Chapter 308: Transformation

Chapter 308: Transformation



In an instant, a green electric arc as thick as a child's arm, bouncing up and down like a squirrel, conducted from the Lynx Warhound's body to Ren's palm.

Then, a second green electric arc appeared, originating from a robust black horse that had just entered.

Finally, a loud eagle's cry rang out in the sky, and a third green electric arc emerged.

For a moment, three visible to the naked eye, like high-voltage currents, the green electric arcs leaped, connecting three ferocious beasts to Ren's body.

Ren slowly rose, and the stones on his body rolled off.

"Ouch!"

Ren looked down at the depression on his chest.

This was the first time he had suffered such a severe injury.

Fortunately, he had taken a step ahead and had his three battle pets arrive early.

After using the Beast Worshiper's signature skill 'Beast Vitality Lv.3 (Active)', Ren only felt three surging and flowing currents of heat coming from his three battle pets, rapidly circulating around his chest.

This heat current had the dual effect of restoring energy and healing injuries.

Ren squinted, feeling the itchy sensation coming from his chest, as his injured bones and muscles were quickly being repaired and healed!

After a few seconds, at the cost of the three battle pets' exhaustion, Ren stood up again, full of vigor.

Meanwhile.

Swordbearer Division.

Although the division usually forbids non-members, due to the serious cult attack, the Swordbearer Division allocated the first floor of the administrative building to shelter some of the refugees.

The beautiful Jennifer was also arranged in the office of the Support Promotion Department, together with the Deputy Secretary Melanie.

"Now that the lady is settled, shouldn't we go and support the captain?" Vereri said seriously.

"I agree," Evelyn agreed first.

"I also agree, we can't let the captain fight alone," Angus nodded.

"Yes, but we still need to do something," Neror added.

"The enemy this time is a cult, let's go to the Exchange Hall and rent a replica Imperial Staff. It's said to be very effective against strong cultists."

"Exactly, what are we waiting for? Let's go and exchange it now."

Inside the Administrative Hall.

Ren, still in the corner, didn't choose to immediately join the fight but instead quickly observed the beast-like Extor.

Ever since that trace of high-ranking aura disappeared, Ren realized that the guy before him seemed to have lost his sanity.

Extor, with his bloated body, raised his left hand, and several black spherical flames appeared one after another above his palm.

The next second, they blasted towards all the living people around!

Even the remaining Black Flame Acolytes were attacked!

Several Black Flame Acolytes also fell to the ground, screaming and quickly turning into charcoal, further proving Ren's speculation.

In other words, the opponent's attack at this moment had no specific target.

Their only intention was to kill and devour flesh and blood, indiscriminately attacking everyone.

Extor, at this moment, seemed less like a person and more like a beast.

However, after experiencing the aborted promotion ceremony, Extor's physical strength had reached an extremely exaggerated level.

Even among the legendary ranks, he was estimated to be a top-tier existence.

Ren saw the first-level sorcery of various colors slamming into Extor's body, and there wasn't even a scratch on his skin.

Terrifying defense!

For those below the Great Knight rank, Extor was a nightmarish existence.

Despite his bulky figure, his speed was incredibly fast.

The Great Knight could barely react and dodge by rolling.

But for those slightly weaker, a slight touch could be fatal, and a brush could cause injury.

"Quick! Get everyone else out! Anyone below the Great Knight rank will die if they stay here!" Admiral Edward shouted, injured.

"Everyone who's not a formal sorcerer or a Great Knight, get out!" Remir also shouted from the side.

Seeing this, Ren knew it was his time to step in.

If he didn't restrain Extor, the situation might quickly spiral out of control.

Without hesitation, Ren immediately used his attribute points to boost his strength, restoring his stamina to its peak, while tightly gripping the Hardened Steel Warhammer.

The next second!

The marble floor beneath his feet suddenly shattered like a spider web!

Ren drew a silver line, rushing towards the out-of-control Extor, and the air around them rippled like water, while a powerful blast of air conducted outwards in all directions.

"A deranged opponent is still easier to deal with than one in that previous state."

Facing the charging Ren, the insane Extor seemed to retain some instincts.

As if knowing that Ren was the culprit behind his failed promotion, and also aware that Ren wasn't an easy opponent, Extor quickly picked up a long-handled battle sword lying on the ground, not knowing who it belonged to, and fiercely slashed at Ren.

Even though Ren could transform into a shield or cast the sorcery 'Metal Barrier' to block the attack, he had no intention of engaging in a head-on confrontation.

