Bab 188: Chapter 185
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As Scarlet Eye used his ultimate life force sacrifice attack to fatally injured Zegna and Divineflame Emperor, Archibald. He immediately sensed his attack in leaders residence being released and diverted, this fested a bad premonition in his mind as he immediately took flight to return and intercept the intruder from getting his greatest treasure.
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Leylin arrived before a complicated spell formation. There were spell formation used to extract the life force like life absorption runes, as well Spatial binding runes and Dormant sacrificial runes laid there.
Leylin has already send Bowens away, he ordered Lita to let him out as his new pawn has safely retreated. For the upcoming bout, Leylin doesn't have the time and patience to protect him.
Leylin was excited as he immediately focused his gaze on the red light at the heart of the spell formation. It was weak, flickering like a candle in the wind. And yet, it somehow survived with all tenacity.
The energy undulations released from it is similar to those of firasource stones!
Leylin produced the black copper key he had obtained from Bowens. The large black copper key rose into the air and projected a large number of complex data and light rays.
The spell formation on the ground began to activate, and the sound of a key clicking was heard continuously.
At the same time, the runes on the ground were unsealed one by one, revealing a giant cage.
*Rumble!* Scalding red light filled the entire room, and the cage in the middle opened up to reveal a scarlet egg.
"The legendary phoenix egg?" Leylin muttered looking at the fantastic treasure before him.
Only a creature as ancient as that would be able to automatically push Scarlet Eye's progress in Fireplume to an unprecedented thirteenth level. On top of that, it could create amazing soul treasures such as firasource stones!
The egg was bathed in scarlet radiance, as his own Fireplume began to operate more quickly. Black fire bathed on Leylin's body as the scarlet energy emanated by the egg was continually being absorbed by him.
[Beep! Change detected in host's Fireplume. Energy levels increasing rapidly, currently at peak of level ten.] [Beep! Qualitative change has been detected in host's Fireplume. Entering level eleven.]
[Beep! Unknown essence being absorbed by host. Scans show atomic configuration is similar to that of firasource stones. Soul force is being enhanced.]
[Beep! Density of host's point mass increasing. Affinity with fire elemental particles increasing.]
The A.I. Chip's constant prompts left Leylin pleased. The egg's great amounts of energy had constantly been absorbed by Dark Fireplume, and with the assistance of the A.I. Chip's simulations he had broken through to the eleventh level!
The eighth and ninth levels of Fireplume marked the Sky rank, while the tenth and eleventh marked those at the Star rank, the Morning Stars. The twelfth and thirteenth belonged to rank 5, the Radiant Moon realm.
Now, Leylin's Dark Fireplume had been pushed to the peak of the Morning Star realm at the eleventh level.
'This achievement when combined with Matarisvan race techniques would have a surprising outcome.' Leylin thought dubiously, After propelling himself in the upper layer of Allied Kingdom Leylin was able to get his hands on the techniques exclusive to the Matarisvan race which was available till rank 4. Obviously this wasn't the extent of its limits but anything above it is already extinct, it was only through vile means that the upper hegemony of the Allied kingdom was able to get their hands on this techniques.
His high fire element affinity, with the Vermilion bird bloodline, the dark Fireplume and the Matarisvan race techniques is sure to develop a formidable force.
"There is no haste, the Lava World would soon see that power!" Leylin's eyes were glistening; the benefits he'd gained from this phoenix egg were immense.
Leylin saw the egg emanating a scarlet radiance, and began to tremble in excitement. This was the egg of an ancient being.
Such powerful ancient creatures had been lost to the Magus World for tens of thousands of years. If the he could hatch one…
Unfortunately, It's had its life force extracted by Scarlet Eye multiple times. Leylin took some just now himself, and its life energy has become far too weak for it to be hatched. It can only used as an extremely precious fire elemental treasure
"I may have a way to remedy this situation." Leylin could see the energy in the egg falling rapidly, "But, is it worth the effort?" A piteous look flashed in his eyes.
"Lets just take this first and think about that later problem later." Leylin sighed, moving to stow the egg away.
"YOU DARE…" an enraged voice sounded, the earth cracking apart and rumbling as it spoke. High-pitched phoenix cries sounded, and a whole layer of earth was ripped off, even the rocks and soil burnt to void by the flames.
