Chapter 364: Neviar's Retreat!
A series of loud explosions rang out as a wild Energy wave rippled out. The forest below suffered a fatal blow and was leveled. The surrounding majestic mountains were sliced into huge boulders before they fell into pieces.
The two flowing powers crashed as each attempted to destroy the other; however, neither was able to gain the upperhand. After remaining in a deadlock for more than half an hour, they finally dispersed and released powerful gales of Genetic energy.
"Haha, no wonder you're ranked first in the Death Gate Academy. It's not surprising that Brandon fell by your hands. As far as today goes, we'll let you off. But if we meet again, you won't be so lucky."
Neviar focused on the disappearing sword images, then turned to smile at Tyrion and his friends. Then, he disappeared. In the span of only a few breaths, he'd completely vanished; however, his faint voice still echoed over the forest.
Neviar was very straightforward with his actions; with Elon there, he wouldn't be able to gain an advantage, forget about killing Tyrion's group. Therefore, it'd be better for him to retreat and save his energy.
Elon looked in the direction that Neviar had vanished to, but he didn't give chase. His fingers twitched and the golden spear disappeared. Then, he turned around to face Tyrion, who was still hovering in midair. Black flames and purplish thunder still blazed around him, showing his cautiousness.
A look of shock flashed across Elon's face when he finally had a chance to study Tyrion's Fiendgod for and the black flames as well. As purple thunder wrapped around Tyrion. He didn't know why, but something made him feel slightly threatened.
Tyrion sensed Elon's gaze. Finally, he allowed the two elements to gradually retreat into his body and revert back to his human form and revealed a body covered in blood and wounds.
"Thank you, Senior Elon."
Tyrion nodded his head towards Elon as he made a hard smile. If Elon hadn't shown himself, Tyrion might've had to endure a savage battle and the demonic pillar might even escape.
"You killed Archon?" Elon asked as he looked at Archon's corpse on a nearby mountain slope. There was a smear of astonishment in his voice.
Of course, he could tell that Tyrion. Was just a Super Soldier. There was a wide gap between him and Archon. But even still, before Elon had shown himself, Tyrion had dared to stand against Neviar. His courage was commendable.
Tyrion lightly nodded, but didn't care to fill in the details. He'd only been able to kill Archon because of the Great Demonic Pillar's ominous energy in his body.
"Tyrion is a freshman who enrolled in our Death Gate Academy only a few months ago. But don't underestimate him! If it wasn't for him, I'm afraid that we wouldn't have escaped safely." a soft and gentle voice sounded. Aelira and the other three had flown over.
"A freshman?" Elon was stunned as he looked at Tyrion again. His voice was filled with surprise as he spoke, "I never thought that such an excellent freshman would appear in the Death Gate Academy. It seems like the future will be lively."
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"I only relied on a few backdoors." Tyrion smiled.
"Having access to backdoors is also a form of power. In a battle of life and death, only the result is of consequence," Elon said firmly.
Tyrion felt the same. If he were caught in a life and death battle, of course he'd use every means to survive. It didn't matter if they were backdoors or not.
Next to him, Michael stared at Elon with blazing eyes. The very thought of meeting this Ranked 1 excited him.
"Your wounds are grave. Here's a healing serum. It should help your current state." Elon extended his hand and revealed a tiny, exquisite diamond box resting in the center of his palm. Inside the box was a faintly glowing white liquid. Circles of light revolved around it as its fragrance permeated the air and drew their attention.
Tyrion was slightly stunned. This serum
didn't look like an ordinary one. It would be a great help for any wounded person. However, the gesture felt too heavy and made him hesitate briefly.
But his hesitation didn't hold out for long before he accepted it. "Thank you very much for the serum. I will remember this favor. I will return it when chance arises."
Elon smiled. He was pleased with Tyrion's lack of pretentiousness. As for the favor, he could care less. At Tyrion's current strength, it'd be hard for him to return it.
"I'll have to trouble you this time."
Aelira gave Elon a grateful look. If Elon hadn't reached them in time, then their small party would've suffered a considerable loss, given the situation at the time.
They didn't know what tricks Tyrion had pulled from his sleeve, but whatever he'd done, he'd paid a high price. She didn't want to see him suffer for saving them.
Elon shook his head. "I've been chasing after Neviar for the past two months. He seemed to have received some sort of message from the Ancient Dragon Spectral Cult and rushed over here. I only followed him, and never expected to run into you guys."
Michael inwardly smacked his lips. Elon was probably the only student in the Death Gate Academy who could pursue Neviar.
"What are you going to do next?" Elon asked Aelira's party.
"We've accomplished our mission. Now, we'll be returning to the Death Gate Academy." Aelira answered. Their journey had been half a month long and filled with danger. Therefore, they should return to the Academy and get a long, good rest.
"I'll see you guys there. Tyrion was gravely injured; therefore, your fighting strength should be down by quite a bit. Neviar is vicious, merciless, and unnaturally cunning. Who knows when he might secretly turn back." Elon muttered.
"Then, we'll have to thank you again."
A relieved sigh passed around their small party. With Elon guarding them until they returned, their group would be entirely secure.
Tyrion also smiled as he looked north. They could return the Academy at last.