Free Web NovelChapter 266: Chapter 147: Level 4 Middle Rank Ancient God Curse
The Immortal Floating Island was vast, like a small steampunk city.
Not only did it possess a rich supply of Sequence Essence, but one could also use the Immortal Floating Island to establish a connection with the Disaster Court Tree of the Magic Ring.
Although one couldn’t use an external Tree of the Magic Ring to train Level 4 Skills...
...it was possible to use those powerful Trees of the Magic Ring to break through skills that had reached their limit.
For example.
Zorn could use the Disaster Court Tree of the Magic Ring to break through his many Forbidden Curses, Skills, and so on that were stuck at Level 3, 99%.
By borrowing the power of the Disaster Court Tree of the Magic Ring and cultivating in seclusion for about a month, Zorn successfully broke through his [Rift: Ancient God’s Curtain Robe] to Level 4.
In the days that followed.
Zorn’s many Forbidden Curses at the peak of Level 3 broke through to Level 4 in rapid succession.
Once these Forbidden Curses were raised to Level 4 using an external Tree of the Magic Ring, they had essentially hit their ceiling.
Only the "Ancient God Curses," which completed a cycle with his own Tree of the Magic Ring, could continue to be improved.
One could obtain Level 4 Skills by borrowing an external Tree of the Magic Ring.
But subsequent Level 5, Level 6, and even Level 7 skills...
...all required one’s own Tree of the Magic Ring to advance.
Therefore, while borrowing an external Tree of the Magic Ring provided a temporary thrill...
...one’s own Tree of the Magic Ring was the true core of all future growth and power.
Although he couldn’t break through to the Upper Rank Level...
...he was constantly pushing his skills to transform and advance.
Zorn’s strength was growing, bit by bit.
Not to mention, Zorn’s [Calamity Divine Kingdom] and [Tree of Calamity Magic Ring] were also growing rapidly.
Before he knew it, more than three months had flown by.
...
Inside a "Tree Nest Arena" on the Immortal Floating Island.
A "Rune Hand" the size of a small house and an "Ancient Stone Armor Demon" were locked in fierce combat within the Tree Nest Arena.
The Rune Hand’s attacks were ferocious, with each strike carrying the terrifying might of the Upper Rank Level.
But the "Ancient Stone Armor Demon" was able to withstand them.
Furthermore, both of these Summoning Type abilities were Ancient God Curses.
After a few moments of fighting...
...the violet-gold Rune Hand suddenly erupted with a golden halo, its power surging.
The faint roars of a Giant Dragon could be heard.
CRACK! CRACK! CRACK...
As the Rune Hand’s power increased...
...the Ancient Stone Armor Demon conjured a thick, earthy-yellow halo of its own, but it was ultimately no match for the Rune Hand imbued with the Power of the Golden Giant Dragon.
The Ancient Stone Armor Demon clashed with the Rune Hand for a while longer.
After taking more than a dozen heavy blows, it finally couldn’t hold on.
CRUMBLE...
Supported by its earthy-yellow halo, the Ancient Stone Armor Demon finally collapsed with a RUMBLE.
"Haha... Brother Zorn, your Rune Hand technique is as formidable as ever."
In a corner of the Tree Nest Arena, Colin, an "Ancient Summoner" with golden hair and clad in the [Divine Kingdom Angel Armament], laughed heartily.
"A month ago, my Ancient Stone Armor Demon was crushed by your Rune Hand."
"I thought that with the breakthroughs and progress my Ancient God Curse has made recently, I might have had a chance to turn the tables. I never expected your Ancient God Curse to be just as powerful as before, Brother Zorn!"
"Heh... I’m only strong at the Rune Hand stage. If it came down to a full-blown release of our Ancient God Curses’ power, my Ancient God’s Hand would be no match for your Ancient Demon," Zorn replied politely with a faint smile. freёwebnovel.com
"So, Brother Zorn, are you going to fight a few more rounds, or are you taking a break?"
"I’ve already fought five matches. I’m going to rest for a bit."
"Alright. I just got here, and I’m planning to fight a few more."
