Silver-Clawed Saurun half knelt on the ground, and picked up a stalk of grass with sludge on it, before placing it into his mouth.
“However, I admire his courage. He actually dares to obstruct our acolytes!”
“Enough of the nonsense! Have you found him?”
The female acolyte asked.
“Over there!” Saurun chewed on the blade of grass and closed his eyes for a moment. He then pointed to a direction and the both of them immediately headed in that direction.
In a dense forest, on a withered tree with three branches sat a grey robed figure. His stature was rather short, as he looked up at the sky.
“Dusk is coming!” Leylin muttered.
In the secret plane, there was neither the sun nor the moon, and not even any stars. However, the peculiar thing was that the bright sky would be strewn with white rays of light. At night, these rays of light would disappear, which distinguished between morning and night.
It seems like there was a layer of a barrier which blocked the sun and moon at the same time.
“After a whole day, I have only received these much!”
Leylin counted the contribution points he had gotten.
In his hands rested 6 badges. Amongst these, 5 of them were from Level 2 Acolytes, and 1 from a Level 3 Acolyte, which was the contribution of the trio’s leader from before.
It was extremely easy to distinguish between a Level 2 Acolyte and Level 3 Acolyte due the shape.
“According to the academy rules, an enemy Level 2 Acolyte is worth 3 contribution points while a Level 3 Acolyte is worth 10 contribution points. Those famous acolytes are separately categorised. Right now, I have at most 25 contribution points, just half of what I need to exchange for the Grine Water.”
Leylin’s face was rather solemn.
Although Leylin had gotten 25 contribution points in a day, it was because that the enemy acolytes were scattered across the secret plane and have not yet gathered.
After a day and night, the acolytes in the other two factions would have definitely gathered. After forming a large army they would surround the acolytes of Abyssal Bone Forest Academy.
Under those circumstances, Leylin could barely protect his life, let alone obtain more badges from them.
Under the ordeal from the war previously, Abyssal Bone Forest Academy’s casualty was extremely disastrous. They simply did not have time to nurture a new batch of elite forces to go against the opposing two factions.
Moreover, if one walks the dark path often they will meet a ghost someday. Leylin did not believe that his simple trap could always work.
[TL Note: Refers to people who, when they do bad things often, will definitely have a bad ending]
“If it really isn’t plausible, I might have to give up!”
Leylin’s expression was determined. He was not someone to throw away his life for a little benefit.
Even if his will was to become the king in the Magus World, which was with the prerequisite of preserving his life. If not, even if he had everything but lost his life, what was the purpose of it?
“A.I. Chip! Maintain detection area! Report immediately if there are any problems!”
After issuing the A.I. Chip the role of a sentry, he dug a hole in the ground behind the tree for disguise purposes, before sleeping inside the hollow of the tree.
The acolytes of the 3 academies had to stay inside the secret plane for 3 days and 2 nights. Although the physical weariness can be overcome by various potions and methods, the mental fortitude was not that simple to replenish.
Thankfully, Leylin had the A.I. Chip, and could let it act as a sentry. It would do a great job with its ability.
Darkness blanketed the trees, time to time there were the cries of little worms.
In the hollow of the tree, Leylin shut his eyes. First, he meditated, before falling into deep slumber.
This was not a silent night. In the secret plane, various battles unfolded. Many colourful and enrapturing Rank 0 spells were cast by the acolytes. Ambushes, reverse traps, beauty traps and the shrewd plotting were endless. Many young acolytes left their lives in this secret plane.
Of course, all these had nothing to do with Leylin.
The second day, when the sky was filled with radiant light, the hollow of a tree shook, and a huge hole appeared. Within it, Leylin walked out.
The power of nature was immense. After a night, many traces of blood diminished, and the various plants and animal tracks covered a huge amount of the intense battle marks left on the ground.
Leylin casually stretched and looked at the hollow of the large tree.
Leylin remembered clearly that he only made this opening last night. However, it was gradually mending back into whole. Leylin even discovered a few green coloured sprouts nearby the opening.
“It seems like the flora and fauna in this magical plane has vitality much higher than the physical world!”
Leylin stroked his chin and stretched his hand to pick a budding sprout with morning dew on it. “A.I. Chip! Scan the composition and record!”
