Chapter 182: Killing a Late First Rank

Chapter 182: Killing a Late First Rank

Karl's feet touched the ground, and he sprinted forward, his speed akin to a twisting, dark lightning bolt.

In a few flashes,

He was almost out of sight.

The Serpentine Petrify Spell had not killed him.

Protected by the Wrath of the Thunder God, only a high-level Instant Death Judgment Spell could affect him; otherwise, it would be useless.

Moreover...

When the Petrify Spell was triggered, he took the opportunity to retreat into the Divine Domain Fragment, using the resistance of the giant shield in his hand, ensuring the spell didn't land on him.

The giant shield was destroyed,

But he was unharmed! However, being played with like a monkey and almost facing real danger, he was determined to retaliate.

"Quick, chase him!"

"Get that thing back!"

Gold's forehead veins bulged as he roared loudly.

He had betrayed his friend for the Ghost Face Bloodvine, so he wouldn't just watch as something within his grasp was taken away.

Just as he was about to rush towards Karl, a shattered figure blocked his path.

"You bastard with no credibility!" Clemens roared through gritted teeth:

"Go die!"

First Rank Spell - Crystal Sword!

A long sword formed from converging ice crystals appeared in mid-air, exuding a chilling and sharp aura as it shot towards Karl.

"Credibility?"

Gold's face showed disdain:

"My friend, do you think you have the right to talk about me?"

His body dodged the attack with quick flashes, and just as he was about to go around, his heart jumped, and a sense of crisis suddenly intensified.

Danger!

After all, Clemens was a late First Rank Wizard, nearly two hundred years old, and he surely had some hidden tricks up his sleeve.

Severely injured and near death, he had no more reservations.

Soul Arrow!

This was a spell that burned the power of the soul, a spell that would harm both sides, and its power was extremely terrifying.

Bad!

Gold's heart pounded.

'Clemens knows he can't survive today, so he wants to take me down with him. He's trying to go down together!'

Although Gold had some tricks up his sleeve, he was only a mid-stage First Rank, and facing a desperate late First Rank, he was immediately in a perilous situation.

...

On the hilltop.

The Perro family's patriarch frowned as he watched the scene below, his eyes flashing slightly, and he quickly made a decision.

"Don."

"Yes."

"You go after Cannon and bring the item back. I'll help Mr. Gold deal with Clemens."

"Yes, sir!"

This time, almost the entire Perro family was mobilized, all for the purpose of killing Clemens and establishing a good relationship with Gold.

As for the Ghost Face Bloodvine...

It was secondary.

Moreover, Don was the only late First Rank Wizard in the family other than the patriarch, which was enough to retrieve the item.

Escape!

Run fast!

Karl sprinted with his head down, rushing forward.

Gold was held back by Clemens.

To prevent detection, the Perro family had hidden themselves at a distance from the Nameless Snake Valley.

The direction he chose to break through had few people, so theoretically, he didn't have to worry about being discovered for a while...

Hmm?

"Cannon!"

Bernie's voice came from behind:

"Leave the item, and you'll be a friend of the Perro family. This time, Clemens deceived you; it has nothing to do with us."

"Hmph!"

Karl snorted, and his speed increased again.

The other party didn't choose to chase after Nina, indicating that what he had was truly valuable.

"You can't escape."

Bernie's voice was faint, and the distance between them was getting closer:

"Even if you escape from me, what can you do? Even if you return to the Dream Marketplace, you still won't escape."

"Heh..."

"Since you're unwilling to cooperate, then die!"

His eyes narrowed, and his speed suddenly doubled, appearing behind Karl in a flash.

He lifted his staff slightly.

First Rank Spell - Water Cyclone!

"Roar!"

The dense water elements in the dense forest rapidly converged, instantly transforming into a water dragon over ten meters long.

The water dragon roared and charged forward.

This spell was not just for show; each drop of water within the water dragon's form contained immense destructive power.

A Legendary Knight?

In the face of this power, a mere flick would tear them to shreds! At the same level, a wizard skilled in harnessing external forces was far superior to a legendary knight.

Moreover, Bernie was a mid-stage First Rank Wizard.

"Whoosh!"

Facing the oncoming water dragon, Karl turned around swiftly, his skin tightening in an instant, and his hands lifted slightly.

Divine Demon Transformation!

The bronze body formed by the Thousand Buddha Hands allowed him to collide with the attacking water dragon, and he remained unscathed even as the water currents eroded him.

He was indeed a legendary knight.

But Bernie didn't know that Karl was a late-stage legendary.

His hand seals formed, and in an instant, immense power surged into his palms, which he unleashed towards the front with force.

"Boom!"

The palm print pressed against Bernie, and the immense power erupted, tearing his body into two pieces.

Flesh and organs were scattered everywhere.

