After a few minutes of admiring his reflection in the water mirror, Alec finally recalled the Infernal Mantle Set, and it disappeared magically back into his body. He already understood most of the abilities of his new gear from the first time he equipped them; even he couldn’t explain how. It was as if the applications and activations of these abilities were ingrained directly into his mind, making him feel like they have been a part of him for a long time. No matter how he tried to use the special abilities of the gear, he could activate them effortlessly.He conducted a few experiments with the new knowledge that was being inputted into his mind, and he quickly figured out what the saved Mana represented. It was like a power bank where he could store his Mana, allowing him to continue fighting in battle even if he ran out of mana as long as he had the Veil of Ashes, it would recharge him with the exact amount of Mana he had saved.With a limit of fifty thousand Mana, Alec also
[Evolution Path Found] × Silver Body Golem Stage 2 Iron Body Type (Cost: 250,000 system points and 25,000 mana) That was the only option that appeared for Arthur’s golem, and while Alec wasn’t surprised, given that it was an iron body type, he had just hoped the system would offer another variation for the golem’s evolution or another branch that was a little bit different from what the Gordons normally followed. Alec had acquired some knowledge about the iron body golem from the information transferred to him by the system from his ancestors’ texts. It was said that the iron body golem had a singular evolutionary route for each rank. At the low ranks, it existed as a bronze body golem which is the Stage 1; at the mid rank, it evolves to the silver body stage, which is the Stage 2. At the high ranks, it finally reaches the golden body stage, which is the Stage 3, though it was a known rumour that the third Elder of the Gordon clan, a gifted genius, had discovered a method
With all noise eliminated, Alec was finally able to concentrate fully on the multitude of tasks he had at hand. Those outside the sphere could still see what he was doing, and when they noticed the cauldron opening and Alec exerting his gravity manipulation to force the golem inside, shock rippled through the crowd.Boom! Alec ignited his Mana with his flame element, forming hell flames beneath the cauldron. Unlike typical red flames that would extinguish without support, the hell flames could endure and burn until the Mana infused within them dissipated. Variant flames were especially special; because without them, forgers could never create great spirit equipment, nor could alchemists craft super pills, it all came down to the variant flames. Since the hell flames were established first as a foundation, when the red flames were summoned by Alec and directed beneath the levitating cauldron, they melded with the hell flames, amplifying the flame power. At this point, sweat drip
“Tell me, people of the Northern Kingdom, are you ready?” the red-haired referee shouted, his voice ringing out as the audience chanted “Yes!” in response.It was finally the day after the battle between Bloodline Academy and Battle mage Academy, and now it was time to determine who would secure third place and who would settle for fourth in the inter academy competition. The match was set between Onyx Academy and Battle mage Academy who had both lost in the third round, though many fans had come to support Onyx academy, but they all understood that it would take a miracle for their team to win.First and foremost, their captain was still in poor condition and wouldn’t be able to participate, while their vice-captain was capable, but they all knew that she couldn’t bear the entire team’s burden alone, unlike the Battle mage team. Despite their captain being injured as well it didn’t affect them much, as the Battle mage team remained stronger overall and could defeat Onyx Academy eve
[Inspect] Name: - Golem Type: Iron Body Golem, Silver Stage Tier: 4 (Peak) Rank: Rare Affinity: Metal, Earth, Light (Unawakened)Examining the golem’s new status felt like he was receiving an unexpected gift, Alec had never anticipated that not only would the flaw in the golem’s evolution be corrected, but it would also be pushed to the peak of Tier 4, just a few steps away from entering the Tier 5 rank.And when it did it would be levelled at the same realm as its master, which would make their combined battle power reach new heights. Alec was aware of the effort he had put in; he had taken each step himself following the step by step guide, rather than relying on the system to work its magic in a split second like it use to do for every upgrade Alec golems go through. He understood that he had merely helped recreate the golem’s body, connect and heal the damaged energy passage in its body, all the energy that Arthur had been sharing with it had been locked a
Brandon leaned against a nearby corner of the training room that was assigned to their team, eager to watch all the action unfold.“Don’t waste any more time, merge!” Alec urged Arthur, who was waiting in the middle with him. Seeing the urgency in Alec’s expression, Arthur wasted no time casting the merge spell, his silver body golem shattered into countless pieces before merging seamlessly with his body.Alec observed, absentmindedly caressing his jaw, no matter how many times he witnessed the merge spell, it always reminded him of Iron Man transformation, one of his favourite movies from his past world. However, his train of thought was abruptly interrupted when Arthur’s transformation was complete.As a massive surge of mana pressure radiated outward in all directions, with Arthur at the center. It felt almost as if he were controlling the wind with his aura alone. Brandon’s lip twitched as he watched from the side, previously, before Alec helped Arthur correct his golem’s e
