Two hourglasses later.
Even after controlling a Blood Raven with the Eye of Suggestion, Reilo still couldn't find the entrance to the second floor.
Along the way, they encountered two mutated tree spirit creatures that attacked them, but Reilo used Harmless Suggestion and blasted them apart with Flame Dragon Roar and fire hammer. Some of the materials were collected as specimens.
The Gravity Fireball of the Flaming Dragon Roar Magic Wand requires continuous combat and energy absorption to undergo a qualitative change.
However, Reilo discovered that his current combat style, when encountering creatures of the same level, often involved using the Bubble Technique to Harmless Suggestion before blasting them apart with a Fire Hammer, or using the Fire Hammer to Harmless Suggestion before blasting them apart with two hammer blows, rarely allowing for sustained energy absorption.
Objective analysis.
In this space, there is no distinction between day and night. Without being able to use the Eye of the Sun, Reilo's strength is still somewhat inferior to that of a titled individual.
During this period, Reilo's First Order "Self-Control" finally achieved 100% potential development.
The characteristic of <self-control> is not a qualitative leap in strength, but rather the development of potential, which can make other physical training methods twice as effective.
therefore.
After being passively empowered by the Cursed True Form, receiving two bottles of Type D Body Tempering Agent, and slowly nourished by the Double Fish Pendant, Reilo actually displayed the strength of a Official Fighter with the absolute physical strength of an Apprentice Fighter.
With the addition of the melee-focused Flaming Dragon Roar Magic Wand, as well as Harmless Suggestion, <1024 Nights> Guardian Shield, and Dream Moon Technique, even without the ability to utilize the Eye of the Sun, Reilo's strength is still enough to secure him a place in the First Order of his class.
The second stage of self-control is the self-control of the heart.
Blood is the basic energy unit of the human body. By seeking out extremely cold and extremely hot organisms with regenerative capabilities, and continuously injecting their blood into the heart, the heart repeatedly contracts and expands in extreme cold, strengthening the regenerative factors in the blood, thereby autonomously controlling the blood flow rate of the heart and gaining the ability to hibernate and have a short-term super-burst ability.
Reilo fell into thought.
The "self-control" that accompanies the Star Core seems to be the creation of some ancient human who focused on the study of the physique.
During his first year of high school, the naive and ignorant Reilo spent a considerable amount of time exploring the First Order of self-control, which indeed greatly helped him.
However, as his knowledge base grew, especially after completing the First Order, Reilo gradually realized that, just like his research on < Ancestral Clone >, this was an inevitable choice in the scholar's exploration of growth, and he had to make some sacrifices.
Self-control and <Starry Sky Academic> are incompatible!
Although Self-Control was very helpful to Reilo in the early stages, it was ultimately a completely different field from <Starry Sky Academic>.
"Self-control" is more like a second potential development of bodily functions by scholars at the Balda Natural Sciences Academy who pursue physical strength.
But for Reilo's pursuit of " <Starry Sky Academic> "...
An individual's physical strength is merely a negligible evolutionary achievement for an individual organism in this world. While spending time studying these things may be helpful in the early stages, in the long run, it is putting the cart before the horse and wasting the energy and resources that should be focused on < <Starry Sky Academic> >.
Moreover, according to Reilo's knowledge...
Some of the second-year students have already started to have Medium Companion and have advanced to the first level of Energy Magnetic Field.
Reilo took a deep breath. After several days of hesitation and deliberation, he finally made up his mind.
"Growth always comes at a price."
Following the " Ancestral Clone " technique, Reilo once again relinquished the seemingly readily available power in order to focus on upholding his academic ideals.
Just then...
In the distance, Reilo noticed a strange red cloud rapidly approaching the two scholars, its area exceeding a hundred meters and emitting a dense buzzing sound.
"Swarm of Magic Insect!"
Reilo quickly lay down on the ground to avoid being discovered by these Magic Insect, his heart pounding wildly.
I was indeed lucky; both times I flew, I only encountered deformed Blood Raven.
Although the species of these Magic Insect is unknown, their sheer number and scale would likely force even Gubo master to flee immediately. They are simply beyond the capabilities of a mere Enlightenment Scholar or Apprentice knight to withstand!
The two scholars were not flying fast, about the same speed as Reilo's Bubble Technique.
Just as Reilo was watching the two about to be devoured by the swarm of insects, suddenly, one of the flying insects turned around and ambushed the other, knocking him into the pursuing swarm.
"You!!!"
I'm sorry!
The man dove towards the ground to escape.
"I'm sorry! One of us must stay here! I am doing this to fulfill the great Divine Decree of the Sandstorm God, Sandstorm God will forgive me! Rest in peace! I will fulfill the Sandstorm God's Divine Decree for you. From today onward, your family is my family, and I will take good care of your sister-in-law!"
Well?
A dramatic change.
After the swarm of insects surrounded the man, they shrunk into a dense sphere of insects over ten meters long. The falling corpse happened to be in the direction of Reilo!
Reilo was startled and quickly fled into the distance.
Bang!
When the corpse fell to the ground, it had already turned into bones, and the swarm of insects scattered in all directions. Some of them even chased after Reilo after discovering him.
The other group lingered briefly beside the skeleton before following suit.
Buzzing...
There were at least tens of thousands of Magic Insect. In his anxious escape, Reilo glanced back and could barely make out the shapes of these Magic Insect.
