NOVEL SIMPLE 42 Chapter42-The Demise of Eerie
The sky turned ominously dark. Black clouds rapidly gathered, like a giant beast opening its gaping maw, instantly swallowing the moon, pure and lustrous as jade. Accompanied by a thunderous roar, lightning illuminated the entire sky, forming a towering silver-white tempest.
This sudden change in weather made the students of Grand Magus Academy feel an inexplicable sense of oppression. They couldn't help but stop their activities, anxiously looking up.
"What's happening? It suddenly started thundering."
"This thunderstorm feels strange."
"Looks like a heavy rain is coming."
"..."
Kendo glanced towards the direction of the tower block, his eyelids twitching slightly: "Eerie No. 374 is over there, go quickly."
Elwin's mouth hung open, eyes widened: "Forbidden technique Thunder Resonance, who's using it?"
Bolts of lightning struck incessantly towards Owen and the person from Eerie, their thunderous echoes slicing through the night like swords. The ground shook relentlessly, presenting an apocalyptic scene.
Owen's draconic eyes sparkled with golden light, unflinchingly expanding his Gold Divine Dragon form to withstand the lightning's assault. He used his dragon wings to shield his head, attempting to minimize the damage to himself.
It was then he truly understood why Thunder Resonance was a forbidden technique, not easily mastered by ordinary people. It was essentially a self-destructive technique, dragging the enemy into the range of the thunder strikes, testing who could endure the impact of the lightning.
The person from Eerie conjured a dark protective barrier, attempting to fend off the relentless bombardment of lightning. The ferocity of the lightning increased, its brilliance overflowing.
With a massive boom, an especially powerful bolt of lightning struck right at the area where Owen and the person from Eerie were, bursting into a blinding light. This lightning, with unparalleled force, impacted the ground, causing unprecedented destruction.
Finn was numbed by shock, his mind racing as he quickly dragged Erin away from the area engulfed by the thunderstorm.
"I want to be with my master," Erin cried in agony.
Finn glanced back at the scene of the thunderous descent, his eyes filled with complex emotions, "Mr. Owen wouldn't want to see you struck dead by lightning. We're only adding to Mr. Owen's troubles by staying here."
Only he knew in his heart, with the thunderstorm's ferocity, the chances of surviving within its domain were slim. Owen's sacrifice to hold Eerie at bay was a spirit that shook his very soul.
Within the thunderstorm's domain, both Owen and the person from Eerie were forced to retreat several steps by the power of the lightning. Instantly, the Eerie tentacles on Owen began to disintegrate. Painful screams emanated from the person from Eerie.
"You forced my hand. I must have your body," the creature bellowed.
Owen's eyes widened in shock as he witnessed the person from Eerie undergo a horrifying transformation. The figure before him, as if corrupted by dark forces, became even more Eerie and terrifying. His limbs distorted, morphing into several tentacles, writhing wildly like black serpents. The tentacles were covered in vicious teeth and spikes, emanating an evil aura.
They attacked Owen relentlessly, each contact bringing intense pain.
Owen trembled all over, his fighting spirit reignited. He took a deep breath and howled exhilaratingly within the domain of thunder, "Come on, let's see how long you can withstand the baptism of lightning."
Lightning continued to strike relentlessly. Each bolt carried the force of destruction, casting the surroundings in a mix of light and shadow. The thunder was deafening, as if the very heavens and earth were trembling.
As a powerful streak of lightning tore through the sky, it pounced down like a roaring beast. A massive column of lightning struck both Owen and the Eerie person, unleashing an unparalleled destructive force. The ground cracked open, sparks flying everywhere, with violent energy waves ravaging the battlefield.
Owen struggled to resist the power of the lightning, sweat and blood mingling on his draconic form, painting his visage in a harsh, ink-like severity. The tentacled Eerie was hit hard by the lightning, its body bursting explosively. Tentacles were ripped apart, their shattered fragments scattering in all directions. It let out a piercing scream before falling into complete silence.
Owen transformed back into his human form, golden blood continuously seeping from his wounds. Using the forbidden technique Thunder Resonance had drained his body's arcanergy and nearly depleted his mind power.
A cold wind blew, and Owen clearly heard, "You didn't think I would die, did you?"
