<h4>Chapter 263: Kill-Steal</h4>


    The massive explosion and elemental disturbance did not just force the Rank Three Red ded Lizard King to emerge, but also caused tens of thousands of various pyro elemental creatures to surface.


    The number of pyro elemental creatures emerging on the surface of theva river might appear daunting at first nce, but they were actually forced to surface due to their inability to withstand the recent elemental impact.


    The elemental sts that urred epassed a broad spectrum of elemental magic, including pyro, geo, hydro, cryo, and others.


    Among these was a talented Rank Two mage from the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring, skilled in the “rock” magic, which was a derivative of geo magic.


    The mage yed a crucial role in solidifying and hardening the moltenva in the Red Molten River’s central area.


    Sein only realized how little he knew after participating in an internar war.


    While his mastery of the rare, dual-elemental Sr Eye spell was impressive, it was just a glimpse into the vast world of elemental magic. Many full-fledged mages who spent centuries unraveling the profound mysteries of magic made greater achievements than Sein.


    Even Sein humbly recognized that his knowledge paled inparison to them. It made him aware that there was so much more for him to learn and master.


    The environmental change caused by the recent explosion and resulting elemental disturbance had indeed forced the pyro elemental creatures within theva river to rise to the surface.


    Of these, the most formidable were the hundreds of creatures as powerful as high-level magic beasts in the Magus World.


    Those that were about as strong as intermediate-level magic beasts or weaker hadrgely been incapacitated by the explosion and subsequent elemental shockwaves.


    Even the stronger creatures showed signs of disorientation and weakened condition.


    Among the pyro elemental creatures that emerged, the Red ded Lizard King, surfacing in the midst of the Red Molten River drew the attention of the mages from the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring.


    Towering over thirty meters, its formidable size was an unmistakable disy of its dominance over its domain.


    In fact, this Rank Three Red ded Lizard King was revered as a sovereign in the Red Molten River. Itmanded the allegiance not only of the numerous pyro elemental creatures within the river but also the territories nking its fiery banks.


    Ironically, despite its stature and power, the Red ded Lizard King found itself hiding in the depths of the river due to the overwhelming force of the Magus Civilization’s invading army.


    Despite its retreat into the depths, the Magus Civilization''s Legion was relentless, determined not to overlook any potential threats during the early stages of their campaign.


    In the initial phases of their campaign, the army’s strategy was unyielding—no formidable native creatures would be overlooked or spared.


    The Magus Civilization would only consider showing leniency toward the native beings after they had fully secured and conquered this low-level ne, and particrly when creatures of Rank One and above ceased their resistance and hostility.


    After all, even when rearing livestock, one would ensure they were well-fed for better yields. Yet, the time for such benevolence was not yet at hand.


    While roaring, the Red ded Lizard King’s body swelled dramatically, reaching an immense size of nearly a hundred meters.


    White vapor billowed from the gaps between its scales, seemingly increasing the Red Molten River’s temperature.


    Confronting the Rank Three creature were two equally formidable Rank Three grand mages from the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring.


    Rank One mages like Sein had wisely maintained a safe distance from the heart of the battlefield.


    His current strength was no match for a skirmish of this magnitude, and being there would just be a suicidal act.


    Although Master Lorianne had given him a pack of Viridescent Seeds for protection, Sein was reluctant to use them recklessly. He had no intention of risking his life either.


    From the edge of the battlefield, Sein noticed the Red ded Lizard King sporting a clearly fractured horn on its head.


    It made sense to him now why the creature sought refuge deep within the Red Molten River.


    “Master Gandos from the Divine Tower of Verdant me must be a peak Rank Three grand mage,” Sein surmised.


    Dean Empyrean seemed to have also noticed the Red ded Lizard King’s fractured horn and suggested, “Let’s end this battle quickly, the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring can’t afford tog behind.”


    Meanwhile, the war airship in the sky above unleashed energy beams and rained destruction upon the emerging pyro elemental creatures that surfaced on the Red Molten River.


    The war airship constructed by the Magus Civilization was equipped with formidablebat capabilities and served more than just transportation for the army.


    Its main cannon could pose a significant threat to even Rank Three creatures, while the side-mounted secondary cannons were effective against Rank One and Two creatures.


    As the intense battle unfolded, countless pyro elemental creatures surfaced from the depths of the Red Molten River and along its banks.


    Sein’s immediate focus was a peculiar pyro elemental creature with three pairs of thin wings, resembling a winged insect.


    The defensive capabilities of this particr pyro elemental creature far surpassed those of the Rank One me Smanders Sein had previously encountered.


    His Sr Eye beams, six in total, struck the creature but failed to prate its robust scale armor.


    The metallic ng that ensued was an indication of the me Beetle''s exceptionally strong defenses.


    Fortunately, Sein’s Sr Eye spell could unleash multiple beams over multiple rounds.


    While six beams proved ineffective, a volley of thirty-six ultimately breached the creature’s defenses.


    The resulting dozen visible, smoking wounds significantly impaired the me Beetle’s stability in the air.


    Throughout the skirmish, the me Beetleunched its own counterattacks, spewing mes and hurling metallic needles toward Sein.


    Thankfully, most of these attacks were intercepted by the enved creatures at the frontlines of the Red Molten River battlefield. Those few projectiles that did reach Sein were easily deflected by his protective magic shield.


    As Sein readied a burning verdant colored Explosive Fireball in his hand.


    He was about to test out the product of his recent research, when an unexpected red-orange magical beam shot past him. It struck the already faltering me Beetle, piercing through its head.


    The me Beetle plummeted into the scorching depths of the Red Molten River below.


    Due to its unique constitution, the intense heat of theva did not consume the me Beetle.


    Curious about the source of this sudden assist, Sein nced in the direction of the red-orange beam. He spotted a Rank One mage d in yellow robes, who surprisingly had not even lowered his magic rod.


    In the midst of the chaotic battlefield, Sein pondered whether this act was an intentional kill-steal.


    He chose not to dwell on this minor incident, nor did he rush to retrieve the me Beetle’s carcass from theva river.


    Instead, heunched the verdant fireball in his grasp toward the back of a nearby pyro elemental creature.


    The creature was currently engaged inbat with another Rank One mage from the Divine Tower of Verdant Spring. The sudden assault caught the creature off guard, eliciting a raspy hiss before it tumbled downward.