[Beep! Comparing to the plant database. An abnormality is found!]
The A.I. Chip’s voice intoned. In front of Leylin was a green and light blue image overlapping. Moreover, in the centre of the image, was a red area that seemed like an octopus which was spreading its tentacles.
“Record composition!” Leylin ordered.
“Who knows if there’ll be a use in future?” Leylin comforted himself, and then began to pick a few more plants and herbs for recording purposes.
[Warning! Warning! There is an extremely strong radiation coming from 523m in the Southeast. Primarily determined as acolytes using Rank 0 spells!]
Just when Leylin was picking out a green leaf with red veins, the alert from the A.I. Chip sounded.
“A chance!” Leylin’s eyes flashed.
Sage Gotham’s Hut and Whitewoods Castle were allies. Their acolytes wouldn’t fight with the other, so if there was any battle, it definitely involved Abyssal Bone Forest Academy acolytes!
“With the A.I. Chip detection, I’m not afraid of being cornered if I am more cautious!”
Leylin patted his chest. Under the grey robes inner layer, a solid pendant lay against his chest.
“Or maybe, it’s time to test the might of the Fallen Star Pendant!”
Leylin whipped his grey robes up and concealed himself as he headed towards where the battle was.
* Boom! *
As he got closer, Leylin could feel the intensity of the radiation from the spells. This degree could only be produced by a Level 3 Acolyte. Moreover, it belonged to one of the stronger acolytes.
Towards the enemy Level 3 Acolyte which had a chance of advancing into a Magus before 20, Abyssal Bone Forest Academy opened a sky-high reward for it. They bumped the value up from 20 to 100 contribution points.
This is to say, if Leylin managed to pull this feat off, not only could he exchange it for Grine Water, he might even be able to exchange for a Rank 1 defensive spell model.
However, Leylin’s legs halted, having a strong desire suddenly to leave.
To him, one Grine Water was enough for him to use in his experiments. The rest were just unnecessary, and it was not worth it to fight against these Level 3 Acolytes.
Moreover, there was another concern on his mind
Although the bounties of those popular Level 3 Acolyte were high, there were always professors behind them. Moreover, their respective professors would have definitely spent countless efforts on them.
Even if Leylin used his toe to think, he could definitely ascertain that the Magi have laid spells on their apprentices. The moment he kills one of them, his appearance and other information would be known by the Magus.
In front of an official Magus, the Shapeshifting spell was obsolete!
Even if Chairmen Siley protected Leylin after the bloodbath, he did not want to be drawing all the unwanted attentions to him and even be marked by an official Magu
s.
All in all, the risk was too great, yet the benefit was too little. Leylin would rather look for some Level 2 Acolyte or weary Level 3 Acolyte to kill than to invoke the wrath of those geniuses.
He did not hesitate to turn around.
Suddenly, a male voice sounded, “Haha! Jayden! You have finally landed in my hands!”
“Jayden?!” Leylin’s footsteps halted, and turned back.
The location of the battle was in the middle of some trees. And the trees right now have already been destroyed, showing a large clearing.
Leylin stealthily hid to watch the battle.
In the centre of the clearing, Jayden who wore a hunter’s attire was half kneeling on the ground. There were even vines coiling around him, acting as armour.
In front of him, a black-robed, male figure let out a maniacal laughter.
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The black-haired acolyte had a silver chain coiled around his waist, and from time to time there were blue lightning sparks igniting between his hands, making a crackling noise.
“Haha… Jayden, I mentioned it before. One day you will land in my hands!”
The black-haired acolyte laughed wildly. With the wave of his hand, a blue streak of lightning faster than supersonic directly landed on Jayden’s armour of vines.
* Sssii! *
Jayden was sent flying, as if a train had knocked into him, and crashed onto the ground forming a large hole.
“How is it? Where is the arrogance back then when you stole my piece of lightning core?”
The black-haired acolyte taunted, before casting another spell at Jayden. It opened a gap on Jayden’s body.
The green vines had a huge opening now, revealing Jayden’s skin. A large patch of his skin was charred, and Leylin could faintly catch a whiff of barbeque smell.
“Don’t think a broken Magic Artifact can save you!”
