Chapter 362: The Expert
Chapter 362: The Expert
An unexpected turn of events unfolded.
No one could have anticipated that two newly promoted Tier 2 Wizards, these 'youngsters', would launch an ambush against a Tier 3 Peak Wizard.
Especially since one of them was a direct disciple of Aksha.
The gap between a Tier 2 and Tier 3 Wizard was akin to a heavenly chasm, making a successful ambush theoretically impossible.
So...
They had resorted to other means! The wooden box and the books within it were clearly the work of a Tier 4 Wizard, not only evading the perception of a Tier 3 Wizard but also directly manipulating space-time, preventing Aksha from employing his abilities.
The Beastfolk Nikol had drawn attention, but the real killer move came from Charlotte, who appeared to be helping but was, in fact, an assassin.
The sharp spike that pierced Aksha was undoubtedly extraordinary; otherwise, it wouldn't have ignored the restriction spells and the countless times his body had been modified and tempered.
"You..." Aksha staggered, and with a wave of his hand, he unleashed a wave of force that sent the two nearby individuals flying.
His cheeks darkened visibly, his eyes clouded, and his movements became stiff and sluggish.
"Poison!"
"Indeed," Charlotte nodded, "A poison from the Abyss, not only deadly but also capable of warping one's consciousness towards the nature of Abyssal creatures."
"This poison, refined by the master of the Abyssal Cottage, is something even a Tier 4 Wizard wouldn't dare touch lightly."
A Tier 4 encounter would mean certain death.
Moreover, Aksha was merely a Tier 3 Wizard. He might not show symptoms immediately, but the distortion of his consciousness would prevent him from controlling the formations set up here, which were attuned to their master.
"Witch Cherrie," Aksha's body trembled, "Well done..."
"But don't think you've won just yet. Don't forget, this is the Titan Core, a place the Viper Academy has nurtured for hundreds of years."
"Attack!"
At his command, the initially startled wizards in the hall sprang into action.
Various Tier 2 spells emerged.
"Boom!"
"Rumble, rumble..."
The power of Tier 2 spells could effortlessly raze an entire town, let alone in such a confined space.
A blinding flash of light erupted.
However, another twist unfolded.
"Ao Xiong!"
"What are you doing?"
"Stop!"
"..."
Gear Jack shouted, his eyes fixed on the Tier 2 Wizard attacking his companion. He tossed a Heritage Magic Artifact, which transformed into columns of light, trapping everyone within.
Of course,
Having sensed something amiss, Linen had retreated to the outer hall early on.
"Ao Xiong!"
Jack roared, "Have you also betrayed the Academy?"
"Aksha has been researching the Titan Core for over six hundred years with little progress. It's time to let others take the lead," Ao Xiong, a tall Tier 2 Wizard, held a sapphire-studded staff, "The Demon Hunter Corps excels in exploring alternate planes, and the Abyssal Cottage specializes in breaking through various restrictions. With their help, we might have a chance to enter the Titan Core alive."
"Jack!"
"Our lifespans are already nearing the end, less than a century left. If we can't enter the Titan Core, death awaits."
"Hmph!" Jack scoffed, "Even if we get in, what then? We can't advance to Tier 3, and our lifespans will remain limited."
"There's still hope," Ao Xiong's expression remained unchanged, "The Inner Ring's treasures are yet to be uncovered. If we can acquire them, we might just attain Tier 3."
"Jack, after following Aksha for so long, don't you understand? Staying with him is a dead end."
"Forget it," he shook his head, "It's too late for words. No one can turn back now."
"You're right!"
A light halo appeared, and a burly hunter materialized, clapping his hands, "I've suggested collaborating on the Titan Core to Aksha numerous times, but he never gave a straight answer. You're no different!"
He surveyed the surroundings, "Aksha has researched the Titan Core for centuries, yet he never shared how to harness its power. He's the type to hoard everything for himself, and such people never achieve greatness."
"Hunter Rio!"
