Ashen Dragon-Chapter 268 - 192: Promotion and Call
Chapter 268: Chapter 192: Promotion and Call
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With the violent spatial fluctuations, a massive, phantom-like red figure appeared on the spot, gradually solidifying into the Red Dragon.
Cassius surveyed the surroundings, which had turned white and were burning with the abyssal fire.
“Body Incineration Explosion…”
“The power is considerable.”
Although this battle had been relatively easy for him, part of it was due to his abilities countering the opponent.
If the Red Dragon had not personally intervened, this Barlow Flame Demon could have single-handedly destroyed half of the Ashen Kingdom. At present, even the higher-ups of the kingdom could not withstand this demon. Even Ramp could only barely hold on, highlighting the potent power from the Abyss.
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And when the Abyss sent out its true elite forces to restrain him, the Ashen Kingdom’s military would face a painful price even for a hard-won victory against the Abyssal Demon Legion.
Thankfully, he had destroyed Keman’s demon nest developed over several years in one fell swoop this time. The legion of thousands of demons had also perished, so at least within the short time the Abyssal Portal remained closed, they would find it difficult to amass such formidable power.
Cassius looked at his panel again, refreshed with numerous new messages.
[You killed the[Bagulamo], gained 1800xp]
[You killed the[Frosthorn], gained 2300xp]
[You killed the[Seducing Demon], gained 5000xp]
[You killed the[Berserker Demon]…]
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[You killed the[Newly Born Barlow Flame Demon – Keman (Challenge Level: 18)], gained 20000xp]
“Three years have passed, and I’ve finally accumulated enough experience to level up.”
Cassius sighed.
As a special template, besides absorbing energy from killing enemies, he could also gradually accumulate that peculiar energy during his slumber. After three years of continuous accumulation and the victory over the demon legion, he could finally step onto a new tier.
[You chose to upgrade[True Dragon Sorcerer]to level 13]
[Due to dragonkin’s innate spellcasting, your current spellcaster level is: 18]
But level 13 was more like a transition phase for professionals, with no qualitative change, merely some additional spells. Cassius could only pray to the God of Fate for good spells from the inheritance.
Fortunately, his luck was generally pretty good.
[You acquired additional Dragon’s Spells[Labyrinth of Thoughts][Treasure Ward]]
Labyrinth of Thoughts (mind of the labyrinth)
Eighth Tier Enchantment Spell [Mind-Affecting]
Duration: Until expended
Your eyes squinted into slits while the foul-smelling black energy floated above your head, absorbing light and scattered thoughts of others.
You twisted your mind into a magical labyrinth, confusing unsuspecting spellcasters. If an enemy cast a mind-affecting spell or ability on you, your mind’s labyrinthine structure would bewilder them.
“Labyrinth of Thoughts…”
Cassius’s expression held a hint of surprise.
He had always lacked control-type spells, often relying on[Tiamat’s Terrifying Illusion]to restrain enemies during battles.
But this was not without cost. Although this power did not come from Tiamat’s blessing, the more he used this deity-related spell, the stronger the invisible bond with Tiamat became. Eventually, it might even forcibly tie him to the Five-Colored Dragon Queen’s chariot, something Cassius absolutely did not want.
Now, receiving the dragonkin’s mind spell from the inheritance, and even at the eighth tier, he could say it filled a significant gap, allowing him to be more composed during battle.
Treasure Ward (treasure ward)
Fourth-Tier Protection System
This spell acted on a pile of contiguous treasure. If any item was taken from the pile, the carrier would feel nauseous and vomit unless physically resilient enough to resist.
The afflicted creature must abandon the taken item, or the effect would intensify and prevent them from moving. Note: Every 10 gold coins’ worth of treasure is considered one “item.”
“Chicken ribs, tasteless to eat, a pity to discard.”
“But better than nothing.”
That was Cassius’s assessment of[Treasure Ward].
This spell clearly showcased the dragonkin’s greed and stinginess, even designing a spell specifically to protect their treasure.
However, to Cassius, this was more like the neurotic product of a dragon’s over-worry for their hoard—after all, any being capable of stealing his treasure would unlikely be affected by this spell, while weaker beings would be captured by vigilant wyverns or Tiefling Guards before even seeing his vault.
It might be effective against those frail, stealth-specialized thieves.
The vast flow of information containing the two spells surged into Cassius’s mind, but he was already well accustomed to this sensation.
With a spellcaster level as high as 18, he could easily comprehend everything about the eighth-tier spells, given that his capacity to interface with the Magic Web had long reached the ninth layer.
Cassius finally opened his eyes, refocusing his attention, observing the surroundings once more.
Not much remained of the demons’ bodies. After their death, their chaotic essence returned to the Abyss, and their essence would transform into new demons.
And the former demon nest had turned into scorched earth under the Body Incineration Explosion of the dying Barlow Flame Demon. The terrifying blast had obliterated most of the mountain, the cavern’s interior filled with burning abyssal fire, and the path leading to the cave’s depths was blocked by collapsed rocks.
“So where did Keman’s power come from?”
Cassius gazed at the abandoned cave, squinting his eyes slightly, his pale-golden pupils reflecting puzzlement.
“He was just a juvenile Frost Giant, absolutely impossible to grow to such an extent within three years on his own.”
“And the former Cassius, as a young dragon without the mother dragon’s protection, could not have grown into the ‘Mountain’s Wrathful Flame,’ which made the North tremble in just a mere decade, which is just a blink for a dragon.”
“Behind them, there was likely an Abyssal Lord.”
Cassius thought.
He slightly opened his jaws, spewing fiery breath, the flames easily melting and piercing through the piled rocks, revealing the dark, deep tunnel again.
Suddenly, the Red Dragon’s fringed ears twitched, and the bony protrusions on his forehead furrowed slightly.
He seemed to hear a certain…
Calling.
Yes, a calling.
Not through material means, but from a higher spiritual dimension, influencing and connecting his consciousness, causing Cassius to be on high alert, subconsciously erecting his mind fortress.
But the deep voice still penetrated the void, pervasive as ever.
“Come…”
“You will come here, embracing the Abyss.”
