A Display of Skill, Born Knowing

Chen Ji's gaze turned icy.

He looked at the Stitch Monster not far away, a sharp glint flashing through his eyes.

Within his field of vision, the Stitch Monster's Entry Panel immediately appeared.

[Stitch Monster]

[Level]: Intermediate

[Entries]: Corpse Devouring (Green), Mental Immunity (Green), Unstoppable (Green).

[Corpse Devouring] (Green): The Stitch Monster can permanently enhance all of its attributes by devouring corpses.

[Mental Immunity] (Green): Every piece of flesh on the Stitch Monster contains a living soul, greatly increasing its mental resistance.

[Unstoppable] (Green): The Stitch Monster feels no fear and has no emotions. It fears no death and fights with its life on the line!

"Intermediate?"

"So it was only on the same level as a Weird Plague Rat?"

Chen Ji was puzzled.

This was his first time participating in a Guardian Mage hunting operation.

Through the Entry Panel, he could read far more information!

However.

The other Guardian Mages could only rely on experience and knowledge to judge the Stitch Monster's combat strength before taking appropriate measures.

To prevent the disaster from escalating further.

The bearded mage Doran, Eva Feynman, and David Simmons immediately began setting up a barrier to prevent the Stitch Monster from escaping.

Buzz!

Brilliant rays of light lit up one after another!

Invisible mystic incantations immediately enveloped the area, cutting it off from the real world.

A temporary Mirror Dimension was created through a spatial magic array.

Chen Ji and Sally Valence could not help but stare in amazement.

"What are you standing around for?"

"Kill it!"

"We absolutely cannot let the Stitch Monster evolve again!"

Daniel Drumm barked a warning.

Then, he gripped a staff, its shaft flowing with brilliant light, and smashed it down at the massive, savage Stitch Monster.

The Stitch Monster let out a pained shriek!

Its fierce, brutal eyes immediately fixed on Master Drumm as it raised its scythe high!

Clang!

The scythe and staff collided with a thunderous crash, sending sparks flying!

Daniel Drumm's shoulder sank, his steps halted, and his foot stamped a deep mark into the ground!

At the same time.

The Stitch Monster's other huge hand clenched into a fist and swung at his head with tremendous force!

"Drumm!"

The bearded Doran flew in to rescue him.

He raised a shield of magical energy, immediately blocking the Stitch Monster's fist!

Eva Feynman and David Simmons chanted ancient, unfathomable spells. Magic surged through their hands as they formed two whips.

They instantly wrapped around the savage, ferocious Stitch Monster!

"The Crimson Bands of Cyttorak?"

Sally Valence's beautiful eyes lit up.

Standing apart from the battle.

Watching the Guardian Mages and Sanctum Masters fight with her own eyes was no different from enjoying a spectacular play!

However.

A deafening crash suddenly erupted from a nearby house!

Another mountain-like Stitch Monster burst through the residence. Its face twisted with savagery as it charged straight at Sally Valence!

"There was another one?!"

"Two Stitch Monsters!"

"This is bad!"

"Watch out!"

Daniel Drumm, Doren Gale, Eva Feynman, and David Simmons were frantic as they cried out in alarm.

Sally Valence could not react in time and hurriedly prepared to meet the attack.

A brilliant Ring of Ragadol had only just taken shape when a piercing rush of wind was already right before her!

Facing the massive, hulking Stitch Monster, Sally Valence's eyes filled with Despair!

[Stitch Monster]

[Level]: Advanced

[Entries]: Corpse Devouring (Green), Mental Immunity (Green), Unstoppable (Green), Flesh Fusion (Blue).

[Flesh Fusion] (Blue): It can fuse corpse remains into its flesh and acquire some of the abilities the deceased possessed in life.

"An advanced spirit creature!"

Chen Ji's heart jolted.

[Flesh Fusion]?

It was this Blue Entry that had allowed this giant Stitch Monster to advance into an advanced spirit creature?

Then how much Luck Value could it provide?!

Chen Ji thrust both hands forward!

"Winds of Watoomb!"

A powerful whirlwind suddenly swept Sally Valence up and violently flung her aside.

