Chapter 444


    Jonathan did not actually intend to attack Torrence. He was merely putting on a show to earn Moose’s


    trust. As Jonathan stepped forward, Skr quickly blocked Torrence’s path.


    At this point, Torrence was already consumed with rage. He did not care who was standing in front of


    him and swung his sword without any hesitation.


    Torrence’s swordsmanship was far superior to that of Skr’s. There was a blur of movement. Then, a


    frightening chill ran down Jonathan’s spine. All he could see was the sh of Torrence’s sword.


    The sword radiated with a brilliance that shook the world.


    That was the reason why Torrence did not want to engage in a prolonged fight with Jonathan.


    Otherwise, if Torrence were to unleash his full potential, Jonathan’s life might just end there and then.


    Jonathan, with no other choice, rolled away to dodge Torrence’s de.


    He quickly got back on his feet, but it was impossible for him to intercept Torrence.


    Defeated, he slinked back to Moose’s side in despair.


    In truth, he had not held back against Torrence. He wrung his hands at Moose and said bitterly, “This


    Torrence is truly terrifying, Mr. Moose. Whether you believe it or not, I did my best. If I hadn’t dodged


    quickly just now, I would have already sacrificed myself for Theos.”


    Moose was well aware of Torrence’s impressive skills, and he had also observed the fight earlier. After


    all, the old man’s eyes were still sharp. He knew that Jonathan had not held back at that moment, and


    he was fully aware of how deadly that strike had been.


    With a solemn expression, Moose nodded at Jonathan and said in a detached tone, “I’ll report this to


    Theos.” After a brief pause, he stroked his beard absent-mindedly. This Torrence is a real trouble!Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org.


    At that moment, Torrence was slowly making his way to the exit, trying to escape quietly. However,


    Skr was not stupid. He had posted four of his men to guard the cave entrance. Thus the men


    chased after Torrence.


    Torrence raced into the distance with Skr’s men following closely behind him. Their figures were


    moving so quickly that they seemed like mere shes.


    At that moment, Moose retrieved an object from his storage ring with a resolute expression on his face.


    It was a crystal radiating golden light.


    It was clear that, while it looked like a crystal, it was not actually a crystal.


    Jonathan was unfamiliar with this object, but there was no doubt that it was extremely valuable. It was


    a magic gem capable of storing a vast amount of spiritual energy.


    It acted like an energy bank.


    Moose slipped the magic gem into his mouth. The gem melted into pure spiritual energy that spiraled


    up to his cerebral domain. The magic gem was not just any crystal, but a unique source of spiritual


    energy. It was formed from the umtion of powerful magic elements, and high concentrations of


    spiritual energy hummed within the gem.


    Such a magic gem was extremely rare.


    Moose did not possess many such gems. However, at that moment, using up one of his precious


    resources was the least of his concern.


    Moose only had three magic gems. As soon as he had consumed one of them, his spiritual energy was


    immediately restored back to almost its full potential.


    Then, Moose pulled out his magic wand.


    It was exquisitely crafted from peach wood, and age had turned the wood into a beautiful deep brown


    shade.


    Moose waved his wand in the air while murmuring incantations in a long-forgottennguage.


    Jonathan could not understand even a single word.


    Is magic even real? Is it proven by science or is he just putting on a show?


    The truth of magic was up for debate.


    Although Jonathan could not understand the words, he knew that the incantations served a purpose.


    The facts about maic fields, molecules, and elements of the universe were shrouded in mystery.


    Just as humans and animals have their own ways ofmunicating amongst themselves, there had to


    be a way for humankind tomunicate with the elements.


    Sounds andnguages were a powerful conduit. Even if a human were unable to understand an


    animal’s cry, he could still feel its emotions just from the sound of the cry.


    There was a six-syble mantra in Barsm whereby each syble had its own meaning, each


    representing a different great virtue. Even if one were to recite only one or two sybles, he would still


    generate a bounty of good karma for himself.


    There was also a powerful single-syble mantra in Barsm which was known as the sound of


    subjugation.


    When powerful Barsm disciples recited the mantra, it was said that even the devil would tremble in fear.


    Furthermore, it was written in the Destino that one should always send all the best warriors to the front


    line of a battle.


    Jonathan came to understand that humankind’s way ofmunicating with the elements was through


    magic incantations. There were many different forms of magic: some for healing, some for harming,


    and some have wide-ranging destructive power, while others have localized effects. The incantation


    being recited at that time was a spell to distinguish the different types of magic.


    Of course, this was all Jonathan’s thoughts.


    At that moment, something had changed in the field of battle.


    Moose, a Rank Seven Magician, was beginning to unleash his powers.


    His face bore a solemn expression. He waved his magic wand and two Fire Phoenixes manifested in


    the air.