After all, the opponent's strength was above his own, and a direct confrontation would be a last resort.

Ren's primary objective at this moment was to buy time for his allies to catch their breath and regroup.

With that, Ren's toes tapped the ground, and his body swiftly moved to Extor's left, launching an attack.

However, Extor reacted with astonishing speed. Suddenly, he slammed the hilt of his long-handled battle knife onto the ground!

"Boom!"

In an instant, a visible shockwave rippled out, shattering the marble floor within a four to five-meter radius around him into rubble.

The sheer power of this casual strike was no less than that of a peak expert wielding an advanced technique.

But Ren wasn't fighting alone this time.

As Ren drew the enemy's attention at the front, Duke Advisor Minor and Remir, who were by his side, seized the opportunity to cast spells at the enemy.

A dazzling array of colorful sorceries rained down on Extor's bloated and massive body, causing explosions.

Although the enemy's robust physique prevented most of the spells from inflicting severe damage, they still caused considerable distress, with numerous sorceries bursting and obscuring their vision.

This only made Extor more agitated!

Seizing the moment, Brandul, the Holy Knight, charged forward with his remaining strength.

His silver great hammer glowed, and a giant hammer phantom, several meters long, materialized and slammed into Extor's back.

"Boom!!!"

The legendary power of this charged strike instantly created a basin-sized gaping wound on Extor's back.

Although strands of black mist were trying to heal the wound, the dense blue energy clinging to it hindered the healing process.

The strike caused Extor to roar in anger and agony.

The counterattack came swiftly!

A circular black flame shockwave instantly hit Brandul, who had just landed a successful blow, sending him flying over ten meters and crashing to the ground.

During the previous battle, the elite Templar Knights of the Goddess Church had suffered heavy casualties, including the five Priests who had performed a self-sacrificing divine technique and now lay unconscious.

The thick, almost tangible blue glow that enveloped Brandul began to dissipate.

His power swiftly dropped from the legendary level back to the quasi-legendary level.

Moreover, the divine technique they had used to pool their strength and significantly boost their power seemed to have severe side effects.

At this moment, Brandul, who had been knocked away, struggled to get back up.

"He killed them all?" Ren exclaimed, noticing with his peripheral vision that all the Black Flame Acolytes had been slain by this man.

This forced Ren to abandon his plan of gathering tenfold soul energy and using 'Soul Fragmentation Impact' to finish off the enemy in one go.

"Captain, catch!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice echoed from outside the hall.

Neror and Angus, along with their companions, burst into the hall. Angus threw the replica Imperial Staff towards Ren.

The white staff traced an arc in the air before landing securely in Ren's hands.

"Captain, go all out! We have more here!" Neror shouted, brandishing another replica Imperial Staff from behind his back.

One by one, the remaining individuals waved their replica Imperial Staffs towards Ren.

Ren couldn't help but smile at their gesture.

"These guys must have brought back all the stock from the Swordbearer Division," Ren thought.

"Now, maybe I won't have to push myself so hard," Ren decided without hesitation.

As Extor furiously charged towards Brandul, Ren transformed his Hardened Steel into three overlapping kite shields, surrounding himself.

Holding the replica Imperial Staff, Ren rushed towards Brandul.

He couldn't let a fearless warrior die before his eyes.

"Clang!!!"

In the blink of an eye, Ren took a quick step forward, blocking Brandul's path and intercepting Extor's overhead strike with his shield.

The three Hardened Steel kite shields, controlled by Metal Barrier, had already overlapped.

But in an instant, two of them were cleaved in half, leaving only the last shield to barely withstand Extor's blow. Ren's legs sank into the hard marble floor below his knees.

"Annihilation Hammer!"

Ren's muscles bulged as he roared, thrusting the replica Imperial Staff towards Extor's bloated belly.

"Boom!"

The annihilation force, combined with the trace of imperial power within the staff, created a basin-sized penetrating wound in Extor's waist and abdomen.

With a single strike, he had severely wounded Extor, who was already in a dazed state. Extor grimaced in pain and staggered backward several steps.

"Captain, catch!"

The battle wasn't over yet. Ren caught the second replica Imperial Staff thrown by Neror, spun around, and quickly moved to Extor's left side, striking again!

"Boom!!"

This time, two basin-sized holes appeared in Extor's waist and abdomen.

Before the black mist could heal the wounds, Ren's continuous onslaught knocked Extor to his knees.

Taking advantage of the enemy's weakness, Ren strikes with all his might!

