Tang Zheng saw the suddenly appearing, golden-haired youth with a gentle smile on his face, and his mind quickly flashed with the other's name. Quinn Easai Hassea Quintia!
Why would someone from the [Darkness Scripture] be here? If Tang Zheng was merely somewhat vigilant before, he was now completely on guard.
The [Midnight Scripture] is the most mysterious and strongest unit among the Slane Theocracy's Six-Colored Scriptures. The only requirement to join this unit is to reach the Hero Domain.
Tang Zheng was able to recognize him immediately because the other's younger sister was the famous "Slapstick Sister," Clementine, the former ninth seat of the [Midnight Scripture], codenamed "Gale Break."
The two looked eighty percent alike, making it hard to mistake them.
"That was close, are you alright?" Quinn Easai walked out of the forest, looking at Tang Zheng and speaking in a gentle tone.
Golden short hair covering his forehead, coupled with a soft face, exuded a kind and friendly aura in every gesture, making anyone who met him for the first time feel a sense of goodwill.
"Thanks."
Tang Zheng spoke softly, feigning a relieved expression, while his mind raced.
Quinn Easai wasn't wearing a mask or anything to conceal his face, so he should be alone.
Because the [Darkness Scripture] is a secret unit within a secret unit, all members' identities are hidden. When on a mission, they would wear masks or something to conceal their identities.
This is because everyone in the [Darkness Scripture], in addition to their hidden identity, also has other public identities in the Slane Theocracy.
"Sorry, I was a little late, almost let you get hurt."
Quinn Easai first spoke apologetically, then introduced himself: "I am a missionary of the Slane Theocracy, a believer in the 'Earth God'. Because I couldn't confirm the other party's criminal evidence, I remained hidden in the shadows."
"You should have seen just now that the other party colluded with Demi-humans and is an extremely dangerous person."
In a few simple sentences.
Quinn Easai clearly explained the reason for hiding in the shadows and his own positive identity.
The Slane Theocracy's "Human Supremacy" ideology is widely spread in various countries, so the other party's actions and the reason for being here are completely justified.
In particular, the tea-colored holy seal on his chest further verified this point. The "holy seal" is a Magic Item that can only be issued by local churches.
It is both a symbol of identity and a proof.
Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes almost imperceptibly. The other party's words were false.
The Quinn Easai in front of him is one of the few people in the Slane Theocracy who believes in the "Dark God," one of the Six Great Gods, and not the "Earth God."
But as far as the current situation is concerned, this is not important!
"I don't care about your affairs." Tang Zheng showed the vigilance that a normal Adventurer should have in this situation, and pulled on the Evil Spirit Dog's Bone Chain.
He put on an act of giving way to the battlefield and taking the initiative to retreat.
The two people in front of him, one is a member of the [Midnight Scripture], and the other's identity is even more mysterious, and their strength has reached the Hero Domain.
They can't be dealt with by ordinary means! Tang Zheng's attitude towards the people of the Slane Theocracy is to keep a respectful distance. He absolutely does not intend to have any contact with the people of the Slane Theocracy at present, especially those of the [Darkness Scripture].
Quinn Easai saw Tang Zheng wanting to retreat, a crimson light flashed in his eyes, and he was just about to speak.
"Heh heh... heh heh."
On the opposite side, the gray-robed Magic Caster lowered his head, his shoulders constantly shaking, and let out a hoarse chuckle, then the laughter grew louder and louder: "Hahahaha!!"
"It's just too funny, your pretentious appearance is like a self-directed and self-acted clown."
The panic and surprise that the gray-robed Magic Caster showed towards the suddenly appearing Quinn Easai had disappeared.
At this moment.
The gray-robed Magic Caster cracked his mouth, revealing a ferocious expression, and his cold eyes stared fixedly at Quinn Easai: "Do you know why I specifically explained my masterpiece to you?"
"Did you really think I would make such a stupid and ignorant mistake like the villains in storybooks, and really treat me like a fool and a villain!"
This sentence was obviously addressed to Tang Zheng.
However.
The gray-robed Magic Caster's gaze, from beginning to end, had been fixed on Quinn Easai: "Of course, it's for him to hear."
"This kind of excellent masterpiece is simply too compatible with your Innate Ability, boy of the Quintia family."
"You've been watching me for a long time, haven't you? If the Frogman Eggs hadn't been completely made successfully, you would never have appeared with your caution."
"What 'sorry'? What 'one step too late'? How could someone like you care about others? This is just a hunter's game."
"You've set your sights on my masterpiece, and I've set my sights on your Innate Ability. Your blood will be the final step in completing my masterpiece."
The gray-robed Magic Caster spread his arms, his eyes burning with fervor: "It's amusing to think that a devout believer of the Six Great Gods would resort to using the power of a Demi-human."
His arrogant and grating laughter echoed through the forest.
Quinn Easai stood quietly in place, a gentle smile still on his face, but the surrounding air pressure seemed to drop in an instant.
