Chapter 259

Abelion Hills.

This is the only special zone in the Northwest Continent, where human life is the mainstream, that is inhabited by a large number of demi-human races and even heteromorphic races.

The northern half of the Holy Kingdom, the Abelion Hills, and the Slane Theocracy can be said to lie exactly on a straight line.

It is precisely because of this hilly region that the Holy Kingdom and the Slane Theocracy are completely separated.

The mountain ranges in the north of the hilly region form a natural barrier with the Re-Estize Kingdom, while the eastern mountain ranges form a natural barrier with the Slane Theocracy.

In terms of terrain alone.

It is indeed easier for the various demi-human races living in the hilly region to invade the Holy Kingdom, because the terrain between the two is flat.

Because of this terrain, the Holy Kingdom built a massive fortress wall at the border with the hilly region, creating an artificial barrier.

Emperor——

Catch me——

In the sky, a bird of prey would fly past from time to time, emitting a loud, dangerous cry.

The undulating, earthy-brown ground, with its circles and layers of uneven terrain, yellow sand, and strangely shaped rocks, came into view.

A conspicuous red figure walked in the center of two depressed hillsides.

A blood-red magic robe wrapped around his entire body, a loose hood covered his head, revealing only half his face; even so, the remaining half of his face was covered by a mask that hid his nose bridge, revealing only a pair of eyes.

At a glance.

Just from the attire alone, he didn't look like a good person.

Tang Zheng raised his arm, which was tightly wrapped in black bandages, and tugged slightly at the black mask on his face; he wasn't quite used to it yet, having just put it on.

That's right,

This current attire was exactly what Tang Zheng had deliberately dressed up in.

"The terrain here is really complex and changeable." Tang Zheng sighed in a low voice, his gaze sweeping across his surroundings.

The Abelion Hills contain various different terrains; in addition to normal hills, mountains, and jungles, there are also river valleys, grasslands, plains, canyons, and so on.

It is precisely because of the existence of various terrains that a large number of demi-human races with certain environmental requirements can live here.

As early as two days ago.

He had already entered the Abelion Hills.

Meanwhile, the "Free Will" adventurer team, represented by the Witch Cuiye, Enri, and the Evil Spirit Dog, was heading toward the border city "E-Naul."

For this reason.

Tang Zheng deliberately used a magic item that could change appearance to disguise the thief man, who was about the same build as him, to look like him.

Then he had the Witch Cuiye use the "Human Race Charm" spell to control him, appearing from time to time when passing through villages or towns.

To prove that he was always in the adventurer team.

In the past, such details were naturally unnecessary, but now, with the growing fame of "Free Will," these details could not be ignored.

"According to the demi-human's hint, it should be almost here." Tang Zheng's red magic robe swayed with his steps, and fine dust scattered under his feet.

At the front of this depressed hillside road, there was an oval rock lying on the ground, with most of it buried in the soil.

At this moment.

Behind the rock, two species whose build could be described as bizarre were hiding.

This was a unique race whose upper body looked like an eel with arms, while the lower body was like a blue maggot, looking slippery.

The pale white abdomen was piled with layers of fat-like patterns, exuding an oily sheen; from a human perspective, it was truly too bizarre, and ordinary people would likely get goosebumps just looking at it.

This was the Blue Maggot, one of the top races in the Abelion Hills region!

"What is that? Other demi-humans from nearby? A type I've never seen before."

"Don't know."

"From the appearance, it looks like a human; only humans would wear thick clothes to wrap themselves up."

"Human? This is deep in the hilly region."

The two Blue Maggots lowered their voices and discussed quickly, clearly full of surprise at this red figure that had suddenly broken into their territory.

Although there was some confusion and misunderstanding.

The two Blue Maggots quickly determined the idea of capturing the red figure alive.

Offering this strange guy who broke into their territory to the King should earn them a reward.

The red figure was getting closer and closer to the rock position where the two were.

One of the Blue Maggots, through unique perception, determined the distance of Tang Zheng's approach, and its blue maggot abdomen wriggled quickly, showing surprising agility as it rushed out from behind the rock.

On its sea-blue arm, covered with warts of various sizes, it gripped a spear and shot it fiercely toward Tang Zheng.

The sneak attack was perfect.

The spear pierced the air and thrust fiercely toward the red figure's chest.

Facing this swift strike.

"Magic Arrow."

Tang Zheng raised his eyelids and chanted in a low voice.

The identity he was using at the moment was that of a magic caster who could use Mana-type magic.

