Chapter 532: Section 319: Body Falls
Three magic teams surrounded the mysterious assassin.
The team the mysterious assassin chose was the one with the most members out of the three.
This group of mages had an overwhelming aura and radiated heat, they were none other than the Fire Meteor Team.
The mysterious assassin was well-traveled and knowledgeable, and his choice to target the most populous team wasn’t to deliver a heavy blow to Snowbird Port but because this team was actually the weakest and the easiest to break through.
Out of the three magic teams, the Coordinator Team was the strongest. Although they had the fewest members, they had the most Silver Level Mages.
The Coordinator Team only played a supporting role, but they had the highest standards for recruiting members.
Only Mages who mastered the spell casting technique—Magic Fusion—could possibly join this team.
It was their contribution that allowed the previous Fire Magic and Ice Magic to coordinate and merge.
After the attack power of Fire Magic diminished greatly, it was successfully transformed into Ice Magic.
The transition between the two was smooth, not only avoiding internal conflict, but the residual energy from the Fire Magic was also carried over to the next Ice Magic, creating an almost perfect cooperation.
Spell casting techniques were almost the same as combat skill techniques, just the icing on the cake.
Only when Mages had reached the limits of their level, combat skills, and spells did Transcendents begin to study these techniques further to effectively enhance their own strength.
Those who mastered spell casting techniques were often not young anymore. They were limited in talent, but their rich casting experience made them some of the most formidable opponents.
If one observed closely, they would find that the members of the Coordinator Team looked significantly older than those of the other two teams.
At first glance, the mysterious assassin understood that the Coordinator Team would be the toughest to deal with among the three.
The remaining two teams specialized in Frost Magic and Fire Magic, respectively.
Fire Magic had the most powerful attack strength, while Ice Magic was better at controlling the field.
The members of the two magic teams were young and there was no significant difference in appearance.
Which one should be chosen as the breakthrough point?
Of course, it was the Fire Team!
For this was the Ice Sculpture Kingdom.
Members of the magic teams were almost all Snow Elves.
The Snow Elves’ bloodline was clearly inclined towards the Ice Element.
Their casting of Ice Magic was enhanced by their bloodline. The Mages of the Ice Sculpture Kingdom specialized in Ice Magic and, after long-term research, had many unique achievements.
However, when they cast Fire Magic, they were negatively affected by their bloodline.
It could be said that among the three magic teams, the overall strength of the Fire Meteor Team was the weakest.
The reason the successive City Lords maintained the existence of the Fire Meteor Team was merely to ensure the diversity of their forces.
If they went to battle, having only Ice Element mages on their side would be a considerable disadvantage, as they would easily be targeted by the enemy and fall into an unfavorable position.
Seeing a Golden Level fighter charging towards them, the Fire Meteor Team immediately fell into disarray.
The Snow Elves chosen for the Fire Magic team were generally those with weaker talents.
Those more talented than them had all been selected for the face cream team.
Of course, even more outstanding individuals were those independent and free Mages.
The chaotic response of the Fire Meteor Team also indicated that the mysterious assassin’s choice had been correct.
With the mysterious assassin’s strength, once he closed the distance, this Fire Meteor Mage Team would undoubtedly suffer a massacre and significant losses.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port, of course, would not stand idly by and let this happen before his eyes.
Spell—Short Distance Teleportation Technique.
As the spell’s radiance dispersed, the City Lord of Snowbird Port suddenly appeared halfway there.
Seeing an ordinary-looking Snow Elf suddenly in front of him, the mysterious assassin’s expression instantly became solemn.
Clearly, he recognized the identity of the City Lord of Snowbird Port.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port held a short stick in his hand, successfully blocking the mysterious assassin.
His weapon, a short stick, was also very ordinary in appearance, resembling the rolling pin used by regular housewives.
The assassin’s dagger and the short stick collided, striking each other more than 50 times within a few seconds.
Both sides were fast.
