Chapter 208: Domain

Chapter 208: Domain

Shadow Shift!

Barden took a step back, and just as the thunder and water currents were about to strike him, he reappeared over a dozen meters away.

In his perception, the surrounding chaotic and disorderly shadows were his hiding places.

With a thought,

His body could emerge from any shadow.

Karl's offense was swift, but it couldn't do much to Barden in a short time.

However, as a member of the Green Family and a Second Circle Wizard, being suppressed by a First Circle Wizard was extremely humiliating, and the anger in his heart grew with each passing moment.

Until...

"Ah!"

Barden roared towards the sky, and a crystal exploded in mid-air, releasing a burst of rampant mental power without restraint.

"Cannon!"

"You deserve to die!"

The Dream Marketplace had the power of a Third Circle Domain, and those who entered it would be suppressed. Even with a Dream Fragment, one couldn't display power beyond the First Circle, or they would be suppressed by the domain's power.

But,

This was under the condition that there was no Third Circle power to counter it.

If there was another domain power involved, it would counteract the Dream Marketplace's domain power.

At least...

It could break the suppression to some extent.

And the crystal that Barden shattered obviously possessed domain power, causing the Dream Marketplace to be in constant turmoil.

"Huff..."

Feeling the dissipating pressure, it was as if a golden hoop on his head had been removed, and his heart suddenly relaxed.

Although the suppression would recover soon, Barden calmly straightened his wizard robe.

Poise,

Must be elegant!

He spoke slowly,

"To push me to this extent, you're quite something. No wonder Gold died at your hands."

Karl frowned and slowly took a step back, his body appearing within the influence range of the Wizard Tower's base.

"Don't struggle!"

Seeing his movement, Barden shook his head with a smile,

"The gap between a First Circle Wizard and a Second Circle Wizard is beyond your imagination, especially for someone like me."

"Is that so?" Karl spoke,

"Don't forget that I also have a Wizard Tower. With the help of the Wizard Tower, a First Circle Wizard can cast Second Circle Magic."

"Heh..." Barden shrugged,

"Ignorant!"

"The Wizard Tower can indeed enhance a wizard's strength, but to truly surpass one's own circle is not that easy. Moreover, the Wizard Tower behind you isn't that impressive."

"Tsk tsk..."

"You probably don't even know what the name 'Green Family' truly represents."

He slowly raised his right hand, and his five fingers clenched tightly.

"Boom!"

Various elemental particles in the void gathered and combined in a complex manner, forming a massive magic circuit.

"This is..." Karl's eyes flickered,

"A Wizard Tower?"

"You're somewhat knowledgeable." Barden was slightly surprised and nodded,

"More or less. This magic is called Magic Realm. Within the influence of the Magic Realm, all my abilities will be greatly enhanced. You can say it's a simplified Wizard Tower. Wizards in the Magic Forest probably haven't even heard of this magic."

"Alright!"

He looked around and pointed forward with one hand,

"Time's almost up. I didn't expect to waste a Third Circle sealing crystal just for you."

"But now, everything should end!"

"Die!"

Second Circle Magic - Dark Beam!

A pitch-black beam of light pierced through the void, like a sharp blade, aiming to split the Dream Marketplace in two.

The spectators in the distance felt a chill down their spines and subconsciously wanted to move away.

Just then,

A gentle glow appeared in mid-air.

Vast, boundless, bright, and unyielding intent filled the area, blocking the Dark Beam.

Thousand Buddha Hands - Great Luminescence Seal!

The Thousand Buddha Hands of the Hundred Hands Realm could allow Karl to unleash power several times greater than his own.

At the same time,

A giant vertical eye appeared above the Wizard Tower, its pupil blinking, and a beam of light shot out from within.

Evil Eye Demon!

Third Circle!

As the Evil Eye Demon unleashed its beam, a powerful and intimidating pressure quietly emerged.

Pseudo Third Circle - Fear Aura!

The restriction wasn't just for one side, and at this moment, Karl could also unleash his full power without restraint.

Second Circle?

Sorry!

I am too!

And Barden only had a simplified Wizard Tower, while Karl had a complete Wizard Tower, and two of them at that.

One was his own, and the other belonged to the Perro Clan.

His own Wizard Tower had the Evil Eye Demon, while the Perro Clan's Wizard Tower could activate two Second Circle Wizard magics.

One of them was called Water Sprite, which could maximize the stimulation of physical cells and invigorate vitality.

It was known as the Reviver of the Dead and the Whitener of Bones!

But when used on Karl, it transformed into an endless stream of battle aura that bombarded the front.

In terms of foundation?

He wasn't lacking either!

No!

At least here, he was much stronger than his opponent!

"Oh no!"

Barn, who was originally relaxed in mid-air, suddenly paled, and Volgan beside him had already landed on the ground.

"Boom!"

Various spiritual lights exploded in the area, and Barden's body was directly blasted out of the Magic Realm's coverage.

Just as Karl was about to pursue, the ground suddenly shook violently, causing the entire Dream Marketplace to tremble.

Barden was even enveloped by a rapidly rolling stone ball and sank into the ground, disappearing from sight.

Volgan!

