Chapter 207: Barden

Chapter 207: Barden

A flock of black crows flapped their wings, resembling a dense cloud of smoke, carrying the three of them into the distance.

The black mist merged with the clouds, and when it reappeared, it had completely blended with the void.

Even a full wizard would have difficulty detecting it.

Barden held the information obtained from the tower and flipped through it, a disdainful smirk spreading across his face.

"The murderer is only a late first-ring wizard?"

"After all these years, could Gold have been killed by someone of this caliber?"

Even among full wizards, there were varying degrees of strength.

As a member of the Green family, with their top-notch heritage, high-tier symbol wizard tools, and the ability to fight across tiers, it was normal for them to defeat opponents of higher ranks.

But to die at the hands of someone of the same rank...

It was a humiliating disgrace!

"Don't underestimate this person," Volgan said, shaking his head slightly.

"This man named Cannon is not only a late first-ring wizard but also a peak legendary knight. There was even a late first-ring wizard who died at his hands."

"Gold..."

"He must have been caught off guard and killed by him."

"It doesn't matter," Barden said casually.

"In the end, he's just a first-ring wizard. I can easily kill him with a wave of my hand. This Dream Marketplace is quite interesting."

"Prohibited from attacking and suppressing second-rank power?"

"Interesting!"

Barden stroked his chin, a sinister smile spreading across his face.

"It seems this person also knows the consequences of offending the Green family and has found a good hiding place."

"Caw!"

"Caw caw!"

The black crows cawed incessantly, then dove towards a slope below.

Upon reaching the slope, the crows scattered, transforming into a black smoke that condensed into a piece of cloth and fell towards Barn.

A second-rank heritage wizard tool—Crow Swarm!

Each crow on the cloth was a first-rank entity.

Through secret magic refinement, the crows were immortal, impervious to death unless countered by a specific technique.

Even a second-rank wizard had perished under their assault.

Barn picked up the cloth, bowed his head, and looked down at the marketplace below. His eyes turned pitch-black, as if reflecting the entire world within them, indicating the use of a special magic technique.

"Hmm..."

"A third-rank domain forcefield?"

Upon reaching the third rank, both humans and other beings often possessed a domain forcefield.

This forcefield suppressed those below the third rank.

Without reaching the third rank, one couldn't oppose it.

When the three of them learned about the special rules of the Dream Marketplace, they had guessed that there might be a domain forcefield, so they weren't surprised.

"Uncle."

Barden stretched his limbs.

"I'll take care of it!"

"Mhm." Barn nodded slowly.

"Be careful."

"I know. It's just a domain similar to the Dream Moth's. It won't affect me much."

Barden waved his hand casually and transformed into a streak of light, rushing towards the marketplace below.

"Whoosh!"

He revealed himself in mid-air, his body plummeting rapidly towards the ground under the force of gravity.

The body of a second-rank wizard, refined by magic, was no longer flesh and blood, its weight comparable to a meteorite.

"Boom!"

Barden landed heavily, creating a shallow crater in the hard rock surface and numerous cracks spreading out from his feet in all directions.

Even the entire Dream Marketplace seemed to tremble.

"Cannon!"

Barden twisted his neck, his voice booming.

"Come out and die!"

The violent sound waves pressed down on the first-rank limit, ravaging the Dream Marketplace.

The echoes reverberated endlessly.

"Die!"

"Die!"

"..."

Figures stirred in the residences of the three great families. Nina and the others flew into the sky, looking towards the direction of the sound, their faces filled with shock and uncertainty.

"Who is it?"

"Who's looking for Cannon?"

"How can he act so freely in the Dream Marketplace?"

...

Perro Family Mansion.

Heibel, who had been meditating with his legs crossed, opened his eyes, a hint of surprise flashing across his face. He slowly stood up.

"They came so quickly?"

Judging by the time, the people from the Calim Continent should have just arrived at the Magic Forest.

In other words, they didn't linger in the Magic Forest but came straight here to seek revenge on me.

"Heh..."

"Indeed!"

"For the Green family, I'm probably just a minor character they can easily deal with, not worth wasting time on."

"Master," Evelyn, who had just been enslaved yesterday, rushed in from outside, her face filled with terror.

"A second-rank wizard!"

"That person is a second-rank wizard!"

She finally understood why Heibel had been in such a hurry to control a wizard tower, not even stopping to sleep.

They had provoked a second-rank wizard! Realizing this, Evelyn's face turned bitter.

She was different from the others; although intelligent, she didn't have grand ideals or goals, only wanting to live peacefully.

To survive, she, a full wizard, didn't hesitate to sign a contract and become a slave to another wizard.

And now,

She realized that the wizard she had contracted with was a bottomless pit, and she couldn't help but feel bitter.

"I understand."

Heibel took a step forward.

"So what if he's a second-rank wizard? This is the Dream Marketplace; it won't tolerate power above the first rank."

"Well..." Evelyn hesitated.

"That's true."

But master, you must still be careful. A second-rank wizard can maximize the power of a first-rank wizard. That's something we can't match."

