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Chapter 308
chapter 266 part 2
Accompanied by a tremor in the ground.
An ogre emerged that was about the same height as Gagaran, though slightly leaner, its entire body taut with muscle.
It was completely different from an ordinary ogre.
It wasn't just the difference in physique; its skin color wasn't the usual brown of an ogre but a pale bluish-white. Notably, a conspicuous, thick horn grew from its forehead, giving it the impression of a fiendish demon.
Its whole body exuded the same tyrannical aura as an ordinary ogre, yet its face looked far more rational and wise.
Ogre Water Elemental Mage!
Rather than an ogre, it could be described as an independent race.
This being had a great reputation in the Abelion Hills. It was one of the few powerhouses in the hills, said to be second only to the "Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans."
With its appearance.
Gagaran clearly smelled the moisture in the air thicken. He couldn't help but grin. "Divine Skill: Flash!"
Bang!
A pit was stamped into the ground.
Gagaran's massive figure turned into a cannonball, fiercely charging the Ogre Water Elemental Mage. His heavy spiked club came smashing down toward its head.
Self-introduction?
No, this was how their race greeted each other!
Seeing this, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage's face also twisted with ferocity and excitement. It raised the nailed hammer weapon in its hand and swung it forcefully.
Bang!
A collision of pure power exploded in mid-air. A ferocious rebound force traveled up their weapons.
Gagaran landed, his feet stamping heavily on the ground, while the Ogre Water Elemental Mage had to retreat three consecutive steps to stabilize itself.
"Roar-oh-oh-oh, what immense power."
"I know you. The kinsman who has been challenging everyone in the hills lately."
After getting a clear look at Gagaran's face, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage shook its arm, stared fearlessly at Gagaran, and laughed heartily. "They gave you the 'Great Ogre' title."
"I prefer to be called 'Warrior King'," Gagaran said coolly, his eyelid twitching.
"Warrior King? That's a title only those from the Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans can possess. You are not yet worthy, kinsman." The Ogre Water Elemental Mage let out a taunt, then grinned.
"You should think about it now. Will you submit to me, or—will I turn you into meat!"
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage suddenly raised its palm toward Gagaran. "Flying Flower Water Foam."
The water in the air condensed into a water bullet. At such a close range, it was almost impossible to dodge.
But Gagaran displayed an extraordinary reaction speed. He lifted his spiked club and blocked the water bullet.
Immediately after!
The spiked club swung again.
Gagaran smashed his weapon toward the Ogre Water Elemental Mage's raised arm. The moment his weapon made contact, the opponent's arm dissolved into a watery mist, letting his weapon pass right through, the blow missing its mark.
This incredible scene left a look of astonishment on Gagaran's face.
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage gave a ferocious grin and swung its nailed hammer weapon toward Gagaran's head.
Bang!
Gagaran stomped his feet and rapidly retreated to create distance. "What was that?"
"Your attacks are useless against me!"
Seeing its own attack miss, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage looked somewhat dissatisfied, but a glint of cunning flashed in its eyes.
Gagaran's brow furrowed slightly. He knew his opponent was an ogre that could wield magic. Although it was the first time he had heard of or seen such a thing, he had made some preparations.
But that ability to nullify an attack—he had never even heard of such a thing among humans.
The air fell silent.
Crack!
"Roar!"
The faint sound of a tree branch snapping and the roars of other ogres came from the front-left of their position.
This made Gagaran and the mage, who were preparing to fight, pause and look up toward the source of the sound.
And there!
On a large tree not far from the two of them, a slender figure completely shrouded in white mist was sitting on a thick tree branch, its legs dangling and swaying in mid-air.
Even through the veil of white mist, they could tell the figure was propping its chin with one hand, striking a pose as if watching a play.
"Is it with you?" the Ogre Water Elemental Mage asked coldly.
"No," Gagaran said flatly.
"Then... huh?"
"Who!"
Gagaran and the Ogre Water Elemental Mage simultaneously stared at a spot next to the White Mist Witch.
In a place that had just been empty, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared out of thin air, wrapped in a red magic cloak with a black mask covering its exposed face.
