Chapter 367: The Wind Phoenix

Chapter 367: The Wind Phoenix

Rain made up his mind that next time, he would definitely save up more attribute points.

At that moment, Bartalov and the others, who had been observing from afar in the sky, quickly controlled the Iceplain Grimoire and slowly descended, while Anna, who was nearby, hurried over and arrived at Rain's side first.

Anna anxiously examined Rain's injuries, then immediately stopped and began chanting, her hands glowing with green light, and green leaves emitting a faint green glow started to surround Rain's body, like a green vine spiraling upwards.

In the next second, the green leaves automatically covered Rain's wounds that were still healing.

Especially at the penetrating wound on his waist and abdomen, where new flesh was growing, the green light was the most intense, and the number of covering leaves was also the greatest.

Rain felt a cool sensation coming from his various wounds.

He looked down and saw that even the most severe penetrating wound on his waist and abdomen was already starting to scab over quickly under the combined effect of Anna's Nature Magic 'Healing Spell' and his own top-tier talent 'Rapid Healing'.

The injury was no longer a concern.

"Lord Rain, are you alright?" Melita had rushed to Rain's side, asking with concern.

"It's nothing, just a minor injury!" Rain waved his hand and said.

"Bartalov, Miss Verti, how did you all get here?"

"Lord Rain, the commotion over here was so loud that we couldn't help but notice it," Verti, the beautiful woman, looked at Rain and couldn't help but sigh with a bitter smile.

The boy before her, who was not even half her age, had just defeated a projection of a deity in a head-on confrontation!

"Lord Rain, I suggest we return to the academy first. Winterfort Academy has high-level wizardry arrays for defense, and even deity projections won't find it easy to enter," Bartalov said as he stepped forward.

"No need, thank you for your concern, Bartalov, but I don't want to cause trouble for Winterfort Academy," Rain waved his hand and said.

"The opponent just now claimed to be the deity worshipped by the Sea God Sect, Bartalov, that must be the legendary Darksea Goddess Hela, right?"

Rain mentioned Hela's name without hesitation, unafraid of the other party causing him trouble.

After all, the previous battle had already escalated the conflict between them.

Rain didn't think the other party would let him off easily.

Since that was the case, he had nothing to fear in mentioning it.

"Yes, it's her," Bartalov's expression turned solemn, nodding.

"I once saw some records about her in ancient texts. The one just now matched various aspects, such as the black robe, the maiden form, and proficiency in water-based magic."

"Plus, as Lord Rain said, the opponent admitted it herself, so it's undoubtedly her," Bartalov added.

Rain nodded.

He had also heard that gods don't bother lying to mortals.

"Then, Melita, please go to the Norton tribe and find a girl named Lagre." Rain turned to Melita and instructed.

At the Minster Swordsman Branch, Rain had read some related information about deities, and one of the secrets was that in areas where the domains of deities overlapped, those deities were usually archenemies.

So, as long as they were in a city with temples of the Goddess of Monsoon and the Ocean Goddess, it wouldn't be easy for the Darksea Goddess Hela to descend.

If she did, she would quickly attract the attention of the Goddess of Monsoon and the Ocean Goddess.

Of course, if it were in a city with the power of mortals, it would also make the Darksea Goddess Hela hesitant to act, as the dozen or so Empire Guardians would be a force to be reckoned with, even for a deity who had not fully recovered.

Moreover, there was also an individual whose strength was unfathomable, a semi-god who had successfully ascended but was still injured.

"Then, aren't we going to the Norton tribe to find Lagre?" Anna asked.

"It's not appropriate to go now," Rain shook his head.

"Melita, go to the Norton tribe and find a girl named Lagre," Rain thought for a moment and instructed.

A few minutes later, Bartalov and the others from Winterfort Academy rode the Iceplain Grimoire back to the academy, while Rain and Anna rode the Blood Feathered Hornbeast towards the southern horizon.

At that moment, a transparent human figure suddenly emerged from a stream in the glacier valley and instantly transformed into the form of a black-robed maiden.

It was indeed the weakened projection of Hela.

