[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-synthetic-wizard":3,"chapter-synthetic-wizard-synthetic-wizard-chapter-82":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Synthetic 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},1462505,1912,"Chapter 82: Unknown Wizard Apprentice","synthetic-wizard-chapter-82",82,"\u003Cp>Count Storm stared blankly at the scene before him, his mind completely blank, mouth agape and unable to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did it turn out this way?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Didn’t Marquis Golden Rock say that these beastmen could easily suppress Sunan and restrain the wizard?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what is happening here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These beastmen, in whom he had placed so much hope, couldn’t even last a moment against Sunan!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is too ridiculous!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t understand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The cold air cut through the space like a knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the dozen or so motionless beastman ice sculptures, a satisfied smile flashed across Sunan’s eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had it been the time he killed Hodge, he would have certainly fled in panic against these beastmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Marquis Golden Rock based his assessment of Sunan back then, using these beastmen as his trump card against him, which wasn’t entirely incorrect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But times have changed, and now Sunan has more hidden cards. Marquis Golden Rock’s understanding of his power is long outdated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan shifted his gaze from the ice sculptures to Count Storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Sunan’s indifferent gaze, Count Storm felt as if cold water was poured over him, instantly waking him up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop him!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Count Storm yelled desperately, ordering his personal guards to block Sunan, while he fled backward in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guards, though terrified, did not dare disobey and rushed towards Sunan reluctantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What greeted them was a fiery blaze!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Burning Hand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Intense flames erupted from Sunan’s palm, sweeping forward in a cone shape, engulfing an area of over a hundred square meters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rushing soldiers instantly turned into torches, screaming miserably as they fell, rolling and struggling, until soon all was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet just after killing these guards, two commanders rushed over, hearing Count Storm’s cries for help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the aura of fighting qi enveloping their bodies, it was clear they were Peak Knights.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What a nuisance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan casually tossed two gemstone runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning tore through the night!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two furious Peak Knights, coming to protect their lord, hadn’t even gotten within five meters of Sunan before they dropped as charred corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan didn’t even cast a glance at the burnt bodies, his figure flashing as he swiftly pursued Count Storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Count Storm was terrified out of his wits, wishing he had another pair of legs to flee faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was merely a Junior Knight, far slower compared to Sunan, who rivaled a Peak Knight. In an instant, Sunan caught up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whoosh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gray beam shot like an arrow through the air, striking the fleeing Count Storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weakening Beam!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, Count Storm felt a strong sense of weakness overwhelming him, his legs buckled, and he stumbled grotesquely to the ground, dipping his face in the dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t care about the pain, struggling to crawl up again, fearfully looking back at Sunan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please, please don’t kill me, spare me...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan raised a brow, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had seen the previous Count Storm, a dignified, resolute Peak Knight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In contrast, this man was a classic case of a tiger father raising a bearish son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without wasting words, Sunan cast a stunning skill to silence him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How to deal with Count Storm would be left for Kei to decide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan looked around; under the slaughter of the Stone Golem, the Storm Territory’s soldiers suffered heavy casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The few remaining stubborn resisters lost their will to fight upon seeing Count Storm captured, throwing down their weapons and fleeing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Kei and his men charged in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To prevent accidents, Sunan had arranged the Hidden Dragon alongside Kei earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Hidden Dragon’s help, their charge was very smooth, meeting virtually no resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Sunan safe and sound, Kei breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although aware of Sunan’s strength, it was worrying to see him venture deep into enemy lines.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, seeing Sunan unharmed, all his worries dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relieved, Kei couldn’t help but marvel; only Sunan could accomplish such a feat of crashing deep into enemy territory solo and defeating them unscathed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Brad and others following behind soon noticed the icy terrain, jumping in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look over there, so many ice sculptures!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did Lord Sunan make these?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the area of ice spanning over a hundred meters, everyone swallowed nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Lord Sunan could create such an astounding spectacle!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This guy is the new Count Storm, handle him as you see fit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan pointed at the unconscious Count Storm lying on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks for the hard work,\" Kei said excitedly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tonight’s battle, the Storm Army was no longer a threat. Next, they could proceed to attack the Winter Frost Territory’s army and relieve the siege of Qilin City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Count Frost was defeated, Flashing Territory could catch its breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quick action could allow them to seize the Storm Territory and Winter Frost Territory, significantly boosting their strength!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tide had turned!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Take this guy away and lock him up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei ordered soldiers to drag the unconscious Count Storm away, then glanced at the nearby ice sculptures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beastmen,\" Sunan responded succinctly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei was taken aback; why were beastmen here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But soon he realized they were likely to guard against Sunan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, Marquis Golden Rock greatly underestimated Sunan’s power; these beastmen served no use.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei thought this was reasonable, considering even he couldn’t fully grasp Sunan’s true strength.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan had so many cards up his sleeve!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Confirmed, it’s Marquis Golden Rock behind the beastification syndrome!\" Kei frowned. \"That old man is ruthless enough to sacrifice thousands just for his own gain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan said seriously: \"Marquis Golden Rock alone couldn’t cause such an uproar. I suspect there might be a Wizard Apprentice involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wizard Apprentice?\" Kei was shocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given Sunan’s example, he understood the terrifying power of Wizard Apprentices.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Marquis Golden Rock had the backing of a Wizard Apprentice, things would get very troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s just a suspicion for now; we’ll have to study these things to find out.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunan glanced at the blood-patterned bone fang in his hand and the ice sculptures nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to dissect these beastmen overnight to see if it’s truly the handiwork of another Wizard Apprentice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I still need those ice sculptures. Send someone to help transport them back to Firefly City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, I’ll arrange it right away.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kei nodded worriedly, turning to give orders.\u003C\u002Fp>",1052,"2026-06-06T02:33:43.452Z",1,"novelbin.me","c084d79a5465226899d03ea4e2755662007e757a3daf212304c90f0cfdab9f88","synthetic-wizard-chapter-83","synthetic-wizard-chapter-81",369,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fsynthetic-wizard-cover.jpg"]