Chapter 503: Strange Water Attribute Core

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

“I see. I didn’t expect Captain Liu to be proficient in the water attribute. Hans Wilson was surprised to hear this.”

Derek Dole nodded and said, “This water attribute core is a rare treasure. I’m sure I’ll be able to gain a lot if I study it.

Then, Hans Wilson and Derek Dole led Liu Yan into the water attribute territory and arrived at the water-element core.

The water attribute core was in an underground river in the depths of the water attribute territory.

The water here was still and silent, just like dead water.

However, as Liu Yan got closer, he realized this was not the case.

In this underground river, the water was flowing rapidly.

However, it was amazing that it didn’t make any sound even though it was flowing so quickly.

What surprised Liu Yan the most was that one of the water streams seemed to be circling the other rapidly flowing water streams. It had not left this place.

This stream of water must be the core of the water attribute territory. It was truly magical.

When Hans Wilson saw Liu Yan’s surprised expression, he smiled and said, “You are indeed Captain Liu. You can recognize this water attribute core at a glance. This water attribute core is truly magical. When I first saw it, I was also shocked. I even managed to break through to the level of Water Secret Art.”

As Hans Wilson spoke, he could not help but feel proud.

To be able to reach the level of Water Secret Art on the fifth level of the Tower was already a powerful existence.

Hans Wilson was a genius among geniuses, and he specialized in water attributes. Naturally, he had a deep understanding of the water attribute.

He had been lucky on the fifth level of the Tower this time. He had encountered some good opportunities. With the help of the water attribute core, he had successfully stepped into the level of Water Secret Art.

Derek Dole smiled and said, “Our captain was skillful in the water attributes training. This time, he broke through to the Water Secret Art. It has a lot to do with this water elemental core. My previous comprehension has also improved a lot.

Hearing Derek Dole, Liu Yan nodded slightly, but his face remained calm as if he was not surprised.

Immediately, Liu Yan asked Hans Wilson and Derek Dole to leave and instructed them to arrange for people to stand guard outside. Without Liu Yan’s order, no one was to come in and disturb them.

Hearing this, Hans Wilson and Derek Dole both agreed.

After leaving the underground river, Hans Wilson asked in confusion, “Since Liu Yan wants to visit the core of the water attribute territory to gain insight, it means that he has a certain understanding of the water attribute. How come he is not surprised when he heard that I have entered Water Secret Art?”

Hans Wilson was indeed a little confused.

To be able to enter the Water Secret Art level on the fifth level of the Tower meant that Liu Yan was a powerful existence. However, Liu Yan was not surprised. Liu Yan should at least praise a little, right? Why was Liu Yan not surprised? He even had a calm expression on his face as if he was used to it.

Hearing this, Derek Dole shook his head and said, “I don’t know either. Maybe Liu Yan is just pretending to be calm. Also, we don’t even know if he’s proficient in the water attribute. After all, from the previous exchange, his mastery of the wind and fire attributes is already deep. It’s already impressive for an awakened one to be proficient in two attributes, but three is impossible, right?”

“That’s reasonable.” Hans Wilson nodded slightly and said, “I guess he’s just curious and wants to look at it. It’ll be hard for him to gain much in the end.”

After that, Hans Wilson and Derek Dole did not take Liu Yan’s comprehension of the water attribute core seriously. They arranged for team members to guard the place according to Liu Yan’s orders and went to do other things.

Liu Yan was alone on the other side of the underground river.

Liu Yan carefully observed the water attribute core and felt it was even more magical.

This stream of water could move freely in the fast-flowing underground river without being carried away. It was strange.

Liu Yan took a closer look and realized this was far from the case.

This water stream not only did not move with the surrounding water flow but could move on its own. At the same time, the surrounding water flow seemed to be under its control, which was why it could move so quickly.

At this moment, Liu Yan also remembered that this was a flat underground river. Logically, the water couldn’t flow so quickly here. It seemed that it was indeed because of the water attribute.

After the water passed through the water attribute core, it was filled with power.

It was likely that all the water in this water attribute territory would pass through this underground river, through the core of the water attribute territory.

Liu Yan had only observed for a while, but he could feel he had gained something. It seemed that he had gained more insight into water attributes.

However, Liu Yan knew this bit of comprehension was still far from achieving Water Talent.

It was difficult to comprehend talent of any attribute.

Many awakened ones did not have enough talent or opportunities. No matter how much effort they put in, they might not be able to comprehend it in their entire lives.

And even if an awakened had enough talent, they would still need to be lucky and spend a lot of time before they could successfully comprehend it.

On the fifth level of the Tower, anyone who had an attribute talent was already considered a mighty expert.

As for those like Hans Wilson, who could comprehend the secret art of an attribute, they were more top-notch experts. There was only a handful of them in the entire Tower.

Hence, Hans Wilson had been a little proud.

Even though he had seen Liu Yan’s terrifying combat strength, Hans Wilson knew the secret art of an attribute was still rare.

However, Hans Wilson did not expect that Liu Yan had mastered the secret arts of four attributes, namely wood, gold, and fire. He had just obtained the Earth Secret Art from the earth attribute core.

At this time, Liu Yan did not waste any more time. He only managed to obtain a small amount of information after observing the water attribute core for so long.

Liu Yan used his SSS-grade talent, Divine Extraction, on the water attribute core.

A milky white light fell on the stream of water.

However, the water attribute core dodged it.

Seeing this, Liu Yan was a little surprised.

When he used Divine Extraction previously, he either succeeded immediately or failed because the item’s level was too high to extract.

However, it was the first time he had seen a situation where he did not hit his target.

Liu Yan did not care and continued to use Divine Extraction.

The milky white light once again fell on the water attribute core.

However, the same thing happened again. Just as it was about to hit, the water attribute core changed its direction and dodged it with great agility.