Two weeks had passed since Alec's grandfather discovered his mage abilities, He was now hailed as the prodigy of the Gordon family, surpassing the other dual element kids who had taken a whole week to reach Tier 1 mage status.
The younger generation of the family was showing promise, with numerous young mages emerging.While some of the new mages grew complacent, taking a break from their training, Alec remained diligent.Not a single day went by where he did not dedicate himself to his combat training during the day and honing his golem-making skills at night.To acknowledge his achievements, his grandfather bestowed upon him a space pouch as a gift, though Alec suspected it was just another indulgence from the old man.Alec's hard work and dedication during training paid off handsomely, His basic combat skills soared to level five, a remarkable accomplishment in such a short span of time.[Basic combat skills -lvl 5( 45/500)]He also improved his golem creation skill and was now able to create seven other golems apart from Titan.Even though there wasn't a level indicator to showcase his progress, he could feel a significant improvement in his ability to craft sturdy golems compared to when he first started as a mage.Furthermore, he discovered that the system had the capacity to communicate, but it seemed reluctant to reach out due to the energy it consumed.The system informed him that every question he asked would cost him 20 mana, regardless of whether or not it could provide an answer.This revelation left Alec feeling uncertain about trusting the system, but he ultimately decided to take advantage of the system's rapid power growth and asked a few questions that had been lingering in his mind.With a determined mind, he opened his status tab and began to inquire about his burning questions.[ Status Tab]Name: Alec GordonsRace: HumanLevel: 2Tier: 1 [low tier]■ Exp till next level : 0.00%/300[ Attributes ]Strength: 9+Agility: 8+Endurance: 8+Mana: (100/100)Affinity: Earth (high)+, Fire(high)+Available points : 3System points: 0He had leveled up to level 2 , thanks to all the training and dedicated meditation he had been practicing."What is your purpose?" Alec asked, curiosity filling his voice.[ X : To make the host the strongest mage alive, that's my main purpose. ]the system responded, its words resonating in Alec's mind.[ Status Tab]Name: Alec Gordons“Race: HumanLevel: 2Tier: 1 [low tier]■ Exp till next level : 0.00%/300[ Attributes ]Strength: 9+Agility: 8+Endurance: 8+Mana: (80/100)Affinity: Earth (high)+, Fire(high)+Available points : 3System points: 0Alec checked his mana, only to realize that it had reduced by 20."Hmm, it seems the system wasn't lying about the 20 mana per question," Alec thought to himself."Who created you?"Alec asked the question that had been bothering him, He believed that he might be a plaything of some God, someone who was just watching him like an experiment.[×: Question invalid!!!, All you need to know is that I have transferred with you to help you become the strongest mage.]"Hmm, another waste of 20 mana,"Alec said to himself when he realized that his mana had reduced to 60 from 80, as the system still failed to answer his question."Well, I guess that solves all I need to know about the system, I'll have to level up quickly and see if it finally answers my questions," Alec said to himself."It's an attack! All mages, report for duty at the gates!"a middle-aged man shouted as he rushed towards the family gates."Hmm, it seems my first battle is about to start," Alec said to himself.He quickly allocated his available points into agility to improve his running speed.[ Status Tab]Name: Alec Gordons“Race: Human“Level: 2“Tier: 1 [low tier]■ Exp till next level : 0.00%/300[ Attributes ]“Strength: 9+“Agility: 11+“Endurance: 8+“Mana: (60/100)Affinity: Earth (high)+, Fire(high)+Available points : 0System points: 0The moment he started running straight towards the gates, he noticed that he was much faster than normal, He caught up with the rest of the family members who were also making their way to the city gates."Alec!" He turned back to see Arthur and the rest of the younger generations lagging behind.He slowed down a little so they could catch up."What is it?" Alec asked immediately."Have you heard any information about the attack?"Arthur asked, but Alec shook his head to indicate that he had no idea about the attack."Even better, I have some information," Arthur said with a smirk."Just spill it, dumbass," Alec said impatiently."Okay! I got a little info from an older guard passing by, It was said that a level 5 zombie horde is heading straight for our city," Arthur explained."But how is that possible? I thought zombie hordes only occurred during a Blood Moon, and it's definitely not nighttime, let alone a blood moon," Alec questioned."Now, that's where you're mistaken, man, Not all zombies are able to return to their dimensions after an attack, So those who are left gather around the highest-level zombie, waiting for the next blood moon to join the next attacking force," Arthur clarified."However, occurrences like this are very rare since most high-level zombies escape quickly when they realize the portal is closing, But this time, a level 