Chapter 1265 Stargazer of Mysteries <TOC> Chapter 1267 Reunion with Baroque
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“The Novastar Competition has only recently come into the limelight,” Baruba whispered, “It’s said that if you meet two criteria, you can gain Novastar status and reap significant rewards.”
Significant rewards? Angel was genuinely intrigued. What kind of benefits could possibly attract even a renowned alchemist like David?
As Baruba continued with the details, Angel began to grasp the essence of this Novastar Competition. These so-called significant rewards pertained to Sky Mechanical City unveiling a mysterious destination, reserved for those who achieve Novastar status, to undergo trials.
“I don’t intended to participate, so I haven’t delved deeply into it. This is all based on what David mentioned,” Baruba clarified.
As Angel listened, a brow arched in curiosity. This sense of déjà vu, where had he felt this before? It reminded him of the Purification Garden event. It had been pitched similarly: promises of rewards and trials. Yet, the truth about the Wizard Garden? It was a slaughterhouse. Angel wasn’t sure about the number who entered, but the ones who emerged alive could be counted on one’s fingers. Was Sky Mechanical City trying to re-enact that horrifying event?
Baruba continued, “There are two criteria to achieve Novastar status. First, ascend to the thirtieth floor of Sky Tower. Second, after reaching the thirtieth floor, accumulate a score of 100 points.”
Angel’s face displayed sheer bewilderment after hearing this. “If my memory serves me right, Sky Tower only has fifteen floors, doesn’t it?” Angel, having once scaled it, only witnessed fifteen floors. He was completely unaware of an additional fifteen floors. Could it be that Sky Tower added a mysterious realm at its pinnacle and extended by fifteen more floors in recent years?
Just as Baruba was about to elucidate, a young man beside Angel shot him a disdainful glance. This youth, adorned with a skull ornament and exuding an edgy aura, had unintentionally overheard their conversation. Given that the platform battle hadn’t started, he caught bits and pieces and couldn’t help but roll his eyes.
“Sir, how did you even become a wizard apprentice?” The edgy youth scoffed with a tone dripping in scorn, “You’re not some recently discovered prodigy, are you? This is basic knowledge!”
“Basic knowledge?”
“You know, after immersing oneself in the underground market for a few years, one can grasp these secrets without any guide.” The young lad with an air of adolescent arrogance couldn’t help but flaunt his experiences, even though he wore a disdainful expression. “Since the battle hasn’t begun, let me enlighten you a bit.”
Angel turned to the boy beside him, unfazed by his attitude, waiting with a smile for his exposition.
“Sky Tower does indeed have only fifteen levels. However, you must understand that this tower is but a selection ground for Sky Mechanical City scattered across the lands. The real Sky Tower, well, it extends beyond just fifteen levels!”
The boy began to chatter on endlessly with his explanations.
Angel had tuned him out, having already grasped the essence of what “thirty levels” meant. Essentially, it was about reaching the top of the fifteen-level Sky Tower, followed by conquering Infinite Battle Tower in Sky Mechanical City for another fifteen levels, amounting to thirty in total.
Alternatively, one could bypass Sky Tower selection and directly challenge all thirty levels of Infinite Battle Tower.
But on close inspection, attempting all thirty levels of Infinite Battle Tower directly is notably more challenging than splitting between the two towers.
Having elucidated the concept of the “thirty levels,” the boy seemed keen to explain something about a “mysterious reward” that had been vaguely mentioned earlier. However, just then, a surge of cheering erupted from the arena. They turned to see two competitors taking the stage.
The young lad, seemingly a fervent fan of the “King of Beasts,” jumped to his feet in excitement upon seeing his idol enter the arena, no longer paying any heed to Angel.
Angel initially wanted to continue the conversation about this Novastar Competition with Baruba. Still, the excitement was contagious. The whole arena was in an uproar. Cheers resonated, balloons and streamers adorned the air, and a myriad of magical displays painted a visual feast, floating in the sky.
Amidst the screams, the countdown on the screen entered its final phase.
While Angel didn’t get wholly swept up in the fervor, he felt genuinely elated seeing David enter the ring. Biting into some jerky, he casually cast a small illusion spell that burst into fireworks, blending it into the flurry of balloons and streamers in mid-air. Amidst the dazzling array of magical displays, it didn’t draw much attention.
David, as ever, sported his usual look with protective goggles strapped to his forehead and a casual brown vest.
On the other side, “King of Beasts,” dressed in his usual primitive attire, took the stage. Upon his entry, he fixed a stern gaze on David, and the two adversaries began their standoff.
Angel reminisced about his earlier matches. Initially, verbal sparring marked the opening standoff. But now, it seemed David and the King of Beasts had skipped that preamble.
As the countdown hit zero, both were already primed with a trick in their mental realm. As soon as the timer stopped, they unleashed their spells.
The King of Beasts let loose a Flaming Chain, a first-level spell, an advanced version of the fireball spell. Its function resembled the Crescent Blade, where a seal could be formed that absorbed attacks and transformed into fireballs. The number of seals absorbed depended on the perfection of the spell’s model construction.
