Chapter 1358 Infinite Battle Tower <TOC> Chapter 1360 Fellow Travelers
Translator: SumTLMan
The spectator stand was already sparsely populated.
As Angel used an illusion transformation to elucidate matters to Leon, his gestures drew sidelong glances from the few present.
Coral, among them, also caught the spectacle unfolding on the viewing platform. “Employing an illusion to replay the battle demonstrates a profound mastery over illusion nodes,” Coral murmured to herself, deducing from this mere act that the individual’s power was beyond question. “Could it be a contender probing for intelligence?”
After her match, Nausica approached Coral. Overhearing Coral’s soliloquy, she too couldn’t resist directing her gaze towards the phenomenon. Much to her astonishment, the scene left her momentarily spellbound.
Being acquainted with many illusion apprentices, Nausica had witnessed various illusory displays, yet the most indelible were those conjured by Angel.
That’s because Angel’s illusions bore a distinctive power, rendering the enchantment palpably real and leaving the immersed virtually oblivious to any flaws. Legend has it that such power traces back to the lineage of Phantom Island.
At that very moment, as Nausica discerned the fluctuating illusions, she sensed that unique force. Could it be someone from Phantom Island?
But among the island’s populace, the only apprentice known was Angel, and the face before her wasn’t his.
Lost in her thoughts, Nausica was jolted by a familiar voice echoing in her ear. A mental spell, perhaps?
Her expression morphed into one of sheer astonishment. Scanning her surroundings, her gaze finally settled upon the man who had previously woven the illusion.
Nausica moved deliberately towards the individual.
When she took her position in front of him, Coral rushed over, voicing her bewilderment, “Nausica, what’s gotten into you? Weren’t you heading to the fifth floor to register?”
Coral observed that Nausica was facing the person who had previously used an illusion spell on her. “Do you two know each other?”
Before Coral could further ponder, the slightly unfamiliar-looking man responded, “I recall a letter you sent some time ago, mentioning that upon your return, we would be taken aback by your transformation.”
“David had speculated whether, after successfully integrating a new bloodline, your physique would manifest peculiar traits. Yet now, it seems there’s no evident change?”
Nausica’s previously calm visage broke into a radiant smile upon hearing this.
“David wasn’t entirely off the mark. There has been a subtle shift in my body, but I’ve intentionally kept it in check,” Nausica said with a gleam in her eye. “Would you like to see my true form?”
“Is that possible?”
With a playful smirk, Nausica replied, “Of course, but unveiling my true form without a cause seems so anticlimactic.”
“What do you suggest then?”
Raising an eyebrow, Nausica proposed, “How about a duel? It’s been ages since we sparred. I’m curious about how you’ve evolved over the years.”
Some time later, within a private arena leased in Infinite Battle Tower, Angel and Nausica squared off.
Coral and Leon stood by the sidelines. Coral was still in a daze, “So that man is Angel?” Had it not been for Angel’s own acknowledgment and Nausica’s verification, Coral would never have deduced that Angel had employed an illusion transformation.
“He’s Angel… Did you say earlier that you’re his older brother?” Coral said, as realization dawned upon her, her gaze settling on Leon.
Leon gave a subtle nod. Though he found it curious to see such a young girl riding such a massive being, after witnessing numerous oddities in the past few days, he merely cast it a fleeting glance.
Noticing Leon’s attention, Coral gently patted the creature she was atop. Her eyes held a glimmer of a hidden emotion as she said, “My name is Coral. Angel and I are from the same organization. As for this one… he’s called Gank, an alchemical construct.”
Alchemical construct? Leon looked at Gank with puzzlement, indeed noticing the metallic gleam in its eyes. Beneath its skin, clear patterns of metal could also be discerned.
“I once had a servant named Gank who was very much alive, but he departed from me. I missed him deeply, so I had this alchemical construct crafted in his memory,” Coral said, seemingly explaining to Leon, but her voice had the hint of one talking to oneself.
Leon’s gaze stayed on Coral, finding the young girl even more mysterious.
However, before Leon could further dwell on it, his attention was captivated by the commotion from the arena.
“It’s surprising that after our rare meetings, you head straight for the arena,” remarked Angel.
Nausica played with her hair nonchalantly, replying with a languid tone, “I’ve heard a lot about your recent exploits. Given your rapid advancement, I reckon if we don’t spar now, the next time we meet, you’d already be a full-fledged wizard. Then, what’s the point?”
Every time Nausica met Angel, she felt his ascension was child’s play to him. A mere few days apart, and his power would surge remarkably.
In their current encounter, although she sensed that Angel hadn’t yet ascended to a formal wizard, the hidden Nether Demon Bloodline within her trembled slightly when she neared him.
It was the first time she experienced such a reaction since merging with the Nether Demon Bloodline.
It’s hard to determine whether the emotion is excitement or fear.
“Do you wish to see my true form?” Nausica said with a teasing smile. Her muscles began to flex subtly, and she was slowly enveloped by a mist of pure white.
