CHAPTER 370: 146 TORTUGA (PLEASE COLLECT)

BZZZ...

The palm-sized mirror’s surface rippled like water, expanding rapidly.

In an instant, everything before him changed. The pharmacy’s backyard vanished, and Carl suddenly found himself in a primeval jungle, everything around him vividly lifelike.

However, it was as if time had stopped; the surrounding leaves and fluttering mosquitoes were all motionless.

Illusion Realm! Carl gazed at the scene, exclaiming internally, It’s indistinguishable from reality.

He was well aware that this illusion was cast directly into his Spiritual Inner Sea by the Nef Magic Mirror; he was still in the pharmacy’s backyard. He could even feel the presence of the Nef Magic Mirror itself and could exit the illusion with a mere thought.

So...

Let’s begin!

With a focused thought, the paused time started to flow.

Up ahead, the foliage shook, and several colossal, ferocious Legendary Creatures roared as they charged toward him.

Simultaneously, the ground trembled violently. A rhythm of converging earth elements exploded beneath his feet. It was obvious that Wizards were lying in ambush nearby.

The Illusion Realm created by the Nef Magic Mirror was a captured segment of a Wizard’s memory. This mirror enabled First Order Late Stage Wizards to train their witchcraft, so the entities involved were naturally formidable.

BOOM!

Carl leaped high, dodging the earth witchcraft at his feet while wielding his Longsword to collide with the approaching Legendary Creatures.

A surge of combativeness rose in his eyes.

"KILL!"

Battle Skill—Furious Slash!

PENG!

PUFF!

Sword shadows intersected with the beasts, spattering large amounts of blood. He could even smell the pungent scent of blood.

This illusion... it’s almost identical to reality!

However, similarly, if he were injured in the Illusion Realm, his Spiritual Inner Sea would also be affected.

He might even die!

Battle Skill—Bloom!

Battle Skill—Holy Sanction!

PENG!

PENG! PENG!

Several Legendary Creatures were forcefully sent flying. Before he could act, a shadowy figure suddenly appeared beside him. The shadow wielded a fine sword, aiming for his throat with extreme speed that seemed to crack space itself.

An assassin?

"STOP!" Carl growled low, his consciousness instantly withdrawing from the Illusion Realm created by the Nef Magic Mirror.

His body trembled, his eyes wide open. An uncontrollable sense of fear emerged from his heart, quickly followed by relief at his escape.

Death!

For an instant, just a moment ago, he thought he would die. The fear of death had made him subconsciously choose to escape.

HUFF...

Releasing a long breath, Carl gradually stabilized his spirit.

This Nef Magic Mirror’s Illusion Realm allows First Order Middle and Late Stage Wizards to train. To immediately face a combined force of Wizards, Legendary Knights, and Legendary Creatures... using it for practice now is still too challenging for me.

However... if the will to fight can indeed be inspired at the moment of life and death, then this level of difficulty is just about right.

He definitely wouldn’t put himself in real danger just to grasp Sacred Breath, not by gambling on such a slim chance of survival.

The illusions created by the Nef Magic Mirror are dangerous, but ultimately, they’re fake. Not only can I exit at any time, but even if I receive a fatal injury within the illusion, I can withstand it with sufficient willpower. At most, I’ll be mentally exhausted for a while.

Dangerous stimulation is essential. Since real adventure isn’t an option, this level of intensity is just right. Only constant life-and-death pressure can unleash one’s latent potential.

"AGAIN!"

The scene before Carl’s eyes blurred, and his body reappeared in the jungle, where several Legendary Creatures immediately roared and charged at him.

HMPH!

Carl snorted lightly, and his body suddenly shook, transforming into an eight-meter-tall giant. He then stomped on the ground.

Ultimate Dharma Seal—Earth Shattering!

BOOM!

The ground trembled, and the Legendary Creatures were forcefully knocked down, their bodies impaled by stone spikes.

At the same time, two shadowy figures appeared nearby, wielding slender longswords and stabbing at him.

Legendary Knights! And Legendary Knights skilled in assassination!

Carl’s eyes narrowed, and a strong wave of spiritual energy surged forth.

Fear Aura!

Because it was a Bloodline talent, this witchcraft, when cast by him, possessed pseudo-Second Order power. It had a deterrent effect on any entity below Second Order.

The movements of the two Legendary Knights immediately stiffened.

Carl swung his massive hand, intending to finish them off. Suddenly, the light before him dimmed, and several giant meteors fell from the sky, smashing onto his enlarged body one after another.

One-Circle Witchcraft—Summon Meteor!

PENG!

PENG! PENG!

The one casting this witchcraft must have been at least a First Order Middle Stage Wizard, if not stronger. They directly smashed Carl to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust in the jungle.

Chain Fireball!

Six fireballs followed, raining down from the sky and giving him no chance to breathe as they exploded one after another.

"STOP!" Carl roared. Time instantly froze. His figure flickered in the jungle and then disappeared.

「...」

Secret Skill—Giantification!

Devour!

Fear Aura!

A giant squid, its tentacles covered in suckers and serrated edges, thrashed about in the jungle, lunging and biting at its opponents.

Meteors, fireballs, missiles...

All sorts of attacks rained down from above, relentlessly striking. Witchcraft that restricted movement, Secret Techniques that assaulted the mind, and devastatingly lethal attacks assailed it one after another.

Under the onslaught of these abilities, the massive and imposing squid was blasted into fragments in the blink of an eye.

HUFF...

Carl suddenly opened his eyes, which were riddled with bloodshot veins. His body wobbled, and he staggered backward repeatedly.

So strong!

No, it’s not that the opponents are too strong, but that I myself am too weak! Even when going all out, I only stand a chance against a First Order Middle Stage Wizard in close combat. And that’s one-on-one!

Unfortunately, the opponents in the Illusion Realm don’t play fair; they never give a chance for a proper one-on-one fight.

Time to sleep!

「The next day.」

DEATH!

DEATH!