"Mm."
With a slight nod, Zorn flew toward the spectator stands beside the arena.
Immediately, other talented experts from the Divine Kingdom entered the arena to spar with the "Ancient Summoner," Colin.
There were countless talented Transcendents within the Divine Kingdom.
The Tree Nest Arena was a place for these many talented experts to clash and exchange pointers.
A Transcendent’s training required not only secluded cultivation but also sparring with other experts.
As he watched from the spectator stands, Zorn’s mind turned to the methods and techniques for using his Ancient God’s Hand, which had entered the late stages of Level 4.
’The Evil Spirit Wizard Sequence is extremely strong. With the added support of the Power of the Golden Giant Dragon and the Ancient God’s Curtain Robe, I can afford to be a bit more restrained with the infusion of Evil Energy. This will improve my control without sacrificing much power.’
’Furthermore...’
Zorn quickly summarized the lessons from each battle based on his own situation.
Even with his powerful Sequence, Zorn still seized every small detail that could lead to improvement.
He wanted to ensure he could perfectly unleash his full strength.
...
[Star Trace Fighter]
Level: 10 (99%)
[Talent]
Gangyi Iron Bone (SS-Level)
[Skills]
Shattering Spirit·Skull-Splitting Fist: Level 4 (0%)
Vigorous Qi Mastery (Passive): Level 4 (0%)
Thousand Streams·Gale Step: Level 4 (0%)
Star Trace·Holy Armor: Level 4 (0%)
Golden Gang Dragon Hand: Level 4 (0%)
Power of the Golden Giant Dragon: Level 4 (0%)
...
[Evil Spirit Wizard] (World-level BOSS)
Level: 10 (99%)
Evil Witch Spirituality: Feeds on the Spiritual.
Immortal Divinity: Reviving.
[Talents]
Mortality and Rebirth (SSS-level): Resurrection (5/5).
Evil Spirit Authority (SSS-level): Controls the Spiritual.
...
[Skills]
Life Absorption: Level 4 (0%)
Forbidden Weaving: Level 4 (0%)
Double-Ringed · Destruction Magic Ball: Level 4 (0%)
Scythe of the End (Forbidden Technique): Level 4 (0%)
Eternal Calamity Whip (Forbidden Technique): Level 4 (0%)
Upper Rank: Ringed Snake’s Eye (Exclusive Forbidden Technique): Level 4 (0%)
Tarktos’ Hand (Ancient God Forbidden Technique): Level 4 (75%)
Witch Spirit·Fast Casting: Level 4 (0%).
Divine Concealment·Witch Spirit Calm Source (Divine Kingdom·Exclusive Curse): Level 4 (0%).
Holy Judgment: Arrow of Concealed Sin (Divine Kingdom·Forbidden Curse): Level 4 (0%)
Rift: Ancient God’s Curtain Robe (Ancient God Curse) Level 4 (6%)
Source Energy Resonance: Level 4 (0%)
...
Now, all his Forbidden Curses were at Level 4.
Both his Ancient God Curses were at Level 4.
This had naturally cost Zorn a considerable amount of Holy Mark Power.
Aside from his core Immortal Sacred Mark, Zorn had completely exhausted his ordinary Sacred Marks in this wave of breakthroughs to Level 4 Skills.
As a major boss who had emerged from the Age of Tides, his reserves of Sacred Marks...
...were on a level that Transcendents cultivated within the Divine Kingdom could not hope to match.
Now, just his Level 4 Forbidden Curses alone were enough to give the top experts of the Divine Kingdom more than they could handle.
As for the [Rift: Ancient God’s Curtain Robe], a Middle Rank Ancient God Curse that had already advanced to Level 4, it was absolutely something no Level 10 Transcendent could contend with.
After this round of sparring...
...and having gained new insights into his Ancient God’s Hand and Ancient God’s Curtain Robe, Zorn finally rose and left the Tree Nest Arena, flying back toward his own Immortal Floating Island.
In a corner of the Tree Nest Arena.
After watching the "Evil Spirit Wizard," Zorn Corick, leave through a Tree Nest window...