He was smiling, yet there was a chilling sensation.
"Where is that man?"
Quinn Easai's tone was gentle, as if inquiring of a friend.
The Slane Theocracy had Magic specifically for testing Innate Abilities, but an individual's Innate Ability was still considered confidential, and the Theocracy itself would not leak it.
Especially for someone like him, a member of the Midnight Scripture, the only one who could know his Innate Ability and leak it was that man!
"Who knows?" The gray-robed Magic Caster shrugged.
Hearing the conversation between the two.
Tang Zheng sighed softly: "It seems I've been completely used as a pawn by you two to test each other."
"By the way, can I pretend I didn't hear what you just said?"
The gray-robed Magic Caster glanced at Tang Zheng with his light brown eyes, as if looking at a dead man, completely uninterested.
Because he knew that he didn't need to take action now; the person opposite him would take care of this black-haired youth with some talent.
Blame it on your bad luck.
Almost at the same time!
A message appeared on the status panel.
'Partner ContractⅠ' has been severed!
This was a situation that only occurred when a Demon Creature died, breaking the connection with the caster, but the Evil Spirit Dog was clearly not dead.
"Innate Ability?" The thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.
Rattling! The Bone Chains on the Evil Spirit Dog shook, binding Tang Zheng and forcibly restraining him on its back.
The four-tailed black panther, which had just helped Tang Zheng withstand the Magic attack, had turned its head and opened its mouth, aiming at Tang Zheng and the Evil Spirit Dog.
In an instant! A pure stream of Darkness energy breath spewed out from the black panther's mouth, instantly striking.
The upper half of the Evil Spirit Dog was destroyed by the Darkness energy, and Tang Zheng's figure flew out, crashing into the distant forest.
With such a close-range Dark energy attack, as a Magic Caster specializing in Angel Summoning who didn't have time to defend, there was almost no chance of survival.
"What a pity."
"To have mastered Fourth Tier Angel Summoning at such a young age, if you were anywhere else, I would definitely invite you to join the Slane Theocracy."
Quinn Easai glanced over, then turned his head again, calmly looking at the gray-robed Magic Caster: "Have you thought about how you want to die?"
"That's what I should be saying to you!" The gray-robed Magic Caster's cold voice came.
At this moment, in the distant forest! In a pit of broken trees, branches, and decaying leaves.
Tang Zheng stood up from the pit unscathed, holding the half-remaining corpse of the Evil Spirit Dog in his hand, his face ice-cold.
The Priest Robe on his body had become tattered, and the white cloth was stained red with the Evil Spirit Dog's blood.
40% Dark Attribute Resistance plus Magic defense was enough to easily withstand the four-tailed black panther's Darkness energy blast, but the Evil Spirit Dog obviously couldn't.
"Job Change!"
Tang Zheng flicked his wrist, and the half-remaining corpse of the Evil Spirit Dog was stored in the Item Box, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Now, he was going to kill both of those guys, even if it meant exposing some of his strength!
Buzz—
Job Change successful!
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Class: Mad Magic Caster
Level: High-Tier Job Ability Effect: Passive: Spell System Selection: For each level gained in this job, you can choose to add the increased Magic Caster Level to any Magic Caster system.
Magic Preparation: You can prepare a Magic in advance instead of wasting time casting it, and can re-prepare it after it is consumed.
Elemental Attribute Change: You can change the elemental attributes of attribute-based Magic, changing them to the four main Magic attributes of wind, fire, water, and earth (for example, Fireball becomes Waterball), while also losing any attribute-based specializations.
Class Skill: Mad Meditation - Can negate the cost of one Magic release (3/day) (Note: For each level gained, HP, MP, Magic Attack, and Magic Defense increase by 15 points.) Introduction: Everyone praises your talent, but behind your back, countless people describe you as a madman, a mediocre madman. No Magic Caster would do what you do!
...
Tang Zheng quickly scanned the information of the new job, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and a thought moved in his heart.
1 Skill Point consumed
Mastered Third Tier Mana-based Magic "Thunderball"
1 Skill Point consumed
Mastered Fourth Tier Mana-based Magic "Silver Knight Lance"
Tang Zheng pressed his palm against the open space in front of him, and a half-person-high wooden barrel appeared, filled with Ogre blood.
Bang! Tang Zheng kicked the barrel over.
The bright red, thick blood immediately spilled all over the ground, causing a strong bloody smell to permeate the air.
He lifted his foot.
Tang Zheng walked into the pool of blood, not caring about the blood splattering on his body, took out a branch from the side, and bent down to draw a magic circle in the blood.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
Boom! Dark energy impact collided with Thunderball, creating a roar.
The next moment, the Silver Knight Lance flew out of the thick fog.
The four-tailed black panther, having just finished spewing its energy attack, became weakened and had no time to dodge, watching helplessly as the attack was about to land on its body.
"Attack redirection!"
