Chapter 190: The Defeat of Gold
Chapter 190: The Defeat of Gold
Vaughn, the patriarch of the Perro Clan, was a powerful late-stage First Rank Wizard, and among the best in his rank.
With Karl's current strength, he might not be a match.
But Nina...
She had just advanced to the late-stage First Rank and dared to take action against him, even with the help of others, it was an extremely bold move.
The entire operation, in Karl's eyes, was a huge gamble.
A gamble that Walker Family won.
They had avenged their grudges and solidified their position in the Dream Marketplace, daring anyone to underestimate them.
But if they had lost,
Aside from Harvey and his wife, who were under Karl's protection, the entire family would have paid the price for her decision.
It had to be said,
This woman had immense courage! The key was that the Perro Clan would never have expected her to take such a bold step.
Just yesterday, it was Harvey's wedding day, and Nina's cultivation was not particularly high, nor did she have the support of the other two families.
How dare she?
Precisely because it was unexpected, it became Nina's opportunity, perhaps her only chance.
"Boom!"
A surge of magical aura rippled behind them, and the continuous thunderous roars indicated that both sides had already engaged.
Karl turned back, his eyes flashing.
"Nina!"
"This woman is not simple, but my business here is done, so I won't join the fray."
"Hmm?"
Before he finished speaking, his eyebrows suddenly raised, and he turned to look at a faint magical aura that seemed to be there and not there.
The magical aura tore through the void, piercing the clouds, and landed not far from him, revealing Gold's figure.
"Mr. Cannon."
Gold still exuded a surging magical aura, carrying an air of superiority and disdain for everything.
Holding a staff in his hand, he nodded:
"We meet again."
"It's you."
Karl narrowed his eyes:
"How did you find me? Someone tampered with my arcane tool in the marketplace!"
When it came to concealing one's aura, he was confident he was no weaker than anyone.
Moreover, everything he had was already in the Divine Realm Fragment, making it as difficult as climbing heaven to pinpoint his location.
Yet, Gold had rushed straight here, clearly indicating that he hadn't thoroughly cleaned up the tampered item.
His thoughts shifted.
The recently acquired arcane tool with holy light surfaced in his mind.
It was a bait! Specifically designed to lure him out.
Even the clues provided by someone months ago during the trade were likely intentional.
"It's been a long time."
Gold didn't explain, instead, he smiled faintly:
"I know that Nameless Snake Valley has more than one Demon Face Bloodvine. Mr. Cannon sold one, and I'd like to discuss the price for the other."
"Oh!" Karl opened his mouth:
"You know the benefits of the Demon Face Bloodvine. Why would I sell it instead of keeping it for myself?"
"You?" Gold shook his head:
"Mr. Cannon has incredible talent in the path of knighthood, but you've only just reached the late-stage First Rank. Using the Demon Face Bloodvine will likely take decades, so it's better to sell it to me. With magic stones, you can attempt to advance in a few decades, which is beneficial for both of us."
"Hmm... That does make sense." Karl's expression turned pensive, and he spread his hands with a smile:
"Unfortunately, Mr. Gold. I've already sold the other Demon Face Bloodvine to someone else."
"Hmm?" Gold frowned, his voice dry:
"Mr. Cannon, don't joke. The Demon Face Bloodvine is very important to me; it's related to my future."
"I'm not joking." Karl smiled:
"I sold it to Nina Walker of the Walker Family. She's already a late-stage First Rank."
"If you don't believe me, you can investigate!"
As Gold stared at Karl, his expression gradually turned cold, and a surge of anger welled up within him.
His face became hideous and terrifying.
"Are you toying with me?"
Such a matter couldn't withstand investigation, which meant the other Demon Face Bloodvine had been sold long ago.
"I dare not."
Karl shrugged:
"I'm just stating the facts."
"You, as a member of the Green Family's bloodline, should maintain some decorum and not bring shame to your family."
"Forget it..."
"I suppose you can't change!"
He was well aware of the style of people like Gold.
Their noble birth made them look down on commoners, and their usual politeness was merely a facade of good breeding.
Once confronted or angered, their true nature would be revealed.
It seemed like everything should revolve around them, and anything less was considered impolite, and their actions were often domineering and overbearing.
"That day..."
Gold clenched his teeth:
"I shouldn't have let you escape!"
"Hmph..." Karl coldly snorted:
"I dare not forget the events in Nameless Snake Valley, and today is the perfect opportunity to settle this grudge."
"I didn't expect you to dare come alone."
There was a grudge between them!