...the "Ancient Summoner," Colin, averted his gaze and activated his Ritual Bracelet.
A moment later, a projection of the "Cosmic Wanderer," Chapman, appeared.
"How did it go?"
Chapman asked casually.
"After multiple rounds of battles against Zorn Corick, fought by me and several others, we’ve basically confirmed that while the guy has Upper Rank Level strength, he’s only at a mid-Level 11 standard."
"We estimate he probably needs to use that powerful ritual, [Evil Spirit Calamity], to reach the peak of Level 11."
"Our previous clashes of Ancient God Curses have allowed us to roughly gauge his limits."
"If he manages to unleash [Evil Spirit Calamity], your chances of winning will drop significantly."
"But if you prevent him from unleashing it, your victory is assured."
Hearing this, the "Cosmic Wanderer," Chapman, broke into an exceptionally satisfied smile.
Still, he asked with a hint of unease.
"Did you use any divination rituals to check if he’s hiding anything else?"
"Of course we did. And while the kid is definitely hiding something, it’s nothing to worry about. The current danger level isn’t high enough to pose a fatal threat to you."
"Hahaha... Excellent, excellent!"
The "Cosmic Wanderer," Chapman, burst into joyous laughter.
"Even so, I can’t let my guard down. I’ll have my teacher establish rules that prevent him from using ritual assistance."
"In the meantime, I need to continue my Ascetic Practice." fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm
"The great Legendary Ossirion is about to return."
"I must show Lord Ossirion that I am the right choice."
"I will defeat that Zorn Corick."
The "Cosmic Wanderer," Chapman, growled, clenching his fists.
"Alright, you focus on your training. I’ll keep an eye on things here and notify you if anything comes up."
"Understood! When the time comes, you’ll get the reward you’re due. I won’t short you."
Then, the two cut the ritual communication.
Colin looked up at Zorn Corick, who had already disappeared deep into the archipelago.
’Even if you’re defeated, you can still obtain a Divine Kingdom - Angel Armament, but in terms of potential and the regard of Legendary Powerhouses and Divine Spirits, you’ll be considered a tier lower.’
Time flew, and another half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Finally, Zorn received a message from the Holy Crowned Priest, Lord Aster.
"Lord Ossirion has returned. He has already completed his report to the Divine Spirits."
"Three days from now, you will ascend the Divine Kingdom Arena to compete with the ’Cosmic Wanderer,’ Chapman, for the Angel Armament under Lord Ossirion’s command."
"In addition, many powerful Legendary Powerhouses have also returned this time."
"Therefore, many other top-tier geniuses will also be fighting in the Divine Kingdom Arena to determine the ownership of the Divine Kingdom Angel Armaments under the various Legends."
"Be fully prepared. After all, this is about more than just the ownership of a Divine Kingdom Angel Armament."
"Many Divine Spirits and Legendary Powerhouses will be watching."
"If you can demonstrate sufficient strength, even if you don’t directly obtain the Divine Kingdom - Angel Armament, you will still be highly regarded by Lord Ossirion."
"Conversely, if you perform poorly, you may not win Lord Ossirion’s favor, even if you win the match."
After receiving the notice from the Holy Crowned Priest, Lord Aster...
Zorn immediately began his final preparations.
Zorn knew, of course, that by sparring with others in the Tree Nest, the "Cosmic Wanderer," Chapman, would inevitably uncover some of his secrets.
A pity!
When sparring with those Transcendents, Zorn had only shown a fraction of his true strength.
He hadn’t revealed many of his hidden techniques at all.
As it stood, Zorn’s Level 4 Forbidden Curse techniques alone already possessed the destructive power of an Upper Rank, Level 11 powerhouse.
As for the enemy’s attempts to spy on him using divination, reconnaissance, or special scrying rituals...
...Zorn’s [Divine Concealment] characteristic and his increasingly potent "Cosmic Demon Pool Root Source" would prevent them from discovering anything of value.
Amidst Zorn’s preparations...
The Divine Kingdom Arena!
The battle for the Divine Kingdom - Angel Armament had arrived.