A more flawlessly constructed model would produce more fireball seals. Each seal could release three fireballs. If the spell model was perfect, up to ten seals could be formed, meaning thirty fireballs would erupt instantaneously!
On the other side, David released the spell he’d prepared: an Ice Wall.
Witnessing this, Angel grew contemplative. In Sky Tower battles, players can instantly cast a spell at the start since there’s a window for preparing a spell model beforehand.
The King of Beasts opted for an offensive spell, while David chose defense. This, in itself, hinted at their individual temperaments.
Angel’s reflection wasn’t because David chose a “steady play” strategy, but because their initial chosen spells countered one another, suggesting the Ice Wall wouldn’t last long against the Flaming Chain.
If only the King of Beasts had a slightly more impeccable model…
As Angel was lost in these thoughts, the King of Beasts had already launched a staggering 21 fireballs!
This scene dumbfounded everyone present. It meant the King of Beasts’ Flaming Chain absorbed seven seals. Achieving such construction precision was undeniably challenging.
Even Angel couldn’t help but admire it. Recalling the first time he watched the King of Beasts battle, his improvement had been monumental.
The sheer volume of fireballs overpowered the Ice Wall. Consequently, in their first clash, the King of Beasts triumphed.
Seizing his momentum, the King of Beasts, almost skimming the ground, charged at David with blinding speed. He gently pushed off the ground mid-charge and bellowed, “Arise, my king! The most terrifying King of Beasts!”
With a sudden plume of smoke, the atmosphere intensified as the crowd chanted in unison, cheering for the King of Beasts!
But as the white smoke descended, from within emanated a faint “meow”. On closer inspection, the crowd discovered a tiny white kitten emerging. At a glance, it was but a milk-fed kitten, which promptly rubbed against the feet of the King of Beasts.
The atmosphere on-site turned icy cold in an instant.
Angel had witnessed such a scene before, and seeing it again, still felt a mix of embarrassment and an aversion to gaze directly.
However, amidst a chorus of disapproving murmurs, the King of Beasts maneuvered the little white kitten towards David. The kitten, as if transformed into a sharp arrow, charged forward with a momentum similar to bravely navigating stormy seas. The beating of intense rhythms echoed in everyone’s ears, igniting their blood and spirit!
As the kitten approached David, the King of Beasts smirked, “My liege, is none other than the King of Beasts! The undisputed King of Beasts!”
No sooner had the words faded than the kitten swelled exponentially, astonishingly morphing into a winged white tiger. With a gaping maw full of sharp teeth, it lunged at David!
The atmosphere was once again electrified!
On the platform, David appeared to be in dire straits. Yet at that very moment, dull patterns flashed across his body, swelling from his chest to his abdomen, as if he’d turned into a cauldron!
Iron Armor Hedgehog Bloodline! Activated!
The tiger’s bite not only failed but resulted in it injuring its own teeth.
The tide of the battle had turned! Seeing this, Angel was almost certain of the outcome. Unless the King of Beasts had a stronger card up his sleeve, David would likely secure an easy victory.
For if one couldn’t breach the defenses of the iron armor hedgehog, all efforts would be in vain.
Ten minutes later, the intense battle concluded.
The outcome was as Angel had predicted. In the end, the King of Beasts played his trump card, transforming the white tiger into a blazing one. Yet it still couldn’t breach David’s defense and was defeated.
This battle might not have been particularly outstanding, but it gave Angel much to ponder upon.
As he grew, others wouldn’t stand still either, continuously improving themselves. Be it David or the King of Beasts, both were markedly different from the past.
The palpable progression that lay bare to the naked eye enlightened Angel about the paramount importance of relentless diligence.
While the world might wait for you, others certainly won’t.
Lost in contemplation, Angel’s gaze shifted to Baruba beside him.
Baruba appeared entranced, his gaze fixed intently toward the arena, even though it currently stood empty.
Angel recalled a moment when the King of Beasts battled with David. He had caught a fleeting glimpse of Baruba, whose eyes burned fervently as they remained transfixed on the arena, almost illuminating in their intensity.
In Baruba’s veins flowed the blood of the otherworldly barbarians, a lineage that prided itself on its martial prowess.
The fervor in Baruba’s eyes clearly betrayed his insatiable yearning for combat.
However, Angel distinctly remembered Baruba once mentioning his indifference towards the Novastar Competition and even declining David’s invitation to witness the bout. Now, it seems perhaps Baruba’s disinterest wasn’t born out of apathy but fear of becoming too invested.
He had integrated the bloodline of the Umbrella Fungus, and as a consequence of this transient fusion, he could no longer harness the innate power of his lineage in battle.
He feared the tumultuous surge of his bloodline, and the possibility of recklessly surrendering to its call.
Chapter 1265 Stargazer of Mysteries <TOC> Chapter 1267 Reunion with Baroque