Her life was now tied to Heibel's, and even if she didn't want to, they were on the same side.

"Hmm."

Karl nodded, "Keep an eye on the magic trap. You should know that if I die, you won't survive either."

Evelyn forced a dry smile, "Master won't die."

"Heh..." Karl chuckled, "Of course I won't die."

At worst, he could flee to another world, wait a few decades or even centuries, and then return. Surely the Green Family couldn't pursue him there?

Of course, it was best not to let it come to that.

"Huff..."

A fierce wind blew.

Karl waved his hand, parting the sandstorm, and looked at the young man across from him. His cheeks twitched slightly.

So young?

He was already a Second Circle Wizard! Compared to the Green Family, the wizards in the Magic Forest seemed to age like pigs.

"Barden?"

"Do you know me?"

Barden raised his eyebrows, surprised. He had never been to the Magic Forest and didn't know anyone here.

"Gold's memories include you." Karl shrugged, "But in his memories, you were a First Circle Wizard. I didn't expect... you've already advanced to the Second Circle."

"You searched Gold's memories?" Barden shook his head, "It seems I must kill you!"

"Gold tried to kill me first, I had no choice but to kill him," Karl explained.

"How about this? I'll return his belongings to you, and we'll consider the matter settled."

"..." Barden looked at him strangely, "Do you think that's possible?"

"Putting aside the sincerity of your apology, even if Gold attacked you first, do you think you can kill a member of the Green Family?"

"So, there's no room for negotiation?" Karl sighed.

"What do you think?" Barden shook his head in disbelief. Just as he was about to step forward, his body suddenly froze, "This is a magic trap!"

The hard ground beneath him had somehow transformed into a terrifying vortex with immense suction, and thorny vines were sprouting, dragging him downward.

'This is the old Perro family residence, right next to the Wizard Tower. How could there not be some kind of trap?'

Karl shook his head slightly. Just as he was about to make a move, his expression suddenly changed, and he quickly formed hand seals.

Thousand Buddha Hands - Vajra Seal!

A massive Buddha shadow appeared behind him, and with a hand seal, it enveloped Karl within.

"Boom!"

"Boom! Boom!"

In the instant the hand seal was formed, several wisps of faint light exploded in front of him, blasting holes in the Buddha shadow.

Magic - Night Comet!

The magic, dragging the comet's tail, carved arcs in the void, bombarding the area where Karl was.

"Hmm!"

Karl grunted and retreated repeatedly.

Night Comet was an inherited magic of the Green Family, and its power increased with the wizard's cultivation.

In fact, it could still be used up to the Fourth Circle.

Although it was similar to Swift Arrow, it possessed formidable power, destructive force, and explosive strength.

"Crack!"

Karl's figure flickered, and he appeared over ten meters away.

Thunder Wing!

This unique magic, a gift from the Divine Domain Fragment, became more refined as he used it.

With a flash of lightning, his body disappeared, as if he had teleported.

"Hmm?"

Barden's eyes flickered, and his body, like a phantom, flew out of the magic trap. He was surprised, "Thunder Wing?"

"No!"

Thunder Wing was a flying spell of the Sixth Circle Tower, and he was familiar with it. However, the magic Karl was using had fundamentally changed from Thunder Wing.

Faster!

More agile!

And there was no need to worry about exposing his identity.

"Crack!"

With a flash of lightning, Karl appeared behind Barden, his fists clenched, and powerful punches rained down from all sides.

Celestial Wolf Phantom Fist!

Here, this fist technique was more likely to unleash its power.

"Boom!"

The fist energy struck the void, creating ripples, but Barden waved his staff as if nothing had happened.

Pieces of black mist slowly emerged and covered the area.

Night Shadow Form!

Death Veil!

Both were top-tier magics, one allowing the user to become insubstantial, and the other possessing the ability to plunder vitality.

"Heh..."

Karl chuckled, quickly forming hand seals.

Thousand Buddha Hands - Thunder Seal!

Thunder Invocation!

The Fourth Circle Sacred Technique, Thousand Buddha Hands, combined with the magic he had comprehended from the Divine Domain Fragment.

The two magics didn't simply double in power.

"Boom!"

The sky above instantly filled with dark clouds, and lightning flashed. One after another, thunderbolts struck down.

Surrounded by the lightning, Karl's body seemed to be clad in golden armor. Barden's magic barely needed to resist.

He could withstand it with just his physical body and lightning magic.

And his skills could be fully displayed, with Evelyn controlling the Wizard Tower to assist from behind.

"Boom!"

The thunderbolts struck down, blasting Barden out of his insubstantial state and slamming him into the ground repeatedly.

If not for his sturdy body, he would have been severely injured.

"Barden."

Volgan's face changed slightly, "Should we call for help?"

"No need!" Barden waved his hand, "I underestimated this 'Cannon.' No wonder Gold died at his hands."

"But Barden won't give up. Moreover... the First Circle is just the First Circle. With a brief break in the domain power, he can be dealt with."

"He's attacking!"

(End of Chapter)

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