"The leader of the Demon Hunter Corps!"
"How did he get in?"
"..."
As the crowd recognized the newcomer, their expressions changed, and a sense of panic spread.
Rio!
A Third Circle Peak Wizard and a Holy Knight, he also possessed the bloodline of a foreign deity.
In terms of strength, he was even stronger than Aksha, and it was rumored that under certain conditions, he could rival a Fourth Circle Wizard.
If Aksha could control the power of the Titan Core, then dealing with Rio here wouldn't be difficult.
But unfortunately...
"Buzz!"
The halo of light appeared once more.
A stunningly beautiful figure emerged, and her exquisite beauty was so captivating that even a Second Circle Wizard's strong willpower couldn't help but be stirred, their emotions rippling.
Sorceress Cheri!
The master of the Abyssal Cottage, a Fourth Circle Grand Wizard! The once-determined and hostile atmosphere in Viper Academy suddenly plummeted, and an inexplicable sense of panic rose in their hearts.
Although they didn't know how she had entered, the pressure from a Fourth Circle Wizard felt like a mountain pressing down on them, almost completely erasing any thought of resistance.
"White Crow!"
Aksha suddenly roared.
"Swoosh!"
Behind him, a rift in the void opened, and a Three-Eyed White Raven appeared out of thin air, its wings gently spreading to envelop Aksha.
Then, they both vanished from sight.
The Three-Eyed White Raven, despite being only a Second Circle, possessed exceptional innate abilities, especially well-suited for this place.
As Aksha's servant, it also had a certain level of access to the power of the Titan Core.
While it couldn't stand up to Hunter Rio or Sorceress Cheri, there was a chance it could get Aksha away safely.
"Trying to escape?"
Sorceress Cheri's beautiful eyes flashed with light, and countless threads appeared before her, representing cause and effect.
Fourth Circle Witchcraft - Trace and Sever Cause! Fourth Rank.
Whether using the classification of any world, they were beings that had touched, or even mastered, the rules.
The conversion of energy and matter, the relationship between time and cause and effect, were all within the grasp of Fourth Circle beings.
"Buzz!"
As the threads of cause and effect trembled, a flash of light burst from the entrance of the hall, and the Three-Eyed White Raven let out a painful cry as it was forced out of the void.
But it was loyal; with its last ounce of strength, it threw Aksha out of the rift, while it itself fell heavily to the ground.
"Clang..."
Hunter Rio nocked an arrow, released it, and the arrow vanished, piercing the void.
Hmm!
A muffled grunt came from Aksha in the distance, followed by a flicker of movement, and then he disappeared again.
"Chase him!"
Rio's face darkened.
"We can't let him escape!"
Aksha possessed a portion of the authority of the Titan Core. Even though he was currently at a disadvantage, if he survived, he could easily end both their lives at any time.
Sorceress Cheri reacted even faster. With a light step, she vanished into the void, pursuing her target.
Meanwhile, Linen, who had been planning to escape, noticed something and reached out with one hand, grabbing the White Raven and rushing towards the platform's edge.
Regardless of the situation, the White Raven had helped him before, and with it, he could also find out where to go next.
"Swoosh!"
Grabbing the White Raven, Linen leaped onto a flying ship and pressed down with one hand, sending the ship soaring towards the Outer Ring.
"Clatter, clatter..."
A peculiar sound caught Linen's attention, and he looked down to see several gears rolling back and forth, transforming into the figure of Gear Jack.
"That was close!"
Jack rubbed his bald head, "Lucky I got on the ship, or I might have been in trouble today."
"Quack... Quack..." The White Raven squawked, "Why didn't you save the Dean?"
"White Raven, you should be worrying about yourself." Jack rolled his eyes, then looked at Linen with admiration, "You're quick on your feet, kid."
"Senior," Linen began, "Will the Dean be alright?"
Jack's expression darkened, "The Dean's strength is even weaker than Aksha's. Without the power of the Titan Core, this time, he's in grave danger."
(End of Chapter)
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