Chapter 206: The Arrival
Chapter 206: The Arrival
Under the cover of darkness, a group of people who had been guarding the Wizard Tower quietly slipped away from the Perro family's old residence.
As dawn broke,
Everything was set in stone.
Even if those people hadn't left, they wouldn't have been able to withstand the siege of three Late First-Ring Wizards, let alone now?
Karl floated towards the Wizard Tower, his feet leaving the ground.
"This is like a dream, embedding the Wizard Tower into the Dream Marketplace, no wonder it's immune to the rules here."
"The Perro family does have some tricks up their sleeves."
"What a pity!"
He raised his hands, and behind him, a Buddha's shadow appeared, with a seal formed by the gathering of battle aura.
Suddenly, over a hundred seals condensed.
Thousand Buddha Hands—Thunder Seal!
Brilliant, thick, and twisting thunderbolts erupted from his hands, striking the Wizard Tower.
This attack, though executed with a knight's skill, had the power of a Late First-Ring Wizard.
"So strong!"
Louis, who had been relaxed, now looked grave:
"A Legendary Knight... to have reached such a level?"
Their family had cultivated several Legendary Knights, but not everyone had the talent to become a wizard.
They also hired some knights.
But whether it was a Great Knight or a Legendary Knight, in the eyes of a Full Wizard, they were mere errand boys.
Unless they launched a close-range sneak attack, it was difficult to pose a threat to a Full Wizard.
And Karl's abilities...
Far exceeded his expectations, almost indistinguishable from a Late First-Ring Wizard proficient in thunder attribute magic.
"Indeed!"
Nina also exclaimed, surprised by Karl's strength despite knowing his prowess:
"It must be because of his unique martial arts, after all, the Knight's Path had its heyday."
Louis shook his head.
The heyday of the Knight's Path was long forgotten, and knights were almost extinct now.
One couldn't cultivate alone; countless companions were needed to explore and perfect the path.
Just like wizards!
"Boom!"
The thunderbolt lit up brightly.
A huge vacuum water ball enveloped the Wizard Tower, and the thunderbolt dissipated upon impact.
The water ball transformed into a thunderball.
Karl raised an eyebrow and struck the air with a sealed hand.
Vajra Seal!
"Bang!"
The water ball shattered in mid-air.
Just as he was about to continue, a figure flew out of the Wizard Tower, shouting loudly.
"Stop!"
"We surrender!"
"Surrender?" Nina snorted and rushed out with an outstretched hand:
"The Perro family will all pay!"
Dozens of wizard auras flashed in the air, and she had already sent the figure flying.
"Wait!"
Evelyn spat out blood and shouted:
"I know where the family's secret is, my brother is a master of potion crafting, and I understand the construction of Wizard Towers... this Wizard Tower was rebuilt by me..."
She screamed desperately, her voice filled with fear and pleading, as she struggled for survival.
But facing the cold Nina, it was all in vain.
"Pfft!"
Before she finished, her left arm was severed by countless spiritual lights, and she flew backward.
If her reaction had been slower, her head might have been taken.
"Hold on!"
Karl's eyes narrowed, and with a sealed hand, he dispelled the magic in the air with his seals.
"Leave her, she's useful."
"What?" Nina's face turned angry at his words, her grip tightening on the staff.
"Haha..." Louis approached with a laugh:
"This girl, Evelyn, seems to have a talent for studying minor magic."
"Keeping her is good."
He was glad to see Karl and Nina at odds.
"If they joined forces, the power dynamics in the Dream Marketplace would shift in a direction he didn't want to see."
"...Nina clenched her teeth, her face twitching, before speaking in a low voice:
"Fine."
"But everyone else must die, and this woman needs to sign a contract, leaving no bloodline."
"Oh." Louis waved his hand:
"Nina, don't let hatred cloud your judgment. The remaining dozen or so people won't affect anything."
"And..."
