With so many Azteks erupting at the same time, the power was enough to destroy the world. The land that was frozen for thousands of miles was suddenly set ablaze. Countless Fire Dragons roared in the rain of fire, and the Six-pointed Star Array that was formed by the flames glowed with a dark red light. It was as if the whole world was on fire …
Hutton and Stephen started to feel a little strained in the face of this crazy magical attack. It couldn't be helped, as this kind of magical attack was too ferocious. The Earthbind Spell, Ice Wall Spell, and Blood-vine Spell could not unleash the power that they should have. More often than not, a spell would be engulfed by the flames in the blink of an eye before it could be cast …
"Stephen, we can't go on like this …" Hutton said in a low voice after completing an Ice Wall Spell. His face was pale from over-exertion of mana, and there was an unconcealable look of worry on it.
"You should tell that to Felic …" Stephen said as he struggled to support the Ice Wall. His forehead was full of sweat. He turned to look at Lin Li, who was floating in the sky. His voice was full of disdain. "That coward caused all the trouble, and now he's using the Levitation Spell to hide like a tortoise. Hehe, I want to see how he's going to deal with the Azteks after we've exhausted our mana …"
"Maybe … Maybe Mage Felic is thinking of a solution …" Honestly, Hutton felt a little guilty when he said that. While Stephen was a little annoying, he was speaking the truth this time. Apart from the Frost Dragon Spear at the start, this President Felic had not made a move at all. Instead, he had been hovering in the sky …
Could it be that President Felic was really planning to escape? But this was the Abyss of Tharlen. Even if he wanted to escape, where could he go?
"Think of a way? Stop joking. If he really had a way, he would have gotten rid of the Azteks long ago. Why would he hide like a tortoise? "
"This …" Hutton opened his mouth, wanting to defend Lin Li, but he did not know what to say. In the end, he could only let out a long sigh, and focus all his attention on the battle at hand.
One minute passed, two minutes passed, three minutes passed, four minutes passed …
The battle had lasted for close to five minutes.
Another Ice Wall was blasted apart by the Pyroblast. The ice shards were like bullets, and they whistled in the air. However, this time, the Aztek that blasted the Ice Wall did not continue to attack. Instead, it rolled up its crimson wings and covered its entire body. The fire magical element that was surging to begin with seemed to be boiling …
"It's here!" The moment the Aztek rolled up its wings, Lin Li, who had been floating in the sky, suddenly moved …
Lin Li's movement was like a bolt of black lightning, and he instantly flew above the broken ice wall. Then, with a "swoosh", a Frost Dragon Spear that he had long prepared tore through the air …
"Boom!"
Then, there was an earth-shattering explosion.
The unlucky Aztek had just turned into a living bomb when it was suddenly attacked by the Frost Dragon Spear. The surging magical elements in its body had nowhere to vent, and exploded on the spot …
The power of a Living Bomb could only be described as terrifying. The explosion of the Aztek had blown up seven Ice Walls in an instant …
Hutton and Stephen had expended almost all of their mana to summon the seven Ice Walls. In the previous battle, they had to use at least 10 Pyroblasts to blast one Ice Wall apart. Now, a single Living Bomb had blasted seven Ice Walls apart.
The faces of the two magicians turned pale in an instant …
It's over …
The power of the explosion was not something an Archmage could withstand. Even a level-19 Archmage would not be able to do so. Before breaking through to the Legendary-realm and obtaining their own Magical Domain, no mage would be able to survive such a terrifying explosion.
It was really over this time. They thought that the seven Ice Walls would be able to stop the Azteks for a while, but they did not expect to be blasted apart by a terrifying explosion in an instant. Their mana was almost depleted, and the seven Ice Walls were the only thing they could rely on. Did they really have to wield their magic staffs and fight the Azteks hand-to-hand?
"What should we do?" After the earth-shattering explosion, Hutton and Stephen were both stunned. They stood there and looked at each other with unconcealable panic in their eyes.
