Extraordinary Voyage-Chapter 760 - 654: Success
The group looked up to discover the [Ancient Scroll] they were seeking had shed the typical hidden traits of an "Ocean Treasure".
Even though it was enclosed within a sphere of light, it occupied one of the grandest and brightest lighthouses at the island’s center, unfurling continually in the wind above.
Even the various maritime scenes, sketches, and symbols painted on it seemed to be faintly visible.
It’s no wonder that an ancient wizard from before the Age of Navigation specifically recorded this seemingly useless treasure at that time; it was simply too conspicuous.
However, when the four managed to dodge the barrage from the "Copper Cannon Turtles" and drew their weapons to charge in that direction.
A sharp sound cut through the air from behind.
Whizz! Whizz! Whizz!
Just as the group behind them leaped into the air, someone couldn’t resist launching a disruptive attack at those in the lead, attempting to delay their advance and create an opportunity for themselves.
Especially the "Black Pyramid" group, which was merely a few hundred meters away from Aiven’s group.
This organization consisted of various transcendents from non-wizard paths, Black Wizards, Wise Demons... members with the most complex backgrounds and abilities, but their alignment dictated they were mostly not of benevolent nature.
In an instant.
Five ghastly white skulls wrapped in a foul-smelling blood mist exploded like high-impact bombs above the heads of the four, violently plowing through the beach with corrosive blood mist and sharp bone fragments flying.
Yet.
Snap—!
Before the attack could reach them, Aiven had already lightly snapped his fingers.
Avoiding the encircling blood mist and bone shards, Olivia reappeared fifty meters away, retrieving her [Electromagnetic Cannon 3.0] and returned fire at the transcendents of the "Black Pyramid".
A streak of rose-colored flame flickered by.
Boom!
An unlucky Tier 2 Black Wizard and a Tier 2 Physical Side Transcendent found themselves directly in line and were executed on the spot without even time to react.
The blood mist that erupted mid-air was even more spectacular than before.
After landing, the remaining six disregarded the wave of incoming monsters, and led by a powerful Tier 2 Peak Black Wizard, they charged headlong into the island’s interior.
Realizing they had messed with the wrong people, there was no further provocation.
Seeing them vanish into the monster horde, Aiven refrained from using [King’s Rook Castle] to pursue and annihilate them.
Because the spatial ability originating from the Cosmic Dragon’s power was maximized only this far.
Since entering the Eye of the Giant sea, having undergone numerous battles, Aiven and the team had long systematically tested their abilities.
Whether on the sea or on the island, using space jump felt like swimming in strong glue; it was only slightly more convenient but actually slower than the sprint of an Official Knight.
Moreover, it was extremely draining.
Clearly, as a talent magic from the Cosmic Dragon, its specialization in spatial power was far inferior to the "Clock Tower School".
Upon careful thought, it made perfect sense; as the trial grounds for the Clock Tower School, how could it not restrict opportunistic members from using length spatial jumps? However many challenges were set up, what would be their meaning?
Similarly, even flight was directly prohibited; whatever one desired had to be obtained by traversing through the monster horde first. The trials might have corresponding challenges, but they were not here.
It was just a slight delay.
The other four factions further away showed no gratitude for the "Black Pyramid’s" self-sacrifice, quickly charging forward upon landing, each selecting a route into the island’s depths.
They too had spotted the traces of the [Ancient Scroll] upon reaching the island.
The landing sites of the six factions were about 20 kilometers from the center of this 1000 square kilometer island, facing countless Tier 2 Peak Twisted Demons, even a group of Tier 3 Transcendents dared not boldly charge.
All chose to look for gaps among the monster horde to advance tactically.
Momentarily, the fastest advancing was a cold current and a hot flow. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮
The Frost Knight wielded the [Holy Sword: Hejira], its ice-blue blade with snowflake-shaped guard would stir up a violent cold wave with every swing.
"Winter is coming!"
Hiss—
Ahead of the Frost Knights, a Twisted Demon bearing a decaying ship’s helm raised its head, revealing pale, hideous chest cavity, foul acid shot like a fountain from toothed holes.
But as soon as the acid left its bloated body, it was frozen by the cold wind, along with the vast array of monsters within it.
They were then shattered by a passing knight’s sword.
On the other side, the Volcano Knights relied on the [Holy Sword: Leivodin].
This was a sacred sword once wielded by the "Magma Angel" Sute, a sword eternally burning with flames, born for destruction.
Even from the name, it is clear that it’s the sister sword to the one wielded by the Silver Knight [Holy Sword: Leivodin].
It’s imaginable, following the eternal foes "Eternal Flame" and "Dawn", there surely is an untold story between "Magma Angel" Sute and "Angel of Fertility" Frey.
Trailing closely behind the two was the famous "Necromancy School", led by a Tier 3 Grand Wizard who had undergone some terrifying transformation.
With a skull ablaze with eerie Soul Fire, wearing a magic robe made of bony scales, with a delicate bony hand gripping a luminous wolf-head magic staff.
Voca—
Crunch.. Crunch..
With a swift gesture, summoned a group of powerful [Skeleton Guard] wielding giant shields and swords, clearing an island of safety within the monster tide.
