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Chapter 360 The Wensters, Ian's Backers, the Exchange Meeting, and the Flame Dragon Egg!
Chapter 360 The Wensters, Ian's Backers, the Exchange Meeting, and the Flame Dragon Egg!
"It definitely feels different."
Amidst the dark red flames, Ian sensed the intense heat and corrosive aura emanating from them.
He compared it to the flames he had used not long ago.
"Compared to regular flames, dark fire has a strong corrosive and adhesive ability. Once it gets on you, it is very difficult to eradicate and can cause lasting damage."
Ian murmured.
This is vastly different from the orange flames of alchemy, which are primarily used for forging and providing high temperatures.
In terms of combat, Darkfire is clearly superior.
"And with this, my understanding of this place is much faster than before."
Ian looked at the panel.
At this point, the rate at which proficiency increases is even faster than when mastering the skill; this is the effect of rule fragments.
"And it feels like more than that."
Ian squinted.
Influenced by the Darkfire, the Four Symbols Furnace seems to have gained another boost in strength.
In summary
Comprehending the expert-level Rhythm of Fire and obtaining fragments of rules almost instantly boosted his combat power by at least 20%.
And this impact continues.
"Ian, someone's looking for you!"
Suddenly, shouts came from outside the flames.
Ian looked in the direction of the sound and saw Flynn being stopped by a wizard from the Flameheart Chapter.
Flynn looked delighted.
Ian came out quickly.
"Ian, something terrible has happened!"
As Flynn approached, he spoke, but his gaze couldn't help but wander to the wizards around him.
Just because Ian walked with me.
The warband wizards along the way made way for him.
If he hadn't known that Ian was from the Alchemy Department, he might have even thought that Ian was a high-ranking member of the chapter.
"What happened?"
Ian walked over and asked.
"Nash is dead!"
Flynn lowered his voice.
"What? How did he die?"
Ian was momentarily stunned, a hint of joy flashing in his eyes.
"I don't know, but there were traces of dark fire at the scene of his death. There is a high possibility that a Crimson Eye wizard is still lurking in the academy. Jesper has already led people to search, but so far they have found nothing."
Flynn also sighed.
The death of a mid-second-circle wizard from the opposing faction is undoubtedly a good thing for them.
Especially for Ian.
That's why he came to find Ian immediately.
He even considered that Ian was the one who did it, but looking at Ian's confused yet slightly joyful expression at this moment...
It doesn't seem like an act.
"Senior Celis wants you to be careful too," Flynn said.
"The same to you."
Ian said.
"Um.
""
Flynn left quickly.
On the other side, near the area where Nash died, the wizards of the Winster family gathered together.
"Damn it, damn it!"
Jesper's face turned ashen, and his fists clenched tightly.
Although Nash has entered the Elemental Lamentation stage, he is still a mid-second-ring combatant.
For the Winster family
It still has great significance.
But he died without any explanation.
He still died in the area of the Crimson Eye Wizarding Academy, which had been searched for more than half a month.
"Is he really a Crimson-Eyed wizard? How could he have hidden himself for so long?"
He looked unwell.
The wizard beside him immediately said, "My lord, after examining the scene, Nash was burned to death by a high concentration of dark fire. He had almost no ability to resist. He was probably at least a wizard at the late second circle. Moreover, this level of black flame should also belong to the core members of the Crimson Eyes."
Upon hearing this...
Jesper's expression turned even uglier.
"That damned red-eyed wizard, I'll kill him."
He gritted his teeth.
The search began quickly.
In the blink of an eye.
One day later.
"There was absolutely no trace of them."
Jesper returned to the field, his brow furrowed so deeply it could crush a dragon.
There was no trace.
There is no information available.
They couldn't even find any trace of the Crimson Eye Wizard hiding there.
"It doesn't seem like Nash was suddenly found and killed."
He frowned.
Eyes moving.
But then another possibility came to mind.
"Could it be Ian?"
He suddenly spoke.
Several wizards' eyes flickered upon hearing this.
"Ian seems to have defeated many mid-second-ring wizards at the Darkfire Pit recently, so his strength is likely..."
"Moreover, this person belongs to the Alchemy Department and has analyzed many things related to the Crimson Eye, so he may also be able to control the Dark Flame."
"Besides, Nash himself had conflicts with him."
The wizards chatted amongst themselves.
Jesper's eyes gradually brightened, but he did not make any rash moves. Instead, he said...
"Go search for information."
One day later.