Ren once again allocates points to Strength and Vitality, instantly leaping high into the air. The hardened steel shield in his hand rapidly transforms into a two-handed hammer, and with a powerful swing, he strikes the wailing Extor.

"Clang!"

The crisp sound of metal against bone reverberates through the hall.

The blackened hardened steel warhammer smashes into Extor's forehead, causing a large mass of jelly-like white substance mixed with red liquid to spray out from the back of his head, forming a wide fan-shaped pattern on the ground.

Even the hardest skull couldn't withstand the blow from the top-tier technique, 'Annihilation Hammer.'

The sound of the impact is exceptionally crisp due to the hardness of the target. The entire hall echoes with the sound.

"Huff... huff..."

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Ren maintains his grip on the hammer and stands in a striking pose, his breathing slightly rapid as he recovers from the intense concentration of the battle.

As Extor's bloated corpse lies on the ground, a peculiar aura begins to dissipate from it.

This aura is filled with a sense of vastness, greatness, and grandeur. Ren also feels a vague sense of familiarity with it.

It seems to be the same aura he sensed from the high-rank projection that he had destroyed with 'Soul Fragmentation Impact.'

"Could it be that I can gain talent points again?" Ren wonders.

The familiar scene causes Ren's heart to stir.

At this moment, the system verifies Ren's guess:

[Ding! Unknown high-quality absorbable energy detected. Absorb?]



(Note: High-quality energy can be directly converted into talent points after absorption.)



Indeed!

Seeing the system prompt, Ren's face lights up with joy.

Since the last time he killed a promoted Black Flame Cult High Priest and the time before that when he killed the ancient hero Mong, Ren has encountered situations where he could convert talent points.

Afterward, Ren had briefly reflected on these incidents.

It seems that only enemies with some connection to divine beings have the potential to provide talent points.

This is the third time.

For now, this judgment seems accurate.

Moreover, what delights Ren even more is that the aura before him is denser than the previous two instances.

Naturally, Ren immediately chooses 'Yes.'

In an instant, the strange aura that had begun to dissipate is absorbed by Ren's body, like a small stream flowing into a vast river.

The system prompt sounds again:

[Ding! Four talent points converted.]



[Please select the talent to enhance: 'Basic Weapon Mastery (Passive),' 'Basic Extraordinary Insight (Passive),' 'Intermediate Gigantism (Active),' or 'Advanced Steel Body (Passive).']



Amazing!

Four talent points!

Seeing this system prompt, Ren's smile widens.

This means that even advanced talents can be improved, but he still needs to carefully consider which talent or talents to enhance.

Now is not the time to consider talent allocation.

Admiral Edward is stunned by what he has just witnessed.

Although he had already learned about Ren's strength from the series of mission completion reports, he realizes that Ren is much more powerful than what he demonstrated during the Swordbearer assessment.

But how much stronger is he?

Paper reports can never compare to witnessing such a shocking display in person.

Although Extor was already severely injured by their combined attack, when the high-rank projection possessed him, his injuries instantly healed.

However, Ren was able to strike with his hammer and send that projection back to its own dimension, something that even top-tier techniques couldn't achieve.

This surprises Admiral Edward, but he doesn't intend to ask questions.

With his rich life experience, he understands that everyone has their secrets.

He is satisfied knowing that Ren stands on the Empire's side.

If, on top of that, Ren can fulfill the duties of an Imperial Swordbearer, he will wholeheartedly support him.

Duke Ferrara, standing beside Admiral Edward, is also shocked beyond measure.

He and Admiral Edward are different.

This is the first time he has seen Ren in battle.

Usually calm and composed, Duke Ferrara's eyes widen, and his mouth hangs slightly open as he watches the scene unfold.

After a while, he walks over to Admiral Edward and says, "Old friend, I never expected you to have such a powerful ace up your sleeve. You should consider assigning Ren to the Administrative Hall."

"Hold on, Ferrara," Admiral Edward says, his expression turning solemn as he waves his hand to interrupt Duke Ferrara. "That's not something you should be thinking about."

In his mind, he mutters, 'I didn't dare raise his Swordbearer level to Mythril rank for fear that the Imperial Capital would summon him away. And now you want to take him from me?'

To prevent Ferrara from pursuing the matter further, Admiral Edward changes the subject, saying, "This time, Minster's losses might be significant."

Upon hearing this, Duke Ferrara, who had been about to say something, immediately understands the implications. He looks around, his face darkens, and he nods, saying, "Not just significant, but enormous!"