The mysterious assassin was incredibly agile, constantly waving his dagger and creating blurs of motion.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port was equally rapid, his short stick performing a variety of moves—blocking, parrying, slicing, and thrusting—showing a well-rounded martial prowess.
The mysterious assassin was strong, but the City Lord of Snowbird Port entangled him, preventing his escape for a while.
Bursts of electricity and freezing air would occasionally erupt from the short stick, causing many problems for the mysterious assassin.
It turns out that the City Lord of Snowbird Port had mastered both Magic and Martial Arts.
He mainly used his combat skills while employing various minor spells in between to create advantages for himself.
Even if the advantage was very subtle each time, the accumulative effect could lead to a significant change, turning the tide of battle.
His short stick was not only his melee weapon but also his casting tool, conducting both fighting energy and Mana well.
Spell—Clone Technique!
The City Lord of Snowbird Port suddenly staggered, his form splitting into three, surrounding the mysterious assassin.
Combat Skill—Thrust.
Spell—Electric Shock.
Spell—Deceleration.
Combat Skill—Flying Kick.
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It was impossible to discern the true from the false among the three City Lords, each unleashing different combat skills and spells simultaneously.
In an instant, the three City Lords formed a fierce offense.
The mysterious assassin was momentarily dumbfounded.
The opponent’s numerous and unique moves left him unsure of how to respond.
The complex situation created by the intertwining of combat skills and spells required an immediate solution, which was very difficult.
The mysterious assassin could only dodge and block, continuously retreating.
His weaknesses became apparent one after another, and the opponent took advantage.
The three City Lords of Snowbird Port landed consecutive hits, adding several wounds to the mysterious assassin.
The balanced situation suddenly shifted, and the City Lord of Snowbird Port gained a clear upper hand.
The mysterious assassin realized the situation was dire and was about to use a Smoke Bomb to escape.
Suddenly, two City Lords vanished, leaving only the real one charging towards the mysterious assassin.
The City Lord’s short stick emitted a glow of metal.
The light concentrated and formed a short sword.
Combat Skill—Fighting Energy Solidification!
Combat Skill—Thrust.
Spell—Cat’s Agility.
Spell—Acceleration Technique.
The short sword pierced the mysterious assassin’s heart as swiftly as lightning strikes without a sound.
The mysterious assassin stared deathly at the City Lord of Snowbird Port, blood gushing furiously.
Seconds later, he fell to the ground, lifeless.
Yet, in the next moment, his entire body transformed into an alchemy puppet.
Seeing this, the City Lord of Snowbird Port’s expression drastically changed, and he shouted loudly, “Be careful, this isn’t his real body.”
The mysterious assassin possessed a substitute puppet.
He had used one during his infiltration of the Triangular Love Ship.
This one, clearly of a much higher specification and quality, far exceeded the previous one.
The Sea Bird Bishop hurriedly cast a spell.
Divine Arts—Flock Tracking Technique!
Instantly, the sky twinkled with a mix of blue and white brilliance.
Within the brilliance, birds took shape one after another.
Groups of blue and white birds circled and danced above the battlefield.
Then, with a thunderous dispersal, birds scattered across various parts of the battlefield.
Soon, one of the birds exploded violently.
The scattering brilliance glittered like diamond dust crushed into powder.
Within the dazzling light dust, the mysterious assassin was revealed.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port, holding a short staff, charged once more at the mysterious assassin.
The mysterious assassin glanced at the incoming foe, showing no intention of engaging in direct combat with the City Lord of Snowbird Port; instead, he sprinted with all his might, launching an attack on the Sea Bird Bishop.
Clearly, the bishop’s Divine Arts were greatly hindering his escape.
The Sea Bird Bishop fought while retreating.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port soon joined, and the three quickly entangled in a melee.
The situation became increasingly difficult for the mysterious assassin.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port grappled with the mysterious assassin in close combat, while the bishop of the Sea Bird sect continuously cast spells from behind, assisting with attacks.
As for the three Magic Teams, they had retreated some distance, guarding the edge of the battlefield.
As soon as the mysterious assassin tried to break free, they would act accordingly to block him.
