Chapter 356: The Method
Chapter 356: The Method
"I thought it would be a simple matter, but it seems I have to take action myself. How useless."
Creigh muttered under his breath, but his actions were swift.
The commotion might have alerted the Viper Academy's wizards, and although he wasn't afraid, being discovered would still cause some trouble.
The Mana Hand nimbly flipped and grasped in mid-air, relentlessly pursuing Li En's figure and launching attacks.
Creigh cultivated Essence Witchcraft, a branch of Formative Magic.
Wizards of this school believed that the fundamental energy particles in the world were inherently the same, without distinctions like Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water. Even Time, Space, Shadow, and Spirit were considered manifestations of the same energy.
As a result, their magic was versatile but challenging to master.
Seeing that the Mana Hand couldn't take down Li En, Creigh furrowed his brows slightly and waved his right hand, casting a spell.
Second Circle Spell - Chain Lightning!
"Pshh!"
A dense barrage of lightning rained down from above, and even the swift Three-Eyed Raven struggled to keep up.
"First Circle is still First Circle. No matter how powerful you are, you can't compare to Second Circle."
Creigh calmly controlled the lightning, pursuing his target.
"Keep running!"
"Ugh..." Li En's movement halted, and the remaining power of the Three-Eyed Raven's feathers blasted upwards.
The collision of intangible forces disrupted the orderly flow of energy, causing the opponent's magic to halt.
"You thought I had no tricks up my sleeve."
Creigh signaled to the Hundred-Face Demon, Susan:
"Keep an eye on Mandy!"
"Mhm."
Susan nodded and leaped, reaching Mandy's side and shielding her.
But it wasn't just about protection.
As she embraced Mandy, she subtly exerted her fingers, causing the injured Mandy to lose consciousness.
What happened next was not meant for Mandy's eyes.
"Huff..."
A ball of flame appeared out of thin air, and the temperature soared.
Second Rank Flame - Chaotic Flame!
Not just any Chaotic Flame, but one forged from multiple First Rank Flames, far surpassing the typical Second Rank Flames.
Secret Art - Green Family's Secret Flame!
"Swoosh!"
Dozens of flames shot out like arrows, aimed at Creigh. The sound of their flight was slightly delayed.
The extreme heat rapidly condensed as they flew, concentrating their power.
Hmm? Creigh furrowed his brows. First Rank Spells were usually no threat to him, but he instinctively dodged.
Flash Step!
His body flickered, and he sidestepped a dozen meters.
In that instant, the defensive spell that had been protecting him shattered silently.
How could this be?
This was the Essence Shield, a Second Circle spell capable of blocking most First Circle Spells. It should have held up, at least for a moment, but it failed entirely.
Wait!
"Your flame..."
Creigh instantly realized the issue and looked at Li En and the flame he controlled, his eyes filled with trepidation.
"A First Circle Wizard wielding such a flame!"
"And... your magic feels strangely familiar. Where have I seen it before?"
Creigh was startled but not overly concerned.
As he had said, a First Circle Wizard was still a First Circle Wizard, no match for a Second Circle Wizard.
Second Circle Spell - Vortex!
A vortex of water appeared, its terrifying force swallowing everything in its path.
Second Circle Spell - Ice Explosion!
Snowflakes fell, exploding on impact, freezing everything they touched.
...
Li En took a step back, his expression grave. He spread his hands, and the flames before him transformed into countless Firebees.
Firebee Witchcraft!
A common fire-based spell, but with the Great Flame Bloodline and Flame Heart, its power was elevated to the Second Rank.
"Swoosh!"
Li En's body flickered, revealing the Fire Scaled Serpent Form.
This form didn't last long, but it amplified the power of fire spells.
"Boom!"
"Rumble..."
The two wizards' spells clashed in mid-air, creating an incessant roar, and for a moment, it was difficult to discern a clear victor.
"Good!"
Creigh's face darkened, "As a First Circle Wizard, you're the first to push me to such a state!"
"But..."
"It all ends here!"
Rare Artifact—Tiflin's Blood!
Tiflins were said to be unique beings, a hybrid of humans and demons. Their blood, when refined, could temporarily enhance one's psychic power.
Essence Sonic Boom!
The intense explosion filled every corner of the barrier, and the compression of air and the vibration of sound waves could effortlessly kill a mighty mammoth.
In a corner of the courtyard, over a hundred Firebees fluttered and danced, forming a small shield that blocked the incoming onslaught from outside.
However, compared to the opponent's overwhelming attack, his defensive circle was shrinking, appearing perilously close to collapse.
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"Linen!"
Suzan's expression changed, "I'll hold him off, you run!"
Linen turned to look at her and shook his head slightly. His face remained calm, and he spoke without haste, "Suzan, do you know how a First Circle Wizard can surpass a Second Circle Wizard?"
"Traps, specialized magic, and the power of a Wizard Tower." Suzan answered subconsciously, "It's mentioned in books, but what's the use of that?"
To counter a Second Circle Wizard, one must approach the battle with a strategic mind against their brute force, as direct confrontation would not lead to victory.
"There is."
Linen's serpentine body shimmered as he stepped forward, and countless dense rays of light emerged from within him.
The rays crisscrossed and transformed in mid-air, eventually forming a complex magic scroll that fell beneath Linen's feet.
Instantly, the stray fire elemental particles in the sky seemed to respond to some call, gathering abruptly.
"Huff..."
A massive fireball, several meters in diameter, appeared in the arena.
The fireball compressed in mid-air, shrinking to the size of a palm in the blink of an eye, completely black and spherical.
It was a seemingly playful object, yet it concealed a terrifying power that sent shivers down one's spine.
"This is..."
Creigh's gaze didn't fall on the fireball but instead fixed on the magic array beneath Linen's feet, and a voice of disbelief escaped his throat, "Magic Mirror!"
Magic Mirror, a secret technique passed down in the Green Family, could temporarily boost one's psychic power by an entire rank.
It was like carrying a Wizard Tower with you.
"Not bad."
Linen nodded, "Yes, it's the Magic Mirror."
"How is this possible?" Creigh's eyes widened with disbelief, "The Magic Mirror is a hereditary spell of the Green Family. It's impossible for a non-family member to master it."
"You..."
"You're just a small wizard from Viper Academy!"
Not only the Magic Mirror, but the Grennadae Secret Great Flame he had used earlier, were all spells of the Green Family.
No wonder he felt a sense of familiarity.
"There are always exceptions." Linen's expression remained stoic, "It's time to end this!"
Whoosh!
The fireball in his hand suddenly flew out, exploding as it neared Creigh, unleashing a raging inferno.
"No!"
Creigh roared skyward, "Even if you're from the Green Family, you're still just a First Circle Wizard! You're no match for me!"
"The Second Circle bloodline and the Magic Mirror are powerful, but how long can you endure?"
He seemed to have discovered some secret and burst into mad laughter, frantically casting spells in retaliation.
In the next instant, a long sword formed from pure flames appeared in mid-air, cutting his laughter short.
Annihilation Sword!
A Peak Third Rank Rare Artifact!
Whoosh!
The sword slashed down, and Creigh, who had been trapped by the fire-based spells, had no room to dodge. His body was cleaved in two by the sword.
Second Circle Wizard Creigh.
Dead.
(End of Chapter)
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