It was the time of the day when the sun was high up in the sky.
The originally peaceful market in the vicinity of the Blazing Cavern suddenly became lively and clamorous.
A group of adventurers who had just returned from hunting in the Dark Forest had luckily brought back five winged flying snake eggs. As a result, the market and camp were in a frenzy of bidding.
Four or five adventurers with bloodstains on their faces and bodies were joyfully waiting at the side of the auction platform. Every time the crowd around them raised the bid, they would cheer a little. A few trade representatives from various parts of the scattered tower forest were already arguing until their necks were red. They tore open their collars and continuously waved the bidding cards in their hands.
The host chosen by the Blazing Flame Monarch was also an acolyte. Although he only had the strength of a high-ranked acolyte, he had an abundance of life experience that didn't match his age. However, the atmosphere today was just too enthusiastic. Even he couldn't help but feel his mouth go dry.
However, just as he was yelling at the top of his lungs and preparing to strike the hammer, the scene before his eyes left him indescribably horrified, and he found it hard to control himself.
In the distant horizon, a dark mass of figures rolled over like a dark cloud.
They had been at the end of the horizon just a moment ago, but in the next moment, they had already arrived in the sky above the market with a deafening roar.
Everyone in the market and camp came out of their tents or wooden houses, shielding their eyes with their hands as they silently sized up this group of uninvited fellows. However, when they clearly saw the appearance and attire of the newcomers, their expressions changed, and they began to feel apprehensive.
The Vic family!
These were all high-ranked vampire Magi of the Vic family!
There was no lack of veteran adventurers in the camp who had travelled extensively. With just a glance, they quickly recognised the origins of this group.
In truth, there were only a few vampire families who wore noble attire and had large bat wings on their backs. It was difficult not to recognise them.
Moreover, the vampire in the lead had a long and narrow face, a strong nose bridge, thin lips, and a pair of strange silver eyes that shone like the stars of the morning. He wore skinny trousers, a red jacket, and a black high-collared jacket. A black silk cloak with red edges fluttered behind him, giving off a deep impression.
The patriarch of the Vic family, the rank 3 Vampire Magus Heinze? Vic.
Someone quickly recognized this famous and powerful Tier-3 Vampire, exclaiming in surprise before quickly covering his mouth and sneaking out of the camp.
A total of thirteen vampires had arrived, and one of them was the current patriarch of the Vic family, Heines Merlin. Vic. There were two Grade 2 Vampires, Lester, who had just advanced, and another veteran Vampire, Torre. As for the rest, they were all core members of the Vic family. They were also Tier 1 Magi to outsiders.
Accompanying them was a black-robed, cold-faced, tier-2 Magus. From the looks of it, it was Magus Forgan from the Salubo Family.
Such a group of fiendish vampires had descended upon the Blazing Flame Monarch in such a threatening manner. No matter how one looked at it, they didn't seem like guests at all. As a result, the smart-alecks in the camp and the bazaar began to retreat to the periphery without a word, exposing the small auction stage and the host that they had surrounded so tightly that not even a drop of water could escape.
"Are you someone from the Wizard's Pagoda below?" Hennes narrowed his eyes, his eerie silver pupils staring at the Wizard Apprentice.
"My … My Lord … Greetings … I'm … Hua …"
With a ripping sound, a strange red light flashed.
Hennes, who was high up in the air, grabbed at the air with his right hand. Five deep claw marks appeared on the Wizard Apprentice's face.
"I'm not interested in your name. I'm only asking if you're someone from the Wizard's Pagoda below. If I hear another word of nonsense, I'll crush you to death … "A sinister expression appeared on Hennes' long, thin face.
The Wizard Apprentice covered his face and screamed in pain, but when he heard Hennes' threat, he suppressed it and nodded, his body trembling as he said loudly, "Yes … I am …"
Hennes let out a satisfied, cold smile.
"I'll give you five minutes to inform Grim that the Vic family has come looking for him. Tell him to hand over that bitch quickly, then kowtow and admit his mistake. Otherwise … I'll bathe his Wizard's Pagoda in blood today! "
Hearing the high-pitched, ear-piercing roar of the Level 3 Vampire, the Sorcerer-Apprentice was scared silly. He even forgot the sharp pain on his face. He opened his eyes wide in confusion, almost unable to believe his own ears.
"The wound on your face has been poisoned by my blood poison. You only have five minutes left to live. Run faster, or else … Hehehe … "
With the reminder, the Wizard Apprentice vaguely noticed the abnormality of the wound on his face.
Five minutes?
