Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 619 - 542 Prosthetic Body
Of course.
How could the "Highcliff Fortress," the headquarters of the school, be so easily breached? Although [Witchcraft: Ignite] could not attack underground targets, other things could.
Click... click...
The most powerful magic book of the "Mechanical Immortality School," the "Brass Key," flipped gently, with nothing but a page of leather reacting.
Thin yet sturdy copper plates etched with three-dimensional mysterious symbols, with small gears embedded on the pages connecting some hidden transmission structures, created a ticking clock-like sound.
Sedric extended a finger that appeared as ordinary as a human's, with flesh and blood, and lightly touched one of the symbols on the "Brass Key," releasing an invisible wave.
Obviously, this was not only a powerful witchcraft tool, but also the control center of this fortress-type wizard tower.
On the second level of the fortress, facing Aiven's direction, a row of dark openings suddenly opened.
Poof, poof, poof...
A large group of creatures resembling a cross between fish and lizards, with a bright blade-like dorsal fin standing forward, leapt into the ground and advanced rapidly. Only the sharp dorsal fins exposed above the surface, as if the earth and rocks in front of them did not exist at all.
Artificial Extraordinary Creatures [Scaleblade Fish].
Clearly, before conducting various inhumane human experiments, the evil alchemists conducted more animal experiments following general procedures, and these extraordinary creatures were a by-product of their exploration of the road to immortality.
They quickly encountered the approaching [Puppet Bombs] from the opposite side and fearlessly embraced them.
In the blink of an eye.
Boom—!!! 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞
The ground beneath trembled as if a volcanic eruption had occurred, and the terrifying energy tore the earth apart, sending thousands of tons of dirt and rocks high into the sky.
Witnessing such a scene, everyone involved in the battle fell silent in awe.
When the smoke cleared away under the mountain breeze.
A massive trench-like moat appeared three hundred meters from the fortress, and the hideously looking [Scaleblade Fish] were understandably obliterated.
At the same time.
Bang!
A radiant sun exploded within the fortress, with an immensely penetrating and witchcraft-controlled incandescent light illuminating every corner, turning the entire stone fortress translucent as if reverting time to daylight.
The infiltrating Shadow Demon Wolves lost their ability to hide in the shadows completely.
Instantly, gunfire boomed.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!...
Amid the continuous flashes of flame.
Led by the school's deputy stationed within the fortress, the Official Wizards collectively mobilized in coordination with the wizard's servants in "Highcliff Fortress" to expel and kill these giant wolves.
"Howl..."
Although usually without much hostility, precautions against the Black Wizard School "Black Spirit" (also known as Shadow School) in the chaotic territory of Cabraal are, of course, not lacking.
It's not about being prepared to start a war anytime, but maintaining the self-discipline of a Black Wizard. Even for the most powerful "Curse School," there are alternative plans.
While purging internally, the counterattack against the enemies had already commenced simultaneously.
On the solid fort of the second level of the fortress, several spherical metal structures with black coatings opened honeycomb-like hexagonal apertures.
A group of creatures with sawtooth-edged long sword-like mouthparts, resembling Coleoptera insects with transparent wings, burst out at high speed, producing a sound a million times sharper than that of wasps.
Buzz, buzz, buzz...
Artificial Extraordinary Creatures [Swordwing Bugs].
"These guys have quite an imagination, but... these things will soon be mine."
Within the ceremonial formation, Aiven showed no surprise and looked at Olivia standing beside him.
The girl wore a small pure sapphire princess crown, emerald earrings swaying like crescent moons by her ears.
The upper body in a form-fitting black uniform with lace floral sleeves, ruby-like ribbon tightened to accentuate a perfect waistline, with long tailcoats behind decorated with two sparkling olivine stones.
The lower body, in a same-colored short pleated skirt for ease of movement, had sapphire-glowing stripes on gray long socks, with crystal-encrusted black high heels on her feet.
Although this "Gemstone Armament" looked less resplendent than before, it was in fact an advanced version using Aiven's [Strong Demonic Weapon] technology. In Spiritual Vision, it shone like a glorious sun, equivalent to purchasing a manor with leftover money if translated into natural gemstones.
Regarding the incoming [Swordwing Bugs], the two exchanged smiles, interlocking fingers as a subtle electric current coursed through, instantly connecting them in a mind connection.
Olivia completely closed her eyes, sharing Aiven's "Data Visualization."
The distance of the bugs, trajectory, air deflection rate, correction parameters... flowed through Olivia's mind one by one.
Then, a series of ring-like technique bands beneath their feet flowed and danced.
Above them, a dot of red brilliance intensified within the rhombohedral hexahedron formed by the ceremonial formation, with five golden-red crystal threads disappearing simultaneously from the core red hair crystal of the [Red Witch].
Bang—
A bright red light beam cannon shot out, and the beam, thick as a bowl, split into a hundred beams instantly.
Like a girl's hair unraveling and cascading down, under Aiven's guided direction through "Data Visualization," it impeccably struck every [Swordwing Bug] in view, easily penetrating their flesh-steel hybrid bodies.
Before even flying half the distance, they were already falling like raindrops.
