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Chapter 249: Earth Elemental Profundity—Disintegration
🕑 Added 2024-09-26 05:31:34 +0000 UTCIn reality, Loda had already decided to kill Rhett. He couldn’t allow today’s events to be known by anyone else! An artifact fragment—such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity—had to be firmly in his grasp!
At this moment, Loda was consumed by boundless greed and selfishness, casting aside any scruples.
“This is something I found after arriving at the Eastern Blue Coast. I heard you were the most knowledgeable around here, so I came directly to you. Please, tell me about the origins of this shell. I don’t even mind giving it to you if you do. After all, I’m a traveler and a seeker of knowledge. I prefer to fill my mind with endless wisdom rather than care about material possessions,” Rhett said generously.
“Give it to me?” Loda was momentarily taken aback, feeling a brief hesitation, but it was quickly overridden by his ruthless determination. How could such a precious treasure be allowed to be known by others? Especially since this person was just a traveler, more likely to spread the news far and wide!
“Heh, I don’t like taking things from others!” Loda shook his head.
But, I’ll take it with my own hands!
In the next moment, Loda’s friendly demeanor vanished, replaced by a cold and murderous intent.
This sudden change made Rhett step back in fear, his expression one of terror. “Master Loda, what are you doing?”
“What am I doing? Hmph, you don’t need to know so much. Blame your bad luck for bringing an artifact to my doorstep…” Loda licked his lips, his heart swelling with joy. Who would have thought that an artifact could come knocking on his door while he was just sitting at home?
What a stroke of luck!
Seeing Loda’s appearance, Rhett sighed inwardly, “I gave you a chance, but you didn’t cherish it…”
Although the simulation had shown that Loda had harbored malicious thoughts, Rhett still wanted to give him a chance in real life, understanding that human nature could be complex and a single thought could lead to vastly different outcomes.
Unfortunately, the descendant of the Water Mage Saint was already consumed by greed, cutting off any path to redemption and completely oblivious to the consequences he might face.
“Hm? What did you say? You’re about to die, so I’ll give you a chance to say your last words since you brought this artifact to me,” Loda said, his brow furrowed, as white battle energy glowed in his hand, ready to strike Rhett down as soon as he finished speaking.
“I said… since you didn’t cherish the chance, I’ll just have to send you on your way…”
Rhett’s gaze suddenly turned cold, and he casually stretched his neck, looking at Loda as if he were already dead.
“Hmph, you don’t know what’s good for you! I was going to give you a quick death, but now I’ll make sure you suffer!” Loda roared in anger, infuriated that this little magician dared to speak so arrogantly.
The energy on Loda’s fist grew even stronger, illuminating the entire room. With a loud bang, he unleashed a powerful strike aimed directly at Rhett’s heart.
Loda’s face twisted into a cruel grin, expecting to see Rhett’s heart shattered and his final moments filled with agony and pleas for mercy.
But despite the overwhelming force, Rhett remained calm, his expression unchanging, as if nothing could disturb him. Loda was puzzled by this, but quickly dismissed it.
Hmph, let’s see how calm you are in a moment!
With that thought, Loda sneered and delivered his punch directly to Rhett’s chest.
But instead of the expected sound of flesh being torn apart, there was a heavy “thud,” like metal colliding with metal. The dull sound echoed from where Loda’s fist met Rhett’s chest.
It was as if Loda had struck an unbreakable diamond. The unexpected sensation made Loda’s pupils shrink in shock, and his heart skipped a beat!
His gaze was filled with confusion as this sudden change caught him off guard.
However, when Loda looked closely at the deep, earthy yellow glow on Rhett’s chest, like countless grains of sand overlapping and forming armor, his face immediately turned pale!
“Impossible! Profundity—this is a Profundity!” Loda’s mind was screaming in disbelief. As the descendant of a Saint-level mage, he was well-versed in Profundities.
He had read about this very scenario in his family’s ancient texts—it was the hallmark of the Earth Elemental Profundity, the Profundity of Condensation!
