Warlock Apprentice

Chapter 1359: Chapter 1360 Fellow Travelers

Within the dome, countless lightning serpents sprawled as far as the eye could see, accompanied by whipping winds and flying sands, creating a visually stunning effect. Thunder and the dull thump of flesh colliding resounded by one’s ears.

Although Lyon couldn’t see the specifics of the situation on stage, his attention didn’t waver in the slightest. Partly due to his concern for Angel’s well-being and partly because the stage presented him a path concerning the extraordinary journey of the bloodline aspect!

Whether it was Nausicaa or Angel, they were both showcasing the future of the bloodline aspect.

It was a road brimming with imagination, variables, and the convergence of flesh and blood!

Lyon felt as if countless bubbles of inspiration were floating up inside his mind.

Even though he couldn’t see anything, the sounds of the fight stimulated his inspiration like musical notes, making him helplessly intoxicate in this symphony woven from notes.

On the other side, as Angel entangled with Nausicaa non-stop, he could feel every one of her attacks carrying the stimulations of electric currents.

Nausicaa’s control over the electricity seemed effortless, not only sending currents coursing through Angel’s body with her conductive rapier but also wreaking havoc internally. Moreover, Nausicaa could also use electricity to create all kinds of traps and, meanwhile, Angel sensed that with each direct contact, her strength seemed to surge, perhaps stimulating her muscles with electricity to enhance her destructive power.

To the enemy, it brought harm and negative restrictions; to herself, it provided enhancements and positive boosts.

This situation led Angel to suddenly recall a Transcendent concept: Law Domain!

Law Domain is a realm of rules. Naturally, Nausicaa couldn’t possibly have succeeded at just an Apprentice level, but her Electro-Light Dome was strikingly similar to some of the effects of a Law Domain.

It could even be described as the “embryo of a Domain”.

This realization made Angel inwardly exclaim in astonishment. Without asking, he understood Nausicaa’s apparent ambition—

Aiming for legend!

Because only Legendary Wizards could possess a complete Law Domain!

While inwardly admiring Nausicaa’s resolution, Angel felt genuinely delighted, a joy in continuing to walk the same path as Nausicaa.

In the Wizards’ Realm, there are too many who, despite having achieved Transcendence and proudly calling themselves Transcendents above ordinary people, act content with mediocrity.

They proclaim the truth as the future, yet their actions betray another story.

A vision unacted upon is but an empty dream; however, if you’re already walking towards it, it becomes a determined goal.

Clearly, Nausicaa had already been doing so.

After about ten minutes of persistent grappling, Nausicaa suddenly stepped back and stopped.

Hovering mid-air with her wings fluttering, the rapier in her hand flickered with electricity, and her wave-like hair seemed to thrash about in the currents. Yet even so, her beauty was not diminished; in fact, it was filled with an exotic charm.

“I’m done fighting,” Nausicaa declared, her first words puzzling both Shan and Lyon on the outside.

“I’ve almost exhausted my strength. Although there are some bloodline talents I’ve yet to employ, they wouldn’t shift the tide of this battle. And you, from the beginning to the end, have not used any powers other than your body,” Nausicaa paused, her eyes flashing with doubt: “And, if I’m not mistaken, you haven’t activated your Bloodline Power either, have you?”

Upon hearing Nausicaa’s words, Shan’s eyes filled with disbelief. Without activating Bloodline Power, relying merely on one’s body, to reach such strength?

How could that be possible?

Shan couldn’t help but turn to look at Lyon, Angel’s elder brother, who might know some insider information, right?

Yet at that moment, Lyon too was in shock. He didn’t really understand what skills Angel had. In his mind, Angel was adept with Illusion Techniques and therefore should not have a strong physique.

But now, it seemed otherwise?

Angel shrugged, “It’s true I haven’t activated my Bloodline Power because my bloodline—well, you could say it’s a bloodline talent—actually doesn’t have a direct correlation with physical strength.”

His physical strength already was at its peak. Even if he activated the so-called bloodline, in reality, it would only cause his right eye to change and wouldn’t affect his physical strength.

Of course, with Phantom Limb, his defense or attack would be stronger, but Phantom Limb is like an exoskeleton, and does not affect the strength of the body itself.

Angel’s words triggered a cascade of bloodline categories in Nausicaa’s mind.

Bloodlines that didn’t enhance physical strength when activated were few in her recollection. However, the fact that Angel’s physical strength was heightened to such a degree upon bloodline fusion suggested a very high rank for this particular bloodline.

Nausicaa thought for a long time, but couldn’t come to a conclusion.

“May I know what bloodline you’ve fused with?” Although Nausicaa thought it might be somewhat abrupt, her curiosity overcame her, compelling her to ask.

Angel glanced at Shan outside, his lips twitching slightly.

A whispered message floated into Nausicaa’s ears.

Shock crossed Nausicaa’s eyes; Angel didn’t specify which bloodline, but he mentioned a location—

“Nightmare Realm”.

As for Angel, sharing some specific details about the Projected Bloodline was not permissible, but its origin from the Nightmare Realm was no secret.