5 zombie wasn't able to escape when the city lord cut off its right arm, leaving it lagging behind, Now that it has recovered its strength, it's seeking revenge," Arthur explained all the details to Alec."Hmm, so we're up against a Tier 5 zombie Commander ?" Alec asked."No, it's not a zombie commander. It's a Tier 5 zombie brain monster, a mental type," Arthur clarified with a laugh."Hahaha, what did you think? That a zombie commander can lead a horde that would make the city lord call on the family clan mages? Don't make me laugh." Arthur said."Move to the south gate quickly," the Patriarch instructed as the clan members closed in on the central gate.The Gordons Clan members made a slight turn and hurried over, even Alec was surprised to see his grandfather waiting there for them.Up until now, Alec hadn't realized that he wasn't the one leading the charge when they left the family compound. But now, as he calmed down and thought about it, he realized that the old man must have been in a meeting with the City Lord and other powerful family leaders in the city, And It seems they must have agreed upon having the Gordon family protecting the weaker South gate.The Gordon family members arrived at the gate swiftly, climbing up and spreading around the walls to cover any gaps, ensuring that the zombies wouldn't exploit any openings.They allowed the younger generation of the Gordon family to stay behind, watching their backs as they fought off the zombies.The patriarch levitated in the air, observing, as some of the higher-r
After witnessing the impressive display of strength by Titan, he saw him move swiftly to retrieve his trusted weapon - a spiky mace that seemingly materialized from the very earth itself.It appeared to be far sturdier than any steel weapons employed by the Gordins family, indicating that Alec had taken great care in imbuing it with an abundance of mana during its creation.This, coupled with the equally formidable shield he had fashioned, made them the ultimate tools for warfare.It was no wonder the mace effortlessly decimated the zombie's head, Pleased with his handiwork, Alec nodded approvingly, his gaze fixed once again on the magnificent weapon.[ wrath spike mace ]Weapon lvl : 5( upgrade golem rank to upgrade)+9 strength+5 speed+1 enduranceA sudden realization dawned on him - he possessed the ability to enhance Titan's mace with his own mana.It was an extraordinary feat, one that seemed exclusive to him, as he had never witnessed anyone else perform such a task.If others
[Ding!][2 EXP gained from defeating the level 0 zombie][Learned Basic Spear Techniques]Alec's panel displayed a series of notifications as the golems grew more adept at killing zombies with their stone spears. It was clear that the introduction of the basic spearmanship skill had greatly improved their abilities.[Basic Spearmanship Level 1]✦ Enhances your ability to wield the spear with speed and strength, increasing the likelihood of delivering a fatal strike, It also accelerates your understanding of spear techniques, depending on the skill level."Ohhh, so that's what's been helping them, I can't help but think they've become as skilled as ancient Chinese spearman soldiers" Alec remarked, a sense of awe in his voice.Curiously, Alec turned to Titan and asked, "Can you use a spear like them too?" He immediately face-palmed himself for asking such an obvious question, After all, Titan was a golem who could wield anything Alec asked him to.To his surprise, Titan nodded in resp
[Basic spearmanship leveled up][Basic spearmanship lvl 3][Mace mastery learnt lvl 1]After seeing the series of messages on his screen, Alec felt a surge of happiness, and he saw Titan blasting the head of the Tier 1 zombie away. Finally, he understood how they could awaken their mastery of weapons, All it took was continuous usage of the weapon in battle, eventually leading to the awakening of the weapon mastery.In the case of Spearmanship, Alec attributed their quick progress to the fact that many golems were already using it. This gave them an advantage over Titan, who had previously used a different weapon, However, this didn't matter much since Titan had already learned the skill. As long as he continued using his mace, he would keep improving himself.Alec decided to test his theory, With a mana pool of around 40 points, he created two new spears and focused on improving their strength and agility. As he prepared to upgrade the level of the spears, Arthur approached him, a
Alec became so engrossed in the fight that he found himself edging closer to the front line, disregarding the protective barrier his golems had established. His countenance transformed into that of a battle-crazed warrior, although every strike he made was calculated and precise. As his spear skills grew more fluid with each use, Alec realized that relying on the system to upload the skills into his mind wasn't enough to become truly skilled—it required practice and experience."Ah, kill!" Alec shouted, charging towards the zombies with his spear instead of waiting for them to come within piercing range. Swinging, slashing, and even using the bottom of the spear to push back the encroaching undead, creating enough space to strike them down. Even Titan joined the massacre, as Agnes rallied the younger members of the clan to participate in the fight."We can't let Alec claim all the glory!, Let's all kill a few zombies!" Agnes said, aiming to bolster the morale of the younger gener
