Chapter 261: Star Falling, an Undoubted Monster
After advancing to Level 3 Wizard, the power of the Absolute Forbidden Zone had significantly increased.
The minimum radius of the Force Field had soared to fifty meters.
Within this radius, even attacks from the Disintegration Cannon Type II could not penetrate the Force Field defense.
Similarly, the density of Heavy Pressure within the Absolute Forbidden Zone was at its highest in this area.
Even a Tentacle Puppet, upon stepping into the Force Field's range, would be crushed into a pile of scrap metal.
Youxi, who was also a Tier 3 Crystallization Wizard and possessed bone armor for protection, felt an overwhelming pressure at this moment, as if he could barely move an inch.
“Superior Talent Ability? No, he’s just a Tier 3 Vaporization Wizard. Even a Superior Talent Ability couldn’t possibly have such astonishing power!"
Youxi's expression shifted erratically. Finally, he gritted his teeth and fiercely stabbed the fingers of his right hand into the palm of his left. With a muffled thud, a wound the size of an egg appeared on his palm.
What was shocking was that the substance flowing from the wound was not blood, but a blackish-gray liquid.
The flow of the blackish-gray liquid was extremely rapid; despite the wound's small size, it gave the illusion of a dam bursting, with waves surging forth.
In the blink of an eye, a blackish-gray torrent took shape, producing a deafening sound as it swept toward Su Nan, threatening to engulf him!
"『Dark Water』!" A hint of apprehension flashed in Cyril's eyes.
『Dark Water』 was one of Gloomy Throne's Superior Talent Abilities, a Talent Crystal Model based on research into Netherworld Frost Gloom River Water.
The Dark Water unleashed by this innate ability had the same shadow assimilation characteristic as the Frost Gloom River Water. Any living being submerged by it—no, even just touched by it—would be assimilated into Shadow within seconds.
And Shadow beings could not exist for long in the Material World and would soon be annihilated.
Among the many Talent Crystal Models of Gloomy Throne, the power of 『Dark Water』 ranked firmly in the top ten.
"I didn't expect that Youxi also mastered 『Dark Water』!"
Cyril's expression grew solemn as he turned his gaze to Su Nan, curious to see how he would respond.
However, Su Nan didn't need to think about his reply at all.
The dark gray Torrent, when it came within fifty meters of him, seemed to strike an invisible barrier, unable to advance another inch.
No matter how violently the Dark Water surged and crashed, it could never get close to Su Nan.
Observing this scene, Su Nan smiled mockingly, showing no surprise. He was intimately familiar with Gloomy Throne's renowned Talent Crystal Model, which naturally included Dark Water.
The Absolute Forbidden Zone was precisely the bane of Dark Water.
As long as the Force Field was maintained, the Dark Water could not touch him.
Furthermore, the assimilation properties of Dark Water had a negligible effect on the Force Field. Although it could erode the Field, the speed was agonizingly slow. Even if he stood still and did nothing, it would take at least half a day for the Dark Water to completely erode the Force Field.
Whoosh!
With a thought, silvery liquid metal surged out from every part of Su Nan's body, transforming into a Torrent that rushed toward Youxi.
Tit for tat!
Seeing that Dark Water could do nothing against Su Nan, Youxi coldly snorted, his face ashen. He abandoned his plan to attack Su Nan with Dark Water and instead directed it to confront the approaching Liquid Metal.
The two collided fiercely in the void, intertwining and mixing, before annihilating and vanishing.
Su Nan had not expected the Liquid Metal to deal effectively with Youxi in the first place, so seeing it being blocked was no concern for him. With a flick of his wrist, a jet-black spearhead appeared in his palm.
As he clenched his fingers around it, a soft hum resonated, and a jet-black spear manifested in his grip.
In the next moment, Su Nan suddenly hurled the spear, which transformed into a bolt of black lightning that shot toward Youxi.
Youxi sneered, pulling out a fist-sized pale skull. Rubbing his thumb across its surface, he released an ear-piercing wail, reminiscent of ghostly cries and wolf howls, from within the skull. Countless hideous black soul forms emerged, baring their fangs and claws as they lunged at the oncoming black lightning!
Even though they were illusory soul bodies, the black lightning paused for a fraction of a second when it struck one of the Black Souls.
In that moment, the other Black Soul surged forward, tearing and biting, quickly shredding the black lightning. Then, they howled and charged at Su Nan.
A disdainful coldness flashed in Youxi's eyes.
In terms of Wizard Tools, he wouldn’t lose to a native Wizard who had emerged from being sealed for two thousand years!
The Black Soul Skull Head in his hand was a third-tier Wizard Tool!
