Chapter 345: The Colossal Lion
Chapter 345: The Colossal Lion
Flames erupted out of thin air, scorching the surrounding trees and distorting the air with intense heat. Even the hard rocks melted, transforming into a bubbling magma that occasionally erupted, sending fiery fragments into the sky.
Maggie, one of Viper Academy's most talented wizards, reacted instantly. With quick reflexes, she cast a First-Rank Spell—Stone Cage! A dozen stone pillars rose from the ground, forming a prison that trapped the incoming inferno. Simultaneously, she unleashed an Earth Dragon Barrage!
The ground shook with the impact.
"Boom!"
In an instant, magma splattered, earth crumbled, and a colossal lion appeared, its body engulfed in raging flames.
"An Abyssal creature?" Maggie's expression darkened as she sensed the Abyssal aura emanating from the lion. But something felt amiss, and she hissed, "No!"
"It's a wizard!"
Linen frowned, his eyes darting with realization. "The Great Flame Bloodline!"
"Indeed!" The lion roared with a sinister grin. "I, too, have mastered the Great Flame Bloodline. Kitto once tried to kill me, but failed. Now, I will have my revenge by devouring you and advancing to the Second Circle!"
"Revenge on me?" Linen smirked. "Is that all?"
The lion, Xize, let out a hearty laugh. "Young wizard, you may not understand what's most precious to a wizard, but to me, consuming you means advancing to the Second Circle. It's a price I'm willing to pay."
"Carpenter!" Maggie exclaimed. "You dare collude with the Black Wizard of the Abyssal Cottage. We'll report this to the Academy upon our return."
"Return?" Carpenter, the Skin Wizard, scoffed. "Do you truly believe you'll make it back?"
With a swift movement, he unleashed a flurry of shadows, each one taking the form of a human skin. These skins flew and weaved through the air, emitting piercing shrieks that transformed into tangible sound waves, crashing towards Linen and Maggie.
The sound waves were so intense that they became physical, causing Linen to stagger as the ground beneath him trembled. From a distance, it looked like an invisible giant hammer had struck the dense forest, toppling trees and creating a cloud of dust. The sound waves carried a powerful psychic attack, like needles piercing the mind.
Linen, with his Ghost Flame guarding his mental sea and his inherent psychic power, merely shook his head, unaffected by the psychic assault. Maggie, however, couldn't help but to yield to the temptation of exploring your secret desires, my dear reader, as the central character,
In a secluded corner of the academy, a figure stood before a mirror, their reflection revealing the face of a young woman with fiery red hair and piercing eyes. This was you, Natalie, a first-year student at the prestigious Viper Academy. You were a mage with a hidden secret, a secret that burned within you like the flames that danced in your eyes.
"I... I am a mage," you whispered to your reflection, your voice trembling. "I can cast spells, manipulate fire, and... and I have a bloodline."
The mirror, an enchanted artifact, seemed to pulse with energy, as if acknowledging your confession.
"I've always known I was different," you continued, your voice gaining strength. "I can't hide it anymore. I must embrace my true self, my mage self."
With that, you reached into your school bag and pulled out a small, unassuming pouch. Unfastening its drawstring, you revealed a droplet of blood, crimson and shimmering with power.
"My bloodline," you declared, your voice steady now. "The Flame Scale Serpent Bloodline."
As if in response, the mirror's surface rippled, and a spectral figure emerged—a young man with fiery red hair matching yours. He was Linen, the renowned wizard and your secret crush.
"I've been watching you, Natalie," Linen said, his voice carrying a hint of admiration. "I've seen your potential, your hidden power. I know you're a mage, and I'm here to guide you."
Your heart raced as you realized Linen had known your secret all along. "How... How long have you known?"
"Since the day you arrived at the academy," he replied with a mysterious smile. "I've been waiting for you to embrace your true nature. Now, I'll help you harness your power and become the mage you were meant to be."
"But... why me?" you asked, your voice laced with curiosity.
"Because you have the potential to be extraordinary, Natalie. Your bloodline is rare, and with proper training, you can become a force to be reckoned with."
You felt a surge of determination. "I... I want to learn, Linen. I want to become a powerful mage, like you."
"Then let's begin," he said, his eyes gleaming with excitement. "The first step is to embrace your bloodline. Let it flow through you, and together, we'll unlock its secrets."
With his guidance, you closed your eyes and focused on the burning sensation within. The Flame Scale Serpent Bloodline awakened, and you felt a rush of power coursing through your veins.
"Good," Linen whispered, his voice guiding you. "Now, channel it. Let the flames dance at your command."