At the same time, the group of Azteks was also stunned. Although their intelligence was not much higher than that of ordinary magical beasts, they could still understand the situation in front of them. One of their kind had used a Living Bomb, but it did not destroy anything. It only blasted a few Ice Walls apart …
Then, the largest Aztek let out an earth-shattering roar …
Compared to the previous roar, this one was filled with rage and madness. The three humans had already caused it to lose three of its kind. As the leader of the Azteks, it could no longer tolerate it. It decided to eliminate the three humans at all costs.
Following the earth-shattering roar, at least five of the ten Azteks curled up their wings. At this moment, the fire magical element in the entire Abyss of Tharlen seemed to be surging towards the forest. Both Hutton and Stephen could clearly feel the power of the Azteks that had curled up their wings continuously rising from level-18 to level-19, and then from level-19 to the Legendary-realm …
"It's over …" The panic in their eyes turned into despair. Hutton didn't dare to imagine how terrifying the magical power released by the explosion of the five powerhouses who were infinitely close to the Legendary-realm would be. It was a power that could destroy the world, and even the aftermath of the explosion would be enough to shatter him into pieces, not to mention if it landed on him directly.
However, at this moment of despair, a gust of wind came from behind him. Hutton turned around, and saw that President Felic had dispelled the Levitation Spell, and was slowly landing beside him.
"Mage Felic, you …" Hutton was stunned. He could not understand what was going on in this fella's mind. He clearly had the Levitation Spell, and could leave the battlefield at any time. Why did he come over at this critical juncture?
"Don't talk so much …" Who knew that Lin Li would interrupt Hutton just as he was about to speak? Lin Li did not care what Hutton was thinking, and only hurriedly asked, "The magical equipment in your hand should be able to be used again, right?"
"Yes."
"Hmm, that's good." Lin Li nodded, and released a wave of mana …
This wave of mana was injected into the mana source of the Maze Mageweath Array. With the injection of mana, the originally dim mana source suddenly shone with a dazzling light. Then, the mana contained in the level-10 magical crystal flowed through the entire Maze Mageweath Array like water.
One by one, the magic nodes were lit up, and one by one, the magic circuits were opened up. The power of this high-level mageweath array was finally released at this moment.
Then, Hutton and Stephen's expressions froze …
That was because they suddenly realized that the Azteks that had broken through their limits and were infinitely close to the Legendary-realm seemed to have gone mad. They were staring at their own kind with a crazed and hopeless gaze …
"What the hell, what is this …" Hutton's mouth was agape, and he could not close it …
It was like a dream. One of the Azteks pounced towards its own kind. No, no, no … It was not just one Aztek. Almost all the Azteks pounced towards their own kind. Two of them even forgot about the strict hierarchy between Demons and pounced towards the largest Aztek …
Could it be that this was done by that President Felic?
When Hutton thought of this possibility, a few drops of cold sweat appeared on his forehead. This power … Isn't it too terrifying? The power to make enemies kill each other at any time … This fella is more like a demon than a demon …
"What are you spacing out for? Hurry up and use your magical equipment."
"Oh, oh, oh …" Lin Li's reminder confirmed Hutton's suspicions.
However, Hutton did not dare to ask any more questions. Sometimes, it was not a good thing to know too many secrets, especially for someone with President Felic's character. If he tried to pry into his secrets, it might backfire, and be seen as a sign of hostility …
Moreover, it was actually quite good for them now. Their relationship was much better than before. Although they were not friends yet, Hutton believed that he would be able to win this powerful ally for the Malfa Family in the future.
With this thought in mind, Hutton injected a bit of mana into his bracelet. Then, a blue light screen bloomed, and protected the three of them in an instant.
Following that, an earth-shattering sound was heard, and the entire forest shook. A mushroom cloud rose into the sky as far as the eye could see. Moreover, endless waves of heat assaulted him, and even though he was separated by a layer of blue light screen, Hutton could clearly feel the temperature.
After an unknown amount of time, the aftermath of the explosion gradually dissipated. By the time the three of them opened their eyes, the entire forest had changed beyond recognition. Within a radius of a hundred meters, not a single intact leaf could be seen. Even the ground beneath their feet seemed to have been scraped off. Dirt and dust flew in all directions, mixed with the thick smoke, looking like a dark cloud.