Just now, she hadn't died or dissipated; she had merely left the center of the valley and hidden herself within a small stream.

This was because the energy of the projection had been almost entirely depleted.

Hela knew that even if she continued the fight, she had no means to defeat Rain, and it would only bring her humiliation.

For a deity to deliberately hide themselves without any intention to attack, it was naturally impossible for Rain to detect with his current strength.

At this moment, Hela, in the form of a black-robed maiden, gazed at the distant blood-feathered hornbeast flying towards the south, her lantern-sized eyes flashing with unreadable thoughts.

"South?"

Her figure once again submerged into the stream, and the next second, she reappeared in a stream several miles away.

Surprisingly, her direction was also towards the south.

Moreover, her speed was even several times faster than that of the blood-feathered hornbeast.

At the same time, on the back of the blood-feathered hornbeast, Rain was reviewing the previous battle prompts:

[Congratulations! You have defeated a powerful enemy and obtained 24 Golden Skill Points!]



[Congratulations! Your Will (Hidden) attribute has been enhanced!]



[Congratulations! Your Thousand Blades King (Epic) job level has increased!]



With the conclusion of this battle against the projection of Goddess Hela, the Thousand Blades King (Epic) job level smoothly advanced to level 12, granting Rain an additional 1 attribute point and 1 skill point.

Subtracting the 2 attribute points he used during the fight, he now had a total of 1 attribute point and 5 skill points remaining.

This caused Rain to furrow his brows slightly, as the attribute point was indeed too scarce.

However, increasing it wasn't difficult.

After his class change to Tailor, he hadn't had the time to level up, and he was still at Tailor level 1.

In other words, in a short time, Rain could obtain a considerable number of attribute points and skill points by raising his Tailor job level.

As for the Golden Skill Points, after spending 28 points previously and with 16 points remaining, this time he gained 27 points, bringing the total to 40 points.

After a moment's thought, Rain felt it necessary to make a trip to Mann City first, at least to inform Lord Luther of the situation here.

Aside from the fact that Lord Luther was his partner in the gold mine, the Snyder family, to which he belonged, had been operating in Mann Province for many years, and this matter might hold great significance for them.

Additionally, Rain wasn't sure if Lagre would immediately set out for Minster to join him after receiving the news.

If Lagre were to stay here for a while longer, he would also need Lord Luther to take care of the Norton tribe appropriately.

For the barbarians, while they possessed formidable physiques and combat prowess, they lacked excellent weapons and sufficient food. If they could receive assistance in these aspects, the overall combat strength of the Norton tribe might be further enhanced.

Thus, Rain controlled the blood-feathered hornbeast, slightly adjusted its position, and rapidly headed southwest.

At this moment, on the back of the hornbeast, Anna asked with concern, "Rain, was that really the projection of a deity just now?"

"It's not exactly a projection, but merely the projection of Goddess Hela, the deity worshipped by the Sea God Sect."

Rain's words were light and casual, intending to comfort Anna.

However, Anna became even more worried.

Even in the Ferdinand Forest, within the Druid's Circle, when the topic of deities arose, even the elder druids would speak with solemn expressions and caution.

After a long while, Anna said softly, "Rain, even if your enemy is truly a deity, I will still stand by your side."

Rain's heart warmed at her words, and he couldn't help but smile. "Anna, are you flirting with me?"

Rain's teasing smile made Anna's fair face blush instantly.

Even though she had already developed an intimate relationship with Rain, but her shy personality remained.

Nevertheless, Rain's playful words managed to alleviate much of Anna's initial concern.

Soon, the blood-feathered hornbeast arrived above Mann City.

At this moment, two patrolling griffin knights approached swiftly from the sky.

However, one of them, upon seeing the blue-purple hornbeast beneath Rain, muttered, "Hmm, why does the opponent's appearance seem so familiar?"

"Flying knight, please state your identity or background!" the other griffin knight shouted.

"I am a swordsman affiliated with the Minster Branch, Rain."

"What? You're Lord Rain?" The two knights exclaimed with widened eyes.

Another person muttered to themselves, "No wonder, so this is the Blood Feathered Hornbeast."

