Wizard: Adventures in Two Worlds-Chapter 457 - 016 Soul Search

Von’s expression was grim; the Flying Skill Magic Circuit constructed within his Spiritual Inner Sea pulsed with an unprecedented brilliance. As his spiritual power rapidly burned, his body shot across the sky like a meteor, hurtling into the distance.

Faster! Even faster!

The moment the executioner had made his move, Von received a message from his family. His immediate reaction was that the executioner had been too reckless. Regardless of the circumstances, ’Conni’ had killed a One-Circle Late Stage Wizard from their family; caution was paramount. The executioner wasn’t weak and possessed methods to counter Knights, but it was ultimately too perilous. Fortunately, they had only managed to pin down ’Conni’, so the situation wasn’t critical.

But what if the worst happened?

Suddenly, the auras of two blood-kin vanished. Von froze in mid-air, his face a mask of confusion.

Dead? Yifuli and Hunter, are they both dead?

"AHHH!" Von threw his head back and roared, his form blurring as he accelerated once more. "Conni, I will kill you!"

He didn’t suspect a trap. The Pelo family had thoroughly investigated ’Conni’s’ connections. Aside from a passing acquaintance with Old Brin the Eyeless, ’Conni’ had no close friends. Besides, there wouldn’t have been enough time to set anything up.

WHOOSH!

As he neared a body of water, the Spirit Light of his witchcraft abruptly faltered. His eyes, filled with hesitation, scanned the area ahead.

An ambush?

CLAP!

CLAP! CLAP!

Sharp applause echoed from up ahead. The void seemed to part like a curtain, revealing Nina’s figure.

"Uncle Von, such keen perception."

"Nina?" Von was momentarily stunned, then comprehension dawned. "It was you! No wonder Yifuli and the others ran into trouble. This was your trap! You’re courting death!"

"Heh..." Nina offered no explanation for what had transpired, a cold sneer playing on her lips. "You caused my father’s death and killed members of the Walker family. Between our two families, only one can survive."

"Very well!" Von’s eyes darted around, surveying his surroundings. "Where is Conni? If you’re planning to take me on, then all of you, come out! Let me see what other tricks the Walker family has up its sleeve."

WHOOSH!

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

As his voice fell, several figures materialized around him, the vast majority belonging to the Walker family. Nearly all the Walker family’s Wizards were present. Even a few Advanced Wizard Apprentices had come, a clear indication of Nina’s determination to settle things once and for all.

"Heh..." Von narrowed his eyes, his expression hardening. "You intend to fight me to the death?"

"If we don’t fight to the death, is there any other way for us to survive?" Nina took a deep breath, stepping aside to reveal a figure behind her. "Senior Haggai, I’ll have to trouble you to act."

"Haggai!" Even with the full force of the Walker family’s Wizards assembled, Von’s expression had remained largely unchanged. Now, however, his eyelids twitched. "You’re also going to move against me?"

The Dream Market couldn’t accommodate Second Circle Wizards, and Late First Ring Wizards who frequented it were few and far between. Haggai the Barbarian Wizard was one of them.

"My apologies," Haggai said, shaking his head. "I owe the Walker family a debt."

ROAR!

Without another word, he waved his hand. A brilliantly striped, ferocious tiger leaped from the void, pouncing towards Von.

Haggai! The Barbarian Wizard! He specialized in Bloodline Magic and necromancy. His body was tattooed with over a dozen different Exotic Beast patterns, each containing the soul of a Legendary Creature. When necessary, he could unleash these souls upon his enemies. He himself was also a Late First Ring Bloodline Wizard.

"Charge!" Nina knew this was a critical opportunity. If they failed to encircle and kill Von this time, endless retaliation awaited the Walker family. Crippling a One-Circle Late Stage Wizard was one thing; killing one was exceedingly difficult, especially since their target hadn’t truly fallen into a trap.

"Everyone!" she shrieked, gritting her silver teeth, "Even if it costs us our lives, we must stop him!"

BOOM!

Secret techniques and Potions designed to stimulate spiritual power erupted within Nina’s body. A multi-colored surge of Spirit Light from her witchcraft emerged.

Late First Ring! Von’s expression changed. This young brat from the Walker family had already become a One-Circle Late Stage Wizard?

Leave! He knew this day was unlikely to end well. The Walker family had been preparing for a long time; now was not the moment for a direct confrontation.

