Abyssal Chronicles

Chapter 313 - 314 : Red Moon Tower Master [1/3]

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"Scram!"

With her enraged shout, the silver-haired girl unleashed an immense burst of Holy energy from her fingertips. the energy morphed into a silver beam, assaulting the horizon with unmatched power.

*Boom!*

The earth-shaking explosion resonated, the silver glimmer of the light, piercing through the chest of the last golem. As its core shattered, the golem lost its strength, crumbled to countless pieces, and scattered across the ground. The trio of golems that dared challenge Mengxi was now utterly annihilated.

Yet, no hint of triumph graced Mengxi’s beautiful face when she let her silver light sword fade away.

She might have dispatched the golems, but their real purpose - to stall her - was already accomplished.

She looked up at the sky once again, the masked man was nowhere in sight.

"Damn it!" she cursed, lashing out in frustration and punching through a nearby towering tree.

Anger and resentment were etched on Mengxi’s face, her emotions rarely this uncontrolled. It wasn’t just because of the recent events.

Today had been filled with trials - an invasion of abyssal demons, Xue Tianao’s attack on Yumo, and now, the ’chosen one’ being whisked away by someone.

Being a mid-sixth-Level, Mengxi stood at the top of the pyramid among her peers. However, when facing true power, she still felt helpless.

When Xue Tianao attacked Yumo, she could do nothing but rely on Yumo’s protection. That was already quite depressing.

’And now? A stranger had swooped in, effortlessly saving Xue Tianao, while I was stalled by mere puppet monsters’

’The stranger didn’t even spare me a glance.’

"I’m still... too weak" she admitted. Even if she drew upon divine power, she wouldn’t necessarily be able to stand against a true powerhouse.

’Forget about protecting Sister Yumo, I can’t even protect myself. I have to complete the ’Saintess trial’ to increase my power as soon as possible, to reach the seventh level’

With that determination, Mengxi’s melancholy gave way to an intense resolution. Her gaze hardened, but the confusion in her heart was still strong.

As she looked at the horizon where the masked man had disappeared, her beautiful purple eyes narrowed with serious contemplation.

’Was he truly Xue Tianao’s ally?’

Despite her discontent, Mengxi quickly remembered the strange incidents during the battle. The man’s expression when he was holding Xue Tianao’s soul was odd - no anxiety, no anger, no worry... It didn’t resemble the gaze an ally would show.

Moreover, in his eyes, she spotted a hint of mockery... and hatred This thought puzzled the silver-haired girl even more.

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Meanwhile, on the flip side of the coin, Xue Tianao’s state of mind was in stark contrast to Mengxi’s mixture of indignation, anger, and confusion.

On learning the identity of the enigmatic man, Xue Tianao, already ecstatic after having escaped death’s grip, was overjoyed.

If he still had a physical body, he would probably be doing a happy dance on the spot from the sheer thrill of it all.

Fixated on the mysterious man, or rather, on the Red Moon emblem adorning the right side of Anfrere’s face, all of Xue Tianao’s earlier unease and terror had been blown away.

Now, only endless joy filled his heart. There’s hardly anything more exciting than narrowly escaping death and stumbling upon a massive stroke of good luck.

’I can’t believe he’s from the Red Moon Tower,’ Xue Tianao thought, full of astonishment.

The Three Towers, namely the Holy Tower, Void Spirit Tower, and Red Moon Tower, are the sacred grounds of magic and knowledge throughout the Continent.

Whether they’re human or foreign mages, alchemists, magic swordsmen, potion masters, or other seekers of knowledge, all hold an indescribable reverence for the Three Towers.

Countless seekers of knowledge yearn for the chance to study within these towers. After all, they are believed to contain knowledge beyond anyone’s wildest dreams.

The towers even store long-lost and ancient magic spells that have been forgotten on the mainland.

Despite having few members, the power of the Three Towers on the Continent is not to be underestimated. They are closely related to all the major academies, and even the renowned Grand Mages of the continent, including several Divine Level powerhouses, were nurtured within these towers.

Although the Void Spirit Tower was torn to shreds hundreds of years ago in an ’accident’ that involved a space-time rift, the reputation of the Three Towers hasn’t waned.

The Holy Tower and the Red Moon Tower continue to grow rapidly, with their power now rivaling that of the four great empires. Considering their influence, it’s even arguable that they surpass them.

Before this day, Xue Tianao was always thinking about how to win over the Holy Tower and Red Moon Tower to make them his allies. After all, if he could secure the support of just one of these towers, many mages across the continent would rally behind him. This would be of great significance to his Snow Night Empire.