Three non-elemental arrows shot out from in front of Tang Zheng; one magic arrow collided with the spear, knocking it down.

Additionally, two magic arrows shot quickly toward the Blue Maggot.

The Blue Maggot's abdomen trembled, and it rolled toward the ground to the side in a comical fashion, trying to dodge the two magic arrows, but the arrows tracked it as if they had a mind of their own, turning in the air to follow.

Pfft!

Pfft!

Blood with a hint of blue luster splashed from the Blue Maggot's chest.

"So painful!"

The Blue Maggot let out a painful scream; the tearing and pain of the arrows passing through its body allowed it to clearly feel its internal organs being pierced.

Its tough, oily skin, which could withstand weapons, didn't even have the ability to block them.

The other Blue Maggot also rushed out from behind the rock, shocked and angry at the death of its companion; although it didn't see it open its mouth, it emitted a hoarse middle-aged female voice:

"Erlerlier!"

"I'm going to kill you!"

"All-Race Charm." Tang Zheng said lightly.

This Blue Maggot, which had been shouting about killing, stopped its actions, even dropping its spear on the ground, and stood stiffly in front of Tang Zheng.

Looking at this creature, which was half a head taller than him.

Tang Zheng's eyelids twitched a few times, and he subconsciously took a step back; even though he had been mentally prepared, seeing the other's appearance still gave him a sense of horror rising from within.

Not to mention dwarves and elves, creatures like goblins, lizardmen, frogmen, and the twin witches, although their appearance was somewhat terrifying to ordinary people, more or less had similarities to humans.

But the Blue Maggot in front of him didn't have a single similarity to humans; it was a completely heteromorphic existence.

"How far is this from your territory?" Tang Zheng looked at this Blue Maggot.

"Through the underground karst caves, it's about one kilometer away." The Blue Maggot's hoarse female voice sounded dully.

The Blue Maggot is a relatively unique race; the number of males is extremely scarce, and they can be classified as royalty from birth, so the entire tribe is basically female.

"Almost forgot, Blue Maggots live underground." Tang Zheng frowned; he didn't intend to sneak underground.

"I need to find a caster in your tribe who has mastered Spirit-type classes." Tang Zheng spoke again.

"Captain, our captain can use peculiar magic."

This Blue Maggot continued dully.

Tang Zheng's eyes lit up; it was much smoother than expected.

As the outermost sentries, the two Blue Maggots needed to perform a shift change every once in a while; when the next round of two Blue Maggots came to change shifts.

Tang Zheng cast magic to kill the two Blue Maggots.

The abnormality in the shift change immediately alerted the Blue Maggot captain.

Not long after, a small squad of Blue Maggots, led by that captain, poured out from another underground karst cave exit.

Blue Maggots appeared from all directions, surrounding Tang Zheng.

Looking at the corpses of their companions on the ground, the Blue Maggots let out angry roars, and an invisible killing intent filled the air.

Tang Zheng glanced indifferently at the Blue Maggots surrounding him; he couldn't distinguish emotional changes from their eel-like faces and could only judge by their voices.

"Human?"

"It's actually a human!"

"A human can actually appear deep in the Abelion Hills."

"What the hell is going on,"

"He killed Erlerlier and the others, I'm going to kill him!"

"............!"

Noisy and angry voices sounded from all directions.

!

Tang Zheng raised his head: "So noisy. Where is your captain? You all look the same; I can't tell you apart at all."

A cold, mocking voice sounded!

The air suddenly went quiet; all the Blue Maggots stared fixedly at Tang Zheng. This human not only killed their companions but was actually so arrogant while being surrounded.

"Since that's the case, then all of you go die!" Tang Zheng showed a very nasty, arrogant attitude.

The identity he was currently disguising himself as was that of an evil magic caster.

"Thunder Ball!"

"Thunder Claw!"

Rumble——

A basketball-sized spherical electric light shot out, colliding with a claw-shaped current, forming an intense electrical explosion that scattered.

Seeing this scene.

A smile appeared on the corner of Tang Zheng's mouth under the mask as he looked at one of the Blue Maggots; the prompt for a Spirit-type class had already appeared on the attribute panel.

The last basic class was successfully acquired!

In less than a minute.

In the entire field, only Tang Zheng and the Blue Maggot captain were still standing on the ground; this was still the result of Tang Zheng intentionally holding back.

"What exactly are you trying to do, human?" The Blue Maggot captain was trembling all over, and a look of fear flashed in its fish-like eyeballs.

"Tell your King, I will come here again in three days; either defeat me or submit to me!"

