Sovereign of the Ashes

Chapter 488: Battle Between Geniuses

A fierce clash quickly ensued.

Sein and Leena were not the type to exchange pleasantries before a fight.

If they struck, it was with thunderous force.

This approach not only defined their method of survival but also allowed them to easily adapt to the brutal laws of the Astral Realm compared to other newly promoted full-fledged mages.

A massive verdant fireball hurtled toward one of the Red Flamed Anolis Warlocks. At the same time, Leena unleashed a ball of dark energy.

Neither confined themselves to just one element in their magical repertoire.

Sein’s verdant fireball was a mix of pyro and venom elemental particles, while Leena’s dark energy ball was a fusion of umbra and pyro elements.

Both attacks unleashed formidable destructive power that shook the jungle with violent elemental explosions.

ROAR!

Sounds akin to a dragon’s roar emanated from the three Anolis Warlocks at the center of the explosion.

Bloodline warlocks boasted vitality and defenses that far surpassed those of most spellcasters, who often had more fragile constitutions.

Furthermore, Anolis Warlocks’ exceptionally powerful bloodline made them stand out even among other formidable bloodline warlocks.

When Sein and Leena launched their sudden attack, the three Red Flamed Anolis Warlocks had no time to activate any magic items or elemental shields. They were forced to rely solely on the scale armor of their bodies for protection.

The attacks left their bodies bloodied, igniting a frenzy within them.

Far from being subdued by the pain, it fueled a fierce rage within them and triggered a significant transformation.

Previously, when they had surrounded Angreas, they had only partially activated their ancient bloodline.

Now, with Sein and Leena’s intervention on the battlefield, they fully shifted into combat mode.

Their heads, initially somewhat human, transformed into gigantic lizard heads.

Their stature grew dramatically as well, reaching about five meters within mere moments, with their muscles bulging impressively.

Sein noticed that their hands had morphed into massive lizard claws, and even the magic rods they wielded had taken the shape of formidable maces.

The eruption of intense flames and a potent aura from the three transformed warlocks left Sein visibly grim.

Their sudden surge in power seemed to stem from both their bloodline and acquired knowledge.

The overwhelming, savage aura they emitted was likely similar to a real Red Flamed Anolis.

It remained uncertain what rank a bloodline warlock would need to reach to fully revert to their Red Flamed Anolis form.

Nevertheless, this unique combat style and evolution system was eye-opening for Sein.

ROAR!

The three Anolis Warlocks unleashed a barrage of flame beads from their mouths.

Thanks to the potency of their bloodline, these fiery beads packed a powerful punch. Since this was their innate magic, the spell had a short casting time and consumed little mana.

The three warlocks advanced toward Sein and Leena.

Known for their prowess in melee combat, these warlocks from the West Coast, skilled in both magic and martial arts, commanded respect wherever they went.

Their robust physiques and powerful magic attacks nearly rendered them the epitome of perfection.

Yet, the warlocks faced a significant vulnerability.

Their bloodline, though a fountain of strength, could also prove to be their Achilles’ heel under certain conditions.

The spellcasters of the Magus World were seekers of truth who relied on their intellect to overcome challenges.

While the warlocks might appear overwhelmingly powerful to ignorant extraplanar creatures, the mages within the Magus World could find ways to exploit their vulnerabilities.

Hiss!

A sharp noise pierced the air at the heart of the battlefield.

Suddenly, a black fog enveloped Angreas, the Rank One Kermoine Serpent Warlock.

The fact that he was simultaneously targeted by three Red Flamed Anolis Warlocks was a clear indication of his formidable prowess as an adversary.

This black fog was very pungent; even a slight inhalation triggered severe dizziness, among other adverse effects.

Positioned nearest to this black fog, the three Red Flamed Anolis Warlocks were set to suffer the worst of its effects!

This tactic was just one of many that Angreas had carefully devised for his trials on the Knight Continent.

The dense black fog was the result of a hybrid of umbra and fog magic—a distinctive creation by Angreas.

This ability was considered a special talent in the Kermoine Serpent Warlock Clan, leveraging the innate prowess of the otherworldly Kermoine Serpent in umbra, sonido, and air magic [1].

However, this could not be attributed solely to innate talent.

Fog magic was a branch of air magic.

Most members of the Kermoine Serpent Warlock Family devoted their studies to umbra elemental magic, while only a few explored the realm of sonido elemental magic.

Those who specialized in air magic were particularly scarce, let alone the combination of fog magic and the umbra element.

In terms of ingenuity, Angreas was undoubtedly on par with Sein and Leena.

There were indeed many geniuses in the Magus World!

In Viridescent Land alone, phenomenal initiates like Sein could be discovered during the regional academy war.

Considering the broader Magus World, one could only wonder about the sheer number of such exceptional talents.

The three Rank One warlocks from the Red Flamed Anolis Clan were also formidable.

Despite being momentarily staggered by the black fog, they quickly made a calculated decision.

The leader among the three Anolis Warlocks expelled a ball of red flame.

Rather than targeting Sein and the others directly, the flame soared into the sky before descending around the warlock, forming a protective fiery barrier.

This concept was similar to Sein’s verdant flame body.

Both methods relied on the resilience of their physical forms and, through precise micro-control, harnessed a significant amount of elemental energy for their own use.

It was akin to dancing on the edge of a blade, achievable only by those confident in their mastery over chaotic elemental forces.

The other two Anolis Warlocks, though less skilled than their leader, tried to mitigate the effects of Angreas’ black fog as much as possible.

It seemed that Angreas’ black fog was particularly effective against draconic beings.

Hissssssss!

A chilling, serpentine sound emanated from within the fog.

Sein could not discern Angreas’ exact location but he caught a glimpse of greenish, snake-like pupils flickering menacingly through the darkness.

1. Translator’s Note: Just to recap...

Sonido = Sound element

Air magic = A branch of Aero (Wind) element. ☜