"Not dead?" Owen was too exhausted to even lift his hand. But he wasn't worried; he sensed Kendo's presence. Headmaster Kendo, along with several professors, finally arrived at the scene. The sight that met their eyes was almost beyond belief.
Owen was almost unrecognizable, his body covered in marks from the lightning strikes, with some of his flesh melted away, presenting a pitiful sight. His blood mixed with the dirt, covering his once valiant face. His legs trembled as they supported his exhausted body, clearly at the brink of collapse. His eyes, tinged with gold, shone with a resolute light, like a warrior standing at the edge of life and death.
Eerie was in an even more ghastly state. Its body, along with the shattered tentacles and charred skin, appeared severely wounded from the thunderous assault. It groaned in agony, its twisted posture chilling to the bone. Yet its body fragments were wriggling, seemingly about to heal anew. Despite the severe injuries, its eyes still held a cunning and arrogant glint, seemingly filled with endless malice.
Even as Kendo and others arrived, its red eyes remained defiant, its mouth curling into a sinister smile. "You cannot kill me," it uttered in its original voice, chilling like a cold breeze.
"Can't kill you, but you're going to the containment facility," Professor Elwin spat venomously, pulling out an enchanted box, aiming it at Eerie. His fingers danced, and a glow of light spilled from the enchanted box, enveloping Eerie. In an instant, Eerie was sucked into the box, completely disappearing from everyone's sight.
Kendo landed in front of Owen, waving his hand slightly as a green arcanergy enveloped Owen. This arcanergy, akin to a healing power, began to mend Owen's wounds. His injuries healed rapidly, skin regaining its luster as if restored in the blink of an eye.
What surprised Owen even more was the surge of arcanergy in his body, buoyed by the influx of green arcanergy. This power exceeded his expectations, like a raging river flowing tumultuously within him.
Owen felt an unprecedented strength coursing through his bloodline. He could feel every nerve vibrating, every muscle brimming with endless power. Stretching out his hands, a potent magical energy converged in his palms, forming a blazing sphere.
"This magic?" Owen asked in amazement.
Kendo, with a smile on his face, said calmly, "Divine-tier magic 'Revival of the Withered Tree.' It not only possesses powerful healing abilities but also temporarily enhances the arcanergy in your body. Absorb it well, and you will gain much."
Eldrich, stroking his beard, chuckled, "Healing magic of the divine-tier is already top-notch. The 'Revival of the Withered Tree' requires a significant amount of energy to use. The headmaster has really invested heavily in you."
Owen, filled with gratitude, nodded lightly, "Thank you, headmaster. I will remember this."
Kendo waved his hand modestly, reflecting, "It is I who should thank you. If you hadn't stopped Eerie, who knows how many of our students would have suffered."
Owen glanced at the enchanted box in Elwin's hand, curiously asking, "What was that thing just now, and why was it so formidable?"
"Eerie, also known as a creature from the abyss," Kendo sighed, "I heard from Elwin that you wanted to learn about the 'Soul Ascension Forbidden Technique'?"
A chill ran through Owen's heart. Could he have been discovered?
"Yes," Owen responded, unflappable in the face of surprise.
"These Eerie creatures are the result of practicing the 'Soul Ascension Forbidden Technique'," Kendo revealed.
"What?" Owen's voice twisted in astonishment. "Can you elaborate?"
Elwin, stepping forward, spoke in a low voice, "Headmaster, perhaps it's better not to."
Kendo instructed the staff to manage the scene and then sighed deeply,
"These are secrets that can't be hidden within the academy. He would come to know them eventually as his practice matures. There's no harm in telling him now."
Owen, understanding the gravity of the situation, promptly promised, "Rest assured, I won't speak of this to anyone."
"Saint of dragons, your word is your bond. We trust you," Kendo said with a faint smile towards Owen. "Actually, it's nothing much. The Eerie you saw was one of our academy's teachers."
Boom— Kendo's words struck Owen like a thunderclap, echoing through his mind. Eerie, a teacher at the academy? He couldn't reconcile the two.
"Shocked, aren't you? This is all the 'accomplishment' of the 'Soul Ascension Forbidden Technique'," Kendo said with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
Owen glanced at Elwin, speculating, "In the magic shop, were you actually right beside this professor?"
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