"It's too scary …" Hutton was dumbfounded as he looked at the scene before him. His voice was trembling, and there was an unconcealable fear in it. The power of the explosion this time was too terrifying. If it wasn't for the protection of his family's bracelet, just the aftershock alone would have been enough to shatter him into pieces.
But, even if it was a family bracelet … Hutton looked down at the bracelet on his right hand, and could not help but smile bitterly. The Crescent Bracelet that had been passed down in the Malfa Family for four generations, and could even withstand the full blow of a Legendary powerhouse in times of crisis, had been destroyed in the explosion just now …
"What a pity …" Hutton slowly took off the bracelet. Although he said it was a pity, his expression did not show it. After all, Hutton was the first heir of the Malfa Family. Compared to other mages, Hutton knew that one could only have everything if they were alive. If they were dead, no matter how powerful the magical equipment was, it would just be empty talk.
"It's indeed a pity …" Lin Li nodded. It was indeed a pity that the bracelet was destroyed. Lin Li was very clear about the force of the explosion just now. Five Azteks above level-18 turned into Living Bombs. That kind of force was enough to destroy everything. Even the full blow of the Lich from the Scar of Death and the Humerus Wyrm would not be able to match that force. Although the bracelet on Hutton's hand had only blocked the aftermath of the explosion, it was still considered a good piece of magical equipment.
"As long as I'm alive, there will always be magical equipment." Hutton smiled, but there was a tinge of regret in his smile.
"How about this …" Lin Li hesitated for a while before saying, "Give me the bracelet first. I'll think of a way to repair it when I return to the Tower of Dusk."
"Really?" Hutton's face lit up with surprise.
Hutton would not have believed Lin Li's words in the past. After all, the Crescent Bracelet was a piece of magical equipment that had been passed down in the Malfa Family for four generations. It was definitely one of the top five pieces of magical equipment in the Malfa Family. It had always been locked in the family's treasure vault, and would not be used unless it was absolutely necessary.
Once such magical equipment was damaged, it was almost impossible to repair. Not to mention the mage in his twenties in front of him, even the Gilded Rose, which was famous throughout the Felan Kingdom and had almost unified the alchemy business, would not be able to repair this broken bracelet.
But now, Hutton did not dare to think that way …
From the Blackstone Mountains to the Abyss of Tharlen, Hutton had witnessed the miraculous abilities of this President Felic. Sometimes, Hutton even wondered if there was anything in this world that President Felic could not do.
Even Hutton, who had never harbored any hope, could not help but believe that such a person could repair the Crescent Bracelet. Perhaps this Crescent Bracelet could really be repaired?
"I'll give it a try. Don't blame me if it doesn't work …" Lin Li smiled humbly.
To be honest, it was not difficult for Lin Li to repair such a bracelet. If Lin Li wanted to, he could even create those legendary artifacts in Anril. It was just that there had been no need for him to do so. The reason why he offered to repair Hutton's bracelet this time was purely because Hutton had been a great help during the explosion just now.
The Maze Mageweath Array could ensure that the Azteks would kill each other, but it could not guarantee Lin Li's safety. Lin Li had originally planned to protect himself with an Elemental Shield when the Azteks started to kill each other. At the same time, he would distort his mental strength and fly away from the forest as fast as he could.
However, Lin Li knew that he would be injured even if he did so. After all, a few Azteks that were above level-18 turned into living bombs at the same time. That kind of explosive power was too terrifying. Before he broke through to the Legendary-realm, he would not be able to fight against such power.
Fortunately, Hutton took out the Crescent Bracelet at this time.
The appearance of the blue light screen allowed Lin Li to quickly revise his plan. The whole process was indeed smooth. More than a dozen Azteks were killed, and Lin Li was unharmed even though he was within the range of the explosion. Apart from the Maze Mageweath Array, Hutton's Crescent Bracelet had also helped a lot. Lin Li could repair it for him as a way to return the favor.
Hutton did not know what Lin Li was thinking. He only knew that since President Felic had agreed to help, there was a possibility that his Crescent Bracelet could be repaired.
