[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-shepherd-wizard":3,"chapter-shepherd-wizard-shepherd-wizard-chapter-213":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Shepherd Wizard",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1621290,2090,"Chapter 180.2","shepherd-wizard-chapter-213",213,"\u003Cp>Translator: Pai_\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That afternoon, Turan began digging a tunnel from a warehouse located about five hundred meters away from the Red Fortress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the dust settled on the goods, it seemed the owner hadn’t visited in quite some time. Unless he was truly unlucky, there was little risk of being discovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turan made a hole in the corner of the warehouse and entered the ground, digging out soil and attaching it to the rear to create small air pockets as he moved forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this method, it was possible to move underground without dumping large amounts of earth at the starting point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A bit troublesome, but effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he moved leisurely through the ground, Turan suddenly clicked his tongue at a passing thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It really is a shame.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to the days when he could use the Earthmover Bloodline’s power through the Mimic Sacred Relic, the scale and efficiency of his abilities were significantly inferior now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Back then, he could instantly dive into the ground and spring up in front of Meisa for a surprise attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even so, there was no reason to trade any of the five bloodlines he currently possessed for the Earthmover one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Varaha's Light and Fire, Ruvan's physical combat, Nagin's specialization in soul magic, Lavitas for healing and purification, and Carmine for water and frost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None of the powers of these five great houses were worth giving up for a single Earthmover ability.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even while lost in thought, Turan skillfully used terrain-altering magic to bore through the sturdy mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mountain supporting the fortress was composed of hard granite, which normal people wouldn’t even dream of digging through, but when Turan touched it, it crumbled like sand, opening a path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An hour later, as he spiraled upward, Turan’s hand finally touched a dark red brick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve finally arrived...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Would he really be able to penetrate this fortress wall as he had imagined?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half-doubting, Turan switched his sacred relic to the Carmine bloodline and opened the crystal vial he had in his pouch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the Water of Death, controlled by fluid manipulation magic, stuck to the ceiling, a searing hiss echoed as it burned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first thing he realized was that melting something with the Water of Death produced an enormous amount of smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above ground, that wouldn’t be a problem, but underground in an enclosed space, the smoke naturally rose right into his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turan quickly activated wind magic to funnel the rising smoke out through the small tunnel behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'I'll have to hold my breath for a while.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about ten minutes, the lower portion of the Red Fortress caved in as if scooped with a spoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amazingly, the Water of Death had succeeded in melting through even a sacred relic forged in ancient times!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, that was only possible because the Red Fortress used parts of biological origin in its construction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'The Temple of the Sun actually couldn't be pierced with this.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turan still vividly remembered Solif’s horrified face when he had tested it out of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Solif disliked Varaha's formalities, the building itself was practically like a second home to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another ten minutes passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the Water of Death was nearly exhausted, a hole large enough for one person to pass through finally formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Turan jumped up lightly and peeked down below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'If nothing special happens, I mustn’t forget to ventilate this place before leaving...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without knowing the exact effects, it was clear that the smoke produced from burning flesh & bones with the Water of Death wasn’t good for the body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had to be careful, or someone who entered the warehouse later might end up dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Etching that small but important task in his mind, Turan first checked where he had emerged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It appeared to be a relatively dark space, not a commonly trafficked area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Judging by the cleaning tools scattered around, it was likely a basement storage room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coming out in a storage room after entering from one wasn’t surprising either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, such junk-storage areas were usually located underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Turan cautiously reached to open the door while staying concealed, he quickly closed it again when light poured through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not ordinary light, but a magical glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Wow, I’d heard stories, but this is no joke.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After composing himself for a moment, Turan dispelled his concealment, opened the door, and peeked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Illuminating the long corridor were glowing orbs embedded in the ceiling, lined up one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stronghold of the House Zahar, the family of assassins, was shining more brilliantly than any place in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*****\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For more chapters, you can check out my Patreon here –>https:\u002F\u002Fpatreon.com\u002FPai_\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you enjoy this novel, please review and rate it at Novelupdates. Thanks! 😊\u003C\u002Fp>",795,"2026-06-06T10:43:54.172Z",1,"novelbin.me","d2cf4a5fe4f19568c132728e6822f687cee8335c5b0c25abd2b623e628afcaed","shepherd-wizard-chapter-260","shepherd-wizard-chapter-259",280,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fshepherd-wizard-cover.jpg"]