They received more information.
For example, on the day Nash died, Ian seemed to be searching within the academy, so there might have been some overlap.
"Oh, it was you."
Jesper's eyes flickered.
If no clues can be found, then analyze who might be the biggest beneficiary or suspect.
Find the questions with the answers in mind.
As for clues.
Wait until they capture Ian.
You'll know naturally.
When Jesper and his men found the Dark Fire Pit.
Ian sat cross-legged on the edge of the black and red area, the flames rising and falling like gentle tides.
He sensed someone approaching, opened his eyes, and saw Jesper leading a large group of wizards standing not far away.
His face was as gloomy as a black stone.
As soon as he was brought here, he awakened many wizards, who all opened their eyes and looked at him.
"Ian Green".
Jasper stood at the edge and said directly to Ian, who was not far away, "Nash is dead. He died from the Darkfire. Someone saw you in the East District on the day of the incident. We need your cooperation in the investigation."
Ian slowly stood up and patted the embers of the dark fire that clung to the hem of his robe.
"Sorry, I don't understand what you mean. If I remember correctly, Nash died in the west, right?"
Jesper frowned.
"But you are highly suspicious. I have already reported this to the college. Let's wait until the investigation department takes over."
"What suspicion?"
Ian simply asked calmly.
Jesper choked.
It can't be said that it was just because of some of his guesses.
"I'm sorry, but if it's just your guess, then it's impossible for me to go with you."
Ian shook his head.
The Flameheart Warband wizards around them immediately understood what was going on and looked at Jesper and the others with hostility in their eyes.
Jesper also caught his breath.
No.
Wasn't it said that Ian defeated many wizards of the Flameheart Chapter? He thought Ian was just training here.
But why is it different?
I felt the pressure.
Just as Zheng Yi was about to speak, a figure stepped out of the flames, a golden-red wizard's robe flashing.
He looked at Jesper.
"Detaining a wizard from the academy based solely on speculation without any substantial evidence—does Shiton think the academy's rules are meaningless?"
Jesper frowned.
He didn't recognize the wizard in front of him.
Feel the breath.
Mid-term of the Second Ring Road.
His confidence grew considerably, and he coldly snorted, "And who are you? This is the Winster family investigating the murderer of a family member. It's not up to a mid-stage second-ring cultivator to lecture me."
"The Winster family?"
Gabriel nodded.
"I'll remember that and I'll report it to my teacher. I really didn't know there were such arrogant families in the academy."
Gabriel's expression turned cold as he looked at Jesper.
As Aaron's student, he had a strong sense of honor for the academy, and he became angry when he heard someone disregarding the rules of the wizarding academy.
Courage!
Ian looked at Jesper with admiration.
There's such a formidable person in the Winster family.
The other warband wizards also looked at him with the same eyes one would use to look at a brave man.
Under the watchful eyes of many.
Jesper finally realized that something was wrong.
The wizard in front of me seems to be out of place.
teacher?
He glanced at Gabriel, noticing that he didn't have any House insignia on him.
But then doubts arose.
"He dares to say that in front of the dean's students, impressive."
"The Winster family is truly invincible."
But the sounds of battle were already reaching his ears, which made his expression freeze instantly.
No.
He was just about to say something.
next second.
Two figures have already stepped out of the fire pit.
"I also think it's unreasonable. I think Ian would never do such a thing."
"You dare to arrest someone on my Flameheart Chapter's territory? Old Winston, did you know you had such audacity?"
Flame and Flameheart came out.
He looked at Jesper with his own eyes.
He was completely stunned.
He could not possibly be unfamiliar with the two people in front of him; one was the leader of the Flameheart Battle Group, and the other was the dean of the Molten Academy.
They are all the top figures in the academy.
In addition, there was a student who appeared to be Dean Aaron.
Gurgle.
His throat moved slightly.
Xin realized that this time he seemed to have stepped into the wrong trap.
"Sir, this may be a misunderstanding. We'll leave now."
Cold sweat broke out on his forehead.
With people.
The gray-haired fellow slipped away.
"Thank you, sirs. Thank you, Gabriel."
Watching the people leave, Ian turned and thanked the three of them.
"Hmph, a bunch of trash."
Yan Xin looked disdainful.
"The flames are dying down, don't waste any more time."
Huo Yan said calmly.
"Of course."
Gabriel also spoke, and then returned to the deep pit to meditate again.
Ian was also preparing to turn back.
Sudden.
The sound came again from not far away.