What did Su Nan possess that could compare to him?
Seeing his Black Thunder shattered, Su Nan didn’t panic. Instead, he produced another jet-black spearhead and hurled a black spear.
“Two second-order Wizard Tools? I underestimated you, but it’s still useless.”
Youxi's mocking words were abruptly cut short by a sudden, earth-shattering roar.
The black lightning, like a spear, tore through the sky. Several Black Souls tried to stop it, but the moment they made contact with the black lightning, they were torn to shreds by the violent energy, reduced to ashes. The black lightning didn’t slow down, ripping through the void and launching an attack on Youxi!
Its power was several times stronger than before, completely on a different level!
“A third-tier Wizard Tool! How is that possible?!”
Youxi's expression turned horrified. Before he could react, the black lightning had already struck him.
Almost instantly, the various protective spells and magical items surrounding him shattered and collapsed!
The violent energy then exploded, completely engulfing Youxi!
“It’s actually a third-tier Wizard Tool!”
Cyril's eyes widened in shock as he stared at the black lightning energy. While surprised, he couldn’t help but feel a twinge of envy.
Even he didn’t possess a third-tier Wizard Tool. He wondered how Su Nan had obtained such a treasure.
A flicker of light shone in Maiisha's eyes.
Su Nan was surprising her more and more.
As the lightning energy quickly dissipated, Youxi's figure was revealed.
His previously indestructible spiky bone armor was now tattered and filled with cracks, with scorched wounds faintly visible beneath.
“Damn you!”
Youxi's eyes were bloodshot, his resentful gaze fixed on Su Nan.
He hadn't anticipated that this man would possess a third-tier Wizard Tool, whose power clearly surpassed that of his own Black Soul Skull Head!
Meeting his enemy's gaze, Su Nan chuckled inwardly.
After advancing to Level 3 Wizard, he had long been capable of wielding third-tier Wizard Tools and had immediately pushed Black Thunder to its limits.
If only he had had more time and materials; then he could have synthesized multiple third-tier Black Thunders. Given enough opportunity, he could have amassed enough Wizard Tools to bury Youxi alive.
"It's time to end this."
Su Nan's gaze sharpened as he decisively activated the Alchemy Imprint on his body.
Brilliant silver light erupted from his skin, quickly forming intricate and profound patterns.
Talent Specialization!
The instant the silver markings appeared, Liquid Metal, which had been locked in a stalemate with Dark Water, suddenly swelled to a larger size, faintly emitting a glow. The silver torrent surged, instantly engulfing and consuming the Dark Water!
Simultaneously, the radius of Absolute Forbidden Zone's Force Field suddenly expanded, once again enveloping Youxi, who had managed to escape its range. The exponentially increased pressure shattered the bone armor on Youxi's body, reducing it to dust!
Youxi groaned, the sound of his bones twisting in response to the unbearable pressure resonating within him.
After advancing to Level 3 Wizard, Su Nan had pushed his Talent Specialization to its limits.
Now, the enhancement of Talent Specialization on his Innate Ability had skyrocketed to three times its original power!
In other words, the strength of both Liquid Metal and Absolute Forbidden Zone was now threefold!
With three times the Super Innate Ability, even a Tier 3 Crystallization Wizard would struggle to withstand it!
Overcome with fear, Youxi let out a sharp cry as his body suddenly expanded as if filled with air. His skin rapidly turned gray, his teeth elongated into fangs that jutted out beyond his lips. In the blink of an eye, he transformed into a hideous giant over ten meters tall, a layer of mist formed from smoke swirling around him, faintly revealing countless faces screaming in fear and pain.
In the distance, Cyril's expression changed drastically.
"Soul Giant!"
"Youxi's third Innate Ability has chosen that!"
Maiisha's expression turned slightly solemn.
Soul Giant was a type of Superior Talent Crystal Model, but among the various models, it was one of the most unique. This Innate Ability had limitations on its usage. For example, a Level One Wizard could use it only once, while those at the second and third tiers could use it twice and three times, respectively. Only upon advancing to the True Spirit Wizard realm could one free themselves from these restrictions.
This special Innate Ability seemed tailored for the True Spirit Wizard realm. Typically, only Wizards confident in their ability to reach True Spirit Wizard would choose this ability. If an ordinary Wizard opted for Soul Giant but ultimately failed to advance, it would leave them at a disadvantage, possessing one less Innate Ability than their peers for no gain.
However, in line with its limitations, the power of Soul Giant was exceptionally formidable. It far surpassed ordinary Superior Talent Abilities and was even rumored to be capable of defeating opponents beyond one's level! For a Tier 3 Crystallization Wizard like Youxi, unleashing Soul Giant to defeat a True Spirit Wizard was impossible, but overwhelming a standard Tier 3 Crystallization Wizard would be quite simple!