Seeing the two Griffin Knights so shocked, both Anna and Rain were puzzled.

After a quick conversation, the two finally understood.

The day before, the Frostclaw Bear Mercenary Corps had safely escorted the large head of the Deep Sea Giant Dunn, along with the bodies of the High Priest of the Sea God Church, Harfus, and the High Priestess of the Sliding Blade Naga, Ursula, to Mann City.

Under the arrangement of the Chimera Knight, Lord Luther, Duke Snyder attached great importance to this matter and organized a parade in Mann City. As a result, almost everyone in the city had heard of Rain's name.

"Perfect! I have an urgent matter to discuss with Lord Luther. Please lead the way."

"Of course, Lord Rain, please follow us."

Hearing Rain's words, the two naturally didn't dare to delay and immediately guided him towards Duke Snyder's mansion.

Half an hour later, they arrived at the mansion.

"What?!" Lord Luther looked at Rain with a shocked expression.

"Lord Rain, did you just say you fought with someone from the Sea God Church?!"

Even with Lord Luther's strength, hearing this news made his head spin.

After all, that was a deity!

Even if it was just a projection of their will, he didn't think he had the slightest chance of defeating them.

But Rain had done it!

"Yes, Lord Luther, you heard correctly. I wouldn't joke about such a matter."

"By the way, please inform the leaders of the Swordsman Division in Mann Province as soon as possible. I believe this news is important to them as well. Once they arrive, I'll explain the details to you all."

"Of course, Lord Rain. I'll send someone to notify the Swordsman Division in Mann Province immediately."

About a quarter of an hour later, the sky above Duke Snyder's mansion echoed with the loud cry of a Griffin.

A middle-aged man, around forty to fifty years old, with a sturdy build and wearing an Imperial General's uniform, jumped off the Griffin nimbly. Behind him were a man and a woman.

"Lord Rain, this is General Hoi, and these two are the department leaders of the Swordsman Division in Mann Province."

"General Hoi, this is Lord Rain, whom I mentioned to you."

"Lord Rain, I've heard much about you," General Hoi said enthusiastically, shaking Rain's hand.

"Lord Rain, it's an honor," the man and woman behind General Hoi also bowed slightly, showing respect.

Rain nodded.

Although he felt they were being overly respectful, after all, they were department leaders of the Swordsman Division, and there was no need for such reverence towards him, a Swordsman from the distant Minster Province.

Even though he was a Star-Rank Swordsman.

Half a day later, a slender Black-Cloaked Maiden arrived at the Beverley Mountains.

She glanced at the towering Beverley Mountains and the occasional Wind Phoenix flying by, nodding slightly.

"This is the place."

With a flicker of her figure, she quickly advanced towards the giant Wind Phoenix colony deep within the Beverley Mountains.

Surprisingly, the Wind Phoenixes, facing this obviously foreign presence, had an innate fear, not daring to approach or attack.

Even the stronger male hunting Wind Phoenixes immediately made way when they saw her approaching.

The rarer mutated Wind Phoenixes also displayed a human-like courtesy, bowing slightly and lowering their heads.

The Black-Cloaked Maiden also slowly made her way to the deepest part of the Wind Phoenix colony.

"Great Goddess of the Dark Sea, what brings you here?" The Wind Phoenix Queen asked, her anthropomorphic expression showing surprise, but she quickly composed herself.

"I need your help with something. A human will soon pass through Beverley Pass, and I want you to kill him."

"Hmm?" The Wind Phoenix Queen seemed puzzled.

Before her was the Goddess Helmar, whose strength far surpassed her own, yet she was being asked to help kill a mortal? However, due to the ancient covenant of the Wind Phoenix tribe, the Wind Phoenix Queen had no right to refuse.

"The person carries a trace of my essence, and with this, I can sense his location." Helmar extended her fair palm, and a thumb-sized crystal formed from solidified water floated up, slowly drifting towards the Wind Phoenix Queen.

"Divine Power Crystal?!" The Wind Phoenix Queen's eyes lit up with delight.

(End of Chapter)

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