After all, some parts of Sanders’ research on the Nightmare Realm Demons’ bloodlines were known to a select few. While they were extremely secretive about the Nightmare Realm, they weren’t so fiercely protective about specific research.

Having read the “Infinite Plane Pioneering Record”, Nausicaa well understood what kind of world the Nightmare Realm was. Angel’s fused bloodline came from the Nightmare Realm?!

The eerie nature of Nightmare Realm Demons might indeed provide a bloodline with the peculiar condition that Angel exhibited.

After a long pause, Nausicaa spoke slowly, “Aren’t you worried about conflicting with your own bloodline?”

Apprentices of the bloodline aspect have various measures and means to reduce risks when fusing new bloodlines. However, despite that, bloodline conflicts are still common, with minor consequences being fusion failure and major ones being the collapse of one’s own bloodline.

The Nightmare Realm bloodline chosen by Angel is certainly not recorded in the bloodline codebooks; the risk of integrating an unknown bloodline is unimaginably high.

Angel smiled, “I’m doing quite well right now, aren’t I?”

Nausicaa saw a flicker in Angel’s eyes, understanding that there must be some things unsuitable to be disclosed. She sighed inwardly and did not pursue further.

“You must have been suppressing your power just now, right? I wonder if I could feel your true power?” Nausicaa said, “At least I need to know, how big is the gap between us?”

Angel pondered for a moment and nodded, “Alright.”

Nausicaa’s expression was a mix of nervousness and anticipation.

Shan and Lyon outside the arena were also holding their breath in anticipation.

Angel slowly clenched his fist, not making any superfluous movements, and swung fiercely in one direction.

A thunderous boom!

Everyone seemed to be hit by an illusion, feeling as if dark clouds surged by and thunder struck from the sky.

On the arena, the remaining currents on the ground vanished in an instant, while a tremendous and magnificent power surged towards the edges.

A gentle “bam” sound.

The Electro-Light Dome previously constructed by Nausicaa was punctured with a hole.

After piercing through the dome, the force spread outward for more than ten meters before slowly dissipating.

Everyone was stunned by this scene.

It took a long while before Nausicaa, looking toward Angel amid the swirling mist, said, “This… Is this your true power?”

Angel hesitated for a second before nodding. He had not used his full strength, but compared to the suppression earlier, he had indeed exerted his normal level of power.

Nausicaa sighed deeply, “Now I kinda understand how David feels.”

In the realm of alchemy, David was drastically outdone. Now, Angel was prepared to surpass his peers in physical strength as well…

Although Nausicaa was somewhat discouraged that her Electro-Light Dome couldn’t withstand a punch from Angel, she was also somewhat relieved, realizing the dome’s shortcomings and seeing room for future improvements.

Seeing Nausicaa start to ask him about the parameters of his earlier power and mention ways to improve the Electro-Light Dome, Angel felt reassured.

This was also why he had agreed to show Nausicaa his true power. For others, such a blow might have been crushing, but Nausicaa was different. She would look to improve herself and seek out her shortcomings.

The greater the setback, the more magnificent and captivating Nausicaa’s grace became.

…

After a while,

The private arena was equipped with a quiet room, where Nausicaa, Shan, and the brothers Angel were now sitting together.

They each talked about their recent experiences. Angel mainly listened to Nausicaa, speaking little himself, as his experiences were already well-documented in the magazines.

During this period, Nausicaa had been bouncing between Flourish Continent and overseas, even returning to the Blackberry Sea Area for a time.

From her own descriptions, she seemed to have lived quite freely.

Regarding the most dangerous part—bloodline integration—Nausicaa merely mentioned in passing, “It was a bit of a struggle, with some accidents, but in the end, I solved them.”

However, Angel didn’t believe the so-called “a bit” or “some”; after all, it was a very advanced Nidhogg Demon bloodline.

For her first bloodline integration, Nausicaa chose such a potent one, and despite the various risk-reducing measures, the danger was still extremely high.

Nevertheless, it was evident that Nausicaa did not intend to discuss this part, and since the outcome was positive, why add unnecessary worry?

“By the way, do you know where Serum is?” Angel suddenly asked. “I heard from David that he’s also preparing to participate in the Newcomers’ Competition and has already arrived at Sky Mechanical City. Have you guys seen him?”

At the mention of Serum, Nausicaa and Shan looked at each other with strange expressions on their faces.

Shan: “He is indeed in Sky Mechanical City, but…”

But what? Angel looked at Shan with confusion.

Nausicaa glanced at the wall clock, “According to the time, he should be heading to the commercial district soon. How about this, I’ll take you to see him later. Speaking of which, the change in him is probably going to surprise you.”

Shan nodded, thinking to herself: To be accurate, it’s not the change in Serum but rather his book that…

Nausicaa took out a long-stemmed pipe, took a deep breath, and amidst the smoke asked, “By the way, I forgot to ask, what brings you here this time? Are you planning to participate in the Newcomers’ Competition? That seems unlikely, given that you’re currently at the center of public controversy.”

“Or do you have something else planned?”