Even if it meant losing many team members, they would buy time to allow either the City Lord of Snowbird Port or the Sea Bird Bishop to catch up with the mysterious assassin.
Each of the three Magic Teams had Silver Level mages capable of matching a Golden Level opponent for a short duration.
The spells previously shown by the teams all had the power of the Golden Level.
Bang, bang, bang…
The clash of the three Golden Levels laid waste to the slums, changing it beyond recognition. Countless houses collapsed as numerous civilians screamed and ran about in panic.
The scene grew more and more chaotic.
Amid the billowing dust and booming sounds, the alchemy puppet that had been pierced through the heart by the City Lord of Snowbird Port and had not risen again, suddenly propelled itself forward like a shot.
This mutation stunned everyone.
“Which one is the true body of the assassin?” Everyone was filled with doubt.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port, unable to reach the fleeing alchemy puppet, could only fully engage with the “mysterious assassin” before him.
The Sea Bird Bishop hastened to cast another spell.
Divine Arts descended from the heavens, yet missed the alchemy puppet that was escaping by inches.
The alchemy puppet cackled loudly, its face gradually transforming into a Silver Fox Mask.
“It’s the one who fled that’s the real body!” The City Lord of Snowbird Port quickly turned to pursue upon this realization.
The “mysterious assassin” he had been fighting in close quarters acted immediately.
It let out a ferocious howl, tearing apart its disguise to reveal the nature of an alchemy puppet.
Two round holes appeared under its arms, from which two new metallic arms protruded.
Each hand wielded a dagger, furiously launching an assault on the City Lord of Snowbird Port.
The onslaught was like a tempest, completely chaotic, with no regard for the intense consumption of the mana crystals within, aiming only to fiercely entangle the City Lord.
The City Lord of Snowbird Port could only defend, unable to chase the mysterious assassin.
The three Magic Teams had previously focused their attention on the center of the battlefield, never expecting that the fallen alchemy puppet would actually be the real body of the mysterious assassin.
It’s a mystery how he managed to deceive the City Lord of Snowbird Port’s perception.
His feigning death was a technique of astonishing mastery!
The overlooked true body of the mysterious assassin had all the while been covertly controlling the real alchemy puppet.
Consequently, the combat skills erupted from the alchemy puppet were maintained at a high level, with a spiritual intelligence like that of an ordinary person, raising no suspicion.
In this way, not only did the mysterious assassin affect the two Golden Level opponents, the City Lord of Snowbird Port and the Sea Bird Bishop, but he also indirectly controlled the position of the three Magic Teams on the battlefield.
When he deemed the moment ripe, his position on the ground was already at the edge of the battlefield.
The three Magic Teams were unable to fully encircle the vast area of combat. Large gaps existed between them.
The mysterious assassin, having prepared for a long time, easily slipped through the gap, ready to make his escape.
Suddenly, a harrowing green ray pierced the sky, shooting towards him.
It turned out to be an attack from the distant Mage Tower.
The mysterious assassin was well-prepared.
Before, it was the Mage Tower’s Decomposition Light that had destroyed his alchemy bomb.
This breakout had been calculated including that possibility.
The mysterious assassin twisted his body, about to perform a Combat Skill to dodge.
Suddenly, his body went limp, his head buzzing for a moment.
The Combat Skill failed!
He broke out in a cold sweat, attempting to use an alchemy tool.
But it was too late.
The Decomposition Light hit the mysterious assassin directly.
The protective tools on the mysterious assassin’s body rapidly disintegrated in the ghastly green light.
He was shot through.
A massive hole appeared in his abdomen.
Around the edge of the hole, a dense green light glowed like burning flames.
In the green light, his flesh decomposed and crumbled away like ashes formed from burning paper, rapidly dissipated by a gust of wind.
In a mere second, the mysterious assassin completely disintegrated within the green light.
Even the Silver Fox Mask he wore did not survive.
The upper half of the Silver Fox Mask, falling to the ground, dissolved completely in the shimmering green light.
The mysterious assassin perished thus!