Chapter 170: Do You Really Take Me for an Idiot? Innate Talent! Job Change!

Quine-Aise-Hasea-Quintia!

Tang Zheng saw this golden-haired youth who appeared suddenly with a gentle smile, and the opponent's name flashed rapidly through his mind.

Why were people from the 【Black Scripture】 here?

If Tang Zheng had only been somewhat vigilant before, then at this moment, his heart was completely on guard.

The 【Black Scripture】 is the most mysterious and strongest unit among the Six-Colored Scriptures of the Slane Theocracy; the only condition to join this unit is that one must reach the Hero Realm.

Tang Zheng could recognize the opponent immediately entirely because the opponent's younger sister was the famous "Clown Sister," the former 9th Seat of the 【Black Scripture】, codenamed "Wind-Walking Break," Clementine.

The two looked 80% similar; it would be hard to mistake them.

"That was truly thrilling; are you alright?" Quine-Aise walked out of the forest and spoke to Tang Zheng in a gentle tone.

The short hair covering his forehead, paired with his soft face, exuded a kind and friendly temperament in every gesture, making anyone who saw him for the first time feel a sense of goodwill.

"Thank you."

Tang Zheng spoke softly, pretending to be relieved, while his heart stirred.

Quine-Aise was not carrying a mask or anything to conceal his face, so the opponent should be alone.

Because the 【Black Scripture】 belongs to a secret unit within a secret unit, the identities of all members are hidden; when on missions, they would carry masks or items to conceal their identities.

Because everyone in the 【Black Scripture】, besides this hidden identity, has other identities on the surface in the Slane Theocracy.

"Sorry, I arrived a step late, almost letting you get hurt."

Quine-Aise first spoke with some apology, then introduced himself:

"I am a missionary of the Slane Theocracy who believes in the 'Earth God.' Because I couldn't confirm the opponent's criminal evidence, I have been hiding in the dark."

"You should have seen just now that he is colluding with demi-humans and is an extremely dangerous person."

A few simple sentences.

Quine-Aise clearly explained the reason for hiding in the dark and his own public identity.

The Slane Theocracy's philosophy of "Humanity First" is widely spread in various countries, so the opponent's behavior and the reason for appearing here were completely justifiable.

Especially the brown holy seal worn on the opponent's chest, which further verified this; the "Holy Seal" is a magic item that can only be issued by local churches.

It is both a symbol of identity and a form of proof.

Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes imperceptibly; the opponent's words were false.

The Quine-Aise before him was one of the few people in the Slane Theocracy who believed in the "Dark God," one of the Six Great Gods, not some "Earth God."

However, as far as the current situation was concerned, this was not important!

"I am not concerned with the matters between you." Tang Zheng displayed the vigilance a normal adventurer should have in such a situation, pulling the bone chain of the Evil Spirit Dog.

He put on a show of yielding the battlefield and taking the initiative to retreat.

The two people before him, one was a member of the 【Black Scripture】, and the other's identity was even more mysterious, and both had strength that reached the Hero Realm.

They could absolutely not be dealt with through ordinary means!

Regarding people from the Slane Theocracy, Tang Zheng's attitude was to keep them at a distance; currently, he absolutely did not intend to have any contact with people from the Slane Theocracy, especially those from the 【Black Scripture】.

Quine-Aise saw Tang Zheng wanting to retreat, his deep red pupils flashed, and he was just about to speak.

"Hehe... hehe."

Opposite, the gray-robed mage was lowering his head, his shoulders shaking constantly, emitting a hoarse, low chuckle, and then the laughter grew louder and louder:

"Hahahaha!!"

"It's just too funny; your pretentious appearance is like a clown directing and acting in his own play."

The panic and surprise the gray-robed mage had shown toward the suddenly appearing Quine-Aise had already disappeared.

At this moment.

The gray-robed mage split his mouth, a ferocious look appeared on his face, and his cold eyes stared fixedly at Quine-Aise: "Do you know why I specifically explained my masterpiece to you?"

"Do you really think I would be like the villain in a storybook, making such a stupid and ignorant mistake? Do you really take me for an idiot and a villain!"

This sentence was clearly said to Tang Zheng.

However.

The gray-robed mage's gaze had been fixed on Quine-Aise from beginning to end: "Of course, it was said for him to hear."

"This kind of excellent masterpiece is just too perfect for your innate talent, kid of the Quintia family."

"You have been watching me for a long time, right? If the frogman egg hadn't been completely successfully created, you would absolutely not have appeared with your caution."

"What 'sorry'? What 'arrived a step late'? How could someone like you care about others? This is just a hunter's game."

"You set your sights on my masterpiece, and I set my sights on your innate talent. Your blood will be the final step in completing my masterpiece."

The gray-robed mage opened his arms, his eyes fiery: "Just thinking about it feels interesting; a loyal believer of the Six Great Gods actually intends to borrow the power of demi-humans."

The rampant, piercing, mocking laughter echoed through the jungle.

Quine-Aise stood quietly in place, a gentle smile still hanging on his face, but the air pressure around him seemed to drop in an instant.