"However, the losses for the Goddess Church are even greater than those of the Empire.

Unfortunately, even Mogur the Ascetic's remains couldn't be preserved." The Duke of Minster sighed.

"Alas! We anticipated the possibility of an attack and set up an ambush, but we didn't expect them to attract the attention of such a powerful being," Admiral Edward nodded in agreement.

"If it weren't for you, they might have turned the tables, and Minster would have faced a great disaster."

"Ferrara, if even we are under their watchful eye, what about the Imperial Capital?" Admiral Edward started to speak but stopped himself.

The Duke of Minster's expression turned solemn, and he nodded, "Of course, it's a matter of great concern! But I believe His Majesty is also prepared..."

"Alas! Facing such beings, and not just one of them! No amount of preparation would be enough," Edward said with concern.

"You're truly incredible, Captain!"

At this moment, Vereri and the others excitedly rushed to Ren's side, helping him regain his composure.

Ren slowly transformed the twin hammers in his hands back into metal plates, covering his arm armor as he usually did.

"How did you all get here?" Ren smiled, feeling warmth in his heart as his team braved the danger to join him.

Before they could chat much, Brandul, the Punishment Knight, struggled to his feet and approached them. "Thank you, Lord Ren!" he said sincerely.

Ren admired Brandul, a true Templar Knight.

"It's no trouble, Lord Brandul. We fought side by side last time, didn't we?" Ren smiled and extended his right hand.

Brandul also reached out his large hand, and they shook hands.

The Goddess Church had suffered significant losses, and Brandul's younger brother had sacrificed himself. Soon after, Brandul left.

At this moment, Admiral Edward and the Duke of Minster approached, and Nerior and Angus respectfully bowed and stepped back.

"Admiral Edward, how is your body holding up?" Ren asked, concerned about the severely injured admiral.

"It's not a big issue," Admiral Edward waved his hand, indicating it wasn't a problem.

"Ren, if it weren't for you, the situation would have been unimaginable," the Duke of Minster said as he stepped forward.

"Thank you for everything you've done for the Empire, for Minster, and for the Bavaria family."

"Your Grace, this is what I should do as an Imperial Swordbearer," Ren replied with a slight bow.

"Such a humble and capable young man! I will handle the immediate matters, and I assure you that I will discuss your commendation with Admiral Edward. You won't be disappointed," the Duke promised.

"Your Grace, I am truly grateful," Ren said.

After a while, Ren, along with Nerior and Angus, left the Administrative Hall.

Upon returning to the mansion, after comforting his mother Emma and the rest of his family, Ren quickly went to the Swordbearer Division to pick up the beautiful Lady Jennifer.

After taking care of everything, he finally had time to return to his room to rest.

At this moment, Ren looked out the window of the third-floor study towards the street. He saw the busy security officers and city guards outside the Swordbearer Division headquarters, all looking overwhelmed.

Obviously, the casualties and losses caused by the cultist attacks in the trade zone and the administrative hall were not insignificant.

Moreover, in the short term, the ordinary citizens of Minster would undoubtedly be filled with fear and anxiety.

After all, this incident was unlike the previous one where the giant demon spirit attack occurred at night, resulting in relatively minor damage.

This time, it happened in broad daylight, and the impact was incomparable.

"I'm afraid the Duke of Minster will be very busy."

"Next, I estimate that the division here will also be busy," Ren frowned slightly, thinking as he returned to his desk.

At the same time, he pulled up the system interface and carefully reviewed the prompts after the battle.

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Meanwhile, in Maister County, Flashgold Town.

In a lush forest, a large deer with massive antlers suddenly darted out.

The Great Deer, a creature with a pair of enormous antlers, had a body length of three meters and a shoulder height of over two meters. It was quite formidable in combat.

But this Great Deer seemed a bit different.

Its big eyes were especially lively, and it looked around, revealing a very human-like satisfied smile.

Suddenly, the Great Deer underwent a rapid and drastic transformation.

Within two seconds, the Great Deer transformed into a slender female in a handstand position.

She quickly got up, dusted off her palms, and muttered to herself, "Transforming into a Great Deer to travel through the forest is quite efficient, but I haven't learned to transform into a cheetah yet. If I could, it would be even faster."

"Ah, when will I be able to transform into an eagle?" The girl looked up at the sky, her beautiful eyes filled with envy.

Then, she turned her head towards Flashgold Town and exclaimed in surprise, "Hey, why do so many houses in Flashgold Town look collapsed?"

(End of Chapter)

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