Synthetic Wizard

Chapter 218: Chapter 148: We May Fit the Definition of Friends Better_2

As for the black-robed man, Sunan couldn’t quite figure him out.

Judging from his appearance, he is highly likely to be on the path of semi-shadow transformation.

Some wizards, in order to gain more powerful forces or prolong their lives, will choose to integrate shadow power into their bodies, completely transforming their physical forms into shadows, thus acquiring the ability to control shadow power.

Of course, wizard apprentices definitely cannot achieve full shadow transformation, but semi-shadow transformation is possible.

Moreover, those black tendrils manipulated by the black-robed man are somewhat like shadow tendrils.

It’s also possible that he has actually fused with the bloodline of some peculiar shadow creature.

In any case, the power currently displayed by the black-robed and gray-robed man has reached the Tier Three Legend level, ranking among the upper middle echelons of Level 3 wizard apprentices.

Such Level 3 wizard apprentices are rarely seen, and Sunan was curious where two popped up all of a sudden.

After recalling the wizard intelligence seen before, he couldn’t find any targets that matched.

Regarding the identity of the green-eyed man, Sunan was similarly clueless.

In terms of strength, the green-eyed man was not inferior to either the black-robed man or the gray-robed man, but when facing both simultaneously, he could only bitterly hold on.

Just then, the black-robed man who had been attacking for a long time suddenly spoke, his voice sharp as if he were a teenager in the midst of voice change.

“Traveler!”

“Stop struggling, obediently hand over the Cyan Spirit Branch and I can spare your life.”

Traveler!

Sunan was shocked, and looked at the green-eyed man with an astonishing gaze.

Was that man the Traveler?

The final member who’s never reappeared after joining the forest hut?

“Most likely, previously Evans mentioned he met the Traveler in the underworld.”

Sunan couldn’t help but grin.

Previously he thought how great it would be to meet the Traveler, little did he expect to encounter him under such circumstances.

Facing the black-robed man’s persuasion to surrender, the Traveler sneered and said:

“Stop wasting your breath, Magic Hand, the notoriety of the Eternal Life Society is common knowledge, only fools would believe your promises.”

Magic Hand coldly said: “I can establish an oath contract.”

“Haha, I don’t trust the credibility of the Eternal Life Society; who knows if you’ll tamper with the oath contract. How about this, you sign a soul contract with me, become my follower, and then I’ll give you the Cyan Spirit Branch.”

“You’re courting death!” Magic Hand’s tone became ice cold by several degrees.

The Traveler, unfazed, grinned and said: “Don’t be rash; you’re so eager for the Cyan Spirit Branch that you’ve been chasing me for over a year, it seems the bloodline rejection issue is already quite severe, huh?”

“If I destroy the Cyan Spirit Branch here, could you hold on until another solution for the bloodline rejection issue is found?”

With the Traveler’s words, the blood-red glow under Magic Hand’s brim became even more intense, clearly indicating his turmoil.

In reality, if it weren’t for the concern that the desperate Traveler might destroy the Cyan Spirit Branch in a fish-dead-net-broken scenario, combatting him would be easy. With his and Bloodmouth’s combined forces, they would’ve finished the Traveler long ago!

That damned guy!

Magic Hand was furious yet betrayed nothing in his tone, coldly asking: “What do you want?”

“How about this,” the Traveler said leisurely, “you let me leave first, and once I’ve reached a safe place, I’ll put the Cyan Spirit Branch somewhere and inform you via a communication crystal where to retrieve it.”

“How do I know you won’t escape?”

“I can establish an oath contract.”

Magic Hand hesitated for a moment, signaled Bloodmouth to stop and block the Traveler’s escape route lest he run, then said:

“Okay, as you said, we establish the oath contract now.”

The Traveler unhurriedly recited the oath contract.

Magic Hand coldly said: “Don’t try any tricks, add a time limit and specific safe distance.”

The oath contract needs to be as detailed as possible, perfected in every aspect to avoid exploitation of loopholes.

