strikes aimed directly at its vital points.

"Father!"

She gritted her teeth and growled, "The orbs on their heads contain primordial power. If Harvey consumes them, he can become a legendary knight."

"Mhm." Clemens nodded expressionlessly.

"You go first, I'll follow."

He transmitted his thoughts to her, "Don't let Priestess Linda leave alive. Only by silencing her can our family's reputation remain untarnished."

"Father!"

Nina's face paled, and she looked at Clemens in disbelief. The man she had admired for years had not only caused Conn's death but now intended to kill Linda as well!

"This is for the family!"

Clemens's transmitted words were cold and ruthless.

"Nina, I'm already over 180 years old, and I don't have many years left. The resources inside are meant for you."

"Only when you become a late First Rank wizard can our family continue. All of this..."

"It's for your sake!"

His tone couldn't help but convey his disappointment in her.

Nina possessed exceptional wizardry talent but had been raised to be overly soft-hearted, failing to understand that the family's interests should come first.

Just like now.

The real prize was what lay within the cave, yet she was still concerned about Linda.

Even if Harvey became a legendary knight, what difference could one legendary make to the family's fate?

Fortunately,

there was still time to educate her. It was not too late!

This trip would not only allow them to forge a friendship with Gold from the Sixth Circle Tower but also leverage Bernie's relationship with the Perro Clan.

Although Nina didn't like Bernie, Clemens favored their union as it would be more beneficial for the family.

Everything

was for the family!

"Miss Nina."

After Clemens entered the cave, Priestess Linda's voice echoed from a short distance away.

"I'll help restrain this Serpent. You can take it out."

"..." Nina's expression changed, and after a moment of hesitation, she nodded.

"Alright!"

Linda used her bloodline magic to transform into a slender white fox and pounced forward, pinning down the Serpent.

"Go!"

"Quickly!"

Nina hovered in mid-air, clutching a potential talisman of the late First Rank, her eyes fixed on the Serpent below.

She paused for a moment.

Then, with a clench of her teeth, she unleashed a strike towards the Serpent below:

"Linda, this is no longer your concern. Return to the marketplace, and I'll pay you once I get back."

"Boom!"

A halo of destruction emerged.

A flicker of surprise flashed through the white fox's eyes, followed by a slight nod. Without a sound, it glided towards the distant darkness.

...

Inside the cave.

"There are indeed minions of darkness here!"

Facing the shadows emerging from the darkness, Gold's expression remained unchanged. With a gentle wave of his staff, several elemental shields appeared out of thin air, guarding him securely.

The elemental vortex, driven by mental energy, gathered in front of him. In the void, spell circuits overlapped, and under their influence, the elements condensed into glowing orbs, like bullets continuously blooming.

The destructive orbs swept across, slicing through the waist of each creature that rushed out of the darkness.

"Quick!"

"I'll hold them off, you go get the items!"

"Okay," Clemens responded without hesitation and dashed towards the depths of the cave. His gaze fell upon two peculiar plants clinging to the mountain's rock face.

These plants resembled vines, but with lush foliage.

Purple-brown leaves hung down, their veins resembling human cheeks. In the mountain breeze, one could even hear sounds akin to crying.

"Hmm!" Clemens grunted.

This sound was powerful enough to affect a late First Circle Wizard.

He showed no surprise, instead, a look of elation spread across his face. Such a feature precisely confirmed the accuracy of the information.

Magic Belladonna?

No, these plants were Second Tier Rare Plants, Demon Face Bloodvines!

Clemens paused briefly before charging towards one of the bloodvines, reaching out to grab the vine.

The vines of the Demon Face Bloodvines could be refined into potions to enhance mental energy, but the real treasure...

...was the rootstock!

"Whoosh..."

As he pulled, the rootstock deeply embedded in the ground was yanked out, and cries echoed throughout the cave.

The rootstock of the Demon Face Bloodvine curled up, resembling a twisted doll with a contorted face and numerous tentacles.

At the slightest breeze, it wailed and cried.

The cries shook the heavens and the earth, and a bizarre power seemed to pierce Clemens' heart, causing his body to stiffen.

However, he was clearly prepared. He took out a talisman and stuck it on the doll, causing the cries to momentarily halt.

Then, he produced a massive ice coffin and carefully placed the intact Demon Face Bloodvine inside.

Cold,

was the bane of the Demon Face Bloodvine.

As long as the temperature was kept extremely low, the Demon Face Bloodvine would fall into a dormant state and not awaken.

After storing the ice coffin away, Clemens took a breath of relief.

Using a spatial wizard tool, he put away the ice coffin and sprinted towards the cave's exit.

"We've got the items."

He called out to Gold:

"Let's go!"

"Okay."

Gold flashed a smile and followed.

Just as the two of them exited the cave, feeling the most relaxed, Gold suddenly raised his hand and stabbed.

"Pfft!"

A black thorn pierced through Clemens' defenses, wizardry, and robe, impaling him.

"You..."

Clemens' body stiffened, and he turned with a tremble, his face contorted with rage as he glared at Gold and growled, "Why?"

"No reason," Gold shrugged.

"I just don't like you, and it's better for one person to have it all than to share."

"Uncle!" Bernie, who was nearby, paled upon seeing this, and with a roar, he rushed forward, his wizardry shining.

An opportunity!

Clemens' heart stirred, and despite the excruciating pain, he managed to retreat and raise his staff to cast a spell.

However, Gold merely smirked, making no move.

Hmm?

That's not right!

Clemens snapped back to his senses and realized that Bernie's wizardry was not aimed at Gold at all but at him.

"Boom!"

An explosion sounded.

Blinding wizardry engulfed the entire area.

"Nina!"

Covered in blood, Clemens burst out of the chaos and threw an object towards her:

"I'll hold them off, take this and run!"

"Father!"

The sudden turn of events left Nina's mind in a daze, and she stared at the flying object, forgetting to catch it.

"Run?"

Bernie, who had been mostly silent, emerged with a mischievous smile:

"Uncle didn't come alone this time. My father is also here, and you won't escape."

"Rumble..."

The trees in the distance swayed, revealing several hidden presences nearby.

Among them,

several were of the Arcane Wizard rank! One of them was particularly massive, no weaker than Clemens' full strength, and it felt very familiar.

The head of the Perro family!

Clemens' face turned pale, and his already feeble breath, like a flickering candle, nearly extinguished.

It's over!

At that moment—

"Who?"

Gold's expression changed.

A shadow appeared before Nina, grabbed the object Clemens had thrown, and dashed off into the distance.

"Kenny!"

"He's not dead?"

Gold was startled for a moment before roaring:

"Chase him!"

"Get the item back!"

(End of Chapter)

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