    The ws of the phoenixes were dangerously sharp, and their bodies were enveloped in a radiant


    golden light that blinded anyone who dared to look at them.


    With a powerful p of their wings, the two phoenixes immediately flew off to intercept Torrence. It soon


    became apparent that the phoenixes could also breathe fire. Although the fire that emitted from their


    beaks was not a true me, it was still capable of killing men.


    The phoenixes, like two golden arrows, flew straight and true toward Torrence at lightning speed. They


    stretched out their ws toward him, aiming for his face.


    Torrence’s situation had suddenly be perilous.


    He quickly swung his body to the side to dodge the phoenixes’ attack. At the same time, he swept


    upwards with his sword.


    The de shed through the bodies of both phoenixes.


    However, they remained unaffected. The phoenixes continued to w at Torrence’s face, and their


    beaks continued to spew me as if nothing had happened.


    Skr and his men took the opportunity to surround Torrence.


    Torrence looked wildly at the men besieging him from all sides and at the two phoenixes attacking him


    from the air.


    Anything short of a miracle and Torrence’s fate would be sealed at that moment.


    “Torrence, you are dead!” Skr dered. He stared at Torrence, his arch nemesis, with hatred in his


    eyes. He let out a furious roar and charged towards him.


    Torrence’s sword shed as he danced amongst the men, evading their strikes and retaliating with his


    own parry.


    All the men had jumped on him at once. Even the phoenixes were raining fire down on him.


    Torrence’s life stood on a dangerous bnce. At that moment, he spun his body and executed the


    Blossom Tornado technique.


    Hallowed Sword shone with radiant light. Its brilliance blinded everyone in its vicinity.


    The movements of the sword went into a frenzy, deflecting the array of attacksing from all sides.


    Blossom Tornado was thest trick up Torrence’s sleeve. It had drained him of his energy but had only


    managed to buy him a little extra time.


    Skr and his men were only temporarily staved off and were already regrouping tounch their


    second wave of attack.


    “Stop!” A cold,manding voice called out.


    The two phoenixes let out an angry shriek and disappeared into the air.


    “How dare you!” Moose shouted angrily.


    Skr and his men halted in mid-attack.


    Torrence seized the opportunity to lunge forward with his sword, killing a Golden Knight in a single fatal


    strike.


    Amidst all the bloodshed, Torrence managed to escape from the men who had encircled him.


    Then, he stood still and stared at Moose.


    Skr and his men, too, turned their eyes in the same direction.


    All of them saw Jonathan with one hand around Moose’s neck and the other reaching for his magic


    wand.


    Moose’s face was flushed with anger, and hatred burned in his eyes.


    Skr and his men immediately erupted in a state of agitation.


    “Jonathan, what are you doing? Let Mr. Moose go right now! Otherwise, I will make sure you regret it!”


    Skr threatened.


    Ducson and the others were also ring at Jonathan.


    Torrence, however, wore an indecipherable expression. He had not expected Jonathan toe to his


    rescue.


    “What am I doing? Well, as you can clearly see, I’m helping the rebel, Torrence!” Jonathan retorted with


    augh.


    “Why are you doing this?” Moose asked tightly. It was difficult for him to speak with his windpipes


    blocked, but he carried on, “Do you even know what you are doing? You are ying with fire, and you


    will get yourself burned! You are challenging Theos and Supreme Sect. Do you really think you will win


    against Theos?”


    “Don’t try to scare me, Mr. Moose. I know you well, and I know the secret ns you keep to yourself,”


    Jonathan countered with a sneer.


    “Why are you helping the rebel?” Moose asked furiously. He could not understand why Jonathan had


    made that move.


    “It’s simple. If Torrence had not rescued my sister and I, we would have died in Snowhaven,” Jonathan


    exined casually.


    Realization dawned on Moose and his men.


    “You don’t have to do this. You are bringing more trouble to yourself than you can handle,” Torrence


    said, looking straight at Jonathan.


    “Oh, I know,” Jonathan replied simply.


    Torrence was taken aback by Jonathan’s casual eptance. “And you’re still willing to do this?”


    “I’m not a religious person. I don’t believe in gods. I only live by my own conscience, and I will not stand


    by and watch my savior die,” Jonathan said firmly.


    A gleam of understanding and appreciation shed in Torrence’s eyes.


    “Then, what will you do next?” he asked Jonathan.


    The two men exchanged words easily, ignoring all the other men on the battlefield.


    Moose and his men were helpless in the situation.


    “Shall we kill them all? We will silence them once and for all!” Jonathan wondered out loud.


    Skr and his men were infuriated to hear Jonathan’s casual remark.


    Does he think we are so easy to kill?


    “We can kill them all, but word will still get around,” Torrence replied. “Theos has far-reaching powers.


    She can easily use her omniscience to find out the truth.”