Loda’s face darkened as his wariness skyrocketed. He knew now that he had been deceived. Rhett was no ordinary traveler, nor was he just a mere Level 1 magician. Instead, he was a wolf in sheep’s clothing, his power rivaling Loda’s own!
“Damn it! What’s this person’s true intention?” Loda’s eyes were filled with caution as he looked at Rhett, his confidence shaken. He knew that against a magician who had mastered the Condensation Profundity, his chances of winning had plummeted to their lowest.
Rhett’s expression remained indifferent as he watched Loda. Then, his lips curled into a cold, disdainful smile.
Now you want to beg for mercy? Sorry, it’s too late…
“Wait, this is all a misunderstanding!” Loda’s heart clenched as a sense of impending doom washed over him, prompting him to quickly try to reason with Rhett.
But before he could finish, a sharp earth spike shot up from the ground, its speed catching Loda off guard. Though he managed to dodge, he stared in horror at the meter-long spike, its scale indicating the power of a Level 6 magician.
“Sorry, I was just joking earlier. If I offended you, I’m willing to apologize,” Loda said nervously, swallowing hard as he begged for his life. He was genuinely terrified now, dreading that he might meet a gruesome end here.
His memory was clear—his ancestor Mozassi had emphasized in his writings that those who mastered a Profundity held an absolute advantage in battles of the same level. If one ever encountered such an opponent, they should never think of fighting head-on!
“Hm, begging for mercy? That’s not entirely impossible…”
Rhett frowned slightly, appearing to seriously consider Loda’s plea.
Loda was momentarily stunned, then a look of relief and joy crossed his face. He sighed inwardly, thankful that he might avoid a battle with such a terrifying opponent.
But just as this smile appeared, Loda’s face twisted in agony as an earth spike pierced his back. The spike’s tip had barely penetrated when a terrifying disintegration force spread out, tearing his body apart!
Boom!
A muffled explosion echoed in the room as flesh and blood were blasted in all directions.
Loda barely had time to utter a single scream before his body was torn into pieces, splattering across the room as his life was abruptly ended.
Rhett watched this scene unfold, a hint of awe in his eyes.
The disintegration Profundity, when applied to an earth spike, had a terrifyingly destructive power, rivaling that of a Level 7 spell!
Rhett now had a clear understanding of his current strength. “With three Profundities mastered, fighting opponents one level above me should be no problem, as long as they haven’t mastered a Profundity themselves. In that case, I would definitely stand a chance!”
Rhett stood near the staircase, just a few steps away from going upstairs. The first floor was mostly empty, so anything important would likely be stored on the second floor.
But before heading up, Rhett frowned at the bloody mess in the room. While the disintegration Profundity was powerful, it also left a wide area of destruction, with blood and flesh scattered everywhere.
Shaking his head, Rhett knew he had to clean up the scene. While the risk of being discovered was low, there was no need to take any chances.
He began by burning the remains with fire, then released the disintegration elemental to turn them into dust.
After thoroughly destroying the evidence, he used wind magic to disperse the ashes outside, ensuring they were evenly buried in the soil…
Once the cleanup was done, Rhett turned his attention to the space ring he had retrieved while cleaning up Loda’s remains.
The space ring was a deep green, resembling jade, with snake-like patterns swirling around it. It felt cool to the touch.
As Rhett examined the jade ring, a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face. This was a space artifact, something that only Saint-level mages could craft, and even then, only with advanced alchemical knowledge. Not everyone could create one.
Space rings were rare worldwide, making this a valuable find.
Holding it in his hand, feeling the coolness of the ring, Rhett couldn’t help but feel relieved that he no longer had to carry everything on his person. It wasn’t just inconvenient; it also limited how much he could carry.
With this space ring, life would be much easier in many ways!
Rhett tried on the ring, finding that it fit only his thumb, as it was too small for any other finger.
After flexing his thumb a few times, Rhett removed the ring.
He wasn’t about to flaunt such a valuable item in public!