"Now the lackeys should be pretty much exhausted, right?"
After capturing Samuel, the traitor, the location of "High Cliff Castle," its defensive measures, the progress of unique witchcraft research, the levels and specialties of the total fifteen official wizards, plus three peak wizards on the New Continent, all the intelligence only known to insiders was sold out by him.
Thanks to this intelligence, Aiven was able to formulate targeted response plans in advance. As for what trump cards they might possess that even Samuel wasn't privy to, that could only be known for sure after engaging in combat.
Apart from these wizards, the armed forces stationed in the small fortress along with all the servants amount to about six hundred people, plus they raise several artificial extraordinary creature species, boasting formidable combat capabilities.
Even if a large force of several thousand were to trek mountains and rivers to get here, they would only face total annihilation.
Although Aiven brought quite a few people this time, he didn't want to waste them against these mass-produced beasts.
Snap—!
Easily snapped his fingers.
"Send another wave, let's see what other cards they have up their sleeves."
I know them inside out, while these evil alchemists don't even know who's attacking them. They've already lost half the battle before it even began.
Rumble...
The third wave of [Puppet Bombs] set out again.
Olivia's family owns the largest proven phosphorus mining reserve on the New Continent, and has already set up the supporting mining facilities, processed together by Angie, Calvin, and Midorra who can clone herself a hundred times.
Even Aiven himself couldn't clearly figure out how many alchemy bombs are stored in Kaka's [Shadow Secret Vault].
It's hard to say whether it could directly flatten this massive and stable mountain, but it wouldn't have any problem flattening the fortress.
Modern warfare, aside from mushrooming at the end, the strongest would be a missile saturation bombardment.
If one wave is not enough, then send another. Upholding the philosophy that "art is explosion," if the opponent was indeed exhausted, he wouldn't mind blowing the fortress skyward himself.
Let sister and Uncle Gel be spectators for the entire show.
Samuel had already confessed that the core tradition of the school was always with the chief, so they didn't worry about damaging the second volume of "Flesh Sacrifice."
Compared to Aiven's relaxed joyfulness, the evil alchemists could only harbor stifled frustration and anger, unable to find an outlet.
"Where did this bastard come from? Clearly, they've been prepared for a long time, and unexpectedly know so much about the defense system of 'High Cliff Castle'?"
After several rounds of offense and defense exchanges and facing what seemed to be an endless stream of alchemy bombs from Aiven, Sedric has already realized that passive reception isn't a solution.
Unable to completely resolve the problem, he must resolve the person bringing the problem.
After sending the last batch of [Scale-Blade Fish] from the nest for a lightning task.
He reached out and touched the magic book "Brass Key" again, but this time it landed on a leather page.
Swish—
A three-dimensional rune array quietly appeared, a ring of red aura was activated, spreading far away.
[Ceremony: Flesh and Blood Altar]
Basic effect: Within the area covered by the Flesh and Blood Altar, designated allied combat personnel receive super-speed regeneration ability, stronger the more enemies they kill.
Then.
"Kill!"
"Roar roar roar..."
Led by Billiver, who had almost already surpassed Tier 2 Peak, a group of semi-flesh, semi-alchemy constructs similar to him, wielding guns and swords, rushed out quickly.
They are witchcraft creatures combining flesh and Construct [Clockwork Servant].
To ensure absolute loyalty, evil alchemists didn't choose normal human physical side transcendent beings with varying thoughts, but used a total of four hundred [Clockwork Servants] to serve as the defense force.
Also the strongest layer in "High Cliff Castle's" regular defense system.
Meanwhile, the chief, deputy, and third are all either at peak or very close to peak-level official wizards, tearing off the somewhat hindering wizard robes, revealing a gleaming golden metallic body.
It turns out their human appearance was just an illusion, their construct replacement degree far exceeded all official wizards.
Also gathering all historical wizard wisdom from the "Mechanical Eternity School" into the cutting-edge research result—[Prosthetic Body].
The main content of the second volume "Flesh Puppet": Artificial People, Undying Body, Flesh and Blood Altar, Symbiotic Transformation, Solidified Bloodsucking Aura, Solidified Plague Aura...
Completely transforming the body into an [Undying Body] with super strong self-healing ability is difficult, and "undying" can always only be relative, but merely making the brain possess similar traits is relatively easy.
Then through [Witchcraft: Symbiotic Transformation] retaining the most important human brain and very few body tissues, their essence was no longer human but a brain with tentacles!
Residing in [Prosthetic Body] that never ages, can be freely modified or even replaced at any time, not only a milestone of "Mechanical Immortality," but in combat capability they were already akin to a powerful alternative magic and martial dual cultivator.
Possessing Tier 2 Peak Wizard casting level while simultaneously acquiring physical prowess equivalent to Tier 3 Great Knight.
The three of them took out alchemy weapons like power heavy hammer, chainsaw sword, steam-powered hand cannon from their "Magic Pocket," beneath their feet force field ripples exploded, levitating upwards.
Boom—!
Carrying roaring wind sound, like three meteors cutting across the sky, plummeting towards Aiven's side's position.
"Sneaky fellow, I'm going to smash you into pieces!"