It seemed like the hatred the black-haired acolyte had for Jayden was not small, as his glee in seeking revenge was shown on his face.
“A.I. Chip! Inspect Jayden!”
Leylin did not dare to scan the black-haired acolyte and chose the severely injured Jayden as his target.
[Beep! Jayden. Strength: 1.9, Agility: 2.7, Vitality: 2.1 (3.5), Spiritual Force: 3 (10.8). Status: Mild injury. Paralysis!]
No matter how much the opponent taunted him, Jayden did not speak a single word. He only used an icy gaze to stare at his enemy.
“Not good! Jayden is also a Level 3 Acolyte now with a Magic Artifact, but he actually could not beat the opponent!”
Leylin’s thoughts quickly surmised.
Leylin was attracted by Jayden’s name to this place out of curiosity but did not intend to risk his life for him.
To tell the truth, if Jayden’s enemy was not strong, Leylin would have struck as Jayden had disclosed information to him previously. But now the enemy’s strength seemed to be extremely strong, and Leylin was somewhat hesitant.
“A.I. Chip! Inspect the target’s data and calculate the winning rate in a battle!”
Leylin ordered.
[Beep! Mission establishing, beginning fight simulation….]
The A.I. Chip calculated rapidly and came to a conclusion. [Host’s winning rate is 77%. Possible scenario: Death of the target, light damage to the host!]
“This probability is rather low!” Leylin’s brows furrowed.
“Look! There are really people there!”
Just was Leylin was hesitant, the voice of a female travelled over. It was extremely familiar, and Leylin even heard the alluring pants of its owner not too long ago.
On the other side of the battlefield, Bicky and another female acolyte came over.
“It’s Bicky! Why would she come here?”
Leylin inhaled deeply. He suddenly felt that things were going to be extremely troublesome.
“There is someone fighting. Ah! Senior Jayden!”
The female acolyte with Bicky recognised Jayden, and she seemed to have some affection for him. Once she saw him injured, she hurried over.
“A girl? Your friend?”
The black-haired acolyte’s brows furrowed and suddenly clapped. “You brought me shame by stealing my possession. Today I will return it in multiple folds to you. For instance, claiming this woman right before your eyes….”
The black-haired acolyte sniggered lecherously, and his hands moved and fluttered like a butterfly.
* Sssii! *
The blue lightning of snake continuously formed on his hands and transformed into a metal chain.It pierced the fireball casted hurriedly by the female acolyte, and knocked her to the ground.
“Molly!” Bicky was frightened, and she hurried over too.
“This idiot!”
Leylin helplessly shook his hand as he got up.
He still harboured some feelings for Bicky, and would take a risk for her under the circumstances that his life was not threatened.
Of course, his largest assurance was the winning rate that the A.I. Chip provided him!
If the A.I. Chip’s calculation did not give him such a winning rate, he might have chosen to leave. After advancing into a Rank 1 Magus he would then return and seek revenge for Bicky.
Furthermore, Leylin was completely unwilling to help if he had to pay the price of being critically injured or even death to win.
On the other hand, if it were only some mild injuries, Leylin felt that Bicky deserved his help.
“Actually, deep down I am an extremely rational, not to mention unfeeling and apathetic person!”
Leylin scoffed at himself and hurriedly moved, closing the distance of a dozen metres and held onto Bicky.
“Don’t go over!”
“Who… Are you?” Bicky gave a puzzled stare to the guy in front of her.
Leylin’s Shapeshifting spell was still in effect and even his voice was altered through potions. Therefore, Bicky did not recognise Leylin at all.
“A person who has come to save you!” Leylin’s voice was hoarse, and directly locked gazes with the black-haired acolyte.
“An interesting insect. It was you who was hiding in the corner earlier, huh?”
The black-haired acolyte clenched his fist, as blue lightning coiled around it, emitting sparks every now and then.
A few bolts of electricity were shot into the ground, and each exploded, creating many small holes. The shattered stones and mud flew up beside Leylin, and were blocked by his acolyte’s robes and soon fell back to the ground.
“An electric element acolyte and it also seems like his affinity towards it is rather high!”
Leylin gradually withdrew the cross blade hung on his waist, “This will be a tough battle that I never had before!”
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