Quinn Easai raised his left palm, and each finger had a magic ring on it. The ring on his thumb flashed first.
The Silver Knight Lance, originally aimed at the four-tailed black panther, suddenly tilted in mid-air and attacked the ground beside it, blasting a large pit.
"Magic Item, huh."
"Can you change the direction of this too? Swarm!" The gray-robed Magic Caster sneered, his entire body surging with Mana.
Buzz—buzz—
Dense mosquitoes and flies appeared out of nowhere like a cloud of black mist, swarming forward densely.
"Lizards love to eat bugs." Quinn Easai said calmly.
The water-blue lizard, originally controlled by Fear, suddenly broke free from its restraints, opened its mouth, and bit at the mosquitoes and flies.
However! The moment these mosquitoes and flies came into contact with the water-blue lizard, they all exploded, spraying out a dense acidic liquid.
"Hiss—"
The water-blue lizard let out a painful scream, forced to retreat.
Seeing this scene.
Quinn Easai frowned slightly, suddenly realizing that the figure of the gray-robed Magic Caster in the distance had disappeared.
"Coo!" The crimson owl standing on his shoulder turned its head, looking towards a certain direction in front.
"Shadow Hunt!" Quinn Easai smirked.
The crimson owl's wings shook, teleporting from Quinn Easai's shoulder and disappearing in an instant.
Bang! A muffled sound echoed in the empty area, and the deep-throated owl that had just disappeared reappeared out of nowhere.
The figure of the gray-robed Magic Caster also retreated from his invisible state, taking two steps backward, and the magic barrier around his body flickered and collapsed.
"Damn it!"
Seeing the crimson owl preparing to pounce again, a grim look appeared on the gray-robed Magic Caster's cold face. He raised his hand and cast a Magic: "*Shockwave!*"
A visible shockwave spread out, pushing back the crimson owl.
"Magic Wolf Summoning."
A faint voice followed closely.
A huge Magic circle with a diameter of three meters appeared beneath Quinn Easai's feet, and Magic Wolves rushed out from the Magic circle one after another.
In the blink of an eye, more than 20 of them gathered, forming a Magic Wolf pack that surrounded and attacked the gray-robed Magic Caster.
"Dispel!" The gray-robed Magic Caster's light brown pupils flashed coldly, and he shouted loudly. His expertise in dealing with summoning Magic was not just talk.
The bodies of the 20-plus Magic Wolves stiffened, and they all turned into motes of Mana and dissipated.
After a brief exchange, both sides re-established their distance.
The crimson owl flew back, and the water-blue giant lizard and the four-tailed black panther also returned to Quinn Easai's side, surrounding him.
"A Magical Beast Summoner, a Tamer, it really suits your Innate Ability."
The gray-robed Magic Caster raised his hooked nose, his light brown pupils staring intently at Quinn Easai, his mind searching for countermeasures.
As a Magic Caster, he was naturally not good at close combat. Dealing with the opponent's method of fighting by controlling Magical Beasts was indeed a bit tricky.
"If these are all the tricks you have, then please go to..."
Quinn Easai had roughly figured out the gray-robed Magic Caster's methods. The series of Mana expenditures he had just made was not low.
Whether it was a direct attack or a contest of attrition, he had an absolute advantage.
He was only halfway through his sentence when Quinn Easai's expression suddenly changed, and he abruptly turned his head to look behind him.
The gray-robed Magic Caster followed suit, his eyes narrowing.
A terrifying lightning Magic energy was gathering from the jungle behind them.
"Mana Rise · Fifth Tier Magic · *Dragon Lightning!*"
A cold voice came from the jungle.
Dazzling blue-white light instantly bloomed in the dim jungle environment. A dragon-shaped bolt of lightning, as thick as two arms, flashed out of the jungle and struck Quinn Easai.
Lightning attacks were already extremely fast, let alone a Fifth Tier Magic.
Quinn Easai's expression changed, and the four-tailed black panther beside him suddenly jumped up, blocking in front of him.
*BOOM!*
The lightning attack landed on the four-tailed black panther. It didn't even let out a scream before it turned into a piece of broken black charcoal and fell from the sky.
The dazzling blue-white light dissipated! A scorched jungle path, pierced by lightning, appeared in front of Quinn Easai and the gray-robed Magic Caster.
On the opposite side!
Tang Zheng's figure stood there quietly, watching them with an icy gaze.
『Fifth Tier Magic "Dragon Lightning" discovered, requires Magic System Magic Caster Level (29~35), current conditions met.』
『Consume 1 Skill Point to learn?』
"Learn."
Tang Zheng muttered inwardly, walking out of the jungle step by step with a blank expression.
Through the "Magic Rise" Magic ritual, he raised the Third Tier Magic "Thunderball" to the Fifth Tier, unleashing the higher-level "Dragon Lightning".
Of course, under normal circumstances, this process would consume 150 points of Mana.
However!
The Mad Magic Caster's Class Skill directly negated this Mana consumption.
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