"A Mid-First Rank Spell?" Karl took a step back, avoiding the flying debris, and shook his head slightly.

"If we keep our distance, there might be some trouble. But with such proximity, I'm not afraid of a Late-First Rank Wizard."

He quickly gathered the spoils of battle and was about to leave.

"Bernie!"

Just as he was about to turn around, a roar filled with rage echoed from afar, and his body tensed.

A First Rank Spell—Water Elemental Bind!

A chain of water streams converged, forming a binding chain that appeared nearby, trapping him right in the center like a large net.

Hmm? Karl's face turned slightly grim.

A Late-First Rank Wizard! The Pero family, aside from their clan leader, had another Late-First Rank Wizard.

However, the opponent must have just broken through recently, as their mental pressure was not as formidable as Clemens'.

"Vajra Seal!"

Karl clenched his palms, his voice booming, "Break!"

"Boom!"

An immense force erupted, shattering the binding spell on his body, causing the intruder's expression to change slightly.

A Late-Legendary Stage?

The information was incorrect. When did such an expert arrive at the Dream Marketplace? No wonder they dared to snatch the item coveted by the two families.

"You killed Bernie!"

Suspended high in the air, Don's face twitched with rage. "You're asking for death!"

Bernie was the most promising wizard in the family over the past few decades, with high expectations for reaching the Late-First Rank.

Now...

A First Rank Spell—Dark Water Gun!

The sky suddenly darkened, and the clouds above turned pitch black. A water gun as long as a man, conjured by a wizard, descended from above.

Karl looked up, only to see a dense rain of attacks.

"Hah!"

"Celestial Wolf Phantom Fist!"

Battle energy howled as it transformed into a giant wolf, charging through the torrential water guns towards Don.

Celestial Wolf Rapid!

Phantom Demon Capture!

An ordinary wizard would not be able to withstand this attack, but this time the target was a Late-First Rank Wizard.

Don's eyes rippled with surprise, and his body flickered, creating over a dozen lifelike afterimages, making it difficult to distinguish the real one.

Water Clone!

"Boom!"

Several water clones were torn apart by the giant wolf, transforming into water streams that entangled Karl, while the other clones raised their hands.

Bind!

Instantly, chains appeared out of thin air, connecting to Karl at one end and held by the clones at the other.

A First Rank Spell—Boil!

"Hmm!"

Karl let out a low roar, feeling his body's water uncontrollably pouring out.

In the blink of an eye, he felt an extreme sense of weakness wash over him.

The human body is mostly composed of water, and severe dehydration, even a legendary wizard, could not withstand it.

Water magic not only controls water elements in the air but can also directly extract water from the human body.

Pearl Seal!

Like a flawless pearl, without any imperfections.

Karl formed a Buddha hand seal, momentarily halting the loss of water from his body, and his figure flickered as multiple arms emerged from his back, striking towards the clones in the field.

"Hmm?"

Don's face showed surprise.

"Bloodline Magic!"

Only a bloodline wizard could use such a technique to divide and distort the body, and his bloodline integration was not low.

Before the surprise could fade, a sense of extreme dread rose in Don's heart.

A Second Rank Wizard's Fear Aura! Even a Late-First Rank Wizard would be momentarily shaken by the innate spell of the Abyssal Squid.

When he regained his senses, Karl's figure had disappeared from his perception.

Instead, twelve massive pillars surrounded the area, enveloped in thick smoke.

"Huff..."

Karl, who had appeared outside the Twelve Star Palace, let out a sigh of relief, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and shook his head slightly.

"The mental power of a Late-First Rank Wizard is terrifying, and their spells are incredibly powerful. If I can't get close for an ambush, my chances of victory are slim."

"Fortunately..."

"I'm not without my own tricks!"

After some exploration, he had learned to control the Twelve Star Palace, though not entirely...

In fact, even Sodan had not fully mastered this suspected Tier Three Artifact.

The current Karl could use the Twelve Star Palace to temporarily trap his enemies.

Even a Late-First Rank Wizard, once trapped, would struggle to escape in a short time.

Sure enough, Don, trapped within the Star Palace, made a few attempts before slowing down and looking up at Karl.

Hmm? "You actually discovered my hiding place?"

Karl shook his head.

"The mental strength of a Late-First Rank Wizard is indeed formidable, and their spells are powerful. Perhaps the Twelve Star Palace won't hold them for long."

"But..."

"It's enough!"

His face darkened, and he raised his hand, summoning over a dozen talismans, four of which were clearly Late-First Rank Talismans.

Chain Fireballs!

"Boom!"

"Rumble!"

A deafening explosion shook the air, and the destructive fire ravaged the interior of the Twelve Star Palace.

Moments later, Karl grabbed a charred corpse and flew away.

(End of Chapter)

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