Go-Gin's departing footsteps halted completely.
The air fell silent at that moment, the noticeably heavier breathing and the massive green figure slowly turning, its cold white eyes looking over.
"You are deliberately provoking me, human Alchemist."
Go-Gin opened his mouth, his heavy, rough voice carrying an indescribable tone.
On the surface, there seemed to be no change in his emotions.
But whether it was from Go-Gin's heavier breathing or his halting his steps to respond, everything indicated that Go-Gin's inner emotions were far from calm at this moment.
Lyle's recent words were like a boulder thrown into a lake, abruptly startling Go-Gin awake.
Suddenly.
Go-Gin suddenly realized that perhaps he had stayed too long in the Bahaus Empire.
He had originally come for cultivation to become stronger, which was how he met Osko, the manager of the Imperial Arena, and joined him.
He had indeed learned many combat techniques and martial arts from the human world here, becoming even more powerful.
But was there truly any meaning in continuing to stay here?
It was nothing more than learning a few more martial arts.
A trace of confusion flashed in Go-Gin's eyes but quickly vanished as he looked at the thin, short Lyle: "Don't be so arrogant."
"I have seen too many humans skilled with their tongues like you."
"Your rhetoric isn't even considered excellent among them, and I am not the stupid Ogre you think I am."
"To think you can influence me with just a few words is to underestimate me greatly, human Alchemist!"
"Be careful, I might actually kill you!"
By the end, Go-Gin's voice contained a hint of killing intent, and his entire body trembled slightly.
A terrifying, beast-like aura released from his body, instantly making the entire atmosphere oppressive.
"Woof."
The little Ghost Dog waiting nearby subconsciously shrank its neck and retreated a few steps, fear showing in its beast eyes as it looked at the massive figure.
"How embarrassing."
Lyle looked at the little Ghost Dog and waved his hand, telling it to retreat into the distance.
"How about a fight then?"
Lyle raised his head again to look at Go-Gin, smiling calmly. The cuff of his loose priest robe revealed his hand, where a short staff magic tool appeared.
A fight?
Go-Gin visibly paused, as if he had heard a ridiculous joke, "Are you kidding me?"
"I have already wasted too much time, ignorant Alchemist."
Among all the powerful adventurers in the Bahaus Empire, no one was his match, yet this human, famous for his alchemy, dared to challenge him.
Go-Gin suddenly felt bored and turned around again, preparing to leave.
"Abelion Hills."
"You probably haven't heard of this place; it's an area inhabited by various demi-humans and even Xenomorph existences."
Lyle's voice remained unhurried, "Inside, there are the strongest demi-humans, known as the 'Ten Greats'."
"In human terms, every single one of them has reached the realm of Hero-class strength, or even stronger."
Boom!
Go-Gin's massive figure turned around once more, his scorching gaze fixed on Lyle, "What is that place!"
Lyle didn't speak but instead shook the short staff magic tool in his hand.
"I will spare your life!"
Go-Gin took a deep breath, his eyes instantly turning sharp.
Buzz—
The magic short staff flashed with light, and an invisible wave quickly spread out.
Go-Gin stood quietly in place, completely unconcerned, allowing Lyle to make his preparations.
"This is a magic tool that can eliminate sound within a certain range," Lyle introduced after activating the short staff's ability.
Lyle felt no distress looking at the'sound-dampening' short staff in his hand, which had completely lost its magic power fluctuations.
All its charges had been used up.
To use it again, he only needed to find a dedicated spellcaster to re-infuse it with magic power.
Since it could be solved by spending money, Lyle naturally wouldn't waste skill points learning this magic spell.
"Do you need any further preparation? You may continue."
Go-Gin said lightly.
"Then I won't hold back."
Lyle replied.
"Warrior King" Go-Gin was actually a somewhat arrogant person, a fact reflected in his pursuit of the warrior spirit and his refusal to kill an opponent who had laid down their weapon.
To gain the recognition of a guy with Go-Gin's personality, he had to display a certain level of strength.
For this reason.
Lyle didn't mind revealing some of his own strength.
After hearing his words and the mention of the Abelion Hills, it was highly unlikely that Go-Gin would continue to stay in the Empire.
The Abelion Hills was also one of the regions Lyle was focusing on planning for.
!!
A flash of white light appeared in the air, and two Flame Archangels simultaneously materialized in the field.
"I see."
"Is this your confidence?"
A clear hint of surprise flashed in Go-Gin's white pupils, and then, as if realizing something, he let out a cold laugh.
"Now, let me make you clearly understand the gap between us."
Flowing Water Acceleration!
Boom!
Go-Gin stomped his feet violently, his massive body rushing forward at a speed far exceeding what was normal for his size, faintly leaving a brief afterimage.
In an instant!
Go-Gin had already appeared in front of the two Flame Archangels. Before the two Archangels could attack, his gigantic hands grabbed both of their heads and slammed them forcefully toward the center.
Crash!
A dull impact sound echoed through the air, and the residual force generated by the terrifying power even formed a wave of air that spread in all directions.
!!
The heads of the two Flame Archangels emitted a crisp cracking sound; their helmet-style armor shattered, and their bodies dissolved into points of light.
He dealt with the two Flame Archangels in a single strike.
Go-Gin lowered his head, looking at Lyle, who was close at hand, as if saying the battle was already over.
"Arrogance is one of the original sins."
Facing the shadow looming over him, Lyle spoke softly, reaching down to his waist, where an iron sword appeared in his hand.
A magic leather pouch was currently hanging from his waist.
It was the same magic leather pouch Renners had previously used to hold five thousand gold coins; he had placed the gold coins into his item box, but deliberately kept the magic leather pouch hanging on his waist.
This allowed him to use the magic leather pouch to conceal the act of retrieving items from his item box.
"Darkness Wave."
Lyle uttered three words.
A wave of dark black energy instantly released from Lyle's body, spreading outwards.
Go-Gin, being so close, naturally couldn't dodge, and his body instantly stiffened where he stood.
"This—"
Go-Gin's entire body was rigid, and his eyes were unfocused.
The power of a professional skill was fully displayed at this moment. Even though Go-Gin's level was higher than Lyle's, he still could not evade the effects of the professional skill.
Just like instant-death magic and skills.
If you resisted it, you lived; if you didn't, you died. There was no technique involved.
This was also why players in games needed to prepare various corresponding countermeasures.
Quick Slash!
Lyle watched Go-Gin's current state with unusually calm eyes, swinging the iron sword in his hand heavily, striking Go-Gin's chest.
Pfft!
His tough skin was easily sliced open by the iron sword, and a large amount of blood spurted out. However, due to Go-Gin's massive size, the length of the iron sword only managed to inflict a relatively deep wound.
Snap.
The iron sword shattered.
Lyle retreated backward, avoiding the splatter of blood.
As for Go-Gin, having been attacked—
—and thus breaking free from the controlled state, his expression changed, and he also quickly retreated, widening the distance.
"What kind of magic was that just now?"
Go-Gin stared in disbelief at the wound that was still gushing blood, looking at Lyle with shock and suspicion, the contempt in his eyes having completely vanished.