<h4>Chapter 258: The Battle Between Rank Ones</h4>


    When Sein reached the location shared through the crystal ball, the battle was already in full swing.


    Three Rank One mages, with two being male and one female, were battling at the location, supported by over ten various enved creatures.


    Their opponents were a formidable pair of Rank One me Smanders, apanied by a dozen lesser smanders ranging from intermediate-level to quasi-ranked.


    Additionally, a group of weaker pyro elemental creatures, likely vassals of these smanders, were present.


    The two male mages relied predominantly on pyro elemental spells, just like Sein, while the female mage utilized hydro elemental spells.


    Given the contrasting nature of pyro and hydro elements, she was inflicting the most damage on the pyro elemental creatures.


    Sein did not recognize any of these mages, so he saw no need to greet them.


    In these internar wars, apart from the generous subsidy provided by the divine towers, the loot collected during battles was also a significant source of ie.


    In fact, the flesh, scales, and crystal cores of those two Rank One me Smanders promised considerable profit.


    Not only that, the two me Smanders and other pyro elemental creatures appeared to be guarding the moltenva pool, and the area was pulsating with intense pyro elemental energy. This suggested the presence of unique pyro resources or even a pyro-attribute crystal mine below.


    Pyro elemental creatures in poorly developed civilizations like this preferred to dwell near energy crystal veins or ces housing rare treasures.


    The other mages and Sein naturally recognized the potential value of these me Smanders and the resources these creatures were trying to guard.


    Sein, already aware of the reduced efficacy of pyro elemental spells against these creatures, chose to use lumen magic spells.


    His signature spell, the Sr Eye, gradually took form as he rapidly chanted.


    The six golden eyes, now more radiant than during his time as a magic initiate, reflected his improved mental focus and mana. Although the spell model remainedrgely unchanged, its potency had increased by at least thirty percent!


    “If I had more time to spare and after promoting to Rank One, I could have significantly enhanced the Sr Eye spell, increasing both its quantity and overall power. But for now, this spell is more than sufficient,” he thought as his Sr Eye spell was formed.


    Six brilliant beams of golden light swiftly sliced through the sweltering air, their effectiveness against the pyro elemental creatures far surpassing that of regr pyro elemental spells.


    The mages in the Divine Tower of Verdant me, Whispering me and Floating me, primarily practiced pyro elemental spells. This was made quite obvious by the names of these divine towers.


    Most full-fledged mages opted to join a divine tower that was aligned with their elemental affinity and personal needs.


    For instance, at the Divine Tower of Verdant me, full-fledged mages specializing in pyro magic could ess a more extensive range of relevant books and resources at a reduced cost. This often led to an imbnced distribution of elementalists within the tower, with a significant concentration in pyro magic.


    Sein’s swift deployment of his Sr Eye magic significantly altered the dynamics of the battle. As the six radiant beams manifested, they immediately targeted the smaller of the two Rank One me Smanders immersed in theva pool.


    Despite the smanders’ repeated attempts to dive deeper into theva for escape, they were effectively thwarted by the hydro elemental spell unleashed by the female mage.


    The potency of Sein’s Sr Eye spell, renowned for its impressive single-attack capability at Rank One, became evident as it struck the me Smander.


    The creature’s chest and abdomen bore the brunt of the attack, with six distinct, bleeding wounds exacerbating its existing injuries.


    Unfortunately for them, Sein’s Sr Eye spell was not limited to a single round of assault.


    The moment Sein would finish releasing all thirty-six beams of his Sr Eye spell, the oue of this battle would be determined.


    Even with their superior strength as Rank One creatures, they stood no chance against four Rank One mages from the Magus World.


    As Sein unleashed the fourth round of his Sr Eye spell, two more full-fledged mages arrived on the scene...


    Although the resilience of a Rank One creature significantly surpassed that of creatures below Rank One, there was still a limit to it.


    Before an hour had passed, the two me Smanders in the moltenva pond had been pretty much beaten to a pulp.


    Sein had anticipated his first Rank One encounter to be a fierce and bnced sh.


    To his astonishment, this turned into a one-sided battle, with a group of mages ganging up on the weaker creatures. It made him realize that this was a typical strategy employed in the Magus Civilization’s external conflicts.


    The Magus Civilization boasted a notably higher birth rate of creatures above Rank Onepared to lesser, weaker civilizations. This superiority was a product of their millennia of development, which has culminated in a remarkably powerful civilization.


    Considering the advanced status of the Magus Civilization, any struggle to conquer a lesser world would seem disproportionate. If the Magus Civilization were to find itself evenly matched with a small ne, it would be aughing stock of the otherrge and medium-sized civilizations.


    Such a disy of weakness would be at odds with the powerful and intimidating image the Magus Civilization had cultivated. After all, this image was essential for maintaining its influence and control over thousands of allied nes.


    At the conclusion of the battle, seven Rank One mages, including Sein, stood victorious.


    The two Rank One me Smanders and their lesser kin had been wiped out, along with the other pyro elemental creatures that were below Rank One.


    Aside from one mage who suffered a minor arm injury, the rest, including Sein, emerged nearly unscathed.


    The loss of a handful of enved creatures at the beginning of the battle wentrgely unnoticed.


    The mages present, aside from Sein, appeared to be Rank One mages from the Divine Tower of Verdant me and appeared to be well-acquainted with each other.


    Mages were typically known for their sensibility and reason, and this asion was no different. No one quarreled over the distribution of the two Rank One me Smanders.


    Sein’s contribution earned him half the scale armor, an eyeball, and the heart of one of the me Smanders. It was a share he found satisfactory.


    The distribution was handled by Luna, the Rank One mage who specialized in hydro elemental spells.


    “Are you a mage from the Divine Tower of Floating me?” Luna asked casually.


    It was normal for her to assume that after seeing Sein’s exceptional use of a lumen magic spell.[1]


    “No, I’m with the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring,” Sein replied, as he carefully preserved the heart and eyeball of the defeated Rank One me Smander in his specially formted yellow embalming fluid.


    1. Trantor''s Note: The literal trantion of Divine Tower of Floating me is actually “Divine Tower of Floating Light me”. Since me is luminous, I removed “Light” to improve reading experience. That part of the name is actually why Luna inferred that mages skilled with lumen spells would likely be from Divine Tower of Floating me. ?