Then a Tier 3 and five Tier 2 necromancy school wizards cast soundwave attacks of [Bone String], soul-drilling [Soul Worm], highly corrosive [Foul Breath] onto the Twisted Demons.
The efficiency of their charge was second only to the two churches, and as they gradually perfected the best response and witchcraft combinations, the advancement speed of these wizards continued to increase.
"The ’Voodoo Sect’ had the largest group landing on the island, with a total of forty people. Although they appeared indistinguishable from ordinary people, most of them were the masterpieces of black sorcery — [Reanimated Corpses].
The high-level Reanimated Corpses, crafted using Extraordinaries as raw materials, existed on the boundary between life and death, immune to most low-level magic damage while possessing infinite strength and swiftness like the wind.
These powerful [Reanimated Corpses] stood at the forefront, while the true number of black wizards remained unknown, hiding behind to employ [Curse], [Voodoo Doll], and [Mysterious Spirit] for auxiliary attacks.
In critical moments, they could even act like shamans, borrowing the power of the ’Mysterious Source’ Great Lord.
Lagging behind was the ’Black Pyramid,’ which had yet to showcase its potential.
The leader was a formidable Black Wizard at the Tier 2 Peak, who produced an ancient [Cursed Stone Coffin] and lifted the lid.
Rustle, rustle, rustle....
A swarm of pitch-black Sacred Beetles made of black sand poured out like a tide, devouring everything in their path, even the muddy, slime-like Anchor Demons were consumed entirely.
[Military Witchcraft: Black Ants!]
Although not ranked among Extraordinaries, in this environment, it was extremely targeted. None who reached this point were mere mediocrities.
So it seems.
Among the six factions landing on this island, including the ’Tinder Sect’ and the ’Frost Breath Church,’ none had particularly amicable relations, so no one needed to worry about being besieged en route.
But at this rate, as they gathered at the base of the monster-infested lighthouse, a grand battle seemed inevitable.
Whichever group seized the [Ancient Scroll] first would inevitably be assailed by the others.
Indeed, if things progressed as they were...
On the island’s outermost edge.
Seeing other teams advancing rapidly, Aiven’s group, though lagging behind, remained unhurried. At their current pace, even after an hour, they wouldn’t reach the Central Lighthouse.
Everyone knew that the "Ocean Treasure" had indestructible traits, so in such an unfavorable situation that was bound to result in an epic clash, the wealthy naturally had their own way of playing the game.
That is, exchanging money for time!
"Hesi, it’s your turn."
Roar—
Aiven immediately launched dragon transformation, turning into the "Storm Dragon," the swiftest among the three bloodline plugins.
"Leave it to me!"
Olivia, donned in Gemstone Armament and standing on crystal high heels, leaped onto his head, facing the direction of the lighthouse, and extracted a radiant "Gem Star."
Rumble...
The heavy magic book "Gem Dictionary" emitted ring after ring of gem-textured rune circles, encircling her body.
The girl’s cool curse words reverberated like spring water over the entire island:
stel—
[Gem Witchcraft: Shattered Star]
At the cost of temporarily losing her casting ability, she obliterated a Gem Star, releasing the infinite power condensed within it over eons. A Great Wizard of the Gem School could use this move to annihilate a city with a single strike!
Empowered by this formidable magic book, Olivia, with the power of a Senior Official Wizard, executed the move without being outshone by a Tier 3 Grand Wizard.
It’s no exaggeration to say that after repeated practice, Olivia’s casting skills in [Gem Witchcraft: Shattered Star] might be unmatched within the entire "Gem School."
Even Aiven had to admit that he held no spell with more destructive power than this girl’s move.
Woo woo woo...
The fierce wind roared!
Circles of rune rings around the girl exploded, echoing with her Gemstone Armament.
In it lay countless mysterious pieces of knowledge, colliding and exalting... by means of this lavishly expensive sorcery, Olivia’s spirit reconnected with the "Extraordinary Source" Mother of Roses of her school, and some secrets of the World Root Source flowed through her heart.
Subsequently.
It seemed as if a magnificent and blazing red celestial body descended upon the earth, causing the rubble beneath the girl’s feet to defy gravity and slowly float.
Meanwhile, sensing the overwhelming magical fluctuations, the remaining five advancing teams suspiciously turned their heads towards this direction.
"This is.... ???"
Soon after, a large bow apparition embedded with various splendid gems atop a gold base quietly appeared above her head, slowly drawn to a full circle.
The beautiful girl standing atop the dragon, with hair flowing in the wind, extended her slender, elegant right hand, mimicking a shooting gesture toward the lighthouse twenty kilometers away.
Her voice issued a crisp onomatopoeic sound:
"Bang!"
The next moment.
In the dazzling white light occupying the entire view, it was as if both sky and earth wept sorrowfully.
Rumble....
A colossal rainbow light pierces through twenty kilometers of space, engulfing everything along its path.
Twisted Demons, derelict ships, towering lighthouses, countless treasures... all turned to ash, dissipating into the dazzling rainbow light!
The Storm Dragon, Annie, and Jelos charged out at the first opportunity.
"Got it!"