You opened your eyes, and with a flick of your wrist, a small flame ignited in your palm. It was a simple flame, but it was yours.
"Excellent," Linen praised. "Now, let's explore the depths of your power. The academy will be your playground, and together, we'll uncover the secrets of the Flame Scale Serpent Bloodline."
"Hmph!"
The Skin Wizard Carpenter grunted, his eyes growing solemn, as the human skin on his back inflated like a balloon.
Human Skin—Hundred Faces Technique!
Witnessing this, a smile crept onto Linen's face.
Success!
It was indeed too much to ask for him to handle two First Circle Mid-stage Wizards alone. If he couldn't ignite Maggie's fighting spirit, he'd have to find an opportunity to escape.
But if Maggie could hold one of them off...
"Boom!"
The Colossal Lion broke through the Flame Shield, its claws reaching forward. The rolling magma resembled a giant wave rushing towards Linen.
"Hmph!"
Linen grunted, his body also erupting in flames, and in an instant, he transformed into a ball of fire and charged forward.
At the same time...
Heritage Artifact—Thousand Birds Emerald!
This was Kito's most powerful legacy. Once released, hundreds of Firebird-sized birds flew out, their power comparable to a Tier 2 Wizard's magic, capable of effortlessly destroying a large village.
"Roar!"
The Colossal Lion roared towards the sky, its fur standing on end. The ground turned into magma, and Flame Dragons emerged, roaring.
In an instant...
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The Firebirds and Flame Dragons collided in the sky, and the falling flames were deafening.
"Were all these Kito's legacies?"
The Colossal Lion Xize roared:
"He and I killed the mentor together, and he promised to split the loot with me, but he took it all for himself."
"He said he'd give it to me later, but I knew he'd eventually turn on me!"
"Is that so?" Linen twisted his neck, his eyes gradually turning into vertical pupils, and his body became covered in snake scales:
"Sounds like you're not too bright."
"Hmph..." The Colossal Lion Xize's eyes showed disdain:
"If you're trying to provoke me, congratulations, you've succeeded."
"But unfortunately, the bloodline in my body is called the Abyssal Rage Lion, and the angrier I get, the stronger I become."
"Roar!"
He roared towards the sky, his eyes fixed on the flames and magma rushing towards Linen.
"Die!"
"Swish!"
"Smack!"
A Flame Scale Wyrm appeared in the arena, its several-meter-long tail lashing the Colossal Lion like a whip.
The Flame Giant Lion staggered.
"Flame Scale Snake?"
"No!"
Xize roared:
"Flame Scale Wyrm!"
"You've perfectly inherited Kito's bloodline?"
"That's right." Linen transformed into a ten-meter-long Flame Scale Wyrm, his forked tongue flicking, and his body coiled:
"So you've chosen the wrong target."
"No!" Xize laughed loudly:
"A Late-stage First Rank Flame Scale Wyrm is no less than me. If I devour it, it will be enough to elevate my bloodline to Tier 2, and with the power of a Tier 2 bloodline, my cultivation in the Great Flame Bloodline will skyrocket."
"Haha..."
"Come on!"
He charged forward, enveloped in magma, and collided with the Flame Scale Wyrm. The two fire-attributed giant beasts fought in the forest, toppling trees and setting the area ablaze, even turning the ground into scorching magma.
"Boom!"
The two figures suddenly separated.
The Colossal Lion panted, its eyes wide with astonishment as it looked at the Flame Scale Wyrm:
"How is this possible? The Flame Scale Snake is a low-tier bloodline, and even if it evolved, it shouldn't be like this..."
"What's with your flames?"
The Flame Scale Wyrm's flames should have been as red as the sun, but Linen's flames were a cobalt blue, accompanied by flying sparks that caused anything they touched to explode.
The two fire-attributed anomalies fought, and the Colossal Lion, with its stronger foundation, was at a disadvantage.
"You don't understand."
Linen shook his head:
"Just die!"
Linen's flames were refined by the Flame Heart, integrating Phantom Flame and Heartsea Inferno.
Naturally, its rank was higher than that of the Abyssal Rage Lion.
And...
"Swish!"
Linen's body flashed, and the Flame Scale Wyrm lashed like a whip, instantly coiling around the Colossal Lion and biting towards its throat.
Wizard?
No! He was also a legendary knight proficient in various battle techniques.
In close combat, Xize, who relied solely on instinct and magic, was no match for Linen.
The hot blood flowed down the Colossal Lion's throat, and the Great Flame Bloodline began to devour the power of its bloodline.
(End of Chapter)
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