<h4>Chapter 405: Erupted From the Soil</h4>


    Sein had finally reached the ind at the center of the storm.


    It was a small, circr ind with a diameter of a thousand meters. Despite its size, the ind was lush with vegetation.


    There were trees resembling coconut palms, but they bore peculiar fruits that emitted an aura distinct from typical magic ingredients.


    These appeared to be rare and special fruits, unlike any Sein had seen in the field guide prepared by Frank.


    Under normal circumstances, Sein would have been thrilled and eager to study these unique nts as he did along the southern coast.


    However, at this moment, his entire focus was riveted on the dark figure steadily approaching him.


    The lush green vegetation was a reassuring sign to Sein that the ind’s soil was rich in nutrients. However, Sein was not overly concerned even if that were not the case.


    Given that Lorianne’s Viridiscent Seeds were sessfully activated in the harsh environment of the Viridian Venom me World, there was no reason they would not work in the Magus World.


    Sein had nted more than ten of these seeds around the ind.


    After being partly used up during the Viridian Venom me World war, Sein still had about two hundred of them left in his possession.


    These Viridescent Seeds were no doubt rare items.


    Of the seeds he nted, ten grew into Rank One nt creatures.


    Another four seeds were ced strategically around him. When these seeds were activated, they were expected to produce Rank Two nt creatures.


    In the end, Sein reserved the milky-white Viridescent Seed, which were exceedingly rare, for truly dire circumstances or formidable adversaries.


    If Sein had not discovered this ind, he would have resorted to using the milky-white seed, as he was not one to hoard treasures unnecessarily.


    However, having foundnd with a high likelihood of catalyzing four Rank Two nt creatures, Sein preferred a more cautious approach.


    The uncertainty of whaty ahead made Sein cautious about revealing all his capabilities too soon.


    As the Rank Two ck mage appeared, the surrounding tornado storm intensified.


    A translucent ck magic shield formed around him, protecting him from the storm’s fierce winds.


    Relying solely on the tornado storm tobat a Rank Two being without the Viridescent Seeds was wishful thinking.


    Van Basten spotted Sein from the sky, along with Yuri in her Burning me Unit.


    His greed surged, driving an uncontroble desire to capture Sein.


    However, as he neared the ind, something made him halt abruptly.


    Although the Rank Two ck mage did not perceive anything unusual, his instincts told him something was amiss.


    Almost every full-fledged ck mage had been honed through countless deadly encounters.


    Even a “good man” like Sein’ste mentor, Morsidor, could bring himself to self-destruct his magic artifacts, sacrificing himself to take down his enemy.


    Compared to Morsidor, Van Basten had faced a wider array of dangers and possessed far greater battle experience.


    Looking at Sein now, the ck mage could sense the subtle changes in his demeanor and aura.


    “Where exactly is the problem?” he muttered, scrutinizing Sein and Yuri first, then scanning the rest of the small ind.


    While Sein and Yuri prepared for a desperate confrontation, it was the ind itself that caught Van Basten’s attention—specifically, the exotic nts resembling coconut trees.


    “Hehehe, you’re really my lucky charm, little one! To think that you’ve led me to an ind rich with rare magic ingredients! I’ll be sure to treat you well. You’ll be a new addition to my collection of mage specimens in myb...”


    Before Van Basten could finish speaking, two pirs of crimson light shot out from Yuri’s direction, striking him in the face.


    Simultaneously, Seinunched his own attack from below.


    The powerful Verdant me Eye spell began to form as Sein chanted and waved his Verdant me Heart Rod, further inciting Van Basten’s greed.


    Ignoring potential dangers, Van Basten dove toward Sein.


    "What could a mere Rank One mage be capable of? Even if he has a Rank Three grand mage as a mentor, he’s still doomed to die here in the middle of nowhere, far out in the Boundless South Sea," Van Basten thought, confident in his own strength.


    When the ck mage in the sky finally made his move, Sein breathed a sigh of relief.


    Lorianne’s Viridescent Seeds could conceal themselves quite effectively. At least, the ck mage had not detected their presence yet.


    Sein unleashed a barrage of Verdant me Eye beams, initiating the assault.


    Meanwhile, the cannons on the Burning mes Unit’s shoulder, chest, and hand never ceased firing.


    Sharp energy rays lit up the dark, oppressive sky.


    <i>CRACK!</i>


    A lightning bolt streaked across the sky.


    Amidst the howling winds and torrential rain, the battle between the Rank One and Rank Two creatures intensified.


    <i>Hoot, hoot!</i>


    An owl hooted loudly.


    With a powerful p of its wings, Sev released an Aeroball spell that tripled in force, amplified by the storm''s abundant energy.


    “Oh? Is this owl your trump card? If that’s the case, then prepare yourself to be my specimen! Hehehehehe!” The Rank Two ck mage cackled in mid-air.


    A ck and ominous elemental hand emerged from the tip of his white bone magic rod, extending menacingly toward Sein, who was standing on the ind below.


    At that moment, Van Basten had swooped down perilously close to the ind. Facing the menacing elemental hand, Sein disyed not fear but a somewhat relieved smile.


    <i>RUMBLE!</i>


    The ground shook violently.


    Amidst the relentless rain and fierce hurricane winds, over ten nt creatures of astonishing size erupted from the soil!