A rare light illuminated the area, and the Leylin indifferently looked up to see the earth above them being dug up. Scarlet Eye charged down, looking like a sun with the flames he emitted.
"You are here huh? But after suffering from injuries inflicted by me as well as today's ordeal. I wonder what can you do?" Leylin shook his head, but he didn't stop the motion of his hands. "Maybe you are just a shell of your former self!"
"Return it to me!" Large flaming claws motioned to grab the egg at the center, fighting the black flames all over Leylin body.
"Leader Scarlet Eye! It's been a long time." The energy of the black flames increased rapidly as they attempted to devour flames at the thirteenth level of Fireplume. They exploded forth with power.
Leylin kept a neutral face as he soared up, the demonic black flames that began fill the area actually rivalling Scarlet Eye's own.
"You're…!" Scarlet Eye's pupils shrank. "Wretched Magus from another world, how dare you appear before me again!"
*Swish!* Leylin made a punching motion with his fist, and dense dark fire flew out of his hands.
"Let's see what you have got! " Leylin laughed as he started to confront Scarlet Eye showing no trouble. With the A.I. Chip's scanning and his understanding of the opponent, Leylin immediately certified that Scarlet Eye is seriously injured.
*Rumble!* The tremendous flames immediately wreaked havoc on the area, Scarlet Eye flushed red.
The Scarlet Eye had had an overwhelming aura but Leylin's power weren't much less, as his outer body was covered in black flames which took a shape of dragon and it burnt with devilish black flames that could devour all matter.
*Wroar!* *Scree!* Two different giants one phoenix and a dragon calls sounded as they slammed into each other. Flames of black and gold surrounded the phoenix egg as the two began a bloody battle.
"This is much weaker than last time, see I am not even using my full power." Even in the midst of the fierce battle, Leylin did not miss the opportunity to disturb his opponent. Every sliver of fear he caused was an advantage. Leylin wasn't belittling Scarlet Eye but he had his reservations about using his Adhishesha form, he has a certain plan in mind which he doesn't wish to disturb and more importantly his power has leaped quite a bit and Scarlet Eye on the other hand is severely weakened.
"I have enough power to burn you to ashes! You don't need to worry about me! Are you even capable of using your whole strength after suffering such injuries last time?" Scarlet Eye's cold expression contrasted heavily with the fire energy he emanated, the flames burning even the air as it formed a giant phantom map of the Lava World.
Scarlet Eye was under the assumption that after the bout between them, Leylin the losing party must have suffered huge injuries and he cannot use his full power.
'Damn it! Is this really Fireplume?' Scarlet Eye's expression grew dark. This opposing Magus was also using the Emberwings' Fireplume, and had progressed to the eleventh level in it. However, what was shocking was that his black flames were capable of controlling his own, and if not for him being at a higher level his flames would already have been completely eaten through.
Malice flashed in Scarlet Eye's eyes, and golden flames wrapped around the true body of the phoenix.
"Flaming Undead Aves!" The terrifying attack that had seriously injured two rank 5s and injured Leylin appeared once more, its ferocious flames causing the clouds in the sky to be burnt to nothingness.
The gigantic flaming undead aves streaked through the sky, causing all the battles to cease. The Emberwings began to revere the undead aves as if they had seen their god.
"What a pitiful state, this is not even the half of the strength you demonstrated last time." Leylin laughed madly, black flames engulfing everything as his entire person turned into a terrifying blackfire Dragon. This is the moment he was waiting for, time to clear up the scene.
"Mutated Fireplume— Cursing Evil Dragon!"
The Emberwings in the capital of the union saw a unique scene in the sky that day. A demonic black flaming dragon rammed into their leader's own phoenix form. Even the sparks from that battle would cause the few last remaining Star ranks to quiver in fear.
The leader's entire residence was burnt to ashes by the flames, and besides the exhausted and few Star ranks who coughed up blood and retreated quickly, everything was incinerated.
"Haha… Scarlet Eye! You couldn't even beat me at your best and you would definitely not have any success today, look around yourself. Gaze as your city burns, you housed something you cannot have and this is the consequences!" An arrogant, hearty laughter sounded as a figure covered in black flames withdrew, his face filled with an all knowing smile as if everything was under his control and command.
"The leader… was defeated?" One of the last remaining Emberwing race Duke mumbled in disbelief.