Before they left, Alec finally noticed some notifications on the screen that he had previously ignored due to being engrossed in a heated battle. However, now that he was no longer clashing with zombies, he had more time to properly examine them. [Basic spearmanship leveled up] [Basic spearmanship lvl 5 (Max)] [To evolve the skill from basic spearmanship to intermediate spearmanship, you would have to kill a hundred life forms higher than your level]When Alec laid his eyes on the mission once more, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over him. The system seemed determined to throw him into the jaws of death once again, It was like asking a (low) Tier 1 mage to take down a (mid) Tier 1 mage , a task deemed almost impossible.And to make matters worse, the system was demanding that he eliminate a hundred Tier 2 lifeform while still being in Tier 1 mage realm . It was a daunting challenge, to say the least.Although Alec felt the weight of the mission press upon him, he
Alec quickly checked his status tab[ Status Tab]Name: Alec GordonsRace: HumanLevel: 3Tier: 1 [low tier]■ Exp till next level : 489/500[ Attributes ]Strength: 9+Agility: 11+Endurance: 8+Mana: (100/100)Affinity: Earth (high)+, Fire(high)+Available points : 3System points: 259He realized that he was not far from level four and was going to have an extra 3 attribute points, He had been contemplating where to put his free attribute point.He had left his attribute point untouched, hoping that there would come a time where he would need it. Ever since his agility passed the ten mark, he found out that not even the zombies could scratch him.He was basically untouchable to the unclassified and (low) Tier 1 zombies because his agility stats not only improved his foot speed but also his battle awareness and reaction speed. It made him realize things much easier, Now he was sure on how to improve his next stats he planned to increase both his strength and endurance stats to reac
Bryan scrutinized Alec, trying to figure out why he was so confident. However, no matter how hard he tried to calculate Alec's actions, it became clear that Alec had a clear head and couldn't be manipulated."I don't know what you're placing your faith in, but I can assure you that if you don't have another golem as big as that guy here, you'll lose terribly," Bryan Lanzt said, pointing at Titan.Alec was taken aback, He was certain that there was nothing that could match Titan's strength. "Oh, and why is that?" Alec asked, genuinely surprised."There is a (Peak) Tier 1 speed demon zombie," Bryan replied.Alec furrowed his brows as he learned that there was a Peak Tier 1 zombie silently lurking among the horde he was defending against. The fact that it hadn't attacked yet meant it was intelligent enough to hide from there views waiting to ambush his siblings. After all, it specialized in speed."Closing in on my siblings won't be difficult for the zombie," Alec stated coldly. "Th
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
“You’d better not even think about sending someone else up here to face me, because I’ll tear anyone you send into shreds. Unless you’re planning on having one of your precious teammates suffer an injury that could impact their cultivation journey, I suggest you step onto this stage right now,” Dragov said, locking eyes with Alec.He was trying to play the emotional game, trying to force Alec on stage since he knew how much Alec cared for his team mates, something Dragov saw as a sign of weakness. “Seriously, is that what you have to resort to just to get me on stage? We could simply forfeit this match and give you the win without sending anyone up. It would still count as your victory, which means you’d have wasted your chance,” Alec replied with a small smile, shaking his head in disbelief at how Dragov could appear so composed and innocent while harbouring such a twisted mind-set.As soon as Dragov heard Alec’s words, his expression changed instantly. He turned to the referee, h
As the dust finally settled, the crowd could clearly see the aftermath of the intense battle at the center of the stage. On one side stood Soren, his chest and hands soaked in blood, part of the red scales protecting him had been blasted apart, leaving him visibly weakened as blood continued to drip from his injuries. On the other side was Brandon, who had his greatsword stabbed into the ground to steady him, his upper body was completely bare, revealing his chiselled physique, a testament to years of rigorous weapon training and cultivation. His torn uniform lay in shreds, and blood streaked his torso. Behind Brandon was the Treant Golem that had been summoned, its wooden fingers were imbued with healing energy as they pressed into Brandon’s back. Though the healing process was slow, but the crowd could already see some of his wounds beginning to improve slightly. Soren, clinging desperately to hope, watched with mounting frustration as Brandon showed signs of recovery.