In addition to the mages support, the infinite knowledge within the towers was incredibly enticing, especially the ancient and powerful forbidden spells. If he could learn them, his own strength would undoubtedly skyrocket.

Because of this, Xue Tianao had been eager to maintain a good relationship with Holy Tower, hoping to gain more support in the future.

To be honest, Xue Tianao had tried to get in good with the Red Moon Tower as well, but they had largely ignored him. Every invitation he sent out, even one for his own coronation ceremony, was met with no response from the Red Moon Tower.

This left him feeling utterly disheartened and led him to abandon his efforts to win them over.

And now? This organization, with whom he had given up hope and had a strained relationship, had sent someone to help him? To save him? And this savior was the Left Protector of the Red Moon Tower?! A high-ranking figure like that actually showed up in person?

"Hah, haha, hahaha!"

Xue Tianao chuckled, incredulity seeping into his tone.

’Those folks at the Red Moon Tower, who barely gave me the time of day, have now sent someone to rescue me? Talk about a turnaround! Just like they say, every cloud has a silver lining’

([every cloud has a silver lining] means that even in difficult or challenging situations, there is always a positive or hopeful aspect to be found.)

’Captured by Mengxi, I was feeling as good as dead. But, to my surprise, when all seemed lost, someone from the Red Moon Tower swooped in to save the day. If I can get on their good side after this, all my past worry and fear would be worth it. After all, I am the Chosen One. When push comes to shove, I’ll always have a guardian angel on my side!’

As he mulled over Anfrere’s words, Xue Tianao couldn’t help but swell with pride.

’The Tower Master invited me?’ he mused. ’Indeed, it seems there are still those who recognize the importance of this Chosen One.’

Having spent the whole day being looked down upon, Xue Tianao’s mood had certainly taken a turn for the better. If it weren’t for the need to maintain his dignity in front of Anfrere, he would’ve burst into song!

Just as he was basking in his moment of joy and victory, Anfrere’s voice echoed in his mind, bringing him back to reality.

"Your Majesty, we arrived."

’Arrived?’

A rush of excitement took over him. He quickly turned his attention back to Anfrere and gazed forward, his eyes filled with anticipation.

What greeted him was the majestic sight of a towering edifice, constructed entirely of red crystals. It pierced the sky, exuding an air of ancient and solemn grandeur.

The thunderclouds and black fog that had shrouded them dispersed, making way for the glorious sight.

"Is this the Red Moon Tower?"

he mumbled to himself, completely taken aback. What an impressive structure! The sight of this monumental tower filled Xue Tianao with a tinge of envy. In comparison, his own grand Sky Dome Palace paled into insignificance.

However, it was not long before his gaze was drawn away from the tower. His eyes fell upon a striking woman with a fiery red aura surrounding her.

She was truly a sight to behold - a poised figure, a gorgeous face, adorned with luscious honey-hued curls. Her aloof expression and the mesmerizing sparkle in her blue eyes, hidden beneath dark lashes, caught him off guard.

For a moment, Xue Tianao’s mind went blank. His attention was completely fixated on the unknown woman.

"beautiful."

But this time, Xue Tianao, who had spent a good amount of time around Mengxi and Yumo, wasn’t captivated by the lady’s outward beauty.

His undivided attention was focused on this honey-haired woman because of her otherworldly aura and the striking beauty of her blue eyes. These eyes, as deep and mesmerizing as a spiraling abyss, had ensnared Xue Tianao’s consciousness within a split second, sending him into a strange, trance-like state.

It wasn’t until Anfrere brought Xue Tianao’s spirit in front of the honey-haired woman that he snapped out of his daze.

Realizing his slip, Xue Tianao hastily offered the unknown lady a somewhat stuttering greeting, as if he hadn’t completely regained his composure.

"I... I’m sorry for my... my lapse... Miss Beautiful... Greeting!"

For Anfrere, Xue Tianao’s reaction, especially his addressing of the honey-haired woman as ’Miss’, was met with some annoyance, his agate-colored eyes squinted slightly.

But at the honey-haired woman’s subtle gesture, Anfrere chose to hold his tongue and gently lifted Xue Tianao’s spirit form in front of her.

Looking at the constantly quivering spirit in front of her, seemingly a bit at sea, the honey-haired woman slowly unveiled a captivating smile.

It was beautiful, elegant, yet gentle. But somewhere in there was an imperceptible chill.

"I am Youlan the Tower Master of Red Moon Tower. Welcome, Chosen One."