Dark Magus Returns

Chapter 1012: A Rare Power Stone

Although Raze and Zon didnʼt know each other well, there were quite a few similarities

between the two of them. They both seemed to have significant lives in their past world. They had great strength in their powers from their previous world, and there was a certain goal that both of them carried.

When Zon had asked for a favor, Raze believed that it might have something to do with the Golden Globe and how they would proceed up ahead, but of all things, he had asked for the Power Stone that was within the beast.

Turning his head, he looked at the beast.

ʼItʼs a high-level power stone, but isnʼt this something that Zon is even capable of dealing with himself? It did look like they were fighting the beast before I arrived?ʼ Raze thought. In some ways, he felt guilty for taking their kill, but he needed to test part of his power.

When Raze looked around, he recognized two of the others: Beatrix and Ricar. Finally, he figured he had met with two strong members from the Light Faction.

ʼSince they arenʼt outright attacking, Iʼm guessing some sort of deal or situation has occurred between them. Almost like me and the other members of the Light Faction... It would be wise to not go up against the two of them, and having Zonʼs help would be a plus.ʼ

The issue in Razeʼs mind was the weight of Zonʼs words. It almost sounded as if he would be indebted to him for a simple crystal. He was curious to ask why such a crystal was needed, but he didnʼt want to pry into Zonʼs past too much, because Zon had never pried into his.

”Itʼs fine, you can go ahead and take the crystal. Itʼs not a problem,” Raze said.

Immediately, Zon had gotten up from his knees and then bowed down.

”I wonʼt forget this.”

Zon jumped from his position and immediately went on top of the beastʼs body and started to locate where the power stone would be inside.

Meanwhile, the others were shocked.

”He gave away such a rare power stone!” Beatrix whispered. ”He could have made an extremely powerful Qi pill with that, or maybe even a special artifact weapon.”

”Right, but you saw how he was able to deal with it as well. That might just go to show how much heʼs changed already. With the strength he has, getting a power stone at that level would be easy for him,” Ricar replied.

”Right... his strength is beyond what I thought,” Krynic said. ”I was a fool to try and take him on back then, but still, to give away such a power stone makes no sense. Even if he could defeat another beast of that level, will he ever come across one again?”

”I doubt other than in the Divine Dimensions, there will ever be a beast that powerful in Pagna or other dimensions. Itʼs a rarity to come across that.”

The others didnʼt say anymore, but they realized something else. How right Krynic was, Raze at this stage had to be incredibly close to reaching the Divine Realm.

”Raze!” Lince called out as someone appeared by his side. ”It seems Belil has given you a gift.”

Raze turned to look at the person by his side and he recognized him-the head of the Lost Clan. One of the big three clans in the Demonic Faction.

”Since youʼre saying that, I assume you know the details of everything thatʼs happened,” Raze replied.

”He did make me aware, but I never thought he would go through with it. But here you are. For now, the two of us are on the same side along with your friends. I just wanted to make you aware. I will help you get the Golden Globe and go up against anyone as someone who wishes to help Pagna... and I just hope that wonʼt change.”

”Donʼt worry,” Raze replied. ”My business is not with Pagna.”

Finishing his sentence, Raze placed the sword back in his sheath located on his back.

”Your Qi... I saw the color change, do you know what you just did?” Lince asked.

”The formations I just used, or are you talking about the other effects?” Raze didnʼt want to outright say what he had felt using the techniques, just in case it was something strange that had occurred.

”I thought as much, because you didnʼt know how to utilize it in your normal attacks,” Lince explained. ”What you just did was unlock the full properties of the Demonic Qi-the nature of it, to absorb and take from others.”

”Iʼm not sure if youʼve run into it too much, but there are those that have heavily studied the properties of the different types of Qi being used by other factions. From my information gathering, Murkel had also discovered the properties of Dark Qi.”

Raze thought back to his fight; it was true. All of Razeʼs attacks felt like they were being sucked in or drawn to his Qi. That was just the Qi alone rather than the technique itself.

”As for the Demonic Qi, well Iʼm sure youʼve experienced the results. However, what you have experienced is not so strange. Itʼs the same for me- even I can only activate the properties of the Demonic Qi when using a large attack. However, it had taken me a long time to learn, and for you, who didnʼt even know what youʼre doing... it makes me extremely jealous, I canʼt lie.” Unlocking the properties of the Demonic Qi, Raze thought about what Sha Mo was able to do as well. The reason why he had helped Brack back then was so he could learn some of the Behemoth Clanʼs techniques. Perhaps there was a way to combine these two things together, or learn how to use it completely.

Eventually, Zon had come out with a crystal in his hand.

”I donʼt know how long this will take, but once Iʼm done, I will come meet the rest of you,” Zon explained. ”Itʼs best that you all hurry up and find the Golden Globe as quickly as

possible. Especially knowing we arenʼt the only ones after it.”

Zon didnʼt have to tell Raze more than once, as he nodded and was already on the move, trusting that Zon would be able to catch up eventually. The Light Faction members followed from behind, and Raze had paid them next to no attention.

It didnʼt take the group long to find something of interest: a large ruin-like structure, with a wide open front and a tunnel leading to who knew where.