Bang! A sonic explosion erupted as Vladimir kept Morgana occupied in the air, ensuring she would be unable to assist her teammates, who were being picked off easily by his own team members.The Battle Mage Academy was not named that way for nothing; when it came to group battles, they were arguably the best among all the great academies. The only way to effectively deal with them was to have very strong individuals restraining them, and with the Onyx academy captain being absent from the battlefield with his large reserve of undead, made a significant difference. It quickly turned into a dog-eat-dog scenario, and such chaotic scenes were where the Battle Mage Academy thrived the most.In the VIP section, the elders of high and ancient clans, along with a few deans of the academies who had the privilege of sitting there, all appeared bored as they watched the fight unfold. “Seriously, this is all boring, given the current setup, we should already know who’s going to win the match,
Arthur slid across the ground, dragging his sword into the earth to cushion the force propelling him backward.As he raised his head, his vision was filled with Legion's spear piercing through the air, hurtling directly toward him. Legion grows more serious about the fight, the more minutes he spent surviving, and Arthur found himself being pushed around the training hall with little chance to recover.Though they were in the same cultivation realm, but there was no denying that Legion’s superior experience and countless battles gave him a decisive edge in the spar. Arthur could only dream of matching that level of mastery.Bang!Arthur raised his sword just in time, using its broad blade to deflect Legion’s strike to the side, the sheer force behind the spear sent tremors through his arm as he deflected it, and he felt a searing laser slash past his ear, missing by mere inches. Gritting his teeth, he steeled himself and launched a low left hook, as his fist glowed with metal eleme
The flaming-skinned demons were aptly named that way due to the colour of their skin, their red skin, which was laced with black hues in several areas, gave the illusion that fiery flames burned beneath their flesh. In addition to this striking appearance, they also possessed flaming claws and horns and were considered natural wielders of the fire element among the Demonkins. They are one of the most commonly known demons among the Demonkin races , largely because they are among the most populous and have distinct stages at every rank. The flaming-skinned demons are an evolved form of the lower ranked red demons, while red demons belong to the lower ranks, the term “flaming-skinned demon” is reserved for those who have evolved into Mid Rank.The red demons who could evolve to the high rank were known as the Flaming Demon Lords, and with each demon lord that emerges from the red demon lineage, their prestige and power increase among the various Demonkin races. These fearsome flamin
[ Ding! ] [ Level up ] [ Level up ] [ Congratulations on entering the Mid Tier 5 Mage Realm ] [ Earth Manipulation Stage 2 has reached its maximum level. To awaken the next sub-power, you must enter the High Ranks. ] The explosion that had devastated half of the stage failed to impact Alec, who had just claimed victory in the inter academy competition. Due to his heightened senses he was able to detect the danger of the descending beam long before anyone else, since it was aimed directly at his position. All this was largely possible due to the steady growth of his mental stats, as Alec noticed the impending attack, he didn’t even hesitate, as he casted a large earthen dome that shielded not only himself but also his nearby teammates that had joined him in celebration . Even though new notifications flooded his system after he had defeated Dragov, he totally paid no attention to them; as an Abyss invasion was unfolding before him. His body was gradually healing as h
# Estonia CityThe forces that had gathered to defend Estonia city were struggling against the zombies, though the city guards were accustomed to dealing with zombie threats, but due to the lack of competence from the supporting clans had turned the situation into a massacre. With each fallen or infected mage, the tide shifted further against them, as those who had fallen rose to fight against their former allies, a true nightmare for the defenders of Estonia City.Having lost more than half their forces in the low rank battlefield merely two hours into the battle, the fate of Estonia City was looking increasingly grim. In the Tier 7 battle, twenty unique type Tier 7 zombies faced off against twenty human mages, while the patriarch of the Darkbliss clan stood back, refusing to join the fray. The reason for his inaction was the peak Tier 7 Agility Type zombie, which closely monitored him, as if warning him not to interfere, if not it would also retaliate against him if he dared. Of
The attacks from both Dragov and Alec finally clashed, illuminating the battle stage with their distinct lights. Alec’s side glowed with a fierce bloodlust, accompanied by his blazing black and red flames that seemed to merge together, while Dragov’s side radiated an azure light that blended with the vibrant green of his mutated wind element, creating a storm of chaos in the air.Energy levels surged as the friction between them sparked bursts of electricity, the protective light shield around the arena trembled violently, prompting several High Tier rank mages on standby to appear from various angles and channel their mana to contain the destructive shockwave generated by their combined energy inside the light shield.Bang! After about thirty seconds of struggle, both combatants were sent sprawling backwards by the explosion of their attacks. Alec twisted mid-air, soaring off the light shield before repositioning himself to land in the center of the stadium.The resounding impact of