"Master," the White Mist Witch said respectfully the moment she saw Tang Zheng appear.
Tang Zheng gave an almost imperceptible nod. His gaze drifted downward, impassively watching Gagaran and the other ogre with its unique appearance.
Such an appearance?
Is it an Ogre Water Elemental Mage?
Tang Zheng searched his memory and quickly recalled the creature's race. That was right—its racial name was literally Ogre Water Elemental Mage.
It was a relatively rare higher-tier species of ogre.
His gaze shifted.
Looking at the wary Gagaran, the corners of Tang Zheng's mouth curled into a slight smile beneath his mask.
The last time they had met was in the Imperial Capital.
More than four months had passed since then. At that time, facing Gagaran, he'd had little confidence in winning.
But now.
The difference in power between them was like heaven and earth!
The identity he was using to appear before Gagaran this time was not that of the genius alchemist he knew.
"Oh, my apologies for interrupting your battle."
Tang Zheng stood on the thick tree branch, arms crossed, and spoke in a hoarse, sinister voice, "Please, continue."
His voice was altered by a magic item. To maintain his disguise, Tang Zheng had specially prepared for this. Magic items not related to combat were much cheaper.
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage's eyes widened, its face showing delighted surprise. "Roar-oh-oh-oh, a human actually appeared here!"
This was the territory of the demi-human races.
It had always been them invading human territory; when had a human ever dared to appear in the Abelion Hills?
*Gulp*
The sound of swallowing saliva was heard. The Ogre Water Elemental Mage wiped away the drool dripping from its mouth, its gaze feverish. "Raw human meat is delicious!"
"Don't you dare fight me for it, Great Ogre!"
The words had barely left its mouth.
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage had already lifted its nailed hammer and charged toward Tang Zheng.
"Wait!" Gagaran hurriedly shouted a warning.
He knew very well that for a human to dare appear in the extremely dangerous Abelion Hills, they had to be anything but simple.
But at this moment, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage was completely deaf to Gagaran's warning.
(end of chapter)
Accompanied by a tremor in the ground.
An ogre emerged that was about the same height as Gagaran, though slightly leaner, its entire body taut with muscle.
It was completely different from an ordinary ogre.
It wasn't just the difference in physique; its skin color wasn't the usual brown of an ogre but a pale bluish-white. Notably, a conspicuous, thick horn grew from its forehead, giving it the impression of a fiendish demon.
Its whole body exuded the same tyrannical aura as an ordinary ogre, yet its face looked far more rational and wise.
Ogre Water Elemental Mage!
Rather than an ogre, it could be described as an independent race.
This being had a great reputation in the Abelion Hills. It was one of the few powerhouses in the hills, said to be second only to the "Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans."
With its appearance.
Gagaran clearly smelled the moisture in the air thicken. He couldn't help but grin. "Divine Skill: Flash!"
Bang!
A pit was stamped into the ground.
Gagaran's massive figure turned into a cannonball, fiercely charging the Ogre Water Elemental Mage. His heavy spiked club came smashing down toward its head.
Self-introduction?
No, this was how their race greeted each other!
Seeing this, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage's face also twisted with ferocity and excitement. It raised the nailed hammer weapon in its hand and swung it forcefully.
Bang!
A collision of pure power exploded in mid-air. A ferocious rebound force traveled up their weapons.
Gagaran landed, his feet stamping heavily on the ground, while the Ogre Water Elemental Mage had to retreat three consecutive steps to stabilize itself.
"Roar-oh-oh-oh, what immense power."
"I know you. The kinsman who has been challenging everyone in the hills lately."
After getting a clear look at Gagaran's face, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage shook its arm, stared fearlessly at Gagaran, and laughed heartily. "They gave you the 'Great Ogre' title."
"I prefer to be called 'Warrior King'," Gagaran said coolly, his eyelid twitching.
"Warrior King? That's a title only those from the Ten Evils of the Demi-Humans can possess. You are not yet worthy, kinsman." The Ogre Water Elemental Mage let out a taunt, then grinned.
"You should think about it now. Will you submit to me, or—will I turn you into meat!"