Maiisha's gaze narrowed, ready to act and save Su Nan at any moment. Even someone as strong as Su Nan would likely struggle against Youxi in his Soul Giant form.
Upon transforming into Soul Giant, Youxi broke free from the Heavy Pressure binding him and let out a roar as he charged towards Su Nan.
"To force me to use my Soul Giant Innate Ability even once, you can consider your death worthwhile!"
Hearing this, Su Nan couldn't help but sneer.
"You overestimate yourself."
As soon as he spoke, countless strange rune strips materialized, transforming into six luminous ribbons that coiled around him like vibrant streamers. An immense amount of Energy Particles surged forth, condensing into swirling clouds of mist.
Even without using Spiritual Power to sense the Energy Particles, their presence was evident to the naked eye.
"What is this?" Cyril stared blankly at Su Nan. Even from a distance, the vast and surging Energy Particle fluctuations sent a chill down his spine.
Maiisha's eyes brightened, anticipation shining in them.
"So, that is his third Innate Ability?"
Compared to Cyril's shock and Maiisha's anticipation, Youxi was utterly terrified.
As he faced Su Nan directly, he could feel the overwhelming power of the Energy Particles enveloping him, like a volcano on the brink of eruption. When it finally erupted, it would reduce him to ashes, leaving not a trace behind!
Sensing the imminent death crisis, Youxi let out a sharp roar, his speed increasing once more. The wails of the dead souls surrounding him intensified, their energy helping him break through the Absolute Forbidden Zone's Force Field, allowing him to charge toward Su Nan more swiftly.
But at that moment, night suddenly fell.
The bright, clear sky abruptly vanished, replaced by an endless expanse of darkness. Brilliant stars dotted the sky like flawless gemstones, glimmering with a cold, silvery light.
Suspended in this night, Su Nan's form was distinct yet subtly blended into the darkness, as if he were one with it.
He gazed down at Youxi's contorted face.
As his gaze settled, tens of millions of stars vibrated simultaneously in the deep night. Drawn by immense power, they streaked through the void, leaving dazzling trails, and fell like a torrential rain, crashing down towards Youxi below!
The astonishing and majestic aura was something even the most spectacular meteor shower could not rival!
Falling Star Rain!
With triple the power!
"Aaaaahhhhh!"
A high-pitched, piercing scream escaped Youxi's mouth. The intense death crisis nearly drove him insane. In his desperation to escape, he no longer cared about attacking Su Nan; he frantically retreated, struggling to flee the onslaught of the falling stars.
But it was futile.
The brilliant stars, trailing flames, struck Youxi's massive form. His gigantic body was burned, shattered, and purified by the dazzling light, piece by piece breaking apart and dissolving into nothingness!
Various spells were unleashed in quick succession, and numerous magical items were activated as the dead souls howled and tore to destroy one star after another.
Yet more stars appeared in the depths of the night and fell brilliantly, as if they were endless.
Ultimately, Youxi was completely engulfed by the Star, the dazzling light swallowing him and extending its brilliance across a hundred-meter radius!
Boom!
The violent surge of energy particles swept through the area, tearing countless fine cracks in the void!
In an instant, the entire world was consumed by extreme darkness and brightness, its essence fragmented and distorted.
After a long while, the light faded, leaving behind a scarred and pitted ground, with Youxi having vanished without a trace.
The so-called Soul Giant, capable of defeating opponents above its wielder's level, lasted less than thirty seconds amidst the storm-like bombardment of starlight before being reduced to ashes, disappearing completely.
As the starlight gradually dimmed, darkness receded, and the sky regained its brightness, it felt as if everything that had just occurred was an illusion.
Only the devastated ground served as a testament to the reality of what had transpired.
In the distance, Cyril stood frozen, staring blankly at the scene before him, his mouth dry and struggling to comprehend the moment.
What kind of innate ability was that?
It was the first time he had witnessed such a terrifying and dreadful power!
It had even managed to overpower Youxi, who had unleashed the Soul Giant!
Cyril couldn't help but swallow hard.
To be honest, if he had faced an attack like that, he feared he would have been obliterated in an instant!
To think that Su Nan had been hiding such a trump card!
Reflecting on his earlier belief that Su Nan couldn’t match Youxi, Cyril suddenly felt a wave of irony wash over him.
If Youxi was considered a genius, then Su Nan was undoubtedly a monster!
A wizard at the Sealed Plane level being capable of such a feat was simply unbelievable!
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