"Mr. Von, please stay a while." The handsome Cromwell strode through the void. He tapped his Magic Wand lightly in front of him, and the free-floating elements in the air suddenly became extremely inert. Even the connection between Wizards and the Star Realm grew faint. Witchcraft that was usually effortless to cast now required immense strain, and Von’s heart sank.

A Sealing Wizard!

Sealing Wizards were an extremely rare type of wizard, specializing in various forms of Sealing and Barrier witchcraft. However, they weren’t typically skilled in direct magical combat. Usually, only great families could afford to cultivate such talents.

ROAR!

Before Von could react, the ferocious tiger was upon him. A myriad of spiritual lights followed close behind, threatening to engulf him.

"AHHH!" Von tilted his head back and roared at the sky. "You think killing me will be that easy?"

One-Circle Witchcraft—Water Barrier!

One-Circle Witchcraft—Water Mist!

Water Avatar!

...

As the head of one of the four great families, commanding a quarter of the Dream Market’s resources, and possessing spiritual power honed over nearly two hundred years of arduous cultivation, Von’s overall strength stood at the apex of One-Circle Witchcraft. Even Haggai was clearly a notch weaker. Despite facing a siege, he managed to hold his ground.

Just then.

BOOM!

A tremendous explosion roared in the distance, the sound shaking heaven and earth, even momentarily drowning out the sounds of the ongoing battle.

Hmm? Haggai’s expression shifted slightly. This is... Second Circle Magic? It wasn’t just the blast. There was also the lingering pressure wave from afar; though faint, its immense power at the moment of detonation was still palpable. Is there a Second Circle Wizard battling nearby? Who is it? His heart pounded, and his movements unintentionally slowed. Von seized this fleeting opportunity.

WHOOSH...

Dozens of water currents burst through the encirclement, streaking towards the distance. Only one of them concealed his true form.

"Stop him!" Nina shrieked, charging forward frantically.

Several Walker family members exchanged glances, then simultaneously activated some desperate, life-risking secret technique, hurtling themselves towards the water currents.

BOOM!

RUMBLE...

The deafening explosions finally subsided after a long while.

"I’m sorry," Haggai said, his face etched with regret. "It was my oversight."

"...It’s okay." Nina’s face was ghastly pale, but she forced a smile. "In the end, we killed Von!"

Yes, this time their ambush had successfully eliminated the target. But the Walker family had also suffered devastating losses. Only a handful of the wizards who came had survived, and every one of them was critically injured. The blood-soaked ground, littered with severed limbs and mangled flesh, testified to the battle’s brutality. Moreover, even with Von dead, whether the Walker family could maintain its footing in the market remained uncertain; Nina alone would struggle to support an entire family.

"It’s alright," Cromwell said, stepping closer. "Nina, I’ll help you."

「Divine Domain Fragment.」

The Green family! Carl’s eyes lit up with eager interest as he examined Gold’s soul fragment. The Kaliem Continent was considered a holy land by Wizards of the Main World. And the Six Rings Tower was one of the four paramount powers on the Kaliem Continent. The Green family was at the very core of the Six Rings Tower; their ancestors had even produced a Five-Ring Wizard.

Five Rings! An existence that could rival the Divine!

For countless eons, the Green family had stood unshakable within the Six Rings Tower, naturally due to their profound foundations. The witchcraft cultivated by their family members was, without exception, of the highest caliber. In fact, if Carl hadn’t deployed his Wizard Tower this time, he might not even have had the chance to capture Gold.

No! I would have been forced into a desperate escape! After all, even a fully realized Bronze Body couldn’t withstand a Second-order Seal. He had already been severely injured in that battle.

"Legend has it that the Green family’s legacy is connected to the night, directly pointing to the Sixth Rank. I wonder how much Gold learned?"

Rubbing his hands together, Carl’s eyes brightened. "Open for me!"

The Divine Domain Fragment’s power activated. Gold’s soul fragment immediately began to disintegrate, and countless memory fragments surfaced one after another: the various teachings from his childhood in the family, the fawning adulation he received from diverse races after growing up, various females... Yes, females, because some of them were not human. However, in Gold’s memories, his own practices were relatively conservative; some of his kin were truly indiscriminate.

Hmm? Why are there no memories of witchcraft?

Frowning slightly, Carl instinctively delved deeper into the memories.

The next instant.

BOOM!

An endless darkness instantly enveloped the entire Divine Domain Fragment, causing Carl’s body to stiffen.