After dissolving the second Katana blade, Alec didn’t stop there; instead, he conjured a one handed battle axe in his left hand, almost immediately, a system notification appeared. [> Equipped with an Axe-type weapon; Second Seal effects activated] [Axe Mastery: Intermediate Level 1] -Strength increased by 30%As soon as the axe materialized, Alec felt a slight surge in his strength, coupled with the weapon damage bonus he received from wielding blade-type weapons, he felt invincible. And that confidence surged even further as he sensed Dragov encroaching on the mana zone he had established around himself.“Die!” Dragov roared, swinging his great sword down toward Alec, but to Dragov’s surprise, Alec did not step back or retreat as he normally would; instead, he stepped forward to clash against him, rotating the axe in front of him.Alec expertly hooked the large sword with the axe’s hinge, temporarily neutralizing the weapon and drawing Dragov closer before thrusting his blade
“Give up and surrender; there’s no way you could ever defeat me,” Dragov declared, finally recovering from the shock of Alec possessing a specialized spirit equipment set made just for him. He wasn’t overly concerned about that; he was confident in his victory over Alec. His self assurance stemmed from the fact that his dragon scales provided protection on par with Tier 5 spirit equipment, and it was specifically tailored to his bloodline, in that regard, Alec was merely matching him by donning his Infernal Mantle Set. Furthermore, Dragov was emanating a Mid Tier 6 aura, while Alec was still a low Tier 5 mage. Despite this, Alec didn’t feel like he was battling someone of that caliber. Dragov was a genius, exceeding all expectations, capable of fighting above his rank, even though he projected a Mid Tier 6 aura, his battle prowess was dangerously close to that of a Tier 7 mage. Though he lacked the mental abilities tied to creating a domain that normal Tier 7 have but was
Alec stood watching as Dragov’s body increased in height once more, but this time, it wasn’t just his stature that was changing; his aura had surged all the way to the Mid Tier 6 realm. But Dragov wasn’t finished yet, a massive pair of dragon wings extended from his back, and his two front dragon horns grew slightly longer with them curving backward a little.“Now we shall continue from where we left off,” Dragov said, locking his gaze onto Alec.“Why does everyone from the Bloodline Academy talk so much? Let’s just fight it out!” Alec replied, dashing forward. Beside him, Titan moved in front, manifesting a long rectangular shield on his arm to take the lead against the now-taller Dragov.“Come!” Dragov shouted as he drew his fist back, channelling Qi energy into it, a dragon fist image materialized around his hand, enveloping it as he punched toward Titan. Titan raised his shield to defend against the attack.The moment Dragov’s punch landed on the shield, the entire crowd fell
Dragov pushed himself off the debris he had created upon being slammed into the ground. He raised his gaze to Alec and Titan, who stood side by side, with Titan resting his hand on his massive mace that was resting on the stage ground, while Alec swung his Changdao as he walked.Feeling a liquid substance covering his face, Dragov used his right palm to wipe it away, only to realize it was his blood, this brought him a slight shock. The Azure dragon scales he so proudly wore had been pierced, and blood was seeping from the wound. He could hardly believe there was another mage capable of matching him in his second-stage transformation while still being a Tier 5 Mage.Though Alec had the assistance of his golem, Titan, who is a Tier 6 golem, but Dragov considered Titan merely an extension of Alec’s powers. But Dragov was not the type to be easily intimidated by a challenge, especially one that had pushed him so far that he was bleeding.Alec stared at Dragov in surprise as he sa
With his increased power, Dragov wasted no time and dashed toward Alec, this sudden move snapped Alec out of his relaxed demeanour, forcing him to act swiftly. Alec pulled his right hand from his pocket and quickly cast three layers of earth shields, each reinforced with a repulsive gravity effect, stacking them in front of himself as a defensive barrier. However, Dragov was unfazed by this move, and after closing the distance in an instant, he swung his massive, weighted sword at the shields. The moment the blade struck, cracks spiderwebbed across the first earth shield. In a split second, Dragov shattered the first shield and then the second and by the time his sword collided with the third shield, Alec had already reversed the gravity repulsion spell, redirecting its force outward to himself when he saw the effort to bounce Dragov back as ineffective. When Dragov’s sword hit the final shield, the combined gravitational force sent Alec hurtling backward. He quickly dug h