Triple-cast a third-level magic? How could a ninth-level Mage achieve that! Although a ninth-level Mage could certainly unleash a third-level spell, it required incantation, and even a single chant demanded a minimum delay of three seconds. To cast a third-level spell instantaneously like this, one absolutely needed to have reached the realm of Magister.

But that thought vanished from Chen Feng’s mind in an instant. A quick glance revealed the answer: the Earth Spear technique was being cast via a magic scroll.

When Gu Bo fought him previously, Gu Bo had carried a second-level magic scroll. This individual's status must be higher than Gu Bo’s, so possessing a third-level scroll was entirely plausible.

The earthen spears formed by the Earth Spear technique possessed a hardness surpassing ordinary stone, akin to steel. Their attack speed was blindingly fast. If struck head-on, even with Chen Feng’s robust physique and muscles hardened like iron, injury was inevitable.

A fourth-level spell could devastate an area fifty meters around, and while a third-level spell fell short of that, its destructive power could not be underestimated.

Chen Feng focused on the whistling earth spears and the massive stones descending from the sky. His legs filled with power, and he leaped violently upwards. A ball of flame ignited in his right hand, swiftly arcing upwards.

Hundred Forms Ghost Burn!

It was the perfect choice to defend against the overhead boulders while simultaneously blocking the attack from the earth spears.

“Boom…”

A violent crash erupted. The massive stone in the sky and the earth spears were all pulverized by Chen Feng’s single Ghost Burn, scattering into dust and debris everywhere.

This offensive and defensive maneuver, executed with lightning speed, astonished Brute to the point where his heart nearly leaped out of his chest seeing Chen Feng effortlessly nullify his assault.

Skyfall Boulder to blanket the opponent, followed by the targeted strike of Earth Spear. These two spells were his infallible sharp tools; with them, he had slain countless opponents of the same rank. How could this mere fifteen-year-old boy withstand them!

Chen Feng landed on the ground, gazing at the pale blue flame still burning in his right hand. He asked in a voice as cold as ice, “Are you from the Lefu family?”

Brute suppressed the shock churning inside him and nodded, asking, “You are Chen Feng, the one who injured my nephew, Gu Bo!”

“Your nephew? You’re Gu Bo’s uncle?” Chen Feng inquired.

“Yes.”

“Then that’s fine; killing you won't be considered an injustice!” Chen Feng declared.

“Kill me?” A smile touched Brute’s lips. “I doubt it will be that easy!”

With that, he flicked his chest, surprisingly flinging out four magic scrolls. He tore one open casually and hurled it toward Chen Feng.

Chen Feng only saw a flash of ochre light before his eyes. A colossal stone prison, shaped like a massive shield wall, tightly enclosed him.

Third-Level Magic—Earth Prison!

The Earth Prison was infinitely more formidable than the first-level magic, Earth Wall Restraint, which Gu Bo had used to trap Philia. The stone walls forming the Earth Prison were visually indistinguishable from real rock, yet their hardness was four to five times that of ordinary stone. Once trapped within such walls, even a ninth-level Fighter would require dozens of seconds to break out.

“Hmph!” Chen Feng let out a cold snort, the flame in his hand surging brighter. His ten fingers became like ten short daggers, carving into the surrounding stone walls!

Reverse Peel!

“Crack, crack…”

Stone shards flew, yet even the formidable power of Reverse Peel could not immediately tear apart the Earth Prison.

Brute showed no hesitation, tearing open the second scroll the very instant Chen Feng was encircled.

As this scroll ripped open, the earthen elements in the surrounding air immediately converged toward the center. In a flash, a purely black arrow materialized.

Third-Level Magic—Feather Arrow Technique!

The Feather Arrow Technique was arguably the most potent single-target attack spell among third-level Earth magic, even surpassing the Earth Spear technique. It condensed all the magical energy required for a third-level spell into an arrow of ordinary size, unleashing it with immense force to slay an opponent miles away. Its destructive power was extraordinary.

“Hurry!” Brute pointed his finger at Chen Feng. The black feather arrow shot toward the spot where Chen Feng was imprisoned within the Earth Prison, resembling a black meteor.

As the feather arrow was launched, he tore open the third and fourth scrolls simultaneously.

The third was an explosive Earth spell called Earth Blast Bomb, and the fourth was the impact-based Earth magic, Skyfall Boulder.

After releasing all four magic scrolls, Brute finally breathed a sigh of relief. Chen Feng’s earlier feat of shattering two of his third-level spells had genuinely unnerved him. Unleashing four spells almost simultaneously, even a Battle Master would struggle to survive under such unexpected circumstances. This youth’s fiery Dou Qi was peculiar, but under this barrage of multiple attacks, his death was certain.