In this regard, devils are experts, countless beings have been deceived by devils to lose everything, including their souls and freedom.

The Traveler remained unperturbed, leisurely reciting the oath again, but this time omitted the name of the Cyan Spirit Branch, replacing it with ’thing’.

“Are you toying with me?” Magic Hand’s tone turned thoroughly icy, realizing something was off, “You’re stalling for time!”

The Traveler smirked mischievously: “Only just realized? It’s too late!”

At the instant his words fell, the calm lake surface below the trio exploded violently.

Amidst the torrential spray of water waves, over a dozen thick black shadows rushed swiftly towards Magic Hand and Bloodmouth.

Magic Hand first distinguished the true form of the shadows, serpentine-neck organs connected to lizard heads, each measuring over a hundred meters long.

“Multi-necked Dragon!”

Magic Hand was shocked.

This was nearly Tier Four Legendary level high-tier sub-dragon species!

“Roar!”

Incessant high-pitched roars raged, over ten massive maws, carried on a stench-laden wind, viciously clamped towards Magic Hand and Bloodmouth.

Magic Hand hastily dodged, caught the Traveler escaping into the distance from the corner of his eye, panicking he tried to pursue but was intercepted by a serpent neck, instantly astonished and furious.

Evidently, this multi-necked dragon was lured by the Traveler using some means; his feigned submission earlier was merely stalling for time, awaiting the multi-necked dragon’s arrival.

Moreover, the Traveler definitely possessed something that avoided the multi-necked dragon’s animosity.

“Damn that guy!”

Magic Hand angered, yet utterly helpless.

The lake was the multi-necked dragon’s domain, escaping from it wasn’t a simple task.

He could only watch the Traveler vanish at the horizon’s end.

“Ah!!”

The anguished roar of Magic Hand echoed across the lake’s sky.

…

Half an hour later.

The Traveler reached the vicinity of a canyon, dug a tunnel into the mountain wall over a hundred meters deep before stopping.

Having concealed his traces, he set a few guardian arrays at the tunnel’s entrance, then sat cross-legged at the cave’s mouth, utilizing any time to meditate and restore spiritual power.

The multi-necked dragon could only stall Magic Hand and Bloodmouth for a while, unable to retain the two.

Before long, the pair would catch up; he had to recover his power and then devise a way to leave the Eco-Park while there’s time.

“What a shame, discovering a large-scale Eco-Park was rare; I was contemplating claiming it, yet now it’s clear it won’t be possible.”

Staying longer within the Eco-Park would eventually lead Magic Hand and Bloodmouth to find him.

However precious the Eco-Park may be, life is more important.

Besides, viewing the Eco-Park’s size, maintaining its operation would surely require astronomical energy amounts, even if he controlled it, energy issues remain unsolved.

Years of adventure experience taught the Traveler a realistic lesson.

That is, possession that brings no practical benefits, no matter how precious, holds no value.

People have to be clear-headed; being blinded by baseless greed leads to death.

The Traveler took a deep breath, preparing to enter meditation, but then his heart suddenly jolted.

The guardian array outside was triggered!

The Cyan Spirit Branch instantly landed into his palm, the Traveler clenched it tightly, and sternly asked.

“Who’s there!”

Impossible for it to be Magic Hand and Bloodmouth; those two couldn’t shake the multi-necked dragon and arrive here this quickly!

Soon, a figure appeared at the bend.

Seeing the vigilantly hostile Traveler, Sunan smirked and showed a friendly smile.

“First meeting, Traveler.”

“Who are you?”

The Traveler’s gaze continuously scrutinized Sunan.

He could sense the unabashed fluctuation of energy particles from the other.

Another wizard apprentice!

Moreover, this area was already very close to Eco-Park Zone 2; anyone active here surely had to be Level 3 wizard apprentices.

Yet he searched his memories thoroughly, still couldn’t find anyone matching the person before him.

“No need for tension, I’m not your enemy.”

“Both being members of the forest hut, perhaps friends would be a more suitable definition.”