Chapter 579: Chapter 495: Double Blow
Jeming placed his right hand on his chest.
The entrance to the Inner Grotto Heaven quietly unfolded in front of him.
From within the Inner Grotto Heaven, various materials flew out continuously. Jeming’s hands moved swiftly in mid-air, with the spirit light of alchemy flowing at his fingertips.
The materials melted and shaped under the influence of spiritual power, transforming into intricate components filled with runes.
These components were distributed by him in a specific pattern across a radius of several kilometers, some embedded in the ground, others suspended in the air, connected by invisible energy threads, forming a three-dimensional array model.
Soon, the entire array was set up.
Jeming formed the last array seal with his hands, causing all components to glow slightly before vanishing into the environment, as if they had never existed.
However, if someone with sharp perception entered this area, they would sense a heart-pounding feeling of "ready to erupt" in the space around them.
"The concealment is slightly lacking, but... I never counted on deceiving the opponent completely, it’s sufficient."
Jeming nodded with satisfaction, but then remembered something, a trace of hesitation crossing his face.
He reached into his bosom with his right hand, this time taking out not physical materials, but a swirling and ethereal Red Dust Qi.
It was formless and intangible, yet seemed to carry the sorrows and joys of all beings, the myriad aspects of the mortal world—it was Jeming’s precious reserve: Red Dust Qi.
"This is all I have left. I’m really reluctant to use it... But if I don’t, I might never have the chance to use it again."
Jeming gritted his teeth, making up his mind.
He once again took out a large amount of auxiliary materials, starting to set up a second, larger composite array around the perimeter of the first.
This array had an even more complex structure, with layers of nested runes and apparatus structures that completely encompassed the previous one.
He carefully placed the Red Dust Qi into the central array node of the formation.
The moment the Qi merged, the entire array seemed to be infused with a soul, faintly emitting inaudible murmurs of all beings.
Shortly after the second array was concealed, three figures broke through the sky.
They were the three Sixth Level Wizards.
Leading them was the Chaos Secret Sect heavy-armored wizard, Karon, who sensed something amiss upon entering the area and shouted sharply, "Watch out! There’s..."
Before he could finish speaking, Jeming on the ground lifted his head, grinning at them.
"A small gift..."
As the words fell, Jeming suddenly pressed his right hand downwards!
"...hope you enjoy it!"
Boom!!!
The first array was fully activated.
From the center around Jeming, the earth within a radius of tens of kilometers suddenly lit up with numerous dark golden array patterns!
In the next instant, hundreds of meticulously arranged Fire Extinction Divine Lights, with energy fields amplifying each other, erupted from every array node on the ground!
To prevent interference among them, these Fire Extinction Divine Lights did not completely overlap, but formed a carefully calculated barrage sequence, intertwining in mid-air.
Ultimately fusing into a light pillar over a hundred kilometers in diameter, composed purely of destructive energy, it surged skyward toward the three wizards with a force that tore the sky apart!
Where the light pillar passed, the space was scorched with twisted marks, the thin elements thoroughly evaporated, and even the light seemed devoured, leaving only the color of death between heaven and earth.
The faces of the three Sixth Level Wizards changed dramatically, but they had no time to respond to such a speed of attack.
Only their reactive protective witchcraft could release a few shields in time before their figures were engulfed by the massive dark golden light.
Jeming anxiously gazed toward the sky.
This was the effect of the first array Jeming had set up, which simply unleashed hundreds of Fire Extinction Divine Lights at once, annihilating everything within the array’s range.
The light pillar before him was the result of hundreds of Fire Extinction Divine Lights fusing together.
Watching the three Sixth Level Wizards devoured by the dark golden light pillar, Jeming calculated tensely in his heart.
To avoid interference among the Fire Extinction Divine Lights, they weren’t completely overlapped, but arranged systematically.
Additionally, Jeming didn’t release the Fire Extinction Divine Lights too broadly to ensure the maximum destruction, instead compressing them slightly, so the amount and intensity of attacks each Sixth Level Wizard endured was actually different.
The best outcome would naturally be the annihilation of all three Sixth Level Wizards.
Of course, Jeming knew this was just wishful thinking.
Even if caught off guard, Sixth Level Wizards aren’t easy to eliminate.
Under normal circumstances, one or two Sixth Level Wizards should die, with one or two remaining injured.
Of course, the worst luck scenario, if these Three Sixth Level Wizards have particularly strong powers, then it’s very possible all three might only be injured, perhaps even no one gets hurt.
Under Jeming’s tense gaze, the dark golden light pillar flashed and disappeared.
Looking at the three figures revealed in the sky, Jeming’s face turned somewhat grim.
The luck... wasn’t good.
Though slightly disheveled, the three figures still hovered there.
Not one of the three Sixth Level Wizards had died.
The wizard from the Tower of Annihilation was surrounded by a gray-white mist that had thinned considerably, yet his presence remained stable.