"You want to repair the Crescent Bracelet?" Who knew that before Hutton could express his gratitude, Stephen, who was at the side, suddenly spoke up, and his words were fierce. "I think you're trying to trick Hutton into giving you the Crescent Bracelet. Don't think I don't know what you're thinking. Although the Crescent Bracelet is damaged, the remaining mana within it can still make it into a decent magical equipment. It definitely has no problem defending against spells below level-10. Such a magical equipment is worth at least 10,000 gold coins. What do you think, Mage Felic? Am I right?"
"Is he that valuable …?" Lin Li rubbed his nose, and ignored Stephen. Lin Li knew that people like Stephen would not let go the more you bothered with him. The best way to deal with people like him was to ignore him, and if he did, he would beat him to death to avoid trouble in the future.
Moreover, Lin Li was really busy now …
Although the group of Azteks had been blown to death, their corpses were still left in the forest. To Lin Li, this was a rare treasure. The bodies of the Azteks naturally contained strong fire magical elements, especially the pair of red wings. It could be said to be the best material for making magical armor. Once this magical armor was made, it could be solidified into a Flame Shield. In terms of magical defense, it would be comparable to that of an Archmage!
The horns on the forehead of the Azteks could also be used to embed weapons. They were specialized in breaking through all kinds of Combat Energy and Magical Shields. Even a powerhouse close to level-20 could be hurt by this weapon if he was not careful.
Azteks above level-18 were rare. Even if they were seen, they might not be able to get their corpses. Now that there were more than 10 of them, how could Lin Li let them go? Just collecting the wings and horns was enough to keep Lin Li busy. How could he have the time to bother with Stephen?
Unfortunately, Lin Li did not expect Stephen to be so abnormal today. Even though Lin Li had decided to ignore him, he still had no intention of letting Lin Li go.
"Stop right there!" Stephen called out to Lin Li while he was looking for the Aztek corpses that were blown away. "Don't think that I can pretend that nothing has happened just because you pretend not to know anything. Mage Felic, shouldn't you tell us the truth now? What are your intentions for luring us into this forest? "
"Stephen …" Hutton's expression changed when he heard this. Stephen's accusation was not a joke. It was as if he was pointing at Lin Li's nose and accusing him of plotting against them. Such an accusation could turn the relationship between both parties into enemies. If there were any injuries, it would be even more difficult for the three of them to find the palace that Tutankhamun mentioned …
"Hutton, it's not that I want to criticize you, but there should be a limit to being a good person. It's not like you didn't see it just now. This fella led us into this forest, and hid there to watch the show. If we were not lucky enough to see the Azteks killing each other, we would have been blown into pieces." Stephen stared at Lin Li with eyes full of anger and injustice. "Also, only Hutton and I can participate in the competition for Geresco's relics. We are the descendants of Geresco's disciples. Who do you think you are? What right do you have to compete for Geresco's relics?"
"Stephen, this is Mr. Tutankhamun's arrangement!" Hutton panicked when he saw that Stephen's words were getting more and more outrageous. He could not help but raise his voice a few octaves.
Unfortunately, Stephen did not seem to hear him at all. He did not even look at Hutton, and only stared at Lin Li. "Let me tell you, don't think that you can do whatever you want just because your Guild of Magic has the support of the Supreme Council. I'm not bragging, but the Supreme Council is nothing in the Breezy Plains. If you offend the Dark Blade, only death awaits your Guild of Magic. To tell you the truth, the Dark Blade has the support of the Darkness Shrine. Do you really think the Supreme Council will offend the Darkness Shrine just for you? Don't be so naive, okay? I advise you to be sensible and withdraw from the fight for Geresco's relics. Otherwise, you won't be the only one regretting it. That Guild of Magic of yours will be buried with you! "
"Are you done?" Lin Li listened quietly while Stephen rambled on, and only asked with a smile after Stephen was done.
"What?" Perhaps it was because of the encounter in the small wooden hut, Stephen could not utter a single word even though he already had a stomach full of excuses when he looked at the smiling face. He subconsciously took a step back before stubbornly adding, "I'm done. What do you want?"
"Shut up if you're done …"
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