"Mr. Conny wants to settle in the Dream Marketplace, and he needs servants. I think a dozen isn't enough; I'll pick some juniors from the family to help you."
"No need for that," Karl waved his hand dismissively. "The Wizard's Tower and the people are mine, the rest are yours. Evelyn, right... Call the rest to sign the contract."
"Huala..."
Over a dozen contracts lined up in front of him, floating in the air, and he would not be courteous to the losers.
...
Karl sent off Nina, who was somewhat resentful, and Louis, who was giggling. He stood at the base of the Wizard's Tower.
"Evelyn?"
"Here."
After signing the contract, Evelyn theoretically belonged to Karl. Upon hearing this, she hurriedly took a step forward.
"Does my master have any instructions?"
Her voice was stifled, and she unconsciously clenched her hands.
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As a high-ranking wizard, she had never endured such humiliation, but everything was for survival.
If she could please the other party...
Perhaps one day she would be able to regain her freedom.
As for the Perro family's grudge?
Evelyn wasn't the type to hold onto hatred, and her branch of the family was never valued within the clan anyway.
"Bring me the blueprints of the Wizard's Tower. I need to understand it as soon as possible... Tomorrow... should be able to use it."
Evelyn was taken aback by this request, her eyes widening in surprise.
The Tower.
Oma stood within the teleportation light circle of the Star Ring. He took one last look at the crowd and sighed helplessly.
'He really didn't come.'
"Buzz..."
A halo of light swirled around.
Over a dozen people disappeared into the Magic Forest, and another dozen figures crossed the distant void and appeared in the field.
"Hmm..."
One person narrowed their eyes slightly, taking a deep breath.
"Active elemental particles, is this place not as barren as the legends say?"
The speaker wore a black wizard's robe that flowed like silk, with long white hair to match. His cheeks were so handsome they were almost unbelievable, and his entire being exuded an air of nobility and mystery.
He didn't seem very old, and he still had the youthful vigor of a young man, but his unrestrained spiritual power revealed his cultivation.
Second Ring!
A Second Ring wizard with a base lifespan of five hundred years!
"Baden."
One person stepped forward and spoke softly.
"Don't forget that this is the place of the Six-Ring Tower. Naturally, there's a way to increase the concentration of elements."
"This Wizard's Tower is a pseudo-third-tier?"
A third-tier Wizard's Tower could allow a third-ring wizard to unleash power comparable to a fourth-ring wizard. Although a pseudo-third-tier was slightly weaker, it still gave a second-ring wizard the strength to crush ordinary third-ring wizards.
"Yes."
Baden stopped his scrutinizing gesture.
"Uncle Barn is always right."
The man named Barn frowned and shook his head helplessly. He then looked at someone in the field.
"Volgan, my old friend, we meet again!"
"Barn."
Volgan looked at his opponent and nodded slightly.
"Since you went to that secret realm, we haven't seen each other for over seventy years. It seems your cultivation has progressed quite a bit."
"Barely," Barn said. He was tall and thin, and his light blue wizard's robe looked very ordinary. But when he spoke, the others unconsciously held their breath, revealing his formidable presence.
He spoke softly.
"I originally thought I could leave you far behind, but now it seems... I was thinking too much of myself."
"Hehe..." Volgan chuckled.
"Everyone has their own opportunities."
"Alright," Barn nodded. "You should know why I came here. Can we enter that plane related to the Night Goddess?"
"Mhm." Volgan restrained his smile.
"The Night Goddess is a mid-tier deity, and even Her demigod has the strength of a second-ring wizard."
"Are you sure you want to go?"
"Hehe..." Barn shook his head lightly. "That Night Goddess has long since lost Her divine power, and Her demigod is merely a remnant."
"Right!"
"Who was the person who killed the wizard named Connor?"
"A wizard named Cannon," Volgan said. "He's currently at the nearby Dream Market."
"Good." Barn understood and said casually, "I'll take a trip and settle this small matter first."
(End of Chapter)
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