Tang Zheng let out an arrogant laugh, waved his red magic robe, and his figure flashed and vanished.

On the spot.

Only the terrified Blue Maggot captain remained; a feeling of weakness from having its mana drained washed over it, and it rolled its eyes and passed out.

Lava zone.

The scorching heat waves burned the surroundings.

As soon as Tang Zheng's figure appeared, he quickly looked at the attribute panel, his thoughts moving.

【Skill Points 49→48】

【Five Elements Master】 · "Gold Arrow" (Second Rank): Creates a metal-attribute arrow with physical destructive power.

Spirit-type: Wizard, Witch, Monk, Buddha God Believer, Diviner, Five Elements Master.

Seeing that the number of Spirit-type basic caster classes had reached six.

"Success or failure depends on this one move."

A look of anticipation appeared on Tang Zheng's face as he activated the 【Mad Mage】 passive again, converting it to the Spirit-type.

As this condition was successfully converted!

Whoosh boom boom——

The roaring sound of the magma colliding and crashing in the magma sea not far away gradually disappeared from Tang Zheng's ears.

At this moment!

Tang Zheng felt his entire spirit seem to fall into a wonderful state; he seemed to be able to feel the flow of all elements in the entire air.

The scorching fire elements in the magma.

The wind elements flowing in the air.

The stable earth elements between the mountains.

Even under such scorching high temperatures, the water elements still hidden deep in every corner of all directions.

In a trance.

Tang Zheng could even perceive the derivative elemental energy generated by the fusion of various elements bursting forth in his perception.

It seemed like a long time had passed, and it also seemed like just an instant.

Tang Zheng woke up suddenly, his eyes returning to clarity, and four-colored phantoms flashed past his side.

This wonderful and unique state made Tang Zheng quickly recall that a similar situation had occurred when he first obtained the 【Valkyrie】 class.

"I actually guessed it right!" The moment this thought appeared in Tang Zheng's mind.

Hum——

The attribute panel vibrated.

【Triggered special class acquisition condition!】

【Mana-type satisfies Tenth Rank casting condition!】

【Faith-type satisfies Tenth Rank casting condition!】

【Spirit-type satisfies Tenth Rank casting condition!】

【Other-type satisfies Tenth Rank casting condition!】

【All systems satisfied—possesses prerequisite class 【Mad Mage】, class construction completed.】

【Triggered special class construction · 【Magic Transcender】】

【Do you choose to take the class?】

"Take the class!" Tang Zheng's voice had a hint of tremor.

【Class acquisition successful!】

Boom!

Tang Zheng's vision blurred; the four-colored energy elements that had just flashed past his field of vision seemed to become clear all at once, and before he could react.

A large amount of information had already appeared on the attribute panel.

Class: Magic Transcender

Level: Special Class

Passive:

"Magic Master": Your understanding of magic has reached a very high realm, and you can easily master various complex and advanced magic techniques.

"Super Magic Master": You are proficient in the four major magic systems and have realized extraordinary magic talent, possessing casting abilities different from ordinary magic casters—all variable quantity effects in magic are changed to their maximum values.

"Mana's Blessing": You receive the blessing of mana; in a non-combat state, you can recover mana at a faster speed.

"Elemental Blessing": Using elemental magic will cause greater destruction and effects.

"Mana Consumption Reduction": Each level up of this class reduces mana consumption by 3 points (ps: minimum of 1 point of mana consumption for casting).

"Magic Transcendent Power": MP, Magic Attack, and Magic Defense attributes are increased by 10% of their maximum values.

Class Skills:

1 lv · "Transcendence Technique": You can use conventional rank magic without mana consumption by consuming (Rank Level × 50,000) experience points. (No cooldown)

3 lv · "Word of Elemental Collapse": Choose one damage type from the four basic elements of fire, wind, earth, and water to ignore the opponent's resistance to that element; must be used in conjunction with rank magic (Cooldown: 100h).

5 lv · "Goddess Kali's Sigh · Elemental Annihilation Day": From this moment on, with the user as the center, all magic, skills, creatures, etc., related to elements and derivative elements will be unusable and cease to exist; the user will also be affected by this (Cooldown: 10 days).

ps: Goddess Kali created the four elements with four syllables of mana, the prayer: "You are water, you are fire, you are wind, you are earth, you are void... everything at the end of the world returns to chaos, until you create again."

(All basic attributes increase by 20 points for every 1 level up)

Introduction: Stepping into a realm impossible for a mortal body to step into; is this a blessing of knowledge or...?

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