A faint smile touched his lips as he anticipated killing the youth.

The clan had already issued a kill order; anyone who successfully killed this youth would be immediately promoted to Elder, with a bounty of 10,000 coins.

He cared little for the money or status; the primary issue was that this youth had snatched his family’s heirloom, the Azure Bracelet.

The Azure Bracelet, being the foremost magical protective gear in Dragon Mountain Town, would be a joke if it could only cast simple, pseudo-first-level magic. This item could unleash different spells based on the cultivation level of the wielder. If he possessed this artifact, he could absolutely cast multiple third-level spells instantaneously!

Of course, this restriction wasn't limitless; the bracelet’s greatest capability was casting fourth-level spells.

An item that allows instantaneous casting of third-level spells is undoubtedly fatal to anyone below the Fighter rank—a priceless treasure. To see it in the hands of the youth before him—how could he not be tempted?

“Die!” Brute clenched the magic staff in his hand, already picturing the Azure Bracelet resting securely in his palm, his whole body trembling with excitement.

However, his excitement was short-lived when he witnessed a scene he absolutely could not believe: the earth walls forming the Earth Prison shattered into several large pieces with a resounding boom. Immediately afterward, the black feather arrow struck something with a clang, as if hitting a steel plate, dissolving into dust.

The third and fourth spells struck the red-haired youth, but vanished instantly, like frost meeting a blazing furnace.

“Is that all you’ve got?”

A cold voice echoed from amidst the billowing dust.

Brute’s pupils contracted sharply. He saw a lanky youth wielding a long, completely black greatsword, more than three feet in length, launching himself toward him.

“Smack!” “Crack!”

Two crisp sounds followed. Brute felt an agonizing pain shoot through his shoulder, and his entire body was flung backward like a broken kite, sailing a full fifty meters. But before he could land, a shout echoed from behind him.

“Young City Lord…”

Immediately following, a surge of profound Dou Qi slammed into his back.

This impact was even more severe. Blood gushed uncontrollably from his nose and mouth, and he lost consciousness while still airborne.

…………

Brunt’s eyes shone fiercely.

“It’s that incredibly cool and stylish red-haired guy!”

As Chen Feng emerged from the dark corner, he was spotted immediately. Overwhelmed by excitement, he shouted out loud.

His servant, the young man following behind him, looked at his master’s strange excitement and asked, “Young Master, what cool guy?”

Brunt pointed toward Chen Feng, fifty meters away, “Did you see that man with red hair?”

The servant followed his pointing finger: “Isn’t he just a guy with dyed red hair? What’s so cool about that?”

Evidently, seeing Chen Feng’s slender build, which didn't suggest a Fighter, and his lack of a mage robe, he assumed the youth was just an ordinary person. No matter how strangely dressed or how red his hair was, it held no appeal.

“Short-sighted fool! This is the first time I’ve seen someone with more style than me!” Brunt rubbed his hands, his face alight with admiration.

Just as the servant was about to speak, chaos erupted nearby. Several screams rang out in succession—clearly, the red-haired youth had used some method to injure many people.

“Murder!”

Terrified shouts spread through the crowd like a plague, with everyone scrambling in panic. If it weren't for Brunt’s cultivation base as a fifth-level Fighter providing some protection, the sheer force of the fleeing crowd might have trampled him to death.

“Young City Lord!”

A line of heavily armored warriors forced their way through the rioting crowd, arriving in front of Brunt. They were the City Guard, responsible for maintaining order within the city.

“Young City Lord, someone is causing trouble in the street. I will go apprehend him immediately!” said a burly man among the City Guard in a deep voice.

“Causing trouble? What trouble? Wait a moment. If I don’t watch such a perfect role model for coolness, wouldn’t I miss out? Stay back and watch. Don’t come over and bother me,” Brunt commanded sharply.

The City Guards exchanged confused glances, almost driven mad.

Someone was fighting and killing in the street, yet the Young City Lord not only refused to intervene but ordered them to stand down—all because the perpetrator looked cool.

But they couldn't defy the order. They were just low-ranking soldiers, and judging by the ruthlessness of the red-haired youth, if they charged in, they might become collateral damage.

Just as these men had made up their minds, a middle-aged man in a mage robe suddenly shot through the air like an arrow, slamming directly toward Brunt!

“Young City Lord…”

The City Guards shouted in unison, simultaneously unleashing the full power of their Dou Qi toward the dark figure in the air!

The cultivation levels of the City Guards varied, and the attributes of their Dou Qi were diverse. In the air, their combined energies bloomed like blossoming flowers, or shone like a rainbow after rain, a beautiful tapestry woven from currents of various colors…

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