When the mist cleared, Angel finally beheld Nausica’s true form.
She had grown slightly larger. From her back sprouted bat-like ebony wings, while a devilish tail extended from her spine, and her feet had transformed into hooves.
Most strikingly, her entire being was bathed in a gentle electrical glow.
It seemed as though countless luminescent serpents of electricity were slithering around her.
“I told you my transformation would be significant. This is the Nether Demon’s Transformation,” Nausica said with a smile. While her face remained the same, the new attributes lent her a sinful allure of a fallen demon.
“Ever since integrating with the Nether Demon Bloodline, I’ve never fully unleashed it in battle. So, brace yourself.”
With those words, Nausica, flapping her wings, ascended into the sky.
As the battle commenced, Nausica didn’t hold back at all. Not only did the spiral runes conjure up a raging tempest, but they also summoned an immense gathering of lightning.
The storm and lightning intertwined, producing a crackling chorus.
Nausica seemed to transform into an enchanting electric siren. With a mere flick of her finger, arrows of lightning manifested, all aiming straight at Angel.
On the arena, Angel darted and maneuvered; not a single lightning arrow could strike him.
Although Nausica seemed unfazed, she continued to unleash a torrent of arrows like rain from a relentless storm.
Leon, standing by the arena, initially thought it was an exercise in futility. Not only was she depleting her magic reserve, but it also appeared futile against Angel.
However, as thousands of these luminescent arrows planted themselves into the ground, Leon’s intuition began to sound alarms.
Though these arrows of light were mere manifestations of energy, dissipating upon contact with the ground, the radiant energy they left behind intertwined. To Leon’s astonishment, they wove an electric web across the arena.
And as Angel, in his final evasive maneuver, touched down, he was immediately enveloped by this electrifying net.
In a flash, streaks of electric currents surged over Angel.
A flicker of concern crossed Leon’s eyes, but it was short-lived. For while Angel was illuminated by these currents, they seemed to cause him no harm.
Nausica, observing Angel move effortlessly amidst the electric tempest, narrowed her eyes.
She too was aware that these currents wouldn’t significantly harm Angel. But what took her by surprise was the fact that Angel hadn’t employed any extraordinary means. He withstood it all just with his physical power, defying her expectations.
However, Nausica’s demeanor remained unchanged, knowing full well the electric display wasn’t her ace up the sleeve.
With swift precision, Nausica altered her strategy. She harnessed the electric energy radiating from her, merging it with a whirlwind, thus creating a compact sphere of thunderous light.
Initially, this luminous orb was no larger than a baby’s fist. Yet, as countless streaks of electricity were drawn to it, it swelled exponentially.
Growing to a diameter spanning tens of meters, it soon rivaled the width of the private arena itself.
In that defining moment, the air echoed with the symphony of wind and thunder. Nausica, with a single hand, conjured a sphere of lightning, reminiscent of a true thunder god in her glory.
With a fierce shout, the ball of lightning descended from the heavens!
A blinding radiance assaulted everyone’s vision. Leon could only discern the expansive spread of electrical sounds, completely oblivious to the transformation that had occurred in the arena.
As the luminance ebbed, Leon’s gaze was instantly drawn to the stage.
The transformation of the arena was glaringly evident. A dome, similar to a “domain,” enveloped it, with wild lightning dancing within its confines!
And there, descending gracefully from the skies, stood Nausica on the stage, her gaze locking with Angel’s from a short distance.
“It seems my lightning sphere caused you no harm. The resilience of your physical form surpasses my expectations,” Nausica remarked, her tone laced with gravitas.
“Your sphere of lightning wasn’t meant for direct harm, was it? Was its purpose solely this dome?” Angel, looking at the electrified canopy, was oddly reminded of the dome of Sleepless City.
“Exactly,” Nausica affirmed. As a bloodline witch, she wouldn’t rely solely on distant electrical strikes for victory.
Blessed with electric talents from the Nether Demon Bloodline, she created this dome. Within its expanse, an electric field would persist for some time. In essence, when she operated within this dome, all her assaults would be infused with an electric essence.
“Be wary, I won’t hold back,” warned Nausica as she began to move.
Electricity surged, and in a flash, two figures collided in a fierce dance.
In the midst of the arena’s tumult, Leon’s vision blurred, unable to capture the flurry of movements. Even Coral’s brow furrowed in concentration.
It was Coral’s maiden experience witnessing Nausica exert herself to such an extent. After unleashing her unique bloodline power, her speed was nothing short of blinks over short distances!
Yet, what astonished Coral even more was that Angel, with just the sheer might of his physical power, kept pace with Nausica’s swift movements.
Was Angel intending to face Nausica head-on, battling within the realm influenced by bloodline powers and up-close combat?
Thunderous clashes echoed continuously from the stage, and as the battle intensified, even Coral struggled to discern the intricacies of their duel.
Chapter 1358 Infinite Battle Tower <TOC> Chapter 1360 Fellow Travelers