Underworld Skill

Mo Fan didn't ask this time, and Tang Yue didn't explain what a Spirit Seed was.

A Spirit Seed, put simply, is an elemental seed that produces sentience. Mages who absorb it can enhance their magic's power, with the amplification typically ranging from one to three times.

Soon, the two arrived at the source of the stream. This was once a small reservoir, originally intended for storing water to irrigate crops, but now all the water had been scorched away.

Mo Fan and Tang Yue hid in the shadows, observing the situation in the dry reservoir. There were two groups of people inside.

One group was Mo Fan's good wingman, the team of Hunter Mages he had encountered before. The other group consisted entirely of youths, only four in number, but dressed in opulent and luxurious attire, with expressions of haughty pride on their faces, clearly disciples from noble families.

The two groups engaged in a "hearty and exhilarating" battle within the dry reservoir. Afterward, the Dongfang Family side invoked their status as a noble family, which was enough to scare the Hunter Mages away.

Noble families! Tsk, tsk, tsk.

All the noble families in this world had the same arrogant demeanor. Perhaps there were good individuals among them, but overall, they were all the same.

Including Fan Xue Mountain in his past life, after Mo Fan defeated Michael and returned to Donghuang, wouldn't the people of Fan Xue Mountain feel proud that their great leader had defeated the ruler of the Holy City and was the most powerful mage in the world?

Wouldn't they bask in the reflected glory and use his name to their advantage?

These were all inevitable outcomes.

An evil dragon kidnaps a princess, a knight slays the evil dragon, and the knight eventually becomes the evil dragon. This isn't a fairy tale; it's the stark reality of class.

The two continued to watch, wondering why their target hadn't appeared yet.

Mo Fan pressed his body close to Tang Yue. He wasn't worried at all; in fact, the later Zhao He appeared, the better.

Just as the Dongfang family members were preparing to claim the Spirit Seed, the person Mo Fan and Tang Yue were tracking reappeared.

"Sorry, this belongs to me!"

Zhao He emerged from who-knows-where. He wore a tattered baseball cap, his face pale and stiff. The previously scorching magical air immediately dropped a few degrees.

Mo Fan and Tang Yue remained hidden together, watching Zhao He bully the youngsters. For some reason, watching Zhao He put on a show felt a little amusing this time!

"Who do you think you are, trying to reap the benefits without lifting a finger!" a young man from the Dongfang family bristled with anger.

Zhao He exchanged words with the four from the Dongfang family, engaging in verbal sparring while secretly preparing an Intermediate Level Curse Element magic.

Evil Spider's Trap: Soul Annihilation

Zhao He cackled. He had said all that just to wait for this moment, for his Curse Element magic to be completed!

A black, viscous substance suddenly appeared above the heads of the four. It looked very much like a spider's web, or perhaps the claw of a giant beast.

Tang Yue's expression changed drastically. She hadn't expected the four from the Dongfang family to last even one round, falling victim to Zhao He's curse magic so quickly.

Curse magic targeted the soul. A terrifying Demonic Shadow vaguely appeared above the heads of the four Dongfang family members – an evil spider.

The leader of the Dongfang family looked panicked, shouting for them to run. Clearly, he knew the power of Curse Element magic.

The Evil Shadow Spider Soul spat out invisible threads that wrapped around the four Dongfang family members. Controlled by the cursed soul spider, the four couldn't even connect their Star Orbits.

"It's actually Level Three Magic. I didn't realize this bastard is an Intermediate Level Perfected Cultivator," Mo Fan muttered, stroking his chin.

"What should we do, Teacher Tang Yue? It looks like it's up to us two at the critical moment. Do you want to go first, or should I?" Mo Fan turned and asked Tang Yue, who was very close to him.

"A thousand days of training, one day of use. Mo Fan, you go up and distract him, and I'll find an opportunity to ambush him!" Tang Yue solemnly shook Mo Fan's hand and then patted his shoulder.

"Damn it, it really is me."

Mo Fan was stunned. He had only meant to be polite.

Alright, you're the big shot, you're right!

Mo Fan lightly patted Tang Yue's perky backside and walked out.

Tang Yue's beautiful eyes widened slightly. This guy—he was too bold. If they weren't trying to capture Zhao He, she definitely wouldn't let Mo Fan off so easily.

After casting Evil Spider's Trap, Zhao He no longer paid attention to the four from the Dongfang family. Since his Soul Annihilation had taken effect, they would slowly wait for death unless they had a means to resist spiritual attacks.

His gaze slowly settled on the most cracked part of the reservoir floor. This should have been a spring's eye. Why was there a Spirit Level Fire Seed appearing here?

Could it be Earth Fire?

Mortal Level, Spirit Level, Soul Level... these were the ranks of elemental seeds. Earth Fire, Beast Fire, Wood Fire... these were the types of elemental seeds.

Earth Fire was generally a flame brewed and refined in the underground world. This type of flame was relatively docile and easy to deceive, making it easy to subdue.

The thought of about to subdue a Spirit Seed made Zhao He's smile uncontrollable, revealing a greedy glint in his eyes.

"Sorry, this belongs to me."

Just as Zhao He was about to make his move, Mo Fan suddenly appeared. He mimicked Zhao He's earlier actions, returning his exact words to him.

"Hehehe, who do you think you are?" Zhao He asked with a cruel smile.

"My name is rather noble; you're not qualified to know it. But I'm kind-hearted, so I can give you a chance to call me 'Dad.' This is a very rare opportunity, so you better cherish it!" Mo Fan said with a look of concern for Zhao He.

Heh heh heh...

Zhao He clenched his fists. The magic he cultivated was the Curse Element and the Fire Element. The Curse Element had already been exposed, so it would be difficult to make Mo Fan fall for it.

"Friend, you've been following me since we were at the foot of the mountain. You're an external reinforcement found by your friend from the Tribunal, aren't you?" Zhao He's expression was sinister.

"You're right, but there's no reward. Teacher Tang Yue, you can come out now. My son has already discovered you!"

"You're seeking death!!"

As Mo Fan turned to call for help, killing intent flashed in Zhao He's eyes, and a massive Fireball instantly appeared in his hand.

Fire Seed - Burst

The scorching Fireball flew towards Mo Fan, and the Level Three Fire Seed suddenly exploded as it reached him.

The heatwave from the explosion caused the surrounding leaves to shake violently, and the entire small hill trembled slightly.

"Mo Fan!!" Tang Yue had just appeared and saw Mo Fan being hit by the Fire Seed!

"Hahaha, you little brat, still acting tough? Now you know the consequences of going against me?" Zhao He said with a wild, arrogant laugh.

The Fireball's explosion kicked up a large cloud of dust, obscuring Mo Fan's figure. No one knew if he was alive or dead.

"Mo Fan, are you okay?" Tang Yue called out anxiously.

Zhao He sneered, "How could he be okay after taking a hit from my Fire Seed? Even if he's lucky not to be dead, he's probably lying on the ground right now."

The power of a Level Three Fire Seed was terrifying. It could instantly kill weaker Servant Demonic Beasts, and even a One-Eyed Magic Wolf would be severely injured by a single strike!

Therefore, Zhao He didn't believe Mo Fan could emerge unscathed!

"Dog, you really don't wish anything good for your dad," Mo Fan's voice slowly came from within the dust.

There were no footsteps, nor any wind.

Mo Fan, clad in a vibrant red robe, floated out of the dust, and behind him, a Blood-robed Ghost Shadow vaguely hovered.