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<html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><title>Chapter 165 – Crimson Palm</title></head><body><h1>Chapter 165 – Crimson Palm</h1><p>Crimson Palm</p><p>“Go!”</p><p>With the command, the Magus enshrouded in green mist acted first.</p><p>After an incantation, he floated in the air, green mist continuously emanating from his body.</p><p>*Whoosh!* All of the dark green fog turned into a hurricane and struck at a part of the division in Leylin’s field of vision.</p><p>*Sssii!* This green fog seemed to have extremely acidic properties.</p><p>Several acolytes wailed as they turned into white bones after the fog engulfed them. Even the surrounding ground turned even softer and muddier, turning into a marsh.</p><p>Even the light from part of the defensive spell formation trembled under the corrosive power of the green fog, as if it was going to shatter at any moment.</p><p>“Who is it? You actually dare to attack a division of the Ennea Ivory Ring Tower?”</p><p>An enraged voice sounded out. Following which, a figure wearing black armour flew up into the air.</p><p>“Kill!” The black clothed figure coldly shouted, and smoke billowed from the ground, turning into a skull as it struck the green fog.</p><p>“Hehehe…” The Magus in the green fog cackled. Under his command, the green fog took on the form of a scorpion as it clashed with the skull.</p><p>*Boom!*</p><p>*Bang!*</p><p>The surroundings seemed to have been struck by 10 different hurricane force winds, which then dissipated in all directions.</p><p>The mighty destructive power immediately caused the division’s building to be shaven off by a layer.</p><p>“Is this the might of a Magus who has fulfilled the requirements for breaking through to the next rank?” Leylin watched the actions of the Magus in mid-air closely, a strange light in his eyes.</p><p>With the Magus in the green mist taking control, the battle in the air became increasingly one-sided.</p><p>“It’s our turn now!” Rodent, who was half the size of a regular man, licked his lips.</p><p>“Newbie! Don’t get intimidated! If you hinder this operation, I’ll be the first to claim your life!”</p><p>Venom Snake threatened him.</p><p>“If you obstruct me, you’ll definitely be the one dead!”</p><p>Leylin, who was going by the name of Blood Rogue, made a sound as he snickered. A potion exploded and formed a red membrane on his body.</p><p>“Giant’s green fog is an extremely powerful type of area of effect spell. It can deal devastating damage to all targets within the area of effect!”</p><p>The old witch who was wearing the mask explained to Leylin.</p><p>“Be careful; although Giant has lured the strongest enemy away, the remaining enforcers won’t be easy to deal with either…”</p><p>“Hehe… Those light Magi are like little rabbits. I’ve long since wanted to rip open their chests and savour the taste of their innards…”</p><p>A zombie-like dark Magus licked his lips as he turned into a gust of black wind, charging into the division’s building, whose defensive spell formation had broken down.</p><p>*Whoosh!*</p><p><br/>As if his action signalled the start, dozens of strange colours with powerful energy waves radiating from them charged towards the division.</p><p>“Crap! It’s a trap, inform the team leader quickly!”</p><p>The light Magi who were by the entrance watched the dozens of dark Magi dashing towards them, and their expressions immediately changed. Even their voices cracked.</p><p>“Haha… Boss Giant may have some difficulty killing your leader, but it’s not a problem for him to stall for time! Even if your leader finds something wrong, it’ll be too late for him to save you…”</p><p>The old witch laughed loudly as she tossed two silver coloured metal balls towards the building.</p><p>*Boom!*</p><p>The silver metal balls both exploded like grenades. After the shock waves had dissipated, a spell continuously encircled the area and the air was contorted, even to the point that the energy particles in the air were unstable.</p><p>*Bzzt bzzt* The sound of electromagnetic interference boomed throughout the area.</p><p>“Not good! It’s an Elemental Fluctuation Bomb! They actually have something like that!”</p><p>The light Magi’s faces were ashen as they quickly retreated.</p><p>“Alright! None of the communication spells work, and space magic is now impossible to use. Comrades enjoy this blood fest! You only have a limit of 5 minutes…”</p><p>The old witch waved her hand.</p><p>“Spirit Explosion!”</p><p>*Boom!* A translucent spirit suddenly appeared in the surroundings of the light Magi and exploded.</p><p>Against the energy waves that targeted the spirit, one light Magus retreated several steps. Blood began to flow from his seven facial orifices.</p><p>However, in the instant that he retreated, a translucent worm appeared from the contortions in the air, directly charging towards the light Magus.</p><p>*Ka-Cha!* A defensive lightning shield appeared around the light Magus’ body, protecting him within.</p><p>*Pu!* The lightning shield crumpled like paper in the face of the worm, shattering from just the first touch. The crystal like worm drove its way right into the Magus’ mouth.</p><p>“Ugh…” The light Magus’ face turned purple, looking like an eggplant as he clutched at his throat and collapsed.</p><p>“Hehe, I don’t usually have the luxury of using magic as I please and collecting souls! Same rules, all spirits collected in battles must be handed over to me. I guarantee a good price!”</p><p>Silver light permeated the old witch’s hands as she retrieved a crystal ball from her robes and approached the light Magus, who had lost all signs of resistance. Her lips moved non-stop as she chanted something.