Again?
Ian turned his head and saw Selena leading a group of people quickly toward him.
Ian was alright.
They were also taken aback.
"The Winston family hasn't arrived yet?"
Celis was somewhat stunned.
Just now, she received news that the Winster family was preparing to arrest Ian, and she immediately gathered her men.
But I saw...
It seems Ian is perfectly fine.
Soon everyone understood what had happened.
"I see."
Celis relaxed.
But the way he looked at Ian completely changed.
She already knew about what was happening on Stormspear's side and on Raytheon's side.
Let's take a look at today's meal.
There's also Huo Yan, the dean of the Molten Fire Academy, and Flameheart Wizard, the leader of the Flameheart Battle Group.
Especially the latter.
It made her feel helpless.
Because she had dealt with this wizard before, and had even fought against many wizards in the warband.
How did Ian manage to gain his approval?
This is ridiculous.
There was even a student of the dean.
"Ian, with your connections, I'm afraid my senior brother might need your help again in the future."
Derek, standing behind Celis, looked at Ian with eyes practically lighting up.
The tone of voice also changed again.
It carried an extra hint of flattery.
Kylian was also deeply moved.
It hasn't been long, yet his junior has already amassed such a terrifying network of connections within the academy.
"Oh, the warband is having a resource exchange event in a few days, Ian, would you like to go?"
"Celis suddenly said."
"An exchange program?"
"Yes, many second-circle wizards have gained a lot in this war, but it may not be entirely useful to them, so this exchange meeting was held," Celis explained.
Ian's eyes lit up when he saw the letter.
"Go! Go! Go."
He gained a lot, but most of it was useless, especially his physiognomy skills. Giving it to the academy would definitely be less profitable than exchanging it.
Let's go take a look.
the other side.
Jesper left with a grim expression.
The wizards behind him also looked grim. They had probably expected to encounter obstacles, but they hadn't anticipated so many.
"Stormspear, Flameheart Chapter, Molten Core, Kieran, Whispering Wind, Alchemy Department, Silver Society."
Jesper murmured.
Before we knew it.
He then discovered that Ian had actually established deep connections with so many different forces.
"We need to raise his level of arrogance."
His eyes flickered.
A fierce glint flashed in his eyes.
the other side.
Several days later.
Ian went to the exchange meeting.
At the meeting, he sold off many of his useless resources in exchange for newly found resources to supplement his witchcraft.
Simultaneously.
He was unlucky.
Here they also found a clue to the last piece of witchcraft, which is said to be in another library in the Crimson Eye.
It was simply accepted by the college.
Ian plans to redeem it later.
Simultaneously.
Using the black line's ability, he also managed to snag some small bargains and acquire some resources.
After it ended.
Ian returned to the fire pit.
Continue to reflect.
A vow made in the blink of an eye.
Ten days have passed.
Ian was in the center of the black and red zone when suddenly he felt a certain dark fire quality within the flames rapidly disappear.
Philosophy in just a few seconds.
All the dark fire traits disappeared, and the flames were extinguished at a rapid pace, leaving only a black trail on the ground.
"it's over."
Inside the Darkfire Pit, all the wizards rose to their feet, their faces filled with emotion.
"It's time to leave."
Ian also took a deep breath.
Over the past ten days, wizards who have mastered the mysteries of the elements have essentially conquered all areas of the Crimson Eye.
Only a few stubborn colleges.
The war has already ended.
They should naturally go back.
The war included recognizing heroes, exchanging resources, and fighting for territory.
These are the real big spenders.
That's not true.
Before leaving.
He also has a small matter to attend to.
the next day.
.
late at night.
Ian returned to the Pingdingshan area.
The place had already been emptied out, and Aaron had left long ago, leaving it temporarily unattended.
After arriving here.
Ian looked at the black line extending from somewhere in the magma.
Take a deep breath.
He entered the magma.
high temperature.
Extremely high temperature.
This is no ordinary magma; below it lies a super-macro-region of flames with at least three rings of depth.
A typical mid-stage second-ring wizard simply cannot obtain this.
"Fortunately, my Rhythm of Fire is only 100 points away from master level."
Ian felt the lava flow past his side.
soon.
We arrived at an area that appeared to be an empty cavity.
Ian went up.
Ian's eyes widened.
All I could see was darkness.
An egg with shimmering red lines stood in the corner, its light flickering.
It's like breathing.
"A fire dragon's egg?"
Ian was breathing rapidly.