Clearly, with his profound understanding of energy annihilation, he withstood the wave of attacks without injury, merely expending some spiritual power.
Fortunately, the two from the Chaos Secret Sect were evidently injured.
Kalon’s heavy armor had melted on the left side, exposing the charred skin beneath, his left arm hanging weakly; the tip of the old hag’s withered magic staff showed cracks, her mouth trickled with dark red blood, her breath chaotic.
"As expected, wizards from the Tower of Annihilation have extraordinary resistance to pure energy damage..." Jeming noted in his mind, "It’s normal, after all, they specialize in researching annihilation energy, possessing quite advanced techniques in energy resistance and manipulation."
But Jeming also breathed a sigh of relief: "Luckily, the other two were indeed injured, even though it’s minor, the first step of the plan succeeded."
At this moment, in the high sky, besides shock and anger, there was a slight sense of dread in the eyes of the three wizards.
They hadn’t anticipated that an array set up by a Fifth Level Wizard could unleash such terrifying power, nearly capsizing them in a ditch.
"This little guy... must not be allowed to remain!" Kalon’s eyes flashed with apprehension.
Already at the Fifth Level, he posed such a threat to Sixth Level Wizards; if he advances to Tier Six, wouldn’t Nolun Workshop gain another elite Sixth Level Wizard?
Even if he couldn’t advance to the Sixth Level on the battlefield now, such a Fifth Level Wizard poses a significant threat to our side’s low and mid-level wizards as well!
Thus, he ignored the intense pain in his left arm, the tattoo-like black patterns on his body quickly churning, gathering in his right hand, forming a dark spear composed of curses, preparing to throw.
Simultaneously, the injured old hag and the Tower of Annihilation wizard beside her realized the same issue, and without hesitation raised their hands to cast spells.
But just as they started their actions...
Jeming on the ground had already reactivated the Five Elements Rainbow Transformation Mirror.
"Goodbye then!"
Rainbow light suddenly appeared, and Jeming’s figure transformed into light, shooting towards the distant horizon!
"Trying to escape?!" the Tower of Annihilation wizard roared angrily, mist around him churning as he prepared to pursue.
However, at that moment, the two injured Chaos Secret Sect wizards simultaneously froze.
"Something’s wrong... this wound..." the old hag was the first to perceive the anomaly.
She felt that the sensation from the wound was not purely painful, but accompanied by some kind of gentle, seemingly healing, strange warmth.
Yet amidst this warmth was a terrifying shock to her soul.
"Not good! It’s a trap!!" the old hag’s pupils shrank suddenly as she screamed hoarsely.
But it was already too late.
What had entered their wounds was precisely the Red Dust Qi that Jeming had deployed earlier.
Jeming’s second array’s effect was simple; it wasn’t an offensive array, but one that could promote healing.
Only, Jeming had added a little "ingredient" during the healing process.
During the subconscious self-healing of the two wizards, the Red Dust Qi silently infiltrated their bodies along with the healing power.
At this moment, as the two wizards attempted to pursue, mobilizing their spiritual power...
The Red Dust Qi erupted.
"Uh..."
Kalon and the old hag simultaneously let out a short muffled groan, the light in their eyes dimming abruptly like candle flames blown out by the wind.
The energy fluctuations on the two rapidly waned, as they fell straight from the sky like puppets with their strings cut, crashing heavily to the ground, making no sound further.
The Tower of Annihilation wizard halted his pursuit in horror, swiftly descending beside the two.
He quickly examined them, his face darkening progressively.
They were still alive, but their souls had become clouded as if polluted by some unknown force, plunging into deep unconsciousness.
If not for the intrinsic strength of a Sixth Level Wizard’s soul, at that moment, their souls would’ve shattered instantly.
"Such sinister means..." he murmured in a low voice, eyes showing deep apprehension.
This Fifth Level Wizard from Nolun Workshop was not only technically strong but also far more meticulous than usual.
He immediately sent an urgent message via the Magic Network Terminal to the base, briefly explaining the situation and requesting support.
Afterwards, he set up several layers of protective and secret barriers around his two unconscious colleagues, ensuring they wouldn’t be attacked by other enemies.
Once finished, he turned to look at Kalon’s limp charred left arm, a decisive glint flashing in his eyes.
Swish!
Gray-white mist condensed into a blade, slicing through the air!
Kalon’s left arm was severed at the shoulder.
The Tower of Annihilation wizard seized the severed arm, chanting obscure spells, forcibly injecting the lingering life essence and spiritual power imprint from Kalon’s severed arm into the "Shadow Hound" that was gradually fading due to losing its master.
The Shadow Hound’s body solidified again, turning its head towards the direction Jeming fled, letting out a bloodthirsty growl.
"Chase!" the Tower of Annihilation wizard coldly barked, his form transforming into a gray-white stream of light, swiftly pursuing the Shadow Hound as it tore through the void.
At this moment, in his mind, Jeming’s threat level had risen to the highest.
He must be utterly eliminated, regardless of the cost!
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