Furthermore, the Dark Fireplume that Leylin used gave them a sense of fear. Perhaps if not for their dignity and resolution as a soldier and someone with power, all of them might have fled.
This was especially true since they recognized Leylin as the person who previously fought Scarlet Eye. He didn't lose then and especially now when the revered leader is so injured he did not seem to be having much trouble.
"Great Mother Phoenix! Could I be dreaming? Please help me wake up as soon as possible."
"Phoenix egg!" At this moment, two other powerful auras descended. Zegna observed the giant red egg, unable to conceal his desire.
Archibald could not stand it either. This was the peak of all fire elemental beings!
"It's mine! The phoenix can only exist in our Divineflame Empire for all eternity!" he roared in rage, and the earth began to shake. He charged forward, large hands grabbing towards the large scarlet egg.
*Swish!* Zegna was even faster than him as he turned into a streak of black lightning, heading right for it.
"So this is the source of the firasource stones. This phoenix egg must be mine! With it, I'll be able to advance to rank 6…"
"A mere injured clone wants to confront me? Not even your true body can do anything to me! Get lost! " A roar sounded as a wall of lightning flames obstructed Zegna's path, the boiling temperature and devastating thunder causing him to subconsciously slow his steps.
"Who are you? As long as-" Zegna's expression was sinister as he spoke but however, he wasn't allowed to finish as a wave of thunder fire covered the skies and crashed towards him.
"Take care of him!" Leylin snorted as he ordered, Noticing Scarlet Eye and Archibald fighting.
Leylin used his power to shield the Kemoyin Duke's, the undulations from the battle did not spread to this side, and the arrangements of Adam, Gilbert and Emma weren't interrupted. A door came into existence, one wreathed in starlight.
"Let's do this!" Adam and Lita nodded as they used their Kemoyin transformation and rushed towards the injured Zegna.
The two Giant Kemoyin Serpent hissed, a terrifying aura emanating from its body. Regular Star ranks could not help but tremble in fear.
"Eye of Petrification" Four amber pupils that were like stars stared hard at Zegna who was flying backwards from Leylin's previous attack.
"Crap!" Before Zegna could react, his magic equipment had already exploded, and a layer of petrified skin appeared on his face as his movements ground to a halt. A petrification cast by not one but two ancient Giant Kemoyin Serpent would affect even Radiant Moon Magi.
*Boom!* With a flick of its tail, the two Giant Kemoyin Serpent struck in synchronization towards the petrified Zegna. The earth shook wildly, and many buildings collapsed. Cracks spread in the shape of a web.
*Boom!* The petrified Zegna exploded, being obliterated into dust that flew around in the air. A huge pit was formed in the ground.
In front of the two Giant Kemoyin Serpent, the clone of a Radiant Moon Magus had died just like that.
Scarlet Eye roared as he and Archibald were shocked upon witnessing this scene. Archibald halted his movements as well, fear evident on his face.
*Hss!* Leylin obviously would not let two rank 5 Magi do anything. He looked around and saw that each and everyone of the Jupiter Lightning Magus were killed.
"Arcane Arts : Immortal Bloodline Demon Form— Adhishesha metamorphosis."
Leylin took the initiative and changed into his ultimate form as he spewed out a few large water attacks which transformed into flood dragons and attacked in their direction. This is the best element to contain them.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!* In the midst of immensely powerful explosions, the fire and water met and the collision cracked apart the city into countless fragments. Under the disbelieving gases of everyone else, a boiling heat spread in all directions.
Both Scarlet Eye and Archibald joined hands and attacked Leylin at the same time which was the most obvious outcome but the situation wasn't in their favour as he handled them easily meanwhile all the remaining Star ranks were being hunted by the duo of Lita and Adam.
'The time to close the show is here!' Leylin looked behind himself as he observed the gate opened by Gilbert and Emma, Leylin has already gained plenty of benefit and even the phoenix egg is in his possession. He doesn't wish to kill either of the Rank 5 expert at least not now, they are a part of his future plans.
*Hsss!* The two Giant Kemoyin Serpent charged around violently, and the Star ranks very pulverized.
Leylin looked at his two opponent who seem to have decided to use a secret last measure techniques to disrupt Leylin.
"You are too naive!" Leylin thought as he observed the last remaining morning star expert being killed and begin his plan.
"Arcane Arts — Four Auspicious Beasts Transformation."
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