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage suddenly raised its palm toward Gagaran. "Flying Flower Water Foam."
The water in the air condensed into a water bullet. At such a close range, it was almost impossible to dodge.
But Gagaran displayed an extraordinary reaction speed. He lifted his spiked club and blocked the water bullet.
Immediately after!
The spiked club swung again.
Gagaran smashed his weapon toward the Ogre Water Elemental Mage's raised arm. The moment his weapon made contact, the opponent's arm dissolved into a watery mist, letting his weapon pass right through, the blow missing its mark.
This incredible scene left a look of astonishment on Gagaran's face.
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage gave a ferocious grin and swung its nailed hammer weapon toward Gagaran's head.
Bang!
Gagaran stomped his feet and rapidly retreated to create distance. "What was that?"
"Your attacks are useless against me!"
Seeing its own attack miss, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage looked somewhat dissatisfied, but a glint of cunning flashed in its eyes.
Gagaran's brow furrowed slightly. He knew his opponent was an ogre that could wield magic. Although it was the first time he had heard of or seen such a thing, he had made some preparations.
But that ability to nullify an attack—he had never even heard of such a thing among humans.
The air fell silent.
Crack!
"Roar!"
The faint sound of a tree branch snapping and the roars of other ogres came from the front-left of their position.
This made Gagaran and the mage, who were preparing to fight, pause and look up toward the source of the sound.
And there!
On a large tree not far from the two of them, a slender figure completely shrouded in white mist was sitting on a thick tree branch, its legs dangling and swaying in mid-air.
Even through the veil of white mist, they could tell the figure was propping its chin with one hand, striking a pose as if watching a play.
"Is it with you?" the Ogre Water Elemental Mage asked coldly.
"No," Gagaran said flatly.
"Then... huh?"
"Who!"
Gagaran and the Ogre Water Elemental Mage simultaneously stared at a spot next to the White Mist Witch.
In a place that had just been empty, a mysterious figure suddenly appeared out of thin air, wrapped in a red magic cloak with a black mask covering its exposed face.
"Master," the White Mist Witch said respectfully the moment she saw Tang Zheng appear.
Tang Zheng gave an almost imperceptible nod. His gaze drifted downward, impassively watching Gagaran and the other ogre with its unique appearance.
Such an appearance?
Is it an Ogre Water Elemental Mage?
Tang Zheng searched his memory and quickly recalled the creature's race. That was right—its racial name was literally Ogre Water Elemental Mage.
It was a relatively rare higher-tier species of ogre.
His gaze shifted.
Looking at the wary Gagaran, the corners of Tang Zheng's mouth curled into a slight smile beneath his mask.
The last time they had met was in the Imperial Capital.
More than four months had passed since then. At that time, facing Gagaran, he'd had little confidence in winning.
But now.
The difference in power between them was like heaven and earth!
The identity he was using to appear before Gagaran this time was not that of the genius alchemist he knew.
"Oh, my apologies for interrupting your battle."
Tang Zheng stood on the thick tree branch, arms crossed, and spoke in a hoarse, sinister voice, "Please, continue."
His voice was altered by a magic item. To maintain his disguise, Tang Zheng had specially prepared for this. Magic items not related to combat were much cheaper.
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage's eyes widened, its face showing delighted surprise. "Roar-oh-oh-oh, a human actually appeared here!"
This was the territory of the demi-human races.
It had always been them invading human territory; when had a human ever dared to appear in the Abelion Hills?
*Gulp*
The sound of swallowing saliva was heard. The Ogre Water Elemental Mage wiped away the drool dripping from its mouth, its gaze feverish. "Raw human meat is delicious!"
"Don't you dare fight me for it, Great Ogre!"
The words had barely left its mouth.
The Ogre Water Elemental Mage had already lifted its nailed hammer and charged toward Tang Zheng.
"Wait!" Gagaran hurriedly shouted a warning.
He knew very well that for a human to dare appear in the extremely dangerous Abelion Hills, they had to be anything but simple.
But at this moment, the Ogre Water Elemental Mage was completely deaf to Gagaran's warning.
(end of chapter)
