"Oh!"

Carl's eyes lit up.

He had heard about the opening of the Star Gate, but only Official Wizards could participate in such an event.

He was unclear about the specifics, however.

BUZZ!

Suddenly, a chill emerged from his tailbone, instantly shooting up to the back of his head and causing Carl's consciousness to contract sharply.

Danger!

His Abyss Bloodline's perception of danger sent a warning.

"Stop..." he shouted urgently, his body suddenly retreating backward as the wooden boat beneath him shattered with a loud CRACK!

The Knight steering the boat revealed a vicious expression as he turned and lunged at Carl.

Thick flames burst from his body, and his pounce was alarmingly fast.

Even Carl, a peak Great Knight, could not dodge it.

This is... Divine Arts! The kind that requires sacrificing life!

The Knight embraced Carl, opened his mouth wide, and spewed intense flames that carried a strong sulfuric smell. Moreover, a wild force rapidly accumulated within him.

"Get off!"

Carl's eyes widened as the power of a peak Great Knight exploded from him.

Battle Skill—Bloom!

A powerful repulsive force directly shattered the Knight's arms, and Carl seized the opportunity to roll backward quickly.

BOOM!

Fierce Flames erupted.

The Knight had exploded into a ball of blue flame. Had Carl reacted even a moment later, he would have been engulfed by the fire.

A Fire-Thief!

Carl waded through the Swamp, the warning from his Abyss Bloodline still ringing in his mind. He waved his hand, casting the witchcraft, Azure Wave Guardian.

A sphere of water materialized out of thin air, enveloping him.

Simultaneously, a Witchcraft Trap—Flame Cage!—activated.

Dozens of thick streams of fire surged from the Swamp, forming a cage that engulfed him completely.

The temperature inside reached thousands of degrees, capable of melting steel; not even a peak Great Knight could be immune to it.

Fortunately, the Azure Wave Guardian blocked some of it.

With a flicker, Carl appeared more than ten meters away.

His expression was somber. As his gaze swept the surroundings, he began to regret not bringing his weapon.

But... it should be fine.

"He's discovered us!"

"Go!"

"..."

Low growls resonated around him as several streams of Fierce Flames shot toward him like arrows, and a Fire Dragon roared as it dove at him.

Seven of them!

One Advanced Wizard Apprentice, three Intermediate Wizard Apprentices, and three Knights of considerable strength.

In just an instant, Carl sensed the active presences surrounding him.

People from the Kolong Kingdom?

His expression darkened. His body shimmered and grew to a height of over six meters. He then lifted one foot and stomped heavily on the ground.

Superior Dharma Seal—Earth Shattering!

As for the incoming attacks, he chose to endure them.

With several Defensive Magic spells active, the protection of his Dharma Seal, and his superior Constitution, he could withstand ordinary witchcraft without issue.

BAM!

The witchcraft flames struck him, causing Carl's body to recoil as evident burns appeared on his arms and chest.

At the same time, BOOM!

The ground within dozens of meters trembled violently, and the Swamp water rippled.

The shockwave swept across the ground in all directions, forcing several hidden figures into view.

SWOOSH!

Stalagmites shot up from the earth, stabbing towards the revealed figures.

Instantly, various witchcraft spells erupted: Fire Wall! Flame Shield! Fire Clone!

...

Several figures darted back and forth among the stalagmites, resisting and watching Carl, preparing to unleash their witchcraft.

"Watch out!"

The only Advanced Wizard Apprentice on the scene, his expression tight, growled through clenched teeth, "The target's defensive power is incredibly strong, comparable to a Legendary Knight! And he's an Advanced Wizard Apprentice!"

A peak Great Knight and an Advanced Wizard Apprentice. This is completely different from the intel! He actually hid his strength. It's a good thing three groups joined forces. Otherwise... we would have been in serious trouble!

"Hmph!"

Carl snorted lightly. His back muscles writhed, and terrifying tentacles, over ten meters long, emerged, dancing flexibly in the air.

"What is that?"

"Ah!"

"A monster!"

"..."

The screams melded into one.

Fear Aura!

As Carl's strength increased, the power of the Fear Aura grew stronger. Ordinary people could suffer a mental breakdown with just a few glances.

Even Wizard Apprentices would experience a brief moment of mental confusion.

And that was enough!

The over ten-meter-long tentacles shot out like lightning, coiling around each Wizard Apprentice and Knight on the field, ready to Devour them.

CRUNCH! CRUNCH!

In just an instant, three of them died.

The Advanced Wizard Apprentice's expression changed drastically. He grasped his Magic Wand, thrust it into the ground, and activated the Seal he carried.

Seal—Gmir's Fury!

Gmir was Kolon's most renowned volcano.

This witchcraft, also known as Volcano's Fury, could cause molten lava to erupt from the ground, spraying in all directions.

Its power was tremendously terrifying.

The earth split open, and thick magma erupted, instantly engulfing Carl's figure.

But... a One-Circle Witchcraft?

The giant, wrapped in magma, charged frantically, his injuries visibly healing at an extraordinary speed.

The true power of a Second Order Abyss Bloodline was that as long as there was life to Devour, no injury was a concern.

Carl charged forward, his fists shattering the opponent's defenses, delivering the killing blow.

At such close range, even an Advanced Wizard Apprentice is no match for me!

"Ah!"

"You monster! The Kolong Empire won't let you get away with this! The King will definitely kill you to avenge us!"

"Carl, you're on the Kolong Empire's kill-on-sight list! Even if you escape this time, you'll be hunted down and killed eventually!"

SQUELCH!

SQUELCH! SQUELCH!

Carl's expression was grim. His body trembled slightly as his tentacles suddenly constricted, devouring the remaining attackers until only their white bones remained.

He then swept the bones into the Swamp.

A kill-on-sight list? Is this Kolon's retaliation?

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