Earth Controller!

Karl's eyes flickered, and he slowly stopped and retreated back to the Wizard Tower, controlling the Evil Eye Demon to scan the surroundings.

"Whoosh!"

A shadow flickered, and Volgan appeared in mid-air, holding the unconscious Barden. He spoke to the gloomy-faced Barn:

"His body is fine, but his inner sea of consciousness has suffered some injuries and will need time to recover."

"Hmm."

Barn's voice was heavy with concern.

"This guy... he's actually a Second Rank Holy Knight?"

"Being a Holy Knight isn't that surprising," Volgan said, shaking his head slightly. His gaze fell on the Wizard Tower below:

"The Insight Eye on that Wizard Tower is very strange. It can cast Third Rank Judgment Spells."

Judgment Spells, if cast on someone, could potentially kill a Second Circle Wizard in one hit.

Even with their combined strength, they couldn't afford to be careless.

"Great!"

Barn grunted.

"So this Cannon has so many hidden cards up his sleeve. No wonder he doesn't put any stock in our Green Family."

"Barn," Volgan sighed.

"Let's go back first. Barden needs treatment, and as for Cannon... he wouldn't dare leave the Dream Marketplace."

"Hmph!"

Barn clenched his fists and vigorously swung his sleeves.

"Let's go!"

The Dream Marketplace had a domain force field, and they had no choice but to wait it out.

Similarly, Karl couldn't venture out either. Outside the Dream Marketplace and the Wizard Tower's range, he was no match for a Second Circle Wizard.

Especially Barn and Volgan, both late-stage Second Circle Wizards from the Sixth Circle Tower, were far stronger than ordinary Second Circle Wizards.

"Master!"

Evelyn approached with a beaming smile.

"Congratulations on your victory over a powerful enemy and your great success. Your fame will surely soar, after all, he was a Second Circle Wizard."

Defeating a Second Circle Wizard, even with the help of the Wizard Tower, was still something to be proud of. At least, no one in the Dream Marketplace, except for Karl, could achieve this.

Recognizing such a person as her master wasn't too embarrassing to consider.

If he became a Second Circle Wizard in the future, her status might rise along with his success.

"Wipe that smile off your face," Karl said, glancing at her as he strode towards the stone chair.

Most female wizards also studied bloodline magic, not to enhance their strength, but to improve their looks and figures.

Evelyn was no exception.

Her face was indeed beautiful, but whenever she smiled, it gave off a sleazy vibe.

This was the first time Karl had used the word 'sleazy' to describe a woman. He sat in the stone chair and spoke in a low voice, "The visitor was a Second Circle Wizard from the Sixth Circle Tower, and I only repelled one of them. There are still two stronger ones who haven't made their move."

Evelyn's expression froze, and the smile on her face turned bitter.

"The Sixth Circle Tower?"

"Mhm."

"How... how is that possible?"

"Or did you think I'd hide in the Dream Marketplace for no reason?"

Evelyn couldn't even cry now. After all, even the most powerful forces in the Magic Forest had to bow down before the Sixth Circle Tower.

This time, they were truly doomed!

"Don't worry," Karl said, surprisingly calm.

"The Sixth Circle Tower is strong, but it's far away on the Calim Continent. There are only a few Second Circle Wizards here, and they wouldn't bother sending a Third Circle Wizard for someone as insignificant as me."

"The Dream Marketplace has a Third Rank Domain. Second Circle Wizards will never truly break through it. As long as we don't leave, the Tower's people won't be able to do much."

"Just like today..."

"So what if they're Second Circle Wizards? They still slinked away, didn't they?"

"That's true," Evelyn slowly relaxed, but her worries didn't completely fade. After all, the Sixth Circle Tower didn't seem the type to let things go easily.

Just thinking about the enemy being the Sixth Circle Tower made her heart heavy. It was a new, bigger trouble on top of the family crisis.

"As for food, drink, and cultivation resources..."

Karl continued, "That's easy. Although we can't leave, others in the marketplace can. There's always a supply."

He tossed a piece of paper covered in writing:

"This is a potion recipe I had Oma find in the Tower's ancient books. It's for refining Spirit Wisper Drops to increase mental power."

"The recipe is Second Rank. Ask around the marketplace to see who can refine it and invite them."

This potion recipe was found by Oma in an ancient book, and it required soul nuclei as the main ingredient.

The effects were astonishing!

If there was a steady supply of this potion, a First Circle Wizard's mental power could increase at a rapid pace.

Of course, soul nuclei were rare, and the recipe had been tossed into the trash, ignored by everyone except Karl.

It was rightfully his.

"Refine a Second Rank potion?" Evelyn thought for a moment.

"The Allen Family has a close friend who's a master alchemist named Blaze. His skills are exceptional, but he's very mysterious, and it's not easy to get him to help."

"Let's try contacting him first," Karl said, closing his eyes. "We'll see if we can find him."

"..." Evelyn looked at him, "Yes, sir."

"In a while, the Walker Family will hold a Full Moon Ceremony for their child. That's when Blaze should return."

"A Full Moon Ceremony?" Karl's eyelids twitched. "Their child was born already..."

(End of Chapter)

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