After losing its target, the giant Stitch Monster turned its fierce, sharp gaze back to Chen Ji!

Chen Ji rapidly retreated. Mystic energy surged through his hands and suddenly transformed into an assault rifle. He flicked off the safety and pulled the trigger in one fluid motion!

Bang!

Bang bang bang bang!!

Energy bullets, swift as arrows and dense as rain, slammed into the giant Stitch Monster.

They blasted deep bullet marks into the Stitch Monster's skin!

At this sight.

Every Guardian Mage froze.

"This is... a Mystic Arts Weapon?"

"Chen!"

"How did you develop something like this?"

"My Chen, that's incredible!"

The bearded mage Doren Gale let out a long breath and could not help giving him a thumbs-up.

As a battle-hardened Guardian Mage, he saw Chen Ji's talent for combat at a glance!

Decisive!

Ruthless!

Not a shred of hesitation!

He had not only rescued Sally Valence, but also dealt a ton of magical damage to the Stitch Monster!

He had directly drawn a massive amount of aggro!

"Mystic Firearm..."

"The source of Chen's magic..."

"Wasn't Kamar-Taj?"

Eva Feynman and David Simmons also noticed the difference between their magic.

Their hearts were filled with questions.

But there was no time to chat. They had to deal with the Stitch Monster as quickly as possible!

Three Guardian Mages and one Sanctum Master joining forces to kill a Stitch Monster was as easy as turning over a hand.

In almost an instant.

Master Daniel Drumm swung Vishanti's Sacred Sword and severed the Stitch Monster's head!

[Luck Value +20]

Then, everyone charged at the other Stitch Monster, unleashing their signature techniques as dazzling sparks of magic whirled through the air.

Sally Valence, the descendant of a prestigious family, was instantly left sitting helplessly, unable to fight back at all!

"Chen..."

"He actually saved me despite everything?"

Sally's mind shook.

She could not regain her senses for a long time.

The next second.

Chen Ji's gaze burned fiercely.

He raised his gun and took aim.

An energy bullet wrapped in blazing heat shot from the barrel like a meteor.

It instantly pierced through the Stitch Monster's head!

A wet explosion rang out.

The giant Stitch Monster stood there blankly before crashing to the ground!

A huge cloud of dust immediately rose up.

[Stitch Monster killed]

[Luck Value +100]

"Phew."

Joy appeared on Chen Ji's face.

The two Stitch Monsters had provided him with 20 and 100 Luck Value respectively!

Now!

He could upgrade the Blue Entry, [Self-Taught]!

[Use Luck Value on [Self-Taught]?]

"Confirm!"

Ding!

A crisp, pleasant system announcement rang out.

The Entry had officially upgraded!

[[Self-Taught] (Blue) has evolved into the Entry [Born Knowing] (Purple)]

[Born Knowing] (Purple): Your talent in the field of magic is nothing short of heaven-defying. No matter what kind of mystical knowledge it is, you will grasp it at a glance and master it without study.

"Nice!"

"Born Knowing?!"

"That Entry name was seriously badass!"

Chen Ji was ecstatic.

The [Self-Taught] talent Entry had been limited to the mystic arts.

The [Born Knowing] Entry, however, had expanded to include every kind of mystical knowledge!

Naturally, that included Rune Magic!

This way, he would not need any other reference materials to decipher the mysteries of Rune Script on his own!

"Chen!"

"Thanks to you!"

"I really didn't expect you to have been putting on an act all this time. You're actually this fierce!"

The bearded Doren laughed heartily.

Without question, Chen Ji had now fully integrated into the New York Sanctum.

Eva Feynman and David Simmons also showed faint looks of approval, intensely curious about the source of Chen Ji's magic!

"We all have our own secrets."

"Don't pry."

"Chen."

"I'll report your contributions to Master Hamir."

Drumm smoothed things over, admiration shining in his eyes.

Only Sally Valence could not bring herself to speak.

It was not until Daniel Drumm glared at her.

That she finally mumbled quietly.

"Thank you..."

The early stages were about building the world. Now that the worldbuilding is complete, dear readers, please look forward to what comes next.

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