This is a red beetle.
The large ones were the size of a palm, while the small ones were only the size of a fingernail. The surface of their carapaces was uneven and covered with many bumps. The overwhelming, dense sound of their wings flapping sent chills down Reilo's spine.
The swarm of insects relentlessly pursued them, and beneath the X Mask, Reilo's face was extremely grim.
"Now, there's only one way."
Reilo took a deep breath and actually chased after the fugitive who had killed his companion earlier.
The swarm of insects behind him, like a death knell, grew ever closer with their dense buzzing. Reilo was fast, and soon he saw the figure constantly fleeing in the Blood Eye Tree Thorn Forest.
Silently, Reilo activated the X Mask to hunt down the Mark.
A huge X mark landed on the back of the fugitive in the distance, emitting a dazzling light that only the mask could see. Reilo held his breath and chased after the target with all his might.
"Please go in another direction, so as not to attract the swarm of insects!"
Those in front, turning around and seeing the swarm of insects chasing after them, shouted righteously.
"Of the two of us, one of us must stay here!"
With a cold laugh, Reilo repeated his words, increasing his speed even further.
As Reilo drew closer and closer, and the swarm of insects swept over them, a sinister glint appeared in the man's eyes.
"Then go die!!"
With a flash of the ring in his hand, a raging fireball shot towards the pursuing Reilo.
Seeing this, Reilo merely waved the Flaming Dragon Roar Magic Wand once.
boom!
The wand head slammed into the fireball, and amidst the explosion, the man felt a surge of joy and his steps faltered. However, when Reilo emerged from the flames again, his expression darkened once more.
The swarm of insects was getting closer and closer to the two of them.
This person seemed determined to stall until Reilo was devoured by the swarm of insects, and began to continuously unleash various minor academic skills behind him.
Reilo had to frequently swing his Flaming Dragon Roar Magic Wand to defend himself.
Seeing that the swarm of insects would catch up with Reilo in a few moments, the man smiled sinisterly.
"Hehehehe! We are here to fulfill the divine Divine Decree of the Great Sandstorm God. He sacrificed himself for the Great Sandstorm God, and his soul will find eternal rest in the Sandstorm God's Kingdom. He should thank me for giving him this honor!"
The person in front spoke with an air of righteous indignation and excitement.
Lacking speed, Reilo could only resort to brute force to catch up little by little at this moment.
If absolutely necessary, a Gravity Fireball is also sealed within the solidified ring.
The swarm of insects behind us was getting closer and closer.
The foremost beetle was only a dozen meters away from Reilo. Even with the <1024 Nights> Guardian Shield, if he were surrounded by such an overwhelming swarm of beetles, he would probably be devoured into bones in an instant.
"Hehehehe! You're going to die too! No one can stop the will of the great Sandstorm God!"
Obviously.
This is a free scholar who, in pursuit of power, worshipped the Sandstorm God.
That is why his strength is not considered great.
"You lowly worm who has abandoned the spirit of knowledge exploration and willingly fallen into depravity, your strength will forever be limited to this point; you are no longer a scholar!"
Beneath the X Mask, Reilo's gaze towards this man was filled with contempt.
In recent years.
The Gu Yue Family's desire to establish Academy of Natural Sciences grew stronger, but the Morsi Duchy, as the main gathering place of believers of the Sandstorm God, certainly knew what the establishment of the Academy of Natural Sciences meant for them.
In this way...
It's not hard to understand Sandstorm God would participate in the Gu Yue Family's so-called grand event of exploring the Eye of the World.
The people in front of him kept blocking Reilo's attacks. The fireballs from the head of Reilo's Flaming Dragon Roar Magic Wand grew larger and larger. Just as Reilo blocked another elemental blade from the opponent, the fireball from the Burning Crystal Hammer seemed to have reached its limit.
Suddenly!
The enormous fireball at the top of the staff, measuring 50 centimeters, collapsed under the influence of the Gravity Stone, shrinking into a dark red fireball the size of a fist.
The fireball shimmered with specks of black energy, emanating astonishing fluctuations that distorted the surrounding air.
The free scholar who was fleeing ahead had clearly also sensed the terrifying power of the Gravity Fireball, and his face turned pale.
"Go to hell!"
"No!! You can't kill me! My maternal grandfather was the great Flame Demon Roarer of the Xilan Country, ah..."
boom!
The Gravity Fireball cut through his wind shield defense like cutting tofu. The fireball exploded with a bang, but was firmly bound within a range of about a meter by the gravitational magnetic field, and pieces of flesh were sprayed more than ten meters away.
The strands of hair in front of X Mask were swept up by the heat wave, becoming slightly disheveled. Reilo Luo quickly picked up the Space Box and continued running forward.
The swarm of insects behind them, drawn by the blood mist, bits of flesh, and severed limbs, stopped.
" The Flame Demon Roarer?"
Although I had never heard of this New Zealand scholar by name, the fact that he was given such a title clearly indicates that he is a powerful and renowned figure.
"Hmph! They have such a great learning opportunity, yet they don't cherish it. Instead, they worship God and covet the power bestowed by Him. They deserve this!"
Thinking about the hardships he had endured in his studies, and how this person clearly had better opportunities but didn't appreciate them, Reilo felt that he deserved to die even more.
Chapter Two will be a little later, around 6:30. Sorry, I just suddenly discovered a plot point that I need to carefully consider.