Even though it looked like an ordinary ring, he couldn’t risk attracting attention. Better to keep it hidden and use it solely for storage.
To bind a space artifact, there are two steps: first, staining it with blood to mark it with your essence, and second, binding it with your spirit.
After completing these steps, Rhett felt that he had complete control over the ring, able to summon and store items with just a thought.
He carefully placed the ring into a sealed pocket inside his clothing, ensuring it was well hidden. Only then did Rhett begin to examine the contents stored within the ring.
First, he confirmed that the internal space was approximately 100 cubic meters—not particularly large, but sufficient to store a significant amount of items.
The majority of the space was occupied by two large piles of gold coins. With a rough glance, he estimated there were over two thousand coins. In addition to the gold, there were various essential alchemical potions, such as Silver Frost Elixirs for mid-level knight training, Fire Bath Elixirs for healing, and Starry Night Elixirs for detoxification, among others.
There were also some weapons, armor, martial arts manuals, and breathing techniques for knights. Though the quantity wasn’t vast, these resources would certainly enrich his family’s foundation.
The rest of the space was filled with clothes, food, and other mundane items, along with some miscellaneous objects piled in the corners.
After spending a few minutes familiarizing himself with the ring's contents, Rhett leisurely climbed the stairs to the second floor.
Upon reaching the corridor, he noticed a door that was locked with a simple iron chain. Rhett used brute force to break it open.
Bang
A shockwave spread out as the lock was shattered.
Pushing the door open, Rhett took in the scene before him. It was a study, about forty square meters in size, with dark, shuttered windows directly opposite the door. The room was dimly lit by a crystal lamp, adding to its air of secrecy.
What immediately caught Rhett’s attention was a large bookshelf on the left side of the desk, filled with various books. At a glance, many of them appeared quite old and worn.
However, Rhett only gave the bookshelf a brief look before focusing on his primary objective—finding the merman bloodline.
After searching the room for several minutes, Rhett confirmed that the merman bloodline was not in this room. He then turned his attention to the bookshelf, knowing that some of these books were left behind by a Saint-level mage and likely contained secrets not meant for outsiders.
He ignored the newer books, instead selecting several of the older volumes. Among them were a few notebooks filled with notes.
These books shared a common trait: they were all authored by Loda’s ancestor, Mozassi, the Water Mage Saint who had once endorsed the theory of Timus.
There were about six or seven such books. Rhett picked them out and sat down at the desk to read them one by one.
The contents of these books were quite varied, as they were written from the perspective of a family leader. Many of the passages contained teachings and family maxims.
Rhett skimmed through those parts quickly, focusing instead on the sections that seemed more useful. Before long, he found a detailed discussion on Profundities.
Rhett began to read attentively, gradually becoming absorbed in the material. By the time he finished, he could only marvel at the depth of the content left behind by a Saint-level mage. The books were comprehensive, covering various types of Profundities, their classifications, and insights on training after reaching the Saint level, all with no detail spared.
Rhett's understanding was greatly enriched by what he had read.
He closed the books and stored them in his space ring, then propped his elbows on the desk, resting his chin in his hands as he reflected on the information.
It turned out that in this world, the six major elemental types—Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, Light, and Dark—did not have a fixed number of Profundities. Just as there are no two identical leaves in the world, Profundities varied as well.
According to the subtle laws of the universe, each elemental type had its own distinct Profundities, and the number of Profundities within each element rarely matched up.
As Mozassi explained, the element with the most Profundities was Water, with up to seven different types. The element with the fewest was Fire, with only four.
As for the Earth Profundities that Rhett was particularly interested in, there were five: Disperse, Condense, Disintegrate, Decompose, and Gravity Space.
Rhett was already familiar with the first three Profundities, but the name "Decompose" was new to him. Mozassi mentioned in the book that the Decompose Profundity was the most difficult of all Earth Profundities to master. In fact, throughout history, there had been only a handful of Earth Saint Magi who had successfully comprehended Decompose.
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