The Hocada Beast
Leylin searched the other partyâs body at the speed of light. His eyes lit up as he tugged the red gemstone off the other partyâs ear.
Using his spiritual force to swiftly explore the inside of the pendant, an astral stone the size of a fingernail immediately came into view.
âBrilliant!â As expected, Vance had indeed lied about the intelligence that he had gathered before he died. He had always been carrying the astral stone around.
Not only that, there were certain materials that were kept inside the earrings that surprised Leylin.
âThe Diamond Jellyfishâ¦â Leylin couldnât help but smile as he glanced upon something that seemed like a crystal figure.
âThis is indeed a genuine first-rate material that is capable of increasing the chances of breaking through to the Crystal Phase by 35%. No wonder the other party was so confident in advancing.â He couldnât help but take a look at his own condition.
[Leylin Farlier. Rank 3 Warlock (Hydro Phase). Bloodline: Giant Kemoyin Serpent, Strength: 30, Agility: 30, Vitality: 45.5, Spiritual Force: 315.6, Magic Power: 315 (Magic power in synchronisation with spiritual force)]
It had been a while since Leylin had advanced to the Hydro Phase. In recent times, he had always used the power of his bloodline to increase his spiritual force, instead of using spiritual force potions.
After a century of disuse, his bodyâs resistance to potions had almost completely worn out.
As long as he used this potion once more, he should be able to fulfill the requirements of Crystal Phase.
âVance has indeed given me many good things!â Not only that, most of the things that Vance had painstakingly prepared to break through to the Crystal Phase were also useful for Leylin. This had indeed saved Leylin a lot of trouble to search for them.
He couldnât help but laugh out loud.
The Coin of Destiny had indeed guided him well. Vance was practically his lucky star, although the man himself would not think that way.
âFound you!â Number 5 descended in front of Leylin, emitting terrifying Crystal Phase energy waves.
âLeo didnât follow you? This is indeed disappointing!â Leylin looked at Number 5 and shook his head as his face showed regret.
âHow dare you? Even though youâve just killed a Hydro Phase Magus, you canât belittle the dignity of a Crystal Phase Magus!â
Number 5âs face hardened as he gathered and concentrated the spiritual force all over his body.
âI should inform you that I didnât just kill a Rank 3 Hydro Phase Magus, I also killed a Magus that just broke through to the Crystal Phase not long ago.
âJust in time, the specimen that I had gained previously seemed a little weak, maybe I should gather another oneâ¦â Upon hearing Leylinâs words, Number 5âs expression darkened.
Number 5 looked at Leylin who laughed indifferently, and suddenly felt like what heâd done was ridiculously dumb.
Yet, it was too late as there was a black ray of light concentrating on Leylinâs fingerâ¦.
â¦â¦
âIâll remember this, Oakheart Clan!â On the other hand, a hawk-nosed Magus, with terrible wounds and even scars that were created from spell formations, was currently fleeing in disarray.
Even though he has already reached a high level of the Crystal Phase, and his spiritual force is only a few steps away from peaking the Crystal Phase, he was still unable to defend himself from the combined attacks of three Crystal Phase Magi. He lost tragically and even suffered serious injuries.
In particular, the leader Leo could be said to be this Magusâ nightmare. He brought along a high-energy creature which was the main cause of his injuries.
What made him even angrier was that he was unable to escape Leoâs clutches even when he changed his aura. This meant that the other party had left a mark on him.
Unfortunately, no matter how hard he tried, he was unable to find out what exactly the other party had done. The fact that even his communications equipment was restricted made him realize the disparity between the two parties, driving him insane.
âOakheart Clan, I will definitely expose your dirty tricks to the entire world!â the hawk-nosed Magus howled in desperation as he soon found himself cornered by the three.
âYouâll never get the chance!â Leo showed a ruthless expression as he concentrated a terrifying amount of energy fluctuations on his body.
In that instant, the shadow of a beast that appeared behind him gradually took form as it stood in front of the hawk-nosed Magus.
That creature howled, making an unpleasant sound.
This creature seemed to be a combination of a wolf and a squid. It has the head and the body of a wolf and yet its lower body was equipped with white tentacles, complete with suction pads, that sent shivers down oneâs spine.
The creature, which had eyes that looked like green lightbulbs, stared intensely at the Magus. At the same time, there were traces of dark green gases being emitted from the suction pads.
The gas then concentrated on the hawk-nosed Magusâ body, forming a thick layer of adhesive that caused him to slow down.
*Roar!* The tentacles, located at the lower body of the creature, bloomed like a flower as they headed towards the hawk-nosed Magus.