"Haha..." Gold burst into laughter upon hearing this:
"Cannon! You think that by defeating a newly promoted late-stage First Rank, you can be so arrogant before me?
"Die!"
Upon learning that the Demon Face Bloodvine was out of reach, Gold's heart filled with murderous intent, and with a thought, darkness shrouded the area.
Combined Arcane Spell—Dim Light Curtain!
Dark elements suddenly appeared in the void, as if the Astral Realm's gates had opened, and an invisible pressure descended.
Hmm!
Karl grunted, his expression turning solemn.
Despite being merely a Mid-First Rank Wizard, the pressure he exuded was even greater than that of a Late First Rank.
Is this the power of a Green Family member?
Special Arcane Spell—Death Staff!
In the darkness, a shadow appeared, holding a staff and pointing it at Karl from a distance.
Then,
A thick column of light spanned the void, traveling a hundred meters, withering all life in its path.
"Pshh!"
Over a dozen meters away, Karl emerged from the thunderous light, looking back at the light column with fear.
Terrifying!
This guy's casual attack was comparable to a Late First Rank, far more dangerous than the executioner's earlier strike.
"Huh?"
Gold was also surprised:
"Thunder Wing, a Sixth Circle Tower spell!"
How could this be?
Thunder Wing wasn't an ordinary First Rank spell but a special one forbidden from being taught outside the Tower.
In other words...
The Cannon before him was very likely a disciple from the Tower!
"Swoosh!"
Before Karl could react, a giant Buddha statue loomed over him, its hands forming a seal.
The Buddha's eyes blazed with fury!
Martial Will!
Substantial Martial Will surged towards Gold's Sea of Consciousness, followed by the immense power contained within the hand seal.
"Boom!"
The void trembled.
Several layers of Magic Aura shattered.
However, Gold merely swayed, and the impact of the Martial Will only caused ripples in his eyes.
A firm resolve?
No!
He must have a Heritage Arcane Tool that defends against mental attacks.
Karl's thoughts shifted, and before he could act, a powerful suction force pulled him from behind.
Second Rank Rune—Gravity Distortion!
A ten-meter-wide black hole seemed to form in the void, drawing everything towards it.
Although Second Rank Runes weren't as powerful as spells cast by Second Circle Wizards, they were still formidable against First Rank opponents.
As a descendant of the Green Family, Gold possessed Second Rank Runes, which was quite normal.
This was also why he didn't take Late First Rank Wizards seriously.
Unbeknownst to Gold, he, too, had a protective measure against such attacks, and if not for that...
His opponent would have been dead!
"Ah!"
Karl roared, unleashing a torrent of battle Qi from every pore, transforming into a Buddha seated on a lotus platform.
Thousand Hand Realm—Vajra Release!
Ten-Hand Realm!
At this critical moment, facing a life-or-death crisis, he could no longer respond casually and unleashed his full power.
"Break!"
"Boom!"
The sound of the impact reverberated in all directions.
The Second Rank Rune's bindings were shattered by his sheer force, and even though his lower body was covered in blood and flesh, Gold's expression changed drastically.
How is this possible?
"Kill!"
Celestial Phantom Fist!
Fist shadows rained down, covering the sky and blocking out the sun, shifting between reality and illusion.
Second Rank Rune—Thousand Foot Ice!
"Die!"
Gold's face twisted with malice, unleashing a barrage of terrifying combined spells and Second Rank Runes without restraint.
As a descendant of the Green Family, being invincible among peers was normal, and defeating higher-ranked opponents wasn't unusual.
But now, he felt an unprecedented fear from a newly promoted Mid-First Rank Wizard.
How could this be?
Fear and anger burned within him, driving him to madness as he unleashed various techniques against his opponent.
"Boom!"
With a deafening explosion, Karl's lower body was engulfed in flames.
"Excellent!"
Gold's face lit up with joy, but he soon saw Karl's upper body quickly transform into a giant squid.
Bloodline Magic?
"Roar!"
An invisible tremor shook his Sea of Consciousness.
Second Rank Spell—Fear Aura!
Gold's eyes clouded with confusion, but a flash of spiritual light quickly restored his sanity.
Before him stood not Karl, but twelve giant pillars and a simple Wizard Tower.
"Don't blame me for breaking the rules of combat."
Karl waved his tentacles, "You started it by using a Second Rank Rune as if it were nothing. What kind of First Rank Wizard are you?"
"Boom!"
The void trembled.
Gold's face turned to despair as his body shattered completely under the impact.
(End of Chapter)
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