The audience watched intently as the ten small, black slashes from Brandon’s sword soared toward the flaming Qi claw strikes unleashed by Soren. When the two attacks collided, there was no explosion or dramatic display of power. Instead, the black slashes transformed into ten miniature portals, swallowing the fiery claws as if they were being consumed by a black hole. Soren’s eyes widened in confusion as his attack vanished without a trace, before he could comprehend what had occurred, he realized that Brandon had closed the distance between them. While Soren had been anticipating an explosive clash of their attacks, Brandon had continued to use the opportunity to press forward without hesitation. Seeing Brandon approaching rapidly, Soren decided to strike first, but just as he moved to close the gap, Brandon twisted his saber and thrust its hilt toward Soren’s face in an attempt to catch him off guard. However, Soren didn’t fall for the feint, using his left hand, he seized
Among the twenty-five Type 3 zombies, five stood out, and they were positioned prominently at the forefront of the unique zombies emerging from the space gate.The Tier 7 mages of Estonia City scrutinized these five with heightened focus, attempting to analyse their power levels as they sent forth their spirit senses. However, as their spirit senses extended toward the group, the lead Type 3 zombie turned in their direction and unleashed an overwhelming surge of mental power, obliterating their spirit senses before they could get close.“Hmm, these ones in the front are dangerous, It seems they are all in the Peak Tier 7 realm, how are we ever going to contain this many zombies when even their leaders surpass us in rank?” Sir Marcus remarked, his frown deepening at the grim situation confronting Estonia City.The lead zombie at the forefront was an unusual sight, as it had a disproportionately large head atop a tiny body. Despite emitting a Peak Tier 7 aura, its combat abilities li
# In the City of EstoniaThe space gate had finally accumulated enough energy, and the moon in the sky turned a deep red, as the small group of mages from the clans and the city guards army gathered to defend against this wave of the Blood Moon War grew increasingly nervous.Many of them gripped their weapons tightly, anxiously awaiting the first goblin to emerge from the space gate, with the gate now fully stabilized, there was movement within the expanded portal, which had widened due to its evolution from a mid to a high rank space gate.But to their surprise, about a thousand figures emerged from the gate every second looking lost and aimlessly walking around, however, the defenders neither charged nor casted spells at the invaders, instead, they appeared perplexed by the situation.“This... This isn’t goblins,” remarked one of the mages from a newly clans that moved into Estonia city, confused by the unexpected appearance of an unknown race.“Idiot! Why are you standing there los
Bang!Explosions echoed repeatedly as the audience struggled to keep up with the movements of Soren and Brandon who. Were moving around with one attacking and the other busy defending. What was expected to be a straightforward match had transformed into an intense spectacle that neither academy’s fans could have anticipated. With both mages displaying powers far beyond what anyone had imagined.Soren darted across the battlefield, leaving trails of destructive flames in his wake, occasionally, he hurled scorching fireballs at Brandon without the need to cast spells. This wasn’t due to an evolution of his element affinity to the manipulation stage, but rather the effects of the second stage of his bloodline transformation. In this form, he appeared almost like someone who had achieved fire manipulation, a feat made possible by the Fire Dragon bloodline coursing through his veins.His second stage transformation amplified his flame based powers to such an extent that Brandon’s sa