Even though he was smiling, there was a feeling that made people feel cold.

"Where is that man?"

Quine-Aise's tone was soft, as if he were asking a friend.

The Slane Theocracy possesses magic specifically for testing innate talents, but an individual's innate talent still belongs to the category of secrets, and the Theocracy itself would not leak it.

Especially since he was a member of the 【Black Scripture】, and the only one who could know his innate talent and leak it was that man!

"Who knows." The gray-robed mage spread his hands.

Hearing the conversation between the two.

Tang Zheng suddenly sighed: "It seems that I have been completely treated as a pawn for the two of you to test each other."

"By the way, can I pretend I didn't hear what was just said?"

The gray-robed mage's light brown eyes glanced at Tang Zheng, as if looking at a dead person, completely uninterested.

Because he knew that now he didn't need to make a move; the other side would deal with this black-haired youth who had some talent.

If you want to blame someone, blame your bad luck.

Almost at the same time!

A piece of information appeared on the attribute panel.

【'Partner Contract I' has been disconnected!】

This is a situation that only disconnects from the caster when the monster dies, but the Evil Spirit Dog clearly hadn't died.

"Innate talent?" This thought flashed through Tang Zheng's mind.

Clatter!

The bone chain on the Evil Spirit Dog shook, binding Tang Zheng and forcibly restraining him on its back.

The four-tailed black panther that had just helped Tang Zheng block the magic attack had already turned its head and opened its mouth, aiming at Tang Zheng and the Evil Spirit Dog.

In an instant!

A pure dark energy breath sprayed out from the panther's mouth, attacking instantly.

The Evil Spirit Dog's upper body was destroyed by the dark energy, and Tang Zheng's figure flew out, smashing into the jungle in the distance.

Such a close-range dark energy attack, as a spellcaster specializing in angel summoning who didn't have time to defend, it was almost impossible to survive.

"What a pity."

"Mastering Fourth Rank angel summoning at such a young age; if it were placed elsewhere, I would definitely invite you to join the Slane Theocracy."

Quine-Aise glanced at it, then turned his head again, looking calmly at the gray-robed mage: "Have you thought about how you want to die?"

"That sentence should be what I say to you!" The gray-robed mage's cold voice came.

And at this moment, in the jungle in the distance!

In a dirt pit of broken trees and residual branches and rotting leaves.

Tang Zheng stood up from the pit unscathed, holding the half-severed corpse of the Evil Spirit Dog, his face incomparably cold.

The priest robe on his body had become tattered, and the white cloth was also stained red with the blood of the Evil Spirit Dog.

40% dark attribute resistance plus magic defense was enough to easily block the dark energy impact of that four-tailed black panther, but the Evil Spirit Dog clearly couldn't do it.

"Job Change!"

Tang Zheng flicked his wrist, putting the half-severed corpse of the Evil Spirit Dog into the item box, his eyes containing killing intent.

Now, he was going to slaughter both of those guys, even if it meant exposing some of his strength!

Hum—

【Job Change Successful!】

............ Profession: Mad Mage

Level: High Rank Profession

Ability Effects:

Passive:

【"Spellcasting System Selection": Every time this profession levels up, you can choose to add the leveled-up spellcaster level to any one magic caster system.】

【"Magic Advance Preparation": You can prepare a spell in advance to fix it, instead of wasting time to cast it; it can be fixed again after consumption.】

【"Elemental Attribute Change": You can change the elemental attribute of attribute-type magic, changing it to the four main magic attributes of wind, fire, water, and earth (e. g., fireballs become water balls), while you will also lose any attribute specialization.】

Profession Skills:

【"Mad Meditation" — Can offset the consumption of one magic release (3/day)】

(Note: Every 1 level up, HP, MP, Magic Attack, Magic Defense increase by 15 points.)

Introduction: Everyone praises your talent, yet behind your back, countless people describe you as a madman, a mediocre madman; no mage would do what you do!

Tang Zheng quickly scanned the information of the new profession, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and a thought moved in his heart.

【1 skill point consumed】

【Mastered Third Rank magic-type spell "Thunderball"】

【1 skill point consumed】

【Mastered Fourth Rank magic-type spell "Bai Yin Knight Spear"】

=9+Shu_Ba

Tang Zheng pressed his palm against the open space in front of him, and a wooden barrel half a person high appeared in front of him, filled with the blood of an Ogre.

Bang!

Tang Zheng kicked the wooden barrel over.

The bright red, thick blood immediately spilled all over the ground, causing a rich smell of blood to begin to permeate the air.

Raising his foot.

Tang Zheng walked into the pool of blood, not caring about the blood splattered on his body, pulled out a branch from the side, bent down, and began to draw a magic circle in the pool of blood.

And at this moment, on the other side.

Boom!

The dark energy impact collided with the Thunderball, emitting a roar.

The next moment, the Bai Yin Knight Spear flew out from the thick fog.

The four-tailed black panther that had just finished spraying the energy attack had its aura weakened, and it was too late to dodge, watching helplessly as the attack was about to land on its body.

