Countless scars merged into a bizarre pattern, resembling a twisted flamingo.
"Flames, heed my call!"
"Souls born from the scorching fire, come forth, and destroy my enemies!"
A surge of flames emerged from his body and transformed into a Fire Bird soaring with wings spread, screaming towards the heavens.
The sound waves caused by the screech were visible to the naked eye.
The Fire Bird flapped its wings, rushing towards the incoming attack, instantly enveloping all the Puppets within it.
The extreme high temperature melted metal, and even lightning was devoured, augmenting its own power.
He was injured, but as an Advanced Wizard Apprentice, his strength was superior to Bankroft's.
The Fire Bird diving towards him made Du Lu's face change.
Composite Magic could be understood as a simplified version of One-Circle Witchcraft. It was similarly composed of several types of witchcraft combined, though not forming a complete, integrated entity like One-Circle Witchcraft. Nevertheless, its power was still formidable.
Du Lu took a step back, threw his Magic Wand forward, and three tendrils of grey mist burst forth.
Bloodthirsty Vengeful Spirit!
This was a vengeful spirit Du Lu had nurtured for decades, possessing the power to devour the life force and souls of living beings.
Two of the spirits blocked the Fire Bird while another dashed towards the fire thief.
Seeing this, the fire thief couldn't help showing panic and summoned a ball of flame to press upon his own body.
The fire burned his skin, the severe pain eliciting a piercing, agonized scream, yet his eyes revealed a fervent glow.
"Flames, grant me strength!"
The fire on the Fire Bird above flared intensely, and his previously depleted spiritual power also surged.
Even the injuries on his body were suppressed.
Both Du Lu and Bankroft's expressions showed surprise.
The opponent was not only an Advanced Wizard Apprentice of the Fire Element but also a devotee of the Fire Main God.
Wizards worshipping Divine beings was extremely rare. In ancient times, it was taboo. The reasons why were not clear to anyone, but the prohibition persisted through the ages.
A tremendous force traveled up the blade, numbing Carl's arm, forcing him to stagger backward.
Bob once again uttered in astonishment,
"Your swordsmanship..."
He wielded his Longsword, hacking with apparent simplicity, but the movements concealed terrifying power and skill.
Bull's Charge Lash transitioning to Roof-Top Style!
Plough Stance to Foolish Style!
The familiar sensation made Carl's face show surprise,
His family's Gale Swordsmanship originated from the Sword Saint Mayer, but it was just a very ordinary heritage of swordsmanship.
Yet the technique the other person was using was indeed the signature sword skill of the Sword Saint from hundreds of years ago.
"Correct!" Bob nodded,
"Your swordsmanship also has traces of Mei Swordsmanship, but alas, the path you now walk is different."
"Now that you've seen it, then..."
His eyes focused, the sword wind suddenly intensified, and numerous sword shadows appeared near Carl.
Secret Skill—Giantification!
Carl's body jolted, instantly transforming into a six-meter-tall giant, with both broad swords in his hands growing over four meters in length.
Battle Skill — Holy Sanction!
Bob raised an eyebrow, his expression growing solemn.
Battle Skill — Gale Fury Strike!
The crossing broadswords, the wild dance of the sword wind, the giant wielding double swords, and the single sword-wielding knight collided mid-air.
Carl's form shook tremendously, struggling to prevent his body from leaning backward.
The explosive power of a Legendary Knight was simply terrifying. Despite his large size, he was still at a disadvantage.
Before Carl could adjust his stance, an unusual sensation underfoot caused his expression to drastically change.
"What are you doing?"
Dozens of thick vines shot out from underground like arrows, indiscriminately piercing towards friend and foe alike.
Zero-Circle Magic — Life Frenzy!
The tough vines, resembling hundreds of hemp ropes twisted together, even made Carl falter.
That insane devouring force made his heart palpitate wildly.
Is she planning to kill us all?
Battle Skill — Guardian!
With crossed swords and slightly bent knees, the Battle Aura within him burned wildly, forming an invisible shield around him.
The life force-devouring vines thrashed madly before exploding in succession, causing Carl's figure to wobble.
If Carl could block it, Bob, being a Legendary Knight, certainly could as well.
His Longsword possessed the power to break spells. With the support of his Battle Aura, he shattered the attacking vines.
His figure flashed, charging straight towards Xue Li.
The sword light aimed straight for the throat.
Faced with the incoming sword light, Xue Li didn't dodge or evade, her eyes blood-red and filled with ferocious madness.
A Seal had appeared in her hand without anyone noticing.
One-Circle Witchcraft — Storm Banshee's Scream!
As the Seal shattered, a sharp, piercing scream burst forth, with visible sound waves sweeping across the entire field.
Carl's pupils contracted. This is bad!
This woman has gone mad!
The destructive power of a One-Circle Witchcraft Seal was astonishing, capable of severely wounding even a Legendary Knight in an instant.
But certainly not with this kind of area-effect witchcraft.
This soul attack, indiscriminate with its sound waves, affected not only Bob but everyone else as well. Moreover, the resistance of a Legendary Knight was clearly stronger than that of a Wizard Apprentice.
Bob, bracing against the sound waves, stabbed his sword through Xue Li's throat, then flashed toward Du Lu.
At that moment, Du Lu was still under the effects of 'Storm Banshee's Scream,' unresponsive with a blank gaze.
Carl's feet shook the ground, and he charged forward with great speed. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel✦fire.net