</p><p>Following her incantation, the light Magus’ eyes became blurry, and an indistinct human figure was pulled out from that Magus’ body.</p><p>“This old witch is really a lunatic! She’s actually collecting spirits directly from the battlefield!”</p><p>Leylin watched her work, unperturbed by her surroundings, and suddenly began to regret his initial decision.</p><p>However, it was just for a moment that he shot a glance in the direction of the old witch. Immediately after, he spilled some red powder onto his two hands.</p><p>“Crimson Palm!”</p><p>As he chanted, a layer of crimson coloured light suffused both of Leylin’s arms. His palms turned extremely slender, and his fingernails turned razor sharp and also slightly transparent.</p><p>This was a rank 1 spell from the Book of Giant Serpent that Leylin had long since recorded into his memory through the A.I. Chip.</p><p>Although his rank 1 spell’s might was a little lower, with only a degree of 20 or so, with the addition of his elemental essence conversion, it was enough to deal with a normal rank 1 Magus.</p><p>Right now, Leylin was hiding his identity, so innate gifts and spells that were eye catching could not be used.</p><p>However, he had already prepared another set of spells to cast in times like this.</p><p>[Host’s palms have had a slight adjustment in strength. Strength in arms are now stronger, with an added effect of poison!] The A.I. Chip’s voice intoned.<br/>Looking at the surroundings, where every Magus had found his or her own opponent, Leylin smiled as he casually picked on a light Magus who came charging at him.</p><p>*Crash!*</p><p>The slender, yet extremely menacing fingers clawed through the void, and large energy waves surged through the air as if the surface of a lake had been ripped through.</p><p>Leylin’s body flashed as his red shadow rapidly moved around on the battlefield, leaving behind only a series of mirages.</p><p>“Who exactly are you guys? Which organisation are you from?”</p><p>The opponent that Leylin chose was a middle-aged man wearing loose white robes, yet an extremely aged voice came from his larynx.</p><p>Leylin only clawed viciously as a reply.</p><p>*Thump!*</p><p>Leylin struck with his right hand, directly slashing a few marks onto the opposing Magus’ body.</p><p>In front of Leylin’s Crimson Palm, the official Magus’ standard white robes were like paper, getting slashed into pieces, and leaving behind a large hole.</p><p>“Elemental Shield!” The middle-aged Magus roared.</p><p>Brown energy particles gathered unceasingly and solidified to form a thin, yellow, full-body armour, protecting his entire body. Even his head was shielded with a helmet, leaving just a pair of sparkling eyes.</p><p>“I will ask again, who is behind this attack, dark Magus!” The middle aged man continuously staggered backwards, his hands stealthily reaching into his robes.</p><p>“You talk too much!”</p><p>Leylin struck again, his crimson claws leaving a scratch on the yellow armour.</p><p>“It’s useless!” The middle aged Magus howled. Traces of brown energy particles were continuously being absorbed into the dents of the armour, quickly restoring most traces of damage.</p><p>[Target’s innate spell has been scanned and recorded. Beginning simulation and parameter testing to find out the weakest point!]<br/>The A.I. Chip’s voice intoned. It also projected the 3D image of a human figure wearing the yellow armour. Several points on the armour were marked red, representing the weak points.</p><p>While Leylin attacked, the middle-aged Magus withdrew a scroll from his robes, from which tremendous energy waves emanated.</p><p>“A formidable spell in a scroll? I can’t let him activate it!” Leylin’s pupils contracted as he let loose an extremely high-pitched shriek.</p><p>“Hisssss…” This was the voice of an extremely venomous snake, and was so unpleasant to the ears that it could draw goosebumps from others.</p><p>When the sound waves reached the middle-aged Magus, a blank look appeared on his face, and the speed at which he was opening the scroll slowed.</p><p>“Right here!” Leylin’s footsteps moved in a bizarre manner as he rapidly increased his speed and covered a distance of over ten meters. In the blink of an eye, he arrived in front of the middle-aged Magus.</p><p>The bright red light of the Crimson Palm on his right hand shone even more vividly as he clawed at the area 3 inches above the Magus’ abdomen, which was protected by his armour.</p><p>The first claw! A depression the size of a fist appeared in the brown armour, and a large part of the armour fell.</p><p>The second claw! The middle-aged Magus’ innate defensive spell was destroyed by Leylin.</p><p>“No! Please forgive me, the value of a Magus kept in captive is high!”</p><p>It was obvious that this light Magus was used to living a privileged lifestyle, and lacked the will to even fight for his own life, sinking to his knees in front of Leylin.</p><p>However, Leylin’s face was ice cold, like a thousand year old frost. His right hand struck again, crushing the middle-aged Magus’ head like a watermelon.</p><p>*Crunch!*</p><p>White brain matter and scarlet blood stained Leylin’s hands. His hands seemed even more demonic and alluring.</p><p>“There’s an unexpected reward!”</p><p>Leylin picked up the Magus’ scroll, his face filled with glee.</p><p>“A pretty good scroll; the energy waves are extremely strong. It seems like it should be able to hold its own even amongst rank 1 spells! It should be worth quite a bit of magic crystals…”</p><p>Right at this moment, a wretched scream caught Leylin’s attention.</p></body></html> |