How could five minutes be enough to pass through the Flame Cave to the Lava Hall, then enter the Flame Monarch's Wizard's Pagoda? But his own life was at stake, so the sorcerer-apprentice couldn't care less about these things. He activated the 'Agility Hastening Spell' on the ring on his little finger and poured the antidote into his mouth frantically.
In the blink of an eye, he passed through the market and entered the Flame Cave.
"There's no way he'll make it to the Wizard's Pagoda alive!" Wizard Forgan said coldly.
His tone was so calm and cold that no one would realize he was talking about a matter related to life.
"A small fry like him doesn't even have the right to speak. If he didn't run so fast, he might be able to live for another five minutes. Now, he'll be a puddle of blood in two minutes … "Hennes laughed coldly.
"There seems to be some movement underground!" Lester, who had been standing respectfully behind Hennes, couldn't help but remind him.
Ever since they arrived, a surging ball of elemental flames had begun to rumble 200 meters below their feet. It seemed like the Flame Monarch's Wizard's Pagoda had sensed their presence and began to extract the energy from the Elemental Pool to increase the defense of the Wizard's Pagoda.
Seeing that these powerful Wizards were here to cause trouble, the people in the campsite who were secretly observing immediately scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing into the forest in the distance.
Even the Vampires had no interest in slaughtering these normal people who relied on the Wizard's Pagoda to survive. Instead, it was the leader of the Vic family, Hennes, who was secretly preparing to escape with their spoils of war, who let out a soft gasp of surprise.
Suddenly, the snake egg in the hands of the five magically flew into the sky as if it had grown wings and landed in Hennes' hands.
"Winged Flying Snake's egg?"
Hennes lifted his nose and sniffed, then casually broke the eggshell and sucked in the egg white.
"The energy aura isn't strong, but the smell is quite fresh … Here, take this Magical Crystal and leave. I'll be taking these snake eggs …"
In the next second, a sparkling Magical Crystal tumbled down from the sky and landed in front of the team of five adventurers.
Five eggs from a level 1 Winged Flying Snake were only worth one Magical Crystal?
The burly man's face turned red, and he wanted to step forward to argue, but he was dragged away by his teammates, whose expressions changed drastically. They picked up the Magical Crystal and slipped away without looking back.
In an instant, the temporary campsite that could normally accommodate four to five hundred people became a deserted area.
The thirteen Vampires flapped their bat wings and landed lightly on the ground, while Hennes landed on a scarlet carpet spread out by his clansmen. In the next second, a black high-back chair appeared behind him, and Hennes sat down gracefully.
As soon as he opened his right hand, a glass of scarlet wine was handed to him.
Hennes elegantly crossed his legs and brought the goblet to his nose. He gently sniffed the aroma of the scarlet wine as it vibrated. He slightly narrowed his silver eyes and quietly waited for the enemy to appear.
A mere rank 2 Fire Magus was definitely not his match.
The speed of a rank 3 Vampire flying at full speed was not something an ordinary person could imagine. Even killing a rank 2 Fire Magus didn't take more than three seconds. Hennes even doubted whether the Fire Magus would be able to see his movements clearly before he died.
Perhaps this would make the Fire Magus die too quickly, and there wouldn't be any pain!
Hmm … In that case, he would use the slowest movements to slowly crush him to death, and let him have a taste of how death befalls him …
Just as the Vampires were patiently waiting, a flaming door slowly opened in an empty space in front of the Blazing Flame Cave.
Two Magi of completely different sizes walked out from within.
"Grimm!"
Behind Hennes, the newly promoted Lester recognized Grimm at a glance, and could not help but call out his name hatefully. However, without the orders of the leader, he did not dare act on his own. Thus, he could only stare at the other party with bloodshot eyes.
They were naturally the two leaders of the Blazing Flame Monarch's Wizard's Pagoda, Grimm and Gargamel.
When the flaming door slowly dissipated, Gargamel raised his withered old face and carefully sized up the team in front of him. Although he already knew the origins and objectives of his enemies from within the Blazing Flame Monarch, he still felt his heart tremble when faced with such a powerful team without any obstructions.
If not for the Blazing Flame Monarch casting a layer of mental protection on him from afar, Gargamel's teeth would have chattered and his legs would have gone limp, unable to suppress the fear in his heart.
Compared to Gargamel, the rank 2 Grimm was much more powerful.
Relying on the protection of the Blazing Flame Monarch's Wizard's Pagoda, Grimm's body emitted a faint layer of fiery light. Within ten miles of the Blazing Flame Monarch, any enemy that wanted to deal with him would have to first break through this layer of flame barrier.
This was the exclusive benefit of Grimm as the leader of the Wizard's Pagoda!
Facing this group of powerful Vampires that came uninvited, Grimm's face showed no fear. Instead, he raised his head and greeted the familiar face in the sky.
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