"Attack Deflection!"

Quine-Aise raised his left palm, and it could be seen that every finger was wearing a magic ring, among which the ring on the thumb flashed with a light first.

The Bai Yin Knight Spear that was originally shooting toward the four-tailed black panther suddenly tilted in mid-air, attacking the ground to the side and blasting out a large pit.

"A magic item, huh."

"Then can you change the direction of this? Swarm of Insects!" The gray-robed mage sneered, his magical power surging throughout his body.

Hum—hum—

Dense mosquitoes and flies appeared out of thin air like a black fog, swarming forward densely.

"Lizards love eating bugs the most," Quine-Aise said indifferently.

The water-blue lizard that had originally been affected by "Fear" and controlled suddenly broke free from the restraint, opened its mouth, and bit toward these mosquitoes and flies.

However!

The moment these mosquitoes and flies came into contact with the water-blue lizard, they all exploded, spraying out thick acidic liquid.

"Hiss—"

The water-blue lizard let out a painful scream, forced to retreat step by step.

Seeing this scene.

Quine-Aise's brows furrowed slightly, suddenly discovering that the figure of the gray-robed mage in the distance had disappeared.

"Coo-coo!" The deep red owl standing on his shoulder turned its head, looking toward a position in front.

"Shadow Hunt!" Quine-Aise's mouth curled up.

The deep red owl's wings shook, leaving Quine-Aise's shoulder like a teleportation, and disappeared instantly.

Bang!

A muffled sound came from the open area, and the deep-throated owl that had just disappeared appeared out of thin air.

And the gray-robed mage's figure also retreated from the invisible state, taking two steps backward, and the magic barrier on his body flickered and collapsed.

"Damn it!"

Seeing the deep red owl preparing to pounce again, a look of ugliness appeared on the gray-robed mage's cold face, and he cast a spell with his hand: "Shockwave!"

A visible shockwave spread, knocking the deep red owl back.

"Magic Wolf Summoning."

An indifferent voice followed closely behind.

A magic circle three meters in diameter appeared at Quine-Aise's feet, and magic wolves rushed out from the magic circle one after another.

In the blink of an eye, more than 20 gathered, turning into a pack of magic wolves, surrounding and killing the gray-robed mage.

"Dispel!" The gray-robed mage's light brown pupils flashed coldly, and he shouted loudly; his expertise in dealing with summoning magic was not just talk.

The bodies of the 20+ magic wolves stiffened, and they all turned into magic light spots and dissipated.

After a brief clash, both sides pulled away from each other.

The deep red owl flew back, and the large water-blue lizard and the four-tailed black panther also returned to Quine-Aise's side, circling him.

"Magic Beast Summoner, Tamer, it really fits your innate talent."

The gray-robed mage raised his hooked nose, his light brown pupils staring fixedly at Quine-Aise, pondering countermeasures in the depths of his eyes.

As a magic caster, he was naturally not good at close-combat means; facing the opponent's means of fighting by controlling magic beasts, it was indeed somewhat tricky to deal with.

"If these are all the means you have, then please go..."

Quine-Aise had roughly figured out the gray-robed mage's means; the magical power consumption of that series of spells just now was not low.

Whether it was a hard attack or a battle of consumption, he had an absolute advantage.

Just as he finished half of his sentence!

Quine-Aise's expression suddenly changed, and he turned his head violently, looking toward the direction behind him.

The gray-robed mage followed closely, his eyes fixed.

A terrifying thunder-type magic energy condensed from the jungle behind.

【"Magic Rise · Fifth Rank Magic · Dragon Thunder!"】

An icy voice came from the jungle.

A dazzling blue-white light bloomed instantly in the dim jungle environment, and a dragon-shaped lightning bolt as thick as two arms flashed through the jungle and blasted toward Quine-Aise.

Lightning attacks were inherently extremely fast, not to mention it was a Fifth Rank spell.

Quine-Aise's expression changed, and the four-tailed black panther beside him jumped up violently, blocking in front of him.

Boom!

The lightning attack landed on the four-tailed black panther, and without even a scream, it turned into a piece of broken charcoal and scattered from the air.

The dazzling blue-white light dissipated!

A jungle road pierced and scorched by lightning appeared in front of Quine-Aise and the gray-robed mage.

Opposite!

Tang Zheng's figure was standing there quietly, watching them incomparably coldly.

【Discovered Fifth Rank magic "Dragon Thunder", requires magic-type spellcaster level (29~35), current conditions met.】

【Do you want to consume 1 skill point to learn?】

"Learn."

Tang Zheng muttered in his heart, walking out of the jungle step by step with an expressionless face.

Through the magic ritual of "Magic Rise," he elevated "Thunderball," a Third Rank spell, to the Fifth Rank, unleashing the higher-level "Dragon Thunder."

Of course, under normal circumstances, this process would consume 150 points of magical power.

However!

The 【Mad Mage】 profession skill allowed this magical power consumption to be directly offset.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 171 =====