Leo watched in pleasure as the creature swallowed the hopeless fellow into its stomach. The creatureâs stomach didnât stop squirming as if it was digesting the entire body.
It was always the same cycle. Those he pursued would first curse him, then fear him and his creature, and ultimately they wouldnât be able to escape their fate of death. Witnessing these Magi eventually die was always a heartfelt pleasure for him.
Even though this current target was not a beautiful and skilled female Magus, the fact that he was from an affluent family was enough to make up for his loss.
âThis Hocada Beastâ¦â Suddenly, the creature wrapped itself with its uncountable hands, forming a humongous meat lump and even breathing like a human being.
âItâs almost reached the stage of evolution. Once it evolves, Iâm afraidâ¦â Leoâs expression darkened.
This unique Hocada Beast originally belonged to his Morning Star Magus grandfather who found it among the debris of another plane.
The creature was now merely in its infancy, and could still swallow terrifying Crystal Phase magi. Once it was fully grown and its ability increased, only his Master Grandfather would be capable of subduing it.
*Snap!* A sharp and clear sound could be heard from Leoâs chest as he stared blankly.
He couldnât believe it as he took out a rhombus-shaped crystal from his embrace and saw the surface being filled with cracks and at the same time, it wasnât shining.
Number 1 and Number 2 couldnât help but narrowed their eyes.
âThis is⦠the crystal that seals the spirit source. Which comrade perished?â
âNumber 5. But how is that possible? The other party is only a Hydro Phaseâ¦â
Leo hated this feeling as it meant that things went beyond his control. âExactly what happened? Which Magus concealed his capability? Or was it merely sheer luck that a high-ranked Magus helped him? Drat, there are so many possibilitiesâ¦.â
Leoâs expression turned ferocious: âNumber 1, Number 2⦠I want youâ¦â
âBuzz!â Just at this time, a subtle energy wave was transmitted from Leoâs ring in the form of a blue ray of light as an image was projected in the sky.
In this image was a blue-haired Magus with eyes, more brilliant than the stars.
âMaster Grandfather!â Leo bowed respectfully while Number 1 and Number 2 knelt on the ground as they shivered. The dignity of a Morning Star Magus could not be violated even if you were at the Crystal Phase.
The expression of the Magus in the image was awful: âI felt a portion of the dispatched stardust bugs being destroyed.â
Leo narrowed his eyes. The fact that the Oakheart Clan made use of stardust bugs to spy on each and every move of the Magi was a top secret and the consequences would be dire if this secret was to be exposed.
Even the Azure Mountain King, who was also a Morning Star Magus, would not be able to appease the anger of the numerous Magi.
Adding on, once the female Morning Star Magi found out that their conduct and deeds wereâ¦. Leo didnât dare to even think about it anymore.
âNo matter what, this has to be resolved immediately. Luckily, the last information that was sent through the stardust bugs is that the other party is not of a high rank, not even to the extent of nearing the Morning Star realm. Go to the location with these coordinates first, Iâll arrive soon!â
The Azure Mountain Kingâs tone was pressing and commanding. Heâd emphasized on the matter at hand when he hung up.
âThese coordinates?â Leo looked at the information that the Azure Mountain King had sent him as his eyes narrowed into a line.
He remembered very clearly that these coordinates located the direction that the Magus who had killed Number 5 fled to.
The scene of his confrontation with the other party flashed in his head.
He remembered the other partyâs calm voice and realised how foolish he was back then. Maybe back then, the other party had already seen through his tricks and found a way to free himself as he awaited Leoâs arrival.
Once he thought about it, heâd truly been inane! Leoâs expression dropped instantly, now as gloomy as rain.
âFollow me!â Leoâs voice was very dry, as if he was dying of thirst in the desert. Number 1 and Number 2 looked at each other and helplessly forced a smile.
Based on the conversation just now, they had already guessed that something serious had happened and they were aware of the consequences of knowing too much.
This was the sad part of being controlled by someone else. Even if they knew they were at a disadvantage, they would not dare to rebel.
âHumph!â Leo turned his head away coldly as Number 1 and Number 2 followed closely behind him.
The stardust bugs were top secret. In past history, only the leader of the Oakheart Clan and the Azure Mountain King knew of them. Since these two heard the name, they were already destined for death.
Maybe the Azure Mountain King had already thought of this. He was only delaying their deaths because he had a use for them.
It was important to clean all evidence once the deed was done. After all, no one could know of the clanâs biggest secretâ¦
*Thump!* Number 5âs body fell on the floor with a small black hole in his forehead.
âNot bad!â Leylinâs breathing was unstable. After all, it was not an easy task to deal with a rank 3 Crystal Phase Magus. Yet, as he looked at Number 5âs ring, his expression brightened.